[INDEX] Tutorials - All About Android
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR: BRICKED DEVICES, DEAD SD CARDS, THERMONUCLEAR WAR SICKNESS BECAUSE OF READING. BUT I WILL TRY TO DO MY BEST SO YOU WILL NOT SCREW UP YOUR DEVICE. ALSO FOR PURPOSES OF THIS TUTORIAL I AM USING SAMSUNG GALAXY S ADVANCE GT-I9070 SO FIND RESOURCES FOR YOUR PHONE PROCESS SHOULD BE THE SAME. ALSO THIS THREAD WILL HAVE A TOTAL OF 9 POSTS TO INCLUDE ALL MENTIONED IN INDEX:laugh::good:
Index
1. What is Android
2. Versions of Android
3. Rooting
4. Bootloader - in progress (will post tomorow)
5. Kernels - waiting
6. Recoveries - waiting
7. Custom Rom - waiting
8. Making new Custom Rom - waiting
9. Mods - waiting
10. Themes - waiting
11. Porting - waiting
12. Tools - waiting
1. Intro - What is Android
Android is a Linux based Operating System (OS) designed mainly for mobile touch devices (Smartphones)
First Google bought Android Inc. but the Android Inc. developers (just 4 people) joined Google and announced
Android together on 11.5.2007. First "Droid" was HTC Dream which was released on 10.22.2008.
2. Versions of Android
Android versions were named by deserts in alphabetical order
Android 1.0
First Android came out with smartphones on 9 February 2009. Android included features as:
Alarm Clock, demo of the UI (User Interface), camera etc. This version was very unstable
Android 1.5 - Cupcake
This update/version has unleashed a flood of Smartphones when it first came out 30 April 2009.
Features as: uploading to Picasa or YouTube, support for third party keyboards, auto screen rotation were
added.
Android 1.6 - Donut
This version striked at 15 September 2009 and it first ran on HTC Hero along with new system UI,
voice and text entry search etc.
Android 2.0 - 2.1 - Eclair
This version was made from SCRATCH in a record time from last update - 26 October 2009 and
it added Bluetooth 2.1 support, new camera features(flash, zoom etc.) and this version was significantly faster,
than previous updates.
Android 2.2 - 2.2.3 - Froyo (short for Frozen Yogurt)
Now we are at more known versions of android starting from Android 2.2 - Froyo
Firstly seen on HTC Nexus One on 20 May 2010. There was alot of changes,tweaks the most
recongnizable ones were installing aps on SD card, automatic app updating in market and visuably
changed UI.
Android 2.3 - 2.3.7 - Gingerbread
Gingerbread was unleashed on 6 December 2010. It added bigger screen resolution
support XVGA and Higher. This update was more hardware based, it added 2 new sensors (gyroscope, barometer),
support for 2 cameras (now front facing camera can be used) etc. Updates after 2.3 so 2.3.2 - 2.3.7 were mainly
fixing bugs.
Android 3.0 - 3.2 Honeycomb
This update was meant only for tablets. It came out on 22 February 2011 and the the first Honeycom tablet - Motorola Xoom.
Android 4.0 - 4.0.4 - Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS)
ICS was release together with Google Nexus 19 October 2011. It was featuring a lot of fixes
and tweaks like: 1080p video recording, face unlock, beter and faster UI, hardware acceleration etc. etc.
Android 4.1 - 4.3 - Jelly Bean
Jelly Bean first hit on 13 July 2012. It includes multi lockscreen support, MOST IMPORTANT improved smoothnes
Google's project Butter, expandable notifications, and a lot and I mean a lot of new features, bug fixes, tweaks etc. etc.
Tutorial #1 - What¨s Root, How to Root, Let¨s Root
3. Rooting1. What is Rooting and WHY should you root
Ok so rooting is basicly adding root acces to Android (so you can edit, delete, copy system files). Let's put it this way: Remember when you were a kid, some parents (luckily mine don't) put your user the normal type so when you want to install something, game or program you would be asked for Administrator password that allows you to modify system. That's exatcly what rooting is - unlocking your device.
2. Pros/Cons
Pros:
If your carrier blocks Wi-Fi tethering now you can use it
Root apps on Play store
Custom boot animations
Custom kernels, recoveries
(better) use of Custom Rom
Cons:
It voids your warranty BUT you can unroot your device there's lots of apps for that on Play store
and DO NOT forget to replace custom rom with stock and custom recovery with stock
3.How to root (remember I am using GT-I9070 find your own resources)
This is the only tutorial that varies from phone to phone
1. Take a trip to here: http://www.androidrooting.com and search for your device and current
version of android! If you don't find your device there ask uncle Google
2. Now I personally got root.zip. If you get this kinda package you are lucky. Just put it on your ext.sdcard (later you will be able to do this from
internal). Reboot in recovery (search for recovery combo) usually you have to press Vol. UP + Home + Power until phone vibrates. Than just
choose install-zip – install zip from external sd card – select your root.zip and flash it once done reboot and thats it.
3. To make sure that Root has succeeded go into menu and check for app SuperUser or SuperSU or SU or download root checker from Play Store.
