yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Drayspencer:
Let me first say that there are some very nice custom ROM's for the N2 and there some great devs out there and my hat is off to all of them. After testing many ROM's and reading many forums I see the type work these devs have to put into making the N2 and all the other devices function at the highest level possible. In the last few months I have tested and ran a LOT of custom ROM's, TW and AOSP, and they all have their fine points and they are all good. After all this testing I have to say the The Community Rom is, IMHO, the most functional and smoothest running TW to my liking, BTW thanks JLMancuso. I am back on my fav and I think I will be here until they shut the doors on this joint.

No back on topic, I just updated to superSU v2.37 from the Playstore and have not had any issues with the binary updates.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] wackydroid:
+1... ditto to everything except I've never been off this rom for more than 12 hours or so...that's about the longest it's taken to realize no other N2 rom even comes close to this one, JL!!

I'm on SU2.39 with like results...updates smooth as a hot knife through butter.

:cool:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Drayspencer:
Thanks for the headsup. :good: I just flashed SU2.39 and it's running smooth here too.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ummkiper:
I tried 2.39 it updated and worked fine till I rebooted.then it said no binary was installed.So apparently at reboot the binary gets deleted.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Drayspencer:
Call me lucky but I just rebooted twice and all is well so far
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ummkiper:
What version of recovery are you using?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Drayspencer:
I have always used the recovery here in the OP, Philz 6.07.9.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] tx_dbs_tx:
Would any of you mind having the sprint system update back in the settings menu? I was working on this before i broke my Note 2 and didnt get to release it. I think this is about the only thing lacking in this rom. I guess ill get back to my Note 4 rom projects. I just wanted to stop by here and say hello to [MENTION=4011301]jlmancuso[/MENTION] and the rest of you. Let me know and if enough people chime in i will upload a fixed version that will have system update in settings menu. I find it useful for doing quick prl and profile updates.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] kcohen67:
tx I think that's great idea. By the way...2 questions ..Did we ever get the S pen caddy (N3 feature) working? Can I use Agni kernel with this rom? And can I find custom themes. I'm on Alliance right now and I love the themes, but I'm really waiting for this rom.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
S pen caddy? Are you talking about air command? The circle thing that pops up when you hover over the screen and press the s pen button?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] kcohen67:
I'm sorry. Yes air command
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
Then yes the ROM has it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] klockk:
Lost ROOT Again - KINGO doesnt fix it!

Anybody know if I can get away with a dirty flash of 3.2+ and get root back, without losing all my data and settings? :)

I'd like to be able to at least perform a Titanium backup first before wiping! :(:confused:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] vipergtsam:
I had that happen to me on recovery I used the option to reroot and it worked or u can't try this

http://www.droidviews.com/root-and-cwm-galaxy-note-2-n7100-on-android-4-3/ root and say no to all the other options just download Dr ketan multitool
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] klockk:
DrKetan_MultiTool_AdvanceV5.zip - This did the trick.... AFTER I allowed SuperSU to be updated from the play store... AND I did not accept the binary update! (I'm afraid to allow the binary update to go through... that's what always kills it!)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] vipergtsam:
On community rom I updated it and kept root but I know on alliance rom u not suppose to accept the update but I'm running aicp at the moment
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
Best advice on root "if it ain't broke don't fix it". So don't update app or binary and you won't have a problem most times.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ummkiper:
You can update app.just not binary on alliance.the only issue with updating the app is the nagging notification to update binary.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] guycan:
Please do upload it... thanks

SGNote2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Drayspencer:
I don't have any problems on Community with the SU updates from the playstore, I am on 2.40 now. And yes the AICP ROM is way cool. My N2 has been acting stupid so this weekend I will see can I get AICP 5.0.1 going. I may have a new DD :fingers-crossed:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] vipergtsam:
Can't wait to try that out and just seen they had 5.0.1 liquidsmooth I think might try it out or just wait
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] guycan:
Does anyone know of any 4×5 launcher that would work on this rom ..would appreciate it .thanks in advance

SGNote2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ianmb:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/7flh70atrbb4ld2/TouchWizHome.apk?dl=0

This one. Doesn't have rotation tho.

ANDROID...A New Digital Revolution Of Incredible Developers
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
Team venum has a couple in the n7100/7105 section. Also there are other mods there.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] carwashman:
+1 to uploading new version.

Thank you!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ianmb:
Well guys it's been a long, fun ride! Got my Note 4 yesterday as a Christmas present to myself. I've enjoyed everything and everyone especially Jl. You guys take care and hope to join forces with you all again. I still have my Note 2 so i will be perusing this forum still trying to help out others with what little I can. Merry Christmas everyone and have a happy New Year!

