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Customizing a cyanogenmod rom

I have made several CM10 Nexus 7 roms using the repo sync to cm's repositories. I was wondering how best I can make the rom my own so that it what me and my friends find useful.
I would like to be able to change the meta inf updater script for example to say "Fallon Rom"
or include supersu, not superuser.
(obviously no paid apps)
is there a way to include an app as a user app so that if the user wants to get a paid version it is easy? (eg romtoolbox lite --> rom tool box pro)
Lastly, how can i best make this apply to each release. Can I make a folder that will then get included in future builds (so i don't have to manually unzip the rom and change stuff)
Thanks for any responses. :highfive::highfive::highfive:
edit: and how can i include hillbeast's 720p camera mod
i am also planing on including gapps. How best to include them (or is staying separate that much more preferable)

anyone??
Can anyone give any tips?

[MOD] Lennys Multi-screen app extend mod v1.3

Update: Paul O'Brien of Modaco has made a web based tool for you to quickly make a new apk to your own requirements without the need to compile and decompile yourself, it can be found here - http://www.modaco.com/topic/358494-lj1-note-2-multi-window-tool/ (please pay attention to his last paragraph too!).
Dear all
Better laid out page with quick guide - http://lennyuk.co.uk/lennyuks-multi-screen-extend-mod-for-n7100/
What it is:
This is my quick fix before a real fix comes at a later date to add more apps to the multi-scren mode. It is not perfect and only allows for apps I have listed below (and the ones that were already there).
This is just a simple xml mod, it is easy to do yourself if you know how to decompile and recompile framework-res.apk, I will not accept the credit for finding where in the xml it needs to be edited, I have just made the changes below, recompiled and made a .zip for you.
As a warnning if your planning on making your own edit, there is a general bug in the way this works (not confirmed but believed) that if you have more than 1 page full of apps in that "edit" screen the whole split-screen crashes.
So don't go adding too many apps at this point in time!
What it is not:
This is not an ideal solution to add all your apps, it is just a quick xml change to add the apps I have detailed below.
What does it add?
The apps I have added are as follows (by package name, if you don't understand package names then try to google it, it will probably tell you the name of the app, but its easy to work out in most cases):
Code:
In v1.2:
<item>com.google.android.apps.authenticator2</item>
<item>com.lastpass.lpandroid</item>
<item>com.google.android.apps.plus</item>
<item>com.quoord.tapatalkpro.activity</item>
<item>com.adaptiveblue.GetGlue</item>
<item>com.androirc</item>
<item>bbc.iplayer.android</item>
<item>com.gzero.tv</item>
<item>com.dropbox.android</item>
<item>dk.tacit.android.foldersync.full</item>
<item>com.imdb.mobile</item>
<item>se.footballaddicts.livescore</item>
<item>com.android.vending</item>
<item>com.google.android.music</item>
<item>com.spotify.mobile.android.ui</item>
<item>com.amazon.mp3</item>
<item>com.amazon.venezia</item>
<item>com.bskyb.android.skyplus</item>
<item>com.ideashower.readitlater.pro</item>
<item>com.levelup.touiteur</item>
<item>com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer</item>
In v1.3:
<item>org.connectbot</item>
<item>com.handmark.tweetcaster.premium</item>
<item>com.google.android.apps.docs</item>
<item>com.whatsapp</item>
<item>jackpal.androidterm</item>
<item>de.shapeservices.implusfull</item>
<item>de.shapeservices.impluslite</item>
<item>com.quoord.tapatalkxda.activity</item>
<item>com.quoord.tapatalkxdapre.activity</item>
<item>kik.android</item>
<item>com.ebuddy.android</item>
<item>com.skype.raider</item>
Do not worry if you don't have some of these apps installed, they will just be ignored.
IT MIGHT LOG YOU OUT OF YOUR ACCOUNTS, THIS CANNOT BE AVOIDED, BUT YOU CAN JUST ADD THEM BACK
Install
1) NANDROID FIRST!! This way if something goes wrong, or you don't like my mod you can easily revert.
2) Flash in CWM (or other custom) recovery.
3) Boot and add back all your accounts!
Files
v1.3 - CLICK HERE
v1.2 - click here
Updates
I might update this with other apps requested if and only if it appears a real fix is taking too long.
I strongly advise you keep a close eye on Modaco or Paul O'Brien's twitter feed as he might have some interesting information on this subject soon.
IF YOU ARE AN APP DEVELOPER PLEASE READ THIS - http://www.modaco.com/page/news/_/a...rt-for-samsung-multi-window-to-your-apps-r823
Apps to be added (if I make an update!):
- Slices
- <item>com.metago.astro</item>
- <item>com.instagram.android</item>
- <item>com.phonezoo.android.streamzoo></item>
- <item>com.alensw.picfolder</item>
- uk.Amazon.mShop.android
- Shazam
- GoSMS
- Google Translate
- <item>com.infraware.polarisoffice4</item>
- WeChat messenger
- email (stock)
- calculator
Changelog
v1.3
- More apps added, see list above
v1.2
- initial release
- based on LJ1 (but should be fine on any stock based rom that has multi-screen feature)
- includes apps listed in section 1 above (future apps, if updated, will be split into separate sections in the list so its clear they were added later)

Request to add whatsapp...please..
Thanks in advance..
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2

sumeshd said:
Request to add whatsapp and tapatalk..please..
Thanks in advance..
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2
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tapatalk is already there

+1 on whatsapp, and :
- Andftp
- Andsmb
- Terminal (both those on the market)
Which toolkit did you use to decompile + recompile this framework file?

