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(Yes I know clean isn't spelled with a K)
Well, I've been working on my personal ROM for quite a while now, since there isn't much out there for us VZW users, I've decided to share. This might work on sprint, but I haven't tried. Sprint users should stay away unless they really know what they're doing. As normal, it's not my fault if you fubar your tab by flashing this or if zombies come and speedhump your cat. You've been warned.
Preamble
1. Don't ask me on how to install koush's recovery, that's what his thread is for. Laymen's terms- Did you do THIS? If you did, you're good to go, if not. do it.
2. I am not going to teach you how to use, or set up the applications that you need to use/flash this. I have included links to everything you need to know, just click and read for a second. If you are not willing to put out a little bit of effort to better your experience with your Tab, I am not going to waste even more of my time that could be dedicated towards making my ROM better. Also, if you aren't willing to give yourself the fundamental knowledge required for flashing this and something goes wrong, you will then have the required skill to fix it, instead of blaming me for bricking your Tab. I don't need that. I am willing to support my ROM and help with some confusion, but if you want me to do everything for you- lo siento.
About This ROM
There's not too much to say about it. It's DJ11 with almost 100MB of bloat ware, Verizon/Samsung crap and worthless other nonsense pulled out and the good bits updated with parts of the EURO updates/dumps. I have also done some other mods and optimizations.
Features
Updated Samsung apps from newer GSM ROMS! (The only way you can currently experience the updates on your CDMA device)
Deodexed
Zipaligned
Ad blocking hosts
Screen density of 180 (you can fit more stuff on the screen. Change with build.prop edit or LCD Density changer)
Transparent Notification bar
Gingerbread launcher
Minimal Touchwiz integration
Custom notification and ringtones (a la The PHJC)
More! (Really, there is more, but I can't think of it right now, I'll edit this post as I remember)
Installed Apps
3G Mobile Hotspot (wifi needs it to work)
Browser
Calendar
Camera
Chrome to Phone
Contacts
Email
Gallery
Gmail
Google Search
Latitude
Maps
Market
Connected Music Player (from Motorola, it's sweet)
Navigation
Places
Spare Part
Superuser
Talk
Task Manager
Titanium Backup
Video
Voices
Voice Search
Youtube
Removed
Verizon Boot Animation (That's why all you see is a black screen on first boot, just wait. I'm working on a custom one right now.)
Touchwiz Launcher!!!
Accessibility features. Note: you can still manually download them from the market.
lot of other crap, I can't remember, blockbuster, games, it goes on. I pulled out almost 100MB of apps, unneeded audio files, apps and such.
Changelog
v3 - Installation Update
Not much has actually changed about this ROM, I started to theme it, I stopped, I need to replace the zips with the stock again
CWM flashable zip install method has been uploaded for ease of flashing
v2 - Application Update
Lots of apps integrated from the GSM JMI Dump from Rotohammer. As usual I have deodexed and zipaligned the apks. There are some nice updates in the task manager, Contacts, Calendar, email and several other apps.
v1 - Initial Public Release
I was having some core issues with previous versions, but I've been running for well over 12 hours now without a problem.
If people paying for the data plans would report back to confirm all wireless cell activity still functions, that would be great (I only use wifi, but my VZW location service still works, so your data should too).
Known Issues
The notification/ringtones are duplicated in the selection windows, don't know why but there are no redundant files.
You will get core FC's and FC's in contacts, calendar and email until your Twitter/Facebook/Gmail accounts are fully synced, this is normal. Just give it a couple hours to fully sync (or turn up the sync interval to speed up the process).
If you are having any issues with the ROM loading on the first boot (it shouldn't take more than 4 minutes at the black screen) Turn the Tab off by holding down the power button until it powers off (9 seconds or so), Boot into recovery, select advanced --> reboot recovery. Once the secondary recovery loads, select format/factory reset and reboot.
Set picture as lockscreen wallpaper doesn't work.
Plans
I don't know, it's fast right now. Probably just more streamlining, accurate battery mod, shutdown options and a theme are all on the list too. This is really just to get me through until I finish some other things. You can make requests, but don't expect me to listen to them. I'm just sharing the ROM I've made for myself, so it is, and always will be, configured the way I like it. There's always the random good idea though. Let me know if you find any serious bugs too please.
Installation
Download the VZW bootstrapper or manually CWM your Tab (instructions HERE)
Download ROM
Factory Reset (BACK UP YOUR DATA FIRST! Should only be necessary if coming from stock)
Boot into recovery mode (power off, power button + volume up)
Select Install zip from sdcard
Select Select zip from sdcard
Browse to the location of the ROMs zip
Select yes and wait for the flash to complete
Reboot
Extras
Metamorph to change status bar black - DOWNLOAD
Metamorph to change status bar white - DOWNLOAD
Metamorph to change status bar transparent - DOWNLOAD
Note: Metamorph can be downloaded from the market HERE or if you prefer ninjamorph HERE.
Thanks
jt1134, Adrynalyne, rotohammer, TCMAN and everyone in IRC as usually is great help.
Lastly, if you like my work, donate to me so I can donate money to devs that make my world easier (and therefore yours).
Great Khas.
Had an issue with the Market, even though you said it was in the rom. I had to use unyaffs on my CWM backup and pull the Vending.apk there and then push it. Otherwise I'm loving it. Great job
Awesome. We have been waiting for someone to step up for us VZW guys. I will be flashing tonight. Thanks man
Im getting alot of fcs when adding a gmail account. Im not sure. Why.
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App
Two Quick Questions
Hi Guys, I have my tab rooted but that was the extent of my knowledge. I apparently am unsure what this means exactly.
Can someone explain how to do this - YOU MUST HAVE AN EXT4 FORMATTED FILE SYSTEM TO USE
Can someone walk me through the steps of how to - Flash Via Heimdall
Thanks for this..
@ Boushh ,
I have 3 VZW Tablets...funny I got them all for Christmas Gift from One Vocal Wish at Shopping center with my Friends...LOL
I am glad to Try out your ROM, test bugs and other stuff!!
If you can just Post a Descriptive Instruction "How-To" step by step short and brief understandable, will be AWSOME!! All I care is IT Works!! and Functional 75% of Time it is ON!!
andermk said:
Hi Guys, I have my tab rooted but that was the extent of my knowledge. I apparently am unsure what this means exactly.
Can someone explain how to do this - YOU MUST HAVE AN EXT4 FORMATTED FILE SYSTEM TO USE
Can someone walk me through the steps of how to - Flash Via Heimdall
Thanks for this..
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The easiest rout for you would be to download and install the "Verizon Tab Bootstrapper" (it costs a buck, also, not my app) from the market onto your tab. that will convert the necessary partitions to ext4. Alternatively you can follow the method to do it manually HERE
ekoandrew said:
@ Boushh ,
I have 3 VZW Tablets...funny I got them all for Christmas Gift from One Vocal Wish at Shopping center with my Friends...LOL
I am glad to Try out your ROM, test bugs and other stuff!!
If you can just Post a Descriptive Instruction "How-To" step by step short and brief understandable, will be AWSOME!! All I care is IT Works!! and Functional 75% of Time it is ON!!
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No to come off as rude or anything, but I do have instructions on the first post. They are pretty much all you need, so what exactly are you not getting or would you like explained more in depth? Once I discover this I can update my instructions to where it would be more helpful for some of you.
Beginners Terms
No to come off as rude or anything, but I do have instructions on the first post. They are pretty much all you need, so what exactly are you not getting or would you like explained more in depth? Once I discover this I can update my instructions to where it would be more helpful for some of you. [/QUOTE]
Hey Boushh,
When you said:
YOU MUST HAVE AN EXT4 FORMATTED FILE SYSTEM TO USE
Use Koush's recovery to get there.
Do you mean just wipe data and cache in cwm or something more?
Also when you said to Flash Via Heimdall - Im just not sure how to use Hiemdall. Can you tell me what steps to take.
Sorry for the questions and thanks for your patience.
Hey boushh, would you mind listing out all the apps that you deleted out of the /system? I just want to make sure that some of the stuff like divx, mobile print, etc is still there.
Thanks for all your hard work!
Boushh,
Thank you so very much for this. I just flashed v2 and I'm in love with my tab all over again! I do have 3g enabled, and so far it seems to be working just as well as the stock ROM. So far I don't notice any issues and it's blazing fast. I'm also using your new kernel as well. Thanks again and keep up the awesome work!
steveo11284 said:
Boushh,
Thank you so very much for this. I just flashed v2 and I'm in love with my tab all over again! I do have 3g enabled, and so far it seems to be working just as well as the stock ROM. So far I don't notice any issues and it's blazing fast. I'm also using your new kernel as well. Thanks again and keep up the awesome work!
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Im looking for some help, im not new to this completly as ive rooted and installed many roms on my phones but im new to this for the tab...
