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[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] samosaara:
So, Lately I've fiddling with my quite old 'spin-off' awkward phone. It's a "GT-i9063T" a different 'version' of the i9082 it's exactly the same, all the same specifications and physical size, screen resolution, everything. BUT (I'm not sure of the next statement since I had only one reference) -- The processor's name are different, even tough both have EXACTLY the same specifications.

And also, most importantly, the main difference between the two, is a useless "TV" function. It can capture (sorry not sure about that verb, I'm not American) average, analogical TV signal, and I never used it.

Since it's SO equal to i9082, i was like, FU*K it, let's use i9082 stuff! And, NOTHING, happened.

My first attempt was to normally odin-mode boot, and then change/flash recovery mode so i could install the ROM through there. The thing is, the TWRP (only recovery that I found who supported i9082) did nothing. I install it normally, no errors pops out, (it's almost instantly) odin even say it were successful, but when I reboot and actually try to enter recovery mode, the stock recovery mode is still there. My guess is: I got this spin-off of mine through a plan (those 6 months contracts and they give you a free cellphone) with Tim (the huge Italian communication conglomerate) And I'm guessing it's bootloader might be locked.

Then what i tried was: Flasihfy, the app crashes when i click to choose archive, then i tried to 'bootloader' mode and i couldn't find how to boot to it (no key combo neither ADB worked) and I think it's not a thing for Samsung devices.

But I know that, the fact that, my phone is a different model and i9082 stuff won't work on it just might be the answer.

So, help on getting a custom recovery on? Anyone? ;-;
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] samosaara:
PROGRESS! Actually, a verdict I think, I found out that, stock rom's replace the recovery on-boot, i haven't found ANY GUIDE mention that detail. So, knowing that, I tried again the TWRP for i9082, it bricked the recovery. The boot froze when I tried to access recovery mode and the red exclamation of death appeared, I even tried to let it load for a few minutes, try again, but NOUP, nothing. It did brick the recovery mode, then I let it boot normally, it did, replaced, my custom recovery and Voilà. Back to square one. BUT NO! I MUST CONTINUE I CAN'T LET MY DREAMS BE DREAMS, YESTERDAY I SAID TOMO... So I've started looking to see if I could find a recovery specific to i9063T, and I did, found one on a YT video, I flashed it booted into it and it worked!! So i've started the process, by trying to wipe/factory reset, then i found out the partition table of the CWR i found was messed up and it couldn't wipe the data. SO i reboot, let the CWR replace the stock recovery (it asked permission) and booted normally, restarted the phone and tried to boot onto it again, only to find out it had been replaced anyway ):

Veredict: i9082 stuff won't work because the partitions are different named/organized.
[Fire HD 6 and 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] centralpark:
For those of us using an 8gb Fire, is it possible to free up any significant space by deleting unnecessary apps, etc. ?

I rooted and upgraded my device to 5.0 and I only have about 4gb free.
[Fire HD 6 and 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gamerlamer:
I too would like to know this. Is it safe to remove system apps like shopping app, Android browser, free time, etc? Or will it cause issues?

Would also like to thank dolooper, bibikalka, and everyone who contributed to doing all this.. You guys are legit. I finally got the nerve to root last night, and it worked perfectly :DD

Cheers
[Fire HD 6 and 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] paz4491:
Yes you can delete system files like browser, freetime, wpsoffice, weather, gamecircle but you need to keep AMAZON PHOTOS to change the lockscreen or you can purchase an otg cable on amazon website and expand the storage.
[Fire HD 6 and 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gamerlamer:
I see. Thanks for responding. I tried uninstalling one through es explorer, but it said failed. I checked if root was enabled, and it was. Is there a unique way I have to remove them?
[Fire HD 6 and 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gamerlamer:
Ended up trying out app system app remover. Seemed to work without a hitch. Thanks for the info.

Cheers
[Fire HD 6 and 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] centralpark:
Is it possible to go back to stock on a rooted 5.0 fire, without having to reinstall twrp?

