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I flashed this leaked rom (JVR) from Samfirmwares.com with ODIN with repartition over MIUI 1.7.29 - problems started after I wanted to go back. I turned the download mode on and I found out that it is active but the windows do not recognize the device (tried other devices). Once i turbned the device off it yould not be started again.
Unless I put the battery with les percentage into the device and put it on charger with power button pressed (then quickly disconnect the cable once the baterry charging animation shows up), it wont start. The same goes wirth 3e recovery.
The phone was not rooted, and it does not have CWM installed. I am without hope, Google, the greatest of all, did not offer me any kind of solution.
Is there any way how to root 2.3.4 SGS JVR without ODIN or CWM? So i could install CWM and flash CM7 or whatever else instead? THX.
You can use CF-root to root, or flash JVQ deodexed.
I don't realy understand your problem ...
I think your only other option would be super one click, but it requires windows.
Bootloader problem
flo2lacanau said:
You can use CF-root to root, or flash JVQ deodexed.
I don't realy understand your problem ...
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The problem is, that the phone starts only when it is on charger. And when I try to enter 3e recovery it enters Force Upload by Key Pressing mode, that I dont know. THe download mode screen is ok, but the phone connects only as UNKNOWN DEVICE. I have no solution for this yet.
There is no way I could flash with odin since I have no USB connection to the phone. Bootloader is corrupted and USB does not initialize correctly.
All stock gingerbread firmwares come with new bootloaders. CM7 only supports Froyo bootloaders.
Since MIUI is based on CM7, you probably need to flash a stock Froyo with bootloaders before flashing MIUI again.
I can't flash anything
I cant flash anything. Recovery does not work and the USB connector on the device is not initialized by the device because of the bootloader is corrupted. I need to root the device with some APK so that I could install CW recovery but z4root does not work for me.
hearthcore said:
I cant flash anything. Recovery does not work and the USB connector on the device is not initialized by the device because of the bootloader is corrupted. I need to root the device with some APK so that I could install CW recovery but z4root does not work for me.
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Have you tried to connect the phone with another pc?
EDIT: You need a signed zip, i think!
EDIT2: Heimdall?
Cannot flash
olivercervera said:
Have you tried to connect the phone with another pc?
EDIT: You need a signed zip, i think!
EDIT2: Heimdall?
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Yes, I tried everything else, like another pc, other devices, other cables. The PC simply does not recognize the device. Ill have to wait until there is a new version of GingerBreak or any kind of APK based exploit. Then root the device from the inside and instal proper recovery, then flash the bootloader. Or else it will be a half-dead semi-zombie phone forever.
hearthcore said:
Yes, I tried everything else, like another pc, other devices, other cables. The PC simply does not recognize the device. Ill have to wait until there is a new version of GingerBreak or any kind of APK based exploit. Then root the device from the inside and instal proper recovery, then flash the bootloader. Or else it will be a half-dead semi-zombie phone forever.
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And Heimdall? I never used it, but you can try if it recognizes the phone!
Do you have the SGS drivers installed?
i have had the same problem! just try to flash JVK (cause it have safe bootloaders...was the only rom that saved me). Pull out the battery and restart the phone directly in download mode...JVK is for gingerbread. For CM7 based rom find out what rom from froyo you need to install first, with safe bootloaders!
I cannot flash anything. I only have 3e recovery option, but it flashes only signed ZIP files.
I got same problem, phone starts only when charger or usb cable plugged in. sent back to samsung they mentioned its a hardware problem and fixed it. I was on official rom.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
hearthcore said:
I cant flash anything. Recovery does not work and the USB connector on the device is not initialized by the device because of the bootloader is corrupted. I need to root the device with some APK so that I could install CW recovery but z4root does not work for me.
