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So I understand the OS takes up a certain percentage of the device's memory but something seems ridiculous in this? I don't have many apps installed (few social networking apps and two games, Flappy Bird and Sonic 2) and I don't download documents or anything like that, so I don't know what's going on. Any idea what "miscellaneous files" would be taking this much space?? I've cleared cache by the way, just to make sure.
Did you root your phone? Are you running a custom ROM by any chance?
In my case, I have a rooted S4 running the Hyperdrive ROM, and I forgot to delete the installer after I flashed it; it takes up a whopping 2GB of space almost, and I was wondering what was using it up. I used the file browser to delete it and regained space.
I havent seen a stock phone use up that much space in misc, so maybe you've got updates or carrier bloat? More info would help, device model, build version, the like.
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Did you root your phone? Are you running a custom ROM by any chance?
In my case, I have a rooted verizon S4 running the Hyperdrive ROM, and I forgot to delete the installer after I flashed it; it takes up a whopping 2GB of space almost, and I was wondering what was using it up. I used the file browser to delete it and regained space.
I havent seen a stock phone use up that much space in misc, so maybe you've got updates or carrier bloat? More info would help, device model, build version, the like.
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Yeah, sorry about that. I'm stock rooted, all the way up to date (mk2). No custom Roms (or safestrap). but I did use xposed for a bit with a lot of modules which I have since deleted. think it could he leftover files? not sure where to look exactly though. and I wouldn't think it would just be bloat because I've only recently noticed it taking that much space.
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Yeah, sorry about that. I'm stock rooted, all the way up to date (mk2). No custom Roms (or safestrap). but I did use xposed for a bit with a lot of modules which I have since deleted. think it could he leftover files? not sure where to look exactly though. and I wouldn't think it would just be bloat because I've only recently noticed it taking that much space.
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Yeah, I think it could be leftover module files. I was always told to disable modules before deleting them, otherwise they might not be completely deleted, even after reboots. Xposed, once installed, should create a small file you can flash in Safestrap that removes all modules. If you dont have that file, reinstall the framework only, reboot, and then use a file manager to see if its there. Its usually in the root of the internal storage.
You both must be new to the GS4. When it was released people kept complaining about the 9 GB of available Internal Storage.
So that 7.37 GB your'e seeing are all the miscellaneous files your phone needs to run. You can't/shouldn't delete them and everyone that owns a GS4 has them.
Regarding yo applications, you have 7.26 GB of application data on your phone. I highly doubt you have only "2" applications installed. The phone comes with at least 200 apps already installed on it :crying: Try rooting and uninstalling most of those you don't use.
And here is what my phone shows. Only 9.59 GB of TOTAL SPACE available and it only shows 5.43 MB of Misc. data cause Stock Android is way more realistic than TouchWiz. I'm running CM11 so its a bit more realistic than what the stock TouchWiz version shows but yeah I don't think anyone who owns a GS4 has ever had more than 9.5 GB of data to use. It sucks because Verizon and Samsung misled people when they said it had 16 gigs.
Good Luck :highfive:
Exactly... Never more than 9.59 g total lol it was a big deal when the s4 came out. Here's mine.. In running BeanStalk ROM
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I knew the problem of not much space being available when new, and I am not new here. After trying to uninstall xposed, remove the files, etc I was getting nowhere so I decided to do a factory reset. Turns out it was something to do with my Apps taking up a ridiculous amount of space. After resetting and installing the EXACT SAME apps, my app space is down to 0.90GB. I am still set on it being something to do with xposed modules not being removed correctly and leaving leftover files around or something along those lines (?). But got it fixed. Thanks everyone for the help and suggestions!
Miscellaneous file
I have a Verizon GS4 rooted with Safestrap on MK2 and hyperdrive 14 rom. My miscellaneous file is also crazy. I have 13 GB in this folder and I don't know why. PI erased everything and repartitioned safestrap, but still got this. I don't know what to do. I did the data at 3000, the cashe at 600 and left the system alone at it's default setting.
