Hi
in I have 3 questions about apps on custom roms
1: in some topics i read that people tried to put them in data/app or system/app . I guess system apps are not removable (or are partialy protected against uninstall). Or I am totaly wrong ... So what is the difference, where should i put the apps i wish to install ???
2: for some funny reason, some apps are installed, some not and some are visible but doesn't work .... What should i do to be sure that each app will work ??? should i first Zipalign or Deodex them ???
3: some apps require some configuration (for example i would like to add setcpu with profiling enabled to set the cpu at minimum when the display is off)
but how can i set this configuration in THE ROM so that i don't need to do it once the rom is installed ???
I don't remember off the top of my head, and I don't have access to my netbook with my data on it, but have you tried making a nandroid backup of your customized rom and pulling the ROM.zip file from within the backup and comparing your customized files between the backup rom.zip and the rom from your kitchen?
Edit; this was in reference to question three.
The cookers of roms are by default including bunch of applications to ROM which i dont want to have and each time flash new version i need to manually remove them (like all google applications which takes quite a while and i am quite successfull at missing some). The rom is a zip file so i could make a program to kick apks out of rom automatically and repack it which isnt much of work to do but i am worried if such rom would still work. There is also a second problem, the digital signature which from expirience produces the yellow warning triangle at boot, i dont have problem with creating my own public/private keys and signing the rom but again i have no clue where the signature should be and where to register a private key (or maybe the samsung one is known?).
Is there some document on this topic or someone is prepared to help me out?
takes 20-30 seconds to open titanium and do a batch uninstall of the apps you dont need
Hmm... i dont use it but i will try, although i would still rather do a batch remove of all unwanted applications on my own before they even get installed. And adding a new application to install first also wouldnt be a bad idea (LBE privacy guard)
You can just extract the rom zip and from that delete the apks you dont want from the System --> App folders or Data --> App folders if there is anything in there. You could also use this 'opportunity' to choose which Kernel and Modem etc you wanted if you plan on changing / flashing different ones later. Re-zip and flash!
I will say this though, in the past i've done this and for some reason certain apps that I left in the zipped rom didn't install, no biggy though
Ok, this was the answer i was searching for. One more thing, what to do with digital signature?
Custom rom .
Open with Win Rar do not extract.
Open System Open Apps
Delete whatever you dont want and is safe to do so .
Close Win Rar and flash rom .
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Hmm, i am just playing with one thought, if the android is tied to apk extension for installing, the changing of zip header (actually from historical reasons it is footer ) to rename the apk to ap_ for unwanted application would acctually kill it from installing without ever unpacking it... and the code is actually even more trivial, search and replace...
Hi,
when i download some roms, release after release, i saw that, sometimes, only some files are changed.
if i make a little zip with only the differencies comparing two zip, and if i change updater-script
(deleting "delete system" process , deleting flashing kernel lines, generaly, at end of script and managing other things)
can someone confirm that if my updater-script never delete /system/ , i have no risk to "kill" my device ?
i have an idea about the reply but its good to have a thread about this question, no ?
i have test this following when i run a 2nd rom with dorimanx kernel.
- I search about differencies on two spirit releases rom. (using 7zip , good interface to compare and you have the total size of each folder in zip)
- On a structured folder, i keep only the new files from new release.
(apk, binary,priv-app,framework..., comparing them using size files essentialy because using the date as comparison filter never help in this way)
- i run my 2nd rom
1 - Remember us, with dorimanx kernel, when we are dualbooting roms, no matter the position rom you are run at a moment (1rst or 2nd), you will be able to see /system/ and /data/ partitions from the other rom which generaly sleep
2 - On PC, i generaly use WINSCP soft to acces easily on all structured folders of my device. (just let you know)
So,
- i launch WINSCP on PC, then i can log-in as root on my device, 2nd rom runing.
- in the interface gui of WINSCP, on left side, i see my extracted differencies structured with all files and in right side, i can see all folders from my device.
