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[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Yin-Yang:
Whenever I flash through CWM everything work fine & flash goes ok. However, I keep getting an error stating

E: Can't open /cache/recovery/last_install

E: failed to open last_install: Read only file system

E: Error in /cache/recovery/last_log (Read only file system)

Can you help me find cause of the error.

The error is seen only in recovery during flashing.

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It very much recommended to first flash a safe GB Kernel like Abyss 4.2-Redpill Recovery & flash/wipe/factory rest only from Abyss Recovery, as doing any such thing from stock ICS is totally unsafe.

Sorry cant help on the Telstra ROM matter.

Regarding tools you require, please note that such tools should be used only as a last resort, which as per me is if you need to claim warranty & require to reset the counter. Please follow the following thread started by Dr. Ketan (Man the person never sleeps) for all your tool information & dont forget to thank him:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1801341
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] suhasn46:
I love this thread! Thanks a ton for this!

I have a typical noob question here!

1. I don't understand the concept of CSC in a ROM nor it's significance. Can somebody help?

2. I am in India and I have flashed German XXLRG through PC ODIN. Now when I connect to Kies, it says my phone cannot be upgraded through kies. the CSC is "LRG (INU)".

I don't have any issues with the ROM and I'm very happy except for the known dialer lag. I have 2 questions here:

1. Why didn't I get the LRK update OTA and why does kies say it can't update my firmware?

2. Will I face the Sim-lock issue if I flash LRK?

Thanks a ton in advance!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dr.ketan:
1.You will get it when samsung release it for India (but that will possible if you have installed Indian ROM then only)

Kies allow to update if you have installed ROM for that region only. e.g. If you have installed DDLPA, it will allow you when next update for india released.

2.If you have manually unlock your device then only.(i dont think indian notes are network locked)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cliver:
Clean install

Great thread, perfect for those of us who like to dabble but are no experts :silly:.

I have been playing with a few roms/kernels over the past few weeks and have decided to settle on Cassies xtra lite rom V6 with GL-Notecore kernel.

I'd like to do a complete clean up when I install these to make sure nothinbg is left behind from previous flashes.

Am I right in thinking that if I boot into cwm /mounts and storage, then format the following partitions.. /cache, /system, /data, /preload, /sdcard, /emmc (that's all the partitions it shows me). Then I'll be able to flash the rom and kernel and end up with a "like new" phone?

Is it safe to format all these partitions or are there any I should leave alone?

Just want to be sure before I create an expensive door stop :p.

I'm currently running Cassies V4.5 "as is" if that makes a difference.

Many thanks in advance.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Yin-Yang:
A full wipe (From a safe Kernel obviously) is recommended, which normally includes /cache, /dalvik & /data.

Another thing that I use before the full wipe & kernel installation is a kernel cleaning scipt like that of Jbroid, which removes traces of the previous kernel.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] azzledazzle:
+1 :)

You could also format /system but thats not so necessary as the new ROM (System) will overwrite the previous one.

I would avoid ever formatting /preload !
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cliver:
Many thanks guys :D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CJSlim79:
'Virgin Clean'

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1793665
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hally79:
Guys, quick question from a noob. Im rocking criskelo v9 everything is working perfect but all i want to know is am i ok just to flash GL-Notecore v8.1 (OC) kernel with this rom? If so is it just boot CWM...... Install zip from external sd.....reboot system......job done :confused:
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] azzledazzle:
Yes thats fine :) The kernel will automatically wipe cache and dalvik so just flash it in CWM :)

You could also flash the kernel cleaning script which is in the development section - but it isnt necessary.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
If you read the OP, you would realize the first FAQ is a link to the thread on how to install KitKat. Follow that guide.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muggisan:
Thanks for the advice, I will try that. I have read forum posts for several days including OP , but several searches brought me in middle of 400 pages threads, so this one I missed, but i'll check it out.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Q: How can I flash a KITKAT ROM? ** new **

A: see this thread by [MENTION=5015998]XxPixX[/MENTION]:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=53346482
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xdainz:
Installation aborted error message

Hello

Firstly, thank you all for continuing to provide support to older phones. I've benefitted from your support for htc desire and more recently my galaxy note n7000

I am unfortunately getting an installation aborted error whenever i try to install parandroid 4.4

Initially I get the status 7 error. I know how to fix that thanks to other posts in this forum. When i try to install the edited version, it starts installation and then stops with the message installation aborted.

I can install carbon as well as parandroid 4.2 versions. One of these two roms gives me a status 7 error until i edit the bin file.

currently I am running -

android version 4.2.2 [carbon-jb-v1.8]

baseband version n7000ddls6

kernel version 3.0.64-CM-gf0b6c64

What am I doing wrong, and how can i sort this problem?

