Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 LTE/WIFI 2016 TINKER EDITION ROM (DEOXED/ROOT/XPOSED)
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Update 01/04/2017
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Tinker Edition V5.1 is now out.
* Re-added Samsung stock camera and gallery
* revert back to stock vold to fix issues people are having with micro sdcards
Now available for the SM-T285, SM-T280 to follow
Update 10/29/2016
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TWRP for the SM-T285 here
Early Build of TWRP for the T285 (see post by @ashyx will update this if an official version is released. The T280 version should be available not far behind I believe
Update 09/21/2016
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V5 now out (root, deodexed, xposed) for the SM-T280/T285, still working on the SM-T280
Update 09/20/2016
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Turns out this device is not as locked as we all thought it too be. See thread below for my ordeal and more details:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-a/help/resources-samsung-galaxy-tab-7-0-2016-t3431022
Modifications:
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* Based on LMY47V.T285XXU0APCN
* Stock Boot and Recovery (Not much choice since the bootloader is locked)
* Busybox
* Hijacked Vold (using CM 12.1 sources) to run shell scripts stored in /data/scripts/vold.init
* Removed Touchwiz launcher and redundant samsung apps (Hancom office, Kidzone), replaced with Trebuchet
* Enabled r/w to the external SD Card
* Dolby Atmos mod (09/11/2016) (thanks to @Nando14sunny)
* Deodexed/Xposed (09/13/2016) (thanks to @wanam and @rovo89)
* soft linked /etc/hosts to /data/scripts/hosts and can be edited using adb shell (09/13/2016) (thanks to @venomrat)
* V5: root chainfire's SuperSu 2.78 (09/21/2016) (thanks to @Chainfire)
* stock boot animation
Special thanks also to @ashyx for initially taking a look at this device , I haven't given up on rooting this device yet.
Special thanks to @klemen241 for helping me try out the SM-T280 build
Haven't done extensive testing on Xposed modules, but the pokemon go iv mod/hacked worked and that was good enough for me (Before pokemon Go was patched). If you use this ROM feedback is highly appreciated
NOTES: To be safe, perform a cache wipe using recovery. I didn't need to do this personally but I haven't tested all use cases
NOTES: Since this rom is deodexed, the first boot will take quite a while, so please be patient .
NOTES: if you are coming from V2 and are using the mount_ext4 apps2sd scripts please update it for additional support for the V3 ROM HERE:
https://github.com/jedld/smt285_data_scripts
NOTES: (09/13/2016) Unfortunately, the V3 build fails the Google SafetyNet check, will be a problem if you play Pokemon Go
Other Notes: Removed support for zygote.init scripts in V3 as I am now using the app_process32_xposed binary, will work to get this back soon. I haven't had a need for zygote scripts though. The vold.init scripts shoud still work as before if you are using the apps2sd script
Installation Instructions:
Odin or Heimdall Required. I you are coming from the Stock Rom please wipe/factory reset to be sure. If you are upgrading from V1 or V2 you are not required to wipe unless there are problems. If you are upgrading to V3 cache wipe is recommended using recovery.
--FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK--
1. Make sure to backup of your data and have a copy of your stock Rom in case something goes wrong.
2. Make sure your device is OEM unlocked. (Enable Developer settings and Enable the OEM unlock settings)
3. Extract ZIP file below and flash the tar.md5 file using ODIN, for details on this kindly look for instructions in the xda site.
4. For Heimdall you can use 7zip to extract the system.img from the tar.md5 and just flash the system.img itself.
Choose the appropriate download for the model (wifi only T280/ lte T285) that you have:
WIFI ONLY Download (SM-T280)
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Link (V5 Deodexed, Rooted and Xposed):
https://mega.nz/#!0Jdg0a4D!XWLES1BwCPrkBlUzqNhRfRi_91LOdawYHydQ_scV2dI
Link (V3 Deodexed and Xposed - with special thanks to wanam with his custom Xposed build (86.0), and credits also to rovo89):
Download from Mega (v3 09/13/2016)
LTE Version Downloads (SM-T285)
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Link (V5.1 Deodexed, Rooted and Xposed):
https://mega.nz/#!ZFFTFKYZ!NAeajNUjIgYI7zOslpWoJ2AeJ-NCKG0Ut8Buz_6eCgU
Link (V3 Deodexed and Xposed - with special thanks to wanam with his custom Xposed build (86.0), and credits also to rovo89):
Download from Mega (v3 09/13/2016)
Link (Original V2 odexed version):
Download from Mega (V2 09/11/2016)
If you have suggestions, send me a PM.
Other Notes (So people don't have to ask):
* I've tried to run superuser daemonsu, but unfortunately the sepolicy scopes for vold and zygote are too narrow in this device for supersu to use despite being root. In theory a version of daemonsu can be made specifically to run on this device with a somewhat castrated functionality though I don't have access to the source code to figure it out. Navigating the sepolicy landmine is hard.
WIFI ISSUES
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There are reports of wifi problems with the latest build due to wrong permissions with dhcp hooks, if so you can do the following (big thanks to @_mone):
Using adb shell:
Code:
su
mount -o rw,remount,rw /system
chmod 755 /system/etc/dhcpcd/dhcpcd-run-hooks
mount -o ro,remount,ro /system
/system is readonly by default, which is why you need the remount commands. Reboot your device after just to make sure.
Hi,
The mount_ext4_sdcard.sh script moves all apps to SD card on reboot?
Edit: did not read till the end. System apps are not move.
venomrat said:
Hi,
The mount_ext4_sdcard.sh script moves all apps to SD card on reboot?
Edit: did not read till the end. System apps are not move.
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It won't by default for safety purposes, however you are welcome to edit the script and try to move them all
jedld said:
It won't by default for safety purposes, however you are welcome to edit the script and try to move them all
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Thanks for your hard work. It's a pity this device is not as popular as their other models or more people would have already signed the petition.
I regret not doing more research before buying this tablet.
Hello there
At first i want to thank you for your hard work so far
Then i've got a question,
I just built this Tablet (LTE version) in my car. Now i'm on to configure it with Tasker to "act more like a car radio". It was really hard, because of the non rooted device.. But i did it so far
I used a sound mod, called Dolby Atmos (i think it's from lenovo?) on allmost every of my rooted devices to improve its sound.
I'm wondering if it would be possible that you could build in this mod inside a rom for me?
Normally i flash it as a zip file via a custom recovery so it's in the system files. but maybe you could edit it in there before the rom get flashed via odin? I could give you the zip, if u dont find it. It would be really nice!
