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Hi,
here is a light custom rom for the Kindle Fire HDX 7", with all amazon apps and services removed and almost aosp (including google apps). I'll try to fix remaining bugs as soon as i have the time to !
Features:
All amazon apps removed
All amazon background services removed (including OTA update)
Google services added (play store, gmail, gallery...)
AOSP launcher and apps
Rooted
Bugs/Todo:
Gmail is crashing
Some settings menu not working -> use stock settings app
No camera app -> use any other camera app from the market
Installation:
Install/update SafeStrap
Create a rom slot
Flash/restore stock rom DATA to rom slot (optional, but restore partition if problems)
Flash thor-gapps-13.3.0.0-v2.zip if you are on firmware 13.3.0.0 or thor-gapps-13.3.2.4-v1.zip for firmware 13.3.2.4 ...
Download:
thor-gapps-13.3.2.4-v1.zip
thor-gapps-13.3.0.0-v2.zip
Changelog:
13.3.2.4-v1
built from amazon update 13.3.2.4
IF YOUR FIRMWARE IS NOT 13.3.2.4 DON'T UPDATE OR USE THIS ROM
13.3.0.0-v2
removed xposed dependency (all changes are done in aosp sources)
improve gapps which now include working Google+, Photos ...
fix contacts from aosp sources
fix brightness menu in aosp settings (SeekBar)
fix facebook installation (library error)
removed stock settings
disabled amazon activity extender (?!)
13.3.0.0-v1
fixed DownloadManager (gmail, chrome...)
fixed launcher orientation silliness (thanks to CelticWebSolutions !)
added chrome and gmail app
added aosp settings compiled from sources (com.android.thorsettings)
fixed almost all settings when using aosp settings (still problems with SeekBar's like volume and brightness)
added aosp keyboard compiled from sources with landscape width fix (removed stock swype)
changed bootanimation to aosp one
Credits:
Hashcode
CelticWebSolutions
All of you for your support
I wonder if there will be a xxx-gapps-rom.zip for the 8.9" version soon?
Cool, as soon as I figure out how to get supersu on the hdx ill give this a try! Thanks for working on it!
lionking2k said:
I wonder if there will be a xxx-gapps-rom.zip for the 8.9" version soon?
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That would depend on there being a SafeStrap for the 8.9" version soon
This works great on my tablet BTW. Thanks!
Hmmm looks like I might be the first one to try this out. I'm downloading now and I'll report back when it's finished.
Update: Installed the ROM and immediately hit the Play Store. Tried to add an existing Google account but it caused a reboot. Right now I'm stuck on the calculator since I have no nav buttons
Update 2: Tried to enable Wifi, got another reboot.
I'm going back to my stock ROM slot for now, being unable to use the Nav buttons makes this a bit difficult.
Installed and working perfectly. So far everything but gmail works, and works really well. thanks Cpasjuste.
tootone said:
Installed and working perfectly. So far everything but gmail works, and works really well. thanks Cpasjuste.
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Any protips here since I obviously failed hard at this?
bhsvault said:
Any protips here since I obviously failed hard at this?
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The problem can only comes from the data partition. Did you try to first restore your stock data partition then flash the zip ?
Cpasjuste said:
The problem can only comes from the data partition. Did you try to first restore your stock data partition then flash the zip ?
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No I did it the other way around, and the data restore failed.I I'll give it a try and report back. Thanks. Good work by the way.
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bhsvault said:
No I did it the other way around, and the data restore failed.I I'll give it a try and report back. Thanks. Good work by the way.
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Just tried it. ( Restoring data, flashing the zip).
I can see my apps from my stock ROM so I know the data restore was successful. I'm still missing the nav bar and Play Store still results in a reboot.
EDIT: Just tried it a second time and it seems to be working.
So unlike your flashable zip for the stock firmware this ROM gets rid of the Amazon Video App correct. Amazon video has Prime Instant Video Offline Downloading and that is a killer feature for me. Anyway to sideload that stock APK and have it work?
Here's a video of the end result
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LO-7MBl5fc
thanks
Thank you for making this rom! The only good rom each use gmail error alone!! Hopefully the next version will optimize system and fixes gmail thank you very much!
Ty very much!!!
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Excellent gapps rom. Facebook not installing but so great...awaiting Amazon and Google working..miss my prime vids not working..fantastic. your the best
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Hey thanks for your hard work. Glad development is picking up for the hdx7.
