[ROM][FND3][4.4.2][22 May]PhoeniX ROM V18.8 [OTA | Super Fast |S5 & Note 3 Features!]

[wjenya]

I have 18.5. Update in setup to 18.8 start loading but stop immediately and say fail md5...

Simona Pisano - Note 2

The answer is already found here in this thread, use another version of CWM, switch to TWRP or Philz another version. Of course check update's md5 to be on the safe side.

 

[bbrowaros]

Hi all,

I've got a problem with installing v18.5. Just wiped DN4 rom and tried this one. I'm stuck on this part:
"finding update package...
Opening update package...

E: can't open/external_sd/PheoniX.ROM.....

(bad)"

Now I know this was already here in the thread. "wipe dalvik and cache only, reboot." After that the Opening update package... stage is a bit longer and after some time it displays the same error. I'm sure that the file is correct as I've checked that with md5 checksum on every stage.
DN4 is installing without any issues. I can't start the aroma installer

If anyone have any idea how to proceed please let me know.

I've tried to install previous version v18 and I've got the same effect. I have no idea what I'm doing wrong.


Second update, tried philz 6.26 and recommended 5.15. Also the newest philz 6.48 did not work

 

[Mosh Edd]

Hi all,

I've got a problem with installing v18.5. Just wiped DN4 rom and tried this one. I'm stuck on this part:
"finding update package...
Opening update package...

E: can't open/external_sd/PheoniX.ROM.....

(bad)"

Now I know this was already here in the thread. "wipe dalvik and cache only, reboot." After that the Opening update package... stage is a bit longer and after some time it displays the same error. I'm sure that the file is correct as I've checked that with md5 checksum on every stage.
DN4 is installing without any issues. I can't start the aroma installer

If anyone have any idea how to proceed please let me know.

I've tried to install previous version v18 and I've got the same effect. I have no idea what I'm doing wrong.


Second update, tried philz 6.26 and recommended 5.15. Also the newest philz 6.48 did not work

first do the wipes, then install version 18.8. Now don't wipe anything and flash v18.5 and there you can select full wipe in Aroma installer.

 

[bbrowaros]

first do the wipes, then install version 18.8. Now don't wipe anything and flash v18.5 and there you can select full wipe in Aroma installer.

Still the same problem. I was able to install 18.8 OTA update via philz but the 18.5 is getting stuck at this time . I'll try to go from stock to this rom. Lets see if this will help. Anyway thanks for your help. I'll post here if this will work.


Edit: The same problem after moving from stock 4.3 and trying to flash this rom. I wonder what is happening and why the Aroma is not starting

Edit2: I've tried to install different rom: Alliance and still failing with the same error. I'm missing something but I'm not sure what exactly.

Edit3: Little investigation shows that I'm able to install stock 4.3 and new stock 4.4.2. DN3 v5.5 and DN4 is working without any issue. Any installation of other custom rom is ending with a (bad) error message. I'm out of ideas. Full wipes and different order installations are ended in the same error. Seams that I'm stuck on stock or DN4/DN3

 

[Mosh Edd]

Still the same problem. I was able to install 18.8 OTA update via philz but the 18.5 is getting stuck at this time . I'll try to go from stock to this rom. Lets see if this will help. Anyway thanks for your help. I'll post here if this will work.


Edit: The same problem after moving from stock 4.3 and trying to flash this rom. I wonder what is happening and why the Aroma is not starting

Edit2: I've tried to install different rom: Alliance and still failing with the same error. I'm missing something but I'm not sure what exactly.

Edit3: Little investigation shows that I'm able to install stock 4.3 and new stock 4.4.2. DN3 v5.5 and DN4 is working without any issue. Any installation of other custom rom is ending with a (bad) error message. I'm out of ideas. Full wipes and different order installations are ended in the same error. Seams that I'm stuck on stock or DN4/DN3

did you follow the instructions I told you to? first flash the ota, and reboot recovery, don't wipe anything and flash the v18.5.

You can also try using TWRP with the same procedure if normal doesn't work.

 

[ias94]

Still the same problem. I was able to install 18.8 OTA update via philz but the 18.5 is getting stuck at this time . I'll try to go from stock to this rom. Lets see if this will help. Anyway thanks for your help. I'll post here if this will work.


Edit: The same problem after moving from stock 4.3 and trying to flash this rom. I wonder what is happening and why the Aroma is not starting

Edit2: I've tried to install different rom: Alliance and still failing with the same error. I'm missing something but I'm not sure what exactly.

