Hi, I made a thread earlier and did not get much response (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2116569)
I that thread I was looking for a "clean" Android 4.2 rom for the Note 2, which either had the S Note-app and the "split-screen"function included or had an alternative way to implement the app and function into the rom.
Then I got thinking (!): Is it possible to make a flashable zip that can implement the S-Pen apps and features to a rom?
If it is possible, would it be very hard to do it? I am no developer, but I hope there is a possibility for some one to do this!
I think it would've been quite helpful to many, and possibly easier for developers - just to leave it as an open alternative whether to install the Note-functionalities or not.
Thank you for your attention
- A very happy Note 2-owner
... Or does it already exist?
What I understand so far is that all the Samsung based goodies (SPen, QuickGlance etc) are only available in stock Samsung based ROMs because they need to include the Samsung framework. So all AOKP or CM based ROMs will not have it included.
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I think I'm getting all this stuff straight, but sometimes it seems like the more I read the more confused I get.
I know I could just try it out and see, but before I spend 2 hours getting dirty looks from my gf because I have my face buried in the phone, I would like to know I'm on the right track.
ROMs found in the "Original Android Developement" forum:
CM9/10 - these are experimental nightly builds, probably have bugs and probably not the best choice for a daily ROM
ROMs that say they are based on CM9/10/AOKP/MIUI/AOSP - these are more stable ROMs with parts cherry-picked from CM9/10/AOKP sources and are more likely to be suitable for daily use
I can use themes that say "a custom ROM like CyanogenMOD needed" (quote taken from the description of "Arctic Green" on the play store, I think this ROM will be refreshing, like a cool breeze on my balls) and they will have a theme chooser in settings
I need to flash GApps (If I want them)
I can still run another launcher, like Go or APEX
EDIT ADDITION: I still use stock radio/modem/firmware/AIO zips
ROMs found in the "Android Developement" forum:
With TW or without, Odexed or Deodexed these are basically modified stock (samsung based?) ROMs with no copyright issues which is why there is no need for a seperate GApps zip
I can (usually) only use themes and mods specifically made for the ROM I'm using (I understand that sometimes there are exceptions, lika a blazer theme might work on FreeGS3 and vice-cersa)
I can't use themes or mods that say "a custom ROM like CyanogenMOD needed"
Do I understand the differences? Any additions/clarifications are definately appreciated.
jmdatcs said:
I think I'm getting all this stuff straight, but sometimes it seems like the more I read the more confused I get.
I know I could just try it out and see, but before I spend 2 hours getting dirty looks from my gf because I have my face buried in the phone, I would like to know I'm on the right track.
ROMs found in the "Original Android Developement" forum:
CM9/10 - these are experimental nightly builds, probably have bugs and probably not the best choice for a daily ROM
ROMs that say they are based on CM9/10/AOKP/MIUI/AOSP - these are more stable ROMs with parts cherry-picked from CM9/10/AOKP sources and are more likely to be suitable for daily use
I can use themes that say "a custom ROM like CyanogenMOD needed" (quote taken from the description of "Arctic Green" on the play store, I think this ROM will be refreshing, like a cool breeze on my balls) and they will have a theme chooser in settings
I need to flash GApps (If I want them)
I can still run another launcher, like Go or APEX
EDIT ADDITION: I still use stock radio/modem/firmware/AIO zips
ROMs found in the "Android Developement" forum:
With TW or without, Odexed or Deodexed these are basically modified stock (samsung based?) ROMs with no copyright issues which is why there is no need for a seperate GApps zip
I can (usually) only use themes and mods specifically made for the ROM I'm using (I understand that sometimes there are exceptions, lika a blazer theme might work on FreeGS3 and vice-cersa)
I can't use themes or mods that say "a custom ROM like CyanogenMOD needed"
Do I understand the differences? Any additions/clarifications are definately appreciated.
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CM9 and 10 are currently in nightly stage, but that's not permanent. There will be a final, stable version of CM10 when all the bugs are squashed. As for whether they'll be good for your daily ROM, it depends on your needs. Most things in CM10 work fine as it is, but some things may be broken. Whether the broken stuff actually affects you depends on what you need your phone to do.
