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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] DavidMT909:
WTH? Been on 26 since it came out, no problems. I use root explorer to copy sounds to the phone system/media folder and have for many phones now. I did one and rebooted and it was fine. Did a second and rebooted and boot loop. Won't even go into TWRP. I see the TWRP boot screen and then Samsung, and back and forth. Can only get into Odin. How would that happen from just copying sound files, which I ALWAYS do, and rebooting? And why is TWRP not working? I am lost for words, this has never happened. Since I can't get into TWRP to restore a backup, how do I go about restarting all over again? It's been too long. Or any other ideas? Did a battery pull a few times, no luck.

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Please anyone? I have absolutely no phone now, and need to get it up and running so I can get some sleep. I work graveyard. I use my phone for everything. Any ideas? How would I even restore it to something basic, to work my way back to eventually restoring my TWRP backups?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] spc_hicks09:
If you were bootloader unlocked, just Odin the VRAMC3 tar file and you'll be fine.

If you weren't unlocked then you can't use TWRP. You have to use safestrap.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] DavidMT909:
Thank you. I was unlocked. Had Beans 26 and TWRP 2.7.0.1. Which VRAMC3 tar file are you talking about? Do you have a link? I tried reflashing the MJ9 firmware and that does not work.

This one? http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=22940013536739702
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fkfmfz:
Try to Odin TWRP with a older one. Maybe that will fix it and re flash the b26 rom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] DavidMT909:
I tried changing Odin to 2.7.0.0. and tried. Is TWRP the problem or the ROM? I'm not sure how both can work, I move an audio file and both crash. It's been fine for weeks, and I had just rebooted it moments before that. I would think TWRP or the ROM would be able to boot if either one wasn't working. Am I wrong in that thinking? So I'm downloading http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=22940013536739705 and am ready to Odin it. Stop me if I'm wrong please.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fkfmfz:
You won't be able to flash that stock rom without a custom recovery. Only a tar version via odin is the only way. But if you are going to Odin, use the 4.1.2 stock version. This way you don't get your bootloader locked with Knox. Again don't odin the MJ9 tar.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] DavidMT909:
I had already tried Odining the MJ9 firmware thinking if I reinstalled the firmware it might work. That's what we did when we first went to Alliance 23 right, or whichever version that was, so I figured that was safe enough. Are you telling me that locked my bootloader with Knox, which I don't even know what Knox is. That's what I first asked you... do you have a link to the stock rom tar file. I am searching right now and only finds zips. This is annoying. I've flashed many phones and roms, never been locked out of recovery. And with all the things I've tried, a stupid audio file I've done many times somehow set something off. SMH. I appreciate you trying to help.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] DreamFX:
Download stock tar file from rootz wiki and Odin. That's what I do when I can't get in recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] DavidMT909:
Downloading now! Thank you! Hope this works...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fkfmfz:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2040264

Use the vramc3 then root it. After update TWRP then flash b26. To fix wifi odin the MJ9 patch from op.

Edit: you will need the pit file as well.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] DarkChylde-QC:
I'm having the same problem, although I'm running Build 5 of Trenton's ROM. The issue MAY be linked to a recent Google search update, but I'm unsure - I updated the ROM and G-Seach about the same time (and took fresh backups). Any input that anyone can share on this is appreciated. Definitely annoying.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] chrisradcliffe23:
Galaxy Gear Support

I ordered a Gaalxy Gear today. Is it compatible with this rom?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] DavidMT909:
Just want to thank fkfmfz and DreamFX for their help. So my phone was in a boot loop with the Samsung Note 2 in writing screen that's before the animated boot screen and the TWRP start up screen. How I finally fixed it was flashed "VRAMC3 - Alternate Restore - Return to stock but keep an unlocked bootloader", then went back to Odin and flashed TWRP 2.7.0.1., then went into TWRP and restored my backup. THANK YOU GUYS!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] DreamFX:
No problem that unlocked boot loader one rocks. Saved me several times.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] freddy0872:
Yes sir! I use one my self!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] plainbum:
How do I dirty flash, I thought the installer always wiped,

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jrbxx7:
It doesn't wipe data only system...

