So I flashed the xdark ics rom and then flashed the CM9 CDMA fix and Carrier fix files to see if it would work. And I was able to use the ROM to make several successful calls and even activate via the *228 but was not able to use any 3G data. Wifi, calls and pretty much everything worked great. My questio is if anyone here would be interested in taking a stab at getting 3G data working? I do not know if its just a matter of editing the build.prop or the phone apk. But just wanted to let all R800x users know that at least calls are working so technically you could use this as an every day for calls only and wifi.
Here is the link to the ROM. I am not the creator of this rom and take no credit for it whatsoever. That goes to xdarkmario.
Here is the link to the link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1729250&page=15
Here is what I wrote in my post regarding my outcome of flashing the said files.
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This is from post #150 (page 15)
So I have a CDMA R800x. I flashed this ROM and the CDMA Fix from Atarii and the Carrier fix from other ROMs and I was able to activate my phone via *228 from Verizon. I do not have 3G data, but I can make calls and wifi works when i flash the Doomkernel ICS wifi modules.
Would you be willing to look into the 3G data aspect of this ROM and see if its possible to get that working on this ROM?
Alsok this ROM is pretty cool so far. Very Clean.....
The carrier fix / CDMA fix were made to make any GSM CM9 ROM work on the R800x
Please niote, first time I use the dialer I get a com.android.phone error, but then it dials and works fine.
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I would like to get peoples thoughts on this as to how we can get 3G data working.
If I'm not mistaken the guy hacked up like three different roms and slapped them together. And I think it was partially the sony beta which will essentially screw us and put us at the point we are still on in finding a way to turn non aosp/aokp based roms for cdma. Maybe some new minds can figure something out for us abused X plays
I don't know what the basis of this ROM is but I did flash the CM9 CDMA fix and was able to make calls. Just no data. So that at least kills one of two problems right there.
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So I guess no one is interested in attempting to get 3G data working on this ROM? Calls work just fine........ just need data working. Would it be something as simple as some build.prop edits or at most a phone.apk messed with.... anyone?
Logcat?
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Logcat?
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Oh yeah, I forget about logcat sometimes. I will download it and see what it comes up with and post the results here. I have never used logcat before.
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Oh yeah, I forget about logcat sometimes. I will download it and see what it comes up with and post the results here. I have never used logcat before.
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Pax showed me a pretty nice app called "catlog" for log cats while your phones on, just thought Id share!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nolanlawson.logcat&hl=en
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Pax showed me a pretty nice app called "catlog" for log cats while your phones on, just thought Id share!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nolanlawson.logcat&hl=en
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Just downloaded it. I am currently on my nandroid of 2.3.3 but will save the catlog app and later tonight or tomorrow when i have time I will run it and post the results of the LogCat here. Thank you 216Monster for the suggestion
I'd really like someone to get this working. I love this ROM and just flashed it.
I gave up on the project. I simply don't have the Tim's between wife, kids, work, etc to spend the proper time I need to figure everything out. Anyone willing to take the torch and run with it? Ill admit R800x users are on the short end of the leash. With that said I appreciate LLC the devs efforts to make things for own cdma phone even when they do jot have our specific model.
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I gave up on the project. I simply don't have the Tim's between wife, kids, work, etc to spend the proper time I need to figure everything out. Anyone willing to take the torch and run with it? Ill admit R800x users are on the short end of the leash. With that said I appreciate LLC the devs efforts to make things for own cdma phone even when they do jot have our specific model.
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I'm doing some testing now.
EDIT: Not working. I changed the APN settings and it still didn't work.
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Anybody need a logcat?
I'm a complete noob with modifying Android system files. But anyway, I noticed the APN folder and xml file are not in the SemcPhone.apk. That may be a problem and a cause as to why the phone app force closes.
