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[Q] I want to build CyanogenMod 10 for my Samsung Galaxy Chat B5330 myself. Help!

Okay so I've bought a samsung galaxy chat B5330 device back in feb'2013. Don't ask me why cause I conciously bought it. So I realised after searching for 6 months that there is no interest of developers in this device. so I have taken up the initiative to 1) Build CM 10, 2) Port CWM, 3) Root the device myself. However I don't have much idea about building android. I've rooted and flashed Custom recovery n ROMs to my dad's phone before and I'm a geek so I learn things quickly about computers n phones. So I'm nor a complete newbie neither a Master developer. Therefore I need help of those devlopers who will be kind enough not to discourage me. Anyone can root a device which is more popular because it gets vulnarable too quickly so there is no point in telling me that "you should have bought a device which has developer support". I am interested to be a developer myself n that challenge is really so tempting to me. So here are my questions which I don't have exact idea about.
1) I have a computer of the config -> AMD fx 6100 hexacore buldozer 3.3 GHz/4 GB RAM/500 GB HDD/Windows7(32) & Ubnuntu 13.04(64). Can I do the job of building roms from the source with this config in the first place?
2) Does galaxy chat B5330 support 'fastboot'? if yes then How can I boot into fastboot mode? I've tried with adb 'reboot-bootloader' but the device just restarted normally. So I don't know How can I get into the fastboot mode?
3) CM developers are really kind enough that they have put alot effort into making the wiki. I've got precious informations about building android from source and all. But I have a confusion. There was mentioned fastboot is necessery for building CM. So if my phone does not have fastboot should it mean that I can't build CM for my device at all?
4) How much data do I have to download? Do I need to be connected to the internet always while editing local file? n If I use 'repo sync' to update the code always won't my editings get overwritten by stock code again?
so these are few basic questions I have for now. I know I might not get any response at all. But there's no harm in trying. thanks

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ranchoabc said:
Okay so I've bought a samsung galaxy chat B5330 device back in feb'2013. Don't ask me why cause I conciously bought it. So I realised after searching for 6 months that there is no interest of developers in this device. so I have taken up the initiative to 1) Build CM 10, 2) Port CWM, 3) Root the device myself. However I don't have much idea about building android. I've rooted and flashed Custom recovery n ROMs to my dad's phone before and I'm a geek so I learn things quickly about computers n phones. So I'm nor a complete newbie neither a Master developer. Therefore I need help of those devlopers who will be kind enough not to discourage me. Anyone can root a device which is more popular because it gets vulnarable too quickly so there is no point in telling me that "you should have bought a device which has developer support". I am interested to be a developer myself n that challenge is really so tempting to me. So here are my questions which I don't have exact idea about.
1) I have a computer of the config -> AMD fx 6100 hexacore buldozer 3.3 GHz/4 GB RAM/500 GB HDD/Windows7(32) & Ubnuntu 13.04(64). Can I do the job of building roms from the source with this config in the first place?
2) Does galaxy chat B5330 support 'fastboot'? if yes then How can I boot into fastboot mode? I've tried with adb 'reboot-bootloader' but the device just restarted normally. So I don't know How can I get into the fastboot mode?
3) CM developers are really kind enough that they have put alot effort into making the wiki. I've got precious informations about building android from source and all. But I have a confusion. There was mentioned fastboot is necessery for building CM. So if my phone does not have fastboot should it mean that I can't build CM for my device at all?
4) How much data do I have to download? Do I need to be connected to the internet always while editing local file? n If I use 'repo sync' to update the code always won't my editings get overwritten by stock code again?
so these are few basic questions I have for now. I know I might not get any response at all. But there's no harm in trying. thanks
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I have acquired the source code for my device from samsung. Now I just need to port the board configs to the CM10 source.

ranchoabc said:
I have acquired the source code for my device from samsung. Now I just need to port the board configs to the CM10 source.
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nce going man

"Devs Not Interested...."
I don't know whether some people are still talking about this device.
I thought everybody started throwing it and getting his newer one.
Niral.DMello said:
How did you manage to do that? You wrote to them and they gave it? If thats the case you must have some special powers. I'm impressed.
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If I were not wrong, you could get the source from ://opensource.s*msung.com (*can't post yet )
My Bad English....

