I'm new to all this. Sorry for the long intro but pls indulge me so you can answer my question appropriately.
I have the gs4 nc5 and Thx to towel root I obtained root with ease, and so I'm running the stock ROM.
I've installed supersu and a few apps that have really cleaned and sped things up and basically I am very happy.
However that's relative to my experience so far.
Knox is not tripped and I Uninstalled it even though I understand it's still in the bootloader.
Now to my question.....
I installed "setcpu" and it seemed I basically couldn't do much because my kernel is still stock too. I was hoping to overclock a tad or at least run in performance mode but setcpu told me performance mode wasn't an option with my existing kernel.
At this point should I be happy with what I've got or should I explore installing a different kernel?
I really don't want to start at scratch with a new ROM... I just have too many things to configure. Maybe I'll get the guts for that at a later date.
Any advice or comments would be appreciated.
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windstrings said:
I'm new to all this. Sorry for the long intro but pls indulge me so you can answer my question appropriately.
I have the gs4 nc5 and Thx to towel root I obtained root with ease, and so I'm running the stock ROM.
I've installed supersu and a few apps that have really cleaned and sped things up and basically I am very happy.
However that's relative to my experience so far.
Knox is not tripped and I Uninstalled it even though I understand it's still in the bootloader.
Now to my question.....
I installed "setcpu" and it seemed I basically couldn't do much because my kernel is still stock too. I was hoping to overclock a tad or at least run in performance mode but setcpu told me performance mode wasn't an option with my existing kernel.
At this point should I be happy with what I've got or should I explore installing a different kernel?
I really don't want to start at scratch with a new ROM... I just have too many things to configure. Maybe I'll get the guts for that at a later date.
Any advice or comments would be appreciated.
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Unless you have the first bootloader, which you don't, there is no way to change your Kernel. If you try you will get an unauthorized message on startup.
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windstrings said:
I'm new to all this. Sorry for the long intro but pls indulge me so you can answer my question appropriately.
I have the gs4 nc5 and Thx to towel root I obtained root with ease, and so I'm running the stock ROM.
I've installed supersu and a few apps that have really cleaned and sped things up and basically I am very happy.
However that's relative to my experience so far.
Knox is not tripped and I Uninstalled it even though I understand it's still in the bootloader.
Now to my question.....
I installed "setcpu" and it seemed I basically couldn't do much because my kernel is still stock too. I was hoping to overclock a tad or at least run in performance mode but setcpu told me performance mode wasn't an option with my existing kernel.
At this point should I be happy with what I've got or should I explore installing a different kernel?
I really don't want to start at scratch with a new ROM... I just have too many things to configure. Maybe I'll get the guts for that at a later date.
Any advice or comments would be appreciated.
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1)Wrong section. Question should go in Help and Troubleshooting.
2)Has been addressed many times in the original post. Read there
3) As was said before me, you can't touch the kernel cause your boot loader is still locked.
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Moved to Q&A.
Thx, based on my present configuration, what happens when an OTA is released,
1. will it even prompt to update?
2. If TW won't work with 4.3, seems I would lose root to upgrade to 4.3 or higher (sounds like too buggy anyway, but just wondering what to expect)
3. Do you guys even do ota updates or just keep upgrading your favorite ROM?
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windstrings said:
Thx, based on my present configuration, what happens when an OTA is released,
1. will it even prompt to update?
2. If TW won't work with 4.3, seems I would lose root to upgrade to 4.3 or higher (sounds like too buggy anyway, but just wondering what to expect)
3. Do you guys even do ota updates or just keep upgrading your favorite ROM?
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I believe u r confused. NC5 is 4.4..and is TW based...
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decaturbob said:
I believe u r confused. NC5 is 4.4..and is TW based...
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So right you are! I thought I was running 4.2.2 but it's 4.4.2....Thx!
I Hate being a noob! ?
So what will I see when an OTA is pushed and what is normally done?
I figure I better know now so I can safeguard in advance if needed.