- with the interface gui from WINSCP, i can copy all that i need in /system_pri_rom/ and /data_pri_rom/ , which are the auto-mounted partitons from 1rst rom
- if DEV have moving some apks from /system/app/ to /system/priv-app/ , i move the files too. If DEV have delete some files, i delete too.
- when i reboot my 1rst rom, it booted without any trouble.
result :
the +
i dont flash anything
i dont change kernel
the -
looking for differencies between 2 zip take time
the +/-
i dont format/delete entire system and maybe with time, this can be corrupted.
If someone can help me this way by making a little script which can make the differencies with an output zip , it will be much appreciated
thanks.
Hi All !!
I was using this ROM for quite a while, thought i'll share my work with you all.
This is for i9200, But i am not sure if it would work for i9205.
Its based of stock i9200 i9200XXUDNK1 KitKat 4.4.2 from sammobile.com.
Its a mixture of Odexed and deodexed.
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The S5 features it has are,
Systemui of S5
Note 4 launcher (actually S5 launcher, i just themes the page navigator icons to look like Note 4)
Lockscreen of Note4
Settings of S5
Note 4 weather
Some S5 apps like Magazine, Group play, Group Camcoder, S5 gallery, S5 music, S5 contacts and dialer, SPlanner, SVoice, Voice Recorder, etc etc..
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Oops! lot of Note 4 mentioned above, but mainly its all got from S5.
Currently i am trying to search forums on how to make an Update.zip Rom so that you can all just flash it.
All i have now is just a backup of my Rom which i made using PhilzTouch 6.48
Please see the screen shots. attached.
Internet connection is slow.. so please gimme time to upload.
Will post the links soon on mediafire.
ROM Download Link & steps to flash
ROM Links and Steps to flash.
Modem and Boot.img included in the download links.
Two methods:
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First Method
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1: Download the Backup named "2015-01-16.07.49.38_KOT49H.I9200XXUDNK1.7z" from Mediafire using the link below.
Link = https://www.mediafire.com/folder/qrtmbymle0c0d/Bevin_ROMs
The file has an extension 7z.
Extract the folder inside the zip file using 7Zip to your desktop.
Make sure the contents are extracted to a folder with the name " 2015-01-16.07.49.38_KOT49H.I9200XXUDNK1 " on your desktop
There are totally 12 files inside " 2015-01-16.07.49.38_KOT49H.I9200XXUDNK1 " folder.
2: Download PhilzTouch recovery version 6.48 and flash it
Reboot to the Phiztouch recovery and go to philzsettings-> uncheck md5 verification (thanks to Fredo2000)
3: Backup your current ROM (full backup - if in case anythin goes wrong) to sdcard or external sdcard (sdcard1).
4: Reboot to your current rom and connect your phone to the computer.
5: Now from your computer... Go to Computer->locate your phone-> go to memory card->clockwordmod folder->backup folder->paste here (the folder " 2015-01-16.07.49.38_KOT49H.I9200XXUDNK1 ) which was extracted on your desktop.
6: Reboot phone to Philz Recovery.
Click Wipe Factory Reset -> Clean to install a new ROM.
Click Backup and Restore - Restore from sdcard1
you should see the rom you pasted from your desktop here.
Restore 2015-01-16.07.49.38_KOT49H.I9200XXUDNK1 ROM
7: Reboot phone
8: Phone will boot with the new Lollipop Screen.
9: Wait for a minute till everythin looks fine and then go to settings add wifi networks and add account - Google
10: All the S5 customization will be intact in this method.
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Second Method
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1: Download the CWM Flashable zip ROM named " S5ROMforMEGAi9200_17Jan2014.zip " from the below link
Link : https://www.mediafire.com/folder/qrtmbymle0c0d/Bevin_ROMs
2: Reboot to PhilzTouch Recovery
3: Wipe Factory Reset Phone -> clean to install a New ROM
4: Install Zip -> install from sdcard/sdcard1 -> S5ROMforMEGAi9200_17Jan2014.zip and flash.
