Replacing CM13 with another stable ROM. Which? - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Hi,
after using the CM13 for awhile, I need to find working replacement.
Honestly CM13 was slower and less responsive compared to CM12 on the Maguro.
However I need working and up to date ROM to install Android Auto, working GPS, ability to use Play Store.
I'm not keen to use latest the greatest as I have also Nexus 6, where I run 7.1.1
Maguro is mainly used for car navigation, I need at least Android 5 based one.
Thanks all!

Decisions, Decisions...
TodNex said:
Hi,
after using the CM13 for awhile, I need to find working replacement.
Honestly CM13 was slower and less responsive compared to CM12 on the Maguro.
However I need working and up to date ROM to install Android Auto, working GPS, ability to use Play Store.
I'm not keen to use latest the greatest as I have also Nexus 6, where I run 7.1.1
Maguro is mainly used for car navigation, I need at least Android 5 based one.
Thanks all!
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I have a pair of recommendations for you and your maguro GNex; both are N-based, at that.
There is Unlegacy 7.1 (AOSP-based 7.1), which is - for now - the ONLY 7.1 or later-based ROM that can be reliably installed clean. The usual prerequisites apply (root and third-party recovery - I've used TWRP extensively with this ROM, and all versions from 2.7.1.0 to 3.0.2.0 will work with it). My other recommendation is PureNexus 7.1.1; contrary to Unlegacy, it should be installed as an upgrade - in other words, do NOT wipe before installing. You can install the newer GApps along with the ROM the same way, or let the update process handle GApp upgrading - both methods, in fact, work.
Which you should choose may well depend on whether or not you want either GoogleAssistant and/or Pixel Launcher. Pixel Launcher is, in fact, included with PureNexus 7.1.1 - as is Google Assistant; Google Assistant is addable to Unlegacy 7.1; however, I could not get Pixel Launcher to install on it. Pixel Launcher WILL work with Google Assistant - PureNexus is plenty of hard data on that front. What I like about PureNexus is that it has a lot of customization designed-in - including options that no other firmware offers; it reminds me a lot of Object Desktop for Windows, to be honest.
Both Unlegacy and PureNexus are unified; they will install the same way on any version of tuna-based hardware - maguro, toro, and toroplus (GSM, CDMA, and W-CDMA/Sprint, respectively) You would no more lose features by not running on toro hardware than I do by not running on maguro hardware..

PGHammer said:
(...)My other recommendation is PureNexus 7.1.1; (..).
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I could not find that for maguro. Are you sure?

Thank you!
will give them a try

Ahkah said:
I could not find that for maguro. Are you sure?
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The original developer has maguro; however, it was developed as neutral; there are (literally) no maguro-isms in the code (I myself have toro hardware, and the phone in question is ex-VZW and is on the VZW-powered half of Tracfone's network).

Ahkah said:
I could not find that for maguro. Are you sure?
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http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120698603

rahimali said:
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120698603
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Thanks!
But there is no website or discussion thread regarding PureNexus for "Tuna", is it?

Ahkah said:
Thanks!
But there is no website or discussion thread regarding PureNexus for "Tuna", is it?
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I think not.

Ahkah said:
Thanks!
But there is no website or discussion thread regarding PureNexus for "Tuna", is it?
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Reason...!! Here it is [ https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69354816&postcount=16 ]

__Madddy said:
Reason...!! Here it is [ https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69354816&postcount=16 ]
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Thanks! On the other hand: One could try to use Google Translate for translations from Japanese to English. This might be better than nothing.

That's a damn fast ROM! Really enjoyed it.
Big thanks to the devs

TodNex said:
Hi,
after using the CM13 for awhile, I need to find working replacement.
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The same main developers created CM 12, CM 13, and Unlegacy 7.1, so those are what I would suggest! Not many choices!

So far Unlegacy 7.1 is far better handling than CM13. I'm impressed

PGHammer said:
The original developer has maguro; however, it was developed as neutral; there are (literally) no maguro-isms in the code (I myself have toro hardware, and the phone in question is ex-VZW and is on the VZW-powered half of Tracfone's network).
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How's mobile network stuff working for you? I've got a toro on Page Plus (which is now also using 'the VZW-powered half of Tracfone's network'). I had been trying to get mobile data working on unlegacy-7.1, but I gave up a while ago. My daily driver had been cm13, but when Page Plus changed their APNs to tracfone, it broke mobile data and it took me better than a week to figure out what was going on. I got sick of it and switched to unlegacy-4.4 (which is a great ROM, by the way).
tl;dr: Do mobile data and mms work for you on a toro on tracfone?

