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Hello, new Galaxy Ace and curently in the process of customizing the **** out of it. Few questions:
1. Exactly what pre-installed apps can I uninstall safely? Device is rooted, on GB 2.3.5.
2. I plan on installing SaidyBoost, do I need to uninstall apps if I'm going to do this?
3. The thread is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1561806, could someone please tell me how I install a kernel that supports init.d, and should I install ext4lagfix?
4. To install it, do I just put the .zip on the SD, then update from recovery mode, and do I need CWM, and does this void the warranty (I'm guessing yes).
I'm sorry for the spiel; I'm usually the one doling out the advice but I am a total n00b to Android. Any help and time taken is much appreciated, thank you
B00MJUICE said:
Hello, new Galaxy Ace and curently in the process of customizing the **** out of it. Few questions:
1. Exactly what pre-installed apps can I uninstall safely? Device is rooted, on GB 2.3.5.
2. I plan on installing SaidyBoost, do I need to uninstall apps if I'm going to do this?
3. The thread is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1561806, could someone please tell me how I install a kernel that supports init.d, and should I install ext4lagfix?
4. To install it, do I just put the .zip on the SD, then update from recovery mode, and do I need CWM, and does this void the warranty (I'm guessing yes).
I'm sorry for the spiel; I'm usually the one doling out the advice but I am a total n00b to Android. Any help and time taken is much appreciated, thank you
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1. You don't uninstall.. It's impossible. Maybe possibru if you have a file manager and you navigate into /system/app then mount it as R/W (read & write) and delete them (not so recommended though)
2.No need to do anything, just install it
3. Get yourself a ROM, and see in the ROM thread which kernel runs best with that ROM. Many kernels support init.d
4. Dude, forget about the warranty. Get rid of your paper, your warranty was gone the second you rooted your phone
Press thanks if i helped
alinuredini said:
1. You don't uninstall.. It's impossible. Maybe possibru if you have a file manager and you navigate into /system/app then mount it as R/W (read & write) and delete them (not so recommended though)
2.No need to do anything, just install it
3. Get yourself a ROM, and see in the ROM thread which kernel runs best with that ROM. Many kernels support init.d
4. Dude, forget about the warranty. Get rid of your paper, your warranty was gone the second you rooted your phone
Press thanks if i helped
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I'm literally retarded, I can't find the thank button >.> tell me where and you shall receive.
It is possibru to uninstall the stock apps, I already installed a few. Just want to know which ones exactly.
Could you point me towards what I should download?
And I am keeping the warranty because if I really screw it up, I can hardbrick it on purpose and send it back for a new one. How shly
B00MJUICE said:
I'm literally retarded, I can't find the thank button >.> tell me where and you shall receive.
It is possibru to uninstall the stock apps, I already installed a few. Just want to know which ones exactly.
Could you point me towards what I should download?
And I am keeping the warranty because if I really screw it up, I can hardbrick it on purpose and send it back for a new one. How shly
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I see you are quite new
Soo, get yourself a recovery,boot into recovery, make a backup.
If you want to learn ROM development, this is the place for you ..
It will tell you what to do, and how to do..
After that you will learn to delete apps you dont want(ex.Maps;if u dont use maps)
Then you make a flashable zip and install it through the Recovery you installed previous
The thanks button is below the post im posting now
One better (IMO) option than uninstalling pre-installed apps (as this has been known to cause problems with updates and stability/performance for some) would be to use an app like Gemini App Manager to turn off Autorun settings (usually just turn off "On Boot Completed", but some other events can help also) for the apps you don't want to use. That way, these apps will not use up resources in the background without running the them yourself. That way you can keep the apps around in case some future update or something else requires their presence.
alinuredini said:
I see you are quite new
Soo, get yourself a recovery,boot into recovery, make a backup.
If you want to learn ROM development, this is the place for you ..
It will tell you what to do, and how to do..
After that you will learn to delete apps you dont want(ex.Maps;if u dont use maps)
Then you make a flashable zip and install it through the Recovery you installed previous
The thanks button is below the post im posting now
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I have a backup made with Titanium; do I save the file to my computer or something for safety?