Greetings from germany
Nando14sunny said:
Hello there
At first i want to thank you for your hard work so far
Then i've got a question,
I just built this Tablet (LTE version) in my car. Now i'm on to configure it with Tasker to "act more like a car radio". It was really hard, because of the non rooted device.. But i did it so far
I used a sound mod, called Dolby Atmos (i think it's from lenovo?) on allmost every of my rooted devices to improve its sound.
I'm wondering if it would be possible that you could build in this mod inside a rom for me?
Normally i flash it as a zip file via a custom recovery so it's in the system files. but maybe you could edit it in there before the rom get flashed via odin? I could give you the zip, if u dont find it. It would be really nice!
Greetings from germany
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we could try, could you point me to a rom that has the specified libraries for Dolby?
Thank you, for the fast answer!
Here is the flashable zip of the Dolby Atmos, mod i used successfully on my other devices:
Mega
Greetings
Nando14sunny said:
Thank you, for the fast answer!
Here is the flashable zip of the Dolby Atmos, mod i used successfully on my other devices:
Mega
Greetings
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Ok, wish granted, updated the ROM to include Dolby ATMOs, just redownload the ROM from the link in the main post.
jedld said:
Ok, wish granted, updated the ROM to include Dolby ATMOs, just redownload the ROM from the link in the main post.
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Wow thank you! I'll test it right now
Edit:
It works like a charm! You really improved my devie with it!
Hi,
If it's not too troublesome, perhaps the next version can symlink the host file to a r/w folder so that ads can be blocked.
Thanks.
venomrat said:
Hi,
If it's not too troublesome, perhaps the next version can symlink the host file to a r/w folder so that ads can be blocked.
Thanks.
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Possible, though the only r/w partition is data and cache, and it may potentially cause problems when you suddenly try to do a wipe. I'm working on deodexing and porting xposed framework for now. Either that if you've got some IP addresses that need to be blocked I can create an edition that has those entries. I'll see what I can do though there might be away to do it without breaking factory reset/wipe cache.
jedld said:
Possible, though the only r/w partition is data and cache, and it may potentially cause problems when you suddenly try to do a wipe. I'm working on deodexing and porting xposed framework for now. Either that if you've got some IP addresses that need to be blocked I can create an edition that has those entries. I'll see what I can do though there might be away to do it without breaking factory reset/wipe cache.
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No hurry. I can wait. What you are doing now is more important. :good:
venomrat said:
No hurry. I can wait. What you are doing now is more important. :good:
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Wish Granted. As a bonus, the latest version of the ROM is now deodexed and Xposed, please refer to the main post for the updates.
Feedback is appreciated.
How can i change the dpi?
Sent from my SM-T285 using XDA-Developers mobile app
corzradio said:
How can i change the dpi?
Sent from my SM-T285 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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May need to modify build.prop, you may do this yourself here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-a/how-to/guide-samsung-galaxy-tab-7-0-sm-t285-t3438296
Also there may be an Xposed framework modules that do that. Not sure though since I'm ok with the stock DPI
jedld said:
Wish Granted. As a bonus, the latest version of the ROM is now deodexed and Xposed, please refer to the main post for the updates.
Feedback is appreciated.
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Thanks. Will need to find time to re-flash this weekend.
Regarding xposed have you actually tested any other modules that need root?
I already built a rom with xposed but it was all but useless because pretty much all the modules I use need root.
most of those I tried don't need root so far (youtube adaway, pokemon go iv). Haven't tried those that need root but I suppose those wouldn't work.
I use app settings and it works for dpi change, and you are welcome. I am glad to test stuff, its fun haha. If anyone has questions about t280 you can ask me
how can i boost the volume? since its not rooted i cant find the mixer.xml
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Since removing ads from browser and apps was one of the main reasons to root my DX I decided to make this tutorial. Problem is you can't just install AdAway (link) and run it because after a reboot you'll have to do it again. This method is keeping the ads away even after a reboot. Remember that you'll have to update AdAway-hosts files regularly.
All credits go to Yasir Javed Ansari. I only finetuned the method he described a little bit. Because his post is somewhere in another thread it seemed right to make a tutorial for it in the themes and apps section.
First of all you'll need a properly rooted DX with superuser 3.1.3 installed. See here for a zip to install superuser and busybox or here to download a pre-rooted 1.18 stock deodexed rom with superuser and busybux installed provided by infernal77. I'm using this rom on my DX and removed a lot of bloatware with Aroma (link) right after flashing the rom. Credits go to merovig for sharing info about flashable superuser/busybox-zip and Aroma and of course to infernal77 for providing his deodexed stock rom. Although it seems that this method shouldn't be necessary when using a deodexed rom I couldn't get it to work without using the command lines, so I decided to share it anyway.
In settings - power, uncheck 'fast boot'.
Install AdAway from Play Store. Run AdAway (don't download hosts files yet) and go to settings - preferences. Check 'allow redirections' and under 'target hosts file' select '/data/data/hosts'.
Reboot to recovery and then mount /system and mount /data.
While in recovery-mode connect the device to a PC and open a command prompt.
Type:
adb shell
cd system/etc
rm hosts
ln -s /data/data/hosts hosts
Disconnect the device from PC and reboot.
Now you can run AdAway: download files and apply ad blocking.
Done!
Nice one, added to Index.
@op, Good job.
Although my tutorial was word by word the same, apart from maybe few spelling mistakes. ;p
Above is required for Stock Rom which is rooted.
On custom and rooted Rom , you don't need to perform above steps as system is write permitted so running ad away normally works fine.
Regards
Yasir
Sent from my HTC Desire X
Hehe I know, the only thing I added was the /etc
Problem is that when I install for example infernals rooted stock deodexed rom, and then I install AdAway and hosts files, they don't survive a reboot. When I redirect the hosts file to /data/data/hosts AdAway states it can't create the symlink. That's why I still use your method even on a pre-rooted rom.
nightcrow said:
Hehe I know, the only thing I added was the /etc
Problem is that when I install for example infernals rooted stock deodexed rom, and then I install AdAway and hosts files, they don't survive a reboot. When I redirect the hosts file to /data/data/hosts AdAway states it can't create the symlink. That's why I still use your method even on a pre-rooted rom.
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This symlink method(not mine) is present in ad away FAQs. So credit to the app team.
Sent from my HTC Desire X
Nice guide, first time I'm adfree, even after a reboot
did anyone get it working on desire x... mine still shows ads in apps...
