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After spending some time and looking over this rom and ways to make it work with out any legal issues. The most viable option was to build something like what cynanogen has built. His process takes the proprietary bits (all google apps including sync) and copies them off onto the SD card before doing a update. After the update it copies them back to the newly installed rom. This method basically does a automated backup/restore of your licensed applications. I can't do this for several reasons including that we are supposed to be coming from a 1.5 OS to a 2.0.1, which isn't compatible with the older application set.
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I am sorry to have to do this but we are now having more then just a small handful goofing with this ROM and I need to take this offline while I inspect each of the parts and make sure all licensing is in order since its a bit more then the google Opensource framework. I know that several other ROM creators have not paid much attention to it as I am going to now but I really don't want to upset any IP holders like what happened to Cynanogen a couple months back.
I will put it back up but I want to make sure that I am totally covered and don't have any issues.
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-fixed wifi thanks to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=593620
-Now starts up with Android stock keyboard. (No longer needs HTC_IME.apk for second keyboard)
A few have asked for this ROM so I thought I would put it up here for anyone that wants to contribute to or take from it.
This ROM is only compatible with the Sprint CDMA HTC Hero. It is not finished and still requires some work but its good enough for my day to day use and I am sure others may find the same potential.
This ROM is vanilla android and what it takes to actually get it running on a CDMA phone. It is built off of this GSM variant. I am going to try and work to remove the google bits so that you can use Cynanogens method of extracting your own and then doing a follow up update to install them. My efforts for this is not to build a better rom but to build a cleaner base that has limited to no proprietary IP.
Credits to all on this forum how have helped or contributed in any way to building the roms that are here. I would point out names but there are to many to name. I am positive that anyone that pays attention to this forum will know who you are. I used many parts of these ROM's and many others on XDA to build this one.
This is my first ROM and was primarily made for myself to help me learn how to create a custom ROM.
Here is the link to my blog where I originally posted about this and a video of it booting.
Here is the Youtube video of it booting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRTh-rXKe-E
*Warning*: Don't attempt to flash this ROM onto anything else unless you know what you are doing! I am not responsible for any device malfunctions or "Bricks".
Notes on Installing:
- Run a Nandroid backup before you do anything.
- Make sure you do a full wipe first. (Sorry )
- Run the update zip found * Version 0.6 *(offline) from the recovery console.
To get the HTC keyboard installed: (Now Optional as of Version 0.6)
- Follow the instructions here.
Things that don't work:
- Gallery some times has issues.
- Camera
- Wired or Wireless Tethering (Now Testing)
- Orientation
- Trackball light
- Trackball click (Rolling and moving are fine)
- (Let me know if something else needs to go here.)
Possible issues that are not repeatable:
- speaker not working on out bound calls? I made 30 test calls to my home phone and was not able to replicate this issue. Needs to be verified (see here)
Awesome! Thanks! disregard my PM lol.. Great timing.
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Awesome! Thanks! disregard my PM lol.. Great timing.
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LOL I was just getting to replying to you!
im trying it now nice work
Let me know if any of you have issues flashing. I still have it all right here in front of me if I need to make a change.
FYI: The first boot takes for ever as it registers all the APKS.
i just get the HTC_IME fource close i installed the one from the site like you said and installed it and i get this
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i just get the HTC_IME fource close i installed the one from the site like you said and installed it and i get this
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So you installed both the HTC_IME.apk and the Clicker.apk? Did you do a adb push or a adb install?
Try and go into settings --> Language & Keyboard --> Touch Input --> Text Input?
I think its a force of habit with out really thinking to go there and calibrate but just going there may help.
Try that and let me know.
i just flashed it and pushed the keyboard and calibration app through adb and all is well. its working awesome. Thanks!!!
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i just flashed it and pushed the keyboard and calibration app through adb and all is well. its working awesome. Thanks!!!
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Awesome, keep the feed back coming as you have it!
please take note orientation doesnt work. please put in first post.
otherwise, great work!
should i do adb install or adb push?
blankd3ckskat3r said:
please take note orientation doesnt work. please put in first post.
otherwise, great work!
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Got it listed now, that one bugs me... Must have been to worried about building this to remember it.
BTW thanks for the feed back!
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should i do adb install or adb push?
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I would do an install or transfer them to your SD card and grab a app like Astro from the market to install them. Don't worry we will get you worked out.
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Got it listed now, that one bugs me... Must have been to worried about building this to remember it.
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lol well its a common problem, cant wait for a fix. really like what you did with this build
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I would do an install or transfer them to your SD card and grab a app like Astro from the market to install them. Don't worry we will get you worked out.
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Not able to get a working Keyboard Now I'm stuck in a boot loop. Tried installing through droid explorer.. no go.. tried installing from astro ..no go.. now it loads lockscreen.. dead... reboot..rinse and repeat
removed SDcard.. boots now trying to push.. but where do I push the apk files to?
blankd3ckskat3r said:
lol well its a common problem, cant wait for a fix. really like what you did with this build
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Thanks, but I really can't take to much credit. Its a "Pick and Pull" from several ROMs. This one actually came from our GSM Brothers and then I used the CDMA tricks in this form to make it work.
I keep watching and playing with the Google Nexus Dumps. I would really like to get one of them up and running.
Based on your posting and replies I assume you are re-using the 2.6.27 kernel like the other roms?
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Not able to get a working Keyboard Now I'm stuck in a boot loop. Tried installing through droid explorer.. no go.. tried installing from astro ..no go.. now it loads lockscreen.. dead... reboot..rinse and repeat
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Wow thats allot in a little space.
