Hello All,
I'm looking for a new 5.0/5.1 Lollipop ROM that has full S-Note support like the Galaxy Note series normally has including:
S-Note
Pop-Up when S-Pen is Removed
Note3 or Note4 style Pop-Up
Maybe I've lost my touch, but I can't seem to find one that behaves in this manner for my Galaxy Note II (SCH-I605). Also, I'm looking for one that has unlimited tethering mod.
Anybody know of one? Thank you!
- Taxmaster
well i was actually on the search for an APP that will let me use my S-Pen with an AOSP ROM.. there was one on Playstore that is good.. but I like this one even better:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/app-app-samsung-devices-provided-stylus-t3000448
cost is a little steep.. but worth it to get the full S-Pen features on any rom.
https://www.facebook.com/spencommand/
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I've had my Note 2 for a few weeks. This is the first phone I haven't rooted and put on a custom ROM. I came from a Galaxy Nexus where I tried many flavors of ROM. The one thing I really miss from 4.2.2 is the ability to put widgets on the lock screen. (I use pattern lock).
Let me say that I'm not annoyed by TouchWiz so that's not the incentive to put on a custom ROM. And I definitely don't want "pure Google" as I'd choose AOKP over AOSP any day.
I'm tempted to put on a 4.2.2 ROM on the Note 2 but I'd like to know what I'd lose by doing so. The ROM threads talk about the features of their rom but don't tell me about what I'll lose. So, here are some questions.
Do all of the unique features of the phone work properly?
Does the Spen work properly?
Are the Spen apps that Samsung supplies available?
Does Multi-Window still work?
Can I have a floating video player?
Do the capabilities of AllShare go away?
I'm especially dependent upon Samsung Motion: Palm touch to mute, quick glance,
Does Smart Stay work? (Screen stays on while looking at it)
Is there a bullet list of things that go away?
Thanks for any help given. I like to be informed before I jump in.
As long as it's a TouchWiz ROM everything works. On AOSP, it's trickier. S-Pen works as a stylus, but you need third party apps to get some of the features back, and you have no multi-window, and all the motion, smart stay, and similar features go away.
But, stick to TouchWiz ROMs and it all works fine.
Edit: I just noticed that you referred to AOKP and AOSP separately, but they aren't. AOSP is the Google open source drop, and many ROMs from CM to AOKP to PAC and more are based on AOSP. So, AOKP *is* AOSP.
If you use a non-touchwiz rom, all the things that make the Note a Note, go away. All the Samsung features, multi window, s-pen, smart everything, s-pen preview, pop-up browser, s-planner, everything goes away.
You can use a third party note taking app, there are other floating browsers, s-pen works as a stylus only, not cut & paste or pop-up notes.
Stick with MeanBeans or CleanROM if you want full functionality.
Thanks for the quick replies. Very helpful information. It begs new questions.
1. Is there a TouchWiz ROM that is running 4.2?
2. If not, what's the benefit of installing a 4.1 TouchWiz ROM?
3. Can I easily tell if a rom is TouchWiz? Do they state it in their description?
TabGuy said:
Thanks for the quick replies. Very helpful information. It begs new questions.
1. Is there a TouchWiz ROM that is running 4.2?
2. If not, what's the benefit of installing a 4.1 TouchWiz ROM?
3. Can I easily tell if a rom is TouchWiz? Do they state it in their description?
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1. None of the TW ROMs are 4.2 at this point.
2. The advantages of the custom ROMs are that they combine lots of individual mods to improve overall functionality. Things like adding all apps to multi-window, editing the APN information to use another carrier's sim for data, changing the toggles in the notification window, etc.
3. The ROM description will tell you if the ROM is touchwiz based. Take a look at the dev forum...they are all listed there http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1888
There are no 4.2 TW ROMs. There are 4.1.2 ROMs, but they are not based on Verizon software. Whether or not that matters depends on whether or not you use Verizon apps. My Verizon works fine, but Visual Voicemail, NFL Mobile, etc will not work. All the Samsung stuff still works fine.
As for benefit, they are leaner, usually quicker, and have more features and customizations available. You can choose what stock apps you want to install and which you want to leave out, and generally give you more control over your phone. Possibly of particular interest to you since you mentioned multi-window specifically, all the TW ROMs I've tried allow any app to be added to the multi-window toolbar, and not just the few that Samsung decided to put in there.
Look for one that isn't AOSP, CM, AOKP, etc. Also, if it's 4.2, it's not TW. Generally, you're going to find TW ROMs in normal development, and non-TW in original development.
Clean ROM 1.5 is based on Verizon ll4 code base. Almost everything should work. You can pick and choose what stock apps you want to install when you flash it.
