[Q&A][FAQ][SAC23] [S6 EDGE]FAQ, Q&A and User Guide for Sac23_Ram9200_Sprint_Deoxed
This is the first of many guides I will be posting and keeping up with.
It will be utilized for Q&A FAQ and HOW TO so we can keep the development thread for development purposes.
Post your questions and Myself or other knowledgeable users of Sac23 ROMS will answer as quickly as possible.
So ......
TWRP THREAD IS HERE for the most up to date version
THANKS @Soooperstar
Soooperstar said:
Fully working English version .Tar (No theme needed, Odin and done) Credits: @Zi.Droid
I'll leave the Chinese .img file just incase anybody wants to use flashify. Remember to add the TWRP theme in Post #3 to covert to English.
How to Install: TWRP
Unzip the file and it will include a .tar and a .img file. (Chinese Version)
Using odin:
Download and install the drivers
Download Odin
Leave Auto reboot and F. Reset Time checked
Absolutely do not check repartition
Click AP/PDA
Navigate to the recovery.tar
Click Start
Hold down the home and volume up button when it reboots
Rinse and repeat if TWRP does not install
Using Flashify:
Download Flashify from Google
Under the FLASH tab using the Flashify app click Recovery Image.
Find the img file you just downloaded for your specific device.
Click on the img file then you will be prompted with a Flash Recovery? screen.
Click YUP if you would like to continue with the flash or MAYBE NOT... if you chose the wrong file or have changed your mind.
If you chose to continue flashing you will see a working box which says Flashing...
A box which says Flash Completed will show after flash is complete.
Click Reboot Now.
Done!
Happy Flashing!!
Worked fine for me but:
FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK
Download Links
English Odin .Tar:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952599242
Chinese .img (NEED THEME FROM POST #3 TO CONVERT TO ENGLISH):
https://mega.co.nz/#!38pyUCqB!ZhURUjuNepOvcTz-ct3JzcuwQ7ox7jjj7ZCflfHtpuE
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For starters HOW TO INSTALL a ROM by SAC23
This assumes that you ALREADY have TWRP Recovery installed on your phone and you know how to use it.
Download the ROM of choice...move it onto the EXT SD CARD.
VERY IMPORTANT>>> Move all music, pics, important data from internal storage to the ext SD card and/or to your pc, etc. because during this process, the internal will be completely erased.
Recommended Method to Flash SACS Custom ROMS using TWRP
Boot into TWRP
Select Wipe > Advanced Wipe
Select Dalvik, System, Data, Internal Storage, and Cache. Swipe to Wipe (do this THREE TIMES)
Go back to previous Advanced Wipe screen.
Select Format Data, Type YES, Press GO. (do this THREE TIMES)
Go back to previous Advanced Wipe screen.
Swipe to Factory Reset. (do this THREE TIMES)
Go back to MAIN menu and STOP HERE !!!!! READ NEXT STEP CAREFULLY....
[*]Select REBOOT INTO RECOVERY mode and Swipe to Install Super User. DO NOT REBOOT INTO SYSTEM!
[*]AFTER THE PHONE REBOOTS INTO RECOVERY:
NOW proceed with installing The ROM
Select Install Zip, Drill down to Sac23's Rom you want to flash, and Swipe to install.
Follow on screen instructions (if there are any).
When prompted, REBOOT SYSTEM.
THE FIRST BOOT WILL TAKE A MINIMUM OF 20 MINUTES..... SOME DEVICES EVEN LONGER...
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HAVE PATIENCE
When the Home Screen appears and it is obvious that the install has completed, allow the phone to settle for another 10 minutes BEFORE you begin setting up your personal preferences and accounts.
If everything seems normal, set your phone up and profit.
IF IT WON'T BOOT....try pulling battery and replacing battery then restart phone and you should see "Android Updating"
After setting up your personal info and you are now ready, the first thing you should always do after flashing any ROM is to go to settings, system updates, and refresh/update your PRL & PROFILE then reboot the phone. Second thing is go to settings, more networks, mobile networks, network mode, and select LTE/CDMA.
TIPS
VER 2
OP HOST LINK HERE
Recent apps fix long press on home CLICK HERE
MY MIRROR HOST LINK HERE MD5 3bb8163e902769f564a2f3adb3a1b7e6
Recent apps fix long press on home CLICK HERE MD5 715bb138592d84092d93a5aea63cf7e6
V2 CHANGELOG
CHANGE DEFAULT ANIMATION SCALES
HOT SPOT HACK (might be a little glitchy but it works)
DISABLED EARPHONE SOUND WARNING
FASTER ANIMATION SPEED IN FRAMEWORK
ENABLE CALL & MSG BLOCKING
ENABLED DEVELOPER OPTION DEFAULT
DISABLE SCROLLING CACHE thanks ram9200
ADDED CALL RECORDING
ADDED SHUTTER SOUND TOGGLE IN CAM
ADDED CAMERA DURRING CALLS
ADDED CALL BUTTON TO LOGS
ADDED VN POTATO CLOCK thank u nguyenxuanhoa
ADDED 3MINIT BATTERY MOD updated newest thanks Gharrington
ADDED VN LAUNCHER WITH SETTINGS AND NEW EFFECTS thank u nguyenxuanhoa
PORTED VN SETTINGS WITH SYSTEMUI MODS me and nguyenxuanhoa
FIXED FINGERSCANNER lbxmobbin_1 thanks for heads up
FIXED THEMES STORE thanks carrsteven for links
ADDED VOLUME UP TO SWITCH TRACKS
ADDED SCREEN SHOT TO REBOOT MENU thank ambasadii
ADDED NEW MODDED CAMERA Improved IMAGE & VIDEO Quality; Removed RESTRICTIONS AND ALOT MORE THANKS amk19
ADDED SMART BODING SETTINGS
ENABLED ALOT OF FEATURES IN SETTINGS
ADDED FIND MY MOBILE IN SETTINGS
ADDED APPLICATION PERMISSIONS
ADDED Hybridmax Kernel thanks Hybridmax
ENABLED ALOT OF FEATURES THAT WERE TURNED OFF
ADDED colorfade memory leak fix thank mikeyinid
ADDED NEW BOOT ANIMATION THANKS PAS200J
ADDED DISABLED SMS TO MMS AUTO-CONVERSION WHILE EXCEED 480 WORD thank u Manh_IT
ADDED MESSAGING TIME STAMPS TO ITS ORIGINAL TIME thank u Manh_IT
ADDED SMS SAVE TO SD
ADDED ENABLED ALL SMS SETTINGS thanks jovy23
ADDED MENU KEY BACK
AND MORE I DONT REMEMBER
future use 2
future use 2
future use 3
future use 3
rlmiller said:
future use 3
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Like your answer for number 2, pull battery? Got a screwdriver [emoji6]
Also should probably get rid of the recovery links
ram9200 said:
Like your answer for number 2, pull battery? Got a screwdriver [emoji6]
Also should probably get rid of the recovery links
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Lol....sorry...was late for work. ..in a super rush... just copied and pasted from previous post. .. will correct soon.
