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[Q] Best Practices (Titanium Backup, CM7)

OK, so I have CM build #34 and Titanium Backup Pro installed on my Nexus One with all of my apps apps and settings backed up and synced to Dropbox. I also use ROM Manager Premium for handling my CM7 nighties.
I have tried different variations of wiping data and cache\installing Google Apps\restoring all apps and settings with Titanium Backup but I think I am doing something wrong as I usually end up having to enter login and password information on a lot of my apps (once I get them back on my phone).
If my plan is to update to the latest CM7 version every night, what are the proper steps to do so?
Here is what I think I should do:
1. Back up all apps and settings using Titanium Pro
2. Download latest CM7 version
3. When ROM Manager asks if I want to download Google Apps, I check YES
4. After the download is complete, ROM Manager asks if I would like to Backup Existing ROM (I leave unchecked) and Wipe Date and Cache (I only check this if I am having major issues with the CM7 nightie)
5. ROM loads, phone reboots
(Here is where I start getting really confused)
6. Google asks me to sign in. I skip the sign in
7. Join wireless
8. Restore all apps and settings from Titanium Backup
9. Google keeps on asking me to sign in with my Google account.
10 I sign in and usually have issues with Twitter, work email (Exchange), Facebook, etc. Some apps that I know I had installed and configured do not show up but when I go to the Market they show as Purchased and I have to re-download them. Later when I have Twitter and Facebook configured, if I go to Settings> Accounts and Sync, it only shows Gmail and my work email (no Facebook or Twitter). If I try adding Facebook and Twitter, it never goes to the sign in screen. I can back out and see and use Facebook and Twitter on my home screen though.
Questions:
If I am downloading only CM7 nighties, should I download and install Google Apps every night (why else would ROM Manager prompt me for it and include it with every CM7 nightie)?
When using Titanium Backup, should I still sign in to my Google account on my phone or just skip it and restore all settings, apps and data?
Can someone lay out an easy step-by-step best way to accomplish what I am attempting? I think this would help a lot of novice users who want to experience the awesome custom ROMs that are floating around.
Thank you all for your time and effort!

Going from one nightly to another, you do not need to wipe anything.

evilkorn said:
Going from one nightly to another, you do not need to wipe anything.
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Then why do I have do I have to keep re-entering all types of logins after upgrading to a new CM7 nightie ?
You say not to wipe data and cache. What about the rest of my post? Any other advice?

Just flashover the top of what u got
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You should try logging in to Google first before restoring your apps with Titanium Backup. Then reboot. Usually that will restore the list of apps that you installed in the Market.
If not, then clear your market data and cache and do a reboot again.

So I always should install Google Apps every time I get prompted by ROM Manager just before I start installing a nightie? Then just flash the new CM7 version without wiping Data and Cache?

I didn't say anything about flashing gapps again, just flash the newer nightly over your old nightly.

evilkorn said:
I didn't say anything about flashing gapps again, just flash the newer nightly over your old nightly.
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OK, tried what you said (not flashing gapps) and just flashed to the newest CM7 nightie. I also did not delete Data and Cache. Now the Market, Talk, Car Home, Voice (looks like all the Google apps) do not work. I'm getting pop ups stating that I need to sign in to my Google account but when I go to Settings>Accounts and Sync, There is no option for me to add my Google credentials. I see nothing except corporate email and FaceBook (no Twitter Either---and I have that installed).
That is why I was asking earlier if I should get the gapps every time I flash to a new nightly build. Every time I don't download Google Apps along with the CM7 nightie, I always loose a ton of settings and functionality along with not having access to all of my Google Apps.
Btw, I did a full restore of Titanium Backup Pro (all apps and data) after I flashed to the new CM7 nightie b/c of the problem stated earlier in this post.
Any thoughts?

I have no idea what is going wrong then.
Every few days I download the nightly, flash it without any wipes right over top of my current system, and use my phone. All settings stay working, I haven't flashed gapps for a long while now.
It is pretty much a one step process for me. It sounds like there is some sort of strange wiping going on for you though.

I had this issue when I used ROM Manager to download the ROM.
Here's what to do, just download the nightly from this link,
http://mirror1.kanged.net/nightly/passion/
Then use ROM Manager to install from zip, don't wipe or clear anything.
This will let you flash it over with no issues.

Ah, that could very well be it. I am always downloading it manually and flashing from it manually in Rom Manager.

