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What's the point of rooting an active if you can't do anything with it. Now you can't even get the new at&t update. Someone explain what the reason is please besides the thrill of pointless tinkering.

psideburns said:
What's the point of rooting an active if you can't do anything with it. Now you can't even get the new at&t update. Someone explain what the reason is please besides the thrill of pointless tinkering.
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I do lots of stuff with my rooted S4A. Wanam Xposed, Pie Controls, frozen ATT bloat and Avast Firewall to name a few things. It even text messages and makes phone calls!
New update=yawn. 4.3 isn't a big deal (unless you want a Gear).

psideburns said:
What's the point of rooting an active if you can't do anything with it. Now you can't even get the new at&t update. Someone explain what the reason is please besides the thrill of pointless tinkering.
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It depends on what you're trying to accomplish. I personally have root so I can fully utilize Titanium Backup to backup my entire phone, block ads, use Folder Mount to force files to be saved to my external SD card, install Cerberus as a system app to utilize more of its features, and install Xposed Framework and Xposed Modules to endlessly customize my phone and add additional functionality to it. It's up to you whether or not you think rooting is worth it. With that said you can always update to the official AT&T 4.3 firmware using the Odin files found in this thread.

Good points for your purposes granted. But I loved to change roms on my gs2 until I found cm, then I stuck with that one as my fav. I'm just frustrated that it is not that easy or even possible anymore, at least with this phone that I like and plan on keeping for a while.

psideburns said:
Good points for your purposes granted. But I loved to change roms on my gs2 until I found cm, then I stuck with that one as my fav. I'm just frustrated that it is not that easy or even possible anymore, at least with this phone that I like and plan on keeping for a while.
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Have you looked at SafeStrap?

Devo7v said:
It depends on what you're trying to accomplish. I personally have root so I can fully utilize Titanium Backup to backup my entire phone, block ads, use Folder Mount to force files to be saved to my external SD card, install Cerberus as a system app to utilize more of its features, and install Xposed Framework and Xposed Modules to endlessly customize my phone and add additional functionality to it. It's up to you whether or not you think rooting is worth it. With that said you can always update to the official AT&T 4.3 firmware using the Odin files found in this thread.
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Hey Devo, you run xposed framework on the stock rom with no issues? I had some problems with it on my sgh-i537 and some of the modules wouldn't work at all. If I tried to install the hypderive device tools(shutdown) menu, when I use the shutdown button my phone locks up and just shuts off, no menu ever appears. I really like alot of the hyperdrive functions, I'd love to be able to add the hyperdrive tweaks too, but never had any luck there either.

As concern me I will sell my s4 active No Roms No updates :'(
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monkeyhouse said:
Hey Devo, you run xposed framework on the stock rom with no issues? I had some problems with it on my sgh-i537 and some of the modules wouldn't work at all. If I tried to install the hypderive device tools(shutdown) menu, when I use the shutdown button my phone locks up and just shuts off, no menu ever appears. I really like alot of the hyperdrive functions, I'd love to be able to add the hyperdrive tweaks too, but never had any luck there either.
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Yeah, I run Xposed on my stock ROM. The only issue I ever had was a few days ago when I updated XPrivacy and the phone refused to boot. I had to flash the Xposed disabler with SafeStrap. I run the GPE ROM in slot 1 so I can't speak to the way Hyperdrive works. Sorry I can't be more helpful.

Devo7v said:
Yeah, I run Xposed on my stock ROM. The only issue I ever had was a few days ago when I updated XPrivacy and the phone refused to boot. I had to flash the Xposed disabler with SafeStrap. I run the GPE ROM in slot 1 so I can't speak to the way Hyperdrive works. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
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Ok, I see. so whatever is in your slots can affect your stock rom as well? I also ran GPE in another slot for a while and I liked it, but with the aroma installer and the hyperdrive tweaks, it really is something I'd like to stick with. I wish I understood more about what is shared and what isn't between roms in slots and the deal with the locked bootloader. We're a long way from Windows Toto, lol. Then again, I do networking, not programming so much.
So, do you run the advanced power menu module on your stock ROM? I really like the HyperDrive version, I think it's called HyperDrive Device Menu or something.
I want to say I installed wanam and xposed from apk files, no flashing. Maybe I need to start there. Thanks again.

