[rom][6.0.1] SlimRoms MM [N915T, N915F, N915FY, N915G] - Note Edge Android Development

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To God be the glory, my SlimRoms project finally works!
Sleek, simple, slim, SLIMROMS. This is the lightweight champion of cell phones! Not another CM based rom, SlimRoms is based off of AOSP source, with custom edits for a smoother, simpler interface. If you are looking for every feature, check out AOKP, or PAC ROM, but if you want to step back into the simple life on your phone, then this is the Rom to do it.
**** This is an UNOFFICIAL ROM. Install at your own risk! ****
Downloads :
BASELINE Download: The base rom before any changes such as kernels. Everything works, without extras.
http://www.mediafire.com/file/qmj6z...tmo-xx-6.0.1-UNOFFICIAL-20161108-BASELINE.zip
Gapps link:
http://opengapps.org/
-Which I personally tested Arm 6.0 Pico.
For T-Mobile phones also download this datafix zip:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/sjjtfcsk2me14pv/5.1.1_N910T_and_other_US_variants_DataFix.zip
Be sure to follow these installation steps very carefully, as they may be different then what you are used to.
International Installation instructions (F, G, and FY at this time, possibly others) :
-Put your phone on the 5.1.1 Bootloader and Modem
-Download ROM and gapps, and put them on your phone or external storage.
-Reboot into recovery mode - TWRP (I personally installed this using Mickey's 3.0.0-0).
-Backup what you had. (Just to be safe.)
-Wipe. (I personally wipe everything prior to flashing new roms, but at least do the basic wipe.)
-Install Rom.
-Install Gapps. - Optional
-Reboot to system and enjoy!
T-mobile Installation instructions :
-Put your phone on the 5.1.1 Bootloader and Modem
-Download ROM and gapps, and put them on your phone or external storage.
-Reboot into recovery mode - TWRP (I personally installed this using Mickey's 3.0.0-0).
-Backup what you had. (Just to be safe.)
-Wipe. (I personally wipe everything prior to flashing new roms, but at least do the basic wipe.)
-Install Rom.
-Install datafix zip http://www.mediafire.com/file/sjjtfcsk2me14pv/5.1.1_N910T_and_other_US_variants_DataFix.zip
-Install Gapps. - Optional
-Reboot to system and enjoy!
What works :
Code:
+ Phone calls/receiving
+ Data 2g/3g/LTE
+ Bluetooth
+ WiFi
+ MTP
+ GPS
+ S PEN
etc....
What doesn't :
Code:
- The Camera works, however, the flash often gets stuck on. I recommend using OpenCamera app from the playstore instead, with OpenCamera, this does not happen.
- The edge panel is not implemented at this time. The screen wraps around the edge.
- I have not found any big errors, fault crashes, or problems yet. Please let me know if you find an issue!
This SlimRoms MM ROM was built for the tbltexx and tbltetmo, the International and T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note Edge. I have not tried this on any other device, but you are welcome to try it AT YOUR OWN RISK. You will need to edit the META-INF updater script to accomplish this.
Code:
Disclaimer: SlimRoms is not responsible for any damages to your device.
All of my work is completely available for any who wish to use or modify it. I didn't make SlimRoms, the device trees, or vendor blobs. I simply used and edited existing material. A huge thanks should go to those who actually created this stuff.
SlimRoms XDA Forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/slimroms
Source Code: http://github.com/SlimRoms/
Official websites: http://www.slimroms.net/ or http://slimroms.org/
Device trees: https://github.com/alaskalinuxuser/
There is a new kernel thread for these roms, you can find it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-edge/development/kernel-marshmallow-kernels-t3488126
ROM OS Version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.40
Based On: AOSP
Created 2016-10-24
Last Updated 2016-12-20
Change log:
Code:
20161108:
-Due to kernel problems, updated with the original kernel, called BASELINE. Seems rock solid stable, no random reboots.
20161103:
-Added AKLU kernel from kernel thread.
-Fixed RECENTS button, now is a MENU button.
20161024:
-Built with Java 8.
-Added Kernel Adiutor and SELINUX plugin.
-Set kernel to SELINUX permissive by default. (You can use the SELINUX plugin to switch to enforce, if desired.)
-First build release.

