How to create my own customized rom for note2 ? - Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I would like to create my own customized rom for my note 2, with specific setting and apps, or even data, contacts and email...
Is it possible? What kind of apps should I use?

garytako said:
I would like to create my own customized rom for my note 2, with specific setting and apps, or even data, contacts and email...
Is it possible? What kind of apps should I use?
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You need to use ubuntu and set up your build environment, are you building it from source? (Aosp?) If yes you need to compile it from source and add the customization you want to the rom. Maybe you could try and edit the apps (like inverted apps) and just add it to the rom. There is no program that can do all of that for you, but there is program that can make you build the rom easier (e.g. the dsixda kitchen and lots more). If you really want to build a rom, i would recommend you to look at the cyanogenmod wiki page and get in a team, building a stable rom does take some time. hope i have helped you
"If i have helped you, just hit the "thanks" button pls"-sent from my GT-N7100...some guides here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2055827 .... drop some question here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2055736

garytako said:
I would like to create my own customized rom for my note 2, with specific setting and apps, or even data, contacts and email...
Is it possible? What kind of apps should I use?
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To build roms or kernels, u should really have a good knowledge of:
Python
Linux
Xml
Java
C#
C
And a few other things
But they are not all needed.
You could create a customized rom just using xml, but u wouldn't be able to add many features ect.
The isn't any programmes for creating roms, u need to have a knowledge of how android works, ect, and u need to know how to write code.
Hope this helps
Cheers
Corey
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fishingfon said:
To build roms or kernels, u should really have a good knowledge of:
Python
Linux
Xml
Java
C#
C
And a few other things
But they are not all needed.
You could create a customized rom just using xml, but u wouldn't be able to add many features ect.
The isn't any programmes for creating roms, u need to have a knowledge of how android works, ect, and u need to know how to write code.
Hope this helps
Cheers
Corey
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If I helped you, please hit Thanks..
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Thanks all for replies...
Simply say, I just want my email (around 10 gmail accounts) and setting of several apps can remains everytime I perform factory reset.
Maybe I think wrong to do so by customized the rom, and perhaps some other apps can do the same things, other than titanium backup.
Any suggestion? Thanks in advance.

Can't you just root the device and nandroid backup it after you've set all the emails after the initial factory reset. Then you can always put back the backup at any time and you've got a nice clean setup.

garytako said:
Thanks all for replies...
Simply say, I just want my email (around 10 gmail accounts) and setting of several apps can remains everytime I perform factory reset.
Maybe I think wrong to do so by customized the rom, and perhaps some other apps can do the same things, other than titanium backup.
Any suggestion? Thanks in advance.
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Root the device, and install titanium backup. Back up all the use data.may be back up app and data. After every reset you can simply restore everything.
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adbanginwar said:
Root the device, and install titanium backup. Back up all the use data.may be back up app and data. After every reset you can simply restore everything.
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for apps and data restore, should I install titanium backup first right after I reset my device??
if so, is it possible to specify several apps to restore automatically?

garytako said:
Thanks all for replies...
Simply say, I just want my email (around 10 gmail accounts) and setting of several apps can remains everytime I perform factory reset.
Maybe I think wrong to do so by customized the rom, and perhaps some other apps can do the same things, other than titanium backup.
Any suggestion? Thanks in advance.
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If you are rooted with Cwm, you could put the apk's u want to keep after a factory reset, and there corresponding data in a Cwm zip, and just flash it after u do a reset, that's the easiest way.
Cheers
Corey
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garytako said:
for apps and data restore, should I install titanium backup first right after I reset my device??
if so, is it possible to specify several apps to restore automatically?
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Yes, just back up the app with data in titanium backup, then you can create an update.zip of your backups which you can flash after flashing a rom to restore those apps and their data.
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D3_ said:
Yes, just back up the app with data in titanium backup, then you can create an update.zip of your backups which you can flash after flashing a rom to restore those apps and their data.
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Thanks D3.
is it possible to make specific apps and data (e.g. 10 gmail account, bookmark, line, skype, wechat....something like that) to be restored WITHOUT USING TITANIUM BACKUP? Therefore, mentioned apps and data will automatically restore right after a factory default?
For sure this rom can only be used by myself.
Thanks in advance.

garytako said:
Thanks D3.
is it possible to make specific apps and data (e.g. 10 gmail account, bookmark, line, skype, wechat....something like that) to be restored WITHOUT USING TITANIUM BACKUP? Therefore, mentioned apps and data will automatically restore right after a factory default?
For sure this rom can only be used by myself.
Thanks in advance.
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That it's why the software is created. Install it and check.
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What is the first thing you do after flashing a new rom?

