System: Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread) - Discontinued October 13, 2014
About:
NOTE: The instances of spontaneous reboots deactivating the SIM card slot mentioned below may have been the result of a dying SIM card. I have redacted the comments.
After using Traveller DSC for a while, I discovered one annoyance that I couldn't overcome. In Traveller DSC, at least on my Streak, leaving the WiFi on and letting the Streak sit idle for a period of time caused the device to spontaneously reboot. While the spontaneous reboot is a known issue with stock Gingerbread ROMs, on my Streak the reboot also deactivates the SIM card slot until manually rebooted. The SIM card slot being deactivated only appears to occur if there is no cellular service and if the SIM card from that cellular service is left in the Streak. After encountering this spontaneous reboot and having to deal with the aftermath on a regular basis, I tired of it and thus polished off a solution that I had sitting on my hard drive.
PseudoCream uses hPA's CyanogenMod 7 as the base ROM while adding what I believe are the best features of DSC/Traveller DSC, notably the dsc_firstboot post-install system. PseudoCream, like Traveller DSC, uses a swapfile to improve performance. However, based upon the discussions regarding the swapfile for Traveller DSC 2.4.x, only 64MB of RAM is reserved for the swap file in PseudoCream, which should provide a fair balance between memory usage and speed. Last, but not least, hunderteins SSL Ciphers improvements and Bash updates have been incorporated into this ROM. From the Cyanogenmod side of the equation comes full language support for Arabic as well as theme support using the Theme Chooser. Both eliminate the need to extensively modify apps to get the desired appearance.
Internally I refer to this ROM as Traveller DSC 2.5.0 and consider it an upgrade to Traveller DSC 2.4.6. Other than a forthcoming patch to reduce the size of the swapfile in 2.4.6 to 64MB, there will be no further updates to the 2.4.x series of ROMs.
Flashing Guide:
Download the ADB Tethering Drivers.
Download MultiFlasher.
Download PseudoCream.
Install the drivers.
Connect the Streak to the computer with the data cable.
Turn the Streak off. Hold the camera button down while pressing the power button to enter engineering mode. Press the fastboot button in the upper right corner of the screen to enter fastboot mode.
Open MultiFlasher, select a baseband (366 or 406 recommended), and flash it.
Reboot and enter fastboot mode again.
Open MultiFlasher and flash StreakMod or ClockworkMod recovery.
Reboot. Hold both volume buttons down while rebooting to enter recovery mode. If on a stock ROM, failing to do this will cause the new recovery to be overwritten.
Select "Software upgrade via Update.pkg on SD Card" to access StreakMod/ClockworkMod recovery.
Using the volume buttons, navigate to "advanced", then select "Mount SDCard" to be able to access the MicroSD card from the PC.
Copy PseudoCream to the root of the MicroSD card.
Unmount the card then press the back button until the opening menu appears.
Navigate to "apply sdcard:update.zip" and choose PseudoCream.zip, then press the camera button and select "Yes" to install.
When the installation is complete, press the back button to go to the main menu of the recovery and select "wipe data/factory reset".
Reboot and enter recovery mode again.
Select option 1 from the Dell recovery menu and let the device boot.
Aroma Bugs:
Arabic and Hebrew text in Aroma may appear backwards due to lack of right to left support. The ROM itself does not have this issue.
Touchscreen support in Aroma is erratic. Scrolling using the touchscreen does not function, and it may require a few taps to get selections to properly register. As an alternative, the volume controls and the camera button can be used to navigate and select items. This is likely a hardware issue and not fixable in Aroma.
ROM Bugs and Minor Inconveniences:
BUG: Very rarely, the Streak may fail to wake when idle for a period of time. Install SetCPU or a similar app and set the minimum clock speed for the CPU to 245MHz, which should help with this problem. Pulling the battery may be necessary to resolve this otherwise.
BUG: Google Maps may cause excessive battery drain. Freeze Maps or uninstall it if this issue is encountered.
BUG: USSD codes accessed without an active mobile connection leave the screen dimmed as if the notification shade were pulled down, requiring a reboot of the Streak to correct.
INCONVENIENCE: When reboot is selected on the shutdown menu, a menu appears with Reboot, Reboot Recovery, and Reboot Bootloader. The Streak does not support rebooting directly to the recovery or the bootloader, and thus the menu is useless. Disable the menu in Cyanogenmod Settings > Interface Tweaks > Power prompt.
INCONVENIENCE: The digital zoom of the camera appears to function, but the resulting pictures ignore the digital zoom. Since digital zoom results in a loss of picture quality, this isn't as much an issue as it appears. The zoom however does appear to function when taking videos.
INCONVENIENCE: App setup from dsc_firstboot.zip may take a while.
INCONVENIENCE: By default auto-rotation is not activated in settings. In addition, the phone dialer has its own auto-rotation settings that will need to be enabled. The call screen also has its own auto-rotation settings (located in Settings > Call Settings).
INCONVENIENCE: Checkboxes do not appear in the browser. Go into Theme Chooser, select the system theme, apply it, then select the ICS theme and apply it to fix.
INCONVENIENCE: The power toggles in the notification pulldown by default are in green. Changing the color, if desired, is in Cyanogenmod Settings > Interface Tweaks > Notification power widget. There is an option named "Indicator Color" to change the color, or the indicators may be totally hidden by using the "Hide Indicator" option.
Tips:
If you wish to bypass the setup wizard for some reason, tap the four corners of the screen in a clockwise manner (upper left, upper right, lower right, lower left). Tip courtesy of pocketnow.com.
Disable notifications in SuperSU for a clean look and to speed up the boot process.
SuperSU will receive updates from the Play Store. To save storage space convert the update to a system app.
HoloLauncher has the ability to hide apps in the app drawer. If you know you're never going to use a particular system app, e.g. the email client, hide it instead of deleting it from the ROM.
Customize dsc_firstboot.zip to meet your needs. For example, if you use Google Earth, rename the APK file to com.google.earth.apk and add it to dsc_firstboot.zip. For a tutorial, look here.
Google Car Home was left in /system/app because if uninstalled it cannot be downloaded from the Play Store.
The original release of the Hangouts 2.0 app (from Android 4.4) had a bug which allowed it to work on Gingerbread. If wishing to use Hangouts in place of the stock Messaging app, set the app to not be automatically updated in the Play Store or you will lose SMS capability when the app updates.
Included in dsc_firstboot.zip is an app named "Home-Dock Enabler". When the Streak is plugged in to its charger or inserted into its docking base, the app will call up the desk clock instead of displaying the lock screen. Home-Dock Enabler by default does not appear in HoloLauncher's app drawer but only in the app list in Settings. If wishing to uninstall this app, it must be done through the Settings > Apps menu.
Links:
ADB Tethering Driver (Mega)
MultiFlasher (Mega)
PseudoCream (Mega)
407 ROM (Dev-Host links removed)
Updates
NOTE: when a new patch is released, a new version of the ROM will also be released. The patch is a convenience for those who have already installed the ROM.
Update 6 to PseudoCream has the following enhancements:
Updated Play Store app to 5.0 version.
Updated SSL and Bash files.
Download (Mega)
First I would like to thank you for keeping this phone alive with newer roms.I'm trying to update mine .I have a Streak that is running a stock 2.2.2 rooted retail rom with baseband 360.Do I have to flash the 407 rom and recovery and then change the baseband (which one would you recomend?), then update to your rom?
I can really use your help before I try to do this.A while back I got stuck on the Dell logo and getting out of it was not fun!!
Thanks again
Sent from my Dell Streak using Tapatalk 2
mariasnowhite said:
Do I have to flash the 407 rom and recovery and then change the baseband, then update to your ROM?
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No. Flash StreakMod recovery, then flash the baseband. From there install PseudoCream. The 407 ROM links are provided as a convenience. If someone encounters issues installing PseudoCream, installing the 407 ROM and recovery will give them a fresh starting point from which to try again.
mariasnowhite said:
Which one would you recommend?
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The flashing guide in the first post gives the two recommended basebands, but any baseband will work as the kernel doesn't check for mismatched basebands. I personally use 406. Supposedly 366 has better call quality but I can't tell the difference.
"No. Flash StreakMod recovery, then flash the baseband. From there install PseudoCream"
Thank you you saved me some time there.
I had a rom in the phone that was causing the lights to blink all the time. I'm trying to avoid that with this one.
I'll give it a try soon. Thank you again!
Sent from my Dell Streak using Tapatalk 2
That's because the ROM in question used a stock kernel, which does the baseband check. The kernel here is not a stock kernel.
Strephon,
Just FYI, for the camera issue, I've test for the Video mode, the digital zoom is working for the recorded video using the zoom control from the display panel (-/+), unlike in picture mode where the zoom function is only working for viewing and not to the resulting picture.
This is my second day in using new DSC 2.5 (PseudoCream) with full of my daily app, previously I use Mokee ROM,
Here are my review:
- At the first start up, you might get confuse with google account registration setup wizard that will looping back couples time, but as already stated by Strephon, First, wait few seconds until all icons at the notification bar (on top bar) appeared completely (mobile signal, battery, cyanogen).. and then start to continue to select the first option of setup wizard.
- You might feel a lag and slow in navigating menu, but this happened only for the first startup because the system still installing the application (apk in dsc_firstboot.zip). just let it finishing the installation in few minutes. and reboot it again.
- After a second boot, the ROM is running more responsive.
- Mobile data, wifi, Auto switch wifi/mobile data, GPS, wifi/usb Tethering, USSD code, SMS/phone call, ear phone, USB data connection, (mm. what else,.?) all working fine. :good:
- There also some addition so called "Home-Dock-Enabler", nice :good:
- Terminal emulator might have a little bug (cannot exit by command), as Strephon said, that is because the apk is not up todate, I have test to install a latest version from google, and it working fine.
- As already stated by Strephon, the digital zoom of the camera appears to function, but the resulting pictures ignore the digital zoom, but in Video mode its working fine.
- Have never been experiencing FC so far..
- Tested to put it in idle condition for 3-4 hours, have no problem to wake it up.
- Antutu Benchmark result may vary, sometime high (3800), sometime low (3200). Could that be the CPU was set in conservative mode (?)
- battery power info seem to be inaccurate (clear battery stat in recovery mode, already), but that probably because I use highcap battery (?)
with 1% left, I still can play a game, music for an hour or more, running benchmark, etc.
That is my review base on what I use for my daily usage. I might missed in reviewing some other part.
Over all, I'm happy and satisfied with this room.
Thank you Strephon for giving another breath to our DS5.. :good::good::good:
Home/Dock Enabler is in there because CyanogenMod doesn't support the Dell Dock. While the enabler won't magically enable the HDMI output function of the Streak, at least the Streak goes into desk clock mode when plugged in to the cradle, or even if plugged in to the cable by itself.
I'll check out the updated Terminal Emulator myself, but your results sound encouraging in that regard.