TaPpEd from my XpOsEd 4.4.2 NIII
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fallen00sniper:
Black glass doesn't install for me, how have you guys gotten it to work? Also anyone else unable to get the dialer buttons to theme? I can only get the text to change and even after using the theme app only some things are themed properly and it is the only thing that has worked to make changes like the s5 style toggles which did not work when making my own theme.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] krnxejl:
hidden pictures?

nvm
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] brownchm:
I wonder if it would be possible to get the note 3 features like adding contacts with the spen
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] JTProuhet:
What about getting system wide colored emojis? I use SwiftKey keyboard but honestly, i hate it!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fallen00sniper:
What would happen if I removed the stock messaging app? I'm using hangouts for mms and sms so I don't need it and to be honest I've always found it lacking in options and font size is always too big lol

Never mind did it and rebooted seems ok

Beans can we get the s4 mms app and dialer? They look so much better ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] andrep182:
I have gotten this a couple times, as well as tether not starting when I turn it on (and the only way to fix it is by restarting). Is this a known issue? or would reflashing the ROM cure this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] statustray:
Not sure if this is normal or not on build 26. I have the Samsung Apps apk installed on the phone. Whenever I reboot it disappears with no trace. Then I have to reinstall it from scratch to get it back. Is this considered normal? Also, is there a fix for this?

Thanks so much in advance :)

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note II...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] k9cop:
Unsure if this is rom related, but it started after I installed 26. Might be just a coincidence. When I try to update 2 of my apps I get a message stating "Insufficient storage available". All other apps install perfectly. I can also install new apps. I've tried uninstalling the apps, clearing data, cache, dalvik, etc. I've Googled and tried other things, but nothing has worked. Any help would be appreciated.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] plainbum:
Thanks! Shoud I wipe anything?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] alarmo:
I switched from Verizon to T Mobile on my Note 2.

Everthing works excellent I was running B26 and my question is if I do a clean wipe will the APN settings change?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fallen00sniper:
I am pretty sure you will need to reset the apn if you wipe and flash again.

I remember seeing it in a file stored in /system somewhere when I was poking around on 4.1.2.

How is the service quality?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] gimpyestrada:
How did you do that? I didn't think tmo coyly use phones from the big V.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] cainG2x:
Swap the sim, edit apn info, reboot and done. Easy peasy :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] gimpyestrada:
You are saying that the i605, Verizon version can swap a sim card and operate on the same frequencies as the SGH-T889 T-Mobile version?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ncwildcat:
No LTE on T-Mobile with Verizon phone..edge speeds only
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] gimpyestrada:
Ah, gotcha. Still I didn't know you could do that.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] JTProuhet:
What was the cure for the texting short code force close? My banking app does the verification thing with the short code and getting the fc. Never had a problem on 24 or 25. Thanks in advance
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] alarmo:
He switched Verizon simcard to a Tmobile simcard and changed the APN everything good.

No LTE, but I sacrificed speed for true unlimited with no throttle, 80 dollars a month plus tax versus 175. for 8 gigs.

If I clean wipe will that delete APN's?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fallen00sniper:
Flash with stock mms and use hangouts or another app, you can delete the stock mms from system safely and use the aosp mms in the play store if you don't like hangouts.

Messaging classic and Android 4.1 jb messaging sms look like stock and probably are.

http://concentriclivers.com/android/Messaging-4.0.3-8.apk
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BeansTown106:
well bad news my note 2 finally hit the ****ter :/ sucks cuz i just sold my spare a couple weeks ago.. will try and save up a couple bucks and grab another.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] crash613:
That can't be good
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] thechaoz:
Awe hell naw.. I've put mine through hell unfairly but still a damn work horse.. We need to get ya once soon
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] MarkOden:
Keep Rocking On!

