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S4 Google Edition Flashable Rom

UPDATE
Android 4.2.2 v6
Working: All with amazing battery life
Not working: Google Wallet (force close)
Again, not my work, just helping the community!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2341794
Same setup - should work on T-MO.
Just an update about the new 4.3 GPe: External SD Card is readable when you plug it into your PC. The camera however still does not read the SD card. All else is still functioning.Version 4.3 will break root! All versions of SU currently do not work with 4.3. Just keep that in mind.
You can flash this over your current 4.2.2 Google Edition. If you're coming from TW, do a complete wipe, then flash. Thanks
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No - I did not grab the system dump myself
Yes - I have tested this for the TMO variant and it's fully functioning
I did create a Youtube Video on how to install the Google Edition S4. Check it out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmYpkJ27WAM
Althought it's not a ROM built from scratch or a project of any kind, it is a rom all in itself straight from the S4 GE
(Updated Link) - Thanks to luckyduck69 for posting a new mirror. Previous Link crashed XD.
If you're interested in the GE (VERSION 4.2.2), download here: http://www.mediafire.com/download/5nz662i2y826kwd/google-edition-bg.zip
As always, make a backup, wipe, then flash.
Enjoy!:good:

Will try
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I tried myself, I must say this is the smoothest aosp ROM I've ever tried. Just amazing
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Downloading now. Will report.
Thanks!

Installed using TWRP 2.5.0.2.
Was notified Root was not installed, told TWRP to install it for me.
So far, seems fine! I miss the "long press back to kill app" feature, but I can live without it as I play with this ROM.

Thanks for the link! After flashing this ROM will all software/firmware on the phone be identical to that on the GPe handset? Or are there any other bits that aren't contained in the ROM?

I'm wondering that too. This is stable? Wipe system/data/cache and flash?

I did a wipe flashed and then had to reboot to get WiFi
going,other than that so far so good .feels smooth,but it could be a placebo effect not sure

No gapps needed .. Holy shiiioot I now have a s4 Google edition! Thnx for the find.. Now if we can only theme...
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Getting my T-Mo S4 in today. I'm curious to hear about how good this rom is. Need to root my phone first though

I'm digging the camera too!
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The111 said:
Thanks for the link! After flashing this ROM will all software/firmware on the phone be identical to that on the GPe handset? Or are there any other bits that aren't contained in the ROM?
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Not a problem. After flashing this direct port, I've noticed that my Model number changed to GT-I9505G, but my baseband remains the same (MDL), As it appears, everything is fully functioning from that of the GPe. To be clear, no errors, force closes, or mis-haps have occured.
jeffnucci said:
I'm wondering that too. This is stable? Wipe system/data/cache and flash?
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Yep, thats all thats needed. Don't forget doing a backup, too.

Dbl tapping home button will get task manager and holding it will get u Google search.. So its reversed
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rainynight88 said:
Not a problem. After flashing this direct port, I've noticed that my Model number changed to GT-I9505G, but my baseband remains the same (MDL), As it appears, everything is fully functioning from that of the GPe. To be clear, no errors, force closes, or mis-haps have occured.
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Awesome, thanks. Wondering why some of the other first flashers reported wifi not working at first. Oh well, I won't dwell on it too much.

abalosmusic said:
No gapps needed .. Holy shiiioot I now have a s4 Google edition! Thnx for the find.. Now if we can only theme...
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Yep - Enjoy! And don't forget to hit the Thanks button (although much work wasn't needed, just researching)
funkl3 said:
Getting my T-Mo S4 in today. I'm curious to hear about how good this rom is. Need to root my phone first though
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You can picture this as a Nexus 4, with the advantages of the S4's hardware.
Yes you do need root though.

The111 said:
Awesome, thanks. Wondering why some of the other first flashers reported wifi not working at first. Oh well, I won't dwell on it too much.
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Well, one thing I have not tested is Wi-Fi calling. If someone could check, that'd be great (since i'm at work).

rainynight88 said:
Well, one thing I have not tested is Wi-Fi calling. If someone could check, that'd be great (since i'm at work).
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I'm not sure wi-fi calling is known to work even on the real GPe, is it? I thought it might be specific to TMo/TW ROM somehow. I guess only GPe reviewers know at this point.
I was referring more to general wi-fi capability, I saw some guys saying that didn't work with the GPe system dump on TMo handset.