Just for fun. But who knows, it might help someone out there.
First thing I do is to install titanium backup and restore my preferred keyboard - Swype. There is surprisingly no rom that comes with this as default keyboard. Nobody here uses it?
After that I just check out what the rom has to offer and see if everything's working right. If I like it I start restoring my apps and setting up stuff.
Post yours.
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Actually I have not installed a custom rom yet but I still do this after wiping data
and will also do the same when I flash a custom rom
I turn of my use of packet data as it charges more money
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ronnieryan said:
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Hi Guys, Newbie Here [RonnieRyan]
Just want to have a little survey on which ROM do you prefer and why?
Im currently in Creeds V2 and i can say that it looks good but still in Development
PLEASE VOTE FOR THE ROM AND PLEASE STATE REASON​
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i check whether rom wifi, camera works or not....
im not being rude here but after flashing a new rom, i reboot my phone. lol
just joking.
login my google account, and sync my contacts. install root explorer, link2sd, reboot, restore apps or data thru titanium, then explorer the rom. oh before i forgot, i text my own number to be sure that i have the correct csc.
and lastly, install opera mini, go to xda, give a feedback. hope it helps, just a reminder, reboot first. hahaha
Silvane said:
Just for fun. But who knows, it might help someone out there.
First thing I do is to install titanium backup and restore my preferred keyboard - Swype. There is surprisingly no rom that comes with this as default keyboard. Nobody here uses it?
After that I just check out what the rom has to offer and see if everything's working right. If I like it I start restoring my apps and setting up stuff.
Post yours.
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Same here I check all apps is working or not
When i installed creed I lost Calculator
LOL
Aww yeah. That was one reason I didn't like Creed's. And i was too lazy to get the apk for it. But 2.1 has it right?
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i install titanium and restore the apps
I add a google account then restore some important apps
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Install link2sd and freeze those apps that i dont need
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cosminx13 said:
i install titanium and restore the apps
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I second this
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after flashing new roms, I boot the Phone, then go over all the Android Introductory questions until i get into the phone's menu... after that, I restart my phone. Boot into recovery, and wipe /cache and /data. reboot. and then go over the android questions. Check the hardware if they are still working, and observe if there are any differences.. I then set up my calendar, alarms, ringtones... restore messages from sim card, reinstall apps as APKs. The last thing I do is login to google, then to Samsung for the SIM Change Alert...
First, I get rid of the bloatwares (if any). Then, I restore my apps w/ Titanium Backup. Then, I login to Google, Twitter, Facebook, etc.
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at 1st I switch off the data mode.. so dat I don't get charged without knowing what I did thn get my sms nd contacts backup restored! Thn I restore titanium backup of the apps.. thn I remove some bloatwares which I never use! I even remove some stock widgets too ..
(I am talking about a rom which I hv alrdy tested to be ok.. otherwise.. I 1st check if everything that comes with the ROM is ok or not!!)
root
first i look if my forn vids are still there lol,
then titainum backup, then crack it, remove bloatwares, esp. google maps
afterwards i install terminal emulator and install a2sd
pramudit said:
i check whether rom wifi, camera works or not....
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Same here, i also check whether my phone speaker, headphone, camera & data connection...
-Check the about phone info
-check wifi
-check if gplay is working right
-check the music player and gallery
-randomly test all the goodies that come with it
-when satisfied restore all appd via tb
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first, i turn off data mode
second, i check the all the apps that comes with the rom
third, i check the running background services
fourth, root and restore my apps etc.
This thread helps me a lot ..
Btw.. First thing after wiping data or reflashing is rooting, restore apps from titanium, set ringtone, wallpaper and then set the setting of my phone and some apps. add some launcher (GO launcher EX) and then install memory cleaner (1 tap) .. and uhmmm.... i CHEck if there is anything wrong in my phone by dialing *#0*#. I hope there is an app that checks everything on the phone's hardware so that im not so tired of checking it's application like camera or music player if it's working... is there any??
That's absolutely essential for me Titanium all the way

Titanium backup questions.... app+data+system backup???

