Develop Bugs

[Q] Disable Carrier IQ?

Now that we have root, does anyone know what we need to disable/block/remove to get rid of carrier IQ?

here's a great guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2774730. copy and pasted in case links break, which happens a lot on XDA
1) You need Root.
2) Download System Tuner from the play store. I can't link urls as a new user but the play store link should contain this "details?id=ccc71.pmw"
3) In System Tuner go to "App Manager".
4) At the bottom filter your Apps by "System".
5) Find "Android System" in the list, and press "Open" at the bottom.
6) Choose "Details"
7) Go to the "Activities" tab and uncheck the following:
Code:
com.carrieriq.iqagent.service.ui.ShowMessage
com.carrieriq.iqagent.service.ui.UserPage
com.carrieriq.iqagent.stdmetrics.html5survey.Html5Activity
com.carrieriq.iqagent.stdmetrics.survey.android.QuestionnaireActivity
com.carrieriq.iqagent.stdmetrics.survey.android.QuestionnaireLaunchActivity
8) Go to the "Receivers" tab and uncheck the following:
Code:
com.carrieriq.iqagent.service.BootCompletedReceiver
com.carrieriq.iqagent.service.receivers.EnableTogglelmpl
9) Go to the "Services" tab and uncheck the following:
Code:
com.carrieriq.iqagent.service.IQService
10) Reboot your phone.
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also, you should uninstall/delete the app LADDM.apk with titanium backup. carrieriq is showing as found, but inactive according to Voodoo CarrierIQ detector with a score of 70 for me. there are 2 files that can be changed from .so to .bak which should get rid of carrieriq, but it's wishy washy on whether or not removing them will cause a soft brick. it does for some devices, doesnt for others. i am leaving them alone for now:
/system/lib/libiq_client.so
/system/lib/libiq_service.so

