[ROM] v5.1.1 GamerROM 5 Limited Edition v2.1.1 For SCH-i545 Verizon Released 5/31/15 - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4

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NOW RUNNING ANDROID M
Gr5 is now available for Samsung GALAXY S4 Verizon and has the latest features and updates from other versions of gr5
CHANGELOG IS WITH THE LINK CLICK THE LINK AND CHANGELOG AND DOWNLOAD WILL BE SHOWN.
What's Broken:
* No Known Bugs Yet
Features:
* Full FREE Services and Connectivity with Our Online Cloud Services
* Authenticate Your Google Account using Outlr Online Servers To Use your Google Account with our modded Account Apps For Online Gaming
* Instant Boot ups
* Easily be able to Change the Density of the OS
* New Tool called System Update to easily install OTA Updates
* You can change how the CPU Processes Information eqally or dynamically after enabling developer options
* Run The OS and Apps/Games up 50fps
* Fast Downloading And Uploading Modules
* Ipv6 and ipv4 Suppirt accross multiplatform services and also UPNP ipv4 and ipv6 support amd much more
NOTE: THE OS HAS SUPERSU, THIS INSTALLS WHEN FLASHING THE ROM, THEIR IS NO NEED TO FLASH A SUPERUSER VIA RECOVERY, BUT OPTIONAL TO REMOVE WITH A ALT SUPERUSER APP.
Download: Download Via ROMHut
WARNING: this update will not format your internal storage.
NOTE FOR THEMERS: now developers who are experienced with theming can update or build their cm themes for lollipop or this rom enjoy developing
Development Status: Active
We have to give Credit for the kernel to: FitsUgly without his kernel my rom wouldnt if been possible (reason i had limitations of pc so usally when i build my os i dnt have time to make my kernel)
Note: this rom has a gapps package in the flasher witch means the flasher intalls to os first with no gapps, then it access a folder named "gapps" to flash the package next so you dont have to, its a minimal package and we did it like that so it dowsnt infinge googles terms with Cyanogenmod.
Im also Cyberdev i just signed up on xda with google login cause i forgot the password and email password to it.
WARNING: ONLY FOR MDK BOOTLOADER
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THIS ROM IS ONLY FOR THE:
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Insallation Instructions:
Code:
[B]instructions:
Using TWRP?
Reboot into your Recovery by holding the vol up and holding it while turning the phone on.
Step 1: go to the tab called "Wipe" and click Manual Wipe
Step 2: format the folliwing partitions
* /cache
* /data
* /system
* Dalvik-Cache
Step 3: go to the tab called "Install" and pick the storage unit you have this rom placed in and click the zip
Step 4: once you clicked the the rom slide the bar to the right to accept install and the rom will install
Step 5: once it says done click the "Reboot System" tab and done setup your phone after it boots
Using CWM OR CWM TOUCH?
Instructions:
Step 1: reboot into your recovery by pressing and holding the vol up button while turning the phone on
Step 2: niw your in recovery go to "Mounts & Storage" and format the following partitions
* /data
* /cache
* /system
* /boot (the does a clean kernel wipe for tye new kernel the flasher will install to)
Step 3: then go to the main menu and go to the option says "Advance" and wipe the following partition
* Wipe Dalvik-Cache
Step 4: now go to the main menu and click install zip abd click werever your rom is in and click it
Step 5: click yes to install and it will install the rom once done go to the main menu and click reboot and setup your phone after full boot[/B]
Heres a Official screenshot of the OS N
ew Launcher
XDA:DevDB Information
GamerROM OS, ROM for the Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4
Contributors
g7755725
Source Code: https://github.com/g7755725/cyanogenmod-12.1/blob/master/kernel
ROM OS Version: 5.1.x Lollipop
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
ROM Firmware Required: MDK Bootloader Required To Install ROM
Based On: CyanogenMod
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: v2.1.1
Stable Release Date: 2015-05-31
Beta Release Date: No Longer In Beta
Created 2015-03-31
Last Updated 2015-05-31

I think it would be worth mentioning this will only flash for those on mdk bootloader.

Hi, Thank you for your contributions. The link you provide for source is not source...it is just another thread on another forum.
Please provide kernel source link as required by GPLv2 and XDA requirements.
Once done then this can be moved to Android Development.
Thanks
FNSM

Should really clear up the op this can only be put on one variant of the verizon galaxy i545!!! That would save a lot of people from screwing up their devices

Thanks for the tip i applied it to the thead yeadwr so the model doesntnget do confusing

Screen shots? Feature? Cmon man! =P
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klabit87 said:
I think it would be worth mentioning this will only flash for those on mdk bootloader.
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Even though everyone should know by now that unless noted that it is SS compatible that MDK is what is needed, however, I agree it should be posted somewhere that it will ONLY work on MDK not just suggested.

Illogi.xbone said:
Screen shots? Feature? Cmon man! =P
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Even though everyone should know by now that unless noted that it is SS compatible that MDK is what is needed, however, I agree it should be posted somewhere that it will ONLY work on MDK not just suggested.
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Was applied to the thread in a waring in bold letters

g7755725 said:
Was applied to the thread in a waring in bold letters
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Perfect I am on MDK but I would hate for people on SS to get the wrong impression and attempt to flash, that would be a catastrophy.

Did you mean to make all the ringtones sheep sounds?

thedoman said:
Did you mean to make all the ringtones sheep sounds?
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What do u mean?

Every one of my ringtones is a sheep baaing.
Edit:
I googled and apparently a cyanogen April fools.

thedoman said:
Every one of my ringtones is a sheep baaing.
Edit:
I googled and apparently a cyanogen April fools.
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Oh lol April Fools Lol

Yeah, scared the crap out of me this am when phone rang. This is nice ROM otherwise.

thedoman said:
Yeah, scared the crap out of me this am when phone rang. This is nice ROM otherwise.
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Soon an update will show in your system update app that will fix sone isdues users are having

Hello, I upgraded to this rom coming from GPE kitkat AOSP. Lollipop installed just fine and after initial setup seemed flawless. However, my phone gets a critical error when using the Dialer app (which actually started from getting a voicemail). Now whenever I make a call, which in this case was my voicemail box, the phone will freeze and I have to do a battery pull to reset the phone. Thinking it was an installation error I tried to reinstall the rom again after a full internal wipe + cache/dalvik, and this time on the first time setup my Messenger app was crashing causing me to be unable to finish the setup process. I reverted back to a Kitkat rom afterward and upon calling my voicemail box it turns out that I had an "unauthorized access attempt" from my own phone number, which was bizarre in and of itself.
My versions of everything is as follows:
MDK Verizon Galaxy S4
TWRP 2.8.4.0
Modem NK1
I have also experimented with a non-HLOS version of the NK1 modem and that still doesn't fix the problem. Any insight would be appreciated because I would like to transition to Lollipop on this phone. Thanks!

tokemoner said:
Hello, I upgraded to this rom coming from GPE kitkat AOSP. Lollipop installed just fine and after initial setup seemed flawless. However, my phone gets a critical error when using the Dialer app (which actually started from getting a voicemail). Now whenever I make a call, which in this case was my voicemail box, the phone will freeze and I have to do a battery pull to reset the phone. Thinking it was an installation error I tried to reinstall the rom again after a full internal wipe + cache/dalvik, and this time on the first time setup my Messenger app was crashing causing me to be unable to finish the setup process. I reverted back to a Kitkat rom afterward and upon calling my voicemail box it turns out that I had an "unauthorized access attempt" from my own phone number, which was bizarre in and of itself.
My versions of everything is as follows:
MDK Verizon Galaxy S4
TWRP 2.8.4.0
Modem NK1
I have also experimented with a non-HLOS version of the NK1 modem and that still doesn't fix the problem. Any insight would be appreciated because I would like to transition to Lollipop on this phone. Thanks!
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Try re-downloading then full wiping to re-flash. If that doesn't work make sure you are flashing the correct GAPPs package.

