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This ROM has been modified to Include The Data File for The Sims 3. Instructions are included with the download link.
XipherBUILD Rom
Flashing this rom will wipe your data (Not you internal SD Card) please make a backup of all your applications
This ROM is based on eugene373's Frankin-Twiz Rom and has the default theme, indicators and wallpaper. The changes have been to the boot sequence and the underlying system. I have also included many of the default Samsung Applications that were removed from Frankin-Twiz. A full list of changes follows.
XipherBUILD v.1.1:
~Added the TouchWiz Calendar
~Added AllShare fixed to be compatible with Frankin-Twiz
~Fully Deodexed OTA Release and ported application updates
~Corrected default permissions of /data/app applications on install
XipherBUILD v1.0:
~Included Root
~Included the I9000 Boot Splash
~Included a modified I9000 Shutdown sequence
~Included the JI6 OTA modem.bin for 3G & Reception Improvements
~Included LSB Fix for GPS to use MS Based Network Assistance from Google's Servers
~Included the Captivate Camera Application
~Included JAC's OC Kernel + Color Correction
~Installed the following Samsung Applications:
AmazonMP3
Audio Postcard
Samsung Calculator
Samsung MyFiles
Samsung MediaHub
Samsung Music Player
The Sims 3 Launcher (You will need to install the Sim3 Data Package As Well)
SlackerRadio
~Replaced Layar-samsung with the True Layar application from the market
~Included the ROM Manager (Free Version) and RyanZA's OCLF (Free Version)
~Other stuff I forgot about.....
This can be lag fixed with either the Voodoo Lagfix OR RyanZA's One Click Lag Fix!
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UPDATED VERSION RELEASED 10/11/10 Download the XipherBUILD.v.1.1 (Sims 3 Included).zip from MultiUpload HERE
ORIGINAL VERSION RELEASED ON 10/10/10 Download the XipherBUILD.v.1.0 (Sims 3 Included).zip from MultiUpload HERE
Once the install has completed make sure to open ROM Manager and run Fix Permissions to correct any permission issues.
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Installation
1. Download the ROM Manager from the market as well as the RyanAZ's OCLF 2.0.
2. Open OCLF from the menu and install root. (Follow the instructions that the application gives you to enable root access)
3. Copy the file XipherBUILD.v.1.0.zip to your internal sd card.
4. Open the ROM Manager and click "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery" and select the Samsung Vibrant. When prompted allow root access.
5. Reboot into Recovery. The default Android recovery screen will appear, use the Volume Keys to move down to "reinstall packages" and kit the power key to select it. The phone will reboot into the ClockworkMod Recovery.
6. Using the vol- key move down and select "install zip from sdcard"
7. Using the vol- key move down and select "choose zip from sdcard"
8. Using the vol- key move down and select "XipherBUILD.v.1.0.zip"
9. Using the vol- key move down and select "Yes - Install xxxx"
The install will commence. Once done use the vol- key to select go back and then select "Reboot system Now"
Once the install has completed make sure to open ROM Manager and run Fix Permissions to correct any permission issues.
Over clocking the CPU
Make sure to install SetCPU and adjust your CPU to 200mhz - 1200mhz to enable the over clocking of the processor. You can get SetCPU from the market or elsewhere on these forums.
Lag Fix Guides:
There are step by step instructions to apply either RyanZA's One Click Lag Fix, or the Voodoo Lag Fix
Only One Lag Fix Can Be Enabled At A Time
RyanZA's One Click Lag Fix
1. Open the application menu and select OCLF
2. Allow the application to have Root Access by selecting Allow
3. Install the EXT2 Tools
4. Apply the v.2.1+ Lag Fix and select a size of approx 1300mb
5. Wait until phone powers down and reboots.
Voodoo Lag Fix
1. Download the Voodoo lag fix from here project-voodoo.org Make sure that you download the Galaxy S Vibrant T-Mobile (SGH-T959) update .zip
2. Copy the "Voodoo-lagfix-3.0-SGH-T959-update.zip" file to your internal SD Card
3. Open the ROM Manager from the application menu and allow it root access.
4. Install ClockWork Recovery (Select Galaxy S Vibrant) and then Reboot into Recovery.
5. The default recovery menu will open, select "reinstall packages"
6. After the phone boots into clockwork recovery select "install zip from sdcard" then "choose zip from sdcard" and use the volume keys to move down to "Voodoo-lagfix-3.0-SGH-T959-update.zip" and hit the power key. Next confirm the install by moving to Yes and install. Once this is completed go back until you can reboot the phone. As the phone reboots the lag fix will be applied.
CREDITS:
eugene373 for the Frankin-Twiz Base
justanothercrowd for the exceptional kernel
RyanAZ for the easy Root Option
lbingham for the Mobile AP Mod
chaoscentral for the I9000 Camera Mod
rk0 for the I9000 Boot animation
Tydiz for the I9000 shutdown animations
And Anyone Else I May Have Missed!
Thanks for the work! Will have a try!
Another question:
Can the two lag-fix use together?
dddtc2005 said:
Thanks for the work! Will have a try!
Another question:
Can the two lag-fix use together?
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You welcome! No, it is either one or the other. Many people swear by the Voodoo lag fix, but if you forget to disable it you will end up having to go through a lot to reverse it. (Personal Experience )
xipher_zero said:
You welcome! No, it is either one or the other. Many people swear by the Voodoo lag fix, but if you forget to disable it you will end up having to go through a lot to reverse it. (Personal Experience )
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OK,got it. Thanks
I use Bionix's rom with voodoo kernel(thanks for his great work), but when i enabled voodoo it says '/dev/block/mmcblk0p3' in adb shell instead of '/dev/block/mmcblk0p4' in his thread. I don't know why but it will be all right to flash another Rom. I also searched on google, but thers's no help about it.