[WIP] Complete guide to Robin ★ {26 MAY}

(My thread is also available in the Nextbit Development Forum)
This thread will always be a Work In Progress. Please be patient, as we receive new development it will be posted here. Thank you very much!
Do subscribe to this thread to get notified on any new updates.
The "Complete Guide" series is back, now for the holy Nextbit Robin! (check out my profile for other "complete guide" threads for my past devices)
First things first, this guide is made mainly for our great Nextbit Robin - Ether. Some steps may or may not work for other phones...
Please note that the results of the following methods may vary. I will not be held responsible for destroying your device. PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK.
For increased chances of these working, ensure you're on the latest version of Robin.
If you don’t know what rooting, flashing and *explosion* means, this probably isn’t the thread for you.
Credit me if you want to take anything from this thread. DO NOT create duplicates of such threads.
Enjoy!
Complete guide to all things Robin:
NOTE: The chapters are in chronological order, meaning everything after Chapter 2 assumes you already have root and unlock.
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CHAPTER 0: TERMINOLOGY (in my own words)
- Terms
- Tidbit
(To be honest, if you need to even look at this, this thread isn't for you.)
- Root: Gaining full administrative control of your device. "Jailbreaking" in terms of Android.
- ROM: The customized operating system that your Android runs on.
- Kernel: The thingy that links software and hardware
- Radio: The thingy that sends and receives messages, calls and data.
- Flash: Installing a zipped file in Recovery Mode
- Recovery: The software that allows tweaking and flashing, and other weird stuff that will destroy your phone.
- Fastboot: The thingy that allows recovery mode to happen.
- Brick: The term says it all.
- Bootloader: Quite literal; loads the phone for bootup.
- Nandroid backup: A backup-ed image of your current system
- ADB: Android Debug Bridge; some command line tool that sends information from and to the phone to, and from the computer
- CWM: ClockWorkMod; a recovery system
- XDA: The holy website that is full of weird stuff that makes your phone wayyyy better.
Now let's paint a picture:
Imagine you are your Android phone.
Before "rooting", you are trapped in jail.
Upon "rooting and unlocking", you are released from jail.
You go to a shopping mall named "XDA".
You find a credit card lying on the floor from the company "Recovery". On the back, it says there is no passcode required, and there is a infinite amount of money inside.
You enter a store and get a sweatshirt with the word "ROM" on it.
You didn't buy the shirt, the shirt just happens to be free, but still requires you to swipe your credit card anyways.
You keep the receipt as a "backup", just in case the shirt spoils.
Just then, you get greedy and get all the badges in the store.
Stupidly, you pin all the badges on your shirt, turning it as heavy as a "brick".
Then, the shirt rips, unable to put (it rhymes with boot) it back together again.
Luckily you still have the receipt to return the shirt, and return back to your good old disgusting shirt.
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CHAPTER 1: PREREQUISITES
- Nextbit drivers are installed on your computer: http://bit.ly/Robin_USB_Driver
- A proper and working Wi-Fi network
- Enable Developer Options
- Enable USB Debugging
- Ensure Robin is charged to at least 50%
- Original and genuine Nextbit in-box USB cable
- Backup all files!
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CHAPTER 2: ESSENTIALS
- Backup
- Root
- Unlock
- TWRP
- Flashing
- Restoring backups
BACKUP:
Titanium Backup Method:
Use “Titanium Backup” batch backup
1. Menu -> Batch
2. Run -> Backup user apps + system data
OR:
Manual Non-Root Method:
- Messages: “SMS Backup & Restore”
- Contacts: should be synced with the cloud, if not: Export to SIM card
- Calendar: should be synced with the cloud
- Notes: use “Google Keep”, it will be synced with the cloud
- User Dictionary: “User Dictionary Backup”
- Call Logs: “Call Logs Backup & Restore”
- Launcher (assuming you use Nova Launcher): Settings -> Backup & import settings -> Restore or manage backups
- Apps: “Helium” or any other app
- Nandroid Backup
store all backups in internal storage and transfer to your computer
ROOT + UNLOCK + TWRP RECOVERY:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nextbit-robin/development/tool-robin-toolkit-v1-0-root-twrp-t3375908
(kudos to @daavm)
1. Download the tool
2. Just follow the instructions
**NOTE: Relocking again will result in data wipe**
FLASHING:
Clean Flash:
1. Backup your data!
2. Reboot into TWRP Recovery
3. Go into settings and enable “Use Aroma File Manager”
4. Wipe Dalvik, Cache, System & Data
5. Flash your chosen ROM, basebands, firmware updates and other crap
6. Flash any GApps package. (the one I use: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/gapps-lp-gapps-pa-gapps-aroma-installer-t3010798; kudos to @raulx222 & @slim Team)
7. Flash anything else (e.g. frameworks, boot animations, splash screens, themes etc.)
8. Reboot
9. DONE!
OR:
Dirty Flash: (flashing without wiping anything, used for updating to newer ROMs or reflashing)
1. Reboot into TWRP Recovery
2. ONLY wipe Dalvik Cache
3. Flash your chosen ROM, basebands, firmware updates and other crap
4. Flash any NEWER GApps package. If you manually installed/updated through Play Store, skip this step.
5. Flash anything else (e.g. frameworks, boot animations, splash screens, themes etc.)
6. Reboot
7. DONE!
It is perfectly fine if the first bootup takes a while, that is perfectly normal. Upon boot, Android will optimize itself so just let it do it’s work. Do put the phone under a fan as it does tend to get hot when optimizing since it is at max brightness or some dumb reason.
If it takes ages (like over 10mins) to boot up, it means you might have bricked your phone! Do source the XDA indices for any unbricking tutorial, or keep a lookout for an update on this page for instructions. (I don’t have any/don’t need to find any as I have never bricked any Android, so ya.)
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DO NOT dirty flash if your newer ROM:
- Doesn't allow/support it
- Has a major update
- Has a Android version or firmware jump (e.g. from Lollipop to M)
- Is a totally different ROM from the previous one (e.g. from Stock to Cyanogenmod)
If after dirty flashing you experience any ROM issues (e.g. battery drain, lag etc.), I would advice you to do a clean flash instead.
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RESTORING BACKUP:
Titanium Backup Method:
1. Use “Titanium Backup” batch restore
2. Menu -> Batch
3. Run -> Restore missing apps with data (*NOTE*: DO NOT RESTORE SYSTEM DATA)
4. Once done, go to Backup/Restore on the main app interface
5. Restore manually: Calendar Storage, Internet Bookmarks, Messaging SMS/MMS Prefs, Phone SMS/MMS/APN, User Dictionary, Wi-Fi Access Points**
6. Launcher Settings: (assuming you use Nova Launcher) Settings -> Backup & import settings -> Restore or manage backups
**What can I manually restore?**
Red: DO NOT RESTORE, YOU’LL END UP BRICKING/BOOTLOOPING YOUR PHONE!!!
White: 99% safe, go ahead
Green: 70% safe, beware of potential brick
Grey Stirkethrough: DO NOT RESTORE
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OR:
Manual Restoration Method:
- Messages: “SMS Backup & Restore”
- Contacts: should be synced with the cloud, if not: Export to SIM card
- Calendar: should be synced with the cloud
- Notes: use “Google Keep”, it will be synced with the cloud
- User Dictionary: “User Dictionary Backup”
- Call Logs: “Call Logs Backup & Restore”
