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** DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A DEVELOPER. I DO THIS AS A HOBBY AND SHARE MY FINDINGS IN CASE SOMEONE ELSE FINDS THEM USEFUL. **
** THIS WORKED ON MY DEVICE BUT IT MAY NOT WORK ON YOURS. APPLY AT YOUR OWN RISK **
This is the latest KitKat 4.4.2 Rom from T-mobile. I ported it to ATT and tried to apply just enough modification to keep all the functionality and remove all the limitations. Nothing has been removed from the rom. The disabled apps are kept to a very minimum so this is NOT a de-bloated ROM. This is as close to stock as it gets. If you need a debloated version go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/development/rom-debloated-bnh5-ported-tmobile-t2901620
1- Pre-rooted and deodexed.
2- Knox, security apps, and updater disabled (your phone will no longer update itself without your knowledge)
3- Call recording enabled.
4- SDcard write restrictions removed.
5- Tethering restrictions removed.
6- Download Bosoter functional on AT&T network.
7- Lookout security and T-mobile apps that don't work on ATT are disabled.
If a certain features like WiFi calling doesn't work it's because AT&T doesn't support the feature.
Requirements:
1- Safestrap or custom recovery.
2- To begin with, you should be on ATT NCE4 rom or a variant of that. It has been reported that this is incompatible with NG3
Download link:
Download the latest version since I post an update immediately after discovering a bug.
Mega https://mega.co.nz/#!gpUAxBqI!ukloBoz5KRzixo8a2cEXxsmJ_K0z-8LAYDfKerkWG4U (version 5)
Instructions:
This is a flashable zip. Boot to recovery to flash it. I strongly recommend a clean wipe before flashing a new Rom.
After reboot, go through the initial setup and then leave the phone alone for 10 minutes before you use it. After the first reboot the data connection takes a while to be recognized. If it does not connect after 10 min, enable and disable airplane mode and it should be fine after that.
Credits:
JustArchi for creating ArchiKitchen
Screenshots
Download booster, home screen, call recording.
Change log:
V1: Disabled knox and updaters and security apps except for Lookout.
V2: Same as V1 with Lookout and T-mobile apps disabled.
V3: Essentially the same as V2. A small type was corrected.
V4: Disabled IQ lib and corrected a potentially fatal typo in the update script.
V5: Disabled two more annoying Samsung auto-update apps that somehow slipped through.
Amazing thanks
Enviado desde mi SM-G900F mediante Tapatalk
Any benefits of features to this to make it worth while over say, Goldeneye (MI2) or an International based ROM?
joe3681 said:
Any benefits of features to this to make it worth while over say, Goldeneye (MI2) or an International based ROM?
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This is closer to pure stock, which may offer benefits in stability. As an example, when I flash this on my system the status remains official (no padlock on boot up).
Tried it. Still full of TMobile bloat and couldn't even do anything with it because "Context Service has stopped". Couldn't type anything anywhere like web browser, couldn't edit the notification toggles, anything. Generally has WAY too many TMobile remnants left in it. Once that's all fixed it might be stable. Not entirely sure this was even tested out.
Also, idk what "Security Apps" were removed but Lookout is most annoyingly still there.
Before it's asked yes, It was a CLEAN freshly wiped install.
joe3681 said:
Tried it. Still full of TMobile bloat and couldn't even do anything with it because "Context Service has stopped". Couldn't type anything anywhere like web browser, couldn't edit the notification toggles, anything. Generally has WAY too many TMobile remnants left in it. Once that's all fixed it might be stable. Not entirely sure this was even tested out.
Also, idk what "Security Apps" were removed but Lookout is most annoyingly still there.
Before it's asked yes, It was a CLEAN freshly wiped install.
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I flashed this using safestrap on a phone that had G900AUCU1ANCE installed. Since safestrap does not allow boot.img to be written, the result was that after the flash AP and CSC changed to BNH5 but the kernel remained at ANCE1. With this configuration I didn't see any problems. Also, this rom doesn't come with a modem, so it relies that the phone comes with unaltered ATT modem, in my case ANCE1. So, do you have a different kernel or modem?
BTW, disabled security apps are Carrier IQ, and security manager service/provider.
PS: I agree with you on Lookout being a nuisance. I will disable it and re-upload.
I flashed from stock NG3
joe3681 said:
I flashed from stock NG3
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I see. Perhaps T-mobile NH5 rom is not compatible with ATT NG3 boot.img or modem. I will put a note in the OP. Thanks for checking this out.
OP, can you do something similar with a stock G900F firmware that will be able to be flashed on a G900A?
I have a smg900az - on tmobile
I have a smg900az on Tmo- I want this rom for this purpose. Does this include tmobile AND att modems, or just att? I am downgrading from lollipop..
Because I am sure there are others with ATT based phones who may be on TMO- would you mind if I kang your rom, debloat it, or include a debloat option, add features, etc? All credit would be given to your base.. and it would be a minute before I can get it done anyways..
P.S. PLEASE PLEASE post the md5 checksum for each version! Many of us dont want to spend the time wiping, flashing, finding out it is corrupt, then having to restore, etc!
Attached is the md5 file for version 5 that es-file explore pushed out
md5: a40d7d1ee9903bbec056cd29d52c0277 <--- flashed without a hitch
also- downgraded from a lollipop rom(Liquidsmooth 5.0 revision 2 from the unified dev section) without anything special.. so now sure what is meant by-"To begin with, you should be on ATT NCE4 rom or a variant of that. It has been reported that this is incompatible with NG3" - but perhaps you should link to anything that explains why you believe this..
I am inviting you to a document here where I hope to get developers/contributors for all galaxy variants sharing their knowledge openly- http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...mplified-to-connect-developers-share-t2997834
KnowledgeBroker said:
I have a smg900az on Tmo- I want this rom for this purpose. Does this include tmobile AND att modems, or just att? I am downgrading from lollipop..
Because I am sure there are others with ATT based phones who may be on TMO- would you mind if I kang your rom, debloat it, or include a debloat option, add features, etc? All credit would be given to your base.. and it would be a minute before I can get it done anyways..
P.S. PLEASE PLEASE post the md5 checksum for each version! Many of us dont want to spend the time wiping, flashing, finding out it is corrupt, then having to restore, etc!
Attached is the md5 file for version 5 that es-file explore pushed out
md5: a40d7d1ee9903bbec056cd29d52c0277 <--- flashed without a hitch
also- downgraded from a lollipop rom(Liquidsmooth 5.0 revision 2 from the unified dev section) without anything special.. so now sure what is meant by-"To begin with, you should be on ATT NCE4 rom or a variant of that. It has been reported that this is incompatible with NG3" - but perhaps you should link to anything that explains why you believe this..
I am inviting you to a document here where I hope to get developers/contributors for all galaxy variants sharing their knowledge openly- http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...mplified-to-connect-developers-share-t2997834
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1- This doesn't have any modem in it. Please only use version 5. The older ones are buggy.
