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THIS IS ABOUT BETA 3
For beta 2 (old OP) see post #72
I HAVE CREATED THIS TO WORK ON WOLFXPERIA V7B6 ULBLDOOM
I HAVE NOT TESTED THIS ON ANY OTHER VERSION OF WOLF'S ROM.
I CANNOT GUARANTEE IF IT WILL WORK ON OTHER ROMS.
(if anyone risks trying this on any other stock based rom, pls give feedback)
(this can work on gaming version too. though i have not checked personally)
So here we go, presenting you with WolfXperia7_ModChamp_BlackEdition (beta3)
As we all know Wolf cooks the best stock based roms around, but as he himself told me he "stays so busy with ROM development, he doesn't get time to make addons/mods for his own roms". So I trying to help all users of wolfxperia by bringing together all goodies an features along with a handful of tweaks into a single mod.
Various people have ported things from other devices to work on the X10, and I've used many of their works. In case i lost track and missed out a few credits here and there, pardon me, and PM me, i'll add all your credits.
My own personal efforts are limited to modding the theme, tweaking the init scripts, and porting the panorama and play launcher app from other xperia ROMs and a few other apps. Other apps are either ported by others or are taken from the market. (I have used only free versions).
---FEATURES---
+provision to install failsafe settings through bootmanager customscript in case of instability
+ makes wolfxperia fully featured. contains all apps that a smartphone should have for optimal functionality
+latest trackid with ics looks (sweden version), latest market 3.4.4 (superfast), latest facebook
+ custom led notifications (like cm/miui) and custom headset button commands (like ipod shuffle)
+apple siri like app (speaktoit) included.
+ all black onyx wallpaper based backgrounds, two themes to chose from (see downloads section), fly and fold animations (smooth and swift)
+ retweaked taskkiller, vm and cpu settings. *might* give better battery life and better performance.
+ preoverclocked at init.d level. preconfigured sleep settings. you could do away with cpu adjustment apps like setxperia or setcpu control
+timescape is themeable using the semc theme manager.
+sweep panorama camera and xperia flashlight, xperia active app(fitness) along with lots of xperia arc apps included (as many as i could make work on this)
+provision for fbix sync bug and missing sms bug
---REQUIREMENTS---
1. a working wolf's v7b6 ulbldoom ROM (preferrably fresh install, but will work otherwise too)
2. doomlord's v6 kernel wiht bootmanager
3. the zip files you'll download from links below
---FILE DETAILS---
Please note that i have split my mod into 4 files because people were complaining about the size
the MAIN.zip is the main mod. contains all tweaks, and features mentioned above. it does not depend on AUXILIARY to run. it gives all features of my mod without installing the other zips
the AUXILLIARY.zip contains third party apps, timescape/music extensions, widgets etc which gives extra features to your phone. it can be installed standalone, but i recommend installing MAIN before installing AUXILIARY
The SEMCAPPS.zip contains *all* Xperia apps from various phones (pro, arc, active) which i could make work on x10. it DOES NOT contain those arc apps that are already present in wolf's ulblDoom ROM. it also contains default semc wallpapers, themes etc.
The THEME(Carbon Black) is the theme i created to use with this MOD originally. the toggles are grey, all icons on stats bar are grayscale, the wallpaper will automatically become black, timescape will be themes black, all menu backgrounds will turn black (backgrounds are based on stock sony black wallpaper). the dropdowns are semi transparent. it also has circullar grey battery
The THEME(cheap colour miui) gives a miui style status bar and all grey icons in system, settings etc are coloured. battery is bar with % (not circle)
****In both the above themes, the connectivity icons will glow BLUE when phone is connected to Google services. EDT tweaks are compatible with both.
#### AUXILIARY, SEMCAPPS AND THEME are optional. they ARE NOT required for MAIN to work.
####If you dont want to change visual appearance. DO NOT install the THEME.
####Don't worry about size of zips. there is lot of freee space in ROM area of x10. It will not eat up your data space or your sdcard space.
$$$$ The zips can be used regardless of whther the you have installed the others or not. you can install them in any order, and can install them in any combination you like
---INSTALLATION---
1. put the zips in sdcard
2. boot into xrecovery and flash the zips
##### i recommend the following order (1. main, 2(or3).auxiliary, 3(or2).semcapps, 4.theme (any one of the two provided)
3. if you are not on full-oc kernel, then flash your respective wifi modules (gregbradley's signature or doomlord's thread)
4. boot your phone. it might take an eternity. please be patient.
(if after the bootanimation, the screen goes black, wait for another minute, pull out battery, and then restart phone again. this should not happen but i encountered this once so telling it. may happen only on first boot, never thereafter)
5. If phone frequently freezes, or gives WLOD while using, or doesn't boot, then please go into bootmanager (preess menu key when blue LED glows at kernel) and "run custom script". this install failsafe init.d scripts
--SETTING UP APPS--
(i have included some precustomized settings for a few apps. you can use them or customize according to your likings.)
1. go to accessibilty settings, enable "light flow led". then open the light flow app, restore the backed up settings you'll find already present in your sdcard. customize further if you want.
2. open "jay's headset control" app and restore the backed up setting already present in your sdcard
3. If you use the "simple calendar widget", you'll find backed up settings for that too. restore that setting, and inside Appearance settings change "day text width" to 130.
4. open gosms app, go through the initial welcome screens, go to settings>advancedsettings>important tips and check "stock sms uninstalled"
next go to advancedsettings>receive settings> check "disable other notifications"
--REMOVED APPS--
>stock sms app (replaced with gosms) - thus no more missing sms problem
>efs explorer - use the root explorer in rom toolbox instead (included)
>stock browser - use opera mini instead (included) ... will save you lots of data usage.
>sound recorder - use rec forge lite instead (included)
--CREDITS--
>wolf - for making the great ROM and giving me lots of support and help during making this
>doomlord - giving us the kernel that unleashes our devices full potential
>freexperia team - for working hard on our device
>zdzihu - too many things to speak of
>androxyde - the ultimate flashtool
>achotjan - i took a few things from his rom
>gregbradley - being the good samaritan and helping people on wolf's thread. and also the helpful links on his signature (my first friend and acquaintance on xda in fact)
>28spawn - for working on porting arc settings to x10
>pallavik and mobilesolutionwork - for the timescape and music extensions i included
>the person (dikej i guess??) who ported play launcher
>the person (can't find that thread. anyone knows his name?) who posted a zip on xda containing all ported arc apps for x10
>all respective developers of market apps that i have included. (jrummy, jays, etc)
(the credits list is not complete. i don't remember all the names whose files i have used. i'll complete it surely.)
if i have missed out your name or you know someone whose name i am missing out please pm me.