4. Now take a snack and ENJOY your Rooted phone
Now you can get to root by other way – by Odin. In that case:
1. Open Odin (Download below)
2. Put yor device into DOWNLOAD MODE a.k.a ODIN MODE (Usually Vol.Down + Home + Power) not RECOVERY.
3. Connect your device
4. Box with ID:COM# should pop up blue or yellow
5. Click box next to PDA in Odin and select downloaded file should be tar or md5
6. During the proces device might reboot into recovery to instal SuperUser
7. Click start and WAIT UNTIL YOU GET PASS IN ODIN THAN YOU CAN DISCONECT YOUR DEVICE.
8. To check if you are rooted search for SuperUser or SuperSU or SU in app drawer(MENU).
9. ?????
10. DONE, Enjoy
Reservation
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Making Custom rom is here and 1 post before this one sorry for confusion!
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Mods,Themes here:good:
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LAST SECTION Porting and Tools used/worth using
Hello everyone, this will be my first post here on XDA but I was looking yesterday for a rom and found that there is no support for my phone.
I am currently living in China and I have purchased a Samsung Galaxy Note II model GT-N7102 Dual Sim International phone. I want to say I am not a chef and I hope that some of you can take this rom and use it to help others customize there phones. This rom was written but a Chinese man who didn't reveal his identity on the site I found this rom however I have installed it on my phone and it is working great. China still blocks most of Google's apps but when I am in the States they all work just fine. I hope you can enjoy this rom some of the install is in Chinese but push thru it once installed you can change the language to English no problems.
[New Bee studio] Samsung Galaxy Note II (N7102) official 4.1.2 stable pure minimalist version V1
ROM Size: 576MB
Android Version: 4.1.2
ROM Category: Andrews native
Suitable models: Samsung N7102 Galaxy Note2
Release date :2013-05-24
Brush Description:
1, mobile phone completely shut down
2, the volume up key to manually enter the HOME key Power key recovery (since original rom missing part of the authority that comes with Recovery at your own brush into tripartite Recovery)
3, wipe data / factory reset (volume up and down keys to control the power button to confirm, the same below)
4, Yes
5, wipe cache partition
6, Yes
7, install zip from sdcard
8, choose zip from sdcard
9, find the installation package, open brush
10, the pop-up whether to retain the Google services, touch-screen and then click on the lower right corner select Next, select to start the installation, the phone will automatically restart after a few seconds, congratulations Brush success!
ROM features:
1,4.1.2 depth optimization based on the official version N7102ZNALL1_N7102CHUALL1_CHU
2, humane custom brush machine, you can choose whether to add Google services
3, based on the depth of streamlining the original ROM, releasing large amounts of memory, super stable, super smooth
4, GPS optimization
5, the new transparent plug Sina weather
6, transparent System UI
7, open science online
8, the latest ads shielding configuration
9, increasing NFC Tools
10, adding the latest numbers attribution
11, multi-window applications used by default added
12, increasing S-Voice Chinese version (S4 voice)
13, Google service pack
14, the default S4 lock screen wallpaper and desktop wallpaper, comes with a total of five models S4 latest wallpaper, original package extraction, quality assurance!
15, add the full ROOT privileges
16, pre-RE Document Management
17, unlimited brush machine, brush through each version without hesitation
ROM data:
New Bee ROM evaluation report: 126.am/nbrinfo
Please use the following link to download the rom.
shuaji.lexun.cn/rom/16455
original source is shuaji.lexun.cn/rom/16455 screen shots are there as well as a link to download the rom.
Hi, do u have gaaps for note 2 gt-n7102?? I already flash latest stock rom, need playstore, anybody??
[EOL][ROM][N9005][ALEXNDR] BPH2 * DevBase v3.8 * Multi CSC, Safe De-Bloat, KNOX 0x0
Important notes for Developers / ROM Chefs !!!
This ROM is NOT based on any other custom ROM. My work contains many original ideas and innovations that I introduced as the first in the ROM development (see "Changelist" in post #2). Of course, it does not mean that I do not need to thank anyone - there are a lot of people who helped / inspired me anyhow (see "Credits").
I will risk the statement that at this moment my "DevBase" is the most tuned and nuanced custom ROM available at XDA Forum
I agree to use any part of my work to create other custom ROMs, but it would be great if you add me to the credits
Hello
I have decided to create a pure base, which can be a pattern for ROM Chefs (not only for beginners) ROM is initially safe de-bloated (read below what does it exactly mean), but all features are present and works!
ROM can be installed by normal users as well. If you like a little de-bloated ROMs, clean, but with all working features - there is no better alternative I think
ROM contains my extended CSC package, which I called N9005AXX (this is a combination OXX, OXA + some additional). Final list of available CSC is as follows:
ATO, AUT, BGL, BTU, CYO, DBT, ERO, ETL, EUR, ITV, MSR, NEE, NZC, ORX, PHE, PHN, ROM, SEB, SEE, SIO, TEB, TNZ, TOP, TPH, TRA, TSR, TWO, XEF, XEH, XEO, XSA, XSK
NEW !!! I present you new, unique option: "Keep current CSC", so you can install my DevBase keeping your original CSC even if it is not listed above! Note that in such case this option has some limitations, so read carefully informations below.
