Has Anyone Flashed A Custom Kernel? - Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Questions & Answers

...other than the one by @Mentalmuso that was flashed when installing TWRP?
Is it even possible to do without losing root & TWRP?
I ask because I don't like the Wireguard implemented in the kernel, and prefer the userspace (regular apk install) implementation.
If there is a way to disable/remove the Wireguard stuff, that would be great!
The userspace/apk implementation of Wireguard:
Easier to manage
'Killswitch', Always-On
The kernel implementation of Wireguard:
Requires command-line, per-connection management
Is a PIA for someone who changes connections often
Not as stable of a connection, at least for me and some others I've read about
I'd also be interested in flashing the stock kernel, if possible; currently researching how to do this, so any related info is welcome.
Also, I'm still learning, so if I'm way off-base/talking nonsense/barking up the wrong tree, etc., please let me know.
Thanks!

Related

[H918][ROM + Kernel] NRD90M Modded NotSoStock ROM v6.5 3/12/17

Hello!
Before proceeding. It is absolutely necessary for you to be on a stable TWRP build (currently 3.0.2-1). Also, you must have already have had decrypted your ENTIRE phone. If your phone bootloops into TWRP, you probably didn't decrypt, and/or didn't flash no-verity properly, or it
could also be that you are on an old TWRP build.
--WiFi calling is fixed. (thanks @lordodin912 . Turned out to be the defconfig after all. Netfilter/netlink )
--Built with the latest -old v6 Uber Toolchain cross-compiler (ubertc 7 is bugged, and latest v6 doesn't boot after compile)
--Kernel optimization flags added in for Uber (thanks @lordodin912 for the info on this)
--Better 3g/4g connectivity. Which should hopefully lead to less polls to satellites, and hopefully reduce battery consumption (May need to upgrade to latest bootloader and radio).
--ConservativeX governor and a few others added in
--ConservativeX is default
--ROM tweaks to init.qcom.post_boot to do the following : ensure min CPU freq is at 307mhz for all cpus, 133mhz for GPU, modified cpu_boost and other tunables for bettery battery usage, other small tweaks.
--GPU gov set to simple_ondemand by default
--Many TCP congestion algorithms enabled, westwood+ is default, and recommended.
--Small tweak to ZEN_DECISION hotplug
More things fixed/tuned
*testing* AutoSMP hotplug added to kernel. (idk wtf it is though--likely not working)
--Force current charge. Ability to override charging rate. Might set to max rate (1500mAh) by default. This means your cable+charge combo will charge as fast as it can.
6.5 will not force wipe, but if you have bugs with wifi calling, texting, or rootswitch freezing, this is an indication you have to do a Factory Reset within recovery.
Wifi calling fixed, sms fixed. No bugs that I can find.
You can turn off WiFi while on a WiFi call also. It will stay connected and switch to 4g. First connection may take up to 10 seconds, but it's just the first time.
Your phone will be very slow for the initial setup. Once you finish setting up your email, and fingerprint and all that, reboot your device.
If you have factory reset, you will need to update Google Assistant, and Google Play Services. Both of those updates can be done from opening Google Assistant. She won't work until these are installed/updated. SafetyNet bypass also requires Google Play Services, so just be sure to have all updates installed from play store.
LG Music is back in. I added back in the LG update center and the weather lockscreen thing, but they doesn't show up. I'll make a separate zip that works later in the future. For now, you can download smartworld and other things from LGs website.
One more thing, once your battery goes down to 10%, your phone will slow down and be as conservative as possible. I don't believe at 10% anyone will be worried about a smooth experience, but rather that their phone can last them enough time (it will!!). The savings is even greater if you enable Battery Saver at 15%.
Here is v6.5--perfected
You don't have to wipe anything.
However, if you get one of the following bugs, you will have to factory reset in recovery:
**Rootswitch disable freezes phone
**SMS dont always send, or won't send with root disabled
**No call connection or sound when calling after disabling wifi
**Literally any other bug
Development for NSS H918 will come to a halt as of 6.5, as I need to make an update for the other carriers. Additionally, IRL will be taking over for a month or two.
========================================================
Sidebar:
Here is the 6.5 kernel. Note : this is not an update for v6.0, this is only a kernel to be used on other ROMs.
v6 info below
(old in from previous update)
v6 NSS ROM has been rebased on the latest build from LG (10j). The kernel for v6 has also been built from source from the 10j sources. If you want the stock source for 10j kernel download it frmo my thread in the dev section. The one release by LG does not work as-is. I had to go through it and fix multiple errors preventing compile.
v6 WILL wipe your phone. All your apps, settings, games, and save states will be erased! This will not wipe your SD card, nor internal storage.
v6 is heavily debloated. ROM size is a mere 1.06 GB.
There is no kernel-only zip for v6, nor will there be.
I am also not releasing a way to flash v6 without wiping. The wipe is intended to clear any corrupted caches and/or other issues.
In v6, everything you need to pass SafetyNet is already included. Just disable root with Rootswitch, and you can play Pokemon Go, use Android Pay, and any other app that uses Google SafetyNet.
This ROM and kernel have been heavily modified for speed, stability, and battery.
I have changed the default CPU governor to Bioshock.
Here are some changes for v6
v6 will wipe your data!
Based off LGs latest build (V10j). Comes with matching kernel from 10j as well.
Kernel optimizations to the cpu. CPU ramps down quicker, is more conservative (probably best if you leave CPU settings as they come).
Cancun and triton disabled. Triton removed entirely.
Core Control Helper disabled.
New governors have been added! The default governor is now Bioshock.
You have a choice from ElementalX, Despair, Darkness, Alucard, Wheatley, blu_active, uhh prob 1 or 2 others. Note that not all governors are optimized for this chipset and may cause high CPU usage. Bioshock and blu_active work great! Note that the Darkness driver is outdated. Alucard24 did update it a few days ago, but for now, I don't recommend the Darkness driver.
V6 WILL WIPE YOUR PHONE EVERY TIME YOU FLASH IT!
This new version is going to WIPE your PHONE! This means that your apps, save states for games, games, and custom settings will be deleted.
You can backup your call logs and text+mms messages. My favorite app is called SMS Backup and Restore (by Carbonite).
If you have games and/or apps that you have to backup, you can use Titanium Backup. DO NOT BACKUP SYSTEM APPS! Basically if the app is not white in the Titanium Backup list, do not back it up. If it is green, or red, do not back it up, and certainly don't restore it on the new ROM!!!
ROM is much smaller now. ZIP is only 1.06GB. Lots more stuff ripped out of it. Shouldn't download new stock updates either. Will post a full debloat list tomorrow. No features were harmed in the making of this ROM.
I personally prefer to just use Google Assistant for pretty much everything, including Weather and Weather notifications. So the LG Weather has been removed.
I have 2 rebloat zips.
The LG only zip restores LG Weather, LE QMemoPlus (quickcapture), LG Music, and LG Update center.
The full rebloat zip restores everything minus carrier spyware, and lookout. I do not recommend flashing the full rebloat zip, and if you must, be sure to open the ZIP and delete anything out of it you do not specifically want to re-add. Don't flash the whole 450MB zip just to get LG Backup or something like that.
Phone likes to sleep, sometimes it goes hours without dropping 1%... It's weird... Idk .
Remember, if you don't use NFC, turn it off and save a little extra battery.
Also, phone does not have OK Google....
It only has Google Assistant . She is really awesome! It does not identify as a Pixel either.
Here is the link to v6. It will wipe your phone any time that you flash it! Note that the .ZIP says (fixed). This is because it already includes the fix for WiFi calling, SMS, and hotspot. I used some of the active members as guinea pigs, sue me
So once you flash your phone, just wait... It will take a long time. Once it boots, it will ask for your SIM card. Just wait a minute, and it will come on.
Go through the initial setup, make sure to give Color Control and Rootswitch SU access when prompted (will be really early, if you miss it just open SuperSU app and force grant permission).
Once you finish initial setup with fingerprint and all that stuff let it download whatever Google Play apps it finds, then get to your home screen and reboot the phone to complete setup.
Note, you must manually install Google Play Services. If you hold your Home button, it will activate Google Assistant (same as before with OK Google), and it will get a Services download.
Also, be sure to open Maps, it too will ask you to do a Google Play Services download.
If SafetyNet fails, you do not have Google Play Services, or you forgot to disable root.
SafetyNet passes root check, and unlocked bootloader check.
Here is everything that was ripped out of the ROM
Here is a ZIP to restore some of the removed LG apps on v6 for the 10j build.