What I gather is that it originally booted, then after trying to install via droid explorer and then astro it now just dies after the lockscreen.
I am not sure where to start. I would just say to do a full wipe, then a clean install. Then if you have the sdk try the ADB install method as Cynanogen's post talks about.
I am working on trying to get the stock Android keyboard to work. If we can figure out that then we don't have to mess with the HTC one.
ok i got it i just adb pushed them to system/app works great
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Based on your posting and replies I assume you are re-using the 2.6.27 kernel like the other roms?
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Yeah, actually some of your work if I remember correctly, thats why its got the same issues. My first goal when I built this for my self was to get past the blasted google bits sync loop. The more I worked into it the more I moved on to the 2.0.1 build with some of your stuff in it.
Your welcome to anything I have learned, its really not my work.
With Sunshine unlocking droid Turbo Bootloader I will be moving on to making ROM's not just an img. please see my Forum on XDA here and my Website Computerfreek.com Here for more info.
I will continue to do MOFO support for the next month or so as users make the switch.
Computerfreek274_Turbo_lollipop (SU4TL-44)
Also On my website Computerfreek.com Now has updated help and support how to setup stuff like adaway,Boot anamation, Dpi and more. Also I will be posting Pre-Released images there days be for there on XDA. There will also be images some custom images that will not ever be listed on here on XDA for I will not support them. So please check out the site it is still a work in progress but it is getting there. As of right now I did not get custom IMG listed and the newest ver is still 1.6 and it is listed below.
This Firmware upgrade to 5.1 SU4TL-44 from 4.4.4! VIA Mofo.
If you took the OTA 5.1 update you out of luck as you where told not to on here over and over. Go check out sunshine root maybe coming soon for locked 5.1 users.
If this software somehow kills your phone I am not to be held liable.
PLEASE BACKUP YOUR DATA 1st For the best speed and no bugs if you are coming from 4.4.4 for the 1st time I recommend that you backup your photos,music and other data. and when you get to step 3 wipe Data and cache. It is not a must but for me to give you support this is a must.
Thanks to @firstEncounter for his great post and images. Thank you @mattlgroff for his help and everyone who sent me links to the OTA and Full ver.
Thanks to http://motofirmware.center/files/ for hosting stock lollipop IMG's so I an update missing or outdated system files I had.
Big Thanks for PON-3 Audio mod from @mrchezco1995 and his forum is here
Please support better battery stats and give a big thanks over on there forum here. The better battery stats companion app installed in 1.4 will only work with paid ver of bbs from google play.
Thank you guys so much.
Features:
Stable! - I don't publish images without exhaustively testing them. If you have any issues to report, reply to this post and either myself or the community will rally to help fix the issue.
Much better battery life! - This image focuses on battery savings without compromising performance. Your phone will last much longer while running this system image.
Multiple versions - Custom version from DPI dpi higher resolution to Custom fonts
Fast! - This image is lean, fast, and enhanced for performance.
No bloat! - All bloat that is available on the Play Store has been removed. Extra files (like help videos and help audio files) have also been removed.
Optional adblocking! - Adblocking via AdAway that can be toggled on and off.
Now with Pon-3 Audio/ V4A - Increase the volume and the quality of audio output from the Droid Turbo by enabling VIPER4Android which comes bundled in this system image.
Enabled for XPOSED Updated to newest ver. - This system image has been enabled for the XPOSED framework as well as includes BusyBox.
For better support I have removed old versions on here my focus is to have better support for all of you starting from 1.5+
Please Read! If your not on Kernel Version 3.10.40-perf-g90ddf4a Sept 1st 2015 Please Download and flash all .IMG files in this zip here. To find the kernel build go to settings > About phone. Most of you guys will need to update!
Computerfreek274_TurboPop_1.6 Update. 11/07/2015
Now With Turbo 2 Command Center. Screenshot
Download 1.6 Here
Change Log.
Updated .img files in 1..6 No need to download Img pack when upgrading from KK or to update your kernel,modem,etc... all files are updated 1.6 Zip.
Cleaned up some more junk from system
Updated some apps.
Removed music2 aka google music.
Samsung Sans Font IMg's has the IOS9 emojis.
Turbo 2 Command Center
Download 1.5B Here Updated 10/16/2015 Base on SU4TL-44
Download 1.5 Here 10/5/2015
Custom fonts in 1.4 I will update 1.5 as needed.1.4 Download Here.
All Files and IMG's files that are needed to install my IMG are Zipped with all my system images from ver 1.3 and up Just download 1.4 or 1.3 and unzip open the help file and do a step by step install.
Please Read 09/12/2015 For Android Pay support and Setup please see Post #3
You can still download 1.3 and 1.3A here.
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1.5B Change Log 10/16/2015.
Updated to SU4TL-44
Updated Xposed
Boosted overall audio and mixer profile updated
Fix Pon-3 audio buffer for large audio high bit rate files buffer from 32m to 48m
Few other tweaks also see 1.5 for more info. This has all the tweaks from 1.5 and 1.5 is the best battery and fast running ver to date.
1.5 Change Log 10/5/2015
Removed more junk like maps and stuff as you have updated ones from market.
Added for more Tweaks for faster GPU and CPU and more memory.
In call VOL boosted default was max 3 now max 10.
Better GPS.
Battery Seems much better with memory fixes.
1.4 Change Log 6/12/2015
Android Pay Support Please see post #3 For more info.
Custom Fonts There will be 1.4 img with custom fonts. More to come check one of the last post for more info.
Some Of the changes listed here is from 1.3A
PowerSave Is in all from 1.3A and up.
Removed some more bloat.