Holy **** just read the thread you sent me, ROMs Y U NO SIMPLE?!
B00MJUICE said:
I have a backup made with Titanium; do I save the file to my computer or something for safety?
Holy **** just read the thread you sent me, ROMs Y U NO SIMPLE?!
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It's simple. Just more use of the geek-ish part of your brain.
If you don't want to mod a ROM, then just grab one from the Android Development Section of your phones thread, because they already have many useless apps removed, and some tweaks applied
If you want to learn more about ROM cooking PM me
alinuredini said:
It's simple. Just more use of the geek-ish part of your brain.
If you don't want to mod a ROM, then just grab one from the Android Development Section of your phones thread, because they already have many useless apps removed, and some tweaks applied
If you want to learn more about ROM cooking PM me
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Literally all I want is to install that ROM. THat is all. Nothing more, nothing less, I don't want a kitchen on my phone, I don't want to learn more developemnt, I know too much crap already. I don't want to edit the ROM, or any other stuff.
Are you telling me I need to do ALL that to my phone just to speed it up? Are my choices walk the tight rope of the Android kitchen or be n00b and download the pre-made one? Plesus Jesus let that be all.
B00MJUICE said:
Literally all I want is to install that ROM. THat is all. Nothing more, nothing less, I don't want a kitchen on my phone, I don't want to learn more developemnt, I know too much crap already. I don't want to edit the ROM, or any other stuff.
Are you telling me I need to do ALL that to my phone just to speed it up? Are my choices walk the tight rope of the Android kitchen or be n00b and download the pre-made one? Plesus Jesus let that be all.
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Praise the lord thats it
Just get ur ass on a good ROM, and see watcha like in your rom. There is also the newest version of Android, the 4.0.4 for your phone. Just check it out in the Development Section. Search for AOKP (Android Open Kang Project) . Or you can always stick with a better 2.3.x ROM for your phone
Cheers bro
alinuredini said:
Praise the lord thats it
Just get ur ass on a good ROM, and see watcha like in your rom. There is also the newest version of Android, the 4.0.4 for your phone. Just check it out in the Development Section. Search for AOKP (Android Open Kang Project) . Or you can always stick with a better 2.3.x ROM for your phone
Cheers bro
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I'm going to thank you again, becuase I'm just that tough. Goodbye
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7) Send us the devices you support.
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{
"version": "1", /*Keep this here, do not change or modify*/
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"donate": "https://www.paypal.com/...", /*donation link*/
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}
]
}
Note: you can add as many zips/roms as you want.. just add another section right under the "rom" entry. If you need any assistance filling this out feel free to ask and we can help you!
If you'd like to use addons, optional, flashable downloads with your rom, please let me know and I'd be happy to explain how to do it.
Ideally we would love for you to maintain your own download link. If this is not possible, please contact us and we'll do our best to help out.
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Now is your chance, developers! Get in on this!
I recently uninstalled the paid version of ROM Toolbox as almost none of the functions worked in the Note 2.
Is the new version going to have all the functions available for the Note 2??
Yeah I cant even get Rom Toolbox to boot on this phone
If only there was a dedicated place here at XDA to find ROMs to download. Complete with support threads, change logs, and donation links to the Dev ....
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jmorton10 said:
I recently uninstalled the paid version of ROM Toolbox as almost none of the functions worked in the Note 2.
Is the new version going to have all the functions available for the Note 2??
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Strange. I have the paid version also. Rom toolbox works fine on my Note 2. Everything I have used with rom toolbox works. I even installed the updated twrp 2.3.3.1from this app. They do need to get the latest 2.3.3.2 which has been out 5 days. As long as rom toolbox can stay updated I will always use it.
Have you tried changing the status bar icons??
I never used it for things like updating TWRP, once you have that installed its pretty simple to update anyway.
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Have you tried changing the status bar icons??
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it does let you change some of the just not the 4g icon. ive changed the battery,vibration,wifi,usb with rom toolbox. the boot animations, fonts and some other things work as well. its as great app and i will always use it. everything work but a few icons. its even replaced titanium backup for me.
