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what is Xposed framework and modules? can they replace custom roms?

hey guys
reading a-bit around these forums some user said he doesn't ever install custom roms anymore, just the features he want
i was wondering if that works and if its in any way related to the name i wrote in the title? is there like a great how-to for this somewhere?
ty!

Yep, Xposed is awesome and has eliminated the need to flash custom ROMs to gain features that used to only be available in said ROMs. You need to install the Xposed framework via the Xposed Installer app, then just download whatever modules you want via the Xposed app to add features to your stock ROM. GravityBox is a great module to start with as it adds a TON of various features. All of my Android devices are stock rooted with Xposed.
Xposed Framework- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
GravityBox- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2554049

_MetalHead_ said:
Yep, Xposed is awesome and has eliminated the need to flash custom ROMs to gain features that used to only be available in said ROMs. You need to install the Xposed framework via the Xposed Installer app, then just download whatever modules you want via the Xposed app to add features to your stock ROM. GravityBox is a great module to start with as it adds a TON of various features. All of my Android devices are stock rooted with Xposed.
Xposed Framework- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
GravityBox- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2554049
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Because it's an app, does it in any way bog down or slow down the device a bit? Since it's not in a way, "built" into the rom/custom rom

Demorthus said:
Because it's an app, does it in any way bog down or slow down the device a bit? Since it's not in a way, "built" into the rom/custom rom
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It's not really an app, the app just installs the framework and manages the modules. It actually modifies the ROM itself, making the changes pretty much "built in" until the modules are deactivated and/or the framework is uninstalled. It's not something that runs on top of the OS like a launcher or anything like that. Maybe someone smarter than I can explain exactly how it works, because as far as I'm concerned it's just magic. I've been using it on all my devices for a long time and it has had absolutely zero ill effects. It only makes my phones better. Of course, it all depends on what modules you choose and how you set them up. But the ones I've used have just been awesome.

Yes. There are plenty of threads explaining how to do it. The best one is the actual thread itself. I'm on my phone otherwise I would have linked you to it.
Xposed is the best there is out there. Removes the need for ROMs if you just want certain features.
Just bear in mind that Xposed isn't ART compatible as of yet and until @rovo89 comes up with it, you will still be using Dalvik.
It really isn't hard to install. If your bootloader is unlocked and you're rooted, that already 90% of the work done.
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wow that sounds incredible!!! how did i not hear about this ever?
ill make sure to DL it and try it

Caniv said:
wow that sounds incredible!!! how did i not hear about this ever?
ill make sure to DL it and try it
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Probably the same way everybody else doesn't hear about it. They see the words "framework" and "Xposed" and think "I'm not even gonna bother with messing with stuff like this"

Wuzz Ranger said:
Probably the same way everybody else doesn't hear about it. They see the words "framework" and "Xposed" and think "I'm not even gonna bother with messing with stuff like this"
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That's how I was for a while. Then I tried it and realized how ridiculously easy and awesome it is.

I really love GravityBox on my nexus 5. Now it has all the functions I need!

Definitely would never say Xposed framework replaces custom ROMs. It'll give you options for features and customizations but that's about it. You will however not get any of the optimizations and code clean up that many devs do.
Device manufacturers will only make a device as good and as stable as needed to keep as many customers quiet as possible. They will not invest time and money to take things a step further as doing so costs them future sales. Many of the devs are owners and users of the devices they support and will take the time(if they have the knowledge)to make Android much better than any phone manufacturer will. Just my opinion.

Xposed Installer on Custom ROMs
Is there any danger to using Xposed of you have already flashed a custom ROM? I am running AOKP 4.1.2(unofficial) on my Galaxy S Blaze that I downloaded from the Galaxy S Blaze bible. I am anxious to try out Xposed Installer but I don't want to risk ruining my phone. Thanks.