Clarkster said:
Ah, that could very well be it. I am always downloading it manually and flashing from it manually in Rom Manager.
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Yeah I do not know why it is doing this. But oh well lol.
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after you flash the new nightly build on top of your current, are you restoring anything via Titanium?
When restoring system data, i found that the order in which its restored makes the difference between things working and not.
I had a similar problem a while back... after a complete wipe and fresh install of CM + Gapps i used TB to restore everything including system app data. after the restore, everything looked OK. If i was to check settings/accounts & sync, everything was there correctly. But when I tried to run a system app, I'd have nothing but problems..(G-Talk & Latitude wouldnt log in, Market was jerked, Gmail would FC...FB and twitter would keep asking for my password..etc). The way I got it to work was to wipe all system data, then in a logical order, restore it again one app at a time with a reboot between each restore.
Its alot easier to just manually enter all account info. Then use TB (if needed) to restore things like FB, Twitter, Wifi & BT settings.
Not sure if this is what you were looking for, but typing this made the bus ride home alot quicker.
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Ok this is my second attempt to get an answer for the issues I'm experiencing.
Hopefully someone out there knows whats up and can give me a real solution.
I will pay the person $40US via PayPal if you can help me solve the issues listed below.
Here we go...
I can flash any rom or kernal successfully, however once booted I can not restore TIBU or install anything from market. When I click ok on download at market is does nothing, just allows me to repeatedly click on download icon. But never begins download. The second issue is if I try to restore backups using TIBU, they never install, just sit there as if they are installing, but never do. Also if I try to install any apps sitting on my ext-sd, they do the same as TIBU, just sit there showing they are installing, but never do.
Having said all that! If I flash to stock JF6, everything works fine, no issues whatsoever.
Now I have repeated this process at least a dozen times with no changes. I have flashed just about every custom rom with the exact same results. But again, flashing back to stock, zero issues.
Please do not suggest I run market fix, as this does not explain my other issues with TIBU or installing apps from ext-sd.
Others have suggested using android id changer after I have installed custom rom, the issue there is I can never install it from market after I have flashed custom rom because of the above issues.
Please help, this is driving me crazy and thanks in advance to those that know what's going on and can direct me to a solution.
NOTE: Yes I do a Master Clear & Clean Dalvik cache after every flash !! After flashing to stock, I can root and modify settings file under dbdata to allow third party apps with no issues. All issues are directly related to custom roms only!

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Maybe an obvious question: Have you tried clearing the data and cache for the market.
Settings
Applications
Market
Clear data
Clear cache
I had a similar problem (apps would download and fail to install no matter how many times I downloaded) I also only had my problem with custom ROMs.
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Get android booster from market and then press optimize button.all your prob will be solve.
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quarlow said:
Maybe an obvious question: Have you tried clearing the data and cache for the market.
Settings
Applications
Market
Clear data
Clear cache
I had a similar problem (apps would download and fail to install no matter how many times I downloaded) I also only had my problem with custom ROMs.
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Yup done that, no go and that would still not address the other issues I am having with TIBU and installing apps from ext-sd
Thanks

anujtechboy said:
Get android booster from market and then press optimize button.all your prob will be solve.
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How will this help if I can't even download from market ?? Please read my post again

anujtechboy said:
Get android booster from market and then press optimize button.all your prob will be solve.
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JPxM0Dz said:
I can not restore TIBU or install anything from market. When I click ok on download at market is does nothing...
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Obligatory flame about not reading the post.

Please try the below steps as they are so it would be easy to debug.
1. Backup ur data from internal SD to PC
2. Use one click to come to stock (don't root or install any stuff here, except enabling USB debugging)
3. Connect to computer, and mount drives
4. Quick format the internal SD on windows (if u r on windows; telling this cos I use windows)
5. Copy the ROM in my signature (dilligaf's 7.x) onto ur SD card
6. Reboot into recovery and install the ROM (do not use TiBu or do anything else at this point)
7. Go to settings and add ur market linked gmail account
Try connecting to market now n see if that works.

Root help.