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I have the same problem, but I made a mistake when I flash bootloader
If anybody have some advice, please help :crying:
zg_trotter said:
I have the same problem, but I made a mistake when I flash bootloader
If anybody have some advice, please help :crying:
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you can get a rescue kit from My Android Collections and or a solution from My Android Solutions
Use only ROM and solution for your model and Wipe x3
But First powerdown, pull out Battery, SIM CARD, and EXT.SD card, press power button for a minute, than powerup without SIM and Ext.SD Card....
(Do remember to backup your contacts, data, images etc and also your EFS folder before flashing a ROM and make sure you have more than 50% battery charge before you attempt any sort of flashing.)
Well, Hi!
A little history before the real problem.
My girlfriend bought a U8800-51 phone by my recommendations, because it's a great phone in this range of prices.
The phone had a problem. It reboot many times in a day (10~20 times) So I decided to upgrade the OS to GB with the gingermovida v1.1 ROM.
The phone stopped in the bootanimation secuence. I tried 5 times with the same result.
I downloaded the official 2.2.2 ROM from the Huawei website and put it in the SD card. I turned on the phone in download mode and started the install secuence. But stopped in the 2/2 step with the "Update Failed" message.
I tried to enter in recovery mode without success, with 5 different "recovery.img" files. In a thread in this forum somebody explained a method to back to stock froyo ROM using a .img file and the Roadkil's Disk Image tool, but with a AT&T img file.
My brother has the same phone so i made a backup of his phone and put it in my girlfriend phone. Everything works great! Boot OS and load all the information, 3G work and USB Mass storage work, so I did a wipe data - factory reset and everyrhing works again.
At this point I discovered that the IMEI is the same of my brother's phone. I tried many different tricks or tutorials (QPST, CDMA Tool, DFS, AT Command in Terminal, etc) and nothing changed. In the last try I upgraded the OS using CM7 movida v2 and 3G works, WiFi works, but I still have the same IMEI and a new problem came out. When I plug the USB cable and activate the Mass Storage Mode, only shows a Read Only CD drive with all SD Card files.
In the stock froyo ROM I went to the "Project Menu" and changed the USB options, but I can't remember in what option I leave it. In this ROM (CM7 movida v2) i can't go to this menu and check if I have the same Stock ROM configuration.
Besides, I didn't backed up my GF'S IMEI. So I don't know if it can be recovered.
She's gonna kill me, so I need a little help ASAP!
That's all. So here's the thing:
- I have the same IMEI of my brother's phone.
- Everything works except for the Read-Only Mass Storage Mode.
P.S: I don't know if the different driver that I installed affect something here.
Try to upgrade your phone, puting dload folder on sdcard, maybe it can fix your IMEI. About the mounting, I dont know what is happening, but maybe if you upgrade your OS, it will work fine..
What ROM can I use? The Official Huawei ROM (Movilnet U8800-51) didn't work (to solve the IMEI problem) If I try to downgrade using that ROM the phone stop in the 2 step and then I will need to do everything again.
What about B565? You can download it here: http://www.huaweidevice.com/cn/downloadCenter.do?method=toDownloadFile&flay=software&softid=NDEyMTU=
And I also found this topic, there is a user who says the solution so check it out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1513439
Well, that ROM is for PRO version of the U8800 phone and I have the U8800-51 version. Baseband and other thing are different between versions. I will try the steps of your link when my girlfriend let me try again
Sorry, my mistake :/
I dont own a u8800 51 but the software isnt the same as u8800?
No, unfortunately, like I said: Baseband and other tiny thing are differents :crying:
-.-" Wait a bit, maybe someone will help you
Do you have any sort of backup from where you were when the phone worked correctly?
that's why I don't share backup. The fw on the -51 is tightly locked. I'm surprised they allowed pink screen. Your better off going for warranty. Unless, you can open the background password. I'll look for an alternative fix.
Sent from my U8800-51
eyeconic said:
Do you have any sort of backup from where you were when the phone worked correctly?
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I don't have any backup.
