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After spending some time and looking over this rom and ways to make it work with out any legal issues. The most viable option was to build something like what cynanogen has built. His process takes the proprietary bits (all google apps including sync) and copies them off onto the SD card before doing a update. After the update it copies them back to the newly installed rom. This method basically does a automated backup/restore of your licensed applications. I can't do this for several reasons including that we are supposed to be coming from a 1.5 OS to a 2.0.1, which isn't compatible with the older application set.
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I am sorry to have to do this but we are now having more then just a small handful goofing with this ROM and I need to take this offline while I inspect each of the parts and make sure all licensing is in order since its a bit more then the google Opensource framework. I know that several other ROM creators have not paid much attention to it as I am going to now but I really don't want to upset any IP holders like what happened to Cynanogen a couple months back.
I will put it back up but I want to make sure that I am totally covered and don't have any issues.
version 0.6: download (offline)
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-fixed wifi thanks to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=593620
-Now starts up with Android stock keyboard. (No longer needs HTC_IME.apk for second keyboard)
A few have asked for this ROM so I thought I would put it up here for anyone that wants to contribute to or take from it.
This ROM is only compatible with the Sprint CDMA HTC Hero. It is not finished and still requires some work but its good enough for my day to day use and I am sure others may find the same potential.
This ROM is vanilla android and what it takes to actually get it running on a CDMA phone. It is built off of this GSM variant. I am going to try and work to remove the google bits so that you can use Cynanogens method of extracting your own and then doing a follow up update to install them. My efforts for this is not to build a better rom but to build a cleaner base that has limited to no proprietary IP.
Credits to all on this forum how have helped or contributed in any way to building the roms that are here. I would point out names but there are to many to name. I am positive that anyone that pays attention to this forum will know who you are. I used many parts of these ROM's and many others on XDA to build this one.
This is my first ROM and was primarily made for myself to help me learn how to create a custom ROM.
Here is the link to my blog where I originally posted about this and a video of it booting.
Here is the Youtube video of it booting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRTh-rXKe-E
*Warning*: Don't attempt to flash this ROM onto anything else unless you know what you are doing! I am not responsible for any device malfunctions or "Bricks".
Notes on Installing:
- Run a Nandroid backup before you do anything.
- Make sure you do a full wipe first. (Sorry )
- Run the update zip found * Version 0.6 *(offline) from the recovery console.
To get the HTC keyboard installed: (Now Optional as of Version 0.6)
- Follow the instructions here.
Things that don't work:
- Gallery some times has issues.
- Camera
- Wired or Wireless Tethering (Now Testing)
- Orientation
- Trackball light
- Trackball click (Rolling and moving are fine)
- (Let me know if something else needs to go here.)
Possible issues that are not repeatable:
- speaker not working on out bound calls? I made 30 test calls to my home phone and was not able to replicate this issue. Needs to be verified (see here)
Awesome! Thanks! disregard my PM lol.. Great timing.
VoXHTC said:
Awesome! Thanks! disregard my PM lol.. Great timing.
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LOL I was just getting to replying to you!
im trying it now nice work
Let me know if any of you have issues flashing. I still have it all right here in front of me if I need to make a change.
FYI: The first boot takes for ever as it registers all the APKS.
i just get the HTC_IME fource close i installed the one from the site like you said and installed it and i get this
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i just get the HTC_IME fource close i installed the one from the site like you said and installed it and i get this
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So you installed both the HTC_IME.apk and the Clicker.apk? Did you do a adb push or a adb install?
Try and go into settings --> Language & Keyboard --> Touch Input --> Text Input?
I think its a force of habit with out really thinking to go there and calibrate but just going there may help.
Try that and let me know.
i just flashed it and pushed the keyboard and calibration app through adb and all is well. its working awesome. Thanks!!!
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i just flashed it and pushed the keyboard and calibration app through adb and all is well. its working awesome. Thanks!!!
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Awesome, keep the feed back coming as you have it!
please take note orientation doesnt work. please put in first post.
otherwise, great work!
should i do adb install or adb push?
blankd3ckskat3r said:
please take note orientation doesnt work. please put in first post.
otherwise, great work!
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Got it listed now, that one bugs me... Must have been to worried about building this to remember it.
BTW thanks for the feed back!
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should i do adb install or adb push?
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I would do an install or transfer them to your SD card and grab a app like Astro from the market to install them. Don't worry we will get you worked out.
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Got it listed now, that one bugs me... Must have been to worried about building this to remember it.
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lol well its a common problem, cant wait for a fix. really like what you did with this build
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I would do an install or transfer them to your SD card and grab a app like Astro from the market to install them. Don't worry we will get you worked out.
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Not able to get a working Keyboard Now I'm stuck in a boot loop. Tried installing through droid explorer.. no go.. tried installing from astro ..no go.. now it loads lockscreen.. dead... reboot..rinse and repeat
removed SDcard.. boots now trying to push.. but where do I push the apk files to?
blankd3ckskat3r said:
lol well its a common problem, cant wait for a fix. really like what you did with this build
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Thanks, but I really can't take to much credit. Its a "Pick and Pull" from several ROMs. This one actually came from our GSM Brothers and then I used the CDMA tricks in this form to make it work.
I keep watching and playing with the Google Nexus Dumps. I would really like to get one of them up and running.
Based on your posting and replies I assume you are re-using the 2.6.27 kernel like the other roms?
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Not able to get a working Keyboard Now I'm stuck in a boot loop. Tried installing through droid explorer.. no go.. tried installing from astro ..no go.. now it loads lockscreen.. dead... reboot..rinse and repeat
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Wow thats allot in a little space.
What I gather is that it originally booted, then after trying to install via droid explorer and then astro it now just dies after the lockscreen.
I am not sure where to start. I would just say to do a full wipe, then a clean install. Then if you have the sdk try the ADB install method as Cynanogen's post talks about.
I am working on trying to get the stock Android keyboard to work. If we can figure out that then we don't have to mess with the HTC one.
ok i got it i just adb pushed them to system/app works great
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Based on your posting and replies I assume you are re-using the 2.6.27 kernel like the other roms?
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Yeah, actually some of your work if I remember correctly, thats why its got the same issues. My first goal when I built this for my self was to get past the blasted google bits sync loop. The more I worked into it the more I moved on to the 2.0.1 build with some of your stuff in it.
Your welcome to anything I have learned, its really not my work.
Hi!
I've got the HTC Sensation XE with the stock software (Android 4.0.3 and HTC Sense 3.6) but he's very slow!
So I've tried some taskmanagers and app killers but these doesn't help.
To make my phone faster I've got some questions:
1) Does it help to just root and install something to make it go faster? (so all my apps, files and settings stay)
2) Better to root the phone and install another Android version?
3.1) Cyanogenmod or something else?
3.2) Why?
3.3) And where can I find a tutorial to install this for my phone?
4.1) What are the pros and cons of Cyanogenmod (or another one) vs the default?
4.2) And what are the pros and cons of rooting/installing another Android version in general?
4.3) Is there some noob/beginners article on this?
4.4) Can I still use Google Play?
5.1) If I install another version I've to reset my phone?
5.2) I'd like to stick with my apps, files and settings. Is this possible?
6) If question 5.2 isn't possible, not a very big deal; I can re-install apps, reset settings and backup and restore my files (photos and contacts). But there's only one app I don't know how to backup: Smurf Village (for my girlfriend). She'll kill me if I lose the save game. Does somebody know how I can backup and restore that game?
7) Does a custom Android version auto update? So I don't have to update my phone manual time by time?
If you answer please explain why or just give me a link where I can find a good answer.
I've searched a lot but there's so much information about this! But not specific for the Sensation XE. Again, I'm happy with some good links to!