I don't know, after all I'm an amateur, but the problem nightcrow described about how stuff goes back to stock after a reboot is something that happens a lot with the DX's - same thing with the bloatware. I had to remove the bloat apps from a rom.zip and flash that to avoid the problem. Seems to me there is some kind of security built in that goes beyond the norm. Otherwise I don't see why apps like Titanium work to remove apps (even after reboot) for example on most other phones, but not the DX.
Meherzad, I followed the instructions posted by nightcrow and it works for me ... try again, reboot and open an app you know normally has ads to check if it works.
Failed first time (forgot to uncheck fast boot:banghead. Reinstalled and did everything again, now works flawlesly.
ok.. working great......
nightcrow said:
Since removing ads from browser and apps was one of the main reasons to root my DX I decided to make this tutorial. Problem is you can't just install AdAway (link) and run it because after a reboot you'll have to do it again. This method is keeping the ads away even after a reboot. Remember that you'll have to update AdAway-hosts files regularly.
All credits go to Yasir Javed Ansari. I only finetuned the method he described a little bit. Because his post is somewhere in another thread it seemed right to make a tutorial for it in the themes and apps section.
First of all you'll need a properly rooted DX with superuser 3.1.3 installed. See here for a zip to install superuser and busybox or here to download a pre-rooted 1.18 stock deodexed rom with superuser and busybux installed provided by infernal77. I'm using this rom on my DX and removed a lot of bloatware with Aroma (link) right after flashing the rom. Credits go to merovig for sharing info about flashable superuser/busybox-zip and Aroma and of course to infernal77 for providing his deodexed stock rom. Although it seems that this method shouldn't be necessary when using a deodexed rom I couldn't get it to work without using the command lines, so I decided to share it anyway.
In settings - power, uncheck 'fast boot'.
Install AdAway from Play Store. Run AdAway (don't download hosts files yet) and go to settings - preferences. Check 'allow redirections' and under 'target hosts file' select '/data/data/hosts'.
Reboot to recovery and then mount /system and mount /data.
While in recovery-mode connect the device to a PC and open a command prompt.
Type:
adb shell
cd system/etc
rm hosts
ln -s /data/data/hosts hosts
Disconnect the device from PC and reboot.
Now you can run AdAway: download files and apply ad blocking.
Done!
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have no idea how to write in command prompt
umo4u said:
have no idea how to write in command prompt
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Windows button+R>Type cmd>enter
It doesn´t works for me...It may wont work because i have superuser v3.2?
Might be but I'm not sure. I'm on 3.1.3 and it works fine. Although getting ADB to work in twrp recovery is a bit of a struggle for now.
What exactly doesn't work for you?
nightcrow said:
Might be but I'm not sure. I'm on 3.1.3 and it works fine. Although getting ADB to work in twrp recovery is a bit of a struggle for now.
What exactly doesn't work for you?
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you can do same in advanced-> execute command (or maybe shell - do not remember the exact naming)
adb was not working for me, too.
nightcrow said:
Might be but I'm not sure. I'm on 3.1.3 and it works fine. Although getting ADB to work in twrp recovery is a bit of a struggle for now.
What exactly doesn't work for you?
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Why do you need ADB when you have TERMINAL in twrp. Just wondering
Anyhow, ADB will be fixed soon
Thanks for the tutorial works great with Superuser 3.2. Just to clarify something, should I leave "fast boot" mode off now?
Michael
michpan said:
Thanks for the tutorial works great with Superuser 3.2. Just to clarify something, should I leave "fast boot" mode off now?
Michael
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I think you can turn it on.
If you'll not access recovery... when you need recovery, turn fast boot off...
Sent from my hTC branded muffin
This is my first thread.......today i am going to tell you how to install xposed framework on ZenFone 5 lollipop without pc.........all thankx shakalaka and revo89
This method is for the people who have root and does not have pc or custom recovery and unable to install xposed framework
This method would work for x86 lollipop devices but tested only on ZenFone 5, zenfone 6 (tested by @leonardo_Irion
Prerequisite:
Rooted ZenFone 5 lollipop
1.Download file
Xposed v67
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0lCHCvFdDJjMGFHSDF6TUNJM3M/view?usp=docslist_api
Xposed v78
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0lCHCvFdDJjaEhvTUJLVnlKUk0/view?usp=sharing
For Lollipop 5.1
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0lCHCvFdDJjRnJMSmhNOEU0azg/view?usp=sharing
2. Extract it
3. Install xposed installer from extracted folder
4. Copy all the files and folders except xposed installer to /data/local/tmp
5. Now open terminal emulator(its an app and can be downloaded from play store) on your phone and type the following commands
To install framework
su -c chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/installer
su -c /data/local/tmp/installer
Now reboot ur phone and open xposed installer and u can see that framework is installed
To uninstall framework
su -c chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/uninstaller
su -c /data/local/tmp/uninstaller
And restart ur phone and xposed framework is uninstalled
To update framework there is no need to uninstall previous one. Simply download newer version and follow from step 2
EDIT:If after installing xposed framework it shows that your framework is not acrive and inside framework section it shows is active then update xposed installer to v3alpha4(apk is uploaded below)
UPDATE: All links updated to latest one
Press thankx if I helped
Thanks to
@Shakalaka
@revo89
@romracer
This works on ZF 5 Lollipop with Intel® Atom™ Processor Z2560?
New version is out, so i've to download 'xposed-v65-sdk21-x86.zip' and 'XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha3.apk', and recreate the structure of your folder? Two questions:
-What're installre/unistaller files? Why i need them? Where i can find them? I can reuse them?
-In your folder, 'system' folder is the same of the one in 'xposed-sdk21-x86'?
And when new versions're out we've to do this again?
steakhutzeee said:
This works on ZF 5 Lollipop with Intel® Atom™ Processor Z2560?
New version is out, so i've to download 'xposed-v65-sdk21-x86.zip' and 'XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha3.apk', and recreate the structure of your folder? Two questions:
-What're installre/unistaller files? Why i need them? Where i can find them?
-In your folder, 'system' folder is the same of the one in 'xposed-sdk21-x86'?
And when new versions're out we've to do this again?
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Bro links are now updated now this link includes the latest version
Installer and uninstaller files are needed to copy system folder in xposed sdk21 folder at its proper place
As this method is for the people who neither have access to pc nor custom recovery(flashing also needs pc) so installer and uninstaller files are needed
Thanks for reply. But wait a minute.. here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=60366947#post60366947, #7/#8 posts.. so new framework is not compatible for x86?