Can someone tell me how to safe root my incs? I'm on the stock ota gb. I want to do the Android revolution hd but I'm new to rooting. I'm confused about custom kernals and stuff. How do I get sense 3.0? It said there's a thing for that to. I'd search but I know that all that comes up is Rom garbage. I don't want to brink my first Android phone! Thanks.
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Oh and I'd like to be able to go stock if I need repairs.
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For Incredible S there is only one way to do this, and that's with the revolutionary tool, found here: http://revolutionary.io/
Download that tool and type in the necessary info you need to get the beta key
Make sure that during this, your phone is connected to your Windows PC via USB, and that USB debugging is checked ON (Settings > Applications > Development). Also make sure that Fast Boot is turned OFF(Settings > Power > Fastboot).
Once you have the beta key, open the zip file that downloaded and open the .exe file, it will bring up a command prompt (btw, you CANNOT have HTC Sync on your computer. Uninstall it if you do, or this won't work). In the command prompt, type in your beta key (case sensitive) and press enter. The revolutionary tool will now attempt to convert your phone to S-OFF. Congratulations, you have rooted your Incredible S! The developers that made that tool got your back, and the tool automatically creates a backup of your system as it is at that moment. That means from that from the moment your phone is rooted and on, if you ever mess anything up by flashing a ROM that isn't compatible with your OS or do anything to mess your phone up, you can reboot the backup file (saved on your SD card so it will never go anywhere) and you are back to normal the way you started, so no worries. You are free to experiment. You'll also notice you have a new recovery boot screen - that's ClockworkMod Recovery and it is installed automatically with the revolutionary tool. From now on whenever you want to flash a new ROM or make a backup without ROM Manager - you can "Boot to recovery" and it will bring you to that blue and black screen. From there you can create a backup, or mount your USB to your PC and move files onto the SD card (necessary for flashing new ROMs).
Now you need to ask yourself why you rooted your phone. If you're like me, you'll want a custom ROM and a new interface. Or maybe you just want a few apps that require root access. Either way - here are two logical next steps:
1) Download Titanium Backup. Shell out the money for the paid version if you can, it's worth it. If not, you can grab the free version. This app is perfect for backing up your apps AS THEY ARE. Do you have 3 stars on all Angry Birds levels and are afraid that switching to a new ROM will delete all your data? Fear no more. Download and install Titanium, go to the middle tab called "Backup/Restore", press Menu and go to "Batch" This automatically batches together your User Apps that you want to backup. BTW, after your phone is rooted, many apps will ask you permission to grant it root access. Always allow and always 'remember'.
Once your user apps are backed up, you can install a new ROM. Once your new ROM is installed, go back to the market and download Titanium again (yes, again, since after installing a new ROM, your apps are gone). Luckily, your apps are synced to your gmail account, so when you install Titanium back to your phone, it has all your information backed up, even though you technically uninstalled the app . Titanium is a miracle worker.
2) Download ROM Manager from the app store. Search the forums if you are interested in learning about ROMs. If you want to get straight into the action with a program that does the work for you. Go to ROM Manager > Download ROM, and download one of the choices it gives you, but DO NOT download Cyanogen Nightly unless you really know what you're doing. However, CyanogenMod 7.1.0 RC-1 is a perfect choice, and you'll find it's actually one of the most used ROMs. Download that one, and you'll also be prompted to download Google Apps along with it, which you should definitely do. It will ask you to clear your cache and davlik cache, which you MUST DO. Remember you already have a backup, so no need to make another one at this point. Check to clear caches, then it will reboot you straight into the process. Congratulations, you've installed your first custom ROM
Once Cyanogen is installed, go to the market and download Titanium, and re-install your backed-up apps by going to the middle tab and pressing menu > Batch, and scrolling down to "Restore". Click the "Run" button nect to "Restore missing apps with Data"
Now if you paid for Titanium, your work is done. If you didn't, you have to install one-by-one (basically just press Install a bunch of times instead of it being automated - it's not as laborious as it seems). Now you are running a custom ROM with all your old apps and you are now free to explore the world of rooted apps and system management.
2a - you said you wanted Sense 3.0, so choose a ROM that comes with that (I think Android Revolution HD does? not sure but search in the Sensation S development forum and you'll see all the ROMs available and what they come with). ROM Manager won't do the work for you on this though - you have to download the files and put them on your SD card (the same way you do it with the Revolutionary tool), then flash the ROM and corresponding kernel one by one (the link for the corresponding kernel will usually be given to you along with the ROM so it's just a matter of downloading it). Once the new ROM is flashed you can create a backup of it with ROM Manager (or you can do it from the Clockwork boot screen)
By the way, this question gets asked many many times here, so definitely do a search - the information is all here.

I was in the same spot a week ago where i just got my incredible s and i was debating whether to flash a custom rom. The only thing that was holding me back was that i was scared i might mess up and end up with a bricked phone but everything went rather smoothly. The process is pretty simple just follow the instructions from this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1036581

Q&A for CM10 roms on the Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4g (n00b friendly)

OK so I know how crowded some of the forums have gotten, so I made this, for every question asked here I will update the op and next three posts with all the questions and answers. Basically I am trying to get ring of having to search hundreds of pages for an answer. So please be kind here.
Always remember to do a search of a question before you ask on xda. Not saying you need to search every single page of a forum, but don't ask a question that was answered 5 pages ago.
ALSO ITS AN XDA RULE SEE THIS RULE NUMBER 1
XDA forum rules
THIS IS N00B FRIENDLY

[Q] One thing I noticed is that now my connection shows as 3G instead of 4G. Do I really have a problem with my data connection or does this ROM exposes T-Mobile's fake 4G for what it is?
[A]You are correct it shows H when you are in Tmobiles"4G" area nothing wrong with your phone. Here is the link if you would like to have a 4g icon instead. 4G Icon Fix Link updated
[Q]In the stock ROM, they have a task manager which I get used to as a habit to run that and "Clear memory" from time to, but i can't find the task manager in CM10, where can i find that?
[A] I have tried this and it does work. Good find Task Manager
[Q]When upgrading from CM9 to CM10, what do I need to wipe? I read that I need to wipe data, cache, & dalvik. Do I also need to format system?
[A]in CWM, or TWRP whichever you prefer, do a romwipe and dalvic cache and then just install cm10, gapps, and whatever else you want i.e 4g icons tiptop mms. and your set

Another

Last one

Wifi Calling CM10
any updates on T-Mobiles Wifi calling APK? I have tried Groove IP, Google Voice and Sidecar... but they just don't work like the T-mobile version...