It must depend on what ROM you're running as none of the icons I tried worked with beans ROM (unless its been updated just recently)
Actually, all I tried to change where 4g and battery and it didn't work for either one so I gave up.
There where quite a few posts about this a few weeks ago, it wasn't working for anybody.
As far as Titanium BU, I never use that myself. i just BU quite a bit with CWM.
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It must depend on what ROM you're running as none of the icons I tried worked with beans ROM (unless its been updated just recently)
Actually, all I tried to change where 4g and battery and it didn't work for either one so I gave up.
There where quite a few posts about this a few weeks ago, it wasn't working for anybody.
As far as Titanium BU, I never use that myself. i just BU quite a bit with CWM.
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for the battery you will have to filter out everything but the 1% icons and that will give you all the icons you can use on beans rom. the 10 and 20% icons will not work cause beans is 1% increments
neckbonest said:
it does let you change some of the just not the 4g icon. ive changed the battery,vibration,wifi,usb with rom toolbox. the boot animations, fonts and some other things work as well. its as great app and i will always use it. everything work but a few icons. its even replaced titanium backup for me.
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I have done the same with my backups. Rom toolbox has been busy lately. I'm happy to see this.
I luv beans also!
Dakota0206 said:
If only there was a dedicated place here at XDA to find ROMs to download. Complete with support threads, change logs, and donation links to the Dev ....
Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk 2
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Maybe this list will help you a little.
Up-to-date ROM List for Galaxy Note 2
:angel:
You missed the dripping sarcasm of his post somehow grant. He's saying we already have that
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While XDA is excellent for all these functions, it is not as accessible as an app for people who wanna get things done directly on their mobile device. XDA also does not offer the ability to directly backup and flash the rom, change icons, etc.
i am still pretty new here so please excuse any annoyances. im wondering if my towelrooted samsung galaxy s4 nc5 with safestrap recovery can get xposed installer and would like somebody to elaborate what xposed does for me and how to go about installing it correctly. my friend told me about it and said it helps with removing bloatware.
i would also like to know what roms i can get and exactly how much i can do with my devices current setup because so far as ive looked into things and havnt seen much
kldge said:
i am still pretty new here so please excuse any annoyances. im wondering if my towelrooted samsung galaxy s4 nc5 with safestrap recovery can get xposed installer and would like somebody to elaborate what xposed does for me and how to go about installing it correctly. my friend told me about it and said it helps with removing bloatware.
i would also like to know what roms i can get and exactly how much i can do with my devices current setup because so far as ive looked into things and havnt seen much
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Search first.
Xposed allows you to mod the phone. It exposes the framework so that extensions can do all kinds of things.
http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer
I use Wanam after Xposed to give me additional functionality.
you can't run TWRP or CWM. You can only run Safestrap and TW Based ROMs.
The bootloader is locked.
Xposed does allow you to customize the phone heavily, but if you are looking for removing bloatware, get Titanium Backup. It allows you to backup the app in case removing a bloatware messes up the rom.
Depending what custom rom you uses, it may comes with the rom like Hyperdrive, but you need to enable it by going to Hyperdrive Tweak and scroll to the Xposed page. Hyperdrive is very similar to the pre-installed S4 rom so no need to learn from start in using it.
Here is a list of xposed module: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/index-xposed-modules-collection-post-t2327541
List of rom for NC5: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2769389
polke45 said:
Xposed does allow you to customize the phone heavily, but if you are looking for removing bloatware, get Titanium Backup. It allows you to backup the app in case removing a bloatware messes up the rom.
Depending what custom rom you uses, it may comes with the rom like Hyperdrive, but you need to enable it by going to Hyperdrive Tweak and scroll to the Xposed page. Hyperdrive is very similar to the pre-installed S4 rom so no need to learn from start in using it.
Here is a list of xposed module: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/index-xposed-modules-collection-post-t2327541
List of rom for NC5: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2769389
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i actually put hyperdrive on my phone last night and it works well but i dont really like it and i really wish it had more features. what other, better roms could i get on safestrap that allow me more customization?
kldge said:
i actually put hyperdrive on my phone last night and it works well but i dont really like it and i really wish it had more features. what other, better roms could i get on safestrap that allow me more customization?
