[TOOL] [SM-N915 S/K Only] Aroma Bloatware Remover v1.3 FINAL
I DO NOT SUPPORT THIS PROJECT OR THREAD ANY LONGER, SO PLEASE FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK AND DO NOT PM FOR HELP or Q&A. ANY USER or DEV KANG THIS PROJECT WITHOUT PERMISSION WILL BE REPORTED
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Got tired of trying to upload a ROM I created (poor quality and speed of connection), so have pulled a piece of the ROM to create an Aroma bloatware removal tool for SM-N915 S/K Exynos devices.
AROMA INSTALLER OPTIONS:
Aroma supported variants:
N915S - SKT [WORKING]
N915K
Aroma Wipe option
Cache Wipe: Wipes cache & dalvik-cache partitions
Debloat Wipe: Default: Wipes data/app, cache & dalvik-cache partitions. Data saved on int/ext storage is NOT wiped. BACKUP first!
Aroma KNOX removal option
Aroma Stock Bloatware removal options
Aroma Google Bloatware removal options
Aroma TEST Bloatware removal options (Warning: not fully tested and researched everything here)
Aroma Carrier Bloatware removal options
SM-N915S - SKT
ANY ONE CAN CONTRIBUTE AND SUGGEST OTHER BLOATWARE, THAT IF REMOVED, WON'T HAVE A NEGATIVE EFFECT ON OTHER ROM FEATURES. IF YOU CAN COME UP WITH ANY ASSOCIATED LIBS, EVEN BETTER
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XDA:DevDB Information
Note Edge Aroma Bloatware Remover, Tool/Utility for the Galaxy Note Edge
Contributors
UpInTheAir
Version Information
Status: Abandoned
Current Stable Version: v1.3
Stable Release Date: 2014-12-08
Created 2014-12-01
Last Updated 2015-04-14
Instructions & Download
INSTRUCTIONS:
Ensure your device variant is supported
Backup your data and apps with Titanium Backup app or similar
Just place the zip on your sdcard (suggest external sdcard)
Boot into CWM recovery (power off first). Hold volume up + home + power buttons until device enters recovery
Backup your ROM with CWM Recovery to external sdcard
Just follow the menu in recovery to backup ROM and flash the zip with CWM Recovery - thanks to @Chenglu
DOWNLOAD:
>> SEE ATTACHED FILE <<
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Could those users having other variant devices other than the "S" model please post your partition block number for system, data, and cache. I eventually intend to include your devices in a Note Edge "universal" tool. Later on, intend to also add your carrier bloatware as well.
Hello there, if you can tell us a way (noob's guide) to retrieve those numbers. That'll speed things up
leekslk said:
Hello there, if you can tell us a way (noob's guide) to retrieve those numbers. That'll speed things up
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Lots of ways. Terminal, root type file explorer and app.
Easiest way for you might be to install DiskInfo app from Google Play
v1.1 TEST
Attached v1.1 TEST version.
Warning: I have not tested properly and researched all in the "TEST" section. Up to you to decide for now as I have to head away for a few days.
Cheers.
UITA
These are the mount points on the N915G
leekslk said:
These are the mount points on the N915G
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I'll try take a look on when i return on the weekend and sort out the "Test" v1.1 and then look to include the G model not long after. Will need help and input to identify the various "carrier" specific bloatware though. That's including the exact apk name and install location.
After using this tool and removing the bloatware, will we have problems installing firmware Updates?
MCube74 said:
After using this tool and removing the bloatware, will we have problems installing firmware Updates?
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No. You can always flash manually with Odin. You cares about KIES and OTA.....
If you mean OTA, of course if you remove certain (updater) parts of your ROM.
Won't OTA have issues ifsome apps are removed?
Of course we can update by Odin. If we update the firmware then we can remove the bloaware again right?
MCube74 said:
Won't OTA have issues ifsome apps are removed?
Of course we can update by Odin. If we update the firmware then we can remove the bloaware again right?
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[A1] Already answered in previous post. ....
[A2] Yes, will need to flash CWM recovery again though because the firmware package usually has stock recovery included. If you need, obviously re-root via CWM recovery or CF-Auto-Root method
Asking for Beginner's Instructions
UpInTheAir said:
[TOOL] [SM-N915S] Aroma Bloatware Remover v1.1 TEST
Got tired of trying to upload a ROM I created (poor quality and speed of connection), so have pulled a piece of the ROM to create an Aroma bloatware removal tool for SM-N915S odex ROM.
No, it won't work on other variants if your bloatware is located in different partition and or the mount points also differ. Other carrier specific bloat will differ as well.
AROMA INSTALLER OPTIONS:
✔ Aroma Wipe option
Cache Wipe: Wipes cache & dalvik-cache partitions
Debloat Wipe: Default: Wipes data/app, cache & dalvik-cache partitions. Data saved on int/ext storage is NOT wiped. BACKUP first!
✔ Aroma KNOX removal option
✔ Aroma Stock Bloatware removal options
✔ Aroma TEST Bloatware removal options (Warning: not fully tested and researched everything here)
✔ Aroma Carrier bloatware removal options
INSTRUCTIONS:
Backup your data and apps with Titanium Backup app or similar
Backup your ROM with CWM Recovery to external sdcard
Flash with CWM Recovery - thanks to @Chenglu
ANY ONE CAN CONTRIBUTE AND SUGGEST OTHER BLOATWARE, THAT IF REMOVED, WON'T HAVE A NEGATIVE EFFECT ON OTHER ROM FEATURES. IF YOU CAN COME UP WITH ANY ASSOCIATED LIBS, EVEN BETTER
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XDA:DevDB Information
SM-N915S Aroma Bloatware Remover, Tool/Utility for the Galaxy Note Edge
Contributors
UpInTheAir
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: v1.0
Stable Release Date: 2014-12-01
Current Beta Version: v1.1
Beta Release Date: 2014-12-02
Created 2014-12-01
Last Updated 2014-12-02
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Followed the 3 steps instructions, My SM-N915S is now rooted and flashed with the CWM 6-0-5-1
How do I proceed from here?
What do I do with the Bloatware Remover .ZIP file or is it already implemented into the CWM recovery that I just used for the flash?
How do I start the Aroma Bloatware Remover process?
Thanks,
Matty
mattyzil said:
Followed the 3 steps instructions, My SM-N915S is now rooted and flashed with the CWM 6-0-5-1
How do I proceed from here?
What do I do with the Bloatware Remover .ZIP file or is it already implemented into the CWM recovery that I just used for the flash?
How do I start the Aroma Bloatware Remover process?
Thanks,
Matty
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Just place the zip on your sdcard (suggest external sdcard) and boot into CWM recovery (power off first). Hold volume up + home + power buttons until boot into recovery. Just follow the menu in recovery to backup ROM and flash the zip.
GR8
Thanks!!!
It is WORKING......
Is there a chance to have the ROM uploaded?
Dear UpInTheAir,
Nice tool you created and it is doing the job. Thanks for that!
Nevertheless, my device is still FULL of Korean language all over,
(The weather widget, the dialer, boot screen, etc.)
Will the rom you created enable us to wipe out the Korean from the device?
Did you give up trying to load your customized rom or is there still a chance to see it here?
Thanks so much,
Matty
mattyzil said:
Dear UpInTheAir,
Nice tool you created and it is doing the job. Thanks for that!
Nevertheless, my device is still FULL of Korean language all over,
(The weather widget, the dialer, boot screen, etc.)
Will the rom you created enable us to wipe out the Korean from the device?
Did you give up trying to load your customized rom or is there still a chance to see it here?
Thanks so much,
Matty
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System and app language is not bloatware.
You need to decompile various system apk and smali edit etc. That is quite difficult with so much entwined into the framework and without causing allot of errors. Some png might be able to replace without decompiling though.
No, the ROM was only basic and was intended to stay that way. I don't actually enjoy playing with ROM and more time than i have for it.
Yes, i gave up. ....
Great tool, thanks for your effort on this.
I've used this with the latest November rom and have removed all carrier software and quite a few bits of google and samsung as well. I still find battery life quite poor with Android system and Android OS eating nearly half the battery life. Huge list of packages in System including IMS DM, Perso, Beaming service, Selfie alarm, Samsung Mirrorlink, Wallpaper picker (must be near 50). Is this just the downside of Touchwiz or fairly normal.
Fatila said:
Great tool, thanks for your effort on this.
I've used this with the latest November rom and have removed all carrier software and quite a few bits of google and samsung as well. I still find battery life quite poor with Android system and Android OS eating nearly half the battery life. Huge list of packages in System including IMS DM, Perso, Beaming service, Selfie alarm, Samsung Mirrorlink, Wallpaper picker (must be near 50). Is this just the downside of Touchwiz or fairly normal.
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I have v1.2 almost ready. Been sidetracked on other things.
V1.2 is now up
Now UNIVERSAL for common Stock & Google bloatware for all deodex/odex variants (hopefully).
As I can't test others except for SM-N915S, so I'll require feedback.
For OTHER VARIANTS: You will have to tell me the exact name (case sensitive) and path (location) for carrier specific bloatware. Without, I cannot add to the tool
Cheers,
UITA
Related
For Samsung Galaxy Note Edge SM-N915F. and SM-N915FY. Someone confirmed that is working also on N915G.
I’m not a developer. I made this ROM for my hobby.