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I compiled my first ROM from source FRF91 for N1 w/root su+busybox+de-odex+gapps. The time of my AOSP -b master sync was around 9:00a pst, 07/10/10. This is not a "kang" of Modaco or CyanogenMod but I credit both and all teamdouche since I regularly need to look into their work to teach myself. Thank you dferreira and jr33 for not flaming my many noob questions and also thanks to dsixda for his reqularly updated android kitchen.
I still can't do much customizing and adding features because I still have to get better at too many things...sorry. Feel free to report bugs and I hope some of you could tell me how to fix simple things or add features by directing me to resources.
I am using themes by micromod777 for FRF91 that do work on this ROM.
Added:
Original Boot Animation (aka Holiday)
APN list
Trackball wake/unlock (crimsondr)
NFL app (jlevy73)
AccuWeather widget (allows multiple locations)
Logger app (michael.novakjr)
If you don't have the new radio installed, fastboot flash radio first.
Flash the ROM .zip after full wipe.
Remember to to do a nandroid backup first.
Radio Download >>> 3321c196d8ec1cf748fd20c3c4068520 32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.12_7 radio.img
(Fastboot flash using "fastboot flash radio radio.img")
ROM Download >>> 6af5516125105c92d8a3d87c6110defc shameless_aosp_frf91_1.0_signed.zip
...saved...
Really had to bump your Rom because no one was using it? nice...
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Really had to bump your Rom because no one was using it? nice...
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Why this kind of comments? Do u think they help in anyway?
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He's also the kind of guy who knows nothing other than wipe & flash and has nothing positive to offer the community... =/
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Really had to bump your Rom because no one was using it? nice...
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no... i bumped it because i had an old post that i wanted to re-title and use. that post had no replies so i recycled it. why the hate?
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He's also the kind of guy who knows nothing other than wipe & flash and has nothing positive to offer the community... =/
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thanks for trying out this rom guys. it is not a cut-n-paste. i really did compile from source. it took 5 alphas to get to this release. it is like a hobby for me to try and solve puzzles and that's how i tackled making the rom. i have zero programming knowledge and have fun relaxing trying to follow steps in a process to accomplish a goal.
When will you work on your desire rom project again? We really need someone to work on desire port beside paul. hopefully you can challenge yourself and make that desire rom perfect.
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no... i bumped it because i had an old post that i wanted to re-title and use. that post had no replies so i recycled it. why the hate?
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If you added stuff then cool but just the post saying *bump* not added new things to first post makes it seem that you just wanted your post to the top again. And to the guy who says i've never done anything for this community you might wanna change that and then your post well what have you done. my reply is don't worry its more then you'll ever. SO props to the update then
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If you added stuff then cool but just the post saying *bump* not added new things to first post makes it seem that you just wanted your post to the top again. And to the guy who says i've never done anything for this community you might wanna change that and then your post well what have you done. my reply is don't worry its more then you'll ever. SO props to the update then
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thank you. ...not an update though. it's a source build compile. the post i recycled had a paste-n-bake kang of an early aosp 2.2 that chris soyars put out via a tweet... ...and hundreds of people downloaded it but not one person posted a reply since i made clear i simply was passing it along.
so you know... i think the other flame was also intended for me...not you.
not bad! gonna give this a shot!
How about compiling Stk.apk and extract the dictionaries from the LatinIMEGoogle.apk and putting them in the corresponding locations in your LatinIME source. That will get you more layouts than the Google keyboard and still all the features since they have now been included in the AOSP version. The Stk.apk (SIM Toolkit) is also useful for a lot of people, and only work AOSP based roms, and might possibly drive more people towards this rom if they want the stock experiance.
It should simply be a matter of running 'make -j4 LatinIME' and 'make -j4 Stk' with the -j flagset to your number of cores + 1 or 2.
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How about compiling Stk.apk and extract the dictionaries from the LatinIMEGoogle.apk and putting them in the corresponding locations in your LatinIME source. That will get you more layouts than the Google keyboard and still all the features since they have now been included in the AOSP version. The Stk.apk (SIM Toolkit) is also useful for a lot of people, and only work AOSP based roms, and might possibly drive more people towards this rom if they want the stock experiance.