Can I request Stylish Girl - Fashion Closet please
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ddnmedia.stylishgirl

eitama said:
+1 on whatsapp, and :
- Andftp
- Andsmb
- Terminal (both those on the market)
Which toolkit did you use to decompile + recompile this framework file?
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I didn't use a toolkit if you mean a pre-made script tool thing, I just used the latest apktool and a command prompt window.

thanks, amazon is good for italian shop?

Lennyuk said:
I didn't use a toolkit if you mean a pre-made script tool thing, I just used the latest apktool and a command prompt window.
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Does that apktool also sign the apk after recompiling?
Do you have to copy the resource.asec thingy? (Been some time since I handled apktool)

Marchintosh said:
thanks, amazon is good for italian shop?
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the app is the same for every country as far as I know, it just detects where you account is registered when you login, so yes it should be fine.

OK I'm test good on Wannam v1.1
Can you add app Yahoo, IM+

eitama said:
Does that apktool also sign the apk after recompiling?
Do you have to copy the resource.asec thingy? (Been some time since I handled apktool)
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no it doesn't sign, we don't have access to samsungs keys anyway.
I copied resources.arsc after compiling over to the original apk and replaced the existing one.

If people want to get a list of their own packages for personal editing:
Code:
adb shell
pm list packages -f
Then select the ones you want to add and strip out the spurious 'package:/system/app/xxxxxxxxx=' or 'package:/data/app/xxxxxxxxx='

As a warnning, there is a general bug in the way this works (not confirmed but believed) that if you have more than 1 page full of apps in that "edit" screen the whole split-screen crashes.
So don't go adding too many apps at this point in time!

At least folk can take out the ones they don't want to make space for others

Done. This is awesome thanks Lennyuk!!!!

where edit xml in framework-res.apk?? i want add app for me

dale89 said:
where edit xml in framework-res.apk?? i want add app for me
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res/values/arrays.xml

thanks for the mod, i will try to edit !

i don't see anything res/values/arrays.xml

dale89 said:
i don't see anything res/values/arrays.xml
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You need to decompile framework-res.apk first.

[4.4.x] Voxive GApps

Voxive GApps for 4.4.x [DISCONTINUED]
Formerly "Famigo AROMA GApps"
Long time no see, huh? Well, contrary to the Post title, I am back but it's different now! Why?
THESE GApps ARE NOW APART OF Open GApps!
I wanted to cover a few things about this package real quick though!
First, the source code has been moved and updated (the old actually was missing the newer releases!) onto GitLab. One note though is that the APKs themselves are managed using Git-Annex, so you will need that to "complete" your repo. Find the source code here: http://gitlab.com/TeamVoxive/vox_gapps/
Second, Open GApps includes a AROMA version too that will be easy for you guys to migrate over to!
Third, my other project, Vox Remover is on hiatus as it is semi-replaced by Open GApps as not only it includes more removals than the original PA/TK Gapps these were based on but it also includes the ability to remove ANY app (have to configure in config file).
Lastly, I want to mention my "other" project that I am still working on. Vox Variety is a 24-hour variety station playing a lot unique stuff!
You can find Open GApps at http://opengapps.org with daily, auto-generated builds for 4.4x to 5.1x on arm(64) and x86(_64) with a ton of variants!
XDA:DevDB Information
Voxive GApps, Tool/Utility for the Android General
Contributors
dotmaniac, 3DSammy, amarullz, AOSPA, TKruzze
Source Code: http://gitlab.com/TeamVoxive/vox_gapps/
Version Information
Status: No Longer Updated
Current Stable Version: v12
Stable Release Date: 2014-04-11
Created 2013-12-06
Last Updated 2015-06-27

