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[UTIL][12/JUL/12] Samsung Galaxy S Chlorine (or cwm update bloat remover generator)

Status: ONLINE and Updated 12/Jul/12
With so many GB roms coming out lately I often can't wait for xxx custom rom developer to update to xxx rom. For the last month or so I've basically been using customised stock roms. (My own AOSP theme, choose a kernel, change a few apks).
One of the first things I do after flashing a new rom + kernel is cut down on some of the bloat in /system/. I more or less remove everything that can be downloaded (for free) from the market. When they're downloaded from the market they often go into /data/, leaving more breathing room in /system/.
As always, backup and be confident with restoring your phone via download mode or CWM.
Android Chlorine
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SGS Chlorine
SGS2 Chlorine
SGS3 Chlorine
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SGS Chlorine (mobile)
SGS2 Chlorine (mobile)
SGS3 Chlorine (mobile)
What this does:
This is a little bit of PHP that will generate a customised CWM update.zip which will remove specific apks (and associated .odexes).
Usage:
* Choose which APKs you want the update.zip to remove and hit the Generate button.
- You can also select a preset to save some clicking.
* Copy the generated .zip file to your phone.
* Apply it with CWM.
Thanks:
The list of APKs was grabbed from the public google docs spreadsheet.
The SGS2 APK list was grabbed from this public google docs spreadsheet
The SGS3 APK list was grabbed from this public google docs spreadsheet. XDA thread
Notes:
* The APK list shouldn't let you remove anything 'vital' to booting the phone.
* I've tested it myself pretty extensively and used it for the last couple of stock roms released. However, there may be bugs. Let me know and I'll attempt to get them fixed!
* If you have any particular ideas for good presets, also let me know and I'll see to adding them.
* You can remove TouchWiz (TouchWiz30Launcher.apk) with this. However, if you do that without having another home 'app' installed, bad things may (will) happen.

Presets:
- Google
Removes the following:
- Gmail.apk
- GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk
- Maps.apk
- Street.apk
- VoiceSearch.apk
- YouTube.apk
- Sargorn Special
Removes the following:
- Everything from the Google preset
- Aldiko
- BuddiesNow
- The flip fonts, Choco, Cool, Rose
- Days
- Dlna
- DualClock
- InfoAlarm
- Flash
- Layar
- MiniDairy
- MyFiles
- Protips
- SamsungWidgets (CalendarClock, FeedAndUpdate, StockClock)
- SnsAccount
- SnsProvider
- Unified Inbox
- Write and Go

Nice, a kitchen for removal rather than gain of apps

reserved for future use!

Simple, but very useful!
Thumbs up!

this looks very promising.
one of the things i hate about upgrading is removing all the bloatware ....will try it out my next flash thanks

what a great idea

Wow, definitely going to try this. Thanks!
EDIT: after generating a .zip and looking at the generated script, it deletes .apk and .odex files. Will this throw an error if used on a deodexed rom? Maybe an option to select whether the rom is odexed/deodexed would be a good idea? Just a thought.

It doesn't throw an error. Just double checked.

I will try. I was looking for such a pc software because im tired of removin app
myself again and again after flashing new roms. Thanks.

can i still choose apps which i don't have so incase in the future, i don't need to create another one.. what i'm generating is my master uninstaller.
very nice utility.

this a very useful +1

Very nice idea. Exactly what I was looking for. Will give it a try right away/

Great!
Suggestion: you could add a text input field (possibly user could press a button to get more text input fields) so that users can remove some other (not pre-defined) APKs.
Don't know if it's of any use though..

bitmappp said:
can i still choose apps which i don't have so incase in the future, i don't need to create another one.. what i'm generating is my master uninstaller.
very nice utility.
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That should work without any problems. The update-script won't complain if the files deleted are not there to start with.
theos0o said:
Great!
Suggestion: you could add a text input field (possibly user could press a button to get more text input fields) so that users can remove some other (not pre-defined) APKs.
Don't know if it's of any use though..
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I can see it being useful if you have a specific apk that usually is installed with your CSC. I'll look into it when I have a chance.

If I understood well, it works on odexed roms?

wonsky21 said:
If I understood well, it works on odexed roms?
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That's right, the update-script removes both the .apk files and the .odex files.
So as long as you have CWM it will work on odex or deodexed.

Ok, so domo arigato, as they say

Worked pretty good when I went from JVP to JVQ just a minute ago
Great!

After downloading the zip file, can the updater-script be manually edited and and readded to the zip?

[APP] 'OdexMe' application

OdexMe is an application i've written for my MCR ROM, but that should work on any ROM with init.d support and busybox in /system/xbin.
Basically, it's an APK you push to /system/app and when you run it, it...
Reboots your device
Odexes everything in /system/app
Deletes the dalvik cache and it's own APK (as you only need to run it once)
Reboots the device and rebuilds the dalvik-cache
As you may or may not know, the dex files for the system applications take a fair old chunk of space on data - this gets around that.
Of course, odexed /system/data means you can't make any /system/framework changes, but how often do you need to do that? If you DO need to, you can reflash your ROM, do the changes, then run OdexMe again.
As I say, this is written for and tested on MCR, so if you try it, backup first and use at your own risk.
You can check it's worked by looking at /system/app after reboot, it should have a bunch of odex files, plus /data/dalvik-cache will have shrunk lots.
You can grab it in this post and one last thing - the initial reboot and odex takes a while, so be patient.
ROM devs - feel free to include this if you like it in your ROMs, but please let me know (and give me credit) so I can contact you when a new update comes out (i'm working on the next release with a few other tweaks).
Enjoy!
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Thanks Paul..
You are very productive on XDA today.

thanks, always good to have that options..
NICE WORK!

Nice work Paul Thanks
PS Loving the your Custom ROM for the Gal s2

paulobrien said:
OdexMe is an application i've written for my MCR ROM, but that should work on any ROM with init.d support and busybox in /system/xbin.
Basically, it's an APK you push to /system/app and when you run it, it...
Reboots your device
Odexes everything in /system/app
Deletes the dalvik cache and it's own APK (as you only need to run it once)
Reboots the device and rebuilds the dalvik-cache
As you may or may not know, the dex files for the system applications take a fair old chunk of space on data - this gets around that.
Of course, odexed /system/data means you can't make any /system/framework changes, but how often do you need to do that? If you DO need to, you can reflash your ROM, do the changes, then run OdexMe again.
As I say, this is written for and tested on MCR, so if you try it, backup first and use at your own risk.
You can check it's worked by looking at /system/app after reboot, it should have a bunch of odex files, plus /data/dalvik-cache will have shrunk lots.
You can grab it in this post and one last thing - the initial reboot and odex takes a while, so be patient.
ROM devs - feel free to include this if you like it in your ROMs, but please let me know (and give me credit) so I can contact you when a new update comes out (i'm working on the next release with a few other tweaks).
Enjoy!
P
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working on my kg5 rom....
cheers pal...
can i do a link from my thread?¿??