Woah, new ROM for old DS5..
Thanks again for your hard work..
I've used DSC Traveller for long time, since there are no more stable ROM for DS..
I'll try this ROM and give the feedback soon :good:
Nice ROM
but should be have JB Patch as like PCM7 JB Patch ROM
I'm waiting for new update of added JB Patch on this ROM
Stability is more important to me than the look.
Under some very narrow circumstances Traveller DSC 2.4.x proved to be very buggy. The spontaneous reboots never really got solved, although I suspect reducing zRAM to 64MB helped. In my case the SIM card slot would be disabled on one of these reboots until I rebooted again. That gets tiring after a while, and I blame no one for complaining about it. Using CyanogenMod as a base and adding in the good stuff from DSC/Traveller DSC cured the stability issues to my satisfaction.
Regarding the look, you'll be waiting a long time. Using Sonny Sekhon's ICS theme gives me the "Touch of ICS" look Traveller DSC has, which was all I cared about in the looks department. I had no intention of making major appearance changes to the ROM and could have just as easily used Androidian, Cyanbread, or one of the multitude of free themes in the Play Store as the default. Reason being I have little free time available between book editing gigs and my day job and I prefer to spend that time away from the computer.
No...I mean...
I'm not talking about theme or look'n'feel...
I need JB Patch because I want setting menu on the right-top in status bar
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and...there is no Disable Fullscreen on Tablet Tweaks menu???
It's not that you need it, but want it. I have no plans on adding such a feature. With HoloLauncher having a settings link in its menu the feature I feel is redundant.
As to that missing feature, this is straight CyanogenMod, meaning hPA's source ROM. As a result some things that may be in PCM7 and/or Mokee are not here.
Oh...
Allright if you say that...
But on this ROM,default net.ipv4 memory reserved buffersize in build/sysctl is 6144,xxxx...? not 4096,xxxx...?
How to edit this value permanently???
Sent from my Dell Streak using xda app-developers app
Pull build.prop to the PC, open it in notepad++, and make the changes there. Then push build.prop back to the device, change permissions to rw-r--r-- and reboot.
zane19775 said:
Oh...
Allright if you say that...
But on this ROM,default net.ipv4 memory reserved buffersize in build/sysctl is 6144,xxxx...? not 4096,xxxx...?
How to edit this value permanently???
Sent from my Dell Streak using xda app-developers app
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I think you can use buildprop editor apk to edit it, but may I know what this setting for?, and what is the impact in changing the value?
Essentially he believes the settings in PseudoCream are somewhat wasteful in regards to RAM and he wants to adjust them. Either that or he's simply surprised it's not set to the default.
These settings determine how well the network performs. More details at http://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/linux-tcp-tuning/
Yes,you're right
Sometimes my network not stable when net.tcp is set 6144,xxxx...
But,I have question again...
When I charging Streak...the screen showing n running app 'clock'
what that's mean??? can I disable it?
Seems like disturb for me...
zane19775 said:
Yes,you're right
Sometimes my network not stable when net.tcp is set 6144,xxxx...
But,I have question again...
When I charging Streak...the screen showing n running app 'clock'
what that's mean??? can I disable it?
Seems like disturb for me...
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Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
System: Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread)
[*]Included in dsc_firstboot.zip is an app named "Home-Dock Enabler". When the Streak is plugged in to its charger or inserted into its docking base, the app will call up the desk clock instead of displaying the lock screen. Home-Dock Enabler by default does not appear in HoloLauncher's app drawer but only in the app list in Settings. If wishing to uninstall this app, it must be done through the Settings > Apps menu.[/LIST]
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Its called "Home-Dock Enabler", you can uninstall it.
---------- Post added at 11:38 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:32 AM ----------
Strephon,
As explained that the SSL Ciphers already applied in this ROM, How can I check it?
Related
Stop if your looking for this rom to work with 4G wimax It doesn't and NO ETA!! thanks for playing!
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Presents the Official
MIUI 2.4.6
This is a community support ROM only!
The developers do not provide much support for this ROM on these forums
Support is mostly provided on forums.MIUI.us
New release come every Friday.
If you haven't heard about this ROM yet then check out the videos in the 2nd post to see it in action!
This is an excellent ROM if for no other reason than it introduces the first non-CyanogenMod/carrier/manufacturer framework overhaul of Android 2.3.7 and boy what an overhaul.
Changes from base ROM
Removed: MIUI App Sharing | MIUI OTA Updater | MIUI Bootscreen | SIM Toolkit
Added: Custom Bootscreen | English Translations | Google Maps | Google Voice Search | MIUI.us Forum app
If you want ADW.Launcher or LauncherPro install them from Market.Proceed To Download
Download It Here
Older SystemUI (Fixes multiple network icons)
you can always find old builds here to
http://goo-inside.me/miui/shooter
SuperZip v28 (huge thanks to il Duce for these great extras each week)
Don't forget to follow me on twitter @joelz9614
Working:
Phone Calls
Audio/Sound
SMS/MMS
Data: 3G
Wi-Fi Updated Drivers
Bluetooth
GPS and AGPS Better
Touchscreen
Vibration
Charging
All sensors
Wired earphone/headphone
Data usage
Hardware Acceleration OpenGL
Hardware Acceleration
Software video codecs
Gallery
YouTube
MIUI Backup (don’t backup contacts)
Bluetooth In-Call
Screenshot (menu+down volume)
Multi-Touch
MIUI Themes
Not Working:
A2DP (Car dock, Audio Streaming)
3D Videos and Photos
WiMax or 4G Not going to happen
Got HBOOT 1.50 Here is you guide to flash http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192527
Also enable superuser permissions on desktop tools folder / superuser then /menu and enable.
**In the Download App, please open and select default to download via 3G as well, not the default WiFi setting.**
Big Thanks to
Joey_ufc
Scott951
Digitalhigh
Chad.goodman
toastcfh
bigrushdog
magiman7
bcnice20
n_i_x
warttack
stiffspiff
misfits thanks
LiquidSolstice
Tyzing
Jafterdark
Snipa - Goo.Inside.me
And many more If I missed you pm me and I will add you to the list
Temporary update spot
LATEST ROM UPDATE AND SUPER ZIP BELOW
OK so by request I have taken this second post *temporarily* until either jdeloach or scott951 comes back, or starts a new ICS miui v4 thread.
If you are looking for theme help/ miui modding help/ other general info and Q+A for miui,
please go to the MIUI ONE STOP SHOP by jayharper08
NO THIS IS NOT V4 ICS MIUI!
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ROM changelogs are available at miui.us, but some features have been reverted for stability, so the info may not be 100% accurate.
MIUI 2.2.17 BY SCOTT951 LINK - new UPDATED 2nd build on 02/23 - fixed video
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Super zip changelogs and content are always posted when I post the zip, please see linked post for info.
SUPER ZIP V40 BY IL DUCE LINK - works with 2.2.17 update 3/7!
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2.2.17 build with ext4 speed tweaks
MIUI 2.2.17 ON CRACK BY T3PROJECT
Core Features
MIUI HOME
Two-layer shortcuts and program icons are integrated into one-layer desktop.
Long press on an icon to enter edit mode, open Widgets and drag it to the target screen.
Drag the app you want to uninstall to the top of the trash box to delete it.
Eight kinds of flipping screens effects are available with gorgeous animations.
T9 dialer
T9 dialer is applied for smart dialing. It supports searching by contact name and phone number, and the results are listed according to contact frequency.
The default setting is to forbid any third-party app to monitor users’ calls.
Currently, there are 230301 attribution logs. The attribution data will be updated continuously, codes of foreign countries are supported as well.
SMS
Compared with native Android system, 7 major optimizations on SMS are made:
Adding contacts in short messages;
Adding names in group sending messages and automatically adding the names to Contacts;
Easier taking of numbers, urls and email addresses from short messages;
Optimization on mobile newspaper reading;
Collection of important messages;
Recommended messages for holidays;
Quick reply and view window.
Contacts
Quick location of contacts;
Faster to add new contacts;
Contacts group management supported;
Contacts' large images supported.
Themes
The third edition UI loading engine makes it faster and easier to change themes;
Partial theme customs are more flexible and comprehensive. Rich online wallpapers, ringtones, fonts and so on are available.
Camera
Faster loading speed enables you to take photos immediately.
More professional modes such as continuous shooting, timing and special effects supported.
Gallery
Faster picture browsing speed than that of native Android system;
Brand new view mode supports to view the pictures by folder path.
Music
Simultaneous enjoying and downloading massive online music. Music chart live playing and bulk downloads supported;
Automatic connection of lyrics and album covers. ID3 information editing supported;
Changing songs by swinging the phone and sleep mode supported.
Notifications
After pulling Notifications and Toggles panel down, changing panels by sliding the screen supported.
MIUI apps
File Manager, Traffic Monitor, Backup, Notes, and Torch.
Tips & Tricks
Long Press:Long press on the icon in Toggles will launch the settings for that icon.
Screen Shot:Press "Menu" key and "Volume Down" key at the same time to print a screen. The printed image is saved in the directory of MIUI in the sd card.
Hold HomePress Home key at the first screen, you may preview screen thumbnails and add or move screens.
Delete Message or Call Log : Slide from left to right to quickly delete a message or a call log.
Edit Mode : You may hold down an icon by one hand to enter Edit Mode, and then use the other hand to slide the screen to move the icon to the target screen.
Call Activated : Your phone will vibrate when a call gets through.
Activate Music from Lockscreen : Double tap the time zone to launch the Music Player when the screen is locked.
Quick SMS/Phone Launch : In the lockscreen, hold down the icon of Call or SMS, and you can enter the responding program.
Quick Launch Torch : Hold down Home key to quickly enable the torch when the screen is locked.
Quick Launch Contact Options : Click the contact image in Calls, SMS and Contacts, shortcut menus will pop up.
Long Press Search : Long press on Search button will launch search via voice recognition.
Recovery Reboot : Click menu in “System Update” to reboot and enter recovery.
% for Battery : The battery will display the percentage of left battery capacity by Settings>System>Battery>Notification Indicator Style>Percentage.
Running Apps List : Long press on the Home button can go to “Program Manager”. Click the “Clear up” button at the bottom left to clear the extra processes in memory. And the system will inform you of the released memory and current available memory.
Note: System processes will not be cleared so as to ensure the normal running of the system.
IP Calling : . How to set IP dialing?
MIUI ROM can add an IP prefix for the called number in a strange land. You may set it in Settings>Common>Calls.
You may also long press the contact item before dialing, and choose “Make IP calls” in the pop-up menu.
Reject Call : When you are not available to answer the phone, you may slide up the panel to reject the call and to send a message to the caller at the same time.
Custom Ringtones : . How to set custom ringtones?
Put media files into the Media/Audio/ringtones directory in the SD card, (If there is none of this directory, please create one manually) and then select in Sounds in Settings.