Somcom3X said:
that's why I don't share backup. The fw on the -51 is tightly locked. I'm surprised they allowed pink screen. Your better off going for warranty. Unless, you can open the background password. I'll look for an alternative fix.
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But I tried with differents codes for the background password without success
0, 000, 1234, 111, 999... etc nothing work
xolott said:
I don't have any backup.
But I tried with differents codes for the background password without success
0, 000, 1234, 111, 999... etc nothing work
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Gotta love Att.
Sent from my U8800Pro using Tapatalk 2
[problem] rooting L3 e400 firmware version v10f
android version 2.3.6
win 8 x64
spectrum version doesn`t work
superoneclick hangs at step7 (or at step 5 if using psneuter)
unlockroot just simply says it can`t root
z4root doesn`t work
any other ideas?
it`s on a crappy TIM soft.
Did you root it until now?
If not, I have LG Optimus L3 (LG-E400f) with this Baseband version: LG-E400f-V10f.
I used LGE400 Root Tool by Zeref_Dragneel, which worked perfectly.
My procedure looked similar to one of the screenshots you posted (the cmd one), but the text there is different (not the errors, of course, but the procedure's text)
If you tried the same version as I did, then please elaborate the steps you done in order to root your device, and I'll try to find how they are different than the steps I'd done.
for Windows : LINK DELETED
for Linux : LINK DELETED
from the link above.
As you can probably see, the links are deleted.
Anyway, did you root your phone until now?
If not, give a try to the link I provided. It worked perfectly.
I did not root my phone.
I was planning to downgrade my firmware with KDZ_FW_UPD if possible
the copy paste above is from your link. i can`t download it from there, but i`ve tried the spectrum version witch i think is the same [and it didn`t work]
Try superoneclick 1.7 with rageagainstthecage exploit
Hit da thanks button if i helped
Sent from my iStone
tintome said:
I did not root my phone.
I was planning to downgrade my firmware with KDZ_FW_UPD if possible
the copy paste above is from your link. i can`t download it from there, but i`ve tried the spectrum version witch i think is the same [and it didn`t work]
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If you're planning to downgrade your firmware with Software update [KDZ] (KDZ-Flasher), then you don't need to root your phone.
If you're still interested in rooting it, post back and I'll upload it for you.
BTW, why are you downgrading? Did you encountered instability? If so, will you please write what ROM you are using right now?
I had some stability issues, but I'm currently running SDMergE400 Mod by gellmaR & cRaZyByte, which was posted here by f3tus, which is very good. I also had AOKP E400M6 (Stable and unstable) by yayakuya, which were pretty stable.
theowner997 said:
Try superoneclick 1.7 with rageagainstthecage exploit
Hit da thanks button if i helped
Sent from my iStone
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Try it, works for my v10g T-Mobile
Wysłane z mojego LG-E400 za pomocą Tapatalk 2
i`m using a t-mobile 2.3.6
it`s a crappy branded version. very stable, but with virtually no modding options (not even unlock screen type )
i still want to root it, i did try everything i could find online, including superoneclick (the latest)
could you upload it for me, pls?
10x in advance for the help.
tintome said:
i`m using a t-mobile 2.3.6
it`s a crappy branded version. very stable, but with virtually no modding options (not even unlock screen type )
i still want to root it, i did try everything i could find online, including superoneclick (the latest)
could you upload it for me, pls?
10x in advance for the help.
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Download LG Optimus L3 E400 Root Tools.
In this zip file there is a run.bat file.
Before running it as administrator, make sure that your phone is connected and that USB Debugging is enabled.
Only then connect your phone, and run the run.bat file as administrator.
You'll see in the batch window that will be opened the progress.
During the process your phone will reboot 2-3 times.
You should wait until it's finished (it'll be written in the batch window).
The whole process should take about 3-5 minutes, when the first reboot should occur almost instantly - so if it's not, then USB Debugging is probably not enabled - make sure that it will.
Good luck!.
Please post back how it went.
