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[MOD][AROMA][2015.09.16]ImproveG3 v1.2

Hi all,
I took a bit of time (and restoring nandroids) to create an AROMA installer script.
It works on 5.0 stock (based) ROMs as well, please test and report back.
What it does:
Debloat your system
- Remove LG apps
- Remove Google Apps (which can be downloaded from Play Store)
- Remove boot/shutdown animations/sounds
- Remove all other UI/Camera/Alarm/Notification/Ringtone sounds - see 2nd post if you need to restore these easily
Install KitKat external SD fix or restore to stock
CPU Thermal Throttling (CTT) Mod by @Robshr
Sharpening Mod by @Skin1980 - see 2nd post if it bootloops
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The script currently is in English and German, more localizations welcome.
Disclaimer:
THIS SCRIPT SHOULD BE SAFE TO USE ON STOCK 4.4, 5.0 AND STOCK BASED CUSTOM ROMS AS WELL, INDEPENDENT OF YOUR DEVICE MODEL.
STILL, USE THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
ONLY REMOVE APPS YOU DO NOT USE.
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR DEVICE LIKE BOOTLOOPS/BRICKS/HAVING TO FLASH STOCK.
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A CURRENT AND WORKING NANDROID BACKUP.
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Changelog:
1.2 (2015.09.16):
- updated Sharpening Mod to v3.5
- updated CTT Settings to latest from 2015.09.06
- if you remove GApps after updating or moving them to userspace, only the system part and all app settings will get deleted
1.0 (2014.12.14):
- Moved boot/shutdown animations and sounds, plus all system sounds to extra section for removal - holy crap, nearly 600kb code for this.
- Merged LG PC Sync + Service into one entry and added the USB Autorun ISO for removal.
0.9 (2014.12.12): please test, need feedback
- Added support for 5.0 stock (based) ROMs
0.8.1 (not officially released):
- Added list of "Extremely Dangerous Sh!t!" apps for testing purposes. Works on 4.4 only and most probably will cause (non-physical) damage to your device
0.8 (2014.12.06):
- Included Sharpening Mod by @Skin1980
- More warnings, less terms
- Beautified icon selection (?)
- Updated update-binary-installer with version from Skin1980's mod
0.71 (2014.12.06):
- fixed reset settings problem
- all google apps can now be safely removed (except search, might lead to setup loop - be careful) (thx @tobitege for Google Search info)
0.7 (2014.12.01):
- added approximate file sizes to Debloat module
0.6 (2014.12.01):
- added CPU Thermal Throttling (CTT) Mod by @Robshr
- removed sleep(300) during debloat from original demo script
0.5 (2014.12.01):
- KitKat SD fix added
- Reduced size
0.4 (2014.12.01):
- Code cleanup
0.3 (2014.12.01):
- Actually deletes stuff now
- Testing debloating, re-categorizing apps, enhancing notes
0.2 (2014.11.30):
- Added localizations
0.1 (2014.11.29):
- Initial skeleton release
- Figure out aroma and edify
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Todo / coming soon:
- Provider-specific apps
- Battery efficient Governor + ReadAhead mod
- volume mod
- Other mods?
- Split aroma code into several files, can't get it to work
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Known (possible) side-effects:
- After removing everything the debloater offers at once, the phone sometimes would not find the mobile network. Turning off and on again Wifi and Data helped
- Sometimes all settings (new profile) or just language get lost. Restore nandroid and try again.
- It is heavily recommended to setup an alternative keyboard and home screen before removing LG Home and LG Keyboard.
- Removing LGInstallService causes "App Updates" to download LG apps, but not install them.
- Removing Update Center causes Settings->About Phone->Update Center to FC, and you have no (direct) way to open App Updates (LG app updater) or Software Update (OTA updates). Removing Update Center, App Updates and Software Update causes Update Center to not even appear and not cause any issues.
- Removing Google Search is said to lead to a bootloop if you factory reset your device (see this thread) - I don't intend on resetting my device, so no idea.
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Requirements:
- TWRP recovery
- Stock (based) 4.4/5.0 ROM
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Usage:
- Create a nandroid backup
- Download the attached .zip and copy it to the root of your external SD card (/storage/external_SD)
- Reboot into recovery
- Install downloaded zip
- Select options
- If debloating, make sure you select the correct OS version. I will not assist if you debloat a 4.4 ROM in 5.0 mode or vice versa.
- If you debloated, wiping dalvik/cache might be a good idea
- Reboot
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Help requests:
- If you find any bugs or issues, please post here with a detailed description.
- more info on quite a few apps
- As I moved all my Google apps to userspace, please test and report back if removing GApps works (they can be reinstalled to userspace from market)
- Localizations besides DE and EN
- If you know more mods that I should ask the author for permission to include, please link them in here. No build.prop mods.
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GitHub repository:
https://github.com/subworx/ImproveG3
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Credits:
@Skin1980 for his Screen Oversharpening Fix kernels and Sharpening Mod
@Robshr for CPU Thermal Throttling (CTT) Mod
@DelBoy for the noob friendly G3 Q&A thread
@amarullz for AROMA Installer
@jasonkx for pointing out changes in L
anyone else I might have forgotten
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If you miss an app, let me know and I will try to add it as soon as possible.
If you encounter side-effects I did not notice, post here.
If this helped you, please press Thanks
Regards,
Sub

