.::JazzROM For Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 (5.1.1) [SM-T330NU]::.
(Fully Deodexed, KNOXless, Pre-rooted, Xposed ready, Stock Base 5.1.1 Touchwiz ROM)
"To all devs: you're not allowed to take files from my ROM without my permissions!"
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.::IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THIS FIRST!::.
First: Before you start questioning and posting here, please do understand that you need to carefully read all these instruction below, not just first post (OP), but following several posts (#2,#3, #4, etc.) these posts are also part of this OP post. It is very very critical to read and have clear understanding how version of this ROM works, and how it can be customized, failure to not read all the instructions and not able to follow, you will get lost, most likely you will soft-brick your device.
Second: This is fully deodexed, pre-rooted with SuperSU included, KNOXless Stock Touchwiz ROM. If you looking for debloated 5.1.1 ROM, you may check @Zaphodspeaks 's ROM thread for debloated Stock Touchwiz 5.1.1 ROM if that's your thing. This ROM comes several ported apps from Galaxy Tab S2 and Galaxy Tab A. All these apps ported from their lollipop firmwares, ported, re-sized to fit our screen, and done many modifications all the way down to app smali files.
And lastly: Just because I put out a ROM here in Galaxy Tab 4 ROM thread, it does NOT mean I am your full-time tech support. Remember that this is provided as free of use, and if you are taking a custom ROM, Devs assume that you know what you are doing and have basic knowledge of doing so. Needless to say, if your tablet still under warranty, flashing custom ROMs voids your warranty. XDA is community driven forum, if you stuck, you can always ask here, and also using search box in XDA is your best friend.
Now the fun part
.:REREQUISITES::.
Of course, a brain would help
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 - SM-T330NU
PhilzTouch Recovery Installed - download @moonbutt74's PhilzTouch Recovery - Please note that I won't be supporting different custom recovery!
ROM File (JazzROM For Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 (5.1.1) [SM-T330NU] - See download section below)
Basic knowledge of what you're doing! (such as; how to flash a ROM, able to do nandroid backup/restore, know how to copy files to system and know how to give proper permission to files and app under root/system folder ..etc)
Patience is a virtue here; remember that because this is lollipop, first reboot would take anywhere between 15 mins to 20 mins.
.::ROM FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS::.
Uses @moonbutt74's stock rootable kernel with IRBlaster working --see it here moonbutt74's thread
Android Version 5.1.1, KNOXless, Fully deodexed, Pre-rooted (SuperSU included), and Xposed ready (see install instruction for xposed installation on next post)
Galaxy S5 Toolbox and Note 4 SideKey included (modified settings app and frameworks to make it work on our device) - see instruction on next post how to enable them.
Galaxy Tab S2 (SM-T710) and Galaxy Tab A (SM-T350) ported apps, including: Newest TouchWiz Home launcher with Flipboardbriefing, Samsung My Files, Calendar, Clock, Samsung Music, Samsung Email, SoundAlive, Smart Manager, Gallery, new moded/ported SecWallpaper app (with many new wallpapers from newest Samsung devices added), and many more...
ROM Includes Latest Asus ZenUI launcher (if you don't like TouchWiz launcher), and also includes some ported newest Asus lollipop apps as well - All these Asus apps can be uninstallable as you wish if you don't like them.
Enabled Quad View Multi Windows - see screenshots.
Added some S6 icons (Note 5/Edge Plus) - I will be adding more whenever I have time.
Improved Recents menu opening time.
Newest Accuweather widget/app from Galaxy Tab S2 (ported/moded by me to work on our device) - see screenshots below
Added S6 Galaxy Apps Widget
Added Galaxy Tab S2's Calendar Widget (resized/moded/ported by me)
Added Galaxy Tab S2's Photo Editor (Make sure do not update it by Samsung Galaxy App - turn off update app in galaxy app setting - if you dont this will be overwritten by Samsung with default Photo Editor!)
New!, ported Note 10 2014 5.1.1's Magazine Widget (must be one of kind port, go check windget section, locate MagazineWidget)
New!, ported Tab S2's S Note!, yeap it works!
New!, Added Tab S2 Samsung Scrapbook!
New!, Added Samsung Peel Smart Remote
Update!, Updated/Ported Flipboard Briefing from Galaxy Tab S2's 5.1.1 firmware
Updated Xperiacle Multi Window App xposed to work on Tab 4 lollipop (per requested, I can't publish download link, please PM me for download link)
Added Asus Weathertime (newest lollipop firmware from ZenPad S8) - (resized/moded/ported by me) - this is actually quite nice looking weather app!