How does this rom differ from CM 12.?

ahoslc said:
How does this rom differ from CM 12.?
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What makes thi different is gaming everyone love games so tgis rom plays games at a fast rate however the freezing isdue im figuring out and im doing my nest to hve it fixed

Bluetooth?
How well does Bluetooth work on this rom? I've been looking for a CM-based rom that doesn't suffer from the bluetooth sharing service crash bug, but no luck as of yet.

TheSt33v said:
How well does Bluetooth work on this rom? I've been looking for a CM-based rom that doesn't suffer from the bluetooth sharing service crash bug, but no luck as of yet.
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Until CM works out the issue every ROM that uses it as a base will have the same issue, or at least 99% chance to have the same issue.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using XDA Free mobile app

Related

***NOTE 3 RESOURCES - Update 4.3 To 4.4.2 RETAIL NOTE 3***

* * * What you do with your device is completely your choice and solely your responsibility!
***OTHER NOTE 3 RESOURCES***
- ROOT 4.3 & NC4 OTA, Install Recovery & Roms - Verizon RETAIL Note 3
- Flash Files In ODIN & Factory Reset Note 3
- Increase Battery Life
- If You READ These Instructions FIRST, THEN Follow Them, You Will Be Running Stock KitKat 4.4.2 (or other custom Rom) In No Time * * *
EVERYTHING you need in one place to update from 4.3 to 4.4.2 on your Verizon RETAIL NOTE 3 ! ! !
This is a compilation of instructions that I used on my SM-N900V Verizon Note 3...
* * *Verified Knox 0x0* * * <-- I've run this process DOZENS of times, Knox still 0x0!
***Beanstown106's & Hashcode's OPs are the foundation for these instructions, BOTH Devs are top notch and PHENOMENAL***
RATE & Click THANKS If This Thread Was Helpful Report ANY Broken/Outdated Links
Verify USB DEBUGGING is CHECKED in system settings>developer option (click 'BASEBAND VERSION or BUILD VERSION' in 'About Phone' 7 times to UNHIDE Developer Option) also verify UNKNOWN SOURCES is CHECKED & VERIFY APPS is Unchecked in system settings>security.​
PREP WORK
On PC, go to CONTROL PANEL > Install/Uninstall Programs > uninstall ALL Samsung drivers
Download & Install Samsung Drivers To Your PC (to ensure you have the latest Sammie drivers)
Samsung Device Install Drivers Click "Downloads" tab then choose driver
* * * ATTN: THESE STEPS ARE FOR THE VERIZON RETAIL NOTE 3 (see Beanstown106 OP for Developer Edition steps)* * *
Files Needed To Update To KK 4.4.2 (Stock Image)
Put These Files On Your Desktop PC
- n900v_kk_firmware.tar.md5.zip courtesy of Beanstown106
UNZIP and KEEP the tar.md5 file (DO NOT FLASH THE ZIP FILE)
- Odin 3.09 courtesy of DutchDogg54
***Install Odin and do a test run to ensure Odin "sees" your device BEFORE you start this process*** (optional)
Put These APK Files On Your Ext SdCard (or Int SdCard)
- hltevzw_root_deodex_nc2.zip
OR
- Latest NC4 Based ALLIANCE ROM courtesy of Team Alliance
- Safestrap-HLTEVZW-3.65 or 3.75.apk 3.65 needed to revert back to JB, 3.75 KK w/ full rom slot support)
courtesy of Hashcode
Say Goodbye To Jelly Bean 4.3
Verify That You Are ALREADY Running ANY CUSTOM 4.3 Rom on STOCK SLOT & Using SafeStrap 3.71 or earlier, THEN PROCEED
- Boot into stock slot (SS 3.71 or earlier)
- Wipe Stock Slot "Swipe To Factory Reset" (I also wiped INTERNAL DATA for fresh start - NOT REQUIRED)
- Install De-Odexed or ALLIANCE ROM (from sdcard) (Check often for new builds)
- DON'T hit reboot, hit back arrow twice, hit REBOOT, choose DOWNLOAD
- Open Odin on PC
- Connect your device to its USB cable and plug cable into PC
- WAIT for ODIN to populate the COM box (pic 1)
- Verify that "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" are CHECKED (under COM box in Option section - pic 1)
- Click "AP" button (PDA if older version of Odin) (pic 2)
- Browse PC and insert file to be flashed (n900v_kk_firmware.tar.md5)
(SKIP TO "WAIT for "START" if you are NOT flashing PIT file)
*Click "PIT" button *USE ONLY IF YOU HAVE PARTITION ISSUES* (pic 3)
*Browse PC and insert file to be flashed (PIT File)
- WAIT for "START" button (pic 4) to be enabled (may take a minute)
- Click START button to begin file install
- Disconnect USB when download is finished, Odin 3.09 will show RESET in upper left corner (device will auto reboot)
- Boot INTO NC2 Stock Image (Stock Slot)
PAY ATTENTION HERE (trust me)
- Install SS 3.75B04 apk (2 steps: Install apk THEN "Install Recovery")
Using a file explorer find SS 3.75B04 APK on sdcard
Install SS 3.75B04 APK like you would install any other app
Once installed, open SS 3.75B04
Grant SU access
THEN hit "Install Recovery" button
- RESTORING APPS & DATA
-It is RECOMMENDED to install apps directly from PLAY after flashing 4.4.2 and NOT allow Google to auto-restore your 4.3 apps & data.
-Some users have had success using Titanium Backup and Rom ToolBox Pro when restoring Apps & App Data (NEVER system apps or data)
but some have had issues as well. - thanks Tada10
-Running previous 4.3 backups on KK 4.4 is NOT advised: galaxies will implode!
Make a Back Up of your new 4.4.2 stock image BEFORE making any choices outside of those recommended by the Devs
*REMINDER* Safestrap 3.72 does not currently support Rom Slots 1-4 (check HERE for SafeStrap 3.75)
You Are Now On KitKat 4.4.2 Stock Image! ! ! (or other custom Rom)
* * * DO NOT TAKE ANY FUTURE KITKAT OTA UPDATES * * * read more HERE
HUGE, HUGE Thanks to ALL Those Involved In Bringing KitKat 4.4.2 To Our Note 3 ! ! !
Hashcode's [RECOVERY LOCKED/MJ7,MJE,NC2] Safestrap Recovery v3.72 [2014-04-22 KK BETA] SafeStrap:
Beantown106's ROM/ROOT][N900VVRUCNC2][4.4.2] Stock Root Odex/DeOdex [04/23/14]
Alliance Team's *** [ROM] ALLIANCE ROM***
