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seeARMS' Bell UGJL2 Custom ROM​
News
02/13/11: v0.4 is released! Major overhaul: allowed for a customizable install. Users are now able to select their preferred kernel, modem, theme, applications, etc!
01/19/11: v0.3 is out folks. Updated the kernel, updated a few apps, and (hopefully) fixed the WiFi. See the full changelog for more info.
01/12/11: Improved Beta, v0.2 released! Better battery life and speed, new kernel (Super Optimized), improved update script.
01/09/11: Initial beta release, v0.1
Hello XDA.
Welcome to seeARMS' JL2-based custom ROM. The essential purpose of this ROM is to provide a fast, functional ROM for those who are wishing to run JL2. Basically every other custom ROM out there is a variant of JPY, and that's great, but what about those seeking a different base? I chose JL2 because frankly I wanted to stick to a firmware which my provider, Bell, has actually released, not an unofficial ROM created by Samsung.
This is a ROM which aims to be fast without sacrificing any necessary features or software, as well as similar to stock firmware but without all the bloatware Samsung has included. This ROM includes many tweaks and bug fixes which creates a high-performance phone with a long lasting battery.
It's also running the newest Bell firmware, UGJL2 (Froyo v2.2). This allows us Canadian users (which seem to get ignored quite often - no other JL2 custom ROMs!?) to have our precious 850MHz band back, while sticking with an officially released ROM base.
If you have any questions prior, while, or after installing this ROM, please read the first few posts, as I'll try to address every possible (major) problem which can occur. If, after reading the posts, you are still encountering a problem, please reply to this thread being as detailed as possible. This allows me to fix problems quickly and easily. Also, I encourage you to post your opinions and comments; it's a beta, and as such, I'll be improving the ROM in future releases.
Note: Please don't complain about Quadrant, Linpack, or any other pointless benchmark scores. If you've used the ROM and it's sluggish, by all means tell me, but don't base your opinion of the speed merely on a benchmark.
Okay, so what else?
1. Download and Install Instructions
2. Changelog, To-Do
3. FAQ And Common Problems
4. Screenshots, Media, User Comments
Features
Based on UGJL2 (Bell Froyo 2.2) [850MHz band, Bell base!]
Choice between Super Optimized Kernel and SpeedMod [Voodoo sound, sharpness + color, BLN, overclockable, lagfix, faster, better battery!]
Steam multi-touch recovery: update.zip on SD card [New, enhanced recovery!]
Added an error-checking script which prevents errors when installing [Ensures the installation goes as smoothly as possible]
3 Launchers - Gingerbread, Stock, Launcher Pro
3 Keyboards - Gingerbread, Stock, Swype (w/ French Canadian)
Fully deodexed [Easily Themable]
Fully zipaligned [Better RAM Usage]
Fully updated Google Apps (YouTube, Flash, Market, Gmail, Maps)
Latest Su and Busybox [Preinstalled, no extra effort required]
All protected apps in market visible - modified build.prop
Big APN list, which allows instant internet + MMS access
Integrated Custom ClockworkMod Recovery
Stock AOSP Lockscreen [with the option to use default samsung]
Backlight Notifications
Removed Applications:
Layar
Buddies Now
All Share
Write and Go
ThinkFree Office
Mini Diary
Credits (in no particular order)
-laststufo for the kernel
-sztupzy for the Steam recovery
If you like this ROM and are interested in supporting me, then a simple "Thanks" would suffice. Also, please try to help out others on the XDA forums - we were all newbs once, and it's quite overwhelming, being introduced to everything Android.
Oh, and the mandatory, "like my work, buy me a beer" way of supporting would also be cool.
Downloads
ROMs
Latest and Greatest:
-v0.4: seeARMS' Customizable UGJL2 (02/13/11)
http://www.multiupload.com/8MDT96KB5W
Note: In order to customize your ROM, read below for installation instructions!
-v0.3: seeARMS' UGJL2 (01/21/11) [REVISED]
WIPE: http://www.multiupload.com/D3AX48JJXF
NO WIPE: http://www.multiupload.com/JIPP3XXZ2N
-v0.2: seeARMS' UGJL2 (01/12/11)
WIPE: http://www.multiupload.com/P4VGWV675A
NO WIPE: http://www.multiupload.com/4FQNPWRP95
-v0.1: seeARMS UGJL2 (01/09/11)
WIPE: http://www.multiupload.com/WCZI2W9REV
NO WIPE: http://www.multiupload.com/12XDCEQCI4
Addons
Install all addons from CWM. Flash the modems through Odin. [Soon: CWM flashable modems]
JL2 Stock Lockscreen: http://www.multiupload.com/6AWIRG1SZK
JL2 AOSP Lockscreen (Installed by Default): http://www.multiupload.com/QAYTU45UB4
JK4 Modem: http://www.multiupload.com/3HOKWMBHO2
JL2 Modem (Installed by Default): http://www.multiupload.com/TC1ME8VB20
Swype 2.15 MultiLanguage: http://www.multiupload.com/V68NY29BU5
-English, French Canadian, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portugese, Spanish
NOTE: To use French Canadian, select "English UK". This is the only way (as of now) that dictionaries are able to get added.
ThinkFree Office (Bundled with v0.4, but uploaded as per someone's request)
http://www.multiupload.com/6YUAV3J4BH
Themes
More coming soon. If you have any requests, post in this thread
Stock Theme
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/9SEBW5HKG7
Generation X
Ported by D3StRoY - thanks! (Also, thanks to yiannis for taking the initiative to getting this theme ported. )
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/ZTVDOVAWWH
Screenshots: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=898892
Gingermix by MAMBO04
Work in progress
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/O4SE91X8VO
Screenshots:
Circle Battery Mod
Download: Circle Battery Mod (Credits to Electroz for the port)
Screenshot
Installation Instructions
REQUIREMENTS
-NO lagfix enabled (Can typically be disabled by booting into recovery and selecting "Disable Lagfix")
-A Samsung Galaxy S i9000 (or its variants, i9000M, etc)
-Recovery 2e (that comes with 2.1) or Clockworkmod Recovery
If you're running recovery 3e, please read the first question in the FAQ
-If you wish, a backup is also very helpful in case anything goes wrong. This ROM does contain bugs (just like any ROM), so I really recommend backing up your data.
