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Introduction
I am very proud to bring you HDX Nexus Safestrap ROM. This is for both the Kindle Fire HDX 7" and 8.9" WIFI only variants and brings full AOSP functionality which are using Safestrap. You must be running stock firmware .3.2.4 - 3.2.8
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Features
- Full Jelly Bean 4.2.2 AOSP functionality
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Bug Reports
- Please use the Bugs section on this thread, it will make it a lot easier to to keep track.
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Fresh Installation
- Flash safestrap-thor-nexus-rom.zip or safestrap-apollo-nexus-rom.zip
- Flash hdx-nexus-gapps-v1.2.zip
- Then flash any addons
- If coming from any other ROM then do a factory reset.
- Reboot and enjoy.
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Upgrading From Previous Version
- Flash safestrap-thor-nexus-rom.zip or safestrap-apollo-nexus-rom.zip
- Flash hdx-nexus-gapps-v1.2.zip
- Wipe Dalvik Cache and Cache
- Then flash any addons
- Reboot and enjoy.
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Changelog
- x -> v1.0.1
Code:
- Initial Release.
- Branched from mainline HDX Nexus ROM v2.0.5
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Downloads
- Safestrap Apollo Nexus ROM
- Safestrap Thor Nexus ROM
- Gapps 1.2
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Add-Ons
- Dolby Digital v1.2
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FAQ
TBD
Source Code
- Kernel Source: Kindle HDX stock kernel, build number 1314.3.2.4
Finally
- Thank you to everyone for your ongoing support and to everyone that made a Donation.
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XDA:DevDB Information
HDX Nexus Safestrap, ROM for the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9"
Contributors
ggow
ROM OS Version: 4.2.x Jelly Bean
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
ROM Firmware Required: .3.2.4 - 3.2.8
Based On: AOSP JDQ39
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1.0.1
Stable Release Date: 2015-02-07
Created 2015-02-07
Last Updated 2016-02-10
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Update
Hello All,
Files are now up
Ggow much appreciated that safetrap version is coming back!
Just to clarify that this rom will work with devices that got upgraded to 4.5.2 and then downgraded by ACS to 3.2.7/8 and rooted with safetrap working.
Here are some questions that I'm sure people will be curious about:
- I'm currently on 2.0.2 and root checker says root is enabled, but couldn't find the supersu app. How does it work? Do i need to flash supersu?
- Can you install xposed with modules on this version? For example to mod notifications bar, status bar, power menu, etc.
- can I safely upgrade from the older 2.0.2 to this version?
- what about addons like the dolby digital? I assume its safe to flash too?
- current build.prop ids the device as Nexus HDX and tgere are a lot of apps on play store that are not compatible with the device, but they work just fine installed from another market (say 1mobile). Can we do something about it?
Sorry for so many questions, but i tried reading most stuff from the other thread but for some reason search in thread is disabled (no idea why).
Cheerz!
Awesome, thanks!!!
johim said:
Ggow much appreciated that safetrap version is coming back!
Just to clarify that this rom will work with devices that got upgraded to 4.5.2 and then downgraded by ACS to 3.2.7/8 and rooted with safetrap working.
Correct, yes.
Here are some questions that I'm sure people will be curious about:
- I'm currently on 2.0.2 and root checker says root is enabled, but couldn't find the supersu app. How does it work? Do i need to flash supersu?
The ROM is pre-rooted with the su binary and a daemon. SuperSU is a root manager so its up to you if want that functionality.
- Can you install xposed with modules on this version? For example to mod notifications bar, status bar, power menu, etc.
Yes you can.
- can I safely upgrade from the older 2.0.2 to this version?
Yes
- what about addons like the dolby digital? I assume its safe to flash too?
Yes
- current build.prop ids the device as Nexus HDX and tgere are a lot of apps on play store that are not compatible with the device, but they work just fine installed from another market (say 1mobile). Can we do something about it?
No matter how I modify the build.prop, google play store ends up not playing nice. So no not at the moment. Market helper used to work for this problem but seems to but patched now on googles servers.
Sorry for so many questions, but i tried reading most stuff from the other thread but for some reason search in thread is disabled (no idea why).
Cheerz!
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See my responses above. I'll add some information to the FAQ when possible.
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OK, I updated and flashed all gapps and addons. Everything works!