Thanks to:
ChainFire - for superSU
SexTape - For the Leaked Kitkat Build
Hashcode - For Safestrap For Retail Note 3's
Sparky_b - For Helping deodex with the alliance kitchen
and Surge1223, Bajasur, hash, sbreen, Obsidian
Remember to SUPPORT THE DEVS who allow you to enjoy KitKat 4.4.2 on your Custom Note 3!
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@az_biker nice thread bud.
I will be sure to point people this way.
Harleydroid said:
@az_biker nice thread bud.
I will be sure to point people this way.
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Thanks Harley! I'm honored by your compliment!
I remember what it was like for me when I came from the Gnex to the Note 3; TOTALLY different processes, I felt like I had never rooted before... Since I am NO dev, the least I can do is help new (and rusty) users enjoy the fantastic work these guys are putting out!
Speaking of Harley: My 2003 just turned 116k miles yesterday! All original major components and still gets 42-44 mpg.
az_biker said:
Thanks Harley! I'm honored by your compliment!
I remember what it was like for me when I came from the Gnex to the Note 3; TOTALLY different processes, I felt like I had never rooted before... Since I am NO dev, the least I can do is help new (and rusty) users enjoy the fantastic work these guys are putting out!
Speaking of Harley: My 2003 just turned 116k miles yesterday! All original major components and still gets 42-44 mpg.
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Man that mileage is impressive.
Subscribed... Thank you as always for your contributions .. I will point all towards here.. [emoji106]
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bkdodger said:
Subscribed... Thank you as always for your contributions .. I will point all towards here.. [emoji106]
N3 tap
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Likewise. Seeing users like you sharing their experience and knowledge is the heart and soul of XDA.
Notorious 3
That's a nice, thorough write up, I'm sure it will be handy for people to have around.
airmaxx23 said:
That's a nice, thorough write up, I'm sure it will be handy for people to have around.
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Feel free to critique it for clarity and accuracy. Most importantly it needs to be accurate!
Notorious 3
DLing files......
Can you add if its possible to use Rom Roolbox Pro or Titanium backup to restore all your apps with their cache and data in tact? I always have a heck of a time re entering all my logins and passwords. I haven't personally restored all apps after a flash but I see people always talking about it. Thank you.
Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk
Tada10 said:
Can you add if its possible to use Rom Roolbox Pro or Titanium backup to restore all your apps with their cache and data in tact? I always have a heck of a time re entering all my logins and passwords. I haven't personally restored all apps after a flash but I see people always talking about it. Thank you.
Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk
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Good call! Thx.
Notorious 3
I cannot seem to be able to download " n900v_kk_firmware.tar.md5.zip" when i click the download button it always gives me an error. I tried multiple alts as well. Can someone please point me out to the right direction. Would really like to try 4.4.2 roms out.
Thanks in advance
kreep22 said:
I cannot seem to be able to download " n900v_kk_firmware.tar.md5.zip" when i click the download button it always gives me an error. I tried multiple alts as well. Can someone please point me out to the right direction. Would really like to try 4.4.2 roms out.
Thanks in advance
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Could be some temporary problems with the host for the time being.
Freaking sweet! Loving kitkat!
Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk
Would someone be willing to shoot me the link to one of the download mirrors for either the deodex or odex files? I've got limited internet at home, and network policies at work are not loading the mirrors.
yomandenver said:
Would someone be willing to shoot me the link to one of the download mirrors for either the deodex or odex files? I've got limited internet at home, and network policies at work are not loading the mirrors.
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I'm at work (sporadic signal) and the only link I know of are in the OP. Sorry. If you haven't found a link by mid day, I'll look once I get home.
Notorious 3
az_biker said:
I'm at work (sporadic signal) and the only link I know of are in the OP. Sorry. If you haven't found a link by mid day, I'll look once I get home.
Notorious 3
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Yeah, I'm having no luck with it still. I even had a friend shoot me the link to one of the mirrors, but that wouldn't load at all.
yomandenver said:
Yeah, I'm having no luck with it still. I even had a friend shoot me the link to one of the mirrors, but that wouldn't load at all.
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I'll be home in a few hours, I'll see what I can dig up
Notorious 3
az_biker said:
I'll be home in a few hours, I'll see what I can dig up
Notorious 3
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Thank you! I've got a friend working their magic from home, so if that doesn't work out, I'll let you know.
Great Instructions Impossible downloads
I don't want to sound ungrateful, but, Instructions seem straight forward. Is there any other site to get all the files. The last 2 safestrap required files will not download no matter how patient I am or how many times I try. Sites are extremely slow or links not working
thanks