Quick question is flash working on stock browser? I know its not asop and dont like adding other browsers.
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stickstickly said:
So unlike your flashable zip for the stock firmware this ROM gets rid of the Amazon Video App correct. Amazon video has Prime Instant Video Offline Downloading and that is a killer feature for me. Anyway to sideload that stock APK and have it work?
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It does say it removes ALL Amazon background services, so, Sideloading probably will not work, at least not enough for the app to recognize this as a Kindle.
i can't long press anything with this rom... it just flips the screen around. can't get to the apps settings either. also, games like shadowrun always are upside down.
murso74 said:
i can't long press anything with this rom... it just flips the screen around. can't get to the apps settings either. also, games like shadowrun always are upside down.
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I use Nova launcher and long press works fine. Hungry Shark Evo always starts upside down for me but I guess unlock rotation lock, get it right then relock and it's fine. It's a pain but works. Only that game does that to me so far. Not sure why...
Soooo.... I installed and this was working OK, but random reboots. So I went ahead and wiped dalvik. Now I've got a bootloop. Is there a way to access safestrap?
***edit-fixed*** adb reboot got me into safestrap
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murso74 said:
i can't long press anything with this rom... it just flips the screen around. can't get to the apps settings either. also, games like shadowrun always are upside down.
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The screen flip only happens in landscape mode, not portrait.
Temporary work around is turn on the "lock orientation" in the notification area (left most button), then it won't flip.
A slightly better work around is smart-rotator app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.xdevelop.rotator_t&hl=en
Turn on fix orientation for the apps you want to "fix".
Hi guys i find a tip to improve ram management and battery life on my XV running Android 4.3. Just flash Gapps 4.4.4 via CWM in this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/themes-apps/standard-minimal-gapps-t2012857
Flash GApps Minimal 4.4.4 and then restart. Thanks and report if it help
Hmm ram management looks much better now i can multitask and clash of clans dosn't reload after sms send its just awesome les take a look in to battery usage
How does that differ from Gapps provided with stock?
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How does that differ from Gapps provided with stock?
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yes, with newer Google framework than stock
After battery test i can say its much better now when i dont use phone it goes to deep sleep battery are better just need see what about ower nigt use .
While I like the idea of flashing fresh new GApps over the stock rom, but I checked the versions of some Google apps on my devices:
Xperia T Android 4.3 (stock)
GMail (com.google.android.gm): version 4.9 (1271612)
Google Play Services (com.google.android.gms): version 5.0.89 (1307510-036)
Google Services Framework (com.google.android.gsf): version 4.3-757479
LG V500 Android 4.4.4 (CM11 latest nightly with PA GApps)
GMail (com.google.android.gm): version 4.9 (1271612)
Google Play Services (com.google.android.gms): version 5.0.89 (1307510-036)
Google Services Framework (com.google.android.gsf): version 4.4.4-1227136
GMail and GMS seem to be identical, however both devices have GSF versions clearly respective to their Android version, and I'm not sure it's a good idea to flash a 4.4.4 GSF on a 4.3 phone.
1. Can anyone who has the 4.4.4 GSF flashed on a 4.3 device confirm that it's running the new version?
2. If you see battery improvement, which app has consumed less battery?
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While I like the idea of flashing fresh new GApps over the stock rom, but I checked the versions of some Google apps on my devices:
Xperia T Android 4.3 (stock)
GMail (com.google.android.gm): version 4.9 (1271612)
Google Play Services (com.google.android.gms): version 5.0.89 (1307510-036)
Google Services Framework (com.google.android.gsf): version 4.3-757479
LG V500 Android 4.4.4 (CM11 latest nightly with PA GApps)
GMail (com.google.android.gm): version 4.9 (1271612)
Google Play Services (com.google.android.gms): version 5.0.89 (1307510-036)
Google Services Framework (com.google.android.gsf): version 4.4.4-1227136
GMail and GMS seem to be identical, however both devices have GSF versions clearly respective to their Android version, and I'm not sure it's a good idea to flash a 4.4.4 GSF on a 4.3 phone.
1. Can anyone who has the 4.4.4 GSF flashed on a 4.3 device confirm that it's running the new version?
2. If you see battery improvement, which app has consumed less battery?
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Well... it's not. I'm running stock 4.3 .205 build on my Xperia T and the GSF is 4.3-757479.