2- You can use this ROM for your purpose. Thanks for giving credits.
3- I think I am getting the same MD5: a40d7d1ee9903bbec056cd29d52c0277.
najoor said:
1- This doesn't have any modem in it. Please only use version 5. The older ones are buggy.
2- You can use this ROM for your purpose. Thanks for giving credits.
3- I think I am getting the same MD5: a40d7d1ee9903bbec056cd29d52c0277.
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Maybe you can clarify- the big modem thread on the tmo S5 section said not to flash their modems on another device.
My phone is back on tmo, so I imagine that running a tmo modem could increase reception..
And if you're willing to add flashable scripts that debloat and some others that make some good changes to the build prop- you have a good base, I wouldn't change it.. then people can just add/remove specific features in your own thread.
Join that Google doc in the last post, and create a section about what you've learned porting over the tmo rom.. more devs need to take it seriously.
Sent from my SM-G900T using XDA Free mobile app
Ignore this... I'm using the debloat version.
Sent from my SM-G900T using XDA Free mobile app
Did you happen to disable any of the Samsung account apps? I'm trying to sign in on gear manager to work with my gear s, but when I go to sign in to my Samsung account it crashes the gear app
LukeLeBron said:
Did you happen to disable any of the Samsung account apps? I'm trying to sign in on gear manager to work with my gear s, but when I go to sign in to my Samsung account it crashes the gear app
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Yes. Samsung account apps are disabled. You can go to /system/app or /system/priv-app, find the app that you want to enable, and renaming it from wuteverthenameiz.apk.bac to wuteverthenameiz.apk and reboot.
Since I'm on ANG3 rooted, no recovery, I'm happy with my current setup, I just need the stock T-Mobile apps. Can you help?
Q&A for [ROMS][SGH-T679]Mass CM Thread
Some developers prefer that questions remain separate from their main development thread to help keep things organized. Placing your question within this thread will increase its chances of being answered by a member of the community or by the developer. Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy! :smile:
I noticed that the kernels are linked separately from the ROMs. Am I supposed to download and flash the kernels separately? I've flashed about half a dozen ROMs, but I've never flashed a kernel before. From what I've read, though, it sounds like following the same procedure. How about GApps? Do I need to download and flash those, too? And, if so, which pack should I use?
fajrero said:
I noticed that the kernels are linked separately from the ROMs. Am I supposed to download and flash the kernels separately? I've flashed about half a dozen ROMs, but I've never flashed a kernel before. From what I've read, though, it sounds like following the same procedure. How about GApps? Do I need to download and flash those, too? And, if so, which pack should I use?
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Roms come with a kernel the kernel linked is just special some have overclock under volt etc etc.
Explains the kernel options.
If you do flash them do it after rom.
Gapps you dont technicly have to but yes. (for a standard setup flash gapps)And there should be a gapps linked at the start of rom. If not there will be soon.
Can't import contacts from SIM
Thanks! That clears up a lot.
I installed CM, and it looks very cool and smooth. But when I tried to import contacts from my SIM card, it said "No contacts". I thought maybe it was because I hadn't installed GApps, so I downloaded the "small" GApps package linked from the CM wiki and installed it from CWM. Still no contacts on the SIM card. Next, I thought that maybe my contacts actually weren't on my SIM for some reason. So, I booted back into CWM recovery and restored my previous system. Then, from the phone app, I went to Import/Export > Manage SIM card contacts. Sure enough, all of my contacts were there.
It seems like CM isn't reading my SIM. Any idea what's causing this?
Edit: Never mind. I found out that newer versions of Android don't allow you to store contacts locally. Somehow, the contacts got silently added without me having to import them, though. That's odd, because I don't remember allowing Google to store them in the cloud, and the SIM card appears blank... Oh, well, I installed MyLocalAccount, so I'll see if I can store the contacts locally that way.
@cars1189 running 10/18 build with 10/19(PAgapps micro) and 9/9k^k UV vhm kernel and have had no issues! Thanks for the great work, this runs solid and smooth!
I recently installed 10.2 and am loving it so far. One thing I ran into though was that the cLock widget was showing lots of wakelocks, so I disabled it and battery life has been great. Haven't run into any other issues (other than the screen staying on when off and charging), so this one is a keeper for me.
Didn't see this problem with 10.1, so curious if this is a known issue or not with the cLock widget? Also, are there any other planned updates coming for 10.2?
Thanks.
@RobbyG2112 I noticed it too when I was on 10.2 how ever I only ran it for a week maybe b4 going to cm11 I will say not sure if cars will update 10.2 but if you haven't tried cm11 its super stable and gets updated monthly!!
Thanks for confirming canodroid15, I wasn't sure what the lock screen would show when I disabled the widget but it put the default digital clock and date in it's place so it works out ok. I had disabled the weather and alarm widgets also so wasn't sure why having only the clock widget would cause wakelocks.
I'll probably get around to installing CM11 next, I'm a little slow on upgrading. I had been using CM10 for a long time and finally got tired of seeing the green preview pictures every time I used the camera so decided to go to CM10.1/10.2 recently.
Sure man, about the wakelocks you can try to catch it in a log. Enjoy 10.2 bro!!
kernel for cm11 (SGH-T679)
I recently installed @cars1189's CM11 10-4-14 build for the SGH-T679, with kernel 3.4.104-cyanogenmod-gda4bf58. It took a few tries, but it finally succeeded.
However, there's a slight issue in that I can't access my SIM card contacts. When I try to import from the dialer, it says "no contacts." I've searched around these threads and on the internet, and it seems that it is an issue with the kernel. Would it be possible for someone to recommend or point me to a compatible kernel that would fix that issue for me? Thank you so much for your help!
@valmeras I really don't think it has anything to do with the stock cm kernel but if your on 10/4/14 you can flash 9/9k^k kernels safely on that build about sim contacts idk I use my Google account to sync my contacts hope this helps good luck!
Edit: look for the rom & kernel dates/links in OP.
@canodroid15 - thanks for the response and suggestion. I'll give that kernel a try in the next few days. Not sure this is the solution, but hopefully that works. I've also seen some reference to SIM Tool Kit (STK), but I wasn't able to figure out if it that was the issue.
I would definitely use Google for syncing the contacts once I get this fixed, but for now, that's not possible because my phone is not able to read the SIM properly. I've tried saving a contact to the SIM, but I get an error like "unable to write, SIM is full" but I know for sure that's not the case. Alternatively, I might try to revive my old dumb phone and try to retrieve the contacts that way, then hopefully export that in some way.