[HELP] Z7 Max (NX505J) upgraded to paolothlw8's unofficial CM12.1 -- report

NOTE: this OP subject was originally "[HELP] ZTE nubia Z7 Max (NX505J) stock ROM v3.09 update report";
- for the "Upgrade to paolothlw8's Unofficial CM12.1 Lollipop v5.1.1 V3 report", see post #22.
- for the Stock v3.19 update, see post #4.​
I updated my Nubia Z7 Max from BB72's v1.64 custom KitKat 4.4.2 ROM directly to the latest stock Nubia v3.09, with Lollipop 5.0.
I want to leave here a brief account, so others know this can be done and it is not an overly complicated procedure. But, please, pay attention, because this will completely reformat and factory reset your device -- so, if you want to keep anything on the phone, backup before!
For starters, the downloads and instructions I used (mostly ):
Nubia Z7 Max v3.09 (free registration required for download)
http://www.needrom.com/download/nubia-z7-max-v3-09/
Be sure to access *#7678# dialer menu to enable both ports before and after flashing!​
Needrom instructions are quite detailed and accurate, so I'll just summarize the main steps:
Install ZTE mobile USB drivers. (I used 'Drivers All In One Tool By Tigreos')
Download and install 'Nubia Tool Updater V2.0.0' in your Windows computer.
Download 'NX505J_CNCommon_V3.09.rar' file on your computer and unpack.
Run the installed 'Nubia Tool Updater V2.0.0' as administrator (right click...) and select the path were you unpacked NX505J_CNCommon_V3.09.rar.
Watch Needrom's pictures carefully to know when you're ready to proceed (summary picture below, you might need a few tries...).
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The remaining button is "Open"......
My findings:
- Drivers MUST be updated for this to work, so you'll have to uninstall previous versions;
- The phone must be connected to computer in powered state, before the Updater is run;
- I had two hiccups after installation, because (I thought) the phone didn't boot and got stuck in the Chinese red letters after the boot animation;
- I solved this by connecting phone to computer again, a Chinese message with a counter appeared, and I let it finish (it counted to 21);
- Tigreos tool also provides for TWRP v2.8.6.0 quick installation (reboot required);
- TWRP provides ROOT (reboot required);
- Even after rooting adb doesn't push files (system RO, no ROOT in shell), so I needed an SD card to get GApps on phone;
- This is caused by ROM being a production build (you'll get a message saying thus: "adbd cannot run as root in production builds");
- After you flash GApps via TWRP, setup and get updated busybox from the Play store, as well as [THREAD="1687590"]adbd-insecure[/THREAD] to solve the problem;
- Not all languages are present (I use English) and some features will be presented with Chinese characters -- so, for a smoother experience, some tweaking will be required...
All in all a fast and stable new start for this great phone, which is being let down for the lack of Western locales support.
Bear in mind that various other information sources exist here at the forum, as well as elsewhere; I'll just list a couple here for the benefit of newcomers...
[THREAD="3053880"][Tutorial] [Root] [Upgrade] [4.4-->5.0] ZTE Nubia Z7 Max to Lollipop 5.0[/THREAD]
Very detailed report by user craagz of the upgrade procedure from stock v1.57 (KK 4.4.2) to v2.13 (Lollipop 5.0).
[THREAD="3100542"]Tuto installation rom stock v 3.09 nubia z7 max[/THREAD]
French(!) tutorial by user hayastan06 of installation of the stock ROM v3.09 (Lollipo 5.0)
For further info on the Nubia Z7 Max, search the present Nubia forums (http://forum.xda-developers.com/zte-z7) or check my dedicated index post ([THREAD="2961145"][INDEX] ZTE nubia Z7 Max[/THREAD]).
I thought I'd follow up by posting here some screenshots as well as talking about some of the changes and tweaks I have been doing. So first here are the screen captures of the system details after the upgrade, as well of the AnTuTu benchmark.
System details
AnTuTu Global Score
AnTuTu Comparison Chart
EDIT: list of ROM included mostly Chinese apps I have removed with Titanium Backup without major(!) problems...
Amap.apk
Baidu Map.apk
DianPing.apk
MeiTuan.apk
QQ.apk
Qunar Travel.apk
Sogou Input Method.apk
Sohu TV.apk
Tencent Video.apk
Today's Headline.apk
vip.com.apk
WeChat.apk
Weibo.apk
Mostly Chinese apps I was unable to remove/replace because they caused stuff I need to stop working:
nubia_Music.apk (replaces default Android Music)
nubia_Tms.apk (replaces the default Android browser, but is in fact QQ browser, which I didn't manage to replace with either AOSP or CM default browser).
(!) Be forewarned, though, that there might be unforeseen complications...
Another thing: I seem to have lost the ability to send audio file metadata (filenames, ID3 tags and such) over Bluetooth. If anyone happens to know how to solve, please post. TIA.
Upgrade path to Stock v3.19 successfully completed
As the title implies, I have now upgraded my device to the latest Stock version being offered on Needrom.com.
I lost hours at the beginning because Nubia Upgrade Tool kept giving me the "Internal Modem Error" (see the Italian instructions for solving it here)...
So here's the upgrades list (ATTENTION: serially upgrading appears to be mandatory and you always have to unroot via modded TWRP from v3.15 up):
Stock v3.15 -- http://www.needrom.com/download/nubia-z7-max-v3-15/
Stock v3.17 -- http://www.needrom.com/download/z7-max/
Stock v3.18 -- http://www.needrom.com/download/ota-update-v3-18/
Stock v3.19 -- http://www.needrom.com/download/ota-update-v3-19/
After completion I installed GApps (Pico v5, from first link above) and, for more governors and tweaking options, the NZ7ML kernel v1.3 (the only Lollipop compatible version!).
The final app list (user+system) after GApps installation, updating and debloating (uninstall of every Chinese user app) is at http://pastebin.com/w9DxJMuq.
One of the benefits I am already seeing is improved battery -- only 2% gone after 7 hours, with no screen time...
How do we flash 3.17 over 3.15? The instructions are not clear on Needrom and dont want to end up with a bricked device. Can you please help?
linom said:
How do we flash 3.17 over 3.15? The instructions are not clear on Needrom and dont want to end up with a bricked device. Can you please help?
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sky walker @ Needrom.com said:
Installation process:
1.-Execute .exe, and install TWRP with option 2.
2.-Unroot phone, this function is in special TWRP.
3.-Flash v3.17
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There are two downloads: "Official Stock Z7 Max v.3.17" is the OTA ROM update, and "TWRP special OTA", which is a modded TWRP recovery installer that you need to put on the phone before upgrading.
Copy the first package to your phone storage -- remembering where you put it; for easy retrieval, my advice is to put it at the root of the phone's internal storage.
Unpack the second package to a folder on your computer and execute the only executable you'll find inside as administrator; if the phone drivers are installed and an ADB connection is achieved, upon pressing "2" the upgrade to the modded TWRP recovery will be performed.
Reboot to Recovery and you should see the TWRP recovery v2.8.6.0 modded by Stalence (it will ask for language settings, choose English, as I summon you don't understand Chinese).
Touch the "Advanced" button, then "Stalence Tools" and "Unroot" -- it will tell you if it succeeded; re-rooting is just a matter of choosing the appropriate option.
Return to the initial screen (touch "Home" or press back button until you arrive), touch "Install", locate the OTA ROM update package and swipe to flash.
In case any of these steps shows some error, just reboot to recovery and do it again (repeat the step).
After doing all, reboot to system and be very, very patient, because it will take a long time to finish booting... Done! :fingers-crossed:
and you can also download Official Stock Z7 Max v.3.20 from here (853.1 MB) and just flash with any recovery
Any changelog for v3.20?
Directly updated to 3.20
And what is the procedure for updating to 3.20? Does it require 3.19 or it can be directly installed from 3.15?
