[Q] Bare Android on SGS3 - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Friends, I am wondering if it is possible to install stock android on SGS3....i am lead to believe that most of the stock apps rock while the samsung modified ones are bad hence want to check....

you can and it is called cm9 its available to flash in development section

Indian_dil said:
Friends, I am wondering if it is possible to install stock android on SGS3....i am lead to believe that most of the stock apps rock while the samsung modified ones are bad hence want to check....
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bala_gamer said:
you can and it is called cm9 its available to flash in development section
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Step 1: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
Step 2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1714354 :good:

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Sg s2 theme

Hello all. How do i install themes from this forum please? I just bought a sg s2 with everything stock in it.
Please point me to the right direction. Thanks
Go yo Themes section any read.
jje
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truviet911 said:
Hello all. How do i install themes from this forum please? I just bought a sg s2 with everything stock in it.
Please point me to the right direction. Thanks
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Im soooo confused... as u enter this sub forums u must of seen themes and apps thread not far below lool. Anyway thats where u want to be. And for the love of god please read the 1st posts of each theme thread u visit. It will save u alot of noob trouble lol.
looks like an iphone but powered by android baby!!!!
truviet911 said:
Hello all. How do i install themes from this forum please? I just bought a sg s2 with everything stock in it.
Please point me to the right direction. Thanks
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If you're looking for stock ROM themes you will be severely limited. Your best plan would be to apply a stock, deodexed ROM with significant user interest/support. That way you can keep the stock performance and apply whatever theme you like. Make sure to note your version of the ROM and the version that the theme is compatible with. For ease of use I use CheckRom, it is stable, up to date and with the built in Kitchen App it lets you apply multiple mods/kernels/themes all with a nice gui and with the assurance that it is definitely compatible.
Stock Rom Themes Android market best source i guess .
jje
Hollow.Droid said:
If you're looking for stock ROM themes you will be severely limited. Your best plan would be to apply a stock, deodexed ROM with significant user interest/support. That way you can keep the stock performance and apply whatever theme you like. Make sure to note your version of the ROM and the version that the theme is compatible with. For ease of use I use CheckRom, it is stable, up to date and with the built in Kitchen App it lets you apply multiple mods/kernels/themes all with a nice gui and with the assurance that it is definitely compatible.
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Thank you so much guys. I will give checkrom a **** first.

[Q] Missing samsung apps

Hey guys, I just change the rom for my sgs II and suddenly I found that my samsung apps is missing.. Does anyone know what happen to my phone?
stealth92 said:
Hey guys, I just change the rom for my sgs II and suddenly I found that my samsung apps is missing.. Does anyone know what happen to my phone?
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Nope, not without you telling us what rom you where on, and what rom you flashed.
Also if its a custom rom its more than likely the thread you got it on lists what had been removed and how to put it back.
veyka said:
Nope, not without you telling us what rom you where on, and what rom you flashed.
Also if its a custom rom its more than likely the thread you got it on lists what had been removed and how to put it back.
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At first, I changed to yakka rom v4 then I found that the samsung apps is missing..
Then I changed back to the initial rom which is criskelo rom v34
and the samsung apps is still missing until I restore back stock rom,
then I found my samsung apps.. But it disappear again when I changed to yakka rom..
That's the story.. And I can't find the solution for the problem..
This will probably be because the new ROM has had the taken out by the Dev thats why you cant see them.You can download them from here clicking on the blue link next to each app you want.
https://spreadsheets.google.com/spr...SENVeXlqUm5vV0E&single=true&gid=0&output=html
stealth92 said:
At first, I changed to yakka rom v4 then I found that the samsung apps is missing..
Then I changed back to the initial rom which is criskelo rom v34
and the samsung apps is still missing until I restore back stock rom,
then I found my samsung apps.. But it disappear again when I changed to yakka rom..
That's the story.. And I can't find the solution for the problem..
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The real solution would be for you to have read the rom builders description of each rom .
Most devs remove Samsung Apps as a waste of space to build a lighter rom .
jje
The solution is this flash this : http://www.phonandroid-kitchen.com/ota/AloisioROM/AloisioROM v4.0/AloisioROM v4.0 -Samsung Apps.zip
stealth92 said:
At first, I changed to yakka rom v4 then I found that the samsung apps is missing..
Then I changed back to the initial rom which is criskelo rom v34
and the samsung apps is still missing until I restore back stock rom,
then I found my samsung apps.. But it disappear again when I changed to yakka rom..
That's the story.. And I can't find the solution for the problem..
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If you check in the threads, where will most likely be flashable zips with the removed apps to put them back. (I found one in the Criskelo thread for example)
As far as the apps on the spreadsheet, they might work but I dont know which rom they are from, and what version they are, best idea is to get them from the rom thread.
Or use a different rom that doesn't remove anything.
aloisioaa said:
The solution is this flash this : http://www.phonandroid-kitchen.com/ota/AloisioROM/AloisioROM v4.0/AloisioROM v4.0 -Samsung Apps.zip
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Thank you very much!! I can run samsung apps on my phone now!! Thanks a again for your help!
JJEgan said:
The real solution would be for you to have read the rom builders description of each rom .
Most devs remove Samsung Apps as a waste of space to build a lighter rom .
jje
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But now samsung is providing lots of free apps recently.. Isn't it good?
stealth92 said:
Thank you very much!! I can run samsung apps on my phone now!! Thanks a again for your help!
But now samsung is providing lots of free apps recently.. Isn't it good?
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Sure, but the devs mostly want to build fast and light ROMs and as you see you still have options to get the Samsung Apps; propably you find the same info in all of the ROM threads
my samsung apps is missing. how do i get it back?
renker said:
my samsung apps is missing. how do i get it back?
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Are you kidding? The whole thread is one page only - is it really that hard to read?
kt-Froggy said:
Are you kidding? The whole thread is one page only - is it really that hard to read?
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Kids nowadays post blindly without reading