In Case the Sharpening Mod does not work for you ("dirty" boot partition, code security verification error or something like that)
Restore the nandroid Boot backup you did create... didn't you?
If you are using a ROM currently:
- Extract "boot.img" from your ROM zip (should work).
If you are using a custom kernel:
- Extract "boot.img" from the kernel zip (should work).
If you are using stock:
- Download your correct version stock firmware image (KDZ). Extract it using "WindowsLGFirmwareExtract", then extract "boot_xxxxxx.bin" from the resulting .DZ file. Rename it to boot.img. (Guaranteed to work)
For Mac/Linux, there are Python scripts linked around the G3 forums, searching "extract KDZ" or visiting the G3 Index Thread in G3 -> General should help.
Sorry I cannot provide more information for these systems. All commands below should be the same except "adb push /path/to/boot.img /sdcard/boot.img".
Here's a stock 10L kernel for D855 . Extract the zip and rename the .bin file to boot.img.
Connect your phone to pc, open a command prompt, and type everything that is not in ():
Code:
adb push c:\path\to\boot.img /sdcard/boot.img
(copy boot image to internal memory)
adb shell
su
(start a ADB shell and get root permissions)
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/boot
(overwrite current boot partition with all zeros - WILL throw an error, don't worry.)
dd if=/sdcard/boot.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/boot
(overwrite now empty boot partition with kernel image)
exit
exit
adb reboot
(reboot the device)
This completely wipes your boot partition with 0000's, then fills it up with the kernel image you used before.
Now the Sharpening Mod will work.
If you copy the boot.img to the SD manually, you can execute all commands starting from 'su' up to the second exit in a terminal app on the phone itself as well.
Make sure you don't make any typos, and reboot afterwards!
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If you deleted too many animations/sounds or want them back:
Here's a flashable audio-restore.zip.
Flash it using Flashify or TWRP.
It will restore all animations and sounds to stock state.
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Safe to remove:
Accessibility
Answer me
EasyHome
E-Mail
Face Unlock
File Manager
Home selector
LG Backup
LG Health
LG Keyboard Black Theme
LGSearchWidgetProvider
McAfee Security
Music widget
Music app
Smart Notice
Smart Tips
and all animations/sounds
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Safe to remove but have a replacement installed (and better set that to default before debloating).
Also, if doing a Factory Reset, this can lead to Setup Wizard loops. I can not confirm if integrating
alternatives into the system before wiping solves this.:
Home
Home Theme Optimus
Internet
LG Keyboard
LG Keyboard XT9
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Google Apps:
Chrome
Drive
Gmail
Google Play Books
Google Play Games
Google Play Movies
Google Play Music
Google Play Newsstand
Google Text-to-speech Engine
Google+
Hangouts
Maps
Street View
TalkBack
YouTube
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Potentially dangerous, can lead to FCs in specific combinations.
See list of Possible side-effects in first post before removing these:
App Updates
Google Search (can lead to Setup Wizard loops after Factory Reset)
LGInstallService
Software Update
Update Center
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Definitely dangerous, will cause FCs for sure or other issues - not included:
com.lge.sui.widget - causes Settings FC after boot, then Settings to FC on open
LG System Service - makes the LED blink wildly
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and here go at least 2 characters so my message is not too short.....

Always liked this debloating things.
Will test it later.

Can you feel the difference in speed?

from the moment i flash this mod i have no settings and from soft buutons the only one that is working is the back one...
any ideas??

redcom7 said:
from the moment i flash this mod i have no settings and from soft buutons the only one that is working is the back one...
any ideas??
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Not yet. What exactly did you select?
I installed/ran/removed everything on my device except the unsafe apps without issues.
Cam you provide some sort of log?
E.g. the one created by the recovery after running

subworx said:
Not yet. What exactly did you select?
I installed/ran/removed everything on my device except the unsafe apps without issues.
Cam you provide some sort of log?
E.g. the one created by the recovery after running
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i reflash cloudy 1.2 rom and i notice that there is no problem with unistalled apps but the problem is with thermal control mod ...
wrong ... also without flash thermal mod there are problem after this mod/...

redcom7 said:
i reflash cloudy 1.2 rom and i notice that there is no problem with unistalled apps but the problem is with thermal control mod ...
wrong ... also without flash thermal mod there are problem after this mod/...
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Unfortunately there currently is no way for me to find out what went wrong on your device.
Hoping for a few more people to test the mod and report back if they encounter the same.
After the installer did its job (Mounting partitions, removing stuff, unmounting partitions), you are offered a "save log" button on the bottom left.
Is there a chance you'd be willing to try once more and then attach the log?
This might help with analysis.
Regards,
sub

subworx said:
Unfortunately there currently is no way for me to find out what went wrong on your device.
Hoping for a few more people to test the mod and report back if they encounter the same.
After the installer did its job (Mounting partitions, removing stuff, unmounting partitions), you are offered a "save log" button on the bottom left.
Is there a chance you'd be willing to try once more and then attach the log?
This might help with analysis.
Regards,
sub
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i will do it when i will find some spare time ....
anyway thank you .....