SuperSU is the stable ver.
Xposed to newest ver Please uninstall your old xposed.apk be for you flash.
HDR Camera setting is fixed as of 1.3A
Updated some system files.
Tweaked GPS a bit for faster lock.
PON-3 updated
Fixed audio profiles for PON-3 to match are turbo for a more stable PON-3 audio.
Updated Mixer Profiles for better audio.
mixer_paths updated louder audio as we had in my ver of KK. 09/02/2015 I had to make a new one for Lollipop as the old mods did not work.
updated to work better with the turbo Pon-3.
There is now a set of 1.4 Pure/MAX IMG's also for none Verizon users only.
More help and support can be found on my website at Computerfreek.com for full install and updates Or read below.
How to install
See Post number 2. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61636340&postcount=2.
To setup DPI,Adaway and more.
To install system img via mofo see post 2.
Setup Adaway Install AdAway from Play Store. Run AdAway (don't download hosts files yet) and go to settings - preferences. Check 'allow redirections' and under 'target hosts file' select '/data/host Then go back and hit update host files.
Xposed In Pre-installed and setup just install the mods you like to use.
On Pon-3 V4A Open Pon 3 and check the sound devices you like to enable.
Setting up an custom boot animation place bootanimation.zip under /data/local/moodle/bootanimation.zip for more info or watch this small video on how to. https://www.dropbox.com/s/lom6zduant...rding.mp4?dl=0
For 493 Builds to fix the ambient display being off set you must install xposed MOD app settings found here or download it from inside of xposed. and set moto diplay to 640 DPI. If you need more help check the forums here.
Flashing from KitKat to Lollipop
This is a nice well written guide by @Purpeltendire Thank you @Purpeltendire Thank you for this great guide.
If you are new or upgrading and need more help I updated help and info on my website also at computerfreek.com
Steps to flash from KitKat to Lollipop - This assumes that you're currently using a rooted KitKat image already, and have used mofo to get root.
BACK UP ANY DATA YOU DO NOT WISH TO LOSE.
YOU ARE ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOST FILES OR DEVICE PROBLEMS.
Make sure you have a good hour or two set aside, at the minimum. It’s probably not a great idea to try this right before work or class.
Install mofo, ADB, and fastboot on your computer if you haven't already. On Windows, I like using this for ADB/fastboot.
Download the image of your choice.
Download 5.1_images.zip. Extract the files, and put them into the same directory as fastboot. Next, boot into your phone's bootloader (turn the phone on by holding power and volume down), and flash each file seperately using fastboot:[/FONT]
Code:
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash radio radio.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot erase ddr
Now open mofo_gui.bat, and flash the system image you downloaded:
Code:
mofo flash Your_imagename_here.img
Once that finishes, you want to try to boot the phone. Select Boot to System from the bootloader and then go grab a snack - chances are, it will sit at the Motorola boot screen for some time. After about five minutes, press and hold power to turn the phone off.
Next, boot into the bootloader again and select Recovery. You will likely get a "Dead Android" screen with "No Command." To bypass this, hold power and tap volume up (if that method does not work after a few tries, hold volume up and press power).
Now that you're in recovery, you're wiping both data (factory reset) and cache. Wipe cache first - this may take a very long time (20-30 minutes), especially if you've never done it before. Wipe data/factory reset second. If you're feeling paranoid, wipe everything again.
From recovery, boot to the bootloader. From bootloader, boot to system. This first boot might take some time as well.
Assuming all went well, you should see a Lollipop setup screen within 10-15 minutes. Congratulations!
Remember that your device is now in “like new and improved” mode. You’ll need to restore your apps and settings from wherever you backed them up to, and you'll still need to get the APKs for Xposed and AdAway. Again, nobody else is responsible for any of your lost data.
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For more help see Computerfreek.com
Android Pay Setup and Support. 9/28/2015
Update The updated android pay from google market is no longer working with root so if you flash back to an rooted img after setting up this one android pay will stop working.
9/30/2015
For Working android play and info please go to this forum I have made an IMG with tweaks and more here with working android pay.
Tomsgt said:
just talked with the dev behind moforoot and he said that mofo was patched in android 5.1 but he may look into other ways to get around it.
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This was stated in another thread. I don't know if you heard, but I'm holding on that there's still hope. Is there still a possibility to be able to make a rooted image? I'm really hoping that we'll be able to have root with lollipop, but at the same time, I don't want you to put in all this time and effort for nothing.
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There's a lot of places with the ota, try one of them
Jaocagomez said:
There's a lot of places with the ota, try one of them
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he needs the firmware img's
Michaelmansour1997 said:
he needs the firmware img's
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Those will be released in the following days
Jaocagomez said:
Those will be released in the following days
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noooo i need them today to fix my paperweight
Ahhhhh! I can barely wait!
Downloading the update NOW.. How do I get a dump and copy of the firmware OFF the turbo? Where is it located.. Using ES File Explorer to access /
MoPhoMike said:
Downloading the update NOW.. How do I get a dump and copy of the firmware OFF the turbo? Where is it located.. Using ES File Explorer to access /
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I am far from the skill level of any rom creator but every google guide I've found seems to indicate root (even temporary root) is required to do a system dump. Is temporary root possible on the lolipop update? If theres another way, please post a guide @computerfreek274 so one of the people who has updated is able to easily help us out and get the ball rolling.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but can't you simply extract the system.img from the OTA zip using this method? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2497883
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but can't you simply extract the system.img from the OTA zip using this method? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2497883
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Yes but I like to get ahold of a system dump. I been working on the ota today.
Pretty stoked!