@valmeras no prob man, if you have contacts on your sim and u put the sim in the dumb phone and export to storage u could then send a vcard via Bluetooth to the exhibit go into contacts and import from storage then Google sync good luck let me kno if u get it
So I flashed the kernel, but that didn't fix my issue. I do have some more free RAM now though
My old phone doesn't support exporting multiple contacts/vcards via bluetooth, but fortunately, Motorola has a contact exporter utility that exported everything into a CSV file to my laptop via USB. I had to install the drivers for the old phone to be recognised first. I was skeptical it would work given it was a new all-in-one driver thingie and my Motorola was quite old, but somehow it did! The whole process took several hours, but my contacts are now synced!
Sensors/rotation problem
Thanks for posting these ROMs! I just upgraded from Peach Sunrise and I'm really impressed with how well CM11 runs on this phone.
I want to report a problem I had and my solution for the next guy's benefit. With the latest 12-9-14 CM11 ROM, my sensors and compass didn't work correctly. The biggest symptom was auto-rotation did not work at all. Downgrading to the 9-9-14 ROM fixed everything. I didn't try any other ROMs, so they might work too.
Question about getting Google apps running on a SGH-T679
I installed CM 10.2 (cm-10.2-20140627-UNOFFICIAL-ancora_tmo) and it worked fine. I tried a couple different gapps downloads (doing a reinstall of CM10.2 between tries although I may have done that step incorrectly). But no matter what 4.3 gapps build I tried, Google Play Services would crash.
My main goal is to get to 4.3 or higher, so CM 10.2 or CM 11 would be great. (I'm open to other ROMs too. The only reason I'm choosing CM is because those are the only ROMs indicated as still maintained here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Exhibit_4G )
My question is whether anyone has either CM version running on a T679 and which gapps did you use? I nearly bricked my phone and would like to know that someone else has gapps running okay before I try again.
Thanks!
EDIT: I followed the 2 following threads to install CM 11 with the PA pico gapp package and added a few other Google apps manually from the Play store. I also made sure to reboot several times to make sure everything got fully initialized.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542793
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2397942
masteff said:
Question about getting Google apps running on a SGH-T679
I installed CM 10.2 (cm-10.2-20140627-UNOFFICIAL-ancora_tmo) and it worked fine. I tried a couple different gapps downloads (doing a reinstall of CM10.2 between tries although I may have done that step incorrectly). But no matter what 4.3 gapps build I tried, Google Play Services would crash.
My main goal is to get to 4.3 or higher, so CM 10.2 or CM 11 would be great. (I'm open to other ROMs too. The only reason I'm choosing CM is because those are the only ROMs indicated as still maintained here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Exhibit_4G )
My question is whether anyone has either CM version running on a T679 and which gapps did you use? I nearly bricked my phone and would like to know that someone else has gapps running okay before I try again.
Thanks!
EDIT: I followed the 2 following threads to install CM 11 with the PA pico gapp package and added a few other Google apps manually from the Play store. I also made sure to reboot several times to make sure everything got fully initialized.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542793
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2397942
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Hey man! I hope you got it figured out! The only Gapps I use are PA Gapps! There are others but PA is the most complete package & has many options "IMO". You need to use a package that will fit your phone I use the micro package, or the nano. You need to use a package that matches your ROMs version, if your on 4.4.x then use 4.4.x Gapps. If on 4.3 use 4.3 Gapps. PA Gapps has a 4.3 package but its hard to find if you don't know where to look. 4.3 package can be found in the devs (Tkruzze) files on android file host, same place as the 4.4.x Gapps! Sorry if you didn't get answered b4 this I haven't been on this thread for weeks it seems! Hope this helps
So I've been trying out the CM11 OS2SD ROM (the last one in December), but I need to switch back as the bugs are just too much. I need my phone to work and stay charged, which is not happening on this ROM. And since it looks like CM12 is being worked on now that it's not likely the bugs in CM11 OS2SD will get fixed any time soon.
So first the problem. My USB socket on the phone is a little iffy, so I know that is where most of the problem is coming in. However, on the CM11 OS2SD ROM I'm using right now (the one dated 12/25) it frequently says it is plugged in, but is not charging. I've actually seen times where the battery monitor I'm using shows it has discharged the battery as much as 20% before I caught it, yet the status bar battery icon shows it as full and plugged in. On the older ROMs it didn't do this, so something isn't right with how the ROM handles the charging circuits in the phone. Plus, I've had frequent periods of "cpu hogging" (massive CPU load that doesn't seem to come from any one source and that doesn't seem to show up in OS Monitor) that can end up in a crash-reboot of the phone.
So as a result, I want to switch back to an older version of the CM11 ROM. I was using one of the November builds for quite a while, only having to put up with an occasional crash-reboot (the current ROM seems to do this at least every other day, the older one could go a whole week and maybe have it happen only once). What is the process to undo what was done to the phone for the OS2SD build to be loaded?
can't install
I have a problem after installing it via cwm and rebooting, the ensender shows me a screen where I order a factory reset but when I was I do not ensiende the phone
CM 12 Android is upgrading every boot
Ever since I flashed Cyanogenmod 12 every time I reboot it says "android is upgrading optimizing app 1 of 1" and it takes about 8 minutes. There are no odex files in data/app so that cant be the problem. Someone please help. The first time I flashed CM 12 I wiped data and factory reseted but since i seen this happen I flashed Cm 12 again but this time I formatted System, Data, Boot, and SDcard 0 but it still seems to happen. Also, recently my phone has been shutting off by itself every time I turn off the screen. And I know this isn't a hardware problem because the phone never turns off while music is playing with the screen off. It didn't start happening with CM 12. It was already happening with CM11 but it only started happening about a week ago. Im really thankful for cars1189 working on the rom and anyone else who worked on it. You guys are great. Hopefully you can help me out.
FyrestoneROM T113The simplicity of TouchWiz system without superfluous
Code:
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* We're not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at us for messing up your device, we will laugh at you.
*
Introduction:
This Rom is the stock samsung without annoying apps and with some tweaks made to make your life easier.
I have a lot to do for make it better, but I hope you appreciate my work, if you don't thanks for giving me a chance.
Features:
Based on T113XXU0ARB1
Debolated - Samsung and Google apps (350 MB of useless apps)
Deodexed
Zipaligned
Faster animation scale
Knox Free
Removed boot sound
Rooted with SuperSu
Busybox
Sony System signature - Feel free to install sony apps from play store!
AOSP Keyboard
Removed Samsung Update
Allow apps access to external storage
Removed Loud volume warning
Cyanogen/LineageOS UI sounds
Tweaks:
Battery Tweaks
Better scrolling
Video acceleration and HW debugging
Better RAM management
Google DNS
Download Link:
DOWNLOADMD5: b7694314c6cfe88f013522b86319210d
Old version [4 Feb 2017]: DOWNLOAD
MD5: 283aa300c00ae227b4362945925db4b4
Old version [4 Jan 2017]: DOWNLOAD
MD5: 6f97e788b0b2571742b256e6fcaf1e86
How to install The Rom:
Update your bootloader and baseband to XXU0ARB1 before flash!