Thanks so much for the ROM, it's amazing (sorry, i can't post on the ROM thread, since i just made the account to say thank you, my account is still noob status )

Request for Help: CWM Clarifications for CM10 Install Prep
(UPDATE 11/29/12 8:55PM: Updated to include a complete installation list based on the advice I received from this and other threads, which worked flawlessly. This process assumes an upgrade from a stock ROM. I don't know if there are any differences moving from another custom ROM. Note that these instructions use CWM. Some developers prefer the newer option of twrp instead of CWM, found here.)
Thanks for opening up this CM10-specific, newbie-friendly thread, tazmaniondvl! I've been lurking through the CM10 thread for the past few weeks and have finally decided to take the plunge and install it. Since I've been unable to find a tutorial that meshes cleanly with the Exhibit-based CWM 6.0.1.2 package (found here), I compiled the below list of steps.
Thanks to all the developers taking the time to build these Exhibit packages, and helping us enjoy our phones even more!
Prerequisites:
Device is already rooted
Battery is charged.
There is sufficient(?) room on the SD card and internal memory.
The thread found here has the latest CM and gApps downloads.
Installation:
Download and install the Exhibit-based CWM 6 package. Verify CWM recovery is working.
Download and place the latest Exhibit-based CM10 and Exhibit-based gApps packages onto the External/Internal SD card.
Backup all user applications and data (contacts, call logs, messages) to the external SD using Titanium/Go Backup.
Make a list of all user applications you critically need at restart (backup/restore programs, preferred browser, basic utilities), to ease the reinstallation process.
Reboot to Recovery.
Select Backup from CWM menu to create a ROM backup.
Under the Wipe menu of CWM, choose to wipe the ROM.
Under the Wipe menu of CWM, choose to wipe the cache.
Under the Wipe menu of CWM, choose to wipe the cache/dalvik.
Install the CM10 ROM.
Install the gApps package.
Select "Fix Permissions" under the CWM Advanced menu.
Reboot, and enjoy the bliss that is CM10.
Download the apps used to backup up user data, and perform the restore.
Reinstall all applications from the Play store directly, rather than restore from backup.

Hi there.
Very green noob here. I just flashed my virgin Exhibit II 4G to 11/26/2012 build. I'm still restoring apps but everything looks good so far. One thing I noticed is that now my connection shows as 3G instead of 4G. Do I really have a problem with my data connection or does this ROM exposes T-Mobile's fake 4G for what it is?
Thanks for all the great work!
JR

JRoque said:
Hi there.
Very green noob here. I just flashed my virgin Exhibit II 4G to 11/26/2012 build. I'm still restoring apps but everything looks good so far. One thing I noticed is that now my connection shows as 3G instead of 4G. Do I really have a problem with my data connection or does this ROM exposes T-Mobile's fake 4G for what it is?
Thanks for all the great work!
JR
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You are correct it shows H when you are in Tmobiles"4G" area nothing wrong with your phone

But on the cm10 thread there is a 4g icon fix, just download, flash,and reboot, should be somewhere within the last few pages
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bsamson said:
Thanks for opening up this CM10-specific, newbie-friendly thread, tazmaniondvl! I've been lurking through the CM10 thread for the past few weeks and have finally decided to take the plunge and install it. Since I've been unable to find a tutorial that meshes cleanly with the Exhibit-based CWM 6.0.1.2 package (found here), I'm hoping that someone could help me with some clarity. Below is the list of steps I've compiled, along with a few questions in italics.
Thanks to all the developers taking the time to build these Exhibit packages, and helping us enjoy our phones even more!
Prerequisites:
Device is already rooted
Battery is charged.
There is sufficient(?) room on the SD card and internal memory.
The thread found here has the latest CWM, CM and gApps downloads.
Download and install the Exhibit-based CWM 6 package. Verify CWM recovery is working.
Download and place the latest Exhibit-based CM10 and Exhibit-based gApps packages onto the External/Internal SD card.
(Please confirm that this can be installed from external SD, as internal SD seems to have so little space.)
Backup all user applications and data (contacts, call logs, messages) to the external SD using Titanium/Go Backup.
Reboot to Recovery.
Select Backup from CWM menu to create a ROM backup.
Under the Wipe menu of CWM, choose to wipe the ROM.
(Is this the same as “data/factory reset” from other instructions?)
Under the Wipe menu of CWM, choose to wipe the cache.
(Is this the same as “wipe cache partition” from other instructions?)
Under the Wipe menu of CWM, choose to wipe the cache/dalvik.
Install the CM10 ROM.
Install the gApps package.
Reboot, and enjoy the bliss that is CM10.
Download the apps used to backup up user data, and perform the restore.
Preference is to reinstall all applications from the Play store directly, rather than restore from backup.
Is this correct?
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All that looks good, after you flash gapps and ROM, I always go to advanced and fix permissions
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And I prefer this over cwm
its twrp
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2016871
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4g icon fix
4G Icon Fix NEW LINK
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permissions
tazmaniondvl said:
I always go to advanced and fix permissions
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I don't think i've done this.. what do you do exactly? what does it do for the phone? I'm using CWM v6.0.1.2

