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Hi,
I'm trying to free up space in my phone, and Google Maps seems to be one of the greatest offenders, clocking in at over 10 mb!
Since this is an app that can be added from the Market or flashed with gapps, I figured it must not be critical to the system, so I tried to convert it into a a user app with Link2sd to link it to the Ext2 partition, but no can do. Link2sd conversion fails.
I know I could download Titanium Backup or A2SDGUI and try with one of those, but... a huge doubt assails me... does Link2sd fail because this is one of those apps that I shouldn't fiddling with? Am I risking stability and performance if I link it to the sd card?
So the question is, should I go ahead? and if so, what method do you recommend?
In case it helps, I'm running a custom sense 3.5 rom on an htc wildfire s.
thanks!
anabellita said:
Hi,
I'm trying to free up space in my phone, and Google Maps seems to be one of the greatest offenders, clocking in at over 10 mb!
Since this is an app that can be added from the Market or flashed with gapps, I figured it must not be critical to the system, so I tried to convert it into a a user app with Link2sd to link it to the Ext2 partition, but no can do. Link2sd conversion fails.
I know I could download Titanium Backup or A2SDGUI and try with one of those, but... a huge doubt assails me... does Link2sd fail because this is one of those apps that I shouldn't fiddling with? Am I risking stability and performance if I link it to the sd card?
So the question is, should I go ahead? and if so, what method do you recommend?
In case it helps, I'm running a custom sense 3.5 rom on an htc wildfire s.
thanks!
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Hello,
I am using CyanogenMod version 10.1.0-RC2-GT-S5830-cooper.
I did not had Google Maps pre installed on my rom so I downloaded it from google play. I linked it to my sd-Ext2 partition using link2sd and works perfectly. No stability and performance issues.
Try uninstalling Google Maps. Then install it and try linking it again. Worked for me.
Hope I Helped!
dont. it will brick.
Google Maps on SD
Shishir30 said:
Hello,
I am using CyanogenMod version 10.1.0-RC2-GT-S5830-cooper.
I did not had Google Maps pre installed on my rom so I downloaded it from google play. I linked it to my sd-Ext2 partition using link2sd and works perfectly. No stability and performance issues.
Try uninstalling Google Maps. Then install it and try linking it again. Worked for me.
Hope I Helped!
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I did that on my custom ROM and it worked fine. Not only: as GMaps was also one of the major offenders of battery life, I froze it via Titanium and created an icon on the desktop (it's a standard function of Titanium) that - when clicked - unfreezes and launches it. Now it is always available and does not wake up "by itself" to drain my battery!
I'm rooted and running stock 4.1.1 on Kernel 3.0.31. I would like to flash CM10 and have a couple of questions.
1. If I use Titanium Backup to save all my apps and data, can I restore them after flashing CM10 without any issues?
2. I beleive CM10 comes with it's own kernel, please confirm.
3. If CM10 comes with it's own kernel, is there a better kernel out there or is ibetter to stick with the one with CM10?
4. Should I just flash a stock CM10 nightly and gapps or is there a better custome rom with CM10 built in?
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks ::laugh:
snyperr said:
I'm rooted and running stock 4.1.1 on Kernel 3.0.31. I would like to flash CM10 and have a couple of questions.
1. If I use Titanium Backup to save all my apps and data, can I restore them after flashing CM10 without any issues?
2. I beleive CM10 comes with it's own kernel, please confirm.
3. If CM10 comes with it's own kernel, is there a better kernel out there or is ibetter to stick with the one with CM10?
4. Should I just flash a stock CM10 nightly and gapps or is there a better custome rom with CM10 built in?
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks ::laugh:
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1. Should work for most apps, if not all apps
2. It does come with a Kernel
3. It's up to you, Matr1x and Air kernel are good alternatives
4. I like Androxide for a CM10 like rom. It's stable enough and has most of the good features
petenatas said:
1. Should work for most apps, if not all apps
2. It does come with a Kernel
3. It's up to you, Matr1x and Air kernel are good alternatives
4. I like Androxide for a CM10 like rom. It's stable enough and has most of the good features
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Thanks petenatas!
Besides wiping all the caches, do I need to also wipe all data/user info? This will mean on first boot up i would need to re-enter all my user info, right?
snyperr said:
Thanks petenatas!
Besides wiping all the caches, do I need to also wipe all data/user info? This will mean on first boot up i would need to re-enter all my user info, right?
