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Can you recommend a ROM that

Can get past Tmobiles tethering block? Also one that has gotten rid of the most bloatware that Tmobile puts on these phone? Looking for the basic apps that come with the phone and less crap that they put on these phones

All the custom roms on this forum will not have any of the bloatware that comes with the stock device.
And to fix the tethering issue, just create a new APN and set it to epc.tmobile.com, that should bypass the tethering/hotspot issue on T-Mobile.

nguyenkendy said:
All the custom roms on this forum will not have any of the bloatware that comes with the stock device.
And to fix the tethering issue, just create a new APN and set it to epc.tmobile.com, that should bypass the tethering/hotspot issue on T-Mobile.
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Thanks for that info

Wow I thought there was a 1 step root process? Damn I feel like i am downloading so many things just to root my phone. Ive settled on the trickdriod version (NON Tmobile version) I cant seem to get the rom?

FenderGuy said:
Wow I thought there was a 1 step root process? Damn I feel like i am downloading so many things just to root my phone. Ive settled on the trickdriod version (NON Tmobile version) I cant seem to get the rom?
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It takes like 10 minutes..and then download the ROM and flash it. Voila.

Ok finally unlocked my phone using the HTC method. Downloaded the Trickdriod Rom and tried to go into Recovery mode, but all I get is a screen with a red triangle and exclamation? Rebooted the phone, bootloader, same thing? What is going on? I know the phone is unlocked, because it says it, it just gets stuck in recovery mode...Any advice?

Did you flash a recovery? Doesn't look like it if you are getting android recovery.
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I followed instructions to unlock the phone....download ROM and Tweak package...but no mention of flash recovery? Do you have a link?
Spastic909 said:
Did you flash a recovery? Doesn't look like it if you are getting android recovery.
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Ok downloaded a img, flash recovery thru cmd , worked than it wont go into recovery to flash root access...no it says tampered above unlocked

FenderGuy said:
Ok downloaded a img, flash recovery thru cmd , worked than it wont go into recovery to flash root access...no it says tampered above unlocked
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I'd just start over fresh.
Relock the bootloader
Go back to stock with a ruu install
Unlock bootloader
Flash custom recovery
Flash rom
Flash boot.img
I think that's the order you want to do things in but couldn't hurt to double check on a different guide.

mikeinaus said:
I'd just start over fresh.
Relock the bootloader
Go back to stock with a ruu install
Unlock bootloader
Flash custom recovery
Flash rom
Flash boot.img
I think that's the order you want to do things in but couldn't hurt to double check on a different guide.
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Tampered means non-official software such as root, it is OK and you will always see it when using custom ROMs.
Might want to check the FAQs, have some basic useful info which will help understand some things too
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24884624&postcount=3
After unlocking bootloader on the steps on previous post, I would root the phone. Then flash the custom recovery.
Did you flash the boot.img with fastboot from the ROM you choose? You have to:
1- extract it from the rom you downloaded,
2- place it on your computer on the same folder than fastboot
3- boot into bootloader
4- select fastboot
5- on your PC on a command line run: fastboot flash boot boot.img
Let me know how it goes,
Diego

Ok I tried to redo it again and maybe I know what the issue is ...when I try to go into recovery mode ...It says Andriod development (S3) Do I have the issue phone? If so where is the download items for my phone?

Does anyone know if I have the 3s phone?

I believe so, check your processor speed. S3 I believe is 1.7 not 1.5 as S4 is
If that is the case you are limited to S3 roms. There are a couple. I didn't think S3's are in US--maybe wrong--
Not sure on all this except processor speeds
Good to see you here FenderGuy--think we crossed paths on the Nexus Forums--

rugmankc said:
I believe so, check your processor speed. S3 I believe is 1.7 not 1.5 as S4 is
If that is the case you are limited to S3 roms. There are a couple. I didn't think S3's are in US--maybe wrong--
Not sure on all this except processor speeds
Good to see you here FenderGuy--think we crossed paths on the Nexus Forums--
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Yeah I think we did...No wonder the phone doesnt want to go into another ROM mode...
Not happy with the Tmobile Insurance or the service lately

My biggest problem with tmo in dayton oh is slow rollout of 42mb
If they don't have it it by March i am changing carriers--speeds are pitiful in doors here--

[Q] Signed ROM possible?