- Launcher (assuming you use Nova Launcher): Settings -> Backup & import settings -> Restore or manage backups
- Apps: “Helium” or any other app
store all backups in internal storage and transfer to your computer
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CHAPTER 3: ADDITIONS
- Boot Animation
- TWRP Recovery Theme
- ExoPlayer for YouTube
- Ad-free
- Control
- Task Management
BOOT ANIMATION:
6.x Marshmallow:
https://www.copy.com/s/t%3A83YzqkU0VlAHdSsY%3Bp%3A%252Fbootanimation-flashable.zip%3Boid%3A400
(kudos to @Upstreammiami)
(flashable)
1. Download “Root Explorer” app
2. Go to root/system/media
3. Mount R/W
4. Change “bootanimation.zip” to “bootanimation.old”
5. Download “bootanimation-flashable..zip” and flash in recovery
6. DONE!
5.x Lollipop:
(if not flashable)
1. Download “Root Explorer” app
2. Go to root/system/media
3. Mount R/W
4. Change “bootanimation.zip” and “shutdownanimation.zip” to “bootanimation.old” and “shutdownanimation.old” respectively
5. Copy your boot animation and shutdown animation of choice and rename to “bootanimation.zip” and “shutdownanimation.zip” respectively
6. Change permissions to rw-r-r-T (Read Owner, Read Group, Read Others, Write Owner, Sticky)
7. Mount R/O
8. Reboot
9. DONE!
TWRP Recovery Theme
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/themes/theme-twrp-materialised-dark-light-play-t2915584
(kudos to @z31s1g)
1. Choose 1440x2560 Themes Folder
2. Download your chosen zip file to your device
3. Change "28xX_vx_1440_xxxx.zip" to "ui.zip"
4. Open your favourite file manager app
5. Go to the TWRP folder
6. Create a folder named "theme" **no capital letters!**
7. Copy "ui.zip" into this folder
8. Reboot to recovery
9. DONE!
Faster YouTube: ExoPlayer
http://r3pwn.github.io/yt-exoplayer.html
1. Download “Root Explorer” app
2. Go to data/data/com.google.android.youtube/shared_prefs
3. Add the following lines below "<map>":
Code:
<string name="exo_player_activation_type">ADAPTIVE</string>
<boolean name="enable_exo_cache" value="true"/>
<boolean name="show_exo_player_debug_messages" value="true"/>
4. Once done, close and mount R/O
5. Force Close YouTube app in Application Settings
6. Reboot
7. Done!
Ad-Free
- Download "AdAway" app from F-Droid
https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=org.adaway
Control
- Download "SELinux Mode Changer" from F-Droid
https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=selinuxmodechanger&fdid=com.mrbimc.selinux
Task Management
- Download "Greenify" or "Servicely"
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/oasis-feng/greenify/
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/francisco-franco/servicely/
Honestly, I don't encourage battery managers such as "Battery Doctor" or "Clean Master (Speed Booster)" as realistically, it takes up more battery or RAM in trying to keep the app open to "properly manage the battery". Yes there are benefits such a having a zippier G3, but there are better methods out there.
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CHAPTER 4: FONTS
- Fonts
- Emoji
Changing ROM Font
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/themes/fonts-flashable-zips-t2964304
(kudos to @gianton)
Simply flash the zip in recovery and done!
Changing Emoji
New iOS 9.1 Diverse Jaundice Emoji:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/mod-apple-8-3-diverse-color-emoji-t3136169
(kudos to @caiosilva96)
1. Download “Root Explorer” app
2. Go to root/system/fonts
3. Mount R/W
4. Change “NotoColorEmoji.ttf” to “NotoColorEmoji.old”
5. Copy your emoji of choice and rename to “NotoColorEmoji.ttf”
6. Change permissions to rw-r-r (Read Owner, Read Group, Read Others, Write Owner)
7. Mount R/O
8. Reboot
9. Now, on your phone (with new emojis installed), go to http://emojipedia.org/skin-tone-modifiers/
10. Copy the "(skin colour)" that comes before "Emoji Modifier Fitzpatrick Type-1-2"
11. Go to your settings app, then keyboard settings, then personal dictionary
12. Create a new word "(skin colour)", shortcut of "skin2"
13. Repeat for skins 3-6
14. Reboot if you want to
15. DONE!
- To change the skin colour, type the emoji, followed by the shortcut word (e.g. "skin2")
OR:
Traditional iOS Emoji:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/themes-apps/howto-change-lg-smiley-to-google-smiley-t2809012
(kudos to @Soulfly999)
1. Download “Root Explorer” app
2. Go to root/system/fonts
3. Mount R/W
4. Change “NotoColorEmoji.ttf” to “NotoColorEmoji.old”
5. Copy your emoji of choice and rename to “NotoColorEmoji.ttf”
6. Change permissions to rw-r-r (Read Owner, Read Group, Read Others, Write Owner)
7. Mount R/O
8. Reboot
9. DONE!
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CHAPTER 5: BATTERY
- The cliche...
- Extreme
the cliche stuff...
Turn on power saving, turn off bluetooth, Wi-Fi, data, NFC etc., turn off automatic brightness and blah blah blah...
The Extreme Battery Life
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/guide-extreme-battery-life-t3095884
(kudos to @vaisakh7)
please note this chapter is incomplete.
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CHAPTER 6: GOODBYE
- Going back to stock
GO BACK TO STOCK:
Robin Factory Images:
https://community.nextbit.com/t5/Tools/Nextbit-Robin-Factory-Images/m-p/10649#M26
(kudos to @Nextbit_Khang)
1. Download "OOWW_1_xxx.zip" accordingly and unzip
2. Connect Robin to your computer
3. Boot into Fastboot (Power + Volume Down)
4. Windows: Open command window in the downloaded folder (Shift + Right click)
Mac: Open Terminal and navigate to the folder location
5. Windows: Type
Code:
flash-all.bat
, then Enter
Mac: Type
Code:
./flash-all.sh
, then Enter
6. Let the terminal do the magic and you're good to go!
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CHAPTER 7: MISCELLANEOUS
- Developer Settings
- System UI Tuner
- Smart Storage Activity App
- Fix Smart Storage FC
- Access FQC Menu
- Nova Launcher Secret Labs
ENABLING DEVELOPER SETTINGS:
1. Settings app
2. About phone
3. Software info
4. Tap build number repeatedly until it prompts you
ENABLING SYSTEM UI TUNER: (i.e. enable battery percentage indicator & customise quick setting tiles)
1. Pull down the notification shade
2. Tap and hold onto the 'gear' icon until prompted
3. You're done! Just open the settings app and tweak away!
ENABLING SMART STORAGE ACTIVITY APP: (on third party launchers)
1. Open Smart Storage Options
2. Continuously tap "Version" until prompted
3. Now enable "Show Smart storage in Launcher" and you're good to go!
FIX SMART STORAGE FCs:
(you need to try this multiple times until you can complete all steps)
1. Pull down the notification shade
2. Open Smart Storage's "More Settings"
3. QUICKLY scroll to the bottom
4. QUICKLY Tap "Sign out"
5. Now close the app and clear it's cache
6. Relog and it should be fine
ACCESS FQC MENU:
(kudos to @Nextbit_Khang)
NOTE: Only work for 119F build!
1. Open Dialer app
2. Type:
*#*#3721#*#*
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ENABLING NOVA LAUNCHER LABS SETTINGS:
1. Nova Settings
2. Hold down ‘volume down’ key until it prompts you
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CHAPTER 8: ADDITIONAL INFO
- Device Architecture
Architecture: arm64 + arm
Screen DPI: 480
Drawable Class: xxhdpi (extra extra high density)
Google Play services - Build Suffix: (-448)
How does this affect me?
Well, when you install apps, downloading the correct arch version means the app is better optimised for our phone (and you'll potentially save some internal storage space too!)
As for Google Play services, you MUST install the correct build version. (Example: v9.0.90 (448-xxxxxxxx) )
For more info, click here: http://www.apkmirror.com/faq/#What_are_these_weird_terms_I8217m_seeing_on_some_APKs_8211_dpi_nodpi_arm_arm64_x86
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"Let's get this pinned on the General Thread shall we? Pretty please with cherry on top..." :victory:

