Database Develop

[ROM] Feather v1.7 UPDATED WITH PATCHES 10/20/10[SENSE/Speed&Light Rom!]FIXED SYNC <3

[ROM] Feather v1.7 UPDATED WITH PATCHES 10/20/10[SENSE/Speed&Light Rom!]FIXED SYNC <3
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Feather
-----------
1. Introduction
2. What's Included
3. Changelog
4. Buglist
5. Who is this ROM for?
6. Download Links
7. What is RIPPED from this rom?
8. Credit
______________________________________
Suggested Settings for Optimal Performance |
---------------------------------------------------
Rom: Feather v1.7 (Download)
Kernel: KingxKernel BFS number 5 (Download)
Launcher: LauncherPro (Download from Market or [Download Here]. If you're on a computer, please save the link instead of clicking it, it's a direct link to the APK file, and some browsers open it instead of downloading it)
Add-on Patches (install via zip in recovery):
Remove Bluetooth (Download)
Remove Sense [MUST install another launcher first, they're available in the market] (Download)
Baseband Version: 2.15.00.07.28
Extra Applications:
Advanced Task Killer
AdFree Android
SetCPU (Located on the Android Market, or here for members of XDA, which is free. [Download Here])
SetCPU Settings (must install additional kernel):
Min: 245Mhz
Max: 1.152Ghz
Scaling: ondemand
Set on boot
SetCPU Profile Settings
Enable
Screen Off - 245 max / 245 min, priority 50, on demand
=================================================
After all the roms being made and such, I felt that I should take it upon myself to create a rom to sort of give back to the community. Thus creating what will now be known as Feather.
Feather is a rom unlike any other, and you better hold onto your phone because of it. What Feather is, is, a rom that is built for speed and battery life. This is my first build, and I'm currently working on a v2.0 release. I was going to wait for then, but I just couldn't wait, sorry x]
Ever download a rom, then look at how many apps there are, and realize that, while some of them are "cool", that you'll probably never use them? The solution to that problem is found within Feather. I've ripped out everything but the bare essentials to keep your rom going, and, so far, it's been helping the hell out of my phone. Boot time is much faster than I've got off of any rom, and, best thing is, everything works out of the box. No need to ***** and complain about how your rom doesn't have camera, or that the wifi doesnt work. It's a (fast) rom, everything works because it's stock. So, tell me what you guys think. Obviously it's not perfect since this is (1) my first rom and (2) my first release.
This rom is:
1 - De-odexed
2 - Rooted
3 - ZipAligned
4 - Light
5 - Fast
6 - Using this as a stock rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=808173
Changelog
v1.7 FULL WIPE NEEDED
- Added in 3-in-1 reboot mod by default
- Fixed Syncing loop issue
- Better speed ups by removing un-needed defaults
- Various speed up tweaks
v1.5 FULL WIPE NEEDED
- Facebook Sync working!
- Added Calendar / Calendar Sync (you can remove the sync from the applications menu to prevent the Calendar sync process)
- Added Wireless Tether (seems standard now?)
- Removed setup.apk files (starts with clean slate. If you want to setup Syncing, go to settings->Accounts&Sync->Add Account)
- Has a boot animation ;D
- Cleaned up system files for better support of re-adding desired widgets and applications.
v1.0
- Initial Release
Code:
Buglist
v1.7
Still working on receiving picture messages
v1.5
MMS
[I]Syncing works, but is on never ending loop - Fixed in v1.7[/I]
v1.0
[I]Sync problems with facebook, google, and calendar [/I]- Fixed in v1.5
This Rom is made for those who do not use every single application on their own, but would rather install the ones they need to have a stronger / longer battery life, while maintaining speed and performance.
**For the v2.0 release, I'll have all of the removed apps uploaded so you are able to download and install the ones you need, so that you're able to keep the speed and performance up.
Feather ROM's and Patches​Feather v1.7 Link​
It takes a lot of time to build roms, especially with everything I've got going on. If you appreciate it, please donate. I'm moving and have to look for work elsewhere, and still have rent to pay. Not expecting my rent to be payed haha, but having an extra dollar to take the girlfriend out is always nice. I know there's people out there worse than me, so I'm content and making due. Just saying, it would be much appreciated.
​>> CLICK THIS TO DOWNLOAD FEATHER 1.7 <<​
Remove Sense**
Removes sense functions, you MUST have another launcher installed BEFORE running this remove script. I suggest downloading LauncherPro from the market, or from this thread in the Suggested Settings section
>> Remove Sense Download Link
Remove Bluetooth**
Bluetooth has continuous running processes that go, despite whether or not bluetooth is turned ON or OFF. Download and install this to remove the services and application if you do not use bluetooth.
>>Remove Bluetooth Download Link
Add Bluetooth**
Feature to add back the bluetooth functionality after running the remove bluetooth script above. Suggest to keep this and the remove script on your SD card to easily switch back and forth for times when you do and don't need it.
>>Add Bluetooth Download Link
Add Text To Speech (for use with GPS, ect)**
As said above, this is used with the GPS services to provide turn by turn navigation directions. This is not needed, but if you'd like the application to read you the directions as you drive, download this app.
>>Add TTS Download Link
Add Voice Search Options**
Should give back the search key -> Google Search function. I was planning on doing something with this at a later date, but for those who prefer to have it as a Google Search key, here's the patch.
>>Restore Voice Search
Add Weather and Weather Syncing**
Sort of obvious, allows Weather to connect to the internet to pinpoint your location / give you exact weather details for your area.
**Run these through Recovery as usual
Stand-Alone Download Apps
Google Talk
YouTube
Download Packs
HTC Specials Download Package
Code:
[Included Apps[/b]
Flashlight.apk
Friendstream.apk (not needed, it's already installed. I put it in the pack on accident)
HtcFMRadio.apk
HTCFootprints.apk
HTCSetupWizard.apk (not really needed, but in there fi you want it lol)
HTCLocationPicker.apk*
HTCLocationService.apk*
HTCSyncWidget.apk
HTCTwitter.apk
HTCSoundRecorder.apk
HTCStreamPlayer.apk
HTCCopyright.apk (have no idea what that is, but its here)
HTCRingtoneTrimmer.apk
HTCCarPanel.apk
*obviously they go together, since its the service and picker
>>HTC Special Apps download
Verizon Download Pack (install via app manager from market)
Code:
[b]Included Apps[/b]
VCast
Visual Voicemail
VzNavigator
VZW_MyVerizon
VZW_Skype
Verizon Backup Client*
Verizon Backup Service*
VZW Installer
Vzw LBS Permission
*Need both to be able to use the app corrently
>> Verizon App Package Download <<
Widget Download Pack (install via App Manager)
Code:
[b]Included Widgets*[/b]
[U]com.htc.FMRadioWidget[/u] [b]Requires FM Radio App[/b]
[U]com.htc.FriendStreamWidget[/U] [b]Requires Friend Stream App[/b]
com.htc.MusicWidget
[U]com.htc.NewsReaderWidget[/U] [b]Requires NewsReader App[/b]
[U]com.htc.StockWidget[/U] [b]Requires Stock App[/b]
[U]com.htc.TwitterWidget[/U] [B]Requires Twitter App[/B]
[U]com.htc.WeatherWidget[/U] [I][B]Requires multiple / all Weather Applications in order to run (Weather, WeatherAgentService, Weather Provider, and WeatherSyncProvider)[/B][/I]
GenieWidget
htcbookmarkwidget
[U]htcCalculatorWidget[/U] [B]Requires Calculator App[/B]
htcCalendarWidget
HtcClockWidget
htcContactWidgets
[U]HtcFootprintsWidget[/U] [B]Requires htcFootprints App[/B]
htcmailwidgets
htcMSGwidgets
HtcPhotoWidget
htcProfilesWidget
htcRingtoneWidget
htcSettingsWidgets
htcSyncWidget
*You MUST have the app installed in order to use the specified widget (obviously). The apps that are not in the stock version of this rom / that you must download are underlined.
>> Widgets Pack <<​
What is ripped?
Pretty much everything. This includes:
Code:
[B]Applications[/B]
[LIST=1]
[*]Adobe Reader
[*]Amazonmp3
[*]Applications Provider
[*]AppSharing
[*]Calculator
[*]Calendar
[*]CalendarProvider
[*]CityID
[*]Facebook
[*]Flashlight
[*]Flickr
[*]Friendstream
[*]GoogleFeedback
[*]GooglePartnerSetup
[*]Mail
[*]NewsReader
[*]QuickOffice
[*]RSS
[*]SlackerRadio
[*]Stock
[*]Street
[*]Talk
[*]Teeter
[*]VoiceDialer
[*]VPNServices
[*]Weather
[*]WeatherAgentService
[*]WeatherProvider
[*]WeatherSyncProvider
[/LIST]
[B]Widgets[/B]
[LIST=1]
[*]com.htc.FMRadioWidget
[*]com.htc.FriendStreamWidget
[*]com.htc.MusicWidget
[*]com.htc.NewsReaderWidget
[*]com.htc.StockWidget
[*]com.htc.TwitterWidget
[*]com.htc.weatherwidget
[*]geniewidget
[*]htcCalculatorWidget
[*]htcCalendarwidget
[*]HtcClockWidget
[*]HtcContactWidget
[*]HtcFootprintsWidget
[*]htcMailWidgets
[*]HtcMSGwidgets
[*]HtcPhotoWidget
[*]HtcProfilesWidget
[*]HTCRingtoneWidget
[*]htcSettingsWidget
[/LIST]
[B]Verizon Apps[/B]
[LIST=1]
[*]Vcast
[*]VVM
[*]VzNav
[*]NZW_MyVerizon
[*]VZW_Skype
[/LIST]
[B]All Wallpapers[/B]
Credits - Personally, I don't know everyone (by name / username) who's done something to make this happen, so bare with me. Obviously rmk40 for providing the rom | de-odexing the rom, unrevoked team, and whoever else.