Please note: the "wipe" version of this rom will wipe all your data. It will not, however, format your internal or external SD cards. This means you'll lose apps and settings, but not music, movies, etc.
Lastly, I recommend performing a factory reset after installing any new rom (but I'm just paranoid like that).
NOTE: If you have a Bell i9000M, do the following to (hopefully) prevent your internal SD card from dying:
1. Upgrade to JL2 using either Kies (recommended) or Odin (make sure to check Bootloader Update).
2. After the upgrade, download and flash Super Optimized Kernel, which will give you access to ClockworkMod Recovery. Instructions to do so can be found in the FAQs (Q1).
(More information regarding the internal SD card dying can be found in Q2 in the FAQ)
To install this ROM:
1. Download and extract the file you downloaded above to the root of your internal SD card (both the "seearms" folder and the .ZIP ROM file).
If you would like to customize your install, continue doing step 2. If you would like a stock install with all the applications + SpeedMod kernel + JL2 modem + Generation X theme, skip to step 3 (however I'd recommend customizing your install. )
2a. Browse to the "seearms/kernel" folder on your SD card and delete whichever kernel you do not want to install.
2b. Do the same with the "seearms/modem" folder: delete whichever one you don't want to install (I'd recommend installing the JL2 modem unless you've specifically had problems with it).
2c. Do the same with the "seearms/applications" folder: delete whichever applications you do not use. You're allowed to delete all of them to create a slim install, or delete none to create a stock install.
2d. Browse to the "seearms/extra" folder on your SD card, and delete whichever extras you do not wish to install (You're able to choose the Generation X theme, blue Android Market, custom boot animations, etc). Most importantly, if you would like the ROM to wipe your data, leave "wipe" untouched. If you don't want it to format your data, delete "wipe".
2e. So, before going further, you should have the following folder structure on your SD card:
"seeARMS.UGJL2.v0.4.zip" - anywhere on your SD card, doesn't matter
"seearms/extra" - customized to your liking
"seearms/applications" - customized to your liking
And a single file in both of these folders, depending on the kernel and modem you wish to install:
"seearms/kernel"
"seearms/modem"
3. Boot into recovery, and select "Install zip from sdcard".
4. Select "Choose zip from sdcard", and scroll to the ROM.
5. Select OK, and wait for the file to flash.
6. Reboot. This reboot will take a while (upwards of 2-5 minutes), so be patient and don't shut off your phone!
Congratulations, you've successfully flashed!
After it boots, I'd recommend doing a few things in order to allow your phone to be as quick as possible:
1. Boot back into recovery, select "Advanced ULK Features". Choose "LAGFIX options", then "Enable Lagfix: Convert EXT4 Without Binds". This applies a lagfix, and converts the partitions into the faster EXT4 filesystem.
2. In recovery, go back to the Advanced ULK Features menu. Choose "TWEAK options", and enable the four tweaks. For more information about these tweaks, see HERE.
3. If you really want to squeeze the power out of your phone, with this kernel you're able to overclock it to upwards of 1.6GHz. (However, only about 1.2 is stable). Download the SetCPU app and increase the clock speed in order to overclock it.
Changelog
v0.4 -
-With the use of shell scripting, users are now able to customize their install by modifying a few files on their SD card before installing the ROM
-Users are able to choose between the following:
Generation X Theme
Circle Battery Mod
Blue Android Market
Android Particle Boot Animation / Nexus Boot Animation
Wipe / Non Wipe
SOK and SpeedMod kernel
JL2 and JK4 modem
The following applications are optional: bell PVR, Daily Briefing, Days, Gingerbread Launcher, Launcher Pro, MIUI Music Player, Navigator, SGS Info / Toolbox / Tools, Thinkdroid, Titanium backup, TW Launcher
-Updated kernels to SpeedMod k13A and SOK 4.7.6
-Tweaked the pre and post installation scripts
-Added the choice of many extras: two boot animations, Generation X theme, wipe / no wipe, blue themed market, circle battery mod to name a few
-Removed "Tunes and Apps" and "TV and Radio"
-Updated maps and flash player to latest version
v0.3 -
-Updated kernel to Super Optimized 4_6_8 [bettery battery life, a few bugfixes, tweaks to brightness]
-Added Multilanguage Swype with French Canadian [NOTE: To use French Canadian, select EnglishUK in the Swype Language settings]
-Removed Startup + Shutdown sounds
-Modded camera.apk - able to shoot with power button
-Updated flash player, voice search, and Launcher Pro to latest
-Added circle battery mod as default
v0.2 -
-New Base Kernel: Super Optimized Kernel v4_6_4 [Overclockable, much faster]
-Changed update script to updater-script; switched from Amend to Edify (this adds more functionality, and the old method will be completely unsupported by Google in newer Android versions)
-Improved update script; less prone to errors
-Fixed wifi battery drain [credits to hardcore for the fix]
-Added improved 3D Gallery [Much faster, uses far less battery than stock app]
-Fixed a bug in the prevent_errors script [Thanks James Palm!]
v0.1 - Initial Beta Release.
To-Do
-Extended Power Menu
-Theme
-Removed application pack - flashable through recovery
-Modded browser with useragent string
-Modded SMS app with received time
-Modded camera application
If you have anything else you'd like to see in this ROM, feel free to ask!