Can I use ADB reboot recovery to go back to 4.5.3?
[Android Stick & Console Computers General] b02:
Hey guys, i was reading around, and its almost impossible to catch up with all the details from sellers of these boxes from china. I am mainly buying it so i can set up popcorn time and kodi, some web browsing youtube and such. I came up with these found boxes:

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/M8S-...est=201556_1,201527_2_71_72_73_74_75,201409_4

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/M8-A...est=201556_1,201527_2_71_72_73_74_75,201409_4

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/MXQ-...est=201556_1,201527_2_71_72_73_74_75,201409_4

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/MX3-...est=201556_1,201527_2_71_72_73_74_75,201409_4

Any help in choosing would be appreciated, and also if those have better alternative please do recommend me one. :)

p.s. java in browser is solved just like on any android phone ? there is no official support for it either ?
[Android Stick & Console Computers General] doctorwho05:
THX for the post just ordered mine from AliExpress :cool::good:, have used them in the past and like them. THX Again
[Android Stick & Console Computers General] joudroid:
Minix z64 Android, or minix x8-h plus FOR SURE!

Enviado do meu GT-S7582 através de Tapatalk
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Oldskoollondon:
This is brilliant!
[Nook HD, HD+ General] MLieBennett:
Where was this three days ago :confused:? I really could have used this when I finally got around to fixing my dead Nook HD+ with spare parts from an ebayed broken on, and decided to finally go for broke on EMMC (after SD Boot killed the device twice on me while charging overnight.) Not a fun initial teardown to pull out that mainboard, but manageable with a good deal of care.

My own fumbling around led me to using verygreen's external recovery image here (Note, they are the Initial sdcard Images located at the very top) as recommended by amaces writing it to the SDcard using Win32DiskImager for a bootable sdcard (On Windows 10 here). Then using that, I went and installed amaces' TWRP and CM12.1 onto the Nook HD+ followed by finding a set of gapps to install as well.

I missed the backup/wipe parts of your guide, sadly. Though I do have a stock copy laying about, and my device has been out of warranty for a while by now. I just didn't think of doing the wipe (though looking back, the broken one I took the mainboard from and its EMMC already had that done). Further, I was lost seeing that "Root" fix note and ended up hitting yes. Fortunately, it doesn't appear to have done anything for my tablet.

In the end? I got my Nook HD+ up and running using amaces' CM12.1 ... even if in a manner that may make those more experience wince at my errors. Still, its nice to have my large tablet for reading and watching videos once more rather then needing to spend a couple hundred dollars on a decent large tablet. Gaming isn't up to par (older games still does decently), but its an old device and not exactly what I wanted it for anyways.

I just wish I held off a couple more days so I had this guide to help me through this. Still, for anyone that comes after I hope your efforts help them.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] zspeciman:
Thank you for taking your time and writing such a useful guide. I am currently on cm11 m12. Are there any noticeable difference between 12.1 and cm11? Is the update from cm11 to 12.1 the same as from stock to 12.1?
[Nook HD, HD+ General] quarlow:
Holy crap that is awesome. Looks like I picked the perfect day to upgrade the kids YouTube machine from 4.4 :)
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Zeromph:
Thank you for taking the time to put together this extremely easy to follow guide! It helped me breath new life into my Nook!
[Nook HD, HD+ General] hereusethis:
Thanks so much for writing up a document us older folks can handle. (and say hello to Sequim for me!)

:good:

Cheers.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] wayover13:
This looks like exactly what I need. I've finally reached the point of frustration with my Nook HD+ that I'm ready to go through with a reflash. Thanks so much for providing this great resource.

But, one question. You advise not modifying the user interface after flashing CM 12.1 to the device. This is because the ROM is still under development, and making chages of that sort will make upgrading to newer images more difficult. In principle, I understand this. But is this a permanent condition?