Lollipop Xposed Support - see details on next post for install instruction
As this is first public release, there will be more stuff and features added to the ROM...
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.::SCREENSHOTS::.
Here are some screenshots, these are just samples to give you an idea how this ROM looks and also to show you some new features.
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.::INSTALL INSTRUCTION (CLEAN INSTALL)::.
Even if you are on V2.1, For V3.X, Full Wipe is still OBLIGATORY for proper installation! No dirty flash over v2.1!!
*Warning!: You need to follow these instruction step by step, if you do NOT, you will have problem!*
1. First thing first; Have you made full nandroid backup yet? if not, this is very good time to do it now.
2. Download JazzROM For Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 (5.1.1) [SM-T330NU] to your device's internal or microSD card that you can easily find it for flashing later on.
3. Reboot into PhilzTouch CWM Recovery
4. Do Factory Reset first in PhilzTouch recovery, and then also do the " install new ROM" option in PhilzTouch Recovery.
5. Go back and do Wipe Cache and also do Wipe Dalvik/Art too in PhilzTouch recovery - just to be safe side.
6. Flash JazzROM For Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 (5.1.1) [SM-T330NU] ROM, and once it is done, click back key in recovery, and select reboot your system.
8. This is lollipop - first reboot seems like taking forever, but be patient here, you have to wait 15 min to 20 mins.
9. After it finishes the reboot, you may go thru your normal tablet setup (wifi, google account, Samsung account, time setup, etc).
10. After you done with step 9, you can now jump to next posts (post#2, 3, etc) below for additional setup and customization of the JazzROM.
.::KNOWN ISSUES/LIMITATIONS::.
This ROM is quite stable for daily drive, but like all custom ROMs, there's always some small issues and limitations, which I am NOT considering as big showstoppers:
Smart Manager works perfectly fine, but when you check storage and ram detail button in the app, it FCs, the reason is that this is from Tab S2 port, which is still based on 5.0.2, thus looking for 5.0.2 settings activities and our device is 5.1.1. Once 5.1.1 firmware available for Tab S2/Tab A, I will back ported our device again. So expect a fix for it - Fixed.
ToolBox has 12 apps limitation, that's how many apps you can able to add, and it is limited. Do not try to add more than, that it will crash your tablet. This is NOT a bug, just limitation of ToolBox.
As mentioned above, some ported apps you may see some little cosmetic imperfection in these ported apps, but consider that ported apps has 4:3 aspect screen ratio (Tab S2 / Tab A), while this tablet has 16:9 aspect screen ratio, so every effort being made to make it fit our tablet screen.
TouchWiz Launcher's A-Z option sorting is not included in original app (go check it out on Galaxy Tab A's and you will see it does not have A-Z sorting), Samsung decided to enable A-Z sorting in some of newest TouchWiz Home launcher, while it disabled in some others. So I went ahead and modified launcher.smali file to enable it. A-Z option for sorting works fine, but if you keep trying several times, it may not sort it correctly on landscape. Before you start asking that, remember that even Samsung disabled this feature, so don't complain it, take it as it is.
.::WHAT NOT TO EXPECT::.
Frequent updates.
Fancy Aramo installations (who got time for it!?).
Bugs free experiences.
Problems will be solved quickly/ultimately.
Individual/feature requests (I will listen, but no promise).
.::THANKS & CREDITS::.
Following people made differences in JazzROM, so I would like to THANK to each one of them:
@moonbutt74 for giving us rootable 5.1.1 stock kernel with IRBlaster working, and PhilzTouch CWM Recovery
@Zaphodspeaks for providing base updater-script and his continue support.
@Snow_Ghost for volunteering beta-testing of JazzROMs.
@daxgirl for her guide to increase ToolBox apps number and ToolBox tool app.
@thisisapoorusernamechoice for providing official 5.1.1 firmware download.
@wanam for providing Xposed for Samsung Lollipop
@thereassaad for providing guide to enable S5 Toolbox and N4 SideKey
@civato for being wonderful and always giving me hand, maybe custom kernel for this ROM?
.:: DOWNLOADS ====>
JazzROM For Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 (5.1.1) [SM-T330NU] V2.1
JazzROM For Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 (5.1.1) [SM-T330NU] V3.1
Change log v3.0 --> see it here JazzROM V3.0 Change Log
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.:: DISCLAIMER::.