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The big thanks!
A huge thanks to the SlimRoms team!
Also a huge thanks to @xNNism for figuring out the radio/cellular issues!
And to @Aaren11 for pointing out the T-Mobile data fix!
And all of these great testers (some for other devices) :
@Aaren11
@xNNism
@beany23
@swecon
@1freedude
@lostinlife33
@faizan'
@gavin10
@brainwasher01
@hosny1964
@xcube1

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Features and screenshots!
Features and screenshots :
+Status Bar Tweaks
-- Icon settings
-- Clock and Date Appearance
--Battery Status Style
+SlimRecents (Can be reached by holding down the home button)
-- Edit color and display of SlimRecents bar
+Quick Settings
-- Add and rearrange tiles.
+SlimDim Navigation Bar
+RRO Layers Support ( Unofficial - Works, see post #4 for details! )
+Hot Spot
+Edit icons and names of apps! ( Requires icon pack. )
AND MORE!

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Notes:
Here are some notes about the rom that I thought might help:
Random Reboot issues?
If you are having random reboot issues with the new kernel, you can adjust the settings as follows:
CPU max freq. 2496 MHz
GPU max freq. 500 MHz
CPU governor interactive
GPU governor msm-adreno-tz
I/O scheduler CFQ
That should solve your issue with the kernel. If you want, you may also flash this baseline kernel:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/bt4qw03m8jko53a/slim-mm-kernel-baseline.zip
This baseline kernel will always work just fine, however the battery life and performance are not as good as the AKLU kernel.
Using Layers:
Yes, this Rom unofficially supports RRO layering! This is not a CM rom, and does not have the CMTE (CyanogenMod Theme Engine).
So, if you go to the playstore, you can download the (depreciated) RRO Layers manager: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lovejoy777.rroandlayersmanager
Note that it is depreciated, but still works. I downloaded the Elixium UI theme here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bitsykolayers.Elixium
And installed it. Because of the depreciation, not every RRO layers theme works perfectly, and may not change everything the way you want. However, you can see the screenshots here, the first screenshot is the original settings menu with the Slim Stock colors, and then the second is the RRO Elixium colors. You will have to play with themes to get them to work how you want, but there are lots of options, so have fun!
If the screen looks red-ish, check the settings->display->live display options, you may want to turn them off, it is a low light sensitive display option.
Airplane mode - While switching between WiFi and regular data, on rare occasions, the phone will get stuck where you have data or WiFi with the ! mark and no connectivity. If this happens, you don't have to reboot, just hit airplane mode, give it a second, then hit it again to get everything working again.
T-Mobile users with device model = unknown:
If you are using a N915T (like myself), then after you flash the datazip file, you will notice that your phone reports itself as "unknown" to apps like XDA, TapTalk, About Phone, etc.
The fix is very easy!
-Open /system/build.prop in any text editor
-Anywhere in the file, add this line:
Code:
ro.build.model=SM-N915T
Save and exit, then reboot your phone. You can check "about phone" under settings, you should see yourself as SM-N915T, and apps like XDA should report you as Samsung Galaxy Note Edge.
Setting selinux to permissive: (Now permissive by default.)
See @oscarmaldonado post here for one of the many ways to do this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69235667&postcount=17
Apps:
OpenCamera - The Slim stock camera gets "stuck" with the flash sometimes, so you can either turn off flash on the stock camera, or use a different app. I used OpenCamera successfully, with no issues while using the flash, you can download it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.sourceforge.opencamera
Side App Bar - This has a semi useful side "edge" bar feel.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=infamous.apps.appsbarfree

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I am unable to install .apk files. How should I fix it??
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shahzadhanif said:
I am unable to install .apk files. How should I fix it??
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Works great here. I am guessing that you mean, how to install an apk without the play store?
Go to settings -> security -> unknown sources.
Make sure that is on. This allows you to install apk files that you have downloaded.
If the apk you wish to install requires root, you can enable root by tapping repeatedly on settings -> about phone -> build number, this will enable developer options. Then you can go to settings -> developer options -> root access, and change it to enabled for apps.
Aptoide is a great Google PlayStore alternative if you want a way to keep your apps up to date without Google.
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Thanks for your reply but i did all steps you mentioned above. but i am unable to fix it.

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shahzadhanif said:
Thanks for your reply but i did all steps you mentioned above. but i am unable to fix it.
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Sorry to hear that you are having trouble.
I am using this rom right now, and I can install all the .apk files from my sdcard.
Can you be more specific about the problem? What happens when you try to install them? Does it give you an error?
Here are some generic questions that may help us figure this out:
-Which phone specific model are you using?
-Did you flash 5.1.1 modem/bootloader prior to this rom?
-Did you do a wipe before installing?
-Which gapps did you use? Is it Arm 6.0?
-Have you installed anything else (supersu/xposed/etc.)?
Thanks,
Maybe we can get to the bottom of this.