However, apart from most of the people here, I don't see any differences in comparison with all Google libs, apps and files left intact (provided with stock ROM). No "better battery life" or "better RAM management"... I think it's a placebo effect. Well.. at least for me.
Same here. It appears opinions are based on assumptions newer being better.
Google Play services from 5.x onward will not have better fuel consumption. Just watch the amount of wakelocks and location calls it produces. To me 4.x is the compromise at the moment, on KK and on 4.3.
The Google Play services stock version of 4.3 is actually 3.1.59, but it self-updates faster then I can say 1-2-3 when I access Play Store for the first time. Also, several 3. party apps have version checking and will refuse working at all with 3.1. Not that the functionality of these 3. party apps would be lost if they run with 3.1 or lower, but if version check does not find the latest version of Google Play services it will let the user not access the app.
BTW. There are a number of included original apps that self update soon, and then available RAM and internal space are getting a blow. Either phone makers need to address this by hardware solutions, or the devices should be fully functional and without crippled or old OEM versions which are just there to give users the impression that plenty resources are available.
That's amazing!! That's really helpfull!
I've been trying this tip for 2 days and I actually don't see any ram improvement
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1. Can anyone who has the 4.4.4 GSF flashed on a 4.3 device confirm that it's running the new version?
2. If you see battery improvement, which app has consumed less battery?
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1) Yes, it works properly.
2) I see no battery improvements.
Hi everyone
i made this script to remove google apps from /system, because i usually backup/restore them with titanium backup
you can select which apps to remove or keep, dont remove Google Now Launcher if you dont have other launchers installed
Apps in the Script:
Code:
Calculator
Calendar
Chrome
Clock
CloudPrint
Drive
FaceLock
Fi
Gmail
Google Now Launcher
GoogleHindiIME
Google Home
Google Print Services
Google Device Policy
Google Connectivity Services
Google Support
Google Keyboard
Google JapaneseInput
Google PinyinIME
Google Plus
GoogleTTS
Hangouts
HTMLViewer
KoreanIME
Maps
Messenger
Play Books
Play Games
Play Movies
Play Music
Photos
Talkback
Google Now
Youtube
Wallet
WebViewGoogle
Screenshots:
Before:
After:
Download:
Here
Credits & Thanks
@Kushan02 for using his script as base, check it here
@daveyannihilation for TBO Aroma theme
*another one for me*
Can anyone give me a tip on how to download Google Drive files on mobile? The zips always get saved as some weird name eg 2016-08-23- XXXX and saved to some weird location that does not show up in search (not Downloads folder). Really annoying, I am sure there is a simple workaround.
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Can anyone give me a tip on how to download Google Drive files on mobile? The zips always get saved as some weird name eg 2016-08-23- XXXX and saved to some weird location that does not show up in search (not Downloads folder). Really annoying, I am sure there is a simple workaround.
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Hi, use the browser, drive app is not that good.
Ill post another link
@GroovyGeek Hi, i uploaded it to thread attachments
Works with any stock Google version?
Nexus 6P
jesssiii said:
Works with any stock Google version?
Nexus 6P
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Yeah it should work fine
@AL_IRAQI worked perfect man! Since I've been using Nexus Launcher, it's been bugging me to no end that I wasn't able to get rid of Google Now Launcher. This is great, thanks!!
will this work on Stock Nougat and is this a flashable zip?
thank you
Sy1ar said:
will this work on Stock Nougat and is this a flashable zip?
thank you
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Yes, it works like a charm just flash the zip file in the custom recovery and then the Aroma installer UI appears and later on it's self explanatory.
I did it on latest Feb 2017 security update (N4F26O) on Stock Android
Just a quick note, seeing this is still a recurring thing, anytime I flash OpenGapps aroma version, the apps that are excluded are automatically removed from the rom after the aroma zip is flashed. So aroma package also functions as a debloater.
If you have no scripts or don't know what to do, using Aroma OpenGapps has been a good alternative option for me.
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Yes, it works like a charm just flash the zip file in the custom recovery and then the Aroma installer UI appears and later on it's self explanatory.
I did it on latest Feb 2017 security update (N4F26O) on Stock Android
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Thank you, will try on March 2017 security update
I uploaded v2, added couple of apps that was added in O DP builds & updated busybox also
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I uploaded v2, added couple of apps that was added in O DP builds & updated busybox also
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I assume this will work with custom ROM?