How does it work? Normally, if your current CSC is listed above (contained in my DevBase), this option detects it and automatically applies during install. However, if the detected CSC is not contained in my DevBase, then my new script makes a copy of all known contents associated with CSC (except so-called "CSC bloatware" placed in /system/app & priv-app, e.g brand and/or country specific apps), then installer cleans /system partition as usual, then it flashes new ROM base and then it restores backed up CSC contents instead of my multi CSC pack. It seems to be easy, but was rather laborious - I have analyzed almost all multi CSC packs and most of single CSC packs available in the world (designed to work with N9005XX... base) to make this script as accurate as possible.
As you probably noticed - in such case your CSC pack will be as complete as it was before, thus if you are currently using any custom ROM - BEFORE the first installation of my DevBase I highly recommend you to flash the latest original stock ROM released for your country, then perform "wipe data" using stock recovery and then CHECK your CSC (chage it if necessary - more information below).
For further updates you do not need to repeat it every time. You can flash directly the next (newer) version of my DevBase selecting "Keep current CSC" option again - you can repeat such update procedure for a long time. As you probably noticed again - if your CSC is not contained in my DevBase, then your CSC pack will not be updated until you flash a newer original stock ROM for your country. But don't worry - CSC updates usually bring nothing (usually the only updated thing in CSC pack is the whitelist of LTE networks). I'm not trying to say "CSC updates are completely unnecessary". It's good idea to update it occasionally (especially if you noticed that major Android update for your country has been released). When you will decide to do it - just flash temporarily again the newest original stock ROM containing your CSC, and then you can return to my the newest DevBase (this time wipe data will not be necessary).
NOTE: I do not recommend to use "Keep current CSC" option if your current PDA (build number, after the dot) is other than N9005XX... (e.g. N9005DX..., N9005VJ..., N9005ZH..., N9005ZT..., etc.).
NOTE: Do not use so called "Superwipes" and/or additional /system "formats", otherwise "Keep current CSC" option may not work properly (e.g. if detected CSC is NOT included in my multi CSC package, then it will not be possible to keep detected CSC, as there is no CSC related content to backup / restore).
How can I check my current CSC?
Install Phone INFO app from Play Store and check your CSC. If you are using stock ROM and everything is ok with your CSC - all CSC fields in Phone Info app should display the same CSC, as below (otherwise, you probably forgot about wipe data when you were installing ROM with another CSC).
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
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How can I change my current CSC?
Q: Recently I tested several ROMs, in result of it my CSC has changed. I would like to install your DevBase, but first I want to restore my country's original CSC. What should I do?
Case 1: Your country's original CSC is available in my DevBase
No special/additional steps are needed. Just install my DevBase with edited options.prop file placed on internal sdcard or extSdCard -> type CSC=[your_csc] instead of CSC=KCSC. Remember to perform "Wipe data" in the recovery before install. Note that sometimes additional reboot is required after completing pre-configuration steps to display your CSC correctly in Phone Info app).
Case 2: Your country's original CSC is not available in my DevBase. Your original ROM contains single CSC pack (ommiting parts with model name and incremental version - name of CSC package is same as product code = CSC)
Example:
Code:
Model: SM-N9005
Model name: GALAXY Note 3 LTE
Country: Papua New Guinea
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 636608
Build date: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 04:48:22 +0000
Product Code: [COLOR="red"]PNG[/COLOR]
PDA: N9005XXUENC2
CSC: N9005[COLOR="red"]PNG[/COLOR]ENC2
MODEM: N9005XXUENC2
In this case you need to flash your original ROM using PC Odin or FlashFire (see "NOTE" below), then perform wipe data using stock recovery and then check your CSC in Phone Info app (note that sometimes additional reboot is required after completing pre-configuration steps to display your CSC correctly in Phone Info app).
Now you can install my DevBase - just leave "Keep current CSC" option untouched in /options.prop (it's good idea to perform "Wipe data" again from recovery to remove potential "garbage" from /data partition like e.g app data created by CSC bloatware and CSC bloatware updates).
Case 3: Your country's original CSC is not available in my DevBase. Your original ROM contains multi CSC pack (ommiting parts with model name and incremental version - name of CSC package differs from product code and usually begins with the letter "O")
Example:
Code:
Model: SM-N9005
Model name: GALAXY Note 3 LTE
Country: Thailand
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 1955971
Build date: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 12:15:26 +0000
Product Code: [COLOR="Red"]THL[/COLOR]
PDA: N9005XXUFNF4
CSC: N9005[COLOR="red"]OLB[/COLOR]FNG1
MODEM: N9005XXUFNF2
In this case you need to flash your original ROM using PC Odin or FlashFire (see "NOTE" below), then perform wipe data using stock recovery and then check your CSC in Phone Info app (note that sometimes additional reboot is required after completing pre-configuration steps to display your CSC correctly in Phone Info app). Then becomes something strange - you will see that your CSC is XTC (Philippines) instead of THL (Thailand)! It's because XTC is the default CSC in OLB multi CSC package in case of flashing it on ROM with other than OLB CSC package. To change CSC to THL you need CSC Select app from Play Store (requires root and stock recovery to perform all operations correctly!). Then check your CSC again using Phone Info app - should be OK.