Fantastic...thanks for this. D/L now...
jc

No problem. Tell me what you think
Just a heads up, when you install it, it'll say Incredible, but then you'll get a black screen. Just let it sit for a minute and it'll go through. After that, boot times are a lot faster.

a few weeks ago i ripped every piece out of my Virtuous rom that i do not use and was amazed at how much quicker and smoother the phone is. it boots up and shuts down noticeably quicker and just runs quicker and smoother. i have yet to see a single force close on it either.
i'm sure this rom is even faster and smoother than the one i'm running.

thanks, nickkx...i think this is just what i've been looking for. looking foward to v 2.0, so i can pick and choose what i want to add back. this could rival my Ruby...
jc

Sense-based, yes? May just want to consider updating the post with some details, as there are folks (like myself) who may only be interested in an AOSP / Vanilla ROM.
Despite removing a lot of the crap, which I definitely applaud, Sense is still running on the phone on top of the Android OS, which in itself takes some (if slight) resources away from speed/performance.
Anyway, it's always great to see a new player in the ROM game...I'll be watching where this one goes. Your minimalist approach definitely got my attention!

jasonb1985 said:
a few weeks ago i ripped every piece out of my Virtuous rom that i do not use and was amazed at how much quicker and smoother the phone is. it boots up and shuts down noticeably quicker and just runs quicker and smoother. i have yet to see a single force close on it either.
i'm sure this rom is even faster and smoother than the one i'm running.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Haha, back yours up and install this one, then you tell me :]
I've got some big plans for v2.0. I'm fixing up some stuff right now with v1.0 (found some extra things I can get rid of, ect), but hopefully it'll be released soon.
@mrchambo
Glad you like it! Like I said, I've got some more tweaks I plan on doing to it, seems like it runs great so far.

I agree re Sense...however, the vanilla email app is a pain as are some other vanilla/aosp apps. My daily and favorite to date is Ruby 1.1.4, smooth, compact and fast. i can remove most of the crap i don't want from it myself. but, anxious to try this alternative...
jc

bcgaynor82 said:
Sense-based, yes? May just want to consider updating the post with some details, as there are folks (like myself) who may only be interested in an AOSP / Vanilla ROM.
Despite removing a lot of the crap, which I definitely applaud, Sense is still running on the phone on top of the Android OS, which in itself takes some (if slight) resources away from speed/performance.
Anyway, it's always great to see a new player in the ROM game...I'll be watching where this one goes. Your minimalist approach definitely got my attention!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Your right, i'll update the post title.
Also, you're right about sense taking away some resources, but I'm fixing that. Currently I'm getting around 300mb of free ram while idling, which I think is impressive, so I don't see a real need to go vanilla. Plus, people like sense (the few and the proud xD), so I figured I'd keep it. Definitely keep your eye on this one though, have some big things planned for upcoming releases.

is this based on the new OTA leak?

Nick, what kernel would you recommend running? If we wanted to use LauncherPro instead of the stock Sense launcher is there anyway to get rid of the Sense launcher?

Ty07allstar said:
Nick, what kernel would you recommend running? If we wanted to use LauncherPro instead of the stock Sense launcher is there anyway to get rid of the Sense launcher?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Add launcher pro apk in data/app preferably and delete the stock launcher apk from system/app.
Ah, and make sure the apk you put in doesn't have any spaces!

Odin2347 said:
is this based on the new OTA leak?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, I listed it as the base rom.
@Ty07allstar
Currently, I'm running the stock kernel. Usually I run King's #5 kernel, but I'm busy editing the rom, so I haven't had time to flash it. I'm flashing it now, though, so I'll report back in a second.
Edit: I was overclocking using king's #5 kernel but I'm getting random closes with the browser.

looks that way, its based off of the leak which was posted 2 days ago

So what the battery life on this?

nick,
tried several times, can't get this to install...any suggestions?
jc

Sounds awesome! Downloading now!
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App

Would like to see some screen shots
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App

egobuster1 said:
Would like to see some screen shots
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ummmmmmmmmmmm its stock. lol

egobuster1 said:
Would like to see some screen shots
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's regular sense..
Also, is the download working alright?
@mrchambo
I think megaupload might have messed up on the upload, same thing happened with me. I just reuploaded it and updated the main post. Sorry for that :/ Usually they're not too bad when uploading stuff. Maybe my connection ****ed up when I was doing it. Who knows, but, it's updated and working, just checked it myself

[Q] New Google Maps work on Galaxy Exhibit 4G?