SERGI.3210 said:
working on my kg5 rom....
cheers pal...
can i do a link from my thread?¿??
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Sure!
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Hi Paul!
As usual you did a fantastic job!
I was wondering if your app also delete classes.dex inside APKs! As you already know this should be deleted as well!
Thanks in advance!
L.

Nice!
Works with Revolution 2.5 (KG6).
Now the Tw4Launcher from Fr4gg0r is also odext and gmail shows more than the last 3 mails on startup. THX
@Leomar
Yes it does delete the classes file inside the apk.

I'm not that known with odexed and deodexed stuff etc. but i'm wondering what's the advantage of odexing the system apps?

DruNKfuX said:
I'm not that known with odexed and deodexed stuff etc. but i'm wondering what's the advantage of odexing the system apps?
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*Quicker initial bootups of custom ROMs
*Less memory is consumed
*Less storage used in /data due to the fact that pre-optimised dex files are stored on /system already (save space and boost performance)

Thanks Paul

LeoMar75 said:
Hi Paul!
As usual you did a fantastic job!
I was wondering if your app also delete classes.dex inside APKs! As you already know this should be deleted as well!
Thanks in advance!
L.
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Yes. It also then zipaligns the resulting APK too.
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Thanks for explanation.. I'll stick with deodexed atm, enough memory free and space left in data and boot speeds i dont care about

Works fine on criskelo v12.
Thanks!

I´m Sorry, but i think (and I tested it) on my Milestone and the Bootlogo don´t move. So it stands on one Point and I have to go back into my OR..for sure i´ve made an nandroid Backup..do you think this is possible?
Milestone CM has the init.d folder and the BusyBox.. thank`s for your hard work !

i'll try it on my MIUI 1.8.12 rom today, but first a nandroid just in case

Paul this is the sort of thing I know you are really good at doing, but you don't release enough useful apps like this.
You should start releasing more apps like this that are useful to the dev community as a whole.
Good job.

Lennyuk said:
Paul this is the sort of thing I know you are really good at doing, but you don't release enough useful apps like this.
You should start releasing more apps like this that are useful to the dev community as a whole.
Good job.
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I keep meaning to pack all these sorts of things up into a 'super-app' but never get the time.
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Hi Paul,
Massive thanks for the application, I deodexed KG6 and edited some system files to create a ROM with just the features I really wanted.
Now odexed successfully with your application.
Just a quick question, would it be possible to odex /framework later down the line too? I'm assuming the framework would need to be odexed first before /system/app?
Thanks again, great to see you on the SGSII scene after I was a subscriber to Modaco for your work on the Desire.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App

I used this app moment I noticed in MCR rom and then odexed cog and ASOP Rom. All is well except I couldn't see any of the ringtones in either of these two roms.
I will give it another go and report back.
Thanks for a great app.
Confirmed; not only ringtones but also music player can't see any song too. checked with drm services, these are running fine.

[GT-S5660][ROM] Jonas Hendrickx's ROM v3.1 [2.3.5][XXKS2]

About this ROM
This ROM is all about battery, performance and stability. GioPro, SimpliGio, and Sgg dt have many tweaks which are not working due to syntax errors. While some others may work but are not optimized for our Gio. Don't get me wrong. They are great roms! But I hope I can correct what I feel they did wrong.
Screenshots
Features
- ROM Base: XXKS2 (Android 2.3.5)
- Stock rooted
- Deodexed
- Zipaligned
- Custom themes
- Fixed Gingerbread lag
- Clean ROM
- Improved performance
- Improved battery life
- Improved stability
- Integrated APP2SD by darktremor
- Tweaks from GioPro, SimplyGio, Sgg dt and even tweaked them for better results
Downloads
v3.1 - GT-S5660XXKS2(2.3.5)
v2.3 - GT-S5660XXKQG(2.3.4)
Download List
Froyo KC6 build of my ROM is coming soon for those who do not like Gingerbread
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Donate me if you like my work
Installation procedure
Download mode: Volume down + Home + Power button (do this when talking about flashing with odin)
Recovery mode: Homebutton + power button (do this when talking about wiping data,cache and dalvik cache)
1. Download v3.1 - GT-S5660XXKS2(2.3.5) first.
2. Flash with Odin and OPS file
3. Boot into CWM Recovery: Home + Powerbutton (hold both)
4. Wipe data, wipe cache, and wipe dalvik cache
app2sd 1. Format partitions like this: 1-fat32 & 2-ext2 (Use EASUS Partition Manager for example to do the job)
app2sd 2. Run APPSDGUI and change whatever you want.
app2sd 3. Reboot
Themes
If you are experienced in theming, feel free to do so for my ROM. I will happily add them to this page.
Issues
- KS2 has Wifi detection problems. Try setting the Wifi scan interval lower in the build.prop (15-60)

Changelog
-v3.1 06/10/2011
- Forgot to deodex and zipalign in previous version. This ROM is now deodexed and zipaligned
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-v3.0 06/10/2011
- Updated base to XXKS2(2.3.5)
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-v2.3 02/10/2011
- Dalvik heapsize increased to 80m for testing.
- init.d auto detect scripts
- APP2SDGUI integrated
- And some more tweaks.
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-v2.2 22/09/2011
-v2.1 19/09/2011

ROM released

Version 1.1 uploaded at http://code.google.com/p/gt-s5660-jonashendrickx-rom
Added app2sd support
Let me know what you think of it

Hi,
Can you give me the link for app2sd? There was link before. Please beacause i cant, do it in my gio.

woda85 said:
Hi,
Can you give me the link for app2sd? There was link before. Please beacause i cant, do it in my gio.
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I had integrated app2sd. But it was not working on reboot. So I had to reapply it again.
I am currently asking people for help on how I can keep a2sd on start.
However a2sd can be found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1209425
If you happen to know a solution on how to auto start scripts let me know

i dont know. for link2sd i use script manager to run "install-recovery.sh"