--DOWNLOAD LINKS--
old link
new links
MAIN . . AUXILLIARY . . SEMCAPPS . . THEME(CARBON BLACK) . . THEME(CHEAP COLOUR MIUI STYLE)
mirror (thanks yeeyon90!)
http://minus.com/mbcrtCUdpW#1g
(all 5 files in the same link)
preferably use the mirror
i am too young (17) to earn so i have never donated to any dev tho i always want to. so i would not ask for donations either. but if you like my work, please donate to wolfbreak or doomlord or achotjan. (I'll consider that you donated on my behalf)
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Screenshots
Reserved for screen shots(beta2)
beta3 screenshots coming
changelog
changelog v1 beta 2
Code:
xperia play launcher
ubuntu style fonts
replaced stock calculator with scientific one
coloured offline chargemon
deleted stock sms app, replaced with gosms(no more missing sms bug with gosms)
titanium backup included
added timescape music plugin
added oliveoffice, mxvideoplayer
replace stock browser with opera mini
added simple calendar widget (precustomized to make transparent) - restore the backup file provided and increase text width
added light flow for led notifications (precustomised) - restore the backup file provided. customize further if you like
added speaktoit assistant (apple siri)
added stopwatch, google music extension
added latest twitter
added animated analog clock widget
changed the font on digital clock widget
made the bootanimation monochromatic
fixed problem with new facebook app and conflict with fbix
added genie widget
added trackid, text-to-share-or-send widget
addded jrummy's romtoolbox (contains inbuilt rootexplorer)
added 2.3.4 arc widgets
modded the desk clock font
added adobe reader and flashplayer
added unit converter
modified statusbar panel - made it colourful
colour coded notification bar icons
added back all default semc wallpapers
added xloud and bravia
changed menu background (based on default sony onyx wallpaper)
added jays headset control (control music using single button headset) - restore the backup file provided the get my settings
added adfree - adblocker
added facebook messenger
added xda app
added zxing barcode scanner
replaced stock voice recorder with recforge lite
relaxed taskkiller settings (wolf's original settings have been reduced a little)
governor changed to smartassv2
init.d scripts to tweak smartassv2
default min and max freq are changed 128mhz and 1152 mhz
init.d scripts injection from sdcard (work in progress)
added some loud alarms and ringtones in sdcard/media/audio
added themability to timescape and landscape view. (event stream "engine" is not changed the since arc version lags on x10)
added panorama beta
added flashlight widget (xperia-led-mod)
added screeencapture app (cannot work without the screenshot option in power button menu. i'll work on it)
MIRROR
http://www.mediafire.com/?gcwt1ib5u6b42zp
EDIT:
There will be a lot of apps i instantly delete from this update because I already have paid versions or already have my own preference, e.g, skyfire instead of opera mini/stock browser...Good work though.
Also, has there been any systemUI.apk or framework-res.apk modifications? I only ask so that any kitchen work that has been done will still be able to apply to this..
gregbradley said:
MIRROR
http://www.mediafire.com/?gcwt1ib5u6b42zp
EDIT:
There will be a lot of apps i instantly delete from this update because I already have paid versions or already have my own preference, e.g, skyfire instead of opera mini/stock browser...Good work though.
Also, has there been any systemUI.apk or framework-res.apk modifications? I only ask so that any kitchen work that has been done will still be able to apply to this..
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yes delete unneeded apps before flashing ( that's common sense. lol)
this is actually meant primarily for ppl flashing fresh wolf rom. gives them loads of features to start with.
yes the framework and systemui are modded and so is semcgenericuxp. all background on all apps are based on black onyx wallpaper. (even changed trackid background, and play launcher background)
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you've not deleted any apps from my zip before making the mirror i hope?
...lol Jus kidding...
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championswimmer said:
yes delete unneeded apps before flashing ( that's common sense. lol)
this is actually meant primarily for ppl flashing fresh wolf rom. gives them loads of features to start with.
yes the framework and systemui are modded and so is semcgenericuxp. all background on all apps are based on black onyx wallpaper. (even changed trackid background, and play launcher background)
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you've not deleted any apps from my zip before making the mirror i hope?
...lol Jus kidding...
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lol no, the mirror is your .zip as you uploaded it.
Am i right in thinking if you only changed the background in the framework and systemui that wont have any problems with themes based on wolfs original framework and systemui? I use the transparent theme and wouldnt want to lose those effects
gregbradley said:
lol no, the mirror is your .zip as you uploaded it.
Am i right in thinking if you only changed the background in the framework and systemui that wont have any problems with themes based on wolfs original framework and systemui? I use the transparent theme and wouldnt want to lose those effects
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delete the "semcgenericuxpres.apk" file from /system/framework/ in my zip and replace it with the one you are using right now, before flashing it. and make a backup in xrevovery anywys before flashing. remember this is a beta and i have tested this for only 1 hr.
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u can install any theme meant to work on wolfs rom over this mod as well. so even if you don't delete semcgenericuxpres before flashing, u can instal the transparent theme later on over my mod.
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Just looked in the build.prop and saw your apology about the date format...lol..that way makes sense...
we use dd_mm_yyyy in India. so i put it that way.
btw u can see the the init.d scripts too. i have heavily documented them. ha ha ha.
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1. took ages to flash, maybe you could remove some system apps that wont be needed in the mod because they are already in the rom, 85 mb seems like it should be a rom on its own.
2. taking ages to boot up, it hit 2 reboots. Total first boot time was about 5 mins.
3. Not a fan of the themeing, but thats just personal taste.
4. got a wlod in go sms on setup.
5. Application lightflow FC
6. Calendar widget works fine
7. Math calculator is good,
8. Speaktoit seems good,
9. Lots of good work, I will keep testing and see how the cpu settings/vdd levels do
gregbradley said:
1. took ages to flash, maybe you could remove some system apps that wont be needed in the mod because they are already in the rom, 85 mb seems like it should be a rom on its own.
2. taking ages to boot up, it hit 2 reboots. Total first boot time was about 5 mins.
3. Not a fan of the themeing, but thats just personal taste.
4. got a wlod in go sms on setup.
5. Application lightflow FC
6. Calendar widget works fine
7. Math calculator is good,
8. Speaktoit seems good,
9. Lots of good work, I will keep testing and see how the cpu settings/vdd levels do
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there are no apps here which are also on original rom. have included only those apps which are new or modded.
wlod??? umm... delete the 21undervolt script. wlod should not be a gosms app issue. could be undervolt issue.
about lightflow, did you set the accessibility beforehand? did u deny lightflow superuser request?
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Great work buddy Going to check it out now to see what you have changed
about the theme... well...the colouring of icons does look cheap-ish at some places. lol. but i am not a pro designer and the only tool i used was ms office picture manager to edit png files. lol.
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championswimmer said:
there are no apps here which are also on original rom. have included only those apps which are new or modded.
wlod??? umm... delete the 21undervolt script. wlod should not be a gosms app issue. could be undervolt issue.
about lightflow, did you set the accessibility beforehand? did u deny lightflow superuser request?
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I didnt get chance to set accesibilty or give superuser acces, it FC before i could do that.
Gosms worked fine the second time around, maybe its just some beding in issues...
Wolfbreak said:
Great work buddy Going to check it out now to see what you have changed
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try it out preferably on a fresh install. infact i would suggest flashing your rom followed directly by flashing this mod. not even booting your rom first time before flashing this mod. that way there are less chances of errors
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gregbradley said:
I didnt get chance to set accesibilty or give superuser acces, it FC before i could do that.
Gosms worked fine the second time around, maybe its just some beding in issues...
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go to settings (the normal phone settings, not the settings inside the lightflow app), go to accessibility, enable light flow from there. then reboot.
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All works like charm right here.
Congratulations dude, my X10i reborns again, once again.
Testing, will report. But for your information, flashing has been really fast... No FC´s anywhere.
Wolfbreak said:
Great work buddy Going to check it out now to see what you have changed
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and hey help me out with the "script injection from sdcard" thing.
have a look at 01modchamp script and have a look at /sdcard/modchamp/init/ folder in my zip and you'll understand what i have tried to implement. pls help with this thing.
and i decompiled services.jar into several .smali files. couldn't find "global actions"
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norigkgp1 said:
All works like charm right here.
Congratulations dude, my X10i reborns again, once again.
Testing, will report. But for your information, flashing has been really fast... No FC´s anywhere.
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u trolling or u really flashed? ha ha ha. flashing actually does take ages for me too.
good to hear no fc's.
u tried it on clean install of wolfxperia? or on a running rom?
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WLOD in timescape.
Looks like the vdd files are to extreme for my phone, it may be on some other peoples as well...
Including setxperia is a god way to keep tock voltages and allow new users to change the voltages without having to change a sytem file...
[ROM] PhoeniX 10.0 VZW Note 4, S5, Lollipop Features, Stock or Themed, Tweaks & MODs!