Samsung Dive install

Hey all.
Is there any zips to install Samsung Dive Or i Need to Install (ALL) TOuchWiz ?
Because I install The Paranoid andriod and there isin't working Dive.
Paulius7 said:
Hey all.
Is there any zips to install Samsung Dive Or i Need to Install (ALL) TOuchWiz ?
Because I install The Paranoid andriod and there isin't working Dive.
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Paulius7 said:
Hey all.
Is there any zips to install Samsung Dive Or i Need to Install (ALL) TOuchWiz ?
Because I install The Paranoid andriod and there isin't working Dive.
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Samsung Dive is a service provided by Samsung for free, you can track your mobile and do all sort of things via your desktop.
Samsung Dive comes pre-instllaed ONLY in stock Samsung roms.
Most of the costume ROM's makers/developers remove this app since it consume the battery.
There is no way to install it if you are using a non stock ROM (You can try though).
If you want a much better substitute buy Cerberus.

[Q/A] GENERAL CHAT (post here instead of making a new thread}

I Have made this thread to help ppl to ask and Q/A here
now it will easy to post here rather wasting time to create a thread...
Instead of wasting time to make a new thread come here and post ur Q/A , u can ask any thing related to this forum , device , roms , kernels , themes , mods etc ...have some doubts come and clarify here , want to share info come and post here ...any req post here..
so now u guys understand the main objective of this thread is to keep the forum clean and help others..
want to post here then have to follow some rules.
-NO OFF-TOPIC
-No spamming
-No fighting with other
-No Q/A related to best ROM/KERNEL​
Sorry, but could you explain a bit more? I don't get that thread. Thought Q&A is for asking questions?
Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.2
Hello
I wanted to ask, is it posible (on my ray) to make ultra light gapps and ROM with no ather apps just system and superSu + root browser.
I mean just main system apps, with no recorders, google talks, no live wallpapers picker or theme choosers...
My question is who could help me to find out main apps (just main) in my android?
Thanks.
finito911 said:
I wanted to ask, is it posible (on my ray) to make ultra light gapps and ROM with no ather apps just system and superSu + root browser.
I mean just main system apps, with no recorders, google talks, no live wallpapers picker or theme choosers...
My question is who could help me to find out main apps (just main) in my android?
Thanks.
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Yes all these things are possible. A lot will depend on what ROM you are running and what you have already done to your device. If you google search for light gapps or minimal gapps you will find what you are looking for, just make sure to take a version of gapps that is compatible with your RAY and whatever ROM you are running on it. There is a pretty big list of what can and should not be deleted from your device here: http://forums.androidcentral.com/op...e-apks-their-purpose-safe-not-remove-big.html
Don't just remove anything that you "think" you don't need. Only remove stuff that you are reasonably sure is safe to remove and make sure that you have a rescue strategy ready (a nandroid back up of your device for example) in case it all goes wrong.
I'm really sorry if this isn't BC the correct place to part but I'm going mad.... I recently rooted my gs3 gti9300 int via Odin and then installed CyanogenMod 10.1 nightly. I was previously on 4.1.2 jelly bean. But now I'm worried that CyanogenMod do sent have the the fix for exynos and sudden death in the CyanogenMod kernel/firmware??? Can anyone shed any light? I'm so new to this and panicking. I tried the emmc checker and said insane chip?
Thanks in advance
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cameracartwright said:
I'm really sorry if this isn't BC the correct place to part but I'm going mad.... I recently rooted my gs3 gti9300 int via Odin and then installed CyanogenMod 10.1 nightly. I was previously on 4.1.2 jelly bean. But now I'm worried that CyanogenMod do sent have the the fix for exynos and sudden death in the CyanogenMod kernel/firmware??? Can anyone shed any light? I'm so new to this and panicking. I tried the emmc checker and said insane chip?
Thanks in advance
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I think you are lost....go here for information/help on sudden death: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2091045 I believe it is for your device, just double check.
Thanks I'm all sorted now mate
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mihahn said:
Sorry, but could you explain a bit more? I don't get that thread. Thought Q&A is for asking questions?
Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.2
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Yes ...but instead of wasting time to make a new thread...they can come here and post....
Ill edit the OP..
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mihahn said:
Sorry, but could you explain a bit more? I don't get that thread. Thought Q&A is for asking questions?
Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.2