Kind regards,
Roy
P.S. I'm from the Netherlands, so I prefer a Dutch version!
royduin said:
Hi!
I've got the HTC Sensation XE with the stock software (Android 4.0.3 and HTC Sense 3.6) but he's very slow!
So I've tried some taskmanagers and app killers but these doesn't help.
To make my phone faster I've got some questions:
1) Does it help to just root and install something to make it go faster? (so all my apps, files and settings stay)
2) Better to root the phone and install another Android version?
3.1) Cyanogenmod or something else?
3.2) Why?
3.3) And where can I find a tutorial to install this for my phone?
4.1) What are the pros and cons of Cyanogenmod (or another one) vs the default?
4.2) And what are the pros and cons of rooting/installing another Android version in general?
4.3) Is there some noob/beginners article on this?
4.4) Can I still use Google Play?
5.1) If I install another version I've to reset my phone?
5.2) I'd like to stick with my apps, files and settings. Is this possible?
6) If question 5.2 isn't possible, not a very big deal; I can re-install apps, reset settings and backup and restore my files (photos and contacts). But there's only one app I don't know how to backup: Smurf Village (for my girlfriend). She'll kill me if I lose the save game. Does somebody know how I can backup and restore that game?
7) Does a custom Android version auto update? So I don't have to update my phone manual time by time?
If you answer please explain why or just give me a link where I can find a good answer.
I've searched a lot but there's so much information about this! But not specific for the Sensation XE. Again, I'm happy with some good links to!
Kind regards,
Roy
P.S. I'm from the Netherlands, so I prefer a Dutch version!
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Wow. Lots of questions! i shall try to help you out
1. Yes and no, it depends what you install. A custom kernel can make it go faster.
2. This depends on your preference of style. If you love htc sense (stock htc look) then stick with a custom sense rom. It will stay on ics. If you like the look of Cyanogenmod then jump up to jellybean 4.1.2
3.again matter of preference.
3.2 Cyanogenmod is a "vanilla" version of android. Its almost pure stock but with there own custom code added to it for tweaks and settings and speed and many other things. Cyanogenmod is the largest custom rom and also one of the longest running. It covers a very wide range of devices and many many custom roms and based on its source code
3.3 check the q&a or any cyanogenmod thread.
4.1 Cyanogenmod is faster, comes prerooted and has a massive amount of custom stuff available. It is what many custom roms are based on and you can get it on most devices these days
Official or not htc sense is arguably prettier than Cyanogenmod but it has a lot of bloatware. Also sense its self is quite resource hungry. But with custom sense roms you will still get a nice fast experience.
4.2 rooting allows you access over the read write functions of the phone. It means you can write to the system partition and as such change almost anything on the phone. Once you have rooted it means any app wanting to have root (superuser permission) will have to ask superuser first. Cons are some carriers don't like it when you root. When changing android version you get the benefits and downfalls of that new update. Like if you upgrade to jellybean you get the advantage of project butter (Google is your friend) but with 4.2.1 we got ****ty Bluetooth drivers. But generally updates are good
4.3 Google and xda are your friend
4.4 of course if you want to with Cyanogenmod roms then flash gapps.
5.1 yes
5.2 apps can be reinstalled and settings redone. But you will have to do it manually pal. They will be wiped when you change rom.
6. You could attempt to use adb to pull the data/data/appname folder. But I would ask around before you do anything as I am not sure.
7. Lots of custom roms do push ota updates now. Just check the roms thread.
Hope this clears things up a bit
tapped out from my sexy sensation XE
Many, many thanks for helping!! I appreciate it a lot!
Let's get it some cleaner by replying inline (please do so to!)
1) Does it help to just root and install something to make it go faster? (so all my apps, files and settings stay)
heavy_metal_man said:
Yes and no, it depends what you install. A custom kernel can make it go faster.
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royduin said:
Ok, so I've to install a custom kernel like Cyanogenmod?
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2) Better to root the phone and install another Android version?
heavy_metal_man said:
This depends on your preference of style. If you love htc sense (stock htc look) then stick with a custom sense rom. It will stay on ics. If you like the look of Cyanogenmod then jump up to jellybean 4.1.2
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royduin said:
Sense looks good, but I prefer performance and stability above styling. I've found this* list, what can you recommend? Jellybean is newer than ics so I think i prefer jellybean.
*the list, can't post because I haven't posted 10 posts yet: alchemistar.blogspot.nl/2011/07/new-htc-sensation-custom-rom-list.html
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3.1) Cyanogenmod or something else?
heavy_metal_man said:
again matter of preference
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royduin said:
Ok, see my previous questions.
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3.2) Why?
heavy_metal_man said:
Cyanogenmod is a "vanilla" version of android. Its almost pure stock but with there own custom code added to it for tweaks and settings and speed and many other things. Cyanogenmod is the largest custom rom and also one of the longest running. It covers a very wide range of devices and many many custom roms and based on its source code
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royduin said:
It sounds like the best choice? But.. This* is where I can download it? But there's only a stable version of 9.1. Is nightly/experimental build of 10 good enough for daily use? I don't wan't any limitations.
*this refers to download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=pyramid
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3.3) And where can I find a tutorial to install this for my phone?
heavy_metal_man said:
check the q&a or any cyanogenmod thread.
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royduin said:
Got it*! I hope it's clear enough to understand. As you can read it will be my first time.
*the url: wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_pyramid
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4.1) What are the pros and cons of Cyanogenmod (or another one) vs the default?
heavy_metal_man said:
Cyanogenmod is faster, comes prerooted and has a massive amount of custom stuff available. It is what many custom roms are based on and you can get it on most devices these days. Official or not htc sense is arguably prettier than Cyanogenmod but it has a lot of bloatware. Also sense its self is quite resource hungry. But with custom sense roms you will still get a nice fast experience.
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royduin said:
I prefer performance and stability above styling, is Cyanogenmod in that case the best choice?
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4.2) And what are the pros and cons of rooting/installing another Android version in general?
heavy_metal_man said:
rooting allows you access over the read write functions of the phone. It means you can write to the system partition and as such change almost anything on the phone. Once you have rooted it means any app wanting to have root (superuser permission) will have to ask superuser first. Cons are some carriers don't like it when you root. When changing android version you get the benefits and downfalls of that new update. Like if you upgrade to jellybean you get the advantage of project butter (Google is your friend) but with 4.2.1 we got ****ty Bluetooth drivers. But generally updates are good
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royduin said:
I just want a faster phone with no limitations. Searched for project butter and that sounds nice! But I still want to use bluetooth..? With which version is this possible?
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4.3) Is there some noob/beginners article on this?
heavy_metal_man said:
Google and xda are your friend
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royduin said:
That's right! I search alot! You're are my friend too! I really appreciate you're helping me!
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4.4) Can I still use Google Play?
heavy_metal_man said:
of course. if you want to with Cyanogenmod roms then flash gapps.
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royduin said:
Okay, not really clear for me. Google Play isn't integrated by default? I just have to install a Google Play apk after installing Cyanagenmod or something?
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5.1) If I install another version I've to reset my phone?
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yes
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royduin said:
Stupid questions don't exist right?
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5.2) I'd like to stick with my apps, files and settings. Is this possible?
heavy_metal_man said:
apps can be reinstalled and settings redone. But you will have to do it manually pal. They will be wiped when you change rom.
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royduin said:
Clear!
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6) If question 5.2 isn't possible, not a very big deal; I can re-install apps, reset settings and backup and restore my files (photos and contacts). But there's only one app I don't know how to backup: Smurf Village (for my girlfriend). She'll kill me if I lose the save game. Does somebody know how I can backup and restore that game?
heavy_metal_man said:
You could attempt to use adb to pull the data/data/appname folder. But I would ask around before you do anything as I am not sure.