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Ok, I see. so whatever is in your slots can affect your stock rom as well? I also ran GPE in another slot for a while and I liked it, but with the aroma installer and the hyperdrive tweaks, it really is something I'd like to stick with. I wish I understood more about what is shared and what isn't between roms in slots and the deal with the locked bootloader. We're a long way from Windows Toto, lol. Then again, I do networking, not programming so much.
So, do you run the advanced power menu module on your stock ROM? I really like the HyperDrive version, I think it's called HyperDrive Device Menu or something.
I want to say I installed wanam and xposed from apk files, no flashing. Maybe I need to start there. Thanks again.
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I don't think that the Rom slots impact each other unless you are running low on space.
I don't have am advanced power menu and I'm not sure what the Hyperdrive one looks like. That said Wanam had a couple of options that extend the power menu that are worth a try.
Everything I've installed has been by directly installing an apk. Except for dark dialer, dark contacts, and call recording.

Devo7v said:
I don't think that the Rom slots impact each other unless you are running low on space.
I don't have am advanced power menu and I'm not sure what the Hyperdrive one looks like. That said Wanam had a couple of options that extend the power menu that are worth a try.
Everything I've installed has been by directly installing an apk. Except for dark dialer, dark contacts, and call recording.
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thanks for the info man. I will try the wanam menu and see, think I tried it once, but still had the issue with the button locking up. One thing for sure, installing these other ROM's gives me plenty of ideas of how to change my stock ROM! BTW, I love D.C. saw the FW's at the National Harbor last year, good time. There's an Amtrak that runs direct from here and you can drink on the train!

Devo7v said:
Yeah, I run Xposed on my stock ROM. The only issue I ever had was a few days ago when I updated XPrivacy and the phone refused to boot. I had to flash the Xposed disabler with SafeStrap. I run the GPE ROM in slot 1 so I can't speak to the way Hyperdrive works. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
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Hey Devo, how do you un-flash something? I flashed a accuweather transparent widget that doesn't work and I think it might have stopped my air gesture from working, just working back from things I have changed recently and that is one of them.

monkeyhouse said:
Hey Devo, how do you un-flash something? I flashed a accuweather transparent widget that doesn't work and I think it might have stopped my air gesture from working, just working back from things I have changed recently and that is one of them.
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You need to open up the zip file and look inside the folders to see what files are flashed and where they ate flashed. This will tell you what files were changed our added then you can manually remove them. I would also ask the creator to post a zip that removes the necessary files to return to stock. It should be easy enough.

Devo7v said:
You need to open up the zip file and look inside the folders to see what files are flashed and where they ate flashed. This will tell you what files were changed our added then you can manually remove them. I would also ask the creator to post a zip that removes the necessary files to return to stock. It should be easy enough.
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thanks man, I know that wasn't your issue and I really appreciate your response.

psideburns said:
What's the point of rooting an active if you can't do anything with it. Now you can't even get the new at&t update. Someone explain what the reason is please besides the thrill of pointless tinkering.
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Quite a few apps don't work without root access. Plus it is necessary to be able to use tethering without a separate plan. Battery doctor, quickboot, app quarantine, and titanium backup are just a few on mine.

[Q] Weird problem with apk install

Hey guys, when I go to install an apk file, the "install" button cannot be pressed, but the "cancel" button can. I have used this method several times in the past and it has worked. I recently upgraded to Sense 6 on AT&T. My phone is completely stock (no rooting or unlocking). And yes my unknown sources button is checked. Hope this is a quick fix :/ I read somewhere else that "JuiceDefender" was causing that issue a while back but I use AVG and CM antivirus. So what could be the issue?
Thanks in advance!