It cant ruin your phone. Backup first
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I recently re-flashed the stock images, rooted and installed Xposed and gravity box on my device plus a few other modules. This combination gives me all the stability of stock plus the limited set of enhancements I wanted from custom ROMs. I also use the Franco Kennel r34 for better battery life and screen color balance control. The last essential module is Viper4Android which dramatically improved speaker, earplugs and Bluetooth audio.
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3DSammy said:
I recently re-flashed the stock images, rooted and installed Xposed and gravity box on my device plus a few other modules. This combination gives me all the stability of stock plus the limited set of enhancements I wanted from custom ROMs. I also use the Franco Kennel r34 for better battery life and screen color balance control. The last essential module is Viper4Android which dramatically improved speaker, earplugs and Bluetooth audio.
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Exact same setup as me :good::laugh:

Why is this place so dead?

Usually a flagship worth an unlocked boot loader is full of development and such, but this Note 5 seems to have very little activity for such device.
Why is that?
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Well, for me, I'm not seeing much reason to run any custom ROMs and I use Samsung Pay often. Also, there's no AOSP development because AOSP doesn't play well with Exynos.

PDXMatt said:
Well, for me, I'm not seeing much reason to run any custom ROMs and I use Samsung Pay often. Also, there's no AOSP development because AOSP doesn't play well with Exynos.
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This. It's the fact that it's an Exynos device. We've got plenty of TouchWiz based ROMs, which are totally fine for me, but the general attitude I see outside the Samsung forums is AOSP or GTFO.

I just got my Note 5 this past weekend. I upgrade from Note 4.
Yes I notice not much activities here at all.

Devs are waiting for MM to drop

Also we can flash all of the International Roms and Dr.Ketan's audio fix, so no need to port them.

Jammol said:
Also we can flash all of the International Roms and Dr.Ketan's audio fix, so no need to port them.
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I was actually wondering that, I didn't find anything saying it was possible but was hoping it was since that is what I did with my Note 4. any INT rom is possible? and how are they running?

DiGi91 said:
I was actually wondering that, I didn't find anything saying it was possible but was hoping it was since that is what I did with my Note 4. any INT rom is possible? and how are they running?
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Any international Rom is possible. I have literally flashed all of them and they all run just fine for me.
I have a N920T so hopefully that's also the variant you have?
Flash the kernel for your variant: Arter or Skyhigh or even the Stock Rootable Kernel by Jovy.
Flash Rom and any mods they have.
Flash Audio fix by Dr.Ketan: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2YDky4L5v-4c0x1Z3hZQ3UteFk
That's it!

ZPaul2Fresh8 said:
Usually a flagship worth an unlocked boot loader is full of development and such, but this Note 5 seems to have very little activity for such device.
Why is that?
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well I have been buying, rooting and romming Samsung phones for the past four years and with the Note 5 the theme engine handles my theming needs, rooting means you can't use Samsung pay, which I use almost everyday and there are no custom roms because of the xynos processor. I have system wide ad blocking without root and don't want to root only for touchwiz Roms when the stock Samsung software is running so well, surprisingly.

chong67 said:
I just got my Note 5 this past weekend. I upgrade from Note 4.
Yes I notice not much activities here at all.
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Downgraded to lol
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Cleva1 said:
Downgraded to lol
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Or nah

calvin35 said:
well I have been buying, rooting and romming Samsung phones for the past four years and with the Note 5 the theme engine handles my theming needs, rooting means you can't use Samsung pay, which I use almost everyday and there are no custom roms because of the xynos processor. I have system wide ad blocking without root and don't want to root only for touchwiz Roms when the stock Samsung software is running so well, surprisingly.
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Question how do you have system wide ad blocking? Also any way to boost sound volume with no root. I have searched and haven't really found anything.......anyone can feel free to chime in here.

Dmkarkutt said:
Question how do you have system wide ad blocking? Also any way to boost sound volume with no root. I have searched and haven't really found anything.......anyone can feel free to chime in here.
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I also want to know more about this system-wide ad blocking that doesn't require root.
I rooted my Note5 as soon as I got it, not knowing it would permanently disable my ability to use Samsung Pay. (Yep, I should have researched it, but didn't. Mea culpa.)
But the main reason I root is for AdAway -- if I had the same results without rooting, I'd have at least considered not rooting. Samsung Pay sounds pretty sweet. :\