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royduin said:
To do this my phone has to be rooted already, right? I haven't find something for this app especially. Do you know some tutorial where they cover this?
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7) Does a custom Android version auto update? So I don't have to update my phone manual time by time?
heavy_metal_man said:
Lots of custom roms do push ota updates now. Just check the roms thread.
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royduin said:
Cyanagenmod to?
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8) I can set the language to Dutch in all custom roms?
Answers In a neat format now im at the pc
1) Does it help to just root and install something to make it go faster? (so all my apps, files and settings stay)
royduin said:
Ok, so I've to install a custom kernel like Cyanogenmod?
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Cyanogenmod is not a kernel, cyanogenmod is an open source aosp built version of the android system they have there own kernels though It will be installed when you install the rom. as a rule of thumb never install a sense kernel to a aosp rom and vise versa.
2) Better to root the phone and install another Android version?
royduin said:
Sense looks good, but I prefer performance and stability above styling. I've found this* list, what can you recommend? Jellybean is newer than ics so I think i prefer jellybean.
*EDIT link added
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If you want to jump to performance and jellybean then -->this<-- is the rom for you!
3.1) Cyanogenmod or something else?
royduin said:
Ok, see my previous questions
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Cyanogenmod, but from the devs at xda
3.2) Why?
royduin said:
It sounds like the best choice? But.. This* is where I can download it? But there's only a stable version of 9.1. Is nightly/experimental build of 10 good enough for daily use? I don't wan't any limitations.
*this refers to this
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I would recommend the rom above as it has all the features of cyanogenmod but with the developers added support as well!
3.3) And where can I find a tutorial to install this for my phone?
royduin said:
Got it*! I hope it's clear enough to understand. As you can read it will be my first time.
*the url:
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This guide is no longer relivant to your device as you undoubtedly have the updated hboot. This is what you need to remove the security from your new hboot once that is done i recommend using this guide to upgrade your firmware.This is to ensure rom compatibility once this is done install this recovery via fastboot. After that Simply follow the install instructions from the first posts of the rom thread i have linked above
4.1) What are the pros and cons of Cyanogenmod (or another one) vs the default?
royduin said:
I prefer performance and stability above styling, is Cyanogenmod in that case the best choice?
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Yes, for your needs
4.2) And what are the pros and cons of rooting/installing another Android version in general?
royduin said:
I just want a faster phone with no limitations. Searched for project butter and that sounds nice! But I still want to use bluetooth..? With which version is this possible?
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Any android rom running jellbean will have Project butter inside Including the rom linked above.
4.3) Is there some noob/beginners article on this?
royduin said:
That's right! I search alot! You're are my friend too! I really appreciate you're helping me!
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yes, check here This should be all you will ever need
4.4) Can I still use Google Play?
royduin said:
Okay, not really clear for me. Google Play isn't integrated by default? I just have to install a Google Play apk after installing Cyanagenmod or something?
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Yes you can still use google play Gapps stands for Google Apps. What happend was a few years ago cyanogenmod issued there roms with gapps pre-installed and google issued them with a cease and desist order stating that only they, and agreed upon companies could distribute google apps. cyanogenmod stopped for a little bit as they considered their position. Eventually it came about that having gooogle apps as a flashable zip was the answer, as it was not directly distributed with cyanogenmod. from then on all aosp/aokp roms that i am aware of followed suit and started using gapps!
5.1) If I install another version I've to reset my phone?
royduin said:
Stupid questions don't exist right?
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nope
5.2) I'd like to stick with my apps, files and settings. Is this possible?
royduin said:
Clear!
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6) If question 5.2 isn't possible, not a very big deal; I can re-install apps, reset settings and backup and restore my files (photos and contacts). But there's only one app I don't know how to backup: Smurf Village (for my girlfriend). She'll kill me if I lose the save game. Does somebody know how I can backup and restore that game?
royduin said:
To do this my phone has to be rooted already, right? I haven't find something for this app especially. Do you know some tutorial where they cover this?
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You may be in luck pal since you are on ics this solution should be applicable to you ^^ i would use the droid explorer application first from your windows pc and see how you get on, before you start the s-off process
7) Does a custom Android version auto update? So I don't have to update my phone manual time by time?
royduin said:
Cyanagenmod to?
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yes cyanogenmod does, as does bruces rom i believe. (linked above)
8) I can set the language to Dutch in all custom roms?
allowing the rom has support for the language yes (as far as i know most aosp roms will have support for most languages )
Many, many thanks again! Really!
The most is clear now, but before I start, another question:
Is it possible to make a full backup of everything, so when I don't like Cyanogenmod I can restore that and have everything back again? (including apps, settings, etc. Even my save game in the Smurf Village app?). Just created a full backup trough Droid Explorer, but I don't know if this is possible with that kind of backup.
Read a lot about this in the topics you provided*, but I want to make sure it will go smoothly, I use the right tool and it's possible as I subscribed above.
*in the upgrade firmware guide you provided, in the recovery guide and I found this in the "beginners guide".
royduin said:
Many, many thanks again! Really!
The most is clear now, but before I start, another question:
Is it possible to make a full backup of everything, so when I don't like Cyanogenmod I can restore that and have everything back again? (including apps, settings, etc. Even my save game in the Smurf Village app?). Just created a full backup trough Droid Explorer, but I don't know if this is possible with that kind of backup.
Read a lot about this in the topics you provided*, but I want to make sure it will go smoothly, I use the right tool and it's possible as I subscribed above.
*in the upgrade firmware guide you provided, in the recovery guide and I found this in the "beginners guide".
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doing a nandroid backup from recovery it backups the whole rom including everything to it(settings,mods etc)
about save game in the Smurf Village app i think it saves the data in sdcard but to be sure backup that too(for example to pc)
rzr86 said:
doing a nandroid backup from recovery it backups the whole rom including everything to it(settings,mods etc)
about save game in the Smurf Village app i think it saves the data in sdcard but to be sure backup that too(for example to pc)
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Thank you too for your very fast answer!
You say, backup from recovery, you mean trough this program: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377759 ?
royduin said:
Thank you too for your very fast answer!
You say, backup from recovery, you mean trough this program: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377759 ?
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exactly
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exactly
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Thanks! Tomorrow is "the day"!
I let you know how it was going! I've got all the information to start now!
Again! Sorry I keep saying it, but I really appreciate the help here! Thanks!
royduin said:
Thanks! Tomorrow is "the day"!
I let you know how it was going! I've got all the information to start now!
Again! Sorry I keep saying it, but I really appreciate the help here! Thanks!
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Good luck my friend just remember to make a full backup from your recovery after you have removed the security so that if needs be you can go back to stock htc sense
Tapped out from my sexy nexus 7
It isn't going well..
Tried these steps a couple of times: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661631
But I get this error: "ADB out of date" with the temp_root tool but it looks like it's working, then I've used the ControlBear tool, here I get the same error and after waiting a while: "secondary backup failed", now my device doesn't work proper!
First a message that locations is crashed, and then sense is starting over and over again... and now system ui is crashed.. Can't work with my phone now! Tried to restart but everything keeps crashing...
Please help me!!
Should I restore a backup created trough Droid Explorer (I think it's the same as "adb backup")?
UPDATE
Replaced the adb files with newest ones from sdk and the "out of date" messages are gone! Just have run the "temp_root_remove" tool and now my device works as it has to be.
I'll give it another try now!
royduin said:
UPDATE
Replaced the adb files with newest ones from sdk and the "out of date" messages are gone! Just have run the "temp_root_remove" tool and now my device works as it has to be.
I'll give it another try now!