Note: there are three directories under Audio, corresponding to the following tones:
notifications--notification ringtones
ringtones--incoming call ringtones
alarms--alarming ringtones
Supported formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, Midi, etc.
Important SMS : As for those important messages you want to add to your favorites, you may long press the message in the pop-up menu and select "Favorites". You may switch to "Favorites" tab in the main SMS interface to view collected messages.
Quick Delete SMS : How to quickly delete items?
You may slide from left to right on the item and click on the red "Delete" button when it appears.
Tether : How can I share my network to the PC or other terminals?
Firmware of Android 2.2 and above support the sharing of mobile phones to other Internet terminal in the following method:
Go to "Settings" -> "System" -> "Share mobile network", you may choose to share the Internet connection by USB tethering or setting up portable Wi-Fi hotspot. [/QUOTE]
Great news. Anything for the Sensation scott??
Downloading now.
Edit.... phone reboots when I make a call
Edit#2; no more reboots with new update. Works GREAT.
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reserved....
Fudge u guys beat me!!
joeykrim said:
Credits:
birbeck for the usual random java guidance, slushpupie for his previous java guidance, dodgejcr for extreme amounts of testing, and one_love_420 and shift for some great graphics!
testers: JT-, couga6442, happytweak and many others I might have forgot in the furry of three days I built the initial app from scratch.!
Thanks to SDX
Background:
flash_image (bmlwrite) is an extremely useful utility for flashing custom kernels, boot logos and recoveries. This binary has made it possible to easily flash all these items and is used almost everywhere behind the scenes (i.e. in custom recoveries, packaged into kernel /sbin, etc).
Description:
This android application, FlashImageGUI, is basically a GUI interface for the linux binary, flash_image provided by google in AOSP for loading custom kernels and recovery images onto the phone.
This app allows the flashing of kernels and custom recovery images in normal android mode!
No support yet for custom kernel flashing as there aren't any to test at the moment!
Current Device Support:
Full Kernel, Logo and Recovery flashing: Samsung Moment, Transform, Intercept and Acclaim - the s3c6410 series of devices
Full Kernel (Anykernel and boot.img) Flashing and Recovery (zip file or image) flashing: HTC EVO 3D CDMA and GSM, HTC EVO, HTC EVO Shift, Nexus S/Nexus S 4G & LG Optimus
Full Kernel (zImage) Flashing: Samsung Epic
Check application version for updates
HTC Unlock - Newer Hboot:
If you have a newer Hboot version on either a CDMA or GSM device which has successfully completed the HTC unlock method, this application will work to flash kernels!
Specific EVO 3D Support:
Custom Kernels - CDMA
[Kernel] [AOSP & Sense] Tiamat 1.1.0 | 2.6.35.14
[KERNEL] Infected-AnthraX
[KERNEL] mildAnthraX
[KERNEL] Silverneedle 1.0
[KERNEL] mKernel
Custom Recovery
Use my app to easily load the Teamwin Recovery - TWRP.
Download either PG86IMG.zip or recovery .img to your sdcard, select from the app and flash!
CWM 5.0.2.0 - EVO 3D CDMA - - http://download.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-shooter.img
CWM 5.0.2.0 - EVO 3D GSM - http://download.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-shooteru.img
Future Support:
Will continue to test kernels as they are released to ensure compatibility!
Install Directions:
Install process is the same as any other .apk. Download to computer and adb push or mount sdcard on computer and copy over or download directly to the phone. Use any file manager, adb, connectbot/terminal emulator to install.
My preferred method, maybe a bit technical: ./adb install c:\downloads\FlashImageGUI.apk
Market Location:
Flash Image GUI (99 cents!)
Download Location:
For all XDA memebers I'm distributing it free (of course!):
Release versions: FlashImageGUI.apk
Alpha/Beta versions: FlashImageGUI.apk
Contact:
Any questions, comments, concerns, or issues, please post in this thread or send me an email! Thanks for all the help and support!
FAQ:
Q: Will this app support a marketplace to pick and chose kernels from?
A: No. Use Kernel Manager!
Screenshots:
Feedback:
Please post any helpful feedback. I'm always looking to improve the application!
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Credits JoeyKrim for all of this just posted for everyone to enjoy MIUI
Clear Voice Mail Icon!!
Jetdr said:
Thanks to a suggestion made by a follow XDA Member (Can't remember his name sorry!!)
Actually you can fix the Voice Mail Icon issue!!! The one that shows up in the top left corner, NOT the text mail issue.
Takes an OLD sprint phone and some time.
First, put your EVO back to a STOCK ROOTED ROM.
Get your old phone out of the junk drawer (HAS TO BE A NON ANDROID PHONE) and call Sprint. Have the OLD phone switched back onto your account (thus removing your EVO from your account).
Once the OLD phone is activated follow all the steps to activate your voice mail account.
Call your phone from a land line phone and leave yourself a message, then call your voice mail on your old phone and delete it. MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO OTHER MESSAGES IN YOUR YOUR VOICE MAIL ACCOUNT.
Now you can call Sprint back and reset up your EVO. Once your EVO is all set up your EVO will reprovision your VM account. Follow all the instructions to get your VM account setup again. This would be a good time to update all the radios, PRI and PRL and make sure you update your profile.
No go back into recovery and wipe all and either NAN Droid back to your old ROM or start fresh. If you Nandroid back to a ROM with the VM Icon on it, don't worry it will clear off.
Use Google Voice if you can from this point forward. I have flashed many AOSP ROMs since going through all these steps and I no longer have to STARE at the stupid VM Icon.
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THANKS man I love you(no homo) lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Omg omg thank you thank you. Olive you guys no homo
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MIUI daily driver... **** just got real...
Nice......
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I didn't see anything bout 4g working so I'm assuming you guys pulled a miracle and got it working can anyone confirm this plz
Of course I got miui on my phone. duhhhhh
thizzlemania91 said:
I didn't see anything bout 4g working so I'm assuming you guys pulled a miracle and got it working can anyone confirm this plz
Of course I got miui on my phone. duhhhhh
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There is no 4G, nor is it likely that there ever will be due to the current lack of support for 4G by the Chinese developers.
Thanks Scott for your continued work and dedication on this product and for making MIUI a reality for all of E3D users!
Noooo, whatever it sstill works for me, thanks Scotty you guys really did a complete overhaul on this one
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this is bad ass!
Next step getting 3D photos/games working and enabling 3D support!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome now just the gsm version
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I've tried downloading fb from the market and says it's not compatible. Any suggestions
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Im just curious what is the issue with BT? I thought the BT stack was open source. Great job with everything though.
(please dont flame this is just a general question)
thizzlemania91 said:
I've tried downloading fb from the market and says it's not compatible. Any suggestions
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Change LCD density to 240 and run fix permissions from rom manager
And reboot
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MIUI for Beginners
Already flashed MIUI ROM? OK, pick up your phone now, let’s start our happy journey of MIUI ROM.
The first step: selecting apps
Various apps will greatly enrich your cell phone, so firstly let’s select the apps to your taste. Use the Android Market and download what you would like. If you are using a backup app and restoring apps from a previous ROM, only restore the apps and not the data. Otherwise that will create a lot of force close issues.
Tip: How to copy files from the computer to the phone? First connect your phone to your computer via data cable, pull down the notification panel from the top of the phone, click “USB connected”, and then click "Turn on USB storage”.
After copying, do not forget to select the option of “Turn off USB storage”, otherwise "File Manager” in the phone will not be able to find the sd card, as it is being occupied by the computer.
Now I have a lot of apps, how to put them in order?
All apps successfully installed are listed on the desktop, however, they may not be in the order you want, how to put them in order?
Long press an app icon and then you may move it freely. When it is moved to the screen border, the screen will automatically switch to the next screen.
How to add a screen? Use two fingers to pinch on the desktop to enter screen thumbnail mode. Then you may add or delete screens.
How to delete an app? Long press the app icon you want to delete, drag it on top of the trash box and click OK to delete it.
The second step: let's make your phone different.
A phone without style is nothing remarkable, so let’s make your phone different!
Changing wallpaper: Click Menu button on the desktop, select “Change Wallpaper” to replace the wallpaper. In addition to the existing wallpaper in the phone, thousands of pieces of wallpaper are also available online.
Changing theme: Themes make great changes to your interface style. Click “Theme Manager” on the desktop to select the theme you like. Also, more online themes are available online.
Selecting ringtones and more: click “Settings” on the desktop to set call and notification ringtones. In “Personalization” under “Personal” tab, you may find more options.
The third step: it’s time for some advanced techniques!
Well, you are no longer a beginner now, so let’s learn some advanced techniques.
Adding widgets on the desktop: press the Menu button on the desktop, select "Edit Mode", and then click the icon on the upper right corner to access the interface of “Add Widgets”. Choose your favorite widget on the top, and then drag it to the screen below.
Using folders to manage desktop apps: in the interface of “Add Widgets”, drag [Folder] to the desktop. You may drag multiple apps into folders to classify them. After opening the folder, you may click the edit icon in the upper left corner to rename the folder.
Using toggles panel to improve efficiency: drag the notification panel down from the top, click "Toggles" to go to the toggles panel (It goes to the toggles panel in default of notice.) On the panel are listed the most commonly used toggles, you may click to quickly enable or disable a toggle. Long press on the icon will launch the settings for that icon.
Guest mode: enable the “Guest Mode” toggle in the panel, and your calls and text messages logs will be hidden, and all installed applications cannot be removed. You may have a try when you need to show your phone to guests or children.
Importing contacts or binding accounts: you may use some apps to import a batch of contacts, or bind Google account directly in "Settings"> "Personal"> "Accounts & Sync Settings" to sync contacts at any time.
How to print screens? Press "Menu" key and "Volume Down" key at the same time to print a screen. The printed image is saved in the directory of MIUI in the SD card.
How to copy files from the computer without using the data cable? In case of a Wi-Fi connection, enter “File Manager” on the desktop, select the tab of "Remote Administration" to start the service, and then you will get an address. Enter the given address on the computer, then you may copy files without using a data cable!
Download (Or its in ROM Manager Under The Same Name As My Espresso Rom's Are Located)
F.A.Q.
Please read before posting any questions!
Q: What the difference between this version and the one on miuiandroid.com/miui.us?
A: This version includes ad-blocking, TELUS code fix, Juwe11's ram script, Kenia1234's 3D fix, and TelocationProvider.apk has been removed.
Q: My phone can't detect my external sd card?
A: Look in your sd card for a folder called, external_sd card. If it is not there, create one, and then reboot.
If it is still not being detected after making the folder, go into the MIUI Gallery, hit the menu button, select "rescan sd card".
Q: I don't have root?
A: Go into the Superuser app. Hit your menu button, select Settings. Turn on ROOT permission.
Q: I'm getting force closes?
A: Try these options in order:
- Go into the Settings and select Programs. Select Manage Applications and find your app and clear the data
- Reboot into Recovery. Select Advance Options and then Fix Permission.