Jammol said:
Any international Rom is possible. I have literally flashed all of them and they all run just fine for me.
I have a N920T so hopefully that's also the variant you have?
Flash the kernel for your variant: Arter or Skyhigh or even the Stock Rootable Kernel by Jovy.
Flash Rom and any mods they have.
Flash Audio fix by Dr.Ketan: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2YDky4L5v-4c0x1Z3hZQ3UteFk
That's it!
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Sweet! Just like the Note 4.. I'll have to check it out then. I do remember some hiccups with the Note 4 running INT ROMs so I hope I won't run into any of that. Probably going to try out Dr.Ketan.
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Dmkarkutt said:
Question how do you have system wide ad blocking? Also any way to boost sound volume with no root. I have searched and haven't really found anything.......anyone can feel free to chime in here.
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I don't know anything about boosting the sound volume because I haven't looked or really felt the need. For the ad blocking I use this app.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/adguard-ad-blocker-doesnt-require-root-t2958895
If you just want ads in the browser blocked it's free. It works really well for me and even though it will show as using a lot of battery that is only due to the way the app works and handles data.

calvin35 said:
I don't know anything about boosting the sound volume because I haven't looked or really felt the need. For the ad blocking I use this app.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/adguard-ad-blocker-doesnt-require-root-t2958895
If you just want ads in the browser blocked it's free. It works really well for me and even though it will show as using a lot of battery that is only due to the way the app works and handles data.
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Thank u very much for the info

For system-wide ad blocking (I am not rooted) I use Adblock Plus. https://adblockplus.org/android-install
Go to the link at the bottom that says "Download Adblock Plus for Android"
Now what you have to do is make sure that Adblock Plus is never "optimized" and you don't ever kill it because it's running a localhost proxy (if you do, you lose internet until you start the app again.) You go into your APN settings and create a new APN that looks exactly like the one you already have, except that you use a proxy, localhost, on port 2020. Whenever you connect to Wifi, you use a proxy, localhost, 2020. It's not the best solution because it isn't invisible (it's always in your notifications otherwise Android can kill it to save memory) and you have to do the APN/WiFi changes as I just specified, but it's far less intrusive than ads all over the place.

calvin35 said:
well I have been buying, rooting and romming Samsung phones for the past four years and with the Note 5 the theme engine handles my theming needs, rooting means you can't use Samsung pay, which I use almost everyday and there are no custom roms because of the xynos processor. I have system wide ad blocking without root and don't want to root only for touchwiz Roms when the stock Samsung software is running so well, surprisingly.
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Actually, I think one of the reasons there are not as many roms this time around is Samsung also had limited release of the Note 5 - it was originally internationally released in ASIA but not in Europe. I also think many of the major devs who normally are seen on the Flagship devices - didn't come along with the NOTE 5 because of BATTERY, No SD CARD, XYNOS and cost. Those four things kept many of the developers away (IMHO)
its a shame because it is a fabulous device despite those things. I will say that the Devs who did decide to join the Note 5 have done incredible work - there are some great roms out there. Just not as much variety. I also believe AOSP will eventually be done for the Note 5. There are several other examples of XyNOS phones and tablets getting AOSP - it is just a matter of time (and very hard work on the part of those who are working on it)

I'm not one to complain much but yeah I agree the Note 5 has been disappointing development wise i guess due to exynos. I might get the S7 as it's supposed to have snapdragon back which is supposed to be more developer friendly.

kaseykrehbiel said:
For system-wide ad blocking (I am not rooted) I use Adblock Plus. https://adblockplus.org/android-install
Go to the link at the bottom that says "Download Adblock Plus for Android"
Now what you have to do is make sure that Adblock Plus is never "optimized" and you don't ever kill it because it's running a localhost proxy (if you do, you lose internet until you start the app again.) You go into your APN settings and create a new APN that looks exactly like the one you already have, except that you use a proxy, localhost, on port 2020. Whenever you connect to Wifi, you use a proxy, localhost, 2020. It's not the best solution because it isn't invisible (it's always in your notifications otherwise Android can kill it to save memory) and you have to do the APN/WiFi changes as I just specified, but it's far less intrusive than ads all over the place.
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If you don't use a VPN on your device, Adguard is much easier. It makes a loop VPN and filters all traffic.
https://m.adguard.com/en/welcome.html
As for the topic at hand I'm not getting another Exynos device... I've been really upset by the lack of ROMs and Samsung hasn't exactly been great with updates either.
I just hope that the Snapdragon Kryo cores don't pose a developer issue...