Hi everyone! Quick question for you....
If you are staying with the same rom and kernel setup, is it OK to restore system settings??? I've read numerous times that is advised NOT to do the system settings backup, but am unsure if it applies to my situation......
Thanks kindly!
M
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Its never advised to restore system data as a general rule.
If you're on a custom ROM and simply updating to a new version of that ROM, you don't necessarily have to wipe before installing... you should be able to flash right over it.
Also... if you're switching between roms, it's generally advised not to restore app data as it's been seen to cause FCs.
martonikaj said:
Its never advised to restore system data as a general rule.
If you're on a custom ROM and simply updating to a new version of that ROM, you don't necessarily have to wipe before installing... you should be able to flash right over it.
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Thanks guys for both of your
input! Very much appreciated
anton2009 said:
Also... if you're switching between roms, it's generally advised not to restore app data as it's been seen to cause FCs.
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anton2009 said:
Also... if you're switching between roms, it's generally advised not to restore app data as it's been seen to cause FCs.
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I've generally never had a problem with USER app data, sometimes even cross-platform. That said the above is correct, it CAN cause issues, just something to keep in mind as you're restoring apps/data. Think what can I live without, what do I absolutely need, depending on the app, can its data be exported to an innocuous form that can be imported without issue, etc...
mazubo said:
Hi everyone! Quick question for you....
If you are staying with the same rom and kernel setup, is it OK to restore system settings??? I've read numerous times that is advised NOT to do the system settings backup, but am unsure if it applies to my situation......
Thanks kindly!
M
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i do all three quite often...even when switching roms (i use my backup root and back up all three separately in the order system data, app data, and apps then restore in the reverse order).
just remember if you start having problems begin with clearing app data and move from there.
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Advance Data Restore After Upgrading To ICS

Am I the only one having an issue with a advance restore of data after upgrading to a ICS rom? How do I go about just restoring contacts,sms and other data without causing a boot loader problem.
uwantjosh said:
Am I the only one having an issue with a advance restore of data after upgrading to a ICS rom? How do I go about just restoring contacts,sms and other data without causing a boot loader problem.
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Restore your GB backup and go to the playstore and download sms backup and call log backup apps. They work great and save everything in xml format. And you cant restore data from a GB rom to an ICS rom.
One easy way I always do to backup my contacts and sms is go into contacts, then select options and tap backup and backup to sd card.
Then factory restore/ install a new rom and then just restore your contacts from your sd card.
Hope I helped you out.
titanium backup will work in most cases. restore app first, and if you absolutely must, restore data for apps one at a time in case any apps dont play nice.
Thanks guys
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For reference when the ROM has a different base, you should avoid advance restoring because well... Different base. You can usually restore user apps+data with back up apps though
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hi im new to the forum and the android world, but isnt you can synch all your contact with Gmail , and when you add your gmail account all your contacts will be there? also apps i believe you can move to SD and files as well and just when loading t the new ROM will be there when you mounted the SD. please correct me if im wrong .
i used to be a iPhone user and itunes let you do your back up is a way to do the same with the android where you just hit one buttom and everything gets backe up and to restore is also 1 click
colombian.jam said:
hi im new to the forum and the android world, but isnt you can synch all your contact with Gmail , and when you add your gmail account all your contacts will be there? also apps i believe you can move to SD and files as well and just when loading t the new ROM will be there when you mounted the SD. please correct me if im wrong .
i used to be a iPhone user and itunes let you do your back up is a way to do the same with the android where you just hit one buttom and everything gets backe up and to restore is also 1 click
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Yes contacts sync through google
No, apps will not carry over between roms regardless of their location. Look into titanium backup or similar apps
Again, titanium backup. For one click restores, you'll need the pro version. Well worth it.
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[Q] Will flashing a new ROM wipe my external micro sd card?