PhoeniX 10.0 VZW
(screenshots of new features coming soon users feel free to post for thanks!)
-gogolie
Hello Flashers!
I'm proud to present you my latest work!
PhoeniX ROM For Samsung Galaxy S4 I545 Verizon
Devs Pay Attention!!!
You are not allowed to take/kang anything from my ROM without asking for permission from me!!
Taking without a permission will lead to report on you.
Based on the lastest stock firmware: Android 4.4.2 XXUGNJ8 (build date: 31/10/2014) and Verizon's NC2 for initial Safestrap Modules and Firmware
This ROM is 200% Knox Free - You can say "Cya Knox!"
Fully Deodexed
Added latest BusyBox
Re-Added latest SuperSU+Bin files 2.16
Re-Updated all stock apps to their latest version(Gmail, Google search, Google Maps ,Play store etc.)
Unique PhoeniX bootanimation & shutdown animation - Huge thank to the artist anbech
VZW Version Exclusive Apps, MODS & More:
New Samsung Boot Animation from the breathtaking mind of PAS
Google's Official Nexus 6 Lollipop Bootanimation
Newest Xposed Framework and Modules for emulating and theming ROM to take on Lollipop Appearance - HeadsUp Notifier, Status Bar Tint, AndroidL Theme for Xposed, GEL Settings for Google Home
WizIconizer & Icon packs Moonshine, Material Things, Etched Material for theming TouchWiz Icons or other Launcher Icons to take on Material Design theme
Mateial Design Themed Apps:
Now Browser (super small and very fast web browser)
Sliding Explorer (File Browser with material design)
Sliding MMS (what the new Google Messenger App or AOSP 5.0 MMS is based off of with multi theme options dark and light holo to material themes available on the fly)
Material Flashlight
SmartLock (emulates lollipop type of lockscreen)
Clock+ (material design Alarm and Clock with widget)
FancySwitcher (task switching emulating the lollipop style)
Live Wallpaper (choose 3 colors and various options for live wallpaper in the material design scheme)
Nova Launcher with Material Design and Lollipop Options
Launcher L (in my mind the best new Launcher available, ultra fast and ultra smooth with multiple on the fly theme options)
Google Messenger (New 5.0 MMS themed in Material Design Light)
and @Shaftamle's Lollipop Keyboard with multiple material design and holo design options for themes
Note 4 thanks to Albe95 and Other Apps Made Available:
AccuWeather 14
Keyguard (lockscreen)
Settings
FlipBoard
IdeaSketch
VoiceNote
Note 4 System Fonts
Fixed TouchWiz Note 4 Style
Fixed TouchWiz Themes and added Lollipop and G3 system emulating themes
SNote
FlashAnnotate
DriveLink
Greenify and Virtua Battery Calibration
QuickConnect & QuickMemo
Safestrap 3.75 VZW
Inspire Launcher (very fast and has classic AOSP type of Look and Feel)
Verizon Messages (on the fly themes and options to sync with other devices and the web for securing and syncing MMS)
Removed a lot of Samsung Bloatware Options like WatchON which you can find elsewhere if you must install!
6 More Flare or Lockscreen Flare options
6 New GPS Location Choices for faster GPS Lock and stronger signal changed from World Location Choices available in Original ROM to specifically Northern America GPS Region Choices
+ More I probably forgot about!
Along with the following Original PhoeniX Features:
Call Recorder
Hacked Stock Email App
Sysro & sysrw support
Enabled touchwiz wallpaper scrolling
Disabled scrolling cache
Phone with no increasing ringtone
All supported languages enabled
New & Unique to this ROM only, 9 Lockscreen effects!:
- None (AOSP style)
- Modded Ripple Effect:
* No cloudy overlay - Thanks to @Goldie
* Improved ripple effect - Thanks to @Goldie
* Ink effect with the finger
- Light effect
- Particle Effect
- Water Color
- Mass Tension
- Ripple Tension
- Stone Skipping
- Abstract Tiles
Added PullUp To Launcher
Added Note 4 Lockscreen Style
Added Note 4 Wallpapers
Added 31 Toggles Mode with 4 special toggles:
- Flashlight - 1 press turns it on, long press flashlight settings
- Battery status - 1 press battery status , long press battery information
- PhoeniX - 1 Press/Long press open PhoeniX Settings
- Take Picture - Called "Shoot-it" by @dr.ketan. Single press takes picture without shooting sound (3-4 sec) long prees takes picture with shooting sound(3-4 sec) - also avilable as an icon in app drawer, so 1 press on app called Shoot it takes picture without shoooting sound, 1 press on app called Shoot it SF takes picture with shooting sound and flash.
Ported alot of Note 3 Features! This is the first ROM of S4 with that!!:
- New Note 3 SPlanner
- New Working Action Memo
- New Weather & Calendar widget when you pull down the clock in lockscreen
- Note 3 Screenshot editor
- Note 3 Multiwindow with the following features:
* Quad screen: you can split multiwindow up to 4 different apps!
* Note 3 Drag & Drop Multiwindow feature
* Abillity to open same app from this list(If you need any more app please make a list so I can add in the next release) :
Code:
com.sec.chaton
com.sec.android.app.myfiles
com.google.android.talk
com.google.android.youtube
com.infraware.polarisviewer4
com.infraware.polarisoffice4
com.whatsapp
com.kakao.talk
com.sec.android.app.sbrowser
com.android.email
com.android.mms
com.android.chrome
com.facebook.katana
com.google.android.gm
com.google.android.videos
com.twitter.android
com.quoord.tapatalkpro.activity
com.sec.android.app.videoplayer
com.estrongs.android.pop
- Note 3 Phone with Popup Incoming Call Notifications!
- Note 3 One Handed operation in any screen.
- Note 3 Voice Recorder
Note 3 Air Command is HERE!!!! With all features - Action memo, scrapbook(won't work without SPen), SFinder, Screen write & Pen Window
Added NFC Icon to status bar when it is on.
PhoenIX Air Control - from now you can launch any app insead of SFiner in Air Command
Ported alot of S5 Features - Unique to PhoeniX Only!!:
- S5 Launcher with PhoeniX SlideLaunch
- S5 Ultra Power Saving Mode
- S5 Settings
- S5 Status bar without the anoying Quick Connect & Sfinder buttons. Added SFinder icon next to Time & Date
- S5 Lockscreen
- S5 Phone & Contacts
- S5 Gallery
- S5 SBrowser
- S5 Hacked app:
* Folder View Option
* No SMS to MMS conversion for messages
* No SMS to MMS conversion for emojis
* Enabled Group Messaging
* Show Real Sending time instead of time received
* Increased the SMS hour limit to 1000
* Increased the Max MMS size to 2048000 bytes
* Increased the MMS Image size to 4096x2048 [8.4MP]
* Enabled Scheduled Messaging
* Unlimited SMS Recipient limit
* Backup/Restore SMS Option
* Split view option
* Change text size using volume keys option
* Screen On/Off for notification alerts option
* and more!!
- S5 Toolbox with 12 apps option!
- S5 Emergency Mode
- S5 Baby Monitor
- S5 Air Wake Up
- S5 Quick Connection
- S5 Download Booster
- S5 SFinder
- S5 My Magazine
- S5 SMemo
- S5 Activity Zone
- S5 Kids Mode
- S5 S Voice
- S5 Car Mode
- S5 Music Player (Thanks Albe95)
- S5 Video Player (Thanks Albe95)
- S5 SPlanner
- S5 Keyboard
- S5 SHelth
- S5 Accuweather
- S5 Calculator
- S5 Launcher Themes option with 11 Themes!
- Wallpaper Chooser with S5 Wallpapers, Note 3 Wallpapers, S4 Wallpapers, PhoeniX Wallpapers, tamirda's wallpapers.