Can I have locked boot loader and be able to flash a custom ROM? It would need to be signed by who, Google, LG?

MAXGEN said:
Can I have locked boot loader and be able to flash a custom ROM? It would need to be signed by who, Google, LG?
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Sure just send it to Google and haven them rebuild and sign it as a factory image (just kidding off course). No, that`s off course not possible.
-Edit- Read the first 4-5 threads in this section before you do anything

MAXGEN said:
Can I have locked boot loader and be able to flash a custom ROM? It would need to be signed by who, Google, LG?
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With a locked bootloader, you cannot flash anything using fastboot.
However, if you unlocked bootloader, installed custom recovery, then relocked bootloader (pointless), you can still install stuff from recovery.
But fastboot cannot be used to flash anything (even stock Google factory image).
You sound like you come from a HTC (or similar) device where you would need to relock bootloader to flash a stock RUU, a Nexus is totally different than a HTC device. :good:
Edit: Be warned that unlocking the bootloader using "fastboot oem unlock" wipes EVERYTHING except the OS on the phone.

Thanks for the quick response.
How do ROM updates (ex. 4.0 to 4.1 ) get pushed from either the manufacturer like LG or Samsung or Google for there devices then? You have to unlock you phone to update? Typically on Samsung I downloaded through TouchWiz and then it restarted on its own and installed on its own without user unlocking anything.
So how do updates then get pushed? They must be signed and get around the lock boot loader some how? I guess the signed ROM is able to unlock it to install is that purpose then?

MAXGEN said:
Thanks for the quick response.
How do ROM updates (ex. 4.0 to 4.1 ) get pushed from either the manufacturer like LG or Samsung or Google for there devices then? You have to unlock you phone to update? Typically on Samsung I downloaded through TouchWiz and then it restarted on its own and installed on its own without user unlocking anything.
So how do updates then get pushed? They must be signed and get around the lock boot loader some how? I guess the signed ROM is able to unlock it to install is that purpose then?
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For Google updates there is no need to be unlocked, you talked about flashing a custom rom. Updates get downloaded and installed automaticaly in fastboot.

MAXGEN said:
So how do updates then get pushed? They must be signed and get around the lock boot loader some how? I guess the signed ROM is able to unlock it to install is that purpose then?
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Flashing /system has nothing to do with the bootloader. OTA updates flash to /system via stock recovery.
A locked bootloader prevents you fastboot flashing. You could unlock the bootloader, fastboot flash a custom recovery then lock the bootloader again. You would still be able to flash /system with custom roms. Bootloader doesn't prevent flashing. It just prevents fastboot flashing
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rootSU said:
Flashing /system has nothing to do with the bootloader. OTA updates flash to /system via stock recovery.
A locked bootloader prevents you fastboot flashing. You could unlock the bootloader, fastboot flash a custom recovery then lock the bootloader again. You would still be able to flash /system with custom roms. Bootloader doesn't prevent flashing. It just prevents fastboot flashing
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What stops custom roms being flash through stock recovery?
What stops custom ROM be a OTA so it can be flash stock recovery?

MAXGEN said:
What stops custom roms being flash through stock recovery?
What stops custom ROM be a OTA so it can be flash stock recovery?
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googles signature

simms22 said:
googles signature
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BK in the house! Anyways.
Just to clear things up for me.
If I keep my stock recovery and keep boot loader lock, then I can't flash my ROM unless I have Google keys. Okay I got that but mentioned earlier that you can flash to the /system, OTA (Over the Air) package, does that have to be signed for that? What is the mechanism to flash OTA, stock recovery or something else?
Ultimately, something like CM is doing, if I make a ROM, I could make my own recovery and with my own keys and call it verified and safe and push OTA packages for updates??

Everything official is signed. Nothing unofficial can be signed. Nothing unsigned can be flashed without either a custom recovery or unlocked bootloader.
Hope this clears everything up for you.
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Could you replace the
/system/etc/security/otacerts.zip
or
/META-INF/com/android/otacert file
with your own??