5: Reboot to recovery again.
6: Re-root system using Philz touch miscellaneous settings.
7: setup wizard comes up and proceed till you get to the home screen.
8: You will find the navigation bar. Do not disable it in build.prop instead follow step 9.
9: Install Xposd Framework apk (search it and download it from google), open the app, install framework. reboot.
10: Install GravityBox KK apk from the download section of xposd app. Install it. Enable it in modules. Restart
11: go to gravitybox app reduce the size of the navbar to like 0 or 1 .. prefered is 0 using the slider.
12 That will get rid of the navigation bar (this is important for the dialer) and wil stil have the overflow menu enabled everywhere.
13: download AppSettings from xposed app under download section and install it. enable it in the modules section. reboot.
14: open App settings app and look for contacts.
15: change the dpi from 0 to 320 and save (this is important for the phone dialer to become full screen)
16: thats pretty much you have to do. everythin else is present already in the ROM.
17: to explore the various features.. long press the notification toggle icons.. it ll open a new menu which is not present in the settings.
18: using xposd app you can download even floating windows to make windows float like note 4.
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Some of the Apps are preloaded as I like it that way. You can uninstall them as you please.
This ROM has no bugs so far, so if you do find bugs - I will be happy to fix them and release another ROM later on.
If you Factory Reset your phone, you might lose certain customizations done on XPosed Framework. (Hence i suggest you not to unless you know what you are doing)
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If something does not work fine related to network bluetooth or Wifi (most unlikely) - Flash XXDNK1 modem.
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This ROM is stock Samsung ROM i9200XXUDNK1 (latest release of 4.4.2 from samsung) with S5 built in apps.
I use the stock baseband (modem) i9200XXUDNK1 and have face no issues so far.
Features of this ROM - Unlike any other
Things you will notice on this ROM
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1: I made a unique tweak with air view turned on, Thers always a feedback on the screen whereever your finger moves be it lockscreen or any other window.
2: Power Saving in Settings shows Different options and Power Saving in Notification Toggle shows greyscale options.
3: Viper audio to boost the Audio output.
4: 31 toggles. Even S5 doesn't have so many toggles. But 31 looks best for our big screen.
5: funcitonal Quick connect and SFinder.
6: Watch on remote control on notification panel when turned on.
7: Life Companion (smaller font)
8: First available Ported Note 4 look launcher with no stupid pullup app to screw with it.
9: Note 4 weather widget (fully transparent)
10: Group Camcoder works
11: All the Apps are updated to their latest release.
12: Device Status - Official (but do not update)
13: No branding what so ever. I dint do it as i hate it when i have to see others Name or their logos on my phone. Its so annoying!!
14: Double tap the staus bar to sleep
15: 4 way reboot options
16: Haptic feedback enabled by default with sound for air view.(power saving can disable it)
17: Android Version shows 4.4.4 (but its just a tweak)
18: S5 icons on settings and S5 settings.. all working.. no bugs!!
19: First working S5 keyboard for our phones with all working functionality.
20: Some awesome things i did to the ROM that i am forgetting right now to mention.
21: I did no tweaks to the performance of the ROM as I dont wanna play with that part. You can do it yourself.
22: Floating windows and all other tweaks are part of XPOSD
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Why didn't i share this earlier?
I was too busy flashing lollipop ROMs..and just realised this was better than everythin else.
So, spent more time fixin problems on the phone and now i share my work with all of you.
Hope you Enjoy my ROM as i do - but then it really doesn't matter to me if you do not.
If you dislike my work, just remember that no one ever shared a stupid S5 ROM before while all the other phones like S3 s4 and Note 2 Note 3 etc all had developers making S5 and note4 roms for these devices and none for us.