Then I tried installing Xposed Framework, and on reboot the result was black screen after rom bootup (right after android animation). Waited like 2-3 minutes, but nothing. Then had to force reboot it via power button. After reboot everything works again with Xposed installed. No idea what happened. Any guidelines on where I can check logs probably.
havent tried any module yet, but it would be nice if we keep a list of compatible and safe modules.
Question: can any of the xposed modules trip eFuse or break stock kernel (as rom is running on top of it) or safetrap makes it safe so any changes to system would be just to the slot rom?
johim said:
OK, I updated and flashed all gapps and addons. Everything works!
Then I tried installing Xposed Framework, and on reboot the result was black screen after rom bootup (right after android animation). Waited like 2-3 minutes, but nothing. Then had to force reboot it via power button. After reboot everything works again with Xposed installed. No idea what happened. Any guidelines on where I can check logs probably.
havent tried any module yet, but it would be nice if we keep a list of compatible and safe modules.
Question: can any of the xposed modules trip eFuse or break stock kernel (as rom is running on top of it) or safetrap makes it safe so any changes to system would be just to the slot rom?
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Use this verison of Xposed found here.
Try Gravitybox (JB).
I don't know if any of the modules can trigger the efuse. You are correct, in theory Safestrap makes it so that any changes should only occur in that slot.
So far this ROM has been excellent. Great job and thanks a lot!
I have the problem, that there is no Play Store and I can't install downloaded applications. I downloaded applications through the browser and when I try to execute them I get the error "can't open file". So I can literally install no app. I tried to install ES File Explorer and gapps pico.
Anyone else who had this problem or knows how to solve it or has some ideas?
faulix said:
I have the problem, that there is no Play Store and I can't install downloaded applications. I downloaded applications through the browser and when I try to execute them I get the error "can't open file". So I can literally install no app. I tried to install ES File Explorer and gapps pico.
Anyone else who had this problem or knows how to solve it or has some ideas?
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Did you flash gapps?
- Flash safestrap-thor-nexus-rom.zip or safestrap-apollo-nexus-rom.zip
- Flash hdx-nexus-gapps-v1.2.zip
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Is this the only iteration of the ROM for 3.2.8?
jeryll said:
Did you flash gapps?
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That's quite embarrassing, I forgot it and now everything works perfectly, thanks.
In case anyone else has the same problem, flash the gapps stuff in safestrap
Thank you for still supporting those of us stuck with safestrap only... lol
ggow said:
*** USE AT YOUR OWN RISK! I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF THINGS GO WRONG. ***
Hi GGow, I'm a complete noob to the scene, have searched around the forums. Finally got Safestrap 3.75 and SuperSU working on my Amazon Kindle Fire HDX that was downgraded to 13.3.2.8 by ACS from 4.5.2. Utilized the TowelRoot method to get rooted.
I want to make sure the installation procedure for this ROM, since I've never done one. Currently I utilized SafeStrap 3.75 and backed up my stock 13.3.2.8 ROM on the device.
The process to install this ROM would be -
1. Flash safestrap-thor-nexus-rom.zip or safestrap-apollo-nexus-rom.zip
2. Flash hdx-nexus-gapps-v1.2.zip
3. Then flash any addons
4. If coming from any other ROM then do a factory reset.
5. Reboot and enjoy.
My only issue is that do I flash all of these roms like the safestrap-thor-nexus-rom.zip onto seperate slots? Or keep re-flashing the same slot? I apologize for my noobness, but I'm really new to Android Dev and rooting.
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All same slot.
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Just queue them all up to flash all in one shot.
camerajunkie said:
ggow said:
*** USE AT YOUR OWN RISK! I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF THINGS GO WRONG. ***
Hi GGow, I'm a complete noob to the scene, have searched around the forums. Finally got Safestrap 3.75 and SuperSU working on my Amazon Kindle Fire HDX that was downgraded to 13.3.2.8 by ACS from 4.5.2. Utilized the TowelRoot method to get rooted.
I want to make sure the installation procedure for this ROM, since I've never done one. Currently I utilized SafeStrap 3.75 and backed up my stock 13.3.2.8 ROM on the device.
The process to install this ROM would be -
1. Flash safestrap-thor-nexus-rom.zip or safestrap-apollo-nexus-rom.zip
2. Flash hdx-nexus-gapps-v1.2.zip
3. Then flash any addons
4. If coming from any other ROM then do a factory reset.
5. Reboot and enjoy.
My only issue is that do I flash all of these roms like the safestrap-thor-nexus-rom.zip onto seperate slots? Or keep re-flashing the same slot? I apologize for my noobness, but I'm really new to Android Dev and rooting.