Changelog
26th May:
- Removal of Development Index
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OLDER:
10th May:
- Added "Going back to stock" method
- Added more users to credits
- Changed several links to XDA threads
8th May:
- Changed rooting method to "Robin Toolkit"
- Subtle changes after proofreading
- Shorten forum naming
7th May:
- THIS THREAD WAS BORN!!!

[LEGACY] Dev Index
NOTE: This will no longer be maintained.

Reserved.
Reserved.

Thanks! @Lousyguyy
Sent from my Robin using Tapatalk

@Lousyguyy : Thanks for this - it was about time there was a dev index for the Robin.
Just a couple of points to note in your OP:
Also note that these steps WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY. PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK.
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Except it doesn't! Nextbit have explicitly stated that rooting your phone or loading a custom ROM etc will NOT void the warranty.
For increased chances of these working, update your KDZ to Lollipop first using OTA or Flash Tool.
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I think you've accidentally copied this from an LG thread?

[deXter] said:
@XDeathy : Thanks for this - it was about time there was a dev index for the Robin.
Just a couple of points to note in your OP:
Except it doesn't! Nextbit have explicitly stated that rooting your phone or loading a custom ROM etc will NOT void the warranty.
I think you've accidentally copied this from an LG thread?
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Oh haha thanks for taking time to read through the thread mate! I'll get it changed tomorrow when I'm free. (And yes I did copy the templates from my V10 thread oops)