musical_chairs said:
How's mobile network stuff working for you? I've got a toro on Page Plus (which is now also using 'the VZW-powered half of Tracfone's network'). I had been trying to get mobile data working on unlegacy-7.1, but I gave up a while ago. My daily driver had been cm13, but when Page Plus changed their APNs to tracfone, it broke mobile data and it took me better than a week to figure out what was going on. I got sick of it and switched to unlegacy-4.4 (which is a great ROM, by the way).
tl;dr: Do mobile data and mms work for you on a toro on tracfone?
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I am not a fan of mobile data (as I don't get that much of it) - in fact, I prefer wi-fi (not mobile data) as I am almost ALWAYS near either a hotspot or a router; for that reason, I can't really reply to that question. I've never had issues with either SMS or MMS on Unlegacy or PureNexus for Tuna (which I installed as an upgrade from Unlegacy). Are you, in fact, aware that MMS and SMS CAN be used over wi-fi (yes; Google Hangouts supports the feature)?

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Are you, in fact, aware that MMS and SMS CAN be used over wi-fi (yes; Google Hangouts supports the feature)?
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Sure, I can send MMS from hangouts over WiFi, but when people send group messages / MMS to my mobile phone number? Only way to receive them is over mobile data. Unless I'm missing something, and there's a way to receive MMS's to your phone number over WiFi with Page Plus? But even if I could, I don't have access to WiFi at my day job.

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musical_chairs said:
Sure, I can send MMS from hangouts over WiFi, but when people send group messages / MMS to my mobile phone number? Only way to receive them is over mobile data. Unless I'm missing something, and there's a way to receive MMS's to your phone number over WiFi with Page Plus? But even if I could, I don't have access to WiFi at my day job.
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If you are in a situation where you can only be called (job-wise), usually, calling you would ALSO be a bad move - basically, if you can only be reached via mobile (voice or data), unless it's work-related, doing so would ALSO be of the bad - correct? It's also why if someone wants to MMS/SMS me, via my e-mail address (which is the default) is preferable to using my phone number - also, there are people that actually find easier to MMS/SMS me that I would rather NOT have call me. (It's an old habit from using older MMS/SMS clients - such as Yahoo Messenger - I only give out my phone number to those I am willing to actually talk to on a phone. In other words, instead of phone-number-based MMS/SMS, use your GMail-based address instead - which will help keep your mobile-data bill down. There SHOULD be a setting - either in Messaging or Hangouts - as to which to use by default. (Such a setting is NOT in Messenger.)

PGHammer said:
If you are in a situation where you can only be called (job-wise), usually, calling you would ALSO be a bad move - basically, if you can only be reached via mobile (voice or data), unless it's work-related, doing so would ALSO be of the bad - correct?
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Of course you are right, and the phone gets ignored while I'm at work unless it's something urgent. But I'm not about to change my cell number to an 'unlisted number' that only a select few people know, and force all my friends and acquaintances to use another service to contact me. And people WILL send MMS's, usually apple users who cannot grasp why I wouldn't be able to get their 'group messages'. "You didn't get the message? Why not? You should just get an iphone!" Makes me sick.
But saying "you can mostly replace MMS with another service that uses WiFi" is different than saying "You can send and receive MMS over WiFi". And last I checked, neither mobile data nor MMS works on unlegacy-7.1 on toro.
So for now, I've replaced cm13 with unlegacy-4.4 and everything is working great. Once the SELinux stuff is straightened out with unlegacy-7.1 I will probably revisit that and see if I can get everything working.

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Of course you are right, and the phone gets ignored while I'm at work unless it's something urgent. But I'm not about to change my cell number to an 'unlisted number' that only a select few people know, and force all my friends and acquaintances to use another service to contact me. And people WILL send MMS's, usually apple users who cannot grasp why I wouldn't be able to get their 'group messages'. "You didn't get the message? Why not? You should just get an iphone!" Makes me sick.
But saying "you can mostly replace MMS with another service that uses WiFi" is different than saying "You can send and receive MMS over WiFi". And last I checked, neither mobile data nor MMS works on unlegacy-7.1 on toro.
So for now, I've replaced cm13 with unlegacy-4.4 and everything is working great. Once the SELinux stuff is straightened out with unlegacy-7.1 I will probably revisit that and see if I can get everything working.
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That is why I asked what APP are you using for MMS. If you are using a phone-specific MMS app, it won't work over wi-fi (Messaging is such an example). Hangouts, however, does work over wi-fi (I have Hangouts on my tablet because it WORKS on it; Messaging does not). For messaging (and especially because I have both an Android tablet AND an Android phone - and I've had the tablet the longest) I tend to go with tablet-capable messaging apps - not ones that only work with phones. (Phone-specific apps in general are, in fact, my biggest gripe with Android as a platform.) MMS and SMS are not platform-specific in and of themselves - individual apps, however, can be. (Messaging is phone-specific; however, Hangouts isn't. That is, in fact, why I recommend Hangouts as a Messaging replacement - it's not limited to phones.) Messenger isn't limited to phones, either (not Facebook Messenger, but Google Messenger). This is, unfortunately why both app choice AND platform choice can matter. Therefore I can recommend either Hangouts or Google Messenger (for two reasons - neither is limited to phones OR to mobile data). So don't change your firmware; that's not the problem. - just use a different MMS and/or SMS app.