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I have a Verizon GS4 rooted with Safestrap on MK2 and hyperdrive 14 rom. My miscellaneous file is also crazy. I have 13 GB in this folder and I don't know why. PI erased everything and repartitioned safestrap, but still got this. I don't know what to do. I did the data at 3000, the cashe at 600 and left the system alone at it's default setting.
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I've suggested this several times before: use the Disk Usage app from the app store to explore the internal memory to see what's consuming space. In my case, it was thumbnails for the Gallery app eating several gigs of space.
User @kokos00074 from 4pda has posted a FUSEd stock ROM.
It's based on the September 14 ROM. No root, no Xposed framework.
I will try this after testing Booroondook's latest 5.1.1. Kingo root works on the September ROM and I don't really need Xposed.
Original post here
Download the ROM here
Tried but getting black screen after boot
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Tried but getting black screen after boot
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what mcu do you have..
I would assume that because m00n61's sig says he is using a 'KLYDE MTCC 10inch for Suzuki Vitara' that this rom is for MTCC? So question is will it work on MTCB and if not then that could be the black screen problem.
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Tried but getting black screen after boot
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On my KLYDE MTCC unit the rom works (volkswagen with a EONON GA6153F)
Did you go back into recovery and did a "whipe all , clear cache" ?
First time it booted i got a black screen too , with only the top statusbar wich was non functional.
I read somwhere if going from normal to FUSE you needed to whipe everything, because the partitions are different.
After a longer then normal boot , everything needed to reinstall, i got to the launch screen. I did not try everything but the radio works , and the car info is nicer then my old one. The rest looked ok too.
Have mtcB kgl 2.83. Did wipe before and after but no go. Might try again.
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Luv-Kush said:
Have mtcB kgl 2.83. Did wipe before and after but no go. Might try again.
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Don't waste time. It will work only on MTCC.
This is for me the fastest 5.1.1 ROM to date. I guess stock ROM could have been also but I like FUSE
MTCC ONLY!
Here is my setup, step by step:
Part1. ROM install
Because this ROM includes a 5.1.1 recovery, the Rockchip Upgrade disk tool is needed.
1.Created the bootable SD
2. Also copied update.img onto a USB stick
3. Inserted both SD card and USB stick to unit
4. Started the unit
5. When prompted, removed the SD card
6. In the recovery menu, selected option 5: Update from USB and delete all
Part2. ROM cleanup
1. Set up WiFi
2. Installed Kingo root and rooted
3. Uninstalled Kingo root and Super Battery
4. Added Google account
5. Entered Play Store and downloaded Total Commander - it's my favorite file manager
6. Waited for updates to finish
7. Entered Settings->Apps, tab All and disabled all apps that I do not use, including Google Maps, Google App, PinYin IME, Gmail, Email and Exchange client
8. Started Total Commander, clicked Configure and checked the last option - root everywhere
9. Edited build.prop for DPI 160. I have a 10 inch screen and this is a good DPI. Plus, it uses less resources than 240.
10. Deleted all useless apps from /system/app and system/priv-app
11. Replaced MTC bluetooth and MTC Music with apps that can actually scale, from previous versions
12. Installed Quick Reboot from Store.
13. Rebooted
14. Installed Waze and Igo
At this point this ROM works as fast as a 4.4 ROM
Actually, it was so fast I put back Google Maps. GM is moving OK, not fast but not as annoyingly slow as before. I guess the combination GM + Xposed + Google App is way too much for these units. Luckily I have a Parrot BT borad which comes with ists own voice dialing so no real need for Google App.
pa.ko said:
Don't waste time. It will work only on MTCC.
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m00n61 said:
This is for me the fastest 5.1.1 ROM to date. I guess stock ROM could have been also but I like FUSE
MTCC ONLY!
Here is my setup, step by step:
Part1. ROM install
Because this ROM includes a 5.1.1 recovery, the Rockchip Upgrade disk tool is needed.