Pixel Look Alike Setup Guide Galaxy S7

I AM NOT A DEVELOPER, I in no way claim to have made any of this myself, I'm just here to say how I manage to get as close to having Pixel software on my Galaxy S7 G930V as possible.
Basically I'll divide this into three main areas. ROM, Add-on Mods, and Apps.
Read All the way through before starting so as to not miss anything.
Also the add-on mods are installed at the same time as the ROM. That way you keep safety net and what not.
Lets start with the ROM, I am using Ufirm_QE2_Hybrid_Nougat_Rom_FlashFire_Install Status Official For VZW S7FLAT by CVertigo1 / jrkruse
jrkruse said:
Latest Ufirm QE2 Nougat Firmware For The S7 Flat Only
This well give you a Customizable NonRooted Rom that uses stock boot.img not the eng boot image so there is no lag and it will pass safetynet checks and samsung pay will work
Give this guy @umaro some thanks he worked on this until it became reality even when I gave up​
These first 2 step must be done first unless you are on my previous version of this rom or my carrier specific rom that do not have root or if your unsure just do this first
This Will Wipe Your Phone
1. Unzip UFIRM_G930_Odin_Firmware.zip and flash all files in odin
2. Go through setup ignore invalid sim message and skip adding accounts
3. Go to Step 3 Below
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To Flash Files in Odin simply launch Odin (Downloads later)
click on each button (Labeled BL, AP, etc.) and select their respective files that were extracted from the archive.
Each respective file's label has each corresponding label. (AP at the beginning of the file name, means put it in AP slot)
Then boot phone into download mode, press home, download, and volume down keys all simultaneously.
Connect it to computer and press the begin button in Odin.
jrkruse said:
If you are on one of my previous version of this rom or my carrier specific rom
1. Unzip UFIRM_G930_Odin_Firmware.zip
2. Use odin to flash BL and CP
3. Unzip ADB_Root_G930U_QE2Files.zip
4. Flash EngBoot image with odin
5. Root Phone. I'm not going to have half a page about rooting there is an entire rooting thread here. The Eng Boot.img can be found in the UFIRM_QD2_Modified_Nougat_Firmware Folder
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Rooting is very simple for this phone once the Eng Kernel has been flashed.
Here is @jrkruse's Guide:
jrkruse said:
This Root Method For S7 Nougat
Nougat_S7_Root_2_82_All_Carriers_V2.zip Includes Fingerprint Fix [Latest Verison]
Nougat_S7_Root_2_81_All_Carriers_V2.zip Includes Fingerprint Fix
Nougat_S7_Root_2_79_All.zip For Ufirm Includes Fingerprint Fix
Download Nougat Eng Boot.img Flash in odin
S7_SU_2_79_Root_Unroot_WO_Tweaks_V3.zip Old method
S7_VOLTE_ICON_FIX_ALL_VARIANTS.zip
HotSpot_Fix_VZW_QA2.zip
HotSpot_Fix_VZW_QA4.zip
HotSpot_Fix_VZW_QC5.zip
HotSpot_Fix_VZW_QC9.zip
HotSpot_Fix_VZW_QF2.zip
Directions:
1. Shut off the phone and boot into download mode (volume down, home, and power). Use Odin And Flash Nougat_S7_Edge_EngBoot.tar.md5 In AP Slot
2. When the phone reboots, plug in phone to computer unlock developer options and enable USB debugging and Disable Verify Apps Over USB.
3. Unzip the Nougat_S7_Root_2_82_All_Carriers_V2.zip and run root.bat from your PC. If you Have Windows 10 from inside the Nougat_S7_Root_2_82_All_Carriers_V2 folder you may need press and hold shift and right click and click open command window here from the dialog box then in command prompt type name of the root bat you want to run and hit enter
4. This will install root when done phone will reboot
5. The process wipes dalvik cache so it will take a few minutes to reboot
6. If having problems getting Grant SuperSU dialog to come up you can delete the SuperSU app and root will be granted instantly to all root request
Give phone a few min to settle open developer options set animation scales .05 and others to .05
@JUSMEJOSE for Eng Boot.img
Original Thread
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jrkruse said:
6. Unzip FlashFire_Flashable_G930UFirmware.zip
7. Copy AP_FlashFire_Only_G930U_QE2_Firmware.tar.md5 to your phone
8. Copy UFirm_Multi_Carrier_Hybrid_NoNaMe_PS_BS_Free_G930U_QE2_V2.zip to your phone
9. Open FlashFire and click Add Zip and choose UFirm_Multi_Carrier_Hybrid_NoNaMe_PS_BS_Free_G930U_QE2_V2.zip make sure to check mount system
10. Now in FlashFire click Add Firmware and choose AP_FlashFire_Only_G930U_QE2_Firmware.tar.md5 select all the partitions
11. Make sure Inject SuperSu is not selected
12. Click Add Wipe and choose Wipe Dalvik Cache and Cache and choose Format Cache Also select wipe SuperSU image. Make sure wipe is at end of flash sequence. The sequence should be AP file first then Zip second and Wipe cache last
13. Now Choose Flash
14. Phone will take Up to 20 minutes to boot
15. Reflashing Zip Will Require Flashing The AP File In FlashFire At The Same Time
16. Do not use Package Disabler Pro if you Choose NoNaMe mods in Aroma[/B]
MODS- (NoNaMeRomControl)
3minitbattery
Speed meter
Status bar mods
Center clock
Wifi/signal bar mods
Color change icon mod
Custom backgrounds
Notification drop-down
Incallui background
Gif in notification drop-down
Change/remove carrier names
And much more...
THANKS AND CREDITS
@jds3118 for testing and providing files and bootlooping his phone countless times for me
Gharrington for his awesome 3minitbattery mod...
NoNaMe rom development team for their incredible mods and rom control app...
@malbert16442 for his black themes
Xda for all the great guides to accomplish this...
Kernel source
RomControl Source
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Options I selected in Aroma:
Verizon Stock
NoName System UI Mods
Open Source Ad Blocking
Pixel Boot Animation
Manual Debloat
Removed Every thing except Samsung TTS and Samsung Gallary / Camera (you can remove if you prefer to use google camera, DO NOT REMOVE if you plan on using zero camera.)
I don't use the google camera because on my S7 the video records the audio out of sync with the video, I haven't figured out how to fix it. but zero camera allows me to use Photos app instead of gallary so.... yea. (Requires a purchase of the root app for alt gallery)
That's about it for the ROM install.
**note these were installed in FlashFire with the ROM so as to pass safty net.
Now here are the add-on mods I used:
Open-GApps - to get pixel icons, and connectivity service
Android 8 Emojis
iYTB Vanced (Modded YouTube)
Google Lens
Zero Camera Mod
Copy those mods onto internal storage with the ROM install and add them into FlashFire during the ROM install. Place them after the ROM zip, but before the Format Cache / Wipe System less Super SU.
Files To Download ROM / Add-on Mods
ODIN:
Odin.zip
ADB Root Files:
ADB_Root_G930U_QE2Files.zip
ODIN Firmware:
UFIRM_G930_Odin_Firmware.zip
FlashFire Flashable AP:
FlashFire_Flashable_G930UFirmware.zip
ROM installer:
UFirm_Multi_Carrier_Hybrid_NoNaMe_PS_BS_Free_G930U_QE2_V2.zip
ADB Setup:
adb-setup-1.4.3.exe
Open GApps:
http://opengapps.org/
iYTB / Android O emojis / Google Lens (Mirrored into one download for simplicity sake alt donwloads listed later):
Flashables.zip
Zero Camera Mod:
Thread Here
Next is apps
Pixel 2 Wallpapers -
Buttons remapper - get material button layout
Nova - get a better pixel launcher
ForceDoze - bettery battery life
SystemUI Tuner
Pixel 2 Wallpapers:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/port-live-earth-wallpapers-t3481640
All are on google play except for Pixel 2 Wallpapers at the moment of me typing this.
You will need to grant Force Doze and SystemUI Tuner ADB permissions using a command prompt on windows.
Comands:
SystemUI Tuner:
adb shell pm grant com.zacharee1.systemuituner android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
adb shell pm grant com.zacharee1.systemuituner android.permission.DUMP
ForceDoze:
adb -d shell pm grant com.suyashsrijan.forcedoze android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
adb -d shell pm grant com.suyashsrijan.forcedoze android.permission.DUMP
And thats it!
Original Authors / Threads
@jrkruse / @CVertigo1 (AWESOME ROM)
Thread
@Master_T / @ZaneZam (iYTB)
Thread
@ZeevoX (Google Lens)
Thread
@Winb33 (Android O Emojis)
Thread
@zeroprobe (Zero Camera Mod)
Thread
@Pranav Pandey (Pixel Wallpapers)
Thread
ANY OTHER Developer who I did not list
THANKS A TON DEVS!!!! :good: :laugh: :good:
Let me know if anybody has anything else they have done to get this close!

