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Hello N7105 owners,
DISCLAIMER:
By reading this post, downloading any of the links, or acting on it in anyway you accept full responsibility for the outcome. I strongly suggest you do not download this ROM but that's just my opinion.
What this is:
This is EE's (UK operator)(formally Orange & T-Mobile) stock ROM for the GT-N7105 or Galaxy Note 2 LTE International - N7105XXXALIJ
Stock Kernel
Rooted
Busybox
Fully deodexed
Zip aligned
Some bloatware removed. (Light version)
What you would need:
Custom recovery (CWM) <-- See other threads for the how-to I might post a link later.
What you would do:
Download .zip
While waiting... it's big (sorry) ... do a nandroid <-- Google it.
Put .zip onto external SD Card (internal would be fine too but I think if you full wiped it'd get deleted and your panties would twist)
Flash .zip
Wait... remember it's big (sorry)
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik Cache
Reboot
Enjoy
What else you would want to do:
Flash a different Kernel - there's only one floating around for now.
Use a storage data swap - two options
Use performance scripts, see around there are lots and they'll work best with a different kernel with init.d support - there is a thread with an how-to for getting support with any kernel/ROM and I tried it but failed. I didn't try hard.
Wipe Data - this shouldn't be necessary as your phone will already be on a stock ROM.
What I would like you to do:
Make themes and I'll link them in post 2
Tell me what default apps you want back or what taken away.
Post links to other stock ROMs you'd like made more convenient (that's all this is btw because it's no different than rooting etc yourself after the fact).
Talk about N7105 development - we all want proper Dev support and built from source roms.
What I don't want you to do:
Expect anything from me.
Flash this thinking it's something special, or that I'm a dev, or think that this is counts as actual development.
Credits:
I'll update this - but in order of significance:
Torvalds
The GPL
Google
Samsung
dsixda
carl1961
Downloads:
0.0.0 - B=Downloads:145 | L=Downloads:20
[Bloated][~800MB] http://www.adrive.com/public/23eMz4/EmptyStock_000.zip This is what I'm running.
MD5: 7bdba61934be6e2ec9b21c2437080aaa
[Light][~600MB] http://www.adrive.com/public/wsYjTa/EmptyStock_000_Light.zip :: Untested - I'm running the bloated version and haven't checked that this one even boots I don't recommend flashing it although that's exactly what I'll do to test it just can't be arsed at the moment - mainly because I'm playing bezomied and I'm on level 24 with 17 shotguns in reverse... anyway the version I'm running will be uploaded in an hour or so.
MD5: 02706989addb4e4f1055114659153d17
Reserved
+1 for luck
EmptyArea said:
+1 for luck
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:laugh:+1 for luck too.
EmptyArea said:
DISCLAIMER:
By reading this post, downloading any of the links, or acting on it in anyway you accept full responsibility for the outcome. I strongly suggest you do not download this ROM but that's just my opinion.
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Who's going to defy the OP's advice and flash the ROM?
+1 for first de-bloated n7105 rom
I am going to flash this once I get my note 2.
I almost want to flash in spite of OP....lol
Have a great time anyway.
Shamazo said:
+1 for first de-bloated n7105 rom
I am going to flash this once I get my note 2.
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Tbh until there's been some discussion about what should be in and what should be out the light version is not recommended. There's literally too many apps and too many Samsung goodies to know whats right to remove.
The once we agree on the best minimum apps for a base, I'll just use that for updates and the other apps can come in a range flashable packages.
For now the recommended way to debloat is just use titanium backup.
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Those few who have downloaded the Light version, how is it? Did it boot? I remove anything that needs putting back in? Is there anything still there you would consider bloat?
Is the bloated version deodexed, zip aligned etc?
Yes. The only difference is a number of system apps are removed in the light version.
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Great, trying it now. I want to see if the Multiwindow mod (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1953705) will work with this. If so it would be great to start having it cooked into later roms. Will feedback later.
Will cirtainly try it but my phone is acting up. It refuces to use 4g, it goes like a jojo between e/g/3g/h and thats when its connected. Most of the dsy its out of service so need to return it.
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Great, trying it now. I want to see if the Multiwindow mod (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1953705) will work with this. If so it would be great to start having it cooked into later roms. Will feedback later.
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ROM is working fine, thanks for this. Multiwindow doesn't work, have informed the developer.
Multiwindow work fine in my Note.
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He's talking about the multiview mod for any app which I'm disappointed to hear doesn't work but its because this is an old version.
But the newest EE version I have found.
I'll find the latest version and rebrand it.
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ROM is working fine, thanks for this. Multiwindow doesn't work, have informed the developer.