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Did you check under Hyperdrive Tweak? There are many features you can enable for customization such as change to ios interface, pie control, change status bar, and etc.
If you are looking out-of-the-box feature, try Echo v24 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2702592) and Bajarom V2.2 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696872)
These customization are often import from other people works, which you can install on any rom. So you won't find much unique customization from rom to rom
polke45 said:
Did you check under Hyperdrive Tweak? There are many features you can enable for customization such as change to ios interface, pie control, change status bar, and etc.
If you are looking out-of-the-box feature, try Echo v24 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2702592) and Bajarom V2.2 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696872)
These customization are often import from other people works, which you can install on any rom. So you won't find much unique customization from rom to rom
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Yes I did use the tweaks of course I did. Its just things like there's only one different screen turn off animation. And I wish there was just...more to it. Also ive noticed that for some reason apps like YouTube or vine, anything with video pretty much, loads very slowly on my wifi ever since I started using the hyperdrive ROM.
Here is a HotSpot mod for NK4 devices. I did the smali edits from memory and put this together in 10 minutes so please let me know if there are any issues. It is working on my device but make a backup. Requires busybox installed for the installer.
This is for ODEXED ROMS! This is NOT DEODEXED! Don't yell at me if you can't read
Added seperate Extended Boot Menu Mod. Same rules apply.
Could you make one for the NKD build if I send you the needed file's?
The smali edits would be easy enough, However, I'm not sure how to 'odex' it and how things are affected since ART is implemented in the latest version replacing the Dalvik cache.
Short answer. I don't know....
I guess I need to install it at some point and figure out how it works
There's been quite a few downloads and no feedback whatsoever so I'll assume the mods are working?
townsenk said:
There's been quite a few downloads and no feedback whatsoever so I'll assume the mods are working?
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Sorry about that townsenk. I flashed it on my S5 yesterday evening for the boot menu zip. Works like a champ as always. Thank you very much for what you do!
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Hi townsenk;
I thin the majority of users\downloaders are on tdunham's stock 4.4.4 and deodex. At least that is my case. I'm trying to get hotstpot working and have been thus far unsuccessful. If you feel like making a Deodex version I will definitely be on the top of the list for a test. Galaxy tools have been unable to fix my issue. I am able to advertise the hotspot put no devices can connect. They hang on the obtaining IP screen.
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Hi townsenk;
I thin the majority of users\downloaders are on tdunham's stock 4.4.4 and deodex. At least that is my case. I'm trying to get hotstpot working and have been thus far unsuccessful. If you feel like making a Deodex version I will definitely be on the top of the list for a test. Galaxy tools have been unable to fix my issue. I am able to advertise the hotspot put no devices can connect. They hang on the obtaining IP screen.
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Try this. This is completely untested and probably not ready for public consumption!
Make sure you have a backup of your services.jar and have a fire extinguisher handy...
What about extended reboot for deodexed ☺ please
Extended reboot is in the tdunham OP
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I can deodex the extended reboot mod if needed, provided I get some feedback that the deodexed hotspot version is even working. Like I said, I have no easy way to test deodexed versions and rely on simple comments like "It's Working" or "You blew up my Phone You Jerk!"
townsenk said:
Try this. This is completely untested and probably not ready for public consumption!
Make sure you have a backup of your services.jar and have a fire extinguisher handy...
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Flashed and cleared cache. Broke my wifi. I get authentication error when trying to connect to an access point now.
Hotspot has same issue trying to assign IP. I didn't make a backup of just the services.jar (yea, know I should have). Instead just restoring a full backup with TWRP,
:EDIT: The restore did not fix the authentication error. After restore, I simply did the turn off wifi and data, turn on Airplane mode, Turn back on Wifi and that fixed it so I probably could have done that in the first place. I wanted to confirm this backup though so happy since it was a full modem\EFS (everything checked) backup.
Thank you for trying.
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Are you using Xposed, Custom kernel or any mods or xml edits that may be affecting this?
