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[ROM] [20/06] Pre-rooted Stock Froyo (2.29.405.5) [Optional mods]

Note: a pre-rooted Gingerbreak stock ROM is now available (see signature).
This is a rooted stock ROM, based on HTC 2.10.405.2, or 2.29.405.2/2.29.405.5.
For the basic rooted-only ROMs:
Added root (including busybox)
Superuser App - 2.3.6.1 (ChainsDD)
Boot sound disabled
The idea behind this is that you get a base ROM that is stock with root, and pretty much nothing else, and then get to choose which changes you want from a set of mods I've put together. I haven't tweaked or changed anything in the stock ROM, no apps are removed or updated (see mod below to restore the boot sound). Choose this first ROM if you don't want to change anything at all, and you simply want a rooted stock ROM, or see below for more options.
You should do a full wipe in recovery before installing the ROM. If you are coming from an official (unrooted) stock ROM, this may not be necessary.
Download 2.10.405.2 Stock ROM with Radio (2.0) - updated
Changes: 2.0 - remove bash from base, update to latest Superuser app, fix file permissions to be an exact copy of stock.
2.10.405.2 INIT.D ROM v2.0
This version is mostly identical to the first except it has a minor mod to enable init.d scripts. No scripts are included, so this won't affect anything in itself. However, it gives much greater flexibility for mods, and is required if you want to make some of the changes below. This version of the ROM doesn't include the radio, so you must flash an up to date version yourself if you don't have one already. You do not have to install the first ROM before this. Updates: latest Superuser app and new boot image (closer to stock).
Download ROM with init.d Support (2.0)
Radio 32.44.00.32U_5.09.05.30_2
2.29.405.2/5 INIT.D ROM v3.0 | v3.1
This is the latest HTC unbranded release. The base ROM is as described above, including init.d support, with no other modifications. Choose this if you want to install the latest rooted stock ROM. The mods below are not all compatible with this newer ROM, so it is important to install only those that are marked as compatible. The 2.29.405.5 is a very minor update from 2.29.405.2; you can install this directly, you do not need to install 2.29.405.2 first.
If you are upgrading from an earlier pre-rooted ROM you may be able to do this without wiping your data, though a wipe is recommended as usual if you experience any problems. To upgrade without wiping you must re-install your previous mods immediately following the ROM's installation. For example, if you have updated your system apps, by installing the new ROM these will be replaced with older versions, and so you must first run the update apps mod again before booting the phone. If you do not, you will certainly get problems. However, if you perform a full wipe, you do not need to worry about any of these things.
The radio supplied by HTC with this ROM is 32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27 and so is the recommended one for you to flash.
Download 2.29.405.2 ROM
Download 2.29.405.5 ROM (the name on the download is mislabelled.)
Download radio
OPTIONS
Below are some mods to this ROM. They are purely optional, and of course take you further away from the stock ROM. Remember that all of these mods are designed to work with this ROM specifically, and not others.
POWERSAVING MODPACK (1.6) - v3 compatible - updated || 18/10
This update works only with the second ROM with init.d. It adds a few things to the ROM:
Perflock disabler - lets your phone consume less power when idle
Ondemand governor - for good power/performance
Undervolt - reduces the overall power your phone uses
Screenstate scaling - scales down CPU usage depending on battery level and screen state
CFQ scheduler - improved general performance
This modpack will improve battery life over stock, and also improve performance a little. 1.4: new CPU scaling. 1.5: size reduced by over 5 times, no functional change. 1.6: switch to ondemand, less performance drop with battery life reduction.
For the v3.0 ROM you must download version 1.6 of the mod from here.
HIGH POWERSAVING MODPACK (1.0)
This works as an alternative to the above powersaving modpack. Flashing this will replace the other and vice versa. This version conserves more power by using the conservative governor (new) instead of the interactive, and cuts the processor maximum speed to 800MHz when the battery reaches 80%. Thus performance will suffer a little (unless you are running while charging), but battery life will be increased. Download here.
FLASH PLUGIN SYSTEM REPLACEMENT (1.7) - v3 compatible - updated || 20/06
This will completely replace the system version of Flash with the current market version (10.2.156.12). It will install both the app and the system plug in, meaning it won't use any space in your available internal storage. If you have installed the market update yourself, the phone will automatically remove it when you next boot. Since this update requires additional system space, it is advisable to install a mod that clears some space (e.g. the tweaks mod) before you apply this. 1.1: Update to new Market version. 1.2: New Market version. 1.3: New Market version (10.1.105.7) 1.4 New Market version (10.1.106.15). 1.5 New Market Version (10.1.106.16). 1.6 New Market Version. 1.7 New Mark Version (10.3.185.24). Note: There may be a problem with this latest update and video, see here to revert the update.
FLASH PLUGIN REMOVE/UPDATE (1.3)
This mod will remove the system installed version of Flash, freeing up some space for other mods. You can then install the updated version from the market (i.e. taking up data storage, not system). If you have an older version of this mod installed, it will restore your system plugin back to stock, and you may need to reinstall Flash from the market afterwards. If you just want to update the system-installed version of Flash (as with the app update mod), you want the previous mod rather than this one.
MINOR TWEAKS (1.2) - v3 compatible
This mod will enable wake on optical joystick press (as well as the power button), and will install the default boot animation to the data area, where you can replace it with a custom one if you want to. It also allows hosts modification (you can use the AdFree Android app - do not use the symlink option in it). You will need to re-apply this mod if you do a full wipe. 1.2: Update bash.
RESTORE BOOTSOUND (1.0) - v3 compatible
You really like that sound? Ok, you can put it back with this mod. This is suitable for both ROMs.
A2SD+ (1.4) - v3 compatible
This requires the second ROM (v2.0) with init.d. Take a nandroid backup before enabling this. Activate the feature by adding an ext2/ext3 partition to your sdcard (ext4 is not currently supported). It must be formatted and ready to use before adding this. If you have apps on an existing partition it may cause problems if you don't perform a full wipe, but a full wipe is very strongly recommended if you want to use this. This version is safe to use with USB disk mode. Please read this post for important information and the download link.
UPDATE APPS (2.3) - v3 compatible - updated || 20/06
This will update your system Google apps to the following versions: GMail 2.3.2, Maps 4.7.0, Google Search 1.1.2. These are unmodified official versions (the same as market updates). They replace the system installed versions. 1.6: Google Maps 4.7.0. 1.7: GMail 2.3.2, Google Voice Search 2.1.0, include YouTube 2.1.6. 1.8: Maps 5.0.0, Voice Search 2.1.1. 1.9: Maps 5.1.0. 2.0: Maps 5.2.0, GMail 2.3.4.1, now removes Teeter from system. 2.1: Maps 5.2.1. 2.2: Maps 5.3.1. 2.3: Maps 5.6.0, remove Voice Search update.
UPDATE MISC APPS (1.6) - v3 compatible - updated || 20/06
Update system apps - Facebook 1.4.1 and YouTube 2.0.26. 1.3: Facebook 1.5.0, YouTube 2.1.6. 1.4: Facebook 1.5.1. 1.5: Facebook 1.5.3. 1.6: Facebook 1.5.4.
SD READAHEAD (1.0) - v3 compatible - new || 13/12
This will increase the readahead value for the sdcard from 4 to 128, which may improve performance. This small patch does not involve installing a new kernel or boot image. See this post for the download.
Deodexed Mod (1.3) - v3.0 available - updated || 18/12
If you don't know what this is, don't install it. This mod will fully deodex the ROM. It's best to apply this immediately after installing the base stock ROM, and it will remove any changes you've made to the system apps. After applying this mod the first boot will take a long time, this is normal. You will also lose a large amount of the phone's internal storage. There is no way to reverse this mod without reinstalling the base stock ROM. Note that framework-res is already deodexed in this ROM. Update 1.1: fix for deleting old files; 1.2: fix for updated Superuser app. 1.3: now available for v3.0 ROM Download here for v2.0 only. Read this post for the v3.0 version. This mod is currently not supported with the 3.1 ROM.
Super Circle Battery Mod (external) - v3 compatible
Download this file and upload it to http://circle.glx.nl/ where you can choose your style and receive a flash file. Note that you do not have to deodex the ROM for this mod. See this thread for more information. Since I am not responsible for this mod, I am unable to help with any problems with it.
Reboot in Power Menu (external)
Deodexed only: Gain the ability to reboot and not just shutdown from the power menu with snq-'s mod. The download package is here and discussed here.
Compressed dalvik-cache (1.0) - v3 compatible
This mod will compress the dalvik-cache, typically saving around 30% of space. This is especially useful for deodexed ROMs. This mod is compatible with the A2SD+ mod, which moves your dalvik-cache to the sdcard. It may also improve performance very slightly. You MUST wipe your dalvik-cache in custom recovery if you install this mod. If your ROM is not deodexed you should apply the Flash or tweak mod to free up some system space before adding this mod due to its size. Install with the fusecompress attachment. Requires init.d support. See here for v3 version.
teppicify (1.1) - v3 compatible
In case you forget you're not running unrooted stock any more? This will alter the information under 'Software information'. This will also prevent you from getting future OTA HTC update notifications, which are very unlikely to work on a custom ROM anyway. See this post for link.
CIFS + OpenVPN modpack (1.1) - v3 compatible
With this you gain CIFS support to connect to Windows/Samba shares transparently, and OpenVPN support. The WiFi module is also updated to prevent very low speeds when the phone is sleeping. Download here or here for the v3.0 link.
Suggested Installations
Totally Stock: base ROM + restore bootsound.
Rooted Powersaving: base ROM with init.d + powersaving modpack.
Rooted and Updated: base ROM with init.d + tweaks + powersaving modpack + system Flash replacement + updated apps.
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Apply the updates in custom recovery. You can apply them immediately after installing the ROM, you do not have to reboot each time. Most mods can be applied at any time, and can be applied over the top of earlier versions.
If you have any problems with the ROM and want help, you must say which one you installed, which mods you've installed, and whether you did a full wipe before you installed the ROM.
Credits: dsixda for kitchen, FloHimself, Myshkinbob and iscaela for kernel modules
If you find my development work useful, please consider a small donation.

