Re: ROMS, mods, and kernels.
Hey all, I've been a long time Samsung user. Started with the S2 to the S3, Note 2, S4, Note 3, and S5. I missed custom kernels from my Thunderbolt days. Since I am new again to HTC... any ideas or opinions would be cool!
I got S-off and permanent root. Now what?
Thanks in advance for opinions and help!
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I don't use a custom kernel because I was getting battery drain on my last one and just stuck to stock. If you want to really fiddle with a rom use viper, that's all I've got running and it's fantastic
illstaygold13 said:
Hey all, I've been a long time Samsung user. Started with the S2 to the S3, Note 2, S4, Note 3, and S5. I missed custom kernels from my Thunderbolt days. Since I am new again to HTC... any ideas or opinions would be cool!
I got S-off and permanent root. Now what?
Thanks in advance for opinions and help!
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ROM try badseeds tranquil. Its real nice lots of mods included an theme is sick. Also they have a kernel that has been working very nice for well since ROM was launched.
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Thanks to both of you @p2kmafia and @Tigerstown.
This is giving me lots to try!
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illstaygold13 said:
Thanks to both of you @p2kmafia and @Tigerstown.
This is giving me lots to try!
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If you check out tranquil they have a thread in themes an apps for all sorts of add-ons an mods thanks to @miller_kid FOR SOME AWESOME THEMES
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@Tigerstown I am about to try badseed. Venom is pretty cool, but I want to try some others.
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@Tigerstown I am about to try badseed. Venom is pretty cool, but I want to try some others.
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My wife uses viper. Myself I used it back in the day but not in a long time just don't seem to work as good for me as other's. Viper is good if you don't know how to edit or mod anything you know. Badseed is nice as the whole ROM is inverted big plus for me that is.
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My wife uses viper. Myself I used it back in the day but not in a long time just don't seem to work as good for me as other's. Viper is good if you don't know how to edit or mod anything you know. Badseed is nice as the whole ROM is inverted big plus for me that is.
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I used to run inverted on my S3 all the time because of the battery saving it provided for the amoled display. Since this is a super lcd display, that's a none issue, and I'm trying to run everything white just because I can.
I'm still running stock because it's so quick. On my S3, stock touchwiz was so slow and buggy I had no choice but to install a new rom.
However, there are many more roms available in the international m8 forum correct? Is there a way to tell if they'll work with our phone? Or do they have to say it's specifically compatible with the Verizon variant? The last thing I want to do is flash something and have it missing the CDMA band needed to get data. Also would super CID basically allow flashing of any rom we wanted.
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I used to run inverted on my S3 all the time because of the battery saving it provided for the amoled display. Since this is a super lcd display, that's a none issue, and I'm trying to run everything white just because I can.
I'm still running stock because it's so quick. On my S3, stock touchwiz was so slow and buggy I had no choice but to install a new rom.
However, there are many more roms available in the international m8 forum correct? Is there a way to tell if they'll work with our phone? Or do they have to say it's specifically compatible with the Verizon variant? The last thing I want to do is flash something and have it missing the CDMA band needed to get data. Also would super CID basically allow flashing of any rom we wanted.
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They'll say if they work for Verizon or not. SuperCID would allow you to flash any carrier Rom, but I doubt you would get data or anything, maybe 1x...that's more for like if you want to take your phone to t-mobile then you would be able to flash a tmobile Rom and be good to go (whether you get LTE or not on tmobile is a diff story).
BadUsername said:
I used to run inverted on my S3 all the time because of the battery saving it provided for the amoled display. Since this is a super lcd display, that's a none issue, and I'm trying to run everything white just because I can.
I'm still running stock because it's so quick. On my S3, stock touchwiz was so slow and buggy I had no choice but to install a new rom.
However, there are many more roms available in the international m8 forum correct? Is there a way to tell if they'll work with our phone? Or do they have to say it's specifically compatible with the Verizon variant? The last thing I want to do is flash something and have it missing the CDMA band needed to get data. Also would super CID basically allow flashing of any rom we wanted.
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Your still stock ROM on your m8?
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Your still stock ROM on your m8?
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Yup, stock rooted. Love it. I don't usually flash too often anyway. Just want something as stable and bug free as possible. So I'm thinking I'll probably end up running bonestock or cleanrom. I'm also extremely intrigued by the gpe rom.