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siegesoldier said:
I am far from the skill level of any rom creator but every google guide I've found seems to indicate root (even temporary root) is required to do a system dump. Is temporary root possible on the lolipop update? If theres another way, please post a guide @computerfreek274 so one of the people who has updated is able to easily help us out and get the ball rolling.
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If you Google it there was a way to do it without root. I do not care if it is a system.img dump like that. If you can just copy the system folder to your sd card i do not think you will need root for that use es file man and send it my way that will be great.
Want to make sure so if you have root via MOFRO then you should wait and not install the OTA and wait for new System Image from the Freek!!!
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Yes but I like to get ahold of a system dump. I been working on the ota today.
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Gotcha. Well unless someone has had luck with Kingroot (early reports said that it didn't work), I don't think that will be possible.
EDIT: Nevermind. It's totally possible. I'll try to track down someone who can get it to you.
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If you Google it there was a way to do it without root. I do not care if it is a system.img dump like that. If you can just copy the system folder to your sd card i do not think you will need root for that use es file man and send it my way that will be great.
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Pulling /system with adb should be easy and noob-proof.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but can't you simply extract the system.img from the OTA zip using this method? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2497883
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there are no system img's in the ota, its a flashable zip not an xml
Is this what we're looking for?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/general/lollipop-5-1-coming-23-11-38-t3146663/page4
I have the restore firmware ... where should I host it?
VRZ_XT1254_SU2-12_12_1FF.xml.zip
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/general/droid-turbo-lolipop-firmware-t3147979
http://androidbiits.com/n920tuvu1bo...boh6-t-mobile-samsung-galaxy-note-5-sm-n920t/
Just got it this morning
Got mine too. I wonder what the improvements were. I guess we'll find out later.
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I also received the update. Chicago
I guess we will figure out the improvements later.
BOH6 for anyone that didn't get it or are wondering.
B0H6 got it this morning. Activated my samsung pay framework and stuff so i just activated my BOA card, fixed some bugs also apparently.
Just updated myself.
Got mine this morning too, but haven't installed it.
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I shouldn't complain about receiving frequent updates...
Do you guys know if there's a way I can create a script or something to automatically swap out some system files, delete some system APKs, etc between flashes?
When BOH4 came out, I had to Odin flash the stock rom to get the modem update, then flash a deodexed + rooted BOH4, wipe cache + ART cache, manually de-bloat again, replace the sysem/media/ files for PowerOn and PowerOff, and delete the default ringtones/alarms/alerts sound files to get everything back to the way I had it (I prefer using CM's sounds over Samsungs and especially T-Mobile's).
I would assume there's got to be some way I can automate at least some of that process since I'm working with the same files every time, right?
Anywho - if anybody knows what they 'fixed' with BOH6 please let us know!
Kalm_Traveler said:
I shouldn't complain about receiving frequent updates...
Do you guys know if there's a way I can create a script or something to automatically swap out some system files, delete some system APKs, etc between flashes?
When BOH4 came out, I had to Odin flash the stock rom to get the modem update, then flash a deodexed + rooted BOH4, wipe cache + ART cache, manually de-bloat again, replace the sysem/media/ files for PowerOn and PowerOff, and delete the default ringtones/alarms/alerts sound files to get everything back to the way I had it (I prefer using CM's sounds over Samsungs and especially T-Mobile's).
I would assume there's got to be some way I can automate at least some of that process since I'm working with the same files every time, right?
Anywho - if anybody knows what they 'fixed' with BOH6 please let us know!
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You could create your own update flashable zip to do what you are wanting. If you are replacing files with the exact same name or just adding new files it is easy. You can delete specific files that you don't use and make it as complex as you need or like. If you don't know how to work with the updater-script this would be a good project to learn on. Do some research on making a flashable zip and have some fun with it.
i also got this update in morning. it only brings improvement to video calling.
New Features: NA
Improvements: Video Calling UI updates
Source: https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-23225
Well that explains the quick update from the last one. Don't use the feature but an update is exciting anyway. New kernel and baseband is a welcomed addition also even though I get great service in my area
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Here is another link to BOH6 firmware. Sammobile server seems to be down ATM
http://samsung-firmware.org/download/Galaxy Note5/0kO8/TMB/N920TUVU1BOH6/N920TTMB1BOH6/
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I received two updates this morning one after another. Both were successful.
Why don't we post to the stickied posts about these updates?
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I just got the OH6 update anyone know what this one is for?
KingMarkous said:
I just got the OH6 update anyone know what this one is for?
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Samsung Pay enable on mines, plus a couple bug fixes. New kernel and baseband also.
My memory management has gotten better or worse, more free ram.
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I took the update without even thinking about root. I guess I can't root yet. Now the wait begins!!
Can someone help me understand how we can have root methods for the HD 10, but no custom recovery or ROMs?
Any news or updates on the effort here? I'm willing to pay or donate to get it done!
I REALLY want to turn my tablet into an Android tablet... Not a fire tablet with an almost Android experience.
If we can get some one to create safestrap probably we can have a custom Rom !ade
There's no ROM(s) because root was just gained in December. So far as I know, no developers own a HD 10 (at least none that have said so) so no one is able to build one. I am willing to try, but unfortunately I don't have all the resources yet. There is no custom recovery because the bootloader is still locked (so far as I know). Its very hard, almost impossible to get a custom recovery on a locked device. Give it some more time. Maybe @ggow will surprise us.