Now you can install my DevBase - just leave "Keep current CSC" option untouched in /options.prop (it's good idea to perform "Wipe data" again from recovery to remove potential "garbage" from /data partition like e.g app data created by CSC bloatware and CSC bloatware updates).
NOTE: Sometimes it's not possibe to flash your original stock ROM, e.g. in case you have already installed a major update, but it has not been released for your country yet. In such cases Samsung usually prevents downgrades - phone usually will not be able to boot after flashing or maybe you will not be able to flash it at all.
ALEXNDR.N9005XXUGBPH2 / POK2:
1. Base:
- Multi CSC (list of natively supported CSC as above) (*)
- Removed KNOX (apps, agent, container, etc..)
- Rooted (SuperSU 2.78 app + binary) (*), BusyBox 1.22.1 (bionic)
- Odexed (original stock), optionally Deodexed (*)
- All original features are present and works
- Able to write to extSdCard by all applications
- No visual changes (100% stock look)
- Stock kernel
- Safe De-Bloated (more info below) (*)
What does it mean and why is it called "safe"?
- ONLY apps available in stores are removed from DevBase, so you can easy (re)install any of these app if you like
- ONLY pre-installed system apps are removed, DevBase installer never touch any updated app nor app installed manually from store
Thus, the following conclusions can be drawn:
1. If you install my DevBase directly over stock ROM without performing "Wipe data" - in most cases almost all these apps will remain untouched, because almost all apps have been updated already (stored on /data). But then you will be able to remove any useless app using the "Application manager", like any other app. Removed manually app will not appear again until you use my DevBase while updating.
2. If you perform "Wipe data" while installing my DevBase - then all apps listed below will be removed. If you would like to use any of these apps - just install it manually from appropriate store. Installed manually app will not be removed during the next DevBase update.
Removed apps list:
Bloomberg
ChatON
Chrome
Drive
Dropbox
Evernote
Flipboard
Google+ / Photos
Group Play
Hangouts
Play Books
Play Games
Play Movies
Play Music
Play Newsstand
Samsung Hub
Samsung Link
TripAdvisor
WatchON
2. Init.d Support (*) (optional):
- Init.d support without need of use custom kernel (details)
3. CscFeature MOD (*) (enabled some built-in, hidden features):
- Added shutter sound menu in Camera
- Sending/receiving MMS without data on
- Added "Exit Internet" option to stock browser
- Added call button in Phone Logs
- Added "Call/Message block" option in Settings
- Added symbols as secondary keys in Samsung keyboard
- Call Recording (manual control, added "Record" button)
4. Xposed framework (*) (optional):
- Current version included: v86.0 by dkcldark
(*) - these options can be controlled by editing options.prop file (you can find such file in ZIP's root directory). Just place modified options.prop file (use e.g. Notepad++ to edit) in the root directory of internal emulated scdard (/data/media/0) or extSdCard (recommended if you plan to format internal emulated sdcard) and then start the installation.
NEW !!! Starting from DevBase v3.0 there is a new customization method - you can change most frequently switched options just by renaming installer's ZIP file name. Currently supported "strings" in the file name: "noroot" (means "do not root"), "deodex", "xposed", "initd" (no other comments are required, I hope..).
Installation:
1. CWM/TWRP (KNOX 0x1) - open file using "Install Zip" option and confirm "Yes - install..."
2. FlashFire (requires root) - open file using "Flash ZIP or OTA" option. Do not enable "Everroot" option, because the rom is prerooted with the newest SuperSu and binary! Push "FLASH". This type of installation let you keep KNOX 0x0 if you still kept this flag (thanks to Towerloot and updating ROMs via FlashFire only).
No wipe data required if you are coming from stock ROM or a previous version of my DevBase (if you leave "Keep current CSC" option untouched in /options.prop or if you choose same CSC as you are currently using). In other cases - wipe data is highly recommended!
I do not recommend using any additional superwipes or formats before install my DevBase (my installer cleans your system well enough!).
Credits: Chainfire, wanam, amarullz, dsixda, majdinj, JustArchi, Goldie, lidroid, _riddle, svadev, tdunham
Hit Thanks button if you like my work. If you really appreciate my work - feel free to buy me a beer
DOWNLOADS
Download ROM:
>> N9005XXUGBPH2_DevBase_v3.8.zip << (Bxxx series, changelist 9073885, updated Oct-12-2016, more info in post #2148)
>> N9005XXUGPOK2_DevBase_v3.6.zip << (Pxxx series, changelist 6340996, updated Jun-06-2016, more info in post #2086)
>> Recent ROM versions for SM-N9005 <<
Note:
Check MD5 sum BEFORE flash (useful TOOL), because flashing damaged or incomplete ZIP files could (soft) brick your phone! Correct MD5 sum is shown on the AndroidFileHost website while downloading.