1.Created the bootable SD
2. Also copied update.img onto a USB stick
3. Inserted both SD card and USB stick to unit
4. Started the unit
5. When prompted, removed the SD card
6. In the recovery menu, selected option 5: Update from USB and delete all
Part2. ROM cleanup
1. Set up WiFi
2. Installed Kingo root and rooted
3. Uninstalled Kingo root and Super Battery
4. Added Google account
5. Entered Play Store and downloaded Total Commander - it's my favorite file manager
6. Waited for updates to finish
7. Entered Settings->Apps, tab All and disabled all apps that I do not use, including Google Maps, Google App, PinYin IME, Gmail, Email and Exchange client
8. Started Total Commander, clicked Configure and checked the last option - root everywhere
9. Edited build.prop for DPI 160. I have a 10 inch screen and this is a good DPI. Plus, it uses less resources than 240.
10. Deleted all useless apps from /system/app and system/priv-app
11. Replaced MTC bluetooth and MTC Music with apps that can actually scale, from previous versions
12. Installed Quick Reboot from Store.
13. Rebooted
14. Installed Waze and Igo
At this point this ROM works as fast as a 4.4 ROM
Actually, it was so fast I put back Google Maps. GM is moving OK, not fast but not as annoyingly slow as before. I guess the combination GM + Xposed + Google App is way too much for these units. Luckily I have a Parrot BT borad which comes with ists own voice dialing so no real need for Google App.
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If you pre-install Xposed and @dsa8310's MCU fooling addon (can remember the name of it offhand) it WILL work on MTCB as well.
By the way it WILL work as is on units running the last 2 or 3 versions of MTCB KLD6 MCUs as these can run MTCC ROMs.
typos1 said:
If you pre-install Xposed and @dsa8310's MCU fooling addon (can remember the name of it offhand) it WILL work on MTCB as well.
By the way it WILL work as is on units running the last 2 or 3 versions of MTCB KLD6 MCUs as these can run MTCC ROMs.
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If there is no built-in xposed and exact dsa fooling module, how to preinstall xposed and mod on ROM prior to required Factory reset in recovery needed to rebuild fused partitions?
pa.ko said:
If there is no built-in xposed and exact dsa fooling module, how to preinstall xposed and mod on ROM prior to required Factory reset in recovery needed to rebuild fused partitions?
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Doh, soz, I m guilty of not reading the first post correctly and assuming that it was @m00n61 who built the ROM and therefore could also inject Xposed, when actually he just found it on 4pda.ru
But theres no reason why Xposed and root cant added by someone on their pc before its used on a unit.
I left the rom unrooted , is it normal that when i go to settings , apps , i cannot disable the gallery app ?
What is special about the gallery app ?
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I left the rom unrooted , is it normal that when i go to settings , apps , i cannot disable the gallery app ?
What is special about the gallery app ?
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Its normal behaviour on Android - the gallery app is a system app and can only be removed if youre rooted.
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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This is my first attempt of creating any Android Rom myself, so don't expect too much.
Changes to the original OTA update which was the base for all:
Removed Superuser in favour for a fully integrated SuperSU by Chainfire.
Changed some root related settings in the kernel to allow a full root instead of factory default.
Keyboard bug fixed for all included keyboards and added a definition for those cheap wireless keyboards with touchpad you often get with the box.
This means pressing ENTER or OK really does just that instead of only producing unwanted characters.
Several versions for download (once I managed to test and upload all), all include a power menu for Kodi to shut down the box without the need for the IR remote.
General instructions:
Download the RAR archive of your choice and unpack the contents to a micro SD formatted in FAT32.
Insert SD into box and press the little button inside the AV port while you power the box up.
Once the logo appears release the button.
TWRP recovery will start and you should do a full backup of your box first!
I do recommend a full wipe after the backup to avoid conflicts after the firmware installation.
Install the ZIP and reboot once done.
Take your time as the initial boot will take quite some time, especially for the versions with more added programs.
Just the recovery image - for those who need it.
X96 stripped down...
In this version I removed all content from the OTA update that might be considered to be a concern in legal terms.
So no Kodi addons, no streaming apps, just a naked system with the standard Google apps and a modified Kodi.
The crappy file browser was replaced by the FX filebrowser.
For those with the need for more than the Media Box Launcher I added the ADW Launcher as well as the XMBC Launcher to have Kodi as the homescreen.