ROM Based on
Model: SM-N915F (Snapdragon)
Country: Israel
Version: Android 5.0.1
Product Code: Multi CSC
PDA: N915FXXU1BOD5
ROM Features
Build on the latest stock ROM N915FXXU1BOD5
Deodex, Zipalign, Knox removed, Themed
Root Supersu v2.49 and busybox Stericson v1.23.1
CSC & build.prop mods
Credits
@gharrington and 3minitTeam for 3mninit battery settings
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2799958
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2650117)
@justarchi - For the ArchiKitchen
@Chainfire - For Superuser and a bunch of things http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1538053
@TBO , @Train88 & @djdarkknight96 for the blackout apps
@kmokhtar79 for different mods
@viper520 @zhuhang for Viper4AndroidFX http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2191223
@Albe95 for his port apps
@AL_IRAQI for his tutorials
@thanhfhuongf for the full screen InCallUI
@ksr007 for the themes apk
@daxgirl and @bobcat for their help and advices
@ XDA community for their support
@raffaele88 for his help and support
@rovo89 and @arter97 for Xposed
[FONT="]@Dominik for Adaway[/FONT]
@ pass2001 for his beautiful bootanimations. You can thank him here
Please pm me if I forgot some Dev
[FONT="]New ROM v4.0 - 20.06.2015
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[FONT="]DOWNLOAD LINK v4.0[/FONT]
[FONT="]
Changelog v4.0:[/FONT]
[FONT="]<*>N915F-Y Lollipop release v4.0</*>[/FONT]
[FONT="]<*>Official base 5.0.1 - N915FXXU1BOD5</*>[/FONT]
[FONT="]<*>Aroma ROM</*>[/FONT]
[FONT="]<*>Black Material background in Settings</*>[/FONT]
[FONT="]<*>Black apps included: My files, Music, MMS, PlayStore, GMail, Chrome, etc</*>[/FONT]
[FONT="]<*>50% transparent black background toggles</*>[/FONT]
[FONT="]<*>5 way power menu with black background</*>[/FONT]
[FONT="]<*>Removed SFinder & Quick Connect</*>[/FONT]
[FONT="]<*>Many S6 apps to chose from: Launcher, keyboard, MyFiles, Gallery, etc</*>[/FONT]
[FONT="]<*>S6 Edge keyboard with secondary symbols</*>[/FONT]
[FONT="]<*>Full screen caller id</*>[/FONT]
[FONT="]<*>Viper sound, Xposed Framework, 3MinitBattery v3</*>[/FONT]
[FONT="]<*>SeLinux Permissive kernel</*>[/FONT]
[FONT="]<*>Nice lockscreen and Home wallpapers</*>[/FONT]
[FONT="]<*>Very nice bootanimation: 7 minimal, avengers</*>[/FONT]
[FONT="]<*>Removed ROM signature verification</*>[/FONT]
[FONT="]<*>Added App Permissions and App Autostarts in Settings</*>[/FONT]
[FONT="]<*>Center clock, no wake-up on power connect/disconnect</*>[/FONT]
[FONT="]<*>Multi CSC</*>[/FONT]
<*>Various build.prop tweaks</*>[FONT="]
To install this ROM you have to follow this:
1. Use Titanium or any other sw to backup your contacts, sms, favorites and any other personal files
2. Boot into CWM / TWRP recovery and do your usual nandroid backup.
3. Flash the Flash_me_first_I_will_fail.zip which will fail. Don't worry, is ok. If you don't flash this, your Aroma will not start. TWRP users reported that they could flash directly the ROM without the fail file.
4. Flash the ROM and make your choices in Aroma. Please click on items you want even they are already selected. If not, you could end up with missing apps after reboot even you sow them selected. Sometimes, there are some visual glitches and you'll not be presented with the final reboot screen. If you see that the process is stuck for more than 5 minutes, it means that the final screen is not presented visually and you have to press twice on the low right side of the screen (just below the progress %) and your phone will reboot normally. Don't worry, the ROM is flashed correctly.
5. First reboot will take ~7-10 minutes. Just wait patiently.
6. After you setup your ROM, make all the updates from PlayStore and Samsung Apps Store if any (I used the latest apks), update SuperSu binary and reboot your phone. After this reboot you will see also the AdAway icon in your app drawer. Start the app and update it.
7. Enjoy the ROM and give feedback.[/FONT]
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I take no credit for this source; I have only compiled it and built it with some added tweaks and mods.
All credit for this ROM goes with those who shared their knowledge on XDA.[/FONT]
starbucks2010 said:
I succeeded to deodex, root and zipalign the NK5 firmware for SM-N915F (CSC SER) with the Kitchen but it doesn't seem to install.
I tried to install it from CWM but it goes very fast thru the installation (~ 5 secs) and says installation finished.
I highly doubt that it's installing anything in those 5 secs.
If someone want to have a look in the updater-script to find what is wrong I'll be very grateful.
If someone wants to try the ROM I'll upload it somewhere.
Thank you.
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Try to install it twice in a row. Send me the link I'll look at it and send it back to you. I cannot install it tho as I have the SM-915T. I just saw your link I'll look at it tomorrow sometime and send you back one that should work.
Here is the link: https://mega.co.nz/#!WR1kBYLI!LOsSS0zBCsDdtiAJsmURqsk_9W3cvjNJd--kBzKgvQU
Please be aware that the ROM is not booting!
Hi man.
Do you progress in your work?
thanks
Sorry, but no progress.
I was busy with my work and there is no one to help me with the updater-script.
Ok.
I already have this problem on my note 3.
Try to do a factory reset manually and install your rom after. Sometime,the script dont delete system and after, no enough space in system
What ROM base do you have now: NJ8 or NK5?
NK4. It's for 915FY
Have you tried to flash this ROM?
I suspect that it didn't work for me because I was on NJx base not on NKx.
and compatible with this rom 915FY '?
Install Diskinfo from playstore and check what partitions you have for cache, userdata and system.
For 915F these are: cache - mmcblk0p25, userdata - mmcblk0p27 and system - mmcblk0p24.
So, if you have same partitions ad N915F then yes, is compatible.
Good luck.
I finally managed to make a working cwm .zip of NJ8. I will try to make one also for NK5. If someone wants it just say it.
Maybe later, I'll add some mods to it if I'll find some free time.
Happy New Year to everyone!
ROM link up in OP.
sorry but this rom and compatible x SM-N915FY?
I don't have the N915FY but I think that should be ok because they have the same HW.
If you want to try, please make a nandroid backup of your ROM first. Let me know if it works.
Good luck.
ok then I do the backup and then try the rm and let you know what prog ... I can use x to backup?
First of all you need to be rooted. Are you rooted?
Once you are rooted, install Chnglu's CWM from the link in OP. After CWM installation, you can reboot your phone in recovery (shutdown the phone, press vol-up + home + power button) and perform the nandroid backup.
Good luck.
Dont work on 915FY. bootloop in note edge screen.
I cant take a valide boot.img from 915FY for put into your rom.....
After flashing the ROM, before the reboot, restore your boot from the cwm backup. It could work.
Good luck.
micky387 said:
Dont work on 915FY. bootloop in note edge screen.
I cant take a valide boot.img from 915FY for put into your rom.....
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starbucks2010 said:
After flashing the ROM, before the reboot, restore your boot from the cwm backup. It could work.
Good luck.
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@micky387, does that help and is the FW now running!?
IntroductionMost Android devices come with bloatware in some form or another. At best, nearly all of those apps do nothing but take up precious space. At worst, they get in your way of working productively and efficiently. Wouldn't it be nice if getting rid of those apps was just a matter of uninstalling them?
Problem is, there is no easy way to completely rid yourself of bloat—unless you have a rooted device, in which case, completely jettisoning that bloatware is actually possible. But even if you don't have a rooted device, all is not lost. I want to introduce you to some tools that will help you rid yourself of that bloatware—or hide it from sight on un-rooted devices.
Before I introduce you to the apps, I have to remind you to always have a full backup of your device and to use caution when deleting apps. Do not delete critical system apps—otherwise you'll wind up with a non-functioning phone. End standardized warning.
I am going to share Bloatware Removal Script especially designed for Android Marshmallow. You can use this script after flashing Custom ROMs on your device. This script will remove main apps like CM File Manager, Launcher3, CMHome, AOSP Browser, AOSP Gallery, AOSP Camera etc. I have also made a flashable zip of Extra Apps that will install Es File Manager, Gallery Extra by Cyanogen, AudioFX by Cyanogen, ScreenCast by Cyanogen, Google Now Launcher etc. on your system partition.
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Disclaimer
Flash this at your own risk. I am not responsible for any damaged or bricked devices.
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Advantages of Removing Bloatwares
Free up System
Get rid of non-usable apps
Better RAM Management
List of Apps That the script will remove from Your Device
system/app/Apollo
system/app/BasicDreams
system/app/Browser
system/app/Camera2
system/app/Calendar
system/app/CellBroadcastReceiver
system/app/CMFileManager
system/app/CMHome
system/app/CMWallpapers
system/app/DashClock
system/app/DSPManager
system/app/Eleven
system/app/Email
system/app/Exchange2
system/app/FileManager
system/app/Galaxy4
system/app/Gallery2
system/app/HoloSpiralWallpaper
system/app/LiveWallpapers
system/app/MagicSmokeWallpapers
system/app/Music
system/app/NoiseField
system/app/PhaseBeam
system/app/PhotoPhase
system/app/PhotoTable
system/app/VideoEditor
system/app/VisualizationWallpapers
system/app/VoicePlus
system/app/WhisperPush
system/priv-app/Launcher3
system/priv-app/MusicFX
system/priv-app/AudioFX
system/priv-app/PicoTts
system/priv-app/talkback
Extra Apps[Flashable via Custom Recovery] includes[Optional] you can directly install these apps normally by unzipping the "Extra_Apps.zip"
Google Chrome
Google Camera
Google Now Launcher
Google DeskClock
Google Play Music
Gallery Next by Cyanogen New
AudioFX by Cyanogen New
Audio Recorder by Sony Communication
ScreenCast
Es File Explorer
Installation Procedure
Flash Custom ROM
Flash G-APPs
Reboot Your Device
Go to Custom Recovery
Flash "Bloatware_Removal_Script_For_MM.zip"
Flash "Extra_Apps.zip" [Optional]
Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache
Reboot and Enjoy!