It basically makes sure that the permissions for the system apps are set correctly to run.
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Task Manager
Hi again,
I'm new to using custom ROM, now that I have played more around with the CM10 ROM, I got question: in the stock ROM, they have a task manager which I get used to as a habit to run that and "Clear memory" from time to time (since we all know how the stock rom is laggy and stuff), but i can't find the task manager in CM10, where can i find that?
I don't like the ones in play store as they seem to be a bit complicated (that can kill system processes?), is there a way to get the stock or stock-like task manager (is that touchwiz task manager btw?) in CM10?
I read the CM10 thread, and someone posted this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1876216
Can I download and use that even it's not for our phone??
Thank you in advance.

Seyeii said:
Hi again,
I'm new to using custom ROM, now that I have played more around with the CM10 ROM, I got question: in the stock ROM, they have a task manager which I get used to as a habit to run that and "Clear memory" from time to time (since we all know how the stock rom is laggy and stuff), but i can't find the task manager in CM10, where can i find that?
I don't like the ones in play store as they seem to be a bit complicated (that can kill system processes?), is there a way to get the stock or stock-like task manager (is that touchwiz task manager btw?) in CM10?
I read the CM10 thread, and someone posted this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1876216
Can I download and use that even it's not for our phone??
Thank you in advance.
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So i have looked over the link of what you have posted, i have not tried that or seen anything like it. However if you would like to try it, download the zip and flash in cwm or twrp, then go to advanced and fix permissions.
EDIT: Just flashed it and it works just fine. Just actually have to click on the app itself instead of holding the home button like on 2.3.6

Seyeii said:
Hi again,
I'm new to using custom ROM, now that I have played more around with the CM10 ROM, I got question: in the stock ROM, they have a task manager which I get used to as a habit to run that and "Clear memory" from time to time (since we all know how the stock rom is laggy and stuff), but i can't find the task manager in CM10, where can i find that?
I don't like the ones in play store as they seem to be a bit complicated (that can kill system processes?), is there a way to get the stock or stock-like task manager (is that touchwiz task manager btw?) in CM10?
I read the CM10 thread, and someone posted this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1876216
Can I download and use that even it's not for our phone??
Thank you in advance.
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You might just try Fast Reboot from the Play Store. Works instantly and doesn't actually reboot, just frees up a ton of RAM.

bsamson said:
Thanks for opening up this CM10-specific, newbie-friendly thread, tazmaniondvl! I've been lurking through the CM10 thread for the past few weeks and have finally decided to take the plunge and install it. Since I've been unable to find a tutorial that meshes cleanly with the Exhibit-based CWM 6.0.1.2 package (found here), I'm hoping that someone could help me with some clarity. Below is the list of steps I've compiled, along with a few questions in italics.
Thanks to all the developers taking the time to build these Exhibit packages, and helping us enjoy our phones even more!
Prerequisites:
Device is already rooted
Battery is charged.
There is sufficient(?) room on the SD card and internal memory.
The thread found here has the latest CWM, CM and gApps downloads.
Download and install the Exhibit-based CWM 6 package. Verify CWM recovery is working.
[*]Download and place the latest Exhibit-based CM10 and Exhibit-based gApps packages onto the External/Internal SD card.
(Please confirm that this can be installed from external SD, as internal SD seems to have so little space.)
Backup all user applications and data (contacts, call logs, messages) to the external SD using Titanium/Go Backup.
Reboot to Recovery.
Select Backup from CWM menu to create a ROM backup.
Under the Wipe menu of CWM, choose to wipe the ROM.
(Is this the same as “data/factory reset” from other instructions?)
Under the Wipe menu of CWM, choose to wipe the cache.
(Is this the same as “wipe cache partition” from other instructions?)
Under the Wipe menu of CWM, choose to wipe the cache/dalvik.
Install the CM10 ROM.
Install the gApps package.
Reboot, and enjoy the bliss that is CM10.
Download the apps used to backup up user data, and perform the restore.
Preference is to reinstall all applications from the Play store directly, rather than restore from backup.
Is this correct?
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Confirmed you can place ROMs and GApps onto the external SD!:victory:

Jaws4God said:
any updates on T-Mobiles Wifi calling APK? I have tried Groove IP, Google Voice and Sidecar... but they just don't work like the T-mobile version...
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It is being worked, as soon as we find something that works, we will update the cm10 thread

