Ok Guys, Its my first post here but I have been lurking around here for quite some time, so I wont be as annoying as most noobs I guess
Anyway, I've tried many different ROMs on my captivate and I find all of them to be pretty good but I am yet to find one which packs all the goodies I want. They are not too much to ask for IMO. I need your advice and suggestions on this.
I want a ROM with the following in it:
-Extended Power menu(Recovery, Download)
-Touchwiz4 or Touchwiz4.5 launcher
-Gpsfix
-SuperUser Enabled
-ICS boot animation
-ICS themed( but wiht TW4)
-Some Tweaks for more battery life
- Some cool lockscreens(Preferably the ICS lock should be there)
- Shouldn't scoop up too much of memory( In some roms I couldn't get more than 120mb free RAM even in idle state. I want at least 170mb free)
scrypt said:
Ok Guys, Its my first post here but I have been lurking around here for quite some time, so I wont be as annoying as most noobs I guess
Anyway, I've tried many different ROMs on my captivate and I find all of them to be pretty good but I am yet to find one which packs all the goodies I want. They are not too much to ask for IMO. I need your advice and suggestions on this.
I want a ROM with the following in it:
-Extended Power menu(Recovery, Download)
-Touchwiz4 or Touchwiz4.5 launcher
-Gpsfix
-SuperUser Enabled
-ICS boot animation
-ICS themed( but wiht TW4)
-Some Tweaks for more battery life
- Some cool lockscreens(Preferably the ICS lock should be there)
- Shouldn't scoop up too much of memory( In some roms I couldn't get more than 120mb free RAM even in idle state. I want at least 170mb free)
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Unfortunately, no one can tell you whats good for you. The only way to go about this is to read. From your questions, it appears that you dont appear too noob So, read the OP and last couple of pages of the threads. They should give a fair idea if anyone is facing any particular issues.
On side note; it appears KK4 source code has been released. So you may want to wait for some time before the magicians (Read: developers) wind their magic for ROMs and kernels.
If none of the roms have all the features...find one with the hardest to do (lock screen for example) and then add the rest in yourself.
This is xda...a place not only to download cool stuff..but also a place to learn how to do things yourself.
Like saying it needs to have a certain boot animation and launcher, that is EASILY changed.
I have found Fasty lll a real nice rom if you haven't tried it yet give it a shot. All you can do is try them to see if you like them.
knighted4
I've flashed MANY different ROM's, and not a single one has given me exactly what I wanted for features(Quite frankly, it's not the Dev's duty to fulfil my every wish). So what you end up with is, find a ROM that has as many of the most important features for you, that aren't apk related, load it, and modify it to suit your needs.
Truely, that is the best you're going to get. There are SO many different options available that it would be near imposible to find one that hits each and every thing on your list.......UNLESS you build the ROM yourself, and you can then cook it to suit your needs
No single ROM can fulfil your every desire...every rom has its highlights and low points but miui is better but u need to look for a touchwiz apk and install. On the bright side miui has customizable boot screen and lock screen
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This can turn in a redundant thread since every person has different needs.
On that note, thread closed.
[FONT="]URWsoft BareBone Cleaner
Features & Benefits
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Free Rom choice: Choose any Samsung Touchwiz Lollipop Rom and cleans it down to a core level. This way you can choose a Rom which fits your personal liking and requirements and clean it down to your comfort level.
Reduced to the Max: Reduce Rom A full blown Samsung Rom comes with about 300 apps which can be brought down to about 75 core apps
Faster Rom: After a full clean you will have about 1.1 GB free RAM available which is about 300-400 MB more compared to a full blown Samsung Rom. This increase the performance.
Individual Cleaning Definitions: The BareBone Cleaner provides you with plenty of options to customize the cleaning process and make sure you prevent apps you want to keep from cleaning.
Compatible: Several user feedbacks confirm that the BareBone Cleaner works with odexed and deodexed as well as Samsung based Lollipop and KitKat roms on all kind of S5 variants.
Saved Profiles:
Ones you have defined your individual profile it will be saved as an editable text file on your SDcard (URWsoft folder) and next time you flash a Rom you can run this profile with the exact same settings with no additional effort.
You will have predefined profiles for one click cleaning available. One save Default Profile and an Extrem BareBone Cleaning Profile.
You can reset your profile to default setting anytime and start to define a new profile.