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If you have CWM, do a data/factory reset before the installation, else CM10 will not boot
Yes, it's a complete re-installation. Your SD card will be safe though
You can also re-install from Play Store in My Apps / All
But if you enter you Google account at start-up and set up your wi-fi, it should re-install all the apps on it's own
petenatas said:
If you have CWM, do a data/factory reset before the installation, else CM10 will not boot
Yes, it's a complete re-installation. Your SD card will be safe though
You can also re-install from Play Store in My Apps / All
But if you enter you Google account at start-up and set up your wi-fi, it should re-install all the apps on it's own
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Excellent, thanks again for your quick help!
snyperr said:
I'm rooted and running stock 4.1.1 on Kernel 3.0.31. I would like to flash CM10 and have a couple of questions.
1. If I use Titanium Backup to save all my apps and data, can I restore them after flashing CM10 without any issues?
2. I beleive CM10 comes with it's own kernel, please confirm.
3. If CM10 comes with it's own kernel, is there a better kernel out there or is ibetter to stick with the one with CM10?
4. Should I just flash a stock CM10 nightly and gapps or is there a better custome rom with CM10 built in?
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks ::laugh:
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I use Titanium for the apps I really need the data for. I will stop all updates through the store as soon as I get on a new ROM. Get TB restore apps with essential data. I will often just go through the store for others since I have had a few issues in the past doing everything through TB (lag, not working properly, Force closing).
I often use Matr1x cfs or bfs (CFS is a nice overall scheduler, with nice stability and it is good for a multitasker. BFS is a performance scheduler giving more performance to the currently running app, like a game. So if you aren’t really a multitasker or if you play a lot of games, BFS is a better choice. -- source http://matr1xkernels.com/category/matr1x-kernels/)
Thalamus is very stable, more stockish so there is less extras (BLN, BLD, OC, etc) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1651756
Try CM10 but I suggest you try many and decide for yourself. Ebvery phone is different and every user wants/likes different things as thay become "flashaholics" Just remember there is no "best ROM" Everything has some sort of bug.
stempox has an amazing always up to date complation of ROMs and Kernels http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1721856
Finally clean install:
if you get a cluster f*#@ of problems then clean install. It isn't that hard. Use Titanium Backup and good to go.
In Recovery:
1. wipe data/factory reset (this formats /data, /cache and .android_secure on sd)
2. format /system, /boot
this leaves you with only bootloader, recovery and radio...dalvik-cache resides on /data, so it's gone already.
3. flash rom
4. gapps & custom-kernel (if needed). No need to let the phone boot & settle before flashing them (most custom-kernels have a script that automatically wipes /cache & dalvik during kernel-install)
5. reboot
6. Run TB -- restore missing apps with data --1st option under restore
just updating rom:
1. flash rom-zip
2. wipe /cache and dalvik-cache
3. reboot
Do this before reporting any issues on the thread since the problems are often related to this and not the ROM or kernel.
jayjay3333 said:
I use Titanium for the apps I really need the data for. I will stop all updates through the store as soon as I get on a new ROM. Get TB restore apps with essential data. I will often just go through the store for others since I have had a few issues in the past doing everything through TB (lag, not working properly, Force closing).
I often use Matr1x cfs or bfs (CFS is a nice overall scheduler, with nice stability and it is good for a multitasker. BFS is a performance scheduler giving more performance to the currently running app, like a game. So if you aren’t really a multitasker or if you play a lot of games, BFS is a better choice. -- source http://matr1xkernels.com/category/matr1x-kernels/)
Thalamus is very stable, more stockish so there is less extras (BLN, BLD, OC, etc) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1651756
Try CM10 but I suggest you try many and decide for yourself. Ebvery phone is different and every user wants/likes different things as thay become "flashaholics" Just remember there is no "best ROM" Everything has some sort of bug.
stempox has an amazing always up to date complation of ROMs and Kernels http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1721856
Finally clean install:
if you get a cluster f*#@ of problems then clean install. It isn't that hard. Use Titanium Backup and good to go.
In Recovery:
1. wipe data/factory reset (this formats /data, /cache and .android_secure on sd)
2. format /system, /boot
this leaves you with only bootloader, recovery and radio...dalvik-cache resides on /data, so it's gone already.