App not compatible with os or phone model

Doesn't seem likely
SaHiLzZ said:
App not compatible with os or phone model
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I went and found a common app (instagram) from a 3rd party source and it would not let me install it either. ): I know instagram is compatible with my phone and OS.

figured it out
SaHiLzZ said:
App not compatible with os or phone model
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I read about how some apps that messed with the screen brightness may affect the ability to install new apps. I deleted apps until I came across the problem: Echo Lock screen. My package installer is now working again.

[Q&A] [ROM][Lollipop][Z3C] Cyanogenmod 12 - Nightly

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Ciao Guys,
actually I have rEctiFy ROM with clockworkmod recovery..do I have to flash anyway the cyanogen boot.img ?

mauroalpha said:
Ciao Guys,
actually I have rEctiFy ROM with clockworkmod recovery..do I have to flash anyway the cyanogen boot.img ?
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I think you do. I tried it once in cwm and it failed, it could also have been a different issue but it works fine with the boot.img of the zip. Just keep in mind to store the zip on the internal storage before you flash the kernel and after wiping it.and that the recovery menu is very dim, you should avoid bright conditions.

Video or pictures
I would like to see how the cyanogenmod works on the Z3 Compact. Could you send me a video or some pictures?
Thanks!
Lukas

I have still some problems with my bluetooth headset. The connection and the controlls works, but often i dont get sound.

supermanlovers said:
I have still some problems with my bluetooth headset. The connection and the controlls works, but often i dont get sound.
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My Bluetooth headset was acting up when i had the built in equalizer (AudioFx) turned on , try to turn it off and see if it helps.
I also installed viper4android instead which is way better.

Thanks, this worked for me

2mal16 said:
I think you do. I tried it once in cwm and it failed, it could also have been a different issue but it works fine with the boot.img of the zip. Just keep in mind to store the zip on the internal storage before you flash the kernel and after wiping it.and that the recovery menu is very dim, you should avoid bright conditions.
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I've just installed with cyano recovery, everything was fine..
I want to report that somethimes the mic recorder loss some seconds while i'm using it..i've just updated now the nightly
need to test it again
anyway i'm really happy, the phone for me is now really faster than the stock rom.

Camera button
Anyone figure out how to remap the camera button yet?

So i'm kind of a noob here I guess but I thought to install this one would need to have their device rooted (like I had) and I have it on my device working perfectly, the only problem is the phone is telling me that it is not rooted and thus not letting me use titanium backup and greenify etc.

Is it just me, or is the Auto Updater not rebooting to recovery after downloading the cm-12-20150214-NIGHTLY-z3c -
I did extract and ABD'flashed the boot.img
And theres still an issue with the LED brightness and audio engine wakeup ( Sound seems dim at first, and sometimes notification audio is skipped, almost like it is in hibernation and cant always get out of it ) , cant seem to find it in the fixlog or changelog either

I just got cm12 setup on my galaxy tab 8.4, the only issue i notice thus far is that im finding it impossible to set a different wallpaper on my lockscreen from my gallery pics... If i want to use one of my personal backgrounds i have to use the same as my homescreen. The only way to change just the lockscreen background is to pick one from a theme i downloaded but that option sucks because i never use theme backgrounds... Anyone have a workaround or is that something well have to wait on in another nightly? I was able to do this easily in cm11, just had to go to lockscreen in settings and themes and i could pick it there

kiliimanjaro said:
So i'm kind of a noob here I guess but I thought to install this one would need to have their device rooted (like I had) and I have it on my device working perfectly, the only problem is the phone is telling me that it is not rooted and thus not letting me use titanium backup and greenify etc.
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Go to Settings, Developer Options, then a few settings from the top you will see "Root access", click it and choose "Apps and ADB" or just "Apps only" (if you don't use ADB).
After root access is enabled you can install SuperSU from the Play Store (or just use the CM root access if you don't want SuperSU).....