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There's no ROM(s) because root was just gained in December. So far as I know, no developers own a HD 10 (at least none that have said so) so no one is able to build one. I am willing to try, but unfortunately I don't have all the resources yet. There is no custom recovery because the bootloader is still locked (so far as I know). Its very hard, almost impossible to get a custom recovery on a locked device. Give it some more time. Maybe @ggow will surprise us.
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I have a 'maybe dumb' problem, because we only can flash with FlashFire.
Months ago, I owned a Samsung Galaxy Core Prime. I tried to compile Oreo for it. But, what happened to me is, before I get the ROM to BOOT, I compiled it exactly 17 times, fixing bugs. I never had a problem because I had the TWRP handy, but in this case we will not have a custom recovery at all. If the ROM fails to boot, we'll have to sideload stock ROM. Sideloading stock 17 times... doesn't it look tedious? From my experience, any developer no matter how clever he is, will have to compile at least 10 or so times before getting the ROM to boot???
Thanks!
Supersonic27543 said:
I have a 'maybe dumb' problem, because we only can flash with FlashFire.
Months ago, I owned a Samsung Galaxy Core Prime. I tried to compile Oreo for it. But, what happened to me is, before I get the ROM to BOOT, I compiled it exactly 17 times, fixing bugs. I never had a problem because I had the TWRP handy, but in this case we will not have a custom recovery at all. If the ROM fails to boot, we'll have to sideload stock ROM. Sideloading stock 17 times... doesn't it look tedious? From my experience, any developer no matter how clever he is, will have to compile at least 10 or so times before getting the ROM to boot???
Thanks!
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To be honest, FireOS is pretty awesome with root and debloated. I've not had a single problem debloating, and I'm still going lol.
DragonFire1024 said:
To be honest, FireOS is pretty awesome with root and debloated. I've not had a single problem debloating, and I'm still going lol.
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Hi! I pretty much agree with you. But you never know what it can do until you flash stock Android.
Thanks!
Supersonic27543 said:
Hi! I pretty much agree with you. But you never know what it can do until you flash stock Android.
Thanks!
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That's one of my projects
DragonFire1024 said:
To be honest, FireOS is pretty awesome with root and debloated. I've not had a single problem debloating, and I'm still going lol.
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Could be that I don't know how to solve the problems I have, but for me not all the Google play applications I want (for my kid) work. Issues vary from validating my authorized purchase to core functionality of applications not working. Some of the applications refer to Android os content and services that either aren't in fire os, are named differently, or have different functionality.
Not to mention that I dislike my son's user experience... He's only 3, quite smart but I've not been able to strike a good balance of protecting him and allowing him to actually use his tablet without learning wierd tricks to access Google play apps.
I'm ok if I have to stay on Fire Os if I can have complete control over profiles, launchers and have a genuine experience using my Google Play applications. Some of the FreeTime stuff is ok... My son might like some of it. But more importantly I want him to have the far superior applications on Google Play which are not currently available on Fire.
I'm willing to contribute to get a custom rom on the fire 10.
I really want to compile one, my skills are getting blunt without some compiling, but it turns out that I only have a HD 8.
Can someone please educate me on getting the GPS to work with google maps, like my phone? My HD 10 7th gen is rooted w/supersu. I have xposed and flashfire installed.
Is a custom ROM really required for this? I tried GPS tethering over hotpot but even that didn't work properly. I wish Amazon had their own proper NAV app to use the GPS chip, could be a bonus to being a prime member.
kferling said:
Can someone please educate me on getting the GPS to work with google maps, naively like my phone? My HD 10 7th gen is rooted w/supersu. I have Xposed and flashfire installed.
Is a custom ROM really required for this? I tried GPS tethering over hotpot but even that didn't work properly. I wish Amazon had their own proper NAV app to use the GPS chip, could be a bonus to being a prime member.
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Clear data of 4 Google apps. Uninstall and reboot. Make sure nothing of the apps are left in /data/data. If so, delete folders and reboot. When booted again, toggle off location services for about 30 seconds and turn it back on. Then install the 4 APKs in this exact order: gfs_login, gfs, gms, vending. After install wait about a minute or two and reboot then log in. Wait several minutes, watching the two desktop icons. When they flash, the apps have updated. Go to location services and it might be turned off. If so, turn it on and press accept/yes for ALL OPTIONS. If it's turned on, toggle it off for 30 seconds then turn it on and again accept/yes all boxes that appear.
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DragonFire1024 said:
Clear data of 4 Google apps. Uninstall and reboot. Make sure nothing of the apps are left in /data/data. If so, delete folders and reboot. When booted again, toggle off location services for about 30 seconds and turn it back on. Then install the 4 APKs in this exact order: gfs_login, gfs, gms, vending. After install wait about a minute or two and reboot then log in. Wait several minutes, watching the two desktop icons. When they flash, the apps have updated. Go to location services and it might be turned off. If so, turn it on and press accept/yes for ALL OPTIONS. If it's turned on, toggle it off for 30 seconds then turn it on and again accept/yes all boxes that appear.
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Thanks, although I did not get location prompts at the end. :/
Data was wiped for all 4, and uninstalled. rebooted and verified no data with ES.
Installed google apks in the exact order, waited 2 minutes, rebooted, then logged into playstore.
Went to home screen, saw apps flash after waiting. Went to location services (was off) turned on and no prompts
Turned off, waited 30 secs, turned back on, still no prompts.
Is this any different from your guide here?
Step 6. states "Once all the APKs are installed, open the Play Store and sign into your account and IMMEDIATELY go to settings and TURN OFF auto-updates. "
Perhaps that's what I need to do?
Just ordered an HD10, will this tutorial still work? https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd...7-root-box-t3726443/post75187398#post75187398
Will that debloat Fire OS also?