You have a Bypass option available which will keep you defined profile and just present you with a complete unselected profile. This will help you to just select one or more apps for addition cleaning or select one of the Install options
Multi Window Operation: On the first customization window you can select which further menus you want to enable. Only these windows will be presented.
Alternative Apps and Tweaks: You might want to get rid of the S5 stock keyboard, or the TouchWiz Launcher. As an alternative you can select the S6 keyboard or Nova Launcher etc. from the Install Apps menu and be able to remove the stock apps without being left with an unusable rom.
Rom Specifics Menu: Most of the rom chefs implement different kind of apps to their roms which are additional to the Samsung standard Rom content. In order to give you the opportunity to get rid of specific unwanted apps which I started this new section. This will grow on the go and you tell me what you would like to see here as additional cleaning options.
Users Selection Menu: Some users requested me to clean even more content which I either didn’t test sufficiently yet or might remove rom functionality which is required for a seamless rom operation. These requests can be found in the Users Menu. If you tested these selections please let us know your experience is with it. If everything works fine for daily use these cleanings could be easily shifted into the standard cleaning options.
Additional Features: The BareBone Cleaner will further grow on the go and you tell me what you would like to see here as additional cleaning options. The profiles will help already to combine a feature rich utility with ease of use and fast track profile executions.
[FONT="]URWsoft BareBone Cleaner Project
I’m not a developer but I’m flashing ROMs since quite some years and today I’m experienced enough for this project.
The BareBone Cleaner is an Aroma Installer based tool which will debloat your TouchWiz Lollipop rom up to a core minimum in order to increase available ram and get rid of performance wasting apps and services which are not mandatory.
So get rid of all the Samsung crap, bloatware, the annoying “check cover” warning or other apps which you could easily add again to your personal liking from the Google Playstore.
I’m sure many of you was looking for this kind of solution in order to choose any rom fitting your personal liking.
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Background of this Project
The original kick-off for this project was a longer temporary absence of Edgarf28 who provides us with his awesome XtreStoLite rom. I used his rom since the very first day on my S5 and even I tried tons of other roms, for some reasons I always returned to XtreStoLite.
Therefore I started to develop the BareBone Cleaner to be able to choose any TouchWiz Lollipop rom and clean it down to the same level as Edgar is doing with his rom. Short after I decided to share my BareBone Cleaner in this thread Edgar returned and provided an updated rom version.
As I enjoy this project and got several motivating feedbacks from users who would like to clean the rom of their choice, I decided to continue the development of my BareBone Cleaner and bring it to the next level by porting the cleaner logic to a user friendly Aroma Installer. Now users can individually choose what they would like to clean and I will step by step add more options now.
The most important factors for me, beside the combination of performance and battery life is the fact the I’m able to run the original TouchWiz rom but maximum debloated to a core minimum in order to increase available ram and get rid of performance wasting apps and services which are not mandatory.
So what happens if you use my script?
The script deletes all kind of apps from your installed rom based on your selections down to a core level what is required for a stable operation. From that level you can add any desired app from the Google Playstore to satisfy your personal requirements and style.
Important notes
The BareBone Cleaner is designed to clean TouchWiz Lollipop 5.0.x roms running on the S5 G900F which are either odexed or deodexed.
Currently I’m not planning to support other rom types. I’m happy to get your feedback if you tried it successfully on other roms as well so other users can benefit from that information as well.
Best use is running the BareBone Cleaner from recovery right after flashing a new rom but you can also make use of it if you want to clean your existing installation. In this case you might experience that apps like Google maps, Youtube etc. will be gone. In this case just load them again from Google Playstore.
! Flash this Script at your own Risk !
!! - I don't take any responsibility for any Damage - !!
Create a Nandroid-Backup before flashing the script!
Here you will find my "xXx No Limits ROM" and all respective Bootloaders and Modems for G900F
In Post #166 you will find my Best Practise Guide for "Flash addicted users"
In Post #167 you will find my "Step by Step Guide for some common flash Use Case Scenarios"
In Post #234 you will find my "Guide for my Audio Boost & Quality enhancement Mod"
Download folder
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=27003
This is a fixed folder link and will provide you with a list of all available versions. Just choose your prefered version.
Change Log
v7[FONT="].0[/FONT][FONT="]
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24369303960687070[/FONT][FONT="][FONT="]Removed my init.d script to update the profile in the URWsoft folder and implemented new reliable profile update method.