Thanks @ram9200
Why wipe sdcard? Is it because the rom is deodexed? Cant i just wipe cache, delvak and system?
Edit: flashed without wiping internal storage. All seems good so far.
Is anyone else getting a fc on theme store and shealth?
Snipe4 said:
Is anyone else getting a fc on theme store and shealth?
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I fixed shealth by deleting it from system/priv-app and reinstalling from samsung app store. No fix for theme store as of yet on deodex
ram9200 said:
I fixed shealth by deleting it from system/priv-app and reinstalling from samsung app store. No fix for theme store as of yet on deodex
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Would a log help for theme store?
tjeeeeee said:
Would a log help for theme store?
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Yes!
ram9200 said:
Yes!
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Ill grab one when i get home then
and here you go @ram9200 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1KrqT9hFsfYNGRlTjM3enNBWjg/view?usp=sharing
wifi popup
can anyone help me with this issue,, i a S6 EDGE running on SA23V3 ROM now but i was running the V7, , freaking awsome roms , hats off to the developers im getting this pop up ,i was rooted without a custom rom but couldnt, use my hotspot , these pop-ups are popping up, while im using my hotspot every few minutes, you have to cancel it or hit the return button, help please,,,,,,,,,, { TURNING ON WI-FI WILL DIABLE HOTSPOT }
darrin55 said:
can anyone help me with this issue,, i a S6 EDGE running on SA23V3 ROM now but i was running the V7, , freaking awsome roms , hats off to the developers im getting this pop up ,i was rooted without a custom rom but couldnt, use my hotspot , these pop-ups are popping up, while im using my hotspot every few minutes, you have to cancel it or hit the return button, help please,,,,,,,,,, { TURNING ON WI-FI WILL DIABLE HOTSPOT }
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I get it to but just cancel or ignore it completely. Atleast Hotspot works
Hey has any of the few people figured out the rotation issue? Mine seems to be ROM related because if I Odin back to stock it works fine. Atleast I know it's not hardware related like some seemed to think.
Black and white home screen
can anybody tell me why my home screen is black and white? I woke up yesterday and it must have happened while it was in my pocket, shortly before I went to sleep. I've looked around in settings and other things, but I can't seem to find the cause. someone to tell me how to get back to normal, it would be appreciated!
lokerman said:
can anybody tell me why my home screen is black and white? I woke up yesterday and it must have happened while it was in my pocket, shortly before I went to sleep. I've looked around in settings and other things, but I can't seem to find the cause. someone to tell me how to get back to normal, it would be appreciated!
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Looks like safe mode or ultra battery saver mode. Check your settings
lokerman said:
can anybody tell me why my home screen is black and white? I woke up yesterday and it must have happened while it was in my pocket, shortly before I went to sleep. I've looked around in settings and other things, but I can't seem to find the cause. someone to tell me how to get back to normal, it would be appreciated!
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Long press to edit home screen and click on settings, should be a battery saving option for the launcher in there
Sent from my SM-G925P using Tapatalk
tjeeeeee said:
Long press to edit home screen and click on settings, should be a battery saving option for the launcher in there
Sent from my SM-G925P using Tapatalk
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Thanks that was it! . Power saving mode in the luancher, not the phone. . It waz getting annoying, so thank you. .
Related
Ladies (uh, where?) and Gentlemen (uh, HOW many!!), here's to you my MIDNOTE THEME for leaked I9220LP1 ROM...
Download link
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BzRB5vMumafCM2FkMzYwN2UtMWFjMS00ODhkLTg2NDgtNTkxOGQ0ZTk0ZjU4
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS :
1- Download abyss kernel from here : https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BzRB5vMumafCY2EyNGRhMTctODE2MC00MDU4LWE2MjgtYjRmM2RmMmEwM2Zh
2- Do a nandroid backup DIRECTLY FROM RECOVERY, NOT FROM CWM MANAGER
3- After nandroid backup, flash abyss kernel with CWM recovery
4- Go to advanced and choose "reboot recovery"
5- Now you are in redpill recovery, go to install menù and flash THEME zip file
6- DON'T EXIT FROM RECOVERY, go to backup and restore menù, advanced restore and choose your last nandroid backup
7- Select "restore boot"
8- Now go to reboot menù and choose reboot system
9- After reboot, open market and install "go contacts ex" or something similar, and REMEMBER, DON'T USE STOCK "CONTACTS" APP ("rubrica" in italian) from app drawer or from desktop, use it only from dialer, otherwise it may hangs
10- MOST IMPORTANT : Press Thanks Button (MOST IMPORTANT : Press Thanks Button ...)
CHANGELOG VER. 1.0 :
- I9220LP1 base (Thanks to Samsung)
- Abyss Note kernel ver. 3.9 (Thanks to Angelom)
- Themed status bar, framework-res and phone/contacts apks
- Added "Trebuchet" launcher from CM9
- ICS bootanimation
- Some screenshots here : https://plus.google.com/photos/103134609175852890838/albums/5710908367101128497
Does it work if i skip flash abyss kernel? I don't want to change it.
You're not a man. You're a BIG man. Thank you!!
code72 said:
Does it work if i skip flash abyss kernel? I don't want to change it.
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CWM 5.0.2.7 somwtimes hangs with I9220 leaked rom...but follow instructions, point "7" restore your prevoius kernel and recovery, it's a 5 minutes operation...
Do you mind posting some screenshots please?
I Just do Now far flash the theme... It's perfect thanks!!
(E ricorda: w la topa! Ahahah)
But why we must to use go contact?
Is it stockopv.zip? That's what I get when I hit the link.
sent from my Note
Why can't we use stock contacts apk? On chinese leaks it works.
great work!
Thanks maxicet.
rammarico said:
great work!
Thanks maxicet.
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Does contacts apk work?
For me it does
code72 said:
Does contacts apk work?
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daddymatt said:
Is it stockopv.zip? That's what I get when I hit the link.
sent from my Note
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Can somebody answer his please... when I go to download the link the download is called stockopv.zip.... is this correct?
sent from my Note
click download top right
---------- Post added at 10:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:30 PM ----------
followed instructions, worked no prob. thanks!
Got it! Desktop view....
sent from my Note
daddymatt said:
Got it! Desktop view....
sent from my Note
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Desktop view?
code72 said:
Desktop view?
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Yes. On my phone it defaults to mobile view... when I switched to desktop view it appeared correctly.
sent from my Note
One thing I noticed... in the dock, the icons grow in size... I know, sounds crazy, but look at the phone icon.. tiny, contacts a little bigger, etc...
EDIT: They don't grow... the phone and contacts icons are just a Tad to small and don't match.
sent from my Note
Everything looks a ton better, but Tapatalk app crashes now for some reason. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling, but still crashes when opening.
Any thoughts?