Changelog
v3.8 (starting from N9005XXUGBPH2 DevBase):
- Added hexpatch to root_from function (support for SM-N930x, thanks to @Chainfire)
v3.7 (not released for N9005):
- Another major improvement/bugfix in deodex_from function (full support for 64 bit OS)
v3.6 (starting from N9005XXUGBPD3 DevBase):
- Major improvement/bugfix in deodex_from function (added "-g" switch to zip command - finally no issues in case of deodexed Android 6.0.1)
v3.5 (not released for N9005):
- Improved root_from function (Android 5.1+) - added "setprop selinux.reload_policy 1" removal from init.rc (thanks to @Chainfire)
- Fixed bug in new alghoritm for checking whether stock recovery should be installed or not (introduced in v3.4)
- Added new functionality - installer will store a copy of patched stock kernel in /data for those who flashed custom kernel but for some reasons want to revert to the stock kernel (Android 5.1+)
v3.4 (not released for N9005):
- Completely changed alghoritm for checking whether stock recovery should be installed or not (it applies to FlashFire users). Now it depends on previously used recovery (instead of checking KNOX flag which was not 100% reliable across devices/recoveries)
v3.32 (not released for N9005):
- Updated set_csc, kcsc_backup, kcsc_restore functions to support more devices
- Updated partition detection algorithm to support more devices
- Fixed path to options.prop file placed in external sdcard in case of updating Marshmallow while using FlashFire
- Minor intaller's optimizations/bugfixes
v3.31 (not released for N9005):
- Potential fix for reported problems with root (rare cases)
v3.3 (not released for N9005):
- Improved method of reading options from ZIP file name (previous was directory/path sensitive also)
- Added support to mod_csc function for other than UNIX text format (it's a little ridiculous, but in case of some CSCs - original /system/csc/other.xml file has Windows or MAC text format!)
- Initial support for options.prop file in CRLF text format (DOS/Windows)
v3.21 (not released for N9005):
- Fixed installer's issue if there is a [space] present in ZIP filename or a directory containing DevBase (see #1728)
v3.2 (not released for N9005):
- Another improvements in add_initd function (details - see v1.3)
- Improvements in set_perm, set_perm_rec and root_from functions (recovery-independent structure)
- Improvements in deodex_from function related to Android MM
- New get_con function in the main sh script (useful for devs)
- BusyBox updated to 1.22.1 (bionic) [no, this is NOT a mistake!]
- Minor intaller's optimizations/bugfixes
v3.1 (not released for N9005):
- Significantly improved "add_initd" function in the update-binary shell script. Added support for (probably) all available Samsung's platforms (e.g. Exynos) and all available firmwares (based on Android 4.4+)
- In case of installation with Xposed framework installer checks if Xposed Installer app is present in /data/app and installs it automatically if necessary
- Minor intaller's optimizations/improvements
v3.0 (not released for N9005):
- Entire installer has been re-written from the scratch! All "magic" moved to update-binary which is a shell script. It opens up new possibilities never possible before!
- Introduced new customization method - you can change most frequently switched options just by renaming installer's ZIP file name. Currently supported "strings" in the file name:
"noroot" (means "do not root"), "deodex", "xposed", "initd" (no other comments are required, I hope..)
- Starting from v3.0 init.d support is disabled by default
v2.3 (not released for N9005):
- Added option to install suitable Xposed framework in one step while installing DevBase (for maximum comfort). There is a new xframework.sh script - device independent structure and full Android 5.1+/6.0+ support. Backup method is compatible with well known Xposed uninstallers (tested with @wanam's)
- Aroma installer has been removed (there is new customization method without using Aroma (options.prop))
v2.2 (starting from N9005XXUGBOL3 DevBase):
- Significantly improved root_supersu.sh script - device independent structure and full Android 5.1+/6.0+ suport including on the fly kernel/ramdisk/sepolicy patching if necessary. SU binaries are still copied to /system as it is the best choice in case of custom ROMs
- Changed order of performed operations in the updater-script due to new root_supersu.sh script advantages
- Installer wipes partitions designated for RAW content (e.g. kernel / recovery image) before writing to them
- Minor additions in dex_injector.sh script related to Android 6.0+
v2.11 (starting from N9005XXUGPOK2 DevBase):
- Fixed some minor installer's issues ("set_perm" function in set_csc.sh did not work correctly while using wildcards in the path (it was exclusively FlashFire issue! no problem with TWRP / CWM). Fortunately - only /system/etc/csc_*.txt were really "affected" - it didn't cause real issues as these files are empty)
- Added device check during install as flashing directly to EMMC block is potentially more risky for "other" devices. Installer will abort installation if device is not N9005 (hlte(xx)). If you want to try this ROM on other N3 devices - you need to remove this check manually from updater-script (it is more conscious procedure). NOTE: device check may not work correctly with Mobile Odin PRO!
- Updated MOD's installation method to classes.dex injecting
v2.0 (starting from N9005XXUGBOK2 DevBase):
- Completely new concept of ROM development that makes it easy to build most tuned and nuanced custom ROMs. No more arduous manual analysis or (often) invalid permissions / SELinux contexts taken from a kitchen. The main idea is to flash original, stock /system image as EMMC block (in same way as PC Odin does) instead of extracting ZIP's contents to mounted partition, then setting permissions, then creating symlinks, etc. However, it requires more knowledge related to sh scripts as ALL necessary changes need to be done on the fly, while installing (e.g. by injecting modified classes.dex and/or modified images/xmls to /res/../* into an apk). There are no limits, all depends on your creativity!