This only includes
LG Music app + widget
LG Weather + everything related to it
LG Qmemoplus
LG UpdateCenter
And here is the full rebloat.zip (eww)
/system/app/AndroidPay
/system/app/BookmarkProvider
/system/app/CloudPrint
/system/app/Drive
/system/app/DriveActivator
/system/app/EasterEgg
/system/app/EditorsDocs
/system/app/EditorsSheets
/system/app/EditorsSlides
/system/app/Gmail2
/system/app/GnssAirTest
/system/app/GnssLogCat
/system/app/GnssPosTest
/system/app/GnssTest
/system/app/GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter
/system/app/GooglePrintRecommendationService
/system/app/Hangouts
/system/app/LGAccount
/system/app/LGAirDrive
/system/app/LGBackupLauncher
/system/app/LGDrm
/system/app/LGFOTA
/system/app/LGMusicShare
/system/app/LGSpringCleaning
/system/app/MirrorLinkServer
/system/app/Music2
/system/app/Photos
/system/app/SignatureWallpaper
/system/app/SmartMessagingEngine
/system/app/SmartShare
/system/app/SmartShareProvider
/system/app/talkback
/system/app/Videos
/system/app/YouTube
/system/etc/permissions/com.lge.sizechangable.weather.platform.xml
/system/etc/amzn.mshop.properties
/system/priv-app/AdaptClient
/system/priv-app/CloudHub
/system/priv-app/facebook-installer
/system/priv-app/GoogleFeedback
/system/priv-app/LG360VideoWallpaper
/system/priv-app/LG360Wallpaper
/system/priv-app/LGAirDriveSetting
/system/priv-app/LGApplicationManager
/system/priv-app/LGBackup
/system/priv-app/LGEmail
/system/priv-app/LGExchange
/system/priv-app/LGGestureAnswering
/system/priv-app/LGLDB
/system/priv-app/LGMapUI
/system/priv-app/LGMusic
/system/priv-app/LGMusicController
/system/priv-app/LGMusicWidget
/system/priv-app/LGNLPService
/system/priv-app/LGPartnerBookmarksProvider
/system/priv-app/LGPCSuiteService
/system/priv-app/LGQHelp
/system/priv-app/LGQHelpService
/system/priv-app/LGSignBoardInitialGuide
/system/priv-app/LGSmartSharePush
/system/priv-app/LGSnapPage
/system/priv-app/LGTasksProvider
/system/priv-app/LGTTSPAService
/system/priv-app/LGUpdateCenter
/system/priv-app/LGVoiceCare
/system/priv-app/LGVRPlayer
/system/priv-app/LGWeatherService
/system/priv-app/LGWernickeManager
/system/priv-app/Lookout
/system/priv-app/MyPlacesEngine
/system/priv-app/MyPlacesSettings
/system/priv-app/NameID
/system/priv-app/Tag
/system/priv-app/TMO_MyAccount
/system/vendor/app/facebook-appmanager
/system/vendor/overlay/com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks
/system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.appbox.client
/system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.bnr
/system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.exchange
/system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.friendsmanager
/system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.lgmapui
/system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.lgworld
/system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.lifetracker
/system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.mlt
/system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.mtalk.sf
/system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.qhelp
/system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.qmemoplus
/system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.sizechangable.weather
/system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.sizechangable.weather.platform
/system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.sizechangable.weather.theme.optimus
/system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.smartsharepush
/system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.updatecenter
/system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.wernicke.nlp
Below is just old info from previous ROMs.
Before proceeding. It is absolutely necessary for you to be on a stable TWRP build (currently 3.0.2-1). Also, you must have already have had decrypted your ENTIRE phone. If your phone bootloops into TWRP, you probably didn't decrypt, and/or didn't flash no-verity properly, or it could also be that you are on an old TWRP build.
Here we have the base NRD90M ROM from LG.
I have added a few mods to it.
FEATURES
**This ROM is deODEXd
**Has init.d support
**Modified build.prop for better performance and hardware utility
**Removed bloatware (including that HORRID Lookout)
**Force encrypt disabled
**New kernel built-in.
**Based off 3.18.31 from @jcadduono source (thanks so much)!
**Added in the blu_active governor and set as default (via post_boot)
**No-op scheduler is default, and recommended
**Updated build.prop for better Hotspot support.
**More build.prop tweaks
**init.d support baked into the kernel
**Battery life should be noticeably improved, with no loss of performance (maybe even a bit faster).
**No need to wipe anything. System and caches are automatically wiped.
**Updated to SuperSU 2.78 SR4
**Updated boot and shutdown animation to the Android 7 default (thanks @freeza )
**More bloat removed
** Now includes more performance tweaks.
**Full Busybox support included!
**Built-in DNS Ad-blocking
**Fixed updater-script and binary
**Removed Sony Bravia/Xperia Engine
**Zen_Decision HotPlug enabled by default. (This will improve battery life, especially when your screen is off)
**TCP Congestion controller set to Westwood+ (improved download speeds)
**KCAL Color Control! Plus the Color Control app! Thanks to @savoca for KCAL and the app! Thanks to @freeza for the updated KCAL.c source file
**IO Stats for scheduler turned off
**IO Read ahead set to 2048kb
**Added init.d scripts to optimize your phone, and keep it fast over time.
**VPN is fixed!
**Gallery locked files are fixed!
**Bluetooth and FM should be fixed!
**No hotspot or ADB debug issues!
**More things I can't remember.
Kernel built on the Linaro 6.1.1 x86_x64 toolchain
Latest: v5.5
If you are already on v5.1,here is the 5.5 update. This is intended only for people already on v5.1. It will not wipe anything, and your phone will not need to do its initial setup.
Here are the changes for v5.5:
The main changes here are even more battery saving
**some voltage control preparations (still not active)
**added a DNS resolver module to maybe help some people with hotspot.
**Bluetooth and FM should work even better than before (hopefully not worse lol) **added assertive display which should help draw less power with screen on (not sure if it is actually working, but meh it's in there)
** C-states are made aware in the kernel, so sleeping should be more effective, while waking up should be more snappy.
More things. Do it!
Can confirm Pokemon GO and Android Pay work perfectly. Just need to hide root.
Use the app attached.
Checkmark where it says "Stop all su daemons"
Reboot
Open RootSwitch again, and the checkmark should still be there, click disable root, and test with an app called SafetyNet Helper Sample from Play Store. When root is disabled, SafetyNet test will pass with a full green screen.
When you are done playing, you can enable root again. The game checks every so often, so root needs to be disabled to play for X amount of time.
Here are the changes for v5.1:
The only change in v5.1 that it has my updated kernel. It had previously been giving bugs to random people in bluetooth. Also, FM radio was broken. I am happy to announce that as of 5.1, all functions are in full working order, and there should be nothing else wrong in the ROM.
Here are the changes for v5:
**ViPER4Android is preinstalled
**Kernel updates to latest sources (no changes other than updates)
**Rebased ROM to a full system dump. Major thanks to @NotATreoFan ! His intuition was quite helpful. This should fix issues with WiFi calling, and other odd bugs that have been creeping about.
**Included Titanium Backup pre-installed. I highly recommend getting the license, this program rocks, and never has ads. With a license you can do batch functions, and theres more features.
**Included Kernel Adiutor to prepare future kernel updates (CPU/GPU under+over clocking later on). You can also use this to tweak I/O settings, governor, screen color). Everything should run pretty good as it is, but what I do, is set read_head in I/O to 2048, and disable I/O Stats. I also set it on boot. I do not recommend modifying any CPU or GPU frequencies since there are no changes in the kernel to allow for that.
**Fully debloated. Thanks again to NATF for pointing out the files that were installing the last bit of carrier-based bloat (amazon, facebook stub installer, etc).
**Updated to latest Super SU
**Other things here and there to try and fix bugs.
**Oh, the FM module from the original ROM was also restored. This, in conjunction with the files retrieved from NATF's full dump, should fix FM!
**If you have issues on your phone, and are trying to fix them, I recommend you do a clean install.
**However, if your phone is fine and you have had no issues, you can go ahead and just dirty flash.
No need to wipe anything. The only people who had to or need to wipe, are those on my v2.0 ROM. If you are on any version below or higher (including 2.1) you do not need to wipe anything. If you are on stock ROM, ODEXd or deODEXd, or any other NRD90M ROM, you don't need to wipe, the ZIP will take care of everything for you. /data will not be wiped, so all your old apps and settings will be there. Internal storage is of course untouched.
For anyone interested in my color options, they are:
My new settings are:
All 3 colors at 256
Saturation 64
Value 127
Contrast 129
Know that I love deep, rich, vibrant colors. Also, changing colors will not change effects on pictures taken! This is post-processing. Your phone's screen is what changes, not the files that you create.
Note: Adding saturation (vibrance) will always give some sort of color banding -especially since KCAL is post-processing. You can minimize color banding by ever-so-slightly reducing gamma (read as "Value" in the Color Control app), and by ever-so-slightly fine-tuning Contrast. The value changes would be minimal, and the color banding will only be reduced ever-so-slightly, but this is just how it is. Nonetheless, the device looks friggin amazing with the color options set.
Thanks @zhuhang for V4A!
Major thanks to @Chainfire for creating SuperSU
Major thanks to @jcadduono for the root exploit, AND for the TWRP image(s), AND for inspiring me to learn to do it. Also, he supplied the stock System.img, boot.img, and sources for a custom kernel!/RealMVP
Viper4Android is included! To enable, run the app, and configure how you please!
More to come (as I learn to do it)
Please make any requests. If it is not too difficult, I will learn how to, and add it to the MODDED ROM!
REBLOAT
If you want to add in things I removed, flash this. It will include all apps that were removed. You can open the ZIP and simply delete anything inside the system folder that you don't want before you flash it.