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To add to what @gqukyo said:
1. If you intend for HDX Nexus ROM to be your main ROM and because you are on 13.3.2.8 I would make sure you take a backup of your current stock ROM.
2. Restore the backup to slot 1 . Ensure slot 1 then boots correctly
3. You can then switch back to your stock slot and follow the instructions above.
4. Otherwise if you want stock to be your main ROM then just follow the instructions as they are above after creating a new ROM slot.
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ggow said:
camerajunkie said:
To add to what @gqukyo said:
1. If you intend for HDX Nexus ROM to be your main ROM and because you are on 13.3.2.8 I would make sure you take a backup of your current stock ROM.
2. Restore the backup to slot 1 . Ensure slot 1 then boots correctly
3. You can then switch back to your stock slot and follow the instructions above.
4. Otherwise if you want stock to be your main ROM then just follow the instructions as they are above after creating a new ROM slot.
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Ha! I didn't even think to use the "stock rom" for any custom roms... I don't suppose it really matters does it? I did create the max 16gb for my rom slot though I did hear about people having issues installing games when it complained device didn't have enough space... if it does matter then I'd rather use the stock slot since there doesn't seem to be any other roms to try anyways.
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I don't think he ment to replace your stock slot with custom rom.
I was wondering why would i restore stock backup to slot 1? Is this just to verify if backup works? Can i later remove it from slot 1.
It would take too much space to have a stock and slot 1 as stock and then slot 2 for nexus.
Fyi you can safely install Xposed 2.7 experimental and then activate gravitybox, and other aosp modules.
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We are not responsible for any damage, bootloop, bricked or broken tablets and Relationships.
Team @csolanol & @diegocr is back!!!
Notice
This recovery can't be flashed to the tablet meanwhile the bootloader is locked. We don't have any way to unlock it for now so you must launch it this way:
Code:
fastboot boot TWRP_Fire_2.8.7.0_adb.img
Edit: Project became stable. Got rid of the backlight error thanks to @diegocr.
Download
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Update 2015-12-14
MTP working, if doesn't mount disable and re-enable
Don't use USB storage, not working
Update 2015-12-13
Added adb & USB storage mount USB storage not working
XDA:DevDB Information
[CUSTOM RECOVERY] TWRP Recovery, Tool/Utility for the Amazon Fire
Contributors
csolanol, diegocr
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1
Stable Release Date: 2015-11-09
Created 2015-11-06
Last Updated 2015-12-14
Video: 2015 Fire: Booting TWRP, Rooting, Installing Gapps
Basic Directions
Download/Install Drivers
Verify Divers were installed Correctly
Download/Install ADB/Fastboot files
Test Fastboot commands
Download Twrp.img from link in post #1
Boot Custom Recovery with
Code:
fastboot boot TWRP_Fire_recovery.img
check root status with https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummyapps.rootchecker
This is a temporary recovery, it must be booted with fastboot commands, every time want to use it.
What you can do with a Custom Recovery
Root Stock rom with SuperSu.zip
Install Google Apps Select Arm | 5.1 | pico version
Install Xposed Framwork
Backup Rom
Install Custom ROM
Install Stock Firmware (UnBrick)
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I know this sounds stupid but cant you sign your images by getting the amazon api key or something?
Awesomeslayerg said:
I know this sounds stupid but cant you sign your images by getting the amazon api key or something?
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I don't think there is anyway to do that which is why signed software is generally trust-able.
bullet25 said:
I don't think there is anyway to do that which is why signed software is generally trust-able.
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Well i've seen people using lg sign tool or something to sign there images to flash thier images and make them bootable.
keep up the great work now we just gotta get custom rom installed
Can Flashify be used to boot into the recovery?
niphoet said:
Can Flashify be used to boot into the recovery?
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no, can not
Sent from my KFFOWI using Tapatalk
Hopefully we'll get custom roms soon... AOSP on a $50, quality, device would be awesome!