I'll start flashing soon, but I generally don't like flashing too often.
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Yup, stock rooted. Love it. I don't usually flash too often anyway. Just want something as stable and bug free as possible. So I'm thinking I'll probably end up running bonestock or cleanrom. I'm also extremely intrigued by the gpe rom.
I'll start flashing soon, but I generally don't like flashing too often.
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Are you on the old firmware or radios still? (Which I really hope you say yes as if so you can help out a lot of people by doing me a favor)?.....or have you updated to the new firmware 1.55.....myself I hate pretty much all google apps besides chrome an I don't really care for that just my backup browser so the gpe ROM is very well put together by @digitalhigh . I have flashed it just to see how it ran but google everything an no blinkfeed is a total bust for me..
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Plus I ran bonestock for a while at 1st. I have tried all Roms an that is the best stock ROM he has lots of things enabled VZW hides. Only thing he is missing is eps mode but that is so easy to add via XML ...all you need to do its add another line for a quick setting tile like the rest of them an use value 30. Reboot an then your bone stock will have everything you need plus on the house teathering.
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Are you on the old firmware or radios still? (Which I really hope you say yes as if so you can help out a lot of people by doing me a favor)?.....or have you updated to the new firmware 1.55.....myself I hate pretty much all google apps besides chrome an I don't really care for that just my backup browser so the gpe ROM is very well put together by @digitalhigh . I have flashed it just to see how it ran but google everything an no blinkfeed is a total bust for me..
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Plus I ran bonestock for a while at 1st. I have tried all Roms an that is the best stock ROM he has lots of things enabled VZW hides. Only thing he is missing is eps mode but that is so easy to add via XML ...all you need to do its add another line for a quick setting tile like the rest of them an use value 30. Reboot an then your bone stock will have everything you need plus on the house teathering.
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Nope, I don't have the original firmware.
I think my sister also updated hers.
Andy has done fantastic work on his roms since his S3 days. He does a great job adding in hidden features and keeping the rom as stock as possible. Really hope he continues developing for this device.
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BadUsername said:
Nope, I don't have the original firmware.
I think my sister also updated hers.
Andy has done fantastic work on his roms since his S3 days. He does a great job adding in hidden features and keeping the rom as stock as possible. Really hope he continues developing for this device.
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Dang dang. If I come across anyone on old let me know so we can get a flash able radio
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Tigerstown said:
Dang dang. If I come across anyone on old let me know so we can get a flash able radio
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Why would you want to go backwards? Firewater issues?
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BadUsername said:
Why would you want to go backwards? Firewater issues?
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No a lot of people r asking in my firmware/radios thread I started are asking for old radios cause they were stronger for them. With a pull from a phone that still has this we can make a flashable old radios. An some else wants the old firmware to create another safety net for everyone.
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Tigerstown said:
No a lot of people r asking in my firmware/radios thread I started are asking for old radios cause they were stronger for them. With a pull from a phone that still has this we can make a flashable old radios. An some else wants the old firmware to create another safety net for everyone.
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Got it, I think a friend of mine is upgrading soon, if he gets an m8 and it isn't updated out of the box I can pull it from that.
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Tigerstown said:
No a lot of people r asking in my firmware/radios thread I started are asking for old radios cause they were stronger for them. With a pull from a phone that still has this we can make a flashable old radios. An some else wants the old firmware to create another safety net for everyone.
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I never took the ota when I got my phone. Maybe its on the old firmware? How can I check?
silver04v said:
I never took the ota when I got my phone. Maybe its on the old firmware? How can I check?
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Settings > about > software information > software number
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Ok so I'm no pro by any means but pretty good at tinkering and troubleshooting, anyways I'm completely stumped before rooting and s-off the phone did great now after root and cm7 batterylife sucks wifi and cell service is almost non existant ...anyone have the same? Solutions? Tips? Help!! Lol
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iamrouse said:
Ok so I'm no pro by any means but pretty good at tinkering and troubleshooting, anyways I'm completely stumped before rooting and s-off the phone did great now after root and cm7 batterylife sucks wifi and cell service is almost non existant ...anyone have the same? Solutions? Tips? Help!! Lol
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update your radios and sh!t.