Thank you for the fast reply and for your patience.
Gonna try this tonight and post here the results.
I have a similar problem,I have the 10m version,and I have tried all methods,nothing works,I tried yours today with no success,somehow LG has lock very well its phones...
madprofessorus said:
I have a similar problem,I have the 10m version,and I have tried all methods,nothing works,I tried yours today with no success,somehow LG has lock very well its phones...
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Superoneclick 1.7 RAGE - work for all v10 softs
Wysłane z mojego LG-E400 za pomocą Tapatalk 2
tintome said:
Thank you for the fast reply and for your patience.
Gonna try this tonight and post here the results.
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Good luck!
I'll be waiting for your results.
madprofessorus said:
I have a similar problem,I have the 10m version,and I have tried all methods,nothing works,I tried yours today with no success,somehow LG has lock very well its phones...
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Will you please post a screenshot of the run.bat cmd window, or pasting here the output of that window?
This way I'll be able to compare your window to mine.
It should look something like this:
LG Optimus L3 E400 Root Tools (Windows version)
By Zeref_Dragneel
Instructions:
1. Install LG Mobile United Driver to Your PC
2. Enable USB Debugging on your Phone
3. Connect to PC with USB Cable
4. Run this Script
Press any key to continue . . .
Waiting for device...
* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
Device found.
Rebooting device...
Waiting for device to reboot...
Rebooting device again...
Waiting for device to reboot...
Attemping persistence...
Cleaning up...
Rebooting...
Rooting Complete!
Press any key to exit.
Press any key to continue . . .
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BTW, the first reboot should be almost instantly after the "Device found." is appearing.
Make sure that you're rooting it from stock firmware, since this is the way it worked for me.
I did the procedure with superoneclick 1.7.7 using the rage...option,at the end it says that the phone is rooted,however when superuser doesnt open in the phone(it gives force close error),and I tried to install cwm recovery via rom manager with no success...then I used the L3 root tool(the one with the cmd window) and it worked!
done it. with superoneclic 1.7 rage , i did try everyversion and only this one works.
thanks guys
Thank you both for your confirmations!
now it`s on cm9 nightly, works pretty fine but i keep running out of space, even though i moved a lot of apps on the internal memory (1gb).
any other ideas?
i would rather not use ext4 coz i had similar problems on a s5670 and it froze randomly
Yes.
Install SDMergE400 Mod by gellmaR & cRaZyByte.
It's giving you 1.1GB of internal storage by partitioning it.
It's superb!
I'm using it for a week and a half, and so far so good...
Disclaimer: I'm not responsible if your phone wants to die with this :angel:
Do this at you own risk !!!!!
If this help see how !!!
I only put everything together IF ANYTHING THANKS HIM.....
Original thread
HTML:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
RETURN TO STOCK AT&T & Sprint Version ONLY!
Download
1. LGFlashTools
HTML:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_nizg6yUZ0NYjVBQmlLYkpkZ2c/edit
2. Drivers google it.
Att only for Spring download the zip from the below.
3. Download Both Stock AT&T Image File and DLL (Both Files)
HTML:
http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda%2FLG+G2%2FStock%2FAT%26T%2F
Megalock DLL
HTML:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_nizg6yUZ0NZVJmOUcybUpCRlE/edit
Credit to @madmack for making most of this Guide for the G Pro Which also works on our G2
3.1 - FOR SPRINT FIRMWARE " BOTH FILES ARE IN THERE"
HTML:
http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda%2FLG+G2%2FStock%2FSprint+LS980%2F
Install
1. Install the LG drivers
2. Install LGFlashTools
3. Extract the TOT\ DLL file from the ZIP and the Megalock DLL and add it to your LGFlashTools folder.
Which is located at the root of the computer.
4. Run the lg tool
5. hit manual and add you files where they belong
6. hit the yellow arrow and all Done !!!