3. flash rom
4. gapps & custom-kernel (if needed). No need to let the phone boot & settle before flashing them (most custom-kernels have a script that automatically wipes /cache & dalvik during kernel-install)
5. reboot
6. Run TB -- restore missing apps with data --1st option under restore
just updating rom:
1. flash rom-zip
2. wipe /cache and dalvik-cache
3. reboot
Do this before reporting any issues on the thread since the problems are often related to this and not the ROM or kernel.
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Wow, thanks jayjay. That's a ton of great info! I know what I'm doing tomorrow night! Cheers!
Hi guys!
I just rooted my TF101 with ROM 4.2 JB (Team EOS 4 *JELLYBEAN MR1* Nightlies) thru Peri. I also installed Gapps from the link provided. Besides a few slowups on some events (especially when I'm connected to the PC), everything seems good so far but some apps are missing like Google Maps. So far that's the only app I know that's missing since I don't really know what Gapps contain. I've also tried to install KatKernel but when I do it just get stuck at the EOS logo starting up.
I'd appreciate any insights on this. This is the first time I rooted my tablet so please go easy on me
Thanks in advance!!
ospen06 said:
Hi guys!
I just rooted my TF101 with ROM 4.2 JB (Team EOS 4 *JELLYBEAN MR1* Nightlies) thru Peri. I also installed Gapps from the link provided. Besides a few slowups on some events (especially when I'm connected to the PC), everything seems good so far but some apps are missing like Google Maps. So far that's the only app I know that's missing since I don't really know what Gapps contain. I've also tried to install KatKernel but when I do it just get stuck at the EOS logo starting up.
I'd appreciate any insights on this. This is the first time I rooted my tablet so please go easy on me
Thanks in advance!!
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Welcome to the forum!
First, I assume you are using a CWM (ROGUE?) Recovery that came with PERI.
Since using CWM, I discovered Team Win Recovery Project. I like it a LOT better than CWM. It backs up the kernel when doing a nandroid, and it has all of the wipe commands in one locations.
I highly recommend using TWRP. The latest version is compatilbe with the the new file structure of 4.2 (/storage/emulated/0/) for the internal storage. If you use other recoveries, most likey when you flash a newer version of the firmware you will end up with your old internal storage mounted at /storage/emulated/0/0/ and have to move it up a level. Do a couple of flashes and you will have /0/0/0/0/.
However, back to the topic at hand, did you wipe the following before flashing:
Cache
Davlik Cache
System
Factory Reset (in recovery)
If you skipped any of those, when changing ROMs it can cause issues.
I am running TeamEOS4 and maps install no problem form the Play Store.
If you want TWRP, check out the thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1818452
It is pretty easy to install once you are rooted.
Hey guys! Don't have 10 post so I can't post in the thread. I have an Asus TF700 I got fairly recently on craigslist. This is my first android anything so I'm still getting used to it. The device is both unlocked and rooted. I'm looking at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2223918
and a lot of the information is a bit overwhelming and I'm not sure what it means. Can someone break it down layman's and walk me through step my step?
My device is unlocked and rooted. I have titanium backup which I'll use to backup my apps. I'd like to wipe everything clean and bring it back to OEM. (Want to keep it rooted, of course) My tablet feels a bit sluggish and I've read this is pretty much the solution.
I'm on 4.1.2 currently.
Christoff_ said:
Hey guys! Don't have 10 post so I can't post in the thread. I have an Asus TF700 I got fairly recently on craigslist. This is my first android anything so I'm still getting used to it. The device is both unlocked and rooted. I'm looking at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2223918
and a lot of the information is a bit overwhelming and I'm not sure what it means. Can someone break it down layman's and walk me through step my step?
My device is unlocked and rooted. I have titanium backup which I'll use to backup my apps. I'd like to wipe everything clean and bring it back to OEM. (Want to keep it rooted, of course) My tablet feels a bit sluggish and I've read this is pretty much the solution.
I'm on 4.1.2 currently.
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Since you're unlocked, it kind of defeat the purpose of unlocking. You should go here and flash this super rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2223492
1) First flash the "10.6 (JB 4.2.1 bootloader and TWRp 2.5.0.0" both contained in one zip file
2) Once done the above step boot into TWRP and flash CROMI-X rom and pick _that kernel during the installation.
buhohitr said:
Since you're unlocked, it kind of defeat the purpose of unlocking. You should go here and flash this super rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2223492
1) First flash the "10.6 (JB 4.2.1 bootloader and TWRp 2.5.0.0" both contained in one zip file
2) Once done the above step boot into TWRP and flash CROMI-X rom and pick _that kernel during the installation.