A lot of efforts, long hours, days, and weeks spent to make this ROM, therefore you are NOT allowed to copy it and call it your "own" (Trust me, I will know). If you do include any of my mods, ported apps, etc.. in your ROM please ASK PERMISSION BEFORE, and GIVE PROPER CREDITS IN YOUR ROOM THREAD to me and a link back to this thread, and make sure you also mention and thank to the people who are listed under Thanks/Credit section above. This kind of work does not comes easy, so please respect that.
XDA:DevDB Information
..::[ROM] [5.1.1 TW] JazzROM For Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 (5.1.1) [SM-T330NU] ::., ROM for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4
JazzROM Contributors:
jazzespresso, Moonbutt74, Zaphodspeaks
ROM OS Version: 5.1.x Lollipop
ROM Firmware Required: Lollipop Samsung Bootloader
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 2.1
Stable Release Date: 2015-10-11
Created 2015-09-08
Last Updated 2015-09-08
.::APPS & CUSTOMIZATION FOR JazzROM::.
How to Enable S5 ToolBox and N4 SideKey in JazzROM
I have used following guide see here to edit both SecSettings.apk and framework.jar in our tablet. So both this SecSettings.apk and framework.jar updated in JazzROM.
In order to enable it, please follow this instruction link below - you need to download SQLite Editor from play store.
See Here for SQLlite instruction
I do not want copy and paste entire images, nor duplicate instructions here since @thereassaad already nicely outlined, just follow piece for S5 Toolbox and Sidekey for SQLite Editor, and don't forget to click reset button on notifacation in the settings, and then reboot. All stuff need to work is already added to SecSettings.apk and framework.jar.
Important!: Guys, it is case-sensitive, make sure you type as Toolbox, not ToolBox and it is SideKey, not Sidekey
so at the end, you should have like this;
.......;SideKey;Toolbox;SFinder;
How to Install Xposed in JazzROM
1. Install XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4.apk - download here
2. Download xposed-v75-sdk22-tw-arm-custom-build-by-wanam-20151008.zip Wanam's Xposed for Samsung lollipop here - Important!!, remember you need 32bit one, not 64bit version.
2. Reboot into recovery and do full nandroid backup just in case.
3. Flash xposed-v75-sdk22-tw-arm-custom-build-by-wanam-20151008.zip, and do wipe caches and whipe dalwik/art after that (just playing safe here)
4. Reboot is going to take sometime, so take a break, have coffee or glass of wine or something..
5. Once reboots, you have xposed installed (already activated, no need to do anything).
6. Be very very careful what xposed you use, make sure it works with lollipop, especially check if it works for Samsung lollipop ROM!, installing an xposed app that's not intended to work for Lollipop may soft-brick your tablet!
How to get 5-Way Reboot, All Apps in MW (multi-window), Center Clock and Rounded Recents
Courtesy of @pyromayniyak (make sure you thank to him), please see this post here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63487537&postcount=145. Make sure make full nandroid backup in case you like to restore back your tablet to previous stage!
Needless to say, this will be included to next version of JazzROM.
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.::Q&A::.
1. I followed your install instruction, got bootloop, samsung logo does not goes way, waited for 1 hour, still nothing, what the heck I am doing wrong..?
Well, there could be couple of a lot reason why so. However, if you tried several times and still got the same result, what I would recommend is start from scratch; what I meant is flash official 5.1.1 firmware via odin, and then flash PhilzTouch CWM Recovery - if you are having issue flashing PhilzTouch CWM Recovery, download it from moonbutt74 thread, copy it to your tablet, unzip it, and locate recovery.img, and using Flasfiy app flash it to your tablet. And finally, grab moonbutt74's bootable stock lollipop kernel and flash it, and then flash Supersu beta 2.49 top of it. At up this point, you should be running official 5.1.1 ROM with root and PhilzTouch CWM Recovery installed as your recovery. Now, come back here and flash this ROM following the instructions above. .
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2. Are you going to support or release your ROM for different variant of Tab 4 devices such as SM-T530/T530NU, SM-T532, SM-T331, SM-T337A, etc..?
My motto is if I don't have device, I don't support. Please do understand that. However, if someone or some developers willing to port this ROM to other Tab 4 device, they are more than welcome to do so as long as keep the ROM name and credits intact.