Confirmation number: 1PE05524AK969964J :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] freddy0872:
We should all pitch in to help [MENTION=4395895]BeansTown106[/MENTION] to get a new note 2! At least those who are able to pitch in a few bucks for one!

I know I'll be pitching in some tomorrow for you sir!

I know I'd like to continue to see this phone get Alliance/beans updates! This phone is still rock solid and is a beast!

Thank you beans!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fallen00sniper:
What happened to it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Vlip3:
Returning to stock from this ROM

Well it's been great but I finally decided to jump to the Note 3 (planning to put AllianceROM on that as soon as I get the chance). I've sold my Note 2 but the dummy wants it back to stock (go figure - but hey! they're paying good bucks for it). Anyway, looking at the thread for returning to stock is a bit confusing. It has a number of stock images to choose from and I think the first one is the correct one but it says:

VRUEMJ9 4.3- (ONLY USE THIS IF YOU TOOK THE 4.3 OTA!! There currently is no bootloader unlock method for 4.3 which means you can no longer flash custom roms, recoveries, or kernels!!!)

Now I was rooted well before 4.3 came out. I used Odin to flash the VRUEMJ9 4.3 firmware before installing Beans (I think it was build 23). Is this the image I want to use?

Or, should I use this one: Official VRALJB 4.1.1 12/9/12- This will wipe data and return your device to factory stock out of the box conditions. This file can only be used on devices that never took the VRALL4 or VRAMC3 OTA update. If this file is flashed on a updated device, Odin will fail @ sboot.bin.

Or, is there a better option I'm not seeing?

I purchased my phone the day it was released in the US (March 2013 I think) and rooted it three days later. It has never had anything but beans ROMs since Build 13 (never a stock OTA). I upgraded every time Beans issued another build and then flashed MJ9 firmware as stated above - currently running Build 26. The guy I'm selling it to wants ASAP and I certainly don't want to brick the phone now that I have it sold! Your help as always will be GREATLY appreciated!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fallen00sniper:
I would think the 4.1.2 would be the correct choice, but I'm not certain and this is a good question since I've considered returning to stock at times.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Vlip3:
I need a definitive answer. Anyone? Please help. I've agreed to return to stock tonight.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] KGBxxx:
Yes its right.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fallen00sniper:
Awesome glad I was helpful finally lol

Thanks kgb
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Vlip3:
Worked flawlessly - thank you! Now to put Beans on my Note 3! I just activated it last night and it did an OTA from MI9 to MJE and now I'm not sure how to root it. All the root instructions I've seen are for MI9. Anyway, I've posted a question on the rooting thread. I'm sure some helpful person there will set me on the right path!

Everyone on this forum has been extremely helpful! Thank you all!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jrbxx7:
Use vroot to root mje. Then u can upgrade to nc2 kk if u want.

Also DONT ota to nc4 kk or ull be stuck with no root at all....

TaPpEd from my XpOsEd 4.4.2 NIII
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Vlip3:
I just did a search on XDA for vroot and there is a post that says it is malware - yikes! I guess I'll have to do some more research before I root but thanks for the advice.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] *.jpg:
Many root exploits use a malware container, but they're harmless. It's like an empty prison bus--the A/V program sees the bus and freaks out, but doesn't know that your friendly neighborhood Android hacker is inside instead of Jack the Ripper.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jrbxx7:
I would not worry to much about that. As soon as u get root. Just replace the Chinese superuser with supersu... or flash a different rom...all good...

TaPpEd from my XpOsEd 4.4.2 NIII
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Vlip3:
Well thanks a bunch but my phone just updated to KitKat when I thought I was accepting an update for Magazine! I guess now I'll have to wait! Anybody have any idea how long it'll be before there is a root method for KitKat?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jrbxx7:
Aw crap. That sux. I haven't heard of anything yet...