Installed and i like it, Thanks, I want only revert back Phone and Contacts apk icon to original (only icons) and statusbar expanded not transparent but black. How can i do?
OP, you around? Can you make an update with the correct size phone and contacts icon? Its all good if not, would be nice though. Thanks for the nice theme... its great to have true ics colors instead of the ugly green (my opinion, don't freak).
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Obsolete.
See this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-grand-2/themes-apps/ultimate-s5-mod-one-stop-s5-mod-t2846377/
Here we made full S5 secsettings with No fc and 8 lockscreen effects
Sent from my SM-G7102 using Tapatalk 2
balliboxer said:
Here we made full S5 secsettings with No fc and 8 lockscreen effects
Sent from my SM-G7102 using Tapatalk 2
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Thanks for your interest. I'd like to use your mods personally, but will add my own contribution to the device
I tried to create an AOSP-based ROM, but I saw that it was hard. I wanted yto approach you about the matter of creating CM or another cool ROM, and this is the best opportunity. I know there's a CM 11 project, but it was frozen. So, you know.
balliboxer said:
Here we made full S5 secsettings with No fc and 8 lockscreen effects
Sent from my SM-G7102 using Tapatalk 2
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The method you used to make the S5 Settings APK out of the KK Grand 2 is the same one I used for creating mine.
But, as I told you, I love to share my work.
balliboxer said:
Here we made full S5 secsettings with No fc and 8 lockscreen effects
Sent from my SM-G7102 using Tapatalk 2
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Can you send me a download link? I'd love to try it!
WaseemAlkurdi said:
Can you send me a download link? I'd love to try it!
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Sure soon updating Gennxt Addon Pack v 2.1
Sent from my SM-G800H using Tapatalk 2
WaseemAlkurdi said:
A new S5 SecSettings.apk that addresses many FCs in the other mod and adds the S5 Lockscreen.
Lockscreen "looks":
Secured lock:
Halftone, Classic, Multicolor patterns
Swipe lock:
None (a little AOSP like)
Stone skipping
Watercolor (S5 default)
Ripple (Standard)
Features:
Three modes: grid, tab, and list
Quick settings
S5 looks everywhere
Lost Download Accelerator and Fingerprints
Fixed Data Usage FC, wrong S4 size, and overscroll FC.
Download link: http://www.mediafire.com/?pewz1cf9fz6kvd3
Install instructions:
1. Open CWM. Get this from my 4.4.2 rooting thread in the themes & apps section.
2. Flash the ZIP.
3. Manually wipe the caches. The installer doesn't do that (forgot because I was in a hurry).
Screen shots and more feature description coming by this Sunday (Aug. 10th)
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Added download link.
Screenshots???
Sent from my SM-G7102 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
skrockstar said:
Screenshots???
Sent from my SM-G7102 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Will be available later on today.
Didn't it work for you?
Please help me asap
WaseemAlkurdi said:
A new S5 SecSettings.apk that addresses many FCs in the other mod and adds the S5 Lockscreen.
Added the S5 SystemUI with the build.prop hack.
Lockscreen "looks":
Secured lock:
Halftone, Classic, Multicolor patterns
Swipe lock:
None (a little AOSP like)
Stone skipping
Watercolor (S5 default)
Ripple (Standard)
Features:
Three modes: grid, tab, and list
Quick settings
S5 looks everywhere
Lost Download Accelerator and Fingerprints
Fixed Data Usage FC, wrong S4 size, and overscroll FC.
Download link: http://www.mediafire.com/?pewz1cf9fz6kvd3
Install instructions:
1. Open CWM. Get this from my 4.4.2 rooting thread in the themes & apps section.
2. Flash the ZIP.
3. Manually wipe the caches. The installer doesn't do that (forgot because I was in a hurry).
Screen shots and more feature description coming by this Sunday (Aug. 10th)
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Oh God! I have install it at my stock firmware. but now setting menu is FC....I can't do anything!!
Please help what can i do now? my grand 2 is kitkat upgraded.
also can you supply me the original stock recovery file for grand 2 (INS)? Actually I am with CWM....now want to flash again with stock recovery with Stock recovery...to install OTA.
sanjiban said:
Oh God! I have install it at my stock firmware. but now setting menu is FC....I can't do anything!!
Please help what can i do now? my grand 2 is kitkat upgraded.
also can you supply me the original stock recovery file for grand 2 (INS)? Actually I am with CWM....now want to flash again with stock recovery with Stock recovery...to install OTA.
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Using a root file manager, delete the file called SecSettings.odex from /system/priv-app.
Also check for possible corruption of SecSettings.apk by opening it and NOT getting a Describe Error.
You can get the stock FW from SamMobile, as I don't have enough data to reupload the FW.
Thanks...need more info.
WaseemAlkurdi said:
Using a root file manager, delete the file called SecSettings.odex from /system/priv-app.
Also check for possible corruption of SecSettings.apk by opening it and NOT getting a Describe Error.
You can get the stock FW from SamMobile, as I don't have enough data to reupload the FW.
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Actually...I have hard reset my phone (after flashing with secsetting). Now when phone restarts, screen shows welcome screen and the 'language' selection section....when I want to proceed....setting crashed!
So, I can't open my phone...and cant use root file manager to delete SecSettings.apk.
Is there is any other way to do this?? Would you please send original secsetting file for repatch??
I have downloaded proper FW (G7102XXUBNG4_G7102ODDBNG4_INS) file...but when flash with Odin, It says...Auth (Fail).
My phone has CWM installed. I have used many versions of odin...not worked. What to Do?
sanjiban said:
Actually...I have hard reset my phone (after flashing with secsetting). Now when phone restarts, screen shows welcome screen and the 'language' selection section....when I want to proceed....setting crashed!
So, I can't open my phone...and cant use root file manager to delete SecSettings.apk.
Is there is any other way to do this?? Would you please send original secsetting file for repatch??
I have downloaded proper FW (G7102XXUBNG4_G7102ODDBNG4_INS) file...but when flash with Odin, It says...Auth (Fail).
My phone has CWM installed. I have used many versions of odin...not worked. What to Do?
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First of all, you were supposed to delete the SecSettings.odex, not the apk.
WHAT?! NEVER FACTORY RESET A PHONE THIS WAY! THE WAY TO FIX IT WAS TO FLASH WITH ODIN! Anyway, usual suggestions: open package with winrar and check if it opens (even with some error message about a tar record). Then check by reflashing CWM or any other Grand 2 compatible Odin package. Use Odin 3.09, and the stock USB cable. Tell me if this doesn't help. In this case, I'm gonna make a really big sacrifice to get the sstock SecSettings.apk ..
WaseemAlkurdi said:
First of all, you were supposed to delete the SecSettings.odex, not the apk.