Debloat list
Removed from /system/
system/app/CloudPrint*
system/app/Drive*
system/app/DriveActivator*
system/app/EditorsDocs*
system/app/Gmail2*
system/app/Hangouts*
system/app/Music2*
system/app/talkback*
system/app/Videos*
system/app/YouTube*
system/etc/recovery-resource.dat*
system/priv-app/LGEmail*
system/priv-app/LGTasksProvider*
system/recovery-from-boot.p*
system/app/AndroidPay*
system/priv-app/facebook-installer*
system/priv-app/GoogleFeedback*
system/app/LGAccount*
system/app/LGAirDrive*
system/priv-app/LGAirDriveSetting*
system/priv-app/LGBackup*
system/app/LGBackupLauncher*
system/priv-app/LGExchange*
system/app/LGFOTA*
system/app/LGMusicShare*
system/priv-app/LGPartnerBookmarksProvider*
system/app/LGSpringCleaning*
system/priv-app/Lookout*
system/priv-app/TMO_MyAccount*
system/priv-app/LGApplicationManager*
system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.friendsmanager*
system/vendor/app/facebook-appmanager*
system/priv-app/LGPCSuiteService*
system/priv-app/PromoHelper*
system/priv-app/LGQHelp*
system/priv-app/LGQHelpService*
system/priv-app/NameID*
system/priv-app/LGUpdateCenter*
system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.updatecenter*
system/vendor/overlay/com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks*
system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.appbox.client*
system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.exchange*
system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.updatecenter*
system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.bnr*
system/etc/amzn.mshop.properties
system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.lgworld*
system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.mlt*
system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.lifetracker*
Source for kernel is at https://github.com/Tilde88/nss
Thanks to @jcadduono for the amazing original source he made for us ( you can find it here : https://github.com/jcadduono/android_kernel_lge_msm8996/tree/android-7.0-security
Few minutes you say. Well I shall be one of the first to try it ^.^
Thanks for the hard work*.
shadowxaero said:
Few minutes you say. Well I shall be one of the first to try it ^.^
Thanks for the hard word.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sorry, I noticed I missed 2 lines of scripts after I started upload. I just now started the proper upload. ETA is 15m from now.
I'll be the third to try this ... This is awesome ! Thanks dude ???
Tilde88 said:
Sorry, I noticed I missed 2 lines of scripts after I started upload. I just now started the proper upload. ETA is 15m from now.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Such a tease haha
thank you so much for this. now i am using your stock deodexd rom and what will be the proper way to install this over it? is it possible for you to put up the step by step instruction on how to install this rom in op?
thanks!
hslayer said:
thank you so much for this. now i am using your stock deodexd rom and what will be the proper way to install this over it? is it possible for you to put up the step by step instruction on how to install this rom in op?
thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yea I'll add something to the OP tomorrow.
You can flash this without any other steps. Just copy to phone, boot to TWRP, flash. Everything else is taken care of.
Tilde88 said:
Yea I'll add something to the OP tomorrow.
You can flash this without any other steps. Just copy to phone, boot to TWRP, flash. Everything else is taken care of.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Question. Does adb commands work for you? The box wont popup for me to authorize the device.
Awesome ness job @Tilde88...
Deleted
Sent from my Pixel XL using XDA-Developers mobile app
Follow the steps listed on my thread and it will work @ ViPER4Android.
Lol'd.
I was able to successfully port it, as displayed by the poll and close to 300 downloads.
shadowxaero said:
Question. Does adb commands work for you? The box wont popup for me to authorize the device.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I was wondering if that was just me. No, USB Debugging does not work for me either. Hmm... Now how did I break ADB integration? And how do I fix it?!
Paradoxumical said:
Follow the steps listed on my thread and it will work @ ViPER4Android.
Lol'd.
I was able to successfully port it, as displayed by the poll and close to 300 downloads.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok I'll try again later. Oh, I thought you were a different person lol.
I did try the steps in your OP. I also baked in all the files, and set all permissions accordingly with the updater script. No matter what, It always tells me that the Driver must be installed. Upon trying to install, it says IO Error. Even though root is on, and System is R/W. /shrug
I am assuming just bout to recovery and flash?
Is there any way to disable the sound mod if I wanted to?
Thank you Tilde88 for your hard work. Thats really awesome to have ROM like that.
Do you think you can also add:
1. boot animation: http://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/themes/stock-android-7-0-boot-shutdown-t3499524
2. 2nd screen flash on new text: http://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/themes/2nd-screen-flash-text-message-tasker-t3490220
3. Also change emoji to samsung ones. Those from LG are terrible. http://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/themes/aroma-1-click-emoji-changer-10-to-pick-t3499517
4. Ad blocker is the same as Ad away? I wish we could get rid of adds from apps.
Thank you again
What's the difference between this rom and the other one that you posted? This one just has mods baked in?
Can you dirty flash this over stock ROM
Sent from my Pixel XL using XDA-Developers mobile app
Paradoxumical said:
Follow the steps listed on my thread and it will work @ ViPER4Android.
Lol'd.
I was able to successfully port it, as displayed by the poll and close to 300 downloads.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes. Your viper is working. I can't get XHiFi working. But, I don't care. The original viper works great!
lightninbug said:
What's the difference between this rom and the other one that you posted? This one just has mods baked in?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
@Tilde88 ? There is also another rom with bravia built in, what are the differences?? Why not just update your other thread/rom?

[VS995 (VZW)][ROM + Kernel] NRD90M Modded NotSoStock ROM v5.5 1/1/2017

[QRCODE][/QRCODE]Hello!
Before proceeding. It is absolutely necessary for you to be on a stable TWRP build (currently, RC8, 3.0.2-0, and 3.0.2-1). Also, you must have already have had decrypted your ENTIRE phone. If your phone bootloops into TWRP, you probably didn't decrypt, and/or didn't flash no-verity properly, or it could also be that you are on an old TWRP build.
Here we have the base NRD90M ROM from LG.
I have added a few mods to it.
FEATURES
**Multi-user working!
**This ROM is deODEXd
**Has init.d support
**Modified build.prop for better performance and hardware utility
**Removed bloatware (including that HORRID Lookout)
**Force encrypt disabled
**New kernel built-in.
**Based off 3.18.31 from @jcadduono source (thanks so much)!
**Added in the blu_active governor and set as default (via post_boot)
**No-op scheduler is default, and recommended
**Updated build.prop for better Hotspot support.
**More build.prop tweaks
**init.d support baked into the kernel
**Battery life should be noticeably improved, with no loss of performance (maybe even a bit faster).
**No need to wipe anything. System and caches are automatically wiped.
**Updated to SuperSU 2.78 SR4
**Updated boot and shutdown animation to the Android 7 default (thanks @freeza )
**More bloat removed
** Now includes more performance tweaks.
**Full Busybox support included!
**Fixed updater-script and binary
**Removed Sony Bravia/Xperia Engine
**Zen_Decision HotPlug enabled by default. (This will improve battery life, especially when your screen is off)
**TCP Congestion controller set to Westwood+ (improved download speeds)
**KCAL Color Control! Plus the Color Control app! Thanks to @savoca for KCAL and the app! Thanks to @freeza for the updated KCAL.c source file
**IO Stats for scheduler turned off
**IO Read ahead set to 2048kb
**Added init.d scripts to optimize your phone, and keep it fast over time.
**VPN is fixed!
**Gallery locked files are fixed!
**Bluetooth and FM should be fixed!
**No hotspot or ADB debug issues!
**More things I can't remember.
Kernel built on the Linaro 6.1.1 x86_x64 toolchain
Thanks to @imucarmen for getting me the IMG files, and for testing.
Latest: v5.6
The only change in 5.6 is the addition of LGMessage. Somehow this ROM did not include a text messaging app... WTF? So I added it in from my H918. v5.6 is a full ROM, not just an update. You do not need to be on 5.1 first. Just flash 5.6 and good to go.
v5.5 changes below
v5.5 is intended only for people already on v5.1. It will not wipe anything, and your phone will not need to do its initial setup. 5.5 is an update only! You must first flash 5.1, then 5.5. You can tell TWRP to flash files in sequence, so it's no hassle. ZIP no longer checks your device, so be sure that you are flashing for the model the sticker on the phone says that it is.
Here are the changes for v5.5:
Removed boot state verification. This allows your device to pass CTS on SafetyNet. That means that you are able to use a root hide program, or maybe full unroot within SuperSU, and apps like Android Pay and Pokemon GO will work. They will never work if root is detected, no matter what.
Used more independent defconfig lines, hopefully static will go away... I highly doubt it, might even cause a no-boot issue. If it does, just tell me and I'll fix it up.
The main changes here are even more battery saving
**some voltage control preparations (still not active)
**added a DNS resolver module to maybe help some people with hotspot.
**Bluetooth and FM should work even better than before (hopefully not worse lol)
** C-states are made aware in the kernel, so sleeping should be more effective, while waking up should be more snappy.
More things. Do it!
Can confirm Pokemon GO and Android Pay work perfectly. Just need to hide root.
Use the app attached.
Checkmark where it says "Stop all su daemons"
Reboot
Open RootSwitch again, and the checkmark should still be there, click disable root, and test with an app called SafetyNet Helper Sample from Play Store. When root is disabled, SafetyNet test will pass with a full green screen.
When you are done playing, you can enable root again. The game checks every so often, so root needs to be disabled to play for X amount of time.
Here are the changes for v5:
**ViPER4Android is preinstalled
**Kernel updates to latest sources (no changes other than updates)
**Included Titanium Backup pre-installed. I highly recommend getting the license, this program rocks, and never has ads. With a license you can do batch functions, and theres more features.