Thanks in advance
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jackwu696:
What is your recovery version?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xdainz:
CWM Based recovery v6.0.3.5

when i reboot into recovery it says the above, followed bt a line that says ' warning no file_contexts'
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
I am confident that if you read the thread I linked in the FAQ and about 5 posts up of how to install KitKat, step by step, you will fix your problem regardless of what step you are on now. Just start over per that guide.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xdainz:
OK thanks.I'll give it a go.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xdainz:
It worked with pa rom. Thank you
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VoicePaper:
Hi Guys,

in this thread,

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2366175

so in this link:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=43779837&postcount=82

dosn't work link to Download N1XT ROM.

Link says FILE NOT FOUND

https://rapidshare.com/desktop/erro...QTdENzUwQzgwNjkyRkQuemlw/0/0/0/File not found

I would like to try 320 DPI version :(
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Please explain how this relates to THIS thread?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jackwu696:
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[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jandemna:
Switch off GPS

Hi

New to 4.4.4 and like a lot on my N7000. How do switch off GPS for reduce battery draining:confused:
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jackwu696:
Pull status bar down, find the GPS icon and tap it off.

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If you logged on and do casual readings from time to time, you will understand them pretty fast.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] restrel:
Hi all,

i'm currently running a 4.1.2 Pristine Slim . I'm happy and i don't have any problem.

But i'm curious and i wanna try something new , there's a 4.4.x stable , that :

support FM radio

good battery /ram

intelligent standby

The cyanogen ,Illusion and Omni are the candidates .

What's your opinion ?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jackwu696:
This is not a legit question to be asked in this thread. Move it to GENERAL section instead. This thread is for Troubleshooting support Q&A ONLY. Please read instructions carefully. For what is worth, you should try all 3 to get a worthy experience to decide on your own. "I have no time", "Don't wanna have the trouble" is NOT a valid excuse. If any of the above is one of your answers then just stick to your current rom instead.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VoicePaper:
I havent enought post to reply in that forum. Where can i ask about that?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SomeYoungGuy:
Enter password to use encrypted device storage

Hi guys,

Not sure if this question can be categorized under this thread.

My n7000 started out with 4.0.3 (i think or it was 4.0.4?) then I flashed Philz Kernel and flashed a zipaligned odexed/deodexed 4.1.2 stock rom.

After weeks of usage, I tried going for a SlimSaber 4.4.4 rom ( i think it was 4.4.4 or 4.4.2 )

Now after some days of usage, didn't like it since playing avi's and mp4's on it wasn't good.

Decided to go back to 4.1.2 TW stock, so i flashed via Odin (4.1.2 stock) then I got this "Enter password to use encrypted device storage"

right up after booting.

I tried flashing Philz then a custom Rom like Ultimate N7000, still getting "Enter password to use encrypted device storage".

I tried searching for similar articles here but found mixed 'tried' solutions that basically end up looking like I might need to downgrade first, but any link I find for an old 2.3.6 stock rom or 4.0.4 for this are either dead or is a looped fill-up-the-survey-link.

:(

*EDIT - update*

Holy mother of miracles and sugary whipped cream on top of a cheescake!

I was able to fix it! lol well technically my kid was the one who fixed it.

My 4 year old daughter got bored because her ipad mini ran out of battery, she took my phone and kept pressing the power button on wipe data in the stock recovery (dunno how many times) but after rebooting, the section asking for a password is gone.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
You will need to get the 10 posts and ask in the appropriate area.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] narcisx:
Need some help

Hi! Im running N7000XXLT3 with HydraNirvana_n13+ (maxfu release) and i need some help to root my phone, i tried rooting using "easy rooting toolkit", the phone reboots but i still don't have root access.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jackwu696:
Find UPDATESUPERSUv.xx.zip (xx stands for vers. Number) n flash it in recovery.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] narcisx:
Use "Root_SuperSU.0.95.Only-signed.zip" it worked for me.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Boxxie:
Hi

I've checked been searching for 2 days now but am still at a loss. I've rooted and installed custom firmwares to a whole bunch of Samsung phones in the paSt all without a problem until now. My friend was sick of his note being slow and naff and wanted slim kat installing on it.

Took a while but got it done but for whatever reason he doesn't get a data connection anymore.

Easy I thought, must have the wrong apn settings. Not true unfortunately. I tried deleting them all and messaging 2020 the get them automatically. It sent them. I restarted but nothing again. No data. I tried deleting them and adding th em myself with the settings from the website. Again nothing. Then I tried installing a different rom but still got no data.