It should simply be a matter of running 'make -j4 LatinIME' and 'make -j4 Stk' with the -j flagset to your number of cores + 1 or 2.
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I shall pm you prior to attempting so I can get clarification on any questions I may have. Thank you.
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I'm working on the same kind of project you are. The problem I'm running into is that every app that tries to access GPS location FCs on me. Did you ever come across this? Maps won't run at all, and I've had to set my homepage to something other than Google since it FCs the browser when it calls for location. I've got a working build otherwise!
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I'm working on the same kind of project you are. The problem I'm running into is that every app that tries to access GPS location FCs on me. Did you ever come across this? Maps won't run at all, and I've had to set my homepage to something other than Google since it FCs the browser when it calls for location. I've got a working build otherwise!
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Very cool that you have a working build environment. What OS are set up in?
I do not get the error you describe. Run a logcat either with ADB or using Logger from Market. Reading the log makes it easier to ask for help based on the specific errors. That is what I do. Ask the pros for advice. Some are helpful. Most ignore us noobs.
I am happy to offer whatever help I can as a rookie. Just PM me.
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lpasq said:
thanks for trying out this rom guys. it is not a cut-n-paste. i really did compile from source. it took 5 alphas to get to this release. it is like a hobby for me to try and solve puzzles and that's how i tackled making the rom. i have zero programming knowledge and have fun relaxing trying to follow steps in a process to accomplish a goal.
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I'm in the exact same boat, just jumped into android about a month or two ago with my nexus (from an iPhone 2g, no less lol), ain't no turning back now
I'm also building a rom from source, more as a side-project to better familiarize myself with Android, but if it turns out well then that's always a plus.
Good luck on your rom!
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I'm in the exact same boat, just jumped into android about a month or two ago with my nexus (from an iPhone 2g, no less lol), ain't no turning back now
I'm also building a rom from source, more as a side-project to better familiarize myself with Android, but if it turns out well then that's always a plus.
Good luck on your rom!
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it is nice to know that other "hobbyists" are playing with aosp and the tools used to make roms. much success to you my brother
UPDATE 27/02/11: fixed screen rotation and data
link : http://mirror2.streakdroid.com/Honeycomb-FullSDK-N1-Alpha3.zip
this will get merged to bypass23's build again i would assume
changelog:
added support for the rotation sensors
fixed data connection
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ok im posting this in its own topic as i think its worth it, mods feel free to merge or delete as appropriate.
this is based off the work done by bypass23 and i take no credit for the base port.
currently working features:
3D Graphics Accelleration (thanks to google for 2.3.3 drivers )
Phone Data Working
ill probably not be getting time to work on this much so feel free to edit my work folks
link: http://mirror2.streakdroid.com/HC_fullSDK_N1_alpha_2.zip - link will be up in approx 10 mins from this post (still uploading)
cheers folks
Great
Downloading now
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Great work, can't wait to try this. Here's a few more links, just in case
http://www.multiupload.com/V0KYJAPN2K
If phone part does not work on boot find a terminal app(likelybone in dev tools) and run stop ril-daemon;start ril-daemon and it should work
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ok im posting this in its own topic as i think its worth it, mods feel free to merge or delete as appropriate.
currently working features:
3D Graphics Accelleration (thanks to google for 2.3.3 drivers )
Phone Data Working
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I'll surely merge 3D I was just messing with wifi atm since data seems to be fixed with ril but a previous post in my thread mentioned the browser was FC after around 50% page loaded...
I have no data plan can it be tested out ?