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windstrings said:
So right you are! I thought I was running 4.2.2 but it's 4.4.2....Thx!
I Hate being a noob! ?
So what will I see when an OTA is pushed and what is normally done?
I figure I better know now so I can safeguard in advance if needed.
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Don't take the update, root it, install busy box, safestrap install, rom that *****.
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If I remember right, they prompt you over and over and finally installs anyway... I would have to block it somehow or do as you say....
Need to study much more first.. Seems I'm limited a lot with my s4.
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windstrings said:
If I remember right, they prompt you over and over and finally installs anyway... I would have to block it somehow or do as you say....
Need to study much more first.. Seems I'm limited a lot with my s4.
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Freeze the update apps on the stock touchwiz rom and it won't ask you anymore.
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bryantjopplin said:
Freeze the update apps on the stock touchwiz rom and it won't ask you anymore.
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Talking about the OS system ota update
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Talking about the OS system ota update
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Yes it's a couple of apps the you need to freeze after you root.
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So do I gather I basically can't do anything that alters this stock ROM?
It's a bit confusing knowing just when the ROM is affected versus not.
Which parts of performance won't work?
I now know adjusting CPU or kernel is out.
1. What about Internet boosters?
2. SD boosters?
Still unclear where I'm limited concerning root tweaks.
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windstrings said:
So do I gather I basically can't do anything that alters this stock ROM?
It's a bit confusing knowing just when the ROM is affected versus not.
Which parts of performance won't work?
I now know adjusting CPU or kernel is out.
1. What about Internet boosters?
2. SD boosters?
Still unclear where I'm limited concerning root tweaks.
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You can adjust the cpu I believe just not over clock it. Not to sure as I have never had a stock phone lol
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Wow I never thought I'd live to see the day
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Nick281051 said:
Wow I never thought I'd live to see the day
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me either. i am out of town right now, butt his will be the second thing i do when i get home tomorrow night.
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Baseband Ver - I777UCMD8
Radio Software Ver - 8
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I777UCMD8 have NFC ????
vanty200419 said:
I777UCMD8 have NFC ????
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Nope.
Can this be updated through keis mobile? Or without a pc I should say?
Is it fairly easy to root? I think I'll wait for an Odin flashable version before I give it a whirl.
Whizzpopper said:
Is it fairly easy to root? I think I'll wait for an Odin flashable version before I give it a whirl.
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Odin flashable version available in the Download Repository. I may create a stock plus root version sometime in the next week, but I'm too busy for the next couple of days to even think about it. Haven't heard if it can be rooted easily; no one has talked about it. If you're adventurous, you could try Framaroot and let us know.
I didn't know about that Framaroot thing. Seems like it'd be easier if it works. Haha. I rooted it by flashing a CWM-based kernel for i9000 in Odin, rebooting into recovery and flashing one of the JB kernels for i777, and then downloaded SU from the Play Store. That long, convoluted method works if Framaroot doesn't.
redherring79 said:
I didn't know about that Framaroot thing. Seems like it'd be easier if it works. Haha. I rooted it by flashing a CWM-based kernel for i9000 in Odin, rebooting into recovery and flashing one of the JB kernels for i777, and then downloaded SU from the Play Store. That long, convoluted method works if Framaroot doesn't.
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The radio is working well on CM10. Don't think I'll go back to Samsung. Are newer ROMs free of the brick bug?
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ferrocene said:
The radio is working well on CM10. Don't think I'll go back to Samsung. Are newer ROMs free of the brick bug?
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One would assume so. They probably had it fixed by 4.0.4. Guess we'll hear about when people start screaming if its not.
Why are we so pumping up about this 4.1.2 release?
Aren't we using 4.1.2 six months ago? and 4.2.2 months ago?
So it is an official release from AT&T, meaning their loyal clients were still running ICS 'til now? Wow
Just rooted using framaroot. Superuser is installed and I am debloating now.
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It seems like a good base to tweak and customize once rooted. The modem is fantastic. Probably the best one I've used in my area.