1. Flash TWRP 2.8.7.0.tar with Odin 3.12.10.
2. Flash TWRP 3.0.2-0.img inside the recovery (Select Install image and choose Recovery partition).
3. Reboot into TWRP 3.0.2-0.
4. Copy FyrestoneROM_T113_XXXXX.zip in your SD Card.
5. Wipe: System, Data, Cache and Dalvik.
6. Optional – Wipe Internal Storage.
7. Install FyrestoneROM_T113_XXXXX.
8. Reboot and wait about 10 minutes.
How to install The Firmware:
1. Download and extract a zip file containing your desired firmware.
2. Open Odin Tool.
3. Boot your device in the "Download Mode":
(Press Volume Down, Power and Home buttons at same time for 5-8 seconds until download mode is active.)
4. Connect your device to PC via the USB cable while in download mode.
5. Next, check the "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" options in Odin Tool.
6. Hit the AP/PDA button then browse and select a tar.md5 file from the extracted folder.
7. Finally press the start button to begin flashing the firmware update on your device.
Credits:
Google for Android OS
Samsung for FW and source
Sony for System signature
Cyanogenmod for File manager
@SuperR for the kitchen
@bravonova for Build.prop Tweaks
@Chainfire for SuperSu
@mrRobinson for AdAway
XDA:DevDB Information
FyrestoneROM, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3
Contributors
Jimbus369
ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x
ROM Firmware Required: T113XXU0AQA1
Based On: STOCK Samsung
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 2.0
Stable Release Date: 2017-02-04
Created 2017-01-04
Last Updated 2018-08-18
Reserved
Changelog:
27 July 2018:
Updated to XXU0ARB1
Fixed all previous issues
Removed Cyanogen File manager and Adawey
Now Thunderoar Kernel v5.0 is fully compatible
Updated Busybox and SuperSu
4 Feb 2017:
Updated to XXU0AQA1
Removed some Bloatware
Deodexed
Zipaligned
Faster animation scale
Allow apps access to external storage
Loud volume warning removed
Cyanogen/LineageOS UI sounds
Battery Tweaks
Increase Quality Of Media Streaming
Fixed Google DNS
Fixed Calendar Sync
Various build.prop changes
Various fix
4 Jan 2017:
Initial release
Known issues:
Calendar doesn't synchronize --> Calendar_sync_fix.zip
Tablet doesn't support vpn functionality --> VPN_FIX.zip
Print spooler does not works --> PrintSpooler_FIX.zip
Fantastic! Finally we've got a rom of our very own, for which you've got my immense thanks. I'm very much looking forward to trying it out.
Unfortunately when I flashed it there was a loooong wait on the Samsung logo, and then... Well, after an hour I booted back to recovery to start over.
I honestly don't think your rom was the problem though, because from some point last night everything I tried - custom rom flashing and nandroid backup restores - wound up the same way. Odin + stock + root got a usable system at least, and today's been too busy to try again. But when I do I'll post back about how it goes.
(Sadly, I can't go back in time to see what order I did things and look for a pattern if this happens again. In case it might be useful to anyone, I know for sure I'd gotten stock set up comfortably and made a complete backup before giving thunderoar's T113 kernel a whirl, and that went swimmingly. Even had mounts2sd properly recognizing external sd set up after a long struggle, though not actually enabled yet. Don't know what else i did between making that backup and trying to flash this, but it's likely I just screwed something up somehow.)
PushyPhoenix said:
Fantastic! Finally we've got a rom of our very own, for which you've got my immense thanks. I'm very much looking forward to trying it out.
Unfortunately when I flashed it there was a loooong wait on the Samsung logo, and then... Well, after an hour I booted back to recovery to start over.
I honestly don't think your rom was the problem though, because from some point last night everything I tried - custom rom flashing and nandroid backup restores - wound up the same way. Odin + stock + root got a usable system at least, and today's been too busy to try again. But when I do I'll post back about how it goes.
(Sadly, I can't go back in time to see what order I did things and look for a pattern if this happens again. In case it might be useful to anyone, I know for sure I'd gotten stock set up comfortably and made a complete backup before giving thunderoar's T113 kernel a whirl, and that went swimmingly. Even had mounts2sd properly recognizing external sd set up after a long struggle, though not actually enabled yet. Don't know what else i did between making that backup and trying to flash this, but it's likely I just screwed something up somehow.)
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Upgrade your firmware to PH5 before flash and use TWRP 3.0.2-0.
Firmware: http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-T113
TWRP: https://dl.twrp.me/goyave/
Wipe all partition in TWRP:
System, Cache, Dalvik and if you can internal Storage.
Thunderoar Kernel isn't compatible with PH5 firmware for the moment.
Let me know how it goes
Thanks so much for responding even though I didn't specifically ask.
Pretty much all my knowledge comes from following instructions in these forums and piecing little bits of information together, so I've got a few questions - trying to understand the "why" behind these things in order to be more self-sufficient. Please feel free to point me towards resources where I can learn more!
Jimbus369 said:
Upgrade your firmware to PH5 before flash and use TWRP 3.0.2-0.
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This is a surprise to me - I'd always thought that when flashing a new ROM, everything gets replaced. I never would have figured this part out on my own!
Firmware: http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-T113
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There's no Canadian version - but should I presume that, since this is a Wi-Fi only device, the CSC isn't too important?
How much does this matter even when using a device with a network connection?
TWRP: https://dl.twrp.me/goyave/
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(Ooops, forgot to do this right off the bat. My bad!)
Does recovery version generally make a big difference?
Wipe all partition in TWRP:
System, Cache, Dalvik and if you can internal Storage.
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I've been wiping Data as well - is that not necessary?
Does wiping Internal Storage have a big effect? I suppose there's a fair bit of app-specific stuff in there that could cause issues?
Thunderoar Kernel isn't compatible with PH5 firmware for the moment.
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Ah well, soon enough!
Let me know how it goes
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Of course! You're investing time in putting this together, and helping out users; the very least I can do is let you know what's going on with that time you've invested!
Okay, about to check on the firmware installation!
PushyPhoenix said:
This is a surprise to me - I'd always thought that when flashing a new ROM, everything gets replaced. I never would have figured this part out on my own!
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When you install a rom, especially a TW one, in most case you need a specific Bootloader to cause it to start and work smoothly.
Wikipedia:
A boot loader is a computer program that loads an operating system or some other system software for the computer after completion of the power-on self-tests; it is the loader for the operating system itself. Within the hard reboot process, it runs after completion of the self-tests, then loads and runs the software. A boot loader is loaded into main memory from persistent memory, such as a hard disk drive or, in some older computers, from a medium such as punched cards, punched tape, or magnetic tape. The boot loader then loads and executes the processes that finalize the boot. Like POST processes, the boot loader code comes from a "hard-wired" and persistent location; if that location is too limited for some reason, that primary boot loader calls a second-stage boot loader or a secondary program loader.