I downloaded the bootloader off the market. After i do the bootloader do i factory reset?
My question is with heimdall....when you have the screen up with all the different options(pda/code , kernal, etc) where do you put the rom to flash it?
EDIT* I got to the clockworkmod recovery screen. Can i wipe cache and install zip from there as im used to from my phone????
Thank again as any help is appreciated
Alright guys i need some help...The tab wont get pass the "samsung" when i try to boot. The only thing i did was run the bootstrapper from the market. I can get to download mode but i cant figure out how to install the rom from heimdall...
UPDATE: In Heimdall i got "flash successfully completed" but when the tab goes to boot it wont get past the samsung screen!!
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jkurl said:
I really hope you did a backup cause it you did then you can go into recovery and restore your system. If not you can still go into clockworkmod and reinstall the rom from there. that is where you should have installed the rom from.
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Well after all morning trying to figure this out...i finally got it! Had to restore to factory settings and whatnot first and then i figured it out!! Thanks again
steveo11284 said:
Boushh,
Thank you so very much for this. I just flashed v2 and I'm in love with my tab all over again! I do have 3g enabled, and so far it seems to be working just as well as the stock ROM. So far I don't notice any issues and it's blazing fast. I'm also using your new kernel as well. Thanks again and keep up the awesome work!
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Awesome, I'm so glad to hear 3G is still working! Thanks for letting me know that. Also, I'm glad you enjoy the ROM, I have some good things in store for it too.
newtonfb said:
Im looking for some help, im not new to this completly as ive rooted and installed many roms on my phones but im new to this for the tab...
I downloaded the bootloader off the market. After i do the bootloader do i factory reset?
My question is with heimdall....when you have the screen up with all the different options(pda/code , kernal, etc) where do you put the rom to flash it?
EDIT* I got to the clockworkmod recovery screen. Can i wipe cache and install zip from there as im used to from my phone????
Thank again as any help is appreciated
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You factory reset, as I said in the instructions, also, there is no zip. You flash via Heimdall in download mode, as I said in the instructions. The ROM will not boot unless you factory reset
newtonfb said:
Alright guys i need some help...The tab wont get pass the "samsung" when i try to boot. The only thing i did was run the bootstrapper from the market. I can get to download mode but i cant figure out how to install the rom from heimdall...
UPDATE: In Heimdall i got "flash successfully completed" but when the tab goes to boot it wont get past the samsung screen!!
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I would use the heimdall command prompt, the GUI doesn't always work right. Also, this has no verizon boot animation, so you will just see a black screen for a second once you get past the samsung screen.
jkurl said:
I really hope you did a backup cause it you did then you can go into recovery and restore your system. If not you can still go into clockworkmod and reinstall the rom from there. that is where you should have installed the rom from.
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No, you don't install the rom from Clockworkmod. You should read the directions before spreading misinformation in the future.
Does this rom have the bluetooth drivers fixed?
No, you don't install the rom from Clockworkmod. You should read the directions before spreading misinformation in the future.
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So what your saying is that you can't install this rom via clockwork mod?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_qwT7rTY4E
Above is a Video, how the ROM looks like after flashed with Hemidall.
I used Frontend instead of CMD, also purchased the VZW Bootstrapper!
This is 2nd Tried with Voodoo Kernel!
Everything moves pretty well as you can see. So far no Bugs, I just missed the good old File App from original stock rom.
Deleted as well no need to argue over a Rom. Now if you stole my beer than I can see.
@boushh is the CWM for vzw you using version 3 or a later version? Got some people asking me in another forum an I want to make sure I give them the correct info.
Shiny ROM: Android 4.4.4, KTU84P for VZW Galaxy Nexus (Toro)
Skip right to the downloads (if you dare )
Hello there XDA GNex community! I'll admit this is a pretty spontaneous post; I've been building ROMs from the Android Open Source (Project) for awhile now, but I've never "published" any of them. I myself own a Verizon Galaxy Nexus, so I've always built from AOSP to make sure I'm as up to date as possible. Well, that's a little background so let's get going with the overview of the ROM itself:
Overview
This ROM is Android KitKat 4.4.4, build KTU84P. The ROM is built directly from source, that is, the Android source code published by Google available for download to all of us developers. The reason I say the ROM is "OTA-like" is because I make VERY few modifications to it, aside from the things that it takes to get the ROM working. I'll go into detail about those things below, but basically I just want the ROM to make your phone feel stable and shiny and new as if it has just received a new OTA update. That being said, it's clear that the landscape of Nexus devices is changing as new ones are released. Therefore, the other primary goal of this ROM is to keep our Galaxy Nexus as close to the modern Nexus design as possible. This means that I will also add in features that will still be stock, but will also make our phones as close to a current Nexus as possible.
As for how I handle the forum side of things, I'm always open to comments, questions, suggestions, requests, etc. I know that most of those things will often be in the form of criticism, but it's okay, I think I can handle it That being said, I do also have a life and am a college student, so I may not get to come on here ALL the time. I will check back as frequently as possible, and I'm hoping that you guys will help each other out as much as possible! Keep it friendly! So now for the details...
Features
Stock Android 4.4.4, build KTU84P
Source (AOSP) built kernel (boot.img)
Easily rootable (see information below)
G-Apps (GMail, Play Store, etc.) included in build along with Nexus apps
Stock browser replaced with Google Chrome
Shiny restart options - access them by holding down the power button and then long pressing on "Power Off"
All the crazy Google proprietary app stuff has been taken care off
Updated frequently
Everything works!
So what do I mean when I say "Everything works!"?
I'm sure by now you all know that when someone says that, it usually ends up not being true. This ROM is not an exception to that rule, but I can say that I've tested most of the things that would be expected to work in stock Android, such as...
WiFi Tethering (no subscription check)
Bluetooth streaming
Google account sign-in and auto-restore of apps and settings
Google Wallet
Location Services (pretty fast GPS lock in my area also)
Photosphere
Android beam
Photo editing with the new filters
Email
Exchange support
Like I said, the normal stuff (data, voice, hardware acceleration, etc.)
More things that aren't important enough to mention here - check out the changelog for a more comprehensive list
Possible Bugs
It's impossible for me to test for and notice EVERY single possible bug in the operating system, so as of right now I can't say that there are any, although I'm sure you will find some. If you do, report them here!
Other IMPORTANT Information
Root
But wait, nothing in this post said anything about root!!!11!!1!1!!! That's right, my ROM does NOT have root built in! (I don't use any root apps, and it's important to the whole "OTA-like" theme). That being said, the ROM is easily rootable; I made sure of this because I know that many, many of you will use root for many useful purposes. If you want to root the ROM, it's as easy as installing Chainfire's new superuser control app/su with this ZIP file. More detailed information can be found in the "Installation Instructions" section. **NOTE** If you are rooted and upgrading to a new build, you should not have to reflash the rooting flashable ZIP because the ROM will keep root for you.
Updates
Now that the ROM has gotten to this stage, the update policy needs a bit of editing Based on the stats I have access to from the website host and data that I collect myself, it seems like Shiny ROM is currently (as of May 27, 2014) stable for at least 80% of the users who have downloaded it. Based on this, and because the ROM is stock, Nexus-like, it doesn't really make sense to update the ROM as frequently as before. The ROM will still be updated as soon as possible after new versions of Android are released. In between Android versions, I will work on making things 100% stable, although that goal isn't always attainable with older devices and aging hardware support. If we decide to explore other paths for the ROM, you will see many more updates If/when the time comes for me to stop updating Shiny ROM, I will let everyone know in a clear way.
Radios
This ROM will (most likely) work with any toro radios; however, I of course recommend using the most recent, Verizon-approved radios which are the FK01 and FK02 radios. My ZIP installation package for these radios can be downloaded here.
Bootloader
Once again, I'm assuming that this ROM will work with all tuna/toro bootloaders; BUT for optimal experience and performance, use the newest Google-approved bootloader, PRIMEMD04. My ZIP installation package for that bootloader can be downloaded here.
ClockworkMod Recovery
I personally recommend using ClockworkMod Recovery as it has always worked well for me with no quirks. Android 4.2 messed up a few aspects of recoveries because of its multi-user system. ClockworkMod Recovery has been updated to correct some of these issues, and I recommend updating to the most recent version, 6.0.4.3. You can flash either the touch recovery or non-touch recovery image through fastboot OR you can download my flashable recovery update ZIP (touch/non-touch) and flash it in recovery. Check out the installation instructions for more details on this.