- S5 SBaro App
- S5 Audio files
- S5 Bootanimation(as an option in aroma)
- S5 Status bar with a working SFinder!!
- S5 My Files
- S5 SNote
Settings Dual Mode:
- S5 Settings
- Note 3 Settings
PhoeniX SlideLaunch - Instead of My Magazine in S5 Launcher you can choose any app you want to open, for example settings or gallery - amazing feature.
Upgraded Power Menu with option for Screenshot & FlashLight!
Added Backup/Restore option in Stock SMS App
All supported languages for Samsung Keyboard enabled
Enabled init.d scripts
Shutter Sound menu Enabled to stock camera
Enabled IP Call for SIP users
New PhoeniX Mods's protection - Well, apparently some clowns think they can take my mods without giving credits or asking for permissions. I won't allow that. This protection shouldn't bother you if you use PhoeniX ROM. When these mods are used on other rom, they simply won't work
New PhoeniX Logo in Settings -> About
Added Ink effect selection. Special thanks to mythtrandyr his thread
Added Torch Settings in Display Settings
New superb & amazing 4 PhoeniX Wallpapers made by @anbech! You can also download these HD wallpapers to your computer here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48941514&postcount=1252
Added option to choose between 39 batteries - Huge thanks to OsamaGhareeb his thread
Big APN list
Enable sub Symbols on Stock Samsung keyboard
Added exit menu to stock web browser
Dialer search matches numbers in contacts and call logs along with contacts
data/app enabled
NFC Hack - You can use your NFC while the screen is off, and at lockscreen.
4 ways to reboot menu - Extended power menu
Enable call button in contact list
Disabled Converting Effect Between SMS MMS
Automatic SMS encoding (Arabic and other utf-8 encoding support)
Automatic efs backup when flashing the rom.
Added App Ops in Settings
Improved UPSM Launcher with 3X3 Grid!
Permanently removed SysScope from system and forced System Status to show "Official"
Added Ultra Power Saving Mode Apps Manager - thank you @xperiacle
Improved UPSM Code in order to prevent FCs, bootloops, etc.
MultiWindow Manager New Edition - thanks to BJB, Inc.
Added Official OmegaDroid Android News app - I am reporter and editor there, so if you want to read the best news about android, use this!
Added TB Restore Fixer Stub by -viperboy- his thread
LMT Launcher that offers a pie control like nexus, and gestures. Thanks to noname81 his thread.
Exclusive! Only to PhoeniX ROM!:
* RTL Menus when you select Arabic/Hebrew as your default language.
* New Amazing Wallpapers in Wallpaper Chooser Wallpapers! Beautiful Wallpapers! How to use? Click on Menu-> Set Wallpaper-> Home/Lock/Both-> Wallpaper Picker/chooser-> Select your Wallpaper!
* New Settings app: Huge thank to ficeto!
PhoeniX Settings App includes the following features:
Samsung Secret Codes
Fast Dormancy
Faster Fix GPS
CSC Select
CPU Spy Plus
Battery Chooser
Terminal Emulator
Xposed +Modules
Idle Wifi Time Manager
Logcat
OS Monitor
PhoeniX OTA Center - now you can update the rom without plugin into the computer!
The downloads will be save on the internel SD card(if you use my memory script so it will be saved in the externel sd card) undr the folder OTA updates.
Reboot options - Normal, Recovery, Download.
Xposed support. Huge thanks to rovo89 his thread.
Xposed Modules:
Wanam Xposed - Special thanks to wanam his thread
DPI Settings - thanks to rovo89
How to use Xposed?
1. Go to Settings -> PhoeniX Extra
2. Open Xposed Installer
3. Click Install/Update. Don't reboot.
4. Go to Modules tab and active Wanam & Nottach Modules.
5. Reboot
6. Go to Settings -> PhoeniX Extra
7. Play with the modules
And more coming soon
Tweaks:
Kernel Tweaks
zipalign script
Build.prop tweaks
Removed from the rom:
Match3VS
Com2uspocker
Readers Hub
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Apps that was marked as bloatware and can be installed/removed in the aroma:
ES File Explorer
Allshare
ChatON
Dropbox
Facebook
Google plus
Google earth
Kies
kies wifi
Samsung Hubs: Music Hub, Books Hub, Learning Hub, Games Hub
Samsungs Mobile Print
PolarisViewer
Samsung Update
Google Hangouts
Talkback
Voice Recorder
S Voice
Yahoo News Widget
Yahoo Stock Widget
Adobe Flashplayer Support
GenieWidget
Chrome
Android 4.4.2 Camera & Gallery from Nexu 5
Android 4.2.1 Desk Clock
Flipboard
Pie Control like in nexus - LMT Launcher - thanks to noname81 his thread
Gmail
S Health
Travel Widget
Google Maps
Samsung WatchON
GroupPlay
Alarm Widget
Digital Clock Widgets
Dual Clock Digital Widget
Episodees
Google Magazines
Google Music
Google Search
Interactive Tutorial
Music Live Share
Samsung Apps
SamsungWidget_ProgramMonitor
Samsung Fonts
SMemo
SPlanner App Widget
Story Album Widget
STranslator
Trip Advisor
Samsung Gear Support
Added as options in the Aroma:
You can choose now tweaks you want to install!
Tweaks list:
EXT4 Tweaks:
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This mod will turn ON data_writeback for all 3 partitions - system, data and cache. This will drastically improve I/O performance (mostly on write operations) at the expense of file system integrity in certain situations, like unexpected system shutdown. The risk is not extreme, but still bigger then regular. Use this to improve your system performance, but you flash it at your own risk!
- thx to mike1983.
OpenVPN Tweaks
SQLite Tweaks
Tweak: Force Launcher into memory
Tweak: 3G Tweaks - Speed up 3G connection
Tweak: Net Speed Tweaks - Tweak to speed up internet connection
Tweak: Latest Seeder thx to lambgx02 his thread
Scrolling tweaks - Better, faster and stronger scrolling
Flash-Led Tweaks - Better flash-led intensity and camera-flash quality
Video-Streaming tweaks - Smoother and faster internet video streaming
Warning!!
Choosing all tweaks can cause for lags, etc. Choose only if you really need it.
You can choose now mods you would like to install!
Mods list:
Install Increased volume(thx to boterkaaseneieren his thread) :
- Mid Increased Volume: Increase to 58 DB
- Ultra Increased Volume: Increase to 60 DB
YouTube Mod, 720p HD (over WiFi & 3G), screen off playback by theos0o his thread
Option to Disable SMS in Call Log.
You are able to choose between 2 mods:
Custom Phone Mod - No increasing Ringtone, With Call Recording.
Stock Phone Mod - No call recording, with increasing ringtone.
You can Choose TouchWiz Launcher Mod:
Using Stock mod:
- Stock 4X4 Without Wallpaper Scrolling
- Stock 4X4 With Wallpaper Scrolling
- TouchWiz Launcher tamirda's Mod - it gives you wallpaper scrolling, 6 apps in the Touchwiz Dock(where is the Apps Menu Icon - you can have 5 apps shortcuts+app menu icon), 5X6 Apps Grid, And extended folder view
- TouchWiz Launcher tamirda's Mod 2 - it gives you wallpaper scrolling, 6 apps in the Touchwiz Dock(where is the Apps Menu Icon - you can have 5 apps shortcuts+app menu icon), 4X4 Apps Grid, And extended folder view
Added option to choose between original PhoeniX Boot&Shut down animation to Stock Boot& Shut down animation
Added option to install EXT2InternalSD Script by mattiadj.
