Hello fellow XDA Users AND Guests! I'm back with another IMPORTANT tip people have to do but don't do whenever they download and flash a custom ROM.
A custom ROM gets corrupted very easily when using a resume function on your browser, or when there is a network interruption during the download. Many devs have to deal with unexplainable errors on the ROM that they may not even know how to solve, because most of these issues are BECAUSE OF THE USER. (Not to sound mean, but if it works on the dev's device, it is MOST LIKELY to work on yours as well).
Full version of the guide is more detailed, but the compressed one works fine too.
COMPRESSED INSTRUCTIONS
1. Did you check your device model against the device model listed on the thread?
You CAN install N9005 ROMs on other variants, for example the N900T, N900W8,
provided you get a patch specific to your device, however if they have their specific
thread, N9005 ROMs DO NOT ALL SUPPORT IT.
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2. Did you check the MD5 Checksum of the file after you downloaded?
Open this spoiler for Mac Instructions!
1. Open Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal (or open Spotlight, and search for Terminal)
2. When Terminal is open, locate your directory where the file is downloaded, usually run this command: cd Downloads
3. When the path changes to the Downloads folder, type in "md5 XXXXXXXXXXXXX.zip" (name of the downloaded zip)
4. An MD5 code will come up, for example 614a3fac73272c9b53e74dc2ef5675f3, copy and paste this.
5. On the thread of the ROM, there should be located an MD5 code, press Command F, and paste it in the box. If the MD5 is found, then congratulations, MD5 checksum complete!
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Open this spoiler for Windows Instructions!
1. Download WinMD5Free from this link: http://www.winmd5.com/ (NO INSTALL REQUIRED)
2. Unzip the application, then launch the .exe
3. Choose the file by clicking Browse, and double click the .zip file.
4. When the MD5 checksum value appears, copy and paste the MD5 from the custom ROM thread into the third box (Original file MD5 checksum value)
5. If they match, congratulations, MD5 checksum complete!
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3. Did you try wiping both Cache and Dalvik Cache?
Click this if you are using TWRP Recovery
1. Boot into recovery by holding Power, Vol Up and Home at the same time.
2. Select the Wipe option.
3. Select the Advanced option.
4. Select Cache and Dalvik Cache, then swipe to wipe.
5. Reboot
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Click this if you are using CWM Recovery
1. Boot into recovery by holding Power, Vol Up and Home at the same time.
2. Select Wipe Cache
3. Click on the Volume Keys till you get to Yes, then press the power button
4. After done, select Advanced, then Select Wipe Dalvik Cache
5. Click on the Volume Keys till you get to Yes, then press the power button
6. Reboot
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4. Is your configuration different from the given stock values?
Did you install any undesired system files unsupported by the developer? If you did. YOU LOST YOUR SUPPORT IMMEDIATELY, but you will have a bunch of people that may have done the same.
Modifying the stock values include:
1. Modification of System Files (Installing unsupported themes from other ROMs)
2. Tweaking of System Files manually (e.g. deleting gsiff_daemon)
3. Flashing a different CSC (Customer Sales Code)
4. Flashing a different Kernel (e.g. CivZ's SnapKat, Wootever's Custom N3, Stock Kernel with Init (Not included in all ROMs))
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5. Did you install the ROM after formatting /system, /data, /sdcard, /cache, /dalvik-cache?
Click this if you are using TWRP Recovery
0. YOU WILL NEED AN EXTSD FOR THIS, TO REINSTALL THE ROM.
1. Boot into recovery by holding Power, Vol Up and Home at the same time.
2. Select the Wipe option.
3. Select the Advanced option.
3. Select System, Internal SD, Cache and Dalvik Cache, then swipe to wipe.
5. Go back, select Format Data, type 'yes', then press Done.
6. Reinstall your ROM from your external SD.
7. Reboot
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Click this if you are using CWM Recovery
0. YOU WILL NEED AN EXTSD FOR THIS, TO REINSTALL THE ROM.
1. Boot into recovery by holding Power, Vol Up and Home at the same time.
2. Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset
3. Click on the Volume Keys till you get to Yes, then press the power button
4. After done, select Advanced, then select Wipe Dalvik Cache
5. Click on the Volume Keys till you get to Yes, then press the power button
6. After done, select Mounts and Storage, select Format /system
7. Click on the Volume Keys till you get to Yes, then press the power button
8. After done, select Mounts and Storage, select Format /sdcard
9. Click on the Volume Keys till you get to Yes, then press the power button
10. After done, select Mounts and Storage, select Format /cache
11. Click on the Volume Keys till you get to Yes, then press the power button
12. Reboot
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FULL INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: You CAN install N9005 ROMs on other variants, for example the N900T, N900W8, provided you get a patch specific to your device, however if they have their specific thread, N9005 ROMs DO NOT ALL SUPPORT IT.
N9005: You CAN use the support from the dev, move on to the next step.