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votinh said:
Why are we so pumping up about this 4.1.2 release?
Aren't we using 4.1.2 six months ago? and 4.2.2 months ago?
So it is an official release from AT&T, meaning their loyal clients were still running ICS 'til now? Wow
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I'm just curious.
creepyncrawly said:
Odin flashable version available in the Download Repository. I may create a stock plus root version sometime in the next week, but I'm too busy for the next couple of days to even think about it. Haven't heard if it can be rooted easily; no one has talked about it. If you're adventurous, you could try Framaroot and let us know.
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I'm getting a 404 for the link in the repository.
UPDATE: Never mind, it just worked. File host must've been down. Thanks!
votinh said:
Why are we so pumping up about this 4.1.2 release?
Aren't we using 4.1.2 six months ago? and 4.2.2 months ago?
So it is an official release from AT&T, meaning their loyal clients were still running ICS 'til now? Wow
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+1.
Even if I did not puke at the sight of a Sammy ROM, would never consider flashing a bloat loaded ATT firmware, ever.
T
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It's actually kind of decent
tedkunich said:
+1.
Even if I did not puke at the sight of a Sammy ROM, would never consider flashing a bloat loaded ATT firmware, ever.
T
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I hated the AT&T ICS ROM, but this one isn't so bad. I would be (and had been until recently) using CM10.1, but my company's email client won't work with Android 4.2, so I'm stuck with needing a 4.1 ROM. I had been using ShoStock 3, which is good in a lot of ways, but it always seems like if it's not an official Samsung ROM or CM, it doesn't really feel "together" for me.
This AT&T JB ROM actually does seem good. Sure it has a bunch of useless Motion gimmick features, and there is the usual bloat, but I was able to root (as mentioned above with Framaroot -- the Aragorn exploit) and disable almost all of the bloat. NFC isn't supported (which is absolutely stupid), but I never had a real use for that anyway. There are lockscreen shortcuts, resizable widgets, and pretty much all of the good JB features are there. In the ICS ROM they made the Power settings widget completely useless by making it take up 2 rows so it could include useless toggles, so I was hoping to see that they had gone back to the single row widget, but it looks like they dropped it completely. In general, things are responsive and smooth, and bright and happy, without being too cartoonish.
Don't get me wrong, I'd rather be on CM, and if my IT department ever updates the Lotus Traveler software to a version that actually works with 4.2, I'll do it in a heartbeat, but in the meantime, I think this is the best 4.1 ROM I could ask for.
Did the update get rid of the android keyboard for any of yall? I updated and I noticed the android keyboard is missing. I went to get it from the play store and it says its already installed but I can't find it anywhere in my phone. Any suggestions?
I couldn't believe my eyes when i switched over to XDA this evening.
All Monx threads were closed, and the download links were completely removed !
What the heck is going on here ??
One of the greatest devs - One of the best Xperia Rom's - not accessible any more ??
C'mon are you're kidding ???
He seems to have broken the rules regarding solicitation of 'donations'.
hassanmahmood said:
He seems to have broken the rules regarding solicitation of 'donations'.
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Glad I downloaded the rom the other night then... Sad to see a good dev kicked out of the community though
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so he has been baned because he posted a DL link to people that had donated 1 1/2 hours before the OP was updated with the link?
Damn it...heres gone another...zu dev is getting smaller...here's i thought i will stick with Monx...but no update after this, just no point to stay....unless someone can continue the work if it's doable...
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Get on GPE 4.42 already
If you love the Sony UI, you can xposed theme it. Most of the Sony apps also work on GPE if you sideload it.
GPE is literally the future of the device for KK 4.42 and beyond...embrace it
liqn7 said:
GPE is literally the future of the device for KK 4.42 and beyond...embrace it
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no.
brashmadcap said:
no.
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So far performance has been horrible so I have to agree. I like the Sony stock rom much more, but no big deal, I will just keep the one I am using and customize it with xposed etc
How is performance terrible?