Official mod thread & FAQ & How to use:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2468596
Added option to choose Flare Effect - special thanks to balliboxer his thread(and screenshots):
- Blue Fire Rings
- Blue Fire Flames
- Blue Lightning
- Blue Rings
- Green Rings
- Red Lightning
- Red Rings
- White Lightning
- Yellow Fire Rings
- Yellow Fire Flames
- Stock
Added All System Transparent Mod(Transparent background for system apps such as settings, phone, SMS and more!) with the following options:
0% (Means no transparent)
25%
50%
75%
100%
Added S5 Keyboard Color selection
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I'm not responsible for any damaged caused by using this rom. I give testers the rom before i publish it so you shuoldn't have any problems
For mods & removed bloatware, visit here:
http://tdroms.com/samsung-galaxy-not...05/extra-items
If you like my rom and work, please consider a donation:
to gigilie / gogolie and tamrida
If you can't donate or just don't want it is ok! but please do all of the following:
Rate this thread 5 stars and Click Thanks to my posts
Known Bugs for VZW Safestrap Version:
Signal Bars won't Show. Still get 4g but wont show Strength. Theres apps available if you must know in the the Playstore.
In Aroma Installer Avoid the Material Design Theme Choice or the Alternate Dialer Theme choice and the System Note 4 Upgrade choice in the options menu - might work but usually these choices result in a stalled boot
If ROM doesn't boot within 8 Minutes (yes it takes a long time inital boot up!) then try reinstalling with less options!
&
If you wish to report a bug, Do it only in this thread in the Verizon Development Section!
- If you just want to share something, follow me/this rom, talk with me, rave or rant or ask questions that haven't been answered post here or in the Q&A Section. Unless your a donator (whose questions are usually answered ASAP) I'd prefer it if you didnt Message me it will take me longer to replay to Personal Messages than by posting in thread and being answered by other users or myself.
Downloads:
PhoeniX 10.0 VZW V1 with NC2 Baked in Modules
Installation Instructions for Safestrap (MDK users can try but I won't support! Use a Custom Kernel if your MDK something close to stock for best results!):
Download the ROM from above
Donate to us by using links a little ways up the page while you install the ROM in Safestrap 3.75+ over a freshly created ROM Slot!
Flash your System Modules in Safestrap (NC2 Modules should be baked into the ROM so Reset once Aroma is done is fine!)
Then Reset Phone and wait initial bootup is slow
If you have errors or issues with data or wifi and your using NC2, NC5 or NG6 Firmware please flash one of the "WiFi Fixes" I offer before commenting on or giving up on the ROM. The all in one fixes I offer are easily found by searching my AndroidFileHost website!
tamrida would like to give Thanks to:
wanam
::indie::
mike1986.
shnizelon
pavelol
anbech- For his amazing design of - bootanimation, signatures and logo!
Dsixda
Chainfire
Kleinyair
ikogsakanding - for thread & rom graphics
Shay gold
devgee -for beta testing & helping
spevil07 -for beta testing
sanoc69 - for beta testing
Teddy24 - for beta testing
harelp - for beta testing
runarorn - for beta testing
_alex74_ - for beta testing
aways - for beta testing
PilotX
FireFDS
Noam - for helping in uploading the rom!
iakovl
grgciols
ficeto for settings app !
Sammobile & Samsung Updates
Jeffrey Blattman(for Logcat app)
Manniakk(For CSC changer)
Bernard Bekker(for faster fix)
OS Monitor team
Giuseppe Baglio(For CPU Spy Plus)
Sebastian Konik(for Idle wifi manager)
gokhanmoral(for fast dormancy)
OptimalKiller
rovo89
Nottach
-viperboy- For TB Restore fix
OsamaGhareeb
Jack Palevich For Terminal Emulator
shhbz
gogolie would like to thank:
Tusladiver
Hashcode
pbman
PAS
Shaftamle
& Albe95
Special Thanks to gashishpetim Special Thanks to gashishpetim Special Thanks to ISF
and
All the XDA Community
XDAevDB Information
PhoeniX ROM For Samsung Galaxy S4 I545, a ROM for the Samsung Galaxy S 4
Contributors
tamirda & gogolie
ROM OS Version: 4.4.2
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: v10.0 VZW V1
Stable Release Date: 2014-11-23
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Old 4.3 PhoeniX ROM:
with tamirda's perms I present...
Phoenix 7.3 for Safestrap / Multi Carrier Friendly / Any TWRP Capable Recovery Compatible! ML1/MK2/MKF based| Fast | Stable | Clean | De/Odexed | Note 3 Features! / Simple install / Themed / TW4.3
- SAFESTRAP (Install to any slot and restore to Stock slot too! Compatible with VZW - AT&T - TMO and can be installed on MDK/MDL and should be any phone with TWRP recovery.
If you dont know about Phoenix get familiar (read the thread.). This version features a cool Floyd theme. Restore it to your stock slot in Safestrap or to any slot you like or restore it with TWRP/Philz any recovery that is TWRP compatible should work. AT&T and other carriers may need to flash your MK2 modules or add in TMO APN / AT&T APN settings to get this beast working 100%. If that didn't fix your problem then you need to install the GSM / LTE carrier modem (just guessing that your GSM if you can't get this going as thats been only complaint of lost data and he was able to fix it with proper carrier modem).
Known issues/Not Working (only for select users):
No issues exist if phone is setup properly. however...
If it doesnt work for you I'm sorry your best bet if your on VZW is SS with something else installed stock slot would be mk2/mj7 stock odin, reroot, ss,(I go to MK2 as I have best speeds and benchmarks with it) n I know it will work flawlessly if rooted and setup as described cause I've used this ROM package on 7 phones for clients (1 AT&T, 2 TMOs one with mdl bootloader and one with locked and 4 VZWs).... enjoy took me some time to put together so if it works thank me or better yet donate so you can see updates and more roms!
Due to packaging restraints and installation issues a familiar format like .zip is not available yet but will be soon. Until then please use the TWRP/SS restore option as its a more viable install and can be restored onto any slot including Stock through Safestrap. If someone wants to help the cause please install this through philztouch then create a zip from the rom do not flash anything else over the rom and upload the zip and PM me the link it'd help me out a lot!
Lil about me: I'm a now broke, technically I'm disabled (w/ 4 crushed discs in spine the gov says I'm too young to get disability and shouldn't admit that MMJ medicine works for me they=heartless pricks)I'm a full time single parent of a 1 yr old so I don't get a lot of time for my passions anymore. ex award winning programmer (lost the love for it, be sure to copyright anything you intellectually own especially when it comes to working with G or MS. they'll steal your everything claim you signed it over and hang you out to dry) now i'm just a fellow android lover with a knack for making things work when they normally won't, experimenting, coding,scripting, anything I feel like doing so if this or any of my other creations or additions to your phone helped you in any way help keep my kid in fresh diapers or put a beer in my hand please. Anything is better than nothing I have spent countless hours learning testing and everything in between to bring you cool stuff like this. Thanks!
Install:
Unzip into your new SS backup dir into your backup Safestrap folder in a folder like gogolies-phoenix73-v5 make sure all files are simply in 1 folder and that folder is in your backup directory and restore to a ***blank/newly created or STOCK*** rom slot. I went super small as small as SS would allow for slot creation. If your getting an error on restoring be sure to try deleting the slot and re-adding it then restoring the system files. If your WiFi doesn't work try flashing MJ7 or MK2 SS modules but only flash modules after 1st booting up rom and knowing wifi isnt working. 1st boot takes time plz allow a minute after loading up 1st time.
Download SS/TWRP Install by Restores: Version 5
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407567593
Special thanks to: my local testers the THCX boys! and tamirda and anyone that contributed to the making of Phoenix!
Surge1223, Hashcode, rarffaele88, snakes, jrkruse, ktoonsez,open1your1eyes, sbreen94, k1mu, old&slow, beanstown106, Dubbsy, invisiblek, friedrich420, jovy23, andybones and anyone else contributing anything toward development!
