Replacement GS3

[cbond007]

I have received a replacement GS3 2 days ago. I rooted the phone no problems and it came with MK3 already on it. But no matter what rom I flash, they all cause a lot of random reboots and lockups. TW and CM based roms ive tried with the same results. I do multiple wipes before installing any rom so I know that cant be the problem. It got so annoying that i just flashed the stock tar in odin even though i hate not being rooted. Can anyone shed some light on this?

 

[KennyG123]

I have received a replacement GS3 2 days ago. I rooted the phone no problems and it came with MK3 already on it. But no matter what rom I flash, they all cause a lot of random reboots and lockups. TW and CM based roms ive tried with the same results. I do multiple wipes before installing any rom so I know that cant be the problem. It got so annoying that i just flashed the stock tar in odin even though i hate not being rooted. Can anyone shed some light on this?

Are you flashing 4.3 TW ROMs? Do you format system before flashing the ROMs (if they do not say that they do it for you)?

 

[cbond007]

Yes, I'm flashing 4.3 roms. I do wipe the system, I don't know if that is the same as formatting the system though(?)

Are you flashing 4.3 TW ROMs? Do you format system before flashing the ROMs (if they do not say that they do it for you)?

 

[KennyG123]

Yes, I'm flashing 4.3 roms. I do wipe the system, I don't know if that is the same as formatting the system though(?)

In CWM the option is format /system. Is wipe system an option in TWRP? And when you flashed the ROMs and the FCs show up, have you tried a factory data reset to clear all data?

 

[cbond007]

Yes, in TWRP in the wipe options, (wipe system) is an option. I haven't gotten any FC's on the 4.3 roms i were flashing. Moar's rom is the main one i used after i got the replacement. Wicked's rom in recovery when I tried to flash would always say unable to mount \system. I can flash CM 11 nightlies fine, but they just have too many random reboots for my liking. I havent tried to factory reset after flashing a rom yet though.

In CWM the option is format /system. Is wipe system an option in TWRP? And when you flashed the ROMs and the FCs show up, have you tried a factory data reset to clear all data?

 

[KennyG123]

Yes, in TWRP in the wipe options, (wipe system) is an option. I haven't gotten any FC's on the 4.3 roms i were flashing. Moar's rom is the main one i used after i got the replacement. Wicked's rom in recovery when I tried to flash would always say unable to mount \system. I can flash CM 11 nightlies fine, but they just have too many random reboots for my liking. I havent tried to factory reset after flashing a rom yet though.

The thing is with Knox in the bootloader you are stuck with and the warranty bit in the secondary bootloader you need to stick with 4.3 and above ROMs as they include compatible kernels. Your options are more limited now than they were. If the Wicked ROM is 4.3 you might try flashing with CWM.

 

[cbond007]

Cool. I will try it with CWM. This sucks because my replacement phone came with Knox already on it. I just wish CM 11 roms werent so buggy on my phone so I could stick with that. Thanks for all your help.

The thing is with Knox in the bootloader you are stuck with and the warranty bit in the secondary bootloader you need to stick with 4.3 and above ROMs as they include compatible kernels. Your options are more limited now than they were. If the Wicked ROM is 4.3 you might try flashing with CWM.

 

[Mr. Struck]

Cool. I will try it with CWM. This sucks because my replacement phone came with Knox already on it. I just wish CM 11 roms werent so buggy on my phone so I could stick with that. Thanks for all your help.

I would also suggest trying Philz Touch recovery instead of CWM or TWRP.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2446393

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If you do decide to try Philz (highly recommended!), the option for wiping prior to a ROM install is under Wipe Data/Factory Reset and then choose "Clean to Install New ROM" this will take care of everything you need to start properly. CM11 has run flawlessly for me since its release in early December, but I also am Knox-free. I don't believe that should make a difference though, sounds more like you are not getting a good install, as @kennyglass123 is suggesting. Additionally, some users find that you need to let the ROM "settle in" before doing anything. This means flash just the ROM, and once it boots up don't do anything-no WiFi setup, no fiddling around with apps, nothing for a few minutes. Then, boot back into recovery, flash GApps, boot back into system, and let it sit for a few minutes more. Then, go ahead and setup WiFi connection, Google account, etc.