Download Section-> Bloatware Removal Script: Download from here
-> Extra Apps [Optional]: Download from here
Tested on: Karbonn Sparkle V with OCT_OS_MM ROM
Credits: Google, Sprout4 Developers and @jajb
Press Thanks If I Helped You
meprakash_pyc said:
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Hey, thanks for sharing :good:
I noticed this script shares 98% of the code from the one from this thread (download). If you used this (or any other) script as a base, it'd be nice if you'd give credit. This is no accusation by all means, just noticed the similarity.
P1nGu1n_ said:
Hey, thanks for sharing :good:
I noticed this script shares 98% of the code from the one from this thread (download). If you used this (or any other) script as a base, it'd be nice if you'd give credit. This is no accusation by all means, just noticed the similarity.
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done
Can i use it for lollypop (Flyme OS)
Greetings!
ROMs for the two variants of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016, 10.1") with S Pen:
WiFi+Cellular (SM-P585Y) gtanotexllte (other variants, SM-P585, SM-P585N0, SM-P585M etc. not tested for ROM compatibility)
http://www.samsung.com/sg/tablets/galaxy-taba-p585/SM-P585YZWAXSP/WiFi only (SM-P580) gtanotexlwifi (even this has not been tested since I don't have this device)
http://www.samsung.com/us/business/support/owners/product/SM-P580NZKAXAR
Disclaimer: No warranties, stated or implied. Flashing a custom ROM might void your warranty. If you download the ROM & use it, you do so at your own risk. The author or XDA are not liable for any issues arising out of the usage of this ROM.
Different people have different requirements, so I have made available two versions of the ROM:
- Lite (heavily debloated with almost all Samsung apps removed, since I don't use them)
- Full (No debloat/no apps removed, apart from Knox)
Current version - Nougat 7.0 ROM v2 (rooted with Magisk 13.3)
Download Nougat 7.0 ROM v2 for SM-P580 WiFi only
Lite: Google Drive
Full: Google Drive
Download Nougat 7.0 ROM v1 for SM-P585Y WiFi+Cellular
Lite: Google Drive
Full: Google Drive
Previous versions - Marshmallow 6.0.1 ROMS (no further development):
Download Marshmallow 6.0.1 ROM v2 for SM-P585Y WiFi+Cellular (its somewhere between lite & full)
Mega, Mediafire, Dropbox,
Download Marchmallow 6.0.1 ROM v1 for SM-P580 WiFi only
Lite: Dropbox
Full: Dropbox
(Additional disclaimer: I don't have the WiFi only tab, so I cannot test this ROM. It underwent the same process as the WiFi+Cellular model, which I do have, so it should be okay. If you encounter any issues, please let me know.)
Pre-requisites:
Enable Developer options by going to Settings -> About device -> Software info -> click 7 times on 'Build number'.
Now go to Settings -> Developer options -> Turn on 'OEM Unlock' & 'USB Debugging' if not already done so.
Caution: The stock ROM has Verifed Boot enabled with device-mapper-verity (dm-verity) kernel feature, which prevents a successful bootup if it detects any modification to the original setup. See details. This needs to be disabled if you need to install a custom recovery, or a custom ROM.
Download dm-verity disabler:
https://build.nethunter.com/android-tools/no-verity-opt-encrypt/
Download TWRP recovery:
LTE version - https://twrp.me/devices/samsunggalaxytaba101lte2016spen.html
WiFi version - https://twrp.me/devices/samsunggalaxytaba101wifi2016spen.html
Instructions - Install TWRP Recovery & flash DM-Verity disabler:
Transfer the downloaded file 'no-verity-opt-encrypt-5.1.zip' to SD card or OTG USB drive.
Download Odin 3.12.3 or any recent version.
Shutdown your tab.
Use Power+Volume Down+Home to reach the Download screen & then press Volume Up to confirm.
Use the AP section to flash the TWRP recovery.
After installing TWRP via Odin, uncheck auto reboot & manually go into TWRP to install the file 'no-verity-opt-encrypt-5.1.zip'
THEN, format /data, DON'T wipe it.
Booting to the stock ROM AFTER installing TWRP without doing this will show you a Verification failed warning, asking you to reset to factory defaults, since you basically overwrote Samsung's default recovery with TWRP, so it is cross with you.
Instructions - Install ROM:
Copy ROM to SD card or OTG USB drive (TWRP can have issues reading the internal storage)
Insert the SD card or OTG USB drive into the tab (very important!)
Press Power + Volume Up + Home & keep them pressed till you reach the TWRP splash screen
Swipe right to allow modification
Install 'no-verity-opt-encrypt-5.1.zip' from SD card or OTG USB drive
Format /data
From Advanced Wipe, wipe Dalvik/ART Cache, System, Internal Storage & Cache
Install the ROM, no need to wipe again since we already wiped & formatted in TWRP
Remember to remove the tick mark against reboot before clicking next, do NOT reboot yet!
Wipe Dalvik/ART cache (yes, again, after ROM install)
NOW, Reboot
Let the ROM boot, give it time
Install any extra applications you need
Bugs/Limitations & Workarounds:
Some APKs have been removed as part of the deknox/debloat, however, the appropriate system level modifications have not been touched in order to remain as close to stock as possible. So if you try to change a setting which relies on the removed feature, the appropriate app might force close, or it may continue to wait for the missing app. This is expected. Currently I have no plans to correct this behavior.
Software updates will not work.
Google Play Services might force close, so you will need to update it.
Samsung notes may force close out of the box. Just update it from Google Play Store. It will work after that. (zayi)
Accessibility service doesn't work on the debloated/lite ROM. Just use any third party keyboard like Swiftkey/Google Gboard etc & then enable the service for the application you desire. (zayi)
ROM features: See post # 2
Extra recommendations for ROM & App recommendations: See post # 3
XPOSED (was only tested on Marshmallow 6.0.1 ROM, NOT on Nougat 7.0):
Xposed framework v86.1 (you can then upgrade to v87)
Xposed Installer v3.1
Xposed modules & other stuff
Credits/Thanks:
IAM_TheFlash for the inspiration & advice
Assayyed for Assayyed Kitchen, using which this ROM was built, along with the numeroud features of the kitchen, including the app debloat list
zayi for the excellent feedback & solutions to the problems the ROM causes.
AndroidSword for the invaluable guide.
zxz0O0 for the download tool.
XDA community for the platform
Samsung/updato.com/Samsung Updates Live/Alfafile/MrCrab for the ROM
ROM Screenshots for SM-P585Y attached for the Home screen, Applications & Software Info.
None for SM-P580, since I don't have the tab to test.
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Jp
Current Nougat 7.0 Releases:
SM-P585Y Changelog::
v2:
Based on stock Nougat 7.0 XSA (Australia) firmware build P585YDXU1BQF1 from June 2, 2017
Android security patch level May 1, 2017
Deodexed
Zipaligned
Rooted with Magisk v13.3
SU.d support
Busybox installed
Build.prop tweaks
Init.d support
Ext4-TuneFS scripts
Knox removed
SQLite script
ADB Connect/SysRO SysRW scripts
Debloated (Lite version, see attachment v3 for details of APK's removed)
SM-P580 Changelog::
v1:
Based on stock Nougat 7.0 XAR (United States) firmware build P580UEU1BQE4 from June 13, 2017
Android security patch level May 1, 2017
Deodexed
Zipaligned
Rooted with Magisk v13.3
SU.d support
Busybox installed
Build.prop tweaks
Init.d support
Ext4-TuneFS scripts
Knox removed
SQLite script
ADB Connect/SysRO SysRW scripts
Debloated (Lite version, see attachment v3 for details of APK's removed)
Old Marshmallow 6.0.1 Releases:
SM-P585Y Changelog::
v2:
Added some of the stuff back, since it was not playing nice with /data format
Investigated Xposed compatibility & added links for Xposed framework, installer & modules
Updated instructions
v1/baseline:
Based on stock firmware build P585YDXU1API1
Android security patch level September 1, 2016
Deodexed
Zipaligned
Systemless pre-root with SuperSU
Busybox installed
Build.prop tweaks
Init.d support
Knox removed
SQLite script
ADB Connect/SysRO SysRW scripts
SU.d support
Heavily debloated (See attachment for details of APK's removed)
Ext4-Tune2FS scripts
SM-P580 Changelog::
v1:
Based on stock firmware build P580ZSU1APJ3
Android security patch level September 1, 2016
Deodexed
Zipaligned
Systemless pre-root with SuperSU
Busybox installed
Build.prop tweaks
Init.d support
Knox removed
SQLite script
ADB Connect/SysRO SysRW scripts
SU.d support
Heavily debloated lite version & almost stock full version (See attachment for details of APK's removed in lite)
Ext4-Tune2FS scripts
Jp
Extra recommendations for the tab:
Since SM-P585Y doesn't have a huge internal storage, just 16 GB, out of which, only ~9 GB is left for the user, you may want to use adoptable storage to use your SD card as internal storage. Go to this thread by ashyx to enable adoptable storage, whereby you have the option to convert your SD card as an internal storage unit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-a/how-to/patch-adoptable-storage-enabler-t3507387. The only caveat is that it formats & converts the whole SD card for use as internal storage & you won't be able to pop the card out & use it on your PC to transfer data, you will need to transfer data via the USB cable just like you would for the internal storage.