N900W8: You CAN install N9005 ROMs, provided you install the Wifi/NFC/Bluetooth Fix! Any ROM update will WIPE your /sdcard except small patches.
N900T: You CAN install N9005 ROMs, provided you install the Wifi/NFC/Bluetooth Fix! Any ROM update will WIPE your /sdcard except small patches.
N900A: You're on the wrong thread, you need the AT&T Thread.
Check ROMs here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/development
N900V: You're on the wrong thread, you need the Verizon Thread.
Check ROMs here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-note-3/development
N900S: You're on the wrong thread, you need the Sprint Thread.
Check ROMs here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-sprint/development
N900: DO NOT FLASH ANY SNAPDRAGON ROMS ON YOUR N900 DEVICE!!!!! YOU WILL MOST LIKELY BRICK
Check ROMs here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/galaxy-note-3-exynos-android-development
Others: You DO NOT have support from the dev if you install anything N9005 on your device, you will have to go your respected device's thread if THERE IS a working method. Devs will not support this and if anything goes wrong, go to your forum and bug the thread to support unsupported ROMs (if there is one).
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Step 2: Checking the MD5 Checksum for the downloaded file.
Mac
1. Open Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal (or open Spotlight, and search for Terminal)
2. When Terminal is open, locate your directory where the file is downloaded, usually run this command: cd Downloads
3. When the path changes to the Downloads folder, type in "md5 XXXXXXXXXXXXX.zip" (name of the downloaded zip)
4. An MD5 code will come up, for example 614a3fac73272c9b53e74dc2ef5675f3, copy and paste this.
5. On the thread of the ROM, there should be located an MD5 code, press Command F, and paste it in the box. If the MD5 is found, then congratulations, MD5 checksum complete!
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Windows
1. Download WinMD5Free from this link: http://www.winmd5.com/ (NO INSTALL REQUIRED)
2. Unzip the application, then launch the .exe
3. Choose the file by clicking Browse, and double click the .zip file.
4. When the MD5 checksum value appears, copy and paste the MD5 from the custom ROM thread into the third box (Original file MD5 checksum value)
5. If they match, congratulations, MD5 checksum complete!
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Step 3: Clearing the Cache and Dalvik Cache partitions.
By installing a custom ROM, most likely you would have a custom recovery (TWRP, CWM, etc)
TWRP
1. Boot into recovery by holding Power, Vol Up and Home at the same time.
2. Select the Wipe option.
3. Select the Advanced option.
4. Select Cache and Dalvik Cache, then swipe to wipe.
5. Reboot
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CWM
1. Boot into recovery by holding Power, Vol Up and Home at the same time.
2. Select Wipe Cache
3. Click on the Volume Keys till you get to Yes, then press the power button
4. After done, select Advanced, then Select Wipe Dalvik Cache
5. Click on the Volume Keys till you get to Yes, then press the power button
6. Reboot
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Step 4: Retracing your last steps
Did you install any undesired system files unsupported by the developer? If you did. YOU LOST YOUR SUPPORT IMMEDIATELY, but you will have a bunch of people that may have done the same.
Modifying the stock values include:
1. Modification of System Files (Installing unsupported themes from other ROMs)
2. Tweaking of System Files manually (e.g. deleting gsiff_daemon)
3. Flashing a different CSC (Customer Sales Code)
4. Flashing a different Kernel (e.g. CivZ's SnapKat, Wootever's Custom N3, Stock Kernel with Init (Not included in all ROMs))
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Step 5: Clearing the /system, /data, /sdcard, /cache and /dalvik-cache partitions. (LAST RESORT)
TWRP
0. YOU WILL NEED AN EXTSD FOR THIS, TO REINSTALL THE ROM.
1. Boot into recovery by holding Power, Vol Up and Home at the same time.
2. Select the Wipe option.
3. Select the Advanced option.
3. Select System, Internal SD, Cache and Dalvik Cache, then swipe to wipe.
5. Go back, select Format Data, type 'yes', then press Done.
6. Reinstall your ROM from your external SD.
7. Reboot
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CWM
0. YOU WILL NEED AN EXTSD FOR THIS, TO REINSTALL THE ROM.
1. Boot into recovery by holding Power, Vol Up and Home at the same time.
2. Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset
3. Click on the Volume Keys till you get to Yes, then press the power button
4. After done, select Advanced, then select Wipe Dalvik Cache
5. Click on the Volume Keys till you get to Yes, then press the power button
6. After done, select Mounts and Storage, select Format /system
7. Click on the Volume Keys till you get to Yes, then press the power button
8. After done, select Mounts and Storage, select Format /sdcard
9. Click on the Volume Keys till you get to Yes, then press the power button
10. After done, select Mounts and Storage, select Format /cache
11. Click on the Volume Keys till you get to Yes, then press the power button
12. Reboot
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:good:
Seems weird for me to bump this up myself, but I still see many people suffering from their own abuse. Would love for it to be stickied, let's hope
Oh, this is a really nice resource! Thanks. I hope other people see it before rushing over to dev threads without any idea of what's going on.