Its kit Kat 4.42 and it runs like a dream. Definitely faster than 4.3. Did you full wipe before flashing?
shaolin95 said:
So far performance has been horrible so I have to agree. I like the Sony stock rom much more, but no big deal, I will just keep the one I am using and customize it with xposed etc
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Accidentally hit the thanks button
Also, say whaaat? Horrible performance? It performs like nothing else. Not sure if you base your facts on the benchmark thread or if you've done a very dirty flash, but it's the fastest sucker in town. It's also incredible light on resources since it's KK.
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LordManhattan said:
Accidentally hit the thanks button
Also, say whaaat? Horrible performance? It performs like nothing else. Not sure if you base your facts on the benchmark thread or if you've done a very dirty flash, but it's the fastest sucker in town. It's also incredible light on resources since it's KK.
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You dont use Barney to quote me...that is Legen.....wait for it.... :laugh:
How is it faster exactly since I have no log whatsover with stock 4.3? What do you notice that makes it better in your tests?
General ui fluidity, decreased ram usage and better battery life are my main improvements.
Then there's all the features of Kk over 4.3
If you love the Sony ui so much there's a theme for it on xposed. Most of the Sony apps can also be downloaded from the market or sideloaded with the Apk.
Best of all its entirely bug free. Not a single random reboot or freeze since installation.
Can you get small apps working too?
Has anyone tested Dreamcast emulator..I would like to know if it has the same issue as with 4.3
liqn7 said:
General ui fluidity, decreased ram usage and better battery life are my main improvements.
Then there's all the features of Kk over 4.3
If you love the Sony ui so much there's a theme for it on xposed. Most of the Sony apps can also be downloaded from the market or sideloaded with the Apk.
Best of all its entirely bug free. Not a single random reboot or freeze since installation.
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Which xposed theme you are talking about? Please share link. Thanks
LordManhattan said:
Accidentally hit the thanks button
Also, say whaaat? Horrible performance? It performs like nothing else. Not sure if you base your facts on the benchmark thread or if you've done a very dirty flash, but it's the fastest sucker in town. It's also incredible light on resources since it's KK.
liqn7 said:
How is performance terrible?
Its kit Kat 4.42 and it runs like a dream. Definitely faster than 4.3. Did you full wipe before flashing?
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Jumping in here quite unnoticed.
I noticed that the rom or device seems to get tired at the end of the day.. kind of getting laggy and slower and slower. Even now my device stopped scrolling for a sec at your barney picture.
It's not near as quick and responsive as the CM roms (have not tried cm kk rom)
I don't care about benchmarks since like year 2011.. Its just a bunch of numbers.
I never reboot but I think I need too do this more often, just like back in the days with my Desire.
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SÜPERUSER said:
Jumping in here quite unnoticed.
I noticed that the rom or device seems to get tired at the end of the day.. kind of getting laggy and slower and slower. Even now my device stopped scrolling for a sec at your barney picture.
It's not near as quick and responsive as the CM roms (have not tried cm kk rom)
I don't care about benchmarks since like year 2011.. Its just a bunch of numbers.
I never reboot but I think I need too do this more often, just like back in the days with my Desire.
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Not seeing this kind of behavior here. Are you sure you don't have an app that's leaking RAM?
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I don't care about benchmarks since like year 2011.. Its just a bunch of numbers.
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to use a spanish saying...."When the river sounds, carries water"
Monx isn't banned, he has posted in the Z1 forum today, hopfully he can work things out with the admin team and get back to developing.
It looks like it was one of the Z1 ROMs that was the issue:
pls donate to support future developments
[05-00-00] WIP
interested donators, mod(s), RC, pls PM for early beta build.
RELEASED
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blueether said:
Monx isn't banned, he has posted in the Z1 forum today, hopfully he can work things out with the admin team and get back to developing.
It looks like it was one of the Z1 ROMs that was the issue:
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Hope he dont have a hard feeling in zu forum after what happened...just hope he can sort thing's out and come back to us...