Got a link for the radios? Haven't been able to find a working one
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iamrouse said:
Got a link for the radios? Haven't been able to find a working one
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gimme a few minutes and ill go through my sh!t.
after going through my sh!t i cant find it. message vicodan and ask him since his link is broke.
Ok will do!! And thanks for lookin
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iamrouse said:
Ok so I'm no pro by any means but pretty good at tinkering and troubleshooting, anyways I'm completely stumped before rooting and s-off the phone did great now after root and cm7 batterylife sucks wifi and cell service is almost non existant ...anyone have the same? Solutions? Tips? Help!! Lol
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Sprint's been doing something to the tower closest to my house and I've been permaroamig at my house going on 3 weeks now. Sprint told me it might be a while before they fix the problem. I've been missing calls and they only go through when I force my phone to roam. It sucks because it only happens at my house. lol its happening to my dad's completelt stock shift too so I know its not an issue with my phone. Both of our phones work fine as soon as we switch towers.
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Before updating your radios do this:
1) Update profile, reboot phone.
2) Update PRL, reboot phone.
3) If you are not using cellular radio 1.08.01.0111 here is the link:
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http://www.mediafire.com/?2ocadzq8xf60fjf radios only
http://www.mediafire.com/?as90ept0wzawcwl touchpanel only
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4) Wait a few days. Sprint might be working on the tower by you.
Thanks vicoden!!! Been looking for that!!
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Well after radio and touch panel update signal improved slightly gonna throw in the towel and rule it with faulty hardware ...thanks for the help though
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I am kinda a noob i have successfully rooted my shift first try, flashed several different roms with success, but i am not sure how to update the radio and touchpanel? do you just put the zip on the sdcard and use recovery to install or is there a special way i dont want to brick my phone i have soooo much success so far i would hate to screw it up now.
cjSHIFTy said:
I am kinda a noob i have successfully rooted my shift first try, flashed several different roms with success, but i am not sure how to update the radio and touchpanel? do you just put the zip on the sdcard and use recovery to install or is there a special way i dont want to brick my phone i have soooo much success so far i would hate to screw it up now.
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Yup, you just need to put it on your sdcard and boot into recovery to install it
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cjSHIFTy said:
I am kinda a noob i have successfully rooted my shift first try, flashed several different roms with success, but i am not sure how to update the radio and touchpanel? do you just put the zip on the sdcard and use recovery to install or is there a special way i dont want to brick my phone i have soooo much success so far i would hate to screw it up now.
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If your talking about the ones on THIS thread. There is a video in the OP on how to. But if you don't have time, or don't want watch ( although I would suggest you do ) , there are written instructions in the OP. It's always a good idea to read the OP a least once, just in case.
CNexus said:
Yup, you just need to put it on your sdcard and boot into recovery to install it
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Thanks, just updated working wonderfully.
cjSHIFTy said:
Thanks, just updated working wonderfully.
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Yup, no problem
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Hyperdrive is giving me mms issues among other little things. I need a rom that allows the basics to work some added functionality. Also if I were to install a new rom.do I need to unlock the bootloader again?
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GlitchMob said:
Hyperdrive is giving me mms issues among other little things. I need a rom that allows the basics to work some added functionality. Also if I were to install a new rom.do I need to unlock the bootloader again?
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I use PAC MAN ROM no issues so far.
It's best to try different ROMs as people have different experiences. Many people love Jelly 'Beans', but for me it's very unstable. Carbon and Slim Beans are very good. I love Hyperdrive and I'm sure that with the next release, the MMS bug will be gone.
CleanRom is the most stable rom since it's very close to stock rom but with performance boost and bunch of excellent mods. No doubt this is what you looking for.
Go touch wiz, clean rom or beans should be very stable.
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GlitchMob said:
Hyperdrive is giving me mms issues among other little things. I need a rom that allows the basics to work some added functionality. Also if I were to install a new rom.do I need to unlock the bootloader again?
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Once tour bootloader is unlocked it stays unlocked flashing between roms. It only gets locked again if you return to factory stock.
So no, you don't need to unlock bootloader if you simply change roms. It's always best wipe data though.
CleanRom for sure.