Hope this can help someone who were in this situation..
PS: When disabled ,it says '/dev/block/mmcblk0p2' corretly.
It should always say "0p3", you were looking in the wrong spot. It confused me at first too.
Thanks for the Great Work!!!!!!
The K-Zoo Kid said:
It should always say "0p3", you were looking in the wrong spot. It confused me at first too.
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Thanks! It really confused me for a long time...LOL
Parse Error on Sims3
Any reason this is showing up? Other than that, great ROM!!!!
Nice work, lets keep the development for the Vibrant rolling. The more the better!
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
Wow no one is reporting Bugs
The K-Zoo Kid said:
It should always say "0p3", you were looking in the wrong spot. It confused me at first too.
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Thanks for clearing that up, I had already gone to sleep when dddtc2005 asked.
jreed3786 said:
Any reason this is showing up? Other than that, great ROM!!!!
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I didn't have enough room in the ROM Zip to include the data package and still be able to use MediaFire's free 200mb account. I have updated the OP with the instructions on how to get and install the data package.
If anyone knows of a different file sharing site that is as easy for people to download from please let me know and I will upload the ROM with the data package included. (232mb).
I know this isn't a BIG deal. But you added the thing for the Sims 3. When i click on it to download it. I get this message. *There is a problem parsing the package.* Uhh, Is it my fault and didn't do something or what??
I use dropbox to host files... 2gb limit and they seem to download more successfully
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chris279m said:
I know this isn't a BIG deal. But you added the thing for the Sims 3. When i click on it to download it. I get this message. *There is a problem parsing the package.* Uhh, Is it my fault and didn't do something or what??
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I have updated the OP to include instructions for getting the Sims to work. Basically the issue arises from the Sims 3 Stub file being locked to my handset. When it is installed on anyone else's handset it will error out due to the device ID mismatch. The way around this is to install the data package yourself. All of the instructions to do so are in the OP now.
junkdruggler said:
I use dropbox to host files... 2gb limit and they seem to download more successfully
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I have never used DB before. Can I set it up so that anyone can download the file, or do they have to log into my DB account to access it?
You just upload and it allows you to share a link... its really easy and links your phone to your comp...
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This looks awesome! It's great seeing all of these custom ROMs coming out now, thank you!
first time i ever flashed a rom to my vibrant...well worth it!! GOOd ROM!!! fast
rolf90 said:
first time i ever flashed a rom to my vibrant...well worth it!! GOOd ROM!!! fast
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Thank you! I glad you like it. Any feedback is appreciated!
Dear all,
I am desperately looking for a STK.apk from the ICS SDK.
I am currently unable to install the sdk since I have no access to a computer right now.
Can someone please post a link to the latest stk.apk?
Sent from my I9000 using XDA App
Edit:
I have found another STK.apk than the one from post 3. The latter one has been extracted from OneCosmic's ICS Beta 1. It works fine for me as well. Apparently my Dual SIM adapter does not need all functions of STK, so it may not work for sending provider codes.
Anyone who is able to use the attached STK with provider codes, please provide feedback for others.
SiriusCybernetik said:
Dear all,
I am desperately looking for a STK.apk from the ICS SDK.
I am currently unable to install the sdk since I have no access to a computer right now.
Can someone please post a link to the latest stk.apk?
Sent from my I9000 using XDA App
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mmeeetooo i need it plzzzzz
Success
To all it may concern:
I downloaded the STP.apk (SIM ToolKit) from the ICS Apps Dump , copied the apk to "system/app" and changed the permissions to Owner: RW, Group: R, Others: R
To do so, use any Root Explorer app.
As I am not yet allowed to paste links, please PM me if you want me to sent it to you.
Works like a charm now...
Steps:
1. Download 'stk.apk' and copy it somewhere on your phone
2. Move it to '/system/app' with a root enabled file manager
3. Change the permissions as described above
4. Reboot
F.y.i.: Root does not work on my ES File Explorer.
I use 'File Manager HD', cause it's easy to use and it is free.
Dont forget to enable root in the settings.
Permissions can be changed by long press on the file.
Doesn't work with 4.0.3 Is there newer apk available?
Toonio said:
Doesn't work with 4.0.3 Is there newer apk available?
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Well I am on Onecosmics great RC1 with "updated" kernel, which is also 4.0.3 and it works perfect. It works even better than on GB.
I am using a dual SIM adapter which needs STK to switch between SIMs. On GB Stock, the process crashed from time to time and I had to restart the phone in order to be able to switch SIMs. Now, I doesn't crash anymore.
- Did you copy the file with a root-enabled explorer and assign the correct permissions?
- Do you have any radio related issues on your ICS installation? (e.g. incoming/outgoing calls working, no mobile data issues etc.)
I did all the things above, can't instal it....
Need other version of stk.apk?
Greetz
I don't think that you need another version, since this one is from the ICS System App Dump and it works perfect with 4.03
Do you receive any FCs on the Phone process? Can you copy stk.apk to system/app ? Did you check permissions (i.e. rw-r--r--)? Is the stk.apk still in the correct folder after reboot? Did you reboot?
A detailed description of what happens would be an asset if you want help.
I did everything as described here. Seems that app somehow works, but something isn't like it should be. My confirmation through stk doesnt reach back to server I guess.
STK depends on RIL!
Toonio said:
I did everything as described here. Seems that app somehow works, but something isn't like it should be. My confirmation through stk doesnt reach back to server I guess.