Some Other Not-so-important Information
Naming Conventions
All of my ROM ZIP files are automatically generated by my build computer. The file name for all builds up to and including the 11/10/13 build always begins with baldwinguy77_toro_aosp so you know that it's my build for toro. All builds after 11/10/13 begin with the prefix ShinyROM_toro_aosp. That prefix is always followed by the date in mmddyy format (e.g. 112212), a hyphen ("-"), and the time in 24-hour, hhmmss format (e.g. 153945). Finally, all builds end with the "signed" suffix - it just helps me know which packages have finished building and which have not. Hopefully this helps everyone to know which update is newest; I stay away from version numbers because I let Google do all of the version control.
Source
In keeping with the spirit of open-source, all relevant Shiny ROM code can be viewed on Github. I'm not extremely experienced with Github, so bear with me as I learn! Thank you!
File Hosting
I've switched over from using Dev-host to a privately hosted site, graciously and generously given to me by user Goofball. Dev-host is still an amazing service, but it's much more convenient for me to use a privately hosted site, plus I get my own suburl and FTP access! HUGE thanks to Goofball! The private hosting will definitely help me deliver a better experience to you guys as far as downloading goes. You can view all of my uploaded, public files here: http://shinyrom.goofball.org/
Also, if anyone ever wants to mirror for me, please feel free so long as you keep the file name and the file itself intact. As for everyone who downloads from a posted mirror: BE CAREFUL! Always use a virus scanner and be careful with what you are putting on your device!
Installation Instructions (VERY IMPORTANT - Note: You can flash all of these ZIPs in CWM or TWRP*)
*Android 4.4 KitKat builds must be installed using the latest version of your preferred recovery!
ROM
1. Download the latest version of the ROM from the download post. (Also download any other files you will need to install, such as Chainfire's SuperSU Root ZIP, the radios installation ZIP, the bootloader installation ZIP, etc.)
2. Put the file(s) you downloaded in step 1 on your phone's internal storage (sdcard).
3. Turn off your phone.
4. Boot into the bootloader of the phone by holding down both volume buttons and the power button simultaneously until you feel a vibration and see a large arrow that says "Start".
5. Use the volume keys to change the arrow until it says "Recovery," then press the power button to boot into recovery.
6. Because of differences in recovery types, I will make the following steps rather generic.
7. Wipe cache.
8. Wipe dalvik cache.
9. If you want to be 100% sure there are no problems, wipe data. If you are coming from another ROM or Android version, wipe data. If you do not wipe data and something goes wrong, repeat this process but wipe data - this step is not necessary if you are simply upgrading.
10. If you are updating your radios, flash FK01_FK02_Radios-signed.zip
11. If you are updating your bootloader, flash PRIMEMD04-signed.zip
12. Flash the ROM (ShinyROM_toro_aosp...signed.zip)
13. If you are rooting, flash Chainfire's SuperSU ZIP file - this step is not necessary if you were rooted on the previous build and are simply upgrading.
14. Reboot your phone, and enjoy!
**Note: If you are simply upgrading to a new version of the ROM and want to keep root, follow the exact instructions above, and do not format /system. It really is not necessary to format /system at any time (unless specifically noted), as the ROM installer has this function built in.
Mods
1. Download the latest version of the mod(s) you wish to install from the download post.
2. Put the file(s) you downloaded in step 1 on your phone's internal storage (sdcard).
3. Turn off your phone.
4. Boot into the bootloader of the phone by holding down both volume buttons and the power button simultaneously until you feel a vibration and see a large arrow that says "Start".
5. Use the volume keys to change the arrow until it says "Recovery," then press the power button to boot into recovery.
6. Because of differences in recovery types, I will make the following steps rather generic.
7. Wipe cache.
8. Wipe dalvik cache.
9. Install the mod(s) you downloaded in step 1.
10. Fix permissions (not really necessary)
11. Reboot and enjoy!
**Note: You can remove all mods you've installed by dirty flashing the latest version of the ROM.
ClockworkMod Recovery (Fastboot method - must have an unlocked bootloader and fastboot in your path)
1. Download either the CWM touch recovery image or non-touch recovery image to your computer and rename it to "recovery.img".
2. Power off your phone.
3. Boot into the bootloader of the phone by holding down both volume buttons and the power button simultaneously until you feel a vibration and see a large arrow that says "Start".
4. Plug your phone into your computer using the standard USB cable.
5. Open the command prompt/terminal and navigate to the folder where your "recovery.img" is saved.
6. Type "fastboot devices" to make sure your phone is recognized; a serial number should show up on the screen.
7. Type "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" and wait for the process to complete (should be quick).
8. You're done! Use the volume keys to select "Recovery" and boot into your new recovery!
ClockworkMod Recovery (Flashable ZIP method - easier)
If you are updating your recovery before flashing a ROM, these steps should ALL be completed PRIOR to flashing the ROM.
1. Download either the touch recovery flashable ZIP or the non-touch recovery flashable ZIP.
2. Place the ZIP file downloaded in step 1 on your internal storage/sdcard.
3. Turn off your phone.
4. Boot into the bootloader of the phone by holding down both volume buttons and the power button simultaneously until you feel a vibration and see a large arrow that says "Start".
5. Use the volume keys to change the arrow until it says "Recovery," then press the power button to boot into recovery.
6. Choose "Install update from sdcard"
7. Select "Choose file from sdcard"
8. Find the flashable recovery ZIP file you downloaded and install it
9. Back up to the root menu of recovery
10. Select "advanced"
11. Select "reboot recovery"
12. The phone should boot up into your new recovery!
Credits
As with most ROMs, I only did a small part to get everything together. Also, a note that should be made here is that when I am using someone else's file, I ALWAYS host files on the Shiny ROM server to ensure that I don't put any unnecessary stress on their servers. Any file, however, still belongs to and is accredited to its original creator as listed below:
Willyjay - For providing us with lots of amazing and innovative mods for the ROM!
Inmanster - Another great modder who we are fortunate to have here in the thread. He works in collaboration with Willyjay and his mods for many things, but also does some of his own unique mods!
Chainfire - For their SuperSU app and su binary, as well as the convenient ZIP update package, which was previously used and recommended. Check out their website, http://www.chainfire.eu/
Groupers - My new buddy who helped me out with a GPS issue that popped up in 4.2.
Google - Without their amazing staff and willingness to share the source code of their operating system, I wouldn't have been able to build this ROM! Of course, all of the Google apps are theirs, along with the Play Store and system apps. They really are the true owners of all of this.
Samsung - We all may have some mixed feelings about them, but in the end they gave us the amazing, hackable phone that is the Galaxy Nexus.
XDA - By providing such a great Android community, ROMs like this one are able to easily connect with users and get their work out there
Dev-Host - The file-sharing service with virtually no limits on sharing - kudos to them and their hard work. d-h.st
Koush and the ClockworkMod/ROM Manager Team - They make the best recovery that's been around for longest, and their constant updates allow us to keep making ROMs! Also, Koush's recently released open source Superuser control app is the best available and the one linked to in the thread. Thanks Koush! clockworkmod.com
Kevdliu - Huge thanks to this dev and their amazing quick settings mod!
The CyanogenMod Team - For a working implementation of DSPManager on Android which can be ported to any AOSP-based ROM! Without them and Bigwavedave25, the DSP manager mod would not be available! Be sure to thank them and to check out the CyanogenMod website! Also, for their feature-filled version of the stock Messaging app which is available as a mod for my ROM!
bouchigo - a user who has helped to make the CM10 Messaging app available as a mod for my ROM in conjunction with Willyjay for bringing it to my attention.
Schoat333 - A user who helped out Willyjay with the bubble styled MMS mods. The credit for the screenshots to go along with the mods goes to him!
Yarly - The most experienced admin I've ever had the pleasure of talking with, who taught me some new debugging tricks and answered some of my questions.
Razorloves - Another admin who helped me out with a few problems and answered a lot of my questions!
Tiny4579 - A kernel dev who also took the time to talk with me and answer a few of my questions.
Thanks to everyone for their hard work and sharing that work with others!
DISCLAIMER
Come on guys, it's a Galaxy Nexus, to what extent could it really get messed up? Nonetheless, in case someone flashes this then puts their phone in the microwave or something and tries to blame it on me, I am not directly responsible for anything that occurs, either negative or positive, from flashing this ROM to your phone. Despite that, I am posting in the spirit of the Android community, a community that I have embraced and belonged to for several years, and I would never try to hurt any of your innocent, beautiful phones. Also, none of the original source for Android belongs to me, nor do any of Google's apps. All preinstalled applications are property of Google, Inc. and I make no claim of ownership to them.
Okay that's about it! THE ROM DOWNLOAD LINK AND A SUMMARY OF ALL FILE DOWNLOADS CAN BE FOUND BELOW!