WHAT?! NEVER FACTORY RESET A PHONE THIS WAY! THE WAY TO FIX IT WAS TO FLASH WITH ODIN! Anyway, usual suggestions: open package with winrar and check if it opens (even with some error message about a tar record). Then check by reflashing CWM or any other Grand 2 compatible Odin package. Use Odin 3.09, and the stock USB cable. Tell me if this doesn't help. In this case, I'm gonna make a really big sacrifice to get the sstock SecSettings.apk ..
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First of all, your "ThemedSettings.zip" is open/extracted successfully. there was no error....Reflushed CWM again with Odin 3.09 successfully. Wipe cache / Delvic etc via CWM menu...But no luck. Always 'Setting' crashed. I know my stock firmware is still ok...but phone not starting due to improper sim initialisation (setting crashed).
My phone is very new...and I am not a rich man...and don't want to loose my phone....please help.:crying:
sanjiban said:
First of all, your "ThemedSettings.zip" is open/extracted successfully. there was no error....Reflushed CWM again with Odin 3.09 successfully. Wipe cache / Delvic etc via CWM menu...But no luck. Always 'Setting' crashed. I know my stock firmware is still ok...but phone not starting due to improper sim initialisation (setting crashed).
My phone is very new...and I am not a rich man...and don't want to loose my phone....please help.:crying:
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Did u flashed on Stock rom ?
Wots ur base buildnumber ?
balliboxer said:
Did u flashed on Stock rom ?
Wots ur base buildnumber ?
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Pardon, I can't understand properly...yes, i flashed the zip file (copied to phone...then flashed with CWM) on my official Rom....which is recently officially updated to Kitkat. 4.4.x.
Where can I find base buildnumber ?
Anyway.. I have attached my phone in this state (previously attached pix) and kies saying something about firmware update....please see attached pix....you can also may find my build number etc.
Didn't work for me...
As per instructions I flashed it with CWM and cleared the cache and when i rebooted my device always error message coming unfortunately settings has stopped. .....
kuldude said:
As per instructions I flashed it with CWM and cleared the cache and when i rebooted my device always error message coming unfortunately settings has stopped. .....
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Same problem as mine....what to do?? I want my phone back...any ways?
I am running a conversation with owner of this zip...he is very co-operative and you can see this thread...
If you find any way to cure your 'setting' working...please inform me.
sanjiban said:
Actually...I have hard reset my phone (after flashing with secsetting). Now when phone restarts, screen shows welcome screen and the 'language' selection section....when I want to proceed....setting crashed!
So, I can't open my phone...and cant use root file manager to delete SecSettings.apk.
Is there is any other way to do this?? Would you please send original secsetting file for repatch??
I have downloaded proper FW (G7102XXUBNG4_G7102ODDBNG4_INS) file...but when flash with Odin, It says...Auth (Fail).
My phone has CWM installed. I have used many versions of odin...not worked. What to Do?
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Use aroma file manager. U can use it from cwm. Delete secsetting.odex. It will work if any other thing is not messed up.
(i m not the owner but try it)
amarstha said:
Use aroma file manager. U can use it from cwm. Delete secsetting.odex. It will work if any other thing is not messed up.
(i m not the owner but try it)
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Thanks for your link...installed...file manager opens...but can't see any.odex file under /system/prv_app...'system' folder only contains 'bin' folder...empty.
What to do now??
Updated: 03/24/2015
Hi all,
I did this mostly for practice but I thought it might be helpful so I went ahead and posted.
Stock LG D850 20f ROM
[*]Rooted/SuperSu
[*]Most bloat removed
[*]Oversharpening fix
[*]Flashable zip
[*]init.d support*
[*]CarrierIQ Remover*
*Init.d support is implemented in ROM only, not the kernel. CarrierIQ is removed automatically after first boot via an init script. Say thanks to @skeevydude for his help in getting this done. I shouldn't say "help", he pretty much did it!
Installation
Flash the Lollipop modem - see @autoprime 's thread here for modem zip
Flash the ROM zip
Wipe cache and dalvik (and in some cases data) if coming from a different ROM
Download
v3* - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934548695
[QRCODE]https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934548695[/QRCODE]
*No change at all to the ROM itself since v2, I just realized that I've been forgetting to zero out the free space on the image file before uploading, which saves about 600 MB when zipped. New flashable zip is about 1.1 GB instead of 1.7 GB.
Older versions:
v1 - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934543883
Apps Removed
/system/app:
Google Books
Google Chrome
Google Cloud Print
Google Drive
Facebook
Hangouts
Google Newsstand
Google Play Games
Google Play Music
Google Play Movies and TV
Google Plus
Twitter
/system/priv-app:
ATT Address Book
ATT Caller Name ID
ATT DriveMode
ATT Games
ATT Locker
ATT Lookout
ATT Mobile Locate
ATT Remote Support
ATT Smart Wifi
ATT Mobile TV
ISIS Wallet
ATT Visual Voicemail
MLT (LG tracker)
/system/vendor/app:
Amazon Kindle
ATT Family Map
ATT Home
ATT Keeper
ATT MHS Launcher
ATT Navigator
Uber
DeviceHelp
myATT
YP Mobile
ATT Apps
In case you want some of the ATT apps back, I have uploaded a zip here with those apps. This is NOT a flashable zip. You have a couple of options:
1. You may be able to install these as a normal (user) app by just pulling out the apk and installing the usual way.
2. If that doesn't work as expected, copy the app folder from the zip into the appropriate system folder as listed in the "Apps Removed" section.
Download: ATT Apps
Xposed Info
cmulk said:
Xposed has a couple of bad side effects at this point, so before doing anything you need to use Titanium or something similar to Freeze (this basically what the "helper" does):
LGSmartCover
Weather
Weather Theme
WeatherPlatform
Then you can install xposed as in the thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811
However, there is still one more bug to keep in mind: Xposed will crash the Tethering and Networks menu. There is no fix for that yet, but as a workaround you can download some apps from the play store (like Mobile Network Settings), to shortcut around the menu that force closes.
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Credits
@autoprime - Flashable zips, bump'd boot.img, and very clear instructions in his thread here
@timmytim - uploading the lollipop stock images (although I know a lot of others were working on that too)
@Skin1980 - Oversharpening fix
@skeevydude - init.d support and carrierIQ remover
CarrierIQ Removal
CarrierIQ has now been removed!
The removal is done via an init script that runs at boot to disable the IQ service before removing the files in order to prevent a force close. However, if you have to wipe data/factory reset without re-flashing the ROM, you will get a force close on the first boot. The good news is that I've tested this scenario and it should fix itself if you just wait about 20 seconds. In other words, the mentioned script does it's thing to stop the service to fix the force close and you are good to go after that.
Old info below:
cmulk said:
On the 20f lollipop rom (either mine or stock, there's no difference) either freezing LADDM or removing the libraries and LADDM as you mention will cause a force close unless you disable the "IQService" first, which is built into the framework-res.apk. I have repeated it multiple times and it has been discussed quite a bit in the Lounge and other threads. Disabling the service is easy for users to do with the "DisableService" app, and then you can remove LADDM and the libraries as mentioned. The difficulty is that disabling a service is a user setting, so, for example, if I reflash my ROM without the IQ files onto a phone with clean /data, I will again get the force close and an unusable ROM.