By all means merge it. Long as I get credit wifi hackin is above me though. And ill throw my data sim in tomorow and test
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This has to be the best HC port around for pure speed. After a reboot animations like the lock screen, app switcher and moving between homescreens are extremely smooth. It's almost surprising just how responsive some tasks are. HW acceleration really makes the difference. Great work again
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By all means merge it. Long as I get credit wifi hackin is above me though. And ill throw my data sim in tomorow and test
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I always do anyway I was asking for help or assistance...
As I said the nook guys did fix alot of things together ! I was mostly alone so any help is always appreciated
This is amazing but of course there's some usability errors. The notification quick settings list doesn't esem to work for me or managing widgets.
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This is amazing but of course there's some usability errors. The notification quick settings list doesn't esem to work for me or managing widgets.
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Yep I had the same problems. The quick settings are actually there, you simply can't see them (Try swiping left and right in the middle of the empty space, you'll change the display settings). To move along the different types of widgets you need to swipe in the direction you wish then go back to the homescreen then back to the widgets and it should have moved. A little long winded but it works.
Guys,
Is the dialer and data working?
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Guys,
Is the dialer and data working?
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Nope. Not much is working actually haha. It's fun to try out though.
Hey DJ_Steve........nice to see u in Nexus forum.........hope u make this port work as many of us have Nexus rather than Dell Streak.....and yes u deserve more than the credit u have received yet....as a developer u are just ossum.....keep up the work ...just dont leave the work halfway.......
Time to get my hands dirty on this one! ^^
Thanks m8!
Confirming that there is no data, I tried adding an APN and everything, no go.
Just curious, how that there is a dumb of the XOOM, why not try building off that and combining with the drivers form the new OTA?
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Confirming that there is no data, I tried adding an APN and everything, no go.
Just curious, how that there is a dumb of the XOOM, why not try building off that and combining with the drivers form the new OTA?
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DJ_Steve said:
ok im posting this in its own topic as i think its worth it, mods feel free to merge or delete as appropriate.
this is based off the work done by bypass23 and i take no credit for the base port.
currently working features:
3D Graphics Accelleration (thanks to google for 2.3.3 drivers )
Phone Data Working
ill probably not be getting time to work on this much so feel free to edit my work folks
link: http://mirror2.streakdroid.com/HC_fullSDK_N1_alpha_2.zip - link will be up in approx 10 mins from this post (still uploading)
cheers folks
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Dude, do you use twitter?? I want to follow this project more closely
dmonsterprod
ok new build up, check out first post
Do I need to add apn settings to get data to work?
Hi Folks,
I have decided to post this fix as a separated thread because the gigglebread thread is growing incredibly fast and the reference to it gets lost in one or two days after being published.
When GB was at v5, I wrote this post on its thread, to offer to the community a fix that I've created to my device, because I realized that my pain could be the pain of others.
Well, that fix does not works on v8, it puts the system in a infinite boot loop. Therefore I rolled up my sleeves again to update it. And here it comes the updated version. Enjoy while it's hot.
Best Regards,
Ed.
could you please tell us what this fixes and is installation via custom zip option in xecovery?
Thanks in advance.
Hi, I'm sorry for this. The explanation was on the post linked in the previous message... Here's the Quote of that post:
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Hi Folks,
I've been following this particular thread since its first day (coincidentally the same day that I started using an Android phone).
The main motivation for using this rom was that to be able to replicate my corporate e-mail and calendar. In order to do that, I would have to be, at least, using Android 2.2, because the company that I work for restricts access to earlier versions because the changes on the lock screen password options that took place on v2.2.
Despite of a few minor remaining bugs, this ROM works pretty well on my device. But, there is an issue that was really pissing me off: The inability of sending DTMF tones using the digits 0*#, because of the layout of the screen. Since I have to join several conference calls per week, that is a huge show-stopper for me. Well, I'm pretty sure that the creator of this ROM is quite busy working on some serious issues (like bluetooth) and do not has the time to take a look into these cosmetic issues, that's why I decided to roll up my sleeves and work on this.