ROM Download & Changelog
ShinyROM_toro_aosp_080914-125720-signed.zip
MD5: 5844c6e48fb30bbafc976199c5c1effd
Fixes/Changes Included So Far
(older changes)
6/21/14 CHANGES
Updated to Android 4.4.4, KTU84P
8/9/14 CHANGES
Added system-side support for native screen casting
Added Italian translations for the Shiny restart menu (courtesy of XDA user lparcshinoda)
Switched to prebuilt version of CellBroadcastReceiver in an attempt to fix issues with it on toro
Mods
Before installing any of the packages below, please be sure to check out the mod installation instructions in the OP!
Key
To make mod installation more convenient, all mod links will now be color-coded based on the files they change. The key shows what each color corresponds with:
Red - SystemUI.apk
Blue - framework-res.apk
Purple - SystemUI.apk & framework-res.apk
Green - Other
If you install mods that are in the same color group, it is likely that they will overwrite each other. It is OK to overwrite a previously installed mod, but please note that the originally installed mod will no longer be there. If you want to completely revert to stock, flash the "Back to Stock ZIP" mod under the baldwinguy77 mod section. This mod replaces your SystemUI.apk and framework-res.apk files with ones from the stock ROM.
Developer-specific Mods
All of these mods have been provided by some really awesome mod developers who take the time to continue to make updated mods for my newest ROM builds. That being said, they have lives and can't always get the mods out right away, so make sure the date next to their name matches the build you're running! They usually are around the thread and are open to doing custom mods if you ask Be sure to thank them and check out the credits section for more info!
Baldwinguy77 (Updated for 8/9/14 build)
Back to Stock ZIP - Returns you to the stock version of the ROM by removing SystemUI and framework-res mods.
Stock kernel flashable ZIP - Overwrites any custom kernel you have installed with the stock kernel normally packaged with the ROM.
Inmanster (Updated for 3/9/14 build)
36 DPI Nav. Bar - Replaces the stock navigation bar with a smaller (height-wise), 36 DPI version.
Black Dash-style Softkeys - Replaces the stock navigation bar buttons with black, dash-style ones.
Blue Stock Softkeys - Replaces the stock navigation bar buttons with blue-colored ones.
Carrier Text Replacement - Replaces the carrier text on the lockscreen and pulldown notification shade with "Galaxy Nexus".
Extended Battery Framework Mods - Improve accuracy of battery level reporting for those using extended batteries.
2100 mAh (with Carrier Text Replacement mod)
3050 mAh
3800 mAh
5900 mAh (with No CRT-off Animation mod)
Grey Battery Percentage - Enables display of the current battery percentage in the status bar with grey-colored font.
InmanMod - A combination of the 2100 mAh battery, no CRT-off animation, carrier text, 36 DPI nav. bar, and white zenyth softkeys mods.
No CRT-off Animation - Removes the stock, default CRT-like screen off animation.
White Zenyth-style Softkeys - Replaces the stock navigation bar buttons with white, zenyth-style ones.
Universal Mods & Downloads
These mods have been compiled by myself, sometimes in conjunction with the modders above, to always work with any version of the ROM (but not necessarily any device). Therefore, you don't have to worry so much about these being up-to-date because they should always work. If that is ever not the case, simply PM me and we'll get it fixed This section also includes some other Verizon Galaxy Nexus related downloads such as the latest radios and bootloader. You can use these according to the installation instructions in the OP.
Universal Mods
AOSP Web Browser (for Android 4.4) - Installs the AOSP web browser with Chrome bookmark syncing for Android 4.4.
DSP Manager(for Android 4.4) -Installs the DSP Manager app along with the audio libs and configs important to running the service, allowing you to customize the audio equalizer of your device. At the moment, certain apps on Android 4.4 do not work with the modular DSP service.
ClockworkMod Images
Touch 6.0.4.3
Non-touch 6.0.4.3
ClockworkMod Recovery Flashable ZIPs
Touch 6.0.4.3
Non-touch 6.0.4.3
Chainfire's SuperSU Root Control App and ROOT Flashable ZIP (Works with 4.3 & 4.4)
Download (Latest version, v2.02)
Toro Radios[/size]
FK01 & FK02 Radios Flashable ZIP (Latest)
FF02 & FG02 Radios Flashable ZIP
Tuna Bootloaders[/size]
PRIMEMD04 Bootloader Flashable ZIP (Latest)
PRIMELC03 Bootloader Flashable ZIP
Thanks for your roms, they have been the daily driver on my wifes GN since you started posted them way back when.
I've been using this ROM for the last couple of builds (including latest 2/9) and since flashing the ROM I'm sometimes unable to receive phone calls when the phone is plugged into a wall charger.
The first flash I wiped everything, though latest was only cache. I'm using the 4.2.2 (JDQ39) LTE FK01/CDMA FK02 Radios.
Any ideas?
kielby said:
I've been using this ROM for the last couple of builds (including latest 2/9) and since flashing the ROM I'm sometimes unable to receive phone calls when the phone is plugged into a wall charger.
The first flash I wiped everything, though latest was only cache. I'm using the 4.2.2 (JDQ39) LTE FK01/CDMA FK02 Radios.
Any ideas?
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Are you sure it's only when plugged into a wall charger? If that's true, it sounds like a hardware issue, but I think you probably just happened to notice it at that time. You may want to try out the 1/4 build as that one seems to work well for people with mobile data-related problems in the newer builds.
kielby said:
I've been using this ROM for the last couple of builds (including latest 2/9) and since flashing the ROM I'm sometimes unable to receive phone calls when the phone is plugged into a wall charger.
The first flash I wiped everything, though latest was only cache. I'm using the 4.2.2 (JDQ39) LTE FK01/CDMA FK02 Radios.
Any ideas?
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How did you flash the radios? Also are you using any mods/3rd party kernels? First step in fixing radio issues for me is to restore back to stock - this makes sure good radio files get installed then after allowing to settle for 24 hours I flash back to a custom Rom then checking without installing any mods for a day.
If unsure that radios flashed cleanly or having strange signal issues that make no real sense it is a good idea to try stock install.
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How did you flash the radios? Also are you using any mods/3rd party kernels? First step in fixing radio issues for me is to restore back to stock - this makes sure good radio files get installed then after allowing to settle for 24 hours I flash back to a custom Rom then checking without installing any mods for a day.
If unsure that radios flashed cleanly or having strange signal issues that make no real sense it is a good idea to try stock install.
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I flashed the zip files from this thread using CWM before flashing the ROM the first time. I'll try going back to stock for a couple of days to see if it fixes the issue.
To the previous poster, I'm pretty sure it's related to charger somehow. My wife started complaining that should couldn't reach me on my cell during the work day (hmm is this a *feature* or a bug?!). I was sitting at my desk during those times with my phone plugged in. I tried calling the Nexus from my desk phone and it wouldn't ring until I unplugged it. It only started after I flashed the new radios and ROM.
Thanks guys.
kielby said:
I flashed the zip files from this thread using CWM before flashing the ROM the first time. I'll try going back to stock for a couple of days to see if it fixes the issue.
To the previous poster, I'm pretty sure it's related to charger somehow. My wife started complaining that should couldn't reach me on my cell during the work day (hmm is this a *feature* or a bug?!). I was sitting at my desk during those times with my phone plugged in. I tried calling the Nexus from my desk phone and it wouldn't ring until I unplugged it. It only started after I flashed the new radios and ROM.
Thanks guys.
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By the way I reflashed the 4.1.1 (JRO03O) radios from radio thread without changing anything else and the problem seems to have gone away.
What kernel should I use with this ROM to get the best performance/battery life combo. Link please!
Sent from my 2013 Kindle Fire HD
Is an upgrade to KVT in the works?
UPDATE -- I'm running the latest version with the latest franco and Xposed Framework and - wow. Rock stable, fast and melted chocolate smooth (boom - trademarked.) I don't know why I haven't done this sooner. This is all I need for awhile. Truly happy with my GNex at this moment haha.
RoxRedEye said:
Is an upgrade to KVT in the works?
UPDATE -- I'm running the latest version with the latest franco and Xposed Framework and - wow. Rock stable, fast and melted chocolate smooth (boom - trademarked.) I don't know why I haven't done this sooner. This is all I need for awhile. Truly happy with my GNex at this moment haha.
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Hey there! I'm sorry, somehow I missed your post earlier! Anyways, glad to hear you're liking the ROM so much There is an updated build available as of today so check the download post. More info is coming in a few seconds
3/9/14 Build Information
Hey there everyone! It seems like it's been awhile since the last time I got make one of these new build posts, and I have to say it feels good to be able to do it again! I first have to apologize for my absence both in terms of development and communication in the thread. I'm getting close to the end of my sophomore year in college, and let's just say it has been keeping me extremely busy. I don't mind it, but I just wish it still left more time for me to do Android-related things! Luckily, I had a whole week off to catch up on a lot of things, including Shiny ROM development. So with that, we have a new build ready to go that includes a very minor update to the AOSP base of the ROM as well as some not so minor updates to the telephony stack. What this means is that mobile data and voice performance/reliability may have some big improvements in this build. We didn't get a chance to do a wide-scale test with these changes, and they're only in the master branch of AOSP, but after reviewing the code I'm hopeful that they'll bring improvements for us. That being said, be sure to leave your feedback here on the thread so we know how it's working! If you experience any problems, try to grab a logcat and let us know about them so we can try to get everything straightened out! So after reviewing the other information and installation instructions below, head over to the download post to grab the new build!