The bootloader runs your rom with specific instructions, if the rom does not support an older bootloader simply does not boot. My rom does not support the older bootloader. A zip flash in this case cannot upgrade a delicate part like the bootloader. You need to flash the newer one with Odin.
There's no Canadian version - but should I presume that, since this is a Wi-Fi only device, the CSC isn't too important?
How much does this matter even when using a device with a network connection?
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The latest update for your country is PA5. Try with THIS.
Your country code is XAC.
The CSC (Sale Country Code) Is that part of the firmware that contains all the telephone operator customizations (e.g. WAP, MMS) for the intended country. As far as i know, It is not important for us.
(Ooops, forgot to do this right off the bat. My bad!)
Does recovery version generally make a big difference?
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Yes, the Recovery can make the difference.
I've been wiping Data as well - is that not necessary?
Does wiping Internal Storage have a big effect? I suppose there's a fair bit of app-specific stuff in there that could cause issues?
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I forgot to write data, my bad! But i wrote it in the instructions in the first topic. For personal experience i had different issues when I didn't formatted the Internal Storage. The Android folder, .thumbnails and others, can create issues.
Ah well, soon enough!
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I hope that in the next update we could use this kernel. :fingers-crossed:
Of course! You're investing time in putting this together, and helping out users; the very least I can do is let you know what's going on with that time you've invested!
Okay, about to check on the firmware installation!
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I want to give my best support at all users in difficulty, if you have a problem just ask. :good: :good:
Sorry for my english
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Sorry for my english
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You're doing just fine!
I'll reply more later, but wanted to report that it's installed and running very smoothly! Haven't played around much but will do at home later.
If you've got any tips for getting mounts2sd up and running I'd really appreciate it!
PushyPhoenix said:
You're doing just fine!
I'll reply more later, but wanted to report that it's installed and running very smoothly! Haven't played around much but will do at home later.
If you've got any tips for getting mounts2sd up and running I'd really appreciate it!
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I'm happy to hear it. Anyway, I don't know how mounts2sd works. Have you already tried HERE?
Jimbus369 said:
I'm happy to hear it. Anyway, I don't know how mounts2sd works. Have you already tried HERE?
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Yup, that's the app I'm using, but haven't been able to get my external partition mounted properly. I did manage it once, think it was with thunderoar's kernel though.
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I'm happy to hear it.
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Life has gotten in the way of playing around with this, but thought I'd send you an update as I said I would...
Your rom is running really nicely on my tablet as I use it daily. It's smooth and small, with no unexpected reboots or fc's on installed apps. Didn't wipe internal SD but it hasn't given me any issues with existing data (probably because there wasn't much to start with).
One thing that has caused a problem is calendar sync. It looks like you've taken out the actual syncing service, so when I try to access my calendars through any app I'm asked to add a new Google account, even though everything's already set up in "Accounts" under Settings. I haven't tried running the "calendars.providers.apk" from my other phone, that should fix the problem - but I don't want to use the wrong version and break something!
Also, I've confirmed that the only time I got mounts2sd working, it was with thunderoar's kernel. So guess that's going to have to wait.
A few adjustments I made to the setup were to uninstall all "unnecessary" system apps (not needed to run the device), and re-install them from the store. This way I've got 676mb free on /system and still over 1.5GB free on internal storage.
I've also added a multi-reboot menu to make getting into recovery or download mode simpler, and this is loading more quickly on your rom than stock. I've also had to modify permissions.xml to allow apps to access external storage by default, and made another tweak to disable the "loud volume warning" (don't remember quite what it was offhand).
Would you consider adding these to a future version?
Again, thanks SO much for putting this together, answering questions, and doing your thing. It's greatly appreciated!
PushyPhoenix said:
Life has gotten in the way of playing around with this, but thought I'd send you an update as I said I would...
Your rom is running really nicely on my tablet as I use it daily. It's smooth and small, with no unexpected reboots or fc's on installed apps. Didn't wipe internal SD but it hasn't given me any issues with existing data (probably because there wasn't much to start with).
One thing that has caused a problem is calendar sync. It looks like you've taken out the actual syncing service, so when I try to access my calendars through any app I'm asked to add a new Google account, even though everything's already set up in "Accounts" under Settings. I haven't tried running the "calendars.providers.apk" from my other phone, that should fix the problem - but I don't want to use the wrong version and break something!
Also, I've confirmed that the only time I got mounts2sd working, it was with thunderoar's kernel. So guess that's going to have to wait.
A few adjustments I made to the setup were to uninstall all "unnecessary" system apps (not needed to run the device), and re-install them from the store. This way I've got 676mb free on /system and still over 1.5GB free on internal storage.
I've also added a multi-reboot menu to make getting into recovery or download mode simpler, and this is loading more quickly on your rom than stock. I've also had to modify permissions.xml to allow apps to access external storage by default, and made another tweak to disable the "loud volume warning" (don't remember quite what it was offhand).
Would you consider adding these to a future version?
Again, thanks SO much for putting this together, answering questions, and doing your thing. It's greatly appreciated!
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The calendar sync issue should be fixed in the next update.
Anyway, If I have enough time, the next update should contain a lot of new features. Your suggestions are already planned :good:
Jimbus369 said:
When you install a rom, especially a TW one, in most case you need a specific Bootloader to cause it to start and work smoothly.
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The bootloader runs your rom with specific instructions, if the rom does not support an older bootloader simply does not boot. My rom does not support the older bootloader. A zip flash in this case cannot upgrade a delicate part like the bootloader. You need to flash the newer one with Odin.
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One more question about this: The way you've worded the second paragraph seems to imply only that older bootloaders don't work with newer roms, so are newer bootloaders backwards compatible? Say I've got the PH5 bootloader installed and I want to restore a backup of the previous firmware, do I have to flash that firmware first?
Sorry if it seems obvious, this is how we learn!
Sent from my SM-G900W8 using XDA Labs
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One more question about this: The way you've worded the second paragraph seems to imply only that older bootloaders don't work with newer roms, so are newer bootloaders backwards compatible? Say I've got the PH5 bootloader installed and I want to restore a backup of the previous firmware, do I have to flash that firmware first?
Sorry if it seems obvious, this is how we learn!
Sent from my SM-G900W8 using XDA Labs
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Absolutely it isn't obvious, don't worry . The Bootloader, for my personal experience, are backwards compatible. I don't have a scientific knowledge about this, but for what I did with other device it can work. Just try :fingers-crossed:, don't forget a full backup.
Calendar_sync_fix.zip
Here is a fix for calendar sync.
@PushyPhoenix Thanks for reporting this issue
Jimbus369 said:
Calendar_sync_fix.zip
Here is a fix for calendar sync.
@PushyPhoenix Thanks for reporting this issue
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This is a huge help, as one reason for getting this tablet was to use the calendar on a bigger screen.... Thanks so much!