THANK YOU!!! Making a backup now! I don't know if this is important or not but when I started my backup, it showed the command screen, and the first line I saw there was in red, and said
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[COLOR="Red"]E:Find_File: Error opening '/sys/class/backlight'[/COLOR]
again, don't know if it's a big deal or not but thanks again so glad I can now make a backup and to OTG USB thumb drive even!!! THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!
petermg said:
THANK YOU!!! Making a backup now! I don't know if this is important or not but when I started my backup, it showed the command screen, and the first line I saw there was in red, and said
Code:
[COLOR="Red"]E:Find_File: Error opening '/sys/class/backlight'[/COLOR]
again, don't know if it's a big deal or not but thanks again so glad I can now make a backup and to OTG USB thumb drive even!!! THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!
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Just ignore that line.
Any Tom development started yet?
Awesomeslayerg said:
Any Tom development started yet?
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Yes, however right now I'm just doing a highly customized, de-bloated, de-amazon'd, pre-rooted, stock based rom. I don't know if anyone is working on AOSP or CM based roms at the moment.
added video to post #2
Harry44 said:
Yes, however right now I'm just doing a highly customized, de-bloated, de-amazon'd, pre-rooted, stock based rom. I don't know if anyone is working on AOSP or CM based roms at the moment.
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That sounds really great. I tried to make a deblooated rom, but I broke the settings application by accident. I guess I'll just wait until someone else releases theirs... :/
SD, I am trying to install TWRP as per the video. For some reason, my files look different then your and I am running Win 10. Any advice? Thanks much.
PS: When I get to the command prompt,, mine just opens up to my system, not the ADB folder....
EDIT: Ok, got it to go, don't know how, but it worked. Anyone else notice the device runs a little sluggish after this? Thanks!
hey since this is running lollipop amazon os. cany you guys make a costom rom like the hdx developers do that can be booted without unlocking the bootloader. they use safestrap which is like twrp but for locked bootloaders and install custom roms. they arnt fully custom they have amazon aspects that let it boot with the locked bootloader but it is almost fully custom the hdx has a nexus rom and a cm11 rom they made for it.
sandman512 said:
SD, I am trying to install TWRP as per the video. For some reason, my files look different then your and I am running Win 10. Any advice? Thanks much.
PS: When I get to the command prompt,, mine just opens up to my system, not the ADB folder....
EDIT: Ok, got it to go, don't know how, but it worked. Anyone else notice the device runs a little sluggish after this? Thanks!
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Did you install Google apps zip?
It's not unusual for google services to slow down a device
sd_shadow said:
Did you install Google apps zip?
It's not unusual for google services to slow down a device
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Thanks for the reply. Yes, did install the Google Apps Zip? Can that be uninstalled?
sandman512 said:
Thanks for the reply. Yes, did install the Google Apps Zip? Can that be uninstalled?
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Not as easily as it they were installed.
Use a root file manager, to delete or rename or move.
Use titanium backup pro or similar app, to freeze google apps
you freeze all google apps, and see if performance improved, them unfreeze google apps one at a time to see which ones are causing issues.
base rom is the deodex posted earlier
debloated everything you can get from the playstore, then removed much much more., too much to even try to list.
cherry picked and scavenged pieces and parts from various roms. even resampled a few ringtones, to bring you the smallest, simplest, most lightweight rom I possibly could....well over 800mb of free ram!
i dont think i broke any menu options, but if you find any issues let me know and ill see what i can do
Install via flashfire and wipe everythig including third party apps
Initial startup is only around 2-3 minutes
DOWNLOAD LINK
If for whatever reason you want to go back to stock i put together a prerooted zip you can find here
(or go back to stock via kies/odin)
Enjoy
-D
Crap, I guess I broke the camera somehow...I'll try for a fix later on today
AZ version is with 1.5GB RAM? Seriously!?
Has.007 said:
AZ version is with 1.5GB RAM? Seriously!?
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Here's a screenshot
Hey, link is not work.
OP updated
Fixed camera
Fixed dialer
Added non animated boot animation to speed up loading time
DamienMc said:
OP updated
Fixed camera
Fixed dialer
Added non animated boot animation to speed up loading time
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I know may be wrong thread but having troubles installing xposed. .using wanams version 86...any ideas why..first time installed this Rom i used the normal xposed and it was stuck on cricket load screen so had to go back to stock and start over...
Rayizme said:
I know may be wrong thread but having troubles installing xposed. .using wanams version 86...any ideas why..first time installed this Rom i used the normal xposed and it was stuck on cricket load screen so had to go back to stock and start over...
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Which Lollipop you used? If it's 5.1.1, it shouldn't have problems, but if it's 5.0.2, of course it wouldn't work, because 5.1.1 and 5.0.2 have different sdk, if that's the problem, try search xposed samsung odexed at xda.