Drivers initialization
1. Put the phone into download mode. (Turn off device PRESS VOL UP while plugging in the micro usb cable. If this doesn't work, try holding both volume keys instead)
2. Let the phone initialize and install the drivers. Once done, in Device manager, you should see the LG phone listed under COM ports (something along these lines).
3. Find that LG entry in Device Manager, click on Properties, Advanced and then change the COM port to COM41 and close/save.
4. Unplug your phone! Important step.
LGFlashTools
Note: you need Megalock DLL file to open LGFlashTools
Flashing
5. There is a yellow arrow on the top left. Click on it to initialize the process. It will reboot and that's it .
6. Put the phone in download mode again, and plug it into the USB port. LG FLash Tools should start flashing it automatically. When it's done, it'll automatically reboot into your stock AT&T rom and all of your data and internal sdcard files are gone.
HELP!
i tried all of this everything is where it should be but it keeps saying download failed device model is different! check phone or DLL! 00000000 i have sprint g2 ls980 its been bricked for a few days now please help.
rhkidaon420 said:
i tried all of this everything is where it should be but it keeps saying download failed device model is different! check phone or DLL! 00000000 i have sprint g2 ls980 its been bricked for a few days now please help.
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You need the spring download... It should work but you need to set you com to 41... you might have downloaded the att version. It should say lg_ls980 dll and lg ls 980 tot to work
Nicamarcel1 said:
You need the spring download... It should work but you need to set you com to 41... you might have downloaded the att version. It should say lg_ls980 dll and lg ls 980 tot to work
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nope downloaded the sprint file and the .dll im on com 41 i need to find a way to change my device model name its just G2 when this program is looking for the device to be named lg-ls980.i went to sprint today and tryed to trade it in for a new one or have them fix it he seen that i have twrp on there and said nope cant do anything so if all else fails ill just drop it in water and get it repaired or pay 150 and say its lost or stolen that way i can keep it and have 2
rhkidaon420 said:
nope downloaded the sprint file and the .dll im on com 41 i need to find a way to change my device model name its just G2 when this program is looking for the device to be named lg-ls980.i went to sprint today and tryed to trade it in for a new one or have them fix it he seen that i have twrp on there and said nope cant do anything so if all else fails ill just drop it in water and get it repaired or pay 150 and say its lost or stolen that way i can keep it and have 2
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There could be many reasons why it didn't work. Just have to be patient and see if you had missed any steps. Have you tried using a different computer? You have the right drivers installed for your carrier? Got into Download Mode with no problems? You have the stock rom and the correct dll files? Seems like you know what you're doing so I suggest try it on a different computer and remember to reboot your system after making any changes/installations of programs or drivers.
I was in a similar situation and panicked and did rush through some steps which luckily I calmed down long enough to realize my mistakes and got a successful flash. Good luck on getting your phone running stock again or able to exchange for a new one.
In the spring.zip file there is the dll file and the tot file make sure you put both file and not use the att dll file. If you got the right one there is others thread that shows how to vome out of boot loop with out having to go back.
Sent from my LG-LS980 using xda premium
rhkidaon420 said:
i tried all of this everything is where it should be but it keeps saying download failed device model is different! check phone or DLL! 00000000 i have sprint g2 ls980 its been bricked for a few days now please help.
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Has anyone found a solution to this error? I have this problem on my At&T LGD800 as well. Would have thought there'd be a way to force it to install and ignore errors.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2451696
If you are not brick just boot loop just this might help http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2451696
Sent from my LG-LS980 using xda app-developers app
help
how do i get the sprint tot...dll files out of the download
kozmikkick said:
Has anyone found a solution to this error? I have this problem on my At&T LGD800 as well. Would have thought there'd be a way to force it to install and ignore errors.
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it was the dll just make sure you have the ls980 which its the one that tells the computer what phone its working on.