I appreciate you putting all the links and mods into the same place. I have never flashed using FlashFire before (on a G930V) and this was an excellent guide for me.
My only trip up was I didn't understand the language about Camera/Google Camera/Zero Camera Mod and I tried installing the zero mod while debloating the camera off. So I will have to go back and do that.
I skipped the "flashables" youtube, emoji, lens but may end up going back for those.
Thanks again.

Update: I found a cool way to have the new Google now page in the launcher.
Launcher App:
First is the actual app. Typicaly I would just say use Nova but on the pixel launcher the Google Now page looks different than on other third party apps. I wanted this look, so here is how I found a way to get that new Google Now pag to appear on other launchers.
Step one, if you installed Google lens mod, you should be able to get the pixel launcher from the play store, if not get it from XDA labs or APK mirror. Set Google. Set it as your default launcher. Next you will need any third party launcher and Tasker. I'm using Lawn chair Launcher. (On Google play). Use button mapper pro to map pressing the home button to launch third party app. Go into Tasker and make a task, so that whenever Google pixel launcher is launched, open third party launcher. As long as the pixel launcher is set as your default, the new Google now page will appear in apps like Nova and action launcher.

I'm *loving* this so far. Thanks to you and the devs that have worked on each stage of this.
I'm doing:
Verizon Stock
No UI Mods
No Ad Blocking
Pixel Animation
"PlayStore" Edition (not BS free, not manual)
Flashing GApps
Flashing Emoji
My only issue is like you described with the camera. It was working initially and then it updated and the update is causing problems. Also, the double home button launch doesn't work without a 3rd party app (and with screen off with no root).
So I can either figure out a way to always ignore camera app update and use a 3rd party app for launch (screen on only)
or
Will the S8 camera option include the gallery app and not be cleared by the "PlayStore" option?

MCrly7 said:
I'm *loving* this so far. Thanks to you and the devs that have worked on each stage of this.
I'm doing:
Verizon Stock
No UI Mods
No Ad Blocking
Pixel Animation
"PlayStore" Edition (not BS free, not manual)
Flashing GApps
Flashing Emoji
My only issue is like you described with the camera. It was working initially and then it updated and the update is causing problems. Also, the double home button launch doesn't work without a 3rd party app (and with screen off with no root).
So I can either figure out a way to always ignore camera app update and use a 3rd party app for launch (screen on only)
or
Will the S8 camera option include the gallery app and not be cleared by the "PlayStore" option?
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I believe so, however I don't know, this would be a better question to ask in the ROM's Thread. the link is in the OP

It says you flashed open gapps, does it just re write over existing gapps with no problems

[GUIDE][Nougat] No GAPPs using MicroG [Universal]