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Which Lollipop you used? If it's 5.1.1, it shouldn't have problems, but if it's 5.0.2, of course it wouldn't work, because 5.1.1 and 5.0.2 have different sdk, if that's the problem, try search xposed samsung odexed at xda.
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Yea I got it thanks tho... It's 5.1. 1....im not sure why but I for some reason thought a deodexed Rom would use regular xposed and not need the Wanam... I went and installed that version and everything is working great... Anyone having luck with the Bootloader on this?
If I flash the prerooted stock will the custom status be shown? Thanks
Tested on Sm-g530h xxu (sounds crazy)
I wanted a smooth and small rom so i tested this one , i flashed it then i booted ,but i was stuck on cricket logo for about 12min then i rebooted to recovery (twrp)and restored "boot" from my stock backup then it booted .
system ui has stopped shows up every 2 sec, phone stops too , camera if focused the flash doesnt turn off even after closing camera and no status bar , everything was missed up . its a small question but is there a chance to make a mini rom for this model(most used model)?
recovery problem
hi, is there a custom recovery specifically for this model?, cause i want to flash this rom, but whenever i use flashify it reboots on the stock recovery and nothing happens.
Is it necessary to wipe everything after flashing?
Also, will flashing this remove root and/or Xposed?
DamienMc said:
base rom is the deodex posted earlier
debloated everything you can get from the playstore, then removed much much more., too much to even try to list.
cherry picked and scavenged pieces and parts from various roms. even resampled a few ringtones, to bring you the smallest, simplest, most lightweight rom I possibly could....well over 800mb of free ram!
i dont think i broke any menu options, but if you find any issues let me know and ill see what i can do
Install via flashfire and wipe everythig including third party apps
Initial startup is only around 2-3 minutes
DOWNLOAD LINK
If for whatever reason you want to go back to stock i put together a prerooted zip you can find here
(or go back to stock via kies/odin)
Enjoy
-D
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How did you wipe everything?
Wowwwww
There is a version of grand prime with 1.5gb ram
If I I had 500 free ram with my G530H I become very happy ????
You are lucky with this 800 free ??
How did you flash it bro????
I dont have this device anymore, And i dont have the rom either ...but install like the attached screenshot
DamienMc said:
I dont have this device anymore, And i dont have the rom either ...but install like the attached screenshot
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What app is that?
pikagunmike2 said:
What app is that?
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FlashFire app
I have not gotten the phone unbridled can you help?
Hi all after trying hundreds of different roms on my old nexus. I think i have found the best way to boost the speed. I'm using xenonhd 5.1.1 with parrot mod and M-kernels. ??
Trying it out right now and it seems snappy. But I am using f2fs version of Xenonhd without the M kernel.
Give the xenonhd please...
Links please
GrandLuLu said:
Give the xenonhd please...
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Sab3elbromba said:
Links please
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A little "search" goes along ways......
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826484
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?a=show&w=files&flid=23229
"Lightning fast" and "Nexus 7 2012" are not normally used in the same sentence.
Maybe I'll have to give this a try. I've kept mine on stock KitKat, and it's dog slow.
Are you using SuperSU as recommended by ParrotMod, or does it work with Magisk? Thanks.
Edit: To answer my own question, it seems to work fine with Magisk.
so, you have to downgrade the bootloader to use this?
beside that, in the xenonhd thread someone said .. after u install some apps you'll get the same slow down like on every other rom
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69949425&postcount=1817
I just got myself a new Nexus 7 and all i've done is run the updates up to 5.1 as 5.1.1 fails to install.
It is pretty slow and crashes a lot, I don't remember it being this laggy and slow when I first got one in 2012. Is it just a function of the new OS's or the new apps? What is the best build to be in for speed? I don't mind losing some of the newer features of the OS. Would just prefer something I can use without being frustrated...
Thanks
Sorry to ask this, but can the nexus 7 2012 roms be used on a nexus 7 3g 2012? are they the same? I am new to this model, I am about to buy one (just as ereader), but would like to have the best rom on it.
jbaumert said:
A little "search" goes along ways......
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826484
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?a=show&w=files&flid=23229
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The latest version update-XenonHD-09-13-15 is not available anymore. If anyone that has the files could share.