I finally went thru this, and I decided to share this fix on the forum, since I read a lot of people talking about this issue as well. Attached to this post is an update zip file, which will tweak the position of the component of those screens, in order to allow the full visualization of both dialpads (in-call & initial).
To install the fix, just copy it to your sdcard and install it via xRecovery. Please take into account that this comes with no warranty at all, is provided *AS IS*, and I don't want to be responsible should anyone damage a device, loose data, etc, trying to install this package. I only tested it on my phone (where it worked like a charm) therefore I can't guarantee that it will work on other setups as well.
If you like this fix, please click on "Thanks" and feel free to send some bucks to finance some Duvels, Karmeliets or Guiness
EDIT: I've just added a tweak to the "Rotary Selector" to keep it from being in front of the "Calling Card" when an incoming call is received. Therefore now there's 3 zip attached to this post: One that has the 2 fixes and another one for each fix. You can figure out which is which by their names, which are pretty straight forward.
Best Regards,
Ed.
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@edsena--thanks for elaborating;your original input did indeed get buried under the avalanche of responses to naa!
Awesome fix mate. Great job. But I see *#0 missing when the on call number pad is opened. Any way to fix that?
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Have installed this and it works smooth .
work perfect in x10 mini pro
thank's.
works awesome! thx for the fix have you sent this to owain? he may post it in the first post
Perfect! Very Good fix!
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works awesome! thx for the fix have you sent this to owain? he may post it in the first post
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Or include it in his next version?
ruifung said:
Or include it in his next version?
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That would be cool. Thanks edsena for these fixes.
Cheers,
evilbarcode.
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Or include it in his next version?
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or that But I suppose that it would need some rewriting, as the old fix (released for v5) didn't work with v8... And it's just a cosmetic fix As far as I know Owains highest prioritys with this rom are FM and some bugfixes on apps not working...
Works Perfectly
Works like a charm!
Thx for this fix!
wow thx a lot dude..works perfect in my mini pro
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Awesome fix mate. Great job. But I see *#0 missing when the on call number pad is opened. Any way to fix that?
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This fix is supposed to solve that. Isn't it working for you ? Is anyone else experiencing the same issue ?
dude update it for V9 pls... not working in V9.. getting stuck at boot animation in v9..
raghurags said:
dude update it for V9 pls... not working in V9.. getting stuck at boot animation in v9..
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Same with me. Request seconded
v9 have app .odex... ?? no .apk??
:S
plz. dude, we need it for v9 plz. thanks alot
now we need it for v10 man
http://maketecheasier.com/17-hidden-tips-and-tricks-for-miui/2011/05/15
Can't get Market apps to download or other Google sync's to go over 3g?
Browser>downloads uncheck "download using Wlan"
Edit
The 2nd camera is from the latest Photon alpha http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1415634 and thanks to miuimopho
as is the music, browser and portal.
Some may have come from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17462349&postcount=2
Btw I use es file for forum uploading.
I have Nand'ed to Miui after upgrading to the 2.3.5/412 kernel.
I replaced the sys browser and music w/ the ones below.
The 2nd camera I installed as a regular apk so I have this and the stock cam.
News From Aceoyame via IBolski
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23153218&postcount=3
One guy did nand' my Miui nandroid onto a Mx2 236 and wifi did not work so this would be the same but if you are on unlimited data everything else video, sound may work on the Mx2 236.
You can # these out yourself. Use Root Explorer to unzip MIUI4DX2B1.zip and edit then rezip. Done.
The kernel check is the first action taken In the META-INF\com\google\android\updater-script:
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#package_extract_file("system/etc/releaseutils/check_kernel", "/tmp/check_kernel");
#set_perm(0, 0, 0777, "/tmp/check_kernel");
#assert(run_program("/tmp/check_kernel") == 0);
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Update to the op.
I have vids on you tube working great but just in hq. If hq is off vids bomb.
I may have done some other hacks to get this not sure It could be turning all the compatibility off plus the browser.