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that i was going to say you right now.haha
but you figured it out by yourself:good:
Just runned the temp_root, that was going fine now, but now I'm running the ControlBear tool and it looks like it isn't going further. I see the follow now for a half an hour:
Old beer detected...... Please wait......
Starting up......
Connecting to device...
Searching device.....
Found device.....Detected pyramid board
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Any ideas?
UPDATE
Closed the command and runned the ControlBear tool again:
Old beer detected...... Please wait......
Starting up......
Connecting to device...
Searching device.....
Found device.....Detected pyramid board
Backing up......
adb server is out of date. killing...
could not read ok from ADB Server, error = 109
* failed to start daemon *
error: protocol fault (no status)
Transferring backups....
Secondary backup FAILED!!
Press ENTER to exit.....
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Note:
I haven't installed HTC Sync!
I copied the newest adb files from the sdk to the ControlBear folder too..
UPDATE
Directly after starting the ControlBear tool I replaced the adb tool in de tmp folder with the newest ones from the sdk! Now it looks like it's going good!
royduin said:
Just runned the temp_root, that was going fine now, but now I'm running the ControlBear tool and it looks like it isn't going further. I see the follow now for a half an hour:
Any ideas?
UPDATE
Closed the command and runned the ControlBear tool again:
Note:
I haven't installed HTC Sync!
I copied the newest adb files from the sdk to the ControlBear folder too..
UPDATE
Directly after starting the ControlBear tool I replaced the adb tool in de tmp folder with the newest ones from the sdk! Now it looks like it's going good!
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hmm,
have you checked all the prerequisites that needed from juopnutmear thread?
rzr86 said:
hmm,
have you checked all the prerequisites that needed from juopnutmear thread?
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As I specified in my next update it's going good now, but I have to do the wire trick now but I can't open my phone with the usb cable plugged in.. I'll give it a try all over again
UPDATE
All done now I'm going to the next step: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1472298
royduin said:
As I specified in my next update it's going good now, but I have to do the wire trick now but I can't open my phone with the usb cable plugged in.. I'll give it a try all over again
UPDATE
All done now I'm going to the next step: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1472298
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Congrats my friend the hard part is over!
tapped out from my sexy sensation XE
Thanks! Meanwhile I've upgraded the firmware to! So if I read further what your wrote:
once this is done install this recovery via fastboot. After that Simply follow the install instructions from the first posts of the rom thread i have linked above
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But I've got the 4EXT Recovery already (v1.0.0.5 RC5), installed it as specified in the firmware upgrade guide. But if I read further I've to install the rom now, but how? I don't read something about installing this..
I hope you can help me again!
And.. I've made a backup of the "smurf village" app only trough the "adb backup" method, if everything is installed later, can I restore that one so maybe I've got the app and the save game back?
royduin said:
Thanks! Meanwhile I've upgraded the firmware to! So if I read further what your wrote:
But I've got the 4EXT Recovery already (v1.0.0.5 RC5), installed it as specified in the firmware upgrade guide. But if I read further I've to install the rom now, but how? I don't read something about installing this..
I hope you can help me again!
And.. I've made a backup of the "smurf village" app only trough the "adb backup" method, if everything is installed later, can I restore that one so maybe I've got the app and the save game back?
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it has steps on how to install the rom.see again
you missed it
about the game i assume you won't have any problem
royduin said:
Thanks! Meanwhile I've upgraded the firmware to! So if I read further what your wrote:
But I've got the 4EXT Recovery already (v1.0.0.5 RC5), installed it as specified in the firmware upgrade guide. But if I read further I've to install the rom now, but how? I don't read something about installing this..
I hope you can help me again!
And.. I've made a backup of the "smurf village" app only trough the "adb backup" method, if everything is installed later, can I restore that one so maybe I've got the app and the save game back?
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Jump to the cm10 rom thread and download the latest rom + gapps.
Boot to recovery
Backup your current rom!
Wipe/ format all partitions (except SD card)
Install from sdcard: select cm10
: select gapps
Reboot, and enjoy first boot will take a little while so make yourself a cuppa
Tapped out from my sexy nexus 7
heavy_metal_man said:
Jump to the cm10 rom thread and download the latest rom + gapps.
Boot to recovery
Backup your current rom!
Wipe/ format all partitions (except SD card)
Install from sdcard: select cm10
: select gapps
Reboot, and enjoy first boot will take a little while so make yourself a cuppa
Tapped out from my sexy nexus 7
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Thanks! Up and running! But... my contacts are gone, they where on my sim card.. When I choose import from simcard no contacts are found and I haven't backup-ed up my contacts specific. Can I go back and get them someway? (I've got a full backup made trough "adb backup" and a backup made trough the recovery)
UPDATE
I had lookout installed, after installing CM it asked to download all previous apps back, so I agreed. Lookout was installing too and has made some backups in the past so I've restored my contacts only and have them all backup again!
I'm curious about the save game for the "smurfs village" app. It's installed automatically, but haven't started it yet. What do you advise, start it before restoring or restore and then start?
UPDATE 2
Sadly lookout haven't backed-up my contacts the right way, so I've got names without phone numbers.. Any ideas how to get them back?
UPDATE 3
Still got no contacts
Meanwhile I've restored the backup for the "smurf village" app and got my save game back!
No one have tried the new ROM Copperhead OS ?
Can i try to install it as secondary rom in MultiRom ?
I'm on Cyanogen CAF 12.1 now...
thank you all
chickygamon said:
No one have tried the new ROM Copperhead OS ?
Can i try to install it as secondary rom in MultiRom ?
I'm on Cyanogen CAF 12.1 now...
thank you all
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Hi! I've installed it in multirom with a stock 5.0.1 as primary and it works, just tried it for few minutes.
just be sure to have the latest bootolader (HHZ12h) or installation will fail.
Flashing a bootloader
Hi,
I have a Nexus 5 and I use Multirom with it. My default ROM is Lollipop 5.1.1 and a secondary ROM, which I mostly use, is Marshmallow 6.0 (xTraSmooth). I want to install CopperheadOS, but it says when installing, that I must have HHZ12h bootloader in order to install (as stated in a previous post). My current bootloader is HHZ11k. If I install HHZ12h bootloader by flashing a zip file which includes LMY48B_Radio+Bootloader-HHZ12h will it cause anything that prevents Lollipop or Marshmallow to work properly?
ithippi said:
Hi,
I have a Nexus 5 and I use Multirom with it. My default ROM is Lollipop 5.1.1 and a secondary ROM, which I mostly use, is Marshmallow 6.0 (xTraSmooth). I want to install CopperheadOS, but it says when installing, that I must have HHZ12h bootloader in order to install (as stated in a previous post). My current bootloader is HHZ11k. If I install HHZ12h bootloader by flashing a zip file which includes LMY48B_Radio+Bootloader-HHZ12h will it cause anything that prevents Lollipop or Marshmallow to work properly?
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You don't need to downgrade the bootloader, just modify the updater script of the rom ( deleting the string containing the bootloader version or replacing with your current version), then it will install just fine.
Can anybody provide link on COPPERHEAD OS ? CHEERS!
Pretoriano80 said:
You don't need to downgrade the bootloader, just modify the updater script of the rom ( deleting the string containing the bootloader version or replacing with your current version), then it will install just fine.
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Thanks! I haven't tried that yet, but I will. First I thought I can just replace HHZ12h with HHZ11k using text editor, but then I noticed there are guides which suggest that it isn't quite that easy. I might be wrong about that, will see when I have enough time to read up on the subject.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
ithippi said:
Thanks! I haven't tried that yet, but I will. First I thought I can just replace HHZ12h with HHZ11k using text editor, but then I noticed there are guides which suggest that it isn't quite that easy. I might be wrong about that, will see when I have enough time to read up on the subject.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
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It's easy, just extract the rom, go to Meta-Inf/com/google/android and modify the "updater-script". That's all, rebuild the zip and flash in recovery.