- One common ZIP installer for Odexed and Deodexed ROM - you can control it by "Deodexed ROM" option in advanced options in the Aroma Installer (there is new dex_injector.sh script which can deodex on the fly the whole ROM using previously processed classes.dex files)
- New protection included to avoid overfilling /system in case of not using Safe De-Bloat (due to large multi CSC package)
- Major improvements in csc_detect.sh script - it is able to detect previous CSC even in cases of flashing over e.g. CM based ROM and/or previously formatted system partition. However, if detected CSC is NOT included in my multi CSC package, in both mentioned cases it is still not possible to keep detected CSC (as there is no CSC related content to backup / restore)
- Improvements in all sh scripts - additional "metadata" entries in updater-script (related to processed contents) are not required
- Improvements in root_supersu.sh script - it is suitable for 32 and 64 bit OS
- Added full zip support from the command line
v1.x (initial version, further improvements, up to N9005XXUGPOI2 DevBase):
- Built without using a kitchen. All set_metadata* / symlink entries are result of arduous manual analysis. For more info about the method - see hidden content for Devs / Chefs
- Aroma Installer to allow customize the installation
- Many useful scripts for easy installation: CSC applying/autodetection, backup/restore of security files, backup/restore of existing CSC package, XML modding on the fly, root, init.d support
- Many small changes and improvements "in the meantime" which I simply do not remember...
DOWNLOADS
Useful PC Odin flashable files:
>> Recent bootloader versions for SM-N9005 <<
>> Recent modem versions for SM-N9005 <<
>> Recent kernel versions for SM-N9005 <<
(suitable kernel is already included in my ROM)
Note:
To update bootloader and/or modem you have to power off the phone, wait min 10 seconds and then go directly to Download Mode using Vol_down+Home+Power key combination. Load bootloader using BL button and/or modem using CP button in PC Odin. Push "Start".
Optional MODs
I put some of my favorite MOD's - especially for normal users who want to use my rom - as it is. These modifications I have done personally using (bak)smali tools - these are NOT "borrowed" from other custom rom, nor from someone else's thread (thanks to @majdinj & @tdunham for their excellent modding guides). All files are TWRP / CWM / FlashFire flashable ZIPs:
1. Modified Camera app:
- Full functionality of the Camera app in low battery
2. Modified Phone app:
- Disabled increasing ringtone
3. Modified Messages app:
- Disabled SMS to MMS auto-converting
- Increased SMS/MMS recipient limit (10 -> 1000)
- Increased SMS/MMS hour limit (100 -> 1000)
- Disabled SMS / MMS log history in call logs
- Disabled SMS delivery notifications (*)
(*) If you long press a message you can still check if the message has been delivered or not, we do not need to see and hear notifications for every sms. It's annoying to me!
>> MODs for N9005 (Lollipop) <<
(go to "Restore" directory in case you want to restore original, unmodified apps).
first gr8 .more developer here welcome bro
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It's always good to see a new developer on our device's forums welcome sir!!! Your work is appreciated. Can someone tell me what has changed in this new rom? The differences from NA7 to this base?
Congratulations for your work.
One question before to install. All OPTIONAL features are choosed in Aroma Installer?
Thanks friend
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sephkateno said:
It's always good to see a new developer on our device's forums welcome sir!!! Your work is appreciated. Can someone tell me what has changed in this new rom? The differences from NA7 to this base?
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Still do not know how significant changes introduced Samsung
ChangeList NA7: 348029
ChangeList NB3: 636608
number of changes looks impressive life will show us the truth
spineto said:
Congratulations for your work.
One question before to install. All OPTIONAL features are choosed in Aroma Installer?
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By default is checked "CscFeature MOD" only - because it does not interact with anything you could install. You can select other modifications if you like
If you plan to install Wanam Xposed (unfortunately, it is not very stable solution for Note 3 at this moment) - do not install modified apps
_alexndr said:
Hello
I know - nobody knows me but I'm a developer from Poland, on a daily basis involved in the Polish Android forum (nick: alexndr)
Anyway - I noticed that no one wants to make development easier / faster and acreate a pure deodexed base for N9005. So I decided to do it
Also I put some of my favorites MOD's (option to choose in the Aroma Installer) - especially for normal users who want to use my rom - as it is. These modifications I done personally - these are NOT borrowed from other custom rom, nor from someone else's thread.
ROM contains my extended CSC package, which I called N9005AXX (ihis is a combination OXX and OXA). Final list of available CSC codes is as follows:
BGL, BTU, CYO, DBT, ERO, EUR, ITV, MSR, ORX, PHE, ROM, SEB, SEE, SIO, TEB, TOP, TPH, TRA, TSR, TWO, XEF, XEH, XEO, XSK
ALEXNDR.N9005XXUENB3 Deodexed:
1. Base (deodexed using (bak)smali 2.0.3):
- Multi CSC (list of CSC as above - to chose in Aroma Installer)
- Available applications are specific to the country / CSC
- Removed KNOX (app, agent, store, container, etc..)