I will look for script manager.I will work as fast as possible

good work !! screenshot plz

djjonastybe said:
I will be making custom ROMS for Android in the near future.
Features
- The latest ROM base available
- CWM Recovery
- Stock rooted
- Deodexing: means that this ROM is themeable
- Zipaligned: all *.apk and *.jar files are optimized for faster access and smaller file size
- This ROM is themeable
- Tweaks for RAM, ...
- Replaced default messaging app with Go SMS Pro
- Replaced touchwiz launcher with GO Launcher Ex
To do:
- LCD Density
- integrated CWM recovery
- 5 lockscreen mod
- extended power menu
- app2sd (need help on how to auto start the scripts???)
Downloads
Installation procedure
For best results, flash this ROM first:
http://hotfile.com/dl/128609834/5d1ee8e/S5660XXKQB_S5660XXKQ5_S5660PRTKQ4.rar.html
Pass: samfirmware.com
1. Open up odin
2. Connect phone to computer (make sure it is in debugging mode)
2. Select 'One package'
3. Now select the package where you have downloaded or extracted my ROM
4. Press 'Start' - WARNING DO NOT DISCONNECT!
5. Reboot to recovery and do a data wipe/reset. Else in the phone dialer type *2767*3855# for a reset.
Donation
Donation is always welcome. Donation can be done to [email protected] @ Paypal
I also have a international bank account...
Donation money will only be spent for buying a second Gio or will only be spent for use in my project.
Helping
Help is greatly appreciated. If you are interested to share information let me know...
Credits
dharamg3
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Please, no default ROM manager. There are users who brick their phones using ROM manager, apparently without doing stupid things. Please see here: http://s5660.pl/temat-martwy-gio
forum is in polish, but google translate will do a good job
And if I'm allowed, please let me tell what I would like to see on a "generic" custom rom:
- rooted;
- root explorer integrated;
- deodexed;
- phone should not be unlock by menu (power) button + left touch button (as with gio versions);
- safe tweaks to memory;
- a2sd installed but not activated (I don't like logs full of errors from a2sd);
- GUI: icons from GIOpro_v3, CRT animation, unlock buttons from simplygio (the round blue-red ones, with a sharp corner) - or a separate theme (maybe editable by userd) that can be applied;
- default: launcher (can be changed by user, no big deal), music player, no app that can be installed simply from market or internet.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and (the most important!) your work with us!

Screenshot Please.
I also would like to not to have unlock by menu option.

Screenshots coming!
Do you guys mind I replaced the default messaging mms.apk with Go SMS Pro? Since there happens to be a bug in mms.apk on every Gio that makes the keyboard appear relatively slower.
v1.4 will feature Touchwiz launcher again, removed CWM

djjonastybe said:
Screenshots coming!
Do you guys mind I replaced the default messaging mms.apk with Go SMS Pro? Since there happens to be a bug in mms.apk on every Gio that makes the keyboard appear relatively slower.
v1.4 will feature Touchwiz launcher again, removed CWM
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Go SMS Pro is free on the market, and removing mms.apk is easy with root explorer, isn't? I don't think you should bother replacing the default one.
In place, I propose to do something like Slax:simple updates that can be applied over the ROM, to add (or change) functionality.
so, for example, there should be one update to replace the default messaging application with Go SMS Pro.
is-it reasonable? it should help you to release a clean bug-free ROM, and users will not flash the whole system over and over again. IMHO this will be great.

esilviu said:
- root explorer integrated;QUOTE]
That would voilate xda warez policy.
As for gui easy use uot kitchen
Sent from my ST15i using xda premium
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r33p said:
esilviu said:
- root explorer integrated;QUOTE]
That would voilate xda warez policy.
As for gui easy use uot kitchen
Sent from my ST15i using xda premium
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-then don't include root explorer (but prepare all the background for it to work properly)
-uot kitchen is online for the moment... who will know how it will be a week from now... but yes, it's a good idea to have a few themes as zip file to be updated on the phone.
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Root Explorer suckes in my opinion...
Try looking for Advanced Tools (free)
It has a built in task manager which is able to see everything. Not just running programs, even the acore etc...
The file explorer is far superior to those I have seen. You also have like 4 tabs.
A build.prop editor is also in it.
If you guys want I will release a quick fix with just the Mms.apk and touchwiz30launcher.apk back in action. But I am actually working on ext2 conversion and support for /cache /data and /system for our phone... So far it works, I have Quadrant score of 1600

djjonastybe said:
Try looking for Advanced Tools (free)
If you guys want I will release a quick fix with just the Mms.apk and touchwiz30launcher.apk back in action. But I am actually working on ext2 conversion and support for /cache /data and /system for our phone... So far it works, I have Quadrant score of 1600
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Advanced Tools is looking good, but I did not test-it enough (yet).
1600 on Quadrant is quite a good score, it just tell us that you are on the right way!
I understand that at this moment moving/extending some folders on the sdcard is the hardest part. What happens with the system when card is connected as storage on the PC? Only fat32 partition is unmounted? More...I'm almost sure that the speed of sdcard is inferior to the speed of internal storage, so moving everything on the card will slow-down the phone. Installing conventional linux on sdcard/usbstick is not recommended: usual read-write cycles of the OS wear the sdcard/usbstick very fast.
So, imho, only the storage folder of android OS should be moved.
I still vote for a minimum modified ROM, that will allow any other modification with only "updates" and simple file replace/edit on the OS.

and another thought: "free RAM is useless RAM",
in other words: internal memory of the phone should not be as empty as possibly... (it's like you have a fast car in the garage but you use a slow and hungry cart to drive)

GT-S5660M ?
Will this work on the Samsung GT-S5660M
This is apparently slightly different version that is sold in Canada by Bell and Virgin Mobile. This thread explains more about the differences

If I5660XXKQB works for your phone then this one will work as well.
My personal opinion is every model has its own firmware. For the best experience of your phone and the least bugs, you should use your own phone's firmware for your safety.
But I remember I5800 and I5801 being fully compatible with eachother. But this wasnt the case for I5000 and I5000L for example. Honestly I don't know it is you having that phone !