The reason I ask is that the fact that an ip address is not getting assigned should not be a side affect of the mod regardless of it being odexed or deodexed. I also had no success in using the one click hotspot app. (which is what prompted me to do the mod in the first place). I also restored the system once it failed because I felt it may have left some undesired edits behind. The only real way would be to do the mod on a clean deodexed install. I'm not asking you to do this because I know it's a pain. I may attempt this in the next day or so depending on the feedback I get in the meantime.
EDIT: User miked63017 is testing a different way to do the hotspot mod in a recent post. You may consider trying that. he may also have more insight on your specific issue.
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Are you using Xposed, Custom kernel or any mods or xml edits that may be affecting this?
The reason I ask is that the fact that an ip address is not getting assigned should not be a side affect of the mod regardless of it being odexed or deodexed. I also had no success in using the one click hotspot app. (which is what prompted me to do the mod in the first place). I also restored the system once it failed because I felt it may have left some undesired edits behind. The only real way would be to do the mod on a clean deodexed install. I'm not asking you to do this because I know it's a pain. I may attempt this in the next day or so depending on the feedback I get in the meantime.
EDIT: User miked63017 is testing a different way to do the hotspot mod in a recent post. You may consider trying that. he may also have more insight on your specific issue.
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I am now using a custom kernel but did try it with the stock kernel as well. It is weird that I don't get a complain from the Hotspot app but instead only get an issue with devices trying to connect. Maybe I'll try with a clean install over the weekend to see what happens.
No exposed. on tdunham's 4.4.4
Hotspot worked perfectly for me. But now on deodexed rom
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There's been quite a few downloads and no feedback whatsoever so I'll assume the mods are working?
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Both Mods are Working Fine on my Sprint Stock ODEXed NK4. Thanks!
Anyone have a working hotspot for 4.4.4 nk4 deoxed
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Soldier_Rocks_08 said:
Anyone have a working hotspot for 4.4.4 nk4 deoxed
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Don't wanna hijack the thread, but if there isn't a deodexed version of the mod, the app I have in the themes and apps section under sprint s5 should work.
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Okay thanks I'll give it a try and let you know
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Anyone have a working hotspot for 4.4.4 nk4 deoxed
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Did you try the one from post #7 ?
This rom is built directly from the stock MRA58R Google image.
PSA
For pin to work you will need a permissive kernel, Rom is currently running enforcing so flash a permissive kernel if you want pin. No issues if your using cataclysm. I'm working on figuring out the fix thanks.
It is basically just the system folder extracted from the MRA58R Google update and repackaged as a flashable zip with a stock kernel with added features by @gerar_f.
I packaged this together for people that want a Stock Bloated Google experience. Or a fully stock rom to customize to the users liking.
Any mod made for the stock google rom should work 100% here.
Cataclysm mod is recommended if your looking for a more custom rom experience and I fully support flashing it over this rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/orig-development/rom-cataclysm-nexus-6-t3219121
Cataclysm flashes a kernel so if you like the added features of gerar_f's kernel then you will want to flash it after cataclysm. Link below
Rom Features
Odexed
None really. This is as stock Google as it gets, you will find all the gapps that will possibly fit in the system partition just like a stock google image.
Root is not included. Flash SuperSu 2.5.2 if you want. You can run this rom un-rooted with cataclysm mod flashed over top and have a custom unrooted rom with working android pay.
(Theoretically) I haven't been able to test pay around me
Busybox is also not installed so grab that from the playstore if you want/need it.
Included Kernel by @gerar_f
Included kernel is Custom "Stock" v4 created by @gerar_f big thanks to him and go over to his thread and drop a like.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development/kernel-stock-kernel-root-color-control-t3218958
Kernel is stock in behavior with a few features. First it is without forced encryption, It is Seandroid Enforcing and includes several features, Root with rw if rooted, Disabled boot verification warning, Color control, Headphone and mic gain control, Vibration control, Wake gestures, Multirom support.
TIPS
There is only 33mb free in the system partition due to google including so many gapps. In my testing ive found that this is enough for installing 1 layers theme and Cataclysm Mod.