I tried the mod out and I encountered no problems at all on cloudy. I only removed apps but all is good. So thanks a lot, saved me some time

p70shooter said:
I tried the mod out and I encountered no problems at all on cloudy. I only removed apps but all is good. So thanks a lot, saved me some time
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Thank you very much for your feedback.

Great work. Is lghome and keyboard also safe to uninstall in case of a factory reset. On the G2 with my debloater removing those together or individually caused a "setup loop".
Going to flag this on the Vs985.

fr4nk1yn said:
Great work. Is lghome and keyboard also safe to uninstall in case of a factory reset. On the G2 with my debloater removing those together or individually caused a "setup loop".
Going to flag this on the Vs985.
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Hi,
no they are NOT factory reset safe.
I will add a note to the "Safe with Alternative" section of the "readme" before the actual module selection, thank you.
Either you can integrate an alternative launcher and keyboard into the ROM (should work, never tried this before), or create a flashable zip just with these two. If you need to factory reset again, just flash the zip (copying home and keyboard to the correct /system/(priv-app)/ folder) and after the initial setup remove them again.
Edit: Oh nearly forgot, another thread (linked to in the OP) states that moving Google Search to userspace (or deleting it) and then factory resetting the device would lead to some loop (dunno if Boot, Setup or whatever) as well. That is why it's in the "Potentially dangerous" section until I had time (and interest to restore an old backup...) to actually test.
Regards,
sub

I used this on My SPRINT version Unlocked and it was unable to search the Network for some reason Had to restore a NAND Backup.

aukhan said:
I used this on My SPRINT version Unlocked and it was unable to search the Network for some reason Had to restore a NAND Backup.
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Thanks for the info.
I saw this as well, worked again once I turned Wi-Fi and mobile Data off and on again.

Does the network zip provide any real noticable changes?

Mikessv said:
Does the network zip provide any real noticable changes?
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What do you mean by network zip?

@subworx: in case you still need Google Search package: it's called "velvet.apk". Use Titanium Backup to display the package and apk names.

tobitege said:
@subworx: in case you still need Google Search package: it's called "velvet.apk". Use Titanium Backup to display the package and apk names.
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Thank you very much
As I said, I moved the app to userspace, so my Titanium says "APK path: /data/appcom.google.android.googlequicksearchbox-1.apk" - no Velvet to be seen.
I saw Velvet.apk in the unpacked system image, but could not find out what it is/does.
Will add it to the script right away
Not sure if one should remove it though, might be needed by the LG initial setup wizard, could be that the wizard loops without Google.

[root] or [twrp] LoS 13 cleaning guide

Hi Guys,
after every clean flash i'm doing some 'cleanings' to use even more juice from our phones.
So...
Let's start. I'm not author of those tweak. I just 'adjust' them for LoS 13 working on 'markw'. All credits go to authors.
1) Cleaning: Phronesis_Debloater_v3.zip - 2.2 MB
- flash via twrp or run from adb/terminal with root privilages
It will clean every mention app from spoiler! It's SAFE to do it.
http://pasted.co/4bba256f
2) Apps better/faster/cleaner that previously deleted:
Better camera app [twrp]: Fix-HTCCamera.zip - 30.7 MB
Faster keyboard:
[twrp] -Xperia_Keyboard_7.1.A.0.28_for_6+.zip - 9.8 MB
or
[apk] - Xperia_keyboard_v.8.0.A.0.50.apk - 9.6 MB
Open source calendar: ws.xsoh.etar_11.apk - 3.4 MB
3) Root [twrp]: SR3-SuperSU-v2.79-SR3-20170114223742.zip - 5.6 MB
4) ADBLOCKER: [twrp] MoaAB_ADBlocking_10202016_R1.zip - 1.1 MB
5) Xposed: [twrp] xposed-v87-sdk23-arm64.zip - 7.8 MB
[apk] XposedInstaller_3.1.1.apk - 2.8 MB
Backup is recommended before doing those things. Enjoy.