Can't choose our picture destinations when using camera.. It seems the default is internal
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Well, effin' sweet. Google Wallet seems to work out of the box! (Well, at least it runs. I haven't tried it for a purchase yet.)

It shows faux kernel ???
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[FLASHABLE ZIP] [v4.3] Switch ROMs among Tuna Devices // Android 4.4

Hello there. Recently, I have seen many people with Tuna devices(especially Toroplus and Toro) want other variants' ROMs. Most are available for all three variants, but some are not or have delays. Thankfully, some people edit the ROM zip files and upload them so that the folks with another variant can use it daily. But, this way of editing needs some time to download, edit, and upload.
I wanted to reduce the time, so I made a simple flashable-zip file.
How it works:
It deletes most of the unneeded files and place the files you need in the appropriate paths. Then a script modifies the build.prop.
NOT WORKING:
-MMS
-data on some ROMs
Versions
v1-v3: 4.2.2
v4-latest: 4.3-4.4
Downloads:
http://mbqonxda.net/zittoro/tuna-converter
http://d-h.st/users/zittoro/tuna-converter?fld_id=27545&s=file_name&d=ASC
Thanks to @MBQ_ for ftp server hosting
@funkypc 's update to Android 4.4.2, AllTuna:
How-To:
1. Download a switch for your variant Download "Tuna" if you're not sure what it is.
2-1. Extract a ROM zip file of your choice (of another gnex variant)
2-2. Open /META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script
2-3. Delete these lines
Code:
assert(getprop("ro.product.device") == "WHATEVERITIS" || getprop("ro.build.product") == "WHATEVERITIS");
If there isn't one, just leave it.
2-4. Zip the folder and flash it
3. Flash the switch
3. Flash Gapps and/or whatever fixes/mods/kernels you want
Data(3G/4G) doesn't work? (v4.2 or higher)
1. On any "native" YOURVARIANT's (maguro, toro, or toroplus) rom, copy and paste all of the followings at once in a terminal emulator app.
Code:
su
mkdir -p /sdcard/backups/telephony
cp -a /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/* /sdcard/backups/telephony
2. Reboot to recovery, full wipe, install a ROM of your choice (the one that you wanna convert), flash the switch zip, gapps, kernel, etc.
3. Reboot to android, see if data works, if not, turn on and off airplane mode. If still not, try changing the preferred network mode in Settings - WIRELESS&NETWORK - More... - mobile network. Still not, reboot.
If you want to change the carrier label, follow either set of steps in this thread by spunks3.
Please let me know if you find any bugs or if it doesn't work.

Changelogs:
Code:
[b]10) 14NOV2013[/b]
-v4.3
[b]9) 06SEP2013[/b]
-v4.2
[b]8) 19AUG2013[/b]
-v4.1 for toroplus, possible data fix
[b]7) 15AUG2013[/b]
-v4 for maguro, toroplus, and tuna
[b]6) 7AUG2013[/b]
-toro v4.1, removed and added some files, might fix the data issue
[b]5) 24JULY2013[/b]
-toro v4(untested) is out, others will follow soon
-v4 is for 4.3
[b]4) 20JULY2013[/b]
-new: "Tuna" -It works from every variant to every variant. If you know which variant you have, you can just go for that. (There was a purpose, but I forgot why I made this :confused: )
[b]3) 17JULY2013[/b]
-all three variants to v3
-for all three variants: now able to switch from all two different variants
-more "efficient" updater-script: cleaner and deletes all files unnecessary
- all files renamed so that the names are fully shown on the download site
[b]2) 15JULY2013[/b]
-added more libs and apks: fixed sync fc
-edited updater-script
-all three variants to v2
[b]1) 13JULY2013[/b]
-initial

Wow. I will try it as soon as toro + is ready. Ingenious. Thank you
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tomzefi said:
Wow. I will try it as soon as toro + is ready. Ingenious. Thank you
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Now available for toro+

Zittoro said:
Now available for toro+
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Mooowah hahahaha. Now to find a ROM. Sweet. Thank you sir.
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If this works then you, sir, are AWESOME!!!!!!
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CRIME INC. said:
If this works then you, sir, are AWESOME!!!!!!
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Not much work, but thanks

I've thought of doing something like this before, but couldn't quite pull it off. Thanks! Have a funny feeling this will come in handy in two weeks...