--Adapted from my previous guide posted Here
All download links as well as a link to a list of Open-Source applications to replace commonly used Play Store apps are in the third post.
*This will NOT work with any future MIUI ROM if one gets released*
I will be continuously updating this guide for everyone as I stumble upon or unofficially release more supported ROMs, more MicroG flashable zips, and other misc. edits. This is made with Android Nougat in mind but I have used it on Marshmallow and Oreo on several devices, and this may work on even older releases of Android with Xposed support or ROMs with Signature Spoofing. This has also only been personally tested on the XT1031 (Moto G1), XT1607 (Moto G4 Play), XT1766 (Moto E4 QCom), and kltedv/kltespr (Samsung Galaxy S5 G900P).
In order to sync calendars and contacts from your Google account, you must flash the Google Sync Addon by ale5000. If you want swipe gesture typing on the AOSP keyboard, you must flash Shadow53's swipelib.zip. Shadow53 also has a No-Gapps zip package that includes F-Droid, Firefox, and several other apps.
One final thing: This is not for everyone. There was a point in time I didn’t ever think I could go without the Play Store, but ever since I have I don't want to go back. There are numerous pros to switching to a Google-free android setup such as much better battery life, more privacy on your device, a world of open-source alternatives to popular applications, and more. If you have any questions, or if any of this seems daunting if you are newer to things of this nature, please do not hesitate to ask for help. I will try the best I can in my free time to help. Thank you for taking the time to read this, let’s go ahead and start.
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*Disclaimer* Your warranty is now void if you modify your phone. I'm not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed.
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*This first post is for ROMs without native Signature Spoofing support. A list of those with native spoofing can be found in the second post as well as the guide for ROMs that include native signature spoofing.*
1. Your Phone with at least 80% battery, preferably 100%.
2. A computer to transfer files to phone
3. You must have Root Access. This can be native root, SuperSU or Magisk.
4. Your ROM of choice
5. Download the correct Xposed SDK and Xposed APK for your version of Android. The Xposed SDK version may differ for your device.
6. MicroG Unofficial Installer ZIP and Google Sync Addon (optional) by ale5000 or any of Shadow53's MicroG flashable files (download links in third post)
7. Your favorite backup method if you wish to back up such as Titanium Backup, MyBackup Root/Pro, etc.
8. Third Party App Store/APK downloader such as Yalp Store if not wishing to use all open source apps
9. A working Google account
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Steps:
1. Make sure you have downloaded the requirements.
2. If you wish, backup the data you want. This should not erase any files stored on an SD card, but I cannot guarantee.
3. Boot into a custom recovery, I am using TWRP
4. Use the standard wipe data options
5. Flash the files in the following order:
-Your ROM of choice
-MicroG Unofficial installer
-Xposed SDK
-SuperSU or Magisk, whichever you prefer
-Custom kernel if using one
6. Just to be safe and to avoid any potential complications, boot up your device and set up the basics. Afterwards, reboot into recovery.
7. In recovery, wipe Dalvik/ART cache only (Not really required, I always recommend it though just to be safe)
8. Go into Settings —> Security —> Turn Unknown Sources on to allow for APK installs.
9. Install the Xposed Installer APK
10. Open Xposed, grant any permissions if it asks for any. Go to the download tab, and search for FakeGApps, download and install. Next go into the Modules tab of Xposed, and check the box next to the module. Reboot to activate (A soft reboot may work, but I recommend a full reboot.) Installing this allows MicroG to bind to the system and spoof the required signatures.
11. Open MicroG in the app drawer, and allow all permissions it asks for. While in here, turn on Google Device Registration
12. After allowing all permissions, go into Settings. Go to Accounts —> Add Account —> Google Account. Sign into your Google Account. This is necessary to allow certain applications that require Google Play Services to work properly.
13. After signing in, head back into MicroG, go under Google Cloud Messaging and enable.
14. In MicroG settings, head to the UnifiedNLP settings. Under the Configure location backends section, open WiFi Location Service and select Mozilla Location Service and grant any permissions asked. Under Configure address lookup backends, select Nominatim.
15. Finally, in Settings, go to Location and change the mode to either Battery Saving or High Accuracy
16. Check MicroG's Self-Check to see if everything has been set up properly, and if so, you are good to go!
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This post is the steps for ROMs that natively support Signature Spoofing. There is a list at the bottom of this post of those that currently support it
What you will need:
-Your Phone
-The ROM that supports Signature Spoofing and the kernel of your choice
-MicroG unofficial installer and (optional) Google Sync Addon by ale5000 or one of Shadow53's MicroG installers
-Magisk Root Manager (Optional)
-About 20-30 minutes of your time
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The steps
1. Backup anything you want to have backed up. I recommend backup up your Contacts and Calendar events if you have those synced to Google
2. Boot into Recovery on your phone
3. Perform a standard wipe in TWRP
4. Flash the ROM
5. Flash the chosen microG zip file(s)
6. (Optional) Flash Magisk and your favorite kernel
7. (For crDroid Only)If you are flashing crDroid, you need to head over to Settings --> Miscellaneous and turn on the Signature Spoofing toggle
8. Go into Self-Check in microG, and tap the text that says "System grants signature spoofing permission", and allow microG that permission.
9. Still in MicroG, head back to the main part of the app. Open UnifiedNLP.
10. Select the pre-installed location backends.
11. Sign in to your Google account if you wish
12. You're done!
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ROMs with native signature spoofing:
1. AEX - 7.1.2
2. AICP - 7.1.2
3. crDroid - 7.1.2
4. ViperOS - 7.1.2
5. DotOS 2.x - 8.x
6. Ressurection Remix - 7.x-8.x

Flashable Packages and App Replacements
There are several different MicroG flashable zip files to choose from. ale5000 has one that includes MicroG, several location backends, and the Play Store. Shadow53 has MicroG and several other zip files such as an F-Droid package, the Swipe Libs for gesture typing on the AOSP keyboard, and several more.
Downloads:
*MicroG Unofficial Installer - ale5000
*Shadow53's Downloads for MicroG, F-Droid, and more
Now alternatives to apps you might commonly use such as Twitter, Facebook, Gmail, etc. can be a bit difficult to find at first. I stumbled upon a list that a user by the name of Decentralized Peer has compiled on GitLab that has a good collection of alternative open-source applications. Also, you can alternatively download APK files of certain apps such as Netflix, Messenger Lite, etc. if you don't find a suitable replacement.
Some open-source apps that are found on F-Droid I use daily are:
-Flym - RSS Reader
-QK SMS - SMS App
-Twidere - Twitter Client
-Toffeed or MaterialFB- Facebook web-client
-Newpipe - YouTube player
-K9 Material - Mail app
-ApkTrack - Checks for updates on APKs installed
Feel free to let us know what you use if you also use open-source apps, and I'll add them to the list!