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The Bootloader, for my personal experience, are backwards compatible. I don't have a scientific knowledge about this, but for what I did with other device it can work. Just try :fingers-crossed:
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Fantastic - it worked on my S5 (had to restore a backup to retrieve some data).
don't forget a full backup.
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Never! The most important thing, along with wiping.
When is coming to FyrestoneROM V2 ?
And thank you very much. So love...
Does this work on sm-t116ny ?
Because no development for sm-t116ny .
dhruvpatel_9880 said:
Does this work on sm-t116ny ?
Because no development for sm-t116ny .
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I don't think it can work. If your device codename is Goyave you can try. Let me know if it works
Jimbus369 said:
I don't think it can work. If your device codename is Goyave you can try. Let me know if it works
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First of all thanks for replying
My device codename is Goyave3g5m probably .
Can you please tell me which all models have same codename "Goyave"?
And cm 11 for sm-t116 works well on my sm-t116ny.
I will try and let you know does it boots .
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It is working on sm-t116ny
But wifi hotspot not working
Please help
dhruvpatel_9880 said:
First of all thanks for replying
My device codename is Goyave3g5m probably .
Can you please tell me which all models have same codename "Goyave"?
And cm 11 for sm-t116 works well on my sm-t116ny.
I will try and let you know does it boots .
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It is working on sm-t116ny
But wifi hotspot not working
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T113/T113nu and T116/T116ny have a similar codename and hardware (The recovery have goyave codename, therefore any rom with goyave codename can be flashed). For the hotspot, maybe some missing libraries, a different driver or a different kernel makes hotspot broken. Try to restore your kernel from a previous backup.
Have some free time this coming weekend and was considering installing the android 11 beta posted here
Reading around this forum I've seen people have had issues installing gapps.
Has anyone managed to install gapps successfully? If not, I will stay on the NX627J_CNCommon_V2.23 build.
Thanks in advance.
EDIT:
I have now upgraded to Android 11 and installed google apps, here's how I did it.
The usual disclaimers apply: DO NOT DO THIS IF YOU ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH ADB, FASTBOOT ETC. I will not be held responsible for bricked devices.
If you wish to void your warranty the command to unlock the bootloader and allow flashing with fasboot the command is "fastboot oem nubia_unlock NUBIA_NX627J"
1. Backup the data you want to keep from your phone. Wipe the phone using stock recovery or TWPR
2. Upgrade to 2.24 using full zip. As I had previously rooted my device so the stock recovery wasn't working and I had to flash TWRP.
3. Upgrade to 3.11 using full zip. Either use the stock recovery or TWRP. This will be the last time you can use TWRP for flashing due to changes in Android 11. TWRP does not support Android 11 yet. If I'd have realised this before I would have tried to flashed google apps at this step. Can't confirm if this works but I wish I'd have tried it.
4. If you need root, install the APK for magisk "canary" (or any version that supports patching boot.img)
5. Open the zip for 3.11 and extract boot.img, copy to your device
6. Patch the boot.img using Magisk. I used these instructions. Reboot.
7. Congratluations, you have Android 11 with root!
If you need gapps and didn't install them yet, it's still possible. Flashing without TWRP was a challenge, but after a lot of hours wasted, I found that BiTG apps was working which I downloaded from this page. I flashed using EX Kernel Manager but I would imagine other apps that allow root flashing will work similarly.
Currently, I have not been able to get SafetyNet checks to pass. I will update this thread with details as I uncover them.
For WhatsApp verfication to pass make sure you have granted Google services framework SMS permissions.
Hope this is helpful for some people who are thinking about making the move to Android 11. No major issues to report yet, will update this thread if anything comes up.
EDIT 2021/02/22: I have repeated this process successfully for V3.15.
thais rom support to flash twrp or google app?
someone who helps? very ugly problem that notifications from whatsapp do not arrive
mmason75123 said:
Have some free time this coming weekend and was considering installing the android 11 beta posted here
Reading around this forum I've seen people have had issues installing gapps.
Has anyone managed to install gapps successfully? If not, I will stay on the NX627J_CNCommon_V2.23 build.
Thanks in advance
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All work fine in this version (NX627J_CNCommon_V2.23 build)? notifications whatsapp? names of calls?
updated OP now, I have finally managed to upgrade to Android 11!
mmason75123 said:
Have some free time this coming weekend and was considering installing the android 11 beta posted here
Reading around this forum I've seen people have had issues installing gapps.
Has anyone managed to install gapps successfully? If not, I will stay on the NX627J_CNCommon_V2.23 build.
Thanks in advance.
EDIT:
I have now upgraded to Android 11 and installed google apps, here's how I did it.
The usual disclaimers apply: DO NOT DO THIS IF YOU ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH ADB, FASTBOOT ETC. I will not be held responsible for bricked devices.
1. Backup the data you want to keep from your phone. Wipe the phone using stock recovery or TWPR
2. Upgrade to 2.24 using full zip. As I had previously rooted my device so the stock recovery wasn't working and I had to flash TWRP.
3. Upgrade to 3.11 using full zip. Either use the stock recovery or TWRP. This will be the last time you can use TWRP for flashing due to changes in Android 11. TWRP does not support Android 11 yet. If I'd have realised this before I would have tried to flashed google apps at this step. Can't confirm if this works but I wish I'd have tried it.
4. If you need root, install the APK for magisk "canary" (or any version that supports patching boot.img)
5. Open the zip for 3.11 and extract boot.img, copy to your device
6. Patch the boot.img using Magisk. I used these instructions. Reboot.
7. Congratluations, you have Android 11 with root!
If you need gapps and didn't install them yet, it's still possible. Flashing without TWRP was a challenge, but after a lot of hours wasted, I found that BiTG apps was working which I downloaded from this page. I flashed using EX Kernel Manager but I would imagine other apps that allow root flashing will work similarly.
Currently, I have not been able to get SafetyNet checks to pass. I will update this thread with details as I uncover them.
For WhatsApp verfication to pass make sure you have granted Google services framework SMS permissions.
Hope this is helpful for some people who are thinking about making the move to Android 11. No major issues to report yet, will update this thread if anything comes up.
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how can i unbloat this **** and get the stock rom? Are they going to release a global rom android 11?
B4$Q said:
how can i unbloat this **** and get the stock rom? Are they going to release a global rom android 11?
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you can uninstall most of the bloat without root, and even more of it with
obviously I don't work for nubia but at this point a global ROM seems a way off, especially given there has been nothing since 2.03
here is the forum post for release 3.11
【2020年11月30日】Android R V311 for Z20 小批量更新公告-努比亚Z20-努比亚/红魔社区 - 手机版
mmason75123 said:
you can uninstall most of the bloat without root, and even more of it with
obviously I don't work for nubia but at this point a global ROM seems a way off, especially given there has been nothing since 2.03
here is the forum post for release 3.11
【2020年11月30日】Android R V311 for Z20 小批量更新公告-努比亚Z20-努比亚/红魔社区 - 手机版
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I want to make it stock. Is there a tutorial for that? Their rom has too many issues, including the notifications and that ugly skin with their useless chinese features.