Best s7 stock based rom

Hi guys I am new with this devices.
I want know what are your opinion about what are the best stock based costum rom for s7 flat for battery and performance. Sorry if my English isn't very good. Thanks in advice.
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It's very hard to determine "best rom" everyone have their own taste / preference. In my opinion (ROMS which I tested) Helios ROM if you want minimalism stability and samsung features (like My KNOX and Secure Folder) work with root. SuperMan ROM if You want many advanced features and customization mods.
Hope this helps

Domino5 said:
It's very hard to determine "best rom" everyone have their own taste / preference. In my opinion (ROMS which I tested) Helios ROM if you want minimalism stability and samsung features (like My KNOX and Secure Folder) work with root. SuperMan ROM if You want many advanced features and customization mods.
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Yes Im agree with you but I was thinking thet create a thread for confront our varius opinion, it may be helpful. ?Anyway, I have tested helios and I I found it little bit slow. Now im using the stock rom by ambasadii, but the drain for me is very hight.maybe I will try superman Rom. How is the battery drain in Superman rom and is better superman or superstock for you?

SuperMan and SuperStock is basically the same. SuperMan has much more customization features added. About battery drain I got around 5-6 hours screen on time (sometimes I had standby drain up to 10% overnight) but that was on Marshmallow I didn't have enough free time to test nougat as I need usable device at work. I'll try new SuperMan version this weekend. I think SuperMan ROM is best choice it is smooth, fast, battery friendly, fast updates and very active community.
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Domino5 said:
SuperMan and SuperStock is basically the same. SuperMan has much more customization features added. About battery drain I got around 5-6 hours screen on time (sometimes I had standby drain up to 10% overnight) but that was on Marshmallow I didn't have enough free time to test nougat as I need usable device at work. I'll try new SuperMan version this weekend. I think SuperMan ROM is best choice it is smooth, fast, battery friendly, fast updates and very active community.
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Great! Thanks bro. Is only few time that I use this Galaxy. First I had a bullhead (nexus 5x) and this is my first Samsung so I don't know a lot the various rom for this device. After A bit of test I te I will tell you my considerations ?
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As always is said, each device is a different world, in my case the rom of ambasadii goes very well I get up to 7 hours of screen with the AOD deactivated and in battery saving mode (And without energy saving mode and with the activated AOD I arrive to 6 hours calmly), with superman rom otherwise the battery is discharged a lot Faster but I have not tried its latest version.
PD: I always return to rom of ambasadii.

Hi, I found this Post and I would also like to ask now that it is 2019 (seems S7 will only be getting security patches from now on and no more Pie), Is Superman ROM is still the best stable Stock Based ROM? Or are there newer ROMs you would suggest. I'm a newbie to this though I have experienced rooting on other devices before.
I'm planning to Flash my S7 (SM-G930FD) and someone advised me to Root First then proceed to Stock-based ROM before going to AOSP-based ROMs. I feel like skipping to Stock-based ROM.
My Search leads me to the Following ROMS:
LightROM
The Galaxy Project
Superman ROM, seems like this thread support is closed, EOL.
Superstock ROM, Thread Closed too.
Can you also answer some of my worries below:
Mainly I want to use Tincore to Simulate touch input in games, will a Stock-based ROM deliver properly?
I have a Gear IconX 2018 (Samsung's BT Headset), will it pair properly and be useful in calls? (I've read BT problems with AOSP but haven't checked with stock-based ROMs)
Will Screen mirroring (Smart View) still work? (I have Samsung Smart TV at home, which I use to show my mother my taken photos)
Will the Camera have Problems too (same with AOSP-based ROMS)
What's OTA? (it seems direct updating of Custom OS from Settings Menu?
What's Dirty Flashing?