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This is another Chinese firmware called 'Color OS' and generally ships on Oppo devices.
This is not a slight mod but a unique firmware
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2-24-14: Color OS
*Gapps is not included in this release
Working:
- Everything should be good
looks interesting...
great job , sir:good:
Does look cool. May have to check this out tonight. Great work and thanks for Miui and now this one
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this rom looks truly amazing. i actually like it more than miui. however theres just too much chinese. and i cant get.into. mobile networks and a couple other settings without getting this FC.
VERY hard to navigate with the chinese. initial setup youre flying blind through some menus you cant make heads or tails of.
definitely has potential though.
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Also like to mention though that everything was working.
4G
WiFi
Camera
GPS
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Mistertac said:
this rom looks truly amazing. i actually like it more than miui. however theres just too much chinese. and i cant get.into. mobile networks and a couple other settings without getting this FC.
VERY hard to navigate with the chinese. initial setup youre flying blind through some menus you cant make heads or tails of.
definitely has potential though.
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Also like to mention though that everything was working.
4G
WiFi
Camera
GPS
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Good to know I was going to flash this, but I'll wait till that is fixed!
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I really like the looks of this ROM.its a totally different ui and it isn't miui.
Is there anyway to get less Chinese? Or is that just how it is since it's a Chinese ROM? I don't want to sound like a cry baby @Tquetski I'm only jw. I appreciate your work on these ROMs. I think this one has some real potential. Its really cool looking
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Mistertac said:
I really like the looks of this ROM.its a totally different ui and it isn't miui.
Is there anyway to get less Chinese? Or is that just how it is since it's a Chinese ROM? I don't want to sound like a cry baby @Tquetski I'm only jw. I appreciate your work on these ROMs. I think this one has some real potential. Its really cool looking
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That's what I'm waiting for!
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After stability is worked out I'm going to translate it properly
I want to adjust things a little because I feel that this deserves proper localization
APN settings will always produce a FC but it doesn't matter honestly; 4G still works and sticks through reboots lol; I'm doing a really invasive thing and forcing this firmware to use the S4 APNs, it was not made for the S4 ;x
Alright so 4g does stick on reboots. It took my phone maybe 5 minutes for 4g to show up but once it did I was good.
Kept getting the settings FC when trying to enter GMail Account (backup account) but just kept closing it and finally went away. Tapatalk kept FC though [emoji35] I'm back on my DD as I'm off too work. I'll play with ColorOs when im home later.
PS. I tried flashing supersu to have root and no dice any suggestions
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Safestrap compatable?
Will this work with Safestrap on MK2?
twith70 said:
Will this work with Safestrap on MK2?
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Nope. Only TW SafeStrap compatible ROMs for you [emoji17]
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"Nope. Only TW SafeStrap compatible ROMs for you"
Thanks. I think it is great devs put out great ROMs for the end user. I really do think the OP's should be more informative though. At least tell us what will work and what is compatable. This ROM is not the only one with very little information, some of the big names are very vague as well. I am new to the S4 and come here looking for ways to optimize my phone, it would be nice to have reliable information posted in the ROM details how to install.
twith70 said:
"Nope. Only TW SafeStrap compatible ROMs for you"
Thanks. I think it is great devs put out great ROMs for the end user. I really do think the OP's should be more informative though. At least tell us what will work and what is compatable. This ROM is not the only one with very little information, some of the big names are very vague as well. I am new to the S4 and come here looking for ways to optimize my phone, it would be nice to have reliable information posted in the ROM details how to install.
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I understand your frustration. I think the devs who have a rom that works for multiple devices/carriers just forget about the few phones/carriers that do have limitations like that.
Check this thread out. Lot of good information to get you going
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
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Interesting OS, thanks man. Hit the OP's "Thanks" button he definitely deserves it
twith70 said:
"Nope. Only TW SafeStrap compatible ROMs for you"
Thanks. I think it is great devs put out great ROMs for the end user. I really do think the OP's should be more informative though. At least tell us what will work and what is compatable. This ROM is not the only one with very little information, some of the big names are very vague as well. I am new to the S4 and come here looking for ways to optimize my phone, it would be nice to have reliable information posted in the ROM details how to install.