- Download Android Terminal Emulator. Open it up and type su, hit enter, and then select Allow for SuperUser Permission. Next type df datadata and hit enter. If you are around 80-90%, download DiskUsage and see which apps take up the most /datadata space. Either uninstall the apps or move to your sd card.
- Reboot into Recovery; select wipe data/factory reset.
Q: Can I use the ota app to upgrade my rom version?
A: Yes you can, but you will loose the tweaks that I added.
Q: Why do I keep getting radio dump files on my sd card?
A: It happens when the modem crashes; you can delete them. If you get several of them, it is recommended that you flash a new modem.
Q: Why is battery life so bad compared to other roms?
A: Currently the rom is not optimized for our phone. Once the gingerbread source code is released, battery issue will be fixed.
Q: I applied a theme, but it didn't change everything?
A: The theme hasn't been updated to the latest version of MIUI.
Q: When I go into sms app and select the 'contacts' tab, my contacts don't show up?
A: Hit menu, select Settings. Click Advanced Settings and turn off, Filter Numbers.
Q: Can I use a Samsung App from another rom?
A: No, there is no twframework because this is not a Samsung rom.
Q: Why is my camera showing black?
A: While in the camera application, lock & unlock the screen.
Q: When I go into Settings, it force closes on me?
A: Use another theme.
Q: My wifi doesn't work?
A: Reflash the kernel.
Q: When I get a call or call someone, my screen turns black!
A: Hit the power button.
Q: I can't download anything from the browser/market/etc.?
A: Try these options in order:
- Exit the app and try downloading again.
- Go into the Downloads app on your phone and select/unselect Download only using WLAN.
Q: I am using a kernel that allows for under volting, but I can't get the sliders to move in voltage app.
A. Known issue, with persistence they will move.
Q: How would I go about flashing another rom?
A: You must go back to stock before flashing another rom.
Q: Can I use a different kernel?
A: Yes, you can.
Q: How do I install Swype?
A: Download the Swype Installer from here. Follow the instructions all the way until you get to the end, do not click finish. Reboot the phone and swype will now work.
*Reserved*
Oh. Boy
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Why did I Do this?
Because I know Andmer will be getting a Nexus Prime so I thought after he gets the phone, he'll forget about the fascinate all together.
Enyo. said:
Why did I Do this?
Because I know Andmer will be getting a Nexus Prime so I thought after he gets the phone, he'll forget about the fascinate all together.
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Andmer gave DroidViscious the go-ahead to take it over.
I contacted him as well.
Like with the captivate, since i ported this from the cappy, it will still say "Congratulations 110070" In the status bar. But this new update looks different. Faster and different.
Included a better GPS tweak thats included in Espresso ROM. Haven't tested it yet.
how is it faster/better than normal miui? just curious. thanks for doing this btw.
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Am I missing the download link in the op or isn't there one yet?
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sageDieu said:
how is it faster/better than normal miui? just curious. thanks for doing this btw.
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It's not....
sarkozy said:
It's not....
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Yes it is. I added my espresso tweaks.
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Enyo. said:
Yes it is. I added my espresso tweaks.
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SIIICKKKKKK!!!
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Enyo. said:
Yes it is. I added my espresso tweaks.
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Well that assumes it tweaks enhance the.regular build
nitsuj17 said:
Well that assumes it tweaks enhance the.regular build
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Its not all the tweaks from my espresso rom, but it makes scrolling faster and the heap size bigger.
Is mms working properly?
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Just wanted to say thanks for picking this up. I was worried we might get left behind. I appreciate all your hardwork and look forward to installing the ROM as soon as you get it posted!
Eris _2.1_2010 said:
Is mms working properly?
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It should. If it doesn't just tell me and i'll fix it by using the patch that I have.
Its posted in the OP. Its in ROM Manager under where my espresso roms are located. The direct link is also from ROM Manager so it may take some time for the direct link to activate. But again its in ROM manager now.
Download link corrupt.
Disregard...just read post #19
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for the Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 2!
MeanBean International Class Edition (ICE) is built on the DMC3 international base (Android 4.1.2)
This Verizon edition includes working Verizon apps and 100% working GPS!
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To be clean: mostly stock look and feel
To be mean: apply screen-on performance and screen-off battery saving measures
To be nice: provide cool functionality not present in the stock base
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New in 1.06 (details in changelog in post 2):
More responsive auto-rotation
Updated numerous core apps
The clean:
Built on DMC3 international base: Verizon apps working/included
The mean:
Performance tweaks
Quad core on demand full throttle performance when screen is on for ultra-smooth experience
Underclocked (1 Ghz) and other battery miser tweaks when screen is off for incredible battery life at idle!
The nice:
Zero screen wake lag! (configurable: see post 3)
Extended power menu w/reboot to recovery option
Ripple effect mod: NO lockscreen fading and increased "swirliness" of ripple effect!
Choice of 4x4 or 4x5 launcher (see post 3)
Choice to enable infinite scrolling on launcher (see post 3)
Ability to choose bright, non faded status bar icons (see post 3)!
If using the bright status bar, test for potential screen burn-in from time to time to be sure bright mode isn't causing image retention
Home button wakes without closing apps/going home
Palm swipe to sleep - sweep left to right for screenshot, right to left to sleep (requires Motion, Palm Swipe enabled)!
User customizable sticky debloating - you decide what is bloat - survives dirty ROM flashes (see post 3)
Samsung keyboard auto-correct (credit eclipxe)
Option to de-ASEC encrypted/paid apps (see post 3) (credit Giovanni Aneloni)
Full color circular battery meter (1% increments)
Ability to display battery % only (no meter) - see post 3
Smooth gradient status bar
VZW carrier label on status bar pulldown replaced with MeanBean logo
Eliminated quick settings, brightness slider, and several less-than-useful space wasting notifications
Use included Power Toggles to customize quick settings to your liking
Removed GPS icon
Removed gargantuan "AM/PM" on status bar (configurable: see post 3)
Ability to disable screen wake with incoming SMS message (configurable: see post 3)
Long press volume w/screen off to skip tracks (credit loserskater)
Added call menu extras w/call recording (credit ryun33)
Constant ringtone volume by disabling ring fade (controlled by new sticky settings: see post 3)
Configurable SD card read_ahead (see post 3)
Aroma sticky settings: set options once and they survive dirty updates! (see post 3)
S-Pen Board Switcher for auto-keyboard switching with the s-pen (credit LegendK95)
MultiWindow Complete Control v2 (credit LegendK95)
Signature checking disabled
Startup and shutdown sound effects silenced, and MeanBean boot animation added
SuperSU
OTA Updater included: you'll likely use it a lot as I update often.
Native hotspot unlocked (credit electron73)
WiFi Tether included
ES File Explorer included
WTSP Weather/widgets included: small app but one of the best weather apps available!
Bonus ringtones/notifications
Full stock functionality (not debloated...yet... except for the getting started videos)
All apps updated to latest versions with each release: no need to update a dozen old apps after each clean install
More to come (by request)!
Credit where credit is due:
As with any open source stuff, some of this work is my own, most of it comes from other sources. So in addition to my own work (mostly in the "mean" category), here's a quick thanks to those of you who contributed knowingly (thank you) and not-so-knowingly via open source 5 finger discount (thank you just the same: your stuff is good and that's why I used it). Sometimes it's not entirely obvious where the source started so if I missed someone, please let me know and I'll add you. Also, I'm careful to only include other work where the author does not specify any usage restrictions or has given approval. If you believe, however, that I've included something that shouldn't be in this ROM, please just PM me.
Credit Scott for the deodexed stock base!
Thanks banccalif for the graphics!
Other credits: I list them in the features section above and give links to the original works so you can donate to other devs for specific mods you like!
Want my stuff?:
I list credits in the features section above and links to original works: if you see something credited there and you want to use it, click the link and seek permission from the developer I've credited. If you see something in this ROM and I don't reference some other source, I probably coded it myself. If you want it: take it and use it in your ROM, your theme, whatever you like. I just ask that you please credit me. I'm a firm believer in Android and open source so you don't even have to ask. Anything you see here... it's yours for just the price of a simple line crediting me. I always share as I believe that's the way we developers put the power in Android... and one way we can fight "the Apple brainwashing machine".
Below are some pointers on updating your firmware, installing recoveries, modding, etc. before we get to the good stuff (installation and downloads).
CHANGELOG:
See post #2
Problems after you flash?:
PLEASE DO NOT REPORT PROBLEMS IN THIS THREAD UNTIL you've done a full wipe and fresh install to see if that cures it. I know I should really just do like most devs and proclaim REQUIRES FULL WIPE/FRESH INSTALL on every version. That saves me a lot of headaches but I know what a PITA a fresh install can be even with MyBackup or Titanium at your disposal. So it never hurts to try just a flash without a full wipe, but if you run into any HINT of a problem... anything at all... don't report the problem in this thread until you've tried a full wipe and fresh install first to see if that cures the problem!
Note regarding tweaks: don't flash tweaks or themes on top unless you KNOW the tweak/theme is compatible with the the DMC3 base
Installation - a final note:
First, the usual disclaimers. I supply the ammo, you use it. ROMS don't kill phones, n00bs do. Use this ROM at your own risk as I won't be responsible for bricks or any other untoward happenings. I spent a lot of time ensuring that the stuff in this ROM is fast, smooth, and compatible. But... it always helps to have some familiarity with flashing ROMs to keep yourself safe.
Download links are below
If you've never rooted your phone and it is completely stock on the latest LL4 base, I would recommend rooting your phone using this thread. It's the easiest method I've found and when you're done, your phone is completely prepped for flashing ROMs
Now to installation of the ROM itself...
Always make a Nandroid backup before installing anything on your phone!
On first install of MeanBean, do a full wipe (at least a factory reset)
Subsequent updates: no wiping necessary BUT...
If you have any trouble at all, do a full wipe and then reinstall
Install using TWRP recovery
On first boot, open "Power Toggles" app and set up your desired toggles
Read the "The international base and VZW compatibility" below
The international base and VZW compatibility
Many people ask "how is ICE different than the regular MeanBean for the VZW Note 2"? With MeanBean ICE, you get Samsung's most recent software which is more up-to-date than what Verizon releases. As a result of running a more recent version, the international base is slightly faster at opening, switching, and closing apps and some other operations thanks to Android 4.1.2: Verizon's latest is based on Android 4.1.1. The international base also gives you access to your Samsung account which you don't get with Verizon.