excellent
: Bueno:: Bueno: wouldnt see anything wrong in my galaxy cm10 ch @ t gt-B5330 : Bueno:: Bueno:

I've got a working CWM. Looking forward to porting a newer version.
I've got my hands on a working cwm (somehow it did) for b5330. Now looking forward to porting CWM 6 from cm source. I just have too slow bandwidth for cm source syncing. So let's see how it goes.

ranchoabc said:
I've got my hands on a working cwm (somehow it did) for b5330. Now looking forward to porting CWM 6 from cm source. I just have too slow bandwidth for cm source syncing. So let's see how it goes.
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I really hope you succeed and make it working! Good luck mate!

TheUnknownThing said:
I really hope you succeed and make it working! Good luck mate!
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Can you give me some directions? I'm trying my best to learn it.
Sent from my GT-B5330 using xda app-developers app

ranchoabc said:
Can you give me some directions? I'm trying my best to learn it.
Sent from my GT-B5330 using xda app-developers app
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The best way to start is to use another Rom as base (get permission first) then start tweaking it with scripts, apps and build.prop tweaks. Once you start to get familiar with the basics, start experimenting with different tweaks. Since you are going to create a Cyanogenmod 10 Rom from scratch, I give you best of luck and hope many people will use it!

FINALLY!
ported

I always support you sir!
Sent from my GT-B5330 using xda app-developers app

REALLY for GT B5330
patraanjan23 said:
ported
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REALLY ??
when date to release this ROM ?
sorry my bad english language..

[email protected] said:
REALLY ??
when date to release this ROM ?
sorry my bad english language..
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I'm currently working on it. It still does not support audio/bluetooth/wifi/phone/usb nothing. It just supports full touch n can run games. You can't use it for calls/internet! I just sideloaded few apk files via adb. So it ran them smoothly. N don't call me sir please. I hate formalities.. just chill
Sent from my GT-B5330 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

patraanjan23 said:
I'm currently working on it. It still does not support audio/bluetooth/wifi/phone/usb nothing. It just supports full touch n can run games. You can't use it for calls/internet! I just sideloaded few apk files via adb. So it ran them smoothly. N don't call me sir please. I hate formalities.. just chill
Sent from my GT-B5330 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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how did you port cm to your device
i also have Samsung star pro and have made a manufacturer based stock rom
my device is samsung star pro

gamersam16 said:
how did you port cm to your device
i also have Samsung star pro and have made a manufacturer based stock rom
my device is samsung star pro
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I am building from source. it's teadious job. but you sure can try

device tree
by source do you mean the android source(10gb +)
i am also trying the same thing but my source is now syncing
could you help me with making my device tree.
and what else do i need apart from the the device tree

gamersam16 said:
by source do you mean the android source(10gb +)
i am also trying the same thing but my source is now syncing
could you help me with making my device tree.
and what else do i need apart from the the device tree
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Sure ask whatever you need. But I suggest you do thorough research n a lot of forum searching before you ask anything. I've been digging for 1 year collecting info n learning things.
Sent from my GT-B5330 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Cyanogenmod for B5330
HERE COMES CYANOZANE
GO for it n test it yourself!

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patraanjan23 said:
HERE COMES CYANOZANE
GO for it n test it yourself!
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could you guide me in this process as i have to build the device tree from scratch and am having difficulties in finding the correct info.
how did you start to look for info in the boot.img
help needed
if possible could you provide a basic guide minimum stuff to help
thanks

gamersam16 said:
could you guide me in this process as i have to build the device tree from scratch and am having difficulties in finding the correct info.
how did you start to look for info in the boot.img
help needed
if possible could you provide a basic guide minimum stuff to help
thanks
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read this thotoughly.

" let's bring CM to EXYNOS " - any help is welcomed

hello everyone
i've opened this thread in attempt with members in XDA to port cyanogenmod to note 3 EXYNOS version. i'm hoping
with the help from others to achieve this goal to bring CM to SM-n900 version of note 3. any help in this thread is
appreciated to reach the goal. :good:
P.S. ; hope this thread doesn't break any rules, IF so please remove it.

info about the PHONE ' hope it helps '
ro.product.device=ha3g
manufacturer : SAMSUNG
major minor #blocks name
8 0 488386584 sda
8 1 524288 sda1
8 2 483776512 sda2
8 3 4083712 sda3
11 0 1048575 sr0
build prop " got it through ADB '
helpful link : How To Port CyanogenMod Android To Your Own Device

Look at the device's current /system/build.prop
need help after this coz it kinda confusing to me.