I flashed 3.20 over 3.15 using TWRP and its directly updated. Working fine as of now. Yet to see the improvements over 3.15. Thanks all!
hi. can someone help me out and upload the drivers in the phone itself somewhere? all the available drivers on the web are incompatible with my z7 max. the only one that worked was the one inside the phone. when i installed cm 12, apparently i lost the driver too. i would really appreciate it if someone could upload the driver from the virtual cd-rom the z7max creates. thanks.
i've attached it to this post. hopefully it takes the attachment.
mszi said:
hi. can someone help me out and upload the drivers in the phone itself somewhere? all the available drivers on the web are incompatible with my z7 max. the only one that worked was the one inside the phone. when i installed cm 12, apparently i lost the driver too. i would really appreciate it if someone could upload the driver from the virtual cd-rom the z7max creates. thanks.
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Thanks for that tp2droid -- link added to [THREAD="2961145"]Z7 Max Index post[/THREAD]... :good:
Care to mention from which ROM version were these drivers extracted from? And what version do they display?
mszi said:
hi. can someone help me out and upload the drivers in the phone itself somewhere? all the available drivers on the web are incompatible with my z7 max. the only one that worked was the one inside the phone. when i installed cm 12, apparently i lost the driver too. i would really appreciate it if someone could upload the driver from the virtual cd-rom the z7max creates. thanks.
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Next time, please avoid double-posting like you just did. Better yet, open up a new thread with your request to improve visibility... :angel:
thanks. i apologize for that, i was really frustrated with my phone and in a hurry. i managed to get them after all and installed the new rom (3.15). i just want to highlight something that was mentioned in installation guides, but should be mentioned more than once and with a very big RED FONT!!
disconnect every external hard disk and flash drive from your computer before starting the installation. i almost lost 4 tbs of data on 2 hard disks because i didn't pay attention to this. the app will erase every partition on your external hdd and might create 20-30 partitions on it! and if that happens getting your data back is possible using partition recovery software like testdisk, partition find&mount ...etc.
oops, totally forgot about that. if i'm not mistaken, it was from (NX505J_CNCommon_V2.13) which was the lollipop beta (very unstable).
i have since already updated my phone to v3.15.
v3.15 looks stable so far. from the nubia.cn forums, it seems like anything above 3.15 has been buggy for them (from what my google translate says). so, i have stayed on 3.15.
Amazingly, the best thing so far is that my notifications are all working and battery life does seem to be a bit better. Most of the apps I use also look to be staying resident better and
crashing less.
The built in music player does still seem buggy. Seems to stop/crash quite a bit (especially when I swap over to a game which has music turned off).
pnin said:
Thanks for that tp2droid -- link added to [THREAD="2961145"]Z7 Max Index post[/THREAD]... :good:
Care to mention from which ROM version were these drivers extracted from? And what version do they display?
Next time, please avoid double-posting like you just did. Better yet, open up a new thread with your request to improve visibility... :angel:
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if i'm not mistaken, it was from (NX505J_CNCommon_V2.13) which was the lollipop beta (very unstable).
i have since already updated my phone to v3.15.
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Thanks for clearing that. :good:
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v3.15 looks stable so far. from the nubia.cn forums, it seems like anything above 3.15 has been buggy for them (from what my google translate says). so, i have stayed on 3.15.
Amazingly, the best thing so far is that my notifications are all working and battery life does seem to be a bit better. Most of the apps I use also look to be staying resident better and crashing less.
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As the thread implies, I'm now on v3.19, which I find by far to be the best I have tried (including vanilla stock and BB72 rehashes). Maybe the fact that I run paolothlw8's modded kernel is the key factor here, I don't know.
Now, if only it wasn't bridled with so many Chinese (cr)Apps... :silly:
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The built in music player does still seem buggy. Seems to stop/crash quite a bit (especially when I swap over to a game which has music turned off).
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Someone complained of the same at Adroidiani, so I took the precaution of keeping the Nubia Music APK shared as solution -- you can find it at http://mir.cr/PWWLWUYN...
I haven't tested it, since the version in the current ROM is the best ever for me, but you might want to try it...
And please do tell us if you do.
I am on version 3.15 can I update it directly to v.3.19 or I need to go step by step for updating it
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On flashing version 3.09 and 3.15 and after installing gapps from needrom or minimal gapps from xda then after resetting I always stuck at cyanogen like startup screen that allow me to select country screen after Nubia startup finished just before loading homescreen . without gapps I have reset it many times no problem
Please help in need gapps that support v3.09
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sandycool123 said:
I am on version 3.15 can I update it directly to v.3.19 or I need to go step by step for updating it
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On flashing version 3.09 and 3.15 and after installing gapps from needrom or minimal gapps from xda then after resetting I always stuck at cyanogen like startup screen that allow me to select country screen after Nubia startup finished just before loading homescreen . without gapps I have reset it many times no problem
Please help in need gapps that support v3.09
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Is that the nubia setup wizard? I don't remember it having UK as a country to select ... I thought it was just language. Which 309 or 315 did you install? I had no issues install 315 from needrom and then using the paranoidandroid link for gapps. Maybe try it again?
also, you don't need to apply gapps right away. try letting the nubia go through setup wizard first. then go the temporary recovery and install gapps later (if you haven't tried that)
Thanks for this guide and your support.
I used it to go from 1.59 ->1.64 ->3.09 ->3.22
Had some time consuming issues along the way (4-5 hours..) - bootloop when going from 1.59 ->1.64 and loosing IMEI when going from 3.09-> 3.22.
the first issue was finally solved by flashing stock ROM from side load and the second issue was solved by extracting the nv.qcn file from the nubia backup folder under C: and writing it to the phone using QPST tools.
So if anyone hit one of these walls..
Does anyone have any issues with the bluetooth and WiFi?
I'm having an issue with the bluetooth where i can't pair things as it doesn't bring up the popup screen to write the PIN.
The WiFi connection is not stable.
pnin said:
After completion I installed GApps (Pico v5, from first link above) and, for more governors and tweaking options, the NZ7ML kernel v1.3 (the only Lollipop compatible version!).
The final app list (user+system) after GApps installation, updating and debloating (uninstall of every Chinese user app) is at http://pastebin.com/w9DxJMuq.
One of the benefits I am already seeing is improved battery -- only 2% gone after 7 hours, with no screen time...
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Hi Pnin
which parameters did you put into the kernel? (I'm using Trickster mod)
Thanks.