Create your own Remover Script
QUICK HOW-TO
We will cut everything after a pound sign/hashtag/"#" from the script. That is, all the tutorials, app descriptions, and apps you want to keep; thus, only leaving the script with the files you want to remove
Edit the list below as you see fit, examples:​
AdobeReader.apk > Removed (because there is no "#")
#AdobeReader.apk > NOT Removed (because of "#")
AdobeReader.apk #PDF Reader > Removed (but extra text ignored)
CUSTOMIZING
By making a file named junk.txt in the /sdcard/Famigo/remover folder you can add files from anywhere and use wildcards to cut similar items.
Files and folders deleted ARE case-sensitive, examples:​
/path/to/file/file.txt > Deletes file.txt
/path/to/folder/ > Deletes folder ... REMEMBER the trailing "/"
/system/app/Apollo.apk > Deletes the system app Apollo ... REMEMBER to scan Everywhere during install when including FULL PATH
/data/app/Facebook.apk > Deletes the user app Facebook (if that's what it's called) ... REMEMBER to scan Everywhere during install when including FULL PATH
Apollo.apk > Deletes the app Apollo ... REMEMBER to Scan /system and/or /data depending on place
Apollo > Deletes apps named Apollo ... REMEMBER to Scan /system and/or /data depending on place
Apo* > Deletes all files starting with "Apo" ... Be CAREFUL with wildcards.
WHAT TO SCAN
During the install, it will ask you which folders to scan. By default, we will only Scan /system/(priv-)app which is where system apps and PARTICULARLY junk apps are. However, you may want to erase user apps that are in /data/app or other system files located elsewhere. Unless you are specifically trying to remove user installed apps - do not check Scan /data/app and unless you are trying to cut a specific file or folder (ringtones, wallpapers, etc) - do not check Scan Everywhere​

Reserved
Reserved

Where's the download link?
Sent from my Droid Razr Maxx HD (GSM)

XBlackChaosX said:
Where's the download link?
Sent from my Droid Razr Maxx HD (GSM)
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I am still waiting for it to upload to devdb!

Sorry for the really long wait but DevDB never wanted to upload...
So I decided to tweak a few things and upload to DevHost!
Download Now!

Does it only delete the apk,s or all xml,s and lib,s too?
GREEEEETZ!!!

-CALIBAN666- said:
Does it only delete the apk,s or all xml,s and lib,s too?
GREEEEETZ!!!
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It deletes anything that I am aware of.
So if for example, you was going to delete the stock Email app; it would also erase Exchange Services.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

The new version now available with updated 4.4.1 libs, apps, and more removable bloat!
Changelog
v3
App Improvements:
Updated Core Apps and libs to 4.4.1 Variants
Code Improvements:
Moved Info Screen to Menu
More removable apps

can you please add the google dialer

MaddScientist said:
can you please add the google dialer
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Sorry, their is a whole bunch of issues trying to add it. Also I don't have a phone to test it with.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

Is this Gapps package still compatible with a 4.4 ROM? I did not read anywhere if the update to 4.4.1 changed the ROM version requirement.
Thanks for this contribution as I've been looking for a selectable 4.4+ gapps package for a while.

3DSammy said:
Is this Gapps package still compatible with a 4.4 ROM? I did not read anywhere if the update to 4.4.1 changed the ROM version requirement.
Thanks for this contribution as I've been looking for a selectable 4.4+ gapps package for a while.
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Yes, it is still compatible with 4.4.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

Continuity
I found this Gapps this morning and installed it on my 4.4.1 Tab2. It is absolutely great!! Having the option of only installing what I really need is fantastic. My only question is if this is a one shot deal or do you intend to update it on a regular basis?

motisu said:
I found this Gapps this morning and installed it on my 4.4.1 Tab2. It is absolutely great!! Having the option of only installing what I really need is fantastic. My only question is if this is a one shot deal or do you intend to update it on a regular basis?
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I intend to update it every time AOSPA updates theirs.
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dotmaniac said:
I intend to update it every time AOSPA updates theirs.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
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That's great to hear. One suggestion: I don't know if it is possible, but since most of the latest ROMs require you to reinstall the Gapps after flashing the ROM, and since this Gapp requires you to pick and choose which apps you want and don't, it would be very useful to have a way of saving the choices so that you wouldn't have to go through the whole selection process every time you reflash a ROM. Maybe it could be done in a "preprocess" step on the PC or on the SD card as a small saved file?

motisu said:
That's great to hear. One suggestion: I don't know if it is possible, but since most of the latest ROMs require you to reinstall the Gapps after flashing the ROM, and since this Gapp requires you to pick and choose which apps you want and don't, it would be very useful to have a way of saving the choices so that you wouldn't have to go through the whole selection process every time you reflash a ROM. Maybe it could be done in a "preprocess" step on the PC or on the SD card as a small saved file?
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During the gapps flash process the Aroma UI selections are all saved in two files:
/tmp/aroma/gapps.prop
/tmp/aroma/remover.prop
Just in case you do not know "/tmp" disappears after the flash file completes.
Those would be the files to save. Access to user internal storage is possible assuming if has not been wiped prior to ROM flashing. Of course saving to SD/OTG storage would even get around that situation. All this assumes the two prop files could be retreived from where they are stored before Aroma starts executing. I have been looking at this over the last hour just to see if it is possible.