Thanks that worked perfectly!
Another problem though (or else me just being silly and overlooking something simple) that when I boot to recovery it brings up the Cyanogenmod Recovery and there is no option to Backup my files. The only options I have are to wipe everything or reboot.

kiliimanjaro said:
Thanks that worked perfectly!
Another problem though (or else me just being silly and overlooking something simple) that when I boot to recovery it brings up the Cyanogenmod Recovery and there is no option to Backup my files. The only options I have are to wipe everything or reboot.
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When you flash boot.img from the nightly .zip file you get the CM Recovery. You are correct in that there is no backup option. Use Titanium or some other app to back up your stuff. You can also use a different recovery but you may run into a different problem where the phone identifies itself as "aries" and won't flash the ROM. The CM Recovery takes care of that problem.

Anyone found a fix to the dim notification led issue? I think its related to the CM recovery. Anyone that can confirm this issue aswell?

I have a tab pro 8.4 running cm12 latest nightlies and i cant get adblock plus to work on it. Ive tried everything. It ran beautifully on cm 11 but on cm12 it FCs either right after u launch it or sometimes i can almost get done downloading the site block list. I have the wifi only version of the sm-t320 if that helps. Any ideas anyone? Either a way to fix it or an alternative app?

jflow36 said:
I have a tab pro 8.4 running cm12 latest nightlies and i cant get adblock plus to work on it. Ive tried everything. It ran beautifully on cm 11 but on cm12 it FCs either right after u launch it or sometimes i can almost get done downloading the site block list. I have the wifi only version of the sm-t320 if that helps. Any ideas anyone? Either a way to fix it or an alternative app?
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try adaway (the newest dev build version) from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2190753
I think it worked for me when i was running cm 12.

firsty said:
Anyone found a fix to the dim notification led issue? I think its related to the CM recovery. Anyone that can confirm this issue aswell?
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+1. Loving it but the notification LED is basically invisible compared to the stock ROM. Anyone know of a fix for this?

A couple of issues I've run into is sometimes bluetooth audio gets sped-up so my music sounds like it is playing a 2x speed (Google play music) and I'm unable to activate any accessibility services (I can get into the cancel or ok screen but can't click ok). Anybody else have these or know a workaround?

How to get rid of the nagging reminder about system update?

I've got european 64bit HTC Desire with the ROM from T-Mobile.
Already rooted, elaborately customized - seemed with this I can easily wait for some dev's 64bit ROM from xda-developers wich I'd eagerly install in my device.
Hower the problem occured: the COMPULSORY OTA UPDATE!
The persistent item in the task bar (often popping up on the main screen) is shouting:
"System update available
Tap to download the system update"
Indeed compulsory, the nagging reminder is hard to ignore and impossible to switch off!
I feel happy with the version I have and there seems no need to update - the more, automatic update obliterate all my complicated customizations made with some effort.
How to get rid of this reminder?

ioy said:
I've got european 64bit HTC Desire with the ROM from T-Mobile.
Already rooted, elaborately customized - seemed with this I can easily wait for some dev's 64bit ROM from xda-developers wich I'd eagerly install in my device.
Hower the problem occured: the COMPULSORY OTA UPDATE!
The persistent item in the task bar (often popping up on the main screen) is shouting:
"System update available
Tap to download the system update"
Indeed compulsory, the nagging reminder is hard to ignore and impossible to switch off!
I feel happy with the version I have and there seems no need to update - the more, automatic update obliterate all my complicated customizations made with some effort.
How to get rid of this reminder?
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Lmao it's not that hard to stop! Use a app freezer or stopper and look for something called updater and freeze it. Problem solved.

or just idk update?

X-77 said:
or just idk update?
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There really is no reason to do that because the roms are not built with the latest updates so if you update you're wasting your time because when you flash a rom you're going to be on whatever version that rom was built on.