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Sure let me go back and edit 30 threads with a device specific FAQ to cover the general issues which will take a while for me to garner because I only own 1/30
Meanwhile if someone wants to adb their stock firmware for me I could maybe make some stuff you could use with safestrap, but when I make this offer it never pans out because very rarely does someone want to actually get their hands dirty
I can install this rom based kitkat, I had safetrap?
I can install this rom based kitkat, I had safetrap?
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I can install this rom based kitkat, I had safetrap?
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No....it says it 6 posts above you.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:
If you've installed the new Kitkat leak for the Verizon Note 3 (and you really really should install it -- see below for reasons why):
MAKE SURE YOU NEVER TAKE ANY OTA.
Here is a brief (and yet startling) list of advantages to the leaked Kitkat build that could be done away with in ANY future OTA for the Note 3:
At anytime you can use ODIN to go back to 4.3 for root, disaster recovery etc.
This leaked Kitkat build allows for *ANY* compatible kernel module to be used. Unlike any previous Note 3 build ever. No whitelist security is in place to block kernel modules which are not "approved". (pointed out by @ryanbg)
It's Kitkat but SElinux permissive. Also very very rare.
There are so many unique things about this build, that every user who installs it should treat it like gold and avoid OTAs like the plague.
For more information on the leak:
http://sxtpdevelopers.com/samsung-galaxy-note-3-verizon/
How to maintain root and use the leaked files:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726558
And a new Safestrap for use with the new KK build (you'll need a 4.3 compatible Safestrap for the root process and a 4.4 compatible Safestrap for use after upating):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2517610
If you ever get a chance make sure to send thanks over to sxtpdevelopers (I don't think he has an XDA username anymore).
This Was Definetly an Amazing Find!!
Thanks Hash!
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What's the advantage of kernel modules?
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So, help me understand this. Any kernel module? Does that mean... It works as a Dev version would? Any aosp / ge ROM would work eventually?
Same kind of process? Still not a true unlocked boatloader though?
Borderpatrol1987 said:
What's the advantage of kernel modules?
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Interaction with kernel and system resources.
BossJ said:
So, help me understand this. Any kernel module? Does that mean... It works as a Dev version would? Any aosp / ge ROM would work eventually?
Same kind of process? Still not a true unlocked boatloader though?
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this is a possibility, kernel modules being enabled makes it so kexec can work which then means aosp roms could work as well..
although alot of work has to be done to get kexec working on the note3. ALOT. but the hole for it is officially there
To make sure I understand, does this mean that when 4.4.3 is released, we can pull the info for the nxp nfc hce and make it work before Verizon/Samsung do?
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BeansTown106 said:
this is a possibility, kernel modules being enabled makes it so kexec can work which then means aosp roms could work as well..
although alot of work has to be done to get kexec working on the note3. ALOT. but the hole for it is officially there
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I feel like we are in the Droid Bionic days again God I love you guys!
Donations to all of you!
Hash: Confirmation number: ****7608N7815035E
Beans: Confirmation number: ****1220MF354073B
Bajasur: Confirmation number: ****5071CG663842F
If I missed someone let me know!
How do we block ota updates? Installed everything no issues. Thanks guys!! Almost have a Dev edition. Well feels like it to me.
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How do we block ota updates? Installed everything no issues. Thanks guys!! Almost have a Dev edition. Well feels like it to me.
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Freeze/delete SDM
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What do you think about the chance of unlocked bootloader?
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RayMcGrath said:
What do you think about the chance of unlocked bootloader?
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...a little better. But don't get your hopes up. little better than slim or none isn't too good. Lets see what happens when the smarter people look deeper into this! Then I'll start thinking of doing happy-dances.