Are there any other suggestions people have? Anyone else ran into this and solved it?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ThaiDai:
Check IMEI first. Only 0 or starting with something like 00049?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] buzzdr0id:
Hello everyone,

I am using a super old rom namely superbean rom 1.5 based on android 4.1.2 developed by zai89 and running on philz touch 4 recovery CWM base version 6.0.3.1

This rom is very buggy. the calling app and messaging app has stopped working entirely. i have formatted a lot of times and have installed the same rom from scratch but to no avail.

Please tell me which new rom can i flash ? The most stable rom is needed. Do i need to update recovery too ?>

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Thanks a lot !
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] QTUZOF:
Hello!

I'm using Slimsaber Rom 4.4.4 and after the last update, the slim recents menu background became something like 50% tranparent and i liked it very much, but today i rebooted my Note and found that slim recents background became just white without transparency (like it was before update). How can I make it transparent again? Flashing last version once more with wipe cache/dalvik cache had no effect.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
This is not a rom support thread.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
The best rom is the one that you research and decide is best for you. As for instructions on how to update roms, feel free to read the FAQ guides in the OP. It is all there. Whether for 4.4 or 4.1TW.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] QTUZOF:
Oh really? Then tell me where should I ask with this 10 post rule?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jackwu696:
Do 10 posts first or at least if u're gonna ask in a thread, ask relevantly in accordance to the title. After that ask in slimsaber thread
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
This is Not a rom support thread. That fact doesn't change just because you don't have 10 posts.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abhi0502:
Hi

Im using pa 4.6 beta 1 in n7000 no custom kernel installed

Rom is very lagging n sometimes gets heats up n so the battery drains

Can anybody tell what the reason is n way to remove the lag?

I tried different custom roms lag exists

As compared to that my galaxy grand (cm11)is very smooth
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Read the last few posts.

Nevertheless. Make sure you are following Installation instructions properly including full wipes. Also try with no special apps installed and see after full clean install and see if it still lags.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abhi0502:
I did full wipe including formatting internal and external sd card lag has been increased.

I just having the doubt can it be because of stock firmware stock itself bcoz it was very laggin(android 4.1)

Can u tell me stock firmware i can install which is stable n has no lag n able to flash cm11?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jackwu696:
What do u mean by stock firmware which can flash cm11? All stock firmware cannot flash cm if not rooted n have a correct custom recovery. I use 4.1.2 n no lag whatsoever
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abhi0502:
I mean firmware that already rooted man

(I m asking this bcoz in galaxy grand samsung people has pushed update that made grand very lagg n when flash custom roms there was in lag in the rom so devs told first to flash stabe firmware n then to flash custom roms.)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jackwu696:
That's......pretty weird... coz when u flash over new rom, everything is overwritten, provided you did a clean install. N in case of Note, as long as you have correct custom recovery installed, u can basically flash anything without regard of what rom were u previously in
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] restrel:
Hi all, just a question , i'm with Pristine (its a slim stock 4.1.2 ) and happy man .

simply i'm wondering what are the difference with a 4.4.4 , there a real reason in order to flash a new rom ? I'm not asking the best or a suggestion , but google wich improvements include in KitKat ? Best signal for the calls ? best use of memory ?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Lookup the difference between touchwiz and AOSP. The rom you are on is the last official based touchwiz version.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jackwu696:
Hello Restrel, If you really want to understand more of it, u can follow Android Slave's suggestion to google up both Touchwiz and AOSP. But to make matter simpler, Developer Stock Rom is stable with less innovations and is slower/laggier while Custom Roms KK up will have lots of features and themed looks for eye candy and very fast performance, but usually contain bugs and some minor problems and missing apps (eg. S Note) which may or may not matter to each user.

Anyway, The real reason for flashing a custom rom is of course, CURIOSITY. Just learn how to do a proper backup first before flashing and make sure you know what are you doing 1st hand. Hope this is some help to you. Cheers
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
In addition. All the guides to do it all properly are in the first 3 posts of this thread. I recommend you read the how to flash KitKat one in particular. Make sure to do a proper backup for your 4.1.2 including preload (that's an extra setting) before doing anything.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] restrel:
Thank you for the reply , before to write the last message i go to google and search "difference between ICS and KK "

and i read that except for some bug feature ,the most innovation is on the launcher and graphics .

Some minor is about services (like bluet.) that will use more less battery .

Others are on new feature that are not supported by my Phablet (N7000)

i agree about the curiosity , this must be the engine that move a real geek , but choose to move from a stable sammy cooked rom , that have gestures , intelligent stanby to a KK rom , that doesn't and also have a major bug that sometimes freeze the system and need a reboot ; i'm asking myself i really need this or is better wait for the 5.0 , with art instead dalvik , best battery and ram usage ?