[ROM][TMOBILE][S7_SM-G930T][Oreo 8.0 Rooted][WifiCalling]G930TUVU4CRI2

ROM last updated: 11/8/2018
Introduction:
HUGE thanks to the guys that got this going like root & figuring out hybrid stocks! This ROM is similiar to my previous ROM: [ROM][TMOBILE][S7_SM-G930T][Oreo 8.0 Rooted][WifiCalling], but is based on the newer OTA/FW G930TUVU4CRI2 & is MUCH faster, at least on my phone (See Tmobile versions here). I did NOT base it on G930TUVS8CRJ1 (the latest) because that has bootloader ver8, which we don't have root for yet. (DONT take that OTA since you can NOT downgrade!) And if I had to guess, the only difference are some minor security updates, but mostly the security update that prevents root!!! (So no thanks!)
Description:
Stock Tmobile Oreo 8.0 modified (G930TUVU4CRI2)
This is a hybrid ROM, meaning: because we cannot unlock our bootloader, our options are limited. A hybrid, at least in this case, is where we start with stock, then strip away all the Crapware, add some fun apps, and do some tweaks.
EXTREMELY debloated! Nearly bare minimum, while still retaining hardware functionality. Eg, Samsung Gallery & Camera exist so we get 4k recording, and there aren't errors when we pull up the Gallery to edit, etc. Yes, this means NO Samsung or Android Pay. There could be more apps to debloat but I haven't had a chance to revisit this yet. (Please provide suggestions if interested)
Everything possible I replace Samsung with Google
Solid ROM, very fast!
If you hate Samsung SW and just want a solid working ROM with very few install options to get you up and running this is for you.
This will delete all of your data on the phone! (Not external SD card) This is the only way so don't ask. Backup your data!
Features:
Tmobile Wifi Calling works, along with Visual Voicemail & Mobile Hotspot
Many Aroma Installer app options
(Optional) KevinsFavorites option in Aroma. I'm not sure I'd recommend it due to my tastes. If you're looking for some good common apps tho, it includes: Amazon, AmazonMusic, AndroidAuto, AquaMail, Gmail, GoogleDrive, GoogleKeep, GooglePhoto, Hangouts, IFTTT, Pandora, RootBrowserClassic, TitaniumBackup, Uber, & Wink (If you install these and want to remove them later, use TitaniumBackup (or similiar) to uninstall
Root Features: See Downloads->Recommended Root Zip & say Thanks!
Debloated
De-Knoxed
Decrypted /data/ partition (should be ready for Xposed, but I haven't had a chance to test it yet)
OTAs disabled
Speed & Build Prop Tweaks
Dual speaker option
Ruthless Launcher
Apps
AdAway
AOD Clock Face Themes
CPUSpy
DisableService
Kernel Adiutor
Samsung Video Editor and Trimmer
Xposed Installer
Many more...
Download Links:
Stock Oreo G930TUVU4CRI2
S7_Oreo_Nougat_Adb_Advanced_Root_V11.zip (Say hello & thanks to @jrkruse for this!!)
Custom ROM
Installation:
This will delete all of your data! If you continue, you acknowledge that the Author is NOT responsible for anything that happens to your phone!
Summary (for Pros)
Flash stock Oreo
Root
Flashfire
Oreo_Kevin71246Modded_v3.1.##, Auto-mount, Mount /system read/write Option
Go through Aroma setup. When finished, it should boot to Recovery (if not do this). Do a "Wipe data/factory reset"->Reboot
Detailed Steps
Install Stock Oreo:
Download mode & Setup
Make sure you have latest device drivers setup on your PC
Enable USB Debugging on phone in Developer Settings
Boot phone into Download Mode:
Turn off your device
Press and hold Volume Down + Home + Power button
When you see the warning screen, release buttons & press Vol UP. Phone should say "Downloading..."
Download & unzip TMB-G930TUVU4CRI2.zip to PC (This contains stock Oreo)
Download & unzip S7_Oreo_Nougat_Adb_Advanced_Root_V11.zip to PC (This contains ODIN, eng kernel/AP_SM_Gxx_OREO_ENG_BOOT.tar, & root)
ODIN
Open ODIN on PC (\S7_Oreo_Nougat_Adb_Advanced_Root_V11\Odin_Firmware\Odin_313.exe)
Connect USB from PC to phone. ID:COM in Odin should turn Blue with a COM port
Select AP, BL, CP and CSC files from the \TMB-G930TUVU4CRI2\ folder for corresponding files
Select Start
Finished: Phone will reboot & show Carrier screen for 3-5mins. Wait until Setup screen & go through quickly (bare minimum) since you'll wipe it again. Once in Android, go to Settings->Display->Screen resolution->WQHD->Apply
Root Instructions: (+Flashfire, SuperSU)
Reboot phone into Download mode
Odin
AP: Select \S7_Oreo_Nougat_Adb_Advanced_Root_V11\Odin_Firmware\AP_SM_Gxx_OREO_ENG_BOOT.tar
Start-> Wait for phone to boot to Android OS
Root
Double-click \S7_Oreo_Nougat_Adb_Advanced_Root_V11\cmd-here.exe & Type: root.bat [enter]
Option: 1 (Install Root No tweaks) (Or pick whatever you want)
*Note: With this system root, do not update su binary. Disable notifications for SuperSU app. Don't flash any superuser zips in recovery that are not made by jrkruse
Install Custom Hybrid ROM
Download & copy Oreo_Kevin71246Modded_v4.x.zip to phone
Flashfire
Open Flashfire on phone
Red + symbol->Flash Zip or OTA->Oreo_Kevin71246Modded_v#, Auto-mount, Mount /system read/write Option->Check mark
Click Lighting bolt at bottom-> OK
Phone will reboot to Aroma. Go through setup. (See above for what's in KevinsFavorites)
When finished, allow Aroma to exit.
It should reboot into Recovery (If not, do this: immediately hold Vol-Up btn+Home btn until you see recovery on screen. If you missed it, try again: hold Vol-Down+Pwr btn ~10sec until phone restarts & immediately hold Vol-Up btn+Home btn until you see recovery on screen.)
In recovery: Factory Reset->Yes->Restart phone
*Wait 5-10min on loading screens
Go thru Android setup
Followup-Steps:
Set Dialer: Phone Settings->Apps->Menu->Default Apps->Calling App->Select Phone
Recommendations:
SEFix App: Set to Ultra
Go to system settings, Developer Options, Drawing section , turn OFF 3 animation options
Hide "Hurricane" (RCS) icon: Install System UI Tuner by Zach Wander from Play Store ->Open App->StatusBar->Auto Detect->Uncheck com.samsung.rcs Thanks @pshipley73 for the tip! (BTW I didn't implement the VoLTE/IMS fixes out there because there's too much flux right now with Tmobile & RCS - I didn't want to break anything!)
Known Issues:
Visual Voicemail may fail to register, but restart phone and give it a few hours. It works eventually. (Same issue is on stock)
RCS (Rich Communication Services/Chat/Advanced Messaging) texts don't show up in Android Messages, or Textra apps (Same issue is on stock)
Fix: (Use Samsung Messages) - You may be able to call Tmobile to get this feature disabled with your account. Everything they say online doesnt work. If anyone inquires with them or knows a fix, PLEASE let me know!
Regular earpiece doesnt have sound during a WifiCalling call. Fix: Use Speakerphone. My thought is that this is isolated to using the dual-speaker mod. (Can someone please confirm?) (This is NOT an issue during a non-wificalling call.)
Changelog:
Version 4.7: First stable build
Credits:
- @jrkruse & @klabit87 for Root
- @partcyborg for helping jrkruse
- @jrkruse for his similar ROMs as guides & help
- @Lanc-City for assistance in ROM modding
- @gustco for eng boot.img
- @Raymonf for modified odin
- @amarullz for Aroma Installer
- @Chainfire for FlashFire & SuperSU
- @rovo89 for Xposed
- @JaeKar99 for the cool & colorful boot animation
- @mrRobinson for AdAway ADAway.org
- Brandon Valosek for CPUSpy
- WangQi for DisableService
- Willi Ye for Kernel Adiutor
- @shubby for Ruthless Launcher
- @Craz Basics for Dual Speaker Mod
...
- Please PM me if you were forgotten!