better to add a2sd+
and peep for twitter is already fixed?

ghmail2 said:
better to add a2sd+
and peep for twitter is already fixed?
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Start adding things like that and it's no longer stock. I put this together for people who just want stock + rooted.
edit: A2SD+ is now an optional add-on.

teppic74 said:
Start adding things like that and it's no longer stock. I put this together for people who just want stock + rooted.
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i agree...
love stock rom
exatly how i wanted!

thanks stock roms are the best
once more, thanks for your work

What the difference with the 32.44.00.32U_5.09.05.30_2 posted on the forum ?

Flashed rom, running great so far, thanks for leaving rom as standard as possible.
And peep/twitter is working again i'm happy now.

Dj Sky said:
What the difference with the 32.44.00.32U_5.09.05.30_2 posted on the forum ?
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That is a radio, this is a Rom including that radio.

Does it have sense?
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

Of course.

i think it uses sense .. how is the bechmark results(quadrant) and battery life?
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk

Skimi said:
Does it have sense?
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
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Yes. It's a stock HTC ROM.

Just installed, great stable rom! Thanks!

In fact, it's a HTC official rom with the latest radio ? Is Exactly ?

good work. Thanks

hw to install
hi..i'm using htc desire in malaysia..i juz updated OTA Froyo 2.13.707.1...is there any chance that i can use urs?? and how to install it??i'm new here..plss help..i dont noe hw to root also

rusty27 said:
hi..i'm using htc desire in malaysia..i juz updated OTA Froyo 2.13.707.1...is there any chance that i can use urs?? and how to install it??i'm new here..plss help..i dont noe hw to root also
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@rusty
Could you please check what kernel and radio are in your ROM? People wrote about it but nobody uploaded a full version so far (it's under Menu / Settings / About / Software). Thanks!

mmaacc said:
@rusty
Could you please check what kernel and radio are in your ROM? People wrote about it but nobody uploaded a full version so far (it's under Menu / Settings / About / Software). Thanks!
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@mmaacc
kernel version: 2.6.32.15-gd96f2co
radio: 32.44.00.32U
can i use tat rom?? i didn hv goldcard...can i install this new rom simply or wat??

rusty27 said:
@mmaacc
kernel version: 2.6.32.15-gd96f2co
radio: 32.44.00.32U
can i use tat rom?? i didn hv goldcard...can i install this new rom simply or wat??
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Thanks, so this has the new kernel also.
For you it actually depends what bootloader you have and if you have a SLCD phone. If you updated through OTA I assume you now have something like HBOOT 0.92. That makes it a bit more difficult to root the phone, which you need to do first. Please have a look around here, there are some guides on how to downgrade/root these newer versions. And after this you should be able to flash this ROM; or any other .
Here is a start http://unrevoked.com/

Can you add a version without radio update?

[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.

[Nook HD+][EMMC][CM10.1.3] PINGUYS CARBON JB 4.2.2 V1.3 [F2FS]

This is a tweaked versions of CARBON-JB-UNOFFICIAL-B11 so all credit goes to killersloth for the ROM. Without his work this ROM wouldn't be possible. So if you like this ROM please go to the CARBON ROM thread and click the "Thanks" button.
Because this has been built from scratch I decided to start a new thread instead of adding to the Tweaked Xperia ROM.
Changes Made:
I have added the @Jon Lee ovation-kernel-May-27-2015.
OptiPNG, Zipped and Odexed the ROM. Patched services.jar with "Ultimate Jar Power Tools". Added my little tweaks to it. Replaced the launcher with the Google Now launcher. I added the Lollipop keyboard and the Sony Walkman music player with the UPNP/DLNA Media Server. Also added a custom sound engine that will greatly improve the sound quality.
When flashing the ROM it will replace your recovery with TWRP. This version of TWRP can format cache and data to F2FS. Formatting cache and data to F2FS will wipe everything off of the internal SD. So backup before formatting.
Other Changes:
Add extra fonts.
Browser Hulu support.
Google Now Launcher with "OK Google" hot word.
Google LOLLIPOP KEYBOARD.
To get AC3 sound working in MX Player I have loaded the Arm v7-Neon codec. Depending on when you download/installed the ROM you may need to update the codec, the linked thread has all the info you need to know if the codec is outdated and needs updating.
I have also added some terminal commands to the ROM.
Each command needs to run as root to work. To do this type SU in the terminal followed by the command you want to run.
fixfc - Fix apps force closing.
sclean - Clean the dalvik cache and cache partition
v6 - run the V6 SuperCharger script.
fixalign -ZipAlign AND Fix Permissions
vac - SQLite VACUUM & REINDEX to optimize databases
zepalign - "ZepAlign" / Wheel Alignment Script (ZipAlign) optimizes all your apps
DOWNLOAD​The Lite version only comes with the bare necessities, where as the full ROM comes with a full suite of apps (installed to data so easy to uninstall).

Could you make a Nook HD version?

techdudepro said:
Could you make a Nook HD version?
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I could but I would need a guinea pig. I don't own the device so wouldn't be able to test the ROMS.
Plus one on the major speed improvements to the ROM is using the F2FS file system. Something that is done with the Yellow Kernel. So far the Yellow kernel is only available for the HD+.
Anyway I have released an update. There are now DEOXEDED and ODEXED versions of the LITE and FULL.
I have been experimenting with the way the APKS were packaged. I have stripped the libs from the APKs and placed them into the lib folder.
Because of this I have seen very little performance differences between the ODEXED and DEOXEDED versions.
Both versions have been uploaded because I am still running tests. Haven't got a definite result of which version performs better.
If you really don't care about experimenting to see which version is the fastest go with the DEOXEDED version. DEOXEDED ROMs are far easier to work with and this version seems to perform better then the ODEXED version, but as I am not getting constant benchmark results I can't say for sure. It's too close to call.

I am using the tablet ui mode, and want to use circle with percentage for battery icon, it seems two icon overlapped together

Will look into it. For now try a different icon. It's only that icon that doesn't work in tablet mode.

Using this for 24 hours and very good so far. Just one freeze and reboot. Thanks pinguy1982.

Updated the ROM. It's a lot smoother now.