If anyone has anything to add to this, PM me. I think this is fine for now when linking it to people when they ask a question.
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current date and safe Root methods?
nicholaschum said:
Hello fellow XDA Users AND Guests! I'm back with another IMPORTANT tip people have to do but don't do whenever they download and flash a custom ROM.
A custom ROM gets corrupted very easily when using a resume function on your browser, or when there is a network interruption during the download. Many devs have to deal with unexplainable errors on the ROM that they may not even know how to solve, because most of these issues are BECAUSE OF THE USER. (Not to sound mean, but if it works on the dev's device, it is MOST LIKELY to work on yours as well).
Full version of the guide is more detailed, but the compressed one works fine too.
COMPRESSED INSTRUCTIONS
1. Did you check your device model against the device model listed on the thread?
2. Did you check the MD5 Checksum of the file after you downloaded?
3. Did you try wiping both Cache and Dalvik Cache?
4. Is your configuration different from the given stock values?
Did you install any undesired system files unsupported by the developer? If you did. YOU LOST YOUR SUPPORT IMMEDIATELY, but you will have a bunch of people that may have done the same.
Modifying the stock values include:
5. Did you install the ROM after formatting /system, /data, /sdcard, /cache, /dalvik-cache?
FULL INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: You CAN install N9005 ROMs on other variants, for example the N900T, N900W8, provided you get a patch specific to your device, however if they have their specific thread, N9005 ROMs DO NOT ALL SUPPORT IT.
Step 2: Checking the MD5 Checksum for the downloaded file.
Step 3: Clearing the Cache and Dalvik Cache partitions.
By installing a custom ROM, most likely you would have a custom recovery (TWRP, CWM, etc)
Step 4: Retracing your last steps
Did you install any undesired system files unsupported by the developer? If you did. YOU LOST YOUR SUPPORT IMMEDIATELY, but you will have a bunch of people that may have done the same.
Modifying the stock values include:
Step 5: Clearing the /system, /data, /sdcard, /cache and /dalvik-cache partitions. (LAST RESORT)
CUSTOM-MADE INSTRUCTIONS FOR X-NOTE ROMS
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Hello, you seem like a mature and helpful person to ask this, I have a 4.4.2 sm-n900w8 (3.4 kernal?) with MDF security software version. I do not know how to use these forums very well so I apoligize if I am asking a redundent question. I have tried rooting a device (SGS3) before; for things like sixaxis, and I now see I'll need it for transfering files to and from the ExtSD (with 4.4.2 on the SGN3). my main question is are there any STILL confirmed ways of rooting the sm-n900w8 as of todays date?? I have done this before with a (SGS3), the videos were fairly strait forward, and this was before I knew about KNOX; in doing so I ended up with a soft bricked device, though I THINK I managed to fix it. If I manage to root it will it void my warranty?
I am concerened about
1) being able to safely root my device without tripping knox or using a method with an older version of software/security.
2) I am NOT getting into Flashing ROMs yet, I just want to transfer files between the two MicroSD cards or use TouchWIZ with apps like SIXAXIS (if that makes sense? )
Thanks for your time and effort into building this community.
ryesagain said:
Hello, you seem like a mature and helpful person to ask this, I have a 4.4.2 sm-n900w8 (3.4 kernal?) with MDF security software version. I do not know how to use these forums very well so I apoligize if I am asking a redundent question. I have tried rooting a device (SGS3) before; for things like sixaxis, and I now see I'll need it for transfering files to and from the ExtSD (with 4.4.2 on the SGN3). my main question is are there any STILL confirmed ways of rooting the sm-n900w8 as of todays date?? I have done this before with a (SGS3), the videos were fairly strait forward, and this was before I knew about KNOX; in doing so I ended up with a soft bricked device, though I THINK I managed to fix it. If I manage to root it will it void my warranty?
I am concerened about
1) being able to safely root my device without tripping knox or using a method with an older version of software/security.
2) I am NOT getting into Flashing ROMs yet, I just want to transfer files between the two MicroSD cards or use TouchWIZ with apps like SIXAXIS (if that makes sense? )
Thanks for your time and effort into building this community.
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Are you Knox 0x0 right now?
ryesagain said:
Hello, you seem like a mature and helpful person to ask this, I have a 4.4.2 sm-n900w8 (3.4 kernal?) with MDF security software version. I do not know how to use these forums very well so I apoligize if I am asking a redundent question. I have tried rooting a device (SGS3) before; for things like sixaxis, and I now see I'll need it for transfering files to and from the ExtSD (with 4.4.2 on the SGN3). my main question is are there any STILL confirmed ways of rooting the sm-n900w8 as of todays date?? I have done this before with a (SGS3), the videos were fairly strait forward, and this was before I knew about KNOX; in doing so I ended up with a soft bricked device, though I THINK I managed to fix it. If I manage to root it will it void my warranty?