Added new item “ANT HAL Service” under category “Miscellaneous”
Added new item “Android Setup Wizard” under category “Miscellaneous”
Added new item “S5 - Remove Check Cover Popups” under category “Miscellaneous”
Added new item “AllShare, WiFi-Direct, Screen-Mirroring, S-Beam” under category “Samsung Apps”
Added new item “Samsung Photo-Video Editing” under category “Samsung Apps”
Change the reboot option on the last page to not reboot to be compatible with FlashFire.
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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24369303960687070[/FONT][FONT="][FONT="]Added a new category “S7 Rom Specials”
Updated and added several cleaning options in order to better support Android 6.x roms and specifically the new S7[/FONT][/FONT]
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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24369303960687070[/FONT][FONT="][FONT="]Bugfix – Fixed issue where Polaris viewer crashed.
New Option – added “Samsung Text-to-Speech” which was cleaned with Barebone cleaning before.[/FONT][/FONT]
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Bugfix – Fixed issues with the backup app which was removed even if not selected.
New Option – added “S Finder & Quick Connect Button” removal under Miscellaneous section.
New Option – added “Android M – Bootanimation” on the “Install Apps & Tweaks” menu screen.
Update – NovaLauncher and Google Messenger are on latest version now.
New Rom Support – Full support for the “PopWiz Telstra v5.1 Marshmallow”.
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New Rom Support – Full support for “SIXPERIENCE 5.1”.
Update – Google Messenger updated to latest version.
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v5[FONT="].[FONT="]9.[FONT="]5[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][FONT="]
New Rom Support – Full support for the “Epsilon Project”.
New Rom Support – Updated support for the “S6 Revolution v3”.
New Option – added “Active Application Widget”.under “Samsung Apps” section.
Update – NovaLauncher and Google Messenger are on latest version now.
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v5[FONT="].[FONT="]9.[FONT="]4[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][FONT="]
New Option – added “VPN System” Now you can select if you want to keep the VPN related services.
New Option – added “Polaris Viewer”.
New Feature – under “Install Apps & Tweaks” you will find the option “Audio Boost & Quality enhancements” which enhanced the compilation mod with Dolby ATMOS thanks to @worstenbrood.[/FONT]
Guide for the Audio Boost & Quality enhancement Mod
v5[FONT="].[FONT="]9.3[/FONT][/FONT][FONT="]
Bug Fix – Wifi issues like forgetting password and connecting are solved thanks to @nip_miniw
Bug Fix – S-Voice FC fixed.
Update – Support for SIXPERIENCE 2.0
New Option – added “Sensor Calibration / Sam Test Apps” under “Optional Cleaning”. Keep all stuff to be able to enter hidden menus using “Secret Codes”.[/FONT]
v5[FONT="].[FONT="]9[/FONT][/FONT][FONT="]
New Feature – under “Install Apps & Tweaks” you will find new option “Audio Boost & Quality enhancements”
This Audio Mod will replace Sound Alive Services with DSP+ EQ by @noskojv and eXtremeBeats by @Ben Feutrill for the best audio experiences and usability.
Update – Nova Launcher updated to latest version
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Bug Fix - Samsung Account will not be cleaned with Barebonhe Cleaning anymore [/FONT][FONT="][FONT="]to ensure full Theme functionallity on S6 type roms. Cleaning this is now an option in the Samsung Apps submenu
Bug Fix: Removed "Google Webview cleaning option as this forced certain apps to fc.[/FONT][/FONT]
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New Rom Support – Supports Sixperience S6 Rom now.[/FONT]
v5.6[FONT="]
New Rom Support – Supports Darklord S6 Rom now.
Update for latest Google Messenger version.
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v5.5[FONT="]
New Options – If you use S6 type roms from ambasadii or scholz123 you have several new cleaning options in the “Optional Cleaning – Menu” under section “S6 Rom Specials”.
Bug Fix – Stock File Manager was always cleaned independent from selection.
Bug Fix – FC of Google Maps when “Sound Alive Service” was cleaned.[/FONT]
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Bug Fix – In some cases the Google Play Store closed right after starting.
New Option – Now it’s possible to exclude the Stock File Manager from cleaning.[/FONT]
v5.3[FONT="]
Bug Fix – Kids Mode was not working correctly even it was excluded from cleaning.