Edit3: Little investigation shows that I'm able to install stock 4.3 and new stock 4.4.2. DN3 v5.5 and DN4 is working without any issue. Any installation of other custom rom is ending with a (bad) error message. I'm out of ideas. Full wipes and different order installations are ended in the same error. Seams that I'm stuck on stock or DN4/DN3

Try flashing after wiping the phone with Agni Cleaner script. Since DN4 comes with Agni kernel, it may be causing the problems.

 

[bbrowaros]

did you follow the instructions I told you to? first flash the ota, and reboot recovery, don't wipe anything and flash the v18.5.

You can also try using TWRP with the same procedure if normal doesn't work.

Yes I did exactly the way you described. The TWRP shows some strange error which may help to track the issue. Faild to sysmap I'll try to look for this error later today. Maybe this will work.

Try flashing after wiping the phone with Agni Cleaner script. Since DN4 comes with Agni kernel, it may be causing the problems.

Tried this also. The Agni kernel is removed by the Agni clean zip. Issue is the same.

 

[ias94]

Yes I did exactly the way you described. The TWRP shows some strange error which may help to track the issue. Faild to sysmap I'll try to look for this error later today. Maybe this will work.



Tried this also. The Agni kernel is removed by the Agni clean zip. Issue is the same.

Are you using Philz 5.15.0?

 

[bbrowaros]

Hi, yes I'm using 5.15 also trying 6.26 and I think latest 6.48. No Change. The error on TWRP was displayed only first time all later attempts are ending with not able to open file.

I'm wondering if this might be caused by the Card. I've recently got a 16G card and this is my first attempt to upgrade from this card. From other side DN is working so I'm not sure if this is the cause.

I'll try later today with PhilZ 15.5 and a smaller card.

 

[Mosh Edd]

Hi, yes I'm using 5.15 also trying 6.26 and I think latest 6.48. No Change. The error on TWRP was displayed only first time all later attempts are ending with not able to open file.

I'm wondering if this might be caused by the Card. I've recently got a 16G card and this is my first attempt to upgrade from this card. From other side DN is working so I'm not sure if this is the cause.

I'll try later today with PhilZ 15.5 and a smaller card.

The only solution for you is the one I gave you.
1. Do the wipes
2. Flash 18.8
3. Reboot recovery
4. Don't wipe anything, Flash 18.5 in Aroma there is option to wipe

PS. Try using latest TWRP and use Internal Memory

 

[cristobalite]

cool rom

I want to say its a great rom and impressed with it. this is my first flashing of a custom rom as i did it to try and solve the docking issue that keeps my screen on always but it didnt help. Anyways, i lost root privileges, so do i have to root via odin again?

 

[ias94]

I want to say its a great rom and impressed with it. this is my first flashing of a custom rom as i did it to try and solve the docking issue that keeps my screen on always but it didnt help. Anyways, i lost root privileges, so do i have to root via odin again?

If you have a custom recovery just flash the updatesupersu.zip(search on xda) and you'll have root back.

 

[cristobalite]

Thanks. Where is the Aroma Installer ? i cant see it along with the apps that come with the rom.

 

[ias94]

Thanks. Where is the Aroma Installer ? i cant see it along with the apps that come with the rom.

The rom zip itself is the Aroma installer.

 

[cristobalite]

Ok, so if i want to make any changes to the settings i chose during the prior installation, does it mean i have to go through the whole process of re-installing Phoenix rom (in order to access the Aroma installer again)?

 

[ias94]

Ok, so if i want to make any changes to the settings i chose during the prior installation, does it mean i have to go through the whole process of re-installing Phoenix rom (in order to access the Aroma installer again)?

You don't need to install the rom again. Just select whatever changes you want and in aroma select don't install rom.

 

[matej5]

system memory

i have a question about system memory thing ..
is this normal?

 

[majko11293]

Hi,

I recently installed this rom but I have really high battery consumption. Please can you help me what to do?
Btw, about two months ago I bought new battery. Thanks

 

[syhor7]

is 18.8 a virus ?
i download it via PC , but it is exe file.
i run it and it just install some application. and change my default search engine

 

[stephen2529]

Hi all
been a long time since I've been here.
I just wanted to check something out with you guys.
I had a note 2 a while back and used this rom. I sold it to a guy I work with and he's just asked me about the ota updates. He wants to jump to the latest 18.8. Before I do it for him I just wanted to check it's ok as it'll be coming from v17. Recovery is Philz touch 5 Cwm based v6.0.3.7. I'm assuming this is all well out of date by now so just wanted confirmation that's is ok to just do the ota update without anything else needing doing?
Thanks