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I'm not surprised... this is the same behavior I saw on CyanogenMod 7.
SIM Toolkit is heavily dependent on the Radio Interface Layer (RIL) implementation. As I understand it, the RIL is the hardware/software component which interacts with the phone's modem/baseband in order to call, SMS, 3G, etc. SIM Toolkit and USSD codes are all dependent on separate functions in the hardware, and the software layer must also implement hooks for them to work properly. The original poster's SIM switching gadget might work because the functions it relies on are implemented, while the ones we need are not.
Also, I've noticed that certain operations work on Onecosmic's ICS which don't work on Teamhacksung's, such as *522#, my bank's mobile interface. STK has only ever worked for me on Samsung stock ROMs.
More info about Android's RIL software and how it interacts with the hardware: http://www.netmite.com/android/mydroid/development/pdk/docs/telephony.html
Thanks aorth, for this detailed insight.
So I must consider myself as a 'lucky guy'.
Could the issue be fixed by using or porting a Nexus S modem?
Sent from my I9000 using XDA App
Damn, it won't wok properly then?!
Thx, and I'll keep hoping
I did everything in the steps. It's installed. I can't seem to find it in the app drawer. Nothing in my app drawer is hidden. So, since i can't find it. I can't run it.
Solutions?
Hi, with 'installed' , do you mean 'copied to \system\app' with correct permissions and still there after reboot ?
Sent from my I9000 using XDA App
not sure if this is the right place to ask but has anyone had an issue while on a call the only way yo talk to the person is either on bluetooth or speaker? btw using kernel that came with rc3plus
I can install it as a normal app or should I be root?
kasitodo said:
I can install it as a normal app or should I be root?
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You must be root and you need a file manager with root access.
c.f. instructions on first page, post #3.
If you are not used to do this kind of stuff, be cautious and follow the instructions step by step. PM me, if you are unsure.
Do it at your own risk. I am not responsible for whatever could be the consequences of your doing.
I've just downloaded and followed the instructions for installation at post #3 and it worked fine! I'm using Onecosmic's ICS RC3.1 in my SGS.
Thanks...
SiriusCybernetik said:
To all it may concern:
I downloaded the STP.apk (SIM ToolKit) from the ICS Apps Dump , copied the apk to "system/app" and changed the permissions to Owner: RW, Group: R, Others: R
To do so, use any Root Explorer app.
As I am not yet allowed to paste links, please PM me if you want me to sent it to you.
Works like a charm now...
Steps:
1. Download 'stk.apk' and copy it somewhere on your phone
2. Move it to '/system/app' with a root enabled file manager
3. Change the permissions as described above
4. Reboot
F.y.i.: Root does not work on my ES File Explorer.
I use 'File Manager HD', cause it's easy to use and it is free.
Dont forget to enable root in the settings.
Permissions can be changed by long press on the file.
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Well, i tryed everything and it doesnt work for me on "Onecosmic's ICS Port Android 4.0.3 RC3.1" :s
PS: I tryed with Root Explorer, Super Manager and even downloaded the app you said, but it doesnt have any option for Root lol, so i cant access those folders :s
NaabKing said:
Well, i tryed everything and it doesnt work for me on "Onecosmic's ICS Port Android 4.0.3 RC3.1" :s
PS: I tryed with Root Explorer, Super Manager and even downloaded the app you said, but it doesnt have any option for Root lol, so i cant access those folders :s
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What exactly does not work? Do you have working root access?
If you are not able to copy the files to the specified location, then either your root is not working or you have not enabled it correctly.
In the app I mentioned, you must do the following:
- start 'file manager'
- press left button and select 'settings' from the context menu
- tick 'Root Explorer' and 'Mount system writeable' checkboxes
- allow the app root access whenever asked...
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
SiriusCybernetik said:
What exactly does not work? Do you have working root access?
If you are not able to copy the files to the specified location, then either your root is not working or you have not enabled it correctly.
In the app I mentioned, you must do the following:
- start 'file manager'
- press left button and select 'settings' from the context menu
- tick 'Root Explorer' and 'Mount system writeable' checkboxes
- allow the app root access whenever asked...
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
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Ofc. i have root access, but for me, it simply didnt work, the app doesnt show in the app list =/
i know.. it's a stupid question, but.. why don't include in gapps or in a rom one stupid filemanager for install some apk?
it's a problem for who don't have a internet plan.. o 4 stupid reason ( like me ) flashed own phone ( jb or ics ) far to home.. i've rom in a sd card..
there's a way to install own apk ( like filemanager ) without market or internet??
thanks
Hey
U can put the apk file in the rom and then flash the rom...
Cheers
If I Helped, dont mind Hitting the Thanks button...
hmm.. put the apk in rom?
simply drag & drop into zip? or..
i think that "signed by SignApk" sounds no good 4 me
thanks 4 help
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rev.. ok thead useful..
search function
" http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1698234 "
but.. using the terminal inside the rom.. it's possible install the apk ?
Most ROMS come preinstalled with terminal emulator so do this.
1. Open terminal and type "su" (All of this without quotes of course)
2. type "pm install /path/to/blahblahblah.apk
3. Sucess
Jack_71 said:
hmm.. put the apk in rom?
simply drag & drop into zip? or..
i think that "signed by SignApk" sounds no good 4 me
thanks 4 help
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rev.. ok thead useful..
search function
" http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1698234 "
but.. using the terminal inside the rom.. it's possible install the apk ?
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Or if you have some app which has built in file viewer use it to install.. Like I have moon reader or ttorrent or camera or some browsers have file viewers inbuilt use them.. I have done that when I was in your situation
hit thanks button! if above post helps u..