Replacement apps:

Thanks! it's really usefull, especially the debloater. Usually i'm using titanium backup as my system removing app. Great timesaver.

ifananvity said:
Thanks! it's really usefull, especially the debloater. Usually i'm using titanium backup as my system removing app. Great timesaver.
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Yeah. It's way faster than deleting apps one by one.

alreadyregistered said:
Yeah. It's way faster than deleting apps one by one.
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Have you ever use opengapps removal configuration? I always use that, it's so simple we can add/remove items as needed since it only edit the gapps-config.txt
Here are some references, it supposed to work on opengapps no matter which rom it use:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-1s/general/free-opengapps-t3504217
https://github.com/opengapps/opengapps/wiki/Advanced-Features-and-Options
PS: Place gapps-config.txt in the same place with your opengapps file

dels07 said:
Have you ever use opengapps removal configuration? I always use that, it's so simple we can add/remove items as needed since it only edit the gapps-config.txt
Here are some references, it supposed to work on opengapps no matter which rom it use:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-1s/general/free-opengapps-t3504217
https://github.com/opengapps/opengapps/wiki/Advanced-Features-and-Options
PS: Place gapps-config.txt in the same place with your opengapps file
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Thanks for info, but i'm not using gapps so it's useless for me.

Didn't work for me. I do clean flash ROM + Flash Gapps and then flash phronesis and then reboot. After bootup, I'm stuck because the keyboard didn't shown (maybe removed?). So I can't login google account or instal new keyboard.
I did try another method : flashing ROM + Gapps, reboot. After setup (and instal alternative keyboard) then reboot to recovery and flash phronesis > reboot. Google play service FC and when I check my app list (app drawer), nothing changed
PS: I use LOS 03/26

ghanipradita said:
Didn't work for me. I do clean flash ROM + Flash Gapps and then flash phronesis and then reboot. After bootup, I'm stuck because the keyboard didn't shown (maybe removed?). So I can't login google account or instal new keyboard.
I did try another method : flashing ROM + Gapps, reboot. After setup (and instal alternative keyboard) then reboot to recovery and flash phronesis > reboot. Google play service FC and when I check my app list (app drawer), nothing changed
PS: I use LOS 03/26
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if you use opengapps, you could try my method
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71637609&postcount=5

ghanipradita said:
Didn't work for me. I do clean flash ROM + Flash Gapps and then flash phronesis and then reboot. After bootup, I'm stuck because the keyboard didn't shown (maybe removed?). So I can't login google account or instal new keyboard.
I did try another method : flashing ROM + Gapps, reboot. After setup (and instal alternative keyboard) then reboot to recovery and flash phronesis > reboot. Google play service FC and when I check my app list (app drawer), nothing changed
PS: I use LOS 03/26
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You've got a keyboard install on #1 post.

well, through I won't flash any Los 13 roms, but thanks all the same!

i lost my sms app after flash phoneresis debloater, how can i get my sms ap
back?

mikey000 said:
i lost my sms app after flash phoneresis debloater, how can i get my sms ap
back?
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download google message from playstore?

dels07 said:
download google message from playstore?
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does google message use more ram than stock messaging app?

mikey000 said:
does google message use more ram than stock messaging app?
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nope, it's very lite indeed, same with aosp messaging but with prettier UI

dels07 said:
nope, it's very lite indeed, same with aosp messaging but with prettier UI
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thanks for the information

[Update 29/07/2017] Project x aosp resurrection remix

UPDATE 18/08/2017
• Google Play Protect
• Google Connectivity Services (Update)
• Interface Optimization
• English Support (Input Language)
• WiFi (Fix Bug)
• Download ➤ https://goo.gl/CDxV8J

Let me try this, your previous ROM is not supported with Magisk 13. any information why?
I hope this one is Magisk 13 supported
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Magisk 13 still not work,

Pre-routed or without root and gapps
goonoth said:
Let me try this, your previous ROM is not supported with Magisk 13. any information why?
I hope this one is Magisk 13 supported
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Magisk 13 still not work,
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In this new update there are two options of rom the first one already comes pre-routed and the second option and rom without root and without gapps

will try it
i will report it later.

wifi hot spot isnt working

robsonwaplog said:
In this new update there are two options of rom the first one already comes pre-routed and the second option and rom without root and without gapps
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Yes, I know
But root with magisk is more reliable as I can hide root for banking apps and Po Go
Those apps will detected my phone is rooted

With root and gapps or without root and gapps!
goonoth said:
Yes, I know
But root with magisk is more reliable as I can hide root for banking apps and Po Go
Those apps will detected my phone is rooted
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So just choose the best option for you between the two with root and gapps or without root and gapps ... ok!

Di I have to format data and system to install this version? Currently I am on your previous build.

any bugs?

Adhies99 said:
any bugs?
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Didn't find any bugs, only sometimes I get crashes from calendar and Google app, rarely though.
Pretty stable and really fast.