EDIT: But my mistake maybe, he talks about arm version right?
Your link need authorization, can you unlock it? And how works with app/framework updates?
Thanks!
steakhutzeee said:
Thanks for reply. But wait a minute.. here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=60366947#post60366947, #7/#8 posts.. so new framework is not compatible for x86?
EDIT: But my mistake maybe, he talks about arm version right?
Your link need authorization, can you unlock it? And how works with app/framework updates?
Thanks!
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That nee version is compatible with x86 and most importantly it is compatible with ZenFone 5 And u have installed it
And i have uploaded file on xda u can download it from there
Last question, i've not 'local' directory, i 've to make it? In phone root right?
steakhutzeee said:
Last question, i've not 'local' directory, i 've to make it? In phone root right?
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It must there bro in data
Yes, found it, installed, now i'm booting; after a bit of fear because it loads more time than normal, now it's optimizing apps, more time than normal :fingers-crossed:
EDIT: Done! but i've a doubt, if i open Xposed, under 'Framework' it says that it's not active, but if i tap on it, after the advice, it says Xposed Framework version 65 is active. It's normal?
I've rebooted again, it's making optimization again, normal?
steakhutzeee said:
Yes, found it, installed, now i'm booting; after a bit of fear because it loads more time than normal, now it's optimizing apps, more time than normal :fingers-crossed:
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Press thankx if I helped
chetan_dua said:
Press thankx if I helped
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This is obvius bro, but please look up to my post
steakhutzeee said:
Yes, found it, installed, now i'm booting; after a bit of fear because it loads more time than normal, now it's optimizing apps, more time than normal :fingers-crossed:
EDIT: Done! but i've a doubt, if i open Xposed, under 'Framework' it says that it's not active, but if i tap on it, after the advice, it says Xposed Framework version 65 is active. It's normal?
I've rebooted again, it's making optimization again, normal?
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Ya its normal
Here http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/official-xposed-lollipop-t3030118/page261, #2603 post is a solution?
steakhutzeee said:
Here http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/official-xposed-lollipop-t3030118/page261, #2603 post is a solution?
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I think its a bud xposed because it is not showing this in v61 and v63 but its showing v65.........most importantly everything is working fine
You've this problem too?
How work Xposed Update, we repeat the procedure with new files or unistall it and reinstall again? They released alpha4 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61610128&postcount=11
steakhutzeee said:
You've this problem too?
How work Xposed Update, we repeat the procedure with new files or unistall it and reinstall again? They released alpha4 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61610128&postcount=11
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Simply repeat the procedure if there is framework update no need to uninstall.............i have updated to v65 without uninstalling previous framework
EDIT:install xposed installer alpha 4 and this error will be gone
Yep! Worked fine!
Now i would know which modules are secure, i'm scared about bootloop.
I know i can make nandroid backup but i've no custom recovery. I read about TWRP, i need to unlock bootloader for it? What do you suggest me?
steakhutzeee said:
Yep! Worked fine!
Now i would know which modules are secure, i'm scared about bootloop.
I know i can make nandroid backup but i've no custom recovery. I read about TWRP, i need to unlock bootloader for it? What do you suggest me?
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I suggest u to go for twrp and build 3 based upon 2.8.7.0 is out whic is stable and fast
I am having that TWRP and ofcource it needs pc
Modules i tested on lollipop
1.Gravity box
2. Xstana
3. Boot manager
4. Coolify(no use of module its just given)
5. Tasker
6. Lucky patcher
7. Ifont
Can you provide a link for this recovery? I've to unlock bootloader?
And why you installed this way if you have custom recovery?
Thanks!
steakhutzeee said:
Can you provide a link for this recovery? I've to unlock bootloader?
And why you installed this way if you have custom recovery?
Thanks!
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Bro this is the guide for those who dont have custom recovery and dont have pc like me
I have installed recovery using my friend pc but everyone cant do like that
Thats why i posted this method
TWRP Link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/recovery-twrp-2-8-6-0-asus-zenfone-5-t3136263
Doenload 2.8.7.0
Thanks for link, i've to unlock bootloader? I'll lose my files?
Dedicated Q&A thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62586298
Stock firmware for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (N5110), based on official builds from sammobile.com. Rom is rooted, zipaligned, deodexed, and includes both busybox and Init.d support. There are two versions to choose from: Regular and Debloated. Enjoy!
N5110 "Regular" Version
Base:
v1.0 - KitKat 4.4.2 XXDNK1 (Peru)
Changes from stock:
Added init.d support
Added BusyBox
Rooted
Deodexed
Zipaligned
N5110 "Debloated" Version
Base:
v1.0 - KitKat 4.4.2 XXDNK1 (Peru)
Changes from stock:
Added init.d support
Added BusyBox
Rooted
Deodexed
Zipaligned
Debloated
List of removed/cleaned apps and folders in "Debloated" v1.0:
Spoiler
Some Knox stuff
BluetoothTest
Blurb
Books
FaceLock
Flipboard
FWUpgrade
libfacelock_jni.so
LowBattery.ogg
Magazines
MediaUploader
MobileTrackerEngineTwo
NoiseField
PhaseBeam
PickUpTutorial
pittpatt
PlusOne
PowerOn.ogg
PreloadInstaller
RoseEUKor
SamsungSans
Samsungservice
sCloudBackupApp
sCloudDataRelay
sCloudDataSync
sCloudQuotaApp
sCloudSyncCalendar
sCloudSyncContacts
sCloudSyncSNote
SecFactoryPhoneTest
SNS
SPPPushClient_Prod
StoryAlbumWidget
talkback
TravelService
TravelWidget
TripAdvisor
TW_Silent_mode_off.ogg
TW_Volume_control.ogg
Videos
WebManual
WlanTest
WHAT'S NEW
Regular/Debloated version 1.0:
Initial build, based on official KitKat 4.4.2 XXDNK1 firmware (Peru) from sammobile.
INSTALLATION
I tested all versions of the rom on my own device and everything works well, but you know the drill: This will trip Knox and void warranty. Flash at your own risk and always make a backup in recovery before flashing
Make a Backup!