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I have vids on you tube working great but just in hq. If hq is off vids bomb.
I may have done some other hacks to get this not sure It could be turning all the compatibility off plus the browser.
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YouTube works fine for me as long as HD is selceted if not they will not play
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I'm gonna be honest with you, I have an extremely difficult time reading anything you post on the forums due to the strange and seemingly unnecessary abbreviations you tend to use.
With that said, thanks for the files, I appreciate it.
Update to the op.
News for Milestone x2'ers wanting to flash Miui.
I (Dx2) have found this rom does work better on 2.3.5/412.
Btw
theredvendetta
Thanks for the feedback.
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Update to the op.
News for Milestone x2'ers wanting to flash Miui.
I (Dx2) have found this rom does work better on 2.3.5/412.
Btw
theredvendetta
Thanks for the feedback.
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I was a tad under the influence, and in retrospect, that was pretty rude of me. Sorry 'bout that. <3
everything was kinda just thrown up here.. might help more people to have a description on how to do things exactly. took me a lil bit, but i figured it out on my own, great stuff, thanks for the post.
I tend to post in the midst of the my hacking frenzy. The op will get better
Anyone know if miui can be tweaked to not set compatibility to on for user apks?
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Anyone know if miui can be tweaked to not set compatibility to on for user apks?
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I know you can turn it off manually for individual apps, but I don't know about changing what it defaults to for all user apps. I would imagine you probably can, though how is past my understanding of android.
Going to check in those unique miui build props
Bump for more apks.
I am giving this a try. I will report back with what I have.
I have been running MIUI and it runs great on the MX2. Everything works except for wifi. Even themes work!
EDIT: I am also reporting back that Camcorder does not work either .
I posted a question on the q/a thread about it to see if the community has any ideas. (link below)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25455831#post25455831
How To: Verizon S4 running T-Mobile service with LTE, 4.2.2 with many 4.4 apps and features
This took a lot of time for me to figure out. There were a lot of questions I had to read and a lot of testing of trial and error on my part. Many of the actual ROMs, apps, etc came from other people, which I will name and give credit to. Everything is working for me. LTE, call signal, wifi, hotspot, NFC, IR, EVERYTHING!
I've done some reading on building custom ROMs, but if any of you have more knowledge on an easier way for me to package all of this together I'd be happy to post something for all of you to flash to save everyone's time.
I'll post all of the details, everything I did, and what was needed, but only if anyone would truly benefit from it.
Anyone interested?
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How To: Verizon S4 running T-Mobile service with LTE, 4.2.2 with many 4.4 apps and features
This took a lot of time for me to figure out. There were a lot of questions I had to read and a lot of testing of trial and error on my part. Many of the actual ROMs, apps, etc came from other people, which I will name and give credit to. Everything is working for me. LTE, call signal, wifi, hotspot, NFC, IR, EVERYTHING!
I've done some reading on building custom ROMs, but if any of you have more knowledge on an easier way for me to package all of this together I'd be happy to post something for all of you to flash to save everyone's time.
I'll post all of the details, everything I did, and what was needed, but only if anyone would truly benefit from it.
Anyone interested?
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This is a VERY frequently asked question. Having someone who actually did it successfully post what's needed would be very helpful.
How To: Verizon I545 S4 running T-Mobile service with LTE, 4.2.2 with many 4.4 apps and features.
This took a lot of time for me to figure out. There were a lot of questions I had to read and a lot of testing of trial and error on my part. Many of the actual ROMs, apps, etc came from other people, which I will name and give credit to. Everything is working for me. LTE, call signal, wifi, hotspot, NFC, IR, EVERYTHING!
This is what I have and have tested. I will mention if I believe other options will work, but it does not mean I have tested the other options. I do not take any responsibility for your phone or data. You read this for educational purposes only and anything you choose to do is at your own will.