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Manual Steps
In the meantime, here is how users can manually disable CarrierIQ. I take no credit for this method, it is posted in several places by several people, I'm just putting it here for convenience:
YOU MUST DO THIS IN ORDER (or at least the first few steps)
1. Download the "DisableService" app from the play store
2. In the DisableService app, go to System -> Android System and disable the "IQService" service
3. Use a root explorer to delete the folder /system/app/LADDM
4. Use a root explorer to delete /system/lib/libiq_client.so and /system/lib/libiq_service.so
5. (Optional) Uninstall DisableService
Remember, disabling the service is a user setting, so if you need to wipe /data for some reason, you will need to re-flash the ROM (which has the CarrierIQ files included) or else you will get a constant force close when your phone boots.
I'll give it a try, thanks
Flashing now. Will report.
I will be watching this ROM. Thanks for posting.
Exactly what does " if coming from a different ROM" mean? I'm on 4.4.2 10f Wulf (stock - rooted) ROM
JeffDC said:
I will be watching this ROM. Thanks for posting.
Exactly what does " if coming from a different ROM" mean? I'm on 4.4.2 10f Wulf (stock - rooted) ROM
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Just clean flash to save yourself a hassle
2SHAYNEZ
Thanks for your work. I wish I had some skill in this realm. It'd be nice to pick and choose which apps you wanted removed. I prefer the stock ATT Visual Voicemail app over the one in the Play Store as its more reliable. I also use some of the Google Apps that are removed here as well. But great job in getting something debloated out there.
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Flashing lollipop Issues
Thanks for your work.... When flashing the 2 lollipop roms, 9 out of 10 times I get just a screen with icons, no wallpaper, no notification pull down no buttons at the bottom. I flash the modem the rom then SU and clear cache. I have only got the other ROM to flash successfully once. The same is going on with this ROM, is this happening to anyone else. I flashed it 5 times with the same results, would anyone know why this is happening, seems others dont have this issue. Thank you again for bringing us a debloated Lollipop rom.
shayneflashindaily said:
Just clean flash to save yourself a hassle
2SHAYNEZ
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Here is what I understand for a clean flash:
"1. Boot into Recovery
2. Make a Nandroid backup
3. Wipe data/factory reset
4. Wipe cache partition
5. Wipe Dalvik Cache
6. Flash ROM
7. DO NOT REBOOT – STAY IN RECOVERY
8. Select backup and restore
9. Select advanced restore
10. Select the Nandroid backup you made above
11. Select Restore data
12. Select Yes – Restore data
13. WAIT!
14. REBOOT"
What I do not understand is step 8, which selects the backup made in step two... and then flashing the backup over the (new) ROM flash in step 6. Wouldn't that overwrite the new ROM you just flashed?
JeffDC said:
Here is what I understand for a clean flash:
"1. Boot into Recovery
2. Make a Nandroid backup
3. Wipe data/factory reset
4. Wipe cache partition
5. Wipe Dalvik Cache
6. Flash ROM
7. DO NOT REBOOT – STAY IN RECOVERY
8. Select backup and restore
9. Select advanced restore
10. Select the Nandroid backup you made above
11. Select Restore data
12. Select Yes – Restore data
13. WAIT!
14. REBOOT"
What I do not understand is step 8, which selects the backup made in step two... and then flashing the backup over the (new) ROM flash in step 6. Wouldn't that overwrite the new ROM you just flashed?
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I always do a clean flash.. dont need to back up and restore and still get bad results.
louvass said:
I always do a clean flash.. dont need to back up and restore and still get bad results.
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That's not encouraging.
louvass said:
Thanks for your work.... When flashing the 2 lollipop roms, 9 out of 10 times I get just a screen with icons, no wallpaper, no notification pull down no buttons at the bottom. I flash the modem the rom then SU and clear cache. I have only got the other ROM to flash successfully once. The same is going on with this ROM, is this happening to anyone else. I flashed it 5 times with the same results, would anyone know why this is happening, seems others dont have this issue. Thank you again for bringing us a debloated Lollipop rom.
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I have not seen that issue, but in case you are not clearing data you may need to try clearing dalvik cache.
Also, (and this is just a shot in the dark) you could try formatting system before doing anything else just in case something strange is left behind there.
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That's not encouraging.
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You can try dirty flashing first without losing any of your data.
1. Back up your current Boot and System
2. Back up your current modem (if you're coming from the Kitkat modem), or just download a flashable KK modem already posted on XDA
3. Flash the modem and ROM in this post
4. Wipe cache and dalvik
5. See if it works
If it's not working, then you will need to restore your boot, system, and modem to go back to your original kitkat setup without losing data.
Otherwise, you'll have to backup with Titanium and do a clean flash (wipe data) as already mentioned. Using Titanium makes clean flashing not so bad
I do clear Wipe cache and dalvik I wipe everything and it boots back into a desktop and thats it no notification, the same thing happened with the first lollipop.. but after 10 flashes it finally took... so I thought Id try your de-bloated and the same thing is happening again, not sure why this is. I can jump back to kk after flashing the modem without issues. Thank you again for your work.
Pdj7969 said:
Thanks for your work. I wish I had some skill in this realm. It'd be nice to pick and choose which apps you wanted removed. I prefer the stock ATT Visual Voicemail app over the one in the Play Store as its more reliable. I also use some of the Google Apps that are removed here as well. But great job in getting something debloated out there.
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I agree that I use most or all of these Google apps as well. However, they update so often anyway that I prefer to just have them as user apps (otherwise you end up with 2 copies - the old static version in the system apps folder, and the updated version in the user apps folder).
As for the visual voicemail, I have posted the ATT apps in a zip in the OP. Visual voicemail is in the VVM_ATT folder.
Thanks!
cmulk,
Would you please clarify post 5 and 9 questions?
JeffDC said:
cmulk,
Would you please clarify post 5 and 9 questions?
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Sure thing! That's actually what I meant to do in post 13. I am not sure if you can flash over 10f without wiping data, but you could give it a try without losing anything (except time) if you look at post 13.
You should clear cache and dalvik mostly any time you are flashing, unless you are just flashing over another stock 20f ROM.
louvass said:
I do clear Wipe cache and dalvik I wipe everything and it boots back into a desktop and thats it no notification, the same thing happened with the first lollipop.. but after 10 flashes it finally took... so I thought Id try your de-bloated and the same thing is happening again, not sure why this is. I can jump back to kk after flashing the modem without issues. Thank you again for your work.
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Have you tried formatting /system before doing anything else? I'm not sure that will make any difference, but just for process of elimination at least
cmulk said:
Have you tried formatting /system before doing anything else? I'm not sure that will make any difference, but just for process of elimination at least
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Thanks I do clear everything but my external mem.