DON AMIGO said:
Look at the device's current /system/build.prop
need help after this coz it kinda confusing to me.
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Ok, let's do this.
Now we need to find a device similar to note 3 in architecture with Cm port already done. After that we should examine and compare the boot and recovery images of note 3 and said device for the requisites. S4 can be a pretty good base for the purpose. Remember, this step is crucial to get boot.
I'm busy for tomorrow. I will setup the environment day after tomm. and examine the images myself.

uv.mrcool said:
Ok, let's do this.
Now we need to find a device similar to note 3 in architecture with Cm port already done. After that we should examine and compare the boot and recovery images of note 3 and said device for the requisites. S4 can be a pretty good base for the purpose. Remember, this step is crucial to get boot.
I'm busy for tomorrow. I will setup the environment day after tomm. and examine the images myself.
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OK - what you've said is consistent with what i've read about this. waiting for you friend, will try to read more and maybe look
for CM rom for s4 exynos.

found a link about s4 ' hope it is the one we looking for '
CLICK HERE

Hope that CM version will come very soon..
I have N900 and I would like to help and test any Alpha/Beta/AnyThing.
At this week I dont have time to even eat but from the next week I'll be free to test anything

the build prop from S4 i9500 CM rom
HERE
hope it helps.

Q - how can i finde similarities and differences between the S4 Cm rom and note 3 exynos ?

DON AMIGO said:
Q - how can i finde similarities and differences between the S4 Cm rom and note 3 exynos ?
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I'm onto it... Just fixed the environment... studying the files :good:

uv.mrcool said:
I'm onto it... Just fixed the environment... studying the files :good:
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GREAT work friend :good:
if there is anything i can help you with - just tell me

DON AMIGO said:
GREAT work friend :good:
if there is anything i can help you with - just tell me
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We would be needing a kernel developer. Try to find one. I did a rough port of S4's Cm11 but the device is bootlooping. That is expected as the kernel i'm using is stock one.

uv.mrcool said:
We would be needing a kernel developer. Try to find one. I did a rough port of S4's Cm11 but the device is bootlooping. That is expected as the kernel i'm using is stock one.
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@halaszk88 mentioned he would make one if miui could be ported...Maybe he will help with this cm project
@codexc could help with port of rom! ( King of AOSB )
Sent from my SM-N900 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Why to waste time for CM when touch wiz is awesome. I have used CM before I didn't like it. Camera is not good enough, also pen is having less support...

dhruva7 said:
Why to waste time for CM when touch wiz is awesome. I have used CM before I didn't like it. Camera is not good enough, also pen is having less support...
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Doesn't hurt to have more than one choice of rom my friend

I've unpacked boot.img's of note 3's stock and S4's Cm11. I can see some init file differences of both the architectures. Let's see if my modified boot.img is booting the device or not. :good:

i've send a PM to @codexc - hope he can help us with the KERNEL.

uv.mrcool said:
I've unpacked boot.img's of note 3's stock and S4's Cm11. I can see some init file differences of both the architectures. Let's see if my modified boot.img is booting the device or not. :good:
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HOPE your work WORKS my friend :good::good:

These zip problems aren't letting me go forward... Changes are done... Zips are giving errors... Tried four different zips to no avail.

uv.mrcool said:
These zip problems aren't letting me go forward... Changes are done... Zips are giving errors... Tried four different zips to no avail.
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PM me, maybe I can help you out.