Some gapps may need removed to install things like Xposed modules, and other apps to the system(TBO apps, better battery stats etc) or anything that takes up more than a few megs going into the system.
I personally remove Fit, Sheets, and Slides which gives you around 100mb free in system which is enough for my use. I recommend this app for removing system apps you dont want. Root Required.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jumobile.manager.systemapp&hl=en
Thanks
@gerar_f for great custom stock kernel. (I couldn't even begin to figure out how to customize a kernel)
@tupac4u for the updater-binary and update-script to flash the zip properly. (my attempts at making the script were futile)
@atl4ntis for making Cataclysm and inspiring me to create a stock rom for said mod to be flashed over.
Google
@magnamentis @dhruvmalik for testing. @Chainfire for ROOTS!
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Rom
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087001131
MD5
52526f45a3ffafd6d9b6bdd0b7f8836c
Install instructions
In TWRP, factory rest, wipe cache, dalvik, data, and system.
Flash Rom
If wanted flash additional stuff (supersu, cataclysm, and/or kernel)
Profit
Reserved for possibly more
Hi,
Thank you for this as this is very useful!
Droidphilev said:
Hi,
Thank you for this as this is very useful!
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Thanks!
I was surprised that there was not a unmodified flashable Google rom out so I put one together.
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GavinMazey said:
Thanks!
I was surprised that there was not a unmodified flashable Google rom out so I put one together.
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I tried myself too but gave up
I wonder: this is a one time project? I mean if there's a new factory image can i just extract the system.img and put it into your zip and never ever bother you again?
(I'm not able to download today hence the question)
EDIT: please don't mind the kernel in this question
Droidphilev said:
I tried myself too but gave up
I wonder: this is a one time project? I mean if there's a new factory image can i just extract the system.img and put it into your zip and never ever bother you again?
(I'm not able to download today hence the question)
EDIT: please don't mind the kernel in this question
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I'm planning on releasing more versions as Google releases it's monthly updates.
To answer your other question it's not as simple as just extracting the system.img but isnt too hard. Basically you extract the actual system.img from the Google update. Then use ext4 unpacker to unpack it into an ext4 file. Then you use ext2 explore to unpack the ext4 file which gives you the system folder with all the files within. Then just take the system folder a compatible boot.img and a working meta-inf folder and zip them up. Then you have your Rom.
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GavinMazey said:
I'm planning on releasing more versions as Google releases it's monthly updates.
To answer your other question it's not as simple as just extracting the system.img but isnt too hard. Basically you extract the actual system.img from the Google update. Then use ext4 unpacker to unpack it into an ext4 file. Then you use ext2 explore to unpack the ext4 file which gives you the system folder with all the files within. Then just take the system folder a compatible boot.img and a working meta-inf folder and zip them up. Then you have your Rom.
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Thank you for this info and explanation but after reading this i think i will just download your releases if you don't mind
Droidphilev said:
Thank you for this info and explanation but after reading this i think i will just download your releases if you don't mind
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Lol that's fine with me.
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GavinMazey said:
Lol that's fine with me.
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Yeah, thanks for the explanation, its nice to learn about stuff that has bewildered you for ages.
arifqur said:
Yeah, thanks for the explanation, its nice to learn about stuff that has bewildered you for ages.
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Feel free to ask any other questions.
Yea that's very simple way to make a Rom. I wouldn't call myself a dev or anything. The other custom roms require a lot more work like modifying system apks to add the extra features. This is just full unmodified stock with a kernel. I figured it would be a great base to flash cataclysm over. Seeing how it's recommended to flash cataclysm over a full stock Rom this is as close as it gets right now. People have had luck flashing cataclysm over other stock modified roms but I worry that those modifications may cause issues with the modifications of cataclysm. With that said I'm personally running it without cataclysm. I just removed a few gapps I'll never use flashed and installed around 10 team blackout apps, and applied magpie midnight theme for a almost fully blacked out experience.
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GavinMazey said:
Feel free to ask any other questions.