This sounds great...I'd love to test this with my toroplus gnex but the link is not working
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btux81 said:
This sounds great...I'd love to test this with my toroplus gnex but the link is not working
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You should request desktop site on mobile.

tomzefi said:
Mooowah hahahaha. Now to find a ROM. Sweet. Thank you sir.
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CRIME INC. said:
If this works then you, sir, are AWESOME!!!!!!
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Did you get it to work?
Surprised goast isn't in here asking already lol
U.O.E.N.O

namtombout said:
Did you get it to work?
Surprised goast isn't in here asking already lol
U.O.E.N.O
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I havnt tried yet. Can anyone confirm it working for toro+?
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tomzefi said:
I havnt tried yet. Can anyone confirm it working for toro+?
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Seems like no one has tried.

This makes me really happy
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I was able to flash Purity on toroplus, data and MMS and everything was working, except instead of it saying Sprint on the notification toggle, it says Roaming Indicator Off. Also, on boot is says something about Samsung sync service crashing.
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tritonesub said:
I was able to flash Purity on toroplus, data and MMS and everything was working, except instead of it saying Sprint on the notification toggle, it says Roaming Indicator Off. Also, on boot is says something about Samsung sync service crashing.
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Will try another ROM just to see too
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tritonesub said:
I was able to flash Purity on toroplus, data and MMS and everything was working, except instead of it saying Sprint on the notification toggle, it says Roaming Indicator Off. Also, on boot is says something about Samsung sync service crashing.
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Thanks but just to make sure, did you find gps and call working? It rarely shows me Roaming Indicator Off, but it had always gone in a few seconds. Does it remain all the time? I will try again soon
Edit: was any sync services not working for you?

Updated to v2. Make sure to download the latest file - part of the file names could hardly be shown

My understanding of this is that I will download from the Maguro link since I'm using a Maguro, then I will flash this mod after I flash a toro ROM.
Is this correct?
Beamed from my Maguro.

Thank you so much for this. Can't wait to try this out on my Toro.

[ROM] [4.4.4] SlimKat (toroplus) [STABLE/WEEKLY]

SlimRoms is a custom android operating system. The main goal is to offer users a slimmed down but still feature rich alternative to other android operating systems.
The entire SlimTeam work together to bring you this tailor-made beauty straight from Android Open Source Project (AOSP) source code.
All of the sources can be publicly viewed through GitHub and you can stop by the public Gerrit to submit patches of any type.
SlimKat is the project name for SlimRoms based on Android 4.4 and offers the following original features:
The Real Dark Slim
Full system-wide dark interfaces. - If you like it smooth and classy.
Custom Shortcuts. Everywhere.
Hardware keys, Navigation Ring, Navigation Bar, Lockscreen, Tiles, Notifications etc. - We've got you covered.
System-Wide Keyboard Controls
Rotation, cursor control, optional emoticions, etc. - You'll be tapping away to your heart's content.
SlimCenter
Downloads, contact information, system app removal. - More fun than you can shake a stick at.
Camera Features
Trueview, Smart Capture. - Capture life moments with ease.
Important links:
slimroms.net - The official webpage where you find everything you need to know about SlimRoms.
Downloads - Download the rom, gapps and other addons.
Installation instructions - Follow these steps to the letter if you're about to install SlimRoms on your device.
Latest Changelog - Read here if you want information on changes in latest build.
FAQ - The most frequent asked questions with answers.
Kernel Source - The source of your device's kernel.
Get in touch! - Contact SlimRoms at these places if you have questions, requests or feedback.
Google+
Twitter
Facebook
Forum
Disclaimer: SlimRoms are not responsible for any damages to your device.