I also want to take this opportunity to point out that Shiny ROM has a new website! For now, the URL/domain is still http://shinyrom.goofball.org/ to stay consistent. The website has a lot of information about Shiny ROM as well as some future plans. It also lists details for the newest build of Shiny ROM along with download links, etc. I'm hoping that this website serves as a good platform for Shiny ROM to grow as we can now deliver a lot of information without having to worry about it getting buried in the forum and whatnot. So check that site frequently for Shiny ROM news and updates as well as information about new builds! There is also a contact form there for everyone to leave their suggestions, report bugs, etc. I hope you all like it!
(You can still access all of the Shiny ROM files here.)
Thanks to everyone for your continued support of myself and Shiny ROM!
Installation Instructions
Download desired ZIP files (ROM, SuperSU*, mods, etc.) and place on internal storage.
Reboot to the latest version of your preferred custom recovery (CWM or TWRP).
Wipe cache.
Wipe dalvik cache.
**OPTIONAL** Wipe data/factory reset (will erase user data like apps and saved games, etc., but may fix strange bugs).
Flash ROM.
**OPTIONAL** Flash other desired ZIPs (SuperSU, mods, etc.).
Reboot.
Enjoy!
*As of 3/9/14, the latest version of SuperSU is v1.93.
baldwinguy77 said:
Hey there! I'm sorry, somehow I missed your post earlier! Anyways, glad to hear you're liking the ROM so much There is an updated build available as of today so check the download post. More info is coming in a few seconds
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No worries. Thanks for the reply and thank you for your hard work bringing us a stable stock KitKat. Glad I have extra batteries with me - gonna download and flash asap.
Hey @baldwinguy77, can't access rootz right now, but was systemui.apk updated for today's build? I have a home cooked mod from last version that I'd like to use. Thx
ART isn't sticking when I change from dalvik. I flashed on top of the last build. Did not do a full wipe yet.
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asilentcivilian said:
ART isn't sticking when I change from dalvik. I flashed on top of the last build. Did not do a full wipe yet.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
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full wipe did the trick. thanks for keeping this ROM alive!
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
klobkelosh said:
Hey @baldwinguy77, can't access rootz right now, but was systemui.apk updated for today's build? I have a home cooked mod from last version that I'd like to use. Thx
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Hmmmm I would just give it a try, I think it will probably work fine especially if it only modifies SystemUI
asilentcivilian said:
full wipe did the trick. thanks for keeping this ROM alive!
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
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Glad to hear it! Thanks for your support!
baldwinguy77 said:
Hmmmm I would just give it a try, I think it will probably work fine especially if it only modifies SystemUI
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Yes it worked fine, thanks for the response. Unfortunately, this build is not very nice to my battery
klobkelosh said:
Yes it worked fine, thanks for the response. Unfortunately, this build is not very nice to my battery
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Glad to hear it! I would give it some time before making any conclusions; charge it up tonight, grab it in the morning and see how it is with normal use
If you want, you can put the APN refresh delay back to its value from the previous build. To do this, you need to be rooted so that you can edit the build.prop. You simply have to remove this line:
Code:
persist.radio.apn_delay=5000
I don't think it should be making a big difference, but that's the only change that could (in theory) have some effect on battery life. Of course, removing that line may come at the price of having longer/trickier data handoffs. Unfortunately, Verizon's network certainly isn't making it easy for us to give everyone good battery life and good data handoffs
baldwinguy77 said:
Glad to hear it! I would give it some time before making any conclusions; charge it up tonight, grab it in the morning and see how it is with normal use
If you want, you can put the APN refresh delay back to its value from the previous build. To do this, you need to be rooted so that you can edit the build.prop. You simply have to remove this line:
Code:
persist.radio.apn_delay=5000
I don't think it should be making a big difference, but that's the only change that could (in theory) have some effect on battery life. Of course, removing that line may come at the price of having longer/trickier data handoffs. Unfortunately, Verizon's network certainly isn't making it easy for us to give everyone good battery life and good data handoffs
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I'll take that under consideration, but man it was really killing me. Following new rom flash, for everything set up, charged up to 100 percent. Good. Drive to dinner, 30 mins, in and out of 4g and 3g, battery at 80 percent. After 2 hour dinner on 3g, 60 percent. Back home 40 percent, lots of hand offs. She's nearly dead now and I haven't even used her tonight. I love this ROM, but she's not right...
I bring to you completely stock builds of Lollipop (N910PVPU1BOB7). Built from the official Samsung tar. The rom will self root upon flash and it has init.d/busybox support. Knox and Sprint Itson has been removed completely. There will be four versions of this base rom. The first two roms will be completely stock with all of the original factory installed apps included upon flash. They will be available as odexed and deodexed . The second two roms will be "Naked" and be stripped of all pre-installed Google/Sprint apps except for essential apps which I feel should be left in the rom. These two "Naked" roms will also come as odexed and deodexed. Also included in every rom in this thread is the BOB7 modem and HLOS patch to ensure you have the latest modem with this rom. (the HLOS patch is the factory Samsung modem patch and I simply added it in just like the official tar. I have no other details, it is official from Samsung and apparently has an important purpose.).
Other than the removal of Knox, itson and several pre-installed "bloat" apps (in the de-bloated versions), these roms are all stock in every other way. The roms are stock and will stay that way. Please don't ask for mods, changes, etc in this thread. These roms are intended for those people who want the stock roms in their original form with the addition of root and removal of Knox & itson as well as other members who need a good solid base for their rom project. I give permission for other dev's to use this rom as your base and I highly recommend that you do so because it is bug-free and built from the official Samsung .tar. However I do expect credit if you use this rom for any other project. If you like my work please press that Thanks button. Enjoy!
Important Note: Before flashing ANY Lollipop ROM. including this one, you MUST first have done one of the following: Taken the Lollipop ota update OR odin flashed the stock N910PVPU1BOB7_N910PSPT1BOB7_SPR rom tar. If you are still on KK based rom (including any KK AOSP/CM based roms) then you MUST first update to Lollipop by one of the two methods I mentioned BEFORE flashing this ROM.
Flashing instructions: ***Before beginning the flash/setup process MAKE SURE your battery has at least 50% charge and/or connected to the charger!!!***
1. Backup anything you don't want to lose off your internal storage to another location.
2. Download the rom using your pc. (downloading with your phone has a much higher risk of file corruption. Not recommended with large files).
3. VERIFY the md5!!! Once the download has finished, compare the AFH md5 using a md5 tool on your pc. (Google is your friend).
4. Put the downloaded rom onto your internal storage or external micro sd card.
5. With phone powered off, reboot into recovery by pressing and holding volume up, power and the home button until you see the samsusung logo then release all buttons.
6. Once in recovery choose the wipe button and do a factory reset three times. Optional but recommended is to do a "Data" wipe. This will wipe all of your internal storage so MAKE SURE you backed up first like i said in step #1 above! Then go to "advanced wipe" and select all of the partitions EXCEPT micro-sd card and internal storage. Internal storage is optional but recommended on first time flashing Lollipop.
7. Choose the "Install" option and select the rom "Stock_Rooted_NoKnox_N910PSPT1BOB7_xxx" from either your internal or external micro-sd card. It will flash the rom and give a confirmation once completed.
8. Press "Reboot" then "reboot system".
9. Initial rom setup will take several minutes and remain on the yellow Sprint Spark screen for at least 13 minutes (definately much longer than what you are used to). Let the phone setup/optimize for at least 15 minutes and the screen WILL eventually turn off once it finishes.
10. When you see the screen turn off, you can proceed with the setup wizard. Once finished with setup wizard wait a few moments and the phone will automatically install the sprint apps. You must either "accept" or "disagree" with each and every google prompt for these apps or else the installs pause untill you do so.. Also you will be prompted for the "connections optimizer". Quickly set it to what you want and close it. That's it! You're done!
flashing anything on your device is done at your own risk. There is no way myself or any other developer can guarantee that flashing this ROM or any other file will not brick your device or otherwise cause some other type of damage. This is just a standard warning. I am not responsible for anything that you do to your device.
Stock_Rooted_NoKnox_N910PSPT1BOB7_ODEXEDStock_Rooted_NoKnox_N910PSPT1BOB7_DEODEXED
"Naked" bloat-free roms will follow very soon.