PGHammer said:
That is why I asked what APP are you using for MMS. ..... So don't change your firmware; that's not the problem. - just use a different MMS and/or SMS app.
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Actually, I use Signal as my messaging app. It uses WiFi if the messages are between Signal users. But no matter what app I use, if somebody sends an MMS to my mobile number, there's no way to get it other than to actually have mobile data and MMS working. No app that I've ever heard of can access Verizon's MMS servers and retrieve messages from there over WiFi. Except Verizon Messenger, But that's only available to on-contract customers, not prepaid MVNO users like me. When Hangouts sends messages to non-hangouts users, they are sent using a completely different phone number, and I don't want that either.
Anyway, this discussion started as a simple question of "Does MMS work for you?" which you've answered, "No." We obviously have different communications needs.

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[Q] mms not working on cyanogenmod 7?

hello. i recently flashed the stable release of cyanogenmod 7 on my evo and i've come to realise that i can receive mms, but cannot send them. every time i attempt sending, it just keeps saying "sending..." but never actually sends...i've been trying to browse around, but wasn't able to find any solution to this problem...anyone able to offer any help on this? thanks in advance!
nelce said:
hello. i recently flashed the stable release of cyanogenmod 7 on my evo and i've come to realise that i can receive mms, but cannot send them. every time i attempt sending, it just keeps saying "sending..." but never actually sends...i've been trying to browse around, but wasn't able to find any solution to this problem...anyone able to offer any help on this? thanks in advance!
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I am running cm7 final but I have been having the opposite problem, I can send but there are some I can't receive. When I have this issue the mms is usually coming from a person not on the Sprint network ...
If you're having issues sending/receiving mms, try the following.
Using adv launcher, create a shortcut to custom activity.
Specifically, settings/*apn*. I can't remember the exact name, but you'll have to navigate the list of junction points when you do the settings pull down.
Once created, go ahead and tap on the shortcut. You'll see 2 apn settings. One will have sprintpcs.com in the MMSC field, the other wont.
For the one that does not, scroll down to APN type. Change the parameter in that field to 'default' (small letters without the quotes).
For the other one, change it to 'mms'
Reboot. You should be good to go.
nelce said:
hello. i recently flashed the stable release of cyanogenmod 7 on my evo and i've come to realise that i can receive mms, but cannot send them. every time i attempt sending, it just keeps saying "sending..." but never actually sends...i've been trying to browse around, but wasn't able to find any solution to this problem...anyone able to offer any help on this? thanks in advance!
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Took me about 2 minutes total to find this! I don't know why people don't use the search feature on here....is FREE!!! NO CHARGE AT ALL!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12804901&highlight=mms#post12804901
Read post 6321 and that will solve this MMS problem!
Not trying to sound like an ass and if I am then that's fine because I know I am BUT it took you longer to post your question on here then it would of taken you to search for it in the right place.
Why do people call a release that still has issues and needs special fixes, stable?
HipKat said:
Why do people call a release that still has issues and needs special fixes, stable?
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Well......is kind of like comparing peanuts to apples here BUT take Windows for example! Windows gets released right?! Well is suppose to be BUG FREE and completely sable correct? WELL it isn't! Not every rom on here is 100% BUG FREE and it needs updates/little things fix from time to time because not every phone acts the same way to every rom! CM7 works flawlessly on my phone but as you can see, dude has issues with his MMS! Not trying to start an argument or anything on here BUT don't act all high and mighty because you're using a sense rom where things happen to work a bit better!
It takes bigger balls to do something completely different like an AOSP rom then just play around with .PNGs and call it a ROM! I could take a sense rom and use it as a base and change a couple of things, add some wallpaper and upload it but am I going to?...NO!!...because that's just stupid!
I'm not acting all high and mighty. I just happen to be using a sense ROM now. I've ran CM, too. And Miui, et al.... Like I told someone yesterday, when I buy a new car, I don't need to add things to make the lights go on, or do some fanangling to make the wipers work. MMS is a basic feature of the phone. The basics, like GPS, etc, should work by default, not because you have to type some weird code into you dialer, oh, and do it on another type of mod first, then flash back to CM......
HipKat said:
Why do people call a release that still has issues and needs special fixes, stable?
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exactly! im not sure why cm7 was finaled, too many bugs yet compared to the deck rom or salvage-mod rom which both are 100% functional.
I'm not getting what you guys are saying about bugs. I have experienced none. Mms, GPS, wimax all work out the box.
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phone on LTE Nexus 7??? yes I did search...