Sent from my GT-S6102
Makesure that 'Unknown Sources' is set to 'Allow' non-Market Apps...
Using the builtin brower, in the address bar:
file:///sdcard/Name_of_APK.apk sdcard=full path to your desired APK mind the case and the "/"s
I have the APKs on the microSD that I use for flashing, and I've shortened the names so it easier to type.
First one being a file manager of some sort.
_mr
I've got a Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830 with:
Android version 2.3.6
Baseband version S5830XWKT8
Kernel version 2.6.35.7-1190851 [email protected]#1 Mon Sep 3 16:00:05 KST 2012
Build number GINGERBREAD.BGKT4.
I want to root it so I can unlock it and delete some useless pre-installed apps.
I've tried to root it following quite a few tutorials here on XDA (including various zip updates) but all I got was a useless superuser app without root permissions.
I think that's because the version I have is no longer compatible with those methods, but I don't know.
So I want to ask: Is there any method, no matter how hard it is, able to definitely root a Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830 with android 2.3.6?
And in the case it isn't possible, do you know if I take it to one of those "repairs" shops they could at least unlock it? or do they use the same methods?
Thanks!
To start, you need to say what firmware you are running, baseband etc
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 4
First of all WRONG SECTION!!!
THERE IS A GREAT Q&A THREAD AND A BEAUTIFULL THREAD ABOUT RULES, SO PLEASE READ IT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2239030&page=3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43193801
so
1. flash this file
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1281452&d=1345874726
2. flash root.zip file that I provided to you
PJ147 said:
To start, you need to say what firmware you are running, baseband etc
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 4
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I think it's done now. If there's anything else I can provide, I'll be glad to do so if that helps.
Viper The Ripper said:
First of all WRONG SECTION!!!
THERE IS A GREAT Q&A THREAD AND A BEAUTIFULL THREAD ABOUT RULES, SO PLEASE READ IT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2239030&page=3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43193801
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I tried to post it in the correct place but if I did it wrong, my apologies. Anyway the post is now created and I don't think multiposting would be any better so let's hope some mod will see this and move it to the right place.
I'm going to try what you suggested. I'll edit later with the results, tanks.
andreuec said:
I think it's done now. If there's anything else I can provide, I'll be glad to do so if that helps.
I tried to post it in the correct place but if I did it wrong, my apologies. Anyway the post is now created and I don't think multiposting would be any better so let's hope some mod will see this and move it to the right place.
I'm going to try what you suggested. I'll edit later with the results, tanks.
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Ok! don't worry about that I reported it to mods
Good luck and yes, report then what's happend with your phone
Well, I Installed CWM, tried Delete_thinkdroid.zip (didn't do anything. Think free office is still installed and working), upd_1.zip, acegingerroot.zip, gingerbred-2.3.6-root.zip, CF-Root-S5830-v3.7-b84.zip, b84-fixed.zip and still no root.
Now, my phone boots with a blue triangle in the top left corner but that's all.
upd_1.zip gave the following error:
Code:
E:Error in /sdcard/upd_1.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
gingerbred-2.3.6-root.zip did the same but changing the name:
Code:
E:Error in /sdcard/gingerbred-2.
3.6-root.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
acegingerroot.zip and CF-Root-S5830-v3.7-b84.zip seemed to install correctly but with no effect.
b84-fixed.zip aborted installation almost immediately.
Do I need to get a new version of my system? Like that firmware and roms things? I'm really lost
andreuec said:
Well, I Installed CWM, tried Delete_thinkdroid.zip (didn't do anything. Think free office is still installed and working), upd_1.zip, acegingerroot.zip, gingerbred-2.3.6-root.zip, CF-Root-S5830-v3.7-b84.zip, b84-fixed.zip and still no root.
Now, my phone boots with a blue triangle in the top left corner but that's all.
upd_1.zip gave the following error:
Code:
E:Error in /sdcard/upd_1.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
gingerbred-2.3.6-root.zip did the same but changing the name:
Code:
E:Error in /sdcard/gingerbred-2.
3.6-root.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
acegingerroot.zip and CF-Root-S5830-v3.7-b84.zip seemed to install correctly but with no effect.
b84-fixed.zip aborted installation almost immediately.
Do I need to get a new version of my system? Like that firmware and roms things? I'm really lost
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no. that you need is to liberate memory space to push root files to /system
Blue triangle is good don't worry (cfroot kernel installed )
Cfroot b84 fix isn't flashable through CWM, normal that your device aborted the installation
Your error message is because your sdcard is corrupted, so copy all your data from your sdcard to your pc using an USB adapter.
Then format your sdcard using windows in Fat32 format (you can do it using your phone and selecting format your sdcard in settings )
Copy the files again and flash it when you have free space
I'm going to provide you a script to delete a serius app, wait a moment
Viper The Ripper said:
no. that you need is to liberate memory space to push root files to /system
Blue triangle is good don't worry (cfroot kernel installed )
Cfroot b84 fix isn't flashable through CWM, normal that your device aborted the installation
Your error message is because your sdcard is corrupted, so copy all your data from your sdcard to your pc using an USB adapter.
Then format your sdcard using windows in Fat32 format (you can do it using your phone and selecting format your sdcard in settings )
Copy the files again and flash it when you have free space
I'm going to provide you a script to delete a serius app, wait a moment
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Well it's here!
When you finish with your sdcard (format in Fat32) try the attached file and report then
1. Flash it "install form sdcard"
2. Then flash root.zip
It'll delete Thinkfree, it's enough.