FAQ
Contents (Use control + F to find the question)
Q1 - I'm on stock Froyo and I have 3e recovery!
Q2 - I have a Bell Galaxy S, and I'm afraid of my phone bricking! What can I do to prevent it?
Q3 - I'm encountering force-close issues, and general app issues right after installation.
Q4 - What's this steam recovery and how do I access it?
Q5 - My GPS isn't working! It takes forever to lock and displays my position inaccurately!
Q6 - My battery is running out very, very quickly!
Q7 - What's all this talk about the 850MHz band and modems?
Q8 - I'm unable to back out of the Contacts application when I select it in the Launcher Pro dock.
Q1 - I'm on stock Froyo and I have 3e recovery!
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If you're on stock Froyo (ie: not running Eclair with recovery 2e or ClockworkMod) then you might have to do a bit more work before installing any custom ROM. Just follow these steps:
1. Download Odin from here.
2. Download the latest Super Optimized kernel in the attachments. Make sure to download the Odin kernel, not the CWM one!
3. After downloading, extract the .TAR file from the file you just downloaded.
4. Open Odin, and turn off your phone. Connect your phone to your PC via USB, and enter download mode by holding volume down + home + power.
5. Odin should detect your phone. Load up the .TAR file in the "PDA" box in Odin. Make sure the other boxes are left blank. Untick "Repartition". Start flashing.
6. Your phone should automatically reboot with the new kernel! To double check, shut it off and boot into recovery. If you see CWM recovery, you're successful!
After doing this, follow the normal steps to install this rom.
Q2 - I have a Bell Galaxy S, and I'm afraid of my phone bricking! What can I do to prevent it?
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It isn't entirely known right now why the phones are bricking; some say it's a hardware issue involving the motherboard, whereas others say it's strictly a software issue. Both Samsung and Bell have stated that the new firmware, JL2, fixes this problem and will prevent the internal SD card from dying. However, there have still been reports of phones running the JL2 firmware and dying (albeit much, much less reports).
A bit more technical: Included in the stock JL2 firmware from Bell is a new secondary boot loader (Sbl.bin). This deals with the phone at boot-time; it handles three button recovery, etc. Typically, the Sbl isn't included in a new ROM, as nothing needs fixing and the boot loader doesn't need touching. Except for this time! The Sbl.bin is apparently the file which fixes the internal SD card problem.
So, if you're wondering what to do in order to prevent your phone from dying, your best bet would be to flash the JL2 firmware using Kies (or Odin if you know what you're doing - tick bootloader update), then you're basically free to flash any other firmware you wish (except for firmwares which contain the Sbl.bin, because that would overwrite the current Sbl. But, every custom ROM and essentially every stock ROM lacks this file, so you're fine to flash anything).
Again, I'm going to restate that not everything is known involving this problem and the above is based on my own research. A handful of people have done this and have still had their phones die.
Q3 - I'm encountering force-close issues, and general app issues right after installation.
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If you installed the no-wipe version, try backing up your data and installing the wipe version. After doing so, boot into recovery, perform a factory reset, and clear the cache + Dalvik cache.
Q4 - What's this steam recovery and how do I access it?
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Steam recovery is a new, semi-functional multi-touch recovery created by sztupy. This recovery has all the features the standard CWM one has and more. Check his thread for more info.
Please note: Because (currently) the only Steam-compatible kernel is based on a much older base version (ie: not XXJPY), a small amount of features are incompatible, such as lagfix options, kernel options, etc. However, the majority of features (such as mounting, wiping, etc) are working just fine. I'm working on getting everything working; as soon as it is, it will fully replace CWM on this ROM.
To enable it, just boot into CWM and go to "Apply sdcard: update.zip". After doing this, it will boot into the new Steam recovery. You must do this every time you want to access it.
Q5 - My GPS isn't working! It takes forever to lock and displays my position inaccurately!
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Try clearing the GPS data on your phone. Do the following: (Original poster unknown. Reposted by dpvu.)
1) Enter *#3214789650# into the dialpad.
2) Under "Application Settings" set the Start Mode to Coldstart.
3) At the main menu "Delete GPS Data".
4) At the main menu "Get Position Test".
If you're still not finding many satellites try setting Operation Mode to "MS Based" in the "Application Settings". I did all of this then set the GPS back to hot start.
Lastly, if you desperately want to fix your GPS, try flashing the JK4 modem. There have been different reports, but it has been regarded by some as the best modem for GPS. To flash it, download the modem, and use Odin to select the "modem.bin" file in the PHONE box. Go to Settings -> About on your phone after flashing and look at Baseband to ensure it flashed correctly.
Download the JK4 modem from the Downloads section. http://www.multiupload.com/3HOKWMBHO2
Q6 - My battery is running out very, very quickly!
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There are many, many things which may cause the battery to run out quickly. I'll go over a few of the problems here:
1. After a fresh install of a ROM, the battery may be uncalibrated. Try charging your phone, and use it normally until it discharges. Repeat this 2-3 more times; your battery meter should be accurate again.
2. Clearing your batterystats.bin has been said to help fix the problem, and improve battery life by a lot. Charge your phone to 100%, then boot to recovery and clear batterystats.bin (by selecting wipe battery stats). Reboot, and use your phone normally until it shuts off by itself. After it does, charge it up fully, and you're good to go.
However, it's worth stating a few things: the above method has been put down by some users, who state that the batterystats.bin only contains a history of the battery usage and nothing more. Also, the Galaxy S contains a Li-Ion battery, which technically shouldn't be fully discharged (in order to extend the life of the battery). Do the above at your own risk.
For a few more fixes, please visit this thread.
Q7 - What's all this talk about the 850MHz band and modems?