- Deodexed (framework / app / priv-app), Zipaligned
- Rooted (SuperSU 1.93 app + binary), BusyBox 1.22.1
- NO VISUAL CHANGES (100% stock)
2. [OPTIONAL] CscFeature MOD (/system/csc/others.xml):
- Added shutter sound menu in Camera
- Sending/receiving MMS without data on
- Available "Folder View" option in Message app
- Added call button in Contacts and Logs
3. [OPTIONAL] Modified Phone app:
- Disabled increasing ringtone
4. [OPTIONAL] Modified Messages app:
- Disabled SMS to MMS auto-converting
- Increased SMS/MMS recipient limit (10 -> 1000)
- Increased SMS/MMS hour limit (100 -> 1000)
- Disabled SMS / MMS log history in call logs
5. [OPTIONAL] Modified Camera app:
- Full functionality of the Camera app in low battery
Installation:
1. CWM recovery (KNOX 0x1) - open file "Install Zip" option and confirm "Yes - install..."
2. Mobile Odin PRO - open file using "OTA/Update ZIP" option. UNTICK Everroot, because the rom is prerooted with the newer SuperSu and binary! Push "Flash Firmware". This type of installation let you keep KNOX 0x0 if you still kept this flag (thanks to udating by Mobile Odin PRO only)
Languages available in Aroma Installer: Polish, English
Download links:
N9005XXUENB3_DEODEXED_alexndr.zip (Mirror cps)
N9005XXUENB3_DEODEXED_alexndr.zip (Egofiles.com)
MD5: 05B2E962B38F190065603D57B7A7203E
Useful optional files (Odin flashable):
Bootloader XXUENB3: BL_N9005XXUENB3.tar.md5
Modem XXUENB1: CP_N9005XXUENB1.tar.md5
I agree to use my work to create more advanced cutom ROM.
Adding me to the credits is not mandatory, but it would be great if you do it
If I feel that my work is useful - I'm going to continue working when a newer base will be released by Samsung
Hit Thanks button if you like my work
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Hey I'm planning to upgrade from mj7 4.3 so basically I'm on an older bootloader. Can you please guide me through the steps I should follow ? my knox is already 01 so I don't actually care about it
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1. Copy ROM to Phone, or (better) to extSdCard
2. Flash NB3 bootloader (as BL) and NB1 modem (as CP) via Odin 3.09 - you can do it in one step
3. Flash CWM, compatible with KitKat - I recommend: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2567283
4. Go to recovery and open via "Install ZIP" file copied in p.1
Hey do you think the firmware will be fine if flashing it without the bl and modem? Meaning I am already on A6 KK BL?
ROM works fine with an older KitKat bootloader / modem
_alexndr said:
ROM works fine with an older KitKat bootloader / modem
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Hey by the way really big thanks. We havent had a pure deodexed rom in awhile, Perhaps you can make an Odin Flashable one. It makes life a little easier when moving up in firmwares. Actually I like an Odexed Prerooted but this will do!
If you need help or a tester I am here for ya buddy!
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Ok when using the older BL A6 Version it boots pretty slow but still works.
Updated the BL and Modem just in case and all is great.
Thanks OP works good and like the Aroma selection especially the CSC
i need PHN(netherlands) how to...............thnx.:good:
lambik333 said:
i need PHN(netherlands) how to...............thnx.:good:
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Hi _alexndr,
Your first download link (cps) throws up an error Webpage not available and your second one does not allow free downloads to my country, New Zealand.
_alexndr said:
Hello
I know - nobody knows me but I'm a developer from Poland, on a daily basis involved in the Polish Android forum (nick: alexndr)
Anyway - .....
Download links:
N9005XXUENB3_DEODEXED_alexndr.zip (Mirror cps)
N9005XXUENB3_DEODEXED_alexndr.zip (Egofiles.com)
MD5: 05B2E962B38F190065603D57B7A7203E
Useful optional files (Odin flashable):
Bootloader XXUENB3: BL_N9005XXUENB3.tar.md5
Modem XXUENB1: CP_N9005XXUENB1.tar.md5
Hit Thanks button if you like my work
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Yeah I/We needed this , but ....
here's what I got ... NO CAN Do the download ?!?
what's the problem ?
Silverbolt said:
Hi _alexndr,
Your first download link (cps) throws up an error Webpage not available and your second one does not allow free downloads to my country, New Zealand.
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keep trying it will finally let you download. Took me like a dozen times then the link button was in polish. I clicked it anyway without even understanding what it was, using internet explorer instead of firefox. good luck. downloading it now, slow as f***, over 4 hrs! oh well...
I really need deodexed polish stock so I could customize it myself.
I added to post # 1 new mirror enjoy
lambik333 said:
i need PHN(netherlands) how to...............thnx.:good:
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I'll think about expanding the list of available CSC codes in future versions, but no promises
Downloading. Thanks
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OFFICIAL [ROM][5.0.1][cm12 unofficial] [LG-P920] Rom Lolli-P920
ROM name: Lolli-P920
Version Android: 5.0.1 Lollipop
CM version: 12
Hello everyone and sorry for my poor English. I just wanted to inform you of all the features that will have this new rom:
-new Lancher Lollipop
-Android 5.0.1 installed (unofficial)
-new keyboard
-new status bar
-new applications (music, gallery, camera, etc ...)