-gogolie
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Hello Flashers!
I'm proud to present you my latest work!
PhoeniX ROM For Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505.
XDA:DevDB Information
PhoeniX ROM For Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505, a ROM for the Samsung Galaxy S 4
Contributors
tamirda
ROM OS Version: 4.3.x Jellybean
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: v7.3
Stable Release Date: 2014-01-09
Created 2013-09-04
Last Updated 2014-01-09
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So this is only safe strap no Loki support? And add a few screenies make a banner that will really spruce up your post. Good luck.
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jakeneal22 said:
So this is only safe strap no Loki support? And add a few screenies make a banner that will really spruce up your post. Good luck.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk
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should be loki safe. just flash loki'd kernel and matching modem for best results. screens / videos available on original thread figured why add more?!!? more work can be done else where f a screen if ya cant click a link u lazy all my ports are exactly the same appearance wise as their counterparts usually or i do include snaps... u can install on your device and post if you like feel free for any of my roms without screens thx
Downloaded 4 times and tried to unzip with winzip, androzip and root explorer. All failed.
After multiple downloads and multiple failures to unzip with multiple apps I wonder if the file is corrupted. Never had this much problem with other SS/TWRP restore files you have posted. Thanks for your work.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk
The posted zip file is invalid.....
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decaturbob said:
The posted zip file is invalid.....
Sent from my SCH-I545 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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hey thanks for keepin up on my sht for me bro
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407567594
is new file sorry AFH messed my previous 2 batch uploads of 3 roms up been a huge hassle... my fault for not testing my upload but i really didnt see point of downloading a gb if i didnt have too but wont make mistake again. promise
enjoy that.
or this:
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407567593 Nem1.5 version 2 is finished i just have to upload properly faster than any thing ive ever been on period. blows HD13 out of the water in terms of benchmarks and AOSP style. i have perms to release it just waiting for his ok as he isnt a fan of certain censorshiping ppls on xda... til next time boys.
gigilie said:
hey thanks for keepin up on my sht for me bro
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407567594
is new file sorry AFH messed my previous 2 batch uploads of 3 roms up been a huge hassle... my fault for not testing my upload but i really didnt see point of downloading a gb if i didnt have too but wont make mistake again. promise
enjoy that.
or this:
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407567593 Nem1.5 version 2 is finished i just have to upload properly faster than any thing ive ever been on period. blows HD13 out of the water in terms of benchmarks and AOSP style. i have perms to release it just waiting for his ok as he isnt a fan of certain censorshiping ppls on xda... til next time boys.
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thanks much, I have installed this with no issues so far. Looking good. Looking at battery life now.
Tried running nem 1.5 but everything kept crashing. Gapps ect.
shindiggity said:
Tried running nem 1.5 but everything kept crashing. Gapps ect.
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hey man try searching thru this dir i just upped like every single kernel i had on my pc pik one out id try the new bioshock first then KT then so on if that doesnt fix it... unless everyone is having same error i dont know yet. flies for me
gigilie said:
hey man try searching thru this dir i just upped like every single kernel i had on my pc pik one out id try the new bioshock first then KT then so on if that doesnt fix it... unless everyone is having same error i dont know yet. flies for me
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I'm on SS mk2, not sure what I did wrong. The Rom looks bad ass!
Which one of these files are for the MDK users?
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk
Nem 1.5 isn't working at all, not understanding how it works for you. Right when it boots up everything crashes, something is obviously very wrong with it. It's not one or two things FC it's multiple. Any ideas?
shindiggity said:
Nem 1.5 isn't working at all, not understanding how it works for you. Right when it boots up everything crashes, something is obviously very wrong with it. It's not one or two things FC it's multiple. Any ideas?
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whats Nem 1.5?
decaturbob said:
whats Nem 1.5?
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First page towards the bottom is s link.
shindiggity said:
First page towards the bottom is s link.
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I didn't see it, thanks.
I'll try loading this weekend...I got 7 or 8 more ss compatible roms to try to load
decaturbob said:
I didn't see it, thanks.
once I'll try loading this weekend...I got 7 or 8 more ss compatible roms to try to load
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Sounds like a cool Rom, not sure why everything FC's once it boots.
shindiggity said:
Sounds like a cool Rom, not sure why everything FC's once it boots.
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phoenix impressed the most so far
decaturbob said:
phoenix impressed the most so far
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More so than HD?
shindiggity said:
More so than HD?
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Maybe not better than HD...but worthy to run on my 2nd rom slot.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Running on mdk loki twrp. Very nice. Need to flash verizon loki kernel, like kt., or jkruses mk8 patch. Runs great. Very customizable.
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What are some cool apps for root? Or maybe some apps that add features that you'd think might require root.
Here's what I've got:
Pixel Filter - turn off pixels to save battery or to dim the display beyond stock limits.
Swipe Navigation - disable the nav bar to save screen space then swipe instead.
Simple Reboot - stock ROM doesn't include a reboot menu.
Root explorer - The original root file explorer, still maintained. This is some OG ****. 10/10.
.psd said:
What are some cool apps for root? Or maybe some apps that add features that you'd think might require root.
Here's what I've got:
Pixel Filter - turn off pixels to save battery or to dim the display beyond stock limits.
Swipe Navigation - disable the nav bar to save screen space then swipe instead.
Simple Reboot - stock ROM doesn't include a reboot menu.
Root explorer - edit the build.prop, and awesome file manager in general.
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ROM Toolbox from my signature, it has half of the tools you posted built into one, plus a automated script executer, terminal, app manager and much much more. I have linked the lite version but I highly recommend the pro version. I'm pretty sure the lite version has all the features though.
LMT Launcher - Best pie controls out there, I actually prefer this to PA pie control.
Viper4Android - unmatched audio control, better than DSP manager or Music FX. Any audiophiles best friend, can makes you're 128 mp3s sound almost like FLAC. (link is to a zip I made for n6p partially using zipme, you may or may not have to delete the audio_effects.conf from vendor, I did not, some do for an unknown reason)
ES File Manager - incredible root file manager with built in cleaner like CCleaner but for Android, with a sweet downloadable Holo theme.
Then of course BBS, titanium backup etc.
The next few are xposed modules I always run on my devices
Flat Style Bar Indicator - allows you to completely theme your statusbar except the notification icons(includes clock, signal, etc.
Amplify - Control your wakelocks! Need I say more? Lame app killing your battery? Easily fixable
GravityBox[MM] - all in one toolbox for customizing your phone! Only recommend for stock or AOSP roms however I usually run it with only one or two features I find crucial on any ROM.
xSilas43 said:
ROM Toolbox from my signature, it has half of the tools you posted built into one, plus a automated script executer, terminal, app manager and much much more. I have linked the lite version but I highly recommend the pro version. I'm pretty sure the lite version has all the features though.
LMT Launcher - Best pie controls out there, I actually prefer this to PA pie control.
Viper4Android - unmatched audio control, better than DSP manager or Music FX. Any audiophiles best friend, can makes you're 128 mp3s sound almost like FLAC. (link is to a zip I made for n6p partially using zipme, you may or may not have to delete the audio_effects.conf from vendor, I did not, some do for an unknown reason)
ES File Manager - incredible root file manager with built in cleaner like CCleaner but for Android, with a sweet downloadable Holo theme.
Then of course BBS, titanium backup etc.
The next few are xposed modules I always run on my devices
Flat Style Bar Indicator - allows you to completely theme your statusbar except the notification icons(includes clock, signal, etc.
Amplify - Control your wakelocks! Need I say more? Lame app killing your battery? Easily fixable
GravityBox[MM] - all in one toolbox for customizing your phone! Only recommend for stock or AOSP roms however I usually run it with only one or two features I find crucial on any ROM.