Ever since flashing this I'm getting "no sd card" messages every time I try to download anything ( I don't have an external sd card) but it's never been a problem before. I've restored a backup of my stock Tim and the problem followed me after full wipes.
**Root access required**
Download:
- G900V_OD5-OE1_Batch_DeBloater
- G900V_OE1_debloat_linux_mac by @klabit87
Instructions:
1. Extract the G900V_OD5_Batch_DeBloater folder onto your desktop.
2. Turn on USB Debugging from Developer Options and connect your device to your *PC.
3. Double-click DeBloater.bat to launch the program.
4. Select "Light," "Medium," or "Extreme" **debloating and press Enter.
5. Grant Root Access if primpted by your device and press Enter to begin.
6. Once complete press Enter to return to the Main Menu and select ***Reboot Device.
7. Last, select Exit from the main menu to end your session. Done!
* Make certain that you have Samsung Drivers installed.
** Use notepad++ or other text editor to view/edit the lists of removed apps in the DeBloater.bat file.
*** It is normal for apps to begin force closing prior to rebooting your device.
Very nice. Took the guesswork out for me.
The Mobile Hotspot icon is part of Settings. Is there any way to safely remove this icon?
Muniz here is the linux/mac version of your script.
Add to OP if you wish. G900V_OD5-OE1_debloat_linux_mac.zip
MD5: 04836594e91658fdb62761c87e37745a
klabit87 said:
Muniz here is the linux/mac version of your script.
Add to OP if you wish. G900V_OD5-OE1_debloat_linux_mac.zip
MD5: 04836594e91658fdb62761c87e37745a
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Thanks, added to OP.
I converted this to a flashable zip with a script in it, but the setup wizard gets really pissed off. Anyone know how to disable that? I've looked around and nothing I've found thusfar works. I'd like to be able to modify it so I can flash it without having to boot the ROM first.
Thanks.
Nevermind, I wasn't deleting SamsungSetupWizard.apk. If I do that, it's fine.
The 'extreme' version is attached. ACtually, don't download it yet. Well, you can, but it's not the one I Wanted to upload. I think it's still on my sdcard. I'll get to it later.
@muniz_ri, would you please add the VZW Accessories and YouTube apps to the script? I'd recommend they go under Light and Medium, respectively.
I'll of course be installing YouTube from the Play Store, but it's nice to be able to move the app to SD once it's out of ROM, plus it's not an essential app that's required immediately following a wipe.
xxxstar said:
@muniz_ri, would you please add the VZW Accessories and YouTube apps to the script? I'd recommend they go under Light and Medium, respectively.
I'll of course be installing YouTube from the Play Store, but it's nice to be able to move the app to SD once it's out of ROM, plus it's not an essential app that's required immediately following a wipe.
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Whenever I have the time to really go through it all, I will release a doubleplusextreme version that, ideally, will leave you with a play store and some tools. heh. What I'm going to try to do is split groups of files out from the original ROM into their own flashable zips.
OK, so I've used Extreme twice and both times, afterward, if I go to recovery, wipe cache/wipe data and reboot, the Setup app fails to complete successfully. Setup fails right after Google account setup and the app keeps restarting preventing getting to the homescreen.
Something in Extreme is not stable.
So far I only know how to get out of this loop by odin to 4.4.4, towelroot, flash OV5, then OE1 and try again.
xxxstar said:
OK, so I've used Extreme twice and both times, afterward, if I go to recovery, wipe cache/wipe data and reboot, the Setup app fails to complete successfully. Setup fails right after Google account setup and the app keeps restarting preventing getting to the homescreen.
Something in Extreme is not stable.
So far I only know how to get out of this loop by odin to 4.4.4, towelroot, flash OV5, then OE1 and try again.
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The debloater has only been tested after the device has gone through the setup wizard.
Can anyone else validate that the extreme option makes the device unstable after a factory data reset? thx
xxxstar said:
OK, so I've used Extreme twice and both times, afterward, if I go to recovery, wipe cache/wipe data and reboot, the Setup app fails to complete successfully. Setup fails right after Google account setup and the app keeps restarting preventing getting to the homescreen.
Something in Extreme is not stable.
So far I only know how to get out of this loop by odin to 4.4.4, towelroot, flash OV5, then OE1 and try again.
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The problem with Extreme is that it doesn't delete both setup wizards. You can use the flashable zip I posted instead--that should work.
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muniz_ri said:
The debloater has only been tested after the device has gone through the setup wizard.
Can anyone else validate that the extreme option makes the device unstable after a factory data reset? thx
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Yeah, I vouch for that. The problem is that it doesn't delete SamsungSetupWizard _and_ SetupWizard, so one tries to invoke the other, fails, and restarts.
The flashable zip I uploaded works--unelss I uploaded the wrong one from my mess of a 'work' directory.
xxxstar said:
@muniz_ri, would you please add the VZW Accessories and YouTube apps to the script? I'd recommend they go under Light and Medium, respectively.
I'll of course be installing YouTube from the Play Store, but it's nice to be able to move the app to SD once it's out of ROM, plus it's not an essential app that's required immediately following a wipe.
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blair.sadewitz said:
The problem with Extreme is that it doesn't delete both setup wizards. You can use the flashable zip I posted instead--that should work.
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Yeah, I vouch for that. The problem is that it doesn't delete SamsungSetupWizard _and_ SetupWizard, so one tries to invoke the other, fails, and restarts.
The flashable zip I uploaded works--unelss I uploaded the wrong one from my mess of a 'work' directory.
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Thanks, I have added the setupwizard, youtube and accessories apps.
I can confirm that Extreme now accepts a factory data reset. Thanks!! This really is a great time saver.
A couple of thoughts on the script execution: I find I have to run it twice to get the list of apps to scroll in the command window and to fully clear out the apps from the device. May be associated with the timing of the USB debugging request on the device and when the commands are sent.
For future feature, it would be helpful to have a popup on the device to indicate completion and status, e.g. "x of y apps successfully deleted", etc. I don't even know if that's possible via adb.
There could be a level above "Extreme", which is basically removal of anything which is not integral to the system booting and, let's say, running apps you install which don't require Samsung-specific features/support.
Maybe call it "Ludicrous" ("Ludicrous Speed" from "Spaceballs") or "Slash-and-burn"? It should leave you with a play store and the phone app, maybe.
xxxstar said:
I can confirm that Extreme now accepts a factory data reset. Thanks!! This really is a great time saver.
A couple of thoughts on the script execution: I find I have to run it twice to get the list of apps to scroll in the command window and to fully clear out the apps from the device. May be associated with the timing of the USB debugging request on the device and when the commands are sent.
For future feature, it would be helpful to have a popup on the device to indicate completion and status, e.g. "x of y apps successfully deleted", etc. I don't even know if that's possible via adb.
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The tool will only show an message/error if there was an issue deleting a file, so if you go from starting the process to seeing "done!" without any error message in between you can assume there were no errors and all files were successfully deleted.