Some hints:
1. Be sure you are on latest CWM or TWRP recovery!!!!!!
2. Not all gapps packages right now are nice working. You can try others but at least I know that the one linked here is working. If you have other gapps which are working you can link it here of course
3. Full wipe when coming from any 4.3 or 4.4 rom (as well format system manually please)

Reporting Bugs
When you submit a bug you want to make sure that nothing from your side is causing it. Otherwise your developer might be hunting a bug which doesn't really exist.
The best way to achieve this is by doing the following.
1. Make a nandroid backup.
2. Perform a full wipe (factory reset + wipe /system)
Now we have two different ways depending on what kind of problem you're having.
3a. When you're having a problem with a ROM function, flash just the ROM without GAPPS etc. and boot back into the system. You will boot directly onto the homescreen.
3b. When you're having a problem with a 3rd party app in combination with our ROM then flash the ROM and GAPPS.
Boot now back into the system. You will boot to the setup wizard.
Log in to your Google account but make sure that you untick "Restore from my Google Account to this phone/tablet".
Finish the setup and open the playstore and download only the app you're having problems with.
4. Start a logcat recording and reproduce the bug (if possible more than once) while taking the logcat. If you don't know how to get a logcat read this tutorial or this.
5. Post the logcat in a txt file (this is important because you otherwise clog up the threads with your log) in the correct thread.
Please also write detailed description how we can reproduce the bug.
6. Restore your backup from point 1 and wait for a fix (don't ask for ETAs).

First,,,,,,,im all over this sucker trying it now i hope data works

Wooooo finally thanks slimroms
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Thanks. So far so only issues I'm having are the known ones listed by the dev. Thanks for everything you do, so happy to see toroplus still has support
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I am unable to flash this; says something about only for the toro as this is the toroplus. I am on twrp. Is it really necessary to switch to cwm?

I have a twrp that is compatible with 4.4 I can link when I get to office.
Or go to #twrp on freenode and ask DeesTroy for it. He's got it.
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riggsandroid said:
I have a twrp that is compatible with 4.4 I can link when I get to office.
Or go to #twrp on freenode and ask DeesTroy for it. He's got it.
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Please do sir.. Also it is backwards compatible correct?
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Running this for the past couple hours no problems except the minor few mentioned in op. Love it, thanks again!
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Dude this is so worth switching to cwm I've been a twrp user for at least a good 3 months once I've seen this I immediately switched and it was totally worth it
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Is cwm compatible across all tuna devices? Anyone got a toroplus file??
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Here is 4.4 compatible twrp built by deestroy for me yesterday.
Haven't had a chance to test flashing but it boots.
https://db.tt/M3jse33e
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Much thanks!
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Does data work here? It isn't in the bug section of the op so I was curious
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MizzouBrent said:
Much thanks!
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Did it flash?
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Installed and working for me on Ting.
Launcher grid is 6x6 with 7 icons on the dock row, is this normal?

bmanforev said:
Does data work here? It isn't in the bug section of the op so I was curious
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Yes data is working for me. Not sure about LTE as I do not have it in my area.
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Data and everything not stated as a bug works. A couple questions for OP though.
1. Was this built with 4.2 binaries for radio and the like or the new 4.3 libraries we have now that 4.3 is officially released for the GNex?
2. Is the DPI correct for our device or is it set too high? When I had my own 4.4 build running on my phone it was a lot bigger when using branches from 4.3 ParanoidAndroid.

Thanks man
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(Link)Unofficial Cm11 for T-Mo Note2

Hi. Thought I'd share this link I found on G+ with you guys. It's an unofficial build of cm11(KitKat) for T Mobile Galaxy Note 2. I own the Att I317 but I'm going to give this a try later. I believe this should work on my device also.
Link- https://plus.google.com/115116555187455487995/posts/H3RPRDD5grt
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I just switched to TWRP ugh. =/
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Lost baseband?
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Did you flash with clockwork mod recovery 6.0.4.3? Use Rom manager to flash Clockworkmod recovery. Twrp won't work until it's been updated for our devices.
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Use newest version of normal non touch cwm. Also use full paranoid android gapps for KitKat to get everything working. You will not have cell service if you do not use cwm.

Can you get it back?
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Could not get pa 4.4 gapps. Link please that works. Thanks
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I had switched to TWRP because my current ROM didn't flash right in CWM.
Guess if I want to try this, I'll have to go back. I haven't used a CM based ROM in a while. Anyone here using it?
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Everything seems to work except Art. A few cm features built in. Seems stable and smooth.
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is this a similar build to the one dw9906 posted? cause im running that and it almost perfect, however the camera FC sometimes, rotation is kinda sticky and flash isnt loading on my xscope browser.
everything else seems pretty solid so far.
EDIT: i guess it is the same build.