Bug Fix – Parts of Google TTS, Stock Video Player and SBrowser was always cleaned even it was excluded from cleaning.[/FONT]
[FONT="]v5.2
[/FONT]New Feature - One Hand Mode added to Optional Cleaning Menu.
Bug Fix – Weather Widget didn't work after cleaning even when unchecked to not be cleaned.
Bug Fix - Saved Profile on sdcard was not properly updated after each cleaning session.
v5.1
Bug Fix – not being able to edit saved profiles on sdcard in URWsoft soft folder is resolved after the next execution of the Barebone Cleaner.
Selection items for addition menus in main menu are highlighted in blue color now for a better overview.
v5.0.1
Complete redevelopment
Implemented saved Profiles to save individual settings and provide fast track profile executions (see info’s above under features & benefits)
Additional and more detailed cleaning options
New Rom Specifics Menu to be able to remove specific and non-stock apps as well.
New menu structure with multi window operation for better selective cleaning operation.
Fixed bug: urwsoft folder on sdcard was not recognized as a folder.
CREDITS
:good::good::good:
@amarullz for the aroma installer framework
@edgarf28 for the S6 Keyboard and System Fonts
@daxgirl for his 6thGear Extended reboot menu
@noskojv for his DSP+ audio mod
@Ben Feutrill for his eXtremeBeats™ audio mod
@klenamenis for his build.prop updater script
@worstenbrood for his Dolby ATMOS audio mod
I hope everybody else enjoys this tool as I do.
If you like the BareBone Cleaner don’t forget to hit “Thanks”
bravo, would this work with KK !?
and by the by look at your description for 'threat', threat bedeutet bedrohung.. mach ein 'D' dran XD haha. should be 'thread' mate .
No idea at all. You would be volunteer. Probably yes. If really tried it, let us know please.
HarryHirsch1971 said:
No idea at all. You would be volunteer. Probably yes. If really tried it, let us know please.
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will defintely test it out mate,
well done just what i needed but would it be possible to make one where you can add or remove stuff
Good question, I need to put that in my QA section.
You can do this easily yourself by editing the update script file in the zip package with notepad++. Here you find the list of everything to be deleted. You can take out or add any other desired content to be deleted.
HarryHirsch1971 said:
Good question, I need to put that in my QA section.
You can do this easily yourself by editing the update script file in the zip package with notepad++. Here you find the list of everything to be deleted. You can take out or add any other desired content to be deleted.
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thanks i want to have Samsung video app and Samsung file manager
Just search for it in the update script and simply remove the delete commands for all apps you want to keep
HarryHirsch1971 said:
Just search for it in the update script and simply remove the delete commands for all apps you want to keep
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by delete commands, you mean to delete the whole line of it yes !? i noticed some apps that arent in many Roms like the ktoon kernel or the alliance manager etc. even if you keep those in the script it is no big deal right !?
and when you delete a whole line that particular app/apk will not be deleted if it is present in the ROM that you would be using correct !?
leondestiny said:
by delete commands, you mean to delete the whole line of it yes !? i noticed some apps that arent in many Roms like the ktoon kernel or the alliance manager etc. even if you keep those in the script it is no big deal right !?
and when you delete a whole line that particular app/apk will not be deleted if it is present in the ROM that you would be using correct !?
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correct, just take out the whole line of the content you would like to keep in your ROM. If you find stuff which is not present in your ROM it just does nothing.
the idea is great but you delete to much
fingerprint sensor isnt working anymore
and you delete "/system/csc"
jumoog said:
the idea is great but you delete to much
fingerprint sensor isnt working anymore
and you delete "/system/csc"
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that's 1:1 taken over from the XtreStoLite structure. Edgar also removed this in his ROM. But as discussed before, you can easily addapt the script to your liking.
Thanks for this can't wait to try
HarryHirsch1971 said:
that's 1:1 taken over from the XtreStoLite structure. Edgar also removed this in his ROM. But as discussed before, you can easily addapt the script to your liking.
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Thanks for you wonderful script.I used your script without any alteration.But after successful flash I lost my samsung keyboard.can u help me to restore it.
this is a Rom Killer man
jumoog said:
the idea is great but you delete to much
fingerprint sensor isnt working anymore
and you delete "/system/csc"
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Not too much
ToOP
Can U add fingerprint.apk deleting back ? I think most of people don't use it.
zhuchella said:
Not too much
ToOP
Can U add fingerprint.apk deleting back ? I think most of people don't use it.