I am concerened about
1) being able to safely root my device without tripping knox or using a method with an older version of software/security.
2) I am NOT getting into Flashing ROMs yet, I just want to transfer files between the two MicroSD cards or use TouchWIZ with apps like SIXAXIS (if that makes sense? )
Thanks for your time and effort into building this community.
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What's your build number for your phone?
List out everything you see when you type *#1234# in your phone dialer.
I am also 0x0 for Knox, at least I believe so. I have not done anything to it yet.
Sent from my SM-N900W8 using XDA Free mobile app
ryesagain said:
I am also 0x0 for Knox, at least I believe so. I have not done anything to it yet.
Sent from my SM-N900W8 using XDA Free mobile app
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You should be on the latest bootloader right now.
Try any CF-Root and check the Canadian thread, you're on the right track
You won't trip KNOX on this firmware.
Do you have a link to the N9005 -> N900T patch? I want to flash X Note on my TMo GN3.
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Please add this useful
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52368167
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gardobus said:
Do you have a link to the N9005 -> N900T patch? I want to flash X Note on my TMo GN3.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2703229
Awesome, thank you!
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Disclaimer: Flash at your own risk, I added tutorial so if something gone wrong to your phone, don't blame me.
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New QMobile i9 Users
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Click Here First
IMEI / NVRAM Backup
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Method 1:
Before Installing the KitKat Follow These Steps.
1. Download MTK Droid Tool From Here
2. i9 must be rooted and USB debugging must be enabled before you proceed.
3. Attach the cell phone with data cable and run mtk droid tool as admin.
4. When device got loaded press the root button and grant root access on cell phone.
5. Click on IMEI/NVRAM button and click on backup.
6. Now in case after flashing u lost IMEI follow the same steps but now click on restore.
Method 2 (In Case No IMEI Backup):
1.Be patient and it will fix your imei
2.Download the IMEI_WINDOWS.zip from here
3.Extract the contents to C:\Users\Username (Current User)
4.Open command promp and cd to the IMEI_WINDOWS folder
5.Now type "imei.exe 123456789111111 123456789111111" without quotes
6.Just replace both the 15 digit numbers with your IMEI 1 and IMEI 2 respectively
7.Now a file named "MP0B_001_NEW" will be generated in your IMEI_WINDOWS folder
8.Just rename it to "MP0B_001"
9.Now download the IMEI_FLASHABE.zip from here
10.Extract this zip and go to "/data/nvram/md/NVRAM/NVD_IMEI/"
11.Delete the placehere file and paste your "MP0B_001" file here
12.Now zip the META-INF and data folder and flash it with recovery
13.You have to flash this after you see imei error on your 1st boot
14.Don't flash directly after the ROM, just do your first boot then flash it.
Method 3 (In Case No IMEI Backup):
1.Download IMEI Repair Tool
2.Download Support Files
3.Instructions To Follow
QMobile KitKat Release
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Before you update Back Up your current rom using custom recovery in case you want to revert back
Try t0 use stable window 7 and a laptop with full battery.
Video Tutorial (Not in English just watch the video and follow)
Smart Phone Flash Tool and Driver
Firmware Download
1. First of all download the required files.
2. Install Tinno Driver.
3. Extract All Zips.
4. Run the Flashing Tool as admin (Right Click on the file and click on run as admin)
5. Download Scatter File From Attachments And Add It In Firmware Folder Now Load It, all files will be loaded now click on the address bar in front of recovery and select the recovery attached below.
6. Select Firmware Upgrade.
7. Power off the cell phone and remove battery.
8. Now click on download and attach the cell phone without battery to data cable.
9. Wait till flash. You are done. :laugh:
10. Enjoy Official Noir i9 KitKat.
Rooting Method
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1. Just Install The Attached Zip named "4.4 Root.zip" or "subbinst-signed.zip" Via Recovery.
MyPhone KitKat Release
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Before you update Back Up your current rom using custom recovery in case you want to revert back
Try t0 use stable window 7 and a laptop with full battery.
Trust yourself you can do it!. :laugh:
Video Tutorial (Not in English just watch the video and follow)
Smart Phone Flash Tool and Driver
Firmware Download
1. First of all download the required files.
2. Install Tinno Driver.
3. Extract All Zips.
4. Run the Flashing Tool as admin (Right Click on the file and click on run as admin)
5. Select Scatter Loader from the firmware, all files will be loaded now click on the address bar in front of recovery and select the recovery attached below.
6. Select Firmware Upgrade.
7. Power off the cell phone and remove battery.
8. Now click on download and attach the cell phone without battery to data cable.
9. Wait till flash. You are done. :laugh:
10. Enjoy KitKat.
Rooting Method
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1. Just Install The Attached Zip named "4.4 Root.zip" Via Recovery.