MrMike2182 said:
Lmao it's not that hard to stop! Use a app freezer or stopper and look for something called updater and freeze it.
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With 3C Toolbox Pro I've frozen the system app called "Updater" and it has helped!
Also frozen some other "factory" nagging apps.
HOWEVER - in the notification bar there is another pesky notification: "there is dangerous application installed in your phone: C Toolbox Pro, which can make serious damage to your phone - uninstal it or keep it on your own responsibility" (actual text may differ from this fuzzy quote from my memory).
Indeed, "C Toolbox Pro" I've installed and added it to Xposed as it's module.
What do you think, is "C Toolbox Pro" going to harm a phone?

ioy said:
With 3C Toolbox Pro I've frozen the system app called "Updater" and it has helped!
Also frozen some other "factory" nagging apps.
HOWEVER - in the notification bar there is another pesky notification: "there is dangerous application installed in your phone: C Toolbox Pro, which can make serious damage to your phone - uninstal it or keep it on your own responsibility" (actual text may differ from this fuzzy quote from my memory).
Indeed, "C Toolbox Pro" I've installed and added it to Xposed as it's module.
What do you think, is "C Toolbox Pro" going to harm a phone?
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No it's not going to harm nothing.

Fotakill.apk
MrMike2182 said:
Lmao it's not that hard to stop! Use a app freezer or stopper and look for something called updater and freeze it. Problem solved.
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You should try FOTAKILL.APK
There are downloads for it on this forum and instructions - it is designed for this job alone
Otherwise give me your email by personal message as i haven't posted enough to post a googledrive link ... ill send you a zip with Fotakill in
unzip - download it and place it in :
System/App
Reboot to install
Hope this helps
The update may now flash the wheel in notification bar but it will just go away fast and you will see no window flashing up on main screen interrupting your use.

nikbeee said:
You should try FOTAKILL.APK
There are downloads for it on this forum and instructions - it is designed for this job alone
Otherwise give me your email by personal message as i haven't posted enough to post a googledrive link ... ill send you a zip with Fotakill in
unzip - download it and place it in :
System/App
Reboot to install
Hope this helps
The update may now flash the wheel in notification bar but it will just go away fast and you will see no window flashing up on main screen interrupting your use.
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Lol you're trying to help the wrong person buddy.. I'm a dev on here... I was trying to help the other dude get rid of the constant Update nagging. With my solution you won't see it flashing at all

I dont know what i am doing lol
MrMike2182 said:
Lol you're trying to help the wrong person buddy.. I'm a dev on here... I was trying to help the other dude get rid of the constant Update nagging. With my solution you won't see it flashing at all
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Ah wicked
You know i did both and actually forgot, then realised on reading your post again .. possible overkill there... i do not know what i am doing !! lol
Peace!! nice one

nikbeee said:
Ah wicked
You know i did both and actually forgot, then realised on reading your post again .. possible overkill there... i do not know what i am doing !! lol
Peace!! nice one
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Lol, it's cool.

MrMike2182 said:
in the notification bar there is another pesky notification: "there is dangerous application installed in your phone: C Toolbox Pro, which can make serious damage to your phone - uninstal it or keep it on your own responsibility" (actual text may differ from this fuzzy quote from my memory).
Indeed, I've installed "C Toolbox Pro" and added it to Xposed as it's module.
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No it's not going to harm nothing.
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However, HOW to get rid of THIS notification, in turn - as it pops up after every booting of my phone?
Which process is responsible for this and wouldn't freezing it affect anything important?

Unable to unlock my lock screen after installing xpoosed.

Hi guys..
I have recently rooted (supersu) my j7 prime g610f (7.0) after installing dm-veriry pypass and twrp and then flashed xpoosed framework and tried aome moudles out and everything seemed to be fine .
Untill i rebooted to activate a moudle and i found that the lock screen doesnt want to unlock although the pin is right( just stands still for 2 seconds and then screen turns off and i repeated the process and same thing ) ..
I managed to unlock my phone through the website and tried other lock methods and i found that every method isn't responding aswell !
I then disabled all the models and denies all root access apps and rebooted and same thing happens.
I really need some help as i cant leave my phone unlocked.
Thx.