I have prepared a script (EXTREME) that remove Maps, Gmail, Thinkfree, SamsungApps and Youtube All those apps can be downloaded from Google Paly Store
Viper The Ripper said:
Well it's here!
When you finish with your sdcard (format in Fat32) try the attached file and report then
1. Flash it "install form sdcard"
2. Then flash root.zip
It'll delete Thinkfree, it's enough.
I have prepared a script (EXTREME) that remove Maps, Gmail, Thinkfree, SamsungApps and Youtube All those apps can be downloaded from Google Paly Store
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You are officially my new idol!
Got it rooted! At last!
I think it was a memory problem as you said, because I formatted the SD card, ran the script and everything worked fine like a charm!
I've already unlocked my phone and all!
Dude you're amazing! Thank you so much for all the dedication, I really appreciate that.
Thanks!
andreuec said:
You are officially my new idol!
Got it rooted! At last!
I think it was a memory problem as you said, because I formatted the SD card, ran the script and everything worked fine like a charm!
I've already unlocked my phone and all!
Dude you're amazing! Thank you so much for all the dedication, I really appreciate that.
Thanks!
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Great! :good:
You're welcome
I advised you to reflash cfroot b84 kernel just to avoid troubles if it wasn't be installed properly
1.Flash cf-root b84 via CWM
2.Boot android and look at an app CWM, in this app select "flash kernel" and select cfroot b84 FIX (this part fix bootanimation trouble)
I'm glad you achieved it
Viper The Ripper said:
Great! :good:
You're welcome
I advised you to reflash cfroot b84 kernel just to avoid troubles if it wasn't be installed properly
1.Flash cf-root b84 via CWM
2.Boot android and look at an app CWM, in this app select "flash kernel" and select cfroot b84 FIX (this part fix bootanimation trouble)
I'm glad you achieved it
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I had no boot animation problems, but anyway, done that.
A little problem i just noticed is that after reinstalling Gmail and Youtube (after deleting them with the script) those two apps seem to not be working and send a couple of error messages after booting saying "process com.google.android.youtube" and "process com.google.android.gm" have stopped unexpectedly and giving the option to force close or report... So you know if I can fix that?
EDIT: Google Maps and Think free office work fine...
andreuec said:
I had no boot animation problems, but anyway, done that.
A little problem i just noticed is that after reinstalling Gmail and Youtube (after deleting them with the script) those two apps seem to not be working and send a couple of error messages after booting saying "process com.google.android.youtube" and "process com.google.android.gm" have stopped unexpectedly and giving the option to force close or report... So you know if I can fix that?
EDIT: Google Maps and Think free office work fine...
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You can push those apps in /system partition again using a file browser as root explorer
Viper The Ripper said:
You can push those apps in /system partition again using a file browser as root explorer
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Never mind, I don't know what was the problem but I reinstalled those two apps and now seem to be running fine.
Thanks for everything!!
andreuec said:
Never mind, I don't know what was the problem but I reinstalled those two apps and now seem to be running fine.
Thanks for everything!!
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Ok! Great! :good:
You can do it following the next steps:
You need to set the permissions correctly and delete Gmail.odex and YouTube.odex files if exist in /system/app before paste this new apps
1. Mount /system (R/W) in order to paste the apps
2. Just put the apps in /system/app and set the permissions like this (holding over each file, you'll change permissions)
x-x--
x----
x----
3. Reboot!
It should work
I'm having the same problem (root and get superuser app without root permissions. )but I don't have much of an idea on what to do. I have just swiched over from an iPhone so android is all new.
So my phone info is
Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830 with:
Android version 2.3.6
Baseband version S5830XWKT3
Kernel version [email protected]#1
Build number GINGERBREAD.XWKT7
Can someone please run me through what I need to do to root it (I know how to get the superuser but I need to know if that prepared script (EXTREME) that removes Maps, Gmail, Thinkfree, SamsungApps and Youtube will do the same for me. Also how do you use the script (ie do you "install form sdcard") as you would the root.zip? I just want to remove carrier bloatware than I will unroot again. Or would superoneclick work for me? (nevermind superoneclick as I cant get it to install on computerputer keeps "encountered a problem and needs to close".
Thanks
andreuec said:
I've got a Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830 with:
Android version 2.3.6
Baseband version S5830XWKT8
Kernel version 2.6.35.7-1190851 [email protected]#1 Mon Sep 3 16:00:05 KST 2012
Build number GINGERBREAD.BGKT4.
I want to root it so I can unlock it and delete some useless pre-installed apps.
I've tried to root it following quite a few tutorials here on XDA (including various zip updates) but all I got was a useless superuser app without root permissions.
I think that's because the version I have is no longer compatible with those methods, but I don't know.
So I want to ask: Is there any method, no matter how hard it is, able to definitely root a Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830 with android 2.3.6?
And in the case it isn't possible, do you know if I take it to one of those "repairs" shops they could at least unlock it? or do they use the same methods?
Thanks!
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Why not if you have SuperUser installed? Search Titanium Backup and install it from Play Store. Remove any unnecessary system app using it. Root has nothing to do with removing the system app automatically or through Application Manager. So you will need the third party app like Titanium Backup.
P/S: Becareful with uninstalling/removing system app. Else you will render your phone unusable at all. (To unbrick it you will need more trick, search the thread in XDA to revive your phone)
soralz said:
Why not if you have SuperUser installed? Search Titanium Backup and install it from Play Store. Remove any unnecessary system app using it. Root has nothing to do with removing the system app automatically or through Application Manager. So you will need the third party app like Titanium Backup.