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Most people are reporting that LiDroid is successful, I can confirm that it works well. I have occasionally encountered errors when installing apps from Play but they are not common or consistent. Note that when installing LiDroid the user may choose English for the language, but beware that the later Customer Service Customization menu selects the data network, thus if you live in China you should choose CHIN and not ENG at this menu. This second menu has no effect on the phones default language.
LiDroid:
http://bbs.gfan.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=7451237
Clockwork Recovery Mod:
http://bbs.gfan.com/android-7340315-1-1.html
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This post is about the G9006v which is the China Unicom version of the Galaxy S5. Here are links to a couple roms:
This is the official version:
Original Forum Post: http://bbs.gfan.com/android-7402465-1-1.html
Download Link: http://pan.baidu.com/s/1d9VDc
password: ik2h
Note: Enter the password at the first screen. Then, use the grey button above the file, there will be a second dialogue box, again choose the grey button, not the blue one. The file will start downloading, if you're not in China it will be slow.
This is a rom that someone made based off Shohat's ROM, it includes Google Play Store:
Original Forum Post: http://bbs.gfan.com/android-7398471-1-1.html
Download: http://pan.baidu.com/s/1eQknpXg
password: hmle
Note: Enter the password at the first screen. Then, use the grey button above the file, there will be a second dialogue box, again choose the grey button, not the blue one. I flashed this rom and it seems to work fine, but changed the model number of my phone to 900F, not sure why? Also, let the google play store update services and a few other files and afterwards it seems to work just fine
How to flash?
It is downloading in my mobile through a chines application but very slowly. After download this file where will it store? And how to i flash my sm g9006v?
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ddxv said:
This post is about the G9006v which is the China Unicom version of the Galaxy S5. Here are links to a couple roms:
This is the official version:
Original Forum Post: http://bbs.gfan.com/android-7402465-1-1.html
Download Link: http://pan.baidu.com/s/1d9VDc
password: ik2h
Note: The two buttons above the file are for downloading, use the greyish one.
This is a rom that someone made based off Shohat's ROM, it includes Google Play Store:
Original Forum Post: http://bbs.gfan.com/android-7398471-1-1.html
Download: http://pan.baidu.com/s/1eQknpXg
password: hmle
Note: Again, use the grey button, not the blue one. I flashed this rom and it seems to work fine, but changed the model number of my phone to 900F, not sure why? Also, let the google play store update services and a few other files and afterwards it seems to work just fine
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ornobohornish said:
It is downloading in my mobile through a chines application but very slowly. After download this file where will it store? And how to i flash my sm g9006v?
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You don't have to use the Baidu downloader, just press the GREY button BOTH times. =D
As far as how to flash, it's just like any other ROM. FYI, Shohat said he is working on making his version support the 6V so keep an eye out.
link does not working
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1eQknpXg
this link not working
ornobohornish said:
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1eQknpXg
this link not working
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It is still working.
The first dialogue box, with a space to enter text, is for the password, though if you enter it once you won't have to subsequent times you visit the page.
If you're not in China, Baidu loads super slow. If it's too slow to download the 1GB file then you'll just have to wait for Shohat's rom next week. Should be better anyways. =D
ddxv said:
It is still working.
The first dialogue box, with a space to enter text, is for the password, though if you enter it once you won't have to subsequent times you visit the page.
If you're not in China, Baidu loads super slow. If it's too slow to download the 1GB file then you'll just have to wait for Shohat's rom next week. Should be better anyways. =D
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Using this ROM should decrease the differences between the Chinese version and the "western" one, am I right?
Elbretzel said:
Using this ROM should decrease the differences between the Chinese version and the "western" one, am I right?
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Your question makes me think you might want to read a bit on what ROM is (don't worry, I don't reallly know either, but we can always learn more), but ultimately yes, this ROM contains some of the Google services not included in the China Unicom version.
Please be careful and understand that this a temporary fix, this ROM is a bit buggy. Keep an eye out for other XDA roms that will work for 9006V models. You will certainly want to flash something new later.