Bassem AbdullMonem said:
Hi guys..
I have recently rooted (supersu) my j7 prime g610f (7.0) after installing dm-veriry pypass and twrp and then flashed xpoosed framework and tried aome moudles out and everything seemed to be fine .
Untill i rebooted to activate a moudle and i found that the lock screen doesnt want to unlock although the pin is right( just stands still for 2 seconds and then screen turns off and i repeated the process and same thing ) ..
I managed to unlock my phone through the website and tried other lock methods and i found that every method isn't responding aswell !
I then disabled all the models and denies all root access apps and rebooted and same thing happens.
I really need some help as i cant leave my phone unlocked.
Thx.
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1) Easiest way is to wipe and restore a backup in TWRP from when your device was working properly if you've hopefully already made one.
2) Another option is to boot into TWRP and go into file manager and delete the folders of the Xposed Modules you installed that you think might be causing the problem(in "/data/app/", "/data/data/, etc)". Then reboot and see if that fixed the problem. You have to be very careful when installing Xposed mods, especially when they're meant to tweak the system in some way, that they are actually meant for your device, particularly with Samsung Touchwiz devices that have heavily modded software.
3) Make sure that you're using the correct Xposed version for Samsung too, as this can cause problems with properly booting up the device.
4) Last case scenario you might want to consider wiping and reflashing your rom. Then at least you can make sure your touchscreen digitizer still works and can redo everything one at a time to see what's causing the problem.
I hope one of these suggestions helps.
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bogarty said:
1) Easiest way is to wipe and restore a backup in TWRP from when your device was working properly if you've hopefully already made one.
2) Another option is to boot into TWRP and go into file manager and delete the folders of the Xposed Modules you installed that you think might be causing the problem(in "/data/app/", "/data/data/, etc)". Then reboot and see if that fixed the problem. You have to be very careful when installing Xposed mods, especially when they're meant to tweak the system in some way, that they are actually meant for your device, particularly with Samsung Touchwiz devices that have heavily modded software.
3) Make sure that you're using the correct Xposed version for Samsung too, as this can cause problems with properly booting up the device.
4) Last case scenario you might want to consider wiping and reflashing your rom. Then at least you can make sure your touchscreen digitizer still works and can redo everything one at a time to see what's causing the problem.
I hope one of these suggestions helps.
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Unfortunately i dont hace a backup but i noticed something that the problem is a delay in responding to my pin , and i notice that the cpu usage goes 3% to 35% when i unlock my phone usinv the pin ... i managed to unlock it by entering the pin and tapping in the screen few times to keep it lit and prevent it from sleeping .. any ideas foe that delay or cpu usage ?

Bassem AbdullMonem said:
Unfortunately i dont hace a backup but i noticed something that the problem is a delay in responding to my pin , and i notice that the cpu usage goes 3% to 35% when i unlock my phone usinv the pin ... i managed to unlock it by entering the pin and tapping in the screen few times to keep it lit and prevent it from sleeping .. any ideas foe that delay or cpu usage ?
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Truthfully, your best bet while you have your device up and running is to backup all your apps and data with something like Titanium Backup or even sync them with the Samsung Cloud. The cloud reinstalls everything and sets your device configuration back to the way it was. Then, if you have a custom rom installed, wipe it in TWRP and reinstall it. If you're running stock, then don't wipe. Just go to the Sammobile website, download the latest firmware for your specific device and reflash it to the device with Odin. This generally fixes all system problems with a device, while preserving your app data.
Alternately, you can also try searching XDA for kernels that are made for your device that have a higher performance and try installing one of those to see if anything improves. As far as the screen going off early too, you can always check in "Settings/Display/Screen Timeout" to see what it's set for and change it to the max screen on time. It really sounds like you may have broke something system wise with Xposed or an Xposed module though, which is very easy to do, so I would really recommend starting over fresh. If you're on stock especially, as you really have nothing(data wise) to lose.
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