Verizon Visual Voicemail
While MeanBean ICE is "patched" for Verizon compatibility and every effort has been made to address the "weak spots" reported in many threads by Verizon users running the international ROM base such as GPS and VZW app compatibility, a few people have reported difficulty in playing back messages if you subscribe to Verizon Visual Voice Mail. I've addressed these to the extent possible and for most people, all VZW apps will work properly. If, however, you are one of the unlucky few (or maybe I should say lucky as I'm about to save you $3/mo) who are unable to use Visual Voice Mail on your particular device (there seems to be a lot of variation between devices), I would suggest dumping the (truly non-visual) Visual Voice Mail and spending the ~15 minutes setting up a free Google Voice Lite account to handle your voicemail. It is far more powerful than the Verizon VVM and is actually visual (transcribes)... all without the $3/mo fee! Other than what has been mentioned, you should find that all aspects of your phone (including Verizon apps) work properly. As it is quite an effort to address every unique user's setups, if you do run into any difficulty, just reply here in the thread.
GPS
GPS is working 100%. GPS will work for about 95% of people right out of the box, no extra effort required. If you have trouble with GPS, however, just flash my VZW based MeanBean first, get a GPS lock, and then flash back to MeanBean ICE. That should correct the issue for those unlucky few who have trouble. There appears to be some non-volatile RAM associated with the GPS that is unaffected by wiping (factory reset) and this process appears to clear/fix those rare GPS issues.
... you're gonna break it!
Don't flash any other mods, tweaks, or themes unless they specifically say they are built for (the latest version of) MeanBean or you WILL break features in this ROM and/or cause instability! While this ROM is designed to have the general look/feel of the stock ROM, it is highly customized under the hood and mods, tweaks, or themes not designed specifically for this ROM will cause problems. If you want this ROM to run perfectly without any issues, do not flash anything on top.
Latest releases (TWRP recovery recommended):
Main file listing
Latest 1.06
Latest 1.06 (mirror)
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Donations are greatly appreciated to keep this project going as it is taking a lot more time than expected: even a few bucks helps! So if you're struggling to make it, just take it... but if you can spare it, please share it.
Mike
Changelog:
1.06
Changes:
More responsive auto-rotation
Updated numerous core apps
Installation notes:
Dirty wipe OK if coming from a prior version of MeanBean ICE (dirty flash from MeanBean to MeanBean ICE --> YMMV). If this is your first time flashing MeanBean ICE, clean install highly recommended.
Previous versions:
Code:
1.05
[U]Changes:[/U]
[LIST]
[*]Updated S Voice to latest 11.0.0.1.20087
[/LIST]
1.04
[U]Changes:[/U]
[LIST]
[*]Eliminated VZWPIN and VZWMN texts from 6250
[*]Updated core apps
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1.03
[U]Changes:[/U]
[LIST]
[*]Fixed Google Earth
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1.02
[U]Changes:[/U]
[LIST]
[*]Updated for VZW VRAMC3 radio/lib compatibility
[*]Updated core apps
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1.01
[U]Changes:[/U]
[LIST]
[*]More minor GPS tweaks
[*]Debloated Learning Hub and Readers Hub apps
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1.0
[U]Changes:[/U]
[LIST]
[*]Final fix for Multi Window Control app
[*]Fixed blank space at top of status bar pulldown
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0.9
[U]Changes:[/U]
[LIST]
[*]Fixed Multi Window Control app
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0.8
[U]Changes:[/U]
[LIST]
[*]More GPS improvements
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0.7
[U]Changes:[/U]
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[*]Improved GPS reception
[*]Increased volumes system-wide
[*]Updated ES File Explorer, Chat On, and Samsung push apps
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0.6
[U]Changes:[/U]
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[*]There are now 3 status bar choices (see post 3)
[*]Reflash sticky settings (post 3) for new options
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0.5
[U]Changes:[/U]
[LIST]
[*]Fixed low volume in Google Voice, YouMail, etc.
[*]Changed bright status bar option to transparent
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0.4
[U]Changes:[/U]
[LIST]
[*]Fixed GPS
[*]Google Voice app now included
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0.3
[U]Changes:[/U]
[LIST]
[*]Fixed phone dialing/answering crashes
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0.2
[U]Changes:[/U]
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[*]Fixed "Verizon login has stopped" error on first boot
[*]Fixed status bar pulldown
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0.1 (0.1 was a private beta release in the other thread)
[U]Changes:[/U]
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[*]Initial/beta release
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Two Battery Display Options
Display color circle battery meter with text % (default):
From the home screen, press "Menu"
Select "Display"
Scroll down and UNcheck the "Display battery percentage" checkbox
Reboot (reboot is required to update the status bar and add the circle battery meter)
Display text percentage only (no meter):
From the home screen, press "Menu"
Select "Display"
Scroll down and check the "Display battery percentage" checkbox
Reboot (reboot is required to update the status bar and remove the circle battery meter)
Sticky Debloating
Sticky debloating is done using a simple install script located in /data/MeanBean.blt. Here are the instructions on how to use sticky debloating:
First time you use sticky debloating
We set up sticky debloating by flashing the bloat definitions template which contains a list of common bloat items:
Reboot to TWRP and flash /sdcard/MeanBean/stickybloat.zip (also located in /data/MeanBean/stickybloat.zip if not on your SD card)
The bloat definitions file (/data/MeanBean.blt) will be created
This file does nothing until you edit it (below)
Boot normally and continue below to edit the bloat definitions
Each time you change the bloat definitions
We simply edit the /data/MeanBean.blt definitions to our liking:
Use Root Explorer or the included ES File Explorer in root mode and open /data/MeanBean.blt (don't use a PC to pull/push the file else it may be corrupted)
Follow the directions at the top of the file, editing each line as appropriate for your debloating
Back out of Root Explorer/ES File Explorer, saving the file on the way out
If you used ES File Explorer, it fouls up permissions on the saved file: long hold on the file after saving it, then scroll to "Properties" at the bottom, click "Change" and check ALL permission boxes!
Reboot to TWRP and relfash the ROM! You must reflash the ROM to make the changes stick
Now each time you dirty flash an updated version of the ROM, it will be debloated
Notes on debloating
Debloating is done via a simple script that removes what you don't like: the ROM install script runs this debloating script each time as part of the install process, so installing a new ROM version 1.06 or later will result in the ROM automatically being debloated. Obviously if you get creative and do other stuff in this debloating script, adding items that are not in the standard template. If you run into trouble though, you can always reflash /sdcard/MeanBean/stickybloat.zip (or /data/MeanBean/stickybloat.zip) to "nullify" the debloating and start over.
Debloating example - debloating Google Play Books
Original code in the MeanBean.blt file:
Code:
## Google Play Books
#rm /system/app/Books.apk
To debloat, simply remove the hashtag on the code line like this:
Code:
## Google Play Books
rm /system/app/Books.apk
Sticky Settings
Options that affect ROM performance and appearance can be found in the sticky settings Aroma installer. This file can be found on /sdcard/MeanBean/stickysettings.zip after flashing the ROM. Simply flash the file via TWRP recovery and select the options you desire. Once you make your selections, your selections will survive dirty flashes (for example, when you flash updates without wiping data)... hence the name "sticky settings". Just select what you want once and forget about it!
Note about the version number that displays on sticky settings install
The version number that displays when you run the sticky settings corresponds to the last version of MeanBean where the sticky settings had to be changed. As a result, the version number of the sticky settings will rarely match the version number of the ROM because the sticky settings are not changed with every ROM version.
Available sticky settings
4x4 or 4x5 launcher (default 4x4)
Infinite scrolling - whether or not the launcher wraps around at the end points
Choice of dim/stock or bright/transparent status bar (If using the bright status bar, test for potential screen burn-in from time to time to be sure bright mode isn't causing image retention)
Screen on w/new SMS/MMS - whether or not the screen wakes with incoming new text messages (default no screen wake)
Keyboard auto-correct - auto correct for the Samsung keyboard
Palm swipe (R to L) to sleep
Ringer fade - whether or not the ringer starts out at low volume, then changes to full volume (default no volume fading)
Display AM/PM - whether or not "AM" or "PM" is displayed with the clock on the status bar (default no AM/PM)
Zero wake lag - whether or not to get rid of screen-on lag (default: get rid of the lag - see below for full details on what this does)
SD card read-ahead - set your SD card read ahead buffer (default 2048K)
De-ASEC - decrypts encrypted apps and places them in the normal /data/app location. Once enabled, just turn screen off/on to de-ASEC installed apps.
Notes on Zero Wake Lag
While most of the options in the sticky settings are pretty self explanatory, I would like to explain wake lag and how to use the zero wake lag option. The zero wake lag option s turned ON by default: meaning you will not get any wake lag. Read on, however, should you feel like controlling this option yourself.
What is wake lag?
Wake lag is a delay (usually between a half second and 2 full seconds) between when you press the power button and when the screen actually turns on from a "sleeping" state. Contrary to what I found in various forums about this popular topic, wake lag is not caused solely by the amount of time it takes for the processors to wake from a deep sleep, nor do the dozens of suggestions that I found make much of a difference: things like turning off the ripple effect, pop up note, ink, or even freezing certain processes. Processor wake time is only part of the equation. In going through system logs in detail, I found many factors that actually added to the amount of delay you get between when you press the power button and the phone is actually usable. Other things such as sensors powering up (accelerometer and light sensor for example) and whether or not you have an external SD card installed drastically affect how much delay is present on any particular phone. I measured the lag on my own phone at 1.7 seconds which, as you can imagine, got old pretty quickly.
But I don't have any lag at all. What's up with that?
If you don't have lag, your phone is never going into a deep sleep. In my own investigation, I found that it takes nothing more than a single misplaced wakelock.acquire command after the screen turns off to keep your phone from going into deep sleep. For your phone to enter deep sleep, each and every wakelock.acquire must be followed by a wakelock.release. That means every app you have installed must behave perfectly and never have an "acquire" without a paired (and properly timed) "release" for deep sleep to occur. Because the processors do take some time (I found about 750ms) to come back on from deep sleep, if you have no wake lag at all, it's safe to say something is misbehaving and creating a wake lock on your phone. If that's the case, the zero wake lag option will have no noticeable effect on your phone.
I turned on the zero wake lag option and I have no more wake lag, but won't my battery die quickly now?
The zero wake lock fix does create a wake lock that prevents your phone from going into deep sleep, but read on: from what I've found, I think this is a good thing! MeanBean already underclocks the processors when the screen is off, which means with your screen off, you only have one core activated and it is running at a maximum of 1 Ghz. In addition, the governor is set to not ramp up frequency as quickly as when the screen is on. This means with the screen off, you have one processor running at slow speed (usually around 200 Mhz) at a very low voltage, using very little juice, but up to 1 Ghz of processing power is still available if something needs to run with the screen off like a media server. The radio in your phone will use far more power than the CPU that is left running to satisfy the wake lock.