Samsung S 5 Kali Repo Nightly Bulds 4.4.4 & 5.x

Yes, I have been syncing the github repos for the Kali project nethunter, and I understand that not all people know how to compile their own code and make changes, would anyone be interested in me posting the updated flash-able files here so that you can download and use them? I will also be making a fork off their project to try and specialize in the S 5 hardware instead of nexus.
Thoughts are welcome and appreciated.
Here is trial # 1 Nethunter on top of kitkat deox thanks to Extreme Syndicate
Multiple 4.4.4 builds

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rbgCODE said:
Yes, I have been syncing the github repos for the Kali project nethunter, and I understand that not all people know how to compile their own code and make changes, would anyone be interested in me posting the updated flash-able files here so that you can download and use them? I will also be making a fork off their project to try and specialize in the S 5 hardware instead of nexus.
Thoughts are welcome and appreciated.
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I have always wanted to use kail apps on our phone

rbgCODE said:
Yes, I have been syncing the github repos for the Kali project nethunter, and I understand that not all people know how to compile their own code and make changes, would anyone be interested in me posting the updated flash-able files here so that you can download and use them? I will also be making a fork off their project to try and specialize in the S 5 hardware instead of nexus.
Thoughts are welcome and appreciated.
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Forgive my ignorance, but just so I'm clear. Are you talking about making the individual apps available or porting the entire ROM over to the S5. If it's the entire ROM, I wouldn't think that the retail version of the Verizon S5 would be able to run it due to the locked bootloader, however the Developer's Edition may be able to. I think it's a pretty awesome idea, I've got Kali installed on a live Flash Drive that I use occasionally, and in fact, I think I still have an old version of BackTrack installed on an old laptop that's laying around. I've never used it as a main computer and only booted up to it when I had a specific need (or just had free time and wanted to sniff around to see what I could find), I mostly use it at work to try to test security features from time to time.
I'll have to read up on project nethunter but are people using it as a daily driver?

tsew2674 said:
Forgive my ignorance, but just so I'm clear. Are you talking about making the individual apps available or porting the entire ROM over to the S5. If it's the entire ROM, I wouldn't think that the retail version of the Verizon S5 would be able to run it due to the locked bootloader, however the Developer's Edition may be able to. I think it's a pretty awesome idea, I've got Kali installed on a live Flash Drive that I use occasionally, and in fact, I think I still have an old version of BackTrack installed on an old laptop that's laying around. I've never used it as a main computer and only booted up to it when I had a specific need (or just had free time and wanted to sniff around to see what I could find), I mostly use it at work to try to test security features from time to time.
I'll have to read up on project nethunter but are people using it as a daily driver?
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You are correct I would be talking about porting the actual entire project over to run on samsung devices. It already has limited samsung supoprt, it would be a matter of testing it and tuning it, testing it and tuning it, right now I currently have an s5 running Liquid Smooth 4.4.4 with Kali Linux as well as Lolli 5.0.1 with kali, and yes there are some errors and it needs to be modified but if there is enough interest I would have no problem branching off and working on this.
Code:
- Galaxy S5
# git clone https://github.com/binkybear/KTSGS5.git -b aosp4.4 galaxy_s5
# git clone https://github.com/binkybear/KTSGS5.git -b tw4.4 galaxy_s5_tw
# - Galaxy S4
# git clone https://github.com/binkybear/android_kernel_samsung_jf.git -b cm-11.0 galaxy_s4
# git clone https://github.com/binkybear/android_kernel_samsung_exynos5410.git -b cm-11.0 galaxy_s4_i9500
f_interface_samsung(){
echo ""
echo -e "\e[31m ---- SAMSUNG GALAXY S5 - G900(F/I/M/T/DEV/W8) ---------------------------------------\e[0m"
echo " [1] Build for Samsung Glaxy S5 G900 with wireless USB support (Android 4.4+)"
echo ""
echo -e "\e[31m ---- SAMSUNG GALAXY S4 - I9500 ------------------------------------------------------\e[0m"
echo " [2] Build for Samsung Glaxy S4 with wireless USB support (Android 4.4+)"
echo ""
echo " [0] Exit to Main Menu"
echo ""
echo ""
read -p "Choice: " samsungmenuchoice
case $samsungmenuchoice in
1) d_clear; f_galaxyS5 ;;
2) d_clear; f_galaxyS4_I9500 ;;
0) d_clear; f_interface ;;
*) echo "Incorrect choice..." ;
esac
}

rbgCODE said:
You are correct I would be talking about porting the actual entire project over to run on samsung devices. It already has limited samsung supoprt, it would be a matter of testing it and tuning it, testing it and tuning it, right now I currently have an s5 running Liquid Smooth 4.4.4 with Kali Linux as well as Lolli 5.0.1 with kali, and yes there are some errors and it needs to be modified but if there is enough interest I would have no problem branching off and working on this.
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Sounds good, but sadly I won't be able to take advantage of it until someone is able to unlock the bootloader on the Verizon retail model. If you post this in the General S5 thread instead of the Verizon one (you may have, I didn't check), you'll probably get more of a response. Good luck!
On a side note, I downloaded one of the Nexus nethunter Roms and see there are some apk's, a nethunter.apk in particular but I'm guessing these are bound pretty tightly to the kernel and it would be foolish to install it on a ROM other than Kali, is that about right?