[NEWS] UPDATE: Axon 7 A2017U Build 29 (MR3)

UPDATE: Axon 7 A2017U Build 29 (MR3)
New OTA update is arriving and looking forward for what bring to the table.
aerospaceman Employee Oct 30, 2016 6:01 PM
Over the next 24 to 72 hours, you can expect our 3rd software update (MR3) to the Axon 7 (A2017U). This update will bring your device to the latest build, B29. This update comes less than one and a half months from the previous one, but the more exciting news is that we're in parallel paths to deploy Nougat as quickly as possible.
Here are the latest updates you will see on B29 (coming from the previous build, B27):
Notification bell is now optional (hooray!)
New application management policy to enhance battery life
Optimized video camera focus on moving objects
Resolved .FLAC file playback issue
Visual Voicemail optimized for dual SIM
Updated fix for Mute Call issue
Other general enhancements
Note: This is an over-the-air (OTA) update. To check availability of an update, click on "Settings -> Updates."
Aside from this update, you can bet on our R&D team being hard at work on Android N. Early tests from your Mod Squad have been very positive and we trust that many of you will also not sleep for the first several days after upgrading. Setting Nougat aside, we remain heads down prioritizing fixes and enhancements for our community. Your constant feedback, both positive and negative, continue to motivate our R&D team. So please don't let up on your interactions with us and each other about the Axon 7. Until the next update, please drop a comment below to add further motivation for your R&D team!
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TWRP Flashable Files can be found here : TWRP_A2017U.B29_Bootstack_StockSystem_Files
What's does the " Parallel paths" mean....
S8ntsHaz3 said:
What's does the " Parallel paths" mean....
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Ha! I was thinking the same thing. It sounds like more vague crap from ZTE like normal.
jonathan3579 said:
Ha! I was thinking the same thing. It sounds like more vague crap from ZTE like normal.
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I'm wondering if it means that it's at a parallel in development as far as time between updates... Like b27>b29 was 1 and 1/2 months and that's what they're lookin at for a time frame?
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What's does the " Parallel paths" mean....
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jonathan3579 said:
Ha! I was thinking the same thing. It sounds like more vague crap from ZTE like normal.
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S8ntsHaz3 said:
I'm wondering if it means that it's at a parallel in development as far as time between updates... Like b27>b29 was 1 and 1/2 months and that's what they're lookin at for a time frame?
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my guess is " performing of multiple operations simultaneously " meaning getting MR's OTA and working Naugat (Android 7) at the same time???
well i'm just assuming so , and i assume next Update will be N release., you know B3x
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my guess is " performing of multiple operations simultaneously " meaning getting MR's OTA and working Naugat (Android 7) at the same time???
well i'm just assuming so , and i assume next Update will be N release., you know B3x
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Oh how I hope your right!!!!
Now to wait for the download link
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Now to wait for the download link
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It's here!
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It's here!
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How'd you get the embedded battery percentage?! I sorely miss that from my Nexus 6P.
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How'd you get the embedded battery percentage?! I sorely miss that from my Nexus 6P.
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There's an app in play store to enable it in any device!
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There's an app in play store to enable it in any device!
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Oh sweet, thanks. I think I tried it before but it didn't stick after rebooting. Has it changed since then? If so, I'm definitely gonna have to search for it again.
I have the option for the update as well. Waiting as I'm rooted.
Here is the download link if anyone wants to play with it.
update_P996A01_B27_to_B29.up
I'll be looking into it and try to create a flashable zip for us TWRP users
DrakenFX said:
Here is the download link if anyone wants to play with it.
update_P996A01_B27_to_B29.up
I'll be looking into it and try to create a flashable zip for us TWRP users
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Thanks for looking into a twrp version!
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Parallel paths does indeed mean they are simultaneously working on updates and the long awaited Nougaaaattttt update. ZTE has done a good job updating and listening to their customers in the z-forum. Lets hope this plus Official CM and unlock bootloader without breaking warranty will help ZTE be known as a developer friendly Own.
How do we install if we are unlocked bootloader and rooted??
Do we have any idea if flashing U roms on G device works? Would love to get rid of the bell
Here over in europe, i just received for my A2017G an 703mb big B05 Update.(previous B03)
Strange that ours is 703mb big (hope they fix the youtube freeze Problem) and also supports optional notification bell (no info for that in the change log)
Take a look:
DrakenFX said:
Here is the download link if anyone wants to play with it.
update_P996A01_B27_to_B29.up
I'll be looking into it and try to create a flashable zip for us TWRP users
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Here is an Mega Mirror for the B29 update. Just in case.
I have simply copied it from its location "data/data/com.zte.zdm/files" where the updater places its OTA files.
https://mega.nz/#!K050XAqT!6EBTgtX13VTdAOiUjiYqeE6jemeOJ2mN8smrrreai6o
MD5: 9a7f45caf459a21a905de0c543748309
If you place the file into that directory. You should be good to go using the inbuild updater.
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How do we install if we are unlocked bootloader and rooted??
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I was on B27, unlocked bootloader, TWRP recovery, rooted, with changes to /system, and have successfully upgraded to B29 (w/ same modifications). Since I made changes to /system (AdAway, Titanium Backup, AFWall) and wanted a clean slate for everything, I wiped my A7.
If you don't want to factory reset your device and didn't make any changes to /system, you might only have to unroot, restore stock boot.img and stock recovery.img via TWRP (from rczrider's topic linked below), install B29.zip in stock recovery, flash TWRP, then flash root, but I didn't do it personally, so no guarantees.
Anyway, this is what I did. Some of these steps might not have been needed, and probably could have been done differently, but it's what worked for me, and yes I like rebooting:
1. Download the B29 update, DrakenFX's B27 StockSystem zip for TWRP (which also flashes stock boot.img), stock B27 recovery.img from rczrider, and SuperSU 2.65. Put all on microSD.
2. Booted into TWRP and did a factory reset, rebooted back into TWRP and flashed DrakenFX's B27 StockSystem ZIP, rebooted back into TWRP and flashed stock B27 recovery.img, rebooted device.
3. Powered on the device and made sure it booted into OS fine and was still reporting the correct amount of internal storage space. Rebooted into stock recovery and flashed the B29 update.zip from my microSD card. Installed fine, rebooted into OS to made sure it still worked.
4. Rebooted into fastboot, connected to my computer and flashed Unjustified Dev's TWRP via Minimal ADB & Fastboot, booted into TWRP and flashed SuperSU 2.65 from my microSD, let the device reboot itself a couple of times.
I now have B29 with unlocked bootloader, TWRP, and root.
NOTE: Something I noticed when I was going through and disabling system apps: WeShare can't be disabled from the Settings > Apps menu, but can be disabled by opening the app drawer, pressing and holding on it, and dragging it up to "Disable" at the top of the screen.
However, it would probably be easier to just wait for DrakenFX to create custom TWRP install zips for B29.