With that being said, I never bricked my phone or even ran into any serious problems while figuring this out. The worst I had was testing out different deodexed roms that I had modified, which some would give a black screen on boot. When this occurred, I simply powered off or pulled the battery. I then powered back into recovery, wiped data/cache/dalvik, then reinstalled a ROM that worked. You shouldn't run into any of these problems at all, since I've figured it out for you. Always back up what you currently have before testing anything.
View the attached screenshots to see my current settings.
Black 16gb Verizon S4 SCH-I545 with the original MDK modem. I will not go into detail on how to root or install custom recovery, as that was way too long ago for me. I will give you the links to the forums and tutorials that I used to do this. Please verify that your equipment is either the same as mine or that it will work with these tutorials before using them. If you use them successfully, please THANK the author and contributors. They all have worked hard to get us here. Otherwise, find a tutorial that works for you.
How to root and install custom recovery posted by open1your1eyes0
Find it here and make sure to THANK all those involved: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290798
What is needed (I’ll get into the HOW TO later, but make sure this list is covered first):
1) A rooted Verizon S4 SCH-I545 model (other S4 models might work, but I have not tested)
2) A custom recovery (I use ClockworkMod 6.0.3.2, there might be an updated version and others might work. I have not tested any other option)
3) ROM: [ROM] [G.E.] [4.2.2] [AROMA] [VZW] GoogleEdition.v6.0 09/11/13 by Dubbsy and hlxanthus
Find it here and make sure to THANK them… http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2343355
4) Stock Android 4.4 KitKat Launcher & Google Apps Extracted posted by MyDeSTiNaTe
Find it here and make sure to THANK him… I will not post the direct file links without permission, so please find what you need on his thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2508334
Feel free to test and use whatever is posted there, but the below is what I was able to use and what worked for me.
PreBuiltGmsCore (Google Play Services 4.0)
Velvet (Google Search)
GoogleHome (Google Launcher) Although I’m choosing to use the latest version of Nova Launcher Prime, this worked well.
Gmail
Keep
QuickOffice
Keyboard
Hangouts 2
Wallpaper
5) These other apps for the 4.4 “feel” or due just to my personal preference.
8sms (Stock Messaging, KitKat) on Google Play
ExDialer & Contacts on Google Play
Android 4.4 KitKat Dialer (theme used with exDialer) thanks to Terrance Veigas which posted at this link. http://www.techniciastudios.com/android-kitkat-dialer-exdialerapk/
KitKat Clock on Google Play
6) The modem of your choice. Remember, I am stock MDK and can return to it at any time. I have chosen the MJ7 modem ONLY. DO NOT USE the modems with NON-HLOS unless you know what you are doing. Using these can potentially affect your root.
Find it here and make sure to THANK Surge1223
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2487298
Now for the HOW TO:There are two different ways to approach this. Depending on your knowledge, one may be easier than the other. I’ll go into more detail later when I have more time and as questions come in.
1st option: Install the ROM but avoid selecting the apps listed above if possible. This will help so that you can install the 4.4 apps later on without having to delete the preinstalled ones from the ROM. After the ROM is installed, install the apps from section 4 and 5 listed above. You might run into some issues with installing apps in Section 4 which is unlikely, but that’s why I prefer my 2nd option.
2nd option (my preferred choice): Open the deodexed ROM and replace the specific apps inside with those you have downloaded in section 4 listed above. Rezip the ROM and flash it. Download and install the apps listed in section 5 after you have installed the ROM. (I suspect there might be questions on details from some of you, but I will edit and add these in later when I have more time.)
During the installation, make sure you select and install the apps not listed in the sections above (4 and 5) that you might need. I believe Samsung WatchON is needed for IR. There might be other better options out there that I’m not aware of.
I selected the KT-SGS4 kernel by ktoonsez during the installation of the ROM. This one works great, but you are free to try any of the others.
After you have finished with one of the options above. You will need to flash the modem of your choice. Remember not to use the modem with NON-HLOS.