[MODS][UNLOCKED BL][AROMA][GITHUB] CosmicTweaks v2017.05.05

WHAT IS THIS?
CosmicTweaks is my personal collection of changes and tweaks for MIUI. As of 2017.05.05 it is designed for Xiaomi.eu ROM's but it should work with official and probably any other MIUI mod (make a TWRP backup and report any problems you find!). It is not a full ROM, but modifies existing ROM to act like a customized MIUI ROM.
Highlights:
A tested and proven minimal set of tweaks, modular selection with no fluff or nonsense
Designed for Xiaomi.eu ROM's, but is based on AnyKernel2 scripts so should technicall work on *any* MIUI 8 ROM for Redmi Note 4 as it dynamically patches the system and kernel
Does NOT need a 'deodexed' firmware, and provides a tool in the main menu to move 'dalvik-cache' (ART cache) back to system partition which will reclaim space on /data
Option to add minimal Google apps for Chinese ROM's (thanks to Xiaomi.eu for reference on this)
Fully documented list of changes and hosted on GitHub. I encourage other aspiring modders to check out my work as I've done a lot of tricks here e.g. with Aroma and AnyKernel scripts
About updates, license and future:
I am a busy guy with fickle interests, I tend to contribute to XDA/Android stuff in sporadic and intense burts. I made this patch pack with the goal of minimal maintenence and future-proofing. I will try my best to kee it up to date, but no guarantees (we all do this for fun in our spare time afterall.) If I make no reply to this thread for THREE MONTHS, I give permission for moderators to lock it and another XDA member can fork and take over the work (as long as they make it clear that it's only *based* on my work and not endorsed by me).
MY TIPS FOR MIUI:
Can't press "Allow" in Permissions prompt: This is a long-standing MIUI bug. See my explanation of the bug along with workarounds here.
Titanium Backup: Having trouble restoring apps? Be sure to also enable "Install via USB" in Developer Options. If you get a "This device is temporarily restricted" error, just disable your internet access and toggle it again.
Global icon packs via Unicon: If you want to apply Nova/Apex/etc Launcher icon packs on a global scale with Unicon Xposed module, you will need to clear the icon cache after applying icon theme. This can be done by applying default/any theme in MIUI Themes app, OR you can manually delete the folder at /data/system/theme_magic/ (a root explorer required obviously) and THEN REBOOT IMMEDIATELY.
xMIUI Xposed Module: Highly recommended. It's not as extensive as GravityBox, but it's still got a lot.
Broken/crap Weather info: If using Chinese MIUI and you want working Weather, or just want better weather in general, get "Weather M8" from Play Store. The MIUI weather is actually a cut-down version of M8. If using xMIUI, you can also change the weather info in the notification shade to use M8 instead of stock MIUI.
Encryption: Don't be afraid to enable encryption. The Helio X20 is a beast with it thanks to hardware-level AES (benchmarks better than top snapdragons!).
Whetstone removal: It was terribly broken in older MIUI, but in later 7.x.x versions it seems far better. If you remove it, there is no point to "lock" app in memory (with recents) anymore unless you want to keep whole app loaded as long as possible. You will still need to enable Autostart however (in Settings > Permissions) and this will keep app background services (e.g. Push Notifications) running in background, even when you clear memory in recents screen. In short - without Whetstone there's no need to "lock" an app in memory anymore, just enable Autostart.
Push Notifications sometimes not working? Even though you enabled Autostart for source app already? Disable Battery Saver - either globally (recommended) or for that app only via "Settings > Battery and Performance > Manage apps battery usage".
Automatic Brightness is horrible on this device. Try Velis Auto Brightness on Play Store - it looks horrid but works beautifully, once you tune it for your own use.
For better power-savings get 'ForceDoze' from the Play Store. This tweak pack does enable doze capability, but this app will enforce it and providessome fine tuning.
I'll add some more tips here if I remember or find anything I think is worth knowing.
IMPORTANT INFO FIRST for Systemless Root (all SuperSU) users:
If you use Systemless Root via SuperSU, or plan to, make sure you flash it BEFORE this tweak/patch pack. Installing CosmicTweaks after a fresh ROM flash but before SuperSU will result in a broken or missing busybox install!
I have had severe stability issues with Systemless root (SuperSU) and latest China Stable MIUI. Or it could of been a bug/incompatibility with Magisk v9 and Systemless Xposed for MIUI, not sure. If you get a bunch of FC's suddenly for no reason, or any other problems, please try going back to traditional superuser before complaining to me (use phh's superuser) as many apps and the MIUI system seem to have trouble understanding the complexity or being compatible with systemless mods. Right now I am using phh's and SolarWarez xposed and have had no problem.
If you are on Systemless root and you factory reset, be sure to re-flash your SuperSU followed by this ZIP (you should already know that systemless is located on userdata partition) because the systemless busybox is needed by the MIUI system.
If you want to use Unicon Xposed module, use phh's Superuser instead - incompatible with SuperSU.
THINGS I CANNOT CHANGE WITH THIS PATCH PACK:
China ROM App Store (Mi Market) cannot be removed from China ROM without modifying app/framework code, which requires full deodex (beyond the scope of this tweak pack). It also cannot be disabled/frozen, it will either re-enable itself or bootloop as if it's been removed.
China ROM Video and Game Center are kept, despite being Chinese, to prevent the system reporting "System Modification detected" security alert. You can manually disable/freeze these apps yourself with e.g. Titanium Backup.
ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RECOMMENDATIONS THAT I CANNOT INCLUDE:
Developer Options - Disable animations (the the three different scales) will frees almost 100MB RAM.