Go to Developer options & turn off Windows, Transitions & Animator animations. It would visibly speed up your tab slightly by cutting down on the slight delay introduced by the animations.
App recommendations (Free in Play Store):
'Xodo PDF Reader & Editor' for PDF annotation
'INKredible - Handwriting Note' for taking notes with guaranteed beautiful handwriting
Jp
Can we instal xposed in these ROM?
Gosh, saw a stock rom for the s pen model and got excited, until I saw it was the P585 only =[
Merry Christmas LTE guys!
zayi said:
Can we instal xposed in these ROM?
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I went too far in my debloating, which doesn't play nice with formatting /data, so I've added some stuff back & christened the new ROM v2. Uploading, should be up shortly. I've installed Xposed on it. Looks okay.
EDIT: New ROM v2 uploaded.
I don't use Xposed much, however, I was able to install:
Xposed framework ver 86.1
Xposed Installer ver 3.1
Modules: Xposed edge & Gravitybox (MarshMallow)
It seems to be behaving itself, don't see any errors in my rudimentary testing.
Jp
veekay said:
Gosh, saw a stock rom for the s pen model and got excited, until I saw it was the P585 only =[
Merry Christmas LTE guys!
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LOL, Merry Christmas, WiFi folks.
I don't think there's much difference between the WiFi & LTE models apart from the SIM module , so if you're feeling brave, you can try to install it.
Otherwise let me try to look up the WiFi ROM & cook t the same way. Your tab would have to be the guinea pig though.
By the way, which is the software version for P580? I saw this one online: P580KXU1APJ1 from November 2016. Any release after that?
Jp
japinder said:
I went too far in my debloating, which doesn't play nice with formatting /data, so I've added some stuff back & christened the new ROM v2. Uploading, should be up shortly. I've installed Xposed on it. Looks okay.
EDIT: New ROM v2 uploaded.
I don't use Xposed much, however, I was able to install:
Xposed framework ver 86.1
Xposed Installer ver 3.1
Modules: Xposed edge & Gravitybox (MarshMallow)
It seems to be behaving itself, don't see any errors in my rudimentary testing.
Jp
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Wow... ty so much. Download it and will try it today...thanks brother
Seems P580UEU1APH6 as far as XAR release.
BTW, does this get rid of the S pen features?
japinder said:
LOL, Merry Christmas, WiFi folks.
I don't think there's much difference between the WiFi & LTE models apart from the SIM module , so if you're feeling brave, you can try to install it.
Otherwise let me try to look up the WiFi ROM & cook t the same way. Your tab would have to be the guinea pig though.
By the way, which is the software version for P580? I saw this one online: P580KXU1APJ1 from November 2016. Any release after that?
Jp
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my Samsung Notes stopped working. and always show notification "unfortunately, samsung notes has stopped". any idea what happen?
zayi said:
my Samsung Notes stopped working. and always show notification "unfortunately, samsung notes has stopped". any idea what happen?
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Yes, that is an acknowledged bug.
However, I recently installed Xposed framework, Xposed installed & a couple of Xposed modules. Afterwords I again applied the dm-verity & no-ecryption zip and then again formatted data. Now Samsung Notes is back up running. Wondering, whether that has anything to do with Xposed, or the data format...
If you haven't setup a ton of apps, maybe you can just try to install the zip & format data to see if Samsung Notes works... However, it will mean starting from scratch again in terms of setting up your tab...
Jp
japinder said:
Yes, that is an acknowledged bug.
However, I recently installed Xposed framework, Xposed installed & a couple of Xposed modules. Afterwords I again applied the dm-verity & no-ecryption zip and then again formatted data. Now Samsung Notes is back up running. Wondering, whether that has anything to do with Xposed, or the data format...
If you haven't setup a ton of apps, maybe you can just try to install the zip & format data to see if Samsung Notes works... However, it will mean starting from scratch again in terms of setting up your tab...
Jp
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Sry. after i update samsung notes via google play store that fix those problem. ty for your time. nice job for these rom.
zayi said:
Sry. after i update samsung notes via google play store that fix those problem. ty for your time. nice job for these rom.
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LOL, that must have been it for me too, updating apps.
Thanks for the confirmation, updated first post.
Jp
Can you try to go to accessibility>vision>tts . I need to activate accessibility of some apps, but can't get through these tts. Make setting force close
zayi said:
Can you try to go to accessibility>vision>tts . I need to activate accessibility of some apps, but can't get through these tts. Make setting force close
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Sorry, I removed TTS in my haste to debloat the ROM, since I don't use it.
I guess if you do need it, maybe I can upload another version of the ROM with zero debloat, which doesn't have any apps removed. It would be same as stock in terms of apps, but you still have the other features.
Let me know.
Jp
japinder said:
Sorry, I removed TTS in my haste to debloat the ROM, since I don't use it.
I guess if you do need it, maybe I can upload another version of the ROM with zero debloat, which doesn't have any apps removed. It would be same as stock in terms of apps, but you still have the other features.
Let me know.
Jp
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OK I will wait for it. Ty
veekay said:
Gosh, saw a stock rom for the s pen model and got excited, until I saw it was the P585 only =[
Merry Christmas LTE guys!
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veekay said:
Seems P580UEU1APH6 as far as XAR release.
BTW, does this get rid of the S pen features?
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I've created two ROMs for the WiFi model, based off the build P580ZSU1APJ3:
- Lite (heavily debloated, with almost all Samsung apps removed, Air Command removed too)
- Full (only Knox removed, all other apps remain as it is, Air Command works)
So now both 2016 S-Pen tab models are equally represented. No partiality any longer.
Jp
Appreciate the work. Is it possible to have a lite version with just the s-pen functionality left in or is that dependent on too many other apps? Or, is there an apk that can be downloaded to re-enable air command?
japinder said:
I've created two ROMs for the WiFi model, based off the build P580ZSU1APJ3:
- Lite (heavily debloated, with almost all Samsung apps removed, Air Command removed too)
- Full (only Knox removed, all other apps remain as it is, Air Command works)
So now both 2016 S-Pen tab models are equally represented. No partiality any longer.
Jp
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veekay said:
Appreciate the work. Is it possible to have a lite version with just the s-pen functionality left in or is that dependent on too many other apps? Or, is there an apk that can be downloaded to re-enable air command?
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LOL, thanks. Its just selective debloat. Just more work, that's all.
These are APK's, but system apps, not user apps, so normal install like other apps may not work as intended, might be more messy, even if it works.
Air Command, the feature to pop up a selection of commands targeted towards the S Pen, is not a feature I find terribly useful. When I take out the S Pen, I use it for two purposes:
- Take handwritten notes with INKredible app.
- Annotate PDF's with Xodo.
Air Command just gets in the way, I have to dismiss it, causing one more S Pen click or back button key press. And keeps on showing the translucent button, which I can sometimes press inadvertently. Apart from Clock (I just like the white icon by Samsung, instead of horrible pale purple clock icon by Google), I just replace all the Samsung apps with the ones by Google. Hence the heavily debloated approach. I understand, Samsung Notes, with it OneNote like functionality might appeal to some people, the automatic prompt might appear cool too, even if its not for me.
Let me see what I can do, maybe a third, not-so-lite & not-so-full ROM. No ETA's though.
Jp
The tablet is my wifes and she uses this feature on the tab and her note - wouldn't be able to convince her to switch to a slimmed down rom without it
japinder said:
LOL, thanks. Its just selective debloat. Just more work, that's all.
These are APK's, but system apps, not user apps, so normal install like other apps may not work as intended, might be more messy, even if it works.
Air Command, the feature to pop up a selection of commands targeted towards the S Pen, is not a feature I find terribly useful. When I take out the S Pen, I use it for two purposes:
- Take handwritten notes with INKredible app.
- Annotate PDF's with Xodo.
Air Command just gets in the way, I have to dismiss it, causing one more S Pen click or back button key press. And keeps on showing the translucent button, which I can sometimes press inadvertently. Apart from Clock (I just like the white icon by Samsung, instead of horrible pale purple clock icon by Google), I just replace all the Samsung apps with the ones by Google. Hence the heavily debloated approach. I understand, Samsung Notes, with it OneNote like functionality might appeal to some people, the automatic prompt might appear cool too, even if its not for me.
Let me see what I can do, maybe a third, not-so-lite & not-so-full ROM. No ETA's though.
Jp
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Starchild2k's Samsung Galaxy J700P Custom Rom
Information about ROM:
This a Custom ROM I built myself using SuperR's kitchen! There has been a lot I have managed to do to this ROM making it the best one for the J700P yet by far! I am very much so in the picture still for a CM13 release still working on it as we speak. In the meantime I have been working on a ROM that was made purely from the latest Stock ROM that was released for this phone. I left the system.prop alone to prove that it was in fact stock and if there was any future updates for this phone you would know and be able to get them.