Edit: you can do it without using a PC, by using a file manager on your device.
Ross Korolov said:
Can anybody provide link on COPPERHEAD OS ? CHEERS!
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here it is
https://copperhead.co/android/
....
Is this rom any good?
bonedriven said:
Is this rom any good?
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Just installed it on a Nexus 5x and it works flawless. It has most of the standard stuff but is different from the rest in that it is supposed to be security oriented. That means no default root (but rooting should be possible).
I didn't try to add Google stuff yet and probably won't even try to add that spyware but it does have the F-Droid app store.
There are some extra options to secure the memory if required, and the documentation is (so far) very good (for example the install guide and the technical overview).
Currently running it on my Nexus 5x and N5. works great. Anything you are missing you can find on F-Droid. I find the lack of data usage to be delightful; when facebook or ebaum videos auto load on other software, they are stopped on copperhead. very happy with the security.
The only thing i can not make work is voice to text, and I have a ticket in with copperhead. who cares, I have fast thumbs.
Nexus + Copperhead = Happy Gopher!
mg.degroot said:
Just installed it on a Nexus 5x and it works flawless. It has most of the standard stuff but is different from the rest in that it is supposed to be security oriented. That means no default root (but rooting should be possible).
I didn't try to add Google stuff yet and probably won't even try to add that spyware but it does have the F-Droid app store.
There are some extra options to secure the memory if required, and the documentation is (so far) very good (for example the install guide and the technical overview).
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happy_gopher said:
Currently running it on my Nexus 5x and N5. works great. Anything you are missing you can find on F-Droid. I find the lack of data usage to be delightful; when facebook or ebaum videos auto load on other software, they are stopped on copperhead. very happy with the security.
The only thing i can not make work is voice to text, and I have a ticket in with copperhead. who cares, I have fast thumbs.
Nexus + Copperhead = Happy Gopher!
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Thanks for the feedback. I guess manual apk installation is also possible?
I'm thinking about picking up a Nexus 5 as a backup device, and CopperheadOS seems like something fun to play with, instead of just installing CM13. Can I install TWRP as recovery on devices like the Nexus 5 that don't check for locked bootloaders? Can I run it as basically another ROM –*unlocked developer options, root, TWRP, etc.? I realize the OS exists for enhanced security, but I'd like to make a few tradeoffs.
Unfortunately, you can not run TWRP with copperhead, it wants full control of the phone for security reasons. Its not meant to be a developer OS with access to all the bits, so you kind of need to want a OS in a box that you can deal with.
But I have to say, despite its shortcomings of not having google services, it works pretty much flawless on my 5 and 5x. i miss google maps app, but it works 100% via chromium browser as a favorite, and I have only found 2 apps I can not import via apkmirror, one being Waze, the other is my local public transportation app. other than that, i feel like I'm safe from prying eyes.
Hg
happy_gopher said:
Unfortunately, you can not run TWRP with copperhead, it wants full control of the phone for security reasons. Its not meant to be a developer OS with access to all the bits, so you kind of need to want a OS in a box that you can deal with.
But I have to say, despite its shortcomings of not having google services, it works pretty much flawless on my 5 and 5x. i miss google maps app, but it works 100% via chromium browser as a favorite, and I have only found 2 apps I can not import via apkmirror, one being Waze, the other is my local public transportation app. other than that, i feel like I'm safe from prying eyes.
Hg
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Thanks for your response. I'm a fan of CyanogenMod, and I'm not unhappy their security or features, but I wanted to play around with CopperheadOS. I understand the tradeoff between security and convenience, but I'm not willing to sacrifice TWRP in the mix. Oh, well – if I ever have need of an OS solely for its security track record, I know where to go.
It doesn't look to me like Copperhead is supporting the Nexus 5 anymore. Can somebody confirm or is there a link I'm missing somewhere to the ROM?
EDIT: Yep, I knew it was deprecated for a while now but they've even removed the deprecated ROM from the site now. I'd appreciate it if anybody has the last ROM if they could pass it my way.
NewDayRising said:
Thanks for your response. I'm a fan of CyanogenMod, and I'm not unhappy their security or features, but I wanted to play around with CopperheadOS. I understand the tradeoff between security and convenience, but I'm not willing to sacrifice TWRP in the mix. Oh, well – if I ever have need of an OS solely for its security track record, I know where to go.
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Switch debugging OFF and don't lock bootloader after CopperheadOS install and u will be able to boot TWRP via
fastboot boot recovery.img [TWRP]
I'm currently experimenting with root privileges on CopperheadOS on Nexus 5X. Still haven’t tried xposed framework.
Security features r quite good, especially different lock code && encryption password and memory protection, but, there is a lack of fine privacy control (Privacy Guard) as in CyanogenMod and firewall, hence the need for root.
CopperheadOS on Nexus5
dnaod said:
It doesn't look to me like Copperhead is supporting the Nexus 5 anymore. Can somebody confirm or is there a link I'm missing somewhere to the ROM?
EDIT: Yep, I knew it was deprecated for a while now but they've even removed the deprecated ROM from the site now. I'd appreciate it if anybody has the last ROM if they could pass it my way.
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I've been using CopperheadOS for a few weeks now on the Nexus5. Received the latests OTA a few days ago and applied without issue.
Installed it via TWRP. Have rooted the device with SuperSU, though have to re-root after re-flashing recovery after each OTA.
It's been working great.
Unfortunately I don't have the img any more
The one I flashed was https://builds.copperhead.co/builds/hammerhead-factory-2016.08.09.06.24.33.tar.xz
download link
dnaod said:
It doesn't look to me like Copperhead is supporting the Nexus 5 anymore. Can somebody confirm or is there a link I'm missing somewhere to the ROM?
EDIT: Yep, I knew it was deprecated for a while now but they've even removed the deprecated ROM from the site now. I'd appreciate it if anybody has the last ROM if they could pass it my way.
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https:// builds.copperhead.co /builds/hammerhead-factory-2016.09.07.19.27.04.tar.xz
Remove spaces. I'm a new member and can't post links.
SRGX2 for Life One X2 MiniThis Rom Is a Stripped down modified version of the Life One X2 Mini stock Rom.
NOTE: After installation give Launcer 3 notification permission and update Google Play Services (click on the notification).
(Please remember I do this in my free time and with my own money. If you like it please hit the thanks button)
Mods:
Malware removed
Build.prop Tweaks
Oreo Launcher
Camera app replaced by OpenCamera
File manager replaced by MiXplorer
To do list:
Build wifi drivers into the Kernel
Strip down rc scripts
What Works:
Boots
Calls
SMS
Data
GPS
Wifi
Bluetooth
Audio
Video Playback
Sensors
Led
Camera
Flash
Fingerprint
Not Working Yet:
(You tell me)
Downloads:
Current Build: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673956719939824825
Builds: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=239712
Patches: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=254440
TWRP: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzMHnGbQH3bhTERvcGxlSkZFa2M/view?usp=sharing
Kernel: https://github.com/vampirefo/android_kernel_blu_kernel_x2 (Special thanks to @vampirefo for the kernel source)
Screenshots: comming soon
Changelog
Version: Testing
Build: 01072018211020
Initial release
Version: rc1
Build: 01142018205847
switched to stock theme
Version: 1.1.0
Build: 02182018215948
rebuild off of the 01/04/2018 update
Version: 1.1.1
Build: 02242018165134
fixed mobile data bug
Version: 1.1.2
Build: 03032018224915
changed DPI to 441
added stock calendar app
added stock calculator app
add stock clock app
Troubleshooting
reserved
Does quick charge work?