**Included Kernel Adiutor to prepare future kernel updates (CPU/GPU under+over clocking later on). You can also use this to tweak I/O settings, governor, screen color). Everything should run pretty good as it is, but what I do, is set read_head in I/O to 2048, and disable I/O Stats. I also set it on boot. I do not recommend modifying any CPU or GPU frequencies since there are no changes in the kernel to allow for that.
**Updated to latest Super SU
No need to wipe anything. If you are on stock ROM, ODEXd or deODEXd, or any other NRD90M ROM, you don't need to wipe, the ZIP will take care of everything for you. /data will not be wiped, so all your old apps and settings will be there. Internal storage is of course untouched.
For anyone interested in my color options, they are:
My new settings are:
All 3 colors at 256
Saturation 68
Value 129
Contrast 127
Know that I love deep, rich, vibrant colors. Also, changing colors will not change effects on pictures taken! This is post-processing. Your phone's screen is what changes, not the files that you create.
Note: Adding saturation (vibrance) will always give some sort of color banding -especially since KCAL is post-processing. You can minimize color banding by ever-so-slightly reducing gamma (read as "Value" in the Color Control app), and by ever-so-slightly fine-tuning Contrast. The value changes would be minimal, and the color banding will only be reduced ever-so-slightly, but this is just how it is. Nonetheless, the device looks friggin amazing with the color options set.
Having issues? Read below.
I need you guys to hear me out on this...
I do not have this phone, I cannot do any sort of testing, nor do I keep up with your rooting method.
That said, I cannot fix things that were broken due to the bootloader (such as Static Boot), so if WiFi calling did not work for you after flashing the custom bootloader, please don't ask if it is fixed... I do not know how to fix it. When/if it is fixed, I will let you guys know that it is fixed and who to thank for said fix.
Additionally, I need you to tell me things that do not work. I might not be able to get to all messages, or questions, so if you see that I did not reply, ask again and again until I do... I will reply and answer (obviously don't spam). Be sure to quote me, mention me, or message me. I do not check-in with these threads, just the H918 thread. If you do not send me a notice, I will not know that my attention is needed.
What issues that are ROM-related, not user-related can you report? You will know it is user-related if you modified anything in the phone/ROM.
If you flashed a different kernel, I cannot help you; flash back to the NSS kernel, and re-test.
If you are unsure about an issue, do a clean flash (in TWRP: Wipe-->Advanced-->select Dalvik, System, Data, and Cache (DO NOT SELECT INTERNAL STORAGE OR SDCARD)-->Swipe to wipe-->Install ROM-->boot phone, do not change or install anything. Retry your issue, if it is fixed, great. If it persists, go into your SD Card, and Internal Storage, remove the folders called "Android" and ".android_secure", reboot and try again. Still doesn't work? Mention me and post it here.
Remember, you can backup your USER apps in Titanium Backup (do NOT backup system apps, or restore system apps/system data).
You can also backup your existing setup and apps in TWRP so you can flash back to your original setup. This is good if you did a clean flash, and your problem is still there, you can restore your backup and be like nothing was changed.
Thanks @zhuhang for V4A!
Major thanks to @Chainfire for creating SuperSU
Major thanks to @jcadduono for the root exploit, AND for the TWRP image(s), AND for inspiring me to learn to do it. Also, he supplied the stock System.img, boot.img, and sources for a custom kernel!/RealMVP
Viper4Android is included! To enable, run the app, and configure how you please!
More to come (as I learn to do it)
Please make any requests. If it is not too difficult, I will learn how to, and add it to the MODDED ROM!
Debloat list
Removed from /system/
system/app/CloudPrint*
system/app/Drive*
system/app/DriveActivator*
system/app/EditorsDocs*
system/app/Gmail2*
system/app/Hangouts*
system/app/Music2*
system/app/talkback*
system/app/Videos*
system/app/YouTube*
system/etc/recovery-resource.dat*
system/priv-app/LGEmail*
system/priv-app/LGTasksProvider*
system/recovery-from-boot.p*
system/app/AndroidPay*
system/priv-app/facebook-installer*
system/priv-app/GoogleFeedback*
system/app/LGAccount*
system/app/LGAirDrive*
system/priv-app/LGAirDriveSetting*
system/priv-app/LGBackup*
system/app/LGBackupLauncher*
system/priv-app/LGExchange*
system/app/LGFOTA*
system/app/LGMusicShare*
system/priv-app/LGPartnerBookmarksProvider*
system/app/LGSpringCleaning*
system/priv-app/Lookout*
system/priv-app/TMO_MyAccount*
system/priv-app/LGApplicationManager*
system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.friendsmanager*
system/vendor/app/facebook-appmanager*
system/priv-app/LGPCSuiteService*
system/priv-app/PromoHelper*
system/priv-app/LGQHelp*
system/priv-app/LGQHelpService*
system/priv-app/NameID*
system/priv-app/LGUpdateCenter*
system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.updatecenter*
system/vendor/overlay/com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks*
system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.appbox.client*
system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.exchange*
system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.updatecenter*
system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.bnr*
system/etc/amzn.mshop.properties
system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.lgworld*
system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.mlt*
system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.lifetracker*
system/priv-app/AdaptClient*
system/priv-app/ATT_ProtectPlus*
system/priv-app/ATT_DeviceHelp*
system/priv-app/ATT_Lookout*
system/priv-app/ATT_SmartLimits*
system/app/AmazonKindle*
system/priv-app/AppRecovery*
system/priv-app/VZCloud*
system/priv-app/LGVZWHelp*
system/priv-app/LGVZWStartupwizard*
system/priv-app/VZWPoaService*
Source for kernel is at (need to update)https://github.com/jcadduono/android_kernel_lge_msm8996/tree/android-7.0-security
Thanks to @jcadduono for the amazing original source he made for us ( you can find it here : https://github.com/jcadduono/android_kernel_lge_msm8996/tree/android-7.0-security
Awesome!! Cant wait to use this.
Request: speaker mod, Google assistant, and volume up/down to skip tracks when main screen is off.
Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk
Note to all. You will notice that the theming option is missing from the settings under home. Don't fret! Theming is still in the Rom you just need to add a shortcut for it. I'm personally using Nova Prime and assigning an activity for the theming app so it makes an app icon. There are independent apps in the store that can do this as well.
Just a heads up for those of you using themes and wondering how to apply them.
@Tilde88 so a hot reboot let's you see the boot animation and I wanted to let you know it needs scaled down. It's way too large and actually is blurry because of it.
imucarmen said:
Note to all. You will notice that the theming option is missing from the settings under home. Don't fret! Theming is still in the Rom you just need to add a shortcut for it. I'm personally using Nova Prime and assigning an activity for the theming app so it makes an app icon. There are independent apps in the store that can do this as well.
Just a heads up for those of you using themes and wondering how to apply them.
@Tilde88 so a hot reboot let's you see the boot animation and I wanted to let you know it needs scaled down. It's way too large and actually is blurry because of it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The bootanimation is the right size, as it is the same that I use for the other models. There is something fishy with your bootloaders after doing that conversion thing. I don't fully understand it.
Tilde88 said:
The bootanimation is the right size, as it is the same that I use for the other models. There is something fishy with your bootloaders after doing that conversion thing. I don't fully understand it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I see. Just letting you know the things I'm seeing. I hot reboot on the US996 rom and the boot animation was normal size. On the vs995 the word android is gigantic. It spans from edge to edge of the display and looks like a size 26 font lol
---------- Post added at 04:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:48 PM ----------
Kernel crashed @Tilde88 I was using some custom settings so maybe that's why. I was underclocking and using the Blu Active gov and the zen hotplug.
Any chance of a Sprint ROM?
N1ghtr08d said:
Any chance of a Sprint ROM?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sure, get me your system.img and boot.img
imucarmen said:
Kernel crashed @Tilde88 I was using some custom settings so made that's why. I was underclocking and using the Blu Active gov and the zen hotplug.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't understand what you are saying. Lot's of typos. Also, over/underclocking does not stick, as it is not unlocked in the kernel.
Tilde88 said:
I don't understand what you are saying. Lot's of typos. Also, over/underclocking does not stick, as it is not unlocked in the kernel.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
lol it was only one typo. Made should have been maybe.
According to Kernel Adiutor it's sticking. I have the cpu max clock set to 1920 and it never goes above it.
Tilde88 said:
Sure, get me your system.img and boot.img
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do you need them from the stock Sprint phone or does it matter that I flashed the stock deodexed on my phone?
N1ghtr08d said:
Do you need them from the stock Sprint phone or does it matter that I flashed the stock deodexed on my phone?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
stock would be best... Where did you get a Sprint deodexed ROM?
not flashing prob cause i have 996 deoxed on this vzw device any way to install?
mrtruckincowboy said:
not flashing prob cause i have 996 deoxed on this vzw device any way to install?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I had US996 on my device and flashed to this fine. I cleaned flashed. Did you try a dirty flash? Not sure why it wouldn't flash. What kind of error are you getting?
it starts twrp again wierd error
mrtruckincowboy said:
it starts twrp again wierd error
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you're stuck in TWRP? Did you factory reset inside the rom?
imucarmen said:
you're stuck in TWRP? Did you factory reset inside the rom?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
not stuck
tried again now i get a map file error whats that mean ? bad file?
mrtruckincowboy said:
not stuck
tried again now i get a map file error whats that mean ? bad file?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Perhaps. Definitely, I would try downloading a new copy. I didn't have any issues flashing.