Camera hasn't fc on me yet. Rotation seems fine here. Haven't tried flash yet. Don't know if it's the same build. I tried looking for a Cm11 build before I posted this and didn't see one. I must of missed it.
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I'm getting an invalid device type "t03g" on my SGH-T889 "a3lsght889. This is the correct device type from what I am reading, why am I getting an error?
Also saw a post that said something about the t03g being a clone? Now im worried about fraud on this device. Anyone have any info on this being a fraud or was that one post just misleading? Its labeled as a Samsung note 2 nd all software shows its a Samsung Note2 and all CWM and rotting images worked fine so far.
Do I need to do something special to get it to install? Any info is appreciated.
Edit: It seems the t03g was due to using that devices as a recovery my mistake from another thread. I used Rom manager to install the correct CWM and it was fine after that. Just FYI if people need it.
Thanks,
saridnour

darkchyldx101 said:
Everything seems to work except Art. A few cm features built in. Seems stable and smooth.
Here's a copy of my gapps if you can't find the PA.
Here- SPEC-Gapps-4.4-Alpha.zip - 163.85 MB
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What does ART actually do or what is it for?
Sent from my Note2 W/4.4 KitKat™.

Installed runs smoothly autorotate didn't function at first a reboot after enabling it fixed it. Haven't seen any other problems as of yet. Not many extra cm features that I can see but still awesome. Not liking the zoom feature for the browser but still OK.

skater4690 said:
Installed runs smoothly autorotate didn't function at first a reboot after enabling it fixed it. Haven't seen any other problems as of yet. Not many extra cm features that I can see but still awesome. Not liking the zoom feature for the browser but still OK.
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+1... pretty much the same experience. need flash working with xscope pro and im set!

Everything works? LTE? S Pen?

one80oneday said:
Everything works? LTE? S Pen?
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Yes pretty much really stable. LTE also s pen like on TW ROMs no. But it still works to point here or there and also I guess like to write or do other things.
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GRZLA said:
Use newest version of normal non touch cwm. Also use full paranoid android gapps for KitKat to get everything working. You will not have cell service if you do not use cwm.
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I did everything by the book incl non touch CWM recovery - I get "installation aborted".
Can anyone post MD5 for main zip? Maybe for gapps, too. Thx
NVM Found it @ Dustin's original thread.
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Galaxysm said:
What does ART actually do or what is it for?
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Art (android run time) is supposed to help speed up android apps and processes. Faster boot, app launching, tasks, scrolling, loading, etc. In the future it may replace dalvik. Right now its in developmental stage.
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darkchyldx101 said:
Hi. Thought I'd share this link I found on G+ with you guys. It's an unofficial build of cm11(KitKat) for T Mobile Galaxy Note 2. I own the Att I317 but I'm going to give this a try later. I believe this should work on my device also.
Link- https://plus.google.com/115116555187455487995/posts/H3RPRDD5grt
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Dustin creates these personal builds. Not the guy who created the GOOGLE+ thread. Just putting that out there..
Find him here: http://www.twitter.com/slashdw

Questions about the my s2

So, I still have my s2. I'm unrooted and the sim card slot doesn't work anymore. Not many apps are compatible with my phone. What should I do? I want to make this secondary device useful once again.
I keep it in airplane mode with WiFi on. Any suggestions would be great! Thanks!
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Root it, flash a decent custom rom with a dsp manager/good audio settings program, a good audio player program,and turn it in to a gigantic mp3 player?
I dunno.