I used to flash nano or pico gapps but recently I've needed Full package or Google Assistant won't fully work. Thanks
KLit75 said:
I assume this will work with custom ROM?
I used to flash nano or pico gapps but recently I've needed Full package or Google Assistant won't fully work. Thanks
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it should work on stock or custom
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for bricked devices or other issues.
For all of you who likes clean ROM and hate duplication between system and user apps folders this tool will help. This will remove all defaults AOSP apps except launcher and keyboard. I suggest after removing to install pico version of gapps or all of this will not make much sense. Also boot animation will be gone, trim it to the bone
For everything else you may need use Play Store. This way upgrading existing apps will not make any duplicates.
Please don't hesitate to post if you like to see some more apps to be included in this remover.
V1.2 11/08/16
Added Development app
Thanks! It would be great to see this in an AROMA format where the user could select which apps to remove.
thank you so much , i was looking for this i hate aosp/cm ****ty apps alaways replace it with google apps
MrBrady said:
Thanks! It would be great to see this in an AROMA format where the user could select which apps to remove.
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Yeah, I know. If I just know how to create aroma installer. I will look into it.
v1.2 - added Development app
What is OASP? I've only heard of AOSP.
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What is OASP? I've only heard of AOSP.
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Thanks for bringing this up, my bad
Aroma remover on the way
I'm not sure if they're needed but maybe add CQATest and Project FI to the removal list.
Why does this remove Google Camera? And why can't I find it on the Play Store now?
GuyInDogSuit said:
Why does this remove Google Camera? And why can't I find it on the Play Store now?
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Download it from apkmirror.com
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MrBrady said:
Download it from apkmirror.com
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That's what I did.
GuyInDogSuit said:
Why does this remove Google Camera? And why can't I find it on the Play Store now?
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I've noticed this too on my Nexus 6 regardless of ROM- Google Camera does not show up in the PlayStore. Like others have mentioned if you sideload the apk from somewhere like apkmirror it will work. Alternatively you can try clicking on this direct link from your Nexus 6 and it should hopefully take you to the play store with google camera displayed- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.GoogleCamera
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I've noticed this too on my Nexus 6 regardless of ROM- Google Camera does not show up in the PlayStore. Like others have mentioned if you sideload the apk from somewhere like apkmirror it will work. Alternatively you can try clicking on this direct link from your Nexus 6 and it should hopefully take you to the play store with google camera displayed- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.GoogleCamera
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That's odd. So it wasn't this zip then?
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That's odd. So it wasn't this zip then?
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I ran this while doing a clean install of Pure Nexus. Zips flashed in TWRP in this order: 1) Pure Nexus, 2) Full GAPPS (linked from Pure Nexus), 3) B14CKB1RD kernel, 4) phh's superuser, 4) 320 dpi, 5) AOSP apps remover. Google camera was available on first boot. ?
Two possible AOSP app oversights: AOSP keyboard (risky, I get it), and AOSP spell check (part of keyboard app?).
No problems experienced after booting into ROM and getting everything setup to taste. This is now a go-to/must have flash for me. Thanks!
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I ran this while doing a clean install of Pure Nexus. Zips flashed in TWRP in this order: 1) Pure Nexus, 2) Full GAPPS (linked from Pure Nexus), 3) B14CKB1RD kernel, 4) phh's superuser, 4) 320 dpi, 5) AOSP apps remover. Google camera was available on first boot. ?
Two possible AOSP app oversights: AOSP keyboard (risky, I get it), and AOSP spell check (part of keyboard app?).
No problems experienced after booting into ROM and getting everything setup to taste. This is now a go-to/must have flash for me. Thanks!
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How did you drop your DPI to 320? Was it on N? I've tried changing DPI in build.prop and using apps but nothing worked.
warfenix said:
How did you drop your DPI to 320? Was it on N? I've tried changing DPI in build.prop and using apps but nothing worked.
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Yeah, on 7.1.1 right now. The Pure Nexus FAQ clued me into these flashables. Adjusting the display size may confuse the DPI change, but a reflash of the DPI zip fixed it for me in 7.0 (and I haven't messed with it in 7.1.1).