MMX KitKat Release
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Video Tutorial
1. Official KitKat Download
2. Smart Phone Flash Tool and Tinno Driver Download
3. Download the recovery file attached below.
4. Install Tinno Driver.
5. Extract All Zips.
6. Run the Flashing Tool as admin (Right Click on the file and click on run as admin)
7. Select Scatter Loader from the firmware, all files will be loaded now click on the address bar in front of recovery and select the recovery attached below.
8. Select Firmware Upgrade.
9. Power off the cell phone and remove battery.
10. Now click on download and attach the cell phone without battery to data cable.
11. Wait till flash. You are done.
12. Enjoy Offical KitKat.
Rooting Method
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1. Just Install The Attached Zip named "subbinst-signed.zip" Via Recovery.
Custom ROM "Classic Kat" by Me
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Custom Rom Based On MMX
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Custom Rom v3
1.Place ROM Zip File in your sdcard
2.Wipe data/factory reset
3.Wipe dalvik cache
4.Flash ROM from sdcard
5.Flash subbinst-signed.zip from attachment to get root access.
6.Enjoy a Proper and Stable KitKat
7.Download and Flash FILE_MANAGER.zip to remove error in the File Manager. :good:
8.If no engineering mode in your cell phone then download engineermode.apk and copy/paste in system app via Root Explorer
Increase App Storage
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Use it only on MMX KitKat Release and on Custom ROM based on MMX. Not with MyPhone KitKat Release.
Step 1: Download "Internal APP storage (4GB MMXKK).zip" from bellow
Step 2: Extract the file
Step 3: Open SP Flash tools
Step 4: Add scatter file
Step 5:Select EBR1 and EBR2
Step 6: Click on Download
Step 7:Remove the battery from your Canvas 2 colors
Step 8:Connect your phone to pc via data cable
Step 9:wait for the completion of Flashing Process
Step 10:Reboot your Phone
Step 11ull down Notification panel and tap on the msg "Damaged Internal SD card"
Step 12: Tap on Format ...
Now Enjoy 2.1 GB app storage with 410MB Mass storage....
Revert Back To JellyBean i9 Official
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Video Tutorial (Not in English just watch the video and follow)
Smart Phone Flash Tool and Driver
Firmware Download
1. First of all download the required files.
2. Install Tinno Driver.
3. Extract All Zips. 1 file is missing in the firmware zip which is attached below named secro.img, add it in the firmware folder before proceed.
4. Run the Flashing Tool as admin (Right Click on the file and click on run as admin)
5. Select Scatter Loader from the firmware, wait till all files to load.
6. Select Firmware Upgrade.
7. Power off the cell phone and remove battery.
8. Now click on download and attach the cell phone without battery to data cable.
9. Wait till flash. You are done. :laugh:
10. Enjoy Stock JellyBean.
Add-ons
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Plese Hit thanks button if I helped you!
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)
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1. After I upgrade into kitkat firmware, can I downgrade again to Jellybean?
-Just flash dump rom of jellybean using spft.
2. I back up in CWM, Can I restore this in Kitkat version?
-No!
3.May I ask if we have custom recovery available for our kitkat version?
-Yes CTR
Credits
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More Custom KitKat ROMs
You Must Be On KitKat To Flash These ROMs
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ROM Links JellyBean 4.2
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1. Huawei Honor 3C
2. Galaxy s5
ROM Links KitKat 4.4
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1. KitKat Fresh v3 (4.4.2)
2. KitKat Emotion UI (4.4.2)
3. SlimKat Themed KitKat (4.4.4)
4. AOSP KitKat ROW (4.4.2)
5. Lenovo KitKat (4.4.2)
6. Android L Themed ROM
Procedure of Installation
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1.Place Any ROM Zip File in your sdcard.
2.Wipe data/factory reset.
3.Wipe dalvik cache.
4.Flash ROM from sdcard.
5.Flash 4.4 Root.zip from attachment to get root access.
6.Enjoy.
Add-ons
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Click Here
Note: Replace the boot.img in Fresh v3 to use Memory Card as default.
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Credits
4pda.ru
Have you tried using titanium backup, go backup or lucky patcher after root genius because when i earlier flashed kitkat these apps weren't working and i had to revert back to jelly bean.
Edit: Thanks brother, all these apps are working after root genius. You've solved a big problem for me.
Add-ons
Add-ons
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1.Best Keyboard In Town.
2a.Best Music Player In Town
2b.Music Player Add-on Patch
3.Best Camera App In Town
4.QMobile Stock Logo i9
5.Battery & Performance Patch
Procedure
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1.Place Zip File in your SDCard.
2.Reboot Into Recovery.
3.Flash zip from sdcard.
4.Enjoy.
root genius failed.....when I flash CWM recovery it says PMT changed for rom
I alreay told in the post that flash the recovery with the ROM by replacing the included recovery
sorry my bad...tnks 4 reply
Always welcome
If you want to ask any question please ask on this forum only. Thanks
New i9 users must check this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2836748
Screen shots
qwerfaseeh said:
Before Installing the Official KitKat Follow These Steps.