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Thanks for the reply.
I really need a step-by-step though.
I downloaded the files, now how do I flash them?
How do I boot into TWRP? Power button + volume up?
How do I flash CROMI-X rom? And should I download the DEODEX or ODEX. I read the description of both and it still went way over my head.
What do you mean pick _that kernel?
I pretty much want to do a fresh install while remaining unlocked/rooted. (I assume in your reply you meant no reason to be rooted if you're unlocked?)
Christoff_ said:
Thanks for the reply.
I really need a step-by-step though.
I downloaded the files, now how do I flash them?
How do I boot into TWRP? Power button + volume up?
How do I flash CROMI-X rom? And should I download the DEODEX or ODEX. I read the description of both and it still went way over my head.
What do you mean pick _that kernel?
I pretty much want to do a fresh install while remaining unlocked/rooted. (I assume in your reply you meant no reason to be rooted if you're unlocked?)
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1) download Goomanager app from the market, open the app and tab on the 3 little boxes on the upper right hand corner, then select 'install recovery script", this will install the latest TWRP custom recovery 2.5.0.0
2. Next download "rebooter" app (a red circle logo" from the market, open the app and chose " boot to recovery", this will boot you into twrp recovery, select "install", then browse to the "bootloader &twrp 2.5.0.0" zip file and swipe to flash, let it boot up.
3) Next use rebooter to boot back into recovery, then select 'install" then browse to the cromi-X zip file then swipe to flash, cromi-X will prompt you for a bunch of options,(you will have a choice to pick which kernel, just pick _that kernel) select what you want and that's it.
That's exactly what I needed, thanks! Really appreciate it. Trying it now.
I assume rommanager is the same ****?
Christoff_ said:
That's exactly what I needed, thanks! Really appreciate it. Trying it now.
I assume rommanager is the same ****?
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No, do not use any other apps except for the one I mentioned. Rommanager possible brick your device.
buhohitr said:
No, do not use any other apps except for the one I mentioned. Rommanager possible brick your device.
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Oh ok. I ask because it was already on my device.
Hey man. Which _that kernel?
1st one -
TF700: ASUS 10.6.1.14.4 Modded Stock Kernel v2
Row scheduler, UV, ISO9660, and fsync controlk. By _that
2nd one -
TF700: Data2SD ASUS 10.6.1.14.4 Modded _that Kernel
By _that
-edit - I went with the first one.
I picked tf700: 213 DPI - Medium small sized fonts and icons. Is this the recommended one? Can you change it later?
Launchers, what's this exactly? I just had "Asus Stock Launcher" selected.
I installed some extra apps like app locker and my net. These can be deleted later on, correct?
Since I enabled fsync. How do I make a backup incase I have to recover?
Lastly, should I sync/restore all my apps from my google account?
Christoff_ said:
Hey man. Which _that kernel?
1st one -
TF700: ASUS 10.6.1.14.4 Modded Stock Kernel v2
Row scheduler, UV, ISO9660, and fsync controlk. By _that
2nd one -
TF700: Data2SD ASUS 10.6.1.14.4 Modded _that Kernel
By _that
-edit - I went with the first one.
I picked tf700: 213 DPI - Medium small sized fonts and icons. Is this the recommended one? Can you change it later?
Launchers, what's this exactly? I just had "Asus Stock Launcher" selected.
I installed some extra apps like app locker and my net. These can be deleted later on, correct?
Since I enabled fsync. How do I make a backup incase I have to recover?
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The first one is correct, 213 is the best choice in my opinion (yes you can change or uninstall or disabled anything later if you wish). Launcher is depend on individual taste, so "Asus Stock Launcher" is a good one to start out (other like ADW, Nova, Go launcher HD etc... you will need to install one by one from the Market and try out to see which one you like best). To make a backup boot into twrp recovery and select backup (this is called nandroid backup, which backup the entire OS with everything), also use Titanium backup app to backup all your apps.
- edit Nevermind.
I didn't restore anything in titanium backup yet. I just synced my google account/apps that way. Everything seems to be good so far. Thanks a lot guys really appreciate the help. Maybe add this thread somewhere for complete newbs like me to find later?
How do I delete stock Asus apps and such? Like mynet?