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Use this one n7501 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1954547 its works fine on my phone
deeznutz1977 said:
Use this one n7501 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1954547 its works fine on my phone
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Has to be deodex / custom ROMs, right?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1961314
Support 7105 rom
Should have ALJ4 uploaded tomorrow.
Edit:
Dang the re branding broke s note. Can't fix until tomorrow. Probably just need to push a different s note app (has someone optimised that awful app yet?)
It's uploading anyway if it doesn't fail I'll post link but flashing it without at least removing the s note app will result in infinite FCs. It's otherwise untested.
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Touchwiz 4.3
This is Stock WITHOUT any added Note3 features
Download Link
R.A.H.TW_4.3_11-27-13-1908.zip - 1.09 GB
First Boot can take a while be patient.
Known TWRP issue ( and possible CWM ) attempting to preform a restore of TW4.3 may cause bootloop
Bugs
WiFi bug (see wifi patch section)
Signal bar does not show accurate signal (if any)
Possible root lost on first boot (see Root section)
WIFI PATCH FIX
Here's how to get Wifi working. Do this after installing the ROM. Thanks to seanzscreams for the fix and stvn1337 for posting the info. What this fix does is adds the paramaters needed for Wifi to work on TouchWiz 4.3 based ROMs while still allowing us to flash to other ROMs outside of the TouchWiz 4.3 stuff. Be forwarded that these steps do need to be followed pretty much dot on especially when it comes to apply the patch. Deviating on that part might cause some major issues including bricking your device. I will not be held liable if that were to happen or will XDA. You've been pretty well warned. Don't worry this is a pretty easy patch to apply so don't worry too much about it. Smile, eat a Kit Kat, and just do what I tell you. In no time you'll have working Wifi on this ROM.
FILES
4.3param_tz.zip - 690.83 KB
INSTRUCTONS
1 - Download Odin3 and the WiFi Fix files.
2 - Extract Odin3 and the WiFi Fix files. For the WiFi fix you just need to extract 4.3param_tz.zip so the 4.3param_tz.tar file is ready for us with Odin3.
3 - Download and install Samsung drivers if you don't have them already.
4 - Turn off Note 2. After turned off press Volume Down + Home Button + Power to boot into the bootloader.
5 - Plug Note 2 into PC with Odin3 running.
6 - Once your PC has detected and installed drivers your Note 2 should show up in Odin3.
7 - Load the Wifi fix file (should be named 4.3param_tz.tar) into the PDA option in Odin3.
8 - Hit the Start button. It'll only take seconds for the file to do its magic then your Note 2 will reboot into recovery.
9 - Reboot out of recovery.
10 - ????
11 - Wifi should work now!
12 - ????????
13 - PROFIT!
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Lost root?
Flash SuperSU from this thread
[2013.11.26] SuperSU v1.80 by Chainfire
Features And Mods
Wanam Xposed
Credit
wesamothman for the base and passing ideas back and forth
lacoursiere also for passing ideas back and forth
stvn1337 for finding the sec-ril from Spint Note2
Nice!!!!
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Sweet...if u need help let me know...I'm willing to do what I can to help even test...
Nice I'll keep an eye on this thread.
Why haven't people been working on 4.3? I wish I knew how to
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m0j09987 said:
Why haven't people been working on 4.3? I wish I knew how to
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What does your comment mean?...
4.3 aosp is out...
4.3 TW JUST LEAKED WITHIN 24hrs ago...
And I guess im NOT working on 4.3??? Wtf man
No offense bro. U stated that your not working on it and its for Dev. That's all I'm saying . I mean if you got it then by all mean mad props to u and looking forward to using your work.
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m0j09987 said:
No offense bro. U stated that your not working on it and its for Dev. That's all I'm saying . I mean if you got it then by all mean mad props to u and looking forward to using your work.
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Please tell me where I said im not working on it? You know cause the port was done all by itself...
I mean no disrespect but its comments like yours why less and less people release crap, why not just get it working for myself and thats it... why do other people need to use devs hard work and not give a hoot. Then make threads about where did all the TW devs go? I havent seen what I deem as enough updates or some other ungrateful soundsing posts
Gentleman please stay OT and inline. No disrespect allowed.
Thank you for your cooperation.
EFM
runandhide05 I just want to say thanks for all the hard work you have shared with us so far on bringing the Touchwiz 4.3 leak to our Verizon Note 2.
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runandhide05 I just want to say thanks for all the hard work you have shared with us so far on bringing the Touchwiz 4.3 leak to our Verizon Note 2.
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Thanks for the initial push, whether it becomes anything or not. You're helping to keep the note 2 alive.
Runandhide. I'm sorry about what I said. I didn't mean it the way you took it. I thank you for what u got to our phone.