Download the rom (links at the end of this post)
Reboot to recovery mode
Wipe data, cache, dalvik, and system
Install the rom
Wipe cache, dalvik again to be safe
Reboot
Post-installation notes:
If you have trouble obtaining root access, flash the latest SuperSu binary (.zip format) through recovery. You can get the .zip file here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23427715. Now reboot and install the SuperSu app from the Play Store (only if it's not already installed on your device). Next, start up the SuperSu app. You may be asked to update binaries at this point-- if so, make sure you select the "Normal" method instead of the "CWM/TWRP method". You can also try switching SuperSu's Default Access setting from "Prompt" to "Grant".
DOWNLOADS
Regular version
Regular v1.0: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347775535
MD5: 39c587780a227a90dd34cf545e23b243
Debloated version
Debloated v1.0: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347775534
MD5: 546b6ff35724efe642ccf06851601ae3
Just a few tips and tricks. I'll add more when there's time...
You know the drill: Any modifications or flashes to your device are done at your own risk. Keep a recent backup for extra safety
Changing your boot animation:
Search online or in XDA and download a new boot animation to your phone (Google is your friend). There should be two files, both in the .qmg format. Make sure they are named bootsamsung.qmg and bootsamsungloop.qmg (If not, rename them now).
Use Root Explorer to navigate to /system/media/ on your phone.
Rename bootsamsung.qmg to bootsamsung.qmg.bak (if prompted to remount as read-write, press "Yes").
Rename bootsamsungloop.qmg to bootsamsungloop.qmg.bak (if prompted to remount as read-write, press "Yes").
Use Root Explorer to move (or copy) your new boot animation to the /system/media/ folder
Use Root Explorer to change the permissions on the new system/media/bootsamsung.qmg file to 644 (rw-r--r--)
Use Root Explorer to change the permissions on the new system/media/bootsamsungloop.qmg file to 644 (rw-r--r--)
Reboot!
Changing your shutdown animation:
Search online or in XDA and download a new shutdown animation to your phone (Google is your friend). Your animation should be in the .qmg format. Make sure it is named shutdown.qmg (If not, rename it now).
Use Root Explorer to navigate to /system/media/ on your phone.
Rename shutdown.qmg to shutdown.qmg.bak (if prompted to remount as read-write, press "Yes").
Use Root Explorer to move (or copy) your new shutdown animation to the /system/media/ folder
Use Root Explorer to change the permissions on the new system/media/shutdown.qmg file to 644 (rw-r--r--)
Reboot!
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Thanx, I give it a try!
oomho said:
Thanx, I give it a try!
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Nice, enjoy!
Stable stock experience based on latest firmware... Works great with xposed too
Over 100 downloads...and no feedback? Guess everything is working perfectly. Good sign!
sefrcoko said:
Over 100 downloads...and no feedback? Guess everything is working perfectly. Good sign!
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I am running this build on one of my n5110's and it is a great build. It's smooth as can be. I like having a good stock build to work with sometimes and this rom is definitely that. Thank you for the rom.
"Chance Favors the Prepared"
glockman4519 said:
I am running this build on one of my n5110's and it is a great build. It's smooth as can be. I like having a good stock build to work with sometimes and this rom is definitely that. Thank you for the rom.
"Chance Favors the Prepared"
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Awesome, glad to hear that. Thank you for the feedback [emoji106]
Yes it's working better than factory... Great job.
Sent from my XT1058 using XDA Free mobile app
Hey, just wanted to say that i really enjoy the your debloated version. I have it running with the boefla kernel and it works great. Since I only use my device for basic stuff (reading comics, searching something and such) I wanted something reliable and that's what it is - great!
sidaivelez said:
Yes it's working better than factory... Great job.
Sent from my XT1058 using XDA Free mobile app
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Paraxes said:
Hey, just wanted to say that i really enjoy the your debloated version. I have it running with the boefla kernel and it works great. Since I only use my device for basic stuff (reading comics, searching something and such) I wanted something reliable and that's what it is - great!
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Thanks for the feedback guys! Happy to see things are working well for everyone. Yes boeffla is a solid kernel and pairs well with this setup. I use it myself
"If you have trouble obtaining root access, download chainfire's auto-root (the .zip format)"
Root does not work for me. I am not able to find cf auto-root that is not packaged with odin. The version I can find does not flash through twrp. Also does not work through odin. help
dr_pepper said:
"If you have trouble obtaining root access, download chainfire's auto-root (the .zip format)"
Root does not work for me. I am not able to find cf auto-root that is not packaged with odin. The version I can find does not flash through twrp. Also does not work through odin. help
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Try installing the SuperSu binary (.zip format) through recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23427715
OP updated with this link to the SuperSu thread.
Downloading right now I'm pretty sure this is going to be my daily driver Thanks!
Sent from my GT-N5110 using XDA Free mobile app
Flashed this yesterday. Working well. Using the debloated version with boeffla kernel.
Xposed, Wanam, and XBlast working without issue. (Wanam & XBlast have an option that will give you 4-way reboot - also an Xposed module that might work)
Aircommand (thanks @jazzespresso) also works fine on this build. Just remember Chrome browser will crash since it has issues with Aircommand. Use Chrome Beta instead.
CCallahan said:
Flashed this yesterday. Working well. Using the debloated version with boeffla kernel.
Xposed, Wanam, and XBlast working without issue. (Wanam & XBlast have an option that will give you 4-way reboot - also an Xposed module that might work)
Aircommand (thanks @jazzespresso) also works fine on this build. Just remember Chrome browser will crash since it has issues with Aircommand. Use Chrome Beta instead.
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Great post with solid feedback. Glad to hear things are running well. Much appreciated!
Updated my tablet with this and now I cannot use wifi. It will not switch on. Tried a second factory wipe/reset, even tried reinstalling again and it will just not turn on. Any idea's?
Ev3rM0r3 said:
Updated my tablet with this and now I cannot use wifi. It will not switch on. Tried a second factory wipe/reset, even tried reinstalling again and it will just not turn on. Any idea's?
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Hmm not sure... Only one other user reported this and there have been a few hundred downloads. I never heard back from them so I assumed they eventually resolved it. Check out my replies to that user from the Q&A thread, and then post back here if still no success
PLEASE READ NEW FLASHING INSTRUCTIONS
Disclaimer:
I am not responsible for any bricks. By flashing this you understand that no one involved with the making of this Rom is responsible for a brick. However, if two nations go to war, that's okay, because they will destroy themselves and their people will worship me, THE BUTTAHLORD OF BUTTERNOOBIA!!!