Developer Options - Memory optimization. Turn it to Middle or High tp enable zRAM (trade a little CPU to provide RAM compression. I strongly recommend it, the X20 can handle it). Note that this may also kill background apps prematurely if you still have Whetstone installed (and don't lock the app in memory with Recents).
LIST OF CURRENT FEATURES:
Code:
- boot.img changes:
- Disabled dm-verity (aka verified boot) in fstab, permits /system modification and probably improves read performance.
- Disabled forced userdata encryption in fstab, now optional. If you want to disable encryption, you need to do "Format Data" (not just swipe to wipe in TWRP, it's the second button) which will also erase internal storage.
- init.d support
- /cust partition changes:
- Completely wiped, it was all either unwanted Chinese stuff or was moved to system partition
- BusyBox installer/upgrader
- v1.25.1 build by YashdSaraf - http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/tool-busybox-flashable-archs-t3348543
- Any existing version of Busybox will be cleanly removed beforehand
- Systemless support
- init.d tweaks
- asusm930's Tweaks - "UPDATE 3.0 (C)"
- Set noop scheduler for internal storage only (better for faster storage)
- OOM/LMK tweaks (overcommit_ratio to 80%, less aggressive LMK = much better RAM utilization)
- Clear icon cache on boot (may be useful for Unicon or other themers)
- additional tools:
- Integrate ART Cache. Useful for deodexed ROM's and those using Xposed to reclaim some space on /data
- Enable insecure ADB On Boot, and an optional rootmode-hacked adbd I compiled myself. Useful for hackers and developers.
- /system changes:
- Disable OTA app ZIP validation (etc/device_features/nickel.xml)
- Remove everything in /system/data-app/ (Chinese stuff)
- Delete install-recovery.sh and recovery-from-boot.p
- Remove Chinese carrier app selection (install_app_filter.xml)
- Remove from system (optional):
- Disable MTK PerfService (May help battery life but also cause lag and gaming FPS issues)
- AMAPNetworkLocation (only exists on China ROM, must be removed for Google Location to work)
- AnalyticsCore; Xiaomi stats collection. Has a LOT of suspicious dataminer-like permissions. Already removed on EU
- AutoTest; MTK engineering and diagnostics app. Should be safe to remove
- SogouInput; Chinese IME (Keyboard). Check to let Google Keyboard be the default on China ROM.
- Whetstone; MIUI's memory manager. Buggy on some older versions. See CosmicTweaks thread for details.
- YellowPage; Only useful for China. EU ROM seems to have a custom/translated version so will only be default checked for removal on official ROM.
- Various Chinese-only services
- build.prop (non-optional):
- ro.product.locale=en-US
- ro.setupwizard.mode=OPTIONAL
- build.prop (optional)
- Camera quality tweaks; various improvements to camera image/video quality and capability
- Fast Dormancy; Improves battery life if carrier supports it. RELEVENCE UNCONFIRMED FOR MTK DEVICES (but won't hurt if not)
- Force 4G Disabled; fix deep sleep issue for users with 3G-only SIM cards
- Set Google location service as default; useful for China ROM
- Disable MIUI Optimization; it causes compatibility issues with many apps. You can manually re-enable in Developer options if you want it back
- Scrolling Tweaks; Smaller scrolling cache (saves memory) and fling velocity tweak
- /system additions (all are optional):
- Google apps:
- BookmarkProvider
- GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter
- GoogleContactsSyncAdapter
- GoogleTTS
- GoogleBackupTransport
- GoogleFeedback
- GoogleLoginService
- GoogleKeyboard
- GoogleOneTimeInitializer
- GooglePartnerSetup
- GoogleServicesFramework
- MusicFX (already exists in /apps, but Xiaomi.eu also has two MusicFX.apk... not sure if this is right)
- Phonesky (Google Play Store)
- PrebuiltGmsCore (Google Play Services)
- AOSP Provision (replace MIUI setup wizard, DOES NOT BYPASS ACTIVATION)
- vendor/overlay RRO:
- framework-res (includes all of these):
- Add Google's Location Provider
- Change NTP server to Europe
- Enable Doze, but using ForceDoze app still recommended
- Enable Network Location Overlay
- Disable unsafe media volume warning
- Quick Search Box
- Global-ize and English-ify (useful for China ROM)
CHANGELOG:
Code:
2017.05.05
- Tested with Xiami.eu 7.4.27 but should still work with all others
- New - 'Integrate ART Cache' tool
- New - 'Disable PerfService' and 'asusm930's Tweaks' options
- Change - Google Apps now optional, default-checked for official ROM's only
- Change - Quick Search Box RRO default-checked for official ROM's only
- Change - Update Whetstone description, now unchecked by default as it's not a broken mess like it used to be
- Remove - Google Feedback option (not actually useful, I was confused by ignorance on how system vs data app bug reports work)
2017.02.07
- New - Aroma Installer
- Made lots of existing features optional
- Add Insecure ADB On Boot option
- Probably more awesome stuff that I can't remember because I didn't take full notes
- New - QuickSearchBox translation/globalize overlay
- New - Init.d script - Clear icon cache every boot (useful for Unicon users... Unicon still only works sometimes sadly)
- Remove - MiRemote APK replacement (not very interesting, just keep the original firmware one)
- Remove - WallpaperCarousel APK replacement (as above)
- Remove - /cust wipe feature (no longer useful)
- Fix - Init.d scripts shouldn't block flow control
2016.11.26
- Initial release
- Based on China Stable 8.1.3.0
DOWNLOAD:
Please read all above info AT LEAST once!
Please see Post #2 for known problems/compatibilities and bug reporting guidelines!
Factory Reset should NOT be required, UNLESS you select the Google Apps option. Feel free to report any bugs resulting from dirty flashing as long as Google Apps were left alone.
Download flashable ZIP's from the GitHub releases page
Old Version (Not recommended):
v2016.11.26 @ Google Drive
CREDITS AND THANKS:
asusm930 for some useful tweaks
YashdSaraf for his BusyBox installer script
phhusson for his sepolicy-injector builds & scripts used in his Superuser (I used them as reference for injecting init.d support)
osm0sis for AnyKernel2, it's totally awesome
Xiaomi.eu ROM's and community for some tweak references and some translated/globalized resources
icons8.com for Aroma icons