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3. I was able to install your ROM and all working perfect, but got some apps FCs, why?
This ROM has been fully tested for several weeks, all apps checks out fine. However, sometimes when installed first time, some apps tend to give you FCs, if it happens, do this step: Go to Settings --> Application Managers --> All, and locate the app that give you FC, and now click Clear Data and Clear Cache, and then reboot your tablet. Now check the app that gave FC and see if it works. If still an issue, send me the catlog.
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4. What about Moding, Theming, etc.?
Well, that depends, time will show what we can do or we can't.
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5. Way too many Samsung craps, apps in the ROM?
If you hate Samsung, there's a ROM called Cyanogenmod: cm-12.1 unless you are leaving under the rock!.
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.::Here is the List of Xposed apps module that works on JazzROM (Samsung Lollipop ROMs)::.
So far I know following xposed apps module works fine on JazzROM. If you know more and if you ahve tested and confirmed working, please drop me a line so I can add to our list below
App Settings [Lollipop Alternative by rovo89] - See it here
Advanced Power Menu+ [1] - confirmed by @Snow_Ghost - check it in Xposed download module section
Wanam Xposed for Samsung devices
Bubbleupnp Xposed module, and Awesome Pop-up Video Xposed app (for anyone that has a Chromecast) confirmed to be working with this ROM
Aplify and Greenify xposed module seems like working fine per my testing (haven't crashed my tablet yet ). This two are great for hibernating apps, and increasing battery usage even more.
Disable Clear Defaults Dialog
DoubleTapToSleep
MinMinGuard
Play Store Changelog
PlayPermissionsExposed
ScreenOffAnimation - note - The screen on animation option works but not well since your lock screen shows up then the animation shows.
Smooth System Progress Bars
Statusbar Scroll to Top
Swap Volume Keys
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Thanks @pyromayniyak and @Snow_Ghost testing xposed modules and letting me know which one works on our ROM.
.::JazzROM Change Log::.
JazzROM V3.1 Change Log
Fixed Samsung S Music (ported from Galaxy Tab S2) FC issue with when tap on the song to expand the album art.
Added new ported Samsung Gallery from Galaxy Tab S2's 5.1.1 firmware.
Added new ported Samsung Email from Galaxy Tab S2's 5.1.1 firmware.
Re-sized Samsung Clock app (that was ported from Galaxy Tab A), so that you can able to add alarm and delete alarm (not perfectly re-sized due to screen size, but at least it works now)
New!, ported Note 10 2014's 5.1.1's Magazine Widget (must be one of kind port, go check windget section, locate MagazineWidget)
New!, ported S Note!, yeap it works!
New!, Added Samsung Scrapbook!
New!, Added Samsung Peel Smart Remote (thanks @Snow_Ghost)
Update!, Updated/Ported Flipboard Briefing from Galaxy Tab S2's 5.1.1 firmware
Updated Xperiacle Multi Window App xposed to work on Tab 4 lollipop (per requested, I can't publish download link, please PM me for download link)
Several small updates and a few changes in framework files as well (hoping to improve speed and battery usage)
Several small fixes here and there.
.::JazzROM Support::.
How to ask help?
We are here to help, but not here to be your personal tech 24/7 support. If you come here custom ROM, means you know what you are doing and has knowledge how to flash a ROM, so before you ask question or help, make sure you provide details (catlogs, screenshots, etc.) here, so that we can help.
We all doing this in our spare time, and have another life other than XDA, so be nice, be kind, so if developer does not reply you, don't get mad!, ask around maybe others will help!
One of my JazzROM moderators is @Zaphodspeaks, so if you ask him nicely, he will help, and also remember this is community driven XDA forum, we all help each other to make better ROMs.
Looks good.. I'm gonna give it a try..
So no debloated version?
Zaphodspeaks said:
Looks good.. I'm gonna give it a try..
So no debloated version?
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well, you already did debloated version, for now I am not going to debloat this ROM as I need some more customization and I don't know if I am going to end up needing some apps, libs, frameworks, etc...
If people needing debloated version, they can always use your ROM.
jazzespresso said:
well, you already did debloated version, for now I am not going to debloat this ROM as I need some more customization and I don't know if I am going to end up needing some apps, libs, frameworks, etc...
If people needing debloated version, they can always use your ROM.
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I like where your going with this.. I don't have the Skills yet to pull something like this off..
Hell 3 weeks ago I never even Deodexed anything before.. I was up for many days in a row... Many hours watching myself brick my tablet over and over and over again..