ANDROID...A New Digital Revolution Of Incredible Developers
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] guycan:
Hey congrats to u an thank 4 everything with helpin and always willing to help
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] tx_dbs_tx:
LOL! I'll see you in the Note 4 forums! The more the merrier!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] kcohen67:
The Devils Kernel

Are there instructions on setting up The Devils Kernel for dual-boot? I'm finding it difficult to research. Some articles suggest I will find a dual boot option in the advanced settings of CWM....but I'm using Phiz. I tried just checking the box in Devils tools app but it's not booting there for me. It seems like I should be setting some options up through Philz.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
go to original development and you will find the devil thread. there are instructions on how to setup dual boot. i have a post right after the op which has link to the devil recovery i modified for our device. you must have devil recovery to dual boot.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] na_tra:
Hi all

For some reasons my GPS NAVIGATION stopped working. I cleared cache buy still didn't help. How do I fix this issue?

Tia.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
Did you install anything around the time it stopped? When you say it stopped working what happens? Does it fc, wont track you, or wont open app?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] na_tra:
Hi JL

I didn't install any new apps. It just said GPS signal lost. No idea what happened.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
Download gps stats and see if you get a lock on any satellites.

What nav app are you using?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] na_tra:
The default google maps gps. I installed the GPS stats and toolbox. When I checked on the radar, it keeps spinning with the message: Looking for GPS location. Nothing came up. Something is really wrong.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
Try putting phone in airplane mode.. power off.. then power on.. then airplane mode off and check for satellites
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] na_tra:
I did was you suggested. However, it was a short live. The GPS signal was on and off all the time. Basically, I lost the signal after 150 miles into my 450 mile-trip.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
Sounds like some app is using your gps and not properly releasing it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] na_tra:
Is there a way to find out which app? This happens on two Note 2 using the same Community Rom 1.1.

Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
maybe try using better battery stats and see if an app is using excessive resources. i have heard yahoo apps are bad about gps release.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] na_tra:
I went back to stock rooted MK4 and looked like the GPS issue still there. This happens on two of my note 2. I have read on another forum that the modem my cause the issue. Can I get the MK4 modem from RWilco12 file and install it?

Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Drayspencer:
:cool:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] wackydroid:
Upgrade notice.....

I was under the impression this rom 'disabled' the Automatic System Update from happening, but overnight i got a 'System update downloaded - android system update' notice.

I assume if I run it the pooch will be completely screwed, so how do I deal with it? Its probably taking a chunk of storage space, so can i delete it? How do I get rid of/ reset the notice?

Or, should i unroot somehow and take it, then re-root and [sadly] find another rom? This has been the perfect Daily Driver, but I am anxious to see what improvements it brings, and/or if it's Lollipop, which I'm hot to try on my N2 (I have it on my TF101 and love many of the improvements).

Advice anyone? JL? Buehler? Buuuuueeeeehlerrrrrr?

:eek:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ummkiper:
If your using Philz recovery select to install the update, it will reboot into recovery then Philz will ask if you want to install the untrusted zip.select no, reboot, and the notification should be gone, this worked for me.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] wackydroid:
Thanks for the zippy response...if I decide to stick with Community, that's what I'll do, but I'd also like hear from anyone who took it, or is considering it...

Like I said, this is a great piece of equipment so I'm not opposed to seeing if the update's an improvement...

:cool:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
The update should not be taken. The only things in the update are security changes mostly to stop towel root. There is nothing good in the update.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] wackydroid:
Good to know, thanks JL.

So with PhilZ Touch 6 (CWM base version v6.0.4.5) how do I delete the file and stop the notification?

EDIT: I just tried tapping Update, and it hangs on the "Rebooting now...95.7 MB" screen...for more than 5 minutes...so I hit 'cancel install' as it obviously isn't gonna happen. NOW WHAT?

:confused:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
Google how to stop update notifications for note 2. I think you can delete the otacerts.zip but not 100% sure. I have quit touchwiz roms so I am a bit ruston them.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] joed1960:
Maybe rename the file just in case it's not the right one. Can always put it back.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] wackydroid:
I actually just pressed Install, it hung at 'rebooting to install' for about 5 minutes, I rebooted to Recovery, cleaned Cache and Dalvik, rebooted to phone and VOILA! no more notification.

However, the only 'otacerts.zip' I found (using Root Explorer search) was in etc/security and it's dated August 1, '08 (and all the sub-files dated May 14, '14) and it ain't 95.7 MB.

If anyone knows where/what file the update is, please let us know as I can always use that extra 95.7 MB of storage...

Grassyass.

:cool:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] carwashman:
The update gets downloaded to the cache folder on the root of your phone, you can delete it from there.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] wackydroid:
Thanks, but under cache are 3 sub-d's, only 'recovery' has anything in it, 1 file named 'last_install' and 10 named 'last_log.1 (thru 10) and collectively they don't even add up to 2mb. So pretty sure that ain't the update.