I am following you and ready to test, PM sent to you. I will follow-up with any issues ASAP. As always, thannk you so much for your hard work!
Not fair i was at work and i didn't see this. Allow me access... please..... ?
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Wow
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Ready for some testing
i can test. pm sent.
I am willing to test.
Sure I walk away for a couple hours to play with the kids and I may have missed out on a great beta test. If you need more testers let me know.
I stream video through Hulu and Netflix all the time at work. Also stream a lot of music through Sirius and Play Music as well as tune in Radio. Also do a lot of chromecast with my TV and do a lot of gaming with my phone (GTA, Bards Tale, Mage n Minions, Final Fantasy, Secret of Mana, you know real RPGs not dungeon crawlers). If you need input for those functions let me know, I will be more than happy to test those functions for a bit. However I work M-F so if you plan on releasing to everyone before then dont worry bout it.
I also tried BOB7 V2 but hit a couple bugs with how I use my phone, I posted what happened there a few comments above your post, so now I am using rooted stock lollipop waiting for an awesome rom like you build.
Thanx
Sent from my SM-N910P (Note 4)
Thank you for this tx. Any way from stopping those Samsung bloat apps from getting installed in the first place? Are any of them even useful? Serious question because that would prevent having to debloat the ROM afterwards since those are the first apps I usually freeze with Titanium.
Yea looking to get rid of those Bloat
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Has anyone been able to download? Just want to see if anyone has gotten accepted
qubanaso said:
Yea looking to get rid of those Bloat
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Has anyone been able to download? Just want to see if anyone has gotten accepted
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Isn't most of the bloat from Sprint uninstallable anyway?
Most of it, the rest can be disabled
nimaim said:
Thank you for this tx. Any way from stopping those Samsung bloat apps from getting installed in the first place? Are any of them even useful? Serious question because that would prevent having to debloat the ROM afterwards since those are the first apps I usually freeze with Titanium.
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Ten testers have been added to the test group and allowed access to the rom zip. I want people to understand that this is a 100% stock rom and it will not change. If you want a "debloated" stock rom then check out the other thread by Team DevDigitel which he has removed a bunch of bloat. This rom is meant to include everything. People now have a choice between a completely stock rom or the debloated rom in the other thread. So please don't bother mentioning the word "bloat" in this rom thread because the title clearly indicates what this rom is and always will be. It's for people who want it. Be patient while I work on my new Lollipop X-Series rom. It will be mostly debloated.
Anyways here's the list of testers. I added the first 10 people who contacted me as well as a few who i chose based on activity, donation, etc. So testing slots are now full. I feel confident there will be no issues and as soon as i good clean reports from testers i will allow public access. 48 hours would be a good estimate for public release if all goes well... which it should. Testers please report any issues as well as no issues after running the rom for 24 hours. Preferrably by pm. Thanks
tx_dbs_tx said:
Ten testers have been added to the test group and allowed access to the rom zip. I want people to understand that this is a 100% stock rom and it will not change. If you want a "debloated" stock rom then check out the other thread by Team DevDigitel which he has removed a bunch of bloat. This rom is meant to include everything. People now have a choice between a completely stock rom or the debloated rom in the other thread. So please don't bother mentioning the word "bloat" in this rom thread because the title clearly indicates what this rom is and always will be. It's for people who want it. Be patient while I work on my new Lollipop X-Series rom. It will be mostly debloated.
Anyways here's the list of testers. I added the first 10 people who contacted me as well as a few who i chose based on activity, donation, etc. So testing slots are now full. I feel confident there will be no issues and as soon as i good clean reports from testers i will allow public access. 48 hours would be a good estimate for public release if all goes well... which it should. Testers please report any issues as well as no issues after running the rom for 24 hours. Preferrably by pm. Thanks
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Damn it, i didn't make it in time..
no fair no fair! i was at work also, i want to test, please
Androidwarrior said:
Damn it, i didn't make it in time..
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Go ahead and download. I added you. Read the OP and make sure you have already took the Lollipop ota or the odin tar. Focus on testing bluetooth,wifi, and other wireless features. There's a bunch of things that i rarely use and hopefully you guys who do use these features can check them out and make sure everything works.
I may offer a fully debloated stock rom in a few days. Give me time to finish the theme I'm working on and i can debloat the rom in no time. It will be posted in it's own thread or in Team DevDigitel's thread.
Will have to give a test........thank you sir......
tx_dbs_tx said:
Go ahead and download. I added you. Read the OP and make sure you have already took the Lollipop ota or the odin tar. Focus on testing bluetooth,wifi, and other wireless features. There's a bunch of things that i rarely use and hopefully you guys who do use these features can check them out and make sure everything works.
I may offer a fully debloated stock rom in a few days. Give me time to finish the theme I'm working on and i can debloat the rom in no time. It will be posted in it's own thread or in Team DevDigitel's thread.
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If your still looking for tester, I'd be interested.
Cant find much info but what exactly is the HLOS patch?
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I bring to you completely stock builds of Android TW-Lollipop 5.1.1 (N910PVPU4COG5) for the Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 4.. I built both of these stock rooted ROMs myself from the official Samsung tar ball. The ROM will self root upon flash and it has init.d/busybox support. Knox and Sprint Itson has been removed completely. Both ROMs are completely stock with all of the original factory installed apps. Available in odexed and deodexed . Both ROMs are identical other than one being odexed and the other deodexed. Also included in both ROMs in this thread is the stock OG5 modem and HLOS APN patch to ensure you have the latest modem & APN's from the latest OG5 software.
Other than the removal of Knox and Sprint Itson, these roms are all stock in every other way. They are stock and will stay that way. Please don't ask for mods, changes, etc in this thread. These roms are intended for those people who want the stock roms in their original form with the addition of root and removal of Knox & itson, as well as other members who need a good solid base for their rom projects. I give permission for other dev's to use this rom as your base and I highly recommend that you do so because it is bug-free and built from the official Samsung tar ball. However I do expect credit if you use this rom for any other project. If you like my work please press that Thanks button, rate this thread and consider a kind donation! Enjoy!
Important Notes: Before flashing ANY Lollipop 5.1.1 TW-based ROM, including this one, you MUST first do one of the following:
1. Take the Lollipop OG5 ota update on your phone.
2. Odin flash the stock ALL_SPT_N910PVPU4COG5_N910PSPT4COG5_CL5303209_QB5691107_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
Thanks to @Sunderwear for the tar ball!!! Without him we would NOT have the official rom img's to build from. :highfive:
Once you have correctly updated your Note 4 to Lollipop 5.1.1, DO NOT... I repeat, DO NOT attempt to root your phone before flashing any of my OG5 Android 5.1.1 ROMs. ONLY flash the latest TWRP recovery using odin on your pc. Nothing else. the ROM zip will pre-root your phone as well as flash the stock OG5 pre-rooted OG5 kernel by @freeza
If you are still on any KK or Lollipop 5.0 TW-based ROM such as NIE, OB7, OE1 , OF5 or OB7 (including any KK AOSP/CM-based roms) then you MUST first update to Lollipop 5.1.1 OG5 by one of the two methods I mentioned above BEFORE flashing this ROM. Failure to properly update your device partitions to 5.1.1 OG5 firmware absolutely WILL cause problems. You have been warned, Please don't ask for help if you did not follow my simple instructions above.
Flashing instructions: ***Before beginning the flash/setup process MAKE SURE your battery has at least 50% charge and/or connected to the charger!!!***
1. Backup anything you don't want to lose off your internal and external storage to another location just to be safe.
2. Download the rom using your pc. (downloading with your phone has a much higher risk of file corruption. Not recommended with large files).
3. VERIFY the md5!!! Once the download has finished, compare the AFH md5 using a md5 tool on your pc. (Google "md5 checksum windows").
4. Put the downloaded rom onto your internal storage or external micro sd card.
5. With phone powered off, reboot into recovery by pressing and holding volume up, power and the home button until you see the Samsung logo then release all buttons.
6. Once in recovery choose the wipe button and do a factory reset three times. Optional but recommended is to wipe "Data". This will wipe all of your user data such as google accounts so MAKE SURE you backed up first like I said in step #1 above! Next go to "advanced wipe" and select all of the partitions EXCEPT micro-sd card and internal storage. Internal storage is optional but recommended when first updating to a major software revision such as 4.3 to 4.4 or 5.0.1 to 5.1.1. The reason is to remove left-over data from previous version of Android and start with a clean slate.
7. Choose the "Install" option and select the rom "Sprint_Stock_N910PVPU4COG5_xxx" from either your internal or external micro-sd card. It will flash the rom and give a confirmation once completed.
8. Press "Reboot" then "reboot system". You should get no prompts or warnings about not having root.
9. Initial rom "optimization" will take several minutes while ART builds its cache and the phone will remain on the yellow Sprint Spark screen for about 10 minutes (for the deodexed ROM). Let the phone optimize for at least 10 minutes and the screen WILL eventually turn off or show the setup wizard once it finishes. If the screen turns off then simply turn it on and proceed to setup your phone.