Can you guys tell me if you are having USB issues when plugging in to your PC. Trying to figure out if the ROM has a bug or if someone has a driver issue.
Thanks.
No issues here connecting to computer through usb.
Sent from my LG-VS995 using Tapatalk
mrtruckincowboy said:
not flashing prob cause i have 996 deoxed on this vzw device any way to install?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Um, this ROM and kernel is built for the VS995, so if the sticker on your phone says VS995, flash it.

[US996][ROM + Kernel] NRD90M Modded NotSoStock ROM v5.5 1/5/2017

Hello!
Before proceeding. It is absolutely necessary for you to be on a stable TWRP build (currently, RC8, 3.0.2-0, and 3.0.2-1). Also, you must have already have had decrypted your ENTIRE phone. If your phone bootloops into TWRP, you probably didn't decrypt, and/or didn't flash no-verity properly, or it could also be that you are on an old TWRP build.
Here we have the base NRD90M ROM from LG. This is for phone models US-996 (only flash this if the sticker on your phone says US-996. There is already a ROM for the H910, H918, and VS996 that I've made, use that instead if your device is different).
I have added a few mods to it.
I still need the Sprint system.img and boot.img, as well as for the Korean F800L, if you can get me those files, I can build for you.
FEATURES
**Multi-user working!
**This ROM is deODEXd
**Has init.d support
**Modified build.prop for better performance and hardware utility
**Removed bloatware (including that HORRID Lookout)
**Force encrypt disabled
**New kernel built-in.
**Based off 3.18.31 from @jcadduono source (thanks so much)!
**Added in the blu_active governor and set as default (via post_boot)
**No-op scheduler is default, and recommended
**Updated build.prop for better Hotspot support.
**More build.prop tweaks
**init.d support baked into the kernel
**Battery life should be noticeably improved, with no loss of performance (maybe even a bit faster).
**No need to wipe anything. System and caches are automatically wiped.
**Updated to SuperSU 2.78 SR5
**Updated boot and shutdown animation to the Android 7 default (thanks @freeza )
**More bloat removed
** Now includes more performance tweaks.
**Full Busybox support included!
**Fixed updater-script and binary
**Removed Sony Bravia/Xperia Engine
**Zen_Decision HotPlug enabled by default. (This will improve battery life, especially when your screen is off)
**TCP Congestion controller set to Westwood+ (improved download speeds)
**KCAL Color Control! Plus the Color Control app! Thanks to @savoca for KCAL and the app! Thanks to @freeza for the updated KCAL.c source file
**IO Stats for scheduler turned off
**IO Read ahead set to 2048kb
**Added init.d scripts to optimize your phone, and keep it fast over time.
**VPN is fixed!
**Gallery locked files are fixed!
**Bluetooth and FM should be fixed!
**No hotspot or ADB debug issues!
**More things I can't remember.
Kernel built on the Linaro 6.1.1 x86_x64 toolchain
Thanks to @imucarmen for getting me the IMG files, and for testing. whoops, thats from a different thread
Latest: v5.1 combined with v5.5
v5.5 is intended only for people already on v5.1. It will not wipe anything, and your phone will not need to do its initial setup. 5.5 is an update only! You must first flash 5.1, then 5.5. You can tell TWRP to flash files in sequence, so it's no hassle. ZIP no longer checks your device, so be sure that you are flashing for the model the sticker on the phone says that it is.
Here are the changes for v5.5:
Removed boot state verification. This allows your device to pass CTS on SafetyNet. That means that you might be able to use a root hide program, or maybe full unroot within SuperSU, and perhaps apps like Android Pay and Pokemon GO will work. They will never work if root is detected, no matter what.
Used more independent defconfig lines, hopefully static will go away... I highly doubt it, might even cause a no-boot issue. If it does, just tell me and I'll fix it up.
The main changes here are even more battery saving
**some voltage control preparations (still not active)
**added a DNS resolver module to maybe help some people with hotspot.
**Bluetooth and FM should work even better than before (hopefully not worse lol)
** C-states are made aware in the kernel, so sleeping should be more effective, while waking up should be more snappy.
More things. Do it!
Here are the changes for v5:
**ViPER4Android is preinstalled
**Kernel updates to latest sources (no changes other than updates)
**Included Titanium Backup pre-installed. I highly recommend getting the license, this program rocks, and never has ads. With a license you can do batch functions, and theres more features.
**Included Kernel Adiutor to prepare future kernel updates (CPU/GPU under+over clocking later on). You can also use this to tweak I/O settings, governor, screen color). Everything should run pretty good as it is, but what I do, is set read_head in I/O to 2048, and disable I/O Stats. I also set it on boot. I do not recommend modifying any CPU or GPU frequencies since there are no changes in the kernel to allow for that.
**Updated to latest Super SU
No need to wipe anything. If you are on stock ROM, ODEXd or deODEXd, or any other NRD90M ROM, you don't need to wipe, the ZIP will take care of everything for you. /data will not be wiped, so all your old apps and settings will be there. Internal storage is of course untouched.
For anyone interested in my color options, they are:
My new settings are:
All 3 colors at 256
Saturation 68
Value 129
Contrast 127
Know that I love deep, rich, vibrant colors. Also, changing colors will not change effects on pictures taken! This is post-processing. Your phone's screen is what changes, not the files that you create.
Note: Adding saturation (vibrance) will always give some sort of color banding -especially since KCAL is post-processing. You can minimize color banding by ever-so-slightly reducing gamma (read as "Value" in the Color Control app), and by ever-so-slightly fine-tuning Contrast. The value changes would be minimal, and the color banding will only be reduced ever-so-slightly, but this is just how it is. Nonetheless, the device looks friggin amazing with the color options set.
Thanks @zhuhang for V4A!
Major thanks to @Chainfire for creating SuperSU
Major thanks to @jcadduono for the root exploit, AND for the TWRP image(s), AND for inspiring me to learn to do it. Also, he supplied the stock System.img, boot.img, and sources for a custom kernel!/RealMVP
Having issues? Read below.
I need you guys to hear me out on this...
I do not have this phone, I cannot do any sort of testing, nor do I keep up with your rooting method.
That said, I cannot fix things that were broken due to the bootloader (such as Static Boot), so if WiFi calling did not work for you after flashing the custom bootloader, please don't ask if it is fixed... I do not know how to fix it. When/if it is fixed, I will let you guys know that it is fixed and who to thank for said fix.
Additionally, I need you to tell me things that do not work. I might not be able to get to all messages, or questions, so if you see that I did not reply, ask again and again until I do... I will reply and answer (obviously don't spam). Be sure to quote me, mention me, or message me. I do not check-in with these threads, just the H918 thread. If you do not send me a notice, I will not know that my attention is needed.
What issues that are ROM-related, not user-related can you report? You will know it is user-related if you modified anything in the phone/ROM.
If you flashed a different kernel, I cannot help you; flash back to the NSS kernel, and re-test.
If you are unsure about an issue, do a clean flash (in TWRP: Wipe-->Advanced-->select Dalvik, System, Data, and Cache (DO NOT SELECT INTERNAL STORAGE OR SDCARD)-->Swipe to wipe-->Install ROM-->boot phone, do not change or install anything. Retry your issue, if it is fixed, great. If it persists, go into your SD Card, and Internal Storage, remove the folders called "Android" and ".android_secure", reboot and try again. Still doesn't work? Mention me and post it here.
Remember, you can backup your USER apps in Titanium Backup (do NOT backup system apps, or restore system apps/system data).
You can also backup your existing setup and apps in TWRP so you can flash back to your original setup. This is good if you did a clean flash, and your problem is still there, you can restore your backup and be like nothing was changed.
Viper4Android is included! To enable, run the app, and configure how you please!
More to come (as I learn to do it)
Please make any requests. If it is not too difficult, I will learn how to, and add it to the MODDED ROM!
Debloat list
Removed from /system/
system/app/CloudPrint*
system/app/Drive*
system/app/DriveActivator*
system/app/EditorsDocs*
system/app/Gmail2*
system/app/Hangouts*
system/app/Music2*
system/app/talkback*
system/app/Videos*
system/app/YouTube*
system/etc/recovery-resource.dat*
system/priv-app/LGEmail*
system/priv-app/LGTasksProvider*
system/recovery-from-boot.p*
system/app/AndroidPay*
system/priv-app/facebook-installer*
system/priv-app/GoogleFeedback*
system/app/LGAccount*
system/app/LGAirDrive*
system/priv-app/LGAirDriveSetting*
system/priv-app/LGBackup*
system/app/LGBackupLauncher*
system/priv-app/LGExchange*
system/app/LGFOTA*
system/app/LGMusicShare*
system/priv-app/LGPartnerBookmarksProvider*
system/app/LGSpringCleaning*
system/priv-app/Lookout*
system/priv-app/TMO_MyAccount*
system/priv-app/LGApplicationManager*
system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.friendsmanager*
system/vendor/app/facebook-appmanager*
system/priv-app/LGPCSuiteService*
system/priv-app/PromoHelper*
system/priv-app/LGQHelp*
system/priv-app/LGQHelpService*
system/priv-app/NameID*
system/priv-app/LGUpdateCenter*
system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.updatecenter*
system/vendor/overlay/com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks*
system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.appbox.client*
system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.exchange*
system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.updatecenter*
system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.bnr*
system/etc/amzn.mshop.properties
system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.lgworld*
system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.mlt*
system/vendor/overlay/com.lge.lifetracker*
system/priv-app/AdaptClient*
system/priv-app/ATT_ProtectPlus*
system/priv-app/ATT_DeviceHelp*
system/priv-app/ATT_Lookout*
system/priv-app/ATT_SmartLimits*
system/app/AmazonKindle*
system/priv-app/AppRecovery*
system/priv-app/VZCloud*
system/priv-app/LGVZWHelp*
system/priv-app/LGVZWStartupwizard*
system/priv-app/VZWPoaService*
Source for kernel is at (need to update)https://github.com/jcadduono/android_kernel_lge_msm8996/tree/android-7.0-security
Thanks to @jcadduono for the amazing original source he made for us ( you can find it here : https://github.com/jcadduono/android_kernel_lge_msm8996/tree/android-7.0-security
I didn't get you images for the US996 ROM :silly:
imucarmen said:
I didn't get you images for the US996 ROM :silly:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I already had them. I made the stock deodex US996 ROM a while back, just never a MOD ROM.