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can't wait to try this. I'm tempted to flash and make a nan so when it's in alpha/beta stage i can just flash that over it lol
OP, thanks for making this available to DEVs. So sorry that some people just don't get it or appreciate it!
Nice!! Thanks for giving me/us hope on seeing a TW 4.3 ROM before Big Red gets around to releasing one :beer:
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@runandhide05
Thank you man. Really appreciate what you're doing.
Dave
This is good news. Thanks for sharing.
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@runandhide05 I am in the same boat as you I have everything working except data/signal.. I have ported from n7100 before but the process seems to be different in this case..4.3. I am still trying to get it corrected with different methods. Can you tell me what you have done so far so we can compare? I started with stock base 4.3 N7100.. Added our csc files, build.prop edits for cdma and a couple lib files and our modem. When I boot it boots fine.. In mobile networks I have option to select cdma/lte but still no signal.. We our missing something that i cant seem to find. Some files that we usually port over have been changed or are non existant in 4.3... and btw what kernel are you using I think this maybe the source of our problem..I can only seem to flash it and get it to boot with the 4.3 stock kernel and I am not skilled or have enough knowledge to know whether kernels have anything to do with lte capabilities.. I would assume so.. And if thats the case we will have to wait for the n7105 leak to get kernel source..
lacoursiere18 said:
@runandhide05 I am in the same boat as you I have everything working except data/signal.. I have ported from n7100 before but the process seems to be different in this case..4.3. I am still trying to get it corrected with different methods. Can you tell me what you have done so far so we can compare? I started with stock base 4.3 N7100.. Added our csc files, build.prop edits for cdma and a couple lib files and our modem. When I boot it boots fine.. In mobile networks I have option to select cdma/lte but still no signal.. We our missing something that i cant seem to find. Some files that we usually port over have been changed or are non existant in 4.3... and btw what kernel are you using I think this maybe the source of our problem..I can only seem to flash it and get it to boot with the 4.3 stock kernel and I am not skilled or have enough knowledge to know whether kernels have anything to do with lte capabilities.. I would assume so.. And if thats the case we will have to wait for the n7105 leak to get kernel source..
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Its looking like we will need to wait for a n7105 for the lte.
Using stock kernel. All others fail to boot.
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Its looking like we will need to wait for a n7105 for the lte.
Using stock kernel. All others fail to boot.
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I do have a friend that I have developed a rom with said that he got it booted and signal.. SO let me talk to him today and maybe we can crack this thing.. I was thinking maybe n7105 saber kernel..I will try and let you know.. I have wifi working as well as gps..
Hey all. I've themed my n3 to ultimate awesomeness. Everything's black and whited out..except my phone, contacts, and mms. Does anyone know of a flashable zip for a deodexed touchwiz mj4 setup? I also might be interested in making a donation in order to see this happen. If anyone has any info it would be a great help. Thanks,
-Matthew:laugh:
No promises. But should be a pretty simplistic flashable phone / contacts / mms / email package added to the minin3 rom in the development section in the next day or so. Just transitioning to V4 first.
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What about for a stock touchwiz rom? I finally got it right where I want it and don't want to flash any other rooms until kit Kat. If not no worries man.
There is a guy in the tmobile section that had a stock base themed like dark holo. It looks great.
Unfortunately, he doesn't want to port it. Someone should bring his work over here.
school right now, ugh.
rawdikrik said:
There is a guy in the tmobile section that had a stock base themed like dark holo. It looks great.
Unfortunately, he doesn't want to port it. Someone should bring his work over here.
school right now, ugh.
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Well to be honest I don't know anything about how to port stuff as I am still an intermediate noob. Butt maybe I will look into it if I ever have the time.
mscooksey21 said:
What about for a stock touchwiz rom? I finally got it right where I want it and don't want to flash any other rooms until kit Kat. If not no worries man.
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The ones coming for minin3 will work on a stock rom. Provided you can meet 2 conditions.
1. Must have root.
2. Custom recovery twrp for flashing.
Or.. A file manager with root access.
Or... Adb access
Or.... terminal emulator.
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mjcollum said:
The ones coming for minin3 will work on a stock rom. Provided you can meet 2 conditions.
1. Must have root.
2. Custom recovery twrp for flashing.
Or.. A file manager with root access.
Or... Adb access
Or.... terminal emulator.
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Awesome! Thank you sir. I will make a donation when I have a few extra bucks. ( which might take a little while because I just got laid off today. =/ ):crying:
mjcollum said:
The ones coming for minin3 will work on a stock rom. Provided you can meet 2 conditions.
1. Must have root.
2. Custom recovery twrp for flashing.
Or.. A file manager with root access.