After the boot is finnished I strongly recommend to update the SuperSU binary.
I left this part manual as a confirmation that the first boot and setup really completed.
Only then can SuperSU update the binary in normal mode with success.
After that reboot to clear the memory and all leftovers.
Once you are done with all modifications and app installations you might need do a full backup trough TWRP again to safe you the time if something goes wrong.
Download RAR
After a lot of swearing, flashing, more swearing and flashing I finally managed to create a fully unbranded system that can be installed through TWRP.
If you still know how the original X96 looks with the original firmware you will be surprised
What has changed from the branded firmware:
Bootlogo original S905X.
Google bootanimation - that was the hardest part, allowing for a custom animation...
Media Box Launcher unbranded and with unbranded theme.
Unbranded Kodi completely removed so the rom will comply with all piracy laws and restrictions - more in the added apps section.
OTA updater removed.
All programs from the branded version removed, so no social media, Chrome, Netflix and so on.
Apart from the naked system with Google apps I included:
AdAway
ADW Launcher
XMBC Laucher for Kodi
File browser replaced by FX filemanager
Power Menu added - still requires to root the box! More under added apps.
Added apps and modifications:
Kodi was removed, but the install script for the addon packs is still valid.
The script no longer refers to the system folder but to /sdcard/apps
This means if you decide to install Kodi you can place the tar.gz archive for the addons in the apps folder of the internal SD.
Kodi itself is not included.
The additional apps I thought to be of use will be in the apps folder of the internal SD.
In FX file explorer it is called "Main Storage".
Here you will find:
Chrome
Facebook
Film On (from the branded firmware)
Lucky Patcher
Mobdro (from the branded firmware)
Netflix (from the branded firmware)
Showbox (from the branded firmware)
Skype
SuperSU by Chainfire
Twitter
VLC for Android
Three different Youtube apps to choose from, including a TV version.
How to install SuperSU:
All modifications to the boot image, scripts, libraries and so on are done and included.
This means the system is rooted except for the actual Superuser app.
Install from the apps folder and let the binary update, once done reboot and enjoy.
Ads...
Not all ads in programs or while surfing can be disabled by AdBlock.
For example everything coming from "trusted sources" like Google will still be allowed.
This is the only reason I included Lucky Patcher as it can be of use for some apps to enjoy without ads.
Install and use at your own risk!
Installation of the ROM:
As before wipe all through TWRP then install the ZIP file from extracted RAR archive - so unpack the RAR first to your SD card.
Installation through TWRP does take a few minutes due to the hash verification.
Since all included apps are integrated into the system the first boot is a bit faster compared to the above ROM.
And the additional apps land on the internal SD for everyone to choose or delete if not wanted.
Please allow about 5 minutes after after the launcher selection appeared before you actually start using the apps - some things are still installing in the background!
Once you finnished the network and personal setup of accounts and such bott into TWRP and make a full backup in case you need it.
A factory reset will set you back to the point of the installation of the rom - so no SuperSU and the added apps folder might be gone too.
Known bugs:
Just noticed the WiFi is not available at first activation.
As the chipset is identified during activation you might have to select the network twice until you see WiFi available.
Watch the boot on Youtube
Download from Filefactory
Beta2 with shutdown using F12 on the Wifi Keyboard and some other fixes. - This is just with the most basic apps.
I finally found a neat way to use the WiFi remote to shut down the box the same way the power button on the IR does.
Just press F12 and you will be asked if you want to power down
Will upload the Beta2 with this fix soon.
What's left to do?
Well, now that there is an unbranded and working S905x system out there it means someone could use it to make a ROM that works on all S905X systems out there...
Just needs including WiFi and where existant BT drivers, libraries and calls....
And of course a recovery capable of working on all boxes but that should not be too hard actually
Update: 12/05/2017:
Beta 3 and a Fully Naked Rom is available now.
The Fully Naked Rom has the FX File Explorer and SuperSU included, apart from that it is a naked Android without any Google apps left - great if you want to play around with different GAPPS packages.
The Beta 3 has some minor fixes and most apps moved into the system area instead of the user space.
If you need more apps or launchers then please check the Playstore.
