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[I9003] [How-To] Easily adding Arabic Patch to a Custom Rom

Hey to all,
this is a short tutorial how Devs but also "normal user" can add Arabic Support to a Custom Rom. (This process is usable for other Samsung smartphones, too).
1) Requirements
2) Downloads
3) How to apply Patch...
3.1) ...with Root Explorer
3.2) ...with a .zip Rom
1) Requirements
1. Your device needs to be rooted. (If you use the Root Explorer method)
2. Your Android version is 2.1 or newer
3. Your ROM needs to be deodexed. To find out if your installed ROM is deodexed, navigate to /system/framework on your phone. If you see a file called framework.odex then this patch will NOT work for you.
4. Your rom is NOT based on MIUI.
2) Downloads
1. Arabic Patcher (requires Windows)
2. If you use the Root Explorer method you will need Root Explorer (available in Market) or something comparable
If something goes wrong using this method reply and i´ll help you
Author of this tool is madmack! Link to his homepage

3) HowTo apply the patch
3.1) ...with Root Explorer
1. Download Arabic Patcher and extract it
2. Pull /system/framework/framework.jar from your phone and place it in the subfolder called "input" that you extracted in step 1. If you’re not using a CyanogenMod ROM (like Stock I9003 Roms), then you’ll also need to pull /system/lib/libandroid_runtime.so from your phone and place it in subfolder input that you extracted in step 1
! If you’re interested in getting arabic shaping in the Browser, pull file /system/lib/libwebcore.so from your phone and place it in subfolder input as well !
3. Double click on commands.exe. Do not close the black cmd screens that will pop up. Once the patch is done, you should get a patched framework.jar in the subfolder output.
4. Put file output/framework.jar in your phone at /system/framework/
5. Put file output/libandroid_runtime.so in your phone at /system/lib/
6. Put file output/libicuuc-arabic.so in your phone at /system/lib/ This is extremely important, failing to place this file will result in a boot loop of your deivce
7. If file exists: Place file output/libwebcore.so in your phone at /system/lib/
8. If file exists: Place file output/lib__bcore.so in your phone at /system/lib/
Also included, the Aljazeera fonts in fonts. You can place these in /system/fonts and reboot Sometimes permissions and xml data doesn’t get updated correctly resulting in corrupted data entries. If you receive a bunch of Force Closes after a reboot, you’ll need to Factory Reset.

3) HowTo apply the patch
3.2) ...with a .zip Rom
1. Download Arabic Patcher and extract it
1.1 Download the Rom you want to patch
2. Extract the .zip of your Rom and search for /system/framework/framework.jar. Pull it and place it in the subfolder called "input" that you extracted in step 1. If you’re not using a CyanogenMod ROM (like Stock I9003 Roms), then you’ll also need to pull /system/lib/libandroid_runtime.so from your phone and place it in subfolder input that you extracted in step 1
! If you’re interested in getting arabic shaping in the Browser, pull file /system/lib/libwebcore.so and place it in subfolder input as well !
3. Double click on commands.exe. Do not close the black cmd screens that will pop up. Once the patch is done, you should get a patched framework.jar in the subfolder output.
4. Put file output/framework.jar in .zip at /system/framework/
5. Put file output/libandroid_runtime.so in .zip at /system/lib/
6. Put file output/libicuuc-arabic.so in .zip at /system/lib/ This is extremely important, failing to place this file will result in a boot loop of your deivce
7. If file exists: Place file output/libwebcore.so in .zip at /system/lib/
8. If file exists: Place file output/lib__bcore.so in .zip at /system/lib/
Also included, the Aljazeera fonts in fonts. You can place these in /system/fonts and reboot Sometimes permissions and xml data doesn’t get updated correctly resulting in corrupted data entries. If you receive a bunch of Force Closes after a reboot, you’ll need to Factory Reset.

nice info dude

How about Asian language? Eg. Chinese? Any method to make a patch?
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Nice One dude as many are requesting for that...