I mean uhh... No, very bad thing, no countries should not go to war *cough* destroy yourselves *cough*
PLEASE READ ENTIRE THREAD BEFORE FLASHING, D/Ls and Changelog in 2nd Post
Okay past the joking, this is a stock, rooted KitKat ROM for the ZTE ZMAX. The deodexed version would not boot, so this is odexed. However, this version is free of any King Related apps and I've also removed the little bit of crapware in the device.
FEATURES:
Removal of All King Related Apps
Pre-Rooted
Clear of Bloatware
Added Xposed
Added SuperSU
Removed crappy ZTE/Metro/TMO apps
Overall Clean experience
HOW TO FLASH (NEW INSTRUCTIONS):
1. Place ZIP on SD Card
2. Reboot Into TWRP
3. NANDROID (DO NOT SKIP THIS FOR YOUR SAKE)
4. Don't factory reset the normal way, go to wipe > advanced wipe and click "dalvik cache", "data", "cache" and "system". If you don't, you run the risk of getting an updater-script error (not from the zip, it's a bug in some TWRP builds).
5. New Step: Reboot recovery (in the recovery menu). It will ask if you want to install su, press do not install.
5. Flash the ROM
6. Reboot and rep Butternoob!
BUGS:
Free and clear, you tell me!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Butternoob has been confirmed to work on all variants of the ZTE ZMAX by at least two people on each variant. THIS IS NOT SUPERBUTTER! For those that don't know, Superbutter will be a heavily modified custom rom. Butternoob was designed to be a stock, clean experience with solid performance. I may add tweaks, but you won't find a lot beyond the stock experience.
CREDITS:
-XDA User Mazer.One for the Bootanimation. I made some edits to his and don't take credit for the original work.
-JCase for helping us get root
-Hroark13 for helping me fix the wifi issue in the updater-script
-ZTE Because I have to... They are banished from ButterNoobia though...
-Masterchief87 for the 4.4.4 base and boot.img
ENJOY, REPORT BUGS, FEEL FREE TO USE AS A BASE AND GIVE PROPER CREDITS!
People have asked what my PayPal email is for donations, it is [email protected] . Never required but always appreciated, I'll give 100% regardless
Changelog:
V2:
-Updated to Android 4.4.4 base
-Band 12 Ready
-Replaced Google Launcher with Apex
--Advice on Apex: Go into menu > apex settings > drawer settings > drawer animation > circle to enable Lollipop-style animation for the drawer opening!
-Fixed SuperUser (All binaries updated)
-Fixed Gapps Force Closes
- New Wallpaper, taste of the SuperButter
-All bugs are squashed
V1:
-Initial Release
-Android 4.4.2
-Removed T-Mobile Apps
-Removed ZTE Apps (i.e. music, file manager, etc.)
DOWNLOAD:
BUTTERNOOB Stock 4.4.4 v2.0
md5: E44F1F84B47D3C4401DA522D0A7494F5
BUTTERNOOB Stock 4.4.2 v1.0
md5: 092cee0504d07fa4decde02d2206a2b7
Mine again
Cricket Zte Z987
Will this work on Cricket ZTE Z987 model
How to enable VOLTE on this rom?
work
will this work on ZMAXX Z958 ?
kas hif said:
will this work on zmaxx z958 ?
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no. Don't try it. Unless you want to buy another phone.
Having an odd issue with LTE. When I call with LTE enabled, it tries to force the call through VOLTE, rather than handing off to a 4g (or whatever) local band. The call, of course, fails with no audio in or out; is this a known issue, is there a workaround, do I need to re-flash, or is this something weird that nobody's heard about before?
Does this work on Grand X Max + Z987?
Sent from my Z987 using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
Zmax Z970 RamDisk Boot.img packing problem
Hi,
Im attempting to repack the ram-disk image for my boot img on my ZTE Zmax z970 running the BN 2.0-oxed ROM. I was trying to use gzip with mkbootimg and it is not working, im assuming due to the fact that my newly repacked ram-disk cpio compressed file was not the same size as the original making the phone fail to boot when the boot.img was sent back to the boot block. My pc is running Ubuntu 14.04-32 bit. I know that the unpack-bootimg and mkbootimg scripts are working correctly because when i repack an unchanged boot.img-ramdisk.cpio.gz file (unpack the img and recreate the boot.img file) and re-upload it to the boot block, the phone boots correctly so I know that my procedures outside of the ram-disk cpio file are correct. My question is, How can I find out how much padding i need on the ram-disk file, where the padding should go, and how to apply the padding to get the file the correct size so that it will work as intended? Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated.
P.S. I only unpackaged the boot image to change one entry in the ramdisk to the default.prop file. If there is a way to open the compressed cpio file with an archive manager and could update the file once i make my change. that would work as well. I can open the gz file with the archive manager but can not open the cpio folder contained inside.
Thanks,
Much appreciation.....f20062e
I followed your directions. Surprisingly it was super easy! Thanks!!!!!
Does this work on 6.0.1 Zmax Pro Tmobile?
link
Need link to root the z981 and link for twrp to install the recovery image. Thanks all for the hard work this excellent community pours out on a daily basis!
Hi there! I just got this flashed, and I need to know if it's safe to do an OTA update over your ROM.
Thanks a ton!
ZTE 982
Hi there good morning I have a big question, I have the ZTE z982 from MetroPCS I went ahead and rooted and installed TWRP on it. Now I was having some issues trying to flash a custom rom Slimrom to be exact (https://forum.xda-developers.com/zte-zmax/development/slimrom-5-0-2-t3161888) but I kept getting errors about legacy property? So something along those lines. Well I then read somewhere that it could be because of TWRP being outdated. I took it upon myself to look and find an .IMG witch I then flashed and now am stuck with a sorta bootloop flashes on but the screen goes black. Any suggestions? I would really appreciate it.
how did you get past fastboot. my z982 cant find device there?
soLo1Blue said:
Hi there good morning I have a big question, I have the ZTE z982 from MetroPCS I went ahead and rooted and installed TWRP on it. Now I was having some issues trying to flash a custom rom Slimrom to be exact (https://forum.xda-developers.com/zte-zmax/development/slimrom-5-0-2-t3161888) but I kept getting errors about legacy property? So something along those lines. Well I then read somewhere that it could be because of TWRP being outdated. I took it upon myself to look and find an .IMG witch I then flashed and now am stuck with a sorta bootloop flashes on but the screen goes black. Any suggestions? I would really appreciate it.
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No matter what I do I cannot get this vile little phone to root. It is located in adb but fastboot just isnt there or doesnt' want to find it. I have tried every dang driver you can think of and still nothing in fastboot. I must know its driving me crazy. I have got to where i absolutely hate this phone!
works on z981 ??