Been running for a couple of days now without issue.
cyrusharding said:
Does quick charge work?
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Yes it works, I've beeen using 2 QC3 chargers with no problems at all.
Awesome, works great so far. Here are a few things I noticed :
1- Keyboard didn't show up easily during setup, but eventually it became smooth
2- Following apps did not install (Package Helper error) : Fitbit & Spotify. Spotify was a known issue in stock rom but Fitbit was working fine in stock.
3- Netflix is not available. Previously I had LineageOS 13 and I was able to install Netflix. I know they banned uncertified devices, but I was still able to get it with that rom.
4- Fingerprint is not working 100%. I am able to unlock the device with it but apps are not able to use it properly. For example try Starbucks or any banking app. They will ask if you want to use fingerprint, you say yes and you put your finger, some apps crash, others will say fingerprint recognized, but then they don't actually store/use that fingerprint? Something must have gone wrong... LineageOS 13 also had this issue, but stock rom did not.
I would like to know if it's possible to not have the customizations you did for colors. Blue (pun not intended) hurts my eyes and transparency doesn't look great with some apps open. Also, if you go to device encryption, because you changed colors, some foreground and background colors are now identical and I wasn't able to read the options... I think that screen was the one for if I wanted to ask for password when the device boots.
Also do you have a git for the source tree? I'm learning to build Android and am hoping to see how you are doing things?
Thanks again and keep it up!
enduo said:
Awesome, works great so far. Here are a few things I noticed :
1- Keyboard didn't show up easily during setup, but eventually it became smooth
2- Following apps did not install (Package Helper error) : Fitbit & Spotify. Spotify was a known issue in stock rom but Fitbit was working fine in stock.
3- Netflix is not available. Previously I had LineageOS 13 and I was able to install Netflix. I know they banned uncertified devices, but I was still able to get it with that rom.
4- Fingerprint is not working 100%. I am able to unlock the device with it but apps are not able to use it properly. For example try Starbucks or any banking app. They will ask if you want to use fingerprint, you say yes and you put your finger, some apps crash, others will say fingerprint recognized, but then they don't actually store/use that fingerprint? Something must have gone wrong... LineageOS 13 also had this issue, but stock rom did not.
I would like to know if it's possible to not have the customizations you did for colors. Blue (pun not intended) hurts my eyes and transparency doesn't look great with some apps open. Also, if you go to device encryption, because you changed colors, some foreground and background colors are now identical and I wasn't able to read the options... I think that screen was the one for if I wanted to ask for password when the device boots.
Also do you have a git for the source tree? I'm learning to build Android and am hoping to see how you are doing things?
Thanks again and keep it up!
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try "dogfood spotify" i had same issue and got that to work on the lineageos 13 blox2mini ROM.
cyrusharding said:
try "dogfood spotify" i had same issue and got that to work on the lineageos 13 blox2mini ROM.
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Interesting, didn't know that exists. I currently just download off of http://download.spotify.com/android/SpotifyAndroid.apk
enduo said:
Awesome, works great so far. Here are a few things I noticed :
1- Keyboard didn't show up easily during setup, but eventually it became smooth
2- Following apps did not install (Package Helper error) : Fitbit & Spotify. Spotify was a known issue in stock rom but Fitbit was working fine in stock.
3- Netflix is not available. Previously I had LineageOS 13 and I was able to install Netflix. I know they banned uncertified devices, but I was still able to get it with that rom.
4- Fingerprint is not working 100%. I am able to unlock the device with it but apps are not able to use it properly. For example try Starbucks or any banking app. They will ask if you want to use fingerprint, you say yes and you put your finger, some apps crash, others will say fingerprint recognized, but then they don't actually store/use that fingerprint? Something must have gone wrong... LineageOS 13 also had this issue, but stock rom did not.
I would like to know if it's possible to not have the customizations you did for colors. Blue (pun not intended) hurts my eyes and transparency doesn't look great with some apps open. Also, if you go to device encryption, because you changed colors, some foreground and background colors are now identical and I wasn't able to read the options... I think that screen was the one for if I wanted to ask for password when the device boots.
Also do you have a git for the source tree? I'm learning to build Android and am hoping to see how you are doing things?
Thanks again and keep it up!
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I'm doing my mods on the precompiled factory rom. If you go to the Lineage OS thread, Vampirefo has a link to the device and vendor tree he created for his rom. I am considering having two versions of my rom for the Mini. A light theme (stock) and dark theme the one that is out now. Right now the rom is only in testing stage. I enjoy seeing your interest in learning how to do what I am doing, the more developers the better.
Thanks for you feedback, here are some helpful links. I am a Linux user and my links may be geared toward Linux, some things can be done in Windows, but some require Linux.
Lineage OS for the Mini: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/lineageos-13-life-one-x2-mini-t3692814 (has links to his device and vendor tree)
How to compile an Android kernel: https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-2/how-to/guide-compiling-64-bit-android-kernel-t3512749 (I'm still trying to locate the Mini kernel source)
Tool to unpack and repack a rom: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ap...dows-linux-superr-s-kitchen-v3-0-0-0-t3601702
tool for unpacking apks: https://ibotpeaches.github.io/Apktool/
I hope these help you and enjoy
srgrusso said:
I'm doing my mods on the precompiled factory rom. If you go to the Lineage OS thread, Vampirefo has a link to the device and vendor tree he created for his rom. I am considering having two versions of my rom for the Mini. A light theme (stock) and dark theme the one that is out now. Right now the rom is only in testing stage. I enjoy seeing your interest in learning how to do what I am doing, the more developers the better.
Thanks for you feedback, here are some helpful links. I am a Linux user and my links may be geared toward Linux, some things can be done in Windows, but some require Linux.
Lineage OS for the Mini: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/lineageos-13-life-one-x2-mini-t3692814 (has links to his device and vendor tree)
How to compile an Android kernel: https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-2/how-to/guide-compiling-64-bit-android-kernel-t3512749 (I'm still trying to locate the Mini kernel source)
Tool to unpack and repack a rom: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ap...dows-linux-superr-s-kitchen-v3-0-0-0-t3601702
tool for unpacking apks: https://ibotpeaches.github.io/Apktool/
I hope these help you and enjoy
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This is awesome thanks so much!! I use Windows on a daily basis but I do have a pretty good knowledge about Linux and have set up a build environment in for Android. These links should help me understand what I am missing. I am also happy to continue testing and give you feedback on this ROM as it is currently my daily driver.
New Rom out. It has the stock theme, other than that it is the same.. I haven't decided if I'm going to build two Roms or have the theme be a patch. Maintaining all the different variants of the Rom are getting to be very time and space consuming.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=889964283620778170
Strange question, but on the original stock rom, I started having issues with the Package Access Helper not working, while installing updates for Paypal, and just straight up trying to install Spotify, even the APK. I did a full factory reset, still did not work. I also installed the custom rom over at BLOX2.com, and the Package Access Helper still would stop working, even after clearing data/cache. I'm just curious if you know if your rom will fix that issue?
Requia77 said:
Strange question, but on the original stock rom, I started having issues with the Package Access Helper not working, while installing updates for Paypal, and just straight up trying to install Spotify, even the APK. I did a full factory reset, still did not work. I also installed the custom rom over at BLOX2.com, and the Package Access Helper still would stop working, even after clearing data/cache. I'm just curious if you know if your rom will fix that issue?