[ROM] Do not need not clean anything
ionlyaskforeden said:
Di I have to format data and system to install this version? Currently I am on your previous build.
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Not need not and just for those people who are with other rom more so you do not need to clean anything just plain fash

[ROM] I did not find any errors
Adhies99 said:
any bugs?
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I did not find any errors, but it would be cool if you test and tell me if you find any errors to fix it

[ROM] Used the gapps and supersu optimized that i left it is much better
ionlyaskforeden said:
Didn't find any bugs, only sometimes I get crashes from calendar and Google app, rarely though.
Pretty stable and really fast.
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Thank you comment i'll check to fix ... but you use the optimized gapps that i let

robsonwaplog said:
Thank you comment i'll check to fix ... but you use the optimized gapps that i let
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Yes, the in version the gapps are included, but i still flashed the zip from the folder you provided.
Howerver after reinstalling the corrupted Google Apps form withing android everything works flawlessly for the most part.
If you have anything for me to try out dont hesitatem would be glad to help.
~Eden

I found two bugs
I found two bugs on this rom, the first bug is go to settings-display- saturation and color-screen optimize, when I set it to Normal mode, it works. But when I restart my phone, this setting restored to Smart adaption(although it seems circled the Normal mode, it actually Smart adaption, the same result on Screen enhance) So currently I have to check this setting every time I restart my phone.
The second bug is this rom is incompatible with ShadowsocksR( a software which can bypass the censorship in China), it keeps FC when every time when I open SSR( stand for ShadowsocksR) I have tested this software on MIUI, it works great.
Could you fix these two bugs, I would be grateful.
And here is the link of SSR, if you would like to test it.
[email protected]/shadowsocksr-backup/shadowsocksr-android/releases/download/3.4.0.6/ssr_3.4.0.6.apk
Replace @ with . instead

Can this rom support OMS for substratum?

[ROM] incompatible
maple3142 said:
Can this rom support OMS for substratum?
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Sorry, but I can not do this ... incompatible

I am having some 4g problems with this rom. Tried to force switch to 4g no luck.
Also the camera looks a bit off, a bit of white noise and unsharp.
The rom started in chinese without the option to select a language.
Further it seems to behave fast and quick.

What about the camera quality? Is it good as stock? Or the same problem as the rest of AOSP ROMS?
Thanks fot keeping updating.

Update 02/08/2017
semm said:
I am having some 4g problems with this rom. Tried to force switch to 4g no luck.
Also the camera looks a bit off, a bit of white noise and unsharp.
The rom started in chinese without the option to select a language.
Further it seems to behave fast and quick.
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TEST THE NEW VERSION 02/08/2017 https://goo.gl/AYzgGW

[ROM][5.1.1]Ethereal-OS v1.1 -- Custom (Stock-Based) ROM for Alcatel Ideal (4060A)