[ROM]ECHOE V12 S.E.P-TW-4.3-MK2/AnyCarrier-SS-KNOXfree-CLEAN-FAST-THEMED-gogoliePORT

After receiving the go ahead from friedrich420 to go ahead with this port I decided to get it out quick. I'm not sure if that'd make it official or not I'll have to see.
Gogolie'sROM Port:ECHOE V12 See.Emily.Play.-TW-4.3-MK2/AnyCarrier-SS-KNOXfree-CLEAN-FAST-THEMED-OFFICIALPORTROM - SAFESTRAP (Install to any slot and restore to Stock slot too! Compatible with VZW - AT&T - TMO and can be installed on MDK/MDL and should be any phone with TWRP recovery.
original vzw port thread (post questions there or search actual rom's thread for more info)
If you dont know ECHOE get familiar (read the 1400 page thread.). This version features a cool Floyd theme. Restore it to your stock slot in Safestrap or to any slot you like or restore it with TWRP/Philz any recovery that is TWRP compatible should work. AT&T and other carriers may need to flash your MK2 modules or add in TMO APN / AT&T APN settings to get this beast working 100%. If that didn't fix your problem then you need to install the GSM / LTE carrier modem (just guessing that your GSM if you can't get this going as thats been only complaint of lost data and he was able to fix it with proper carrier modem).
Known issues/Not Working (only for select users):
No issues exist if phone is setup properly. however...
If it doesnt work for you I'm sorry your best bet if your on VZW is SS with something else installed stock slot would be mk2/mj7 stock odin, reroot, ss,(I go to MK2 as I have best speeds and benchmarks with it) n I know it will work flawlessly if rooted and setup as described cause I've used this ROM package on 7 phones for clients (1 AT&T, 2 TMOs one with mdl bootloader and one with locked and 4 VZWs).... enjoy took me some time to put together so if it works thank me or better yet donate so you can see updates and more roms!
Due to packaging restraints and installation issues a familiar format like .zip is not available yet but will be soon. Until then please use the TWRP/SS restore option as its a more viable install and can be restored onto any slot including Stock through Safestrap. If someone wants to help the cause please install this through philztouch then create a zip from the rom do not flash anything else over the rom and upload the zip and PM me the link it'd help me out a lot!
Lil about me: I'm a now broke, technically I'm disabled (w/ 4 crushed discs in spine the gov says I'm too young to get disability and shouldn't admit that MMJ medicine works for me they=heartless pricks)I'm a full time single parent of a 1 yr old so I don't get a lot of time for my passions anymore. ex award winning programmer (lost the love for it, be sure to copyright anything you intellectually own especially when it comes to working with G or MS. they'll steal your everything claim you signed it over and hang you out to dry) now i'm just a fellow android lover with a knack for making things work when they normally won't, experimenting, coding,scripting, anything I feel like doing so if this or any of my other creations or additions to your phone helped you in any way help keep my kid in fresh diapers or put a beer in my hand please. Anything is better than nothing I have spent countless hours learning testing and everything in between to bring you cool stuff like this. Thanks!
Install:
Unzip into your new SS backup dir into your backup Safestrap folder in a folder like gogolies-echoe12v3 make sure all files are simply in 1 folder and that folder is in your backup directory and restore to a ***blank/newly created or STOCK*** rom slot. I went super small as small as SS would allow for slot creation. If your getting an error on restoring be sure to try deleting the slot and re-adding it then restoring the system files. If your WiFi doesn't work try flashing MJ7 or MK2 SS modules but only flash modules after 1st booting up rom and knowing wifi isnt working. 1st boot takes time plz allow a minute after loading up 1st time.
Download SS/TWRP Install by Restores NEW VERSION #420!!:
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407567255
Special thanks to: my local testers the THCX boys! and friedrich420 and the team that created echoe.
Surge1223, Hashcode, rarffaele88, snakes, jrkruse, ktoonsez,open1your1eyes, sbreen94, k1mu, old&slow, beanstown106, Dubbsy, invisiblek, nitroglycerine33, jovy23, andybones and anyone else contributing anything toward development!
-gogolie
friedrich420 said:
The ECHOE TEAM PROUDLY PRESENTS:​ Echoe Rom v12 "See Emily Play"
​
A Supersonic Rom for the Galaxy S4​
FEATURES:
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*Prerooted
*Zipaligned
*Deodexed
*Build.prop tweaks (seriously, TOO MANY to list...)
*Ex-FAT Support
*Custom Echoe Rom Settings allow for FULL CUSTOMIZATION of your phone (Check Screenshots)
*Complete Phone DPI Control
*Echoe Extended 4-way Power Menu
*With Viper4Android
*The AMAZING Echoe1%BatteryMod
*The OG Battery Mod (credits @OsamaGhareeb ,XDA THREAD
*The AMAZING Echoe Lockscreen Flare
*Keyboard with secondary symbols for all languages enabled
*Fully Functional Call Recording and Full Caller ID thanks to @Carotix XDA THREAD
*Added the Kit Kat Google Camera and Google Gallery from Nexus 5 with Fully Functional Photosphere
*Modded Stock Samsung Camera with ability to take pics with the Power Button, with less than 15% power left,
and with music on if you choose to do so
*Unlocked all the Hidden Features from Stock MMS/SMS application (thanks to this INCREDIBLE GUIDE BY jovy23 THANK YOU!!!): XDA THREAD
*No SMStoMMS conversion
*SMS/MMS Custom smileys (No more UGLY Green ones)
*SMS/MMS Show sent time instead of time received
*Save and Restore SMS/MMS to SD Card
*Enabled group messaging
*Unlimited SMS recipients
*Enabled Split View Mode in SMS/MMS Settings
*Enabled Screen On/Off Toggle in SMS/MMS Settings
*Increased the SMS hour limit to 1000
*Enabled All System Languages by Default (thanks to the GREAT wanam!!!)
*Exit menu in stock web browser
*No more annoying SMS logs in Call Logs
*Extended Speed Dial Entries to 100
*Enabled Call Button in Contacts
*Added Shutter Sound Menu in Camera Settings
*Functional Torchlight that can be enabled with screen off (In Settings/Device/Display)
*Enabled 2 Additional Options in System Settings:
Call Settings and Call/Message Block (They are under Settings/ Device)
*Added Shutter Sound Menu in Camera Settings
*Added custom color in Calendar (Sat and Sun are a bit more colorful now)
*Added Transparent Accuweather Widget
*Extended Speed-Dial Entries to 100
*Modded TW Launcher
*Disabled Email Exchange Security
*Added Latest Xposed Framework (Credits: rovo89), Xposed Framework: XDA THREAD
*Added Wanam Xposed Module: (Credits: Who else??) :silly: XDA THREAD
*Added PerApp DPI Xposed Module (Credits: xperiacle): Per APP Density Setting for Every APP: XDA THREAD
*Added AdAway (THANKS TO THE CREATOR: mrRobinson): XDA THREAD
*Updated to latest SuperSU
*Updated to latest PlayStore
*EXTREMELY FAST & SMOOTH ("SuperSonic")
*VERY BATTERY FRIENDLY
*The MOST BEAUTIFUL Custom Boot Animation and Custom ShutDown Animation by @chavxxx
*Stock and Themed Versions Available​[/COLOR]