[ROM][MM 6.0.1][Deodexed][Delete Bloatware][Final] Edge Panel stable Rom for SM-J7108

Newest Nougat rom is availabe at here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j7/development/rom-axvy-rom-sm-j7108-stable-sexy-af-t3687461
I posted previously for j7108 https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j7/development/j7108-android-6-0-1-marshmallow-rom-t3542561
This Rom contain Google Play too.
Bloatware is heavily removed, after flash this Rom you will able to uninstall them!
- using newest update from Samsung
- Camera seem to focus faster and able to capture clearer picture
- phone app has new transition
Lot of preloaded apps/bloatwares are removed properly, it will be very long if I list them all.
Tips for keyboard:
Set Keyboard Swipe to Cursor Control, when you typing you can move the cursor up down left right easily
Keyboard size is helpful especially for those screen with problem
Download language pack to enable spell checking.
Edited build.prop for optimisation, check that old thread. Lot are the same except I remove the nobootanimation already.
My warranty is voided last time because I didn't know about frp lock while flashing wrong rom of other country.
To close Frp Lock, enable Developer Options(google it for step), enable OEM Unlock before flashing
Yet I did not add root to this rom for now, comment if you need it.
I do not know if this rom will void your warranty. Feel free comment to tell us. (Mine after flash in Odin mode said official firmware thought)
In summary I think this rom is better, if you have any request, leave a comment below
Will Void waranty!!!
Cannot use pin version, for those who don't have SD card or phone insufficient space:
Download 720.9mb, extract 1 time and ready to flash using odin. Use AP: https://mega.nz/#!ucl01DaA!APSN35pyT0qH4RnP4GNoc9J8C6wVRlpC5TKBfCBvXJE Set lock screen pin not working
No error version. No need format or wipe your phone and all Knox Carmode stub etc removed in compare to top one:
press backspace to hide keyboard. Files below all extract one time and ready to flash.
1. Flash this first: https://mega.nz/#!qUsXmbwD!Q-rr7wJW7AKYi0xsTIZZvhhDG2zHCCbDAWiAA_mS4JY
2. Flash TWRP using odin https://mega.nz/#!ycc3nLBR!_do-RBTeOfIWvDK5enea8tJXDn5w1hyWuL7j7ZCuh5I select AP
3. Put zip to Phone folder or SD card, install using twrp HOME+POWER+ volume up: https://mega.nz/#!aNFECCRS!84XOLiu_-nyMoSSDTS0ym6dA3xek7Cc2GEHlbib30sE
Personal or application data will remain, this is just like update the Rom.
I have tested this rom before post it but still back up your phone. First boot time will be quite long, please wait for it.
Fyi, when preparing update it take lot of time processing, don't interrupt it and it will come to the last step optimise app.
First boot is always slow then it will be fine. Comment if you don't understand or face problem.
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SuperR's Kitchen - @SuperR.
XDA for resources
And myself @doulc
reserved, check below for more screenshot. Subscribe this thread to get nougat update
Quite amazing all functions are working fine, so far no crash and used for few day already
Cannot use pin version: Screen Lock type can't be set.
Pin won't show after lock, don't set pin because it will tell you wrong pin even it's correct when you want to reset it
To remove password you have to go to https://findmymobile.samsung.com/?p=home
I will reupload soon but busy now
Or flash back stock then change pin, not a big issue
Link updated, added twrp j7108 download link
Hopefully it help more people out there, I hope you love this Rom
Further update and improved. I have perform lot of testing. It's stable. Lot of tweaks added.
It has symbol above every key, long press to use symbol. I really love Samsung Keyboard so much, especially the cursor.
To get red underline, for typo, download language pack first. Assistant Menu is come with the phone, google to enable it.
And quick tip to make your phone faster, enable developer mode then disable animation scale. Screenshot more is very nice, I want to thanks Samsung to provide such features allow me to enjoy their product so much. I hope they add edge panel soon, most useful feature.
Here is the new download link, you can find above too, you need twrp for j7108, check above.
THIS WILL VOID WARRANTY!!
https://mega.nz/#!aNFECCRS!84XOLiu_-nyMoSSDTS0ym6dA3xek7Cc2GEHlbib30sE
Custom recovery will trigger 0X05 !!!
Do you Have Custom Rom for J7180?
Burubugyot said:
Do you Have Custom Rom for J7180?
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What do you mean by custom Rom?
If you mean not stock firmware release by Samsung then this is a custom rom.
For ultimate fast speed and hacks for j7108 Rom pm me.
It's release for private only
I installed this ROM but I seem to still have all the bloatware. You say after this flash I'll be able to uninstall bloatware, but it is as before, if I select uninstall it only gives me option to uninstall updates and return to factory version of apps.
Hmm, should I have wiped system and cache before flashing?
Clearly I have your new ROM installed because I now have the edge app which I did not before. Or, what did I miss.?
Before flashing I was at version J7108ZHU1BQB1 which is same as what you suggest we upgrade to first. Then I used Odin to flash j7first.tar and then J7108twrp-3.0.3.0.tar, then I used TWRP recovery to install ExcellentTweakedTrimmed.zip
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I installed this ROM but I seem to still have all the bloatware. You say after this flash I'll be able to uninstall bloatware, but it is as before, if I select uninstall it only gives me option to uninstall updates and return to factory version of apps.
Hmm, should I have wiped system and cache before flashing?
Clearly I have your new ROM installed because I now have the edge app which I did not before. Or, what did I miss.?
Before flashing I was at version J7108ZHU1BQB1 which is same as what you suggest we upgrade to first. Then I used Odin to flash j7first.tar and then J7108twrp-3.0.3.0.tar, then I used TWRP recovery to install ExcellentTweakedTrimmed.zip
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Yes it should and it will, can you help me check which bloatware is not removed? Look:
can be completely uninstall
That's odd, both .img and twrp version will uninstall my apps.
You say it revert to old version? Flash it again perhaps since it match stock version of that app.
Really, I have tried both of then several time for bug testing, that's why I believe it will 100% work. NO wipe required ya, this is just like updat, DON'T reset as I have tested.
I am gladly to watch it over video to see at what's the problem, if you don't mind pm me your skype username.
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Yes it should and it will, can you help me check which bloatware is not removed? Look:
View attachment 4156572 can be completely uninstall
That's odd, both .img and twrp version will uninstall my apps.
You say it revert to old version? Flash it again perhaps since it match stock version of that app.
Really, I have tried both of then several time for bug testing, that's why I believe it will 100% work. NO wipe required ya, this is just like updat, DON'T reset as I have tested.
I am gladly to watch it over video to see at what's the problem, if you don't mind pm me your skype username.
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Ha, OK, yes it does work. When I hit "uninstall" it gives me the same dialogue box as always before:
"Do you want to replace this app with the factory version? [Cancel], [OK]"
So I thought nothing had changed and I didn't even try to go further, But now I see that that if I select [OK], it actually does uninstall - it does not revert to the factory version like the dialogue box says it will..
I installed the TWRP version by the way
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Ha, OK, yes it does work. When I hit "uninstall" it gives me the same dialogue box as always before:
"Do you want to replace this app with the factory version? [Cancel], [OK]"
So I thought nothing had changed and I didn't even try to go further, But now I see that that if I select [OK], it actually does uninstall - it does not revert to the factory version like the dialogue box says it will..
I installed the TWRP version by the way
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Glad to know that, thanks for providing feedback. Deeply appreciated
Which version of j7 supported?
Do u have a twrp flashable zip or is it just for Odin flashing...
Vivek Kantesaria said:
Which version of j7 supported?
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For j7108 only
fullofhell said:
Do u have a twrp flashable zip or is it just for Odin flashing...
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Note This is for j7108, look at the "no error version" that is twrp
Also twrp will void warranty mean Knox and Samsung Pay will not usable.
To everyone if your warranty is voided ald then it's ok to try
doulc said:
Note This is for j7108, look at the "no error version" that is twrp
Also twrp will void warranty mean Knox and Samsung Pay will not usable.
To everyone if your warranty is voided ald then it's ok to try
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Ok thank you, yeah warranty was void long ago..lol
No I already have twrp and use custom ROMs on this phone all the time, I just need a flashable zip of your ROM..want to see if it works with the j700t.
fullofhell said:
No I already have twrp and use custom ROMs on this phone all the time, I just need a flashable zip of your ROM..want to see if it works with the j700t.
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It won't work, the kernel is not compatible
This is for j7108, still if you want to try I won't stop you.
Place the custom rom in your phone at all time so when anything happen just flash that custom rom you are using now back.
Go to my thread use this link
"3. Put zip to Phone folder or SD card, install using twrp HOME+POWER+LOCK :
https://mega.nz/#!aNFECCRS!84XOLiu_-nyMoSSDTS0ym6dA3xek7Cc2GEHlbib30sE
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That one is flashable, extract with 7z one time put it to your phone or sd card
doulc said:
It won't work, the kernel is not compatible
This is for j7108, still if you want to try I won't stop you.
Place the custom rom in your phone at all time so when anything happen just flash that custom rom you are using now back.
Go to my thread use this link
"3. Put zip to Phone folder or SD card, install using twrp HOME+POWER+LOCK :
https://mega.nz/#!aNFECCRS!84XOLiu_-nyMoSSDTS0ym6dA3xek7Cc2GEHlbib30sE
"
That one is flashable, extract with 7z one time put it to your phone or sd card
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Thank you I have a different kernel I can flash post ROM flash.thank you I'll let u know if I have success.i appreciate your time and help