Known Problems
If you want to report a bug, you MUST do the following first:
Ensure that the bug is not already reported (it will be listed in this post if so)
Make sure that the problem does NOT exist on the base ROM before installing this tweak/patch pack
PLEASE share a TWRP recovery log (Advanced > Copy Log) from when you installed the pack along with the Aroma install log. Many errors can be hidden and not reported to the display text.
Xiaomi.eu weekly
v2017.05.05 working OK on 7.4.27 (and probably later versions) - this is my personal setup
Others?
Assumed OK, please report any problems if not!

Hi !
I'm on the weekly version of xiaomi.eu 6.10.20.
Nobody tried yet ?

benda95280 said:
Hi !
I'm on the weekly version of xiaomi.eu 6.10.20.
Nobody tried yet ?
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Make a TWRP backup and try
But that is quite an old version. I may only support latest Xiaomi.eu version (6.11.24)

Good...it is work in global stable 8.0.4.0 ?
Sent from my Redmi Note 4 using Tapatalk

I'm on the CN 8.1.3 and applied it without wiping data.
So far just one unusual reboot and a little lower Antutu value (74k vs. 79k before) but these values can change with air pressure and temperature

Thanks for that! I will try!
You tried to remove Mi Market and you get a boot loop right? How can you change the default application for market: links to Google Play Store? Thanks!

ale144101 said:
Good...it is work in global stable 8.0.4.0 ?
Sent from my Redmi Note 4 using Tapatalk
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Thanks for the report!
_Derk_ said:
I'm on the CN 8.1.3 and applied it without wiping data.
So far just one unusual reboot and a little lower Antutu value (74k vs. 79k before) but these values can change with air pressure and temperature
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That's very concerning, I've never had a random reboot! Let us know if it happens again....
Antutu score, hmm yeah... try clearing memory in Recents while Antutu is active (a good idea to clear memory manually for any heavy gaming) and see if you get a better score. Since I've removed Whetstone and tuned LMK, the ROM will perform much better with multitasking but could have a slight hit to foreground performance if you don't clear memory. Not sure, could just be fickle Antutu as you say
prismk said:
Thanks for that! I will try!
You tried to remove Mi Market and you get a boot loop right? How can you change the default application for market: links to Google Play Store? Thanks!
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Yeah, I've even decompiled and inspected the framework (smali code) - in services.jar, Xiaomi has code that specifically and intentionally stops the system from booting if the MiuiSuperMarket APK is missing or modified. We will have to wait for global stable if we want to be free of it completely.
I have not had any issue with it opening the wrong market. Tapatalk asked me to Rate the app, and it asked me which Market to open. And another app had a Pro upgrade prompt, it opened Google market automatically. Maybe it only happens with some apps?

CosmicDan said:
Yeah, I've even decompiled and inspected the framework (smali code) - in services.jar, Xiaomi has code that specifically and intentionally stops the system from booting if the MiuiSuperMarket APK is missing or modified. We will have to wait for global stable if we want to be free of it completely.
I have not had any issue with it opening the wrong market. Tapatalk asked me to Rate the app, and it asked me which Market to open. And another app had a Pro upgrade prompt, it opened Google market automatically. Maybe it only happens with some apps?
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Yeap, we will need to wait for a Xiaomi.eu Global
I tried to change default market to Google Market, but its no possible. So a clean permissions and defaults for Mi Market and when I open a market:/ link I was able to choose the default app for market:/ link
I tried your patch with China Global and I get error with Google Play Store:
Code:
java.lang.SecurityException: "passive" location provider requires ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION permission.
I tried to fix running this in a terminal:
Code:
pm grant com.google.android.gms android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
But it doesn't work. Return something like "could not access the package manager. is the system running". Im investigating this and I will try to fix today

OK so just FYI, I've discovered two bugs which I'm working on fixing:
1) If using phh's superuser, busybox is broken (bug in Busybox installer, already fixed at my end)
2) init.d support not working because I need to patch SELinux
So the init.d tweaks (not much, but still nice) are currently ineffective.

CosmicDan said:
OK so just FYI, I've discovered two bugs which I'm working on fixing:
1) If using phh's superuser, busybox is broken (bug in Busybox installer, already fixed at my end)
2) init.d support not working because I need to patch SELinux
So the init.d tweaks (not much, but still nice) are currently ineffective.
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Yeap, I discovered the init.d problem too. I was trying to do
Code:
pm grant com.google.android.gms android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
in init.d and I discover that isn't working
Maybe you can put this code in a github repository? So we can make PRs to upgrade the patches
Do you know why Im getting the ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION permission error?