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How do you feel LMT compares to similar launchers? I just started dabbing into these pie launchers and never felt so undecided. I'm currently using force touch detector.
Does anyone else get an error when using ES File Explorer and trying to enable root? I get a message "sorry test failed" and it won't acquire root privileges.
JustRootDontCustomRomIt said:
How do you feel LMT compares to similar launchers? I just started dabbing into these pie launchers and never felt so undecided. I'm currently using force touch detector.
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IMHO its the king, I haven't tried others from the play store or whatever but compared to built in pie in roms lmt launcher is miles ahead, you can also configure gesture anywhere with it. I have attached below a screenshot of my pie. I've added a kill app shortcut to second layer, now on tap, and a camera shortcut.
Root call blocker pro.
I own a small business and don't have a full time office person (I work in the field). I get so many solicitation calls it's unreal. I have a call blacklist of about 400 numbers
Here's what I use that needs root:
AdAway - Full phone adblocker, uses host files to block and redirect ads. Not available from the play store but is available on Fdroid.
Viper4Android - Already explained in previous posts. I can't live without this one.
Naptime - Allows you to control the Doze settings, including aggressive doze.
/system/app mover - Allows you to add and remove system apps, I like to use this to make Viper4Android a system app so it can't be killed. Be cautious when using this app, if you're not smart you will cause issues with your phone.
Material Terminal - This has many functions for advanced users. I use it to execute scripts for the custom kernel I run.
Root Explorer (Paid) - IMHO the BEST root file explorer around.
Titanium Backup PRO - Everyone should have at least the free version of this on their phone. The paid version allows automatic restore of apps so you don't have to install each one manually. Plus many other features.
Better Battery Stats - This is a great app for troubleshooting battery and wakelock issues.
BatteryCalibration - I use this every couple of months especially if I've been crack flashing ROMs. It deletes old battery data and creates a fresh file.
Some really good suggestions, trying out swipe navigation [root]. Have to get used to swiping up, I like having actual full real estate for the phone.
Adaway - Dreaded ads, can't beat this app. Always one of the first apps I install when rooting my previous phones.
Viper4Android - Great app, can't stand stock audio controls.
Root explorer pro - As mentioned, the best root file explorer there is.
Titanium Backup Pro - I agree everyone should have some type of back up app for their apps.
MinMinguard - help block ads within apps
Youtube Adaway - I cannot do without this app, does great blocking ads within YouTube.
Greenify - Just started using this, great for helping save battery.
Youtube Background Playback - Useful when you want to lock the screen but still be able to continue playback. I have a bad habit of wanting to lock the screen when listening to songs on youtube lol.
In my opinion :
Link2sd- By far the best system app remover/maker I have used. Also is a great reboot menu provider.
Titanium Backup: Awesome back up for apps.
Root Explorer:Still the best file Explorer around.
GravityBox: Makes stock Android amazing.
Adaway is installed first on each and every flash on my devices. Second is Root Explorer followed by TiBu Pro to freeze/backup apps if necessary. Currently, I also have Amplify (haven't tweaked any settings yet, just installed and granted SU), Greenify (+donation package), V4A, Xposed (+GB), Simple Reboot and finally LiveBoot Pro so I can watch something other than the boot animation during boot. I've heard of Naptime but haven't checked it out yet. Might make that my next one to try squeezing some more time from a charge.
Pretty much what others have in order in which I install them (after flashing a new rom):
- Titanium Backup Pro
- Adaway
- Root Explorer Pro
- Viper4Android
- Battery Calibration
- Xposed Module with the following:
- MinMin Guard (Ad Blocker)
- Use USB for Marshmallow (Set MTP as default)
- XHangouts (for theming and other options in Hangouts)
- YouTube Adaway
- YouTube Background Playback
Two apps I havent seen mentioned yet:
- Secondscreen (very handy external monitor management; overscan, dpi, etc. )
- Nova Launcher (couldnt live without its doubletap2sleep gesture anymore)
Triscuit said:
Here's what I use that needs root:
AdAway - Full phone adblocker, uses host files to block and redirect ads. Not available from the play store but is available on Fdroid.
Viper4Android - Already explained in previous posts. I can't live without this one.
Naptime - Allows you to control the Doze settings, including aggressive doze.
/system/app mover - Allows you to add and remove system apps, I like to use this to make Viper4Android a system app so it can't be killed. Be cautious when using this app, if you're not smart you will cause issues with your phone.
Material Terminal - This has many functions for advanced users. I use it to execute scripts for the custom kernel I run.
Root Explorer (Paid) - IMHO the BEST root file explorer around.
Titanium Backup PRO - Everyone should have at least the free version of this on their phone. The paid version allows automatic restore of apps so you don't have to install each one manually. Plus many other features.
Better Battery Stats - This is a great app for troubleshooting battery and wakelock issues.
BatteryCalibration - I use this every couple of months especially if I've been crack flashing ROMs. It deletes old battery data and creates a fresh file.
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Which Battery Calibration app are you referencing? On the play store there are at least 4 with the same name. I downloaded the one with the most downloads though(1 million).
and yea I agree root explorer is the best. It was one of first root apps on the OG Droid.
Solid Explorer! Holy crap! I used to be in love with es file manager and root Explorer but this manager is just miles ahead, search in the play store, it's free to try for 2 weeks and see for yourself! Definitely my new favourite.
xSilas43 said:
Solid Explorer! Holy crap! I used to be in love with es file manager and root Explorer but this manager is just miles ahead, search in the play store, it's free to try for 2 weeks and see for yourself! Definitely my new favourite.
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Same here, got rid of ES bloat and liking Solid pro a lot
masInvasion said:
Which Battery Calibration app are you referencing? On the play store there are at least 4 with the same name. I downloaded the one with the most downloads though(1 million).
and yea I agree root explorer is the best. It was one of first root apps on the OG Droid.
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The author of the app is named NeMa.
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wewewi999 said:
Two apps I havent seen mentioned yet:
- Secondscreen (very handy external monitor management; overscan, dpi, etc. )
- Nova Launcher (couldnt live without its doubletap2sleep gesture anymore)
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Nova launcher needs Root?
Triscuit said:
The author of the app is named NeMa.
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Nova launcher needs Root?
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Only if you want the DT2S feature.
Nova doesn't require root for DT2S. Use to use it all the time on my locked down note 4. It's just a gesture.
Nova needs root if you want the swipe down to show notifications function to work properly
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tu3218 said:
Nova doesn't require root for DT2S. Use to use it all the time on my locked down note 4. It's just a gesture.
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It does for the 6p. If you choose the rootless method then you have to enter your pin code or w/e other unlocking method you have regardless of using the fingerprint sensor every time you want to use the device.
Hi,
I'm curious what features all of you use in ROMs or what optimisations you would like to see (CAF, a custom toolchain, etc...). This just crossed through my head while I was working on MR and a project that I will release soon. Do you guys use Xposed, do you use a custom launcher, what features do you use in other ROMs, do you use a specific DPI that you feel is more optimal, do you like custom branding or do you like the stock (if the former, feel free to make some. I'm not good with that stuff), what should I name it (I was thinking something Star Wars related), is there a custom kernel you'd like to see, do you use a custom HAL, do you use the stock dialer and messenger, etc...
This will be a long term project with no release date that will be concrete. Hopefully you guys will provide me with feedback. It will be specifically for the X as I have no plans of switching devices for a long time.