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2. CURRENT ANDROID 4.3 VERSION: 30/12 Echoe Rom v12 "See Emily Play" (Stock and Themed, Full and ULTRA SLIM versions)
(Note: Changelogs for all releases are in post #2)
CHANGELOG:
2. DOWNLOAD LINKS (NO MIRRORS PLEASE!!!)
ECHOE DOWNLOAD CENTER​http://echoerom.com
OLDER DOWNLOADS
I. 21/10 Echoe Rom v.5_PLUS "Celestial Voices" (FULL VERSION)
LINK: http://d-h.st/0gY
MIRROR: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23189362627839618
I. 21/10 EchoeSLIM Rom v.5+ "Celestial Voices" (approx 700 mb's)
conceptualized, created, directed and maintained SOLELY by the the ONE and ONLY, our Amazing Dev ms. @tschulieh!!! PLEASE SUPPORT HER AS MUCH AS YOU SUPPORT ME!!!
LINK: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23189362627840115
Mirror: http://d-h.st/QHb
I. 18/10 Echoe Rom v.5 "Celestial Voices" (FULL VERSION)
LINK: http://d-h.st/DBV
Mirror: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23189362627838168
md5: 457520856428A150D71F1A096E3FF334
DELETED APPS: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46643104&postcount=114
EchoeSLIM Info:
***THE AMAZING ECHOE BOOTANIMATION, ECHOE WALLPAPERS AND ECHOE LIVE WALLPAPERS ARE HERE: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46610406&postcount=5710 all thanks to @chavxxx***
I. 16/10 Echoe Rom v4.1 "Brain Damage" (FULL VERSION)
LINK: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23156208500211735
I. 24/09 Echoe Rom v3.1 "Eclipse" (FULL VERSION)
LINK: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23134718111255157
II. 24/09 Echoe Rom v3.1 "Eclipse" (EchoeSLIM Version)
LINK: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23134718111255523
Mirror: http://torrentbox.com/torrent_details?returnto=/account-cp.php&id=1899456
III. Deleted Apps from EchoeSLIM version:
Link:ECHOE_Slim_deleted_Files
PLEASE READ POST#3154 FOR INSTRUCTIONS
B. Echoe3Minit (ALL THE CREDITS GO TO @gharrington and @Rixsta)
I. CURRENT VERSION: 3.5Echoe3Minit_v3.1 24SEP
READ INFO FIRST: 3.5Echoe3Minit Info
Download:
A. 3.5Echoe3Minit v3.1 (Version with Big Icons): http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23134718111255491 (A HUGE THANK YOU TO THE WONDERFUL @pas2001)
B. 3.5Echoe3Minit v3.1 (Version with Small icons): http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23134718111255493
I. 18/09 Echoe Rom v3 "Eclipse" (FULL VERSION)
LINK: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23134718111253663
II. 18/09 Echoe Rom v3 "Eclipse" (EchoeSLIM Version)
LINK: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23134718111254585
3a. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Backup
2. Recommended Recovery: PhilZ Touch
3. You need to do a clean install!!! Wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache, Wipe data/factory reset and Wipe System (In Philz recovery use the Following Options: Wipe Data/ Factory Reset/ Clean to Install a New Rom) and then Install Zip (from either external or internal SD depending on where you chose to save the Rom)
4. The installation process takes between 3-5 minutes. Let it do its job Also the 1st boot also takes 3-5 minutes. I would also recommend that before the initial setup, you dont do anything to your phone for 5 minutes... Let it settle and then proceed with the initial setup... That's just my usual ritual with any Rom I flash
Note: Even if you are coming from a previous version of Echoe Rom, it is still STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you do a full wipe before flashing!!
5. Reboot and Enjoy
6. If by any chance you have any issues with LTE, do the following:
Using Root Explorer or an analogous app go to data >property>persist.radio.lteon.xml open the file in Text Editor and change the value to true. Save and Exit and Reboot
- ALSO READ THIS EXTREMELY HELPFUL AND USER FRIENDLY GUIDE TO FLASHING THE ECHOE ROM CREATED BY @fAiLOfax !!! (Thank you so much!!): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47227598#post47227598
3b. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS HUGE THANKS TO @Mr.Yawnie
Full/Slim versions:
VERSION 5.0 ONLY
Q: S-browser in missing in v5, where can i get it?
A: It has been removed on purpose as it didn't work with the current kernel (kept FC).
Q: Does 3minit framework work with this rom?
A: No, not yet as 3minit haven't been updated to support android 4.3.
Q: How can i get back the call recording option?
A: With Xposed framework. This module has been confirmed to work.
Q: I have poor connection and/or i keep losing connection occasionally when screen shuts. Is there a fix for this?
A: Yes. Flash mj5 modem in Odin.
VERSION 4.0/4.1 ONLY
Q: I don't have the S-Browser and Samsung keyboard! Please help!!"
A: Both the stock browser and keyboard have been deleted on purpose since they did not work well with the 4.3 leak and kept FC. You may try to install them back yourself and most likely you'll face the issues mentioned.
Q: My wi-fi keeps forgetting the ssid and it takes 30 seconds to connect. How can i fix this?
A: This is an issue in version 4.0 only, and has been fixed in v4.1. Please update your rom.
Q: My LTE signal doesn't stay on when i turn off the screen. I lose my connection completely. Is there i fix for this?
A: This is a known issue and has been mentioned in OP as a bug. In Connections/ More Networks/ Mobile Networks/Network Mode choose GSM. You can choose LTE if you want but unless you are in an area that has non-stop LTE coverage, you will face the following bug: when your screen is off, it will lose the networks and stop mobile data. That wont happen when the screen is on and its really fast. So the solution would be to have the GSM option ticked and that way you still have mobile data even with screen off.
Q: I don't like the custom EchoeRom background. How can i get back to stock?
A: To revert back to stock background please flash this .zip https://mega.co.nz/#!CwoDBRyK!Pk7V9m8tzpwxTby-dZub7yeWLB4oCXmTeSU-CWCUdJ4
ALL VERSIONS
Q: Is there a possibility of getting knox status 0x1 and thus void root when flashing this rom?
A: No, Echoe roms does not include bootloader so you will still have the old bootloader if you had it prior to flashing Echoe rom. This way you can still have an old bootloader with fully working newer firmware bases, even the new 4.3!
Q: I have lost the brightness bar after flashing Echoe V 3.1. How can I reinstall it back?
A: It has been removed on purpose, however you can get it back by flashing either one of the .zips below:
Add Brightness Bar: https://www.dropbox.com/s/hxsp1xo333ivim0/AddBrightnessBar.zip
Add Brightness Bar and Remove Transparent Background: https://www.dropbox.com/s/4xzkpd3w2mney8a/RemoveTransparentBGandADDBrightnessBar.zip
Q: How to disable 4-way rotating lockscreen?
A: You can just flash one of the .zips below and remove either just the lockscreen rotation or both lockscreen and 4-way screen rotation.
Remove Lockscreen Rotation (in other words, to keep just the 4way screen rotation): https://www.dropbox.com/s/9z1eghz9lfpyb54/4wayRotation.zip
Remove both Lockscreen Rotation and 4way Rotation: https://www.dropbox.com/s/v2kuqbt6ni32iit/RemoveLockscreenand4wayRotation.zip