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I would say beans for great stableness and great battery life and for aosp gotta go with carbon by far these are the best ROMs for my phone . but many phones are different and have their own taste Lol
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I worked on this port for future upcoming MOAR port. Check out my MOAR Port here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40195123 This is bare bones stock rooted deodex from freeza build I've only ported to Verizon. I have been undecided on if I should release or not. I decided its a very stable leak and its what it is. Stock with premium suite. All goes without saying I'm not responsible for anything you do to your phone if it explodes or just doesn't turn on your in full control of your own stuff.
Link can be found here http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=22909751817929990
All sprint apk have been removed but one wouldn't boot without SprintSyncMLSvc.apk Verizon SyncMLSvc.apk caused lockup on setupwizard
Its new and upcoming for us at Verizon I can only assume :beer:
Enjoy everyone
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What's it like? Is it fully working with Verizon s3?
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droidhunger said:
What's it like? Is it fully working with Verizon s3?
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Yes everything fully works on it, it has multi Window and floating keyboard really great.
@hitman did you add in the notification bubbles fix or can we flash the zip you posted in the moar thread?
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droidhunger said:
What's it like? Is it fully working with Verizon s3?
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Yes between myself and all testers all is working
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I used it and played with it all night and all day today. Everything worked flawlessly on it. I just couldn't take the bare bones stock. Lol. Just in case anyone is wondering and needs to theme it I can confirm circuitry theme works and j beitel's ultimate real icon theme both worked for me... very smooth ROM and Hitman ported another great release. I went back to MOAR just because of the options. I'm sure Hitman can understand and I'm sure I'll be back when MOAR updates... thanks Hitman! :beer::thumbup:
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Yes everything fully works on it, it has multi Window and floating keyboard really great.
@hitman did you add in the notification bubbles fix or can we flash the zip you posted in the moar thread?
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Notification bubbles is on a ROM basis I'll add to op since you asked
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Does MMS work? Thanks!
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Does MMS work? Thanks!
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Yes of course also with WiFi on
Notification bubbles for those that want them http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=22909751817930204
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for all intent this rom is great for stock and a port I know I tested each one Do I like yes Here is why fast very fast. I can't wait till this gets moar it will be the Mother of all Roms yes I know but its true.
will download tonight to test it
THANKS for this! Wondering does the multi-mod work for this?
**edit multi-mod causes bootloop
Hitman, please check your pm.
Can I hug you right now? Like seriously man! Thanks for the port!
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Any bugs guys?
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I just installed and restored all my apps. No problems so far. "About" shows the build as MB1. Wondering if it just wasn't changed for this MC3 build.
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I just installed and restored all my apps. No problems so far. "About" shows the build as MB1. Wondering if it just wasn't changed for this MC3 build.
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Wasn't sure if it would affect playstore so I just put Verizon build #
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ROM seems really good. I am really getting a pretty good battery life. Thanks.
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This is a nice solid stock port. Thanks for this!
Forgot your pm was it this ROM you were looking for sprint?
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May I ask how this firmware does on eschelons compatibility test cause this thing looks awesome and I want to flash it ASAP and may I ask if it is 4.1 .2 also
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Currently downloading a hefty 689.51 update!
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thanks
downloading now :good:
Downloading now, UK - BTU, yay...!
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Is being uploaded to sam firmware now.
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Cool, going to flash this over the German version I've been using.
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Installed! Love the new keyboard. Also Samsung wallet is available. But KNOX is an optional install:s
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Anyone keep getting knox unauthorised app message? ?
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UK Vodafone downloading now
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oxfordmark said:
Installed! Love the new keyboard. Also Samsung wallet is available. But KNOX is an optional install:s
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Wait a minute... Is that KitKat???
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Terr20114 said:
Wait a minute... Is that KitKat???
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Lol, i just read it, sorry my mistake
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Installed - no issues.
No full wipe either, still got all my apps and settings as before.
So far so good, looks nice and smooth - as we knew though, not many major noticeable changes on the surface.
Thanks for posting this, downloading now!!
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Installed! Love the new keyboard. Also Samsung wallet is available. But KNOX is an optional install:s
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Just finding the changes to the keyboard, yes, much prefer this keyboard! Also includes full set of unicode pictures/icons in colour too! Cool.
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can anyone tell me what BTU means?
googled it and finding 10000 threads how people want BTU but no explanation -.-
BTU is the firmware csc code for the United Kingdom unbranded firmware...