Would really love to know what it's called and where it is.

:eek:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] carwashman:
This is where the update gets downloaded, if it's not there, you're good. [emoji106]

It's the zip file.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] MiguelHogue:
Okay so I'm back on tw 4.1.2,

And I been wanting to try this rom, but my laptop broke and I can't Odin the WiFi patch. Would I be okay just installing the rom without the patch and have a non working WiFi. I never use WiFi anyway. And I'm sure you can install it at a later time?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ColeTrain!:
I don't see a problem with that. However, I haven't had to use the WiFi patch in a long time. You may not need to WiFi patch at all.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] coolwater22:
I know right. I haven't had any problems so far. It has the browser I've been looking for, the so messaging app (white and blue colors), the s5 dialer( at times it lags when calling or receiving a call). I noticed that on beta 1.0 it lags when you are trying to slide to call from the messaging app. I just realized the messaging app lags when it's opened or click on a thread. It also lags when trying to back out of messaging someone. Is this know or is it because the rom hasn't settled in yet. I'm on beta 1.0.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
I need 2-4 users who have adb setup and can pull logs. Been running agni for a week and it has been stable for me. I will ask permission to post once I have confirmation that it works for others. You don't have to be on community rom just need to be running 4.4.2 touchwiz rom.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Darkangels6sic6:
I'd like to play with community Rom. I'm not as used to pulling logs, but I can try my best to get the right ones.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
This is a custom touchwiz 4.4.2 kernel test. Just in case I was not clear about that.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Darkangels6sic6:
Yes. You were clear. I wasnt it seems. Sorry. I was meaning to do both. But I could try to help with just the kernel as well.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
Ok I am in middle of compiling pacman 5.0 right now and will link you to test kernel when my pc is free.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] coolwater22:
incoming/outgoing call lags

when ever I receive a call it lags on the screen. I have to wait until the 4th or 5th ring to see who is calling me. I can hear/feel someone calling me but cant see who. this also happens when im in the messaging app and try to slide to call..any help with this would be appreciated.

I googled it and nothing came up. im on community beta 1.0 thanks again guys
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
update to beta 1.1 https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23622183712473089
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] coolwater22:
So I tried it and it solved the problem, however I seem to have lost root when I flash that version. I flashed back to my backup and I have root again...help please
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=58643625 this should work for you.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] migjr415:
Pacman 5.0!!! Sounds interesting!!!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
It is not though.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] migjr415:
lol! oh well
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Drayspencer:
After many trials this ROM is still the one I end up back on. I like the new 5.0.x releases but the simplicity of this TW ROM is hard to ignore. Everything works and that's all I can say. I might test something else, but this is my DD for now....so sue me :cool:

[MENTION=4011301]jlmancuso[/MENTION] do you still have that themed version?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ColeTrain!:
JLM should have a new baby any day now.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
He will be here on Tuesday 03/17/2015. Delivery is scheduled to be induced after 5 am CST.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=15644

All the community builds can be found here. The themed version is 3.2+.

I do have something new (Special TW rom) if you want to test on Sprint. I have converted my phone over to GSM so what works on it may not work on a normal L900.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Aquarius169:
Where Is the special rom you have for testing. Good luck with the baby
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Drayspencer:
I just told the wife and she says congrats on the baby and our prayers to you and the family. A healthy baby boy is what we want. :angel: Keep us posted!

---------- Post added at 03:22 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:15 AM ----------

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=15644

All the community builds can be found here. The themed version is 3.2+.

I would like to test that on my Sprint N2....send me a link when you come from delivery. :cool:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jocarog:
Well if you need anything let us know, we are "neighbors"... Welcome back to the sleepless nights, diapers, bottles and everything else... happiness trying to capture every single moment as he grows up... Congratulations! [emoji72] [emoji72] [emoji72]
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] coolwater22:
congrats on your new bundle of joy. there is nothing more precious than having a child...:)

btw I want to try this "special tw rom" you're talking about
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] MiguelHogue:
Got this rom up and running.

Upgraded my bootloader to ne2 (fixed charging issue while screen off)

Lost root. But I flashed the zip that was posted (took care of that)

Flashed the WiFi fix. My WiFi is working.

No issues with this rom. Rock solid and smooth. . Actually this rom makes me miss touch wiz.