After this, go to the Phone Info app which was included in the ROM. Select Phone Information, then change the setting to LTE/GSM auto (PRL). Close the app. You may need to turn airplane mode on and off, only once. I did not have to though.
You should now have your phone running 4.2.2 with many 4.4 KitKat apps and features. Please feel free to ask any questions, offer suggestions, and THANK those above who provided everything we needed. Please do not criticize anyone involved. This is only meant to help those who were looking for a solution, plus it’s my first tutorial.
I’ll add more details as I have more time. I’m working on modifying the ROM listed above with all of the files needed to make this an easier process for all of you to install, but I will have to ask permission from the original ROM builders before posting. I do not know when this will be completed. Give me some time.
Thanks.
I thought t-mobile was gsm?
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HearMeWhisper said:
I thought t-mobile was gsm?
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it is
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it is
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And verizon is cdma, right? Lol. I'm just making sure I'm understanding this.
I thought gsm and cdma were 100% not compatible
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And verizon is cdma, right? Lol. I'm just making sure I'm understanding this.
I thought gsm and cdma were 100% not compatible
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oh yeah VZW is CDMA, but now all of their smartphones have GSM radios as well. They do this so that their phones can be used internationally, because there's only a handful of CDMA carriers in the world.
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oh yeah VZW is CDMA, but now all of their smartphones have GSM radios as well. They do this so that their phones can be used internationally, because there's only a handful of CDMA carriers in the world.
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Oh wow haha. That's neat. I'm surprised that big red would actually Give their customers an option haha.
But thanks for explaining that dude!
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mbastats said:
How To: Verizon S4 running T-Mobile service with LTE, 4.2.2 with many 4.4 apps and features
This took a lot of time for me to figure out. There were a lot of questions I had to read and a lot of testing of trial and error on my part. Many of the actual ROMs, apps, etc came from other people, which I will name and give credit to. Everything is working for me. LTE, call signal, wifi, hotspot, NFC, IR, EVERYTHING!
I've done some reading on building custom ROMs, but if any of you have more knowledge on an easier way for me to package all of this together I'd be happy to post something for all of you to flash to save everyone's time.
I'll post all of the details, everything I did, and what was needed, but only if anyone would truly benefit from it.
Anyone interested?
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Hi, I have a problem with hotspot.Please help me.
I use a galaxy s4 verizon unlocked and use the t mobile nano sim unlimited 4g data.
This i my mobile info :
+ Model number : sch i545
+ android verson 4.3
+ baseband : i545VRUEMK2
+ built number : JSS15J.I545VRUMK2
I can call, text, 4g data is ok,everything okay, but i can't tether the data for my laptop.When i turn on the mobile hotspot it said that mobile number not found.I tried the foxfi bt it's not work too.So can i use hotspot after do like what you say.Please reply me.THanks
I'm interested!
mbastats said:
How To: Verizon S4 running T-Mobile service with LTE, 4.2.2 with many 4.4 apps and features
This took a lot of time for me to figure out. There were a lot of questions I had to read and a lot of testing of trial and error on my part. Many of the actual ROMs, apps, etc came from other people, which I will name and give credit to. Everything is working for me. LTE, call signal, wifi, hotspot, NFC, IR, EVERYTHING!
I've done some reading on building custom ROMs, but if any of you have more knowledge on an easier way for me to package all of this together I'd be happy to post something for all of you to flash to save everyone's time.
I'll post all of the details, everything I did, and what was needed, but only if anyone would truly benefit from it.
Anyone interested?
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I have tried everything to get this galaxy s4 work with my T-Mobile sim. I'd greatly appreciate any help I can get thanks.
I am very much interested in knowing how to make & turning my unlocked verizon s4 sch-i545 into a T-Mobile s4. I want to have all the T-Mobile features on this verizon galaxy s4 such as wifi calling and mobile hotsopt.
Thanks