Q: LTE is not working, how can i fix it?
A: Using Root Explorer or an analogous app go to data >property>persist.radio.lteon.xml open the file in Text Editor and change the value to true. Save and Exit and Reboot. (if you don't have the persist.radio.lteon.xml file, download and paste it from https://mega.co.nz/#!cJhQkSBI!c3AqJDWYv0sleCNjLvFlbkhnn34b1Y7TdXwa51ajurw and change permissions to rw---)
If this doesn't work and you don't have LTE option in settings, try downloading and flashing this zip Http://l.bitcasa.com/p3BbVcQo.
Q: Is there a way to enable fast charge?
A: Currently Adam kernel does not support it, but you try Ausdim kernel instead as it has the option for fast charge.
Q: How to delete sound in bootanimation?
A: Navigate to system/media/audio/ui/PowerOn.mp3 and change it to PowerOn.bak or delete it completely using root browser or similar app.
Q: I'm getting really poor screen time. How can I fix it?
A: You need to use WLD (wake lock detector) or similar app to see what app(s) cause you wakelocks. Remember to enable system apps from setting settings.
- if it's media scanner that's draining your battery, download 'rescan media scanner' from the market to disable media scanner.
- if it's NlpCollectorWakeLock, then go to Google settings > Android Device Manager and uncheck Remotely locate this device.
It is also good to use Greenify to hibernate apps and save your battery.
Q: I have FC while trying to change volume settings. How to get it working again?
A: It is an issue with older 3minit framework. Download Echoe3minit and the problem is solved.
SLIM specific questions:
Q: I have problems with email/alarm/live wallpaper/whatever app, could you please help me?
A: Download the necessary .apk file(s) from Deleted files in here http://www.mediafire.com/folder/mru89xyk9htzh/ECHOE_Slim_deleted_Files#dw0vdb9z3ydbh and copy paste it to system/app (overwrite, change permissions to rw-r-r, reboot). If unsure what .apk's to download, address your questions to Director Of EchoeSlim Development: @tschulieh
For stock email app, you need SecEmail_J.apk (and SecExchange.apk)
For live wallpaper, you need SecLiveWallpapersPicker.apk
For alarm to work with S-view flip cover (only v3.0 and below, not 3.1), you need ClockPackage.apk
S-VIEW FLIP COVER USERS - Please check if alarm works with s-view cover closed. If not, you're running slim version v3 or before and need to download the clockpackage.apk from deleted files and follow the instructions above. Reason for this is that SLIM versions prior v3.1 has ported clock app from SGS3 and thus does not support s-view.
Q: I'm using SLIM version of Echoe and there is no stock email app. Can I get it back and if yes, how?
A: Yes, you can. Just download SecEmail_J.apk from deleted files http://www.mediafire.com/download/s4bm9mzmy72f356/SecEmail_J.apk and Copy-paste it to system/app. Remember to change permissions to rw-r-r and reboot.
Q: Can't find ringtones on my phone, where are they or why aren't they there?
A: Ringtones are deleted in SLIM versions. You can download them back from http://www.mediafire.com/folder/mru89xyk9htzh/ECHOE_Slim_deleted_Files#6d92lx1acork4. Remember to save the .ogg files to ringtones folder in internal or external SD.
Q: How can i get Google Camera to work in Slim?
A: Download and install GalleryGoogle.apk file from here http://www.mediafire.com/download/785u2w6l6culuub/GalleryGoogle.apk.
Extra questions:
Q: How to change permissions and what app should i use to do it?
A: Almost any root file manager app will do, but Root Explorer (paid app) and Root Browser (free app) are proved to work without any issues.
Q: Echoe rom md5 checksums are not in OP. Where can i find them?
A: In the download page on androidfilehost.com
Q: Where can i find Echoe banners for my signature?
A: From post #1081 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44372885&postcount=1081 and in OP.
4. CREDITS & THANKS
There are SO MANY.... Im working on it
- ausdim for his AWESOME Google Edition Kernel: ausdim GOOGLE EDITION KERNEL
- wanam for the ONE and ONLY Adam Kernel: Adam Kernel
- kkoolpatz for creating this AMAZING guide which helped with a lot of this Rom's mods: XDA Thread
- jovy23 for his AMAZING MODDING GUIDE: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2472009
- mrRobinson the Creator of AdAway: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2472009
- rovo89 for his Xposed Framework:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
- Chainfire for providing us with Root and for always BEATING SAMSUNG!!!: SuperSu, CF Auto Root
- Thanks to the Viper4Android Team and especially ViPER520 and zhuhang
***Viper4Android Audio Website: http://vipersaudio.com/
***Viper4Android XDA Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39156757
*** A Great Collection of IRS by the AMAZING zhuhang: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2442933
- raffaele88 for helping me a lot and being the AMAZING DEVELOPER and PERSON he is!!FoxHound ROM
- THE GREAT xperiacle for his Per APP Density Setting for Every APP: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2072081
- gharrington for allowing us to "mess" with his amazing creation 3Minit!! and for his 3-way Reboot Menu for the 4.3
- Rixsta
- pas2001
- All the WONDERFUL PEOPLE who helped with BETA testing the new versions!!!
- All the WONDERFUL PEOPLE IN THIS THREAD!!
- EVERYBODY here at XDA!!!
5. ECHOE TEAM​
Echoe Roms Creator/ Chief Developer: @friedrich420
Developer/ Themer/ Modder/ ANDROID GURU: @viruslaura
Developer/Modder/Tech Support: @Mr.Yawnie
Developer/Modder/Tech Support: @smegg
Artistic Director: @chavxxx
Modder/ Tech Support: @Wuby986
Contributor/ Tech Support: @störte
Contributor/ Tech Support: @Fauert
Contributor/ Tech Support: @skeamznz
Chief Beta Tester/ Tech Support: @oluwaponmile
Chief Beta Tester/ Tech Support: @sjamajee
Beta Tester: @sswagonman
Developer/Director Of EchoeSlim Development: @tschulieh
A SPECIAL THANKS TO THE AMAZING @Rixsta for creating the AMAZING Echoe Illusion Theme!!! Thank you so much my brother!! I LOVE MY PHONE AGAIN
Co-Contributors: ALL MY BETA TESTERS!!!
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Follow us:
If you feel like supporting us:
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I would be surprised if anyone browsing this thread doesn't realize that:
Flashing this Rom voids your warranty. And as with any custom Rom it comes with the usual dangers/ side effects such as, but not limited to, explosions, wars, spontaneous combustion, your pet forgetting all his/her tricks, retrograde and anterograde amnesia, interpersonal alienation, a number of psychosomatic, neurological, and metaphysical complaints, and in general an overall disturbance in the "order of things". Having said all that, WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE for anything happening to your phone as a result of you flashing this Rom...
A. ECHOE ILLUSION THEMED VERSION
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1st???
YAAAAAAAAY MORE TOYS TO PLAY WITH!!!
Welcome n thank you!! looks great i shall try this ASAP
YAAAAAAAAY MORE TOYS TO PLAY WITH!!!