<Note3>
It seems taking OTA updates won't be much an issue: Software Update can't connect to the Verizon Software Update servers.
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Now only if we can get that stupid 3G/LTE icon to go away when WiFi is connected
So what kernel options do we have!? Not sure which are for this 4.4.2 build. (BTW is Running awesome! )
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So what kernel options do we have!? Not sure which are for this 4.4.2 build. (BTW is Running awesome! )
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Hopefully any kernal used with the t mobile as you could do that with the dev editon.
Although I'm not sure, so wait for official words from the devs.
@Hashcode @BeansTown106 Something to keep an eye out for; the rollback protection counters have two numbers, a major version and a minor version. The minor version tends to get overlooked very quickly. Luckily with this build, our minor version was the same, in addition to our major version, so we could downgrade. We may get an OTA that has a SW_ID flag like this
Code:
SW_ID:0000000[B]2[/B]0000000[B]9[/B]
The 2 is the major version, while the 9 is the minor version. The minor version could be up one increment, even if the major version is the same, and we won't be able to downgrade. The minor version I've been told is stored on RPMB and major version is stored in eFuse(?) which is apparently differentiated from QFPROM. Still looking into that, but be weary even if any future updates look downgrade-able. Ensure both numbers are the same before any OTA/update if you want to downgrade.
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@Hashcode @BeansTown106 Something to keep an eye out for; the rollback protection counters have two numbers, a major version and a minor version. The minor version tends to get overlooked very quickly. Luckily with this build, our minor version was the same, in addition to our major version, so we could downgrade. We may get an OTA that has a SW_ID flag like this
Code:
SW_ID:0000000[B]2[/B]0000000[B]9[/B]
The 2 is the major version, while the 9 is the minor version. The minor version could be up one increment, even if the major version is the same, and we won't be able to downgrade. The minor version I've been told is stored on RPMB and major version is stored in eFuse(?) which is apparently differentiated from QFPROM. Still looking into that, but be weary even if any future updates look downgrade-able. Ensure both numbers are the same before any OTA/update if you want to downgrade.
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Thanks for the heads up
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Now only if we can get that stupid 3G/LTE icon to go away when WiFi is connected
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Try Xposed Module "Samsung Data Connection Icon[1.0]". It solved that problem for me.
I tried to post as a hyperlink to the website but was unable to due to being a new member. If you Google "net.thinkindifferent.dataconnectioniconfix" it should be the first result.
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Freeze/delete SDM
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Is that all? I seem to remember an updater.apk or something like that that also needs to be frozen? What is the path to SDM?
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Hey everyone! It's been a while since I released anything for Android. I took a much needed break from everything for about 5 months. Well now I'm back and I'm making my home the Note 2 section
Now let me tell you first off, this ROM is absolutely nothing to go crazy over (hence the name). However, it will eventually grow into a pretty badass build by time the last update rolls around. So if you want to use this ROM, what I'm asking is that you take a journey with me. This ROM will be an adventure and I would like you all to go on that adventure with me. Follow me through every step of this ROM. Too many times nowadays, ROMs are used for about a maximum of 1 month before people get bored and move on to something else. That's why I started Mediocre ROM. I wanted to start with a completely clean slate, and then eventually add features in 1 by 1 (or a group of features here, group of features there). My point is that I want this ROM to have many updates, that way you, the user, are never bored. Also, if you have ANY suggestions, please post them!! I'm not saying they will all be implemented, but they will ALL be considered. So without further ado, let's get to the brass tax!
Disclaimer:
I am not responsible if your phone divides by 0 and causes thermo-nuclear war with Russia!
NOTE:
You must be on the MJ9 Firmware to flash this ROM!!
Credits will be added as more and more people contribute the features that get added into this ROM.
Beanstown106 for his amazing MJ9 base! Thanks!
Everything!
None that I am aware of.