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Is this without root? I don't know if my rom will fix that, I never used the Paypal app. Your welcome to try and let me know. Also there is LineageOS 13 for the mini which has been built from source.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/lineageos-13-life-one-x2-mini-t3692814
New rom rebuilt from the 01/04/2018 update.
v 1.1.0
There is a problem with the latest version of SRGX2. Mobile data doesn't work. I work on it this weekend and keep everyone updated.
Here is the fixed rom.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=818070582850494825
Good news I was able to get Android File Host to make the Life One X2 an official device. I have made a request for the Mini too. For now all the files will be under the Life One X2 device.
Updated rom: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673956719939824825
It includes the stock Calendar, Clock and Calculator apps. I changed the DPI to 441. Let me know if anyone has any problems with the Playstore. I know that there has been some requests for the stock Camera and file Manager apps. It's hard to please everybody so I added a patch section which may please some.
Can someone help me understand how we can have root methods for the HD 10, but no custom recovery or ROMs?
Any news or updates on the effort here? I'm willing to pay or donate to get it done!
I REALLY want to turn my tablet into an Android tablet... Not a fire tablet with an almost Android experience.
If we can get some one to create safestrap probably we can have a custom Rom !ade
There's no ROM(s) because root was just gained in December. So far as I know, no developers own a HD 10 (at least none that have said so) so no one is able to build one. I am willing to try, but unfortunately I don't have all the resources yet. There is no custom recovery because the bootloader is still locked (so far as I know). Its very hard, almost impossible to get a custom recovery on a locked device. Give it some more time. Maybe @ggow will surprise us.
DragonFire1024 said:
There's no ROM(s) because root was just gained in December. So far as I know, no developers own a HD 10 (at least none that have said so) so no one is able to build one. I am willing to try, but unfortunately I don't have all the resources yet. There is no custom recovery because the bootloader is still locked (so far as I know). Its very hard, almost impossible to get a custom recovery on a locked device. Give it some more time. Maybe @ggow will surprise us.
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I have a 'maybe dumb' problem, because we only can flash with FlashFire.
Months ago, I owned a Samsung Galaxy Core Prime. I tried to compile Oreo for it. But, what happened to me is, before I get the ROM to BOOT, I compiled it exactly 17 times, fixing bugs. I never had a problem because I had the TWRP handy, but in this case we will not have a custom recovery at all. If the ROM fails to boot, we'll have to sideload stock ROM. Sideloading stock 17 times... doesn't it look tedious? From my experience, any developer no matter how clever he is, will have to compile at least 10 or so times before getting the ROM to boot???
Thanks!
Supersonic27543 said:
I have a 'maybe dumb' problem, because we only can flash with FlashFire.
Months ago, I owned a Samsung Galaxy Core Prime. I tried to compile Oreo for it. But, what happened to me is, before I get the ROM to BOOT, I compiled it exactly 17 times, fixing bugs. I never had a problem because I had the TWRP handy, but in this case we will not have a custom recovery at all. If the ROM fails to boot, we'll have to sideload stock ROM. Sideloading stock 17 times... doesn't it look tedious? From my experience, any developer no matter how clever he is, will have to compile at least 10 or so times before getting the ROM to boot???
Thanks!
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To be honest, FireOS is pretty awesome with root and debloated. I've not had a single problem debloating, and I'm still going lol.
DragonFire1024 said:
To be honest, FireOS is pretty awesome with root and debloated. I've not had a single problem debloating, and I'm still going lol.
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Hi! I pretty much agree with you. But you never know what it can do until you flash stock Android.
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Supersonic27543 said:
Hi! I pretty much agree with you. But you never know what it can do until you flash stock Android.
Thanks!
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That's one of my projects
DragonFire1024 said:
To be honest, FireOS is pretty awesome with root and debloated. I've not had a single problem debloating, and I'm still going lol.
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Could be that I don't know how to solve the problems I have, but for me not all the Google play applications I want (for my kid) work. Issues vary from validating my authorized purchase to core functionality of applications not working. Some of the applications refer to Android os content and services that either aren't in fire os, are named differently, or have different functionality.
Not to mention that I dislike my son's user experience... He's only 3, quite smart but I've not been able to strike a good balance of protecting him and allowing him to actually use his tablet without learning wierd tricks to access Google play apps.
I'm ok if I have to stay on Fire Os if I can have complete control over profiles, launchers and have a genuine experience using my Google Play applications. Some of the FreeTime stuff is ok... My son might like some of it. But more importantly I want him to have the far superior applications on Google Play which are not currently available on Fire.
I'm willing to contribute to get a custom rom on the fire 10.
I really want to compile one, my skills are getting blunt without some compiling, but it turns out that I only have a HD 8.
Can someone please educate me on getting the GPS to work with google maps, like my phone? My HD 10 7th gen is rooted w/supersu. I have xposed and flashfire installed.
Is a custom ROM really required for this? I tried GPS tethering over hotpot but even that didn't work properly. I wish Amazon had their own proper NAV app to use the GPS chip, could be a bonus to being a prime member.
kferling said:
Can someone please educate me on getting the GPS to work with google maps, naively like my phone? My HD 10 7th gen is rooted w/supersu. I have Xposed and flashfire installed.
Is a custom ROM really required for this? I tried GPS tethering over hotpot but even that didn't work properly. I wish Amazon had their own proper NAV app to use the GPS chip, could be a bonus to being a prime member.
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Clear data of 4 Google apps. Uninstall and reboot. Make sure nothing of the apps are left in /data/data. If so, delete folders and reboot. When booted again, toggle off location services for about 30 seconds and turn it back on. Then install the 4 APKs in this exact order: gfs_login, gfs, gms, vending. After install wait about a minute or two and reboot then log in. Wait several minutes, watching the two desktop icons. When they flash, the apps have updated. Go to location services and it might be turned off. If so, turn it on and press accept/yes for ALL OPTIONS. If it's turned on, toggle it off for 30 seconds then turn it on and again accept/yes all boxes that appear.
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DragonFire1024 said:
Clear data of 4 Google apps. Uninstall and reboot. Make sure nothing of the apps are left in /data/data. If so, delete folders and reboot. When booted again, toggle off location services for about 30 seconds and turn it back on. Then install the 4 APKs in this exact order: gfs_login, gfs, gms, vending. After install wait about a minute or two and reboot then log in. Wait several minutes, watching the two desktop icons. When they flash, the apps have updated. Go to location services and it might be turned off. If so, turn it on and press accept/yes for ALL OPTIONS. If it's turned on, toggle it off for 30 seconds then turn it on and again accept/yes all boxes that appear.
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Thanks, although I did not get location prompts at the end. :/
Data was wiped for all 4, and uninstalled. rebooted and verified no data with ES.
Installed google apks in the exact order, waited 2 minutes, rebooted, then logged into playstore.
Went to home screen, saw apps flash after waiting. Went to location services (was off) turned on and no prompts
Turned off, waited 30 secs, turned back on, still no prompts.
Is this any different from your guide here?
Step 6. states "Once all the APKs are installed, open the Play Store and sign into your account and IMMEDIATELY go to settings and TURN OFF auto-updates. "
Perhaps that's what I need to do?
Just ordered an HD10, will this tutorial still work? https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd...7-root-box-t3726443/post75187398#post75187398
Will that debloat Fire OS also?
So I've figured out numerous things that get this closer to a custom rom. I just want to report my progress. As I'm working to get my PC in a good enough shape to run Windows and Linux again, I can't compile from source yet. my biggest issue is space. I need to free a lot up. But that doesn't mean anything.
I have been able to track down a lot of useful old school tools here on XDA. The amount of resources that exist on this site never cease to amaze me. Given what I've been doing to these tablets (the resources are old, 2012 onward), I kept looking in that era for tools to assist in getting us to a rom. In the past week I've been able to do these things, with success but have not tested a rom yet. Amazon has had it a bit more difficult with this device.