On July 11, Google rolled out a new version of Google Maps for Android (V 7.0.1) for Android versions 4.0.3 and greater (less than 4.0.3 get a different update, I think.). I have used Maps and Navigation extensively for a long time. I also have used Waze. The new version of Google Maps will reroute you if traffic builds up on your route (just like Waze). I was looking forward to that feature.
I am currently running CM10 and the new Maps doesn't work well. The graphics are jumpy and stitchy (?). When I hit the options button during Navigation it brings up the menu, but then shortly thereafter that menu is covered up by the previous graphic and I can't see what I am supposed to select.
I don't know if it is a limitation of my phone, my ROM, or if Maps is buggy. On my previous phone, at one point I had to stop updating Maps because my phone wasn't powerful enough. I hope that isn't the case for the Exhibit and maps now.
I would like to hear from others, both good and bad, about their experience with the new maps.
Thanks.

wrusry said:
On July 11, Google rolled out a new version of Google Maps for Android (V 7.0.1) for Android versions 4.0.3 and greater (less than 4.0.3 get a different update, I think.). I have used Maps and Navigation extensively for a long time. I also have used Waze. The new version of Google Maps will reroute you if traffic builds up on your route (just like Waze). I was looking forward to that feature.
I am currently running CM10 and the new Maps doesn't work well. The graphics are jumpy and stitchy (?). When I hit the options button during Navigation it brings up the menu, but then shortly thereafter that menu is covered up by the previous graphic and I can't see what I am supposed to select.
I don't know if it is a limitation of my phone, my ROM, or if Maps is buggy. On my previous phone, at one point I had to stop updating Maps because my phone wasn't powerful enough. I hope that isn't the case for the Exhibit and maps now.
I would like to hear from others, both good and bad, about their experience with the new maps.
Thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The lag and stickyness is due to phone's ram. its optimized for phone with ics or jb out of box, which have sufficient ram. I was surprised to see it actually run on our phone

ReckYoChips said:
The lag and stickyness is due to phone's ram. its optimized for phone with ics or jb out of box, which have sufficient ram. I was surprised to see it actually run on our phone
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the response. Sorry I am a bit slow. Can you clarify? Did you load it and also experience poor performance or are you just giving your reasoning (which I agree with) for my poor experience?
Also, which ROM did you use it with?
Thanks.

I tried it out on mine, saw the same issues you are seeing. Running the last available build of RootBox 4.1.2.
I restored the backup of the previous version I had made with Titanium Backup.
I see there might be a new AOIP 4.2 build soon, which will include overclocking options. I plan to try it on that one when it comes out.
Sent from my SGH-T679 using xda app-developers app

I am using it on AOIP I don't have any lag, GPS lock is good, only issue on aoip is that the notification bar flickers sometime and that causes the map to go out of whack, (1out of 10 times) so its manageable
Sent from my SGH-T679 using xda app-developers app

Tweaks
I experimented with different settings to see if I can make Maps work better.
CPU speed doesn't matter - CM10 is overclocked and I experimented with it
16 bit transparency option - doesn't help
Memory management, zRam - this *does* seem to help. It reduces the incidence of flickering. I tried 18% (default) and 26%. 26% seemed to help more.
Clearing up memory - This seemed to help the most. To clear up memory, I did it by menu - manage apps - running.
I will stop messing with it and just try it to see if I like it enough to live with the drawbacks. Perhaps AOIP will help. I'm waiting on the next version. I expect it won't. There is always a small chance that google will make it less memory dependent. Doubtful, though.
We have been very fortunate that we have good 4.1 and 4.1 ROMs for this device. Eventually we knew that our device just wouldn't cut it for some things. Maps may be the first/most prominent.
Thanks for the inputs/feedback. If you have more insights, I'd love to hear them.

Google Maps 7.0.1
I'm having the same problems here. I'm running AOIP 1.0 with the included kernel. I'm getting flickering and corruption. Also, the map display hangs and stops updating my current location after a few minutes, but the voice guidance is still correct. I can swipe the map and then click resume and it goes to the correct location. It doesn't seem like a problem with insufficient RAM to me because I can play music in the background and it works fine. It seems more like an issue with the graphics driver.
I wonder if Google is trying to make use of the fast cpu to gpu copy feature that most newer devices support? I think our current drivers from Qualcomm have a problem with this feature because I've seen similar corruption then using Robert Broglia's emulators that use this feature. Maybe the drivers report that the feature is present, but it is not correctly implemented? Does anybody know if there were ever any Snapdragon/Adreno 205 devices with an official ICS or JB ROM out there that we could borrow their drivers from, or does anybody know if the Snapdragon even supports this feature in hardware?
Here is my ROM and OpenGL info:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

spiked_mistborn said:
I'm having the same problems here. I'm running AOIP 1.0 with the included kernel. I'm getting flickering and corruption. Also, the map display hangs and stops updating my current location after a few minutes, but the voice guidance is still correct. I can swipe the map and then click resume and it goes to the correct location. It doesn't seem like a problem with insufficient RAM to me because I can play music in the background and it works fine. It seems more like an issue with the graphics driver.
I wonder if Google is trying to make use of the fast cpu to gpu copy feature that most newer devices support? I think our current drivers from Qualcomm have a problem with this feature because I've seen similar corruption then using Robert Broglia's emulators that use this feature. Maybe the drivers report that the feature is present, but it is not correctly implemented? Does anybody know if there were ever any Snapdragon/Adreno 205 devices with an official ICS or JB ROM out there that we could borrow their drivers from, or does anybody know if the Snapdragon even supports this feature in hardware?
Here is my ROM and OpenGL info:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for your thoughts and inputs. Unfortunately, I'm not smart enough to comment on whether the cpu to gpu feature is supported or not. Maybe someone else can comment. The drivers seem to be available here, though:
https://developer.qualcomm.com/mobi...phics-optimization-adreno/tools-and-resources

Ok, I think this problem is definitely related to the graphics drivers and not the amount of RAM. I installed the new Google Maps on an HTC Inspire 4G that I have and it's having the same problem. The Inspire 4G uses the same snapdragon/Adreno 205 SOC as the Exhibit 4G. I'm running a flavor of JB 4.2.2, and the ROM uses the same version graphics drivers. The main difference between the two is that the Inspire 4G has 768MiB of RAM instead of 512MiB.
I'm going to try creating a Qualcomm login to see if I can download the newer drivers. It looks like the JB.04.01.01.00.036 drivers are dated Aug 2012. The most recent ones are JB_VANILLA.04.02.02.060.053 from April 2013. If the new ones are available as binaries maybe the files can be swapped in the ROM zip file and re-flashed. If it's source only I don't have a build environment setup, nor the time to learn how to do it.

spiked_mistborn said:
Ok, I think this problem is definitely related to the graphics drivers and not the amount of RAM. I installed the new Google Maps on an HTC Inspire 4G that I have and it's having the same problem. The Inspire 4G uses the same snapdragon/Adreno 205 SOC as the Exhibit 4G. I'm running a flavor of JB 4.2.2, and the ROM uses the same version graphics drivers. The main difference between the two is that the Inspire 4G has 768MiB of RAM instead of 512MiB.
I'm going to try creating a Qualcomm login to see if I can download the newer drivers. It looks like the JB.04.01.01.00.036 drivers are dated Aug 2012. The most recent ones are JB_VANILLA.04.02.02.060.053 from April 2013. If the new ones are available as binaries maybe the files can be swapped in the ROM zip file and re-flashed. If it's source only I don't have a build environment setup, nor the time to learn how to do it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Good luck. I appreciate your efforts.