Nice job of putting it all together in one shot. Still haven't quite done it on my phone, but will be doing it soon. Maybe I'll wait for a ROM until the one you mention by Shohat comes along. Really would like if we could get some english developer love too. I know there are things available in chinese, those alone should have like 90% of the work done for those wanting to do a version for english.
cwm recovery for SM-G9006V?
Dear Sir, after trying whole day and night I am able to download the the rom which include play store. but it is a Zip file.to flash this zip file I need to install cwm recovery on my SM-G9006V.
how to install cwm recovery on SM-G900V?
please give me the link!
ornobohornish said:
Dear Sir, after trying whole day and night I am able to download the the rom which include play store. but it is a Zip file.to flash this zip file I need to install cwm recovery on my SM-G9006V.
how to install cwm recovery on SM-G900V?
please give me the link!
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I used this post:
http://bbs.gfan.com/android-7340315-1-1.html
BUT:
I think that the only thing that really helped me was having the drivers, which I got through the long way, by installing 豌豆荚 on my computer and it automatically installed drivers. Windows couldn't find them. I've seen the drivers on that forum listed above, so if you don't want to install that app (it is kinda annoying, but helps sideload APKs).
One other thing to note:
I also got really thrown off by one part of the above instructions, to enter CWM after you flash it with Odin you need to press Vol+ + Home + Power, not volume down.
I also got really thrown off by one part of the above instructions, to enter CWM after you flash it with Odin you need to press Vol+ + Home + Power, not volume down.
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SOLVED
I was NOT pulling the battery immediately after odin popped off the restart. pulled battery and usb and then booted directly into recovery and worked just fine. I am now in the CWM recovery... now if only I spoke chinese....
Queueyou said:
SOLVED
I was NOT pulling the battery immediately after odin popped off the restart. pulled battery and usb and then booted directly into recovery and worked just fine. I am now in the CWM recovery... now if only I spoke chinese....
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Ok.... for english speakers....
Once you are in CWM recovery after yanking the battery last second and loading recovery on the next boot cycle (or you have to do it all again)... You will be presented with options... crazy options... select the first one, then select the second option (it says some english about install-recovery.sh). This will disable the recovery script that keeps writing samsung's recovery over your fresh CWM. Then I chose the 2nd option again after that, thinking it meant something about rooting the phone. Not sure, but the phone rebooted and everything was fine. CWM still intact.
After that, I installed supersu as linked on the chinese website shown previously. you can see english for ZIP and from there see ext.storage or internal, just point to were you downloaded it and click through to install.
I downloaded a copy of gapps for 4.4.2 and did the same thing as I did for supersu and BAM.... now I have google play and it's working.... Finally the phone i was wanting it to be, at least until a fully english rom becomes available.
ddxv said:
As far as how to flash, it's just like any other ROM.
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I must be missing something here. I finally downloaded this file from the second link, which is called 'Samsung_S5_G9006V.zip'.
I ran Odin v.3.09 to flash this ROM (just like any other ROM), and obviously it doesn't recognise this file, as it's a zip file. So I extracted it to a folder. However, all I get is a lot of folders such as 'data', 'META-INF', 'system', 'tmp', 'tools' and two files 'check_data_app' and 'romconfig.xml'.
Odin also doesn't recognise this, as it's looking for .tar or .md5 or .smd or .gz or .tgz file extensions.
I've tried renaming the original zip file to .tar.md5 but this doesn't work either.
Could you please explain further, or even step-by-step exactly how you are supposed to flash this ROM? What software do I actually need to flash it?
AlfCheesey said:
I must be missing something here. I finally downloaded this file from the second link, which is called 'Samsung_S5_G9006V.zip'.
I ran Odin v.3.09 to flash this ROM (just like any other ROM), and obviously it doesn't recognise this file, as it's a zip file. So I extracted it to a folder. However, all I get is a lot of folders such as 'data', 'META-INF', 'system', 'tmp', 'tools' and two files 'check_data_app' and 'romconfig.xml'.