good tweaks, battery usage is more better than stock miui
update this pack to xiaomi.eu stable rom, and first of thing is a battery usage is more better than with any other rom.
i not use the fingerprint sensor, and any other rom has stay in sense condition(when touch 2 times the display is turn on), but here is not working, i think it use less energy!
keep it up
good works
prismk said:
Yeap, we will need to wait for a Xiaomi.eu Global
I tried to change default market to Google Market, but its no possible. So a clean permissions and defaults for Mi Market and when I open a market:/ link I was able to choose the default app for market:/ link
I tried your patch with China Global and I get error with Google Play Store:
Code:
java.lang.SecurityException: "passive" location provider requires ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION permission.
I tried to fix running this in a terminal:
Code:
pm grant com.google.android.gms android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
But it doesn't work. Return something like "could not access the package manager. is the system running". Im investigating this and I will try to fix today
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CosmicDan said:
WHAT IS THIS?
CosmicTweaks is my personal collection of changes and tweaks for MIUI. I made it for my own use on latest China stable (8.1.3.0) because I was tired of Xiaomi.eu's current weekly builds having too many problems, and global stable is currently old. Thought I'd package it up and share for others to enjoy. It is not a full ROM, but modifies existing ROM to act like a customized MIUI ROM.
Highlights:
In my experience, China 8.1.3.0 + this patch = smoothest, most stable, most capable MIUI experience yet for the Redmi Note 4
Designed for China Stable, but is based on AnyKernel2 scripts and should work on *any* MIUI 8 ROM for Redmi Note 4 as it patches the system and kernel and only replaces or adds files that are generic and universal
A tested and proven minimal set of tweaks, no fluff or nonsense
Not a full ROM but a patch, does NOT deodex the stock firmware
Adds Google apps and Services for Chinese ROM's (thanks to Xiaomi.eu for reference here), should be safe for any ROM
Completely documented list of changes so you can see exactly what you are getting (see list below)
Can manually customize it if you have a bit of know-how. A decent template for making a ROM mod pack. I encourage other aspiring modders to check out the bottom of anykernel.sh and the updater-binary script (it's not a binary) for how to make higher-quality, more generic mod/tweak packs.
About updates, license and future:
I am a busy guy, in fact I am preparing to join the army in next few months so please don't expect me to keep this updated and help everyone out. I will be around for a while, I may continue to make changes and additions to this in my spare time but I don't know how long I will even care about my Note 4 device, let alone modding in. If I do not reply to this thread for THREE MONTHS, I give permission for moderators to lock it and any other person on XDA can take over this work.
MY TIPS FOR MIUI:
Titanium Backup: Having trouble restoring apps? I found out that you need to (a) use phh's superuser (SuperSU broken, (b) Disable SELinux temporarily while restoring apps, and (c) Change restore method to INDIRECT. If you must use SuperSU, you will need to use the update.zip method of restoring apps - I couldn't find any other way.
Global icon packs via Unicon: If you want to apply Nova/Apex/etc Launcher icon packs on a global scale with Unicon Xposed module, you will need to clear the icon cache after applying icon theme. This can be done by either applying default/any theme in MIUI Themes app, OR manually delete the folder at /data/system/theme_magic/ and REBOOT IMMEDIATELY.
xMIUI Xposed Module: Highly recommended. It's not as extensive as GravityBox, but it's still got a lot. Another option is exMIUI, but it has nothing useful for me.
Broken Weather info: If using Chinese MIUI and you want working Weather, get "Weather M8" from Play Store. Literally the same as stock MIUI weather, but actually works (and has more features). Using xMIUI module, the notification pulldown weather display can be changed to show Weather M8 info.
Encryption: Don't be afraid to enable encryption. The Helio X20 is a beast at AES performance (uses hardware acceleration, benchmarks better than top snapdragons at AES) and I can vouch for it personally.
Whetstone removal: With this horrible feature gone, there is no point to "lock" app in memory (with recents) anymore unless you want to keep whole app loaded as long as possible. Instead, enabling Autostart (in Settings > Permissions) for it will make sure the app keeps any services (e.g. Push Notifications) running in background, even when you clear memory in recents screen! In other words, for background operations like Push Notifications, there is no need to lock whole app in memory anymore - just enable Autostart for it instead.
Push Notifications sometimes not working? Even though you enabled Autostart the source app already? Disable Battery Saver - either globally (recommended) or for that app only via "Settings > Battery and Performance > Manage apps battery usage".
Automatic Brightness is horrible on this device. Get Velis Auto Brightness on Play Store - it works beautifully, now that Whetstone is removed (didn't before) - just remember to enable Autostart for it.
I'll add some more tips here if I remember or find anything I think is worth knowing.
IMPORTANT INFO FIRST for Systemless Root (SuperSU) users:
If you use Systemless Root via SuperSU, or plan to, make sure you flash it BEFORE this tweak/patch pack. Installing CosmicTweaks after a fresh ROM flash but before SuperSU will result in a broken or missing busybox install!
I have had severe stability issues with Systemless root (SuperSU) and latest China Stable MIUI. Or it could of been a bug/incompatibility with Magisk v9 and Systemless Xposed for MIUI, not sure. If you get a bunch of FC's suddenly for no reason, or any other problems, please try going back to traditional superuser before complaining to me (use phh's superuser) as many apps and the MIUI system seem to have trouble understanding the complexity or being compatible with systemless mods. Right now I am using phh's and SolarWarez xposed and have had no problem.
If you are on Systemless root and you factory reset, be sure to re-flash your SuperSU followed by this ZIP (you should already know that systemless is located on userdata partition) because the systemless busybox is needed by the MIUI system.