Zaiakursed said:
Hi, I found this Post and I would also like to ask now that it is 2019 (seems S7 will only be getting security patches from now on and no more Pie), Is Superman ROM is still the best stable Stock Based ROM? Or are there newer ROMs you would suggest. I'm a newbie to this though I have experienced rooting on other devices before.
I'm planning to Flash my S7 (SM-G930FD) and someone advised me to Root First then proceed to Stock-based ROM before going to AOSP-based ROMs. I feel like skipping to Stock-based ROM.
My Search leads me to the Following ROMS:
The Galaxy Project
LightROM
Superman ROM, seems like this thread support is closed, EOL.
Superstock ROM, Thread Closed too.
Can you also answer some of my worries below:
Mainly I want to use Tincore to Simulate touch input in games, will a Stock-based ROM deliver properly?
I have a Gear IconX 2018 (Samsung's BT Headset), will it pair properly and be useful in calls? (I've read BT problems with AOSP but haven't checked with stock-based ROMs)
Will Screen mirroring (Smart View) still work? (I have Samsung Smart TV at home, which I use to show my mother my taken photos)
Will the Camera have Problems too (same with AOSP-based ROMS)
What's OTA? (it seems direct updating of Custom OS from Settings Menu?
What's Dirty Flashing?
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I can try to answer some, some are rom specific.
The BT headset should pair fine- it's stock based.
Screen mirroring should work if the rom supports it, don't use it so I can't say for sure, but I think lightrom has it.
The camera will have no problems at all, same as the stock rom. Gcam and other camera mods via magisk work as well such as 4k60.
OTA's are over the air updates so that manufacturers can give out updates wirelessly- stock-based roms do not support this and you have to flash new versions manually.
Dirty flashing is flashing a rom without wiping data etc., it isn't recommended as it can introduce issues, check with the rom and developer to see if they recommend it or not. Devbase is usually fine with dirty flashing updates.
Personally, I don't see the need for rooting or flashing anymore unless you need extra features or android pie, reduces the resale value as Knox is tripped and loses Knox functionality such as Samsung pay.

Pacer_456 said:
Personally, I don't see the need for rooting or flashing anymore unless you need extra features or android pie, reduces the resale value as Knox is tripped and loses Knox functionality such as Samsung pay.
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Thanks @Pacer_456
Can you also give me a list of most stable ROMs for S7 Flat (SM-G930FD), if I'm not troubling you a lot?
I still feel like flashing my device for learning purposes too. Anyway, I don't think I'll be using Samsung Pay and my Warranty period is also over, so I guess I have no issue with the knox thinggy.
Thanks again..

*******Update*******
oooh, so I decided to Check Light ROM and found 4 Versions, with pages to read.
anybody can give me an overview of which one should I check up on first. It would be a great help to me.
(I'm going to check the Note FE Port first, then the S9 Port..)
[TeamExyKings][G930/G935_F/FD][9.0][Note FE Port][20-April-2019][v6]LightROM
[TeamExyKings][G930/G935_F/FD][8.0][S9 Port][24-March-2019][v21]LightROM
[TeamExyKings][G930/G935_F/FD][8.0][24-March-2019][v18]LightROM
[ROM][7.0]LightROM[Galaxy S7 and S7Edge]
(I couldn't add the links to thread, my post gets blocked)

Should I flash a custom ROM on my S7?

I've been using my Galaxy S7 for the last year and half or so and I have been considering flashing a custom ROM on it. Years ago I did have a OmniROM Galaxy Note 1 then flashed CyanogenMod on that same phone. It died due to battery problems.
I'm curious as to how far custom ROMs have come since then and whether its worth going the Custom ROM + Root route on my Galaxy S7 to get some additional features and that stock Android feel.
The phone is still receiving updates though so I'm not sure if it's worth flashing yet.
Would love you hear what your guys think.
Cheers

Both the TouchWiz ROMS and AOSP ROM's are pretty well developed and supported. So really it's personal preference more than anything.
If you don't like custom ROM's, you can always flash back to stock using Odin and go back to getting OTA's.
Just note it'll trip knox, so you'll lose some Samsung app functionality.