10. Once finished with the setup wizard, wait a few moments and the phone will automatically install the Sprint apps. You must either "accept" or "disagree" with each and every google prompt for these apps or else the installs pause until you do so.. Also you will be prompted for the "connections optimizer". Quickly set it to what you want and close it. That's it! You're done!
flashing anything on your device is done at your own risk. There is no way myself or any other developer can guarantee that flashing this ROM or any other file will not brick your device or otherwise cause some other type of damage. This is just a standard warning. I am not responsible for anything that you do to your device.
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Stock-Rooted-N910PVPU4COG5, ROM for the Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 4
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tx_dbs_tx
ROM OS Version: 5.1.x Lollipop
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x
ROM Firmware Required: OG5 or newer!
Based On: ALL_SPT_N910PVPU4COG5_N910PSPT4COG5_CL5303209_QB5691107_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1.0
Stable Release Date: 2015-08-23
Created 2015-08-24
Last Updated 2015-08-24
General info for those new to building custom roms
Feel free to use this is a base for your rom projects. Here is some basic info for newcomers wanting to make their own custom rom.
# CSC is already setup correctly for sprint as the bootloader has a mind of it's own and I have to lie to it in order for it to properly flash the correct csc for the sprint version.
# For deodexing, I personally use SVA deodexer. It has been the most reliable 99.9% of the time with no fails. Make sure you use the correct version that's compatible with the Note 4... which is the 32bit version. Also, keep in mind that any deodexed apk or jar can still possibly be corrupt without any warnings or error reports from the deodexing tool. Remember this!!! If you suspect you have a bad deodexed file then replace it with the original odexed version from my stock odexed rom and see if the problem resolves. The odexed apk's & jars are 100% originals from the extracted img's of the official Samsung tar ball so they are 100% good. I don't typically deodex with rom kitchens unless they have been updated to fully support Lollipop 5.0 and newer including apktool. The stand-alone deodexers are easier and better in my opinion.
# If you want to change out the kernel, simply swap out the boot.img in the kernel folder. (you will also need to edit the updater-script to remove or edit the ui_script credit to freeza for his stock root permissive kernel. (not mandatory but it would make sense to do this).
# For debloating be careful what you remove from the rom. Don't just remove stuff willy nilly because you think you don't "need" it. Research the apk's and make an educated decision. "MobileInstaller.apk" and "ID.apk" are the two responsible for downloading the bulk of the bloat on first boot so you need to get rid of those two for sure. I personally leave Sprint zone in my roms in order to allow people to have access to their accounts as well as install any of the sprint apps if they do want some of them such as Sprint TV, etc. You can get most all Sprint apps from Google Play also.
# You will obviously want to edit the updater script to change the name of the rom, credits, etc. Just leave the very top line alone as that is my signature and it needs to stay intact. Everything else feel free to edit, just know what you're doing so you don't bork the script.
# Mods for Android 5.1.1 on TW based roms are going to come about as people make them and post guides, etc. Just know that ANY mod that is not specifically for android 5.1.1 on software OG5 WILL NOT work on our new OG5 software builds. All mods will need to be done from scratch specifically for the new OG5 software. So never flash or use a mod that was made for a previous software version or older version of Android. This includes mods for regular apps such as SecSettings, SystemUI, Samsung messaging, Samsung contacts, etc, etc.
So don't do it! The reason is very simple. There is new and different java code in all of the smali/classes. The only time you may be able to use mods from previous software versions is when the latest revision is a small revision with only a few patches. You definitely can't use mods from Android 4.4 on a 5.0 Lollipop rom or a mod from a 5.0 rom on 5.1 without issues. This is your official warning!
# Theming Lollipop (both 5.0 and 5.1) is easier in many ways than any previous version of Android. You will need to learn several things and do a lot of research before you get your feet wet, but I can say that theming is probably the funnest part of making a custom rom. You should definitely learn to theme first. I will not write any tutorials for theming or setting up apktool etc because this stuff can be too technical to explain here. Besides, other people have already written tutorials in the past. Most of the information still applies today. Just make sure you use the LATEST apktool and use a tool that is updated to support Lollipop. I will recommend
3Minit Android Studio for it's all-in-one capabilities and ease of use for those new to decompiling & recompiling apk's. Give it a try. You will find it at http://3minit.com/ I have used it just to try it out but I use VTS mostly. It's more difficult to learn and definetely much more intimidating for beginners but it does a whole lot more and automates a lot of stuff once setup properly.
# There are already guides, instructions, etc here at XDA to help you get started with building roms, working with apk's, jars etc, So do your own researching on the web and get the "latest" info you can find for Android development. The information is out there and it doesn't cost a penny... only a few brain cells to comprehend. However, If you need help with something and you can't find the answers you're looking for, feel free to PM me and I will try to help you or point you in the right direction.
# Also know that there are a LOT of fellow XDA members who each specialize in one or more areas of Android development. If you take a look around you will soon see these smart and very talented people participating in other development threads. If you find a member who you think might be able to help you, just ask your question(s) in an appropriate thread and tag them in your post or perhaps send them a kind pm asking for their help. Generally, most people are willing to help you as long as you are willing to help yourself by way of searching and taking the initiative to figure things out on your own. Nobody wants to hold your hand so don't expect the red carpet treatment from anyone including myself, especially on basic things that you can easily figure out on your own.
That's about it for now...
HAPPY ROM BUILDING!!! My work here is done. Check please!
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Thank you sir. I might use for my own if it's OK.
Awesome job tx thanks for all ur hard work for this community
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Thanks @tx_dbs_tx for the work you do. We appreciate it.
Just flashed deodexed..i dont have a status bar/notif panel. Ill re download and try again. Report back shortly
Thanks so much!
arrogant437 said:
Just flashed deodexed..i dont have a status bar/notif panel. Ill re download and try again. Report back shortly
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Thank you for the report. I found the problem with the help of you and another friend and I am re-uploading the rom. It was a simple mistake on my part with the systemui folder. Sorry for the trouble. Deodexed rom link will be updated afterwhile or first thing in the morning since it's so late.
If you want to fix the problem yourself just unzip the rom and go to system/priv-app/SystemUI folder and delete everything EXCEPT the "SystemUI.apk". The other "SystemUI-1.apk" and other "SystemUI" folder needs to be deleted leaving only the one real "SystemUI.apk". I deleted the rom so nobody else downloads it until I get the new rom uploaded . Thanks again for the report.
Massive kudos on the OP! This is how a dev should start a new thread. Well thought out, informative, and best of all, explaining why you should follow directions to a "t". Most informative yet. I can understand somebody asking questions that are answered in the OP, only if there is a language barrier. So many threads get bogged down with the same questions, over and over again. Also, dev is quick to respond on any problems found! Looking forward to Hybrid-X 3.0. Take your time. Always a quality rom with @tx_dbs_tx! :good:
Thank you for the kind words! New deodexed rom is uploaded and the link has been updated. Both ROMs should be perfect. It's very late and I'm off to bed. Enjoy folks!
Haven't run? into u n some time my friend. Glad to c ur still hard at it. Thx for this :thumbup:
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Just an FYI, this ROM requires the same Netflix fix like Freeza's Rom. It won't work without flashing the zip. Thank you for the Rom.
Great rom to bad I sold my n4 hopefully this will be on s6 edge plus
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dvtmg704 said:
Great rom to bad I sold my n4 hopefully this will be on s6 edge plus
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Why would you want a stock rooted rom from an older device ported to a newer device that will be better off with a rooted version of its own stock rom?
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styles420 said:
Why would you want a stock rooted rom from an older device ported to a newer device that will be better off with a rooted version of its own stock rom?
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Now I Won't have to root I did the msl
treak now I got tether working forget rooting
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Waiting on my Note 4 to arrive. Would this be a good ROM to flash when I unbox it? Provided I do all the updates first. I want to get the rooting and such out of the way first before I activate it on my line. Thanks.
dh350nwo said:
Waiting on my Note 4 to arrive. Would this be a good ROM to flash when I unbox it? Provided I do all the updates first. I want to get the rooting and such out of the way first before I activate it on my line. Thanks.
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If your going to update it, then yes indeed this this will be great. I'm on it still. Great build
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JoeBear1975 said:
If your going to update it, then yes indeed this this will be great. I'm on it still. Great build
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This is a wonderful ROM. However, for me...
I wasn't getting calls or texts (I could place calls and send texts) with this ROM. Repeated tries at the ##72786# (or whatever, I'm typing that from memory) reset didn't fix the problem, and updating PRL and Profile didn't fix it, either. I called Sprint, and they did something at their end that fixed the problem. I should have asked exactly what, because I accidentally froze the wrong app and my phone wouldn't boot. So I re-flashed this ROM and then I couldn't get calls or texts again.