I've been in front of my Galaxy tab non stop and man I have learned a lot in such a short time..
I do enjoy giving Tech support, even if they are morons...
I also take it you came across the same problem I had with Google Drive? Opening and Force Closing over and over and over again..lol
I really like how you completely rewrote the Updater-Script..
Zaphodspeaks said:
I like where your going with this.. I don't have the Skills yet to pull something like this off..
Hell 3 weeks ago I never even Deodexed anything before.. I was up for many days in a row... Many hours watching myself brick my tablet over and over and over again..
I've been in front of my Galaxy tab non stop and man I have learned a lot in such a short time..
I do enjoy giving Tech support, even if they are morons...
I also take it you came across the same problem I had with Google Drive? Opening and Force Closing over and over and over again..lol
I really like how you completely rewrote the Updater-Script..
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Some google apps in system folder for lollipop hates deodexing, you may thinking it must be Google thingy, but I believe it is how Samsung intercorparated art runtime in their device.
Trying something new, and soft-bricking tablet...that's how you learn man....so keep it up...
and yeah, I ended up completely rewrote the updater-script to more streamline.
jazzespresso said:
Some google apps in system folder for lollipop hates deodexing, you may thinking it must be Google thingy, but I believe it is how Samsung intercorparated art runtime in their device.
Trying something new, and soft-bricking tablet...that's how you learn man....so keep it up...
and yeah, I ended up completely rewrote the updater-script to more streamline.
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Samsung Frankenstiened Dalvik and ART together.. Nasty mixture, but its made to make it damn near impossible to develop or modify..
There was not one single tool that did the job either.. I used several tools and strangely enough I got it right the first time... I had to make some changes in the Archi Kitchen though since it didn't support our device.. It should now with what I added to it.. When I wanted to use it to preroot, the default method wouldn't work on 5.1.1..
So I changed that as well by updating it..
jazz
Excellent job! Looks great, feels great. Very well done.
Thanks for putting it all together for us.
jazzespresso said:
.::LIST OF XPOSED APPS THAT WORKS ON OUR TABLET (SAMSUNG LOLLIPOP ROMs)::.
So far that I know following xposed apps works fine. If you know more and tested, please drop me a line so I can add to this list
App Settings [Lollipop Alternative by rovo89] - See it here
Advanced Power Menu+ [1] - confirmed by @Snow_Ghost - check it in Xposed download module section
Wanam Xposed for Samsung devices
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Both Bubbleupnp Xposed module, and Awesome Pop-up Video Xposed app ( for anyone that has a Chromecast) confirmed to be working with this ROM.
Snow_Ghost said:
Both Bubbleupnp Xposed module, and Awesome Pop-up Video Xposed app ( for anyone that has a Chromecast) confirmed to be working with this ROM.
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thanks Snow_Ghost, I added them to list, plus I tested Greenify and Applify both seems like working so far - please download this two module and you also test it.
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thanks Snow_Ghost, I added them to list, plus I tested Greenify and Applify both seems like working so far - please download this two module and you also test it.
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Greenify works for me. But Amplify keeps telling me there is a problem with Xposed. That it's not running and to update it.
But I know Xposed v73 custom build by Wanam active.
Check screenshots for details.
https://drive.google.com/folder/d/0B747KAKljZFRSmhVMElLekVtZUU/edit
Snow_Ghost said:
Greenify works for me. But Amplify keeps telling me there is a problem with Xposed. That it's not running and to update it.
But I know Xposed v73 custom build by Wanam active.
Check screenshots for details.
https://drive.google.com/folder/d/0B747KAKljZFRSmhVMElLekVtZUU/edit
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intersting...Applify working OK to my device, try to uninstall it and reboot, and back to tablet and re-install it.
also read thru some info its own thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/mod-nlpunbounce-reduce-nlp-wakelocks-t2853874
jazzespresso said:
intersting...Applify working OK to my device, try to uninstall it and reboot, and back to tablet and re-install it.
also read thru some info its own thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/mod-nlpunbounce-reduce-nlp-wakelocks-t2853874
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It worked after I installed it from the PlayStore. Until I needed to reboot my tablet, then it caused a constant reboot over and over again. I had to restore from backup. I don't really need Amplify though, so I'll leave it for now.
But my irblaster does not work. I've tried a few different apps, and none of them work. Will someone check to see if it works with this ROM on their tab so I know if it's just me or not.