Hello everyone, I have a problem on which audio enhancement to use? I tried to install Viper4Android_FX_v2505_A7.x_Nougat_IO_test_fix.apk, but it does not install the necessary drivers, my problem is that I use Spotify and the sound is very simple, I would need to strengthen the bass a little bit, I have the B&O headphones.
Thanks
the best audio package by far is A.R.I.S.E.
I use magisk, but it should work with SuperSU too.
You need to have busybox installed to /system/xbin for Viper4Arise to work properly.
When you flash the ARISE package the first time, it will drop a file "arise_customize.conf" into /sdcard
This is what you use to customize which ARISE modules you want to be installed when you flash the ARISE installer the second time.
I have attached the arise_customize.conf file that I use, and know works very well on LG-V20.
For many reasons, though, I recommend looking into switching to magisk over supersu.
After you have busybox installed properly, and after you have Viper4ARISE flashed properly with the customize file used, there is a module in the magisk app repository "universal_deep_buffer_remover".. this is the ONLY thing I have found that correctly removes the deep buffer without breaking the HIFI dac on the V20.
(you can also easily install busybox from the magisk manager app too, although I recommend flashing that module from recovery first. You may need to play with that its triicky. Install from recovery and/or from within the magisk manager app.)
it should go without saying that before you start installing this you will need to remove any other audio mods that you have installed previously, or the best bet being reflash your ROM to get a fresh start.
syndre said:
the best audio package by far is A.R.I.S.E.
I use magisk, but it should work with SuperSU too.
You need to have busybox installed to /system/xbin for Viper4Arise to work properly.
When you flash the ARISE package the first time, it will drop a file "arise_customize.conf" into /sdcard
This is what you use to customize which ARISE modules you want to be installed when you flash the ARISE installer the second time.
I have attached the arise_customize.conf file that I use, and know works very well on LG-V20.
For many reasons, though, I recommend looking into switching to magisk over supersu.
After you have busybox installed properly, and after you have Viper4ARISE flashed properly with the customize file used, there is a module in the magisk app repository "universal_deep_buffer_remover".. this is the ONLY thing I have found that correctly removes the deep buffer without breaking the HIFI dac on the V20.
(you can also easily install busybox from the magisk manager app too, although I recommend flashing that module from recovery first. You may need to play with that its triicky. Install from recovery and/or from within the magisk manager app.)
it should go without saying that before you start installing this you will need to remove any other audio mods that you have installed previously, or the best bet being reflash your ROM to get a fresh start.
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You forgot to attach the file
Looking forward to it, I've always used Viper and never heard of this one, I'm eager to try it.
UL7RA said:
You forgot to attach the file
Looking forward to it, I've always used Viper and never heard of this one, I'm eager to try it.
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so sorry, my fault
I did attach the file but I didn't see that it rejected the .prop extension, I edited that first post with it uploaded as a text file, same file is attached here too. Remove the .txt and put it on /sdcard
If you open the file and change the install core to =true, you will only have to flash the arise zip once (instead of letting it place that customize.prop file on SD card the first time around).
syndre said:
so sorry, my fault
I did attach the file but I didn't see that it rejected the .prop extension, I edited that first post with it uploaded as a text file, same file is attached here too. Remove the .txt and put it on /sdcard
If you open the file and change the install core to =true, you will only have to flash the arise zip once (instead of letting it place that customize.prop file on SD card the first time around).
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Unfortunately, I believe not much of ARISE works on my H990DS, as the first time I flashed using your prop file, I got arkamys audio to continuously force close. Uninstalled it by editing the prop file, reboot. Tried opening Dolby Atmos, force close. I guess I'm left with Viper, which I've had before anyway. I'm on magisk, if that matters, but I saw that the magisk compatibility was set to true.
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Unfortunately, I believe not much of ARISE works on my H990DS, as the first time I flashed using your prop file, I got arkamys audio to continuously force close. Uninstalled it by editing the prop file, reboot. Tried opening Dolby Atmos, force close. I guess I'm left with Viper, which I've had before anyway. I'm on magisk, if that matters, but I saw that the magisk compatibility was set to true.
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If you're using SuperSU the only other thing that I could think of would be making sure BusyBox is installed
In the future if something like that is force closing you can either just freeze the application or delete the app folder in system partition using recovery.
If you haven't yet tried flashing your ROM again, letting boot up and sit for a few minutes, then flash busybox and arise again on a fresh ROM installation, that is definitely something to try.
I'm just curious, is there a reason why you prefer SuperSU over magisk?
I use the BusyBox flashable installer made by as from here. He's got lots of other neat things on that thread to!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2239421
Sent from my LG V20 using XDA Labs
syndre said:
If you're using SuperSU the only other thing that I could think of would be making sure BusyBox is installed
In the future if something like that is force closing you can either just freeze the application or delete the app folder in system partition using recovery.
If you haven't yet tried flashing your ROM again, letting boot up and sit for a few minutes, then flash busybox and arise again on a fresh ROM installation, that is definitely something to try.
I'm just curious, is there a reason why you prefer SuperSU over magisk?
I use the BusyBox flashable installer made by as from here. He's got lots of other neat things on that thread to!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2239421
Sent from my LG V20 using XDA Labs
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No, I'm not using SuperSU, I'm on Magisk (14.0). You might have missed when I said that. BusyBox is installed and running fine, and I managed to fix everything by flashing the ARISE zip, but with a modified prop file.
UL7RA said:
No, I'm not using SuperSU, I'm on Magisk (14.0). You might have missed when I said that. BusyBox is installed and running fine, and I managed to fix everything by flashing the ARISE zip, but with a modified prop file.
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ahh ok, yeah misunderstood that you got it going
great
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Hello, thanks for replying ... I installed my system again with MagiskSU, but when I installed ARISE, I could not understand how to install it ... I downloaded the MAGNUS OPUS package and tried to flash with the TWP, and there was ERROR 1, I put both your "arise_customize.prop" in my sdcard (/sdcard/arise_customize.prop) and what is in the ARISE forum, but without success ...
let's go to the beginning ... first I install MagiskSU, then BusyBox, then I put the file on sdcard? and then try to install? that's what i did
what am I doing wrong?