Interested in GSM calling info, NOT VoIP calling!!!
I have searched the form, but have not found a definitive answer. I am looking to purchase Nexus 7 LTE and I'm curious if GSM calling is available with a custom ROM like CyanogenMod 11 or Slimkat. I'm not new to flashing as I run Slimkat on my Nexus 4, but I don't want to get rid of my 2013 Nexus 7 and purchase the LTE variant if I cannot make calls on it. I KNOW its a tablet, and no level of rooting\unlocking on the stock ROM will allow this, just unsure if its a hardware or software issue. I saw one post where member 'thejmannnc' said he was able to make calls with cm11, but every other post(which are all months old) said it was not possible. I would really like to hear from someone that has actually succeded in installing and using the dialer for GSM calls and SMS/MMS texting. Thanks in advance for proven answers.
Scott
couldnthinkaone said:
Interested in GSM calling info, NOT VoIP calling!!!
I have searched the form, but have not found a definitive answer. I am looking to purchase Nexus 7 LTE and I'm curious if GSM calling is available with a custom ROM like CyanogenMod 11 or Slimkat. I'm not new to flashing as I run Slimkat on my Nexus 4, but I don't want to get rid of my 2013 Nexus 7 and purchase the LTE variant if I cannot make calls on it. I KNOW its a tablet, and no level of rooting\unlocking on the stock ROM will allow this, just unsure if its a hardware or software issue. I saw one post where member 'thejmannnc' said he was able to make calls with cm11, but every other post(which are all months old) said it was not possible. I would really like to hear from someone that has actually succeded in installing and using the dialer for GSM calls and SMS/MMS texting. Thanks in advance for proven answers.
Scott
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Nope!
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!msg/nexus/WV3BuM0otV0/uxAia2TYCJoJ
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Nope!
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!msg/nexus/WV3BuM0otV0/uxAia2TYCJoJ
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Nope, what??? I've already read that thread...there is no proof in it...I would like to hear from someone who has actually tried to do it...and preferably from someone who actually owns the device in question. Thank you though.
couldnthinkaone said:
Nope, what??? I've already read that thread...there is no proof in it...I would like to hear from someone who has actually tried to do it...and preferably from someone who actually owns the device in question. Thank you though.
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The LTE Nexus 7 can not be used as a phone..
Youtube is your friend here..
You can only use it as a VOIP
Even if you put a fully functional SIM card from a working phone..
You still be unable to use it as a phone..
Obviously your not doing your research.. and looking for someone to do it for you..
if you can't find it, then its just not there..
Look at this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFkIR1elWug
You can only use it as a VOIP.. its not meant for cell calling. Thats why its a Tablet..
Okay...like I said before, I have done the research. I've already read all the posts associated with this subject(by searching on the internet, just like you) and I've seen the video on YouTube. For you to just call me lazy because you dont understand the question is, I feel, a little insulting. I want to know if it is a software issue, or a hardware issue. If you don't know, just say you don't know...none will think any less of you. If you DO know, then offer me some proof that you know, not just some unfounded "nope".
Do you know?
Sorry, but the answer is still no. If the answer were yes, you would see it posted everywhere in this forum.
Actually I am using my n7 as a partial cell. I have actual texting on it and possibly calling {no calling on that sim card, just texting) you may be able to with a proper Sim. Go to the n7 2013 lte specific subforum and read the xposed framework mod for ussd call and text (on my phone so I can't find an exact link)
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couldnthinkaone said:
Interested in GSM calling info, NOT VoIP calling!!!
I have searched the form, but have not found a definitive answer. I am looking to purchase Nexus 7 LTE and I'm curious if GSM calling is available with a custom ROM like CyanogenMod 11 or Slimkat. I'm not new to flashing as I run Slimkat on my Nexus 4, but I don't want to get rid of my 2013 Nexus 7 and purchase the LTE variant if I cannot make calls on it. I KNOW its a tablet, and no level of rooting\unlocking on the stock ROM will allow this, just unsure if its a hardware or software issue. I saw one post where member 'thejmannnc' said he was able to make calls with cm11, but every other post(which are all months old) said it was not possible. I would really like to hear from someone that has actually succeded in installing and using the dialer for GSM calls and SMS/MMS texting. Thanks in advance for proven answers.
Scott
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In CyanogenMod, I have added the phone capability.
VOIP works, but GSM calling did not.
Someone got limited success by flashing a different radio meant for the Nexus 4 - a hybrid radio modem img file.
However, one way voice communications was not considered useful.
Adding in the phone functionality into the Android operating system is not enough.
It appears the Nexus 7 LTE is neutered in the proprietary ASUS radio modem.
Regards,
Howard
P.S. The Nexus 4 guy who makes hybrid radio IMG files was not very receptive to trying to help.
There could be future hope with the expansion of VoLTE, which is being developed by Verzion and T-Mobile (via its purchase of MetroPCS). T-Mobile was testing this in Texas but I dont know where.
If it comes to deployment at end of year, then I think there might be a chance through modification for us.
As of right now it seems just through VoIP.
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Why are you so stuck on GSM anyways? VOIP may be kind of crappy on 3G, but on 4g it's fine. Even if you could, I doubt there'd be any carrier out there that would let you do it for free. VOIP on the other hand technically isn't that much different than sending a large email, which is why VOIP -> VOIP is generally free, similar to email services.
I've had a Nexus tablet as my phone for almost 2 years now, and haven't paid a dime because of Google Voice's free VOIP-> PSTN ability. My setup:
Incoming: Call to Google Voice # forwards to Callcentric free DID. Callcentric forwards to pbxes.com, which is linked to my VOIP app (CsipSimple)
Outgoing: CsipSimple -> pbxes.com Gvoice trunk -> PSTN.
Texting using Google Voice app (uses the same number)
Hangouts on my girlfriend's iPad has the calling feature built right in, so I'm sure it's only a matter of time before it comes to Android.