3DSammy said:
During the gapps flash process the Aroma UI selections are all saved in two files:
/tmp/aroma/gapps.prop
/tmp/aroma/remover.prop
Just in case you do not know "/tmp" disappears after the flash file completes.
Those would be the files to save. Access to user internal storage is possible assuming if has not been wiped prior to ROM flashing. Of course saving to SD/OTG storage would even get around that situation. All this assumes the two prop files could be retreived from where they are stored before Aroma starts executing. I have been looking at this over the last hour just to see if it is possible.
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motisu said:
That's great to hear. One suggestion: I don't know if it is possible, but since most of the latest ROMs require you to reinstall the Gapps after flashing the ROM, and since this Gapp requires you to pick and choose which apps you want and don't, it would be very useful to have a way of saving the choices so that you wouldn't have to go through the whole selection process every time you reflash a ROM. Maybe it could be done in a "preprocess" step on the PC or on the SD card as a small saved file?
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I will look into it!
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dotmaniac said:
I intend to update it every time AOSPA updates theirs.
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great stuff think this will be my go to package
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can you please add mirrors?

dotmaniac said:
I will look into it!
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I couldn't figure out how to get it to work... Sorry guys!
MaddScientist said:
great stuff think this will be my go to package
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can you please add mirrors?
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I will add some mirrors as soon as possible!
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[APP][ROOT][4.4+]Custom ROM Manager 5.5.0

Custom ROM Manager finds all the ROMs, GApps and other zip files that are downloaded on your device, lets you install or manage them easily. It also helps you visit official sites of some ROMs/GApps from where you can download them or see changelog.
NOTE: This app does not search the internet for ROMs, GApps and other mods for your device. You have to download them from their respective sites yourself to your device. Then this app will take care of the rest.
Screenshots
Check screenshots tab
Key Features
Finds all the zip files on your device - Custom ROM Manager features multiple file searching algorithms to find the zip files on your device. They are fast, customizable or both fast and customizable at the same time. Users can even choose their file searching technique to their liking.
Sorting and grouping of zip files - After zip files have been found, app sorts and groups them to their appropriate category, like detects which of them are ROMs, GApps etc. It can even detect the properties of a ROM/GApp, like their build dates, version, whether or not they are OFFICIAL builds and what not. The techniques used are efficient and smart.
Popular ROMs/GApps - The app shows list of popular ROMs/GApps. They are selected based on observations of the most popular and most user responded ROM threads across the XDA forums for top devices, and they are listed alphabetically in the app. App is also capable of detecting other ROMs, which will be listed in the "Other ROMs" category.
Official information for popular ROMs/GApps - For all the popular ROMs/GApps listed, you can even check their official information. Like their official sites, download pages etc. It can even check whether your device is officially supported or not, and depending on this, it will open download page for your device when you visit their download page.
Disclaimer - The app makes use of the information that is already available on the internet. It does not use any unauthorized or confidential data. The links are also opened in an external web browser of user's choice, not in some in-app browser or something like that.
Manage your ROMs/GApps - Under each popular ROM/GApp listing, you can see the builds present on your device listed their. Like all your LineageOS ROMs gets listed under "LineageOS" category. You can view them in any way, view them in sorted order based on their build dates or version, or see only unofficial ROMs, or official ROMs. You can delete them, view them etc.
Install them - And finally, you can select them for flashing/installation. This is arguably the most significant feature of the app. You can choose any number of zips for flashing, you can specify which partitions to be wiped before each zip is flashed. You can modify your selection in any way you want, like re-order your selection, delete any entry and what not. And finally, when you confirm, device will boot into (TWRP) recovery, flashing the zips in the very order you selected.
To see the complete feature list, visit the play store page or XDA Labs page.
Google Plus Community - https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/109799614948604849024
Requirements
Root Access is must.
If you havent flashed custom ROMs before, this app is not for you.
Only TWRP is supported.
Download
Play Store
XDA Labs
XDA:DevDB Information
Custom ROM Manager, App for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
corphish
Version Information
Status: Stable
Created 2016-07-22
Last Updated 2019-02-04

Sounds interesting.
I will give it a try when i get home and get my hands on my tablet.

@corphish
Cool
One request.
Can u recognise xpossed framework Zip and modules Zip ?? Like Roms and gapps?? It will be damm helpful for everyone ^~^ just a request
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harsh. said:
@corphish
Cool
One request.
Can u recognise xpossed framework Zip and modules Zip ?? Like Roms and gapps?? It will be damm helpful for everyone ^~^ just a request
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Well I am not much acquainted with Xposed and its modules coz I don't use it, but I remember they are .apk's.
Can you link me to those zip files which you are talking about, so that I can take a look and add it in next update?

http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/
This
And sorry I just forgot that modules are apk
And if there is way to get kernels differently, is also welcomed.
And sorry for making so many requests!
:fingers-crossed:
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harsh. said:
http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/
This
And sorry I just forgot that modules are apk
And if there is way to get kernels differently, is also welcomed.
And sorry for making so many requests!
:fingers-crossed:
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We will see about xposed.
And custom kernel support is not possible because various devices have various custom kernel, sorting them would be simply not possible..