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The 850MHz band is a 3G band which apparently has better range and reliability (as opposed to the higher frequency 1900MHz band). It's basically only used in Canada (and I guess Australia?) but cell carriors like AT&T in the US are trying to make it the standard. Because of this, the i9000 International (not the Bell Galaxy S, i9000M) doesn't have the functionality to connect to the 850MHz band.
To get back this band, you have two options: flash any international ROM (JPY, JPX, JPO, etc), then flash a Canadian modem (JK4, JL2) afterwards. The second option is a lot easier: just install a ROM that contains a Canadian modem already (ie: this ROM, or stock JL2).
Q7 - I'm unable to back out of the Contacts application when I select it in the Launcher Pro dock.
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This is a known bug, but has a very easy fix: just long press on the Contact icon in the LP dock, and change the shortcut to the "Contacts" application.
Screenshots
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User Comments
GibMcFragger said:
After using seeARMS' rom for a few days now I can't believe how fast and smooth it is. Everything is like butter. No lag or hiccups anywhere. Even something as simple as typing on the keyboard is now instant with no delay when typing quickly.
Its now on par with the iPhone 4 as far as OS responsiveness. I hate iOS, but it always runs like butter. Well this phone does too now!
GPS is insanely fast now too. Wow. If I open Google Maps I get a lock of 10m in about 5 seconds. This is IN MY HOUSE!
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trdcameleon said:
Nice rom! Very fast! 1550 on quadrant!
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hshau said:
Thanks for this ROM, nice to see the Bell I9000M torch burning on!
Installed it last night, no problems, even fixed some graphics slowdown and various issues I was having on the Docs/Idan ROM.
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Otherwise, couldn't be happier I moved to this ROM! Keep up the awesome work seeARMS, looking forward to future updates!
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fieldop said:
Thanks so much! This is amazing! [...]
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Jordiharrison said:
Can't wait!
This rom is so far so awesome. I OCed up to 1.4Ghz with no problems, but I keep it at 1.3.
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Pj66 said:
This weekend I decided to explore the world of roms and I must say, I am very impressed with your level of support. I am now running v.2 with the battery mod and its running great!
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b0ssh0gg said:
a HUGE thanks to seeARMS.... my phone was crap out of the box, as in I couldn't access most of my settings menus. That included WiFi... kinda ridiculous don't you think?
After much frustration, and lots of research, I stumbled upon this brilliant ROM made from the JL2 I originally had. There were a few issues flashing (because Vista SUCKS and I'm used to a single user on W7) but my phone is FINALLY WORKING!!!
Thanks again seeARMS, great work.. the ROM looks slick and running smooth as can be.
On another note, my brother got a SGS about a week and a half after I got mine, and his was loaded from Nov. 2010 (mine Dec. 2010) and had the JK4 ROM, which I heard has issues. So, instead of taking the phone back and risking an older, even crappier version, I am glad I undertook the process of flashing and upgrading to a much better, home-brewed ROM.
Again... thanks...
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James Palm said:
Great Work. Clean, fast and stable.
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Donors
Every donation is appreciated; it helps support the development of this ROM. Thanks to all the donors!
James Palm
turokk
bossman74
bdking2
MaverickHHH
GibMcFraggor
(Please note that many users donate without mentioning their forum username so I'm unable to add them to this list. If you see your name missing, please PM me!)
Hey seeARMS... Now I would like to try YOUR rom and if you help me figure everything out I would love to be a "test subject" for you...
I am SOOO glad there is someone here that is Canadian and is creating for our i9000M!
Awesome ROM,
Will there be a No-Wipe version?
BlackDino said:
Awesome ROM,
Will there be a No-Wipe version?
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Yeah, I'll upload one now. It takes quite a long time to upload a file though, so it should be ready in an hour or two.
great!! Can't wait
Great job seearms!!!
Quick question for you though, I have the bell variant also but unlocked it and using it with Rogers ... I've never used these bell firmwares, jumped straight to xxjpy no problem. Can you tell me what you meant about Canadian users getting back their 850 band? Are you saying on xxjpy I don't have 850?? When I check in the dial codes it does say I am on 850 ... always have been too..
Can you elaborate please? Thanks in advance!!!
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
Looks great, I'd love to try it...maybe after a few more user reviews
i9000 and Bell mobility here as well!
seeARMS said:
News
01/09/11: Initial beta release, v0.1
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seeARMS,
Great Effort!, Rom is downloading now. Sending you some help via PayPal (54K85707XC848100K)
Let's get the I9000M moving.
Thanks!
crippenx said:
Great job seearms!!!
Quick question for you though, I have the bell variant also but unlocked it and using it with Rogers ... I've never used these bell firmwares, jumped straight to xxjpy no problem. Can you tell me what you meant about Canadian users getting back their 850 band? Are you saying on xxjpy I don't have 850?? When I check in the dial codes it does say I am on 850 ... always have been too..
Can you elaborate please? Thanks in advance!!!
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I believe the I9000 International phones do not support the 850 band HSPA (3G) network, so all their ROMs do not include this band. The Bell Galaxy S Vibrant, however, does support it, which is why Bell includes this band in their firmware.
To confirm that you don't have this band, type this into the Phone app: *#*#0011#*#*
Look at the third line down. It depends on your location, but it won't say 850MHz. In the Debug menu you're able to select it, but it won't actually work.
Flashing a Canadian (bell) modem, or a Bell firmware which includes the modem, gives back your 850MHz band.
James Palm said:
seeARMS,
Great Effort!, Rom is downloading now. Sending you some help via PayPal (54K85707XC848100K)
Let's get the I9000M moving.
Thanks!
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Wow, thanks a lot James! I'll add a section to the first few posts with donor's names. Wasn't expecting any donations.
You do know that Doc has JL2 modem on his kitchen right? 850 works perfectly. No need to base entire ROM off JL2. IMO JPY is better ROM to work from.