Any issue with updates in the future?
Will there be any issue with updates in the future if I am debloated? I remember debloating a while back causing all sorts of issues.
mat2332 said:
Will there be any issue with updates in the future if I am debloated? I remember debloating a while back causing all sorts of issues.
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Yes, ota updates will fail.
muniz_ri said:
Yes, ota updates will fail.
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Is there a way to "rebloat" with your program?
Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk
muniz_ri said:
The debloater has only been tested after the device has gone through the setup wizard.
Can anyone else validate that the extreme option makes the device unstable after a factory data reset? thx
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Verified. I did the extreme debloat and then a factor reset. Setup failed after logging into gmail. Only fix was to go back to NCG and root and flash back to OE1
I have a flashable zip that I have tested, and it works, but only if I use Safestrap or tell Flashfire (by using "mount common paths") to mount /system beforehand.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347772843
There has to be some stupid error in there. I also attempted to do what you did in the ROM zip with wipedata.sh, and it still doesn't work. ARGH. Feeling pretty stoked at failing to run like three commands.
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speedycuban said:
Verified. I did the extreme debloat and then a factor reset. Setup failed after logging into gmail. Only fix was to go back to NCG and root and flash back to OE1
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Both setup wizards have to be deleted. The batch files were updated, I think.
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Oh, also, there is more stuff to delete, e.g. all of the voices for SVoice. No sense keeping that around if it's deleted. There's plenty more besides that.
Yet again, all thanks go to @jrkruse for this one. I have modified his zip to work on the Verizon S7 flat. The ROM is silky smooth since it uses the factory kernel. I'm going to tweak his instructions to work for the flat. I can confirm that SafetyNet passes using this method.
jrkruse said:
An Explanation of what this is. I have found a way to manipulate system files on a stock rom and not loose system official status. This Allows Samsung Pay and all safetynet checking apps to function. This Rom is not rooted just modified
Features
Aroma Installer
Choose From Total Stock Rom
Choose From Debloted Rom 70 Apps Removed
Choose From BS Free Over 120 Apps Removed
Choose PlayStore Rom Over 120 Apps Removed Plus All Samsung Apps Replaced With Google Apps
Wifi Calling
Video Calling
Volte
Hd Voice
Visual Voice Mail
Working Hotspot For Unlimited Data Customers
Samsung Pay Working
Samsung Cloud Storage
Native Call Recording With Automatic Call Recording Feature
Multi Users
Device Maintenance Enabled
International Settings Layout
Build.prop Tweeks
Ad Host Blocking
Outdoor Mode
KeyLight Duration Settings
LockScreen Torchlight
Phone Testing Menu For System Selection Control
Stock Kernel So No Lag
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HYBRID_PLAYSTORE_ROMThis is now a choice in the aroma zip in the OP
Features
Pixel Dialer
Pixel Contacts
Google Messages
Pixel Launcher
GBoard KeyBoard With Top Number Row
AOSP Browser
Google Camera
Google Calendar
Google Clock
Highly Debloated Over 165 Apps Removed
Google Pixel Boot Animation
View attachment 4070084View attachment 4070085View attachment 4070086
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QC1 ROM
Download
VZW_TMO_HYBRID_PLAYSTORE_BS_FREE_QC1_V13_VZWS7FLAT.zip--This version has the build.prop changed to read G930V for those that care lol.
G930TUVS4BQC1_TMB4BQC1_TMB_T-Mobile_USA_7.0.zip
S7 Nougat root kernel
S7_SU_2_79_Root_Unroot_WO_Tweaks.zip
FlashFire.apk
Install Instructions From Any Build
Warning: This will wipe your device. Some of these instructions are redundant, but they will ensure that everything goes as planned. If you don't follow them to the T, don't complain.
1) Unzip G930TUVS4BQC1_TMB4BQC1_TMB_T-Mobile_USA_7.0.zip. Boot the phone into download mode(Volume down, home, and power) then flash all four files(BL, AP, CP, and HOME_CSC) with ODIN. The phone will reboot into recovery and throw an error. Reboot into download mode and reflash HOME_CSC again.- Thanks @thefirst__noel
2) Don't bother logging into any accounts, as the phone will get wiped again. Copy the FlashFire.apk, AP_G930TUVS4BQC1_CL10376601_QB12919907_REV02_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta.tar.md5, and VZW_TMO_HYBRID_PLAYSTORE_BS_FREE_QC1_V13_VZWS7FLAT.zip to Internal Storage.- Thanks @appye
3) Make sure secure boot is turned off!!! Shut off the phone and boot into download mode (volume down, home, and power). Flash the S7 Nougat root kernel in the AP slot in Odin.
4) When the phone reboots, unlock developer options and enable USB debugging. Unzip the S7_SU_2_79_Root_Unroot_WO_Tweaks.zip and run root.bat from your PC. May need to right-click and run as administrator.
5) Now install FlashFire. In FlashFire, select add flash firmware package and choose AP_G930TUVS4BQC1_CL10376601_QB12919907_REV02_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta.tar.md5 and make sure all partitions are checked. Then add flash zip or ota and choose VZW_TMO_HYBRID_PLAYSTORE_BS_FREE_QC1_V13_VZWS7FLAT.zip and tap mount system when FlashFire asks.
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: MAKE SURE TO UNCHECK INJECT ROOT AFTER ADDING THE ZIP!!!!!!!- Thanks @dclutter1
8) The phone will restart and FlashFire will flash the firmware first, then the Aroma Installer will start.
9) In Aroma, select wipe ALL data(DO NOT KEEP SU)-----See notes below.
10) The phone will say custom status on first boot, but it goes away after setup and reboot.
Notes: If you are installing the S8 apps in V13, then you will get a bunch of force closes from everything. Your best bet is to pull down on the notification panel, click the settings button, and go into applications and clear data for everything that is force closing. If you keep data, you will run into issues with Advanced Calling and other features. Keep data at your own risk. If you don't wipe data, then please don't post issues in the thread.
-When going from BS_FREE QB1 to QC1, I was able to keep my settings and data by choosing keep data in Aroma. I still pass SafetyNet. I can't guarantee that this will work for everyone, but you can try if you want. This probably will not work if you are coming from MM. If you decide to take this route and have issues, do a full wipe and reinstall before posting any problems.
OLD QB1 ROM
Download
ODIN v3.12.3.zip
Firmware bundle for the G930. Includes VZW and TMO firmware (G930VVRU4BQA2 and G930TUVU4BQB1) as well as engineering bootloader and stock boot_recovery.image-Thanks to @JPSloan1
S7_SU_2_79_Root_Unroot_WO_Tweaks.zip
VZW_TMO_HYBRID_PLAYSTORE_BS_FREE_STOCK_V5_VZWS7FLAT.zip
Install Instructions From Any Build
Warning: This will wipe your device. Some of these instructions are redundant, but they will ensure that everything goes as planned. If you don't follow them to the T, don't complain.