Thanks in advance!
Snow_Ghost said:
It worked after I installed it from the PlayStore. Until I needed to reboot my tablet, then it caused a constant reboot over and over again. I had to restore from backup. I don't really need Amplify though, so I'll leave it for now.
But my irblaster does not work. I've tried a few different apps, and none of them work. Will someone check to see if it works with this ROM on their tab so I know if it's just me or not.
Thanks in advance!
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remember that originally irblaster was not there, @moonbutt74 made it available in kernel. Samsung somehow screw this up.
honestly, have not have chance to check or test it out.
have you tried Peel app (which replaces Samsung WatchOn). I had WatchOn on my Note 3, suddenly Samsung App promted for update and update it, and become Peel app.
jazzespresso said:
remember that originally irblaster was not there, @moonbutt74 made it available in kernel. Samsung somehow screw this up.
honestly, have not have chance to check or test it out.
have you tried Peel app (which replaces Samsung WatchOn). I had WatchOn on my Note 3, suddenly Samsung App promted for update and update it, and become Peel app.
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Yes. I have tried WatchOn, Peel, Smart Remote, AnyMote, and a few others. It worked when I was on stock LP 5.1.1 with moonbutt74's kernel, but not working with this ROM.
Snow_Ghost said:
Yes. I have tried WatchOn, Peel, Smart Remote, AnyMote, and a few others. It worked when I was on stock LP 5.1.1 with moonbutt74's kernel, but not working with this ROM.
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check with @Zaphodspeaks and see if it works on his ROM or not. If it does not works in his ROM, means because of deodexing may causing it....I can't really tell for sure.
another thing, when you trying, run catlog on background, and see if you can able to capture some logs for us to look.
IMG REMOVED
Welcome to the Ultimate Pixel Experience for the Samsung Galaxy Note5.
Pixel Experience ROM
Post 1 - Introduction
Post 2 - Features
Post 3 - Previews
Post 4 - Bugs & Notes
Post 5 - Tutorial & FAQ
Post 6 - Download Links
Credits:
Thanks to my friend Cris Matthew for all his help
Thanks to amarullz for AROMA Installer
Thanks to ChainFire for SuperSU
Thanks to @velayo for TMobile call audio fix
This ROM currently supports models N920C, N920T(fix needed, included in links section). If you have tested it on other varients please let me know.
XDA:DevDB Information
Pixel Experience, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy Note 5
Contributors
SirHydarnes, CrsMthw
ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat
ROM Firmware Required: Nougat Firmware
Based On: TouchWiz
Version Information
Status: Alpha
Current Beta Version: 1.0
Beta Release Date: 2017-07-05
Created 2017-07-06
Last Updated 2017-07-06
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Introduction
This rom is based on Samsung's Touchwiz firmware, with some tweaks and mods. It is optimized for better battery life, heavily debloated, and themed just like the Google Pixel. It features the blue accent theme, Quick Settings just like the Pixel, Rounded Icons for over 1,000 apps thanks to the HydIconPack for Pixel Launcher, and Google Pixel ui sounds and apps.
The only samsung apps included in this rom are Device Maintenance, and Samsung Camera. The apps Gallery, Samsung Account and Store, SHealth, Video Player, Voice Recorder, Gallery , and some other apps can be selected to be installed thanks to AROMA Installer.
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FEATURES
Heavily Debloated
Knox Removed
Pixel Themed
Pixel Blue Accent
Rounded Icons, by the HydIconPack
Native Round Icons
Pixel Wallpapers, Keyboard, Clock, Calendar and Calculator
Android O Wallpaper and Easter Egg logo
Pixel UI sounds, ringtones and notification tones
Support for Dual-Sim models
Rooted with SuperSU by Chainfire
AROMA Installer thanks to amarullz
Screenshots
Screenshots are uploaded.
Bugs
QuickSettings Edit colors might be inverted
SuperSU must be flashed
Note That:
This rom is still in alpha stage, so please lower your expectations
Please refer to FAQ and Bugs posts before posting about a problem
This rom is named Pixel Experience not Samsung Experience
If you have any questions, please email me
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Tutorial
Download the latest version of the rom down below,
if there's a fix for your device varient, download that as well. I will try and merge the fixes on new builds.
In order to install this rom, first of all, if this is your first time, read about it, do some research and understand the consequences. You need an unlocked bootloader, USB debugging enabled and a custom recovery. I recommend TWRP.