I tried this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2306286 to update the drivers to JB_VANILLA.04.02.02.060.053 and the phone boots, but the display is blank. I'm running a 3.4 based kernel, but I'm not sure if it meets this requirement
Needs a 3.4 caf kernel on the jb2 branch. Or at least the drivers from it
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
.
Team Insomnia had AOIP 1.5 up on their site, but I didn't try it because I don't like changing ROMs alot, and I want to make sure everything works before I flash. So keep an eye out for that. Maybe there will be some kernel updates, and then I'll try this again. Or maybe Google will update Maps.

spiked_mistborn said:
I tried this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2306286 to update the drivers to JB_VANILLA.04.02.02.060.053 and the phone boots, but the display is blank. I'm running a 3.4 based kernel, but I'm not sure if it meets this requirement .
Team Insomnia had AOIP 1.5 up on their site, but I didn't try it because I don't like changing ROMs alot, and I want to make sure everything works before I flash. So keep an eye out for that. Maybe there will be some kernel updates, and then I'll try this again. Or maybe Google will update Maps.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Where did you see the "Needs a 3.4 caf kernel" info?
BTW, I PM'd one of the developers and he said "We cant use the new qualcom drivers because our kernel doesnt support ion."
I'm not sure what ion is.
[edit]
I found that: ION is a generalized memory manager that Google introduced in the Android 4.0 ICS (Ice Cream Sandwich) release to address the issue of fragmented memory management interfaces across different Android devices.
http://lwn.net/Articles/480055/

result?
wrusry said:
Where did you see the "Needs a 3.4 caf kernel" info?
BTW, I PM'd one of the developers and he said "We cant use the new qualcom drivers because our kernel doesnt support ion."
I'm not sure what ion is.
[edit]
I found that: ION is a generalized memory manager that Google introduced in the Android 4.0 ICS (Ice Cream Sandwich) release to address the issue of fragmented memory management interfaces across different Android devices.
http://lwn.net/Articles/480055/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Does the end result of all of this mean we can't run Google Maps on our phones, as the chip just isn't powerful enough? Can we downgrade to an older Maps? I really liked this functionality of my old GB phone and would hate to lose it. Thanks.

Proud2banoob said:
Does the end result of all of this mean we can't run Google Maps on our phones, as the chip just isn't powerful enough? Can we downgrade to an older Maps? I really liked this functionality of my old GB phone and would hate to lose it. Thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't know the reason why the new Google Maps doesn't run well on the Exhibit. As has been suggested before, it may be a driver/kernel issue. I think the hardware is probably sufficient. It may not be, though.
In any case, you can still run Google Maps 6.14.4. You can find it here: http://www.apk4.net/applications/travel-local/google-maps-6-14-4-apk/
If you want nice traffic rerouting (new feature of Google Maps 7.0x) you can use Waze instead.

installing
wrusry said:
I don't know the reason why the new Google Maps doesn't run well on the Exhibit. As has been suggested before, it may be a driver/kernel issue. I think the hardware is probably sufficient. It may not be, though.
In any case, you can still run Google Maps 6.14.4. You can find it here: http://www.apk4.net/applications/travel-local/google-maps-6-14-4-apk/
If you want nice traffic rerouting (new feature of Google Maps 7.0x) you can use Waze instead.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks for the link. do i need to download it to a computer first? What is the protocol for putting this app on my phone? I have never installed any other way than from the Google Play market. Thanks. I will also try Waze.

Proud2banoob said:
thanks for the link. do i need to download it to a computer first? What is the protocol for putting this app on my phone? I have never installed any other way than from the Google Play market. Thanks. I will also try Waze.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can download it directly to your phone. Then you locate it (in file manager under downloads directory most likely) and click on it and it will ask you if you want to install it. It is pretty simple.

perfect
wrusry said:
You can download it directly to your phone. Then you locate it (in file manager under downloads directory most likely) and click on it and it will ask you if you want to install it. It is pretty simple.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Awesome. Thank you. Waze is ok, except they linked to my FB. I am already running Tinfoil for FB, so they can't track me. This is Waze is counter-productive for that.

Unfortunately, I am having another problem. Maps keeps updating itself to the latest version, which doesn't work. There is no option to disable automatic updates, so how do I make it stop? Thanks.
Sent from my SGH-T679 using xda app-developers app

Proud2banoob said:
Unfortunately, I am having another problem. Maps keeps updating itself to the latest version, which doesn't work. There is no option to disable automatic updates, so how do I make it stop? Thanks.
Sent from my SGH-T679 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Open play store then -> settings -> disable auto-update apps

The Google Maps 7.0.2 update from 7/17/13 seems to be working fine now. I tried it yesterday and it was very responsive, and no display corruption.

[ROM][4.4.4r2]p6800/p6810/i815(6Jan2015-BT patch2)SlimKat build 8.20 Unofficial

{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
SlimKat was one of the first few released right after the Official Kitkat released. As its name implied, it has the smallest footprint and yet it has some of the cool stuff. I plan to port it for a long time. Although there are still issues in my Kitkat roms, I want to add this to our list. Enjoy!
*** Slimrom is rooted, in any case if root is lost, follow this ***
*** To disable media scanning: Settings > Advanced Options ***
Release Note:
2015/1/6
New bluetooth patch can't turn off.Flash this View attachment bluetooth-patch2.zip in recovery will fix it. Gool luck!
2014/12/30
New bluez doesn't work on 4.4.4. A patch is needed. If bluetooth is not working, flash this View attachment 3089546 in recovery. Gool luck!
2014/12/15
No more update now so this is the final release. Slimkat 8.20. Enjoy
2014/10/10
It is the outraging and encouraging monment for Hong Kong. The protest for democracy is ongoing. Difficulties show what men are!
I returned home for changing and refreshing. It's been too long for an update and Slim is now 8.4.
2014/8/16
Slim is now 7.2.1. In this build, I add the performance settings to advance settings. In GPU settings, a new option Mali_use_vpll is added. This enables the frequency lock of mali and is the way to add frequency steps. Stock is disabled. Turn it off will return to stock values.
goo.im takes a few minutes to show and I can't display the files in AFH. I don't know why hosts always give me hard time...
　History
2014/7/8
Just before the WC Semi-final, I updated SlimKat to 4.4.4r1. Haven't test much but SlimKat behaves slim and stable as always.
2014/5/16
Slimrom is persistance. I was thinking about 4.4.3 but seems a bit too far.. Slimkat is version 5.1 now!
In this build, I fixed the Dashclock from Slim. I mainly worked on the missing pieces of i815. Light sensor is fixed. i815 can enjoy auto-brightness now! Working on mobiledata but with little progess.. IR is enabled in kernel. Can't find any material for IR support in platform but Smart IR Remote is working. Smart IR Remote is a great app. It deserve a few dollars!
Guess what? IR works for p6800 and most likely p6810 too! :laugh: I remove the cover of my p6800 and IR works perfectly with Smart IR Remote. I can control my TV... :victory:
Anyone have guts can remove the cover and drill a hole at the right center edge...
Note: Not every p68x0 has the sensor. Open the cover with screen facing down. If you see a board with a tiny led (that's the sensor) at the center of left edge, congrat you got the sensor!
2014/4/25
This Slimkat 4.6 would be probably the last one from Slim. HWA for openGL is enabled. Camera and Maps are working now. DeskClock widget FC is fixed by porting from Omni.
2014/4/4
That was a productive week. After a few sleepless night trials, the rotation flickering is fixed! :victory: There was actually two issues. Rotation on some apks like the browser cause screen deformation is another. Digging through tens of files, I finally fixed it! Slim is now 4.1. Just like other Kitkat ROMs, it is almost come to an end. I'm glad to say: All the major issues are gone now! :highfive:
2014/3/1
Bluez may take some time to become stable. PA is in beta6 not complete yet. PAC has beta now but not allow to publish. This weekend, I prepare the device trees for SlimKat. They have done a good jod, everything is ready in an hour. Just patched a few things like WiFi and telephony and the rom is out! :laugh:
AFH may take longer to upload...
Change log: :victory:
Code:
Official Slim [URL="http://www.slimroms.net/"]Change log[/URL]
[COLOR="Blue"]2014/12/15[/COLOR]
　　- Latest SlimKat build 8.20 source
　　- Polish the PerformanceControl and include tools
　　- Fix superuser not enabled at start
　　- Major bluetooth update from Bluez
[COLOR="Blue"]2014/10/10[/COLOR]
　　- Latest SlimKat build 8.4 source
　　- Fixes and improvements in the performance settings
　　- bluetooth update from Bluez
[COLOR="Blue"]2014/8/16[/COLOR]
　　- Latest SlimKat build 7.2.1 source
　　- Android 4.4.4r2 KTU84Q
　　- add performance settings in advance settings
　　- bluetooth update from Bluez
[COLOR="Blue"]2014/7/8[/COLOR]
　　- Latest SlimKat build 6.2 source
　　- Android 4.4.4r1 KTU84P
[COLOR="Blue"]2014/5/16[/COLOR]
　　- Latest SlimKat build 5.1 source
　　- i815: light sensor fixed
　　- IR kernel driver fixed. Support apks with direct access (eg. Smart IR Remote)
　　- DashClock widget from Slim is fixed
　　- Bluetooth update from Bluez
[COLOR="Blue"]2014/4/25[/COLOR]
　　- Latest SlimKat build 4.6 source
　　- HWA for OpenGL is enabled
　　- Bluetooth update from Bluez
　　- Lockscreen rotation fixed
　　- Clock widget FC fixed
[COLOR="Blue"]2014/4/4[/COLOR]
　　- Latest SlimKat build 4.1 source
　　- Rotation issues are fixed
　　- New slim recent menu
　　- Screencapture also fixed
　　- Bluetooth headset is working now
[COLOR="Blue"]2014/3/1[/COLOR]
　　- Latest SlimKat build 3.2 source
　　- Android 4.4.2r2 KVT49L
　　- Initial release
　　- Rooted
Know issues:
1. Few apks (eg. Browser) would distort after rotation
2. HDMI dongle not working.
3. mobiledata for i815 not working
Downloads: :highfive:
goo.im: http://goo.im/devs/daniel_hk/rom/slimrom
AFH: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=12535
mirror: http://pan.baidu.com/s/1sjHFbqP#dir/path=/slimrom
Slim gapps http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/downloads/dlsearch/viewcategory/1150-addons4-4
Recovery requirement
** CWM6, TWRP 2.3.1 or above is OK.
Most of the 4.4 Roms require the latest reovery with file_contexts and set_metadata support.I have patch the update-binary to work with old recoveries.
** See my thread to patch any gapps or ROMs with set_metadata fail **
Source:
kernel & device trees will update the new kernel soon after testing
github: https://github.com/danielhk?tab=repositories
Credits: :good:
** The SlimROM team who keeps many old devices alive!
** All those who donate to me. Giving me the resources to upgrade my PC and accessories!
** All those who help our cool tab's developments!
Donations:

I'll try at night
Thank you !!
Cheers \O/
Enviado de meu GT-P6800 usando Tapatalk

hi
i download the file but cannot be processed its ok in the desktop put in the p6800 its unreadable.

Wow... New ROM
Sent from P6800 powered by OmniROM 4.4.2

Oh well Installed with AIO gapps . I did a format and clean before and then tryed to boot , no go .
Then I rebooted , did another format and clean and it booted OK .
So far so good , 1st boot ! W00P ?

Just installed it with the AIO and its working. Just had to install supersu from Play and I'm off and running restoring everything. Will report back after a couple of days usage. Thanks danielhk!

tnx for rom but workıng telephone AND BLUETOOTH handset???

gokboru09 said:
tnx for rom but workıng telephone AND BLUETOOTH handset???
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My telephony is working for making calls (too early to ask anyone to call me), but bluetooth headset not working (yet). Its working for media playback, ironically, just not for phone calls.
I've tested my primary use cases, everything seems to work, including wifi tethering (thanks danielhk and vaka!). Yay, Kit-Kat!

tnx guys downloadıng...

Playstore keeps crashing and Bluetooth still not working just went back to omni ROM for now
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium HD app

golfinggino said:
Playstore keeps crashing and Bluetooth still not working just went back to omni ROM for now
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium HD app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
To be fair to danielhk, provide more information. What model tab do you have (wifi/3G/US), and did you full wipe? I did a full wipe and not having any playstore crashing. Bluetooth works except for phone calls :sad:

P6800 and yes I did a full wipe, I know Daniel will fix everything he always does !! But went back to omni ROM for now
Sent from my GT-P6800 using XDA Premium HD app

no mic on keyboard
1. Looked in language and input under settings and chose the android keyboard - no voice typing option available.
2. Installed Google voice search per internet search - still no voice typing option under keyboard settings.
3. Installed Google keyboard and no option there for voice typing either.
4 Tried Google search - small window opened said go to wiki - browser opened and it went to wiki.
5. So still no mic on keyboard.
6. Tried holding down settings button to see if another choice would appear for a mic - not.
7. My understanding is the Voice typing option would need to be selected first - but I have no Voice typing option so I am lost.
Usually this would be something I could solve with some surfing but I can't so I was wondering if this ROM could be the reason?
If not could anybody help solve this it would be great!

Lt.col.johncross said:
1. Looked in language and input under settings and chose the android keyboard - no voice typing option available.
2. Installed Google voice search per internet search - still no voice typing option under keyboard settings.
3. Installed Google keyboard and no option there for voice typing either.
4 Tried Google search - small window opened said go to wiki - browser opened and it went to wiki.
5. So still no mic on keyboard.
6. Tried holding down settings button to see if another choice would appear for a mic - not.
7. My understanding is the Voice typing option would need to be selected first - but I have no Voice typing option so I am lost.
Usually this would be something I could solve with some surfing but I can't so I was wondering if this ROM could be the reason?
If not could anybody help solve this it would be great!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just check my new slim build. Voice search and input is ok. I'll try to relase the new slim this weekend.
Make sure wifi is connected. Voice input requires to connect togoogle server.
If nothing helps, you may try a factory rest. Some data might be corrupted.
Good luck!
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

daniel_hk said:
Just check my new slim build. Voice search and input is ok. I'll try to relase the new slim this weekend.
Make sure wifi is connected. Voice input requires to connect togoogle server.
If nothing helps, you may try a factory rest. Some data might be corrupted.
Good luck!
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
WiFi not an issue - voice search and all other WiFi functions are great - just no option for Google voice typing in settings which of course contributes to the mic on the keyboard not being there.
Did a fact restore and no change also reloaded ROM and gapps. No matter what I can't get Google voice typing to show under language and input settings. Loaded your omni ROM and it is working without a hitch. Thanks for all your efforts

about update
sch i815
1. Installed newest slimkat - Nice to see a clean rotation with no applications getting all distorted. Did wipes of course.
2. Been using dolphin Browser for Flash Videos with your other twokit kat roms with no problems. Is slim missing what it takes to use flash. CM handles it nicely.
3. Dolphin in newest slim - The address bar at the top goes all funky in standard view but the browser works fine in full screen.
4. This should be easily replicated.
5. Reloaded it twice with minimal gapps to test if it was a bad download.
6. I would think it was either the slim source update or a change made in the video driver.
7. Any suggestions?
8. Also should we be able to use mobile odin pro? I can't!
Will this video fix work for other two tabs - I have to say cm is the most stable for the apps I am running
How much is reasonable and could you give a location to mail to so I could check the postage. Saw one on eBay here in the USA for 50 american. I would spring for the tab but need to see the postage. I owe you that at least for what you do for all us sch i815's

daniel_hk said:
Just check my new slim build. Voice search and input is ok. I'll try to relase the new slim this weekend.
Make sure wifi is connected. Voice input requires to connect togoogle server.
If nothing helps, you may try a factory rest. Some data might be corrupted.
Good luck!
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the great ROM.
Sharing the following observations:
1. Bluetooth works with new era, PS 210 BTNC (Phiaton), Jambox, and jambox mini.
2. This ROM will read/write to exfat formatted 64gb SDCard.
3. MX Player Pro works for video playback.
4. Voice input is working for me as well. Had a few problems initially as I did not have voice search installed.
This appears to be a very good daily ROM. Excellent work Daniel - thank you very much. Will report if I have any issues but it takes a few days to set the P6800 up. Daniel thanks again for all the great work you do for us.