jacoballen22 said:
So, I still have my s2. I'm unrooted and the sim card slot doesn't work anymore. Not many apps are compatible with my phone. What should I do? I want to make this secondary device useful once again.
I keep it in airplane mode with WiFi on. Any suggestions would be great! Thanks!
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I'd root it, install AOSPA or FrostedCarbon Unofficial (both are KitKat.) All apps and games I want to install are compatible with it. What Android version is it running?
jrc2
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It's on 2.3.6 I think. it's terrible. When it was my daily driver I had it rooted with Jedi mind trick. I have been out of the loop since though.
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jacoballen22 said:
It's on 2.3.6 I think. it's terrible. When it was my daily driver I had it rooted with Jedi mind trick. I have been out of the loop since though.
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If you want it to be a decent device, upgrade it to at least 4.0.4 (ota or Odin,) flash the latest TWRP through Odin, do a backup and a full wipe, flash ParonoidAndroid (and gapps if you want,) wipe cache and Dalvik and reboot. If everything went well and after you are done flashing/modding everything, you may delete the backup if it's taking up too much space. I usually hold on to mine, though.
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jrc2 said:
If you want it to be a decent device, upgrade it to at least 4.0.4 (ota or Odin,) flash the latest TWRP through Odin, do a backup and a full wipe, flash ParonoidAndroid (and gapps if you want,) wipe cache and Dalvik and reboot. If everything went well and after you are done flashing/modding everything, you may delete the backup if it's taking up too much space. I usually hold on to mine, though.
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Do what this guy says! If you're still on the stock ROM, you can easily update it to the official Jelly Bean release through Kies. After that, flash something like Paranoid Android, Cyanogenmod, SlimKat, etc. I took an old phone of mine, put a 16GB microSD in, installed Viper4Android audio, and used it as a Bluetooth/Car auxiliary device . You could also use it as a remote for things like Spotify or Roku, just search the play store for that.

Jaf5489 said:
Do what this guy says! If you're still on the stock ROM, you can easily update it to the official Jelly Bean release through Kies. After that, flash something like Paranoid Android, Cyanogenmod, SlimKat, etc. I took an old phone of mine, put a 16GB microSD in, installed Viper4Android audio, and used it as a Bluetooth/Car auxiliary device . You could also use it as a remote for things like Spotify or Roku, just search the play store for that.
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I use it for Tapatalk, music player, email, and remote for XBMC. AOSPA supports App2Sd (which is really the other part of internal storage) so that you can install more apps. If your sim still worked, I'd replace the battery and install AOSPA in it and use it for a daily driver.
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jrc2 said:
I use it for Tapatalk, music player, email, and remote for XBMC. AOSPA supports App2Sd (which is really the other part of internal storage) so that you can install more apps. If your sim still worked, I'd replace the battery and install AOSPA in it and use it for a daily driver.
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I tried absolutely every possible solution except replacing that part, so I'm sure it's still usable. Gonna re-root and try one of these roms out. So weird since I've been out of the forums so long.
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jacoballen22 said:
So, I still have my s2. I'm unrooted and the sim card slot doesn't work anymore. Not many apps are compatible with my phone. What should I do? I want to make this secondary device useful once again.
I keep it in airplane mode with WiFi on. Any suggestions would be great! Thanks!
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I would immediately root it. Because I've done it to my T-Mobile S2-Hercules long time ago and I've tried almost all of the custom ROMs/ Kernals that are out there.
I'm currently using S2 right now because I've lost my Galaxy S4. I've installed Paranoid Android 4.45 to my Galaxy S2-Hercules and believe me this ROM is by far the BEST, STABLE, and FAST. Recently, I've updated to Paranoid Android 4.5 BETA2. So far no major bugs except shooting a video.
As far as installing APPS goes, I've installed tons of apps/games, all of them are working and stable in S2. So far no issues.
I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND to ROOT IT.

I would install a custom rom, especially if it isn't your main phone.
I'd use it for a music player.
Then for gags, I'd probably theme it to make it look like an iPod.

ayr0 said:
I would install a custom rom, especially if it isn't your main phone.
I'd use it for a music player.
Then for gags, I'd probably theme it to make it look like an iPod.
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There is an iOS theme, xposed module, and music player app available [emoji6]
jrc2
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You know, sim card holders are pretty cheap on eBay... I checked after I almost destroyed mine when my cut down sim got stuck in the slot. Luckily I got it out without damage...
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Please does this device support 'Google Now' ?

soberakoto said:
Please does this device support 'Google Now' ?
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i know that google now works with kit kat roms, not sure about jelly bean.

soberakoto said:
Please does this device support 'Google Now' ?
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Yes, Jelly been and up do.

Yeah, go on and root it. There isn't much else to do with it otherwise. Alpine and PA roms have been pretty good.