Hey guys, I was thinking about flashing a new ROM via CWM and I've been looking at alot of videos and tutorials online, and they all say, that when you install the new ROM you must "factory data reset" your phone from CWM. So my question is, what will that erase? Will it erase anything on my SD Card? And what programs should I use to backup my stuff, in case it does get deleted?
exdeay-dev said:
Hey guys, I was thinking about flashing a new ROM via CWM and I've been looking at alot of videos and tutorials online, and they all say, that when you install the new ROM you must "factory data reset" your phone from CWM. So my question is, what will that erase? Will it erase anything on my SD Card? And what programs should I use to backup my stuff, in case it does get deleted?
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when you do a factory reset it will wipe internal storage not external(sd card). if you want to backup your apps etc. use either titanium backup or rom toolbox to do so.
k786 said:
when you do a factory reset it will wipe internal storage not external(sd card). if you want to backup your apps etc. use either titanium backup or rom toolbox to do so.
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Thank you very much!!! But then how do I get them all back after I flash my new ROM?
exdeay-dev said:
Thank you very much!!! But then how do I get them all back after I flash my new ROM?
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once you back up your stuff. install titanium back or rom toolbox (whichever you used) from play store and select the restore option.
Edit- read this link for more detailed instructions..google is your best friend if you are not sure about something
http://www.androidtablets.net/forum...-backup-restore-apps-system-data-new-rom.html
Ok. And what will this restore? Contacts? Apps? Pictures?
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exdeay-dev said:
Ok. And what will this restore? Contacts? Apps? Pictures?
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yes it will backup the whole system (apps,music,contacts,etc)..read the link i posted in the post above yours
Ok, thank you very much, you have been of very much help Now I feel more confident in flashing ROM's.
exdeay-dev said:
Ok, thank you very much, you have been of very much help Now I feel more confident in flashing ROM's.
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one last advice before you flash read ALL the instruction 2-3 times and ONLY flash when you understand them completely. follow that advice and hopefully you will never brick or harm your phone. good luck
Ok, thank you very much, you have been of very much help Now I feel more confident in flashing ROM's.
exdeay-dev said:
Ok, thank you very much, you have been of very much help Now I feel more confident in flashing ROM's.
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no problem. if you need help with anything else just PM me..if i can help with it i definitely will
Oh, and one more thing, how do you get it to show all the stuff you have when you post? Like yours. Is that just a signature?
exdeay-dev said:
Oh, and one more thing, how do you get it to show all the stuff you have when you post? Like yours. Is that just a signature?
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yes it is a sig. you can set it in user cp
Ok, thank you again, haha I can't thank you enough times
Khizar said:
when you do a factory reset it will wipe internal storage not external(sd card). if you want to backup your apps etc. use either titanium backup or rom toolbox to do so.
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Titanium backup only does your apps and app data......I recommend Easy Backup cuz that will get your SMS, MMS, Contacts, Calender, call log and even your apps
exdeay-dev said:
Ok. And what will this restore? Contacts? Apps? Pictures?
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For photos, i recommend using G-Photos Sync feature. for apps, titanium backup, for contacts (the best you can do is export them to a vcf file transfer it to your pc then import from vcf file)
(For music i contain all the sound files on the ext-sd since factory reset doesn't touch ext-sd).
But if you have lost any of your important files, your best chance of getting them back is using hiren's boot on your pc with the undeleter tools.

[Question] AOKP Settings Backup And Restore

Hi,
Currently on Task650's latest AOKP, Is there any way I can backup and restore my AOKP system and ROM settings?
Also, a somewhat unrelated question. I know Google Play keep track of every app you've downloaded and from there one can easily reinstall everything lost post clean flash. I also know there is an option where apps are immediately reinstalled upon logging into Google account, post clean flash. I was wondering if I could customize that list before everything begins to automatically reinstall? It is because I don't use every app I've downloaded before. I've downloaded hundreds of apps, but only really use like 20.
Thanks!
Use the search feature it comes in handy...
You can back up your rom and rom settings with your recovery and the only way to select which apps you want is to uncheck there "restore all apps" when booting up your device and manually downloading them.
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Thanks.
I love how people just automatically assume you don't search. I did search. Didn't find what I was looking for, so I'm here. Plus I had more than just the one question.
I've explored my recovery (TW) and the only backup I can see is a partition backup, where the system partition alone, for me anyways, is more than twice the size of the ROM. What I was asking was just settings and settings only. Maybe there is an option for CWM that isn't available in TW?
jayRokk said:
the only way to select which apps you want is to uncheck there "restore all apps" when booting up your device and manually downloading them.
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I knew this already. Which again, is why I asked. Hoping someone would have a different way, or suggestions.
Thanks anyways.
TheShamsMan said:
Thanks.
I love how people just automatically assume you don't search. I did search. Didn't find what I was looking for, so I'm here. Plus I had more than just the one question.
I've explored my recovery (TW) and the only backup I can see is a partition backup, where the system partition alone, for me anyways, is more than twice the size of the ROM. What I was asking was just settings and settings only. Maybe there is an option for CWM that isn't available in TW?
I knew this already. Which again, is why I asked. Hoping someone would have a different way, or suggestions.
Thanks anyways.
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Titanium Backup
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Wilcox12 said:
Titanium Backup
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Ugh. I was afraid someone would say that. I try to stay away from TiBu. I was always unlucky with it. I'm in the process of testing it out now. Thanks man!
TheShamsMan said:
Ugh. I was afraid someone would say that. I try to stay away from TiBu. I was always unlucky with it. I'm in the process of testing it out now. Thanks man!
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I've never had a problem with it. Maybe try the paid version. A lot more options
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Restoring system settings is not advised as it can cause issues. This is one of the prices you pay for installing custom roms.
Wayne Tech Nexus
zelendel said:
Restoring system settings is not advised as it can cause issues. This is one of the prices you pay for installing custom roms.
Wayne Tech Nexus
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Yup. I figured. Thanks for the clarification dudes!

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