I was also pointed to try this rom: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-7/development/rom-android-7-aosp-grouper-t3467514
And this one, but again no working links https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784244
I will buy today a Nexus 7 3G 2012 very cheap, so I will try some roms on it.
skinniezinho said:
Sorry to ask this, but can the nexus 7 2012 roms be used on a nexus 7 3g 2012? are they the same? I am new to this model, I am about to buy one (just as ereader), but would like to have the best rom on it.
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To use a "Grouper" ROM on the "Tilapia / 3g" device, you just need to flash the Grouper ver of TWRP recovery. Granted, you will not have use of the 3g radio, but otherwise it will function normally.
jbaumert said:
To use a "Grouper" ROM on the "Tilapia / 3g" device, you just need to flash the Grouper ver of TWRP recovery. Granted, you will not have use of the 3g radio, but otherwise it will function normally.
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Thanks. The device comes with 4.2.2 should I flash first 5.1.1 (in order to update radios and stuff) and then root=>recovery=>rom? Or should I just root it in 4.2.2?
If anyone have the older files that I pointed I would appreciate, I will test them and leave my feedback.
I would download the last "official" update from Google for your device (Tilapia I'm assuming), and manually flash the radio and bootloader with fastboot. (Granted, you could install the entire update, but why bother if you're going to put on a custom ROM anyways) Then, unlock the bootloader (if not already done) install TWRP recovery and flash away.
Anyone tested this ROM yet (with a bunch of apps installed to see if slows down or not) ?
jbaumert said:
A little "search" goes along ways......
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826484
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?a=show&w=files&flid=23229
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The download links are dead. :crying:
Jaguar10301 said:
I just got myself a new Nexus 7 and all i've done is run the updates up to 5.1 as 5.1.1 fails to install.
It is pretty slow and crashes a lot, I don't remember it being this laggy and slow when I first got one in 2012. Is it just a function of the new OS's or the new apps? What is the best build to be in for speed? I don't mind losing some of the newer features of the OS. Would just prefer something I can use without being frustrated...
Thanks
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Root it and load RootBooster and choose the last option..
andynroid said:
Root it and load RootBooster and choose the last option..
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I have a 2012 Nexus 7 running Resurrection Remix M (Android 6.0.1), and I can say that RootBooster *does* help. My N7 was *very* laggy and slow to respond when tapping on anything. I chose "Basic Mode -- Speed", re-booted and it's a LOT faster now. Time will tell if it lasts.
I've had MultiROM and TWRP on this tablet for quite awhile, so I also have RR-N installed as a secondary ROM. I'm going to try RootBooster on that ROM also.
I have a Nexus 7 2012 wifi model and need it strictly for Chromecast audio to control Pandora and Spotify.
What's the best rom for that?
Don't care for anything else really...
I installed the setup mentioned by the OP on my Nexus 7 2012, and it is working well so far. Thank you OP.
Initially I tried to use the kernel that is included with the XenonHD ROM, but it seemed to have issues with lag, not waking from sleep, etc. Then I switched to M Kernel and it was much better, so switching the kernel is necessary in my opinion.
Links:
Main XenonHD thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826484
XenonHD download:
The main download link in post #2 of the above thread doesn't seem to contain the download anymore. But if you go to the "Older builds" link, you can find the 08-20-15 build there. Here is a direct link.
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347797659
M kernel:
I used the latest a77 version available from the main M Kernel thread here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38551156
ParrotMod:
I used the universal version available from the main ParrotMod thread here.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ne...arrotmod-speed-2012-nexus-7-emmc-fix-t3300416
GApps:
I used the "nano" version from Open GApps:
http://opengapps.org/
Magisk:
Main thread and downloads here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
My Procedure:
I was starting with stock rooted Android 4.4.4. I had previously used the WugFresh toolkit to root and install twrp. If you have something older or custom, you may need to flash a recent stock rom first to update your bootloader.
1) Update to current version of twrp. I used the twrp app from the play store.
2) Boot into twrp. Factory reset.
3) Boot into Android.
4) Download XenonHD, M Kernel, ParrotMod, and GApps files to PC, transfer to tablet via USB. (or download on tablet)
5) Boot into twrp. Wipe everything except internal storage.
6) Install XenonHD, M Kernel, ParrotMod, GApps
7) Boot into Android. Be patient, first boot takes a while
I also replaced SuperSU with Magisk, because I don't consider recent non-Chainfire versions of SuperSU to be trustworthy. To do this:
1) Download Magisk and Magisk Manager to PC, transfer to tablet via USB. (or download on tablet)
2) Open SuperSU settings, select option to uninstall and prepare for alternate su manager.