1. Download MTK Droid Tool From Here
2. i9 must be rooted and USB debugging must be enabled before you proceed.
3. Attach the cell phone with data cable and run mtk droid tool as admin.
4. When device got loaded press the root button and grant root access on cell phone.
5. Click on IMEI/NVRAM button and click on backup.
6. Now in case after flashing u lost IMEI follow the same steps but now click on restore.
7. IMEI backup is a must thing.
8. Enjoy Official Release.
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Video Tutorial
1. Official KitKat Download
2. Smart Phone Flash Tool and Tinno Driver Download
3. Download the recovery file attached below.
4. Install Tinno Driver.
5. Extract All Zips.
6. Run the Flashing Tool as admin (Right Click on the file and click on run as admin)
7. Select Scatter Loader from the firmware, all files will be loaded now click on the address bar in front of recovery and select the recovery attached below.
8. Select Firmware Upgrade.
9. Power off the cell phone and remove battery.
10. Now click on download and attach the cell phone without battery to data cable.
11. Wait till flash. You are done.
12. Enjoy Offical KitKat.
1. Just Install PDA.Net+ Driver
2. Use the Genuine Root method.
3. No need to install the root.zip first
4. Just attach cell phone and run genuine root and click on Root button.
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provide screen shots of whole phone
Root method has been updated, and a new custom ROM named CleanKat is added in the thread, check the first and 2nd post for the easiest and most proper working root.
Mustafa Chaudhry said:
provide screen shots of whole phone
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added now check the 2nd post
qwerfaseeh said:
added now check the 2nd post
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I flashed the attached file but root checker says not proper root what to do?
Is there any superuser app in the app drawer?
If yes then it is rooted dont worry u can confirm it with the lucky patcher and titanium backup
qwerfaseeh said:
If yes then it is rooted dont worry u can confirm it with the lucky patcher and titanium backup
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Yes, there is and I reflashed the zip file again and its resolved and root checker is happy with it
So r u happy with this easy and proper root?
Also comment about the easiest IMEI backup method
if any one want to increase App storage which is almost 700 MB see first post
Use it only on Official KitKat and 2nd Custom ROM. Not with 1st custom ROM or with Official Leak on 1st Post.
Any way to disable soft keys without rooting? Immersive Mode doesn't work because it disables the keyboard.
I'm Possible
mimin0 said:
Any way to disable soft keys without rooting? Immersive Mode doesn't work because it disables the keyboard.
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So,
Here is the way,
Note-Do it at your own risk!! I'll not be responsible for anything!!
It is not actually rooting your device...:silly:
I'll just tell you the method...
Rest you have to figure it out how to do it because I'm not an owner of Honor 8!!! , Currently my device is Lenovo A6000 Plus
Requirements:
1. PC
2. ADB Files
3. Custom Recovery ( I recommend - TWRP above 3.0 because I've done it same way on my device)
4. Unlocked Bootloader / Fastboot (You should have it)
5. One working Data Cable
6. Minimum Knowledge of editing Build Prop
7. The flashable zip in the attachment below...
8. You with your Phone!!!....
Now Let's Start... (But 1st Try to understand carefully)
1. Download the Flashable zip & put it in your PC
2. Boot your phone into Fastboot/Bootloader ( In whatever process you want - i) Manually or ii) adb reboot bootloader)
3. Now try this cmd - fastboot boot (name of the recovery).img [But before this step you must put your recovery into the adb folder]
After this wait for few seconds... you must be booted into your recovery...
4. Go to Advance > File Manager > Navigate to system > Select build.prop > copy it to where ever storage you want (I prefer internal)
5. Hope you have mtp enable in the recovery mod, if not then reboot the phone into the normal mode then send the extracted file to your pc ( You can also use es file manager/explorer but I will tell the pc method because it is more perfect)
6. Open the build.prop with notepad ++ and try this method which is given by The Hard Gamer in his "[ROM][32bit][port]OCTOS 6.0.1 for lenovo a6000/+" post
EVERYTHINGS WORKING FINE
TO DISABLE NAVBAR EDIT YOUR BUILD.PROP......
-First obviously you need be a Root user
-Backup your build.prop to your PC or anywhere (but backup it!)
-Edit build.prop with a Root Explorer using this line:
qemu.hw.mainkeys=1
you have to add this at the END of the .prop, save and reboot.
[FOR Marshmallow/Android 6.0]
If you're on Marshmallow (Android 6.0) the process is exactly the same, add the line at the end of the build.prop EXCEPT that you must leave 2 spaces after you added the line.
7. Put replace the build.prop file with the new edited build.prop in the flashable zip.... and put it into your root directory of internal/external storage.