THINGS I SADLY CANNOT CHANGE WITH THIS PATCH PACK:
App Store (Mi Market) cannot be removed from China ROM without modifying app/framework code, which requires full deodex (beyond the scope of this tweak pack). It also cannot be disabled/frozen, it will either re-enable itself or bootloop as if it's been removed.
Video and Game Center are kept, despite being Chinese, to prevent the system reporting "System Modification detected" security alert. You can manually disable/freeze these apps yourself with e.g. Titanium Backup.
ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RECOMMENDATIONS THAT I CANNOT INCLUDE:
Developer Options - Disable animations (the the three different scales). Frees almost 100MB RAM.
Developer Options - Memory optimization. Turn it to Middle or High tp enable zRAM (trade a little CPU to provide RAM compression. I strongly recommend it, the X20 can handle it). Whetstone service has been removed, so this setting will only change zRAM function - it will NOT affect background app count.
LIST OF CURRENT FEATURES:
Code:
- boot.img changes:
- Disabled dm-verity (aka verified boot) in fstab, permits /system modification and probably improves read performance.
- Disabled forced userdata encryption in fstab, now optional. If you want to disable encryption, you need to do "Format Data" (not just swipe to wipe in TWRP, it's the second button) which will also erase internal storage.
- init.d support
- /cust partition changes:
- Completely wiped, it was all either unwanted Chinese stuff or was moved to system partition
- BusyBox installer/upgrader
- v1.25.1 build by YashdSaraf - http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/tool-busybox-flashable-archs-t3348543
- Any existing version of Busybox will be cleanly removed beforehand
- Systemless support
- init.d tweaks
- Set noop scheduler for internal storage only (better for faster storage)
- OOM/LMK tweaks (overcommit_ratio to 80%, less aggressive LMK = much better RAM utilization)
- vendor/overlay RRO:
- Add Google's Location Provider
- Change NTP server to Europe
- Enable Doze
- Enable Network Location Overlay
- Disable unsafe media volume warning
- /system changes:
- Disable OTA app ZIP validation (etc/device_features/nickel.xml)
- Remove everything in /system/data-app/ (Chinese stuff)
- Delete install-recovery.sh and recovery-from-boot.p
- Remove Chinese carrier app selection (install_app_filter.xml)
- Removed apps:
- AnalyticsCore (Phone-home backdoor app)
- AutoTest (Engineering diagnostics)
- SogouInput (Chinese IME), replaced by Google Keyboard
- Whetstone. This is the built in "app killer". Even with memory optimization off and an app locked, Whetstone will STILL sometimes kill apps when there is plenty of free RAM.
- Various Chinese-only services
- build.prop:
- ro.product.locale=en-US
- ro.setupwizard.mode=OPTIONAL
- persist.sys.miui_optimization=false
- MIUI Optimization causes compatibility issues with many apps. You can manually re-enable in Developer options if you want it back.
- Disable scrolling cache and tweak fling speed
- Enable Fast Dormancy
- Camera quality and Media encoding/decoding tweaks
- Enable Google location services on boot
- /system additions:
- apps added:
- BookmarkProvider
- GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter
- GoogleContactsSyncAdapter
- GoogleTTS
- MiRemote (XMRemoteController) from Global 8.0.x firmware
- WallpaperCarousel (moved MiGalleryLockscreen from cust partition)
- priv-apps added:
- GoogleBackupTransport
- GoogleFeedback
- GoogleLoginService
- GoogleKeyboard
- GoogleOneTimeInitializer
- GooglePartnerSetup
- GoogleServicesFramework
- MusicFX (already exists in /apps, but Xiaomi.eu also has two MusicFX.apk... not sure if this is right)
- Phonesky (Google Play Store)
- PrebuiltGmsCore (Google Play Services)
- Some Google related etc's and framework's
- Add some missing fonts (not sure if they're important but meh)
CHANGELOG:
Code:
2016.11.26
- Initial release
DOWNLOAD:
Please read all above info AT LEAST once!
Please see Post #2 for known issues, bug reporting guidelines, and compatibility with different MIUI ROM's!
v2016.11.26 (Latest) @ Google Drive
CREDITS AND THANKS:
Xiaomi.eu ROM's for reference material
YashdSaraf for his BusyBox installer script
adrianom for his modded boot image, it was inspiration/motivation for me to try out a non-weekly ROM
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prismk said:
Yeap, we will need to wait for a Xiaomi.eu Global
I tried to change default market to Google Market, but its no possible. So a clean permissions and defaults for Mi Market and when I open a market:/ link I was able to choose the default app for market:/ link
I tried your patch with China Global and I get error with Google Play Store:
Code:
java.lang.SecurityException: "passive" location provider requires ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION permission.
I tried to fix running this in a terminal:
Code:
pm grant com.google.android.gms android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
But it doesn't work. Return something like "could not access the package manager. is the system running". Im investigating this and I will try to fix today
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I had this problem once but then never did again, not sure what causes it.
pm grant for this particular permission does not work, even with root this permission has been "locked" since marshmallow (can't be granted or revoked by pm command at all).
Did you flash this mod pack on a fresh ROM (clean data) or did you flash it after already booting before? I think if you wipe data it may solve it, but I'm not sure.
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CosmicDan said:
I had this problem once but then never did again, not sure what causes it.
pm grant for this particular permission does not work, even with root this permission has been "locked" since marshmallow (can't be granted or revoked by pm command at all).
Did you flash this mod pack on a fresh ROM (clean data) or did you flash it after already booting before? I think if you wipe data it may solve it, but I'm not sure.
Sent from my Redmi Note 4 using Tapatalk
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I flashed a clean MIUI China Stable, booted and flashed your tweaks. I will try wipe data and flash before boot the ROM
What you think about using a Github Repository for these tweaks? Can you update with busybox installer fix? Thanks!