This is the closest to stock experience while still getting the benefits of a custom ROM.
Link to all the features
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2073390
Note 2 - Nexus 7 - Charge - Player 5.0 - Fascinate
Read twice, flash once
If I want S4 features like Air View, am I stuck with Touchwiz? Recently Google released their edition of the S4, which is basically stock Android and nothing more. If I want to use some functionality of the S4, am I stuck with the bloated AT&T Touchwiz version? Is there any ROM that gives me a more optimized/cleaner phone with more customization without sacrificing the crucial features essential to S4? (For me, probably Air View and Air Gesture are the most important--the rest I don't really need).
You are stuck with a TW based rom. You can find slimmed down versions but it will still be a Samsung rom.
Wayne Tech Nexus
mindstormer said:
If I want S4 features like Air View, am I stuck with Touchwiz? Recently Google released their edition of the S4, which is basically stock Android and nothing more. If I want to use some functionality of the S4, am I stuck with the bloated AT&T Touchwiz version? Is there any ROM that gives me a more optimized/cleaner phone with more customization without sacrificing the crucial features essential to S4? (For me, probably Air View and Air Gesture are the most important--the rest I don't really need).
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Yup.These features are PART of touchwiz.You can get a ROM without most of the bloatware but it has to be based on a Samsung a.k.a touchwiz ROM.
Hit THANKS if I helped you.
Here some links I found.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2481854
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Yep, they're right. On the GT-N7100 we got 2 projects that merge AOSP visual with TouchWiz funcionality: AllianceROM and Project AOSP. I can't find them, but you would like to take a look further.
~imatheussm
Ok so I'm in the market for a large phone and I decided to get this one used. Spent about 200 on a decent one. Im planning on unlocking it and rooting it so that I can flash away. However I notice that you lose some features Samsung pushes when you refrain from stock ROMs ( i had a S2 and I would lose all those special features when switching to custom non stock ROMs). So does the same rule apply here in regards to the S pen?
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There is like 1 or 2 custom roms with s-pen features. They are based on android version 4.1.2 and have touchwiz in the framework. Any 4.2 roms won't have touchwiz or s-pen features. The pen still works on them to write. But the button and gestures are limited.
440bro said:
There is like 1 or 2 custom roms with s-pen features. They are based on android version 4.1.2 and have touchwiz in the framework. Any 4.2 roms won't have touchwiz or s-pen features. The pen still works on them to write. But the button and gestures are limited.
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you clearly have never flashed carbon, or cm10.1 ...
im not sure which others, but both of those support s-pen button gesture support, and allow for plenty of note apps from the market
Thanks were given to both of you. I can't wait until my note comes in. You guys have any tips or can you enlighten me on any persistent problems? Ill be using Tmo services on the Note btw.
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Possible problems will depend on the roms/kernels and other mods that you are going to apply to your phone. It will be best for you to read and research the roms/kernels and other mods you are planning to use before diving in.
If you want stock-based roms, you can go to the dev section and try Padawan or Blackstar. They are both very popular.
Like Jamie mentioned, non-stock-based roms may have some/similar s-pen gestures. Some people prefer the stock s-pen setup, some don't. I personally used to prefer to stick with stock-based roms for the stock s-pen features, but not anymore. I just found that I can place a widget (google keep, evernote or sticky note, and others) or a shortcut to a note-taking app (papyrus) for quick note-taking.
I only use the pen for notetaking and drawing. The s-memo app is nothing to cheer for.
Since you spend most of your phone time doing other things, base your rom choice on the features that you like . . . and just use an app you like for notes and drawing.
Use papyrus and apex launcher for double tap on home screen and you will be fine
2$HAYNE
I hate the UI Samsung puts on their devices. Even if I use a launcher I still have to deal with the notification bar and specific apps. If I get the Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) I would want to put maybe Cyanogenmod on it. The problem is, I like the multi window and air command features. Would there be a way to put those on a custom rom?
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I hate the UI Samsung puts on their devices. Even if I use a launcher I still have to deal with the notification barland specific apps. If I get the Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) I would want to put maybe Cyanogenmod on it. The problem is, I like the multi window and air command features. Would there be a way to put those on a custom rom?
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It is possible, but as of right now there is no appreciable development going on with this device, so unless you plan on coding it, it's not likely any time soon.
Is there a way I can make the back-to-n00t ROM which is based on 4.4.4 with stock looks like like S5 or Note 4 or even Note 3?
I would like a themed phone, messaging, music, settings app, camera etc.
I would also like the quick toggles to look like that in S5 or Note 4 and also the lock screen with the unlock effects.
I have found a few themes but either they do not look perfect or they do not work for 4.4.
Please help me with this.
Thanks in advance!