Tilde88 said:
I already had them. I made the stock deodex US996 ROM a while back, just never a MOD ROM.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you cant to try it out
Tilde88 said:
I already had them. I made the stock deodex US996 ROM a while back, just never a MOD ROM.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I know. But you put my name in the OP thanking me for getting you the images
I deserve no credit!
imucarmen said:
I know. But you put my name in the OP thanking me for getting you the images
I deserve no credit!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
LOL! Copy + paste
I plagiarize myself
lingo2012 said:
Thank you cant to try it out
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can't what?
Lol jk
5.1 ROM is here
Tilde88 said:
LOL! Copy + paste
I plagiarize myself
You can't what?
Lol jk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Lol wait sorry
lingo2012 said:
Lol wait sorry
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Link is up btw
Thanks sir!!!
Tilde88 said:
Link is up btw
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do I dare try this?! Lol
Edit: you're never going to believe this... But it worked!! Flashed without issue!
bryancotton84 said:
Do I dare try this?! Lol
Edit: you're never going to believe this... But it worked!! Flashed without issue!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Tilde88 said:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Works great thank you and with the color control settings set at what you suggested is amazing.
Take it that sprint isn't able to use this just yet?
Beastmode on my LG V20
Nrod0784 said:
Take it that sprint isn't able to use this just yet?
Beastmode on my LG V20
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
He needs someone with the stock sprint rom to give him the system.img and the boot.img
Without those files, he can't do anything.
I'm guessing that it will fix HD calling, ## codes, wi-fi calling, FM and PRL updating.
Can someone please be kind enough to remind an old school n00b how to get to recovery please? I had my US996 rooted using the @jcadduono method if that makes a difference. But I seem to have forgotten the key combination/sequence to reboot in recovery.
On that note, just to be clear, this modded ROM can be flashed on top of @jcadduono rooted stock ROM without any other steps? (of course I'll be sure to check my TWRP version first)
XooLoo said:
Can someone please be kind enough to remind an old school n00b how to get to recovery please? I had my US996 rooted using the @jcadduono method if that makes a difference. But I seem to have forgotten the key combination/sequence to reboot in recovery.
On that note, just to be clear, this modded ROM can be flashed on top of @jcadduono rooted stock ROM without any other steps? (of course I'll be sure to check my TWRP version first)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Are you rooted? Just download a reboot app that will give you a recovery option.
bryancotton84 said:
Are you rooted? Just download a reboot app that will give you a recovery option.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
OK that sounds simple enough. So basically that's it? I download this, reboot in recovery, flash and viola? Sorry, I came to LG from years of Samsung, so this has been a somewhat anxiety-inducing learning experience for me so far--haven't bricked, boot-looped, etc yet and trying to keep it that way if possible lol
XooLoo said:
OK that sounds simple enough. So basically that's it? I download this, reboot in recovery, flash and viola? Sorry, I came to LG from years of Samsung, so this has been a somewhat anxiety-inducing learning experience for me so far--haven't bricked, boot-looped, etc yet and trying to keep it that way if possible lol
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's the long and short of it! As long as you're sure you have the US996 variant. Tilde88 made this super easy to flash and I've seen a big improvement so far!
XooLoo said:
Can someone please be kind enough to remind an old school n00b how to get to recovery please? I had my US996 rooted using the @jcadduono method if that makes a difference. But I seem to have forgotten the key combination/sequence to reboot in recovery.
On that note, just to be clear, this modded ROM can be flashed on top of @jcadduono rooted stock ROM without any other steps? (of course I'll be sure to check my TWRP version first)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The button combo (which is important to know for any phone when rooting because what if you can't boot into the ROM?) is volume down + power and when you see the LG logo release power for a moment and repress and hold it until you see a white screen with a yes or no question. Answer yes to both questions and you'll be in TWRP. It will not factory reset you when you have TWRP installed.

Do Project Treble ROMs work with the Galaxy Tab S7+ 512GB Wi-Fi variant?

So, I've been wanting the Galaxy Tab S7+ for months. But I haven't had the money for it until now (yeah, you guesses it, stimulus payment). But I'm still on the fence about buying it. I know bootloader unlock, TWRP and Magisk root is available for this tab. But I don't want to be limited to just running stock-based ROM's. My plan is to flash a Project Treble-based firmware like Phh Treble, Resurrection Remix.
The questions I'd like to ask are:
1. This tab appears to be Treble compatible, it is listed on the Treble device compatibility page as working. But I would like to hear from an actual owner of this device that has successfully booted and ran a Treble/GSI ROM
2. The partition layout is ARM64 A/B and system-as-root?
3. Besides unlocking bootloader and flashing TWRP, are there any other special considerations I would need to know about?
Without this info, I won't buy, and Google doesn't always produce solid answers. I would like to become an active developer for this device as well, but I need compelling reasons to buy it, besides just great hardware, the latest Android 10/11, that kind of thing....the superficial stuff.
I could just buy now and test when I get it, Amazon has a 30 day return policy. But I don't think they will accept a tablet return if the warranty has been voided by the user. So this really isnt an option.
AnonVendetta said:
So, I've been wanting the Galaxy Tab S7+ for months. But I haven't had the money for it until now (yeah, you guesses it, stimulus payment). But I'm still on the fence about buying it. I know bootloader unlock, TWRP and Magisk root is available for this tab. But I don't want to be limited to just running stock-based ROM's. My plan is to flash a Project Treble-based firmware like Phh Treble, Resurrection Remix.
The questions I'd like to ask are:
1. This tab appears to be Treble compatible, it is listed on the Treble device compatibility page as working. But I would like to hear from an actual owner of this device that has successfully booted and ran a Treble/GSI ROM
2. The partition layout is ARM64 A/B and system-as-root?
3. Besides unlocking bootloader and flashing TWRP, are there any other special considerations I would need to know about?
Without this info, I won't buy, and Google doesn't always produce solid answers. I would like to become an active developer for this device as well, but I need compelling reasons to buy it, besides just great hardware, the latest Android 10/11, that kind of thing....the superficial stuff.
I could just buy now and test when I get it, Amazon has a 30 day return policy. But I don't think they will accept a tablet return if the warranty has been voided by the user. So this really isnt an option.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1. At present, AOSP v304 GSI can be booted, but no Magisk yet. This is if you have Android 11 stock FW. The situation with GSI might be different (probably better) with Android 10 stock FW, but I can no longer test this, as the latest BUC1 build blocked the downgrade path. You can still downgrade to Android 10 (up to ATK3) if you're on build BUBB or below.
2. This device uses a Super partition (also called dynamic partitions) for system, vendor, etc.. Because of this, flashing GSI is no longer trivial. You can try using this tool to flash a GSI from TWRP.
3. Currently TWRP cannot access /data if it's encrypted. You need to flash Multi-Disabler to disable encryption (which requires formatting /data) if you want TWRP to access it. Also, while Magisk works on stock FW, be careful when debloating as some Samsung components are not happy with certain components removed and would cause trouble.
LSS4181 said:
1. At present, AOSP v304 GSI can be booted, but no Magisk yet. This is if you have Android 11 stock FW. The situation with GSI might be different (probably better) with Android 10 stock FW, but I can no longer test this, as the latest BUC1 build blocked the downgrade path. You can still downgrade to Android 10 (up to ATK3) if you're on build BUBB or below.
2. This device uses a Super partition (also called dynamic partitions) for system, vendor, etc.. Because of this, flashing GSI is no longer trivial. You can try using this tool to flash a GSI from TWRP.
3. Currently TWRP cannot access /data if it's encrypted. You need to flash Multi-Disabler to disable encryption (which requires formatting /data) if you want TWRP to access it. Also, while Magisk works on stock FW, be careful when debloating as some Samsung components are not happy with certain components removed and would cause trouble.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the info, I honestly didn't think I would ever get an answer.
You say the AOSP GSI can be booted. But do you speak from experience? Or just from what others have said?
The part about BUC1 blocking the downgrade path is useful, I'll keep that in mind before installing any OTAs or flashing firmware with Odin. Yes, I do imagine that Magisk is more compatible with AOSP based ROMs vs stock, that has always been my experience on other devices.