Beanvee7 said:
Both the TouchWiz ROMS and AOSP ROM's are pretty well developed and supported. So really it's personal preference more than anything.
If you don't like custom ROM's, you can always flash back to stock using Odin and go back to getting OTA's.
Just note it'll trip knox, so you'll lose some Samsung app functionality.
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I've heard of issues such as camera quality, metallic sounds when taking calls and HWC issue, do you know if TouchWiz and AOSP have these issues?
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Also does anyone have any experience with the Lineage OS 16.1 on this device? It'd be nice to get Android 9.0 but I want to make sure it's stable enough for daily use.
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Camera quality is worse on AOSP because the camera uses proprietary drivers built into TouchWiz. If you go with a TW based ROM you shouldn't notice any difference.
Otherwise the vast majority of other issues tend to be user error / caused by dirty flashing. Nougat ROM's are all pretty much final and have been bug free for a long time. Oreo is still somewhat new, but still pretty bug free.
I've been using SuperMan ROM for about 18 months, haven't had any issues and use it as a daily driver.
Not sure about 9.0.

LukeCabrera777 said:
Also does anyone have any experience with the Lineage OS 16.1 on this device? It'd be nice to get Android 9.0 but I want to make sure it's stable enough for daily use.
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I did try Lineage 16.1 on my G930F. It seems pretty stable although the functionality is pretty limited at the moment. I would wait for a stable release with more features etc.

LukeCabrera777 said:
I'm curious as to how far custom ROMs have come since then and whether its worth going the Custom ROM + Root route on my Galaxy S7 to get some additional features and that stock Android feel.
The phone is still receiving updates though so I'm not sure if it's worth flashing yet.
Would love you hear what your guys think.
Cheers
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I hated the bloat and nagging of the latest Samsung update to Android 8, so I installed TWRP, made a backup of my stock system, and then installed LineageOS. I ran that for a month and loved the UI and minimalism, but I hated that some hardware drivers were buggy and that the camera would NEVER perform as well as Samsung designed. So I tried SupermanRom, which is the Samsung Touchwiz Android 8.0.0 but debloated and lots of nice extras. I gave it a black Substratum theme designed for the S7 and run it with Nova launcher, and it is the BEST OS I've ever run on a phone. Very polished, fully functional, and great battery life. The csc installer tool by the same developer also made my S7 Exynos/international variant work as intended for USA TMobile, with wifi-calling, VoLTE, and video calls. I'm running it with TGPKernel.

Warning on updating to android 9 pie!!!

You will lose the possibility of recording calls with ACR or any other recording program!!! Google Crazy nutcase house again as usual.
Think about it before updating, I had forgotten all about it and was looking forward for an update to see if it was to fix one issue I have with it - I had looked at the new features on Googletube yet now I don't want to update any longer. I had planned to wait for the update and then reset my phone, but I'm going to that now to see if I can fix a problem with my none rooted LG 20 in regards of charging. But most likely an hardware issue after I tried a foreign Quick charger Adapter from Huawei for it. *But I have 2 Battery Chargers that still works so flipping battery*
So don't do that!!! I thought that I might get 0.2 Amps more out of it - making the charging to a bit quicker as it is made for 9 volts and 2 amps and not 1.8 amps as the LG.
In any case, think before you update to Android Pie - if you want to lose the option of recording calls.
May Jehovah be with thee
- Anders

There's no rooted phone recorder solution?

baldybill said:
There's no rooted phone recorder solution?
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You will loose other features like the Quad DAC for music as far as I know if you Jailbreak it.
I think there might be ways to record if you Root it - but I don't know of the stability or how to do that in the first place. I don't want to lose my Quad DAC and whatever issues I might have by rooting it. I remember how many issues I had on my Note 2 special edition after I rooted it and I'm not going there with my LG V20.

Just wanted to let you guys know - as I had forgotten this insanity and actually looked forward to the update when I heard it was just around the corner. Now, I don't really care much for Pie and I will stay with the older version.