Ethereal-OS v1.1-Beta
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
with Viper4Arise v2.5.0.5 Audio Enhancement
& Google Assistant​
DISCLAIMER:
Your warranty is now void by proceeding. Flashing your device's partitions or modifying its stock configuration poses an inherent risk of permanently damaging your device. By proceeding further, you are absolving me of any liability in the event your device is damaged or rendered inoperable. You -- and you alone -- are solely responsible for your device. Follow the instructions carefully and things should go smoothly.
ETHEREAL-OS v1.1​
As its name implies -- Ethereal -- this stock-based Lollipop ROM is very light weight & refined. It combines a pure stock experience with several features and enhancements beyond those of which are included by the manufacturer & service provider. Furthermore, this ROM has been debloated, and freed of those pesky /system apps for which many of us have no need or wish. However, should you have the need for those apps, I will eventually be providing a download link for the /system APKs that I removed.
REQUIREMENTS:
In order to flash this ROM to your device, TWRP custom recovery must be installed. While it is possible to flash this ROM using an on-device flashing utility, such as Flashfire, these instructions will be geared towards custom recovery. If you do not have TWRP already installed on your Alcatel Ideal, simply search the XDA threads for the files and instructions to do so.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Android Version: 5.1.1 Lollipop
Build No. Ethereal-OS v1.1
Kernel Version: 3.10.49-g3d12fcb
Android Security Patch Level: June 1, 2017
Baseband Version: MSM8909.LA.1.1.c7.1-113370119
Build Date: August 15, 2017 15:22.26 EST
FEATURES:
Moderately debloated;
Pre-rooted with SuperSU v2.82-SR3;
BusyBox 1.27.2;
Google Pixel (Dark Mod) boot & shutdown animation;
Zipaligned;
Essential GApps;
June 1, 2017 Android Security Patches;
Insecure boot support;
Init.d support;
GApps Installed:
Google Pixel Camera
Google Chrome
Google Clock
Google Calendar
Google Contacts
Google Drive
Android System WebView
Google Search & Google Voice Search
Google Assistant Launcher
Google Messenger
Gboard - Google Keyboard
MEDIA:
Dolby Digital Plus v1.0
Viper4Arise v2.5.0.5 with FET Compression, FIREqualizer & Convolver
NEON Audio Drivers v2.5.0.4
Sony Music App v9.3.10.A.0.7
Sony TrackID Music v4.6.8.0.20
VLC Media Player v2.1.15
UI & UTILITY APPLICATIONS:
MIXplorer File Manager v6.18.6
SuperSU Root Manager v2.82
Kernel Adiutor-Mod v1.0 (02-28-2017)
BusyBox v57
Nova Launcher v5.3
Pixel Dark Icon Pack v1.8
Pixel Icon Pack v1.1.3
Quick Reboot Pro
Fast Cleaner v3.2.8
Google Wallpapers
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Download the ROM and save it to internal storage or, preferably,
an external micro-SD card;
2. Boot your device into TWRP recovery;
3. Perform a full wipe (/data, dalvik, /system & /cache). NOTE: If you saved the ROM zip on internal storage, DO NOT wipe internal storage. If you saved the ROM zip to external storage, format your /data partition;
4. Select INSTALL from TWRP's main menu, navigate to the storage location of the ROM zip,
select the file, and swipe to commence with installation. The process will take around two minutes;
5. When installation completes, to prevent possible boot looping, wipe cache & dalvik cache. Reboot system. NOTE: first boot may take several minutes. Do not interrupt the process and be patient. Subsequent boot ups will occur much faster.
6. After completing initial setup and signing in with your Google account, it is very important to go ahead and update Google Play Services and all GApps which require updates through the Play Store. This step is important to ensure proper functionality of the Google Assistant Launcher.
KERNEL SOURCE CODE:
https://github.com/zombah/android_kernel_alcatel_msm8909
BUGS:
When reporting a bug, if you are not submitting a bug report, please provide, with as much specificity as possible, the exact nature of the bug. Screenshots can be helpful as well.
NOTE:
I am in the process of adding more features to this ROM, such as the CyanogenMod 12.1 Theme Engine interface or Substratum OMS management. I was not able to implement theming just yet, due to my wishes to get this beta release posted as early as possible.
THANKS & MENTIONS:
I'd like to thank @Chainfire for his ceaseless development of SuperSU. Thanks to TeslaCoil Software for Nova Launcher. Thanks to Hootan Parsa for the best file management app on the planet: MIXplorer. Thanks to @Stericson for BusyBox. Thanks to Viper Acoustic for Viper4Arise for Android, and thanks to Dolby Technologies for Dolby Digital Plus.
I would also like to mention and say thanks to @scohut for his assistance and advice on this project.
DOWNLOAD LINK:
Ethereal-OS v1.1-beta: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1Sfod4HWfk2dDJYc1hreldSTTg/view?usp=drivesdk

There's a boot loop in the ROM. I just fixed it. Uploading the patched file now.
UPDATE: boot loop fixed. Replaced download link with fixed ROM...

So far....so good

Without a hitch:good:
edit: camera works wonderful but camcorder seems to error after use "can't connect to camera"

I'm having the same problem too (Screenshot) but everything else seems to be working fine! Like it a lot
Enviado desde mi Alcatel_4060A mediante Tapatalk

ESzn said:
I'm having the same problem too (Screenshot) but everything else seems to be working fine! Like it a lot
Enviado desde mi Alcatel_4060A mediante Tapatalk
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Hmmmm. So the video recording seems to have a bug. I'll work on it this evening. Did you guys have any trouble with the regular camera at all?

MotoJunkie01 said:
Hmmmm. So the video recording seems to have a bug. I'll work on it this evening. Did you guys have any trouble with the regular camera at all?
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Do you mean in the stock ROM? I never had any problems with the camera in that ROM. I also tested Open Camera and had the same problem

ESzn said:
Do you mean in the stock ROM? I never had any problems with the camera in that ROM. I also tested Open Camera and had the same problem
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No I mean in this custom ROM. Does the Pixel Camera take and store photos OK? Is it just the video camera giving camera error?

MotoJunkie01 said:
No I mean in this custom ROM. Does the Pixel Camera take and store photos OK? Is it just the video camera giving camera error?
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Oh yeah sorry, the camera works perfectly, It's just the video camera

ESzn said:
Oh yeah sorry, the camera works perfectly, It's just the video camera
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OK. I may know where the problem is. I'll check the camera drivers this evening and try to iron it out. If so, I'll post a patch you can flash from TWRP to fix it.

MotoJunkie01 said:
OK. I may know where the problem is. I'll check the camera drivers this evening and try to iron it out. If so, I'll post a patch you can flash from TWRP to fix it.
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Nice man thank you

Just curious is there a way on your custom rom to make the sd card part of the overall storage on my device?

furmaneth said:
Just curious is there a way on your custom rom to make the sd card part of the overall storage on my device?
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Perhaps. I'll check on the possibility of adaptive storage. Yeah you can set it yourself by using a terminal emulator and entering the following:
adb shell sm set-force-adoptable true

I just wanted to let everyone know that the old Rro layers manager works with this OS... Some layers work, some don't... You just have to fool around with it to find one you like that works properly. Here's some of my settings screens with Jeremy Beck's Acid layers installed. For some reason I can't get the main settings screen's background to go dark to match. Same thing on the stock rom though... Does anyone know how to mod the settings app to change the background to black?