I already did some reading, I'm aware of the super partition thing. I know I'll have to unpack and repack the super.img, replacing the system.img with a Treble one.
I'm also aware of the file based encryption that TWRP can't read, I don't encrypt my devices, and plan to disable it.
I know all about debloating troubles, I've done it on numerous devices, important stuff can definitely break if you're not careful.
I'm wondering if you can answer a few more questions:
1. Are you rooted?
2. Can the system partition be remounted as read/write from within Android on stock firmware? I have heard cases where the dynamic partitions can prevent this, but supposedly it's not usually an issue on custom ROMs, just stock. I ask because I will be debloating, but if remounting system isnt possible, then I'll need to rely on Magisk for systemless debloating. Or just remain unrooted and debloat with ADB package disable commands (this doesn't really delete anything, and works without root).
3. If you are running Magisk,can you upload a screenshot of the main screen? I just want to see the A/B and SAR values.
4. Can you install the free version of Treble Check from Play Store, and post screenshots of the main info screen?
5. Is it possible to moves apps to SD without enabling adoptable storage (on stock, I know custom AOSP firmwares will require AS, or a root app like Apps2SD and a 2nd partition on SD.
I'm hoping to hear from at least another confirming user before I make a buying decision, spending $1k+ on a high end tablet is a big deal.
And if I do buy, I am serious about becoming a developer.
LSS4181 said:
1. At present, AOSP v304 GSI can be booted, but no Magisk yet. This is if you have Android 11 stock FW. The situation with GSI might be different (probably better) with Android 10 stock FW, but I can no longer test this, as the latest BUC1 build blocked the downgrade path. You can still downgrade to Android 10 (up to ATK3) if you're on build BUBB or below.
2. This device uses a Super partition (also called dynamic partitions) for system, vendor, etc.. Because of this, flashing GSI is no longer trivial. You can try using this tool to flash a GSI from TWRP.
3. Currently TWRP cannot access /data if it's encrypted. You need to flash Multi-Disabler to disable encryption (which requires formatting /data) if you want TWRP to access it. Also, while Magisk works on stock FW, be careful when debloating as some Samsung components are not happy with certain components removed and would cause trouble.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the info, I honestly didn't think I would ever get an answer.
You say the AOSP GSI can be booted. But do you speak from experience? Or just from what others have said?
The part about BUC1 blocking the downgrade path is useful, I'll keep that in mind before installing any OTAs or flashing firmware with Odin. Yes, I do imagine that Magisk is more compatible with AOSP based ROMs vs stock, that has always been my experience on other devices.
I already did some reading, I'm aware of the super partition thing. I know I'll have to unpack and repack the super.img, replacing the system.img with a Treble one.
I'm also aware of the file based encryption that TWRP can't read, I don't encrypt my devices, and plan to disable it.
I know all about debloating troubles, I've done it on numerous devices, important stuff can definitely break if you're not careful.
I'm wondering if you can answer a few more questions:
1. Are you rooted?
2. Can the system partition be remounted as read/write from within Android on stock firmware? I have heard cases where the dynamic partitions can prevent this, but supposedly it's not usually an issue on custom ROMs, just stock. I ask because I will be debloating, but if remounting system isnt possible, then I'll need to rely on Magisk for systemless debloating. Or just remain unrooted and debloat with ADB package disable commands (this doesn't really delete anything, and works without root).
3. If you are running Magisk,can you upload a screenshot of the main screen? I just want to see the A/B and SAR values.
4. Can you install the free version of Treble Check from Play Store, and post screenshots of the main info screen?
I'm hoping to hear from at least another confirming user before I make a buying decision, spending $1k+ on a high end tablet is a big deal.
And I am serious about developing for this device if I do buy. Mainly for AOSP firmwares or porting LineageOS, but maybe for stock too.
It looks like I can't delete the previous double posts, and editing causes it to be posted again. I hate the new XDA layout, the old was so much better.
AnonVendetta said:
Thanks for the info, I honestly didn't think I would ever get an answer.
You say the AOSP GSI can be booted. But do you speak from experience? Or just from what others have said?
The part about BUC1 blocking the downgrade path is useful, I'll keep that in mind before installing any OTAs or flashing firmware with Odin. Yes, I do imagine that Magisk is more compatible with AOSP based ROMs vs stock, that has always been my experience on other devices.
I already did some reading, I'm aware of the super partition thing. I know I'll have to unpack and repack the super.img, replacing the system.img with a Treble one.
I'm also aware of the file based encryption that TWRP can't read, I don't encrypt my devices, and plan to disable it.
I know all about debloating troubles, I've done it on numerous devices, important stuff can definitely break if you're not careful.
I'm wondering if you can answer a few more questions:
1. Are you rooted?
2. Can the system partition be remounted as read/write from within Android on stock firmware? I have heard cases where the dynamic partitions can prevent this, but supposedly it's not usually an issue on custom ROMs, just stock. I ask because I will be debloating, but if remounting system isnt possible, then I'll need to rely on Magisk for systemless debloating. Or just remain unrooted and debloat with ADB package disable commands (this doesn't really delete anything, and works without root).
3. If you are running Magisk,can you upload a screenshot of the main screen? I just want to see the A/B and SAR values.
4. Can you install the free version of Treble Check from Play Store, and post screenshots of the main info screen?
I'm hoping to hear from at least another confirming user before I make a buying decision, spending $1k+ on a high end tablet is a big deal.
And I am serious about developing for this device if I do buy. Mainly for AOSP firmwares or porting LineageOS, but maybe for stock too.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I actually booted it myself and kept a backup of it so I can test it a bit further if needed. With TWRP and appropriate backups it's not difficult to switch back and forth.
Since Magisk can't work with Android 11 vendor at the moment, and that recent GSI builds are not certified for some reasons (which blocks Google login), my current use of GSI is still a bit limited, so I'm mostly still doing stuffs on stock.
As for other questions:
1. I'm rooted on stock ROM with Magisk (it works there). Magisk does not work on GSI with Android 11 vendor at the moment.
2. I haven't tried mounting system r/w from within Android, but TWRP certainly could mount it r/w, as Multi-Disabler needs to modify stuffs there. For GSI, you need to use vndklite variants in order to be able to mount system r/w.
Honestly, this is my first Samsung Android device and is also my first device with a super partition, so I still have a lot to learn...
EDIT: I'm using a Galaxy Tab S7+ 5G variant. I think for Wi-Fi variant most things should be similar... but I'm not really sure.
LSS4181 said:
I actually booted it myself and kept a backup of it so I can test it a bit further if needed. With TWRP and appropriate backups it's not difficult to switch back and forth.
Since Magisk can't work with Android 11 vendor at the moment, and that recent GSI builds are not certified for some reasons (which blocks Google login), my current use of GSI is still a bit limited, so I'm mostly still doing stuffs on stock.
As for other questions:
1. I'm rooted on stock ROM with Magisk (it works there). Magisk does not work on GSI with Android 11 vendor at the moment.
2. I haven't tried mounting system r/w from within Android, but TWRP certainly could mount it r/w, as Multi-Disabler needs to modify stuffs there. For GSI, you need to use vndklite variants in order to be able to mount system r/w.
Honestly, this is my first Samsung Android device and is also my first device with a super partition, so I still have a lot to learn...
EDIT: I'm using a Galaxy Tab S7+ 5G variant. I think for Wi-Fi variant most things should be similar... but I'm not really sure.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am using the WIFI variant (SM-T870) on the latest stock release (T870XXU2BUC6) with root and Magisk 22.1 running just fine. Root was accomplished by flashing a Magisk modified boot image with Odin found here https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-updated-3-29-21.4159291/page-2#post-84843377 on this thread. I used Titanium Backup to debloat and have had no issues at all. The performance is great and the stability sound. I would suspect that a similar arrangement could accomplished on the other versions of the tablet but cannot speak from experience. Personally I have never had much luck flashing Project Treble GSIs on any of my devices. They tend to be very unstable and iffy at best and I always wind up returning to stock or another custom ROM choice.

[UNOFFICIAL][ROM]ALPHA LineageOS 20 for Galaxy Tab A [SM-P550] June 23, 2023

PLEASE BEFORE YOU decide to try this rom, you MUST read all of post 1, 2, 3 and 4 (about 10 minute read). If you think this is an unreasonable request, then stop reading now and find another rom. Thank you.
NOTE: There is no S-pen support. If you need S-pen, DO NOT USE THIS ROM.
I am not responsible for lost data, identity theft, lost money, security vulnerabilities, bricked devices or any other hardware or software malfunctions that comes as a result of flashing this rom.
BACKUP YOUR DATA AND OLD rom BEFORE trying my rom.
If you are NOT an expert in using fastboot, adb, odin, heimdall, twrp, DO NOT use this rom. You must know how to use these tools to revert back to your old rom. If you are new to flashing custom roms, do NOT attempt this. If you need your tablet for work and something important, do NOT flash this rom. This rom could result in a bricked device or boot loop or non booting device or you not being able to revert back to your old rom.
What works
1. bluetooth
2. wifi
3. brightness
4. external audio
5. GPS
6. audio through headphone jack
7. audio over bluetooth
8. camera (selfie photo preview doesn't work), a bit slow to switch from front to back camera and vice versa
9. selinux enforcing
10. DRM level 3
11. deep sleep
What doesn't work/What isn't tested
1. gapps. Some of you require gapps for whatever reason. I use Aurora Store for my purposes and thus have NO KNOWLEDGE of the current state of gapps.