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There is a new kernel thread for these roms, you can find it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-edge/development/kernel-marshmallow-kernels-t3488126
Now includes the Nightmare governor!

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Hello, this ROM is stable or in beta version? Bugs?

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pickandrew said:
Hello, this ROM is stable or in beta version? Bugs?
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Pretty stable, I have been using it as a daily driver for the past 3 days. No issues. The only bug is that the flash for the camera causes problems on the built in app, I have been using open camera without the flash issue. Be sure to grab the kernel from the above kernel thread for better battery life.

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By God's grace, I just now figured out how to fix the recents button. I have it working as a menu button on my phone as we speak, and I am building it into another rom update! However, if you can't wait, or want to do it yourself, it is really easy to fix:
Using ES File Explorer or similar, open /system/usr/keylayout/Generic.kl.
Go down past "key 226 HEADSETHOOK"
and add "key 254 MENU"
Save and close that.
Then, open /system/usr/keylayout/qwerty.kl.
Go down past "key 212 CAMERA"
and add "key 254 MENU"
Save and close that.
Then, open /system/usr/keylayout/sec_touchkey.kl.
Edit "key 254 MENU"
Save and close that.
Now, reboot your phone and the recents button will be a menu button!
Another build will be rolled out soon with this built in.

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Praise God! A new build is up!
Check out the OP for downloads. The latest build fixes the RECENTS button, which didn't work at all, which is now a MENU button.
I dirty flashed this over my old Slim6 build, be sure to dirty flash any datazips if you are using those too. You do not need to reflash Gapps if you are dirty flashing. As always, be sure to make a backup before proceeding!

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thank you so [email protected] for fix recents button
let me flash new slim build rom!
i suggest you can name the rom name like Slime V2.0 when you release new Slim rom.
that's more easy to distinguish.

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A while back I made some boot animations for Slimroms. If you are interested, you can check them out here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/slimroms/general/homemade-slimroms-boot-animation-t3377271
Nothing fancy, just some simpler, slimmer boot animations.

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AlaskaLinuxUser said:
By God's grace, I just now figured out how to fix the recents button. I have it working as a menu button on my phone as we speak, and I am building it into another rom update! However, if you can't wait, or want to do it yourself, it is really easy to fix:
Using ES File Explorer or similar, open /system/usr/keylayout/Generic.kl.
Go down past "key 226 HEADSETHOOK"
and add "key 254 MENU"
Save and close that.
Then, open /system/usr/keylayout/qwerty.kl.
Go down past "key 212 CAMERA"
and add "key 254 MENU"
Save and close that.
Then, open /system/usr/keylayout/sec_touchkey.kl.
Edit "key 254 MENU"
Save and close that.
Now, reboot your phone and the recents button will be a menu button!
Another build will be rolled out soon with this built in.
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Should we add or replace with menu 254 ???
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The latest build is in the op, you can just download and dirty flash to fix this if you want.
If you do it by hand, the first two files you add that line, the last file you edit 254 to say MENU.
I hope that helps!

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Hey all, I edited POST #4 with the following information about random reboot problems, if you experience this, then use these tricks to make them stop, or use the baseline kernel to ensure you don't have those problems ever again.
Random Reboot issues?
If you are having random reboot issues with the new kernel, you can adjust the settings as follows:
CPU max freq. 2496 MHz
GPU max freq. 500 MHz
CPU governor interactive
GPU governor msm-adreno-tz
I/O scheduler CFQ
That should solve your issue with the kernel. If you want, you may also flash this baseline kernel:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/bt4qw03m8jko53a/slim-mm-kernel-baseline.zip
This baseline kernel will always work just fine, however the battery life and performance are not as good as the AKLU kernel.

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Great work alaska ! Love your devotion and dedication .

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The OP has been updated!
For the group, I am planning to change the way the OP lists the release in the Downloads section of the post.
I have a released a build entitled "BASELINE", in this case, "Slim-tblte-tmo-xx-6.0.1-UNOFFICIAL-20161108-BASELINE.zip". This BASELINE edition has the original kernel, with everything working as it stands. That way, any who want the modified kernel can grab it from the kernel thread, and not have to worry about it being built into the rom.
So, if you have any problems with the rom, give the BASELINE edition a try. It is really rock solid. The other releases will have other kernels and posibly other options in the future.