Tweaks Done:
Rooted Phone
Deodexed Phone
Removed Bloatware Apps that was preloaded to the phone
Speeded up the Boot Time
Removed Boot Animation
Freed Up System Memory
Unlocked WiFi Tethering for unlimited use! (HOT SPOT)
Various System Tweaks used from Xposed Installer for system stability
Completely Removed KNOX!
Special Preloaded Apps Included:
SuperSU (Already ROOTED)
Xposed Installer With Preloaded Apps (Youtube, System, TWEAKS)
Subsonic Music Streamer with exclusive access to my music server for free!
Terminal Emulator
Root Explorer Pro
Requirements For Installation:
J700P Of Course!
Custom Recovery Firmware Installed! (TWRP,CWM,etc)
Installation Instructions:
1. Copy ZIP file to a external SD Card first (CAN NOT INSTALL FROM INTERNAL SD!)
2. Reboot phone into Custom Recovery
3. Make a complete backup to the External SD Card (I recommend using TWRP for this!)
4. Install The Zip File that is on your External SD Card (This Can take a little bit to install so don't worry it works!)
5. Reboot into System from Recovery
6. Done!
Concerns About Mobile Data:
If you are experiencing issues with your data connection not working after installing this ROM try using the activate phone in the settings if this doesn't work then do a factory reset and re-root the phone using the latest SuperSU.zip file. This will solve any issues certainly!
Future Plans:
1. Set Permisssive Mode to the ROM
2. Add some more kernel tweaks
3. Add Apps2SD Support
4. Add custom Pandora APK
5. Add Facebook/ Facebook Messsenger APKS
6. Remove PDA Update from Final Release
Download Link
Starchild2k said:
Starchild2k's Samsung Galaxy J700P Custom Rom
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Information about ROM:
This a Custom ROM I built myself using SuperR's kitchen! There has been a lot I have managed to do to this ROM making it the best one for the J700P yet by far! I am very much so in the picture still for a CM13 release still working on it as we speak. In the meantime I have been working on a ROM that was made purely from the latest Stock ROM that was released for this phone. I left the system.prop alone to prove that it was in fact stock and if there was any future updates for this phone you would know and be able to get them.
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Tweaks Done:
Rooted Phone
Deodexed Phone
Removed Bloatware Apps that was preloaded to the phone
Speeded up the Boot Time
Removed Boot Animation
Freed Up System Memory
Unlocked WiFi Tethering for unlimited use! (HOT SPOT)
Various System Tweaks used from Xposed Installer for system stability
Completely Removed KNOX!
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Special Preloaded Apps Included:
SuperSU (Already ROOTED)
Xposed Installer With Preloaded Apps (Youtube, System, TWEAKS)
Subsonic Music Streamer with exclusive access to my music server for free!
Terminal Emulator
Root Explorer Pro
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Requirements For Installation:
J700P Of Course!
Custom Recovery Firmware Installed! (TWRP,CWM,etc)
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Installation Instructions:
1. Copy ZIP file to a external SD Card first (CAN NOT INSTALL FROM INTERNAL SD!)
2. Reboot phone into Custom Recovery
3. Make a complete backup to the External SD Card (I recommend using TWRP for this!)
4. Install The Zip File that is on your External SD Card (This Can take a little bit to install so don't worry it works!)
5. Reboot into System from Recovery
6. Done!
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Concerns About Mobile Data:
If you are experiencing issues with your data connection not working after installing this ROM try using the activate phone in the settings if this doesn't work then do a factory reset and re-root the phone using the latest SuperSU.zip file. This will solve any issues certainly!
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Future Plans:
1. Set Permisssive Mode to the ROM
2. Add some more kernel tweaks
3. App Apps2SD Support
4. Add custom Pandora APK
5. Add Facebook/ Facebook Messsenger APKS
6. Remove PDA Update from Final Release
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Download Link
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Nice with bro
I'm really enjoying using this rom. Everything is smooth for the most part, but there are times when the UI will reset, or it will freeze up at times when I'm on Youtube or Instagram.
I installed SeLinux Mode Changer, and used it to make the device permissive. It doesn't seem to be sticking on reboot though, which sucks cause I want Viper4Android active on my device.
But these are all nitpicks. I really do enjoy using this rom, keep doing your thing. Anxiously anticipating the finished out of beta version, man. Thanks for all you've contributed towards the J700P development, man.
I wouldnt worry about the SystemUI errors on Youtube I believe these are issues with xposed Installer with all the modules I preloaded and I will look into these issues and I will definitely have permissive mode released in my final release then on to finish CM13 and then CM14!
Starchild2k said:
I wouldnt worry about the SystemUI errors on Youtube I believe these are issues with xposed Installer with all the modules I preloaded and I will look into these issues and I will definitely have permissive mode released in my final release then on to finish CM13 and then CM14!
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thank you for the work on the 700P version. will be installing soon!
Bro your google account is on here. And so is your contacts and call logs. Other than that great rom.
Well this is a nice alternative for now. Less mess to get involved. Thank you sir.
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Add Titanium if you can. I only say that so people can keep backups without having to Fandangle with adding it. Unless you have advice on another type?
MonstaSaleens said:
Bro your google account is on here. And so is your contacts and call logs. Other than that great rom.
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Hmmm thought i removed that info before writing the rom out
SykkNyzz said:
Well this is a nice alternative for now. Less mess to get involved. Thank you sir.
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Add Titanium if you can. I only say that so people can keep backups without having to Fandangle with adding it. Unless you have advice on another type?
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I plan on releasing the final version soon and i will add the rebuild of twrp which you can do a complete backup of the phone through recovery but sure i can add titanium if you like no problem
TBH any way you make this is fine. I'm just glad to see the stock surpassing its potential. Reminds me of @Curtis1973 with his custom stock ROM mod for the LG Volt Last year. So many thanks to you. You and @minz1 pretty much kept this model in the loop of modifications.
1. Set Permisssive Mode to the ROM - don't, permissive has a bunch of secuirty compromises
2. Add some more kernel tweaks - okay
3. App Apps2SD Support - ok
4. Add custom Pandora APK - that can be added easily. don't debloat then rebloat your ROM
5. Add Facebook/ Facebook Messsenger APKS - ^
6. Remove PDA Update from Final Release - ok
Haha thats so funny u metioned the lg volt i worked on that phone as well i still have a volt i think it stopped on cm12.1 but i did want to rerelease and revise it to cm13 as well but for now i want to put all efforts towards the J7 on getting a stable cm13 and cm14 build
Is this the best stable Rom for the J700P to date? I've been looking for a good one for a lil bit now. So far from what I have read that it has everything that I'm looking for. Will flash this jewel soon if it's a go
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Nas8 said:
Is this the best stable Rom for the J700P to date? I've been looking for a good one for a lil bit now. So far from what I have read that it has everything that I'm looking for. Will flash this jewel soon if it's a go
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Awesome let me know if you have any issues with it as this is just a beta release until my final release has completed
minz1 said:
1. Set Permisssive Mode to the ROM - don't, permissive has a bunch of secuirty compromises
2. Add some more kernel tweaks - okay
3. App Apps2SD Support - ok
4. Add custom Pandora APK - that can be added easily. don't debloat then rebloat your ROM
5. Add Facebook/ Facebook Messsenger APKS - ^
6. Remove PDA Update from Final Release - ok
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Its better to set permissive mode on a kernel for scripts/mods to run better but if security is a issue i will put some antivirus like malwarebytes on it as far as pandora it wouldnt be bloatware at all it would be a custom version that can download songs by hitting a tumbs up and it also would have no ads and unlimited skips
Heck ya. I use the Pandora download version and its great. The main feature I saw was the bypass WiFi hotspot lol. I have a HTC desire I use for GPS only so I would like to wifi this phones data to it. Get live traffic updates and so on.
Sent from my SM-J700P using Tapatalk
Starchild2k said:
Haha thats so funny u metioned the lg volt i worked on that phone as well i still have a volt i think it stopped on cm12.1 but i did want to rerelease and revise it to cm13 as well but for now i want to put all efforts towards the J7 on getting a stable cm13 and cm14 build
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They made it to 13 on the Volt... I ended up making 6 'remix roms' that fixed the camera issue (KitKat)
They used LgG2 mini sources to get the phone up and running. Anyway.... Y'all got this.
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http://ogmods.net/home/OGYouTube
You might want to look at this: download any format, no ads, background playback, and pop out window mode. Just a minimal amount to read to get it working.
Working on getting selinux to permissive permanently now!
See that's the things I like, modded stuff. Anyone have any other useful links or websites?
Sent from my SM-J700P using Tapatalk
SykkNyzz said:
TBH any way you make this is fine. I'm just glad to see the stock surpassing its potential. Reminds me of @Curtis1973 with his custom stock ROM mod for the LG Volt Last year. So many thanks to you. You and @minz1 pretty much kept this model in the loop of modifications.
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Does look to be off to an excellent start doesnt it? i gave it a 5 to encourage everyone involved to carry on with it. :good: i am in my own struggle at the moment on a new Alcatel device. The A621BL. Alcatel has it in beast mode with crippled fast boot among other over board protection issues. But root is not to far away.
This is derived from the latest N910F UK BTU stock Marshmallow v6.0.1 firmware.
Some info:
PDA/AP (ROM firmware) version: N910FXXU1DRI2
CSC code: N910FBTU1DRJ1 (BTU)
Modem/CP/baseband version: N910FXXS1DQA1
There is no multi-CSC support, it is too much work to add. If you need a different CSC besides BTU, then you should consider @_alexndr's DevBase, @Andycar's ROM, etc. They are based on older firmware, but should work fine. Having this ROM's BTU CSC may mean that carrier-specific features like VOLTE/wifi calling/etc may or may not work. I think the BTU CSC should work fine for most.