I might try to play around with the devil kernel soon. But the stockish kernel is playing nice
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ColeTrain!:
It's amazing how some people love devel kernel, JLM had no problems. I tried it over and over and had issues. Give it a try, but nandroid first! [emoji6]
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Drayspencer:
[MENTION=4011301]jlmancuso[/MENTION] and all my N2 family I have had the greatest experience here in the N2 forums, especially with my favorite ROM - Community. My wife and I got the Note 4 yesterday and I will surely miss this thread. Hope to see all of you down the line as I know I will because I didn't see a need to upgrade now and I know it will be a long time before I upgrade again, but when MAMA wants a new phone that settles the issue. :o

:cool:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NekoMichi:
Recently I got my hands on this Android device but for some reason I can't root it using any of the currently available methods. I've enabled USB debugging, enabled installation of APKs from unknown sources, and tried many tools such as Framaroot, Shuame, RootGenius, vRoot, MTK Tools, even the latest update of Towelroot. I've even tried manually rooting using the psneuter method, but none of them worked, either the tool would say that the exploit was not effective on my device, or the procedure would progress as usual but after the final reboot, my device still doesn't have root permissions (checked via Root Checker app). Does anyone know why this happens or any method to gain root privileges on my device? Here are some of its specs:

CPU: MTK6592 Octa core @ 1.7 GHz

Android: 4.4.2 KitKat

Baseband: MOLY.WR8.W1315.MD.WG.MP.V34 (2014/05/06)

Kernel: 3.4.67 user1@ubuntu #3 (2014/05/28)

Build Number: KOT49H.G9006VSKSU1ANCE

Custom Built Version: 1401178095

(Please see attachment for more details via MTK Droid Tool)

The device is a Chinese clone device so some model numbers may be spoofed but I can confirm at least that it is running the real 4.4.2 KitKat. I'm not too experienced with Android though, so sorry if I've missed anything important.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jacksparao:
Try

Please try the VRoot
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NekoMichi:
Thanks, but vRoot does not work on my device. Further checks show that my device model is

MAC A215_MULA_4G

.

Here is a list of all of the rooting tools I have already tested and confirmed not working:

Framaroot

Shuame

vRoot

RootGenius

MTK Droid Tools

Towelroot

Kingo Root

SRS Root

Root Unlocker

One-Click Root
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] giuspo71:
unrootable SM-9006V

I have the same problem. All method don't work whit this phone
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mickpablo:
Same problem.

I have the same phone and the same problem, and no custom roms that have root, I just have found that when it comes from china.

Can someone who knows android help. We are many with this clone S5 1:1 galaxy.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jacksparao:
Mail me

please mail me to appzinventors@gmail.com they can help you to build a custom rom..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NekoMichi:
I consulted XDA user S7yler and he sent me this tutorial:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=38337401

I followed it and managed to gain root privileges on the device. (The tutorial forgot to mention that you need MTK drivers installed beforehand)

The specific device model is MAC A215, and the tutorial guides you through reading back the ROM image, patching the boot and recovery images, flashing them back onto your device, and then installing superuser binaries.

He also has a detailed post about the HDC MTK6592 family of Galaxy S5 clone devices here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2761971

Although a pre-rooted ROM is provided there, I strongly suggest making your own patched ROM using images extracted from your device as I have noticed that even though our device hardwares are the same, they may be running different ROMs so any provided pre-patched images may not be fully compatible.

Be sure to thank him if this works for you.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mickpablo:
Thanks, I will try the rom posted on Needrom since I have enough knowledge to root in my own rom.

Thanks a lot for your interest.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dakok:
You should try chinese version of Vroot
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] loiunick:
With 2 devices I have done it with VRoot and PdaNet installed on one device SM-G900F MTK6592 ... on the other one I can not do it
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jsanty7:
sm-g9006

please can anyone help me PLEASE.

i bought the SM-g9006v from a seller call Jim in alliexpress and the phone is broken . When i put any SIM Card he reply me error ( phone.android.com ), i can't do any phone calls and the error mesage is allways poping. I already tryied to erase all cache data by doing a hard reset . I think that the only solution for these problem is flashing the phone , for that i need to root the phone but my computer is having problems reading the phone without the batery. Can anyone help me telling me what to do. I need a rom and some tuturial to do that.

RIGHT NOW I DONT HAVE A PHONE AND NO MONEY.

i BEG YOU PLEASE TRY TO HELP ME.

My email is jsanty7@gmail.com

Thank you very much.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ckrendah:
Download drivers for mtk preloader (you can find it on the forum).

Link your phone with usb cable without battery and open the latest FlashTools.

Download this rom:

needrom . com/mobile/rooted-s5-hdc-from-ibaby888-mtk6592/

Open it with FlashTools (and with the phone linked via usb without battery) click on download button and put the battery in your phone.

Wait for driver installation and wait for flashing.

Remove usb cable, the battery and after 5/10 secs reput battery in.

Power On and wait for the first startup (a few of mins).

Flash SuperSu Zip installer from recovery (you can find it on the forum).

Install a root explorer.

Delete nvram folder in /data and wait about 30 seconds. Reboot and rewrite imei with mtkdroid tools (If you don't have one steel it from and old phone and after destroy it because if your carrier find two identical imei on the network put they in blacklist).

Reboot and check the network and the right imei change with *#06#