B4$Q said:
I want to make it stock. Is there a tutorial for that? Their rom has too many issues, including the notifications and that ugly skin with their useless chinese features.
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"stock" for this phone is what you have installed now. There is no custom ROM, which is your real complaint. To be honest, I would also much prefer a custom ROM, if you find one let me know! Anyway this is completely off topic for this thread
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"stock" for this phone is what you have installed now. There is no custom ROM, which is your real complaint. To be honest, I would also much prefer a custom ROM, if you find one let me know! Anyway this is completely off topic for this thread
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Yeah, stock is what I have installed right now, which is Android 9. I would like to get the stock Android 11, without their skin. Maybe a GSI rom could fix it, but I was not able to install it. As soon as you flash the gsi rom on nubia ui 8, the system breaks.
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Yeah, stock is what I have installed right now, which is Android 9. I would like to get the stock Android 11, without their skin. Maybe a GSI rom could fix it, but I was not able to install it. As soon as you flash the gsi rom on nubia ui 8, the system breaks.
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Yeah I hear you - it's incredibly annoying that you can't set the default launcher to anything else. Well, I'm sure you can probably! But I'm going to leave my phone to settle for a few days at least before messingw ith it any more
Good luck.
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Yeah I hear you - it's incredibly annoying that you can't set the default launcher to anything else. Well, I'm sure you can probably! But I'm going to leave my phone to settle for a few days at least before messingw ith it any more
Good luck.
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I'll stay on Android 9 for the moment, but I will never buy from this brand again. Apple proved me again that their phones are the best from the market. And Google Phones of course.
I have updated my phone from Android 9 to Android 11 V3.11 everything works fine but can I install gapps and how?
mmason75123 said:
Have some free time this coming weekend and was considering installing the android 11 beta posted here
Reading around this forum I've seen people have had issues installing gapps.
Has anyone managed to install gapps successfully? If not, I will stay on the NX627J_CNCommon_V2.23 build.
Thanks in advance.
EDIT:
I have now upgraded to Android 11 and installed google apps, here's how I did it.
The usual disclaimers apply: DO NOT DO THIS IF YOU ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH ADB, FASTBOOT ETC. I will not be held responsible for bricked devices.
1. Backup the data you want to keep from your phone. Wipe the phone using stock recovery or TWPR
2. Upgrade to 2.24 using full zip. As I had previously rooted my device so the stock recovery wasn't working and I had to flash TWRP.
3. Upgrade to 3.11 using full zip. Either use the stock recovery or TWRP. This will be the last time you can use TWRP for flashing due to changes in Android 11. TWRP does not support Android 11 yet. If I'd have realised this before I would have tried to flashed google apps at this step. Can't confirm if this works but I wish I'd have tried it.
4. If you need root, install the APK for magisk "canary" (or any version that supports patching boot.img)
5. Open the zip for 3.11 and extract boot.img, copy to your device
6. Patch the boot.img using Magisk. I used these instructions. Reboot.
7. Congratluations, you have Android 11 with root!
If you need gapps and didn't install them yet, it's still possible. Flashing without TWRP was a challenge, but after a lot of hours wasted, I found that BiTG apps was working which I downloaded from this page. I flashed using EX Kernel Manager but I would imagine other apps that allow root flashing will work similarly.
Currently, I have not been able to get SafetyNet checks to pass. I will update this thread with details as I uncover them.
For WhatsApp verfication to pass make sure you have granted Google services framework SMS permissions.
Hope this is helpful for some people who are thinking about making the move to Android 11. No major issues to report yet, will update this thread if anything comes up.
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You may want to add in the instructions the command to unlock the bootloader of the z20 since users wouldn't be able to flash otherwise.
I managed to get this working and trying to de-china-fy to have english only. Will report back if I can somehow replace the default launcher.
Edit: got a my total launcher running by placing the apk inside the folder where the default nubia launcher is sitting. With root, just place the apk under system/app/nubia launcher folder. It's not working 100% perfect for me as nubia edge gestures stop letting me pull up recent apps so I can't multi task anymore
aso89 said:
I have updated my phone from Android 9 to Android 11 V3.11 everything works fine but can I install gapps and how?
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See OP "If you need gapps", here's the link again to get them again. BiTGApps-arm64-11.0.0-R17_signed-20200923.zip is the name of the file I have.
[GAPPS] Download GApps for Android 11 (JUNE 2021 UPDATE)
Google Apps (GApps) for Android 11 based ROMs needs to be flashed separately. Here is a direct link to download Android 11 compatible GApps.
www.cyanogenmods.org
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You may want to add in the instructions the command to unlock the bootloader of the z20 since users wouldn't be able to flash otherwise.
I managed to get this working and trying to de-china-fy to have english only. Will report back if I can somehow replace the default launcher.
Edit: got a my total launcher running by placing the apk inside the folder where the default nubia launcher is sitting. With root, just place the apk under system/app/nubia launcher folder. It's not working 100% perfect for me as nubia edge gestures stop letting me pull up recent apps so I can't multi task anymore
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Thanks that's a good idea, I'll try it out. Can you explain a little more around the gestures issue, is it that you show the navbar and the nubia controls are now somehow in the way? I've been a fan of the nubia navigation since I gave it a go and became used to it. Having the back button at any point in the screen is useful I find.
I've added the command to unlock the bootloader to the OP btw.
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Thanks that's a good idea, I'll try it out. Can you explain a little more around the gestures issue, is it that you show the navbar and the nubia controls are now somehow in the way? I've been a fan of the nubia navigation since I gave it a go and became used to it. Having the back button at any point in the screen is useful I find.
I've added the command to unlock the bootloader to the OP btw.
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With the stock nubia launcher even with the Chinese app taken out, swiping left always tries to get you to the Chinese google feed like page. I didn't care for that so I replaced the launcher with total launcher which worked.
The problem is that the swipe up gesture that usually pull up the recent apps to allow switching between application is not working. Even switching the navigation from gestures to 3 button navigation and pressing the recent apps button does nothing.
Perhaps I took one too many Chinese system apps out which caused this error or it is somehow tied into system and nubia launcher itself. Will have to test further.
xda-nitro said:
With the stock nubia launcher even with the Chinese app taken out, swiping left always tries to get you to the Chinese google feed like page. I didn't care for that so I replaced the launcher with total launcher which worked.
The problem is that the swipe up gesture that usually pull up the recent apps to allow switching between application is not working. Even switching the navigation from gestures to 3 button navigation and pressing the recent apps button does nothing.
Perhaps I took one too many Chinese system apps out which caused this error or it is somehow tied into system and nubia launcher itself. Will have to test further.