Why am I doing this? Well, for one, noone has posted (to my knowledge) a deodexed version of this firmware. And 2nd, as a baseline modding resource for other users, I only ask that I'm given credit for providing the files.
Old zips:
I've taken the N910FXXU1DRI2 stock firmware from SamMobile, deodexed it with SuperR's Kitchen, and created a TWRP-flashable firmware/ROM zip. It is only deodexed, no other changes have been made, nothing has been removed. All stock bloat/Knox is present. It isnt rooted, but you may root it with Magisk/SuperSU/Phh's Superuser. The kernel is pure stock, but you may flash a custom kernel afterwards if you wish. This ROM should pass SafetyNet even without Magisk/SuperSU, as long as you dont flash something like Xposed. Private Mode will not work with this zip out of the box, you will need to flash the modded Private Mode zip to get it to work. You should only use this zip if you just want a deodexed ROM with no additional changes. Flash from TWRP. This zip only includes the stock boot.img and a deodexed system.img.
There is now a 2nd version of this, it is based on the original N910FDeodex.zip, but converted from raw img format to set_metadata format. This version will only flash the used portion of the system partition into /system, resulting in less write hits. If you want a deodexed only version of this ROM with no further changes, then use the set_metadata version. These 2 zips are otherwise identical.
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=8889791610682928982
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=8889791610682917301
New revised zip (deodexed, debloated, Knox removed, GApps removed, some minor changes):
This is almost the same as the above zip. Everyone should use this new zip, unless they only want a zip that is deodexed only with no further changes. Private Mode will work out of the box. You will also be able to pass SafetyNet with or without Magisk/SuperSU.
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=8889791610682924674
See the following post for what's removed:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83379549&postcount=38
And this one too. It includes an optional debloat script that removes even more:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83385447&postcount=44
Link to script:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=8889791610682925297
Install order for revised zip:
1. Wipe system/data/cache and flash ROM zip
2. Flash my revised debloat script if you want it
3. Flash latest OpenGApps ARM 6.0 nano zip (dont use anything higher, system apps like Messages/Tags/dialer will be removed if you do!)
4. Flash Google Contacts Sync Adapter zip from Extras section (to avoid "Android is optimizing" on every boot)
5. Check /system/app/WebViewGoogle, /system/priv-app/GooglePackageInstaller, and /system/priv-app/Tags, make sure they're not deleted. If they are, flash the appropriate zips from Extras section
6. Flash any other extras you want
7. Flash custom kernel (optional)
8. Flash root (optional)
9. Reboot into ROM
For MicroG users:
1. Wipe partitions, flash ROM zip.
2. Flash my revised debloat script if you want it.
3. Flash MicroG installer zip. Signature spoofing patch is already built into ROM.
4. Flash play store, backup transport, calendar sync adapter, Google dialer, maps/media effects/widevine libraries, deodexed google contacts sync adapter, google keyboard and swype libraries. These are optional.
5.Flash any other extras you want
6. Flash custom kernel (optional)
7. Flash root (optional)
8. Reboot into ROM
Note: In my tests, ROM didnt pass SafetyNet with MicroG installed. but it did pass when I flashed OpenGApps. This means the fail is due to something in MicroG. Ask in the MicroG XDA thread for help.
Another note: I only used the official APKs from MicroG website, permissions XML file from MicroG Installer Revived, and Play Store APK from APKMirror. You can update MicroG if/when they release new APKs.
Make sure to follow these steps in the order I've listed them!
You only need to use my stock boot image and kernel library modules zip if:
1. Before you flash a custom kernel
2. Before flashing root (skip my zip if you are already using custom kernel)
You can also get rid of a custom kernel/root by flashing this zip. But it is advised that you use Magisk uninstaller zip first. Or to delete SuperSU, you can use the unSU zip by @osm0sis. Then flash my zip.
If you get an error in TWRP when flashing either of these zips, this probably means your MicroSD card is using the GPT partition table, instead of MBR. My advice is to use SD Card Formatter tool to format your SD, then copy the ROM zip onto it and try to flash the zip again. If this doesnt work, post the exact error here.
If you used the "nand erase all" option in Odin, it is advised to format data/cache in TWRP *BEFORE* flashing the ROM zip. Look at the Mount button in TWRP and see if they are checked. If they are, then all is good. If not, use the wipe/format data functions until they are checked. I advise using nand erase all because it cleans data/cache of incompatible data. Especially recommended if you are coming from different firmware/custom ROM.
Please only do clean flashes! Dirty flashes not supported! Do not report bugs if you have dirty flashed! Do not report bugs if you are using other mods like Xposed (or root), etc! Clean flash with no changes, then post here if the bug is still present.
Additional firmware-related files:
My N910FXXU1DRI2 mini firmware package. This includes all files from the stock firmware package with the exception of the boot, system, and cache partitions. This is intended to be flashed before flashing my ROM zip. Boot/system arent needed because they are included in the ROM zip. Cache also isnt needed because its' contents (the UK BTU CSC code) is already processed into the system.img. This package also includes the latest official TWRP recovery, instead of the stock recovery. I would advise that you flash this file before flashing the ROM zip, but it may only be necessary if the ROM fails to boot (which means your installed firmware is an incorrect/incompatible version).
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=8889791610682917321
You need Odin (version 3.12.7 recommended), Samsung USB drivers, and a Windows PC. In Odin, select the "nand erase all" and select the tar file in the AP slot. Also uncheck the autoreboot box. Leave everything else as-is. Once it is flashed, wait a minute or 2 before unplugging phone from PC.
Once you've done this, pull battery from phone, put it back in, then use VolUp+Home+Power to boot into TWRP. From there you can flash the ROM zip.
Pure stock firmware N910FXXU1DRI2. This is identical to what you would get from SamMobile, I have not modded the firmware in any way. I have only recompressed the tar file so that the total overall download size is smaller. Unpack the 7z file with 7-Zip/WinRAR/some other software, then flash the tar file from Odin. Flashing instructions are the same as above. You only need this if you want a truly clean start with nothing whatsoever changed. This file can be used alone without the others, or it can be flashed before the stock ROM zip. This file does not include TWRP. If you intend on flashing the stock ROM zip, I would suggest using my mini firmware package instead.
Note: I've deleted this file, you can find it in my N910FXXU1DRI2 mega firmware collection thread.
N910FXXU1DRI2 pit file. This file is to be flashed with Odin, if you need to repartition the device. Only use it with a full, official firmware package, like the one from above. I extracted it from my device with TWRP, it is not changed in any way. Most people generally wont need this. Only use this on an N910F, it may brick other devices!!! You've been warned!
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=8889791610682917326
Link to extra files folder:
https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=316633
You can use these files to restore removed functionality if you need it. Most of these should be flashed from TWRP. More info below:
1. AccuWeather: Restores AccuWeather widget
2. Android default hosts file: Restores the stock hosts file
3. ANT system apps: Restores ANT apps. These are mainly fitness-related
4. Autorotation library: Flash this if your autorotate isnt working
5. Car Mode/Car Mode Remote: Restores Car Mode
6. Chrome customizations: Restores a system app which sets defaults for Chrome. Generally unneeded
7. DiagMonAgent: Related to Knox, it likes to phone home
8. Dropbox stub: Restores Dropbox stub for SCloud in Settings
9. Easy mode contacts widget: self-explanatory
10. Google FaceDetect library: Part of GApps. Restores FaceDetect library. Google cancelled support for this due to security reasons. You probably dont need it
11. Google Package Installer: Needed by Android! Flash this if OpenGApps zip removes /system/priv-app/GooglePackageInstaller
12. Google WebView: Needed by Android! Flash this if OpenGApps zip removes /system/app/WebViewGoogle
13. Help widget: Restores help/manual widget
14. MicroG installer: This will install GmsCore, GsfProxy, DroidGuard, and a permissions XML file. OpenGApps users dont need this
15. Stock firmware media files: Placed in internal storage by stock recovery. probably not needed. Extract zip and copy to /sdcard/ or /storage/emulated/0
16. Official play store: Installs PS for MicroG users. OpenGApps users dont need this
17. Original Private Mode APK: Restores original Private Mode APK. PM will not work if you flash this. probably not needed
18. Patched Private Mode APK: Installs patched Private Mode APK. PM should work fine now
19. S-Voice: Restores Samsung S-Voice app (who uses this crap?)
20. Collection of updated apps from the Note 4. Extract zip and install the APKs you want.
21. Samsung Apps widget: widget for Galaxy Apps store
22. Samsung Email/Exchange: Restores Samsung email/Exchange apps
23. Samsung_Galaxy_Store_-_Samsung_Cloud_-_Samsung_Account: Restores system apps for Samsung Account, Samsung Cloud, and Galaxy Apps store
24. Samsung game optimizer: restores game optimizer
25. Samsung Gear/Watch: Restores Gear/Watch system apps
26. Samsung Health Service: Restores Health Service, which SHealth depends on
27. Samsung internet browser: Restores stock browser
28. Samsung Kies: Restores Kies stub, which is needed for interfacing with the Kies PC software
29. Samsung QuickConnect/SFinder: restores files needed to make these work. They will also reappear in the pulldown statusbar again