tsew2674 said:
Sounds good, but sadly I won't be able to take advantage of it until someone is able to unlock the bootloader on the Verizon retail model. If you post this in the General S5 thread instead of the Verizon one (you may have, I didn't check), you'll probably get more of a response. Good luck!
On a side note, I downloaded one of the Nexus nethunter Roms and see there are some apk's, a nethunter.apk in particular but I'm guessing these are bound pretty tightly to the kernel and it would be foolish to install it on a ROM other than Kali, is that about right?
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Just so you know, I am building these in linux but I am using them on my verizon stock samsung s5, I have made 4 builds so far, 2 which you flash over 4.4.4 or 5.x and then 2 that include the verizon Roms 4.4.4 and 5.1 with the nethunter project included. I don't have an "unlocked bootloader" as far as I know, and it is working for me.

rbgCODE said:
Just so you know, I am building these in linux but I am using them on my verizon stock samsung s5, I have made 4 builds so far, 2 which you flash over 4.4.4 or 5.x and then 2 that include the verizon Roms 4.4.4 and 5.1 with the nethunter project included. I don't have an "unlocked bootloader" as far as I know, and it is working for me.
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So ur saying ur flashing them with safestrap? If not then ur using twarp or cmw recovery an u would have a unlocked bootloader..just checking...even tho not sure what this 2 projects r got links to there sits?

rbgCODE said:
Just so you know, I am building these in linux but I am using them on my verizon stock samsung s5, I have made 4 builds so far, 2 which you flash over 4.4.4 or 5.x and then 2 that include the verizon Roms 4.4.4 and 5.1 with the nethunter project included. I don't have an "unlocked bootloader" as far as I know, and it is working for me.
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Whhaaaatttttt, are you sure? You mentioned earlier that you running LiquidSmooth and as far as I know you must have an unlocked bootloader to install anything other than a TouchWiz based, Samsung signed Rom. If there's a method around this, please, do tell, but I'd guess you must have a different variant than the retail VZW S5. Does your model number read SM-G900V?
At any rate, if you running nethunter inside of a verizon ROM, I'd be interested in taking a look at it.

Bring it on. I'll try anything.
Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

Lets agree to disagree lol
tsew2674 said:
Whhaaaatttttt, are you sure? You mentioned earlier that you running LiquidSmooth and as far as I know you must have an unlocked bootloader to install anything other than a TouchWiz based, Samsung signed Rom. If there's a method around this, please, do tell, but I'd guess you must have a different variant than the retail VZW S5. Does your model number read SM-G900V?
At any rate, if you running nethunter inside of a verizon ROM, I'd be interested in taking a look at it.
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I amsure that I do not have an unlocked bootloader, I am going to take a picture of it right now, but just because a rom usually uses the aroma installer doesnt meaen you cant rebuild and change it. yes right now I can upload files for people to test, phone and everything works and this is basically ow it is going to work.
1. I can post files you flash over your favorite 4.4.4 version, or your favorite lollipop version, or if we can decide on the best roms to use this with, I can build the nethunter right into that rom so it would be a single flash.
Let me get some SS's of what I am running now, I was running LS3.2 before now I dont even know, I flash my phone more often then I change my underwear and I am so dedicated to programming I forget to make it to the potty alot. So think about that.. not to much but yeah. And a thumbs up if you can relate lol.
What would you like to see screenshots of? My upload scren, my status screen or if you would just like to pick your favorite 4.4.4 rom, like bob7 deox which is crazy small and light, then I will just compile them and upload them you can try them yourself. At most I just have to save the changes for the teensy style attacks and I had to make changes to how the wireless chipset responded to a monitor type mode.
Does anyone at all disagree with me using ExtremeSyndicate_v5_Deo_BOB7.zip for the simplicity of the install and I will build the nethunter software right into the flash, so that you can test.