I'll try it man... but if this works then you are officially my new Hero !!!

Ok it works Fine man you r a genius !!! i used it on Cranium.zip & then i flashed it & it now can read Arabic fonts Properly, but Arabic is not included in the Local settings therefore no Arabic Keyboard...
but i have one more Question though... if i used a theme & replaced Framework.jar file do i have to patch it again ?!

iceman-x9 said:
Ok it works Fine man you r a genius !!! i used it on Cranium.zip & then i flashed it & it now can read Arabic fonts Properly, but Arabic is not included in the Local settings therefore no Arabic Keyboard...
but i have one more Question though... if i used a theme & replaced Framework.jar file do i have to patch it again ?!
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Yes, you have to apply the path again.
See attachement for an arabic keyboard, install it and then under "language in and output" (or sth like that) aktivate it. (I idon´t tested it, but it should work)
PS: Press thanks button

Thanks fuss132 Nice tutorial it will help a lot

thanx man realy>>ur my hero

thanks fuss.....i had already found this,but the whole page was in arabic and translate sucks

Thanks for the Info

you are my hero
it works like charm

Only works on custom ROM's, meaning I can only use it if i have Cranium or CM7 when they make it right?

Baladya said:
Only works on custom ROM's, meaning I can only use it if i have Cranium or CM7 when they make it right?
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thats not true i'm using it in XXKPM without any problems

thx... work fine in my xxkpm...

does any one test it on XXKB3 ?

nimafire said:
does any one test it on XXKB3 ?
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It´s working on Froyo, too.
Only requires Android 2.1+

problem in messages
thanks for the big efforts , but i have problem when sending messages from my i9003 2.3.6 custom rom ,the recipient have squares instead from arabic letters.
could you help please....

LG Nexus 4 System Dump/Sounds/Wallpapers/Play store/Keyboard/Clock/Launcher

LG Nexus 4 system dump with sounds,wallpapers and system apps http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/1...mp-and-new-wallpapers-available-for-download/
Downloads:
Full system dump-Download
System Apps-Download
Sounds-Download
Wallpapers-Download
Camera/Gallery-Flashable zip
Keyboard-Download
Google Play Store(3.10.14)latest- Download
Nexus 4 Clock-Download(only for jb 4.1)
Launcher 4.2-Download(only for jb 4.1)
Quick setting app-Link
AOSP Browser 4.2 - LINK
Instructions for installation:
1)sounds,images,keyboard,google play store can be installed as a normal apk
2)Camera wont work directly by flashing the zip file. You need to manually push both apk files to \data\sys-parts\app and 3 lib files to \system\lib and change permissions for all 5 files to rw- r-- r--. Also, rename old files to *.apk.bak.
Reboot and you should be ready to rock.
3) Rename current clock apk to *.apk.bat and reboot. Now, push new clock apk file to \data\sys-parts\app and set permissions to rw- r-- r--.
Now everything should work, including alarms. zero FCs.(thanks to Hetalk)

Is this a flashable zip?
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no they are not flashable zip.they can be extracted and then can be installed as normal wallpapers or normal apks.only the camera/gallery is a flashable zip

Camera/Gallery -> after flashing, nothing happen on CM10a3. still 4.1 U/I.

i dont know may be it does not work on cm10.if anybody else can confirm that it works or not on any other rom then i will search for another file or remove that file.

H.burns said:
Camera/Gallery -> after flashing, nothing happen on CM10a3. still 4.1 U/I.
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u can try flashable zip.installation instructions are given in the thread.there are 2 ways to install u can install it as a system app or flash the zip.report the results u get.follow the instructions in the thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1966426

H.burns said:
Camera/Gallery -> after flashing, nothing happen on CM10a3. still 4.1 U/I.
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The same for me with cm10 and build.prop of topdroid.
Then i have pushed the apk in system app and it works but the photoes sphere don't work.