corphish said:
We will see about xposed.
And custom kernel support is not possible because various devices have various custom kernel, sorting them would be simply not possible..
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Its 10:30am in morning and I'm already out of thanks(8 are given idk where let me check)
So thank you.
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Great app.
Very useful especially for beginners.
But I have 4 main requests that will improve the app :
1_it's really bothering that every time I want to launch the app it scans for zip files, it takes a lot of time especially for the low-end phones and for phones that have large Memory.
Maybe you should make it saves the path of the zips and names and add a refresh button in the AppBar in case we add new zip.
2_Add wipe davlik-cache,
It's really needed when flashing modes.
3_maybe in the future you should add an options to explore the zip and extract some files.
4_add a new layout for backup and restore specific files from system (build.prop_framework-res....etc) or the whole ROM and save it as a flashable zip in case the flashed ROM has bootloop or some problem you can restore it form recovery.
Sorry for asking a lot I know it's the first release and that is a lot to ask.
So far the app works great and the design is simple and beautiful as usual (I know from your previous apps)
Thanks for your hard work

Great app UI and Idea, but on my Nexus 6 XOSP 6.3, It doesnt detect anything. I give the root access and storage permission, but it stays at "uhh,nothing here". And thats really it. Any idea? Is there some folder i need to put my zips in?(like delta uses). Thanks!

Root Wizard said:
Great app UI and Idea, but on my Nexus 6 XOSP 6.3, It doesnt detect anything. I give the root access and storage permission, but it stays at "uhh,nothing here". And thats really it. Any idea? Is there some folder i need to put my zips in?(like delta uses). Thanks!
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Same with me on my lenovo a7000 cm13 rom
Please reply if you want any logs. The idea is awesome and I will surely be gald to help

Root Wizard said:
Great app UI and Idea, but on my Nexus 6 XOSP 6.3, It doesnt detect anything. I give the root access and storage permission, but it stays at "uhh,nothing here". And thats really it. Any idea? Is there some folder i need to put my zips in?(like delta uses). Thanks!
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anaandshailu said:
Same with me on my lenovo a7000 cm13 rom
Please reply if you want any logs. The idea is awesome and I will surely be gald to help
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Sorry for late reply, I was busy in the mean time with M and N bringups for some devices.
In Marshmallow ROMs, there is a problem detecting internal storage, which will be fixed in next update, which will come very soon.
Edit: 1.5 is up, check labs

Update 2.5
With previous update (2.0 and 2.1), app was recoded from scratch, resulting in many optimizations and bug fixes.
For example, with 2.0, came better storage detection logic and faster file scanning algorithm, while 2.1 added more modern UI elements.
With 2.5 comes many of the requested features like Zip scan caching, separate option for dalvik cache, and new features like search, respective logos for popular custom ROMs etc.
Please refer to XDA Labs for full changelog.
And do rate and review .

Version 3.0 was released with many cool features.
- Zip selection for flashing was totally revamped. When you tap a card, it will now flip and you will see various partitions you can wipe. Select any if you want to and then tap the card back, it will flip back and notify that the zip has been selected for flashing. And now you can even update what you want to wipe by tapping one of the already selected card back and re-doing the drill. You can even remove it from the flash queue.
- The UI where you are shown what you are going to flash (i.e flash queue) is also revamped.
- Statistics section is also revamped, now shows total size each class of zip is consuming.
- You can also perform TWRP backup and restore operations from the app.
- Some SU related issues (especially on newer security models) were fixed.
- There are always under the hood performance improvements and cleanups.
And all this feature additions barely saw the app size rising. Do check the new screenshots under screenshots tab.
And btw, Custom ROM Manager was released in Play Store too, few days back.
Free version
Donate Version

I use yunicorn 5530 and I tried to search custom ROM for my device but didn't find anything... Do you guys can help me

A new and major version of 3.1.1 has been released.
Summary:
1. Quick selection for zips/backups for flashing/restoring.
2. Ability to delete files.
3. Completely revamped FlashQueue Interface.
4. Inbuilt troubleshooter.
Detailed changelog : Google+ Post

سامسونج s2

3.3 update
Released 3.3 update yesterday
Detailed changelog - Google+ Post

Version 4.0
Version 4.0 was released recently.
Detailed changelog - https://plus.google.com/u/0/+AvinabaDalal97/posts/Deqcbgpq8nJ

4.3
Version 4.3 was released few days back.
Thread updated.

corphish said:
Version 4.3 was released few days back.
Thread updated.
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Maybe was i to lazy to find it, but it took already a lot of Time to find the "Custom ROM Manager". How can i add My LIGHT PATCH to the Patch Section of Your Project? I wold like to push Your App by default alongside with My Patch in the Future to use it as kind of OTA Updater. Maybe could You direct Me, or do i even have something new for You? (Checking build.prop for the Patch Version so the App can advise a Update if needed!?)
Would be cool to be Part of that! I'm really looking forward to contribute to it...
BR

[ROM] iPioneer Slim 10c v0.1 for LGV521 - Rooted, busybox, init.d, debloated, etc...