Can someone explain in simple terms what is going on before I get my hopes up? Bc I'm reading we are able to flash custom roms over or retail locked verizon s5s? Or just apks? If we could use custom lollipop roms that would be amazing!!!

That's not a bad ROM to build it into. That or the oc4 factory by jkruse. Don't forget to ask the Dev first....
Sent from my SM-G900V using XDA Free mobile app

rbgCODE said:
I amsure that I do not have an unlocked bootloader, I am going to take a picture of it right now, but just because a rom usually uses the aroma installer doesnt meaen you cant rebuild and change it. yes right now I can upload files for people to test, phone and everything works and this is basically ow it is going to work.
1. I can post files you flash over your favorite 4.4.4 version, or your favorite lollipop version, or if we can decide on the best roms to use this with, I can build the nethunter right into that rom so it would be a single flash.
Let me get some SS's of what I am running now, I was running LS3.2 before now I dont even know, I flash my phone more often then I change my underwear and I am so dedicated to programming I forget to make it to the potty alot. So think about that.. not to much but yeah. And a thumbs up if you can relate lol.
What would you like to see screenshots of? My upload scren, my status screen or if you would just like to pick your favorite 4.4.4 rom, like bob7 deox which is crazy small and light, then I will just compile them and upload them you can try them yourself. At most I just have to save the changes for the teensy style attacks and I had to make changes to how the wireless chipset responded to a monitor type mode.
Does anyone at all disagree with me using ExtremeSyndicate_v5_Deo_BOB7.zip for the simplicity of the install and I will build the nethunter software right into the flash, so that you can test.
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This sounds amazing if I understand right... We will be able to use custom roms on locked verizon galaxy s5? Just make sure you use a verizon based galaxy rom, but i think the one you mentioned above is good... This sounds amazing and feedback will be incredible from the locked verizon s5 population!
Edit: screen shots would be awesome, and maybe if your about phone section and some few pics of home screen, settings, notification panel.... thanks

A lollipop based liquidsmooth rom for our locked phones would be amazing!
Edit: I keep rereading over @rbgCODE 's posts and keep getting more excited! Running a custom lollipop Rom on this device? Holyyyyyy

xdnax said:
A lollipop based liquidsmooth rom for our locked phones would be amazing!
Edit: I keep rereading over @rbgCODE 's posts and keep getting more excited! Running a custom lollipop Rom on this device? Holyyyyyy
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Ok, I have them compiled and tested on my samsung s5, seems to be working well enough for some other people to try, I will be uploading 4 different versions.
4.4.4 Rom with nethunter built in
5.x Rom with nethunter buit in
4.4.4 nethunter flashable file to flash over your favorite kitkat rom
5.x nethunter flashable file to flash over your favorite Lollipop rom

xdnax said:
This sounds amazing if I understand right... We will be able to use custom roms on locked verizon galaxy s5? Just make sure you use a verizon based galaxy rom, but i think the one you mentioned above is good... This sounds amazing and feedback will be incredible from the locked verizon s5 population!
Edit: screen shots would be awesome, and maybe if your about phone section and some few pics of home screen, settings, notification panel.... thanks
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Just saw this right now, I will get some screen shots uploaded asap.

rbgCODE said:
Just saw this right now, I will get some screen shots uploaded asap.
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Sweet! I was confused from before but can you like "port" Liquidsmooth to this device on lollipop? Nethunter would be cool but having LS too on lollipop would be insane! Thanks

Here is trial # 1 Nethunter on top of kitkat deox thanks to Extreme Syndicate

tsew2674 said:
Whhaaaatttttt, are you sure? You mentioned earlier that you running LiquidSmooth and as far as I know you must have an unlocked bootloader to install anything other than a TouchWiz based, Samsung signed Rom. If there's a method around this, please, do tell, but I'd guess you must have a different variant than the retail VZW S5. Does your model number read SM-G900V?
At any rate, if you running nethunter inside of a verizon ROM, I'd be interested in taking a look at it.
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I modified the liquid smooth repo and removed the aroma installer and made changes for personal use, I will get ahold of them and ask if they would have any problems with me forking off and finalizing a lilli version for handing out, just since it isnt my code just changes I made to it i want to get their permission first.

rbgCODE said:
I modified the liquid smooth repo and removed the aroma installer and made changes for personal use, I will get ahold of them and ask if they would have any problems with me forking off and finalizing a lilli version for handing out, just since it isnt my code just changes I made to it i want to get their permission first.
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That would be amazing! You would get so much love from the community for that! That's awesome dude!
Edit: and just to make sure, we would get all the features like the Google looking aosp notification panel pull down and all that stuff?
Also, how did you flash the rom? Through safestrap or flashfire?