It works, tried it on CM10 A3, photo sphere, new camera and new keyboard all work. New keyboard is amazing. photosphere is a bit laggy

pratik_s said:
u can try flashable zip.installation instructions are given in the thread.there are 2 ways to install u can install it as a system app or flash the zip.report the results u get.follow the instructions in the thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1966426
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Thanks for ur help, but still, nth happens, including keyboard too.

H.burns said:
Thanks for ur help, but still, nth happens, including keyboard too.
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1)u have to install keyboard as a normal apk and it works i have tried it.what have u done have u flashed the keyboard file?2)you have to push the photosphere and gallery file to system app then it will work.if u fail again give the details on how u tried to install it.as u can see in the above post BassBlaster and venetkens has installed it successfully on CM10A3

latest play store added

Updated with google play store(3.9.17)and nexus 4 clock

As of now I have
Play store
Camera
Clock
Gallery
Keyboard
Working as intended.
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pratik_s said:
1)u have to install keyboard as a normal apk and it works i have tried it.what have u done have u flashed the keyboard file?
2)you have to push the photosphere and gallery file to system app then it will work.if u fail again give the details on how u tried to install it.as u can see in the above post BassBlaster and venetkens has installed it successfully on CM10A3
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1) yup, install like normal apk and now got a FC. and i tried to flash method after this, same result.
2) well, i already did the same but still got 1 camera only, nth added.
some peoples work not = everyone works.

Camera wont work directly by flashing the zip file. You need to manually push both apk files to \data\sys-parts\app and 3 lib files to \system\lib and change permissions for all 5 files to rw- r-- r--. Also, rename old files to *.apk.bak.
Reboot and you should be ready to rock.

Hetalk said:
Camera wont work directly by flashing the zip file. You need to manually push both apk files to \data\sys-parts\app and 3 lib files to \system\lib and change permissions for all 5 files to rw- r-- r--. Also, rename old files to *.apk.bak.
Reboot and you should be ready to rock.
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I confirm all, I pushed also files lib in system and now the photosphere work.

it doesn't work on GB roms. (just giving info)

Hetalk said:
As of now I have
Play store
Camera
Clock
Gallery
Keyboard
Working as intended.
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I am not able to install the clock as a flashable zip! help
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^^ Rename current clock apk to *.apk.bat and reboot. Now, push new clock apk file to \data\sys-parts\app and set permissions to rw- r-- r--.
Now everything should work, including alarms. zero FCs.

panorama doesnt work as intended
ok one problem i got,when i enter sphere,the white square simply wont follow my phone movement,when i point phone up its gliding up but it slow,and only works up and down,nothing like videos on YouTube,from picture to picture i need like 20 seconds,and that's if i am lucky to have second picture taken,any advice's?
Add: some 1 mentioned it might require gyroscope,and it looks like problem in my case,actual movement doesn't respond to software white square in camera movement. you guys sure you got it totally working on sl?

Need some help regarding Odex Files and corresponding apks

Hi guys, I got this problem in my odexed stock rom, I have this problem in sysui, gallery and calculator.
I downloaded 4.2.2 style sysUI, pushed it in the respective folder by replacing with its stock sysUI.
I rebooted my core, the statusbar was gone, so I deleted 'SystemUI.odex" file, then rebooted it worked!
In the same way, I replaced stock gallery with note3 gallery, and stock SecCalculator2
Luckily note3 gallery worked, but it doesn't support Sim2 so I can't change Sim2's wallpaper or make it same as Sim1's.
In the statusbar, I can't see most notification cuz its completely transparent, and also its a bit laggy.
Calculator never worked
So I wanted to replace these with stock, when I pushed it in system>apps> I noticed that there were no .odex files for .apks
I replaced them with their stock odex files, none of 'em worked, I guess cuz of the odex thing, so I again deleted odex files and rebooted, nothing worked..
Now, I need some developer's advice, plz don't tell me to "Flash Stock Rom via Odin" I can't do it...
Is there any other left way to make them work plz I need help..