Agree, great ROM
Have Media Scaner battery suck only...
Video works with Dice Player as well.
WiFi tethering starts, should work think.
Camera in my case doesn't work, but I use another camera app and it is work.
One time during file copy to SD card SD card stop rrsponce, need to reboot.
Thank you Daniel :+)

Lt.col.johncross said:
sch i815
1. Installed newest slimkat - Nice to see a clean rotation with no applications getting all distorted. Did wipes of course.
2. Been using dolphin Browser for Flash Videos with your other twokit kat roms with no problems. Is slim missing what it takes to use flash. CM handles it nicely.
3. Dolphin in newest slim - The address bar at the top goes all funky in standard view but the browser works fine in full screen.
4. This should be easily replicated.
5. Reloaded it twice with minimal gapps to test if it was a bad download.
6. I would think it was either the slim source update or a change made in the video driver.
7. Any suggestions?
8. Also should we be able to use mobile odin pro? I can't!
Will this video fix work for other two tabs - I have to say cm is the most stable for the apps I am running
How much is reasonable and could you give a location to mail to so I could check the postage. Saw one on eBay here in the USA for 50 american. I would spring for the tab but need to see the postage. I owe you that at least for what you do for all us sch i815's
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
US$50 is OK for me. I have bid a few but no luck yet. Some charge too much for international shipping. Air parcel to HK is around $15 which is reasonable.
It is not practical for me to return too. Therefore I have to make sure it work before shipping. Mike agree to help but I haven't got one yet.
If anyone have a deal, I can pay with paypal.
Thanks!
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk

Just wanted to thank you Daniel for the Rom. My first try of a custom Rom on my p6810.
After first boot I had a calendar storage crashing issue, but after one reboot that was fixed. The built-in camera app doesn't work, but 3rd party camera's work fine, so not sure why it's not working, but I simply get no preview image.
But very impressed with it. I was on Bolivas Rom before. Not sure if hdmi is working on the Rom, will test later.

[Win/Mac/Linux] One-Click Custom Rom installer

Hey guys, I'm looking for some testers for my Free-Droid application. It is available for Windows, Mac and Linux and is perfectly compatible with the Galaxy S5.
This software should be most useful to people new to custom rom installation. It takes from you the hassle of looking for TWRP and a Rom, it downloads everything for you (including magisk, microG and F-Droid) and does all the flashing on autopilot. For those users starting from scratch, it also helps setting up the drivers on windows machines.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
You can download the application from the original/general thread here.
Feel free to leave some feedback or suggestions for improvement.

@imska have already posted on your main thread. .....
As far as the "Odin" look. Well, Odin, is much easier to read. Seems that some things, are Under others. As if the display is 1 size, with more info to actually have space for. (e.g. In Expert- towards the bottom , " -install google sync" is actually, Under the words "Only change these setting if you really know what you are doing" ! So yes, need to clean up this Free-Droid a bit.
What is confusing a bit, is where to work and where to look. Terminal has all the major things running like Passwords, IS the phone connected, etc.
one more Issue... Info- Sprint Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P Sprint KTLEDV ); Currently, Running LineageOS 16.0 (build date 22Jul19) w/Magsik!
Terminal says I am running a custom Rom. The Free-Droid Windows says that it does not know how to deal with my phone....
So Do I take that it only works with "Stock" images?
Oh, On Github, I did not see the galaxy S5 code name KTLEDV in your approved list??? could that be the issue here? Just not added into the system?
Hopefully you can get this cleaned up. Willing to try test it out again.
Just give me a shout, when you have a newer build out....
Tanx

Thanks for testing!
It does not need a new build to fix device detection... I did not know of a SM-G900P variant of the S5, but I just added it to the codename lookup table. Now it should recognize your device as the kltedv and know how to deal with it. The tool finds LineageOS, RR and AEX for the kltedv
Unfortunately, there is no official release of TWRP for kltedv and therefore Free-Droid will not be able to install stuff if a user is still running stock rom. Which TWRP do you use and where can I find it?
About the terminal output:
The stuff that gets printed there is just logging. You can just ignore it. A terminal window does not even open on windows or mac. Entering sudo password in terminal is only relevant for linux users and could only be avoided by setting up udev rules...
The "running custom rom" detection is there for the tool to decide whether to look for a TWRP image or not. So in your case, the tool should work now. For other kltedv users running stock, I will need to add a TWRP image to my archive.
Window layout / text positioning:
I have no idea why things do not display like in my screenshots... Can I send you a .jar to test if the layout is better?

imska said:
Thanks for testing!
Window layout / text positioning:
I have no idea why things do not display like in my screenshots... Can I send you a .jar to test if the layout is better?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hey there! Please, was not "*****ing nor Complaining" about your app. Had read this thread, and the Link to another. Only had 1 person say it worked. I am always on the lookout for just about anything, that makes me life a bit easier!
Was on me laptop, Toshiba P55 (15" 1080 screen, no touch, 4th gen i5, 16GB Ram, and 1TB SSD running upto date Ubuntu 18.04.02) and was not running any other programs ( I had seen that I would have to use Terminal for password. That's OK with me, like a bit of control. Had some error there, popped up twice, both times trying to run it. Before asking about password. Everything seemed OK from there.
But the layout was not as Pictured in Pic 3, in the OP.
Oh, me phone. Actually I am on Virgin Mobile, which is that same the Galaxy S5 from Sprint on same network. TRWP, currently on build 3.2.2, there is a newer build out, but this still works well, believe it came out back March or April of this year.
I just thought, that it needed a bit better layout, so others, do really get into a mess by missing a line or 2. That would stink!
IF you would like me to test something, I am "OK" with that. Just send through PM message.
I can see, how this really can be nice, am not sure where it looks for ROMs and such.

godofsalt said:
Hey there! Please, was not "*****ing nor Complaining" about your app. Had read this thread, and the Link to another. Only had 1 person say it worked. I am always on the lookout for just about anything, that makes me life a bit easier!
Was on me laptop, Toshiba P55 (15" 1080 screen, no touch, 4th gen i5, 16GB Ram, and 1TB SSD running upto date Ubuntu 18.04.02) and was not running any other programs ( I had seen that I would have to use Terminal for password. That's OK with me, like a bit of control. Had some error there, popped up twice, both times trying to run it. Before asking about password. Everything seemed OK from there.
But the layout was not as Pictured in Pic 3, in the OP.
Oh, me phone. Actually I am on Virgin Mobile, which is that same the Galaxy S5 from Sprint on same network. TRWP, currently on build 3.2.2, there is a newer build out, but this still works well, believe it came out back March or April of this year.
I just thought, that it needed a bit better layout, so others, do really get into a mess by missing a line or 2. That would stink!
IF you would like me to test something, I am "OK" with that. Just send through PM message.
I can see, how this really can be nice, am not sure where it looks for ROMs and such.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No hurt feelings. Can you please replace the Free-Droid.jar file in the "bin" folder of the application with this one and report back if the layout in the expert pane is still messy? And you could help me investigate the issues on startup if you click "Report bug" in the help pane of the application and send me the created zip with the log files.
Thanks