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These types of general help threads are becoming more popular around xda and as sandy7 said, it is largely a way to keep people from opening up new threads (most of which are repeated questions). These unnecessary threads can clog up a forum and cause more important threads to sink and be hard to find. These general help threads are usually describes as new user friendly and that anything can be asked with out the asker getting flamed. That includes the dreaded "which is the best rom" question, which should be answered as politely as possible (hard I know!). If you guys care, I know of some of these other threads and I can post or PM you links, so you can see how others have done it.
I am on stock sony rom+mesa 3.8 hybrid, I created a back via TWRP, so now I want to install cm10 on my phone.
questions:
1) after installing cm10, if i restore the backup, will it backup only my data and settings? will it revert back to stock rom/the rom for which the backup was created?
2)how to switch between 2 roms(maintaining same data on both)?
3) does mesa 3.8 support init.d script?
4) how to check if init.d script is working on my device?
5) is i install any other rom, will the init.d script remain?
2. Confirm first - I know it works if it's the update of the same rom flash a new rom without wiping data, just wipe cache and dalvik, it will either work or bootloop
3, 4. If u are a noob, download pimpmyrom from store, itchecks for you and if it's not there it can make it supported, if dev there wud be a much better way
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jiteshpabla97 said:
I am on stock sony rom+mesa 3.8 hybrid, I created a back via TWRP, so now I want to install cm10 on my phone.
questions:
1) after installing cm10, if i restore the backup, will it backup only my data and settings? will it revert back to stock rom/the rom for which the backup was created?
2)how to switch between 2 roms(maintaining same data on both)?
3) does mesa 3.8 support init.d script?
4) how to check if init.d script is working on my device?
5) is i install any other rom, will the init.d script remain?
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1. Nope if you restore ics backup on jb kernel you will be stuck in bootloop. Also I won't recommend you to use ics data on cm10.
2. If you are using ics rom then you can use nearly any ics rom over it without wiping data but doing all the other given wipes. Same goes for other android versions.
3. Just check in the mesa kernel thread no need to ask here.
4. If it's in the kernel then it will work. Anyways you cud do as mnishamk told u...
5. Most probably it may. Many of the ROMs here have int.d support.
Best Regards,
AJ
Q. Is lupus kernel available for gb?
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Real ics v.6 lockring
Hello, I'm currently using Real ICS r.6 with LUPUS kernel V.3 and i want to change the lockring in my lockscreen.I tried with zip themer after i updated edify with the rom's zip and nothing changed,i also tried this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1810048 and i had no success.Any ideas? I used to have Ultimate HD 2.0.2 and i changed lockring with zipthemer.Is there any way to change in Real ICS r6?i use wave lockscreen
mnishamk said:
Q. Is lupus kernel available for gb?
Sent from my Xperia Mini Pro
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Nope
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD
panterakias said:
Hello, I'm currently using Real ICS r.6 with LUPUS kernel V.3 and i want to change the lockring in my lockscreen.I tried with zip themer after i updated edify with the rom's zip and nothing changed,i also tried this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1810048 and i had no success.Any ideas? I used to have Ultimate HD 2.0.2 and i changed lockring with zipthemer.Is there any way to change in Real ICS r6?i use wave lockscreen
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Those are jb roms....we have a different PNG name for our ics framework....open the framework-res.apk with winrar goto res/drawables-mdpi/HDPI search for 'lockscreen handled ' pngs.....reane the the pngs in zip themer and flash it.
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Thanks a lot!I didn't know that I could rename from zip themer.
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Installing Stock Apps In Custom Rom
I just want to ask if I could install some stock apps to a custom rom. I have installed "xNXT™ 7" on my WT19i yesterday. The rom is nice but I want to use stock ICS (WT19i) conversations app with it. I pushed it to system/app using ROOT EXPLORER with correct permissions but after rebooting my messaging app was gone.
I tried posting my problem on rom's thread but I'm new here @ XDA and not allowed to post under development forum until post count reaches 10.
Is there any way ?
Thanks
wireless is not working
plz need help after unlocking and rooting my se live with walkman the wireless stopped working :s it get stuck when i try to turn it on
any one can help please ?????
alaa katlan said:
plz need help after unlocking and rooting my se live with walkman the wireless stopped working :s it get stuck when i try to turn it on
any one can help please ?????
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Which did u flash....flash WiFi modules for it..
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[2019] New Rom for Ace, is anyone interested?

