I've used the LiquidSmooth lollipop ROM and now I've decided to stick with the Wicked X ROM. Are there only those two available on my tri-band phone? Are there any other good ROMs out there that I should try out? I understand that this version of the S3 came out onto the scene a bit later but isn't there anything else?
Showing posts with label variant. Show all posts
Showing posts with label variant. Show all posts
Sunday, 11 October 2015
[LOST IMEI] Warning for D410HN users (Brazilian Dual-SIM with NFC variant)
This warning also serves to other variants.
I see that many users of this variant are using other variant binaries and images trying to unlock the bootloader and install TWRP recovery.
My advise is to not do this or you can end with a brick.
Even worse, when trying to unbrick the phone, people are using other variant nand backup images, this will lead you to the infamous lost IMEI problem, and from this point if you don't have your modemst partitions backups, you are lost.
Flashing KDZ won't recover these partitions, they are unique to your phone and are not flashed in a normal KDZ flash, the only way to flash them is in TWRP or ADB.
I already supplied the proper D410HN Kitkat v10c and Lollipop v20a/b/c (they are the same) unlocked aboots and bootstacks but people insist flashing files from other variants.
My advise is, after rooting your phone, before doing anything else, the first thing you must do is to backup your modemst1 and modemst2 partitions to make sure you IMEI data is safe. You can make this backup in ADB or Android Terminal app with:
This will save modemst1.img and modemst2.img in your external microSD. If you want to save in your internal SD, replace /storage/external_SD to /sdcard.
Also, make a nand backup image in case of you need to make a testpoint or direct flash in nand to attempt to unbrick the phone.
This will save an unbrick.img in your external microSD. If you want to save in your internal SD, replace /storage/external_SD to /sdcard. Do not share this file with anyone else, this image have your IMEI data.
Why make your own unbrick.img file?
If you look at the partition table, you will have this:
This ubrick image have your partition table and the partitions until sector 323583 (partition 15 - laf), which is enough to enter in download mode and flash KDZ with LG Flash Tool and make a complete and perfect recover. This also explains why when you flash an unbrick image from a unknown source and variant you lose your IMEI, modemst1 (11) and modemst2 (12) partitions are flashed along, overwriting your unique data.
Keep your backups in a safe place and now you can go ahead and unlock the bootloader, install TWRP, change partitions size and etc knowing that if anything goes wrong, if you manage to unbrick your phone, you won't loose your IMEI.
Good luck :good:
I see that many users of this variant are using other variant binaries and images trying to unlock the bootloader and install TWRP recovery.
My advise is to not do this or you can end with a brick.
Even worse, when trying to unbrick the phone, people are using other variant nand backup images, this will lead you to the infamous lost IMEI problem, and from this point if you don't have your modemst partitions backups, you are lost.
Flashing KDZ won't recover these partitions, they are unique to your phone and are not flashed in a normal KDZ flash, the only way to flash them is in TWRP or ADB.
I already supplied the proper D410HN Kitkat v10c and Lollipop v20a/b/c (they are the same) unlocked aboots and bootstacks but people insist flashing files from other variants.
My advise is, after rooting your phone, before doing anything else, the first thing you must do is to backup your modemst1 and modemst2 partitions to make sure you IMEI data is safe. You can make this backup in ADB or Android Terminal app with:
Code:
dd if=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/modemst1 of=/storage/external_SD/modemst1.img
dd if=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/modemst2 of=/storage/external_SD/modemst2.imgAlso, make a nand backup image in case of you need to make a testpoint or direct flash in nand to attempt to unbrick the phone.
Code:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0 of=/storage/external_SD/unbrick.img bs=512 count=323583Why make your own unbrick.img file?
If you look at the partition table, you will have this:
This ubrick image have your partition table and the partitions until sector 323583 (partition 15 - laf), which is enough to enter in download mode and flash KDZ with LG Flash Tool and make a complete and perfect recover. This also explains why when you flash an unbrick image from a unknown source and variant you lose your IMEI, modemst1 (11) and modemst2 (12) partitions are flashed along, overwriting your unique data.
Keep your backups in a safe place and now you can go ahead and unlock the bootloader, install TWRP, change partitions size and etc knowing that if anything goes wrong, if you manage to unbrick your phone, you won't loose your IMEI.
Good luck :good:
Saturday, 10 October 2015
Which S4 Variant?
I'm almost new to XDA having used the forums to install both CM11 and CM12.1 on my HTC One X recently. I vaguely understand the lingo and might be able to follow any answers I might get. Here's my need.
1. Looking to upgrade to an S4 but which Variant is easiest to mod or runs the best afterwards?
2. Where to purchase a new preferably unlocked S4?
3. Must be able to bypass AT&T and hotspot or tether without them shutting me down after modding.
4. Is there a better or more stable ROM than the CM mods? CM12.1 acted stupid on my HTC One X but I like the CM11 running on it.
5. I know most users on this forum are Sammy users, but could I do better than an S4 and stay under 0 new while still getting a phone with a removable battery and SD slot?
Feel free to ask questions if I've left anything out.
1. Looking to upgrade to an S4 but which Variant is easiest to mod or runs the best afterwards?
2. Where to purchase a new preferably unlocked S4?
3. Must be able to bypass AT&T and hotspot or tether without them shutting me down after modding.
4. Is there a better or more stable ROM than the CM mods? CM12.1 acted stupid on my HTC One X but I like the CM11 running on it.
5. I know most users on this forum are Sammy users, but could I do better than an S4 and stay under 0 new while still getting a phone with a removable battery and SD slot?
Feel free to ask questions if I've left anything out.
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