TaPpEd from my XpOsEd 4.4.2 NIII
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] KGBxxx:
Are u sure you updated to 4.4.2 and not 4.3? Cause 4.3 is locked down like a crazy clown.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Vlip3:
Yes, it updated from MI9 to MJE last night and now it is on 4.4.2 with baseband: N900VVRUCNC4. The one thing I cannot live without is WiFi hotspot. I'm looking into FoxFi but it asked me for a password to install a certificate and I don't know the password. Anyway, I'm at work and don't have a lot of time right now. I'll have to work on it tonight.

I'm curious, I have a new Galaxy Note Pro tablet that came pre-installed with KitKat and while I've not done it yet, I've seen posts that show how to root it. How is this different from the Note 3? If there is a root method for the tablet, why not the phone?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] manbat:
Phones have locked Bootloaders and other lockdown methods.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fallen00sniper:
Wifi tether or wireless tether should possibly work from the play store, I'd set it to the note or s series if it doesn't have note 3 listed or just samsung.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Benjamin1966:
I'm on an old beans build 18 (4.1.2)

Anyone had troubles or tips before I flash this?

I'm asking because I can't find the forum for beans S3? Looks like everyone has moved here?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] wyckedfunk:
Your all good man .. This alliance rom is rock solid.. Imo
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] quantump8:
I know I am going to get flack for this but I am bored with this ROM. Yes it's stable, yes it performs, and yes, I have been with Beans since build 8, but it simply lacks the "new" factor. I know from being on this forum this long, everyone wants, "something new", but this rom has become stagnant. Now Beans has "broken" his phone. Probably the truth. Old tech dies hard. And yes, everyone who owns a Note 2 wants something to get excited about. But, I feel, IT'S OVER. Old phone, old tech. I love my phone and wish they would come out with new and exciting things for it, but it's not going to happen. Maybe another release or two, max. Devs have moved on. Maybe this is just a truth about myself. I dont know. But thank you Beans, thank you Alliance. And thank you users. I look forward to the future. And to new devices. Good luck.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bucwylde23:
Can anyone tell me where the stock wallpapers are stored in this ROM so i can do some editing on one?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] spc_hicks09:
The ROM was just updated maybe a month ago and I'm sure Beans isn't done with it. Although he did break his phone, not "probably the truth" as you sarcastically put it, I'm sure the community will help him out if need be. You also should remember that stock based ROMs can only be tweaked so much before there's nothing left to do. Anyway, I think it's a great ROM and will continue to stay on it. Thanks for everything you do Beans!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] wyckedfunk:
They are in the system/framework/framework.apk/res folder.. I use an app called ZArchiver from the playstore so I can open the framework.apk and look at it.. using rootexplorer or something like that won't let you look into the framework from what I know.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fallen00sniper:
The only problem I've ever really had as far as the room itself is sometimes Wifi has a authentication error and says incorrect password, hot boot and it's fine again
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Moeg3000:
Hi

I'm having problems recording video...does anyone have this problem?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] spc_hicks09:
Nope. Just recorded video with it yesterday. If you haven't done a full wipe and then installed, I would suggest doing it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] quantump8:
In no way was I saying anything sarcastically. I love the ROM and use it as my daily driver. I guess I was just saying that they did such a good job, that we probably don't have/need too many more updates. I am just an update junkie. Probably like most of us here. And I am sorry if I offended anyone. Not my intention. Once again, thanks Beans and the whole Alliance team.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] crash613:
Hopefully it isn't over yet.. I was really hoping to get a beans themed rom back.. For. Miss the beans look since the merger with all the colors in Alliance ROMS.. I just want the beans look back. :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] KennyG123:
Thread cleaned

Excuse me...but am I seeing this right?

Statused members participating in drama escalation?!!!!

Every one of you know better...you report issues, not escalate them!!!

If there is no more development to be had in this thread then [MENTION=4395895]BeansTown106[/MENTION] contact me to close this thread

The rest...either help others, contribute to development or refrain from posting negatively with intention to incite drama

This FNSM does not do drama in my sections!