Jesus is God Almighty said:
You will loose other features like the Quad DAC for music as far as I know if you Jailbreak it.
I think there might be ways to record if you Root it - but I don't know of the stability or how to do that in the first place. I don't want to lose my Quad DAC and whatever issues I might have by rooting it. I remember how many issues I had on my Note 2 special edition after I rooted it and I'm not going there with my LG V20.
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that is only if you use a non stock based rom. rooting does not make you loose features roms that dont support those features make you loose those features... With root you can actually enable quad Dac for more things and modify many other things and get rid of bloatware 100% not half assedly.

mirrin said:
that is only if you use a non stock based rom. rooting does not make you loose features roms that dont support those features make you loose those features... With root you can actually enable quad Dac for more things and modify many other things and get rid of bloatware 100% not half assedly.
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You sure about that? Any video on this - so you say if I root my V20, I will have every feature working if I continue to keep the standard Rom? I want to be certain on this before even thinking of going that direction!

By the way, what V20 do you have? How did you get Pie already? Thanks!

Jesus is God Almighty said:
You sure about that? Any video on this - so you say if I root my V20, I will have every feature working if I continue to keep the standard Rom? I want to be certain on this before even thinking of going that direction!
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/rom-vs995-alpha-rom-v1-1-t3709727 this is the rom i am on
Alpha Omega is just a debloated/tuned stock ROM. You wont lose anything you will gain. Right now there are 2 options stock android(lineageos bases) or stock lg (oreo or nougat based roms from your own carrier)
with Lineage based roms you lose 2nd screen and some don't have volte or wifi calling (my current rom wifi calling works and it sucks...turned it off for clearer calls)
with stock everything your phone shipped with works.
Rooting gives you:
YouTube Vanced
Systemless system-wide hosts-based ad blocking
Remove image retention without needing a screen overlay app
Systemless DNS (I use CloudFlare)
Google Phone
Doze Play Services
Change system fonts (I use Product Sans)
Systemless Xposed
Block services
Debloated system apps on device without ADB
viper4android
And much more.

There's at least one Magisk Mod that lets you record both sides of the conversation even in Pie (so the writeup says).

This works great on my V20 on A-O Oreo. Native call recording:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/themes/enable-native-call-recording-lg-v30-t3869260

pistacios said:
This works great on my V20 on A-O Oreo. Native call recording:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/themes/enable-native-call-recording-lg-v30-t3869260
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Yes it does, I was the guinea pig that tried running it on a V20 first lol. It should work on any stock LG Oreo based ROMs.
But this is about recording on Pie. AFAIK even newer LG's that shipped with Pie no longer have this feature.
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Awesome, just reading back on my past... I tend to forget everything when going to another subject.
I just got another V20, so I'm looking into things at the moment for rooting, never got around it with the other as I never dared afraid of ruining it. My first V20 is broken on so many levels, and just got a new used one, looks decent overall although another variant then what I had sadly. But... At the moment trying to work things out and get on the right track but as usual it takes time to get there.

mirrin said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/rom-vs995-alpha-rom-v1-1-t3709727 this is the rom i am on
Alpha Omega is just a debloated/tuned stock ROM. You wont lose anything you will gain. Right now there are 2 options stock android(lineageos bases) or stock lg (oreo or nougat based roms from your own carrier)
with Lineage based roms you lose 2nd screen and some don't have volte or wifi calling (my current rom wifi calling works and it sucks...turned it off for clearer calls)
with stock everything your phone shipped with works.
Rooting gives you:
YouTube Vanced
Systemless system-wide hosts-based ad blocking
Remove image retention without needing a screen overlay app
Systemless DNS (I use CloudFlare)
Google Phone
Doze Play Services
Change system fonts (I use Product Sans)
Systemless Xposed
Block services
Debloated system apps on device without ADB
viper4android
And much more.
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Seems they stopped working on the Rom you where talking about, I was thinking that it might be the way to go now some years later with a used new V20... Although not sure if it is worth anything if works was discontinued.
Still trying to get everything fixed here as I want it.

sheik124 said:
Yes it does, I was the guinea pig that tried running it on a V20 first lol. It should work on any stock LG Oreo based ROMs.
But this is about recording on Pie. AFAIK even newer LG's that shipped with Pie no longer have this feature.
Sent from my elsa using XDA Labs
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Yup and one must have Recording! It is an awesome feature to have on so many levels.