Feel free to rip my ROM apart and do whatever you want with it.
Thanks to Blekota for his Samsung S3 ROM. It made my Mega alive!!
Thanks to unclefab too.
You don't need to make a zip if you are rooted.
From your phone, open your android terminal and type:
su
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p20 of=/sdcard/system.img
Wait a bit, after a while you'll have your system.img in your sdcard (but make sure you have sufficient storage as it's a pretty big file).
Then, to anyone wanting to push it on one's phone, put the img file on your sd and type:
su
dd if=/sdcard/system.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p20
You can do it from adb too, just type adb shell before su.
If the phone doesn't boot after flashing the img you'll have to wipe wipe data and cache.
Did you keep the original boot.img or did you flash the S5's?
In case you used the S5's boot.img and want to add it to your rom, type this:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p13 of=/sdcard/boot.img
@bevinabraham :
my connection is pretty slow too so I'd like to ask you 2 questions before I attempt to download:
1-did you replace the whole system/app and the whole system/framework folders?
2-how is the multi windows function? Any difference compared to the stock Mega 4.4.2?
Do you have that note 4 feature that enables to resize full screen windows from the screen edges (swiping down from either top left or top right)?
The proper way is to use an android kitchen (e.g. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246) but it seems that may be out of your wheel house. There are also ways to make a full update zip of your ROM via nandroid and some play store apps.
Sent from my GT-I9205 using Tapatalk
unclefab said:
You don't need to make a zip if you are rooted.
From your phone, open your android terminal and type:
su
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p20 of=/sdcard/system.img
Wait a bit, after a while you'll have your system.img in your sdcard (but make sure you have sufficient storage as it's a pretty big file).
Then, to anyone wanting to push it on one's phone, put the img file on your sd and type:
su
dd if=/sdcard/system.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p20
You can do it from adb too, just type adb shell before su.
If the phone doesn't boot after flashing the img you'll have to wipe wipe data and cache.
@bevinabraham :
my connection is pretty slow too so I'd like to ask you 2 questions before I attempt to download:
1-did you replace the whole system/app and the whole system/framework folders?
2-how is the multi windows function? Any difference compared to the stock Mega 4.4.2?
Do you have that note 4 feature that enables to resize full screen windows from the screen edges (swiping down from either top left or top right)?
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Hi,
Actually thats not what i am trying to do.
How to people get the starting new set up wizard etc when you just flash a rom? how do i export all the folders such as the whole system folder with the boot.img in it into a update.zip?
any code for that?
To answer your second question..
I did not replace the whole System APP PrivAPP and the framework folders as its a larger resolution that ours..
So, I just ported only a few files from the system app and a few files from the priv app and a lot of lib and etc files and twframework files.
Then i modded the stock frameworkres.apk file from the framework folder with the s5 frameworkres,apk .
So its pretty much the whole that we see outside is all of s5 stuff..but everythin under it which we cant see (are the stock functions)
and its not themed if thats what u meant.. the lockscreen is of note4..
The floating windows i got using Xposed framework. i can resize it..
The multiwindow is stock multi window.. from the DNK1 rom.. its slightly diff that the old ones i guess as u can add and edit items,.
AndroidSlave said:
The proper way is to use an android kitchen (e.g. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246) but it seems that may be out of your wheel house. There are also ways to make a full update zip of your ROM via nandroid and some play store apps.
Sent from my GT-I9205 using Tapatalk
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Yes.. i ll try this.. i saw it in the recovery of PhilzTouch.. to clone the ROM.
trying it now.
The boot.img, if I understood well you kept the one from the mega so you can forget that part.
Then, there's no need for any starting wizzard, people just flash your system.img and get whatever tweaks you put inside, that's it.
You can of course use android kitchen, but the method I gave you is by far the easiest and the fastest.
Nowadays I use this method, I make my rom the way I like it and add this or that, then I make an .img image ready for flashing, and I only use android kitchen if I need to edit my boot.img.