3) Reboot to TWRP. Flash Magisk. Wipe cache/davlik (not sure this is necessary). Reboot to Android. IMPORTANT: If twrp says device does not appear to be rooted and prompts you to install SuperSU, you must decline.
4) In Android, install Magisk manager.
Hope this helps someone else.
spocko said:
I installed the setup mentioned by the OP on my Nexus 7 2012, and it is working well so far. Thank you OP.
Initially I tried to use the kernel that is included with the XenonHD ROM, but it seemed to have issues with lag, not waking from sleep, etc. Then I switched to M Kernel and it was much better, so switching the kernel is necessary in my opinion.
Links:
Main XenonHD thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826484
XenonHD download:
The main download link in post #2 of the above thread doesn't seem to contain the download anymore. But if you go to the "Older builds" link, you can find the 08-20-15 build there. Here is a direct link.
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347797659
M kernel:
I used the latest a77 version available from the main M Kernel thread here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38551156
ParrotMod:
I used the universal version available from the main ParrotMod thread here.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ne...arrotmod-speed-2012-nexus-7-emmc-fix-t3300416
GApps:
I used the "nano" version from Open GApps:
http://opengapps.org/
Magisk:
Main thread and downloads here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
My Procedure:
I was starting with stock rooted Android 4.4.4. I had previously used the WugFresh toolkit to root and install twrp. If you have something older or custom, you may need to flash a recent stock rom first to update your bootloader.
1) Update to current version of twrp. I used the twrp app from the play store.
2) Boot into twrp. Factory reset.
3) Boot into Android.
4) Download XenonHD, M Kernel, ParrotMod, and GApps files to PC, transfer to tablet via USB. (or download on tablet)
5) Boot into twrp. Wipe everything except internal storage.
6) Install XenonHD, M Kernel, ParrotMod, GApps
7) Boot into Android. Be patient, first boot takes a while
I also replaced SuperSU with Magisk, because I don't consider recent non-Chainfire versions of SuperSU to be trustworthy. To do this:
1) Download Magisk and Magisk Manager to PC, transfer to tablet via USB. (or download on tablet)
2) Open SuperSU settings, select option to uninstall and prepare for alternate su manager.
3) Reboot to TWRP. Flash Magisk. Wipe cache/davlik (not sure this is necessary). Reboot to Android. IMPORTANT: If twrp says device does not appear to be rooted and prompts you to install SuperSU, you must decline.
4) In Android, install Magisk manager.
Hope this helps someone else.
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The Gapps don't seem to fit on the standard storrage anymore. Did you enlarge the system storage?
Nevermind, found what I didn wrong. Thanks for your post where you gather all the info
Strormrage said:
The Gapps don't seem to fit on the standard storrage anymore. Did you enlarge the system storage?
Nevermind, found what I didn wrong. Thanks for your post where you gather all the info
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What was it in your case?
This is an early release, but just like the other it's fully functional as a daily driver.
Note:
Still no root method for our device on Nougat
Features:
Pixel 2 emoji
Pixel 2 fonts
Pixel 2 wallpapers (live and still)
Pixel 2 sounds and notifications
Google Assistant
Google Lens
Unlimited Google photo storage (Pixel feature)
Round icons (uses apps native icons, not masks)
Daydreams enabled on battery power (screensaver can be used like always on display, until 15% battery)
360° rotation, everywhere
Power menu from sleep
All quick settings enabled (including mobile data toggle)
Hotspot activation bypass
System menu translated into every language
To do:
Lower the 15% screensaver limit
Add Pixel 2 logo and startup animation
Lockscreen background
Lockscreen default widgets (phone & camera)
What else do you want?
Bugs:
Selfie video doesn't record (prolly not fixable until we get an updated app)
Anything else?
Installation:
From 6.0.1:
Flash with Flashfire and do full wipe
From 7.1.1:
*Must use PC*
Method A
1. Unzip ROM.
2. Flash the included eng_root kernel with Odin.
3. Double click the included "Install.bat"
The script will wipe your data for you (and not touch the internal sd)
Method B
Use Odin to downgrade to 6.0.1 then flash zip with flashfire.
Download
I'll add more screenshots tomorrow
As of right now, even with the custom ROM, there is no root, correct?
I installed it, and every time I boot, I get a System UI has stopped error.