Yea that's very simple way to make a Rom. I wouldn't call myself a dev or anything. The other custom roms require a lot more work like modifying system apks to add the extra features. This is just full unmodified stock with a kernel. I figured it would be a great base to flash cataclysm over. Seeing how it's recommended to flash cataclysm over a full stock Rom this is as close as it gets right now. People have had luck flashing cataclysm over other stock modified roms but I worry that those modifications may cause issues with the modifications of cataclysm. With that said I'm personally running it without cataclysm. I just removed a few gapps I'll never use flashed and installed around 10 team blackout apps, and applied magpie midnight theme for a almost fully blacked out experience.
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As stated above by others, I was also surprised that there wasn't a flashable stock ROM available, primarily for those who wish to be stock, use xposed and or mods like Cataclysm.
This is working awesome; thanks @GavinMazey
Great idea, I'll probably be checking it out soon with CatMod. Any chance you could debloat it? It's not hard for me to just use Tibu to do it, but one less thing to do is always nice. No worries if you can't.
Thanks for the rom!
Thank you for this!
GeekMcLeod said:
Great idea, I'll probably be checking it out soon with CatMod. Any chance you could debloat it? It's not hard for me to just use Tibu to do it, but one less thing to do is always nice. No worries if you can't.
Thanks for the rom!
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I'm not really planning on debloating, there is a plethora debloated roms for the n6. But if enough end up wanting it I might. But if I do it would be my personal debloat instead of removing as much as possible. Keeping it stock let's me update faster when google drops new images.
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Thank you for this!
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Thanks for checking it out.
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+ 1 on NOT debloating. Every one could do it how they like it by themselves.
Thanks.. It's good to know I have an option to flash the zip. I might load up cataclysm tonight
This is great for those who want fresh out of box stock experience with working ANDROID PAY. Once you root it, trim it, customize it, then ANDROID PAY won't work.
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+ 1 on NOT debloating. Every one could do it how they like it by themselves.
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Noted. That was my thought too stock bloated base for users to do what they want with it. I personally use most of the gapps included, I personally only delete sheets, slides, and fit (I may be a fatty lol). I've found most debloated roms remove too much so instead of having the gapps taking up system space I have to install them to internal storage taking up space where they don't need to be.
Too much free system space is wasted space imo.
Phrodini said:
Thanks.. It's good to know I have an option to flash the zip. I might load up cataclysm tonight
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If your already on android m you should be good to flash this then cataclysm. Report back how it went if you do. Haven't had too much feedback on users actually flashing it. Hopefully because all works great [emoji12]
HueyT said:
This is great for those who want fresh out of box stock experience with working ANDROID PAY. Once you root it, trim it, customize it, then ANDROID PAY won't work.
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That's exactly why I kept it unrooted. In theory someone could flash this Rom and then cataclysm without root and have a custom Rom with working Pay just no root. No where that I've been around me accepts pay so I am unable to test. But in theory it should work.
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Noted. That was my thought too stock bloated base for users to do what they want with it. I personally use most of the gapps included, I personally only delete sheets, slides, and fit (I may be a fatty lol). I've found most debloated roms remove too much so instead of having the gapps taking up system space I have to install them to internal storage taking up space where they don't need to be.
Too much free system space is wasted space imo.
If your already on android m you should be good to flash this then cataclysm. Report back how it went if you do. Haven't had too much feedback on users actually flashing it. Hopefully because all works great [emoji12]
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I am thinking about using multirom with this zip, cataclysm, and a lollipop rom.. Maybe kitkat too for one game that only works on kitkat lol
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I am thinking about using multirom with this zip, cataclysm, and a lollipop rom.. Maybe kitkat too for one game that only works on kitkat lol
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Flashing cataclysm will replace the included kernel with cataclysm kernel which you'll need to check supports multirom, I'm not sure off the top of my head. But if not re flashing the included kernel by gerar_f after cataclysm will give you multirom support. Also I'm not entirely sure you can run kitkat and marshmallow in multirom at the same time. I haven't used it myself but I think (I may be wrong) that multirom uses your main kernel for all other roms. So a different android version may not work properly. Again I might be wrong.
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