ROMs based on CM10 are usually not any less buggy. In fact, they will include any CM10 bugs plus whatever creeps in via the additional code, so they will most likely be more buggy than CM10.
Yes, you should be able to use the Play Store themes in Theme Chooser. Yes, you need to flash Gapps. Yes, you can use whichever launcher you like. Yes, you use the stock radio (not sure what you mean by all-in-one zips).
The ROMs in the normal development section are based on the stock OEM ROM or they are ports from other phones/ROMs. They usually don't require Gapps, not because of copyright issues, but because they are based on the stock ROM. The themes may be compatible across Touchwiz ROMs based on the same firmware, but check the theme's thread first. CM and other AOSP themes/mods are NOT compatible with Touchwiz ROMs.
I hope this clears up some things.
EndlessDissent said:
I hope this clears up some things.
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It does, thank you.
I will be changing the OP to reflect your response and any additional info posted here later tonight so, hopefully, this will be a useful thread for other noobs.
There are several features the CM (or AOKP) based roms have that I would like to have (like navbar addition and customization), but I'd also like to keep many of the stock apps/features like stylus support, airview, and multi-window. I haven't been able to find this. Is anyone out there working on it or have I missed it? Might there be a zip to add much of the stock features to a CM or AOKP rom?
Poke_N_PDA said:
There are several features the CM (or AOKP) based roms have that I would like to have (like navbar addition and customization), but I'd also like to keep many of the stock apps/features like stylus support, airview, and multi-window. I haven't been able to find this. Is anyone out there working on it or have I missed it? Might there be a zip to add much of the stock features to a CM or AOKP rom?
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Doesn't exist and 99.9% sure it never will. There are S pen apps that work on CM/AOKP like Sketchbook and Papyrus.
micahman said:
Doesn't exist and 99.9% sure it never will. There are S pen apps that work on CM/AOKP like Sketchbook and Papyrus.
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What about a zip for installing those apps on a ROM of choice?
Poke_N_PDA said:
What about a zip for installing those apps on a ROM of choice?
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What do you mean? A zip of the apps I mentioned or a zip of the Samsung apps that need the Touchwiz framework to run?
Hello everyone,
I was fedup for my samsung bloatware and stuff so I decided to root my device and was using CM 10.2 for sometime.
so far I liked this custom ROM. But due to some touchwiz specific features I want to go back to the touchwiz UI, specifically for camera, multi window etc. but the bloatware which comes free with it scares me off.
so can you please suggest if there is any custom ROM available which is based on touchwiz and at least provide android 4.2.2 if not 4.3
or if there is any other ROM out there ( non touchwiz based ) which does provide samsung camera and multi window functionallity.
with thanks.
What you need to do is have a look at development forum and look thru the roms available for the features you require. that's your best bet at finding what suits you.
^^ This ^^
As these threads usually spiral into arguments about which rom is "better" than another and are full of opinion, this thread is closed.
Hi everybody!
I changed my HTC Raider on custom ROM for a Galaxy s3. The original rom on Galaxy s3 has a lot of features like smart stay. But now I'm looking to install a custom ROM but I don't want to lose the stock nice features by installing a custom ROM. Can you tell me if I will lose these features on most custom ROM or not?
Second, does ROM 4.4 Kitkat ROM have those features?
Thanks guys!
Users need to take the time to read the roms and products in the development sections to see what features are available, reading and research is expected of users to make these determinations.
As XDA is not a support site, and as this thread could easily become a "best" rom thread, it is being closed.
is it possible to flash a standalone Functionality for the S-pen and Galaxy S-note app to be installed on a custom rom (resu remix n6.0 )... ive been missing those features but i also love the environment of the custom rom...
please give me the link to the files if any.. thanks!!!
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is it possible to flash a standalone Functionality for the S-pen and Galaxy S-note app to be installed on a custom rom (resu remix n6.0 )... ive been missing those features but i also love the environment of the custom rom...
please give me the link to the files if any.. thanks!!!
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not supported since kitkat, so don't even search.
Devs can't implement it, cuz samsung didn't release source