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=51778
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nex...fi-calling-t3244563/post63733662#post63733662
why can't I see who is calling me? It's only shows missed calls; awesome zip file (my device is a Moto Maxx, similar to N6) but only this problem that bothers me
Go into settings/apps then click on the cog in upper right corner. Now set your current diaper app as default for phone. This should fix your problem.
any chances to do a flashable zip that could work in all devices?
Pure Nexus ver 7.1.2_r17. Beans Gapps 610. I tried to download the Google Camera but unfortunately it isn't listed in Play store. Trying to load it from Mirror APK it tells me that it isn't supported for my device. I have tried a couple of different versions but still the same message. I was wondering if anyone has come across this with this particular ROM. I have searched but can't seem to find anything.
Thanks
Mini or full? Install the full package to get the camera. Also, don't use 6/10 but 5/9. 6/10 has issues.
Try this then, it's the latest Google Camera for N6
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...era-4-2-035-141213305-2-android-apk-download/
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Pure Nexus ver 7.1.2_r17. Beans Gapps 610. I tried to download the Google Camera but unfortunately it isn't listed in Play store. Trying to load it from Mirror APK it tells me that it isn't supported for my device. I have tried a couple of different versions but still the same message. I was wondering if anyone has come across this with this particular ROM. I have searched but can't seem to find anything.
Thanks
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Here it is in the play store
Just to clarify for the benefit of the audience, the OP is saying he cannot see the Google Camera in the Play Store. He's right. Google hides the app in the Play Store if it isn't already installed on the device. This is in addition to the requirement that the device be a Nexus or Pixel. Thus, if Google Camera is important to you, and with HDR+ I feel it should be, install the full Banks GApps package instead of the mini package. After doing so, Google Camera should show up on the Play Store again.
Of course, installing the APKMirror copy of Google Camera may also work, but I haven't tried it.
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Try this then, it's the latest Google Camera for N6
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...era-4-2-035-141213305-2-android-apk-download/
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That works. Thank you.
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Here it is in the play store
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Thanks for the post. I got it via the link provided by genti.b but this is a newer version that I will try as well later.
Thanks
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Just to clarify for the benefit of the audience, the OP is saying he cannot see the Google Camera in the Play Store. He's right. Google hides the app in the Play Store if it isn't already installed on the device. This is in addition to the requirement that the device be a Nexus or Pixel. Thus, if Google Camera is important to you, and with HDR+ I feel it should be, install the full Banks GApps package instead of the mini package. After doing so, Google Camera should show up on the Play Store again.
Of course, installing the APKMirror copy of Google Camera may also work, but I haven't tried it.
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Thanks for the explanation. I didn't think of it that way but that makes complete sense. In the future I will install the Full instead of the Mini to avoid this issue. The Mini was install this time around because of issues with the Full version June 10th.
The reason I keep that link is it allows me to use the mini package, when the only additional app I want in the full is the camera. Works every time. Different strokes for different folks ☺
True. The one difference between installing it through the Play Store and installing it using Beans GApps is where the camera gets installed. With Beans GApps the camera is in /system, rather than /data.
I wonder why Beans hasn't done an Aroma installer? It would mean only having to make one package, and would give the end user some control over what apps are installed.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
I wonder why Beans hasn't done an Aroma installer? It would mean only having to make one package, and would give the end user some control over what apps are installed.
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It has something to do with the build script. It's referred to in the current TBO release post.
Having read what you linked to, that seems interesting. I've dabbled with Aroma, and I think the issue boils down to Beans' usage of just an updater binary, like what Chainfire uses in SuperSU.
There are kludgy ways to get around this, but as I install the full package anyway I'm not going to try and find out.
Speaking of GApps, did Beans ever get the issues with the 6/10 package resolved?
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Speaking of GApps, did Beans ever get the issues with the 6/10 package resolved?
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Not that I've seen on xda, G+ or telegram.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
True. The one difference between installing it through the Play Store and installing it using Beans GApps is where the camera gets installed. With Beans GApps the camera is in /system, rather than /data.
I wonder why Beans hasn't done an Aroma installer? It would mean only having to make one package, and would give the end user some control over what apps are installed.
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From numerous posts referencing Beans and other GApps with much confusion, I think it comes down to Beans using a unified package and script for both arm and arm64 that simplifies things for him (not to mention the less informed user ).
He helped the TBO guys adapt the unified arm/arm64 script and they are abandoning Aroma, so my guess is the two are not compatible.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72717576&postcount=2688