Official Stock ROM Grabbed from Samsung SmartSwitch for SM-G935W8 RWC

Introduction:
My name as you may be able to tell is Francesco, and I am a long time user of the Samsung Galaxy S Series Devices. My current device is the SM-G935W8. I have just requested Developer Access on Android File Host so I can give access to everyone for the Stock Firmware for the SM-G935W8 of which I grabbed from Samsung SmartSwitch on Windows. I am an experienced programmer in the Languages C# and Java. I have made a few personal apps that aren't even worth mentioning.
Goal:
My Goal is to contribute and dedicate myself to the Canadian Users because I have noticed the lack of support towards them. I am currently working on a ROM based on the stock firmware of which I am trying to release. I am going to need help on it as I am rather new to this area of Android but nonetheless does not mean I am terrible. I have done my research and have gotten some of the tools that are needed and have already successfully built a ROM just not able to boot it but I believe it is because I missed a step with the boot.img. The main tool I am using is the one that Superr has created called SuperRs_Kitchen. I am currently using v1.0.5.6 as the newest version I was having issues with.
If anyone has any questions, please feel free to ask me and I will try and answer them to the best of my ability.
I will provide an upload link once and if I get approved for requesting developer access. If I don't I will then use a different mirror to host it.
Please be patient, and I do not have an ETA on when the link will be up.

Welcome Francesco! Nice to see some W8 support here! Really looking forward to see development from you
Sent from my SM-G935W8 using Tapatalk

FrancescoM01 said:
Introduction:
My name as you may be able to tell is Francesco, and I am a long time user of the Samsung Galaxy S Series Devices. My current device is the SM-G935W8. I have just requested Developer Access on Android File Host so I can give access to everyone for the Stock Firmware for the SM-G935W8 of which I grabbed from Samsung SmartSwitch on Windows. I am an experienced programmer in the Languages C# and Java. I have made a few personal apps that aren't even worth mentioning.
Goal:
My Goal is to contribute and dedicate myself to the Canadian Users because I have noticed the lack of support towards them. I am currently working on a ROM based on the stock firmware of which I am trying to release. I am going to need help on it as I am rather new to this area of Android but nonetheless does not mean I am terrible. I have done my research and have gotten some of the tools that are needed and have already successfully built a ROM just not able to boot it but I believe it is because I missed a step with the boot.img. The main tool I am using is the one that Superr has created called SuperRs_Kitchen. I am currently using v1.0.5.6 as the newest version I was having issues with.
If anyone has any questions, please feel free to ask me and I will try and answer them to the best of my ability.
I will provide an upload link once and if I get approved for requesting developer access. If I don't I will then use a different mirror to host it.
Please be patient, and I do not have an ETA on when the link will be up.
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im from sprints s7 edge i have a question. where is the downloaded file found in smart switch. ive looked every where.
what folder does windows put it in
thanks

Robalboa said:
im from sprints s7 edge i have a question. where is the downloaded file found in smart switch. ive looked every where.
what folder does windows put it in
thanks
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When SmartSwitch says it's downloading your firmware:
If you open up the run dialogue, type in %APPDATA% you will be brought to the Roaming folder. Click in the address bar to actually go to the APPDATA Folder, click Local, then go into the Temp folder.
Sort the results by last modified.
You will see one that has a random generated name and is a .tmp file. Keep your eye on this file and the size. Keep pressing refresh. Once that file is done another file will be created above it with the exact same name but it will be a zip file. Keep an eye on the file size as for this one as well. Keep refreshing until it the file size stops changing. In my experience it's still the exact same size as the tmp file, but just wait about 5 seconds after it stop changing, then copy it to somewhere like your desktop.

jark99 said:
Welcome Francesco! Nice to see some W8 support here! Really looking forward to see development from you
Sent from my SM-G935W8 using Tapatalk
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Thank you. I know there isn't much support for this device, but the ROM I believe the one that is called Renovated Edge does work on the W8 version, but it will change your CSC to XAC and it was a real pain trying to get it back to RWC. Actually took me a couple days to figure out how to do it.