In other words, I suppose development on CM 12.1 will go on until interest in it is lost and the project goes moribund. No one can predict when that will happen, but if things go as they have for the past couple of decades, this project is likely to be abandoned sooner rather than later. So is there some projected point when the project reaches stability and when users can make interface changes without worry of having problems upgrading? Or is the inadvisability of making such personalization modifications a permanent condition?
[Nook HD, HD+ General] siccoblue:
i got it installed simple enough but cant seem to login to my google account, it just tells me something went wrong and wont sign in, any ideas what i can do?
[Nook HD, HD+ General] wayover13:
I used this manual to put CM 12.1 on my Nook HD+ and it worked great. What a wonderful resource you've provided.

A couple of minor issues I encountered are as follows. The directions in step 5e call for rebooting the system, but the menu I encountered did not correspond precisely to the description, What is described in step 5e is a two-step process, first slecting "reboot," then "power off." However, when I tapped the "reboot" button, there was no subsequent option to power off; the device simply rebooted. That didn't prove to be much of an issue since, realizing the Nook would be trying to boot from the SD card, I simply quickly removed it in a very early stage of the boot process.

Another minor issue is that the file system is kind of strange, with the backed up data being located under /storage/emulated, with a couple of symlinks in other locations to that same directory. It's kind of puzzling to find my way around the system. That said, so far everything works and all my previous data seems to have been preserved.

As far as improvements to the guide, you might want to add the additional directive that developer options can be gained by going to Settings > About table and tapping on "build number" seven times. I wanted to change the hostname on the new installation, and I needed developer options to do that. I don't know how many retirees are going to want to do things like that but, age wise, I'm not too far away from that category, and I needed that. So, maybe something you could add at the end of your nice manual.

As to booting directly into TWRP, I found an img file at twrp.me under /devices/barnesnoblenookhdplus.html. It looks like directives there are for writing it to the internal recovery partition, but I don't see why it could not be written to an sd card by slightly adapting those same directives. I'm new enough to this to not quite understand whether the recovery image would answer to your issue, but it's something you might want to consider.

All in all, you've provided a nice resource with this guide. It worked well for me on a first try, so it's something I'd definitely recommend to others.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] wayover13:
Question about step 3b from the manual (Backup the existing system and data to the microSD card). Let's say this is a brand new Nook HD+ that contains no data or configuration that the user wishes to preserve: can that step just be skipped in such a case?

I'm asking because my current Nook HD+ has a pretty badly cracked screen and I'm thinking of replacing the unit with another Nook HD+. Doing this upgrade to CycanogenMod has got me thinking more seriously about getting a unit with an intact screen. If I end up replacing the unit, there will be no data or configuration on the replacement unit that I'll be wanting to preserve.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] MLieBennett:
It wouldn't hurt to have a backup of Stock, imo. Further, its useful habit to get into as you upgrade to any new image that is released and not loose everything. If only to allow you to reset to the default state and try again.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] PeteInSequim:
I'm a bit lazy when it comes to installing incremental releases, so I prefer to do simple "dirty installs". This means re-flashing without wiping the old installation, which can be done in seconds with no consequences.

But a dirty install will probably fail if you have made user-interface changes, even if you try to reverse out those changes before flashing. You can still install revisions anytime you wish, but you must do the wipes first. This means you will have to go through the setup procedure all over again, which takes a lot longer than a dirty install.

CM-12.1 for our Nooks should eventually be offered among the official nightly releases, and hopefully a milestone release now and then. I might consider UI tweaks after installing one of these, then settle down for a long quite period of no more updates.

If a stable CM-12.1 ever happens, we'll all be installing CM-13 by then.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] PeteInSequim:
I too was puzzled a few times. There are two "Reboot" buttons: One in the TWRP entry menu and the other is deeper in where the flash process ends. The one in the entry menu will present a Reboot menu with includes a Power Off button. Use the tablets move-back triangle below the screen to navigate back to the entry menu.

I think you refer to the stock backup made by CWM before flashing CM-12.1. My stock Nooks were under-used with no data worth recovering, so I never looked into this. If you'd care to share any details about your findings it might be helpful so some subsequent readers.

This one is covered on Page 15 (actually sheet 17 including cover page and Table of Contents) under the heading Reboot to Recovery.