Both have a system partition inflated to 1536mb, which is the same size as the factory OTA update.
On the Fully Naked Rom you can only install apps through the filemanager as no store of any kind is included.
Update 17/07/2017:
A new firmware was released and finally we have a navbar and notification shade "out of the box".
Other changes include the launcher and Kodi, now you find KD Launcher and KD Player...
The OTA can be found here, just unpack to the SD and use as usual, either with the supplied original recovery or your favourite TWRP.
Only downside is we have a locked bootanimation again
A cleaned rom with the usual fixes for keyboard and root can be found here as my Beta 4.
All removed and some additional apps can be found in this archive, just unpack to your SD and install with FX.
Those with just 1GB system memory or wanting to customise all themself can try the Beta 5, which is made small enough to fit on 1GB systems.
Use the above archive to add the programs you need.
Libreelec for SD or USB install.
Unpack the archive to your PC and use Rufus to get the tar.gz image to your SD/USB stick - all existing data will be wiped.
Copy the dtb.img to the SD, overwriting the existing file.
Plug in the box and boot using a toothpick.
Once Libreelec is set up it will work with the SD/USB inserted without you boot the normal Android from the internal memory.
Videoboot
With this version you can use a MP4 video file instead of a bootanimation.
Works with sound of course and should support every MP4 video the normal video player can play.
For your own video simply replace the bootvideo.mp4 in the systems media folder.
Update 04/06/2017: Finally with Open GAPPS!
The X96 showed some real resistance to overcome the chinese limitations and to allow a working installation of updated Google Apps.
As I already spent a lot of days trying to get it to work I only focussed on Open GAPPS but no manual install or the XIAOMI Gapps installer.
With the troubles in the beginning I created a way of installing it all that worked with no errors for me - I suggest to follow it before you try other ways.
This Beta is right now considered to be in an experimental stage until users provided enough feedback to confirm it indeed works fine.
All is based on a naked and slightly modified Beta 5.
The system itself is pretty much naked except for the usual fixes, everything that could make troubles was removed, this includes:
Camera, video and music, wallpapers and so on - install what you want and need through the playstore once all is working.
Main reason for this was to avoid problems with the GAPPS package and to allow the use on 1GB systems as well.
How to install:
Unpack the RAR archive to your favourite SD card or USB stick.
Plug into the box and start with a toothpick - TWRP will show up.
Go to Wipe, Advanced Wipe and wipe Dalvik/Art cache, Data, Internal Storage and Cache.
Go back and install the X96-no-gapps archive and add the opend gapps archive into the line.
Upgrading the neural network takes a few minutes, once the AI is fully operational the GAPPS package will install.
Simply ignore the fact that some of the listed apps will not be available, like Faceunlock - this is due to the removed camera and other things but also because of our harware platform.
After that reboot.
If all goes well and the intial boot goes well you can simply follow the on screen instructions from the wizard.
In case after 10 minutes the Google animation is still going you have to try again but with a different approach (50/50 chance for the first to work).
Start over with a another wipe as above, then install only the X96-no-gapps firmware.
Reboot and do your usual setup of network and screen settings - don't start any apps or mess with SuperSu yet!
Once all is good reboot into the TWRP recovery and install the Open GAPPS package.
Reboot.
Now all should go according to plan.
Troubleshooting and additional infos:
If neither the first nor the second way of installing works for I suspect that your previous ROM was not based on mine or the OTA firmware.
In this case try one of my other beta firmwares if the included firmware itself already failed to boot.
The initial connection to Google can take 4-5 minutes instead of the advertised 2 minutes, so please allow 5 minutes before you panic.
The additional Google apps are not available at this stage and the loading will stay on the screen until you click next - simply add whatever Google app you need from the playstore.
This included Google Music and Google Play TV.
Again: no additional apps of any kind are included, I suggest to use VLC for audio and video or simply whatever you prefer.
Oh, before you ask: Navbar and notification shade are active and working.
Allow some time and check the notification shade for the updates once the system is running, I did not include all updated versions at this stage.
Download the new Beta 6 - Open Gapps version.