30. Scrapbook: restores Scrapbook app
31. SmartManager v3: restores Smart Manager
32. Stock task manager and widget: restores task manager and Active Applications widget
33. Stock boot image and kernel library modules: restores stock boot.img and the kernel library modules it depends on.
34. Calculator: restores stock calculator
35. Stock clock apps: restores all stock clock apps
36. Stock fonts: restore stock fonts system apps
37. Stock music: restores Samsung Music app
38. stock_others.xml: This is is default others.xml with no added icons in the statusbar quick pulldown menu. Rename to others.xml (all lowercase), copy file to /system/csc/, set permissions to 0644. It is preferred that you do this from TWRP. root file manager will work too, but the owner and UID values must be 0 (root). You must factory reset before the icons will go back to default settings
39. SPlanner Calendar app and widget: Restores stock calendar and widget
40. Stock Tags (NFC) system app: Flash this if the OpenGApps zip removes /system/priv-app/Tags
41. Voice recorder: Restores stock voice recorder app
42. Stock wallpapers: Restores NoiseField and PhaseBeam wallpapers
43. System daydreams apps: Restores stock daydreams apps
44. Tap and pay widget: restores widget that lets you choose payment method
45. Google backup transport: needed by MicroG users, if they want contacts/calendar sync to work. OpenGApps users dont need this
46. Google calendar sync adapter: For MicroG users. Must also flash Google Backup Transport zip. OpenGApps users dont need this
47. Google Dialer: Installs GDialer and other files it needs to work. This is for MicroG users. OpenGApps users can just install GDialer from Play Store instead
48. Google Maps/media effects/widevine libraries: For MicroG users. Some apps wont work without these. OpenGApps users dont need this.
49. Original deodexed Google Contacts Sync Adapter: For MicroG users and OpenGApps users. MicroG users must also flash Google Backup Transport zip. This APK prevents the "Android is optimizing" message on every boot.
50. Google keyboard and Swype libraries: For MicroG users. Installs GBoard, and Swype libraries that other keyboards can use. OpenGApps users dont need this, they can just install GBoard from Play Store.
51. RBoard Theme Manager: This is an app that lets you install optional themes for Gboard. Gboard has a few default themes you can pick, this app lets you install dozens more. Along with sound effects. This app needs root. You dont need to install the RBoard magisk module separately
52. Patched build.prop for RBoard Themes Manager: This zip includes an edited build.prop so that RBoard can work. And empty /system/etc/gboard_theme folder. Rboard installs themes into this folder. Flash this before installing RBoard APK
Other mods I've done:
1. Remove Smart Manager v3. Now you will see "Power Saving" instead of "Battery" in settings
2. Adblocking hosts file integrated
3. Modded Private Mode APK by @TEKHD (now it turns on). However, PM may still break with certain custom kernels, or if you install other mods/changes I havent mentioned
4. Added 27 toggles in the statusbar (pull down to see them). Restore my default others.xml if you dont want them
5. Changed ro.securestorage.support from true to false in build.prop. Apparently Private Mode and SHealth work better when this value is false
Other notes:
Custom kernels: I would recommend FlashPoint kernel, v3 or v4 is fine. I dont recommend Ram Kernel. It is stable, but it has a bug where mobile data will stop working after awhile. It just cuts out, only a reboot will fix it...really annoying. This especially tends to happen when doing big downloads. Other kernels may work too, but i havent tried them. if you install a custom kernel, i'm not responsible if things break, like Private Mode/SafetyNet!
SafetyNet: My revised ROM zip will pass SafetyNet without root. This means you can use Pokemon Go, Netflix, banking apps, etc. There are SN checker apps out there, install one and run the test, should pass. It should also pass even with Magisk installed (it does for me). I didnt test with SuperSU, but if you install it in systemless mode, it might pass SN...no gaurantees. However, if you install Xposed, SN will definitely break. Other mods may or may not break it. I'm not responsible!
2 new additions (modded FlashPoint kernels):
With @kevintm78's permission, I am posting modded zips of FlashPoint v3.1 and FlashPoint v4 beta. They are based on the following zips:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=745849072291697438
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=890129502657582253
See the FlashPoint XDA thread for details on these kernels.
I did this for the following reasons:
1. The original zips have init.d related scripts in the boot.img that remount system partition to read/write on every boot. This is fine...but it prevents most Magisk modules from working (they cant bind mount into the system partition because of the remount).
The original zips also appear to flash BusyBox into the system partition. In addition to this, there is init.d stuff in the boot images. These 2 things can potentially cause SafetyNet to fail.
I have made the following changes:
1. Removed BusyBox installer zips (install it manually if needed, or use Magisk's systemless BusyBox module)
2. Removed Magisk installer zips (because they are very old)
3. Removed init.d functionality from the boot images (this involved deleting 2 scripts, and deleting a line from init.rc)
4. Removed some unnecessary ui_print and set_progress lines from the updater-script files
If you need init.d support in the kernel, then use @osm0sis's Kernel init.d Support Injector zip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3761907&d=1464187934
Flashing order:
1. Flash either of my custom Flashpoint zips
2. Flash Kernel init.d Support Injector zip
3. Flash root
You can also use Magisk for script execution support on boot instead. SuperSU also has su.d scripts support which works like init.d. I still prefer init.d in the kernel (I'm old school), but others may not.
Kernel Adiutor app is the recommended way of configuring these kernels. Both of the modded zips have the extended battery patches built in, so if you have an extended battery (like me), then the kernels will support it fully. If you just have a stock battery, no worries. i've tried both batteries with these kernels, found no difference in battery life or % displaying correctly.
I cant gaurantee that SafetyNet will pass with my modded zips, I had Xposed installed when I tested them. But i think it should. If you're using Magisk on top of these modded kernels, try turning on Magisk Hide, then run a SN test.
Besides the changes I've listed, nothing else is changed, everything should work pretty much the same as the original FP zips. Report kernel issues in the FP XDA thread if you run into problems, but mention that you're using my zips.
At @kevintm78's request, here are links to the source code for these kernels:
https://github.com/kevintm78/Flashpoint-F_3
https://github.com/kevintm78/Flashpoint-v4
Awesome work!!! @AnonVendetta Nice to see development for the Note 4 in 2020. Much appreciated and I thank you.
this is really great news!
thanks a lot for your efforts, I do love my N4, it can't be simply replaced because of removable battery and s-pen...
I would like to make shure not to run into trouble and kindly ask for a short confirmation if I understand all the info in your first post correctly:
my phone info current status:
android 5.1.1 - N910FXXS1COK1 - TWRP 3.4 - rooted
my target is a rooted Android 6 stock ROM
action:
1. I directly flash your deodexed TWRP-flashable ROM with TWRP.
2. I check if the phone boots correctly.
The result is: I now have a unrooted StockFW still with my TWRP in place.
2. I flash Stock N910FXXU1DRI2 boot.img with Odin in order to be able to successfully flash Magisk via TWRP. (isn't it possible to flash the boot.img also with TWRP?)
3. I now flash latest Magisk.
thanks and best wishes,
Su
@suse_: it's been a long time since I ran KitKat/Lollipop on the Note 4. For your situation, I believe the following steps will work. Since you are coming from much older firmware, flashing the ROM zip alone will almost certainly not boot, because of your older bootloader:
1. Flash my mini firmware package. This will upgrade the bootloader, modem, etc to what is compatible with the ROM. My mini firmware will overwrite your TWRP with latest TWRP, no need to flash TWRP separately.
2. Flash my ROM zip from TWRP. Be sure to wipe data/cache. While it boots, wait up to 20 mins. Because the ROM is deodexed, the 1st boot will take much longer. This is the nature of deodexed ROMs. If it hasnt booted in 20 mins, or bootloops/autoreboots...
Then you should try flashing the full, official firmware package in Odin. You can flash my ROM zip after this, but you dont need to, however you will end up with an odexed ROM if you dont.
Odin will not directly flash boot.img files, but TWRP can. No need to flash this separately unless you havent yet installed root/custom kernel but plan to.
thanks a lot @AnonVendetta for your helpful reply, will try my luck tomorrow and report back:good:
best
Su
I may later release a lightly debloated and deodexed version later. And, if anyone wants it, a debloated odexed version as well. But for right now, my laptop is out of commission, so no more work can be done for about a month. There really isnt much to do anyway, besides change the system image storage format to one that is compressed. As it is, it is just a byte for byte identical copy of the deodexed system partition, no compression applied.
n910f samsung note4
yep cant replace due spen ir removable battery superb fone and very nice size
Ive loaded sooooo many custom roms, but cant find one where everything works and is fast, camera bluetooth etc, presntly on acip
if anyone knows a custom rom where everything works on sm910f appreciate a link.
Its a fone not a toy! I need it to work with the bluetooth in the car or i get fied, I need the camera to come on immediately and not freeze of i lose the pic, I need it to start reasonably quickly and not freeze!!!!!!!!
Thankyou for this marshmallow 6 rom, may I confirm
load zip file to sd card fat32 flash with twrp
end up with stock android6 still with twrp in case a good custom rom comes out.
Advantage of custom roms... note 4 commands similar to a modern fone, i forget stuff like swype up for appstore/left button app store or was it right etc runs apps like bose which no longer run on android6 possibility of volte for poor signal in home
Actually there are a couple of better features in android 6 not carried over, swype down once and see text as well as pic for data wifi etc on shade, and big bright typefaces......
gwm121 said:
yep cant replace due spen ir removable battery superb fone and very nice size
Ive loaded sooooo many custom roms, but cant find one where everything works and is fast, camera bluetooth etc, presntly on acip
if anyone knows a custom rom where everything works on sm910f appreciate a link.