1) Unzip Odin and the firmware bundle zips. Boot the phone into download mode and flash the G930T BL, AP, and CP files in Odin.
2) Don't bother logging into any accounts, as the phone will get wiped again. Copy the FlashFire.apk and VZW_TMO_HYBRID_PLAYSTORE_BS_FREE_STOCK_V5_VZWS7FLAT.zip to your SD card.
3) Shut off the phone and boot into download mode (volume down, home, and power). Flash the S7 Nougat root kernel in the AP slot in Odin. This file was in the firmware bundle.
4) When the phone reboots, unlock developer options and enable USB debugging. Unzip the S7_SU_2_79_Root_Unroot_WO_Tweaks.zip and run root.bat from your PC.
5) Now install FlashFire. Go into FlashFire settings and click option to allow flashing Bootloaders.
6) Now click flash firmware and chose AP_G930TUVU4BQB1_CL10376601_QB12449107_REV02_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta.tar.md5 SELECT ALL OF THE PARTIONS!!!
7) Now click install zip and choose VZW_TMO_HYBRID_PLAYSTORE_BS_FREE_STOCK_V5_VZWS7FLAT.zip Make sure to click mount system when FlashFire asks. View attachment 4073928
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: MAKE SURE TO UNCHECK INJECT ROOT AFTER ADDING THE ZIP!!!!!!!- Thanks @dclutter1
8) The phone will restart and FlashFire will flash the firmware first(it will take a couple minutes to find and flash everything), then the Aroma installer will start.
9) In Aroma, select wipe data(DO NOT KEEP SU)
10) The phone will say custom status on first boot, but it goes away after setup and reboot.
Hello, this seems exciting!
...Does the "Working Hotspot For Unlimited Data Customers" bypass provisioning, thereby allowing the the user to utilize more than 10gb per month when using the phone as a wifi hotspot?
appye said:
Hello, this seems exciting!
...Does the "Working Hotspot For Unlimited Data Customers" bypass provisioning, thereby allowing the the user to utilize more than 10gb per month when using the phone as a wifi hotspot?
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@jrkruse is the man to ask. I don't have the new unlimited data plan yet, so I can't be certain.
why use hosts file to block ads when we have adhell and disconnect pro that have actual app interfaces?
Upon further work, I got to aroma and selected Wipe data without Su. And it locked the phone. It keeps rebooting to that blue screen "Security Error. This phone has been flashed with unauthorized software & is locked
vrahn said:
This says Verizon, but it flashed my phone to T-Mobile.
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according to CVertigo1 post in another thread, "In Aroma, it asks what service you want to use, with Verizon and T-Mobile being the options".
quantum tao said:
according to CVertigo1 post in another thread, "In Aroma, it asks what service you want to use, with Verizon and T-Mobile being the options".
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Yeah I came across that. Then I reflashed the"Nougat_S7_Flat_EngBoot.tar.md5" File and it booted right up.
So far it is smooth. Just need to figure out root on it
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There is one thing though.
The camera app is funky. It doesnt let me access settings. It keeps scrolling to the bottom and then going back to camera. Settings wont stay open
**Edit**
I had to turn off "Dont keep activities" off to make it work
vrahn said:
Yeah I came across that. Then I reflashed the"Nougat_S7_Flat_EngBoot.tar.md5" File and it booted right up.
So far it is smooth. Just need to figure out root on it
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If you flashed the eng kernel, then you are already halfway to root. All you gotta do is run root.bat lol. You must have chosen T-Mobile, because it will boot without the eng kernel on Verizon. I haven't played with the T-Mobile side of it.
It's funny that people want to root this, as the point of it is to modify the system without being rooted, allowing you to run the factory kernel and pass SafetyNet.
vrahn said:
Yeah I came across that. Then I reflashed the"Nougat_S7_Flat_EngBoot.tar.md5" File and it booted right up.
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You must have chosen T-Mobile, because it will boot without the eng kernel on Verizon. .
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Fyi, I definitely chose Verizon during the installation and I had to flash the eng kernel to get it to boot as well.
Other than that, so far so good!
Something is wrong.
1) Did you flash ALL AP partitions in FlashFire?
2) Did you choose to wipe all data, including SU?
3) Did you download the zip I linked or the one from jrkruse thread.
4) Did you flash the BL, AP, and CP with Odin prior to doing any of this.
I flashed this zip multiple times before uploading it and didn't have to flash the eng kernel to boot afterwards. I'm running the stock kernel, which is embedded in the zip.
dclutter1 said:
Fyi, I definitely chose Verizon during the installation and I had to flash the eng kernel to get it to boot as well.
Other than that, so far so good!
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It will be even faster when it boots on the factory kernel lol.
CVertigo1 said:
It will be even faster when it boots on the factory kernel lol.
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So is one of the attached files the factory kernel or do I need to get that from somewhere else?
dclutter1 said:
So is one of the attached files the factory kernel or do I need to get that from somewhere else?
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It's in the zip that gets flashed. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71533016&postcount=10
What extra apps are removed between Debloated and BS free?
DJ XtAzY said:
What extra apps are removed between Debloated and BS free?
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I'm not sure. I don't have a log of them. I didn't create the ROM.
CVertigo1 said:
Something is wrong.
1) Did you flash ALL AP partitions in FlashFire?
2) Did you choose to wipe all data, including SU?
3) Did you download the zip I linked or the one from jrkruse thread.
4) Did you flash the BL, AP, and CP with Odin prior to doing any of this.
I flashed this zip multiple times before uploading it and didn't have to flash the eng kernel to boot afterwards. I'm running the stock kernel, which is embedded in the zip.
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Sorry, I didn't see this post before I replied to the last one.
I followed the instructions to a T. I figured out my problem though; In flashfire, I needed to remove the "inject root" (or whatever it's called) line that it automatically adds after step 6. It booted normally after doing that.
Thanks for the help
dclutter1 said:
Sorry, I didn't see this post before I replied to the last one.
I followed the instructions to a T. I figured out my problem though; In flashfire, I needed to remove the "inject root" (or whatever it's called) line that it automatically adds after step 6. It booted normally after doing that.
Thanks for the help
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****! You are absolutely right! I made that mistake before. I added that to the list of instructions in the OP. Thanks! I think that is what was causing the issue for everyone.
Hello, I thought it might be more appropriate to ask here instead.... Do you plan on rebuilding this with jkruse's upcoming update that includes the option to disable the custom hosts file? I prefer to adblock with an app so I can create whitelists, etc.,
appye said:
Hello, I thought it might be more appropriate to ask here instead.... Do you plan on rebuilding this with jkruse's upcoming update that includes the option to disable the custom hosts file? I prefer to adblock with an app so I can create whitelists, etc.,
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I can do that.
Does anything in this NOT work so far? Calls, texts, sounds etc?
Anyone having any weird issues?