Anyone experience this and know of the fix? I fixed my phone by tying it to my Google Voice account, which is nice, because it not only allows me to get calls and texts again, it transcribes voice mails for me. But I'm still curious about what causes the problem and any potential fix.
Incidentally, Titanium used to let you unfreeze an app from the command line, but it appears the "pm" command doesn't exist anymore.
DaggettBeaver said:
This is a wonderful ROM. However, for me...
I wasn't getting calls or texts (I could place calls and send texts) with this ROM. Repeated tries at the ##72786# (or whatever, I'm typing that from memory) reset didn't fix the problem, and updating PRL and Profile didn't fix it, either. I called Sprint, and they did something at their end that fixed the problem. I should have asked exactly what, because I accidentally froze the wrong app and my phone wouldn't boot. So I re-flashed this ROM and then I couldn't get calls or texts again.
Sorry to hear that man, that's sucks. It's that r on Sprint never seem to b too lucky, lol.
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What is the most recent and stable ROM for the Gio GT-S5660M ?
Importantly it would be to have a ROM that is new enough to work with modern apps, which often require at least android 4 or 5. Also, I would prefer to avoid GApps and go with F-Droid and Aurora Store, and the latter seems to require android 5+.
I have a couple of these lying around and thought they might make good WiFi IP phones with a SIP client. With a modern ROM and a new replacement battery (remember those?!) they could have new life.
Is this workable? This phone is so cute and compact that I really don't want to get rid of it if it can be used for something.
It has an armv6 cpu wich is no longer supported on android the last supported version was kitkat 4.4.4, this is the latest rom available for the device: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-cyanogenmod-11-final-05-08-2015.3066771/
It can still be used to listen to fm radio etc, although it no longer has browser support, so it won't work on all sites. I have one too and think it is a very nice tiny phone but I am affraid you are going to have to buy a newer phone for daily usage.
@J.V.B. Thank you for your reply!
Does that rom work well? There is some conflicting feedback in the thread. Which is the correct rom (msm vs msm7x27)?
How can the rom be flashed from the stock non-rooted state? There aren't instructions in that thread, though there is a post saying to use this CWM recovery (requires root?): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-11-wip-alpha-1.2582642/page-27#post-54754255
Good point, the browsers all seem to require android 5+.
Currently on stock (android 2.3.4) I am using CSipSimple and that's working reasonably well. A newer rom might give a bit more flexibility in settings (eg. I can't figure out how to enable wifi on boot and autostart CSipSimple on 2.3.4), and maybe just maybe a few apps through F-Droid.
Both versions work they are just different kernels, I forgot what the advantages over each other were, I think the 7x27 version was more buggy but I am not sure, I recommend checking out both.
That cwm is indeed the only correct version, newer or older ones can't install this rom. I think to install the cwm you just have to boot to recovery (home button + power button and keep the home button pressed in.) and apply update from sd card and select that cwm(wrong: see edit). After this you boot to recovery again and now you factory reset and flash the rom. You also need to flash the camera patch after you flash the rom, otherwise you won't be able to record using the camera. I am not responsible for anything that happens, custom roms are always a risk. Hope it works for you
edit: You need to be rooted and on android version 2.3.3 or higher to install cwm: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...mwares-mods-tips-tricks.1397120/post-20397988
I also recommend using link2sd:
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/bulent-akpinar/link2sd/ .
For instructions, follow this guide but scroll all the way down to the for cwm only users method: https://awanstuff.wordpress.com/201...ink2sd-in-any-android-phone-with-screenshots/
Link2sd will fully transfer apps to sd card instead of only the package. I changed the settings to make sure auto link is on and install location is set to sd. You can also transfer already installed apps to the sd and a lot more.
After this maybe post about how well the gio is running for documentation.
Some extra tips: the built in root is handy and if you enable developer options in the rom you will also get a performance menu in settings where you can make it run faster.
Thanks, I plan to try installing CWM and the CM11 rom soon. From searching it looks like "MSM7x27" refers to the Snapdragon S1 processor version:
List of Qualcomm Snapdragon systems on chips - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
The Gio has a MSM7227 https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_gio_s5660-3741.php so maybe the MXM7x27 version is the correct one? I don't know if the plain "MSM" version rom is referring to a specific or generic designation.
Thanks for the tip about link2sd. It's nice to have that option since the very limited storage on this phone is maybe the biggest weakness. I'll see if I need it, since I don't plan to install many apps at all, rather I want to maximize battery life.
I got 1500 mAh batteries from Polarcell and in airplane mode with wifi and just CSipSimple running on the stock rom it lasts over 7 days in "standby". Let's see a modern phone do that!
I think this is the msm7x27: https://github.com/androidarmv6/android_kernel_samsung_msm
and this is the msm: https://github.com/HerroYou/android_kernel_samsung_msm/commits/cm-11.0
The msm just adds overclocking but might be more unstable and it also breaks the backlights. I don't know which is the best one. I recommend if the msm7x27 doesn't work well enough to try the msm and see if that gives you better results.
Also just so you know I have not found any gapps that work yet.
Also when you before you reset your device and flash the rom. Right after the cwm install I recommend fully backing up your device to an sd card so you can just go back any time you want.
I tested csipsimple and it works. If you want better battery life, the power menu that gets enabled after you unlock dev mode might allow you to downclock the cpu to get even more battery.
HerroYou has a mxm7x27 repo too: https://github.com/HerroYou/android_kernel_samsung_msm7x27
It would have been so helpful for them to leave a couple of notes about the difference. It seems like these terms might be common enough in the dev circles that they didn't think it needed explanation.
About gapps, I wasn't interested anyway, so I'll take its lack as a "feature". Not sure if microg is feasible. In any case, side-loading and F-Droid are ok for me on this device.
And yes, a backup after installing CWM but before the rom installation is essential. No intention to skip that.
oh I see the msm2x27 kernel is based on linux kernel 2.6.37 and the msm kernel is based on linux kernel 3.0
I have been reading up on things and see that most threads say you must be rooted and above version 2.3.3 to flash the cwm recovery: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...mwares-mods-tips-tricks.1397120/post-20397988
I am sorry I forgot about it. It really has been a long time since I installed it
Nice catch. In that case it is tempting to try msm with the more recent kernel 3.0.
Is there no way to flash CWM without root?
If not, is this post on rooting still valid? https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...wares-mods-tips-tricks.1397120/#post-20397899
It is to root the stock rom so it should still work since the stock rom hasn't been updated in forever. I would also recommend reading the rest of the beginning of that thread to make sure you didn't miss anything because while mostly outdated, the things like rooting the stock rom and installing cwm is still the same.
I would also just to be sure use the cwm version in the thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...mwares-mods-tips-tricks.1397120/post-20397988 and then update it to the new version.
I started downloading the resources needed for this project, but the link (actually the whole hosting site) is dead for the root gb updated.zip hmm...
There are a few other files for rooting uploaded by random forum members:
Big thread For New Users (Rooting , Flashing,Firmwares,Mods,Tips, Tricks)
This thread is collection of all available data/tutorials about samsung galaxy gio,so it may save time for you guys. -------------------------------------------- For Simpilfication each post will contain single tutorial, Main post will only used...
forum.xda-developers.com
Big thread For New Users (Rooting , Flashing,Firmwares,Mods,Tips, Tricks)
This thread is collection of all available data/tutorials about samsung galaxy gio,so it may save time for you guys. -------------------------------------------- For Simpilfication each post will contain single tutorial, Main post will only used...
forum.xda-developers.com
A bit scary, but not sure there's another choice. It would be ideal if the recovery and rom could be flashed without root.
I found a rooting tutorial with a download on this post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...kernels-recoveries-scripts-tutorials.1623393/
It is under the tutorials section.
Again I am not sure if you have to root to be able to install cwm but I wouldn't take any risks.
Also before you install anything is there anything you want me to confirm whether it's working or not on this rom?
I got youtube to work through newpipe and mx player although you have to download the videos because at low resolutions newpipe loses audio when sending to external video player.
Thanks, that's a nice resource thread. In the second page of the rooting thread someone has a modified version of the file for Bell S5660M variant, which is what I have, so I suppose I'll use that. I would prefer to go with CWM and CM11 without rooting, since I don't need or want root, but as you say it could be risky...
Oh, it would be great if you could verify on CM11 if 1) wifi can start automatically on (re)boot (eg. if it was on when powering off or rebooting, 2) if programs like CSipSimple can be autostarted on boot. That's all I really need right now to make it useful as an wifi IP phone.
I don't know how I would go about autostarting apps on boot. Is there a setting or a test for that? The wifi stays enabled after reboot.