You are saying 'in my deodexed rom' and then you said 'deleted. Odex file for systemUI'
How could this be possible?
If you have .Odex files in system/apps folder then your ROM is not odexed.
Deodex it first using xUltimate tool
And yup Don't forget to set permissions = rw--r--r--

M_E_G_A_T_R_O_N said:
You are saying 'in my deodexed rom' and then you said 'deleted. Odex file for systemUI'
How could this be possible?
If you have .Odex files in system/apps folder then your ROM is not odexed.
Deodex it first using xUltimate tool
And yup Don't forget to set permissions = rw--r--r--
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Sorry bro, huge typo. I meant in my odex rom and yes I set the proper permissions...

Well, it seems to me that you have messed up your phone alot.. Flashing stock rom via odin would've been the correct solution to this problem. It's not as difficult as you think, and you're capable of doing it. Follow thecoreguy's tutorial for that.

CoreGuy said:
Sorry bro, huge typo. I meant in my odex rom and yes I set the proper permissions...
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Then you have done wrong.
Not every apk can be used by just deleting the .odex file.
You need to deodex the apps in system/app and system/framework folder then you can easily replace the apks.
1.First restore back to any working backup.
2.Download xUltimate Tool.
3. Run it.
4. Then just run commands with options 1,2,3,4 (You just need to type 1 and then enter, then 2 and then enter, so on upto option 4.)
5. Exit after executing 4th option.
6. Download ADB tool(don't download the complete package, you will get a 1-2MB ADB.exe from the from itself) - Use it to push the deodexed files made from xultimate.
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If you find it difficult then Better you upload the apks with their respective odex file. I will deodex those apks

M_E_G_A_T_R_O_N said:
Not every apk can be used by just deleting the .odex file.
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Not even the stock apks? I want to replace the ported/modded apks with the stock ones..

No you can't because almost all stock apks have their respective odex files and every odex file contains resources that are needed to run those apks. Also there exists dependencies in system/framework folder. So just deleting odex file won't work all time.

Finally got it! Special thanks to megatron
Solution if u r screwed in my situation: don't panic, what I found why I cant do it was bcuz my phone has dat "newest" update of samsung ota. So b4 u take someone's apk and odex file always cross check this(image)
And then you are gud to go!!! U wont even need to restart it'll come automatically(my dad has same phone and same updated version as mine so I copied everything needed frm his phone to mine) @AnsleyC at times, the answer should not be "flash stock rom via ODIN" if u have a crappy pc, u can either repair faulty parts(easier and efficient) or buy a new one(bullcrap)
Have fun everyone!
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300+ Font Styles For Kitkat and 5.0 Lollipop

Friends
this is not my work thanks @nitol
'
I am presenting a 300+ mod for you so you guys can enjoys different Fonts
there is no any icon of apk you can just select from setting display
Remove the existing one from /system/app and place this one and set Permission to rw-r--r--
https://mega.co.nz/#!EhIGHCLD!3yGupVCqkO8cNR6J167NnYAMjg6Z00oMyvlb7QoEdpw
and here is a flashable zip you can flash this via recovery
https://mega.co.nz/#!p4w2nRoZ!AoCaOZWF6vVKC8iE8izGspqKC_EyuKcbupHdi7N9cIU
Orignal Thread by Nitol http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2734330
Enjoy
Don't Forget to hit THANKS bUTTON

This (the same) was here under the different name.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2731547

Urban pendu said:
Friends
this is not my work thanks @nitol
'
I am presenting a 300+ mod for you so you guys can enjoys different Fonts
there is no any icon of apk you can just select from setting display
Remove the existing one from /system/app and place this one and set Permission to rw-r--r--
https://www.dropbox.com/s/sthjd87543wy5qv/SamsungSans.apk?dl=0
and here is a flashable zip you can flash this via recovery
https://mega.co.nz/#!khYEjawb!Ufq2Xrk7Lweg3vy9VTxyCvPq2yT-JZ_3ksfITq0iOt8
Enjoy
Don't Forget to hit THANKS bUTTON
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Please check your PM mate.
Regards.

good news
good news those fonts are working fine on 5.0 lollipop as well..