Lat but not least, once you have a system.img you can pass it through 3 commands and make it an odin flashable file for people that aren't rooted.
Reagrding note 4, I'm not interested in lockscreen stuff, I just wanted to know if the multi windows function in your rom is the same than in the stock mega Kk or if it has new features.
unclefab said:
The boot.img, if I understood well you kept the one from the mega so you can forget that part.
Then, there's no need for any starting wizzard, people just flash your system.img and get whatever tweaks you put inside, that's it.
You can of course use android kitchen, but the method I gave you is by far the easiest and the fastest.
Nowadays I use this method, I make my rom the way I like it and add this or that, then I make an .img image ready for flashing, and I only use android kitchen if I need to edit my boot.img.
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oh okay.. i guess i ll do this then.
thanks.
Right now its still creating an update zip...but i can see a line that says system.ext4.tar.a
so..probably thats not what i expected.
i ll use your method..
thanks a lot.
wow pls port to gti9205. me to try port this to gti9205
djraz said:
wow pls port to gti9205. me to try port this to gti9205
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I am onot sure if it would work on i9205, but then there is no reason why it should not work as this rom does not have the baseband/modem file etc.. just the boot and the system.
hy man . used base stock MegaKatI9205Deodex v18 and added s5 apps features so work nex apps : svoice,calculator bug layout, loockscreen partiality, launcher partiality bug icons, and can't change wallaper, file manager, calculator bug layout, music player, video player,group palyer,browser,album,bootscreen, app manager but not work keyboard.. gallery don't work.. so now i need fix next bug. layout. so i need redit dpi
s5 rom for mega
Uploading my Rom to mediafire.
Will post the links soon by tomorrow afternoon.
bevinabraham pls share with me ur systemui.apk ,tw or launcher4,loockscreen,dialer+contacts,secsettings,camera. u used for ur porting..and keyboard. because i have somproblem with this files for my porting.. pls send me and reply
djraz said:
bevinabraham pls share with me ur systemui.apk ,tw or launcher4,loockscreen,dialer+contacts,secsettings,camera. u used for ur porting..and keyboard. because i have somproblem with this files for my porting.. pls send me and reply
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Hi,
I just saw ur S5 sway ROm for i9205.
Congrats dude.
So both i9200 and i9205 will have the S5 rom features. Awesome
i got the apps frm here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2690997
pls share me this files.. because u some files edit and putt in ur rom.. so i need them for mi pack pls.i write u in pm message
Hey man..(bevinabraham)... This becomes fantastic certainly!! If it can hardly wait for my Mega to the S5. To make Mega
Micha71 said:
Hey man..(bevinabraham)... This becomes fantastic certainly!! If it can hardly wait for my Mega to the S5. To make Mega
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Hi thanks dude.
Wait for 24 hours.. i ll reach office tomorrow and upload the ROM (they have fast internet connection)
Good luck with your ROM :good:
blekota pls support me djraz and bevinabraham to recompile file system ui, dialer+call e secsettings.calculatyor and tw layout display..
HI all
It's for the 3830 model i'm not sure if work on any other device
Few months ago I finally could change my tablet's battery icons so I want to share with you if you want to try
You need:
-A cwm backup only if a fc appears (then reboot in recovery, advanced restore, restore system)
-Xposed gravitybox module working (it's no necesary but is for avoid the bug appears
-a rom that works (for easy way) I recommend deodexed I cannot remember if works on odexed roms
-Rooted and knowledge about flashing through fastboot (for hard way)
If I miss something I will edit
This mod allows you to change the battery icons of your tablet and works, but it has 1 bug that I don't know if can be solved:
this is the thread where i found how to do the mod
The bug is that gravitybox can't change the color of the battery icon, but you can change the battery icon and this includes the color so it's not a big problem.