So I've figured out numerous things that get this closer to a custom rom. I just want to report my progress. As I'm working to get my PC in a good enough shape to run Windows and Linux again, I can't compile from source yet. my biggest issue is space. I need to free a lot up. But that doesn't mean anything.
I have been able to track down a lot of useful old school tools here on XDA. The amount of resources that exist on this site never cease to amaze me. Given what I've been doing to these tablets (the resources are old, 2012 onward), I kept looking in that era for tools to assist in getting us to a rom. In the past week I've been able to do these things, with success but have not tested a rom yet. Amazon has had it a bit more difficult with this device.
- Successfully deodexed the stock ROM 5.6.1.0. This was very easy to do...once I found tool that was compatible with deodexing Lollipop. Apparently it not easy to do.
- Successful library integration and editing of a stock AOSP Gallery3d apk. Fully 100% operational and full picture editing availability. Combine my wallpaper discovery, Amazon Photos is no longer required as a wallpaper or gallery source.
- Successfully addition of other surprises
- Figured out how Amazon restocks the ROM on a reflash. In the update.bin is a .dat file. When compiled, produces the system files in whole fresh stock. This can be edited then recompiled back into a system.img or can be used to build a ROM .zip style. That also means once I can build from source, a real ROM can be built.
- Will be pre-rooted with busy box.
- Viper4Android
- Ad blocking from open source free ware.
- Includes my framework and Settings mods.
Any questions please feel free to ask.
Have a new 2015 HD 10. Will definitely be following your progress
FuNKSioN said:
Have a new 2015 HD 10. Will definitely be following your progress
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Or a severe lack of progress...
I have been at it for hours and hours and I am no closer than I was when I made my last post. I've looked at dozens of updater-scripts and the mount points are no different than the Fire 7, but it just won't flash a zip and when the rare chance comes along that the zip does flash, booting doesn't get past the white Amazon logo (first power on logo). I finally managed to get nearly all of the script right, and now when I add assert getprop for device ID verification, it rejects it despite the fields being properly filled out. I'm not giving up, I just need to figure out why.
On a side note, I have been able to do a switcheroo on the system, sorta. In trying to further mod the settings apk, I have been able to use a settings apk from an AOSP rom to replace FireTabletSettings. There is a trick...uninstall the stock FireTabletSettings APK, wipe the caches and dalvik, and took a resigned AOSP settings apk (test key signed), installed it as a user app then converted it to a system app. It installs fine, but I can only get half of it to work. I haven't tried with the framework or systemUI yet because I haven't been successful with the settings.
Back to the drawing boards...
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Or a severe lack of progress...
I have been at it for hours and hours and I am no closer than I was when I made my last post. I've looked at dozens of updater-scripts and the mount points are no different than the Fire 7, but it just won't flash a zip and when the rare chance comes along that the zip does flash, booting doesn't get past the white Amazon logo (first power on logo). I finally managed to get nearly all of the script right, and now when I add assert getprop for device ID verification, it rejects it despite the fields being properly filled out. I'm not giving up, I just need to figure out why.
On a side note, I have been able to do a switcheroo on the system, sorta. In trying to further mod the settings apk, I have been able to use a settings apk from an AOSP rom to replace FireTabletSettings. There is a trick...uninstall the stock FireTabletSettings APK, wipe the caches and dalvik, and took a resigned AOSP settings apk (test key signed), installed it as a user app then converted it to a system app. It installs fine, but I can only get half of it to work. I haven't tried with the framework or systemUI yet because I haven't been successful with the settings.
Back to the drawing boards...
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Try digging in files. I guarantee that Amazon took a very similar approach as Samsung did, requiring you to flash a break encryption zip.
I would try to help, as I've made several AOSP roms, but that was when Android 4.4 was the newest and you could compile it with 4 gb of ram.
Once I upgrade or get a new PC, I will most definitely install Linux, and try to help this forum.
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DragonFire1024 said:
Or a severe lack of progress...
I have been at it for hours and hours and I am no closer than I was when I made my last post. I've looked at dozens of updater-scripts and the mount points are no different than the Fire 7, but it just won't flash a zip and when the rare chance comes along that the zip does flash, booting doesn't get past the white Amazon logo (first power on logo). I finally managed to get nearly all of the script right, and now when I add assert getprop for device ID verification, it rejects it despite the fields being properly filled out. I'm not giving up, I just need to figure out why.
On a side note, I have been able to do a switcheroo on the system, sorta. In trying to further mod the settings apk, I have been able to use a settings apk from an AOSP rom to replace FireTabletSettings. There is a trick...uninstall the stock FireTabletSettings APK, wipe the caches and dalvik, and took a resigned AOSP settings apk (test key signed), installed it as a user app then converted it to a system app. It installs fine, but I can only get half of it to work. I haven't tried with the framework or systemUI yet because I haven't been successful with the settings.
Back to the drawing boards...
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Haven't been up-to-date.
Do we have TWRP? If not how are you flashing the files?
I'd be open to porting TWRP to the HD 10 and maybe the 8 if we needed.
Reason being TWRP backups can be converted to a flashable .zip file, meaning that once you've gotten all the AOSP apps working (settings, gallery, etc) you could theme it, debloat it, deodex it, and everything else then save it and convert it to a zip. Would save people the time of doing it, and would be one step forward.
TechNash said:
Try digging in files. I guarantee that Amazon took a very similar approach as Samsung did, requiring you to flash a break encryption zip.
I would try to help, as I've made several AOSP roms, but that was when Android 4.4 was the newest and you could compile it with 4 gb of ram.