Once TWRP is installed its pretty easy to use it to install a newer version of it. But getting the boot files prepared on a microSD to boot to this image turned out to be more complicated than my very limited experience could manage (I'm a retired orchardist). The CM-12.1 installation procedure would be greatly improved if I can make this work, but I really need some professional help to make this happen. I keep hoping for a knowledgeable person to come forward.

Thank you very much. There are so many helpful members on this forum, and it is gratifying that I've been able to make a tiny contribution.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] PeteInSequim:
I tried CM-11 briefly on one of my Nooks before I became aware of CM-12.1, so I can tell you there is a huge difference. The move is from Android 4.4 to Android 5.1. And in my opinion all of this huge difference is for the better.

If you use the instructions, you can follow them exactly to move from CM-11 to CM-12.1. You are going to wipe the existing installation entirely, so it matters not what it is.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] PeteInSequim:
I've been pondering this, but nothing has yet come to mind. I'm presuming you did the full wipe before starting the install.

Which GApps did you install? If, for example, you chose one of the more sophisticated packages (tk_gapps or open_gapps) you would have had to defer installing it until Step 5. If so, and if you were distracted for a while and forgot to install it, I suspect the setup process would not offer an opportunity to log in to your Google account. This is probably not your issue since you were able to attempt a login.

Were you replacing the stock Android? Any other clues you can offer?
[Nook HD, HD+ General] siccoblue:
I managed to fix it, I had to completely wipe everything as opposed to just a normal reformat and it fixed the issue, but I actually have another problem now, I'm trying to do this on my second nook and when I attempt to flash twrp, cwm recovery now throws me an error on both my tablets, along the lines of "cannot install recovery this was designed for ovation and you are on ." it says that the device is . and won't let me flash it, any ideas?
[Nook HD, HD+ General] PeteInSequim:
Well, sounds like the zip file you're attempting to flash is mismatched to your model Nook. "designed for ovation" means the zip file is intended for the 9-inch Nook HD+. Are you trying to install on hummingbird, which is the 7-inch Nook HD?
[Nook HD, HD+ General] PeteInSequim:
The best explanation I can offer is on page 17 of the instructions. Basically if flashing an incremental CM-12.1 revision a dirty install is fine (no need to wipe the system partition) UNLESS you have altered the user interface with things like theme, colors, wallpaper, boot animation, sounds, etc. If you have, you must wipe both the Data and System partitions.

Or if you are installing an OS version for which the existing one is not a close relative. The most outrageous example of this would be re-installing the old stock Barnes & Noble Android in place of your CM-12.1. Review the information on pages 16 and 17, and I think you'll get a good handle on this.

I've been called to dinner; will address your other questions after that.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] hereusethis:
I'm afraid I can't be much help. I was running stock nook with the play store. I hated it. So when I finally decided to jump to CM, it made sense to me to go with the most recent version. So far, I'm happy with my decision.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] deanventure:
question about method from a noob/someone who gets confused easily

hello, firt of all et me tell you i am stupid with this kind of stuff and i want to thank you in advance for the help but i have what is probably a stupid question for you smart guys.

i have has a nookhd before when it first can out, and i used

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=37593508#post37593508 to root it and give me gapps ect. well i am back to the device because its the best one i could find that fits my need and well i have stumbled over the years

i want to install 12.1 "marshmallow" but like i said before i am stupid with roothing and ect. i just dont get alot of it.

i want to root the the method above and get marshmallow with the method in this thread, i just want to make sure i will be doing it right.

when i root and and ect with "[CWM/ROOT/UNKNOWN SOURCES]" will i still be able to use the instructions in the pdf to get marshmallow? also i am not enteriely sure what file to get off the box storage website.

i am sorry to bug but i would really appreciate the help.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] ipdev:
What device do you have and what is currently installed?
[Nook HD, HD+ General] deanventure:
i have a 16gb nook hd with nothing installed. its stock. i just want to get all the information before i continue.

i want marshmallow im just confused how to do it

if i root it using http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2062613 can i use that same SD card that i used to root it to install 12.1 "marshmallow" just put the files on the sd card and continue following the instruction.