ROM Ipioneer Slim 10c v0.1
A light, clean & faster rom!!!
Disclaimer:
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* Your warranty is now void (and I'm sure it was void before this process).
* I am not responsible for hard or soft bricked devices, boot loops, dead or corrupt sd cards, strange behavior or you getting a heart attack 'cuz your youtube app is not working properly.
* YOU and only YOU are choosing to make these modifications, do not blame on me.... I will just ignore you.
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iPioneer Slim 10c v0.1 is a light, clean and fast custom rom designed for the Lg G Pad X 8.0 (T-Mobile variant only) and it's aim is to become a replacement for the default system of this device.
iPioneer Slim 10c v0.1 it is light because it only takes 519.8Mb of disk space which is a big difference when you compare the 1.2Gb of a stock rom, it is clean because it only contains the essential apps to make it work properly and it is faster because the whole system have been 100% optimized.
iPioneer it have been designed with the User Freedom in mind, it only provides you with the basic OS so you can do what you need to do on top of that.
Features:
Based on stock (10c)
Rooted
Busyboxed
Init.d Support
Extremely debloated (very serious)
Deodexed
Zipaligned
Nova as default launcher
Installation instructions:
Download the rom to your desire location (link to download to the end of this post).
Boot into Twrp recovery and do a standard wipe (factory reset).
Install the downloaded rom .zip.
Reboot the device.
Be patient, is going to take more time than a regular stock rom to boot into the system, at first is going to be stuck at T-Mobile logo but after few seconds is going to enter into App Optimization mode and after that you will be able to setup your system.
Enjoy it.
First things to do after you install this rom:
Add your google account (if you didn't complete that step at the first setup).
Download your favorite app manager (Rom Toolbox, Titanium, etc.).
Freeze the application called App Updates in order to stop the system update beacon for OTA. I removed 3 core apps in order to stop OTAs but it seems to be very integrated with the system, there is no way I can remove it from the rom without breaking the system. This is the most practical way to my knowledge right now.
Optionals things to do after you install this rom:
You can uninstall Nova Launcher if you want as is not part of the system apps, but before you need to install your favorite launcher. If you don't install another launcher and remove Nova you will have a broken system and most likely you'll have to re-flash the rom.
On purpose bugs and missing options:
On purpose bugs are bugs that comes when you remove a functionality from the system but it can not be removed from a third party component, example: LG VPN app it has been removed but the options remains in the Settings of the device and when you tap that option you will provoke a crash event, the way to resolve this is to decode the third party component (very difficult) or reinstall the missing part (in this case the LG VPN app).
iPioneer Slim 0.1 it comes without some apps that can not be removed from the system setting options, this is like that because I believe that these apps are not necessary for all people, if someone need them they can be downloaded/replaced from the Play Store or I will provide a flashable file with these apps so you can install them.
On Purpose bugs (located at settings):
From the Share & Connect menu:
File Sharing that contains BLE and Android Beam doesn't work, package SmartShare it has been removed.
Media Server (DLNA) doesn't work, package SmartShare that also contains SmartShare.MediaServer it has been removed.
Lg Airdrive doesn't work, package LGAirDrive & LGAirDriveSettings were removed.
From More>VPN menu:
LG VPN doesn't work, package VpnClient_LG it has been removed. Basic VPN it works.
From Display menu:
Home screen doesn't work, packages LGHome, HomeSelector, LGHome_Theme_Optimus, com.lge.launcher3, com.lge.launcher2.theme.optimus were removed.
If you need these options to be available on your system just download these app on Play Store if they are available or just wait until I have ready the System Apps flashable zips.​
Missing options (located at settings):
Smart Cleaning not present, package LGSpringCleaning it has been removed.
Cloud (cloud integration in settings) not present, package CloudHub (maybe dependant on SmartShare package) it has been removed, please also note that this cloud integration it was integrated on the stock File Manager, so... if you want a full integration of the Cloud service on settings maybe you will have to install the stock File Manager provided by LGFileManager package.
From Backup & reset menu:
LG Backup is not present, packages LGBackupLauncher and LGBackup were removed.
From About tablet menu:
Update Center and its content (App updates & System updates) is not present, packages com.lge.appbox.client (app updates), com.lge.updatecenter & LGUpdateCenter (main menu for updates) were removed.
If you need these options to be available on your system just download these app on Play Store if they are available or just wait until I have ready the System Apps flashable zips.​Flashable zip with system apps:
Coming soon when I have a free time.
What to do if you get the OTA notification:
Freeze the app called App Updates with your favorite app manager.
With your favorite file manager go to /cache and delete the update.zip (the downloaded ota).
Tap on Restart & Install button on OTA pop-up, the pop-up it will start counting to 0 in order to restart but your device won't restart because there are 3 core apps removed from this rom plus 1 app that you just disabled (all these 4 app controls the OTA), the notification is just gonna disappear, push recent button and clear the ota pop-up window.
Bugs Report:
If you find a bug in this rom just notify me about that in this thread, please, just use the title as "Bug Report" so I can pay close attention to that, my time is very limited. Thank you.
Feature Request:
If you want a feature to be added into future revisions of this rom just notify me about that in this thread, please, just use the title as "Feature Request" so I can pay close attention to that, my time is very limited. Thank you.
More info:
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Device: Lg G Pad X 8.0
Model: LGV521
Code Name: b3
Carrier: T-Mobile
Android version: 6.0.1
Security patch level: 2016-07-01
Software version: V52110c
Link: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=385035244224403624