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Perhaps. I'll check on the possibility of adaptive storage. Yeah you can set it yourself by using a terminal emulator and entering the following:
adb shell sm set-force-adoptable true
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I just tried that command and it just says device not found.

furmaneth said:
I just tried that command and it just says device not found.
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Did you type "su" first to grant root access? Also, be sure ADB Debugging is enabled in Developer Options.

MotoJunkie01 said:
Did you type "su" first to grant root access? Also, be sure ADB Debugging is enabled in Developer Options.
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I did type su to get root access but it did the same thing but I can't find adb debugging unless USB debugging is the same.

USB Debugging is the same as ADB Debugging on this device. You are correct there. I'll see if I can get adoptive storage enabled on mine. If so I'll make a flashable mod.

MotoJunkie01 said:
USB Debugging is the same as ADB Debugging on this device. You are correct there. I'll see if I can get adoptive storage enabled on mine. If so I'll make a flashable mod.
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Thanks and I am also have this message pop up when I change the song in Spotify.

furmaneth said:
Thanks and I am also have this message pop up when I change the song in Spotify.
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OK. The audio settings force close I can fix. That's a conflict between Spotify and Viper4Arise. I'll get a patch for it.

Cubot Cheetah 2 Nougat aroma

Aroma installer for Cubot Cheetah 2
In-offical Anroid 8.1 Oreo https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78534219&postcount=12
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v19 aroma (Android 7) aroma:
http://www.mediafire.com/?1d2thhx6iw46315/ Cubot+Cheetah+2+Nougat+v19+toBsucht+Aroma+2.2.zip
v19 stock https://www.cubot.net/support/firmware/cheetah2/cubot-cheetah2-v19-20180904.html
Patched boot.img (magisk) https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4300517
v8 or v14 aroma (Android 6 or 7):
v14 mfi.re/?7xyfwsdnit7ldm6/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ge...bot-cheetah2-information-reviews-5-5-t3509666
v08 Marshmallow
*if you only install additional apps you can use v19 aroma to get latest version of them
All aroma versions can be started with TWRP or similar. Only install proper system files if needed. Wipe not needed.
It´s made to install usefull apps like xposed or for recover system. It is not to get root or TWRP.
Just flash via twrp and choose needed app. If your system is working skip system files!!!
To install xposed first flash
android 7 sdk 24 // http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/sdk24/arm64/xposed-v89-sdk24-arm64.zip or magisk sdk !!
android 6 sdk 23
Some useful apps inside aroma rom:
some xposed modul of my aroma file:
MTP as Default USB Connection
Led-control but better -->
Led blinker works well for me. To use power led as notification light (red/green) but only if blinker app is not activ
More xposed modul i use: AppsOps Re, CameraNotify, BootManager, CleanLockscreen, Marshmallow SD fix and the prevent running modul is powersafer
LightningWall I use as main wall. Af+ to switch between custom online permisson
Af+wall you can find premium versions of both walls #maybe not working 100% if both are in use
Roaming on national network? It can be fixed with https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/app-roaming-control-v1-0-t3267154 v19 fixed roaming issue no need modul at the moment.
None xposed related apps: >>>>
2 bootanimation (black or white google) .. links to another working boot file 1080p - landscape from https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/themes/bootanimation-android-marshmallow-t3180984
Es Explorer support root access or Fx explorer & root add-on
VLCforAndroid_v2.xx
MediaConverter_v0.9.3
Puffin free browser, Dolphin browser, Powertoggles, ButtonMapper
Keep in mind some tools are powerful AppsOps, BootManager, amplify and pervent running.
No wipe after install rom apps. Test it you can run aroma rom without install anything.
Features:
- Custom bootanimation,
- Hardware- and soft-button modding to old behave ("any" liked)
- Getting ride of national roaming (***bug since v2 / fix by v19),
- Widgets on lockscreen,
- Volumebar for notifcation,
- Splitscreen
- Screenrecorder
- Offline backup & recover
- Increase security in multiple ways (firewall, best possible permission control)
- Root explorer,
- Less battery use,
- Direct MTP to PC,
- Custom notifcation led color for each app (green or red),
- Better file support, etc.
Additional features:
- Emergency call / sms with broken screen
- "Free" inter/national calls / sms
- silent system (camera / shutaudio / etc)
Benefit of stock android 6 or 7
Anroid 6 (all stock below v14):
+ turbo download mode = wifi&cellular network
+ seems like less power drain
+ preview video in galerie
+ lockable twrp
Anroid 7 (stock v14 - v19):
+ seems like less system crash which cause reboot
+ voice over LTE
+ get ride of flase national roaming
Have fun!
Requests are welcome as well as proposals.
http://www.mediafire.com/folder/5k0832h9u1cce/Cubot_Cheetah_2