@imska
You asked about an email. Did you want that sent through the link on your other thread (something like bug at Free-Droid) Or a PM here through XDA?
Asking, ahead of time, have yet tested. Will be very soon, but, because I am not sure where to send you an email.
Tanx
Edit- Forgot to throw Git-Lab into the mix, as places to report any sort of Bug. (yep, I always try and look up what ever Srcipt, On Github, Git-Lab, and/or LineageOS Gerrit!)
Tanx Again.

godofsalt said:
@imska
You asked about an email. Did you want that sent through the link on your other thread (something like bug at Free-Droid) Or a PM here through XDA?
Asking, ahead of time, have yet tested. Will be very soon, but, because I am not sure where to send you an email.
Tanx
Edit- Forgot to throw Git-Lab into the mix, as places to report any sort of Bug. (yep, I always try and look up what ever Srcipt, On Github, Git-Lab, and/or LineageOS Gerrit!)
Tanx Again.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Send it however you prefer. Thank you.

Version 0.7.0 released
stability improvements
fixed a few bugs
added button to rescan for roms
added driver installation help button
preparing ability to choose MoKee and /e/ rom
support for oneplus devices
Happy flashing!

OH man.....
Seems rather S L O W... on the download. 2 days trying to get their Latest Free-Droid......and counting!!!
Always get "Timed out" by there Sever, just trying to get the darn thing!
Still working on it! let ya all know when and if it goes....or comes

I'm sorry but after a short power shortage in the building, the server is not reachable. Since I will not get back home before the weekend, there is nothing I can do for now. I am pretty sure to have that solved on Saturday though, so patience please.

Problem fixed, sorry for the downtime...

Hi,
I'm looking to install the kitkat 4.4 os onto my samsung galaxy s5 and was very excited to see your new app written for people like me with not much experience in doing this sort of thing.
I thought it would be a good idea as there is a lot of apps on my phone that i don't use and I can't uninstall them and I'm running out of room.
Unfortunately this program couldn't detect my phone after plugging it in to my computer via usb and following the instructions to turn on debugging via usb.
Here are my phone and machine specs:
samsung galaxy s5
SM-G900I
Android Version 6.0.1
Baseband version G900IDVU1CQD1
I'm using windows 7 to install
Any help would be appreciated.
Cheers.

Alright. I am a noob that has been reading the forums for a long minute. I have no idea what I am doing as far as flashing, rooting and customization goes... and I need to learn. So instead of using my S8+ I have decided to use my old beloved S5 as my test subject to try and understand what is what ect, ect, ect.
Is this a good place to start? I have a MacBook Pro I can use and/or a Lenovo with Windows 10 that I can use as well. I guess I am hoping that maybe I can get a Thumbs up from someone that this may be a good place to start.
I can do my best to report any thing back if it might help...
Thanks.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S8+ using XDA Labs

Fellofftheporch said:
Alright. I am a noob that has been reading the forums for a long minute. I have no idea what I am doing as far as flashing, rooting and customization goes... and I need to learn. So instead of using my S8+ I have decided to use my old beloved S5 as my test subject to try and understand what is what ect, ect, ect.
Is this a good place to start? I have a MacBook Pro I can use and/or a Lenovo with Windows 10 that I can use as well. I guess I am hoping that maybe I can get a Thumbs up from someone that this may be a good place to start.
I can do my best to report any thing back if it might help...
Thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It depends on what you aim for... If you just would like to install lineageos on your S5 then you're welcome to use free-droid for that. If you would like to really understand what everything means and how things work, I think free-droid might not be the right starting point, because it is meant to hide all the (more or less) complicated stuff from the user and make the installation as easy and convenient as possible.
If you choose to use it and something does not work as expected, you're welcome to report back here.

3DRea said:
Hi,
I'm looking to install the kitkat 4.4 os onto my samsung galaxy s5 and was very excited to see your new app written for people like me with not much experience in doing this sort of thing.
I thought it would be a good idea as there is a lot of apps on my phone that i don't use and I can't uninstall them and I'm running out of room.
Unfortunately this program couldn't detect my phone after plugging it in to my computer via usb and following the instructions to turn on debugging via usb.
Here are my phone and machine specs:
samsung galaxy s5
SM-G900I
Android Version 6.0.1
Baseband version G900IDVU1CQD1
I'm using windows 7 to install
Any help would be appreciated.
Cheers.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you are on windows then this is very likely a problem with drivers. Have you tried the "still not detecting" link below the instructions?

For those of you who also own a Sony device: Free-Droid is now compatible with Sony devices!
0.7.5 update should also fix an issue for some variants of the Galaxy S5 like the kltedv (SM-G900P)

[OFFICIAL] LineageOS 18.1 for the Google Pixel

{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Google Pixel
Code:
- Your warranty is now void.
- You have been warned.
- Use at your own risk.
Introduction:
This is the Official Lineage OS 18.1 thread for the Google Pixel.
Downloads:
Please follow the install instructions in your device's Wiki page linked below exactly, and make sure your device's firmware matches the required firmware listed.
Official builds:
sailfish
Unofficial - built once a month by me, includes GApps and Pixel goodies:
sailfish
If you don't follow these instructions, or use 3rd party add-ons (like Magisk) please don't expect support here.
Known Bugs:
Sound Trigger (Screen-off "Hey Google" detection) is nonfunctional due to incompatibilities with older proprietary binaries, and lack of system space for needed Google Apps.
Find any? Report them according to this guide.
Notes:
Firmware is shipped in the ROM package for this device, so no need to worry about updating it on your own!
The only supported GApps package at the moment is OpenGApps pico, linked on our Wiki page about gapps.
Kernel Source: https://github.com/LineageOS/android_kernel_google_marlin

npjohnson said:
Google Pixel
Code:
- Your warranty is now void.
- You have been warned.
- Use at your own risk.
Introduction:
This is the unofficial Lineage OS 18.1 thread for the Google Pixel.
Downloads:
Please follow the install instructions in your device's Wiki page linked below exactly, and make sure your device's firmware matches the required firmware listed.
sailfish
If you don't follow these instructions, or use 3rd party add-ons (like Magisk) please don't expect support here.
Known Bugs:
IMS (VoLTE/ViLTE/WFC) is nonfunctional due to incompatibilities with older proprietary binaries
Sound Trigger (Screen-off "Hey Google" detection) is nonfunctional due to incompatibilities with older proprietary binaries.
Find any? Report them on this thread, and make sure to include logcat/dmesg as applicable.
Notes:
GApps are baked in, alongside other Pixel goodies - No, I will not be building without GApps included for this device. These builds are built, packaged, and signed by me, and not affiliated with LineageOS whatsoever.
This will likely never be official. At minimum, IMS would need to be fixed, and I haven't cracked it (yet). If you can get IMS working, please contact me, and we can work together!
Firmware is shipped in the ROM package for this device, so no need to worry about updating it on your own!
Kernel Source: https://github.com/npjohnson/android_kernel_google_marlin
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you so much

Thanks, good work !