So i can either do it the system/app way or flash via recovery...am i right?or i have to do both?
Kinda confused?

SK_007 said:
So i can either do it the system/app way or flash via recovery...am i right?or i have to do both?
Kinda confused?
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no just select only one option manual replace apk if you want or just flash via recovery .. used just one option
Sent From My Beast

I´ve flashed the zip, but there are no new fonts installed. Using lolipop on N9005. (The zip flashed correctly). Your apk has 200kb and his has 16mb. You have made a mistake.

SoRiNuS said:
I´ve flashed the zip, but there are no new fonts installed. Using lolipop on N9005. (The zip flashed correctly). Your apk has 200kb and his has 16mb. You have made a mistake.
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@SoRiNuS mate just updated both apk and zip links try now and report... thanks

Urban pendu said:
@SoRiNuS mate just updated both apk and zip links try now and report... thanks
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Thanks for making me reinstall lollipop. Your flashable zip is all wrong. Stuck bootloop

Didn't work for me on my n900
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for me not working on my n900 :/ I used the zip file on cwm :/

hectorx2x said:
for me not working on my n900 :/ I used the zip file on cwm :/
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try to do replace apk in system/app and set permission and then report

Urban pendu said:
try to do replace apk in system/app and set permission and then report
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I replaced it and now it works..thanks

For me doesn't work on replace

SoRiNuS said:
Thanks for making me reinstall lollipop. Your flashable zip is all wrong. Stuck bootloop
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Same here... do it manually and have backup or you have to reinstall rom again...

mirroalex said:
Same here... do it manually and have backup or you have to reinstall rom again...
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i don't know what you guys doing wrong... on s5 lollipop and even on my note 3 lollipop it's working with both flashable zip and manual...

Urban pendu said:
i don't know what you guys doing wrong... on s5 lollipop and even on my note 3 lollipop it's working with both flashable zip and manual...
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I am using dr.ketan's L15 rom which is based on leaked lollipop rom for n900
Steps i do is:
1- flash your zip in TWRP then i got bootloop
2-replaced samsungsans.apk with stock one in order to get back from bootloop (permission changed accordingly) again bootloop
3- replaced samsungsans.apk with yours and changed permissions and the same result again...
Oooooooooo i think i found the problem just now, i found out that the rom is odexed so in system/app/sasmungsans folder there is another folder called arm in which there is samsungsans.odex.xz, so in this case i have to remove whole samsungsans folder in system/app cooy paste your apk and aet correct permissions... i will give it a try and will report.

mirroalex said:
I am using dr.ketan's L15 rom which is based on leaked lollipop rom for n900
Steps i do is:
1- flash your zip in TWRP then i got bootloop
2-replaced samsungsans.apk with stock one in order to get back from bootloop (permission changed accordingly) again bootloop
3- replaced samsungsans.apk with yours and changed permissions and the same result again...
Oooooooooo i think i found the problem just now, i found out that the rom is odexed so in system/app/sasmungsans folder there is another folder called arm in which there is samsungsans.odex.xz, so in this case i have to remove whole samsungsans folder in system/app cooy paste your apk and aet correct permissions... i will give it a try and will report.
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thanks man... delete .odex file and then repalce apk then report.. thanks once again