I'll try to ask for support at least for the screen freeze, but for now i'll tell you the method for installing it
There are 2 ways:
------->First of all have an updated backup if something goes wrong you need to restore!<---------
Then download my modded apk i'will attach all of they
easy way
is modifying a .zip file (you can do it even in your tablet but is slower and you need like 1.7 Gb free. In computer use zip editor I.e. Winrar)
1.- Extract somewhere in you computer,tablet
2.- Once made it erase systemui.apk and systemui.odex (if is odexed)from extracted directory/system/priv-app
3.- add my modded apk
4.-create zip ( recompile the files that you extracted)
5.- flash it in cwm recovery like a fresh rom
You can also edit the zip without extracting just go to the directory erase the files that I metion below then add my systemui.apk modded and wait for finish then do step 5.-
hard way
is when you don't want to break your head with you computer or you don't have it or don't want to use etc.
1.-locate my modded systemui.apk with a root Explorer then copy or cut
2.- go to root/system/priv-app/
3.- select systemui.apk and systemui.odex and erase them (maybe give you constant fc so you need precision and be patient
4.- paste my systemui.apk
5.- set permissions to rw-r-r (I'll attach a screenshot for how to do it)
6.- reboot and if you're lucky your battery icons will change wothout fc's
If you have fc from step 3.- this will take you a while only continue
If works go to NOTE 1 for avoid the bug and everything will go fine
Maybe hard way is too much
I attach only those that work maybe I need suggestions about the charging animations
problems check post 2
NOTE 2:
tis mod also allow to modules to change the battery icons with an xposed module xbattery themer If I not wrong. Also a theme compatible can change your battery icons maybe is a problem but is not a bug this is normal
NOTE 3
The first screenshot is v1.5 from attached zip then v2.0 and then 2.5
There are 2 versions In v2.0 only changes the charhging anim
Not working?
I'm not guarantee that work on your tablet but maybe there are mistakes
1.- check the permissions don't follow the image the root explorers aren't the same
If really doesn't work you need to restore a backup or flash a non-modded rom
The problem may be caused in odexed roms so you need to deodex and try again
for those that don't have a cwm recovery
If you don't have a recovery use fastboot and flash a stock .Img.gz rom
(turn off your tablet, boot in fastboot)
(fastboot flash system drag and drop file to command prompt, enter)
Or use the tethered cwm recovery for backup-restore your current rom
It's at your own risk and I'm not responsible for damages but it's too much it's only an apk
There is dual boot thread, I'm still without test it but if you have it and the dualboot allow you to go to the root of the tablet you can overwrite the apk for a non-modded skipping the steps but again i'm not sure if this is possible
I have some doubtss......mighht be a noob doubt
Will it work in 4.4.2???
Will i get any problm...later like force closing???
I dont have a cw recovery now
So cant flash unsigned files
Sent from my Venue 8 3830
rinshid said:
I have some doubtss......mighht be a noob doubt
Will it work in 4.4.2???
Will i get any problm...later like force closing???
I dont have a cw recovery now
So cant flash unsigned files
Sent from my Venue 8 3830
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Let me anwer your questions
Yes it's only for 4.4.2
Only if not works you'll have several fc becuase systemui can't start or your wallpaper will be black because system couldn't install the mod during the boot
I posted in post #2 if you don't have cwm recovery
Flash a stock rom in .gz format through fastboot sorry my mistake but as it says will return your system to stock (without xposed and root) so I don't recommend it
Ok:thumbup:
I will test it soon
Sent from my Venue 8 3830
UPDATE!!!
The problem of the screen freeze is gone and the Google search ring displays so you don't need xposed for trying to fix
After all it was a problem in apktool but I found it and the problem and now work perfectly
But I haven't time to make with other battery icons, for now I'll upload the systemui.apk that I'm using also it have other things but hope you like it.
I am sure that now can be decompiled the app and rebuild with other icons and xml.
Sorry for the fast reply I don't have Internet but I needed to reply that the bug has gone