Its a fone not a toy! I need it to work with the bluetooth in the car or i get fied, I need the camera to come on immediately and not freeze of i lose the pic, I need it to start reasonably quickly and not freeze!!!!!!!!
Thankyou for this marshmallow 6 rom, may I confirm
load zip file to sd card fat32 flash with twrp
end up with stock android6 still with twrp in case a good custom rom comes out.
Advantage of custom roms... note 4 commands similar to a modern fone, i forget stuff like swype up for appstore/left button app store or was it right etc runs apps like bose which no longer run on android6 possibility of volte for poor signal in home
Actually there are a couple of better features in android 6 not carried over, swype down once and see text as well as pic for data wifi etc on shade, and big bright typefaces......
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The GRX TouchWiz Home mod V8 runs excellent with stock roms.
@gwm121: This isnt technically a custom ROM, it's just a deodexed stock ROM. As noted above, nothing has been removed, so everything should work, in terms of functionality it is identical to the odexed stock ROM. What mods you decide to install (root, Xposed, busybox, viper, custom kernel, etc), is up to you, this is just a baseline.
Yes, just flash the zip from TWRP. If it doesnt boot, then read my posts above, you will find the answer.
hi @AnonVendetta, I followed your recommendations and successfully updated my phone, looking foreward now to check battery drain over night...
unfortunately I could not (yet) install xposed, my first attempt ended in a not starting device and I had to restore backup, need to further investigate what to do.
anyway thanks a lot once more for all your efforts!
best
Su
@suse_: The battery life on this should be pretty much the same as the stock odexed ROM. I have ran many odexed/deodexed ROMs over the years, and never noticed any significant difference between them.
If you want Xposed, this is the right version to use:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862685344
Do not use @rovo89's regular Xposed for Marshmallow, it will bootloop/hang on Samsung stock ROMs.
You also need the Xposed Installer app by dvdandroid.
This is what I'm running now, no issues. The deodexed ROM I've provided does *NOT* have Xposed installed.
Here is a safe debloat script. It doesnt remove that much, and everything it deletes can be installed from Play Store/Galaxy Apps if you want them back. The only apps I've added are the ones that I feel are 100% safe to delete and wont affect system stability. Maybe will add more in the future as I test.
EDIT: DEBLOAT SCRIPT REMOVED
AnonVendetta said:
@suse_: The battery life on this should be pretty much the same as the stock odexed ROM. I have ran many odexed/deodexed ROMs over the years, and never noticed any significant difference between them.
If you want Xposed, this is the right version to use:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862685344
Do not use @rovo89's regular Xposed for Marshmallow, it will bootloop/hang on Samsung stock ROMs.
You also need the Xposed Installer app by dvdandroid.
This is what I'm running now, no issues. The deodexed ROM I've provided does *NOT* have Xposed installed.
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running fine now, thanks a lot!
AnonVendetta said:
Here is a safe debloat script. It doesnt remove that much, and everything it deletes can be installed from Play Store/Galaxy Apps if you want them back. The only apps I've added are the ones that I feel are 100% safe to delete and wont affect system stability. Maybe will add more in the future as I test.
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stupid question: how to apply this? I installed it via TWRP, it did nothing, I searched appdrawer without success... is it for the commandline?
thanks
@suse_: Yes, it's a script. I forgot to mention that it needs to be flashed from TWRP. I kind of just assumed that people would know how to use it.
Can i use this on but exynos
@Tx Panda: No, you definitely shouldn't flash this on Exynos N910C. Different model/CPU chipset = not compatible. You will at the very least not be able to boot the ROM, and your device may softbrick until you repair flash with Odin.
I borrowed a friend's old desktop, monitor, and keyboard for a few weeks, while my laptop is away for repairs. It's not nearly as powerful as what I have, but it enables me to do work that can only be done on a PC.
Last night I tried to convert the raw system.img to a compressed Brotli format, but the zip didn't flash. So tonight I'm going to try to convert it to compressed ext4. If it works, I'll upload it. I may debloat it as well, along with a list of what is removed.
I really don't see a point in releasing a debloated odexed ROM, since a debloated and deodexed zip accomplishes pretty much the same thing, and is much easier and less aggravating to mod system files. I actually do prefer odexed ROMS, because they seem to run slightly faster overall than deodexed. But the speed difference is minimal, and if you have a good device like the Note 4, the differences are negligable.
A few other things I'd like to note:
1. Do not use Titanium Backup to debloat. It has a tendency to delete a bit more than necessary. I have seen users complain in the past about auto-rotate not working after using TiBu. This is because it deletes, in addition to the APK, odex files as well, as well as library files (name's ending in *.so, you can find them in /system/lib/ and /system/vendor/lib/). Sometimes these library files are used by other Android processes. Use TiBu as a reference to find the location of an app that you want gone, then delete it manually with a root file manager or TWRP. This leaves library files intact. TiBu is great, I use it for backup/restore, but never for debloating.
2. If you want to confirm that the bootloader, ROM version, CSC version, and baseband/CP/modem version are the same as the values I posted, you can use the free version of Phone Info by vndnguyen (search Play Store). However, these values may not match if you didn't at least flash my mini firmware package or the full official package before the deodexed zip. This way you will know your firmware is up to date. And if you switch to a different ROM, then you probably don't need to update it. As an alternative to stock, I find Resurrection Remix Nougat to be very fast and stable. If you wanted to run this or one of the new custom ROMS, you could just flash my mini firmware, then skip this deodexed ROM.
So, I'm currently building a new ROM zip. It is deodexed, same as original zip, but also debloated/de-knoxed. I removed a fair bit more than what my safe debloat script zip deletes. Nothing has been added. This leaves the system partition with about 38% free space (2.2GB used). I've tried to limit the removals to what I feel won't affect system usability/stability. So, here's what's removed:
/system/app/Books (Google Books)
/system/app/Chrome
/system/app/Drive (Google Drive)
/system/app/Dropbox_zero (Dropbox app)
/system/app/Flipboard (news app)
/system/app/FlipboardBriefing (news app)
/system/app/Gmail2
/system/app/Hangouts
/system/app/Maps (Google Maps)
/system/app/Photos (Google Photos)
/system/app/Music2 (Google Play Music)
/system/app/Newsstand (Google Play Newsstand)
/system/app/PlayGames (Google Play Games)
/system/app/PlusOne (Google+)
task manager and associated widget (who uses a task manager these days?)
/system/app/Videos (Google Play Movies/TV)
/system/app/YouTube
lots of apps related to facebook/instagram/whatsapp/evernote
Samsung print service plugin
PEN.UP
Peel Smart Remote (constantly bombards the **** out of your phone with ads like every minute, and when you unlock screen, it had to ****ing go...never seen a more annoying app)
S Note
Galaxy Apps widget (Galaxy apps store not removed, only its' useless widget)
stock email/exhange app (there are way better email apps out there)
Hancom office
stock calculator
S Health (left S Health service intact, you can reinstall S Health if you want, it will work)
stock voice recorder (way better stuff out there)
bubbles/phase beam stock wallpapers
knox:
/system/app/BBCAgent
/system/app/Knox
/system/app/MDMApp
/system/app/RCPComponents
/system/app/SamsungDLPService
/system/app/SecurityLogAgent
/system/app/SecurityProviderSEC
/system/app/SysScope
/system/app/UniversalMDMClient
/system/container
/system/etc/secure_storage/com.sec.knox
/system/preloadedmdm
/system/priv-app/KLMSAgent
/system/priv-app/SPDClient
Knox has got to be the most annoying POS security system Samsung has ever made, it likes to block root stuff. I've always just ripped it out by the balls, never had a loss in functionality because of this.
Most of what i've removed can be reinstalled from Play Store/Galaxy Apps, except Knox. The rest is generally useless junk that I feel most people won't miss. The whole point is to decrease the installed footprint of the system partition, while saving battery/CPU/RAM.
I'll spend the rest of tomorrow testing, then upload. This will very likely be the last released zip, I don't intend on turning this into a full-on custom ROM. In fact, I mainly created this topic to help out @prkfsz with a deodexed ROM that he could easily install MicroG onto. So far he hasn't reported whether it works. But then I realized I'd be doing the community a small service, so I created this topic. With that said, I'm not inclined to do much more free work, I'm a very busy guy most of the time. But I'll still stick around to answer questions.
@AnonVendetta - thank you for all the work. Sorry for not answering before, as i said, i was away and just recently got back. Will not have time to try your ROM untill next week.
I did manage to deodex stock ROM before with that APKtool you suggested, and it was a breeze with your instructions. Even here your instructions are very clear. You should be writing manuals..
Glad to see that there still is an interest for this great device. Personally i am going to run it as long as it works. And then i have a backup or five..
Am gratefull also for this ROM you are working on. That is almost exactly what i was looking for to begin with. I just sortof don't really get why you would remove S Note from the stock rom - that is basically one of the greatest advantages of this phone. I know there are other writing apps out there, i guess Squid is ok but in my opinion no apps come close to original SNote.
Looking forward to trying out your creations!
@prkfsz: I removed S Note and PEN.UP because I very rarely use the pen. Both of these are installable from Play Store/Galaxy Apps, so you're not really losing them. I have always considered them to be bloat. Another reason is that the versions Samsung includes in the ROM are old and not up to date.
You could have deodexed the entire ROM with APKTool, but it would have taken forever compared to the Kitchen. On my powerhouse PC, deodexing takes about 15 mins.