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kevin71246 said:
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I saw there is a aroma script where you can setup to take these bloatware off ???
Hancom office editor,chrome,maps,YouTube,always on display. other than those, there are no other bloatware running on the rom which needs to taken out.
link for the rom which is missing on the OP
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1h-eriVLdgkROAD57IO9rebSSVVlOp7JW

zfk110 said:
I saw there is a aroma script where you can setup to take these bloatware off ???
Hancom office editor,chrome,maps,YouTube,always on display. other than those, there are no other bloatware running on the rom which needs to taken out.
link for the rom which is missing on the OP
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1h-eriVLdgkROAD57IO9rebSSVVlOp7JW
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My bad! I added the ROM link
Regarding the apps you list: I thought I made some of those options in Aroma, but Titanium Backup (or whatever) can easily remove any you still want to delete. Or you can edit my Aroma script and add in those deletes. I did want the phone to be a "tiny-bit" usable after installing the ROM (play YouTube, open pdf files, etc). Enjoy!

Very Nice!
Hi Kevin, how could I install GameLauncher in this ROM?
I'm very interested in using that app when playing :crying::good::fingers-crossed:

FranMLG said:
Hi Kevin, how could I install GameLauncher in this ROM?
I'm very interested in using that app when playing :crying::good::fingers-crossed:
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What is that app? Something Samsung stock?

kevin71246 said:
What is that app? Something Samsung stock?
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Yes, it is an application that allows you to do several things while you are playing. The GameLauncher includes GameTools, but I can not install it in any way, because I think you need a file or something like that?

FranMLG said:
Yes, it is an application that allows you to do several things while you are playing. The GameLauncher includes GameTools, but I can not install it in any way, because I think you need a file or something like that?
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You can root and use app like lucky patcher and install it like in system

DaHouKs said:
You can root and use app like lucky patcher and install it like in system
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Yes, but will not there be some .zip?
I mean, everything is installed at once, because if I install nothing more than the GameLauncher apk, although without the Samsung store, "Galaxy Apps" I can not update nor will the app work correctly .
In itself, I can not use GameLauncher to have installed GameTools (although I would have done the one to install the apk, the GameLauncher app will not recognize me any game), and without the Samsung store, they will not work well.

kevin71246 said:
What is that app? Something Samsung stock?
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what about Select HERO2QLTE_USA_VZW.pit on this stock? we dont have to do this anymore?