Text now

Hoy hoy, my point and goal in this post is to get an answer for my question here. As well as a quick result to a Google search for anyone looking.
Text now is selling a galaxy s 3 for 99$. I had the T 999 model for T-Mobile and had good luck. But I know all too well the hazards of root.
So according to the info here, in the attached photos would I be in the right place. Also text now runs all the calling and texting thru data 4Glte so data is gone at 2Gb at that point there its all gotta be WiFi. Yam
WillieWonka1985 said:
Hoy hoy, my point and goal in this post is to get an answer for my question here. As well as a quick result to a Google search for anyone looking.
Text now is selling a galaxy s 3 for 99$. I had the T 999 model for T-Mobile and had good luck. But I know all too well the hazards of root.
So according to the info here, in the attached photos would I be in the right place. Also text now runs all the calling and texting thru data 4Glte so data is gone at 2Gb at that point there its all gotta be WiFi. Yam
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You're in the right place
Im unsure if I will be able to use the native dialer. The stock Rom from this carrier always routes the calls thru the text now app. I have the bars for tower signal but it seems I won't be able to make calls unless I've a data connection, which will shut off completely once the allowed data is used. Then only works on wifi.
Am I doing something wrong or am I stuck with volte voice over lte?
And will this be changed during flash.
Any known hazards?
WillieWonka1985 said:
Im unsure if I will be able to use the native dialer. The stock Rom from this carrier always routes the calls thru the text now app. I have the bars for tower signal but it seems I won't be able to make calls unless I've a data connection, which will shut off completely once the allowed data is used. Then only works on wifi.
Am I doing something wrong or am I stuck with volte voice over lte?
And will this be changed during flash.
Any known hazards?
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I dont know sprint nor this carrier well. But I can't say I've ever seen this before. (See attachment)
Under settings》 more》status》device status = "custom". What is this discribing?
WillieWonka1985 said:
Under settings》 more》status》device status = "custom". What is this discribing?
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That you have modified the system
Okay well that makes sense because the phone number in settings and about phone is different than the phone number in text now and text now has rerouted any dials even from the native dialer over to their app to make calls. I wonder if I flash different ROM that has a native dialer allowed that I would call from the number in settings?
This root and flash will be very interesting I wonder what will happen I will definitely be posting the outcome.
I'll try and flash is stable rom and hope for the best
mattzeller said:
That you have modified the system
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WillieWonka1985 said:
I'll try and flash is stable rom and hope for the boily a cwm toch. est
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WillieWonka1985 said:
Im unsure if I will be able to use the native dialer. The stock Rom from this carrier always routes the calls thru the text now app. I have the bars for tower signal but it seems I won't be able to make calls unless I've a data connection, which will shut off completely once the allowed data is used. Then only works on wifi.
Am I doing something wrong or am I stuck with volte voice over lte?
And will this be changed during flash.
Any known hazards?
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I went ahead and flashed an older Rom from 2013 the APN was not working properly. I should've pulled a log but didn't think of it. So I nand restored via cwm. Upon reboot I had two impassable errors logs providers stoped and android prosses.acore stopped surely the apn and latter issues are unrelated. Still I'm going to try and find a way around the apn issue. If it happens again (likely so) ill be sure to have a logcat .zip to flash as so not wasting time. Any suggestions for apn backup/restore apk's are helpfull. Thanks and sorry for the faulty question with no log for help to go on. Ill make sure I have one if I post again.