Lets cut to the chase. What is your ultimate aim here?
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rootSU said:
Lets cut to the chase. What is your ultimate aim here?
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LOL
Just trying to get an direction so I continue to do further research. Mostly my aim is more in depth understanding.
I want to build my own ROM and I'm starting that journey. Definitely a newbie but not a newbie to technology and programing and by no means an expert. Just a senior college student that with enough information to be "dangerous".
I would like to have ROM that doesn't need to have unlock boot loader or have custom recovery? Is that possible? i feel a lot ppl I meet don't like to use Custom ROMs b/c of these hurdles. I guess I would have to have root access to change out the CERTS either way.

You can't even flash a full official rom without unlocking the bootloader. It isn't possible on this device
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MAXGEN said:
LOL
Just trying to get an direction so I continue to do further research. Mostly my aim is more in depth understanding.
I want to build my own ROM and I'm starting that journey. Definitely a newbie but not a newbie to technology and programing and by no means an expert. Just a senior college student that with enough information to be "dangerous".
I would like to have ROM that doesn't need to have unlock boot loader or have custom recovery? Is that possible? i feel a lot ppl I meet don't like to use Custom ROMs b/c of these hurdles. I guess I would have to have root access to change out the CERTS either way.
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I think if it was possible, it would have been done already. But its not that big of a hurdle to unlock and root. Its actually a lot more easier than it seems. It usually takes about 5 minutes to do after getting all the necessary files. All you need is a general understanding and the ability to follow directions well.

You can't even flash a full official rom without unlocking the bootloader. It isn't possible on this device
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No i went right to a custom, unlock, root, custom Recovery, Custom Rom
jsgraphicart said:
I think if it was possible, it would have been done already. But its not that big of a hurdle to unlock and root. Its actually a lot more easier than it seems. It usually takes about 5 minutes to do after getting all the necessary files. All you need is a general understanding and the ability to follow directions well.
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On Samsung pushed OTA and reboot and install...DONE.
So it is possible!
It isn't as easy as you think because more people would have it. I walk into any CS class less then 10% are rooted or Custom. Most of them probably are on iphones but that's different. My point is that you would think some what intelligent geeks would take the time to do so but they don't. IMO there are still hurdles and CM are trying to breach these inconveniences except Google doesn't like it.

MAXGEN said:
No i went right to a custom, unlock, root, custom Recovery, Custom Rom
On Samsung pushed OTA and reboot and install...DONE.
So it is possible!
It isn't as easy as you think because more people would have it. I walk into any CS class less then 10% are rooted or Custom. Most of them probably are on iphones but that's different. My point is that you would think some what intelligent geeks would take the time to do so but they don't. IMO there are still hurdles and CM are trying to breach these inconveniences except Google doesn't like it.
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on samsung, samsung signs the roms, not google. so of course its possible for them.

simms22 said:
on samsung, samsung signs the roms, not google. so of course its possible for them.
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So essentially you just need to replace the certs to push your own OTAs through your device. Which at some point you would need access to those CERTs so you would need root access.

MAXGEN said:
No i went right to a custom, unlock, root, custom Recovery, Custom Rom
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I wasn't asking a question. I was telling you it is not even possible to flash official nexus 5 full rom from Google without unlocking the bootloader.
MAXGEN said:
On Samsung pushed OTA and reboot and install...DONE.
So it is possible!
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As mentioned, because they signed the update and it matched what their rom and their recovery expected.
You cannot simply "guess" a signature. You cannot reverse engineer a signature. All you can do is remove whatever is validating the signature and this cannot be done without unlocking the bootloader
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MAXGEN said:
On Samsung pushed OTA and reboot and install...DONE.
So it is possible!
It isn't as easy as you think because more people would have it. I walk into any CS class less then 10% are rooted or Custom. Most of them probably are on iphones but that's different. My point is that you would think some what intelligent geeks would take the time to do so but they don't. IMO there are still hurdles and CM are trying to breach these inconveniences except Google doesn't like it.
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Are you talking about an OTA from Samsung or a custom ROM OTA without unlocking the phone. If its from Samsung then yeah, they have all the stuff to put into the OTA to bypass the locked bootloader. But anything like that probably has to come from the manufacturer because they are the only ones who have the "keys". I have never owned a Samsung device (other than the Galaxy Nexus but that was more Google). So if I'm just not understanding that, then I apologize. I think around XDA, everyone here just finds it easier to unlock, root and be on their way. But if you find a workaround, I'm sure people would be interested.