FranMLG said:
Yes, but will not there be some .zip?
I mean, everything is installed at once, because if I install nothing more than the GameLauncher apk, although without the Samsung store, "Galaxy Apps" I can not update nor will the app work correctly .
In itself, I can not use GameLauncher to have installed GameTools (although I would have done the one to install the apk, the GameLauncher app will not recognize me any game), and without the Samsung store, they will not work well.
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when you are on the stock with the root then use root browser to save these two files from stock
SamsungAccount_Star, SamsungCloud, under n Priv-app folder, once you run the hybrid ROM using flashfire then go back and restore these two files back to Priv-app folder which will enabled your theme store so you can run your gaming app

zfk110 said:
what about Select HERO2QLTE_USA_VZW.pit on this stock? we dont have to do this anymore?
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If you are using a S7_SM-G930T & have the stock partitions for this model (ie, you didnt flash a different pit), then you dont need to do it. The guide as-is is solid for a stock S7_SM-G930T. Flashing the pit from another ROM of mine wont hurt if you flash on a S7_SM-G930T. I have only tested this ROM on a S7_SM-G930T.

zfk110 said:
when you are on the stock with the root then use root browser to save these two files from stock
SamsungAccount_Star, SamsungCloud, under n Priv-app folder, once you run the hybrid ROM using flashfire then go back and restore these two files back to Priv-app folder which will enabled your theme store so you can run your gaming app
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Thank you @zfk110 for jumping in. This ROM really is aiming to be anti-Samsung - I LOVE the hardware but honestly hate all the Sh$t they put on it. And I need wifi-calling. And WE ALL LOVE ROOT. WHY cant we have it!!! ITS OUR PHONE WE BOUGHT DAMMIT! So that's what this ROM is all about. But trying to put it back to how SamDung intented, after my ROM reverts all their shannigans, might actually be easier to just roll with stock Sorry for being blunt.
But I do get it, some apps are actually good. Just PLEASE dont ask for Android pay or Samdung pay!! I do have all the apks, but no where to host them. If you have a little time & initiative, check out this thread I made on how to extract an apk from an "ODIN" file (like TMB-G930TUVU4CRI2.zip from this thread) https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm...ide-how-to-extract-samsung-s7-ota-fw-t3862938 . And check out how to deploy this apk to system (not even sure they have to go to system tho) using ADB under Known Fixes for Messages here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s7/development/rom-t3855911 ...or do what @zfk110 said Titanium Backup does have a ton of power to do things like this as well...

zfk110 said:
when you are on the stock with the root then use root browser to save these two files from stock
SamsungAccount_Star, SamsungCloud, under n Priv-app folder, once you run the hybrid ROM using flashfire then go back and restore these two files back to Priv-app folder which will enabled your theme store so you can run your gaming app
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Okay, I'll try the backup, but I'll try it with Titanium Backup. And by the way, is there a problem if the screen resolution is not in WQHD?

I have no way to restore the apps with Titanium Backup, I do not load the restorations:crying::crying:

FranMLG said:
I have no way to restore the apps with Titanium Backup, I do not load the restorations:crying::crying:[/QUO
download this
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zr0Dx1Ib3jeoAls2kiG3_9nzBlQHpUvn
it has those two files, and if you want to go back to stock Touchwiz then install the whole zip using flashfire it will give you stock Touchwiz and theme store with Viper and some good rooted apps or you can just pull those two files from it
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FranMLG said:
Okay, I'll try the backup, but I'll try it with Titanium Backup. And by the way, is there a problem if the screen resolution is not in WQHD?
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Aroma Installer looks bonk if you dont set the resolution all the way up. Once you go through it tho, itll set back to stock which is in the middle. (ie, when guide is finished, resolution will be in the middle)

Just discovered this! I have a G930v and I've been flashing G930u firmware then G930t radio (CP file) and I've been running strong on tmobile (LTE+, wifi txt'ing & calling all work). Anyone have any experience how this ROM compares?
(LOL... you said SamDung. So true some days.)

zfk110 said:
FranMLG said:
I have no way to restore the apps with Titanium Backup, I do not load the restorations:crying::crying:[/QUO
download this
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zr0Dx1Ib3jeoAls2kiG3_9nzBlQHpUvn
it has those two files, and if you want to go back to stock Touchwiz then install the whole zip using flashfire it will give you stock Touchwiz and theme store with Viper and some good rooted apps or you can just pull those two files from it
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I installed it with Flasfire, but it has not installed me, I do not know why?
So I installed it with TWRP Recovery, much more effective and comfortable , at this moment I'm going to see if it lets me use the Apps I need (Game Launcher). Thank you!!
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Well I do not work the app (Game Launcher) in the Rom of Lanc-City, in the Aroma if it gives you option or has added it, that you can install GameLauncher .
I think something is missing, and I do not know what function.