I can share with you a simple and minimal Android rom that could make the ace completely usable in 2018... Would you be interested?
I think that the best idea is to use Android 2.3 as base (no bloatware, no TouchWiz, and no Android 4.4 that just crazily drains battery)
I' ve tested less known apps that can still run on 2.3 (and found them very fast too). I will replace old system apps with them
I also thought that a good way to push the Ace beyond it's limit is to take a look at the Sony Xperia Play threads on xda. This phone has the same cpu/gpu and it has been supported a lot through the years (being a gaming phone, Devs has done their best to optimize performance instead of themes and useless functions)
Let me know what you want to see in this rom and I'll try to do it!
Just leave a comment with an advice :fingers-crossed:
----------UPDATE--------------------------
I'm creating a NEW/Better thread for my Rom, subscribe to this one to stay tuned!
Quick summary:
Mich-C ROM v0.5 is out!
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Quick Installation Guide for this Rom
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Let's choose together a theme for the rom...
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...and a modern music player
Go to the post
Another Note: many users contacted me via PM, please post any question or request you have on this thread. Thank you.
Hello. I just found my old Galaxy Ace on drawer and tried to use it - hard landing from Oreo I'll be interested and I have one friend who is still using it as a daily phone so there are two of us.
tiger_kj said:
Hello. I just found my old Galaxy Ace on drawer and tried to use it - hard landing from Oreo I'll be interested and I have one friend who is still using it as a daily phone so there are two of us.
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Hi tiger! Thank you!
Would you also be interested in testing the first release of the rom?
If the project will be appreciated I' ll work on next releases even more (I could recompile the rom from source, we could change the kernel, choose more in depth oprimizations ecc)
P.S. Which are the best and last roms you installed on your ace?
New rom? Great!
Would you be interested?
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I could buy an Ace only to test that rom.
MaicoLinuX said:
I could buy an Ace only to test that rom.
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Ahaha thank you bro XD , the first release is almost ready
Great!
Mich-C said:
Ahaha thank you bro XD , the first release is almost ready
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great! I'm counting my savings xD
Hello.
I'm interested too. I recover from dust my old Galaxy Ace II (GT-S5839i), but it is very limited in memory right now. There is no easy way to extend memory with an SD card.
Some apps are not supported on the old Gigerbread 2.3.6 (Whatsapp will not have any update anymore). I was not aware of the "4.4 draining battery probelm"
sheinbo said:
...sounds good! I just flashed a lollipop ROM, I would Like to test your ROM - the ace is a nice phone and it would be great to use it furthermore. Thank you for this project.
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Thanks to you for stopping by Which rom did you flash?
I'm not working on themes and appearence for now, but you can show me some icon packs you'll like for this rom
jaymore95 said:
Hello.
I'm interested too. I recover from dust my old Galaxy Ace II (GT-S5839i), but it is very limited in memory right now. There is no easy way to extend memory with an SD card.
Some apps are not supported on the old Gigerbread 2.3.6 (Whatsapp will not have any update anymore). I was not aware of the "4.4 draining battery probelm"
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Hi jaymor,
Regarding 4.4 :
the 4.4. battery consuption problem is caused by Jellybean itself. Devs that made 4,4 roms made a wonderful job, but the the ace hardware doesn't have enough power to work on a so new new/heavy os.
Regarding Whatsapp :
I don't see any reason to don't use WA on Android 2.3
1) they stopped updating it just 4 months ago (I don't know if you have the latest version)
2) they aren't adding new features, and the most important one that is messages criptografy is supported on 2.3
3) WA does nothing else that increasing in size with each version, and you just tell us how limited storage could be annoying on old devices
Regarding GT-S5839i
I checked its specs, it seems to have 158mb of rom and support for micro-sds up to 32gb. Using a custom rom you shouldn't worry about memory.
Unfortunately you can't flash my rom (it's for s5830) I'll surely make a rom also for this device if I had a device for testing it, but first of all I have to complete this rom
Hi Mich-C.
I agree with you : Whatsapp work for now on 2.3, but they announced (I cant post link in XDA, but search Google for "WhatsApp-support-for-mobile-devices" ) it will not work anymore in 2020. Same for Symbian and iOS 6 (and old dino-smartphone).