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the download link is pointing to a download folder. There you will still find the download for v1.0 which still remove fingerprint.apk
Just used it and it removes to much keyboard now gone no fingerprint scanner I think it needs to be made so you can easily add or remove what you want . I know you can use notepad to edit stuff but thats not easy for some people
pnr2020 said:
Just used it and it removes to much keyboard now gone no fingerprint scanner I think it needs to be made so you can easily add or remove what you want . I know you can use notepad to edit stuff but thats not easy for some people
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I already expected this feature request coming sooner or later. This was created for my own use but it looks like I need to make it more comfortable for the community. I will see what I can do. Probably I need to evaluate Aroma but this will take some time.
Most of the issues which was reported so far are the fingerprint scanner and the samsung keyboard to be kept. As a fast solution I will create another version which will keep these apks. This should resolve the immediate issues. As many rooted users are working with Titanium or similar tools they could feeze these apks later on when they are not wanted.
HarryHirsch1971 said:
I already expected this feature request coming sooner or later. This was created for my own use but it looks like I need to make it more comfortable for the community. I will see what I can do. Probably I need to evaluate Aroma but this will take some time.
Most of the issues which was reported so far are the fingerprint scanner and the samsung keyboard to be kept. As a fast solution I will create another version which will keep these apks. This should resolve the immediate issues. As many rooted users are working with Titanium or similar tools they could feeze these apks later on when they are not wanted.
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Your doing a great job it's just trial and error we all appreciate your hard work this remover is just what the community need thank you for making it
As a few of you may know me from the xda forums and my contributions every now and then i get an old device i like to mess around on where i either create a great rom or tool or toast the device, now is the galaxy note 3's turn.
I will be throwing together a rom based on the latest officially supported update for the note 3 and will be making the rom as flexible as can be, this includes stabillity mods, optimization mods, mods to make the device alot smoother and fluent and ofcoarse my internal theming kit, bringing almost every manufacturs launcher themes to this device, debloated(seperate bloat installer), but since i dont know much about the device i would like some feature request everyone would like to see on the note 3, development will commence as soon as i get feedback.
Can anyone suggest me the best customized rom for S4 E330S korean variant!!well i am really a rom enthusiast i have tried CM too and many others but i feel somethings missing i even am thinking to modify CM to meet my specific requirements coz other roms could not satisfy me but for that i have to learn allot so for now can you suggest me ways to fully tweak and customize my S4.features i need are
1.Full multitasking(any app)
2.Great camera (didnotnt like CM camera stock is nice if theres better tweak then plz tell)
3.fully stable without any problems
4.great battery life
5.clean neat like CM
6.great video player which can multitask and can be made to float like in youtube app
7.can we embed contol center like in ios with any xposed tweak or anything else??i really like that feature!!
8.no bloatwares n shud be fast enough
Ok would be enough!!If these features not in a single rom you can suggest me ways to tweak or customize using any kernels/xposed/anything else.
Thanks in advance
strangersth said:
Can anyone suggest me the best customized rom for S4 E330S korean variant!!well i am really a rom enthusiast i have tried CM too and many others but i feel somethings missing i even am thinking to modify CM to meet my specific requirements coz other roms could not satisfy me but for that i have to learn allot so for now can you suggest me ways to fully tweak and customize my S4.features i need are
1.Full multitasking(any app)
2.Great camera (didnotnt like CM camera stock is nice if theres better tweak then plz tell)
3.fully stable without any problems
4.great battery life
5.clean neat like CM
6.great video player which can multitask and can be made to float like in youtube app
7.can we embed contol center like in ios with any xposed tweak or anything else??i really like that feature!!
8.no bloatwares n shud be fast enough
Ok would be enough!!If these features not in a single rom you can suggest me ways to tweak or customize using any kernels/xposed/anything else.
Thanks in advance
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Hello,
We don't own the device so it would be difficult to recommend you a ROM.
I'd recommend you to have a look at S4 Forums and find a suitable ROM for your variant.
Regards
Vatsal,
Forum Moderator.
So I hope I an not the only one but I love taking advantage of tweaks and stuff once I root my phones. So if you know of any tweaks or cool customizations that you can only do with root, such as things you have to flash or apps to modify you device to enhance it. If you know of any please post it in a reply, thanks!
This site is full of them, just look. Look into the Apps and mods section or development. Explore a bit before you ask others to serve it up to you.