More choices are never a bad thing.
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Looks good but the website seems to be down. "Error" is the only thing that comes up.
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Mr_Jay_jay said:
YAAAAAAAAY MORE TOYS TO PLAY WITH!!!
Welcome n thank you!! looks great i shall try this ASAP
one tip though u should state that this DOES NOT HAVE WI-FI CALLING before u get asked if this has wi-fi calling over n over again!!! thank you again..
YAAAAAAAAY MORE TOYS TO PLAY WITH!!!
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my friend that tested the tmo version said it appeared when he flashed modem&apn and mk2 module for tmo? someone wana verify and sorry for first upload that was a muff not that anyone here had a problem? verizon ppls went nuts but alls working on this one someone double check it doesnt have wificalling and ill post that in the op thx!

gigilie said:
my friend that tested the tmo version said it appeared when he flashed modem&apn and mk2 module for tmo? someone wana verify and sorry for first upload that was a muff not that anyone here had a problem? verizon ppls went nuts but alls working on this one someone double check it doesnt have wificalling and ill post that in the op thx!
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\Please accept my apologiez, I got caught up on the word "porting" that I didn't know this was base on T-mo's latest FW, so it should have Wi-Fi Calling, I would gladly test But I still dont quite understand this installation Method:
install:
Unzip into your new SS backup dir into your backup Safestrap folder in a folder like gogolies-echoe12v3 make sure all files are simply in 1 folder and that folder is in your backup directory and restore to a ***blank/newly created or STOCK*** rom slot. I went super small as small as SS would allow for slot creation. If your getting an error on restoring be sure to try deleting the slot and re-adding it then restoring the system files. If your WiFi doesn't work try flashing MJ7 or MK2 SS modules but only flash modules after 1st booting up rom and knowing wifi isnt working. 1st boot takes time plz allow a minute after loading up 1st time.??
SS back up dir? Back Up SafeStrap?? ***blank/newly created or STOCK*** rom slot??
Again Please accept my apologie I didn't mean to disrespect your work...
Edit: I tried to restore by placing the unzip file from your download into the Phil'z Recovery folder and I got a MD5 mismatch error...

I'm excited about this, and the three other rom ports in your signature. But I'm also confused about how to install. Safestrap is totally new to me until this post. It may be a good thing to learn about, but for now I just like TWRP. If I'm reading right, it sounds like the TWRP installation method consists of downloading and unzipping a zip file that contains a nandroid backup which we are to restore in TWRP?

ComputerNmyPocket said:
I'm excited about this, and the three other rom ports in your signature. But I'm also confused about how to install. Safestrap is totally new to me until this post. It may be a good thing to learn about, but for now I just like TWRP. If I'm reading right, it sounds like the TWRP installation method consists of downloading and unzipping a zip file that contains a nandroid backup which we are to restore in TWRP?
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Not sure safestrap applies to us. It is for locked bootloaders. I don't think ours is locked. Not sure how to install these roms either.

ComputerNmyPocket said:
I'm excited about this, and the three other rom ports in your signature. But I'm also confused about how to install. Safestrap is totally new to me until this post. It may be a good thing to learn about, but for now I just like TWRP. If I'm reading right, it sounds like the TWRP installation method consists of downloading and unzipping a zip file that contains a nandroid backup which we are to restore in TWRP?
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NEW DOWNLOAD LNK:
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407567592
sorry been offline working on somethings just figured out AFH messed up my last batch upload sorry guys. yes you install this via TWRP or philz (ive done both for my TMO friends). sorry I suppose just a .zip would work for you guys but this is the method now widely used by my followers...
just unzip the zip figure out where your TWRP bakup folder is and place my folder in it then restore. APN's I believe will automatically restore for tmo if not plz reflash your modem with apns attached or restore APN's however you please. I don't have the power to b in 4 places at once so if you have a question PM me or visit the verizon thread they will help you there too enjoy

Easier to flash than I thought. I will try all of them. Thanks
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gigilie said:
NEW DOWNLOAD LNK:
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407567592
sorry been offline working on somethings just figured out AFH messed up my last batch upload sorry guys. yes you install this via TWRP or philz (ive done both for my TMO friends). sorry I suppose just a .zip would work for you guys but this is the method now widely used by my followers...
just unzip the zip figure out where your TWRP bakup folder is and place my folder in it then restore. APN's I believe will automatically restore for tmo if not plz reflash your modem with apns attached or restore APN's however you please. I don't have the power to b in 4 places at once so if you have a question PM me or visit the verizon thread they will help you there too enjoy
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Still cant restore using phil's... getting MD5 Mismatch

Mr_Jay_jay said:
Still cant restore using phil's... getting MD5 Mismatch
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sorry I'm not that familiar with philz but cant you remove MD5 matching for restores? i'm 90% sure u can but I dont know why itd be a mismatch just that it works on mine

gigilie said:
sorry I'm not that familiar with philz but cant you remove MD5 matching for restores? i'm 90% sure u can but I dont know why itd be a mismatch just that it works on mine
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I couldn't find an option to disable MD5 check in Phil's, so I installed latest TWRP 2.6.3.1 and it starts to restores til it fails on system... I guess I'll just wait for a zip to pop to try this Rom...

