[ROM] TWRP stock pre-rooted flash of OK2 for N900P

[Greaper88]

This is a prerooted stock ROM of the OK2 update. It also has the sd card fix patch applied.

This ROM requires installing a custom recovery on your device, which will trip Knox.

All operations are done at your own risk

I would advise against flashing the EFS partition unless you know yours is corrupted (i don't think many people have that issue). The Boot, System, and Modem partitions all need to be flashed though.

If installing over Kitkat, a factory reset will most likely be required as lollipop installs apps differently. Also be prepared to lose all files on internal memory.
I would recommend backing up your OS before flashing. Also it wouldn't hurt to backup app data to make reinstalling apps easier.

Here's the thread for twrp:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-sprint/general/how-to-root-note-3-lollipop-t3089382

To install the ROM, extract the 7zip file to "/ExtSdCard/twrp/backups/{serial number}/"
using your favorite software (I made the file with ES File Explorer on Android).
Enter recovery mode (Volume up + Home button while poering on), and select "Restore" from the list of options.
There is a option to select internal or external storage to Restore from.
Select the OK2 stock rooted backup file. (Un)Check the appropriate boxes.
Restore the image to install the new OS

Here's the ROM
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2iEgzRTFjrQdzNBa29DMTBsZHc/view?usp=docslist_api

 

[bjamin727]

I don't suppose you have another link? It fails to download every time I try.*Edit* I didn't have drive installed just flashed cm nightly forgot to install it :silly: thanks. And keep up the good work!

 

[Greaper88]

Not right now. I know youl'll receive two or three different errors, but you gotta click "continue" or "download" or "download anyway" to get the file. If it continues to be a problem, I can setup a torrent server for it when i get home tonight.

It might also help to download to a pc, or on a Wi-Fi connection. I've had issues with downloads failing to complete using my phone with big files.

 

[phat0074]

Is there a way to change the launcher to 5x4

 

[Greaper88]

Is there a way to change the launcher to 5x4

I do not know if there's a way to do so with to do so with TouchWiz, since I haven't used it since before the Kitkat update.
I've been using Go Launcher EX for awhile now instead, and it supports that feature.

 

[vipsy6]

@Greaper88
Is hotspot works with this backup ?

 

[Greaper88]

@Greaper88
Is hotspot works with this backup ?

I do not know. I use a third-party app for my hotspot. If you have hotspot services with your provider, the native one should work, but I have not tested that theory.

If you're not signed up for hotspot services, check here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2796994

or the "Wi-Fi Tether Router" app on the play store works very well for me (since this is a rooted ROM):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.snclab.wifitetherrouter&hl=en

Just have to remember with that app to turn the device's Wi-Fi on before activating the hotspot.

 

[jamesdoubledean]

Is anyone else having wifi calling issues with this rom? At first I got the error 16 switch message when trying calls of any kind off wifi, but wifi calling worked. Then I called sprint and they worked their magic to correct the error 16 message but I've had wifi calling issues ever since. Calls start and immediately drop on wifi calling.

 

[Greaper88]

Is anyone else having wifi calling issues with this rom? At first I got the error 16 switch message when trying calls of any kind off wifi, but wifi calling worked. Then I called sprint and they worked their magic to correct the error 16 message but I've had wifi calling issues ever since. Calls start and immediately drop on wifi calling.

I personally never had that problem. But I did notice if I tried to download a big file, or other devices on the network were using a LOT of data, the Wi-Fi calling would disconnect. Sometimes using the Bluetooth could cause problems since it uses the same antenna as the Wi-Fi... But I only had issues with that when transferring data with one or the other.

 

[jamesdoubledean]

Yep, I know it can be picky, I have used it for years. This is the first time is disconnects immediately on every wifi call. Nothing has changed on my network. Comcast 75mbps, wireless AC router. It started with this rom, which by the way I love otherwise.

 

[ant76]

For sprint note3?
I cant get file to unzip
Am i supposed to be able to do this on my phone without a computer?

 

[ant76]

Ok. Got it to unzip with 7zip but wouldn't install do i have to overwrite a dated back up or just extract in twrp ? Any help would be great im without a computer and my phone is on crack after sprint updated my plan

Sent from my SM-N900P using XDA-Developers mobile app

 

[jimzweb1]

Ok. Got it to unzip with 7zip but wouldn't install do i have to overwrite a dated back up or just extract in twrp ? Any help would be great im without a computer and my phone is on crack after sprint updated my plan

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If you have successfully unzipped the file while the device is in normal operation. Then after you have booted into recovery mode (twrp) you should be able to locate the unzipped file with twrp. If it doesn't flash (Install) then something else is wrong. Is your phone already rooted ? If so what OS are you running now ? If not, You may want to root with supersu first. Do you have an SD Card installed in your device? If so, using a root file manager app like Root Explorer copy and paste the unzipped OK2 OS file to the Sd Card and boot back into twrp recovery and locate the unzipped file and flash from the SD Card.

 

[Greaper88]

For sprint note3?
I cant get file to unzip
Am i supposed to be able to do this on my phone without a computer?

This requires a custom recovery. I used TWRP to make the backup, and used ES File Explorer to zip it. If you don't have a custom recovery, you need a computer to install one. There is a completely stock ROM available if you don't want to trip Knox and keep your device completely stock, but that does require a computer.

 

[ant76]

Ok i ill try it again when im in better service i thought i had to put it in my backup folder

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[ant76]

Optimizing apps has been rebooting forever the last one has been going close to 50x is this normal I'm about to just stop it

 

[Greaper88]

Optimizing apps has been rebooting forever the last one has been going close to 50x is this normal I'm about to just stop it

It took mine a good ten to fifteen minutes at least to go through all that.
Did you remember to clear your Dalvik and cache?

 

[garwynn]

Moved to Android Development since that's where this technically belongs.

 

[Greaper88]

Moved to Android Development since that's where this technically belongs.

How does it belong in development when there is no development, nor has there been, any development going on in this thread? People needing help and asking basic questions doesn't count as development.

 

[tusker559]

Restore or install?!?!

I have seen people say to "restore", "install", and/or "flash" this file. These are all options in TWRP. Which is it?