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chambo622 said:
You do know that Doc has JL2 modem on his kitchen right? 850 works perfectly. No need to base entire ROM off JL2. IMO JPY is better ROM to work from.
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Yep, I know. My other custom ROM is actually based on XXJPY running a JL2 modem.
I've run both this ROM and the custom JPY ROM and I gotta say, I prefer this one. No battery drain, no problems.
Maybe it's because two of my phones have died (one running JPY) so I'm paranoid, but I'm sticking to JL2.
Also, Samsung has stated that JL2 supposedly fixes the internal SD card problems, and there have been much, much less reports of phones dieing running JL2.
Regardless, I'll be running this rom either way.
seeARMS said:
Yep, I know. My other custom ROM is actually based on XXJPY running a JL2 modem.
I've run both this ROM and the custom JPY ROM and I gotta say, I prefer this one. No battery drain, no problems.
Maybe it's because two of my phones have died (one running JPY) so I'm paranoid, but I'm sticking to JL2.
Also, Samsung has stated that JL2 supposedly fixes the internal SD card problems, and there have been much, much less reports of phones dieing running JL2.
Regardless, I'll be running this rom either way.
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Yes I have heard the miracle stories of JL2 for failed sd cards. Luckily my dad and I have not suffered from that on our I9000M's. I guess I like the feeling of the better kernel with more RAM on JPY.
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chambo622 said:
Yes I have heard the miracle stories of JL2 for failed sd cards. Luckily my dad and I have not suffered from that on our I9000M's. I guess I like the feeling of the better kernel with more RAM on JPY.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
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What kernel? This ROM is running harcore's SpeedMod. If you're running the same kernel, it'll be the same amount of RAM.
EDIT: Also, the no wipe version has been added. Check the 2nd post to download!
seeARMS said:
Yep, I know. My other custom ROM is actually based on XXJPY running a JL2 modem.
I've run both this ROM and the custom JPY ROM and I gotta say, I prefer this one. No battery drain, no problems.
Maybe it's because two of my phones have died (one running JPY) so I'm paranoid, but I'm sticking to JL2.
Also, Samsung has stated that JL2 supposedly fixes the internal SD card problems, and there have been much, much less reports of phones dieing running JL2.
Regardless, I'll be running this rom either way.
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I agree with seeARMS, let's keep this a safe JL2 Version, it helps keep all the proper Canadian location and Bell settings and our internal SD from frying.
I have installed the ROM and restored all my data using ClockworkMod Recovery. WORKING GREAT! I did have to delete the "com.cooliris.media" folder found in Android/app/data/ as it was causing trouble but it gets recreated. I also had to reROOT using SuperOneClickv1.5.5-ShortFuse but that is normal after installing a new stock ROM.
Great Work!
James Palm said:
I agree with seeARMS, let's keep this a safe JL2 Version, it helps keep all the proper Canadian location and Bell settings and our internal SD from frying.
I have installed the ROM and restored all my data using ClockworkMod Recovery. WORKING GREAT! I did have to delete the "com.cooliris.media" folder found in Android/app/data/ as it was causing trouble but it gets recreated. I also had to reROOT using SuperOneClickv1.5.5-ShortFuse but that is normal after installing a new stock ROM.
Great Work!
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Thanks.
Was there an error message involving that cooliris folder? I can easily add a few lines of code into the error checking shell script to delete that folder, I'm just curious as to why it was causing problems.
And, why'd you re-root it? This ROM is already rooted + contains Superuser and Busybox.
ok i have read a lot of these posts
but i need something that will keep my battery at least for 2 days. with stock rom i need recharge it every day
from my research i wanted to install oxygen ROM but download links as their site is broken, so i need another suggestion
only important things are
- STABLE
- battery life
- GPS WIFI 3G working
- usage of android market
Try the rom in my sig. Super fast, good battery life, and very stable.
Night5talker said:
ok i have read a lot of these posts
but i need something that will keep my battery at least for 2 days. with stock rom i need recharge it every day
from my research i wanted to install oxygen ROM but download links as their site is broken, so i need another suggestion
only important things are
- STABLE
- battery life
- GPS WIFI 3G working
- usage of android market
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should i use that MW4 or MW5.8 stable?
They are two different roms. Try the exact one in my sig. It's smoother.
Here is Oxygen on my Box.
https://www.box.com/s/9ld1nm34vkl0o40im39n
abaaaabbbb63 said:
They are two different roms. Try the exact one in my sig. It's smoother.
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after 2x installation i made it work, and i like it for now
do you know how to change alarm ringtone, this default is just way quite need put other sound i saw some goods in ROM but cant find change sound for alarm
also is there any way to set sound, silent, and vibrating mode
also i tried link2sd and it just crash my phone, i used 4ext recovery for partitioning my sd card
[Q&A] [ROM][4.4.4][hlte GSM & Sprint][Oct07] W03 Slim V27.1 *The clean AOSP*
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How to flash SlimKat kernel update?
Yank555 said:
W03 Kernel Update
Changelog CAF-W03-Slim hlte v1.0i (10/10/2014)
reverted new fix for sensorhub wake issues (slayher) - generates an ssp wakelock (this will break temp and pressure !)
merged Samsung Update 8 back
merged Samsung Update 9 (arter97)
updated to full CM source as of 20141007
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Hello There!
I currently have a T-mobile Note 3 Phone working with Metro PCS (Yes I switched the carrier) and everything seems to be working fine so far.
My phone is currently rooted and I also sucessfully flashed W03 SlimKat 27.1 so far I love this ROM.
My current kernel version is: 3.4.0 W03 Slim Kernel Tuesday Oct 7 2014.