Also consider this! With the zero wake lag option turned off, your phone goes into deep sleep in less than one second when you press the power button to turn the screen off! That may sound like a good idea at first glance, but from what I've seen in the logs, I doubt it. I ran the phone normally (allowing deep sleep) and I found that particularly for someone like me who gets a lot of pushed emails, the phone was being forced to wake up hundreds of times each hour! That means if you leave your phone unplugged overnight for example, by the time you wake up, your phone will have shut down and then reactivated and re-powered-up the processors and sensors potentially thousands of times! Is all that waking/sleeping/waking/sleeping good for the sensors and the system in general? I'm not going to say for sure but logic would tell me no, particularly when other processes like maps/google location is already pinging those sensors every few minutes. In fact, I tested the phone over an 8 hour time period with zero wake lag both on and off and my battery life actually got significantly better with the zero wake lag option turned on. Presumably this is because the phone wasn't constantly powering down (and back up) a bunch of circuitry. In the 8 hour time period, I lost 10% battery with zero wake lag turned off and only 6% with it turned on!
Now, if you put your phone in airplane mode and you have nothing running that tends to wake the system a lot, maybe your battery will do better with zero wake lag turned off. It's safe to say YMMV but the option is there to switch zero wake lag off if you wish.
Alrighty Meanies...
Recommend a clean install with this one but if you're on the regular MeanBean and you're bored, it is possible to dirty flash over to this! If you have any problems though, I won't have anything to do with you until you've tried a clean install to see if it clears the problem.
Mike
Thanks Mikey ur work is fantastic and much appreciated!
Gona rummage through the international version for fun.
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Yaya first! Gna give this bad boy a try thanks mikey!!
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Guys... you way wanna wait up an hour or so. I'm working on a problem with the phone app but it looks easy to fix. How DARE you guys try to use this device as a PHONE!
Jeez.
0.3 should be out in an hour or so.
Mike
mikeyxda said:
Guys... you way wanna wait up an hour or so. I'm working on a problem with the phone app but it looks easy to fix. How DARE you guys try to use this device as a PHONE!
Jeez.
0.3 should be out in an hour or so.
Mike
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Who needs a phone anyway. Dl canceled. Haha.
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0.3 with phone fix on its way up. ETA about 2:15pm eastern.
Mike
Love it! Thank you Mikey!!
Awesome!!
Btw my Samsung acct syncs on this rom. Didnt om your other rom
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0.3 with phone fix on its way up. ETA about 2:15pm eastern.
Mike
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Dang! eta to the minute. Lol. Ur the man Mikey.
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jrbxx7 said:
Dang! eta to the minute. Lol. Ur the man Mikey.
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Ha. That's assuming Android File Host and Dev Host both cooperate. They appear to be going slower than usual, but still moving.
Mike
Well, dev-host got done in time, for anyone who wants an advance.
0.3 --> http://d-h.st/pHy
Mike
Downloading now! Any chance you could add stock samsung battery as an option and stock toggles and brightness slider? Thanks man!
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Gonna download when I get home. Thanks Mike!
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Everything is updated in the OP and I removed all versions except the latest 0.3 which appears to be running smoothly. Since I believe (correct me if I'm wrong) that I'm the only one trying to bake VZW apps into the international base, what I'd like people to report is whether or not all your VZW apps are working and all the functions within them. I tested what I could test like the My Verizon widget that shows data usage, Voicemail, etc. but I can't test Visual Voicemail because I don't have it.
So... need some feedback please.
Thanks!
Mike
Downloading now cant wait to flash thanks mikey
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Whats the advantages of running this over ur other rom or I guess between the international base over the verizon base???
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@mikeyxda
I use your Zero Wake Lag mod on the Galaxy S3 and it works great. But I wonder if it`s so healthy for the CPU to be active all the time and having no deep sleep. Could it it have more wearout when it`s active all the time?
Phab7 is an on-the-fly UI switcher: select Phone, Phablet, or Tablet, then tap the Change button. The switch happens immediately - no reboot needed. A separate option lets you switch settings screen layouts (e.g. the Settings app) between Phone-style (separate screens for categories and details), and Tablet-style (categories and details, side-by-side).
Unlike other solutions, Phab7 has no effect on your apps beyond for their Settings screens. In particular, it will not alter the size or layout of your launcher's icons or dock (nor will it cause the tablet-style app-drawer icon to appear).
Note: Google removed Tablet mode from KitKat, so it is not available if you're running Android 4.4.x.
Installation
Important: if you have a beta version of Phab7 (v0.9x) currently installed, you must uninstall it before installing v1.0. Android will refuse to install it if one of the betas is present.
if you don't already have XposedInstaller on your system, see this thread
install Phab7.apk the same way you'd install any other sideloaded app
enable Phab7 by reopening the XposedInstaller app and selecting 'Modules'
tap directly on the checkbox next to Phab7, then back out and reboot
after the initial reboot, you can open the Phab7 app and change UIs as many times as you wish without further reboots
Notes
Tablet UI mode is only available when running ICS or JB (v4.03 thru 4.3x). While Phab7 supports KitKat, it does not add back the Tablet mode that Google has removed.
Whether Phab7 works on your device depends almost entirely on your ROM's creators. If they removed the graphics and layouts needed for a given UI mode, SystemUI.apk is guaranteed to force-close when you select that mode. A "Keep-Or-Cancel" dialog will automatically restore your settings after 12 seconds if this happens when you choose an incompatible UI mode. Clear the "Unfortunately" popup and you're good to go.
the Settings-layout feature takes effect when an app is first launched. To see its effect on running apps (e.g. the system's Settings app). tap the "Recents" button and swipe the app away , then reopen the app.
File
Phab7.apk - v1.00
Credits
barrmulio - the first to identify the system changes needed to implement alternate UIs
_TB_TB_ - author of TabletUI trigger who first realized that UI-switching could be done by an Xposed module
History
2014/01/22 - v1.00 - initial stable release
2014/01/05 - v0.99 - added keep-or-cancel dialog
2013/12/13 - v0.97 - added scaling for all modes
2013/12/10 - v0.96 - fixed KitKat-specific bug
2013/12/09 - v0.95 - added Tablet UI scaling
2013/11/30 - v0.92 - added support for KitKat
2013/11/27 - v0.90 - initial release
Gonna try it on S4 v4.3
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Ring of FC ;p
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Tried it, changes fine to tablet mode. Just a few layout issues. And the nav glow doesn't fade.
See screenshot.
Xperia Z running eXistenZ 4.10 rom.
Subscribed, this looks promising.
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For me with android 4.1 only settings work and status bar and nav bar don t work
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Great job. tested working on CM10. status bar looks monster
it could have better you provided DPI settings along with phab7. though i can manage with app settings
the give attachment is flashable zip i just extracted phab7.apk and installed normally
why this is not available in xposed Repo..
reversegear said:
why this is not available in xposed Repo..
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I think because it's new and in beta
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Now we need not wait for updated Paranoid!! OK Paranoid does do some of this stuff better/more consistantly than AppSetting and this module, but ...
Great!
Wanna outdo Paranoid: Tablet mode mostly more usable in landscape, so ... get the idea?
EDIT: Results using the mod on my LG P500 running cm-10.2 with 4,4 Google Now launcher: I can use AppSetting module to force this launcher to rotate but it does not handle this correctly.
Settings UIs work as promised! This is what I really missed not having Paranoid.
Navigation bar: Question -- what if I do not use one (phone has HW buttons--remember those)? Module should accept phone setting.
Anyway, tablet mode: Repeated FCs of systemUI until I changed to other mode:
Phablet mode: Navigation bar shows as promised. Notifications not effected.
Phone mode: No way to correctly test with this launcher.
Went back to default: Icon bar, no navigation bar.
If I remember from Paranoid, tablet mode put notifications bar on the bottom right. Phablet left it on top, opening to half-height, had to change dpi to fit it to screen width correctly. So tablet mode, once working, would either have both at bottom right justified or just the notifications as chosen in the phone's settings! Someone check current Paranoid.
Compatible with KitKat?
Wysłane z mojego Ascend G510 przy użyciu Tapatalka
Don't flash that zip!
reversegear said:
the give attachment is flashable zip i just extracted phab7.apk and installed normally
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OMG!!!! My apologies! The zip that was posted (in error) was only for the Hisense Sero 7 Pro and contained a tablet-specific mod to SystemUI.apk.
The script in that zip checks for the model, so it should have failed if you tried to flash it on any other device. However, if somehow you succeeded in flashing it, you will have to restore your ROM's original SystemUI.apk. The original, along with SystemUI.odex if present, is in your /system/app folder with '-org' appended to it. If you have problems handling this, I can create an update.zip to do this for you.
Again, my apologies - it was late...
This's amazing. Thanks a lot dev. Looking forward for new versions:laugh:
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For me with android 4.1 only settings work and status bar and nav bar don t work
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Dovidhalevi said:
tablet mode: Repeated FCs of systemUI until I changed to other mode:
Phablet mode: Navigation bar shows as promised. Notifications not effected.
Phone mode: No way to correctly test with this launcher.
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Generally speaking: if "nothing happens", the issue probably lies within Phab7; if SystemUI FCs, then it's probably your ROM.
For Phab7 problems, XposedInstaller's debug.log should identify the problem - you can find it in /data/data/de.robv.android.xposed.installer/log/debug.log. Pull the file and attach it to a posting. For ROM problems, I'd need a logcat log that covers the time period when the FC occurred. If you need help generating one, let me know. (logcat logs for Phab7 issues are certainly welcome too, however, they have to include system startup to be useful.)
For SystemUI FCs, a possible cause is vendor customization of a particular NavBar layout that wasn't carried over to the other versions. The tablet I use is a perfect example. It defaults to Phablet and has a screenshot button (which most everyone hates). The button wasn't implemented for Phone since they assumed it would never be used, so SystemUI FCs in Phone UI when their code goes looking for a button that doesn't exist. To get it to work, I had to patch their systemui.apk to get rid of both the button and the code that references it. This is not something I'd want to try on a device I don't own.
Bottom line: I'd be happy to implement reasonable workarounds to enhance compatibility with the widest range of devices, but even then, not all modes will work with all devices.
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Generally speaking: if "nothing happens", the issue probably lies within Phab7; if SystemUI FCs, then it's probably your ROM.
For Phab7 problems, XposedInstaller's debug.log should identify the problem - you can find it in /data/data/de.robv.android.xposed.installer/log/debug.log. Pull the file and attach it to a posting. For ROM problems, I'd need a logcat log that covers the time period when the FC occurred. If you need help generating one, let me know. (logcat logs for Phab7 issues are certainly welcome too, however, they have to include system startup to be useful.)
For SystemUI FCs, a possible cause is vendor customization of a particular NavBar layout that wasn't carried over to the other versions. The tablet I use is a perfect example. It defaults to Phablet and has a screenshot button (which most everyone hates). The button wasn't implemented for Phone since they assumed it would never be used, so SystemUI FCs in Phone UI when their code goes looking for a button that doesn't exist. To get it to work, I had to patch their systemui.apk to get rid of both the button and the code that references it. This is not something I'd want to try on a device I don't own.
Bottom line: I'd be happy to implement reasonable workarounds to enhance compatibility with the widest range of devices, but even then, not all modes will work with all devices.