Christoff_ said:
Thanks a lot for the response
Lastly, should I sync/restore all my apps from my google account?
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I never restore or sync to google account, only use Titanium to do backup and restore. I don't see why not? but only apps for tf700, if you have apps for phone, they may not work on the tf700. Personally, I don't like to store or sync to google account because I shared same account for my phone also.
buhohitr said:
1) download Goomanager app from the market, open the app and tab on the 3 little boxes on the upper right hand corner, then select 'install recovery script", this will install the latest TWRP custom recovery 2.5.0.0
2. Next download "rebooter" app (a red circle logo" from the market, open the app and chose " boot to recovery", this will boot you into twrp recovery, select "install", then browse to the "bootloader &twrp 2.5.0.0" zip file and swipe to flash, let it boot up.
3) Next use rebooter to boot back into recovery, then select 'install" then browse to the cromi-X zip file then swipe to flash, cromi-X will prompt you for a bunch of options,(you will have a choice to pick which kernel, just pick _that kernel) select what you want and that's it.
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Why do you need to download Rebooter app from play store? Goo manager has the option to boot to recovery... is it not save?
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
J_Dutch said:
Why do you need to download Rebooter app from play store? Goo manager has the option to boot to recovery... is it not save?
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
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quicker and a lot more options when I launch the app.
buhohitr said:
2. Next download "rebooter" app (a red circle logo" from the market, open the app and chose " boot to recovery", this will boot you into twrp recovery, select "install", then browse to the "bootloader &twrp 2.5.0.0" zip file and swipe to flash, let it boot up.
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are you talking about the rebooter from SmartUX?
thanks
dady613 said:
are you talking about the rebooter from SmartUX?
thanks
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Yes, correct!
buhohitr said:
Yes, correct!
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thank you
Thanks for all the help guys. How do I delete OEM Asus apps?
Also, can someone explain launchers to me? Which ones should I try out? In options it says i'm on 4.1 JB launcher should I switch to the 4.2 launcher?
Christoff_ said:
Thanks for all the help guys. How do I delete OEM Asus apps?
Also, can someone explain launchers to me? Which ones should I try out? In options it says i'm on 4.1 JB launcher should I switch to the 4.2 launcher?
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Titanium Backup lets you uninstall system apps. Make a backup first - just in case....
The launcher is kinda like your windows desktop - only much more versatile.
The 4.2 launcher puts the softkeys (back, home, recent apps) on the bottom in the middle of the screen and you have two notification panels that you can pull down from the top right and left.
I don't like it and it made my tablet lag horribly, but you can just try them both. Go to Settings > Launcher, switch and reboot and see the result. If you don't like it, switch back.
There also other launchers in the play store, the more popular being Apex, Nova, ADW....
They give you much more flexibility to customize your home screens. Most of them have a free version to try out and you can just uninstall them like any other app if you don't like them.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk HD
Ah, alright. Thanks for clearing that up for me!
Which of the AppStore launchers do you guys feel are the best? Most snappy and quick?
Since my device is unlocked is there any reason to root it? Anyway to check if it's rooted? Would it have kept that through the upgrade?
Christoff_ said:
Ah, alright. Thanks for clearing that up for me!
Which of the AppStore launchers do you guys feel are the best? Most snappy and quick?
Since my device is unlocked is there any reason to root it? Anyway to check if it's rooted? Would it have kept that through the upgrade?
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Your choice of launchers is totally a matter of taste. Just try a couple and stick with the one you like best.
What upgrade? You said you are on 4.1.2. Did you upgrade from ICS or did you upgrade to 4.2.1?
If you flashed any kind of stock rom you lost root in the process.
There's an app called root checker in the play store, check it out.
You planning on keeping the tablet?
If yes and since you are unlocked, why not load a custom rom like Cromi-X? It's way better than the stock rom, very stable and very fast.
Check out the Cromi Xenogenesis thread and carefully read the instructions.
If you lost root, you can use the Motochopper tool to regain it.
Once you have root, download Goo Manager, tap on the 3 dots in the upper left and select: Install open recovery script.
That will install TWRP 2.5.0 custom recovery on your tablet.
Next thing you want to do is make a complete backup of your current system: Boot into recovery and hit Backup. Once it's done copy the backup to your PC or a thumb drive.