Do you think I need this kernel update?: CAF-W03-Slim hlte v1.0i (10/10/2014)
If so, can you please tell me how to succesfully flash this kernel update? Do I need to wipe/clean the current kernel before installing this update?
jcroot88 said:
Do you think I need this kernel update?: CAF-W03-Slim hlte v1.0i (10/10/2014)
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Need, no, but you may want it for the features it has.
jcroot88 said:
If so, can you please tell me how to succesfully flash this kernel update? Do I need to wipe/clean the current kernel before installing this update?
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You just flash it like a ROM, no need to wipe anything, just flash. You'll get to a menu asking for options, if in doubt, stay with the default and just hit next.
If you want to get back your current (stock ROM) kernel, just reflash the ROM without wiping anything and you're back.
It's always a good idea to make a nandroid backup, you never know
JP.
Yank555 said:
Need, no, but you may want it for the features it has.
You just flash it like a ROM, no need to wipe anything, just flash. You'll get to a menu asking for options, if in doubt, stay with the default and just hit next.
If you want to get back your current (stock ROM) kernel, just reflash the ROM without wiping anything and you're back.
It's always a good idea to make a nandroid backup, you never know
JP.
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Hello There!
Just in case I wiped the cache and delvik cache before flashing your custom kernel.
I followed the menu options and I only flashed the kernel (your custom kernel) since I thought if I flash something else I will have to re do the settings and install my phone apps again.
If I want to go back to the default ROM's Kernel, just flash the W03 ROM and that's all? without wiping or deleting anything? How about my phone settings and apps? Will they still be there?
jcroot88 said:
Hello There!
Just in case I wiped the cache and delvik cache before flashing your custom kernel.
I followed the menu options and I only flashed the kernel (your custom kernel) since I thought if I flash something else I will have to re do the settings and install my phone apps again.
If I want to go back to the default ROM's Kernel, just flash the W03 ROM and that's all? without wiping or deleting anything? How about my phone settings and apps? Will they still be there?
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Yep.
But if you just flash my kernel (first menu choice) you're mostly on stock and don't profit from any of the benefits.
Reflash and go through the menus, just hit "Next" till you're through.
To get back, just reflash the ROM without wiping.
Your settings won't get lost.
But as I said, you should make a backup, it's always the safest thing to do.
JP.
Yank555 said:
Yep.
But if you just flash my kernel (first menu choice) you're mostly on stock and don't profit from any of the benefits.
Reflash and go through the menus, just hit "Next" till you're through.
To get back, just reflash the ROM without wiping.
Your settings won't get lost.
But as I said, you should make a backup, it's always the safest thing to do.
JP.
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First of all, thank you for your quick tech support.
I did reflash your custom kernel and this time many windows options appeared and I just hit next until the end.
Everything seems to be working fine but can you please in a user friendly language tell me 3 o 5 simple facts of the benefits of flashing your kernel?
Also what is Wipe Cache and Delvik cache? I read somewhere else that it is a good idea to do this in order to install a new kernel .
jcroot88 said:
First of all, thank you for your quick tech support.
I did reflash your custom kernel and this time many windows options appeared and I just hit next until the end.
Everything seems to be working fine but can you please in a user friendly language tell me 3 o 5 simple facts of the benefits of flashing your kernel?
Also what is Wipe Cache and Delvik cache? I read somewhere else that it is a good idea to do this in order to install a new kernel .
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Well you do use :
- different governor (handles CPU frequency)
- different hotplug driver (faux's intelliplug, that's handling CPU on-/offlining)
- touchwake (allows to wake the device by touching the screen when it times out)
- fastcharge (allows charging faster on USB chargers)
- etc. etc.
Might be worth having a read here and then here (Changelogs).
Dalvik cache wiping for kernels is useless, it won't hurt, but you'll lost time as you'll have to wait for it to be rebuilt on boot ("Android is updating your apps..."), cache partition can be usefull in my kernel's case, as it will help Aroma with an issue that sometimes settings don't get generated, so that you can do, won't cost much time. But in general for all kernels not using Aroma (menu system you saw while flashing), there's no need.
JP.
Hello, I would love to test Google's new Inbox on this GEM of a Rom. Anyone have an invite ?
Inviato dal mio SM-N900W8
I'm currently running v27. Is it safe to dirty flash to 28? Do I need to flash to 27.1 first?
Also I've noticed that video playback freezes occasionally when I seek repeatedly. Is this a common issue? Does it get fixed in the new release?
My smart cover only activates while closed and power button is pressed and not through calls. Is there an option to enable smart phone covers or has it not been implemented?
Safest way to update from V27.1 with Yank555 custom kernel to V28?
I have a similar question:
I am currently running V27.1 with Yank555 custom kernel but I would like to try out this V28 ROM update but I don't want to download and install my apps and settings all over again since they are a lot.
I am also using Nova Launcher and it looks like Nova Launcher was remove from V28.
Does any body know what will be the safest way to update from V27.1 (with Yank555 Kernel) to V28 (with the Stock kernel)?
Has development stopped on this rom? Not getting any news updates. Thanks in advance.
rafu007 said:
Has development stopped on this rom? Not getting any news updates. Thanks in advance.
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I dont think so... You better get prepared for an update....maybe lollipop
Make that Lolli POP! Lolli Lolli (Pop That Body): http://youtu.be/pWIxj4JDtEE lol.?
Sent from my SHIELD Tablet using Tapatalk
Note 3 sm-n9006
Hi, I have a legit SM-N9006 3g Chinese variant on a touchwiz 4.4.2 rom, I am kind of new to roms and I'm wondering if the Slimkat rom would work for my phone. Thank you very much
Does this rom work on international note 3?
protected apps v28
I'm really liking this ROM. Great job.
I wanted to know if the protected apps feature is still in this ROM somewhere. If so, I can't seem to find it. Or, was it stripped out?
Hi everyone
I've been reading alot about this ROM and I really want to give it a shot
problem is ,, I have CWM recovery installed ,, can I use it to flash or TWRP is a must?
go easy on me, I'm a noob in all sense of the word
edit: boy.. looks like the last question to be answered was 6 months ago!!