Thanks for the cooperation
pkrename said:
Hello, thanks for replying ... I installed my system again with MagiskSU, but when I installed ARISE, I could not understand how to install it ... I downloaded the MAGNUS OPUS package and tried to flash with the TWP, and there was ERROR 1, I put both your "arise_customize.prop" in my sdcard (/sdcard/arise_customize.prop) and what is in the ARISE forum, but without success ...
let's go to the beginning ... first I install MagiskSU, then BusyBox, then I put the file on sdcard? and then try to install? that's what i did
what am I doing wrong?
Thanks for the cooperation
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The order I flash those things is first the ROM (if your ROM has any audio mods included as separate zips in the main rom zip, most modded stock roms do this, remove that. Either delete any viper or dolby zips from the main rom zip, or comment out the libes that install them in the update-script FIRST).
Second I flash busybox, it should say "installng to /system/xbin".
Third I flash Magisk. The current latest version is v14.5 and I can confirm it works n my V20.
After that, I boot into the rom and let it up the stock audio configuration to and confirm that you have sound working initially. After it settles down for a few minutes, I go back into recovery and then flash the arise zip.
The first time you flash ARISE, it checks to see if the customize prop file is present on/ sdcard and if it is it will use those options. If the customize file is not present the only thing it will do is install the core part of ARISE, and it will place that customize.prop file onto /sdcard for you. If that happens you'll get a message saying so, instructing you to edit it to select which modules you want. The customize.prop file I attached is what I use, you don't necessarily have to use those exact settings, you can choose what you want and play around with it and see what works. Trial and error is a way of life doing these mods.
Flashing the same ARISE zip a second time once you edited the prop file to your liking will install what you choose instead of just the core files.
Reboot back into your ROM and open the magisk manager app. You'll notice there is a module there for ARISE compatibility. At this point your equalizer apps should be functioning, but only for local media files. To get the sound to process through the Viper equalizer using streaming music you need to remove the deep audio buffer. Magisk manager allows you to do this very easily by just downloading the universal deep audio remover module from the repository in magisk manager.
While you're at this point, it's a good idea to also download and install the BusyBox module from the magisk manager app too. You can install the magisk BusyBox module on top of what you already flashed in recovery, thats how I do it. If there's any conflicting files the magisk module takes priority. If anything, doing this gives me the peace of mind that BusyBox is for sure installed correctly.
After installing the BusyBox and deep buffer remover modules from the magisk manager app, reboot and that should be it! The only thing you need to do now to take your already amazing DAC to the next level is adjust the equalizer settings to what you like. This is a never ending quest to make whatever youre listening to sound perfect. Frustrating but fun at the same time.
Of course there are a ton of things that could go wrong, each case seems to be different, so there's no way to let you know what to do before a problem shows up.
Try that and let me know how it goes. Good Luck!
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The order I flash those things is first the ROM (if your ROM has any audio mods included as separate zips in the main rom zip, most modded stock roms do this, remove that. Either delete any viper or dolby zips from the main rom zip, or comment out the libes that install them in the update-script FIRST).
Second I flash busybox, it should say "installng to /system/xbin".
Third I flash Magisk. The current latest version is v14.5 and I can confirm it works n my V20.
After that, I boot into the rom and let it up the stock audio configuration to and confirm that you have sound working initially. After it settles down for a few minutes, I go back into recovery and then flash the arise zip.
The first time you flash ARISE, it checks to see if the customize prop file is present on/ sdcard and if it is it will use those options. If the customize file is not present the only thing it will do is install the core part of ARISE, and it will place that customize.prop file onto /sdcard for you. If that happens you'll get a message saying so, instructing you to edit it to select which modules you want. The customize.prop file I attached is what I use, you don't necessarily have to use those exact settings, you can choose what you want and play around with it and see what works. Trial and error is a way of life doing these mods.
Flashing the same ARISE zip a second time once you edited the prop file to your liking will install what you choose instead of just the core files.
Reboot back into your ROM and open the magisk manager app. You'll notice there is a module there for ARISE compatibility. At this point your equalizer apps should be functioning, but only for local media files. To get the sound to process through the Viper equalizer using streaming music you need to remove the deep audio buffer. Magisk manager allows you to do this very easily by just downloading the universal deep audio remover module from the repository in magisk manager.
While you're at this point, it's a good idea to also download and install the BusyBox module from the magisk manager app too. You can install the magisk BusyBox module on top of what you already flashed in recovery, thats how I do it. If there's any conflicting files the magisk module takes priority. If anything, doing this gives me the peace of mind that BusyBox is for sure installed correctly.
After installing the BusyBox and deep buffer remover modules from the magisk manager app, reboot and that should be it! The only thing you need to do now to take your already amazing DAC to the next level is adjust the equalizer settings to what you like. This is a never ending quest to make whatever youre listening to sound perfect. Frustrating but fun at the same time.
Of course there are a ton of things that could go wrong, each case seems to be different, so there's no way to let you know what to do before a problem shows up.
Try that and let me know how it goes. Good Luck!
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Great Tutorial... but... in my phone... (H990DS) with custom root by DirtySanta, the Magisk v14.5 make this device no boot... does it work with version 14.0?
I have a LS997 and also see dirty santa. I run Schwifty's kernel, if that is of any interest to you.
Yes, v14 will be fine to use.
This is for anyone doing audio mods, check out sauron ainur audio, it's a Russian team that figured out a new/better way to mod devices,, (any variant) I've tried bout everything, and it is way better than arise, guitarded hero even chimed in on the forum and credited them as the real deal and not a poser basically, the bass is much tighter and puncher and tunable, must have magisk and u can have other mods along with it e.g.--v4a, James dsp, Arkamys, Dirac, etc. Read the thread!!! And it's easier to install. It will/is change android modding imo.
I was able to do it, but I only managed to release it on my device after upgrading to version 14.5... in version 14 it did not run... I did all the steps as it happened in my tutorial and now it is running the perfect V4A !! Thank you syndre was a great help!
I used to think arise was best, all magisk users should try sauron ainur audio mod, the only one I got to activate is the mk II beta 8. Easy to install if you follow directions and can use viper and other mods with it, they found a new way to do audio mods that's changing the game for audio it just ain't well known yet, read the thread, guitarded hero chimes in and validates them as the real deal and I can say it is awesome, tighter bass, clearer w/less congestion from non working/compatible ports. Message me if you need help or have general questions. Can be tricky to learn, (me anyway since I just started using magisk). Russian team I believe, try it out, good luck.
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Beta 8 was only one i could get to activate quad dac, wanted to correct that, but the versions without dac activated still sound better than other mods with dac working, it's that good. Imo the bass is way more tunable and precise, and punchier which is important to me.