FrancescoM01 said:
Thank you. I know there isn't much support for this device, but the ROM I believe the one that is called Renovated Edge does work on the W8 version, but it will change your CSC to XAC and it was a real pain trying to get it back to RWC. Actually took me a couple days to figure out how to do it.
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I am happy with echoerom for my G935W8
Sent from my Pebble Time

SM-G389F Marshmallow Port to SM-G388F

SM-G389F Marshmallow Port for SM-G388F
Hello Everyone,
So we all know that the SM-G389F has Marshmallow as it's OS,
But when we look on the side of the SM-G388F, we still have Lollipop as it's OS, So I decided to port the OS version of the SM-G389F to the SM-G388F while configuring it to be compatible with it's hardware! :laugh:
I might need some help....
But we can start by Converting the Firmware Download to a Zip for the Custom Recovery to flash it
(Link to Download)
Thanks for Tuning in,
I will keep you all Updated soon! :fingers-crossed:

Hello Everyone,
I've wasted plenty of time trying to extract the SM-G389F Marshmallow Firmware but it was all for nothing. So now I am asking you all who own this device to flash the ROM link above using odin (https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-xcover3/SM-G389F/BTU/download/G389FXXS1APK1/114774/) and then creating a backup via TWRP including the system.img and the boot.img and sending it to me via Dropbox, Google Drive...
Anyway I would like to forgive myself for failing to do this operation without owning the phone because of the md5 protection, but now I will be leaving this part in your hands
Thanks in Advice,
Diamond26

For all intents and purposes consider the two devices as completely separate/different. First of all the got completely different SoC's (not revisions but completely different brands of SoC's). I started try to compile LineageOS (my sources are up on github), but I was facing completely obscure or unheard of errors that where difficult to fix and the amount of free time I have has changed so I more or less have stopped doing that for the time being.
I will be writing up all the info I know off the device but that task has gotten away from me at the moment due to computer problems.

Matt07211 said:
For all intents and purposes consider the two devices as completely separate/different. First of all the got completely different SoC's (not revisions but completely different brands of SoC's). I started try to compile LineageOS (my sources are up on github), but I was facing completely obscure or unheard of errors that where difficult to fix and the amount of free time I have has changed so I more or less have stopped doing that for the time being.
I will be writing up all the info I know off the device but that task has gotten away from me at the moment due to computer problems.
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Thanks for including yourself in this thread!
But may I ask which device do you own please?

Diamond26 said:
Thanks for including yourself in this thread!
But may I ask which device do you own please?
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Well in currently typing it from my Samsung xCover3, with the Marvell SoC, so it's the SM-G388F

Matt07211 said:
Well in currently typing it from my Samsung xCover3, with the Marvell SoC, so it's the SM-G388F
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Oh ok!
I was just eager to see if someone with a SM-G389F has come, maybe he could back up his 6.0 Stock ROM and maybe I could modify it.
That's why!

Diamond26 said:
Oh ok!
I was just eager to see if someone with a SM-G389F has come, maybe he could back up his 6.0 Stock ROM and maybe I could modify it.
That's why!
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Please re-read my initial post in this thread, it's not possible. Your dealing with two different types of SoC's, so what your proposing is not possible, compiling from stock Android sources is (if you can fix every compile error)

Matt07211 said:
Please re-read my initial post in this thread, it's not possible. Your dealing with two different types of SoC's, so what your proposing is not possible, compiling from stock Android sources is (if you can fix every compile error)
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I just want to mess around with the ROM, maybe I could modify something!

PixelBoot said:
I just want to mess around with the ROM, maybe I could modify something!
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Do what ever you want, you can still mess around a lot, you just can't transplant files from the value edition to the Normal edition.
There is some cool mods you can do if you modify system apks.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2799050

Is this thread still up?

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Is this thread still up?
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Thinking about it...

I was thinking the same thing… I have an old Xcover, so i just wanted to try…
Did you succeed?