Last week i've tried the CM11 , no way...4 hours and i was restoring the backup . Now i'm reading changelog and comments of other users from thread of Omni,Illusion and SlimKat to see wich one have more stability
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Except I said to search difference between touchwiz and AOSP, not ICS and KitKat.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] restrel:
well, but TW and AOSP are launcher . Yep, this "launcher" is the core of the rom ,except few options .

Also reading users opinion there's no really a valid reason to choose one or another. TW is a little bit slow than AOSP but all works and ,but who really can confirm this , best battery use ; so at the end depends on wich graphics you like.

IMHO i like TW , all works ,gestures ,intellystandby ; sure i'm not happy about a lot of stuff , but not so much to make me change with blind eyes to AOSP.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jackwu696:
Actually, in my personal opinion, the previous KK 4.4.2 is the most bug free compared to the newest 4.4.4. The introduction of CM theme engine does breathe new mojo into my already dormant rom flashing genes but until it is truly almost bug-free, I prefer TW based roms. Of course again, this is MY OWN preference n does not discredit any marvellous jobs our dedicated developers out there that have done for our old device.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
This is an incorrect and fallacious statement.

This whole discussion is now outside the scope of this thread. So let's end it. No best rom discussions on XDA or here.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ultimaate:
Wifi not working after upgrade from 4.1 to 4.4

Hi, my wifi has stopped working after I did an upgrade to Android kikat 4.4.

Currently I'm using Spirit Rom 1.3. I tried flashing multiple time using a few other roms but no luck. Tried downgrading to 2.3.6 and 4.1 as well but that also did not help. Is there any way to know if its a software issue or a hardware related thing?

Need some help guys?

Thanks
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Did you attempt an Odin full wipe ROM?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ultimaate:
No i use CWM recovery to install ROM from zip.

How do you do Odin full wipe?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jackwu696:
By doing odin full wipe means u revert to pure stock rom. It is done by using Odin. Search for info in google or XDA
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OwlBearTamer:
Going from Custom to Stock

I am posting both here and another thread.

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note/help/custom-rom-tried-to-stock-soft-bricked-t2902697

(I only noticed this existed AFTER posting the other thread...)

So lemme first apologized for posting in both locations. And secondly restate my questions.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] User_99:
More infos needed. What have you installed via Odin?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Try this

1) Flash philz for 4.1.2 from whatever recovery is there..if you can't get into recovery do it from PC odin

2) Then wipe system data dalvikcache cache preload and androidsecure

3) reboot recovery

4) flash raw kernel r6

5) reboot recovery

6) flash omnirom and gapps

7) boot

If this doesn't work post back.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nokiamodeln91:
You missed a newer recovery install there captain.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Edited

Is that what you meant?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nokiamodeln91:
Roger that.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OwlBearTamer:
Okay, I got it to work!

I flashed in Philz, wiped the caches, (dalvik included)

And then flashed the stock rom and it worked!

My brother reports that it works perfectly. No issues as of yet.

Thanks for the help!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] its_Khal:
3G Only???

Hello,

Please, how can i lock my Girl's N7000 to 3G only? The network keeps fluctuating and theres no option to use 3G only in Mobile Settings. It runs on Stock 4.1.2, and Rooted. Is there a ROM that has this feature included?

Thanks.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jackwu696:
All stock has it. Go to setting--->More setting--->mobile network--->Network Mode and choose WCDMA only.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DrNinjaa:
Boss,I know and read ur every post on N7000 section...but presently no Download link works for Gingerbread Roms....and also Hotfile servers are Blocked in India as u know...that the problem in getting a stock GB rom For GT N7000.

Off Topic,,,,I'm a great fan of urs ...and thanks for the reply :)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Aside from that you are replying to a very old post, you have been through this before, as I can tell you saw because you thanked his post

Nonetheless, [MENTION=4114030]ThaiDai[/MENTION]'s post here still works, I checked the link

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=54781286

For pristine gingerbread - all bloatware removed.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DrNinjaa:
Yes [MENTION=4703968]AndroidSlave[/MENTION] ,I know its an old post........But had not seen the post of [MENTION=2316670]drke[/MENTION]tan replying to my question.Just wanted to thank him in words apart from the Thanks Button....Sorry for replying to such a old post but I'm a great fan of his work and he is a inspiration for me joining the android development apart from my profession.....although I have yet to put my work here on xda :o:o:o

and yes,the link provided by [MENTION=4114030]ThaiDai[/MENTION] worked and my problem was solved..

Thanks anyways
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] its_Khal:
Thanks but its not there.

Sorry, her device is the GALAXY NOTE SHV-E160L

Can anyone point out the link the the Forum? Also need ROOT. Tried VRoot, No way!!!

**edit**

ROOTED.. Would like to flash a custom ROM next. Thanks