Update 15/11/2017:
They finally released another update, got available two days ago but file date is a bit older.
You can check on the Baidu servers yourself if you like Baidu X96 Downloads
Password there is: hp7u
Download as a RAR from Filefactory.
Once I find some time I will check if and what fixes are needed that I can do.
My new x96 arrived yesterday also I found this thread and instructables yesterday. I'm really glad that you take care of this little machine.:good:
Sent from my I9195I using XDA Labs
Guess I was just in the same boat as everyone else with these noname things.
Figured almost everything out I need, ecxept how to change the bootloader/kernel to allow for a custom bootanimation.
Main thing though was to have a working recovery to avoid weird UBS cables and manual flashing.
I wish I was 2 weeks further so I could test your build but I have to look through these things atm. Its interesting that the youtube tv app hasn't changed for a while.
Too many boxes available but I do think x96 is a solid little machine.
There's also opportunity to work with libreelec.
On my s4mini I have a dolby atmos app running modded by ahrion here on xda. Maybe it would be interesting.,wheather it runs on our little devices or not.
I am working on a fully unbranded firmware for the X96 atm.
The problem of converting USB burn images into flashable ZIP was one problem to get the "unbranded" original firmware to at least install another.
They really don't like you messing with their toys in china LOL
If I can't solve the bootanimation problem I will at least upload the otherwise unbranded version with a choice of launchers and updated apps.
Chinese toys. LOL.
Who has made the custom rom from February 16th. Rar @entertainmentbox?
No clue as I did not do it and did not check either.
But the fully unbranded firmware is on the way to upload
Finally custom bootanimations are possible
The pictures I've seen on instructables are awesome. Nice launcher.
Hope you're having fun tuning these Chinese toys.
Sent from my I9195I using XDA Labs
Congrats to your unbranded system. Hope there will be soon more users for testing and enjoying your work
Fixed the shutdown through WiFi remote problem
Is it possible to have look like the normal android tablet/phone?
Hey Downunder35m http://www.tvboxforum.com/archive/index.php?thread-671.html
Just curious is the remote working? I btw changed the keyboard layout so the annoying enter key is fix as well as added the F1 = Power function
Nevermind I fixed my issues with the remote too. Now it is 100% working.
Wasn't aware that the keyboard needs fixing as it works fine here, including powering down the box
I didn't upgrade to the Beta2
Hello!
I have the X96 box mentioned here. Exactly this 2GB model: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Hot...32779857015.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.0.dF9x4G
The problem is... No matter what i do, i get the error 7 in TWRP. I tried beta1 and beta2, but same error.
I have tried retrying, rebooting, but no effect.
Any suggestions?
What i did was;
-backup files (to internal memory)
-wipe all (byebye backup )
-try to install image from sd-card or usb-stick (both fat32)
-installed TWRP recovery (which caused SD card not to be recognized anymore)
The recovery is specifically for the X96, I had no time to make a generic recovery for all S905X boxes, but seems it should be the next step here.
The error 7 through TWRP is caused by two things (at least during all my tests):
a) The system is totally wiped and the updater script is unable to find the correct hardware info as the build.prop is no longer present.
For this problem and during my tests it just works if you flash again without a wipe.
So right after the error 7 go back and install the firmware again without any reboot or anything else and it should flash successfully.
b) Your system uses different space allocations for the boot, bootloader and recovery partitions.
For this problem the only real cure is to first use the OTA installer for the genuine firmware to get the system working again.
Then only wipe Dalvik, cache and data - the system partition will be overwritten once the update starts but then the installer can find the build prop and if compatible will continue.
If you have a download for the original firmware I will try to incule your system stuff into the next recovery I make.
Otherwise you can always try the hard way if the system is currently toast anyway:
Open the updater script in the META-INFO folder (down in the last subdirectory) and remove the device check for the X96.
That would be the first two lines of the script- everything before th OTA check.
Downside of this approach is that your entire system will be replaced by mine and if your hardware is differernt or the partition sizes won't match then it still won't boot.
Let me know how you go and I will see that by tomorrow evening I have a universal TWRP for all S905X ready.
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.