New way to install International/T-Mobile 4.4.2 - help needed

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graydiggy

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Ok guys. I have come up with a method to install 4.4.2 international and T-Mobile ROMs without ADB.

I am using some stuff from @drakeymcmb and @Hashcode

I however need some help.

I will not be doing a tutorial yet because this is not complete.

I used EchoeROM from the International section. It boots and runs fine for the most part.

Bugs I can't figure out how to fix but have ideas for based on fixes from the AT&T S4.

Wi-Fi will not turn on. (I will need @Hashcode to help with that.)
Using the ATT PTA apns works, but is shoddy with LTE.
I ran into one random reboot when opening messaging. Didn't happen after it booted up again.

If you guys could give me a hand. I and the community would love you.

THIS IS NOT AND MAY NEVER BE A FINAL METHOD. DO NOT ASK FOR ETA's. AS OF RIGHT NOW, THIS IS ONLY A PROOF OF CONCEPT.
 

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Would like to see how this plays out. Good luck.

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Thanks.

It involves a combo of Odin and safe strap. Basically the exact process for XRom and Knoxraid. I have not seen any posts or topics about it.so I am fairly confident that we can work together to get more ROMs on our device.

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Thanks.

It involves a combo of Odin and safe strap. Basically the exact process for XRom and Knoxraid. I have not seen any posts or topics about it.so I am fairly confident that we can work together to get more ROMs on our device.

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i found this link and i thought it might help. go to this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2554411 and click on the link that says- Download The second file you need (if flashing international base rom) from this link. its supposed to help with wifi issues and other issues.
 
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Thanks. I'll test tonight after I get off of work and post pictures.

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Right now I qm working on getting international ROMs to work 100%
after that I will do Tmo

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After doing some research. We may also be able to flash Aroma Kit kat Roms. I am getting very excited. Right now I am downloading ROM files on my phone so I will be doing some testing tonight and the rest of this weekend .

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Oh yeah. With my testing so far it did not trip.

Thanks for reminding me.

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OK guys. Waking up first then gathering all the files/links together for this install method for my one and only tester. I need more testers though. If you are willing to put this install method to the test, please PM me.

This is a warning. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR DEVICE. If you choose to be a tester, that is all on you. Make sure you have a full backup of both your internal and external SD cards somewhere on your computer. I again am not responsible if you lose important data. Make sure that you do this now while I prepare to put this out for testers and testers only.

Right now, you should also download an International 4.4.2 ROM that does not use Aroma for install. I used the EchoeRom for my test.

I would like anyone that wants to test for me to be ready so that we can speed up this process.

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Files are almost ready for distro. I ran into a problem while testing so I need to extract some stuff from KnoxRaid and build a flashable zip file to be used in SS and package it with the files I will have the testers download. I also realized that you will wipe the internal SD card so MAKE A BACKUP. Any files to be flashed via Safestrap need to be on the External SD.

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I just cannot get Wifi or NFC to turn on... I have tried building an update package to flash with SS, but it doesn't help... I am going to try a few more things and test some more. I know you guys want this, but I want it working on my end before I start sending it out.
 

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I can only get the ROM to boot...
NFC and wifi will not turn on. I have tried multiple different routes to get them functional, but to no avail. I'm gonna take a break for a bit. Clear my mind and try again. I need a package to fix those and to help save time with setup a package to flash the correct LTE APNs to the phone so users don't have to input them manually.

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I can only get the ROM to boot...
NFC and wifi will not turn on. I have tried multiple different routes to get them functional, but to no avail. I'm gonna take a break for a bit. Clear my mind and try again. I need a package to fix those and to help save time with setup a package to flash the correct LTE APNs to the phone so users don't have to input them manually.

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try to relfash modem from leaked 4.4.2... for wifi fix....
 

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Tried that. I believe it is the system files. I tried pulling them from KnoxRaid and flashing them. I may just be making bad packages...

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    Ok guys. I have come up with a method to install 4.4.2 international and T-Mobile ROMs without ADB.

    I am using some stuff from @drakeymcmb and @Hashcode

    I however need some help.

    I will not be doing a tutorial yet because this is not complete.

    I used EchoeROM from the International section. It boots and runs fine for the most part.

    Bugs I can't figure out how to fix but have ideas for based on fixes from the AT&T S4.

    Wi-Fi will not turn on. (I will need @Hashcode to help with that.)
    Using the ATT PTA apns works, but is shoddy with LTE.
    I ran into one random reboot when opening messaging. Didn't happen after it booted up again.

    If you guys could give me a hand. I and the community would love you.

    THIS IS NOT AND MAY NEVER BE A FINAL METHOD. DO NOT ASK FOR ETA's. AS OF RIGHT NOW, THIS IS ONLY A PROOF OF CONCEPT.
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    Thanks.

    It involves a combo of Odin and safe strap. Basically the exact process for XRom and Knoxraid. I have not seen any posts or topics about it.so I am fairly confident that we can work together to get more ROMs on our device.

    Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

    i found this link and i thought it might help. go to this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2554411 and click on the link that says- Download The second file you need (if flashing international base rom) from this link. its supposed to help with wifi issues and other issues.
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    Cool. Keep us posted. Also let us know if the Knox counter trips

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