[Q] Android O as a daily driver?

Is anyone using the early preview build as a daily driver? If so have you found any issues?
I am using it from the last 12 hrs. There are graphic/frame rate issues, app crashes if you switch device theme to "inverted " under display settings. If you keep it back to "Pixel ", things are smooth and fine.
Apple music isnt opening for some reason. No other issues noticed.
I've seen phone call issues. Android pay doesn't work yet. I think it will depend on how reliant you are on the device. It's a fun build though.
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bobby janow said:
I've seen phone call issues. Android pay doesn't work yet. I think it will depend on how reliant you are on the device. It's a fun build though.
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I think phone call issues would be a deal breaker for using it as a daily driver. Could you elaborate though on the phone call issues you experienced?
s1dest3pnate said:
I think phone call issues would be a deal breaker for using it as a daily driver. Could you elaborate though on the phone call issues you experienced?
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I flashed this on my 5x which is a data only Fi sim so I don't use it for phone or messaging, sorry. However, I did see other posts of people not being able to call or receive. I'll find the posts and link them here in a few. And then there were a few folks that were able to make calls, so I guess ymmv. Just be prepared to flash back if it doesn't work for you. brb
edit: Here ya go. Start here and read down. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71534185&postcount=30
Gmail isn't loading emails for me. It syncs them but when I open them they don't load. Microsoft's Outlook does this too. And searches I type out via Google app never go through.
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Gmail isn't loading emails for me. It syncs them but when I open them they don't load. Microsoft's Outlook does this too. And searches I type out via Google app never go through.
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Not having issues on my end, Gmail worked perfectly before I removed it for inbox.
Searches also work fine on my end.
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Gmail, phone calls, messaging, camera..All works perfect for me..As I said, only issue was when I changed the display theme to inverted..In normal settings, all works just fine..
All is working for me as well. It's been about 17 hours without a glitch. I paired my Huawei watch as well. Not using the Pixel launcher as I prefer Nova Launcher with the Dark Pixel icon pack. Using Gmail against MS Exchange server without issue. Mail, calendar and tasks are all operational.
LOL so other than bragging rights to use Android O, what is actually better than in 7.1.1/7.1.2?
Been using it on my pixel XL 128gb with several bugs, however, there is no crash when switching themes from inverted to pixel or vice versa, there is a Hangouts lag, amongst a few other things, I'm gonna keep daily driving On tho, and once root comes out flash substratum transparent theme ftwz, I just wish I could have my viper sound mods back
I am wanting to try the O software on my Pixel xl. Currently on Resurrection Remix ROM with unlocked bootloader. What's the proper way to flash the zip file I downloaded?
Developer option available? If so, is the unlock bootloader available or greyed out? Asking for a friend.
lucky_strike33 said:
Developer option available? If so, is the unlock bootloader available or greyed out? Asking for a friend.
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For me it was greyed out and my bootloader is already unlocked.
lots of bugs. calling issues (though I found that to be attributed to the Zedge app). Bluetooth is flaky. Random RAM dumps/reboots. UI froze a few times.
All above mentioned in the release notes, so was to be expected.
Had to take it off for daily use. Did so reluctantly, but I need it to make reliable phone calls, if nothing else.
Really like the direction it is heading however. Will definitely put the next build on and use it, as that is supposed to be the beta milestone.
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lots of bugs. calling issues (though I found that to be attributed to the Zedge app). Bluetooth is flaky. Random RAM dumps/reboots. UI froze a few times.
All above mentioned in the release notes, so was to be expected.
Had to take it off for daily use. Did so reluctantly, but I need it to make reliable phone calls, if nothing else.
Really like the direction it is heading however. Will definitely put the next build on and use it, as that is supposed to be the beta milestone.
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Bluetooth is flaky when I was on DU ROM it was smooth..UI lag did notice at first but after few reboots & power off have not notice at all, in fact got snappier, phone calls good here.
The direction it's going I like it too, I'm still on it although some issues like game play stiil no go getting FC wifi calling but I activated thru phone app settings all good now
Battery life has been top notch heat stays low snappy Snappy that's one of reasons why still on build
I've been using the DP for the last 12 hours and so far the only problem I have had was some screen flashing when I was setting up Gmail. Other than that calls, messages, YouTube videos, etc. have all worked just fine.
I ran into one issue where the phone seemed to hand for 10-15 seconds but came right back after.
In my opinion, the best new features of O will require the apps to support it (adaptive icons, notification channels, ect.) so betweer 7.1.2 and 8, I can't say today there is something about Android O that I want enough to run a preview build.
does somebody runs into a Problem to not be able to copy files like pics, sounds (mp3) and movies (mp4) back to the phone? i get the phone connected, i can Access the store, but when i start to copy the files, the Connection get lost.. so im not able to copy my data back to the phone.. im not sure, if it's related to the dp1?
Gmail keeps crashing. Also when I am trying to use the app drawer it keeps going blacked out ? It's fun to play with but needs a lot of work.