Blezz said:
can anyone tell me what BTU means?
googled it and finding 10000 threads how people want BTU but no explanation -.-
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Its just the code for the unbranded (not carrier/provider specific) UK firmware, dont think it stands for anything as far as I know (British Territories Unbranded?? :silly.
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Thanks for posting this, downloading now!!
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nniicckkss said:
Just finding the changes to the keyboard, yes, much prefer this keyboard! Also includes full set of unicode pictures/icons in colour too! Cool.
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Are you guys rooted or not? I'm tempted just to go back to untouched stock, as there are still issues here and there with rooted/custom 4.3. The only thing that would bug me would not be not being able to remove bloat. I had tried flashing a custom 4.3 ROM which had the data screen off bug, so then tried going back to 4.2.2 but got a bootloop. Flashed rooted 4.2.2 MGA via Odin and tried flashing custom 4.2.2 again but still got bootloops. So currently on rooted stock 4.2.2 which is working perfectly, so I suppose I should really just sit tight for now.
I've got intelliring installed. Just updated and now I'm having talk back issues again while using stock internet app. Seems fine in chrome.
Any ideas how I can stop it?
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I'm running totally stock everything. I think the bloat is all part of having a samsung device. Nexus devices are so plain jayne in comparison, I came from a Nexus 4. I wouldn't get too hung up on it to be honest. I think the S4 is a real solid performing device with stock 4.3.
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Are you guys rooted or not? I'm tempted just to go back to untouched stock, as there are still issues here and there with rooted/custom 4.3. The only thing that would bug me would not be not being able to remove bloat. I had tried flashing a custom 4.3 ROM which had the data screen off bug, so then tried going back to 4.2.2 but got a bootloop. Flashed rooted 4.2.2 MGA via Odin and tried flashing custom 4.2.2 again but still got bootloops. So currently on rooted stock 4.2.2 which is working perfectly, so I suppose I should really just sit tight for now.
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I'm running totally stock everything. I think the bloat is all part of having a samsung device. Nexus devices are so plain jayne in comparison, I came from a Nexus 4. I wouldn't get too hung up on it to be honest. I think the S4 is a real solid performing device with stock 4.3.
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I'm totally stock too, have been since the most recent 4.2.2 update (since it got secure by knox). Before that I ran djemby's stock rooted ROMs to allow tinkering, but I couldn't be bothered with the flash counter/knox fuse etc. risk of flashing custom ROMs, so I just went stock while I still could.
As for bloat - I can live with it. some of it I actually use, some of it I never touch, but it's on there and its not doing any harm.
4.3 is nice and smooth, my phone is functional. I just have to live without the tinkering - it was minimal but I liked to have the choice... (I only added CRT off, symbols on keyboard, and one or two other bits anyway).
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I'm running totally stock everything. I think the bloat is all part of having a samsung device. Nexus devices are so plain jayne in comparison, I came from a Nexus 4. I wouldn't get too hung up on it to be honest. I think the S4 is a real solid performing device with stock 4.3.
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Cheers, I'm in two minds at the moment. I agree that it is a great device and enjoy having the extra features (would just like option to remove some of the apps). To be honest Im not looking to constantly flash a lot of different ROMs, happy with stock if its smooth and stable. I've got a Nexus 7 as well, so it satisfies my 'having the latest update' fix! The rooted apps I would miss would be adaway, multi window manager, root explorer option on file explorer and titanium backup (not much use for this anyway if I'm not flashing). Will think about it a bit more..
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TouchWiz 4.3 Download List
This is everything that can currently be flashed on the 4.3 update without bricking your device. This will hopefully alleviate the confusion involved of what can and can't be flashed on the 4.3 OTA update.
I will keep this up to date as much as possible. Post in this thread or PM me if you think something should be added to the list. This can include anything (roms, themes, mods, etc.) that will work for anyone with a locked bootloader using safestrap.
Stock 4.3 OTA VRUCML1 rom
Stock 4.3 OTA VRUCNC1 rom
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Safestrap Thread
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AllianceRom
Wicked Sensations Rom
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Samstock
Slapnuts
I535 Mostly Stock
Stock Rooted ML1 Rom
Theming and MODS
Xposed may be included in some roms, check before installing. Always Nandroid before installing mods or themes.