A video of my aroma installer rom on API23 (Android 6.0)
https://youtu.be/zqyDmiqTdhc
Additional i like to suggest more apps to install yourself to your phones.
1. I use Whatscall, Dington, TalkU to make "free" phone call. You pay by watch ads. Whatscall is good to get fast free credits. TalkU and Dington are pretty similar. Autor is "our" phone manufactur Cheetah.
Benefit you can make real phone-call via wifi, safe expensive calls, etc.
If you have no playstore running you get less ads = less credits!
I use them since one year no problems. Me tested other "free" call/sms apps but did not find better once. Please no referal request!
2. shake2safety
Now i use it to enable emergency call by quickly press 4 times Power button. It can be enabled by shake also. That is a feature of new IOS as well as Samsung Galaxy. The benefit is you can automatic call even is screen is broken, eye or finger issue, else.
You can test your setup by automatic call friends number to prevent by mistake calling emergency
Only sms is working if not installed via playstore :/
** For location please keep your GPS on. When there is no Wi-Fi, GPS or mobile data then no location goes with the message/picture. Also it gives your last location if GPS is off.
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So go and install that app!!! Alternative maybe SOS Stay Safe

Still no reply :/
However maybe not worse to have a 3 post contiguous (last -if no reply), to add details or infos.
You can replace shutaudio.mp3 at root floder system/media/
with attched silent once it increase free space in rom a littel. Play time is shorten so shutdown seems to be littel faster too.
Archiv contain a silent camera.ogg to replace them just rename the once you like to replace.
camera sound at system/media/audio/ui/
Here is a big silent system sound pack:
http://www.mediafire.com/?8pu3qv2ul7opn8z/
Not replace bootaudio.mp3 in v19. The mp3 worked on v14 but not with v19!!!
All my tests on replacement of bootaudio.mp3 in v19 end by bootloop. ( Guess same md5 hash is needed to replace! )
So if you can´t boot anymore run aroma installer and select install system media fix that.
1. edit:
Someone replaced gallery with old v02 version to get video preview back?
Not sure since when it is gone i believe since v14. or less?!
2. edit:
After a while i realize turbo download mode is not available in v19.
Turbo mode enables data transfer via wifi & cellular network at same time.

Can you please tell me how long first boot is meant to take please

deanoz99 said:
Can you please tell me how long first boot is meant to take please
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If you just re-install less data e.g. boot / shot audio it´s fast as normal. If you are going to install all additional apps it maybe take some minutes. In case you do no install from slow external memory.
On Anroid 6 you can not reboot directly, hold power about 10-15 sec. till system (screen) full turn off and device reboots. Better choose power off device in twrp after finish aroma installation. :fingers-crossed:

toBsucht Psp said:
If you just re-install less data e.g. boot / shot audio it´s fast as normal. If you are going to install all additional apps it maybe take some minutes. In case you do no install from slow external memory.
On Anroid 6 you can not reboot directly, hold power about 10-15 sec. till system (screen) full turn off and device reboots. Better choose power off device in twrp after finish aroma installation. :fingers-crossed:
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I tried to install and its starts to flash but then twrp auto reboots after about 5 minutes.

deanoz99 said:
I tried to install and its starts to flash but then twrp auto reboots after about 5 minutes.
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This most likely happens if you:
- install exposed modul without flashing exposed sdk first.
- flashing sytemfiles ( increase by wronge firmware - aroma version)
- on android 6*: - if you reboot direct after installation ## or twrp screen off timer is set & reached * That is a bug of all our 6.0 twrp not a bug of rom
You can fix by:
- flash exposed sdk
- restore a twrp backup (guess you didn´t backup)
- flash proper systemfiles (check firmware i provide for most of them an aroma to restore system)
- flashing full stock rom via MTK tool = 100% fix

I found this topic today and will try it when I have time! For now, I've only changed the irritating boot sound!

toBsucht Psp said:
Not replace bootaudio.mp3 in v19. The mp3 worked on v14 but not with v19!!!
All my tests on replacement of bootaudio.mp3 in v19 end by bootloop.
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I replaced the bootaudio.mp3 with yours shutaudio.mp3 and the system is booting normally (firmware v19)!

Ok idk why i always failed so maybe other user now also try. May i going to retry
Once again, only flash system app if you have no chance to recover.
Example:
I messed with contact app which may cann´t be recovered with aroma so contact crash by doing wrong. However it still works so i do not flash to repair that little bug.
Keep in mind xposed is tricky and maybe kind of risky to set, so make fresh trwp dump befor going to use "first time".
Hope u have fun with some additional apps.