[GUIDE] Samsung A505FN - TWRP + Magisk + FakeGPS (No Reboot + Keep Root acces)

** Unlock Bootldr first in Download Mode.
** Flash (downgrade) to lower Firmware with the same Binary.
** Everytime you use Odin again make sure you click reset and disable auto reboot.
Things you need:
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- TWRP (Root + Magisk) - TWRP_A505_QQ_BTC4
- magisk_patched.tar
- Magisk.APK (latest)
- SmaliPatcher-0.0.6.7-fOmey_XDA
** Plug in your cable.
** Do not forget to Enable Developer Options
1) Enable OEM + Debug and Flash Stockrom in Odin
** If Oem doesn't show up.. Op en General Management/ Date and Time/ Disable 'Use 24-hour format'
** Connect to WI-FI and reboot the Phone, it will show up.
2) Now turn 'Off' the phone.
3) Now hold Down Button and Power Button, the Download Menu will show up.
4) Now open Odin and flash TWRP_A505_QQ_BTC4.tar
5) Once done.. hold Down Button and Power Button for 7sec.
6) Now the Phone will reboot a few times, wait till your able to config it.
** Do not connect with WI-FI yet.
7) Once done.. enable 'Developer Options'
** Do not forget to Enable Developer Options again.
** Disable Auto Update System
** Enable USB Debugging
** Disable Auto Download over WI-FI in 'Software Information'
8) Put Magisk.APK on the Micro SD Card from the phone and install the APK.
Run the App and leave it open.
Now extract the Update Firmware from your phone model and copy the AP file to your desktop.
Connect the phone to Pc and place the AP file on the Micro SD Card.
Go back to the app 'Magisk' on the phone and select 'Magisk is not installed - Install'
Tab 'Install' and choose 'Select and Patch a File'
Now open the file AP and the app will start flashing.
Once the 'Image' is written.. press the disk image in the right top corner.
Now on Pc check the phone storage and open the folder 'Download'
Copy the files magisk_install_log_2020-08-11T02:25:08Z.log and magisk_patched.tar to Pc.
Once done
9) Now turn 'Off' the phone.
10) Hold Down Button and Power Button, the Download Menu will show up.
11) Now flash magisk_patched.tar in AP and BL, CP, Home_CSC from the Original Firmware.
12) Once done.. hold Down Button and Power Button.
13) Now the device will reboot a few times.. and you will be to configure it.
** Unplug your cord.
** Dont enable WI-FI yet in these options.
** If it doesn't start after 5min press Down Button and Power Button for 7sec.
** If it is rebooting when you configure it.. than just repeat to configure it once booted.
** Still rebooting? Make sure you press OK after the warning screen when its rebooting.
14) Once on the Phone screen.. Open Magisk APK and it will be installed.
** Check also with Root Checker to confirm.
15) Now connect to WI-FI and open Magisk app, (Dont let it download the ZIP file if it ask for)
** If it ask you to do.. clear cache and data in Settings/ Apps
16) Once done close the app again..
17) Now your device is rooted.
** Do not forget to Enable Developer Options again.
** Disable Auto Update System
** Enable USB Debugging
** Disable Auto Download over WI-FI in 'Software Information'
18) Run ADB and follow steps to install + Drivers.
Once done press OK.
19) SmaliPatcher
** Make sure 'Developer Options' and 'USB Debugging' is enabled.
Connect your phone from USB to Pc.
On the phone press 'OK' to enable 'USB Debugging'
Run SmaliPatcher and it will download the latest necessary binary's.
Now enable the options below.
- Mock Locations
- Secure Flag
- Signature Spoofing
- Samsung Knox
Now click on 'ADB PAtch' and wait till the task is done.
A file named '[email protected]' is now generated in the SmaliPatcher folder.
20) Install Module
Copy the output file '[email protected]' to Micro SD Card.
Now open 'Magisk' and in the options select 'Modules'
Tab on the + and search for the file you placed on the Micro SD Card.
Once done.. reboot the phone.
21) Install Fake GPS Location
Open up 'Play store' and search for Fake GPS Location - GPS Joystick (The App Ninjas)
Once installed.. go back to 'Developer Options'
Find the option 'Mock location app' and tab on it.
Choose 'GPS Joysctick' and close the menu.
22) Link2SD
Open up 'Play store' and search for Link2SD
Once installed.. open the app.
Grant acces and search for 'GPS Joystick'
Tab on it to open and tab again above in the right corner for options.
Now choose 'Convert to system app' and press 'OK'
Once done.. close the menu and reboot the phone.
** If this method didn't work.. go to App Store and download Root Browser.
** Copy the apk to root Directory/ System/ App/ (File Here)
** You could also load ADB Shell - SU - Mount - cp xxxx.apk /system/app or mv xxxx. apk /system/app
(Or search Google for isunshare 2 Ways to Convert User App to System App on Android)
23) Pokémon GO
Open up 'Play Store' and search for Pokémon GO.
Once installed.. close the menu.
24) Hide Magisk
Open the app and go to settings.
Enable the option 'Magisk Hide'
After this step search for 'Hide Magisk Manager'
Tab on it and rename it to 'Manager'
Once done.. Reboot your phone.
** To prevent losing Root acces..
I also provide you to check and disable every security option from apps and settings.
I used Method 1 & 2 for two times, after that it allowed me to update it to latest magisk v20.4
Also i disabled most security options on the phone and Magisk keeped root acces.
Method 1 !!
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1) Open settings.
2) Tab on About Phone.
3) Now scroll down and under 'Looking for something else' tab 'Reset'
4) Tab on Factory Data Reset and tab Reset/ Delete All.
5) Open Magisk and select 'Cancel' the download.
6) Now close the app and reboot your Phone.
7) Phone will reboot and keep Root acces.
Method 2 !!
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1) Open Settings.
2) Go to Apps.
3) Search for Magisk.
4) Tab on Storage.
5) Clear Caché and Data.
6) Now reboot your phone and it keep Root Acces without Rebooting every 10sec.

I am waiting for the day when someone will post a guide like this to fully enable camera2api and make Gcam work.