- Successfully deodexed the stock ROM 5.6.1.0. This was very easy to do...once I found tool that was compatible with deodexing Lollipop. Apparently it not easy to do.
- Successful library integration and editing of a stock AOSP Gallery3d apk. Fully 100% operational and full picture editing availability. Combine my wallpaper discovery, Amazon Photos is no longer required as a wallpaper or gallery source.
- Successfully addition of other surprises
- Figured out how Amazon restocks the ROM on a reflash. In the update.bin is a .dat file. When compiled, produces the system files in whole fresh stock. This can be edited then recompiled back into a system.img or can be used to build a ROM .zip style. That also means once I can build from source, a real ROM can be built.
- Will be pre-rooted with busy box.
- Viper4Android
- Ad blocking from open source free ware.
- Includes my framework and Settings mods.
Any questions please feel free to ask.
Have a new 2015 HD 10. Will definitely be following your progress
FuNKSioN said:
Have a new 2015 HD 10. Will definitely be following your progress
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Or a severe lack of progress...
I have been at it for hours and hours and I am no closer than I was when I made my last post. I've looked at dozens of updater-scripts and the mount points are no different than the Fire 7, but it just won't flash a zip and when the rare chance comes along that the zip does flash, booting doesn't get past the white Amazon logo (first power on logo). I finally managed to get nearly all of the script right, and now when I add assert getprop for device ID verification, it rejects it despite the fields being properly filled out. I'm not giving up, I just need to figure out why.
On a side note, I have been able to do a switcheroo on the system, sorta. In trying to further mod the settings apk, I have been able to use a settings apk from an AOSP rom to replace FireTabletSettings. There is a trick...uninstall the stock FireTabletSettings APK, wipe the caches and dalvik, and took a resigned AOSP settings apk (test key signed), installed it as a user app then converted it to a system app. It installs fine, but I can only get half of it to work. I haven't tried with the framework or systemUI yet because I haven't been successful with the settings.
Back to the drawing boards...
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Or a severe lack of progress...
I have been at it for hours and hours and I am no closer than I was when I made my last post. I've looked at dozens of updater-scripts and the mount points are no different than the Fire 7, but it just won't flash a zip and when the rare chance comes along that the zip does flash, booting doesn't get past the white Amazon logo (first power on logo). I finally managed to get nearly all of the script right, and now when I add assert getprop for device ID verification, it rejects it despite the fields being properly filled out. I'm not giving up, I just need to figure out why.
On a side note, I have been able to do a switcheroo on the system, sorta. In trying to further mod the settings apk, I have been able to use a settings apk from an AOSP rom to replace FireTabletSettings. There is a trick...uninstall the stock FireTabletSettings APK, wipe the caches and dalvik, and took a resigned AOSP settings apk (test key signed), installed it as a user app then converted it to a system app. It installs fine, but I can only get half of it to work. I haven't tried with the framework or systemUI yet because I haven't been successful with the settings.
Back to the drawing boards...
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Try digging in files. I guarantee that Amazon took a very similar approach as Samsung did, requiring you to flash a break encryption zip.
I would try to help, as I've made several AOSP roms, but that was when Android 4.4 was the newest and you could compile it with 4 gb of ram.
Once I upgrade or get a new PC, I will most definitely install Linux, and try to help this forum.
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DragonFire1024 said:
Or a severe lack of progress...
I have been at it for hours and hours and I am no closer than I was when I made my last post. I've looked at dozens of updater-scripts and the mount points are no different than the Fire 7, but it just won't flash a zip and when the rare chance comes along that the zip does flash, booting doesn't get past the white Amazon logo (first power on logo). I finally managed to get nearly all of the script right, and now when I add assert getprop for device ID verification, it rejects it despite the fields being properly filled out. I'm not giving up, I just need to figure out why.
On a side note, I have been able to do a switcheroo on the system, sorta. In trying to further mod the settings apk, I have been able to use a settings apk from an AOSP rom to replace FireTabletSettings. There is a trick...uninstall the stock FireTabletSettings APK, wipe the caches and dalvik, and took a resigned AOSP settings apk (test key signed), installed it as a user app then converted it to a system app. It installs fine, but I can only get half of it to work. I haven't tried with the framework or systemUI yet because I haven't been successful with the settings.
Back to the drawing boards...
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Haven't been up-to-date.
Do we have TWRP? If not how are you flashing the files?
I'd be open to porting TWRP to the HD 10 and maybe the 8 if we needed.
Reason being TWRP backups can be converted to a flashable .zip file, meaning that once you've gotten all the AOSP apps working (settings, gallery, etc) you could theme it, debloat it, deodex it, and everything else then save it and convert it to a zip. Would save people the time of doing it, and would be one step forward.
TechNash said:
Try digging in files. I guarantee that Amazon took a very similar approach as Samsung did, requiring you to flash a break encryption zip.
I would try to help, as I've made several AOSP roms, but that was when Android 4.4 was the newest and you could compile it with 4 gb of ram.
Once I upgrade or get a new PC, I will most definitely install Linux, and try to help this forum.
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Haven't been up-to-date.
Do we have TWRP? If not how are you flashing the files?
I'd be open to porting TWRP to the HD 10 and maybe the 8 if we needed.
Reason being TWRP backups can be converted to a flashable .zip file, meaning that once you've gotten all the AOSP apps working (settings, gallery, etc) you could theme it, debloat it, deodex it, and everything else then save it and convert it to a zip. Would save people the time of doing it, and would be one step forward.
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Not sure about the encryption. It has to be a script problem, or the system partition won't accept zips and that's the barrier. However if I just flash the system directory instead, everything works fine. I can flash stuff into it just fine that way, but seems any time I go the way of the partition, I can't win. Flashing your own system image works too. However I haven't been able to get one to flash if I modify it. So I can decompile a system.img add to it, remove items and recompile it and it won't flash.
I am using flash fire to flash zips. We still have a locked bootloader so twrp isn't a likely option.
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DragonFire1024 said:
So I've figured out numerous things that get this closer to a custom rom. I just want to report my progress. As I'm working to get my PC in a good enough shape to run Windows and Linux again, I can't compile from source yet. my biggest issue is space. I need to free a lot up. But that doesn't mean anything.
I have been able to track down a lot of useful old school tools here on XDA. The amount of resources that exist on this site never cease to amaze me. Given what I've been doing to these tablets (the resources are old, 2012 onward), I kept looking in that era for tools to assist in getting us to a rom. In the past week I've been able to do these things, with success but have not tested a rom yet. Amazon has had it a bit more difficult with this device.
- Successfully deodexed the stock ROM 5.6.1.0. This was very easy to do...once I found tool that was compatible with deodexing Lollipop. Apparently it not easy to do.
- Successful library integration and editing of a stock AOSP Gallery3d apk. Fully 100% operational and full picture editing availability. Combine my wallpaper discovery, Amazon Photos is no longer required as a wallpaper or gallery source.
- Successfully addition of other surprises
- Figured out how Amazon restocks the ROM on a reflash. In the update.bin is a .dat file. When compiled, produces the system files in whole fresh stock. This can be edited then recompiled back into a system.img or can be used to build a ROM .zip style. That also means once I can build from source, a real ROM can be built.
- Will be pre-rooted with busy box.
- Viper4Android
- Ad blocking from open source free ware.
- Includes my framework and Settings mods.
Any questions please feel free to ask.
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I mean, if PC performance is an issue I can give you access to a brand new xeon if it means there will be a custom ROM out.
Been thinking about buying the Fire HD 10 this black Friday and flash the Amazon garbage out, and was amazed to see none exist even though it has been a year since they figured out the rooting.
This will be an outstanding value if it was possible...