zip
Mr_Jay_jay said:
I couldn't find an option to disable MD5 check in Phil's, so I installed latest TWRP 2.6.3.1 and it starts to restores til it fails on system... I guess I'll just wait for a zip to pop to try this Rom...
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get a chance to try Nemesis 2.0 ? its a regular .zip install thru any custom recovery. for some reason the mods are refusing to let me post this really irritated. im quiting after that boys dont need the crap from them along with trying to keep up with 8 new roms and whatever their trying to tell me i was bricking phones i said no theres no kernel they said ok now their complainging about apns which i said should be not over ridden if so flash your modem with apns over and that these roms are universal so if your from a different carrier let me know which so i know its working and where thanks
nemesis 2
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407568672

gigilie said:
get a chance to try Nemesis 2.0 ? its a regular .zip install thru any custom recovery. for some reason the mods are refusing to let me post this really irritated. im quiting after that boys dont need the crap from them along with trying to keep up with 8 new roms and whatever their trying to tell me i was bricking phones i said no theres no kernel they said ok now their complainging about apns which i said should be not over ridden if so flash your modem with apns over and that these roms are universal so if your from a different carrier let me know which so i know its working and where thanks
nemesis 2
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407568672
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I tried to flash the rom but it failed. . Any idea why?
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stewiemakkn said:
I tried to flash the rom but it failed. . Any idea why?
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this happens to me with all of his work.. and Support is almost none existent, Mods feel like he just posting this kinda of work everywhere just to collect donations, his threads are being close..
Jerdog:
"Not only is the OP an assault to my eyes and causing me to feel like I am on acid... but the OP can't support this (as is evidenced by his first few posts) and he's wasting everyone's time.
XDA doesn't look kindly on blind builders/kangers/modders/etc. who will post nonsense all over in an attempt to gain notoriety when they can't support something, all the while hoping people donate. And given the content in his OP, that's precisely what is going on here.
so closing this thread and others like it."

Mr_Jay_jay said:
this happens to me with all of his work.. and Support is almost none existent, Mods feel like he just posting this kinda of work everywhere just to collect donations, his threads are being close..
Jerdog:
"Not only is the OP an assault to my eyes and causing me to feel like I am on acid... but the OP can't support this (as is evidenced by his first few posts) and he's wasting everyone's time.
XDA doesn't look kindly on blind builders/kangers/modders/etc. who will post nonsense all over in an attempt to gain notoriety when they can't support something, all the while hoping people donate. And given the content in his OP, that's precisely what is going on here.
so closing this thread and others like it."
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Couldn't have said it better myself!
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[GUIDE] ROM Tweaking

What you will need:
Basic tools
- Notepad++
- ZIP manager tool like 7zip
Advanced tools
- Cygwin
- smali (assembler/disassembler)
- APKTool/APK Multi-tool
Lets Begin:
Download a ROM (we use CM in this guide) of your choice (don’t forget to get the permissions for it modding from the developer) and extract it. When you extract it, you will see at least two folders and one file
Folders
- system
- META-INF
Files
- boot.img [this is not present in defy/defy+ ROMs so don't worry about it ]
NOTE THAT I AM ONLY GIVING DETAILS ABOUT THOSE FOLDER WHICH YOU CAN REMOVE/EDIT
THE \system\bootmenu\2nd-boot\ FOLDER
In this folder you'll find the kernel [zImage] file of the ROM here you can change it with the one you compiled or by others.
The Tts folder
The ‘TTS folder’ is all about Text-To-Speech. It contains all the files needed by the Android system to get Text-To-Speech working. If you are removing the TTS feature from your ROM, make sure you remove this entire folder and the TTS related apps from the ‘system folder’, as this will save a lot of space.
The WiFi and Usr folders
The WiFi folder contains the drivers required by the WiFi module to function. So i strongly recommend NOT to touch this folder. If you delete any file from this folder, you will mess up the WiFi functionality.
The usr folder contains some miscellaneous but very important stuff. It may contain anything and everything needed by the Android operating system. For instance, this folder contains all the key-mapping. If such files are messed with, your device will be non-functional although it will boot.
The Build.prop
The build.prop file is pretty self-explanatory. Here, you can change the most basic things, like the android version that setting shows. Wondered how people are making 2.3.4 look like 4.0.3 in settings? Its build.prop. Also,you can change what ‘About phone’ shows here.
Other things,you can change things like,how long your wifi scans,how much battery your phone saves while in sleep, Dalvik VM heapsize and default ringtones. If you are wondering what # stands for, it signifies that, the particular line is commented out, and the system does not read it. You can use it add comments to the build.prop. This helps others understand, what is the function of a particular tweak.
A guide for some basic build.prop tweaks can be found here.
Please be aware that, these build.prop modifications are not universal. So, you will have to experiment with the tweaks and their values.
The META-INF folder
This folder contains instructions for the Android Recovery about how to work with the files present in the zip. This folder contains many folders, but the only one we need to edit is the update-script file.
Making Flashable ZIP
In order to create a flashable zip, first zip the ‘system, META-INF’ folder and the ‘boot.img’. Let’s name this zip as ‘update.zip’. Next we need to sign the zip. Get a signer here. Put your update zip in the same folder as the signer. Then run the ‘signer.bat’ file. This will sign your zip file. After the signing process is complete, you can change the name of the zip to your liking.

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hi,,,i'm new here,,,,
after reading ur post, actually i can't do this,,,
and i installed miui v5 rom and always find crashing about "android process stopped."
and i can't edit the rom or make update of it because of no jnderstanding it, but i like miui so far.
so, can u give me the link of miui v5 rom that not crash, in order to me just to instal it without editting.
thx so much.

gwesal said:
hi,,,i'm new here,,,,
after reading ur post, actually i can't do this,,,
and i installed miui v5 rom and always find crashing about "android process stopped."
and i can't edit the rom or make update of it because of no jnderstanding it, but i like miui so far.
so, can u give me the link of miui v5 rom that not crash, in order to me just to instal it without editting.
thx so much.
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Checkout my miui thread I have already posted the original link there
D5+/cm11/1.2GHz.
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coolshahabaz said:
Checkout my miui thread I have already posted the original link there
D5+/cm11/1.2GHz.
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which one???
is it the official rom from miui site or edited rom you created??
actually its take too long doenloading from official site. but rom i doawnloaded is always crashing android.process.stopped.

gwesal said:
which one???
is it the official rom from miui site or edited rom you created??
actually its take too long doenloading from official site. but rom i doawnloaded is always crashing android.process.stopped.
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The one I edited had that prob of crashing, n the one on official site is about 240mb ty its taking time
D5+/cm11/1.2GHz.
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