P/S: Becareful with uninstalling/removing system app. Else you will render your phone unusable at all. (To unbrick it you will need more trick, search the thread in XDA to revive your phone)
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Titanium requires root and my superuser wont root I would rather not root at all the only thing I want to get rid of are optus stuff that was preinstalled but doesnt even work on my phone. all the research that I have read says that to remove bloat ware you need to root. (please if I am wrong just point me in the right direction)
Thanks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2239030&page=3QUOTE=cmonson;45344745]Titanium requires root and my superuser wont root I would rather not root at all the only thing I want to get rid of are optus stuff that was preinstalled but doesnt even work on my phone. all the research that I have read says that to remove bloat ware you need to root. (please if I am wrong just point me in the right direction)
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Look for in he first page of this thread!
I attached 2 scripts to remove some apps to get free space. Then you could flash root.zip successfully
Here you have ROOT + CWM 5.0.2.6. Fixed files too
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2239030&page=3
Viper The Ripper said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2239030&page=3QUOTE=cmonson;45344745]Titanium requires root and my superuser wont root I would rather not root at all the only thing I want to get rid of are optus stuff that was preinstalled but doesnt even work on my phone. all the research that I have read says that to remove bloat ware you need to root. (please if I am wrong just point me in the right direction)
Thanks
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Look for in he first page of this thread!
I attached 2 scripts to remove some apps to get free space. Then you could flash root.zip successfully
Here you have ROOT + CWM 5.0.2.6. Fixed files too
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2239030&page=3[/QUOTE]
I used the 2 scripts in the preivous post but it still didnt root properly what else can I do I oonly want to get rid of optus apps that either dont work or I have no use for. I dont want to flash phone as I really dont know what I am doing. the google play store has a superuser app that I have the manual download for but I want to be able to unroot when I'm done (dont want any mishaps and my littleies play with my phone all the time) (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.superuser&hl=en)
Thanks for taking the time to help me.
cmonson said:
Look for in he first page of this thread!
I attached 2 scripts to remove some apps to get free space. Then you could flash root.zip successfully
Here you have ROOT + CWM 5.0.2.6. Fixed files too
I used the 2 scripts in the preivous post but it still didnt root properly what else can I do I oonly want to get rid of optus apps that either dont work or I have no use for. I dont want to flash phone as I really dont know what I am doing. the google play store has a superuser app that I have the manual download for but I want to be able to unroot when I'm done (dont want any mishaps and my littleies play with my phone all the time) (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.superuser&hl=en)
Thanks for taking the time to help me.
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Follow the steps:
1. Here you could find the scripts to remove the apps and get free space (it's compulsory for the last roms to push superuser files)
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2420830
2. You have enough free space now (your apps have been deleted, check it)
Flash ROOT + CWM 5.0.2.6. FIXED files to get root and a custom recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2239030&page=3
You can flash CWM first if you want
Dear XDA community users and Xolo A500s owners,
I found that we don't have a dedicated thread for this phone,thus starting a new one with some of my contributions.
NOTE: Never use the FLASHTOOL (any version) for A500s as it bricks the device since the preloader.bin file from stock rom also corrupts the rom in case you need to restore. :laugh::laugh:
Flash CWM or unbrick A500s with SP flash tool procedure
1) Extract the attached file on your computer (link)
2) Download xolo drivers from here (link)
3) Shutdown your phone and remove battery
4) Open SpFlash tool with admin priviledges and click next to scatter file to choose the MT6572 one from the downloaded folder
5) The tool will pick and check preloader.bin automatically and remaining ones will be unchecked (Select preloader.bin only if your device is bricked if its not and you only need to have cwm installed proceed to step 6)
6) To install CWM now double click on boot and recovery image and point to the downloaded folder to select boot_patch and recovery_patch accordingly (Remember to check it)
7)Now click Download and connect the phone via usb to computer (During this process your PC will show unknown device so in order to install device drives download xolo drivers and choose to select the inf file and it will get installed).Remove USB once and ensure download is clicked prior and then usb cable is inserted to PC.
8) The process will begin and a green circle saying ok will be displayed and thus the flashing is successful.
9) Now disconnect the device and put in battery and hold power and volume up key to sucesfully boot into CWM and there by unbrick your device...
10) Then you can install any custom rom created by other developers.
Note: If you wish to load complete stock rom for Xolo A500s download the stock rom from the links ABTri has posted in his forum and replace the preloader.bin with the attached one. This will restore your ROM to factory default with stock recovery.
To begin with i present you the stock deodexed cwm rom for our own Xolo A500s phone.
Steps:
1) Root your phone with framaroot (http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2293503&d=1380569629)
2) Install MTKdroidTools 2.4.8 from here (http://dfiles.eu/files/fmnok7ke7)
Download and run the MTKdroidTools.exe (Note enable usb debugging on your phone and grant root access from the mtkdroid app to access your phone)
Then backup your existing rom by clicking on root ,backup,recovery tab and backup. this will back up your entire stock rom in case you want to revert.
3) For CWM install click on Recovery and boot and choose the option "To choose the boot.img file" and then select your stock boot.img file which u backed up. Next it will patch it with CWM autoinstaller just click yes and ok and the device will reboot. Woola you now have a working CWM to proceed.
Steps to install the deodexed rom
1) Boot into CWM recovery and download the stock deodex rom from here (http://www.toobigtosend.net/download/279913c4-3bd3-11e3-a7f9-005056ac53f8/)
2) Copy the downloaded rom to the sd card--> clockwordmod -> backup folder
3) Say restore and navigate to the cwmbackup folder and select it
4) Clear Dalvik cache and cache partition
Thats its reboot and you are on deodexed rom..