[ROM][VS996] Verizon LG V30 Pie 30c Debloated Rom

Here's my LG V30 VS996 Verizon Pie 30C debloated rom.
Features:
*Most bloat removed.
*Weather Animation thanks to pittvandewitt. Enable them in Settings, Lock screen and Security, Customize Lock screen.
*DTS 3D stereo thanks to ChazzMatt
*Includes Disabled Force Encrypt and RCTD Disabler.
I made rom by extracting system.img and boot img from 30c kdz and added weather and DTS myself. Thanks to osm0sis for flashable zip format.
Prerequisites:
**Must be on VS996 Pie firmware. Go here first to flash 30C firmware.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/rom-fw-lg-v30-joan-vs996-verizon-30c-t3974139
Instructions:
1) TWRP backup.
2) Can dirty flash over stock 30c.
3) Flash ROM
4) Flash Magisk for root
Download:
VS996-30C-Pie-Debloated-v1.0.zip
MD5: bc5b479c92c59d9ee0c6b22e45dcee19
Cranking out Roms since LG G2 days. Great job :good:
Do you have a debloat list you could post?
HueyT said:
Cranking out Roms since LG G2 days. Great job :good:
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Oh yea. Actually started with the original Google Nexus One way back in the day. So tempted to pull the trigger on the new Pixel 4 XL. But $43 a month for the next two years is not something I look forward too. lol
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Do you have a debloat list you could post?
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I don't. But only thing left is My Verizon, Voicemail, Youtube, Maps, LG Health, Google Photos, Google Music, Google Pay, Gmail, and basic apps. Got rid of all the bloat junk though like Facebook that nobody in their right might uses anymore if you value your privacy.
Your room is real smooth. Thanks for this!
I too remember you from G2
MicroMod777 said:
Oh yea. Actually started with the original Google Nexus One way back in the day. So tempted to pull the trigger on the new Pixel 4 XL. But $43 a month for the next two years is not something I look forward too. lol
I don't. But only thing left is My Verizon, Voicemail, Youtube, Maps, LG Health, Google Photos, Google Music, Google Pay, Gmail, and basic apps. Got rid of all the bloat junk though like Facebook that nobody in their right might uses anymore if you value your privacy.
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Hi, whats the difference in between your and this rom
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/rom-fw-lg-v30-joan-vs996-verizon-30c-t3974139
your download size is bigger than his stock rom
Would there be any way to enable native tethering on this rom?
MicroMod777 said:
Oh, yea. Actually started with the original Google Nexus One way back in the day. So tempted to pull the trigger on the new Pixel 4 XL. But $43 a month for the next two years is not something I look forward too. Lol
I don't. But only thing left is My Verizon, Voicemail, YouTube, Maps, LG Health, Google Photos, Google Music, Google Pay, Gmail, and basic apps. Got rid of all the bloat junk though like Facebook that nobody in their right might uses anymore if you value your privacy.
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Hi, I got strange issue, everything works fine, but when I'm trying to send the text it won't go , look at the picture I tried over Wi-Fi, and data. I can receive it but I couldn't and I'm running on your latest build. Any help?
zfk110 said:
Hi, I got strange issue, everything works fine, but when I'm trying to send the text it won't go , look at the picture I tried over Wi-Fi, and data. I can receive it but I couldn't and I'm running on your latest build. Any help?
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Make a phone call, then see if texting works? I'm not joking. That's a workaround for wonky Verizon service.
On AOSP ROMS every time users reboot they have to make a phone call for texting to work. Don't know why you would need to do this on stock firmware, but give it a shot.
Also try toggling on/off airplane mode.
zfk110 said:
Hi, I got strange issue, everything works fine, but when I'm trying to send the text it won't go , look at the picture I tried over Wi-Fi, and data. I can receive it but I couldn't and I'm running on your latest build. Any help?
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On AOSP ROMS every time users reboot they have to make a phone call for texting to work. Don't know why you would need to do this on stock firmware, but give it a shot.
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In my experience, the issues on Verizon regarding texts deals only with not *receiving* texts before making/receiving a call. I've never had issues with sending texts.
Side note: Facebook messenger seems to also play a roll in this...but it doesn't look like you're using it so idk.
Stuckurface said:
In my experience, the issues on Verizon regarding texts deals only with not *receiving* texts before making/receiving a call. I've never had issues with sending texts.
Side note: Facebook Messenger seems to also play a role in this...but it doesn't look like you're using it so IDK.
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No FB at all, turning on/off flight mode didn't do anything, neither calling someone. Still stuck with no sending text. I might try another ROM to see if I can fix it.
ChazzMatt said:
Make a phone call, then see if texting works? I'm not joking. That's a workaround for wonky Verizon service.
On AOS PROMS every time users reboot they have to make a phone call for texting to work. Don't know why you would need to do this on stock firmware, but give it a shot.
Also try toggling on/off airplane mode.
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It didn't work, so I called the Verizon support and tech told me he has to refresh the 4g data signals servers once he does it that, it started to work, and I was able to send the text, but if I get disconnected due to connecting to Wi-Fi, restarting the phone then texting will stop again and I have to call them to refresh the server.
I'm on pie do you think going back to Oreo should have fix this issues?
I use US Mobile (Verizon MVNO). Will this ROM allow me to use tethering without having to sign in through My Verizon? Or is there some way to disable that verification step?
I used this debloated rom for a couple of days. I thought it ran very well. But, because I need the Hotspot functionality that the US99830b twrp version has, I had to go back to that rom. Thx, for it.
You might want to see if the old hack to disable the subscription check works on the VZW rom.
* Open "build.prop" in the system folder.
* Look for or add at the bottom
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
* Reboot and see if you can enable hotspot/tether without a subscription check.
gimpy1 said:
I used this debloated rom for a couple of days. I thought it ran very well. But, because I need the Hotspot functionality that the US99830b twrp version has, I had to go back to that rom. Thx, for it.
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cmrntnnr said:
You might want to see if the old hack to disable the subscription check works on the VZW rom.
* Open "build.prop" in the system folder.
* Look for or add at the bottom
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
* Reboot and see if you can enable hotspot/tether without a subscription check.
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Thanks for the tip, that worked great for me! Now I can continue to be lazy and stay on VS996 (even though I'm not on VZ directly anymore - I'm on TotalWireless).
Note of clarification - I used FX file manager and FX text edit for this, and the build.prop was located in System/system (not at the root of "system")... in case anyone couldn't find it.
I've been having a hard time getting the zip to flash?
It says the zip file is corrupt?
Is there another mirror or link?
Thanks!
kfa670 said:
I've been having a hard time getting the zip to flash?
It says the zip file is corrupt?
Is there another mirror or link?
Thanks!
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Does the md5 match?
Listed right below the download link:
MD5: bc5b479c92c59d9ee0c6b22e45dcee19
If it matches, then it's not corrupt. There are free md5 tools to download to generate the md5 number and match against the one listed by the dev.
Long explanation guys but I'm using some old tech! Kind of a combo of Droid Turbo, Laptop, and trying to get a new V30 up and running since my little boy slobbered into the charge port of my last one (and dropped it numerous times) and finally my touch screen quit.
I tried checking the MD5 a few times on the old Droid Turbo (which I used to download the zip) but the poor bastard is so wore out that it was having issues with various apps and the size of the zip I think. Story short, I downloaded the Debloat zip from a different mirror and flashed it again and bam! Working awesome. Thanks to all for your awesome work and even more awesome help.
I have a dilemma I would like to ask everyone their opinion on but I will start a new thread. I am looking for native tether solutions for the VS996 rom on the V30 because as @ChazzMatt has pointed out, Volte is going to be needed by the end of the year and US998 won't work correct? And I absolutely need tethering, am still on grandfathered unlimited data.
ChazzMatt said:
Does the md5 match?
Listed right below the download link:
MD5: bc5b479c92c59d9ee0c6b22e45dcee19
If it matches, then it's not corrupt. There are free md5 tools to download to generate the md5 number and match against the one listed by the dev.
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