8. Now repeat step 2-3.
9. Mount System, if it is already mounted then unmount it then remount it.
10. Go to install > navigate to the flashable zip > Then flash it.
11. Reboot system & Enjoy (If you Can) :angel:
Another Note :-I was here to participate in Honor 8 wining contest so, I can not exactly tell you the right process because you know (I don't own one of the amazing device)... So, If this method works then please hit like :good: & reply me with your experience... Atleast I can deserve this much..
& One important thing...
Sorry For My BAd English!!
pijushsen94 said:
So,
Here is the way,
Note-Do it at your own risk!! I'll not be responsible for anything!!
It is not actually rooting your device...:silly:
I'll just tell you the method...
Rest you have to figure it out how to do it because I'm not an owner of Honor 8!!! , Currently my device is Lenovo A6000 Plus
Requirements:
1. PC
2. ADB Files
3. Custom Recovery ( I recommend - TWRP above 3.0 because I've done it same way on my device)
4. Unlocked Bootloader / Fastboot (You should have it)
5. One working Data Cable
6. Minimum Knowledge of editing Build Prop
7. The flashable zip in the attachment below...
8. You with your Phone!!!....
Now Let's Start... (But 1st Try to understand carefully)
1. Download the Flashable zip & put it in your PC
2. Boot your phone into Fastboot/Bootloader ( In whatever process you want - i) Manually or ii) adb reboot bootloader)
3. Now try this cmd - fastboot boot (name of the recovery).img [But before this step you must put your recovery into the adb folder]
After this wait for few seconds... you must be booted into your recovery...
4. Go to Advance > File Manager > Navigate to system > Select build.prop > copy it to where ever storage you want (I prefer internal)
5. Hope you have mtp enable in the recovery mod, if not then reboot the phone into the normal mode then send the extracted file to your pc ( You can also use es file manager/explorer but I will tell the pc method because it is more perfect)
6. Open the build.prop with notepad ++ and try this method which is given by The Hard Gamer in his "[ROM][32bit][port]OCTOS 6.0.1 for lenovo a6000/+" post
EVERYTHINGS WORKING FINE
TO DISABLE NAVBAR EDIT YOUR BUILD.PROP......
-First obviously you need be a Root user
-Backup your build.prop to your PC or anywhere (but backup it!)
-Edit build.prop with a Root Explorer using this line:
qemu.hw.mainkeys=1
you have to add this at the END of the .prop, save and reboot.
[FOR Marshmallow/Android 6.0]
If you're on Marshmallow (Android 6.0) the process is exactly the same, add the line at the end of the build.prop EXCEPT that you must leave 2 spaces after you added the line.
7. Put replace the build.prop file with the new edited build.prop in the flashable zip.... and put it into your root directory of internal/external storage.
8. Now repeat step 2-3.
9. Mount System, if it is already mounted then unmount it then remount it.
10. Go to install > navigate to the flashable zip > Then flash it.
11. Reboot system & Enjoy (If you Can) :angel:
Another Note :-I was here to participate in Honor 8 wining contest so, I can not exactly tell you the right process because you know (I don't own one of the amazing device)... So, If this method works then please hit like :good: & reply me with your experience... Atleast I can deserve this much..
& One important thing...
Sorry For My BAd English!!
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Thanks. I was also looking for solution of this issue and your solution helped me a lot
I was looking for a method which does not involve custom recovery and unlocked bootloader, should've probably mentioned that. If I go the TWRP way then may as well root it, but then I'd lose OTA.
Don't feel comfortable doing that just yet.
Rickyzx said:
Thanks. I was also looking for solution of this issue and your solution helped me a lot
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wow
I'm glad to help you!!
Please hit thanks if you really liked it!!
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mimin0 said:
I was looking for a method which does not involve custom recovery and unlocked bootloader, should've probably mentioned that. If I go the TWRP way then may as well root it, but then I'd lose OTA.
Don't feel comfortable doing that just yet.
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I can understand what you want to say!!
But listen,
You can do the whole process without boot the phone in normal mode...
Just unlock the bootloader before the process and relock it after it...
It's that simple..
And It will automatically do a factory reset after unlocking..
My Previous phone was MMX CAnvas A1
I have done many experiments on it like these...
But At the end I still got the OTA updates... Even my SuperSu (By systemless flashable zip) is installed
And you must take some risk in your life to get better results!!
Hope you understand!!!
And press thank button if it helped!!
Note: Your device must either be rooted or have twrp recovery installed.
Might work on other recovery's which has file manager
TWRP method:
1. Reboot your phone in twrp recovery.
2. Goto Advanced->File Manager
3. From root partition goto Data->Data-> com.whatsapp -> shared_prefs
4. Seach for com.whatsapp_preferences.xml file in the folder.
5. Click the file and copy it into you phone directory so u can edit the file using computer.
6. Enable MTP or boot into system and connect device to computer.
7. Open the xml file as text file and add following line anywhere in between <map> and </map>.
Code:
<boolean name="dark_mode" value="true" />
You can also use xml editor from phone to edit xml file.