@NateDogg1232
Did you wipe?
... Correct no root yet, until we get a permissive kernel
DamienMc said:
@NateDogg1232
Did you wipe?
... Correct no root yet, until we get a permissive kernel
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Yes, I did wipe.
I even did it again using the default recovery just to make sure.
More screenshots
Please, upload more screenshots, I would like to install this rom but I do not know if I really have any problems when using it, as it is in terms of speed, can it really be used now?
@RaghebAlama
Sorry I am having problems uploading more screenshots (used all my data this month)
I'll be sure to do it this evening when I'm on wifi.
I've been running this for a week now and haven't had any issues yet
But after the above comment you might want to grab full Odin updates as well, just in case you need to recover
@NateDogg1232
What method did you use to install?
What device do you have?
I would recommend going back to stock and giving it another try.
I apologise tho, I tried to get a few testers this time but never find any. It's hard to test every scenario with just one device
I used FlashFire from actually your first GPE ROM.
I have the J320A
I will reset from stock and try again as soon as I can and try again.
Whether it works or not, though. Thank you for your work on this phone
I bet that's it, I'm not sure I tried to install from v1.
Can't think of why it would fail except maybe if goodlock has files on your sd and this systemui is trying to use them... If you want to test that just pull your sd, because wipe already did your internal sd
I'll test it later this evening
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Nah wasn't that, it was a mistake by me. Two actually.
Testing a quick fix now. And I'll upload a full fixed Rom while I sleep
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DamienMc said:
@RaghebAlama
Sorry I am having problems uploading more screenshots (used all my data this month)
I'll be sure to do it this evening when I'm on wifi.
try to explain in detail the installation process since 7.1.1 the eng_root does not detect it ODIN if it is not in .tar format, after installing the Eng_root, you have to start the normal cell phone and then the second.pass with the Install.bat ?
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I fixed the systemui error and another popped up, sigh... ill let you know when it's fixed.
The only way to install this currently is from 7.1.1
@RaghebAlama
Eng_root is a tar. Flash it with Odin.
Your phone will stay on the logo the entire time.
Then just run the bat...The script waits for your phone, copies the required files, then it flashes the original kernel back and reboots.
easy peasy
... and it really does work installing this way
Sorry for the delay. Uploaded fixed version, OP updated
Alright, this looks AWESOME. Will try it when I get time. But about the root problem: I don't know if nobody's thought of this, or if I don't know something you do, but to get root for this, couldn't you add Magisk-14.zip (or another root method) to the queue in Flashfire, or include it in the install.bat? Flash the ROM then root, then reboot to system? I've tried to install Magisk before on stock Nougat with its new way of installing, which is flashing a boot.img that Magisk Manager patched, but Odin always failed on Operation: Write. I was going to go back to Marshmallow to try flashing a ROM and Magisk with Flashfire.
Hello. Can I get permission to make a version for j320fn/f/g
DJJosephJumper said:
Alright, this looks AWESOME. Will try it when I get time. But about the root problem: I don't know if nobody's thought of this, or if I don't know something you do, but to get root for this, couldn't you add Magisk-14.zip (or another root method) to the queue in Flashfire, or include it in the install.bat? Flash the ROM then root, then reboot to system? I've tried to install Magisk before on stock Nougat with its new way of installing, which is flashing a boot.img that Magisk Manager patched, but Odin always failed on Operation: Write. I was going to go back to Marshmallow to try flashing a ROM and Magisk with Flashfire.
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Odin will not install a custom boot image on our device.
There are other ways to install the custom kernel, but our bootloader will not allow it to boot.
I can install SuperSU, but our selinux policy will not let the system load. The way I know it's rooted tho is that I can get a root shell thru adb, but that's useless since the system will not fully load... We need a new permissive boot image (engboot)
borksek said:
Hello. Can I get permission to make a version for j320fn/f/g
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All yours bud
DamienMc said:
Odin will not install a custom boot image on our device.
There are other ways to install the custom kernel, but our bootloader will not allow it to boot.
I can install SuperSU, but our selinux policy will not let the system load. The way I know it's rooted tho is that I can get a root shell thru adb, but that's useless since the system will not fully load... We need a new permissive boot image (engboot)
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Got it. Again, I was without the experience. Thanks for clearing it up.
Can i use this rom on my j320f
Does it work on the SM-J320m?
@aR_aNiK & @lithoy
Sorry guys, no.