More download links will be available shortly Stay tuned..
This is the start of my development so i need more ideas on what can be included additionally.
And yes use the thank meter if you want to appreciate the work
Added new download link.
http://yadi.sk/d/j4zOwIfrBTMSp
Good news everyone, so the rom is finally here!!
DOWNLOAD LINK ROM v1
DOWNLOAD LINK ROM v2
Changelog v1:
1) Stock de-odexed & zipaligned based on 4.2.2
2) Removed all bloatwares which includes Xolo specific apps,google +, clock,taalk,themes,stock keyboard ,music etc
3)Added Xperia mod keyboard,inverted playstore,sms and calendar app.
4)Bravia mod is attached although i didnt see much difference
5)Viper audio added and works smooth.
6)Native Kitkat apps like google now,search and laucher added.
7)Font change to incorporate the new kitkat roboto
8)Included ES file explorer
Changelogs v2
1)Fixed clock
2)Added hangouts with sms integration
3)Added Google gallery for google pics sync
4)Some more bloatwares freed
5)Nexus 5 sounds,bootanimation,launcher and stock apps added except chrome google+
6)More smooth than earlier,less ram usage
Changelogs v3
1)Removed native kitkat apps
2)Remove google apps except google contact sync
3)Several build prop tweaks
4)Optimized RAM usage
5)New windows style audio/video player
6)Cool bootanimation (This hints something is coming soon )
7)Ported bravia mod,Xperia Z1 keyboard
8)Inverted SMS app
9)Nova modified launcher
10)And other cool softy
Changelogs XOLEW
1) Base firmware as S018 from official Xolo A500 Club
2) Completely deodexed and removed some bloatwares
3)New SMS app with themes/ miui style Dialer/Floating apps included
4)Smooth scrolling with 0 lag
5)Recent task bar get button to kill all at once
6)All new Xolo launcher with excellent themes
7)Cool new bootanimation from Xolo
8)Camera tweaks and addon
9)And ....many more so explore....
How to enable floating apps?
Just press back led button and u will see a small window in center screen..It contains media/video player which can be floated alongwith your other tasks.
DOWNLOAD XOLEWv1
If you need google apps and playstore with google now please use this additional package from goo.im to download and install.
V3 DOWNLOAD LINK
How to install
1) Root your phone as mentioned above and have CWM installed
2) Copy the rom in \sdcard and then clear/wipe data cache and dalvik cache. Format system also
3) Go to mounts and storage and ensure to see /system is mounted (unmount system is what we want to see on cwm menu)
4) Select install from sdcard and navigate through the zip and install it.
First boot may take some time to install and thats it the rom is up.
Enjoy and share your experience to make this development ongoing
Please hit thanks if you like the work....
**Screenshots attached***:good::good::good::good:
Upload all files at mediafire AND PLEASE UPLOAD A VIDEO TUTORIALS ABOUT FLASHING CWM AND DEODEXED STOCK ROM :sly::sly::sly:
NO ONE IS PERFECT
Definitely video and update is on the cards.
Sent from my A500s using xda app-developers app
Try to make a themed stock based gaming ROM with no stock bloatware applications
NO ONE IS PERFECT
Dear vishal, first of all THANK YOU very much for this.. (if possible, I could have pressed that thanks button hundred times!) The CWM works perfectly fine.
Still, I was not able to flash this rom as it said "md5 mismatch!" While trying to flash it through cwm.. I hope u find a solution to this and share with us ASAP or just tell me if I am doing something wrong...
Once again, thanks for that much needed Cwm!!
Sent from my A500s using xda app-developers app
KrishMehta said:
Dear vishal, first of all THANK YOU very much for this.. (if possible, I could have pressed that thanks button hundred times!) The CWM works perfectly fine.
Still, I was not able to flash this rom as it said "md5 mismatch!" While trying to flash it through cwm.. I hope u find a solution to this and share with us ASAP or just tell me if I am doing something wrong...
Once again, thanks for that much needed Cwm!!
Sent from my A500s using xda app-developers app
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* Simply open clockwordmod>backup>your back folder in your SD card
* Now open the nandroid.md5 file with any text editor application and delete all text in it and save it or make a file with name nandroid.md5 ( replace it with original file)
**If above doesn't work try below commands**
TYPE BELOW COMMANDS IN TERMINAL EMULATOR
su
# mount -o remount rw /sdcard
#cd /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup/2012-04-17.10.09.36(
WRITE NAME OF YOUR BACKUP FOLDER)
#rm nandroid.md5
#md5sum *img > nandroid.md5
***ENJOY FLASHING ROM IN CWM***
** REMEMBER TO PRESS THANKS BUTTON **
KNOW MORE TWEAKS ETC FOR XOLO A500S GO HERE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2495531
NO ONE IS PERFECT
Ok guys so i am almost into final stages of building rom..can someone let me know if a complete black theme works and if any audio mod works live viper or beats.i have cut down all bloatwares..so stay tuned..
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vishalgunthey said:
Ok guys so i am almost into final stages of building rom..can someone let me know if a complete black theme works and if any audio mod works live viper or beats.i have cut down all bloatwares..so stay tuned..
Sent from my A500s using xda app-developers app
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dont know bout the theme but yes Viper works perfectly fine (Both FX & XHiFi).. couldnt flash AC!D, may be its not supported!
Thank you and i will include viper.
Also some good news. The new leaked kitkat apps work flawlessly on the device except for Google now which throws an error so looking for fix.
Here are some of the screen shots from current development build.
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vishalgunthey said:
Thank you and i will include viper.