Screenshots:
Default View: (sorry guys, I was not able fix Nova in order to show an organized and clean layout by default).
Default App Drawer: remember this is an extremely debloated rom, only the most basic core apps remains.
Settings view, yes some options are not present, read above about this.
Software info.

Reserved 2...

For some reason this post doesn't show up on ET page: lg-g-padx
Too bad, a lot of people won't be able to see this rom, but I can do nothing.
If someone knows an admin who can fix this issue please make mention of this post to him. I would do it but I don't have the time to.
Thank you.

Some screenshots added on post #2...

How fast does it run compared to the stock rom?

Munns86 said:
How fast does it run compared to the stock rom?
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How fast it can go is a subjective matter:
It will depend on hardware lifetime span (how you use it and how other people use this tablet).
It will depend how much apps and content you put in it (the more things you download the more slow android is gonna be, this is kind a Swap area).
I did not do a benchmark, when I declared that is faster than a stock rom is because that speed response enhacement it comes based on the Deodex and Zipalign process. It can be or maybe not noticeable to your eyes but based on deodex and zipalign process is for sure that is faster than an odex and not-zipaligned rom.
The best answer is that you need to try it on your own and see the difference.
Sent from my LG-H918 using Tapatalk

Poll added at the beginning (not visible in tapatalk or xda app).
Please only select the apps that you really need or you really think that should comes with the next revision of iPioneer Slim rom.
This will help me to build a better version with features that users needs.

C'mon guys... only 3 users have use the poll...
I need more data background in order to release a new version of the Slim line version (may be the last one).
All V521 users please contribute with this.
Right now I'm testing a new build that it seems to have success stoping ota download and notification & I have removed even more bloat background packages.
As of today I start the syncing process of CyanogenMod for our device, so all I ask is that V521 users vote in the poll so I can build and release what I think it would be the last Slim version (iPioneer Slim 0.2) based on users needs.
Once I start the developtment with CM I will not pay attentions to the Stock & Slim version until I finish with what is gonna become iPioneer CM 13.
Thank you for your attention guys.
BTW: sorry for my english, I try so hard to write all this in a good way. Arriba Mexico Papa!!!

xtremelora said:
C'mon guys... only 3 users have use the poll...
I need more data background in order to release a new version of the Slim line version (may be the last one).
All V521 users please contribute with this.
Right now I'm testing a new build that it seems to have success stoping ota download and notification & I have removed even more bloat background packages.
As of today I start the syncing process of CyanogenMod for our device, so all I ask is that V521 users vote in the poll so I can build and release what I think it would be the last Slim version (iPioneer Slim 0.2) based on users needs.
Once I start the developtment with CM I will not pay attentions to the Stock & Slim version until I finish with what is gonna become iPioneer CM 13.
Thank you for your attention guys.
BTW: sorry for my english, I try so hard to write all this in a good way. Arriba Mexico Papa!!!
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The reason is that the xda app can't see the vote going on.
Personally, I will be excited to see a cm/aosp custom build, which will sure draw much more attention.

googlephone said:
The reason is that the xda app can't see the vote going on.
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But it is visible and operable through a normal web browser in android: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-...ioneer-slim-0-1-lg-g-pad-x-8-0-t3513030/page1
Or the option LOAD IN BROWSER in xda app and WEB VIEW in tapatalk...

xtremelora said:
But it is visible and operable through a normal web browser in android: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-...ioneer-slim-0-1-lg-g-pad-x-8-0-t3513030/page1
Or the option LOAD IN BROWSER in xda app and WEB VIEW in tapatalk...
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Another reason is not many users are interested enough in a slimmed stock rom. The benefits of a slimmed stock rom may include less system storage usage. But the free uped system storage is not accessible for users to use as data storage anyway. Speedwise, I wouldn't expect noticeable improvement from a slimmed stock rom. As a result, the benefits of a slimmed stock rom is not enough to draw users' attention or interest.
I am a flashholic but I actually not interested in slimmed stock at all because I already have root.
I personally advise you to not spend too much time on modified stock rom.
I appreciate your work and look forward to your future possible cm rom, which I will definitely try it out and will draw many g pad x users here. And don't forget there is a bounty for custom roms like cm.