8. Save the changes and reboot back into recovery.
9. from file manager in twrp replace the modified file with old file.
10. Reboot into system and open WhatsApp. Goto settings->theme or theme option might be in Chats ,select dark. Restart WhatsApp
Voila! U have dark mode.
Root method:
If your device is rooted then use File manger with root support and edit the xml file from step 3 and goto step 10.
Method worked on my moto g5 plus running PE10.
Updating the app in playstore might remove the toggle option in settings but app will stay in dark mode even if u update.
Please leave a comment about ur device if it worked or not.
If u want to tip me donate to my paypal link in profile.
Manoharc said:
Note: Your device must either be rooted or have twrp recovery installed.
Might work on other recovery's which has file manger
TWRP method:
1. Reboot your phone in twrp recovery.
2. Goto Advanced->File Manager
3. From root partition goto Data->Data-> com.whatsapp -> shared_prefs
4. Seach for com.whatsapp_preferences.xml file in the folder.
5. Click the file and copy it into you phone directory so u can edit the file using computer.
6. Enable MTP or boot into system and connect device to computer.
7. Open the xml file as text file and add following line anywhere in between <map> and </map>.
Code:
<boolean name="dark_mode" value="true" />
You can also use xml editor from phone to edit xml file.
8. Save the changes and reboot back into recovery.
9. from file manager in twrp replace the modified file with old file.
10. Reboot into system and open WhatsApp. Goto settings->theme and select dark. Restart WhatsApp
Voila! U have dark mode.
Root method:
If your device is rooted then use File manger with root support and edit the xml file from step 3 and goto step 10.
Method worked on my moto g5 plus running PE10.
Please leave a comment about ur device if it worked or not.
If u want to tip me donate to my paypal link in profile.
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Thanks, working on WhatsApp beta on ArrowOS 10
Manoharc said:
Method worked on my moto g5 plus running PE10.
Please leave a comment about ur device if it worked or not.
If u want to tip me donate to my paypal link in profile.
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Amazing!! works for Pie as well!
Tried it with the File Explorer i have and my device is rooted so no need for Recovery, so i just modified the .xml and yeah i got the Dark Mode but if I exit and then reopen the app it defaults back to normal theme.
But the option remains in the settings.
About replacing
How to replace edited .XML file using twrp method as their is no option of replace available.
Nitishch97 said:
How to replace edited .XML file using twrp method as their is no option of replace available.
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Connect your device to pc and do "adb push %filename%" command
U can delete the old one and move the new one
Can i use both at a same time?
sandralucio said:
Can i use both at a same time?
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It is better to delete the old file.
U can keep the both the files but make sure the modified file name is same as old [ It should not be like filename(1).xml]. rename the old file to something else.
I tired this working fine , but after after sometime the theme gets back to white , please get me a solution to this
Is dark mode on in system settings?
Darshan1998 said:
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Use Fouad Mod Whatsapp.
Good morning everyone on the forum, yesterday I bought a Z Flip 4 and wanted to know if the following things can be done
- Install TWRP
- Install Magisk
- Root
My idea would be to be able to install those things without losing any files on my phone.
Model: SM-F721B
If someone could help me I would really appreciate it
- Install TWRP - No
- Install Magisk - Yes
- Root - Yes
Edit:
If you want to root it all data and files will be wiped, you'll have to do a backup first!
beanbean50 said:
- Install TWRP - No
- Install Magisk - Yes
- Root - Yes
Edit:
If you want to root it all data and files will be wiped, you'll have to do a backup first!
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I understand, how long would the rooting process with magisk take? I would be interested in doing it, and do you know of any tutorial to follow to be able to root it?
K4EV4 said:
I understand, how long would the rooting process with magisk take? I would be interested in doing it, and do you know of any tutorial to follow to be able to root it?
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It will take a good couple of hours to upload/download everything, then a couple more to set it all up and running again to your liking..
1) go into settings/about phone/software information
2) tap software information then tap on build number 7 times
3) go back to settings and you should see development options at the bottom
4) if the OEM unlock option is there choose it and it will reboot to the bootloader screen
5) it will ask you to confirm and then it will wipe all data and reboot (dont bother to re-install everything as you will have to do it again later on)
6) download the latest firmware and extract it to a new folder on your PC
7) copy the AP file to your phone
8) download and install the latest Magisk apk
9) in Magisk choose the top option 'install' then select patch a file
10) after patching the AP file transfer it back to your PC (it can be found in the download file on your phone)
11) download and install Odin app on your PC
12) open Odin and put the AP patched file in the AP slot and the CSC file in the CSC slot (disable auto reboot option in Odin before flashing)
13) after flashing press and hold the power button and volume down for about 10 seconds to reboot
14) install the Magisk apk again and it should ask you to reboot to finish off rooting the phone
15) Good luck !
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