Thank you for great work!
Bugs:
- WiFi MAC randomization toggle in Developer Options is not working, but AFAIK MAC randomization isn't even supported by original Pixel devices
- sRGB toggle in Developer Options not working
- Brightness/dimming acts funky and sometimes reduces brightness to 0 by itself, then the screen becomes unresponsive for a short time

DirtyAngelicaSecured said:
Thank you for great work!
Bugs:
- WiFi MAC randomization toggle in Developer Options is not working, but AFAIK MAC randomization isn't even supported by original Pixel devices
- sRGB toggle in Developer Options not working
- Brightness/dimming acts funky and sometimes reduces brightness to 0 by itself, then the screen becomes unresponsive for a short time
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1. Expected, I disabled the function, it's broken, but there's no easy way to hide it.
2. Yeah, but color profiles through LiveDisplay should work in it's place?
3. I've hit this on stock a few times, wondered if it was my device or what - maybe a hardware digitizer bug?

npjohnson said:
1. Expected, I disabled the function, it's broken, but there's no easy way to hide it.
2. Yeah, but color profiles through LiveDisplay should work in it's place?
3. I've hit this on stock a few times, wondered if it was my device or what - maybe a hardware digitizer bug?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you so much for the Sailfish July 2021 update
Edit: what computer 🖥 and OS do you use to compile your Rom's? Would you be so kind to make a guide with the commands you use to compile? I can't get the one from the LOS website to work :/ ty

spiral777 said:
Thank you so much for the Sailfish July 2021 update
Edit: what computer 🖥 and OS do you use to compile your Rom's? Would you be so kind to make a guide with the commands you use to compile? I can't get the one from the LOS website to work :/ ty
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I use the same one's detailed on the Lineage wiki.
They work.
My personal PC specs: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/npjohnson/saved/#view=dr268d

Does this work with unlimited Google Photos storage? If so, I'm instantly installing it. Thanks in advance.
Edit: It does!!

Thanks for the August update dude! You're one humble dude for not posting that here.

npjohnson said:
1. Expected, I disabled the function, it's broken, but there's no easy way to hide it.
2. Yeah, but color profiles through LiveDisplay should work in it's place?
3. I've hit this on stock a few times, wondered if it was my device or what - maybe a hardware digitizer bug?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
August 2021 unofficial update for Sailfish is working great ty

My experience these first weeks: the phone is very fast and responsive, battery lasting longer than last official stock firmware (Android 10). The following are the only issues I've found:
Automatic brightness going too low in the dark: This was present at least in the past two releases.
Android Auto not working in the car ("Test App" appears on screen when connecting to car USB). There's a workaround in the forums where you need to copy the .apk to a system folder here, or re-flashing gapps. This was also present in the last releases.
Great job!

I've found issues that the settings app seems to crash if you enter the permission screen on some (all?) apps. Just go into Facebook or Messenger or whatever and try to disable the microphone and there's a good chance for a crash
Also, I've definitely noticed what was mentioned above. This ROM seems to have 0% screen brightness as an option. The official LineageOS 16.1 does not.

rinaldimj said:
My experience these first weeks: the phone is very fast and responsive, battery lasting longer than last official stock firmware (Android 10). The following are the only issues I've found:
Automatic brightness going too low in the dark: This was present at least in the past two releases.
Android Auto not working in the car ("Test App" appears on screen when connecting to car USB). There's a workaround in the forums where you need to copy the .apk to a system folder here, or re-flashing gapps. This was also present in the last releases.
Great job!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1. I can take a look into this. Nothing has changed in auto-brightness since 18.0's initial push, so it must be device specific. Does it just go black?
2. Yeah, we can't fit full GMS - AA is one of the things I sacrificed to get GMS to fit.
Melionix said:
I've found issues that the settings app seems to crash if you enter the permission screen on some (all?) apps. Just go into Facebook or Messenger or whatever and try to disable the microphone and there's a good chance for a crash
Also, I've definitely noticed what was mentioned above. This ROM seems to have 0% screen brightness as an option. The official LineageOS 16.1 does not.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Permissions: Doesn't happen for me - do you have Magisk or something?

npjohnson said:
1. I can take a look into this. Nothing has changed in auto-brightness since 18.0's initial push, so it must be device specific. Does it just go black?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not absolutely black, but so low the screen is unreadable. The firsts times it happened I thought adaptative brightness will correct it according to my selection, but it doesn't - at least for the lower end. The very next step in the scale is perfect for a minimum.
2. Yeah, we can't fit full GMS - AA is one of the things I sacrificed to get GMS to fit.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I undestand. I though this wouldn't be the case when I noticed that the required system app for Android Auto is very small (~3MB), but the truth is our devices really suffer the low storage.
Again, thank you very much, amazing job!

Has auto-brightness been fixed? It really did set itself to 0% last time I tried this ROM. Was there some way to get it back up? What about MAC address randomization and sRGB toggle?
MAC Randomization should be controllable by the OS itself, not hardware.
Your signature says "Lineage OS Developer Relations Manager". Does that mean that you know whether there is a plan to officially bring Lineage OS 18.1 to Pixel Sailfish in the future?

rinaldimj said:
Not absolutely black, but so low the screen is unreadable. The firsts times it happened I thought adaptative brightness will correct it according to my selection, but it doesn't - at least for the lower end. The very next step in the scale is perfect for a minimum.
I undestand. I though this wouldn't be the case when I noticed that the required system app for Android Auto is very small (~3MB), but the truth is our devices really suffer the low storage.
Again, thank you very much, amazing job!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have sailfish, and took it in a pitch dark room, sure it got dark but I could still read it?
Maybe it's panel degradation? Do you see this problem on stock?
And yeah, it's not the devices fault really, LineageOS has grown like 50 mb in the last few weeks.
DirtyAngelicaSecured said:
Has auto-brightness been fixed? It really did set itself to 0% last time I tried this ROM. Was there some way to get it back up? What about MAC address randomization and sRGB toggle?
MAC Randomization should be controllable by the OS itself, not hardware.
Your signature says "Lineage OS Developer Relations Manager". Does that mean that you know whether there is a plan to officially bring Lineage OS 18.1 to Pixel Sailfish in the future?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1. See above, I can't recreate.
2. I hid it, LIveDisplay offers an alternative that actually works.
3. MAC Randomization - nah, it's more complicated than that - the controller and firmware have to play nicely - and they don't - so I disabled it.
And lastly, there's a note in the OP about why this won't (likely ever) be official.

Thank you for a prompt response! I never had auto-brightness issue with any ROM's, be they official stock images or Lineage OS official images. This ROM was the only one with that issue.
I hope you don't mind me asking, but why is it necessary for IMS to work? VoLTE doesn't work for some devices with official Lineage releases, but it doesn't get in the way of such releases either.

DirtyAngelicaSecured said:
Thank you for a prompt response! I never had auto-brightness issue with any ROM's, be they official stock images or Lineage OS official images. This ROM was the only one with that issue.
I hope you don't mind me asking, but why is it necessary for IMS to work? VoLTE doesn't work for some devices with official Lineage releases, but it doesn't get in the way of such releases either.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Given that the pixel is a US centric phone, and the US is shutting down everything except for voice over LTE this year, we don't want to ship something that's not going to work as an "upgrade".

Thank you for this ROM, it's fast and smooth.

Hii everyone
Thanks for this rom
Working nicely on sailfish
just one problem
a particular app is not working ( banking app )
i have attached the logs
kindly assist