Here's another thing too. I'm doing this to teach myself. I think I brought it up once before, but I will make stupid mistakes and I hope a few of you can help me with it. I really do appreciate it. The main goal is for me to familarize myself with the device tree and with Git while providing you guys with a solid ROM
Thanks guys,
RJ
RJDTWO said:
Hi,
I'm curious what features all of you use in ROMs or what optimisations you would like to see (CAF, a custom toolchain, etc...). This just crossed through my head while I was working on MR and a project that I will release soon. Do you guys use Xposed, do you use a custom launcher, what features do you use in other ROMs, do you use a specific DPI that you feel is more optimal, do you like custom branding or do you like the stock (if the former, feel free to make some. I'm not good with that stuff), what should I name it (I was thinking something Star Wars related), is there a custom kernel you'd like to see, do you use a custom HAL, do you use the stock dialer and messenger, etc...
This will be a long term project with no release date that will be concrete. Hopefully you guys will provide me with feedback. It will be specifically for the X as I have no plans of switching devices for a long time.
Here's another thing too. I'm doing this to teach myself. I think I brought it up once before, but I will make stupid mistakes and I hope a few of you can help me with it. I really do appreciate it. The main goal is for me to familarize myself with the device tree and with Git while providing you guys with a solid ROM
Thanks guys,
RJ
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Hey,
for me are the importants things:
-layers or cm Theme
-customizable status bar
-switch back and recent
-make status bar invisible (fullscreen/immersive mode)
I use stock dialer/messenger and so on, snapdragon camera and also xposed for some tweaking. I use a custom kernel if my rom is not fast enough for me and the custom HAL with 4k recording too.
I hope this helped you,
regards from the "bad-english-speaker"
Good post, (p.s i hate star wars themed roms) pls no
auto brightness button on pull down bar
some apps like sony apps or something (so it's different to all the rest)
Well, stability and battery life conquers all. So to be precise , I like oos with dark theme and yeah custom kernel . I wish I could use Sultan's fix for camera but with that I can't use manual mode. Most of the features of cm can be added through gravitybox . Nova launcher is quite good and smooth, so I would suggest not to put much effort on launcher customization.
I see that you have taken a lot of interest in Kernel optimization and tweaking, so may be that's where you should start. Wish you luck for your projects.
Interesting thread, personally, as long as the rim has these, I'm happy :
Buttons configuration (especially hardware ones) with double and long press actions.
Layers (or cmte, but I've read layers are lighter?) in order to have a nice dark ui.
Ram bar and close button on récents.
There are so many other things that can be useful like use volume rocker to answer call, flip phone to mute call, switch to 2g when connected to Wi-Fi, enable max brightness (with custom kernel) for few minutes when in sunlight, ambient display but not during night (I hate my phone to light up in the night if I try to reach a water bottle or a kleenex lol) or gestures like swipe up on screen of to turn on and unlock the phone.
But most of these things are possible using Tasker.
But if you ask me, there are so many different (and not so different) roms out there, that I think to get glory, a new one would maybe need some awesome exclusive apps like SMS, camera, or maybe just good optimizations.
The less features in a ROM - the more stable it is. That's why I prefer Stock or CM Stock ROMs. But, anyway, the most useful features in my opinion is:
1. Playback Control (Prev/Next track with Volume buttons) - any ROM without it is almost unusable for me. Taking the phone out of the pocket each time you want to skip a track is just unbearable.
2. Double-tap to sleep - if dt2w is present, than this is a must-have feature. Peaking at the phone without even touching the power button is quite useful sometimes.
3. Viper4Android - Yes, I understand that this is a completely opt-in feature but I found myself installing it every time on every phone. The sound is just not right without it anymore.
4. STOCK Dark Theme - for some reason, every other "dark" theme developer out there thinks that theming Phone, Google Play, Messenger and other apps is cool. No, its not and its usually a weak point of any theme, because when the app gets updated everything goes to hell. I will make my own dark theme someday in a spare time. Probably based on OOS theme, because this one was actually cool. At least Android N will deliver it built-in.
Would love to see EAP-SIM authentication for WiFi in a ROM. I've tried a few and some seem to support it but I always get an "authentication error" when I try to connect. (Living in Singapore and trying to connect to SingTel WiFi, if that's any help!) So yeah, EAP-SIM support would be awesome to see in a ROM. Thanks!
And all the best for AOKParadox!
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Benjamin Dreyer said:
The less features in a ROM - the more stable it is. That's why I prefer Stock or CM Stock ROMs. But, anyway, the most useful features in my opinion is:
1. Playback Control (Prev/Next track with Volume buttons) - any ROM without it is almost unusable for me. Taking the phone out of the pocket each time you want to skip a track is just unbearable.
2. Double-tap to sleep - if dt2w is present, than this is a must-have feature. Peaking at the phone without even touching the power button is quite useful sometimes.
3. Viper4Android - Yes, I understand that this is a completely opt-in feature but I found myself installing it every time on every phone. The sound is just not right without it anymore.
4. STOCK Dark Theme - for some reason, every other "dark" theme developer out there thinks that theming Phone, Google Play, Messenger and other apps is cool. No, its not and its usually a weak point of any theme, because when the app gets updated everything goes to hell. I will make my own dark theme someday in a spare time. Probably based on OOS theme, because this one was actually cool. At least Android N will deliver it built-in.
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See my AOKParadox thread. I will implement the stock dark theme at least until one based off of OOS becomes available.
All I want to see in a ROM is its ease of operation and to easily see the important details.
1. Status Bar - Accurate Network Speed Indicator, Dual Clock (timezone), Date (with day of the week) & Gestures such as double tap, slide and quickpulldown
2. Hardkeys & Tristate Keys - Action Assignment (screen off, screenshot, power menu, kill all apps, last app, etc.), Single Tap, Double Tap & Long Press
3. Lockscreen - Disable Power Menu
4. When Screen is Off - Double tap to wake & Music Controls gestures
5. Others - One-handed Keyboard Operation (i'm a lefty), Ram Usage Status in recent apps
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All I want to see in a ROM is its ease of operation and to easily see the important details.
1. Status Bar - Accurate Network Speed Indicator, Dual Clock (timezone), Date (with day of the week) & Gestures such as double tap, slide and quickpulldown
2. Hardkeys & Tristate Keys - Action Assignment (screen off, screenshot, power menu, kill all apps, last app, etc.), Single Tap, Double Tap & Long Press
3. Lockscreen - Disable Power Menu
4. When Screen is Off - Double tap to wake & Music Controls gestures
5. Others - One-handed Keyboard Operation (i'm a lefty), Ram Usage Status in recent apps
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I would agree with this, along with Layers support and multi-window functionality from Android N previews since we have the ram for it.
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I would agree with this, along with Layers support and multi-window functionality from Android N previews since we have the ram for it.
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I saw multi window in purity ROM, but it has cm theme engine
Hey there!
So, I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini, running Kitkat (4.4.2).
I'm looking for the best lockscreen app there is to find, but I wasn't quite able to find it yet...
I want a lockscreen app under these conditions:
- Free
- Which allows me to INTERACT with notifications (quick reply messaging apps like Telegram, not only SMS!) right on the lockscreen, without having to unlock it
- Which has a music controller (I use Spotify, and so far I haven't found one lockscreen app which DOESN'T support it. It's important to me, though, so I'll just list this here too...)
- (Optional) Which allows me to use a Pattern lock, or at least a PIN/password one
- (Optional) Which allows me to, even in the lockscreen, dropdown my notifications/status bar. Almost none of the apps I tried let me do this (only Echo and ZUI, I guess, since Android KitKat itself doesn't allow me to drop down the bar when there's a lock set)
- (Optional) Which has any kind of quick app launcher
Can you guys PLEASE help me?
I think there is no application that meets your requirements. However, I share with you some apps can you find http://apkearn.com/search?search_term=Lockscreen
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I think there is no application that meets your requirements. However, I share with you some apps can you find
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Ok, Thank you very much, gonna check it out. But do you know any app which comes close to these requirements?