[RECOVERY][UNOFFICIAL] TWRP 3.4.0 for 2019 Galaxy Tab A 8.0 [SM-T290] (old)

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What's posted below is a work in progress, but it should suffice to unblock efforts to build custom ROMs for this inexpensive tablet. Many thanks to @mehanik6 on 4PDA for blazing the trail.
Notes:
The current process requires you to reset to factory defaults to remove file-based encryption. Remember to backup your data!
Custom kernels are specific to OEM releases, and rely on the latest posted kernel source.
This is unofficial and unsupported, so the usual caveats apply. Since we don't mess with the bootloader, you should be able recover from any problems...but nothing is guaranteed.
Not working:
Support for file-based encryption
Downloads:
twrp-3.5.0_9-0-T290XXU3BTI2-20210102.tar.md5 (Odin tarball)
twrp-3.5.0_9-0-T290XXU3BTI2-20210102.img
Build archives:
Android File Host
Change Log:
v3.5.0_9-0: (2021-01-02)
Updated to T290XXU3BTI2 posted kernel source.
Updated to TWRP 3.5.0 release built from android-9.0 branch.
v3.4.0-1: (2020-12-09)
New custom T290XXS3ATC1 kernel that actually fixes MTP support.
v3.4.0-0: (2020-12-04)
Included legacy aboot and vaultkeeper in tarball to allow Odin flash on Android 10 OEM firmware.
v3.4.0-0: (2020-11-01)
Initial release based on T290XXS3ATC1 OEM kernel
Fixed MTP support
Instructions:
From OEM stock firmware:
Unlock bootloader
Hold Vol Up & Vol Down buttons during restart to enter Download mode
Install TWRP to AP with Odin
Hold Power & Vol Up buttons during restart to enter TWRP recovery
Install latest Multidisabler from TWRP
Wipe->Format Data
Reboot to system
From existing TWRP install: (No need for data wipe.)
Hold Power & Vol Up during restart to enter TWRP recovery
Tap Install->Install Image, select your image (.img) file, pick Recovery partition, and then swipe to install
Reboot to system
What about rooting with Magisk?
These images are not supplied pre-rooted with Magisk, since it's against the terms of use laid out by Magisk's developer, John Wu. To root the TWRP image yourself, simply use Magisk Manager to Select and Patch a File. More details on this process are available from @ianmacd's topic for the Galaxy S10 series here.
Source:
android_device_samsung_gtowifi
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After weeks of waiting Samsung has finally provided the Source for the Q update. Is there anyway you can update the Kernel base for the Q source?
Source is here: https://opensource.samsung.com/uploadSearch?searchValue=T290
Thank you!
jimbo77 said:
After weeks of waiting Samsung has finally provided the Source for the Q update. Is there anyway you can update the Kernel base for the Q source?
Source is here: https://opensource.samsung.com/uploadSearch?searchValue=T290
Thank you!
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Yes, I've been requesting this since I got my SM-T290 in mid-October (when it went on sale for $89 at Costco) and Samsung finally posted it on Monday, along with the SM-T500. I'm actually building the custom kernel right now and should have an update for TWRP and a Nexus Stock custom ROM very soon.
UPDATE: Samsung seems to have changed the bootloader in Android 10 so that it won't support custom recovery even if the bootloader is unlocked and we substitute an empty vbmeta.img. This is another one of those Samsung VaultKeeper "features" that I find infuriating.
UGH!! I own both of these tablets (290 and 500) and just rooted the 500. I was hoping there would be some some custom ROMs coming out early next year for the 500.
Well, at least with the SM-T290 we can roll back to the Android 9 bootloader (minimally aboot and vaultkeeper), but that might not be an option with the SM-T500. We'll find out this weekend when I attempt to build TWRP for that newer tablet, which released with Android 10 and dynamic partitions.
The fact that you've been able to root the SM-T500 is promising, since Majisk modifies the recovery partition to do that.
Does this work with the Kids Edition of the SM-T290?
Really disappointed with this tablet, I figured since it only allows the user less than 32 gigs of space I could use an SD card in order for my daughter to download all the games she wants... only to find out there is no possible way to move any app to the SD whatsoever, actually the option to move apps to sd is not even greyed out it's just gone completely.
Doesn't seem to be many roms for the t290 available, and or if any roms out there could force that option back in.
sal84x said:
Does this work with the Kids Edition of the SM-T290?
Really disappointed with this tablet, I figured since it only allows the user less than 32 gigs of space I could use an SD card in order for my daughter to download all the games she wants... only to find out there is no possible way to move any app to the SD whatsoever, actually the option to move apps to sd is not even greyed out it's just gone completely.
Doesn't seem to be many roms for the t290 available, and or if any roms out there could force that option back in.
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My Nexus Stock custom ROMs do allow formatting the SD as internal so that you can store apps on it (although there are performance issues with SD vs. EMMC to consider). I've already got this working on Android 9, but was holding out for the Android 10 kernel source to be posted so that we can roll out on the latest OEM firmware. This issue with the Q bootloader is a setback, but I expect that we'll be able to work around it.
The Kid's edition is just a characteristic of the OEM firmware you install, and the hardware is identical, so you should be fine after you upgrade to T290XXU3BTI2. If you really want the Kid's Edition splash screen, I suspect that T290UEU3BTI3 will work with custom ROMs based on T290XXU3BTI2 just fine.
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My Nexus Stock custom ROMs do allow formatting the SD as internal so that you can store apps on it (although there are performance issues with SD vs. EMMC to consider). I've already got this working on Android 9, but was holding out for the Android 10 kernel source to be posted so that we can roll out on the latest OEM firmware. This issue with the Q bootloader is a setback, but I expect that we'll be able to work around it.
The Kid's edition is just a characteristic of the OEM firmware you install, and the hardware is identical, so you should be fine after you upgrade to T290XXU3BTI2. If you really want the Kid's Edition splash screen, I suspect that T290UEU3BTI3 will work with custom ROMs based on T290XXU3BTI2 just fine.
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Oh ok thanks for breaking that down for me, I just was worried it wouldn't be compatible.
I would love to have a Nexus like experience on this thing, the more vanilla and pure Android, the better to me.
Would games on the sd card still play? Thats really my biggest reason as my daughter has already maxed out her space on it.
The last rooting/flashing I've done is from years back on an S3 and S5. I wish I could say my memory was good enough to feel confident about doing it.
So it would be unlock oem on developer mode, hook it up to a correct version of odin to put twrp in, then from twrp install magisk and also flash the rom right? I know I'm missing a ton of little details but just wanted to see what I could remember .
Thanks for your help
Quick Note: I just modified the Odin tarball to include legacy aboot and vaultkeeper images so that you can flash this custom recovery on Android 10 OEM firmware releases. The recovery image itself is unchanged.
sal84x said:
The last rooting/flashing I've done is from years back on an S3 and S5. I wish I could say my memory was good enough to feel confident about doing it.
So it would be unlock oem on developer mode, hook it up to a correct version of odin to put twrp in, then from twrp install magisk and also flash the rom right? I know I'm missing a ton of little details but just wanted to see what I could remember.
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Well, a custom ROM and rooting a ROM are two very different things. You can look at my Nexus Stock custom ROM for the 2019 Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (SM-T510) and see that it's very similar to Pixel Experience custom ROMs. Both are attempts to reproduce the "pure Nexus" experience, but with more modern Pixel boot animations, backgrounds, and Google apps.
Rooting can generally be done for any ROM now using Magisk to allow you to make changes, and there's a pretty good tutorial on that for the Galaxy Tab A7 here. My personal preference is not to root the system partition, but to simply make any changes using the TWRP File Manager where you already have root access.
Magendanz said:
Well, a custom ROM and rooting a ROM are two very different things. You can look at my Nexus Stock custom ROM for the 2019 Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (SM-T510) and see that it's very similar to Pixel Experience custom ROMs. Both are attempts to reproduce the "pure Nexus" experience, but with more modern Pixel boot animations, backgrounds, and Google apps.
Rooting can generally be done for any ROM now using Magisk to allow you to make changes, and there's a pretty good tutorial on that for the Galaxy Tab A7 here. My personal preference is not to root the system partition, but to simply make any changes using the TWRP File Manager where you already have root access.
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Oh ok, i see.
Your Nexus rom for the SM-T510 looks awesome! Also, that Tab A7 tutorial is great.
On your original post, the first 2 downloads you have, the first one, "twrp-3.4.0-0-T290UES3ATC1-20201204.tar.md5 (Odin tarball)" that puts the custom recovery on the phone via ODIN. The second download, "twrp-3.4.0-0-T290UES3ATC1-20201101.img", is your Nexus Stock Rom for the T290, and is run from the TWRP recovery itself.
Does your T290 feel more responsive - less laggy with your Nexus rom?
sal84x said:
The second download, "twrp-3.4.0-0-T290UES3ATC1-20201101.img", is your Nexus Stock Rom for the T290, and is run from the TWRP recovery itself.
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Samsung doesn't do flashing via fastboot, so the .img file is really only for incremental updates via TWRP.
sal84x said:
Does your T290 feel more responsive - less laggy with your Nexus rom?
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I think so, but I might be biased and I haven't had time to run any performance tests. I just posted the first release, though, so you can judge for yourself.
BTW, the $89 Costco deal is back until 12/27.
Quick question, I am having an issue using Smart Switch to make backups for my T500 on my Win10 machine. Seems like it just started and hangs up on applications. Any ideas? Want to install a few Magisk modules but want a back up first.
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BTW, the $89 Costco deal is back until 12/27.
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Wow and a free 32GB SD card. Awesome deal! I got mine for $99 from BestBuy with no card.
Would this work on the LTE variants (SM-T295)? I have one of those and I'm kinda tired of the performance issues plaguing One UI on that tablet. :/
TenSeventy7 said:
Would this work on the LTE variants (SM-T295)? I have one of those and I'm kinda tired of the performance issues plaguing One UI on that tablet. :/
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I've been told that it does, but I haven't confirmed it myself because I don't have an SM-T295.
The links seem to be broken?
TenSeventy7 said:
The links seem to be broken?
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XDA Forum seems to have lost my last edit. Very strange, but I've tried to recreate it as best I could recall.
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XDA Forum seems to have lost my last edit. Very strange, but I've tried to recreate it as best I could recall.
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Okay, apparently the forum now forks a thread if you change the title. Bug or feature?
The new thread for TWRP v3.5.0 on the SM-T290 is here.
Any chance to get a working TWRP for latest stock firmware as of now?

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