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Thanks makes sense. Yes it sounds like you've uninstalled the Recents app, either reinstate or there are alternatives out there I believe
mmason75123 said:
Thanks makes sense. Yes it sounds like you've uninstalled the Recents app, either reinstate or there are alternatives out there I believe
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Just to confirm, I have just tried to set a new default launcher as you suggest above by replacing the APK. Replacing with SmartLauncher I couldn't return to the home screen using the swipe up gesture so have rolled back.
mmason75123 said:
Just to confirm, I have just tried to set a new default launcher as you suggest above by replacing the APK. Replacing with SmartLauncher I couldn't return to the home screen using the swipe up gesture so have rolled back.
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It's weird, the recent apps and swipe up are linked to the nubia launcher for some reason. Despite this, I'm staying with with my launcher as I can't stand the apple like nature of the nubia launcher. I think I have managed to get rid of all the Chinese apps though so all good for now.
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It's weird, the recent apps and swipe up are linked to the nubia launcher for some reason. Despite this, I'm staying with with my launcher as I can't stand the apple like nature of the nubia launcher. I think I have managed to get rid of all the Chinese apps though so all good for now.
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Do you get notifications from apps? When I had that rom, I was not receiving any notification.
Phone: Xiaomi Mi 9T /K20 Pro
Current Rom: Miui Global 12.5.1
Wanted Rom: Stock google/pixel with all google apps, but without the awful miui interface
Evening everyone.
I would be very grateful if some kind soul can assist me. I'm trying to replace the standard and hated miui rom with Evolution X (Raphael) rom or any other recommend rom. So far I've successfully managed to connect the phone, setup usb drivers and unlocked the phone as well as used fastboot to flash twrp-3.7.0_9-0-raphael.img.
So far so good, but here's the questions I have or issues I'm having:-
Even though I have removed all screenlocks, the phone files on twrp are still showing as decrypted. I've also deliberately put on a screenlock and then booted to twrp, but I get no messages or request to enter a password. FYI, if I go to Settings>Privacy, the phone does state that it's encrypted.. Other than flashing twrp-3.7.0_9-0-raphael.img, I have also flashed many other versions of twrp, but they all do the same thing, i.e. no mention of any screenlock or decryption.
Although I can flash twrp, if I reboot, it reverts back to miui stock recovery. I then have to reflash twrp image to get back in. Is there a way to keep it installed permanently?
I'm also confused whether I need to root the phone. Is this compulsory and if not, and is it worth it?
Lastly my main goal is to install a rom without the rubbish miui. I still want all google apps, camera, nfc, and everything else to work, but with so many custom roms available, it's getting confusing. Can you please recommend one that is new, popular and has all the standard google apps/rom and stuff?
Thanks in advance.
Apologies - Just BUMPING this up as no reply.
Try this recovery https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=15664248565197208247
vito_metallica said:
Try this recovery https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=15664248565197208247
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Thanks very much. Sorry about this, but would you mind explaining what that file is and how do I install it? Is there a step-by-step guide that I can follow? Also once it's installed how do I use it to install the custom rom?
Thanks again for your help.
wowandroid said:
Thanks very much. Sorry about this, but would you mind explaining what that file is and how do I install it? Is there a step-by-step guide that I can follow? Also once it's installed how do I use it to install the custom rom?
Thanks again for your help.
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It's a version of orangefox twrp with a fix to support android 13 encryption. Guides on how and what to install are usually provided by the ROMs developers, since each ROM requires different software and steps. I don't think anybody can really recommend you a specific custom ROM, since most of them have their quirks and bugs, but I tried both EvolutionX and VoltageOS and both were running fine on my device (both android 13), now I'm running lineageos 20 unofficial and it runs fine too.
I see you want to install EvolutionX, and you will find all info on their thread, and should ask support for that specific ROM on that thread.
Sorry @vito_metallica, when I was asking for a guide or link, is was not for how to install a ROM, but how to install the orangefox twrp. Last thing I want to do is to brick the phone, lol.
wowandroid said:
Sorry @vito_metallica, when I was asking for a guide or link, is was not for how to install a ROM, but how to install the orangefox twrp. Last thing I want to do is to brick the phone, lol.
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Extract the zip and there is a recovery.img file inside. Maybe try it before actually flashing it (fastboot boot recovery.img)
And finally flash with fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
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Just wanna say, thanks so much @vito_metallica
Believe it or not, I've now edited this same post 5-6 times, because each time there was an issue, I'd edit the post again and again, lol.
Good news! I've managed to successfully install the EvolutionX rom.
I've had a play around and its a brilliant rom. Just a few issues which I hope I can iron out:-
The Android System WebView won't update - I've tried to uninstall, clear cache/data etc, but it still won't work
Is there a way to remove, relocate or hide the bottom Google Search Bar? - I never tend to use it as I find it annoying, so I would prefer to totally remove it if possible.
Thanks again
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wowandroid said:
EDIT:
Just wanna say, thanks so much @vito_metallica
Believe it or not, I've now edited this same post 5-6 times, because each time there was an issue, I'd edit the post again and again, lol.
Good news! I've managed to successfully install the EvolutionX rom.
I've had a play around and its a brilliant rom. Just a few issues which I hope I can iron out:-
The Android System WebView won't update - I've tried to uninstall, clear cache/data etc, but it still won't work
Is there a way to remove, relocate or hide the bottom Google Search Bar? - I never tend to use it as I find it annoying, so I would prefer to totally remove it if possible.
Thanks again
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- Did you also clear cache and storage of Play store? If nothing works you could still install updates manually via apkmirror or you could install Chrome and use that as system WebView ( you can switch in dev settings ) or you could use Bromite system WebView ( search on GitHub for info about installation)
- If there isn't an option to remove the search bar you could still switch to a different launcher like lawnchair or Nova Launcher ( which I personally prefer), but maybe you should ask the EvolutionX devs first, since maybe the stock launcher has features built in that you would lose if using a custom one.
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- Did you also clear cache and storage of Play store? If nothing works you could still install updates manually via apkmirror or you could install Chrome and use that as system WebView ( you can switch in dev settings ) or you could use Bromite system WebView ( search on GitHub for info about installation)
- If there isn't an option to remove the search bar you could still switch to a different launcher like lawnchair or Nova Launcher ( which I personally prefer), but maybe you should ask the EvolutionX devs first, since maybe the stock launcher has features built in that you would lose if using a custom one.
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I always thought by clearing the cache/storage , it would cause major issues, like apps stop working. Am I actually safe to do this without any ill-effect? Will it still remember that I'm logged in and what apps I've already downloaded/updated?
Regarding the bottom google search bar - I think I read somewhere this is built-in and it can't be removed without causing major issues. I guess I'll just have to live with it.
The other issue I've found with this rom is that after disabling gestures and re-enabling the 3 navigation buttons (which I prefer), they are the wrong-way round, i.e. I prefer the back button to be on the right-hand side. So if you know any way of fixing this then please let me know.
I'll post these questions on the dev's chat too.
Thanks for all your help and advice.