Hi guys. I'm pretty new at this whole flashing thing and I've been working on a Note 3 (N900T) my uncle wasn't using anymore. I have been working on this for a few days now and this is the first thread I've come across that has a lot of success. I'd appreciate the help. I've tried to install the ROM from this thread but I got "e: failed to verify whole-file signature" when trying to install. Here's what I've done so far.
Wiped cache/user data.
run the ROM from the SD card (fat32) then that's when i get the error message.
Thanks in advance for the help.
Q&A for [ROM] [endeavoru] [4.4.4.] [nov7] [CM11-based] **crDroid**
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DSP error
not sure if it's just me but everytime I open the music app and play music the DSP manager always crashes.
DSP manager
Hello, I just got a new fresh install. EVERYTHING wiped out, even sd card. I'm getting force closes when trying to play music. DSP Manager is not working as it should. Is this a known issue or only me? Thank you, this rom is great!
DSP error logcat
Hello, here's the logcat, not sure if well captured, it is my first time capturing logcats. Captured with CatLog.
3g not working and apn keeps unloging me from network, when disabled no probs except no internet... Any ideas?
E: switched wifi hotspot on and disabled adb and it worked...
E2: guess it is just usb debbuging, works fine with bouth off
E3: had some more weird issues then reinstalled rom and all works fine now. I love it, fast and stable. [emoji2]
Hi, i have got this rom for 2 weeks. At the beginning it was fast etc. Now it cant even kepp launcher in memory? When i want to open any app for few mins, then i wan to back to homescreen it is loading all apps and widgets.. Also i cant back to my apps which i used few seconds/minutes ago cuz it's loading like a new open. When i had viperx 4.2.2 it could keep uc browser and some pages for few weeks, and when i wanted to open, it took 1 second for me. Now im feeling like on my 1st galaxy spica.
Is that normal?
I'm using clean master and it does nothing.
I have to change rom or something?
Second Q, are videos in browsers woring ok for You? I have to restart HOX sometimes if i want to watch someting. And is there any solution to watch videos like on PC? I mean, my player is everywhere the same. It's annoying becouse, sometimes i have to change resolution but i cant, also i cant turn on full screen mode second time, i have to releod page, then watch it on full screen.
Thanks,
A noob in need of help here
Hi there,
I tried to install your latest version crdroid-5.0.2-20150121-endeavoru on my HTC One X but I got only an infinit HTC image. I am not very familiar with this things but I think I did what the instructions said:
- start on recovery mod (I am using TWRP v2.6.0.0, the one I used the only time I installed a custom rom);
- installed "crdroid-5.0.2-20150121-endeavoru" and "pa_gapps-stock-5.0.1-BETA12-20150116-signed" and did a data wipe in the end;
- reboot.
As I said, after restarting, I get the HTC start image and nothing progresses. Any idea what I am doing wrong (and how to make my phone back to work)?
Thanks a lot.
wi-fi problem
hi there .. crDroid 5.0.2
I seem to be having problems with the wi-fi when I change the DPI. I set it to 240, it restarts just fine but the wi-fi doesn't turn on anymore. any solutions? thanks
uaeted said:
Hi there,
I tried to install your latest version crdroid-5.0.2-20150121-endeavoru on my HTC One X but I got only an infinit HTC image. I am not very familiar with this things but I think I did what the instructions said:
- start on recovery mod (I am using TWRP v2.6.0.0, the one I used the only time I installed a custom rom);
- installed "crdroid-5.0.2-20150121-endeavoru" and "pa_gapps-stock-5.0.1-BETA12-20150116-signed" and did a data wipe in the end;
- reboot.
As I said, after restarting, I get the HTC start image and nothing progresses. Any idea what I am doing wrong (and how to make my phone back to work)?
Thanks a lot.
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Did you flash the boot.IMG through fastboot ??
paulh1978 said:
Did you flash the boot.IMG through fastboot ??
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Hum no Didn't know I needed to do that... Do do I flash the boot.img and where is that file?
Thanks a lot paulh1978.
uaeted said:
Hum no Didn't know I needed to do that... Do do I flash the boot.img and where is that file?
Thanks a lot paulh1978.
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If you put the ROM zip on your PC and open the zip file (not unzip) you'll see a boot.IMG inside,extract the boot.IMG to your pc. I'm assuming you've got the fastboot controls on your PC.
Link for the rom is broken guys
Move app to SD
No way no way to move app to sd in this rom?
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No way no way to move app to sd in this rom?
Help me!!!
Hello, still no way to move app to SD, always tells me that is full and no space ...
HI
When a new version is offered ??
Thank you very much.
Fixes & futures possible?
Hellow everyone,
recently I've installed the ROM wich is a great build I must say. The experience is smooth and I haven't got any random reboots. But when I reboot the phone, it gets stuck on the HTC logo. After 3 reboots it will work normal again. Sometimes the WIFI doesn't work after a reboot and I have to reboot it again.
Not experienced anymore in build 20150210
Another problem I have is that the AdBlocker isn't working (I still have advertisements in apps) although I've downloaded the latest host files.
Still not working in build 20150210
Something that bugs me is the fact that I can't choose wich page of my homescreens is my home-homescreen.
Available in build 20150210
The last things that in my opinion are missing are a good (digital) clock widget and a simple mail client. In the original Sense ROMs the clock is fantastic and the mail client is just good. I'm now using K-9 mail, but I think there are too many opions in it. (suggestions?)
I installed the wrong Gapps
Probably some things are fixed in the newest build, but I can't find the changelog of it on XDA. It's there! And how do I update my ROM (I am used to OTA updaters, idea?)? Just dirty install the new ROM?