Do i have to be rooted to flash a rom or just have a unlocked bootloader

do i only need to have a unlocked boot loader to flash a rom. or is root needed

Just an unlocked bootloader.

This. If it modifies boot.IMG you'll need an unlocked bootloader for any phone.

Root access has nothing to do with flashing a custom ROM
You can flash a custom ROM and not have root access
You can have root access without a custom ROM
You need an unlocked bootloader for both (unless you use Towelroot or whatever, which I don't recommend).
Read some threads in the first link of my signature.

Lethargy said:
Root access has nothing to do with flashing a custom ROM
You can flash a custom ROM and not have root access
You can have root access without a custom ROM
You need an unlocked bootloader for both (unless you use Towelroot or whatever, which I don't recommend).
Read some threads in the first link of my signature.
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Not that i plan on rooting but is it possible to root a device like the nexus 5 or samsung note 8 using the android sdk and adb

android.4.0 said:
Not that i plan on rooting but is it possible to root a device like the nexus 5 or samsung note 8 using the android sdk and adb
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You'll need an unlocked bootloader and a custom recovery flashed in fastboot to root. Or you can use towel root without a custom recovery
Don't know about the Samsung device
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Lethargy said:
(unless you use Towelroot or whatever, which I don't recommend).
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Did you just non recommend something made by the old great and powerful Geohot??? *gasp* lol

Sandman-007 said:
Did you just non recommend something made by the old great and powerful Geohot??? *gasp* lol
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On other devices with locked bootloaders and such it's useful, but this is the Nexus 5. Lol.

Lethargy said:
On other devices with locked bootloaders and such it's useful, but this is the Nexus 5. Lol.
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Fair enough :silly:

so i guess you cant root from sdk and using adb.
Is it safe to use Android L Preview for everyday use if i have a antivirus im downloading it and wanna try it but idk if i should return to 4.4.4 later and flash 4.4.2 radios to it so i have so service. (stupid 4.4.3/4 bugs:silly

android.4.0 said:
(stupid 4.4.3/4 bugs:silly
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If the bugs in 4.4.3 and 4.4.4 annoy you, I wouldn't suggest you jump to L for too much more than a look around.

Wakamatsu said:
If the bugs in 4.4.3 and 4.4.4 annoy you, I wouldn't suggest you jump to L for too much more than a look around.
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Not that 4.4.3/4 bug my its the radio that i dont like i hardly have service. i may just look around L then go back and flash some radios that work.

android.4.0 said:
Not that 4.4.3/4 bug my its the radio that i dont like i hardly have service. i may just look around L then go back and flash some radios that work.
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Then just flash another radio? It's not like you can't use the 4.4.2 radio on 4.4.4, you can even use KK radios on L and vice versa.

android.4.0 said:
do i only need to have a unlocked boot loader to flash a rom. or is root needed
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Neither. You need a custom recovery to flash a ROM.
You need one or the other to get a custom recovery though
No offence intended but this is a pretty basic question. I would recommend reading some of the sticky threads which you can get to via my signature
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Galaxy S3 bootloader unlocked but can't install any recovery....Want to try CM 5.1

I was able to root using towelroot and able to use it as a rooted phone.
when I try to put custom rom like CM12 to put custom recovery programs...it won't let me.
any solution or work arounds?
I have attached some photos for info.
Thanks in advance.
Calvin

sungminee said:
I was able to root using towelroot and able to use it as a rooted phone.
when I try to put custom rom like CM12 to put custom recovery programs...it won't let me.
any solution or work arounds?
I have attached some photos for info.
Thanks in advance.
Calvin
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You are on 4.4.2 NE1. Your bootloader is not unlocked, it is locked. Furthermore, your bootloader cannot be unlocked. Therefore you cannot install any kind of custom recovery or AOSP based ROMs like CM. You are limited to safestrap and possibly 2 or 3 ROM choices at most. The unlock symbol on your screen in your first picture does not mean your bootloader is unlocked.