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and this is an older device.
I am attaching the debug.log, but changing the name to debug.txt to get in on here.
On my N7, checking 'tablet' in system settings changes the module's menu just fine but has no effect on Rom settings.
Setting default ui to phablet didn't help either.
Debug log: https://www.dropbox.com/s/zlp89tbus6o23qi/xposed_debug_20131127_194414.log
N7(flo)-Rastakat-franco.kernel
N4(mako)-PKK-franco.kernel
dolorespark said:
Generally speaking: if "nothing happens", the issue probably lies within Phab7; if SystemUI FCs, then it's probably your ROM.
For Phab7 problems, XposedInstaller's debug.log should identify the problem - you can find it in /data/data/de.robv.android.xposed.installer/log/debug.log. Pull the file and attach it to a posting. For ROM problems, I'd need a logcat log that covers the time period when the FC occurred. If you need help generating one, let me know. (logcat logs for Phab7 issues are certainly welcome too, however, they have to include system startup to be useful.)
For SystemUI FCs, a possible cause is vendor customization of a particular NavBar layout that wasn't carried over to the other versions. The tablet I use is a perfect example. It defaults to Phablet and has a screenshot button (which most everyone hates). The button wasn't implemented for Phone since they assumed it would never be used, so SystemUI FCs in Phone UI when their code goes looking for a button that doesn't exist. To get it to work, I had to patch their systemui.apk to get rid of both the button and the code that references it. This is not something I'd want to try on a device I don't own.
Bottom line: I'd be happy to implement reasonable workarounds to enhance compatibility with the widest range of devices, but even then, not all modes will work with all devices.
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for me it have been FC for first run and after reboot it never appear again but don t have FC
also here you are i attached log that you notice
No TabletUI in KitKat
MMeester said:
On my N7, checking 'tablet' in system settings changes the module's menu just fine but has no effect on Rom settings. Setting default ui to phablet didn't help either.
N7(flo)-Rastakat-franco.kernel
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Is this a KitKat-based ROM? Sadly, all of the code and resources needed to support Tablet UI have been stripped from Android v4.4. Because Phab7 v0.9 doesn't make provisions for this change, the UI switcher doesn't work. I will fix that ASAP so that at least Phone and Phablet are available. Restoring Tablet UI may be more than an Xposed module can/should do, but I'll investigate...
However, the Settings screen mod should still work. As mentioned in the OP, if the system's Settings app is already running, you'll have to remove it from "Recents" and reopen it. If you reboot with "Tablet-style" settings in place and it still doesn't work, let me know.
Dovidhalevi said:
and this is an older device.
I am attaching the debug.log, but changing the name to debug.txt to get in on here.
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You didn't describe where you're having problems. During one session, one of your other Xposed modules (com.wisdomsky.xploit) failed every time, even when Phab7 hadn't made any changes. After a reboot, the problems were gone but so were Phab7's standard messages. What changed?
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You didn't describe where you're having problems. During one session, one of your other Xposed modules (com.wisdomsky.xploit) failed every time, even when Phab7 hadn't made any changes. After a reboot, the problems were gone but so were Phab7's standard messages. What changed?
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I first tried it before rebooting, then realized that it cannot work that way and rebooted. Then Phab7 worked as described.
Since wisdonsky operates on the notifications bar, could be that the interaction with tablet mode trying to move that is what is noted.
dolorespark said:
Is this a KitKat-based ROM?
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Yes.
However, the Settings screen mod should still work. As mentioned in the OP, if the system's Settings app is already running, you'll have to remove it from "Recents" and reopen it. If you reboot with "Tablet-style" settings in place and it still doesn't work, let me know.
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Sadly, no change in settings app after a reboot. Do you need any logs?
Thank you for looking into the issue.
N7(flo)-Rastakat-franco.kernel
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Can I ask what in the system side of things this is targeting? Only asking because I had a problem with Tablet mode where I changed compatibility mode, and that then caused constant FC of SystemUI.
Also where are the settings stored? I managed to get out of the fc loop, but am now left with a layout problem of my System UI. Nothing major, but even if I change SystemUI, it persists.
Any help appreciated.
Metallijim said:
Can I ask what in the system side of things this is targeting? Only asking because I had a problem with Tablet mode where I changed compatibility mode, and that then caused constant FC of SystemUI.
Also where are the settings stored? I managed to get out of the fc loop, but am now left with a layout problem of my System UI. Nothing major, but even if I change SystemUI, it persists.
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Phab7 is designed to do as little as possible to achieve its goals - in some cases, perhaps too little. For Phone and Phablet, it does some setup when SysUI starts and that's it. For Tablet, it has to be slightly more intrusive but not much.
Sadly, I had no way to test compatibility mode so I'm not surprised that it has issues. Recovery from most any problem should be as simple as switching to another UI. In this case, getting out of TabletUI, then returning without touching the compatibility button should cure what ails you.
If you get repeated FCs in SystemUI, one way out is to leave the toast up there, then from ADB, delete /data/data/com.e_vertise.dopa.phab7/shared_prefs/settings.xml. When you dismiss the toast and SysUI restarts, you should be back to your device's default settings.
Note: if I understand things correctly, Android may try to reload SysUI's Java code several times using the same process before it gives up and kills that process. Once it restarts SystemUI using a new process, you're certain to be back to normal if you've deleted Phab7's settings file.
We'll soon find out if it works on KitKat. Yes I know how to disable Xposed from recovery. Using it on KitKat doesn't seem to cause any crashes, but it doesn't do anything at all on KitKat.
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T280 - Ultra Stock [ARK3] Samsung Experiance
Based on the latest stock firmware, with limited Google and Samsung bloat. What was removed can be installed through Play Store, or Galaxy Apps Store.
Added apps and features are a compilation, that were hand picked from various OEM firmwares, both phones and tablets built between 2015 and 2016.
This is a system backup from TWRP so, please backup before restoring this copy of my backup.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
FULL FEATURED ACCESSIBILITY w/ SOUND DETECTION
FULL FEATURED SECURED LOCKSCREEN
PASSIVE KERNEL
100% OPEN GAPPS COMPATIBLE (Nano installed)
MIRRORLINK
NEARBY
SCREEN MIRRORING
MAGISK ROOT
BUSYBOX
DRIVE LINK
SIDE PANEL (Mini softkeys - portrait only)
CAR MODE
TABLET SVOICE (Customizable wake up command, Mic always on & minimized)
SPEN (Finger input)
SNOTE4
SCRAPBOOK
EHANCED VOICE RECORDER (3 Modes)
DUAL SAMSUNG VIDEO PLAYERS (STOCK TABLET & PHONE POP OUT STYLE W/ DLNA CLIENT)
INTEGRATED ENHANCED PHOTO, VIDEO & AUDIO CLIP EDITING
THEMES & FULL THEME STORE
FEATURES
MULTIWINDOW RESIZE AND POP OUT WINDOW
NATIVE HVEC DECODING (buggy... needs recompiled driver)
PIN TO SCREEN
MEMORY BUG oFIX/WORK AROUND
WRITE TO EXTERNAL MEDIA FIX
KNOX & UNUSED INTERNATIONAL INPUTS REMOVED
DISABLED SAMSUNG MEMORY MANAGEMENT
REMOVED SMART MANAGER AND ITS SYSTEM COMPONENTS
CLEANED UP NOISE & BOOSTED MIC RECORDING GAINS
UNLOCKED ACCESSIBILITY FEAUTURES & OPTIONS
INSTALL TO EXTERNAL SD CARD ENABLED w/ ALWAYS ON/OFF OPTIONS
UNLOCKED QUICK SETTING TOGGLES
J5 & TAB4 SETTINGS UI MENUS (TOGGLED REBOOT TO SWITCH)
J5 PHONE SPOOF (For more additional enhanced apps on the store)
WIFI & GOVERNOR BOOST ENABLE/DISABLE
MODDED HOST FILE w/ ON/OFF
MODDED CSC FEAUTURES
ADDED MISSING FRAMEWORKS AND PERMISSIONS
ADDED REQUIRED MISSING LIBRARYS AND ENHANCEMENTS
LOGGING IS CLEANER THAN FACTORY - (Because of framework was looking for missing components, and my minimal debloating of required system components, which most custom firmwares have hidden by turning off logging, which is a no no.)
OUTSTANDING ISSUES
NONE! Well, as far as I have seen in with my testing, smooth and stable, without any random app issues.
Well, there are known issues that dont effect function, and some of which have work arounds.
The minor issues are... with Enhanced Voice Recorder, not being able to create voice to text memo. This tablet has a different audio muxer schema than what the Enhanced Voice Recorder application expects, for voice to text function. It only effects creation of words from recorded voice. No errors, just a lack of text output.
Car Mode only has half of its functions, since the tablet is not a phone. Outside of not being able to answer calls and messages... voice commands to play music and route with maps are fully functional. Maybe there is a way to hook blue tooth phone through tablet to control messages and calls as a head unit would. Then if that is the case, the car mode function is 100% functionable.
Signature and face lock are functional, but the settings ui have different call routine than tablets frameworks. The issues also includes a few other minor areas within the settings menu, depending on which settings ui you use. So the reason to toggle between one settings ui and the other. Once you play around with each settings ui, you will find the disadvantages of the few broken settings areas cancel out, by their availability being on the other ui.
If wanting face lock, secure lock screen is a work around. It allows proper call routines to enable face unlock, location unlock, voice unlock, and the rest or googles secure lock features that samsung does nof implement on this tablet.
There are about four (2 to 3 wee issues on each of the two settings ui that are available) hardly used areas that have issues. One is motion, within motion settings, the hook is not proper for the tablet, since the ui is hooked for phone. Plus even if motion settings had a proper hook, the lack of light sensor and other required sensors would make the setting as useless as bonding or connection boost, which is within the phone settings ui. Sounds is broken in phone settings uil but is fully functional in Tab 4 ui. Most of the sounds settings can be done within the volume control, and the apps that have settings for alarms, such as calander.
The fix can be done by a dev, to compare stock settings ui and framework.apk, and the other two variants of settings ui and framework.apk from the firmwares i used.
Because the tablet framework.apk is 90% complete over a full featured phone, the last issue is video player. The res folder within the framework.apk is missing the images for media players and other things. Adding the proper res files should clear up the black boxes for missing buttons. The buttons work, just no lables or images to inform function. Anyway you will need to get familiar with the functions to enjoy the benifits of the phone video player with pop out display and.... drum roll... DLNA client.
I have a thread on what I have done to make this rom happen. For refreference and some details as to whats been done, can be read there.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-a/how-to/converting-tab-st-280-to-samsung-j500f-t3911418
DOWNLOADS
Final release... no updates will be made, so don't ask.
https://mega.nz/#!onRRxaqD!4xetR27vQhrcjGXyxoOhysyq8uU2kYGdFRJQlKCH-z0
Unzip in your twrp backup folder, and restore in twrp. Be sure to wipe caches.