Once I upgrade or get a new PC, I will most definitely install Linux, and try to help this forum.
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Haven't been up-to-date.
Do we have TWRP? If not how are you flashing the files?
I'd be open to porting TWRP to the HD 10 and maybe the 8 if we needed.
Reason being TWRP backups can be converted to a flashable .zip file, meaning that once you've gotten all the AOSP apps working (settings, gallery, etc) you could theme it, debloat it, deodex it, and everything else then save it and convert it to a zip. Would save people the time of doing it, and would be one step forward.
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Not sure about the encryption. It has to be a script problem, or the system partition won't accept zips and that's the barrier. However if I just flash the system directory instead, everything works fine. I can flash stuff into it just fine that way, but seems any time I go the way of the partition, I can't win. Flashing your own system image works too. However I haven't been able to get one to flash if I modify it. So I can decompile a system.img add to it, remove items and recompile it and it won't flash.
I am using flash fire to flash zips. We still have a locked bootloader so twrp isn't a likely option.
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DragonFire1024 said:
So I've figured out numerous things that get this closer to a custom rom. I just want to report my progress. As I'm working to get my PC in a good enough shape to run Windows and Linux again, I can't compile from source yet. my biggest issue is space. I need to free a lot up. But that doesn't mean anything.
I have been able to track down a lot of useful old school tools here on XDA. The amount of resources that exist on this site never cease to amaze me. Given what I've been doing to these tablets (the resources are old, 2012 onward), I kept looking in that era for tools to assist in getting us to a rom. In the past week I've been able to do these things, with success but have not tested a rom yet. Amazon has had it a bit more difficult with this device.
- Successfully deodexed the stock ROM 5.6.1.0. This was very easy to do...once I found tool that was compatible with deodexing Lollipop. Apparently it not easy to do.
- Successful library integration and editing of a stock AOSP Gallery3d apk. Fully 100% operational and full picture editing availability. Combine my wallpaper discovery, Amazon Photos is no longer required as a wallpaper or gallery source.
- Successfully addition of other surprises
- Figured out how Amazon restocks the ROM on a reflash. In the update.bin is a .dat file. When compiled, produces the system files in whole fresh stock. This can be edited then recompiled back into a system.img or can be used to build a ROM .zip style. That also means once I can build from source, a real ROM can be built.
- Will be pre-rooted with busy box.
- Viper4Android
- Ad blocking from open source free ware.
- Includes my framework and Settings mods.
Any questions please feel free to ask.
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I mean, if PC performance is an issue I can give you access to a brand new xeon if it means there will be a custom ROM out.
Been thinking about buying the Fire HD 10 this black Friday and flash the Amazon garbage out, and was amazed to see none exist even though it has been a year since they figured out the rooting.
This will be an outstanding value if it was possible...
October release is available with or without root
Made a few changes as far as adding in some apk's to hopefully make it stable for everyone.
Besides that, the usual with normal default font BUT lots more choices in the font section.
Enjoy!
*if anyone has solid reasons to remove any apk files i've put back please let me know as some I should not have been removing and others... not so sure
I will no longer be able to provide new copies of this after the October security patch. I no longer own an A8 2018 and without a device to test the work, I do not feel it is appropriate to continue the project. I'd like to thank everyone that participated and I hope you enjoyed using it! If anything changes in the future that will allow me to provide the latest edited firmware, I will definitely be providing it here for you. I am using an S7 now so if you own one and like this work, there shall be downloads available there similar to this one. (Already testing).
Anyone that would like to continue on their own or have access to files used in making it I will try to include as much as possible from the link provided below by the end of October. There is currently a slightly outdated set of files and instructions (from June I believe) on how I made it already available.
Thanks Again!
Oct Security patch zip ready for download
Available with or without root AND with or without exo font - also an attempt to allow printing feature version. "Attempt" meaning I've placed a set of apk files into a separate and clearly labelled zip on the main download page that may allow proper use of the feature which has not been validated as operational by me or any other user. The "print fix" zip is rooted with exo font
This was made ONLY for the SM-A530W! Please do not use if not W (Canadian) variant. Check your phone info before attempting to flash
All ROMS/extras here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12Vwzn1CxNdT-ISsrOnSL4D353Nr14iRb?usp=sharing
The ROM will function very well and does not require any special patches, kernels, etc except obviously TWRP
Any additional issues you face with added mods most likely will need to be addressed with the creator
*Built by Superr's Kitchen*
Over 100 apps removed
***Find my mobile and pop-up asking to store lockscreen info removed- BE AWARE reduced ability to locate lost device!***
retro shutdown qmg
Overloaded notifications and ringtones
Oreo Weather (pie weather is a serious downgrade)
August Security release
FM tuner and App Lock (Next Radio may now be used starting from July 2019). Gee, THANKS SAMMY! What took you so long? Was it the polar bears?
Goofy selfie stickers that are funny... and creepy *big thanks to hadesRom genius Corsicanu for the find*
Other typical CSC changes
If your plan has wifi calling, turn it on/off once in phone settings to "break in" the qs tile
Dedicated Screen Recorder access in launcher with no shortcut style appearance (if deleted may be re-enabled with activity launcher as shortcut)
Chrome can be safely disabled at any time if desired and auto replaced with system webview
dm-verity + force encrypt already removed
Magisk rooted
Installation is easy as pie
BACK UP FIRST!
Wipe caches, data, system. Internal may be safely wiped and give the "freshest" install but is optional. Then flash away.
Once flash completes, just reboot.