Thank you for your cooperation going forward

Senior Moderator/RC-RT Committee
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] realdean99:
Only problem I've had is a crash on sending shortcode text. Wiped everything and reloaded ROM. Did not install hangouts. No more crashes. The customizations and speed of this ROM are awesome!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fallen00sniper:
Did you install with the aosp mms app or stock? When I flash with aosp and hangouts I get that problem, stock and hangouts I don't, but I deleted the stock mms apk and use only hangouts now.

I thought this was a bug specifically with the aosp mms app.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] realdean99:
Originally the aospmms and hangouts. Went just stock second time.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fallen00sniper:
That's what I did the second time around and then deleted the stock app, hangouts is ok, using chomp sms at the moment and still looking for a really good themeable sms app, would really like one that looks like the s4 app and would love to have a dialer too.

I might have to make those myself from the stock dialer...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] realdean99:
Don't know about the looks but I'm using Textra now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fallen00sniper:
It's similar and made by the same people, I liked it, but it didn't have a theme like what I'm looking for, go sms has way too many decent looking themes people list as free until you open it lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] -Alan:
So I tried to get into the rom customizer, and it doesn't want to load anymore. I haven't been in it for a while. It doesn't even crash it just stays loading. I left it for 10 min and it just stayed saying retrieving data. I restarted and same thing. I clean wiped and reinstalled. still the same. It just wont work anymore.

Any ideas why?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] spc_hicks09:
Mine loads fine. Should probably make sure you have a good data signal or connected to WiFi. If you're just trying to change stuff, just go to Settings > Custom Settings

Hope that helps!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] thechaoz:
One thing that drives me nuts is we can mute the camera sound but not the camcorder (b22)

I know I'm on an older version but I can't just upgrading because it's flawless :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bucwylde23:
Just go into system/media and either delete or rename the video record sound
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] k9cop:
Just thought I would update my issue just in case someone else has the same problem. I did a factory reset, wiped cache, and dalvik. Did not restore any apps via titanium or rom toolbox, rather I had Google re-download all my apps fresh. Don't know if I needed to do all of that, but it worked, so Yay me!

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] andrep182:
Did anyone ever encounter a problem with front facing camera? Whenever I picked it, I'd get a "camera failed" message instead. Clearing cache and data didn't help with the issue either. I have tried wiping and reflashing ROM twice with no luck either ... please advise, thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fallen00sniper:
Anyone else getting authentication error with the wifi? Rebooting used to fix it, I haven't been able to use wifi all week.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ed270:
Mine has been fine since I switched over to this ROM last Saturday. I Have had this problem before and reset my router which fixed it.

Sent from my SCH-I605 using Xparent Green Tapatalk 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] gorgalis:
Agreed. I have tried everything to get rid of the white font. I love the ROM but I may bail on it because of this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] freddy0872:
Well looks like our beloved SGN2 will receive 4.4.2 after all! An official leak was published last night.

Sounds to me like its buggy as all hell but i just found it fascinating that VZW is considering giving us 4.4.2 since the N3 is out and talks of the N4 are under way. I'm not complaining tho! :)

Hope to see this work its way into the Alliance/Beans ROM once it becomes official!

Sounds like some bugs include storage issues. WiFi. And a few others. Plus some users not being able to boot the phone on initial bootup. Could just be user error but who knows.

Just wanted to throw that out there and looking forward to the movement of our Note 2! :) :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Hindle1225:
Your late to the party. You could have run the leak for the last week.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2765021
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] freddy0872:
Yea busy life does that lol.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] andrep182:
Hey I just saw your comment in regards to "camera failed". I downloaded and put this bin file in the location you mentioned, restarted, but the front camera still does not work. Is there any additional step required?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] eZdubzitmk4:
Just the front doesn't work?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] andrep182:
Yes. Every time I switched it to front, I get that camera failed message. back camera works just bueno
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] eZdubzitmk4:
Hmm weird. My fix is just for when the camera fails. Since your back one is working then my fix won't do anything.

Have you tried odin back to stock to rule out a rom issue? Maybe it's hardware issue