Here are some screen shot images of some of what is available on this firmware.
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thank you man !!! really nice job !! i will test it ... first flash twrp and then restore your image !! fine ....
can you tell me how can i enable magisk (root) , you say (you may need to enable it with a utility or shell command) but not how
thanks
// after install magisk 18.1 its enabled "!!! thank you
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yasars said:
thank you man !!! really nice job !! i will test it ... first flash twrp and then restore your image !! fine ....
can you tell me how can i enable magisk (root) , you say (you may need to enable it with a utility or shell command) but not how
thanks
// after install magisk 18.1 its enabled "!!! thank you
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Thank you for giving it a try...
This is a test build before i include all the script mods.
You will not have root or passive kernel until I finalize my build.
This test build will keep your existing kernel and root, if rooted. Just will not have super su console installed. That will need to be installed to control su, if needed. I understand magisk can control su, but never tested.
The reason i did not include the scrips in the build, is to make sure if any issues that may come about in testing are not because of kernel or scripts that i plan on including.
I am running the scripts myself without issues, unless you consider loosing about 1.5hrs of total battery run time an issue. I get around 13 hours continuous run time, and around 15 hours stock.
The benefits in keeping hicups minimal with streamed media and heavly decoded formats, outway having an extra hour or two of battery time.
Once I make the final build, it will include the scripts and latest stock kernel with magisk root and the passive kernel with magisk root, as an addon option.
The scripts will be within the system with the user to setup as they need them with the given utilities in the rom, or with tasker if one should choose.
There will be a tutorial on each script and how to use the tools to enable or disable them.
The only mods included in the test build are, build.prop, install to external, modded hosts file, modded csc features file, and its utility to edit along with a few other non stock utilities.
You can manually remove utilities not needed, and replace with what ever to suit your needs within the system. Just make sure you do not consume the system partions free space. I find between 200mb to 120mb free space as a minimum, any smaller could raise issues.
Also i forgot to add not fota or security updates...they have been disabled or removed, not completely just inactive. I doubt samsung will provide anything further with this tablet. As i never saw much for Note 8.0, which is a better and more top of the line tablet for its day. Its up to modders to push getting a kernel built for newer custom builds, in which one can move on to when the opertunity comes.
I admit the mods are not a requirement, but do come in handy at times, escpecially once you get to play with them.
thank you man !!! really nice job !!
Thank you for this, working really well and makes the tab much more useful with the version of android we are stuck with
yasars said:
thank you man !!! really nice job !! i will test it ... first flash twrp and then restore your image !! fine ....
can you tell me how can i enable magisk (root) , you say (you may need to enable it with a utility or shell command) but not how
thanks
// after install magisk 18.1 its enabled "!!! thank you
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mr_ppp said:
Thank you for this, working really well and makes the tab much more useful with the version of android we are stuck with
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Thank you! Your the first that has responded back on trying my testing version. I will post a final next week some time. There has been a bit of clean up that did not transfer to the testing firmware. Some of which will require a one time run of a script to add a few files into data. They will allow mic calibration and some modules to load without logcat errors.
The main parts of the added functions are basic, but will make the basic functions more full featured like the bigger tablets. I am really liking the built in editing and finger stylus in most apps, and keyboard writing pad. Plus the voice recorder works very well, minus the lack of text conversion from spoken words.
Once the mic calibrates, you can easily record soft sounds without much hiss or digital noise. Though Svoice does mess with the internal mic settings, so as a simple fix to resolve mic gain issues, i recommend putting the tablet to sleep by pressing the power key, and wait 5 to 10 seconds and wake.
A hidden feature is backdrop screen saver. Its included in android tv, but will run fine on any device. It allows screen off when charging and sleeping. Once the tablet is fully charged it goes into dim backdrop images display. You dont need to touch the tablet to know its fully charged. If you dont want the backdrop to stay on, just press the power button once and the display will stay off.
It looks like nobody else has any comments, let alone any requests... not that I can do anything more.
It just would be nice to see a dev step in an consolidate the two settings ui apks into one and clean out the unused settings sections and correct the bad sections, which are small yet would make this a near perfect update for our tablets.
Have tested a functional smart face unlock, using secure lock screen. It is a work around for the broken settings section for face detection. Settings will not save after creating the face, and FC. Using secure lock screen will enable secure face.
Also this new firmware disables unsecure lockscreen options, which some may miss.
If using smart face for the first time, it may be a bit cumbersom, but it seems to work fairly well, once you get use to being detected.
After rebooting, face detect will not function for security. After unlocking, face detect will enable swipe once your face is detected. If not, it will stay in the unlock mode you set, until unlocked.
Blue tooth, location, and movement unlock will function similarly.
Signature lock is broken by the settings ui build being used by the system.
Voice note to txt is broken by the systems mixer and PCM mappings
I do not recommend using the voice to text function in voice recorder, mostly because it amplifies background noise and sets each word spoken as isolated audio, which may work with other voice audio to txt applications.
As a quick update... found the issues with voice recorder, and resolved it to be 98% reliable on the first try after reboot. Usually one would need to put the tablet to sleep and wait a few seconds to reset mic gain.
Found mic gain file missing along with other files that are not part of the latest build.
Will correct with a one time usage script to repopulate the missing files, which are not part of the existing system, into data
The mic gain will automatically adjust every reboot, if needed, and when voice recorder is used as well. It may take a few reboots or voice recorder uses to properly adjust once this firmware update is applied on a dirty flash.
No, i did not resolve voice to txt feature though voice recorder. But the memo feature does work just as clean as all the other recording options. Just with a 5 minute timer.
I also tested changing the wake up command to Svoice. You can reset the command, if you go into apps manager and clear out data for voice recorder and voice command. Svoice has a reset for itself in its settings.
Still messing around before finalizing and releasing my modded firmware.
I have noticed improvements overall, just looking deeper into obtaining more features if possible, like private mode and quick connect. As i touched upon them, but assumed limitations from framework and system ui.
Who knows, it may be some over looked files and such.
glad to see you are working in the t280. I still use this tablet for daily use but the stock rom it's not what I need.
I hope you release the rom very soon! Thanks!!! keep Going!
Lichsv said:
glad to see you are working in the t280. I still use this tablet for daily use but the stock rom it's not what I need.
I hope you release the rom very soon! Thanks!!! keep Going!
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I am planning on releasing it soon... been testing a bit as i go. Mostly figuring out simplest way to have manual control over enhancements, while having some automation in the process. If i make it simple for me and leave out the abiltiy to revert back an option, many may find some issues that plague them.
Example, not all apps like being forced or moved to external sd card. Already found a few, and started toggling the option when needed. I will update my info to reflect that for reference for this fimware.
Also my hosts file is pretty intensive. It blocks some ads that other blockers dont block, but google has been working diligently in building its ad marketing scheme deeply into apk function. So some streaming apps may function slower than others when updating programmes. Play back may be effected by a delay while ads are not allowed to play, or not start at all unless backed out and restarted again. Old BBC America was that way. Depending of app, slider bar for skipping may not be shown, as all ad breaks are removed. Some show slider bar without ad breaks, and some have ad breaks but may limit half of the ads randomly depending on the server its connected to for ads. All in all, if you find an issue with internet connection or streaming playback, disable the hosts file and try again.
Hosts file and install to external SD, can be toggled on or off on the fly. The only reboot required option is to change settings ui. As each settings ui has a set of options that broaden the tablets abiltities, making it like two devices in one. Some settings carry over from being set by a different ui. So toggling may not be required as much until the tablet is fully setup. Though for my needs, i cant fully stay on one ui over the other, as the options are too varied without any other means to control or use without the ui.
Since nobody has mentioned any Samsung functions or unique apps missing or required... i limited my testing to wee bugs that may pop up on dirty flashes. Yes i have been dirty flashing over and over with different and updated system backups, to find the best or cleanest way to have an issue free update without creating issues if one should need to revert back to stock.
Once i have time i will lay out more updated information about features and included apps.
Okay, here is a snapshot of smanager once you restore my ti backup of the customized settings.
You will need to restore this file in ti backup... https://mega.nz/#!UjJzEa6b!Tl4osQhOUfrNy9i4ntFAvbitbAIKdTl7z787ujG94M4
To restore, just use menu and select import and point to the location of the downloaded backup file. Once restored, smanager will be setup properly for running scripts.
Notice the items in red... they are enabled and will only error when re-launched. All the other non red items are active for launching. Once launched the item will turn red, thus allowing you to quickly deturmine what has been enabled or disabled. They will stay as they are even after reboot.
I set up the defaults this way so there wont be any issues if one is to do a factory reset for a clean install of this firmware.
Notice the last item named run once... it fixes wee issues that the framework cannot install to data. They are small empty files, required for some features to function properly. Also there is a set of settings db files that will update toggles and enable universal functions that may not be seen without need of booting with a different settings ui.
The gear icon next to an item means it will run at boot up, on an internal delay by smanager.
The skull and cross-bones means su enabled. None of the scripts have su commands for safety.
The star means favorite, so like named items can be separated by enabling favorite to keep on top of non favorites.
Done! Updated original page and added a final version firmware for downloading. The previous reply is for final setup to enable features and mods.
gps not working?
juanysara said:
gps not working?
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Your the first to have any issues, out of the many who downloaded and tried my system backup. Unfortunatly, I deleted by work files from many different factory firmwares, assuming everything was cool, since had very little feedback. I guess I could make another system backup, from my working tablet mods, to replace the one I uploaded on Mega, if others find any more issues.
If you have issues, revert back to your twrp system backup. I assume your model is not the same as mine. The system backup is for the 7.0 wifi only Tab A6.
Im continuously getting an error when i try to restore. extracttarfork() process ended with error=255
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gps not working?
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emottau said:
Im continuously getting an error when i try to restore. extracttarfork() process ended with error=255
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Try downloading again from mega, and try again. Else revert back to your system twrp backup.
Hello
I had to go back to the stock ROM and has already returned to work the GPS
It was the only way to make it work properly, I don't know if it's my device failure.
Too bad I can't use this ROM I've lost Snote, very useful to me is there any way I can use it in ROM stock PHE?
Thank you, for your time and your work and sorry for my bad English.
Edit: Sorry if you bother asking, but I'm trying to learn a little bit about android, I created a zip to install Snote, I got it to work but when I give it to create a da FC note Can you tell me it's wrong? thank
https://mega.nz/#!Vw5SEAxD!JAdpdtUQWpEWBQZa6AWdHd-UJDE280fnRwtXNCk02jw
Really tried it hard
Unfortunately GPS is killed and some UI issues in settings .... :crying:
I would really like to see a ROM with SD card integration (Android 6?) because this tab is so kewl.
Would you try to fix this ROM so we could give it a try? :angel:
Boot loop after restore
Tried this but just get a boot loop!
Same here boot looping