-*Usage*-
You are free to use any ideas/changes included in the zip. In fact, I encourage you to do so. I've mostly pieced together work from other very difficult projects to create this. Nobody has asked me to add, remove or alter anything contained within this page or in shared downloads. Their work is everywhere and it's what made this possible.
Built with Superr's Kitchen
Some screens to sample below. yay
nobody home
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I followed your instructions. I was already updated to pie previous to flashing your rom. I am not able to get root. Any ideas why. I also have the Canadian version. Good job on the Rom, I like it. I wish I could get root.
Ok. I can't really suggest anything other than the obvious.
But you've let it boot once before trying, and are adding the apk as well after flashing magisk in twrp?
Hard to figure that one out. If you're using Magisk, i am assuming.
burnt_31 said:
I followed your instructions. I was already updated to pie previous to flashing your rom. I am not able to get root. Any ideas why. I also have the Canadian version. Good job on the Rom, I like it. I wish I could get root.
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Have you tried 19.1 you may need to flash twice.
I used magisk 19.1. First I used supersu and magisk uninstaller first. I have root now. Thanks for your help. It amazes me that sometime we over look the simplest thing.
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I used magisk 19.1. First I used supersu and magisk uninstaller first. I have root now. Thanks for your help. It amazes me that sometime we over look the simplest thing.
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I know exactly what you mean. I do it all the time.
Nice you got it going. It's pretty lame if you don't root this. I just cut it up and added a couple things and they can be taken out, except radio and the recorder.
Curious if i got it right. If you're on anything other than VMC, is call recording and other micro features working? All the cscfeature xml files are decrypted so you can see what was done.
Everything seems to be working. I appreciate the work, Canadians are usually the last to get Roms. Most are made for the sm-a530f model. I was using the wrong method. One post said about waiting 166 hrs to reboot your phone after zipping RMM_State Bypass etc. etc.. Your way is simple. Once I get a chance I wlll have a look at what you have done, I work long hours. And as you said, what is the point if you cant root. Thanks again.
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Everything seems to be working. I appreciate the work, Canadians are usually the last to get Roms. Most are made for the sm-a530f model. I was using the wrong method. One post said about waiting 166 hrs to reboot your phone after zipping RMM_State Bypass etc. etc.. Your way is simple. Once I get a chance I wlll have a look at what you have done, I work long hours. And as you said, what is the point if you cant root. Thanks again.
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It is 168 hours no reboots and rmm did work that rmm was for Oreo.
I think his would be fine but no guarantees.
Custom kernel 2.0 flash twice.
Light rom works without issue make sure you flash magisk.
Hello I have a530f model with lastest pie version for Russia. I would like to install native screen recorder. Can yo help me ? Please. My email is [email protected]. thanks
fabian_barrios said:
Hello I have a530f model with lastest pie version for Russia. I would like to install native screen recorder. Can yo help me ? Please. My email is [email protected]. thanks
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Yeah bud. If you unzip the attached file, you can place it in /system/priv-app/ and make sure the permissions are set correctly for the folder and apk. Compare with other apps in the directoty and make it the same.
Then get the activity launcher app from the play store. Use that to make a link for it.
Getting random freezes sometimes, have to reboot phone using hardware buttons. Using Freedom A8
boominboodhoo said:
Getting random freezes sometimes, have to reboot phone using hardware buttons. Using Freedom A8
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okay thanks for that. It is probably from my csc edits. I can adjust for freedom and hope it makes a difference.
Anything else to mention about it? What you did before flashing, are you using latest twrp, root or non root.... anything at all
no-verity... favourite snack... p.i.n. number(s)... oops sorry not the last two. My mistake. TOO MUCH info. Disregard.
Do a search on xda for rooting your model for the correct version of twrp. U will need no verify no encript. I used the latest Magisk to root. Supersu did not work. I used twrp for the A8 plus and had problems. Get the right one. It's a great rom. https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum....ery-twrp-3-2-2-0-galaxy-a8-2018-t3818201/amp/
I am looking at the csc for FMC and it appears i have doubled an entry. I need to go over all of them to see if i've done it elsewhere. I will have 2 updated ones hopefully late tonight. (Takes forever to upload).
Not sure if that is the cause but i will definitely adjust it.
Quick question in regards to your Rom. I been using it for a while now. Its the best one I can find, I did post a few times at the start. By any chance, did u get adoptable storage working? I know Samsung removed it in Pie. I tried root essentials but still no luck. Thus is not my first time rooting or installing roms. I started with the HTC 1. Lol. So far, u have the best rom for the A8 2018. Its nice and clean. Almost compares with lineage in my opinion. Thanks again. And by the way, I am Canadian.
Thanks
Hey i appreciate the gesture but even though i "made" this, i did it because of other people. SuperR is an invaluable tool. Then you got magisk, the twrp recovery and heck even give ol' Sammy some credit, haha. All i did was spend time learning everything from this site. I can't stress that enough. I still have not paid for superR and i am going to see how i can right after this.
ANYWAY!
Your question. I've never attempted it but i am very certain there's a magisk module that'll do it.
It involved formatting sd to ext 4 or 3. So i will get on it. Got a few 64 gig cards to spare. If you have a computer, grab the superR linux distro. I've run it on 32 bit machines. K... pay superr... adopt a card heheh.
I will look again in the magisk module section. And I give everybody right now credit for all their hard work and sharing it amongst all of us. Thank you. Thank you. I love modding my phones and I could not do it without everybody's help. All my PC's are 64bit.
Nice. If you need any help just ask. Just bought the kitchen.
I'll have something very soon. Mexico's pie has the classic csc folder of old. I think we should unify with some fiesta pie zip ui sorta thingy... um rom.