googlephone said:
Another reason is not many users are interested enough in a slimmed stock rom. The benefits of a slimmed stock rom may include less system storage usage. But the free uped system storage is not accessible for users to use as data storage anyway. Speedwise, I wouldn't expect noticeable improvement from a slimmed stock rom. As a result, the benefits of a slimmed stock rom is not enough to draw users' attention or interest.
I am a flashholic but I actually not interested in slimmed stock at all because I already have root.
I personally advise you to not spend too much time on modified stock rom.
I appreciate your work and look forward to your future possible cm rom, which I will definitely try it out and will draw many g pad x users here. And don't forget there is a bounty for custom roms like cm.
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You are right about working in a stock version. The reason why I'm doing this is because we all know that CM most of the time has bugs, bluetooh problems, camera issues, data conectivity troubles, etc...
Sooooo, if the version of CM I'm going to compile it results with many bugs there is gonna be the option to go back to stock slimed or stock bloated.
I can build a CM verion but Im not the kind of guy who inverts his time in CODE MODIFICATION, so hopefully the build it comes with no bugs at all or at least no major bugs.
The other alternative is that I can sync, compile and build and one more guys can do the bug fixes.

xtremelora said:
You are right about working in a stock version. The reason why I'm doing this is because we all know that CM most of the time has bugs, bluetooh problems, camera issues, data conectivity troubles, etc...
Sooooo, if the version of CM I'm going to compile it results with many bugs there is gonna be the option to go back to stock slimed or stock bloated.
I can build a CM verion but Im not the kind of guy who inverts his time in CODE MODIFICATION, so hopefully the build it comes with no bugs at all or at least no major bugs.
The other alternative is that I can sync, compile and build and one more guys can do the bug fixes.
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That would be great! I think if you took a poll most people would prefer a CM build to a slimmed down stock build.

Munns86 said:
That would be great! I think if you took a poll most people would prefer a CM build to a slimmed down stock build.
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Yeah, I know that. Wish me luck.
Right now I'm stuck trying to get the Blobs for this device and compiling the kernel so I can build the CM recovery, once I have the recovery done I can start compiling CM and start testing.
I'm trying to by pass the kernel (as is not need it right now to build the recovery) but for some reason the system is demanding an standard and working kernel... weird...
But honestly speaking is gonna take lot of time. So be patient guys.

xtremelora said:
Yeah, I know that. Wish me luck.
Right now I'm stuck trying to get the Blobs for this device and compiling the kernel so I can build the CM recovery, once I have the recovery done I can start compiling CM and start testing.
I'm trying to by pass the kernel (as is not need it right now to build the recovery) but for some reason the system is demanding an standard and working kernel... weird...
But honestly speaking is gonna take lot of time. So be patient guys.
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There is already a TWRP recovery for v521. Why you need to compile cm recovery?

googlephone said:
There is already a TWRP recovery for v521. Why you need to compile cm recovery?
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Ik, is just a prebuilt because our device doesnt have a device tree or structure already, so making this at first is gonna help me to buil the cm zip.
Is not need it if a device tree already exist but not in this case, just see it like a pretesting of code for this device.
When I try to compile this recovery things are gonna break so you get info of what is missing, what you need, log, etc... So you fix everything you can in this step and then you build the cm.zip in a better way (less issues).
Sent from my LG-H918 using Tapatalk

xtremelora said:
Ik, is just a prebuilt because our device doesnt have a device tree or structure already, so making this at first is gonna help me to buil the cm zip.
Is not need it if a device tree already exist but not in this case, just see it like a pretesting of code for this device.
When I try to compile this recovery things are gonna break so you get info of what is missing, what you need, log, etc... So you fix everything you can in this step and then you build the cm.zip in a better way (less issues).
Sent from my LG-H918 using Tapatalk
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https://github.com/Shabbypenguin/android_device_lge_b3
device tree has been around for a while, it obviously will need some renaming to work for cm source but its a good foundation to start with.

shabbypenguin said:
https://github.com/Shabbypenguin/android_device_lge_b3
device tree has been around for a while, it obviously will need some renaming to work for cm source but its a good foundation to start with.
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These are your device tree for twrp 4 b3 right?
Let me see if I can work with that, I was almost done building the cm.recovery and fixing some boot.img issues but if I can take your files that would save time.
Did you forked that device tree or u just build it from scratch?
If you forked them, from what device?
I was thinking on pulling the v500 just to figure out some sort of missing info I havent been able to catch from ramdisk.

xtremelora said:
These are your device tree for twrp 4 b3 right?
Let me see if I can work with that, I was almost done building the cm.recovery and fixing some boot.img issues but if I can take your files that would save time.
Did you forked that device tree or u just build it from scratch?
If you forked them, from what device?
I was thinking on pulling the v500 just to figure out some sort of missing info I havent been able to catch from ramdisk.
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i built it from scratch, id be careful looking too much at the v500, it's a snapdragon 600 SOC which is very old and is a quad core. the 615 in the g pad x is octacore and much newer. even the ramdisk is going to have big differences in how its handled.