There are various gapps projects (at least 5 in 2022). Each has pros and cons. It's your job to do the research and find a suitable gapps project. I suggest you allocate at least a couple of hours/days doing your own research. My rom works by itself fine without gapps. DO NOT talk about gapps in this thread.
2. full disk encryption has been deprecated in Android 13 (LineageOS 20).
3. S-pen doesn't work and I have no plans to even try to make it work.
Source Code
The build instructions, source code and manifest are listed in post #2 FAQ #1. The kernel source code is at
https://github.com/retiredtab/android_kernel_samsung_msm8916/tree/lineage-20.0
Thanks
1. LineageOS team for source code.
2. LineageOS-UL team for merging, maintaining the legacy patches needed for old devices into one common repository so everyone can benefit.
https://github.com/orgs/LineageOS-UL/people
3. @lpedia for helping test a msm8916 tablet device.
FAQ - I spent hundreds of hours building this rom. If you think it's unreasonable to read this FAQ, then don't use this rom. Thank you.
Q1. Where are the source and kernel source files?
A1. The kernel source files are at
https://github.com/retiredtab/android_kernel_samsung_msm8916/tree/lineage-20.0
The device tree files are at
https://github.com/retiredtab/android_device_samsung_msm8916-common/tree/lineage-20.0
https://github.com/retiredtab/android_device_samsung_gt5note10wifi/tree/lineage-20.0
https://github.com/retiredtab/device_samsung_gte-common/tree/lineage-20
The vendor tree files are at
https://github.com/retiredtab/vendor-samsung-gt5note10wifi/tree/lineage-19.1
https://github.com/retiredtab/vendor_samsung_msm8916-common/tree/lineage-20
The manifest.xml (or roomservice.xml) and build instructions for 20 are at
https://github.com/retiredtab/LineageOS-build-manifests/tree/main/20/msm8916
Q2. Is this ALPHA rom suitable as a daily driver?
A2. It can be depending on your requirements. I can't test every app so you try it yourself to see if it's suitable. I've been using this rom myself since mid Jan 2023 with no major issues. I suggest you do a clean install, see FAQ 11, and flash this 20 ROM BY ITSELF (no gapps, magisk, etc) and see if you like it.
Q3. What if my app, xyz, doesn't work?
A3. If your app doesn't work, then go back to your old rom.
Q4. Your rom is laggy and buggy.
A4. If you find the above, then go back to your old rom. There's only so much software can do on a 2015 budget level tablet. Remember a budget tablet will have the slower SoC/CPU and less DRAM than a top of the line model. Your tablet will also run slower when you use gapps. You can run a lot of software without using gapps. Research fdroid, newpipe, Aurora store etc.
Q5. What TWRP should I use?
A5. You MUST use TWRP 3.5.2_9. Get it from
https://sourceforge.net/projects/retiredtab/files/SM-P550/TWRP/
Q6. Why should I use this rom?
A6. If you don't like this rom, then don't use it.
Q7. Will you offer monthly updates with security patches?
A7. I will try to offer monthly security patches, but that all depends on if I continue to have high speed Internet in the future.
Q8. Can you help me? I'm a newbie. Can you provide step by step instructions?
A8. I don't have the time to help newbies, so please do your own research. There are lots of tutorials, videos, etc on how to flash roms. Newbie questions must be posted in the Questions and Answers forum, not here.
Q9. Can I report a bug with respect to the rom?
A9. Yes, but you need to supply the following information. If you don't, I won't look at it.
You must provide an adb logcat of the problem and tell me how to reproduce it. Note I will not be downloading any apps that require money or an userid/password. For example, if you have problems with Netflix, I cannot help you since I don't have a paid subscription. If you use some app that requires an userid/password, I cannot help you as I'm not willing to create another userid/password even if it's free.
To get a logcat, open up a terminal window.
Code:
# clear the logcat first
adb logcat -c
# start logcat trace
adb logcat > problem.txt
# reproduce problem
# wait until problem has occured, then stop trace by hitting ctrl-c
# attach the problem.txt ZIPPED as text files don't seem to get attached properly
Q10. Do I need to erase everything and format my data?
A10. Yes, you MUST erase all the partitions (system, data, dalvik/art cache, cache) using TWRP and MUST format your data before installing 19.1 when you are coming from stock or an earlier version of LineageOS or from another custom rom. If you get stuck at the boot animation for more than 5 minutes, it's likely because you didn't follow the instructions I just wrote. Dirty flashes from stock, other custom roms or older LineageOS versions are not supported and not likely to work.
Q11. What gapps should I use?
A11. I don't use gapps anymore. I use Aurora Store. As of Nov 6, 2021, I no longer make recommendations on which gapps to use as your mileage may vary.
Let me by crystal clear. YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN HOMEWORK selecting between the various gapps offered. There are 5: opengapps, nikgapps, mindthegapps, flamegapps and bitgapps. Each one will have it's own installation instructions. The only recommendation I will offer to use the SMALLEST version of gapps.
Don't be surprised that whatever gapps you use might have problems like "Just a sec", voice not working, updating google play store please wait, etc. These are NOT problems of the OS as the OS will run fine without gapps. These are gapps problems and you must ask in the gapps forum why it doesn't work.
Q12. I'm having problems with gapps, can you answer why it's not working?
A12. I WILL NOT answer any questions regarding gapps. This thread is about the rom, not gapps. Android does not depend on gapps in order to work.
Q13. Why isn't my post answered or ignored?
A13. Questions already answered in the FAQ will be completely ignored. Again, I do not use Windows OS or gapps.
Q14. What speed up/optimization tips do you suggest?
A14.
1. Turn off animations. Go into developer settings, scroll down to the drawing section, and set window, transition and animator scale all to "off".
2. If you don't have a google account, don't install gapps. Use Aurora Store to get your apps as you can get all the same apps from the play store using an anonymous login.
3. Dont' run more than 2 apps at the same time. You can probably listen to music in the background and use a web browser at the same time, but don't expect great performance from a 2015 entry level tablet.
4. Use a web browser like Brave that has built in adblock and privacy features.
5. Use newpipe to watch your streaming content. It has built in adblock so you don't have to watch forced ads.
6. Look for apps that are open source, ad free and lightweight.
7. Remove all unused quick setting "bubbles" from the quick pull down menu. I only need and have 6.
Q15. Does this rom support Magisk for root?
A15. I don't use Magisk myself so I don't know and Magisk is always being updated to fool Google's certification process. Others have reported Magisk as working, but I won't answer any questions regarding it.
Q16. Will this rom ever become official?
A16. Starting with 19.1, legacy devices like ours will NEVER be official due to lack of ebpf support. See https://lineageos.org/Changelog-26/
Also, I don't want the responsibilities that come with being an official maintainer.
Q17. What is the difference between this rom and others?
A17. This rom tries to be pure LineageOS with little to no modifications.
Q18. Will there be any major 20 code modifications in the future?
A18. I don't anticipate any major modifications. There may be some small bug fixes and minor code cleanup, but all the hard work in getting the rom up and running and fixing all the major bugs have been done completed. This doesn't mean the code is perfect or well organized, but I won't be doing any major changes now that 20 is working.
Q19. Why did you fork the device and vendor trees for 20?
A19. The msm8916 repos seem geared towards phones and sometimes do not work or cause boot animation loops for tablets so I decided to fork their repos. In other words, what's deemed as msm8916-common code isn't common to all devices.
In addition, since I'm building SM-T350, SM-T357W, SM-T550, SM-P550 and SM-T560NU (all use the same msm8916 code), it seems easier to maintain all of them if I can control my own code repos and not worry if my changes affects the phones or not.
I have completely decommonized and rearranged the 20 msm8916-common tree so it's easier for me to maintain and build.
Q20. Can you build a variant of this device? For example, a LTE or S-pen version.
A20. If I don't physically have the device, I cannot and will not build it unless I can boot and test it myself. Even then, there's no guarantee that I can get those variant features working.
Q21. Can I load this rom on a variant devivce like LTE or S-pen version?
A21. The rom is built for the device explicitly listed. If you are an advanced user and understand TWRP, adb, odin, heimdall, you can try loading it on a LTE or S-pen variant by modifying the updater-script, but it may cause a bricked device, bootloops or non functionality of LTE/S-pen. You have been informed and warned!
Q22. I don't like the taskbar, how do I turn it off?
A22. Choose settings, type task into the search bar. Choose enable taskbar and disable taskbar. This will leave the on screen nav bar. If you want to disable that, go to settings, system, gestures, system navigation, gesture navigation.
Q23. Okay, I understand the consequences and that this is ALPHA rom and willing to take the risks outlined, now where can I find the rom?
A23. You can download it from https://sourceforge.net/projects/retiredtab/files/SM-P550/20/
Release notes
NOTE: All builds that I upload have been personally tested on my device to boot and function as described in post #1. Having said that, there's still a chance it won't work on your device due to human error, your configuration, your apps, etc. If it won't boot, always start with a complete wipe of everything and format your data in TWRP. This is known has a clean install. Backup your data before a clean install.
June 23, 2023
1. Initial 20 ALPHA public release.
2. Incorporates June 5th security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:"T_asb_2023-06"
Reserved.

Categories

Resources