Download the JB 4.2 bootloader/TWRP package from sbdags in the Cromi-X thread and also his rom, currently Cromi-X 4.4.1. I would recommend the ODEX version
Place both zips into the root of your internal or external sd card.
Boot into recovery, hit "Install" and select the bootloader 10.16.1.14.4/TWRP package.
Swipe to flash and wait for it to finish. The tablet will boot back into your current rom when the bootloader is installed.
Boot back into recovery, select "Wipe", then "Advanced Wipe" and select every option except your external SD (that's why you want to have the zips you want to flash on your external - make sure you don't wipe whereever you placed them).
Once that is done it's your choice if you also want to hit "Factory Reset" in TWRP. That would wipe your internal storage, so make sure you have everything backed up. You also would need to re-install all apps if you do this.
I recommend it, but many people did not have any problems not wiping internal.
Once all the wiping is done hit the back button to get to the Home screen of TWRP.
Now select "Install" and select the Cromi-X zip on your sd card. Swipe to flash
Go through the Aroma installer and select the options you want. If in doubt stick with the default selection.
BTW: It is good practice in the forums that you, if somebody helped you, select their post and hit the "Thanks" button. We do collect brownie points, you know.....
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk HD
Hello. This is my first ROM, based off of Cyanogenmod. A few Cyanogen features have been removed, and some non-CM features have been added. I am still testing it, but it seems to work fine for my t769.
WILL NOT WORK ON EXHILERATE
If any moderator wants me to remove DL links and close thread, notify me immediately.
This is my personal ROM, I build one after every CM nightly that comes out. I'm just uploading it here/my Dropbox for anyone who wants the same experience.
What exactly have I done?
-UberKernel v1 1.89GHz stock clock
-Removed CM's annoying Statistics and Bug Reports
-Removed stock CM apps
-Added ES File Explorer Free in place of CM File Manager
-Added Kernel Tuner
-Added stock 4.2 AOSP Launcher in place of Trebuchet
-Replaced CM's Torch with the one from CM10 (now has strobe, a useful feature that was removed in KitKat)
-Replaced Browser with AOSP 4.1.2
-Added Anthony Resario's Afterburner theme
-Replaced CM's boot screen with a generic Android boot screen
-Replaced DeskClock with the AOSP equivalent from 4.1.2
-Removed some live wallpapers
-Added Link2SD system app
How to install
1. Make sure you have a recovery installed. If not, I will be uploading an Odin-compatible package in the future. I recommend Philz Touch, although a different CM based recovery will work. Not tested on TWRP, use at your own risk.
2. Make a NANDROID backup.
3. Wipe Data
4. Wipe /sytem
5. Wipe /cahce
6. Factory reset
7. Install ROM
8. Wipe the Dalvik
9. Factory reset
10. Reboot, and keep an eye on it. Apps will prompt for SU on boot.
11. After it's done, reboot and install GApps if you want/need them.
DISCLAIMER:
I am not responsible if you brick, fry, or otherwise destroy your device as a result of flashing this ROM. I will not claim liability or replace your device. All features included in this ROM are properties of their respective owners, I merely assembled them into one place.
Changelog:
1/10/2016 - First beta/testing release
Planned features:
-Better DSP manager
-New default background
-possible shutdown sequence
-Flash Player support
-maybe 2.0GHz clock rate if it doesn't burn my device
-Tweak battery/4G
-Button light fix
-AOSP KitKat launcher
DOWNLOAD LINKS:
Newest Version:
Dropbox
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NoobROM 4.4.4, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G
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SiberianLeopard, SiberianLeopard
Source Code: http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=t769&type=
ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.0.x
Based On: Cyanogenmod
Version Information
Status: Testing
Current Beta Version: 0.7
Beta Release Date: 2016-01-10
Created 2016-01-10
Last Updated 2016-01-10
New nightly coming! Stay tuned!
Development will also branch to the MyTouch 4G Slide and the Samsung Galaxy Epic 4G Slide.
Also mine
One more for good measure
Whats the battery life on this build??!
PowSniffer0110 said:
Whats the battery life on this build??!
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I'm behind on a nightly, so not as good as normal. Right now, my Blaze hasn't had its 4 year old battery replaced, but when on standby with WiFi, min/max frequency set to 192/1890MHz and Governor set to Samsung with a ROW I/O scheduler, get about 3 days until it completely dies. The temperature sensor in my battery is shot, so I can't accurately report temperatures until I can find a decent OEM battery replacement. WiFi doesn't work properly, which is a bug in the kernel I have to fix in the updater script. My suggestion (until I fix various things with my ROM) is to download the latest CM nightly, flash UberKernel V1, and use Link2SD to uninstall all of the CM bloatware. If you're feeling adventurous and daring you can flash this and report the results.