Or... Adb access
Or.... terminal emulator.
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One more question. Will I see a separate flashable zip? Or is there more to it?
In the next day or so it'll show up as a flashable zip with an explanation. Should be easy to find.
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This is a pure stock Rooted DeOdex ROM sans KNOXs :good:
Features:
Base: Official Samsung US based T320XAR1ANAI (8.4" WiFi)
All stock with the removal of Knox warnings in the O/S
Rooted
De-Odex'ed for easy theme'ing and mod'ding
BusyBox
ZipAlign'ed
Init.d Support
Who is this ROM for?
People who want to make a ROM for themselves or to share with others.
People who want a quick easy back up in case **** hits the fan while messing around while rooted.
People who collect stock rooted ROMS in case of ROM Armageddon.
Who is this ROM NOT for?
People who generally consider themselves crack flashers. This is a stock ROM and you will not get any flash high from this
Install Instructions
Copy to device
Flash it in TWRP recovery
MOD EDIT: Link removed as domain has expired. Thread closed until new links can be installed
Please hit Thanks! :good:[/SIZE][/CENTER]
Sharing Policy
The spirit of Open Source is to share your knowledge and files with the rest of the world so they can improve on what you do when possible. This is also my philosophy and I would never compromise that!
You are free to use this ROM or any part of this ROM any way you like as long as you give proper credits!
Do not use my work if you cannot give proper credits!
Consider this your permission! Please do not PM me asking if its OK to build off this ROM. Permission granted!
However this does not include my CleanROM series of ROMS. Please do not use those without contacting me first!
This ROM is not a CleanROM. Its a stock rooted and all yours!
Hit Thanks!
Reserved again....
What is the minimum wiping I can reasonably get away with to flash this, coming from stock rooted?
droidmark said:
What is the minimum wiping I can reasonably get away with to flash this, coming from stock rooted?
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You are coming from stock rooted, which is what this is... I would just wipe Cache... and Dalvik Cache.
Everything else should be 100% identical sans the de-odex.
Let me know how it goes...
Thank you very much Scott for doing this for us new TabPro owners.. Your dedication to the Android community is unsurpassed.
Confirmation number: 7E922706FU547944U
I always pay Dev that do the hard work to provide, especially since now I can theme this Tab now with DarkHorse/Inverted Themeing.
My hat is off to you sir!!!
Gunthermic said:
Thank you very much Scott for doing this for us new TabPro owners.. Your dedication to the Android community is unsurpassed.
My hat is off to you sir!!!
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Thank you for the donation and I am happy to help out when I can!
Now that I know you are doing a theme, I may have to buy this puppy and make a CleanROM for it
Nice to see another great rom added.
It's great to have a foundation rom to flash back to to see why I bought this tablet in the first place.
Thanks for all you do.
Happy as hell. Thanks for the hard work
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nice rom. thx for your hard work. only one problem for me ---> no german language included
You Mention "without Knox" - will this fix the Knox counter if I already flashed another ROM? Or am I still screwed ?
Thanks for posting this!
m8980 said:
nice rom. thx for your hard work. only one problem for me ---> no german language included
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Sorry. I updated the OP to indicate that this is a US Based ROM. Im not sure which languages come with US Based ROMS.
machx1111 said:
You Mention "without Knox" - will this fix the Knox counter if I already flashed another ROM? Or am I still screwed ?
Thanks for posting this!
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Nothing will fix the knox counter.
No problem. I will flash stock rom again via odin. maybe someone will create an deodexed rom for eu models in future
Can I dream of a 10.1 ROM?
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salemsayed said:
Can I dream of a 10.1 ROM?
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Sorry man, I only made this because Gunthermic asked me to. We have been buddies for a while. Had anyone else asked that is not in my "inner circle" I would have said no. I dont make ROMS unless I own the device.
So I cant say I will do a 10.1. Sorry!
Looking to flash this tonight how is everyone rooting this tablet - I searched and found the cf auto root through Odin is this the best way to do it ?
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golfinggino said:
Looking to flash this tonight how is everyone rooting this tablet - I searched and found the cf auto root through Odin is this the best way to do it ?
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Yes. Works perfectly.
Sold the Tab on Friday and now this....
Thanks for your Work! but Samsung is not the right Device for me as a Rooter/Custom Rom flasher...
Trying to work on a debloated basic rom for everyone.
Scott did us a big favor for doing this one
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Gunthermic said:
Trying to work on a debloated basic rom for everyone.
Scott did us a big favor for doing this one
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Thanks!! This would be awesome!
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!
Download
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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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.
flashback7 said:
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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GavinMazey said:
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
Phrodini said:
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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