Xposed Framework
Collection of Xposed Modules
Flash in Safestrap
Inverted themed apps - Gunthermic
Inverted themed apps - camblue
All Backs Black Theme
Bandit Hybrid TW/AOSP Theme
Bandit 4.3 Expanded Toggle Mod
APK install
Viper4android Audio Mod
Great thread.
Quick question. My bro took the ota he still hasn't pull the trigger to root n safetrap. This being said if he does go tru. And wants stock rooted tw he should go with scrosler version correct? He did a clean install already but might go rooted route
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twistedillutions said:
Great thread.
Quick question. My bro took the ota he still hasn't pull the trigger to root n safetrap. This being said if he does go tru. And wants stock rooted tw he should go with scrosler version correct? He did a clean install already but might go rooted route
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Scroslers is the most stock you're going to get. It's a good option, but he should look through all of them. They're all fantastic roms.
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Ok thanks. Looking at these great roms makes me consider going back to tw.
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This should get be stickied in the Q&A thread, That way hopefully more people will read it.
Lord_Tardis said:
This should get be stickied in the Q&A thread, That way hopefully more people will read it.
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It is stickied in the 4.3 sticky roll up thread.
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does any have wifi tether baked in? i still don't have a solution to enable wireless tethering?
thanks
kidhudi said:
does any have wifi tether baked in? i still don't have a solution to enable wireless tethering?
thanks
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That I don't know, I haven't tested any of them.
They should be included in the main page description or I would search each thread individually for an answer to that.
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Why is it when I try to install certain custom roms I get no connection on my play store? I am on 4.1.2 mf1 I have tried resetting my time clearing cache etc.
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fundio said:
Why is it when I try to install certain custom roms I get no connection on my play store? I am on 4.1.2 mf1 I have tried resetting my time clearing cache etc.
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No idea.
It's probably an issue with your Google account. I would try erasing it completely and re-adding it. You could also try flashing a custom playstore or installing a different one to see if you can fix the problem.
It isn't rom related.
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I tried that it still wiil not work. I also odin back to stock reroot and unlock and still no go. I understand it is not rom related was just wondering if anyone else had this problem.
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fundio said:
I tried that it still wiil not work. I also odin back to stock reroot and unlock and still no go. I understand it is not rom related was just wondering if anyone else had this problem.
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It was mentioned a long time ago, I'd search the q&a section. There are a few threads directly related to that issue.
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I have and tried everything that was mentioned. It has something to do with gapps. I never had this problem before.
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fundio said:
I have and tried everything that was mentioned. It has something to do with gapps. I never had this problem before.
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Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2273994
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I appreciate that but I tried this method and it did not work. It is something simple I believe I am overlooking.
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I really did search about this problem. I do not just ask questions because I am too lazy to search and read. Lol btw I appreciate this list. Looks good csnt wait to try some of these once I get my gapps working.
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kidhudi said:
does any have wifi tether baked in? i still don't have a solution to enable wireless tethering?
thanks
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Did you find one that does? I've just traded for a gs3 that already had taken the 4.3 OTA. I did get root using Saferoot but I can't get wireless tether app to work. I've searched for 3 days and can't find how to make it work. TIA
cdput said:
Did you find one that does? I've just traded for a gs3 that already had taken the 4.3 OTA. I did get root using Saferoot but I can't get wireless tether app to work. I've searched for 3 days and can't find how to make it work. TIA
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yeah bro. foxfi wireless tether works.
there is a free version and a paid version though.
there are 2 annoying things.
1 it's not free
2 it forces you to "lock" your phone with a password/pattern/or pin number.
So are any AOSP roms supported with safestrap? I'm looking at the download list and it's just modified TW roms.
My brother took the OTA, but is now interested in switching to AOSP and I wanted to make sure it was even possible.
kidhudi said:
yeah bro. foxfi wireless tether works.
there is a free version and a paid version though.
there are 2 annoying things.
1 it's not free
2 it forces you to "lock" your phone with a password/pattern/or pin number.
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If you read the description it tells of a way to keep certificate without the lock protection. I can verify that it works.
ThePagel said:
If you read the description it tells of a way to keep certificate without the lock protection. I can verify that it works.
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what description
i cant find it anywhere?