Im on Validus by GZRoms 4.4.4 and the thread seams to be closed.... Cant ask questions. I have NO more internal space, with barely any apps installed. It partitioned my internal to have its on storage, built in SD, and my ACTUAL external SD. I cannot figure how to move apps to SD, it will not work, Ive tried the app2sd fixes, ive gone to apps and enabled 'App moving' and rebooted. No dice. Any help?
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My battery life is terrible most times on Validus 4.4.4 as well, even with the UBER 4.1 kernel. Thats why i asked you about the battery life on yours cause I need more. Have you used that 4.4.4? That one and yours seem to be the only ones and I need to be able to move apps2sd so I can actually have the apps I want. Literally have only 10 apps installed probably.
PowSniffer0110 said:
Im on Validus by GZRoms 4.4.4 and the thread seams to be closed.... Cant ask questions. I have NO more internal space, with barely any apps installed. It partitioned my internal to have its on storage, built in SD, and my ACTUAL external SD. I cannot figure how to move apps to SD, it will not work, Ive tried the app2sd fixes, ive gone to apps and enabled 'App moving' and rebooted. No dice. Any help?
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My battery life is terrible most times on Validus 4.4.4 as well, even with the UBER 4.1 kernel. Thats why i asked you about the battery life on yours cause I need more. Have you used that 4.4.4? That one and yours seem to be the only ones and I need to be able to move apps2sd so I can actually have the apps I want. Literally have only 10 apps installed probably.
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Try Link2SD, and try my ROM. I just released a new nightly, the WiFi should work, if not I need to update it again.
Also, the Blaze only comes with 1.4GB of internal storage. I use PA GApps pico, and install anything else I actually use (like maps and Hangouts Dialer). GApps can easily take up massive amounts of space. Battery life has been fixed in my latest nightly. Please try out the ROM and see what it does. You have to do a FULL SYSTEM WIPE, except for EFS and RADIO partitions. I use PhilZ Touch. app2SD is frankly a terrible app in comparison to Link2SD, which is included in my ROM. If you use the SAMSUNG governor and ROW I/O scheduler and the battery life still sucks, get a new battery. If you also constantly have 4G, Wifi, and Bluetooth as well as NFC on, that will definitely drain your battery. Open Battery Stats in Settings and tell me what uses the most battery. Turn your screen brightness all the way down.
SiberianLeopard said:
Try Link2SD, and try my ROM. I just released a new nightly, the WiFi should work, if not I need to update it again.
Also, the Blaze only comes with 1.4GB of internal storage. I use PA GApps pico, and install anything else I actually use (like maps and Hangouts Dialer). GApps can easily take up massive amounts of space. Battery life has been fixed in my latest nightly. Please try out the ROM and see what it does. You have to do a FULL SYSTEM WIPE, except for EFS and RADIO partitions. I use PhilZ Touch. app2SD is frankly a terrible app in comparison to Link2SD, which is included in my ROM. If you use the SAMSUNG governor and ROW I/O scheduler and the battery life still sucks, get a new battery. If you also constantly have 4G, Wifi, and Bluetooth as well as NFC on, that will definitely drain your battery. Open Battery Stats in Settings and tell me what uses the most battery. Turn your screen brightness all the way down.
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I'm downloading now and gonna test the link2sd and the battery life. Is this what you're running still?
PowSniffer0110 said:
I'm downloading now and gonna test the link2sd and the battery life. Is this what you're running still?
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Development has been halted as of now because some [email protected] stole my Blaze. I'm saving for a new one but I kinda need the $70 because its part of my food budget.
Every time I try to install setup wizard fails and the phone doesn't fully boot correctly. Any suggestions??
PowSniffer0110 said:
Every time I try to install setup wizard fails and the phone doesn't fully boot correctly. Any suggestions??
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If it's the Cyanogenmod setup wizard, I cannot help, as I said development has been halted until I can get another Blaze.
It if's the Google setup, boot the phone without flashing GApps a few times, finish the CM setup wizard, change a few settings, browse the web. After that then flash GApps and add an account through settings.