Not a big deal, but if I could refurb this phone to my kids for free, it will be cool.
Mich-C said:
Hi jaymor,
Regarding Whatsapp :
I don't see any reason to don't use WA on Android 2.3
1) they stopped updating it just 4 months ago (I don't know if you have the latest version)
2) they aren't adding new features, and the most important one that is messages criptografy is supported on 2.3
3) WA does nothing else that increasing in size with each version, and you just tell us how limited storage could be annoying on old devices
Regarding GT-S5839i
I checked its specs, it seems to have 158mb of rom and support for micro-sds up to 32gb. Using a custom rom you shouldn't worry about memory.
Unfortunately you can't flash my rom (it's for s5830) I'll surely make a rom also for this device if I had a device for testing it, but first of all I have to complete this rom
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sheinbo said:
http://www.droidthunder.com/install-android-5-0-lollipop-rom-on-galaxy-ace-s5830i
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ok thanks
but did you know that this is not an actual Lollipop rom? It's a rom themed to look like lollipop. It was posted here on the forum, if I'm not wrong it's based on cm7.1 (so Android 2.3)
jaymore95 said:
Hi Mich-C.
I agree with you : Whatsapp work for now on 2.3, but they announced (I cant post link in XDA, but search Google for "WhatsApp-support-for-mobile-devices" ) it will not work anymore in 2020. Same for Symbian and iOS 6 (and old dino-smartphone).
Not a big deal, but if I could refurb this phone to my kids for free, it will be cool.
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Ok, anyway we still have almost 2 year to keep using whatsapp. I hope that until then it will be replaced by something else.
I would also recompile those apks to make them working on 2.3, but apps like Whatsapp (or even Telegram) are not opensource...
sheinbo said:
Mmhh, not sure... "About Phone" shows 'Android 5.0' . I never used lollipop so I cannot verify whether it is a lookalike or a ROM. Here in the forums I did not find it, maybe you had " conceptL' in mind? That one was posted here indeed as far as I remember. And that one is a CM 7.1
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The showed android version can be modified by the dev.
The name of the author is probably hidden in settings or in the easter egg (touch 7 times "about phone")
Last "actual" android version that was developed fo ace is kitkat
Mich-C said:
The showed android version can be modified by the dev.
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build.prop indicates :
ro.build.version.release=L
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ro.build.description=GT-S5830i-user 2.3.6 GINGERBREAD XWKTN release-keys
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jaymore95 said:
ro.build.description=GT-S5830i-user 2.3.6 GINGERBREAD XWKTN release-keys
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Thank you! So I was right
Did you download the rom just to check this? Great XD
sheinbo said:
Do you know that ROM : https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=utQNDtWdQDo? No lollipop-lookalike ?
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It's the first time I see this rom.
Do you mean that you like its non-lollipop look? Or that it's a real lollipop rom?
sheinbo said:
No, LineageOS look with appletouch, it worked quiete good.
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Ah ok I just finished watching the video, the guy said a lot of shareable things about planned obsolence and privacy!
Thanks for your opinion about the theme
sheinbo said:
What do you think about the ROM?
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Well, it's a very nice rom but I find useless to fuse both the look of iOS and LineageOS on a CyanogenMod rom, it would be better If he just made a pure iOS or LineageOS looklike rom.
I like the fact that he didn't install GApps and the full Facebook app, I won't include them too in my rom too! (I'll try to do it without losing features)
My rom should also be faster than this one, or at the least I hope so
@Mich-C haven't you shared your ROM eventually? I'd be interested too.
Hi @Erpinoob
I'm sorry for making you and other users wait, the reasons are
1)I'm busy for the university
2)Recently I got a boot-loop I'm going to fix
3)I don't want to release 99999 versions of the rom
4)I'm including several "old" tools for android 2.3, often links are not working and so I'm still waiting for developers to provide me new links
4)I'm learning how to develop apps in Android Studio at the university, and I'm taking advantage of this creating 2-3 exclusive apps for my rom
I hope to finish the rom after christmas holidays, anyway I'll tag in the post all those who left a comment in this thread
Greetings

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