Copy the downloaded ROM file and copy it to your device.
Reboot to recovery mode, and use the recovery to get a full backup from your device's current system, data, kernel, etc and make a copy of said backup to your computer. Then, fully wipe Data, Cache, ART cache and system(DO NOT WIPE INTERNAL STORAGE). Then use a recovery file manager or connect the device to your computer and use mtp to delete the folder Android on your device.
Then install the rom, and if you've downloaded fix patches, install them afterwards and then reboot.
When you install the rom, the aroma installer pops up and gives you a set of options for desired Google Apps,
Samsung apps and services. For the Google Apps I recommend installing the wallpapers and Fit since the wallpapers are not on Play Store and Fit performs best as a system app. The rest can be found on Play store.
The services are Dual Sim support, SuperSU root and NFC support. However, you MUST include SuperSU in your choices for now due to a kernel issue. The dual sim support is obviously for the dual sim models and the NFC is optional since it causes battery performance issues on some devices. CHECK IT IF YOU WANT NFC TO BE INSTALLED. Finally the Samsung Apps.
The Samsung apps are Account, which includes the Samsung Galaxy Apps store and Samsung Account which is required for syncing. SAMSUNG Cloud is not included because I think it is a useless battery eating service, but if you need it let me know so I add it as an option for future builds. There are other Samsung services and apps like SNote, SHealth, One Handed Mode, BlueLight Filter, Private Mode, Gallery, Video Player, Voice recorder, MyFiles, Clipboard Service and SPen features. They all pretty much say what they are, the SPen features include air command, spen apps and Snote, and Clipboard Service is Samsung's handy Clipboard Service which I really like.
F.A.Q.[/CENTER]
My device doesn't boot up after 10 minutes of flashing the rom!
If your device's LED light is no longer on and blue, then the issue is with the Settings app, try flashing with a full wipe, restoring your EFS and if it doesn't work out, contact me. If however the blue led is still on, then try and take a log and sending it to me, with your device information.
Which files should I delete prior to installing the ROM?
The only thing you should delete prior to flashing the ROM once in recovery mode is the Android folder in your internal storage.
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Amazing.Definitely i will try this. Big thanks mate.
@SIRHydarnes Thank you for your pm. Im downloading it and will let you know how it goes.
Fast, lightweight and excellent battery life. Being using it for a while and has only used like one battery percent. Love the icons and the status bar. Sir you have done an outstanding job!!!
If anyone wants to use it on 920t and doesn't gets in call audio, flash the attached zip.
which file to delete? and how i dont understand? and hoW is the batery life?? @SirHydarnes
THANK IN ADVANCE...
Awesome! I'm installing on my N920T now....
Facebook doesnt work,viper doesnt work and most importantly gallery doesnt work.Excelllent rom but full of bugs even device maintenance dosent work with antivirus error!! smn920g
Looking forward to final release. Please add Magisk support.
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cpunkaz said:
Facebook doesnt work,viper doesnt work and most importantly gallery doesnt work.Excelllent rom but full of bugs even device maintenance dosent work with antivirus error!! smn920g
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Try using Material Fbook, looks so much better
velayo said:
If anyone wants to use it on 920t and doesn't gets in call audio, flash the attached zip.
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It doesnt work
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Now it works great I just flashed everything like op said and then flash Poseidon kernel and everything is working great. https://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=24432 the kernel is for 920T
velayo said:
Try using Material Fbook, looks so much better
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Thoses were the of the bat issues dont know wat other bugs are awaiting,Howz ur experience?
Its so good. Can flash for G928T. So I thnk can flash for G928x and N920x
BUG: BLueLightFilter ? can replace from other cook rom
cpunkaz said:
Facebook doesnt work,viper doesnt work and most importantly gallery doesnt work.Excelllent rom but full of bugs even device maintenance dosent work with antivirus error!! smn920g
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Just like you said, the problem is firstly that your device model isn't in the list I said this ROM supports!
Please do some reading prior to flashing and posting. From now on, with all due respect, I will ignore posts like this.
shinigami_tsin said:
Its so good. Can flash for G928T. So I thnk can flash for G928x and N920x
BUG: BLueLightFilter can replace from other cook rom
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BlueLight Filter is kernel related and it's again because you're running the rom on another device. If anyone tries this ROM on other devices or varients and finds fixes for the bugs not mentioned, please share them so I may include them in future builds.