also a simple question this 12.1 "marshmallow" download is just a "rom" right? and if i want to root it i will have to use [CWM/ROOT/UNKNOWN SOURCES] HD/HDplus Stock Root/other Mods - via CWM flashable zips method.

these wont interfere with each other
[Nook HD, HD+ General] ipdev:
Lets move over to nook hd marshmallow (cm13) thread and continue.

http://xdaforums.com/nook-hd/development/marshmallow-nook-hd-hd-t3239269/post63617060#post63617060

- Note. You will need a dedicated SD card just for boot alone.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] dimdem:
I've flashed 12.1 following the methods here, and it seems like a considerable improvement over 10.2. I do have one (uninformed) question, though. I've enabled developer options, then used that menu to make root available to ADB and apps. However, apps like Titanium Backup say that I don't have root. I've tried giving TB all permissions, but root doesn't seem to be among them. I tried to flash SuperSu from a zip, but that made the tablet very unstable. What am I missing?
[Nook HD, HD+ General] jimbanc:
I put together a quick-guide on installing Android 6 on an HD+, complete with some curated files that I used. This worked fine on two HD+ devices. I don't have enough posts to add links to messages, but if you google 'nookhdplusandroid6.wordpress.com' you'll see my wordpress site. Hope this helps.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] PeteInSequim:
I thought that you might wish to know that there is a minor issue with the Marshmallow release cm_ovation-ota-MOB30J.160530.zip referenced in your Wordpress article that might annoy some users. It always boots up with WiFi off, so it must be manually turned on at each boot. I believe this has been corrected in the AOSP releases and surely it will be corrected in the next CM release.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] BultoPaco:
Careful, your truth is not necessarily a universal truth. I'm running the Marshmallow version you mention on both an HD and an HD+. I have no problems with WiFi connecting on reboot. There are way too many variables to account for to attribute every issue to the ROM. I think we can all agree that using [MENTION=4473900]amaces[/MENTION] work is far better than being stuck on stock.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] jimbanc:
Thanks for the info, and for the heads-up to other users. Interestingly, my wifi starts fine on each bootup, like BultoPaco's experience, so I suppose there are minor variations among the devices?
[Nook HD, HD+ General] HMSVictorious:
Evening all,

I thought I'd dust off the old Ovation and Hummingbird when I saw this thread, and I'm glad I did! The Ovation runs like a star and I forgot how nice the actual hardware was.

Hummingbird on the other hand, I got cocky after my first CM instal went so well and must've missed a step on the install, so now i'm stuck at the Cyanoboot screen and even putting the SD card back in and installing the .zips again doesn't remedy the situation- could anyone suggest a course of action? (Also I can't restore my backup- the MD5 doesn't match?)

Thanks for your time!
[Nook HD, HD+ General] PeteInSequim:
Please forgive my very belated reply. Summer gardening season recently peaked here in Sequim, placing more critical obligations in my path (harvest, canning, freezing, etc).

I think it is not a difference among devices. Across four Ovations and five Hummingbirds at my disposal I have confirmed that the recalcitrant WiFi problem I mentioned is present and active in CM Marshmallow releases 160519, 160530, and 160819. These ROMS always fail to enable WiFi during the boot process, leaving the WiFi icon dark when the home screen appears. WiFi will remain inactive until something happens to change this, such as turning it OFF and back ON, or setting Airplane mode ON and then OFF.

Under certain conditions, however, other forces will mitigate this and conceal the failure. Below are two such conditions., but there could be more.

1. Tablet enters sleep. A few seconds later WiFi will be enabled and will be available when wake occurs.

2. Google Location Service is turned on. This works for both normal boot and safe mode boot.

At least one of these conditions is pretty likely for most users, which is probably why you and others have not seen this phenomenon.

I have created a post for this on the Marshmallow development thread with an attachment showing the details (tcpdump and log files) that led to my conclusions. I'm sorry I failed to post this when I first mentioned the issue, but hope that late will be better than never. Please post a reply there if you perform a test and your results differ from mine.