landshark68 said:
You are on 4.4.2 NE1. Your bootloader is not unlocked, it is locked. Furthermore, your bootloader cannot be unlocked. Therefore you cannot install any kind of custom recovery or AOSP based ROMs like CM. You are limited to safestrap and possibly 2 or 3 ROM choices at most. The unlock symbol on your screen in your first picture does not mean your bootloader is unlocked.
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thank you for your clear answer.
so you mean that I have to use safestrap for dual booting OS of some sort..corrent?
any link to help me to acomplish this?

sungminee said:
thank you for your clear answer.
so you mean that I have to use safestrap for dual booting OS of some sort..corrent?
any link to help me to acomplish this?
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You can use SafeStrap to dual boot or to replace the stock rom with either of the other two roms that will work with the i535 on the NE1 firmware. Before installing SafeStrap you will need to be rooted and to have busybox installed. I gave links to SafeStrap and other things you need to read before proceeding in this post.

dawgdoc said:
You can use SafeStrap to dual boot or to replace the stock rom with either of the other two roms that will work with the i535 on the NE1 firmware. Before installing SafeStrap you will need to be rooted and to have busybox installed. I gave links to SafeStrap and other things you need to read before proceeding in this post.
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thank you...i was able to use saftstrap and put custom rom...kinda limited choices(2 custume roms)...smh...
I will post the link for other people who had a same issue with me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...nt/rom-superliterom-v1-0-i535vrudne1-t2805797
oh well..i will still take it.
thanks again.

sungminee said:
thank you...i was able to use saftstrap and put custom rom...kinda limited choices(2 custume roms)...smh...
I will post the link for other people who had a same issue with me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...nt/rom-superliterom-v1-0-i535vrudne1-t2805797
oh well..i will still take it.
thanks again.
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You are most welcome. That's the ROM I put on my i535, purchased with NE1 already on it.

Flash Stock Kernel

I have the latest version 1.13 xxxx .european single sim model.
I want to flash the stock kernel of 1.03.416 official firmware.
how can i do that?

First off there is no way to flash the stock kernel of a lower software version while S-ON. A lower kernel on a higher ROM version would also mean you'd break things and maybe cause a software brick. The only way to use slower grade software and firmware would be to flash a lower RUU. But this is only possible if you're S-OFF.
As you see this is the same as I already told you via PM.
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Have a quick question:
5m4r7ph0n36uru said:
First off there is no way to flash the stock kernel of a lower software version while S-ON.
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Even with unlocked bootloader and fastboot flash boot or via twrp?
(left out other part of quote as yes it may or may not boot etc.)

velimircek said:
Have a quick question:
Even with unlocked bootloader and fastboot flash boot or via twrp?
(left out other part of quote as yes it may or may not boot etc.)
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No, you can never go backward in software/firmware versions, unless you are S-0ff.

michaelbsheldon said:
No, you can never go backward in software/firmware versions, unless you are S-0ff.
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Thanks, but that was not my question or this thread question.. I see no reason why you could not flash stock kernel (I am not asking if it will boot or not, just if you can).

velimircek said:
Thanks, but that was not my question or this thread question.. I see no reason why you could not flash stock kernel (I am not asking if it will boot or not, just if you can).
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You can but it can only be same version number or higher than RUU that's presently in the phone. Kernels have version numbers too.

michaelbsheldon said:
You can but it can only be same version number or higher than RUU that's presently in the phone. Kernels have version numbers too.
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AFAIK you can flash almost anything to system, boot and recovery once bootloader is unlocked.. But as my question was can you (not should you), I'll let it go.
Thanks for the answers.

velimircek said:
AFAIK you can flash almost anything to system, boot and recovery once bootloader is unlocked.. But as my question was can you (not should you), I'll let it go.
Thanks for the answers.
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Yes please let it go, no here is going to purposely help you brick your phone without an explanation.

in other words...you canot undo an update

foxy4270 said:
in other words...you canot undo an update
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Yes, you cannot. If you need to cure any issues now, you use the Specific RUU for your phone model to take it to 100% stock.
If and when S-0ff is achieved for the U11, then we will be able to move forwards and backwards in versions, plus
other modifications that we can't do right now.