Another thing you can try is booting the phone in Safe Mode by holding the Vol+ and Vol- keys during boot.
I can't seem to be able to clear the defaults for Launcher so that I enable a new one. Am I missing something or is it just not possible?
shmargin said:
I can't seem to be able to clear the defaults for Launcher so that I enable a new one. Am I missing something or is it just not possible?
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Go to Settings and then go to Home, there you can change what launcher you use.
SiberianLeopard said:
Go to Settings and then go to Home, there you can change what launcher you use.
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Sorry, I should have said, I tried looking there too, I don't have a home option anywhere in settings, not under personalization, or anywhere else that I can find.
shmargin said:
Sorry, I should have said, I tried looking there too, I don't have a home option anywhere in settings, not under personalization, or anywhere else that I can find.
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Use Link2SD to make the launcher you want a system app and then uninstall the one I included. I just bought another Blaze (mine was stolen) so I will resume development as soon as it arrives.
Also, how do you like the ROM? Does everything function properly?
By the way, the thanks button is right at the bottom of all of my posts.
SiberianLeopard said:
Use Link2SD to make the launcher you want a system app and then uninstall the one I included. I just bought another Blaze (mine was stolen) so I will resume development as soon as it arrives.
Also, how do you like the ROM? Does everything function properly?
By the way, the thanks button is right at the bottom of all of my posts.
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Havent used it much, everytime I try and install, I get the error of Setupwizard force close and can never set up the ROM. When is your Blaze arriving? Any chances we will get any new updates or advances? I will try and reinstall today.
PowSniffer0110 said:
Havent used it much, everytime I try and install, I get the error of Setupwizard force close and can never set up the ROM. When is your Blaze arriving? Any chances we will get any new updates or advances? I will try and reinstall today.
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I don't know when, probably next week and depending upon where CM source is at in development we might see NoobROM 5.1. I like KitKat better, and this is more of a personal project so it might stay KitKat with 5.1 APIs.
I might just scrap the CM wizard. It's pretty useless and only serves its purpose for new users.
SiberianLeopard said:
Development has been halted as of now because some [email protected] stole my Blaze. I'm saving for a new one but I kinda need the $70 because its part of my food budget.
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Hey I got it up and running pretty well, couple problems.... battery charged all night over night and my battery will not move past 26%. I dont think this is ROM specific as I was having weird battery issues before. I don't know what to do tho? And I have quite a few Force Closes of apps, including Facebook, and ESPN. They force close regularly and are pretty much unusable. Valadis ROM seemed a lot more stable. I love the link2SD tho it works almost flawless! I can now have my apps back, even tho 1 of 2 internal storage still shows only 20+MB free internal? Why? I have all my apps installed externally. Anyway, if we flash a different kernel, or the one from Valadus ROM, will it break the link2SD feature?? Idk what it is, but that ROM is smoother and less Force Closes. I'll keep running this and look forward to an update!
PowSniffer0110 said:
Hey I got it up and running pretty well, couple problems.... battery charged all night over night and my battery will not move past 26%. I dont think this is ROM specific as I was having weird battery issues before. I don't know what to do tho? And I have quite a few Force Closes of apps, including Facebook, and ESPN. They force close regularly and are pretty much unusable. Valadis ROM seemed a lot more stable. I love the link2SD tho it works almost flawless! I can now have my apps back, even tho 1 of 2 internal storage still shows only 20+MB free internal? Why? I have all my apps installed externally. Anyway, if we flash a different kernel, or the one from Valadus ROM, will it break the link2SD feature?? Idk what it is, but that ROM is smoother and less Force Closes. I'll keep running this and look forward to an update!
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Slow down, speed racer.
To answer your questions:
Q. What's wrong with my battery?
A. The Blaze is known for battery issues. Go into recovery, wipe everything (SD card, system, dalvik, factory reset, and data+cache), and then flash a new ROM. If your battery issues persist your battery is shot. Order a new one online.
Q. Is your kernel stable?
A. It's as stable as I could get it. If you're having trouble with FCs, reinstall PA GApps 4.4.4.
Q. Will flashing a new kernel break the ROM?
Short answer: Yes.
Long, complicated answer: No.
Q. I have no space left.
A. To free up internal storage, make sure your SD card is at least 16GB, I recommend 32 for this ROM. Install all the apps you want and then get rid of the Play Store. I use Blackmart, and will include it in the next update.