Rooted
Insecure boot.img file
Busybox
Zipaligned
Deodexed
Init.d Support
Bash
SQLite3
Nano
Adb as root
Bootanimation.zip support
Removed Verizon Update Ability
Removed VZW Navigator + VZW Tunes
Removed Knox Apps
Power Menu Mod (Reboot Menu)
1. Download ROM and put on external sdcard.
2. Boot into Safestrap.
3. Advanced Wipe - Make sure data, cache and dalvik are checked.
4. Flash ROM.
5. Reboot.
6. PROFIT!
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407589499
MD5: 218288f4ec7fc6819507fb92593e4bb3
If for some reason, you would like to send me some beer money, please do so by sending to my Google Wallet at [email protected]
Screenshots will be posted here soon. I haven't had a chance to get them yet.
//**CHANGELOG**\\
v1.0
Initial Release
Used Beans MJ9 base
Edited build.prop to reflect ROM name
Edited updater script with custom messages
Added build.prop tweaks
Baked in Power Menu Mod (Reboot Menu)
last one for anything else.
spc_hicks09 said:
last one for anything else.
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any chance of getting a non-safestrap version for the ones who haven't upgraded to 4.3 & locked bootloader?
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any chance of getting a non-safestrap version for the ones who haven't upgraded to 4.3 & locked bootloader?
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I'll look into it. Shouldn't be too hard to do but since I'm locked and on 4.3 this build will have priority.
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Are you going to have the note 3 features? This is a Damn good idea man thanks for your hard work
chiefsfan69 said:
Are you going to have the note 3 features? This is a Damn good idea man thanks for your hard work
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I kinda wanted to keep this stock Note 2 but I do love the Note 3 apps that everyone is putting in theirs so I might throw them in. I'm glad you like the idea. Haven't seen anyone else do something like this yet.
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spc_hicks09 said:
I kinda wanted to keep this stock Note 2 but I do love the Note 3 apps that everyone is putting in theirs so I might throw them in. I'm glad you like the idea. Haven't seen anyone else do something like this yet.
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OK no problem it's your rom, I was just asking. I love them as well and since they have come out I haven't used a rom without them yet but either way I'll be trying this.. thanks again man
Download link and MD5 posted in the OP! Let's get this party started!
I must have got a bad download. I got an error after the flash and had to go back to Alliance. I'm going to try another download and try once more as I think this is one of the coolest rom concepts yet and want to be involved. Thank you for doing a rom just for safestrap users like me.
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I must have got a bad download. I got an error after the flash and had to go back to Alliance. I'm going to try another download and try once more as I think this is one of the coolest rom concepts yet and want to be involved. Thank you for doing a rom just for safestrap users like me.
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Had this issue before with ROMs. Might be a bad upload. I'll have to look at the link and see what's up. Thanks for letting me know!
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Unfortunately it happened again using the same link. After install I get a red FAILED ... so restored back to Alliance. I will try again once you check the upload. Thanks again and I can't wait to give this a whirl.
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glockman4519 said:
Unfortunately it happened again using the same link. After install I get a red FAILED ... so restored back to Alliance. I will try again once you check the upload. Thanks again and I can't wait to give this a whirl.
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It's a bad upload. I'll have to find somewhere else to upload the ROM and then I'll comment here when I do.
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I was just wondering if yo found a different upload site yet? I really want to give this project a try
I know how busy you guys are so dont think I'm buggig you, just eager to start.
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Welcome back and thanks for this.
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I was just wondering if yo found a different upload site yet? I really want to give this project a try
I know how busy you guys are so dont think I'm buggig you, just eager to start.
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Lol no worries! I didn't find a different place to upload it yet. I'm going to try a couple places today though. It is definitely a bad upload though. Size of the file is 1.02GB and it only uploaded 801.1MB. I'll comment here though as soon as I get this uploaded. I have access to a FTP host now so I'll try that.
Disabled "home button wake" too. Going to start uploading after I make a few changes real quick.
Really sorry for taking so long everyone! I ran into some issues and will be posting something this week.
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Hope to hear from you soon man and your work is awesome. Flashed some Roms on my old xt912 days.
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