prismk said:
I flashed a clean MIUI China Stable, booted and flashed your tweaks. I will try wipe data and flash before boot the ROM
What you think about using a Github Repository for these tweaks? Can you update with busybox installer fix? Thanks!
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It's definitely a bug in AOSP (see this fix that exists in most custom ROM's) that requires Gapps only be installed on fresh, brand new systems - so a factory reset will be needed. I can't include this this fix in the patch since framework mods need a deodex, and I don't want to make a whole custom ROM.
Github repo done, you can download the latest HEAD and flash-away (has the busybox and init.d fixes already, but I won't do a release yet - still want to do more translations). https://github.com/cosmicdan/CosmicTweaks_HMNote4

CosmicDan said:
It's definitely a bug in AOSP (see this fix that exists in most custom ROM's) that requires Gapps only be installed on fresh, brand new systems - so a factory reset will be needed. I can't include this this fix in the patch since framework mods need a deodex, and I don't want to make a whole custom ROM.
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So, I flash MIUI ROM and flash tweaks after that and I get a bootloop So I flash MIUI, booted, wipe Dalvik, cache and data and flash tweaks and it's working perfect

prismk said:
So, I flash MIUI ROM and flash tweaks after that and I get a bootloop So I flash MIUI, booted, wipe Dalvik, cache and data and flash tweaks and it's working perfect
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But you will probably get FC's when you try to use Google Location....
...can anybody else confirm bootloop on clean flash in latest GitHub patch?
I will do a backup and wipe and try myself. Are you running "miui_HMNote4_V8.1.3.0.MBFCNDI_5a92469285_6.0.zip"?
I will make a seperate ZIP patch to enable insecure ADB from boot (so we can debug clean flash bootloops, and also incase anybody wants root-mode ADB access e.g. push files directly to /system). I need to download the MM source and compile a hacked adbd binary for this, so it could take a day or two.

CosmicDan said:
But you will probably get FC's when you try to use Google Location....
...can anybody else confirm bootloop on clean flash in latest GitHub patch?
I will do a backup and wipe and try myself. Are you running "miui_HMNote4_V8.1.3.0.MBFCNDI_5a92469285_6.0.zip"?
I will make a seperate ZIP patch to enable insecure ADB from boot (so we can debug clean flash bootloops, and also incase anybody wants root-mode ADB access e.g. push files directly to /system).
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I don't get FC when I used Google Location and yes, Im running the same version of MIUI.

prismk said:
I don't get FC when I used Google Location and yes, Im running the same version of MIUI.
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Well that just makes the GMS FC spam even MORE confusing! Wish I knew what caused it, as I said it only happened to me once.... *sigh* I sure don't miss being a professional Android OS engineer lol, this "sometimes it happens" stuff comes all too often!
Anyway, the intention is to still flash the patch on a clean system (because it erases all the preinstall stuff, and sets some default settings in framework overlay) so I will look into that issue. Just need to finish downloading the AOSP MM sources before I can continue debugging that.

Thank you. Going to try it after i get some more courage, because now i'm on stock MIUI 8.0.4.0 & locked bootloader.
From what i read, to unlock bootloader i need to flash China Dev Rom with SP Flash, and only after that i will be free to try any Roms.

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.