Thank you
mirroalex said:
I am using dr.ketan's L15 rom which is based on leaked lollipop rom for n900
Steps i do is:
1- flash your zip in TWRP then i got bootloop
2-replaced samsungsans.apk with stock one in order to get back from bootloop (permission changed accordingly) again bootloop
3- replaced samsungsans.apk with yours and changed permissions and the same result again...
Oooooooooo i think i found the problem just now, i found out that the rom is odexed so in system/app/sasmungsans folder there is another folder called arm in which there is samsungsans.odex.xz, so in this case i have to remove whole samsungsans folder in system/app cooy paste your apk and aet correct permissions... i will give it a try and will report.
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Thank for shared

well, i took your samsungsans apk, replaced by the stock one, then i renamed samsungsans folder to samsungsans.bak, im on an odexed rom, and it works.

[HOW TO] Port Air Wake Up gesture to TW lollipop!

THIS IS TOUCHWIZ LOLLIPOP ONLY (earlier versions i do not guarantee it will work but you are very welcome to try)
FOR THE I9500 AND I9505 ADVISED (other models you can try but there is no guarantee)
IMPORTANT NOTE: DO YOUR BACKUP now that you can!. For this method i tried it on a SAMSUNG TOUCHWIZ LOLLIPOP ROM FOR THE I9500 so i do not know AND I DO NOT TAKE RESPONSABILITY if your device gets bricked or if you are on CM or if Apocalypse wakes up. Please use root explorer since the tutorial is adapted to it or use another explorer if you know very well how to use it. That being clarified, lets begin:
The files needed for this tutorial are attached on a zip (DO NOT FLASH IT!) unzip it on your pc or on you mobile
I am using Magma Rom which does not come with Air Wake up gesture, i was able to get it working doing the following (please follow steps carefully):
-First of all you will need to copy these folders 1.AirMotionTryActually and 2.AirWakeUp on System/App and set the folder permissions to rwxr-xr-r". Then, open AirMotionTryActually and you will see the apk, change the apk permission to rw-r-r- and do the same with AirWakeUp.
-Look for GestureService and GlanceView folders under the same path system/app and replace the apks inside the folders with the ones i provide and set the apk permissions to rw-r-r-.
-Now we will put files in system/lib and we wil set their permisions to rw-r-r-. The files are
*libsensorhub.so
*libsensorhubcontext.so
*libsensorhubservice.so
*libsensorservice.so
*libSensoryBargeInEngine.so
*libSensoryUDTSIDEngine.so
*libSensoryWakeUpEngine.so​
-Last but not least, we will copy the folder wakeupdata to System and we will set permissions to rwxr-xr-r and also check the option to set on all sub-folders and files (this will select the option underneath by default DO NOT CHANGE IT), click ok
-Reboot! Then look for Air Wake Up on settings>accesibility>dexterity and interaction and turn it on. Enjoy :laugh:
I hope i can help and you can use the gesture on you rom :fingers-crossed:

You can simply use it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zuimeia.suite.magiclocker&hl=en

PremiumISM said:
You can simply use it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zuimeia.suite.magiclocker&hl=en
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this app is for Air-Lock not Air-Wake.

Works very well On GT-I9505 5.0.1 Stock. Thanks a lot

OMassalia said:
Works very well On GT-I9505 5.0.1 Stock. Thanks a lot
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Hahah its nothing thank you for testing i added info to OP

Nice Work!
I'm on a t mobile note 3 running a 5.0 custom rom. The note 3 and s4 are similar platforms so I gave this a try as I had lost air wakeup on one of my flashes. This works very well and better than the native wakeup gesture. Some of the libs and all the system/wakeup data was there already but I just put in the missing pieces and it works like a charm. Great job.

Works with LL Imperium Rom v15.0.
Any negative changes in the interface and the work is not found.
Thank you!

Excuse my ignorance, but what this port is actually doing? Can you give an exampe? I put it on 9505 5.01 stock and I have no error. I activated the function, but... now what?

This works because magma rom is based on stock, if you're using an s6/n5 port or aosp logically it wouldn't work