The answer is dirty flashing. (just install the ROM and clear cache and dalvik (I guess))
Beware, for the new storage layout read this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-x/orig-development/storage-layout-hox-endeavoru-t3022358
In advance thanks for your work and answer!
Keep up the good work! This is the best experience I had so far with an AOSP (had CM, but didn't work that well).
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I'm using the ROM's boot.img, unmodified ROM (crdroid-5.0.2-20150131-endeavoru.zip) and TWRP 2.7.1.0
I'm using the ROM's boot.img, unmodified ROM (crdroid-5.0.2-20150210-endeavoru.zip) and TWRP 2.8.1.0
releasenotes?
Hi!
Thanks for your great work on this rom.
Is there a list of changes from the previous release?
Enjoying this rom
Thank you team for a very good rom. I have an HTC One X [Endeavoro] and have experimented with many roms over time. I always fall back onto JB Sense 5 Blade Elite 2.0 with Lyapota mods flashed.
The CM KitKat roms just didn't tick all the boxes for me. Functionality v battery life.
But I am so impressed with this Rom, especially so early in the development.
With crdroid 5.0.2-20150210, I am running the native launcher with PA Gapps mini. Touch recovery 6.0.4.8 gave me a problem restoring the back up but after allowing root access in dev options (I don't know if that made a difference) and flashing twrp-recovery-hox-2.8.1.0 the twrp back up restored perfectly. The Rom is so smooth, battery life is great and everything works!
Congratulations team
Mad Prof said:
Hellow everyone,
recently I've installed the ROM wich is a great build I must say. The experience is smooth and I haven't got any random reboots. But when I reboot the phone, it gets stuck on the HTC logo. After 3 reboots it will work normal again. Sometimes the WIFI doesn't work after a reboot and I have to reboot it again.
Another problem I have is that the AdBlocker isn't working (I still have advertisements in apps) although I've downloaded the latest host files.
Something that bugs me is the fact that I can't choose wich page of my homescreens is my home-homescreen.
The last things that in my opinion are missing are a good (digital) clock widget and a simple mail client. In the original Sense ROMs the clock is fantastic and the mail client is just good. I'm now using K-9 mail, but I think there are too many opions in it. (suggestions?)
Probably some things are fixed in the newest build, but I can't find the changelog of it on XDA. And how do I update my ROM (I am used to OTA updaters, idea?)? Just dirty install the new ROM?
In advance thanks for your work and answer!
Keep up the good work! This is the best experience I had so far with an AOSP (had CM, but didn't work that well).
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Something that bugs me is the fact that I can't choose wich page of my homescreens is my home-homescreen.
If you hold your finger on the screen and the pages display, there is a small home icon at the top of your current home screen, just move it to the one you want, It works.
Q&A for [ROM][4.4.4][KTU84Q] AOSP Kitkat
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Data not working
Hi there... I tried to use your ASOP rom but 3G data is not working for me... Do you need any details?
Dont know what could it be, personally data works for me fine.
If you can make logs when you enable data, will check them.
@sgspluss
Which custom kernel work with this ROM?
How about daily performance with Rom stock kernel?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
I am using stock kernel, batterylife and performance are more then good enought for me.
If you need more, you can use every kernel made for kitkat without any problems.
problem with fancy kernel
great rom but with fancy kernel r60, super su doesn't work (
I use stock kernel and that is enough for me, it gives best performance. And I just use trickestermod/synapse to change color properties.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
Dont know why with fancy supersu does not work, with stock is all ok so far as i know.
Does not root it since last two updates, because dont need to root it anymore since its clean as possible and fast enougth.
Gallery and Camera App dont work. Made a factory reset and flash with twrp. Newest rom and gapps.
I found a bug.
When take screenshot they show damaged picture but saving picture is regular.
I'm using last update (20150412).
P.S. : Sorry for my bad English.
St0neC0ld said:
Gallery and Camera App dont work. Made a factory reset and flash with twrp. Newest rom and gapps.
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Both apps works without any problems...
vaedasti said:
When take screenshot they show damaged picture but saving picture is regular.
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Thank you for reporting will fix it for next update.
When I copying file to computer I open dialer app and was happen it like the picture.
I use last update with Golden Kernel.
P.S. : Sorry for my bad English.
Edit : Sorry, wrong alert. It's not doing anymore. You're rock @sgspluss.
Ok if the problem solved itself its good.
Also feel free to use stock kernel which comes with rom, there you will have more ram and some other improvements.
Gesendet von meinem Galaxy Nexus
great work, by the end of the day i still have about 20% of battery with moderate to heavy usage.
BUG in call
i have just install your latest zip file but the problem is i am not receiving calls its showing in my miss cal list only not ringing at all please solve it asap or give me some patch to remove this from it .
Take or get calls working fine here, no problems.
How did you flash this rom and from which rom are you comming?
call reject bug
incoming call reject automatically
Bug free rom
Sorry by mistake i have flash it wrongly now again flash as per your guidline and its working like charm you are life saver buddy such great rom i can say best among all battery sucker rom ..this is my genuine review this fast reliable and fantastic original rom ...you can trust on me .
Buttery smooth
Hello, your ROM is super fast and stable. But i have one problem, sometimes it is freezing, and i have to put out the battery and turn the phone again. I do not know where the problem is. I am using fancy kernel r60.
Some inconveniences.
Hi, I wan' to tell you about some bugs? or whatever it is. Sometimes when I want to turn on the mobile data, in settings, the screen sometimes flashes and I have to go back to the setting and again click on Mobile Data. Sometimes I have to repeat this many times. The second bug is in contacts book, there are some small squares on contact images in right bottom corner. What i have to do to get rid of these unpleasantness? I'm clean installing ROM and use franco kernel. Should I use your kernel? The ROM is great, super fast, and chrome is working as well as on my friend's note 3. Keep this very good work up.
Sorry for my bad english.
Cheers !