Odin also doesn't recognise this, as it's looking for .tar or .md5 or .smd or .gz or .tgz file extensions.
I've tried renaming the original zip file to .tar.md5 but this doesn't work either.
Could you please explain further, or even step-by-step exactly how you are supposed to flash this ROM? What software do I actually need to flash it?
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ROMs are .zip and installed via Recovery. You can use ODIN to put recovery on your phone. Clockwork Recovery Mod (CWM), TWRP are both recoveries.
Once recovery is on your phone you can enter it using the volume+ / power / home keys.
If you're still unclear on this process just look at any of the roms in the dev sections, they all include a short how to for installing a rom from recovery.
Thanks ddxv, and sorry for being stupid - all my previous phones I simply flashed from within Windows using ODIN.
So step-by-step guide should be as below?
1. Download Clockwork Recovery Mod (CWM)
2. Download ODIN 3.09
3. Download 'Samsung_S5_G9006V.zip' from your second link
4. Copy 'Samsung_S5_G9006V.zip' to a MicroSD card and place into phone.
5. Reboot phone into Download Mode
6. Start ODIN
7. Click on 'AP' (was 'PDA') and find CWM recovery file
8. click Start
9. Once finished, the 'Pass' message will be displayed.
10. Reboot into recovery mode
11. Choose Wipe Data/factory rest
12. Select install zip from SD card
13. Flash phone
14. Reboot
AlfCheesey said:
Thanks ddxv, and sorry for being stupid - all my previous phones I simply flashed from within Windows using ODIN.
So step-by-step guide should be as below?
1. Download Clockwork Recovery Mod (CWM)
2. Download ODIN 3.09
3. Download 'Samsung_S5_G9006V.zip' from your second link
4. Copy 'Samsung_S5_G9006V.zip' to a MicroSD card and place into phone.
5. Reboot phone into Download Mode
6. Start ODIN
7. Click on 'PA' (was 'PDA') and find CWM recovery file
8. click Start
9. Once finished, the 'Pass' message will be displayed.
10. Reboot into recovery mode
11. Choose Wipe Data/factory rest
12. Select install zip from SD card
13. Flash phone
14. Reboot
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Usually people say you need to wipe data / factory reset, wipe dalvik cache and wipe (system?) cache.
VPN Troubles
Anyone running the google play rom have vpn problems?
jpijiu said:
Anyone running the google play rom have vpn problems?
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My VyprVPNs connect but there isn't really any data sent afterwards. My StrongVPN account works occasionally. Neither are as good as on the computer. Make sure you're using PPTP, StrongVPN recommends unchecking the encryption as it's 'buggy' or something.
Also, Liantong/China Unicom in Beijing seems to constantly change connections, which naturally disconnects the VPN.
ddxv said:
My VyprVPNs connect but there isn't really any data sent afterwards. My StrongVPN account works occasionally. Neither are as good as on the computer. Make sure you're using PPTP, StrongVPN recommends unchecking the encryption as it's 'buggy' or something.
Also, Liantong/China Unicom in Beijing seems to constantly change connections, which naturally disconnects the VPN.
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I've tried setting up both PPTP and L2TP/IPSec PSK connections, both fail immediately when trying to connect. The Astrill client app fails horribly. It's unable to link libraries ("libstlport_shared.so" is too small to be an ELF executable). It worked on the stock rom...
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I've tried setting up both PPTP and L2TP/IPSec PSK connections, both fail immediately when trying to connect. The Astrill client app fails horribly. It's unable to link libraries ("libstlport_shared.so" is too small to be an ELF executable). It worked on the stock rom...
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Yeah, the original rom this is based on was an older / original version of Shohat's rom.
There are now dozens of roms on the chinese sites, no doubt a fairshare are from xda, but probably less buggy than the one you chose
More Roms:
http://bbs.gfan.com/forum-1443-type-10173.html