Also some good news. The new leaked kitkat apps work flawlessly on the device except for Google now which throws an error so looking for fix.
Here are some of the screen shots from current development build.
Sent from my A500s using xda app-developers app
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Screenshots??? where???
Ok everyone good news.. The rom is ready to be uploaded. This is a cwm flashable.. Lot of things added modified with inverted apps and native kitkat apps added along with viper.
Will post detailed Changelogs and screenshot.
I have tested it and must say it is smooth with around 249 mb free ram..
Removed almost all bloatwares.
Stay tuned.WIP..
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Thanks
vishalgunthey said:
Ok everyone good news.. The rom is ready to be uploaded. This is a cwm flashable.. Lot of things added modified with inverted apps and native kitkat apps added along with viper.
Will post detailed Changelogs and screenshot.
I have tested it and must say it is smooth with around 249 mb free ram..
Removed almost all bloatwares.
Stay tuned.WIP..
Sent from my A500s using xda app-developers app
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Waiting for your ROM
iamnimit said:
Waiting for your ROM
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me to awaiting...
KrishMehta said:
me to awaiting...
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All the rom has been posted on page 1.. Enjoy
vishalgunthey said:
Dear XDA community users and Xolo A500s owners,
I found that we don't have a dedicated thread for this phone,thus starting a new one with some of my contributions.
NOTE: Never use the FLASHTOOL (any version) for A500s as it bricks the device since the preloader.bin file from stock rom also corrupts the rom in case you need to restore.
To begin with i present you the stock deodexed cwm rom for our own Xolo A500s phone.
Steps:
1) Root your phone with framaroot (http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2293503&d=1380569629)
2) Install MTKdroidTools 2.4.8 from here (http://dfiles.eu/files/fmnok7ke7)
Download and run the MTKdroidTools.exe (Note enable usb debugging on your phone and grant root access from the mtkdroid app to access your phone)
Then backup your existing rom by clicking on root ,backup,recovery tab and backup. this will back up your entire stock rom in case you want to revert.
3) For CWM install click on Recovery and boot and choose the option "To choose the boot.img file" and then select your stock boot.img file which u backed up. Next it will patch it with CWM autoinstaller just click yes and ok and the device will reboot. Woola you now have a working CWM to proceed.
Steps to install the deodexed rom
1) Boot into CWM recovery and download the stock deodex rom from here (http://www.toobigtosend.net/download/279913c4-3bd3-11e3-a7f9-005056ac53f8/)
2) Copy the downloaded rom to the sd card--> clockwordmod -> backup folder
3) Say restore and navigate to the cwmbackup folder and select it
4) Clear Dalvik cache and cache partition
Thats its reboot and you are on deodexed rom..
More download links will be available shortly Stay tuned..
This is the start of my development so i need more ideas on what can be included additionally.
And yes use the thank meter if you want to appreciate the work
Added new download link.
http://yadi.sk/d/j4zOwIfrBTMSp
Good news everyone, so the rom is finally here!!
DOWNLOAD LINK ROM v1
Changelog v1:
1) Stock de-odexed & zipaligned based on 4.2.2
2) Removed all bloatwares which includes Xolo specific apps,google +, clock,taalk,themes,stock keyboard ,music etc
3)Added Xperia mod keyboard,inverted playstore,sms and calendar app.
4)Bravia mod is attached although i didnt see much difference
5)Viper audio added and works smooth.
6)Native Kitkat apps like google now,search and laucher added.
7)Font change to incorporate the new kitkat roboto
8)Included ES file explorer
Do not install the hangout from playstore as it may crash since the framework is updated to support 4.4.I will post the updated hangout app for leaked 4.4
How to install
1) Root your phone as mentioned above and have CWM installed
2) Copy the rom in \sdcard and then clear/wipe data cache and dalvik cache. Format system also
3) Go to mounts and storage and ensure to see /system is mounted (unmount system is what we want to see on cwm menu)
4) Select install from sdcard and navigate through the zip and install it.
First boot may take some time to install and thats it the rom is up.
Enjoy and share your experience to make this development ongoing
Please hit thanks if you like the work....
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Screen shorts please...
NO ONE IS PERFECT
Downloading the ROM... will install on my A500S and reply with my views on it...
How much RAM u get free?
Is battery performance improved?
How come in 1screenshot, color of clock is yellow n in others, its BLUE?
The free ram is around 200mb
The status bar is white in color
The Battery backup On an average Use is around 1 day.
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vishalgunthey said:
The free ram is around 200mb
The status bar is white in color
The Battery backup On an average Use is around 1 day.
Sent from my A500s using xda app-developers app
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Downloaded the Rom..
>Nice UI
>Xperia keyboard is better den stock one
>File manager is removed.
>Installed Apps (Super SU, ES File explorer, Facebook r not updated to latest version)
>Phone is smoother (due to deodexing/ZIPaligning i think)
>Not many extra tweaks / Vanila OS
> Play store is different. I think it may be of kitkat / or it may be modded.
In settings / display, theme is not working (FC)
iamnimit said:
Downloaded the Rom..
>Nice UI
>Xperia keyboard is better den stock one
>File manager is removed.
>Installed Apps (Super SU, ES File explorer, Facebook r not updated to latest version)
>Phone is smoother (due to deodexing/ZIPaligning i think)
>Not many extra tweaks / Vanila OS
> Play store is different. I think it may be of kitkat / or it may be modded.
In settings / display, theme is not working (FC)
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Thank you for testing it out..
I have noted all those items and will try to incorporate with additional kernel tweaks in next version...:victory:
screenshots for recovery????