-Improved wifi, internet browsing, resolution camera, video, streaming video
-Resolution images improved to 100%
-speed system improved by 15%
-Improved sleep mode
-best battery life
-Wireless boosted by 10%
-Improved scan wifi
-new home screen lollipop
- and much more...
------PLEASE READ ALL!!!------
as already I mentioned in my previous post this ROM will install Android 5.0.1 lollipop on our phone. The ROM based on Android 4.1.2 system, in fact, are the main features of andorid 4.1.2, but in practice, and a kind of amalgamation of andorid jelly beans and lollipop.
one of the first features found when you go to turn on the phone and the Manu phone unlock style andorid jelly beans but for practicality and speed are those of Android lollipop. another thing you notice, and the reaction of the system when you go to open an application. then there are other things that make this a unique ROM, that is all based on CyanogenMod 10 and 12 and of course a version modified by me personally and by other developers (Zeta99 and Unity Team).
Now I show you a list of all the new features:
-speed battery charge increased by 30%, comparable "almost" to that of the Samsung Galaxy S6;
-Stability system increased by 10%;
-the improvement of the streaming video and the reaction of the system;
-possibility to increase the RAM phone attraverso swaps that do not create any problems or crash the system;
-possibility to download almost all apps except those that are officially Android lollipop;
-new app including Xposed modules that enhance both the graphics and the phone is its performance;
-all phone app have been partially modified to make it so it is not wasted too much RAM or battery;
-autonomy battery stable (however advise you not straining too much, otherwise it leads to serious problems for both the battery and the phone is);
-and many other new features ...
BUT I'M SORRY tell you, but I HAD PROMISED THAT THE 3D IN A POST PAST ARE NOT ABLE TO PUT IT, WHY PHONE FIRST IS ABLE TO Protect it BUT THEN AFTER A FEW SECONDS WENT IN CRASH AND THEN I WAS FORCED TO REMOVE it, but never say never, in fact it may be that in a future update of the phone to be able to insert, without creating crash the phone. However, I can announce that soon will come two new updates:
-one that will bring Android 5.0.2, with some improvements and fixes minor bugs;
-one that will bring Android 6.0 Marshmallow, with major changes to most of the system is perhaps our dear beloved 3D!!!
the installation file weighs about 780 mb so I recommend you also leave free 2 GB to make room also backup and emergency system otherwise do my (recommended version 4.2.2 pacman).
But now I'll explain how to install the ROM on your LG-P920:
-for the first thing we connect our phone via USB cable to our PC;
-So We copy the RAR ROM Lolli 5.0.1.rar (extracts the desktop) files in the main memory of the phone where we have the backup folder clockworkmod (if there is you then do this: press the power button + volume button upwards , the phone will reboot into recovery mode and you have a couple of options available to us we need backup and restore, let's go on with the volume keys and confirming with the power button, and go to select up and he will make us a backup version and all files, settings, etc ... we have in the phone, you now have the backup folder). "To download clockworkmod clockworkmod.apk write on the internet and download the apk file on your phone."
-after clockworkmod downloaded on our phone we turn off our phone is press the power button + volume button upwards, the phone will reboot into recovery mode and you have a couple of options, we need to us "wipe cache partition "and" wipe data / factory reset ".
-Let's go first to wipe cache partition and run it and after aniamo to wipe data / factory reset and run it.
-Now go to "backup and restore" with the volume keys and confirming with the power button, and then select Restore and select ROM Lolli 5.0.1
- After confirming with the power button the phone will install the package there, waiting lob install the package and now we will have our phone with Android 5.0.1 (unofficial) installed
CAUTION:
1. do not install the "gapps.rar" files because the applications we need are already in the system rar files.
2. Before installing the system, make a backup "total!" our current system (pictures, music, contacts, messages, etc ..) and save it on your computer.
3. in addition to the system that you want to download mettetene also one of "emergency", because if the current gaming system that you downloaded does not work, bring in recovery mode system and install the emergency system and then install the backup you made before .
4. for every problem in the messages ask and I'll try to make a general answer to the problem you have.
5. do not totally rely on the system (for everyday use) because there are still some problems that I will solve in the future with new versions that come out.
6. the phone is responsive to commands you give it to avoid thermal warming much will always recommend every6. the phone is responsive to commands you give it to avoid thermal warming much will always recommend every time you use an app to close it when you do not need or use CLEANMASTER or other application to clean the remaining ram.
7. Enjoy your phone updated
download and ROM image
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Download ROM (MediaFire): http://www.mediafire.com/download/c63tffjv76szryy/ROM+Lolli+5.0.1+(unofficial).zip
The website where to find the images of the ROM: http://azzurro2013.jimdo.com/tecnologia/smartphone/area-download-1/
Thanks to all for the support that we are giving you and goodbye to David G., Zeta99 and UnityTeam
Thread exists for this here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/rom-rom-lolli-p920-t3225330
Please don't create duplicate threads.
Thread closed.