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Has anybody been able to find any ROMs for the S4 Active? Preferably, the i537, but I'm willing to try anything for the GT-I9295. I know it's early, as the Safestrap method is fairly new, and the kernel can't be touched right now, so a 4.3 ROM is out of the question. I'm using the ROM listed here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2406177
I'm loving stock, but I have Cyanogenmod on my Nexus and love the customization. Does anybody know of anything close to that available for the Active?
Yea I believe its ported from the International version...they call it google edition I think! If I helped ya..it dosent hurt to hit the thanks button! :good:
Actually there is a pre-release 4.3 ROM available, it's the MI2 build for the I537 and yes it's a leak from AT&T (thanks to designgears and you can find it here). Two issues with that one if you choose to use it:
1) You may not be able to update to the official OTA 4.3 expected sometime later this month (according to rumors, that is)
2) There's no working root so if you must have that, don't bother with this build just yet
There is a third issue that appears to be the most common problem with the MI2 build and that's the screenshot feature which isn't working, it's covered in the thread for the MI2 build.
Because it's a pre-release similar to the MF1 pre-release leak, it appears to not allow an OTA but since there hasn't been any 4.3 OTA updates from AT&T as of yet nobody really knows what's going to happen.
Also, if you flash that MI2 build, your only alternative will be to fall all the way back to the MF1 build since no ODIN One-click exists for the MF2 or MF3 builds, but you can switch between the MF1 and MI2 builds (confirmed by others and I've done it several times in the past week myself).
Aside from that "official" ROM leak, the only other current working option is using Safestrap on MF1/MF2/MF3 (with the appropriate kernel modules) along with the AOSP ROM provided by LeJay which you can find here.
That's pretty much it. I have the I537 as noted so I don't muck with the I9295 ROMs but I think there's at least the one CM10.2 build for it, and no, it doesn't work on the I537 even with Safestrap.
EDIT: DOH, forgot about the ROM from d8389 he just released yesterday, also made from the MI2 build and you can find that one here - that's for the I9295, btw.
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Actually there is a pre-release 4.3 ROM available, it's the MI2 build for the I537 and yes it's a leak from AT&T (thanks to designgears and you can find it here). Two issues with that one if you choose to use it:
1) You may not be able to update to the official OTA 4.3 expected sometime later this month (according to rumors, that is)
2) There's no working root so if you must have that, don't bother with this build just yet
There is a third issue that appears to be the most common problem with the MI2 build and that's the screenshot feature which isn't working, it's covered in the thread for the MI2 build.
Because it's a pre-release similar to the MF1 pre-release leak, it appears to not allow an OTA but since there hasn't been any 4.3 OTA updates from AT&T as of yet nobody really knows what's going to happen.
Also, if you flash that MI2 build, your only alternative will be to fall all the way back to the MF1 build since no ODIN One-click exists for the MF2 or MF3 builds, but you can switch between the MF1 and MI2 builds (confirmed by others and I've done it several times in the past week myself).
Aside from that "official" ROM leak, the only other current working option is using Safestrap on MF1/MF2/MF3 (with the appropriate kernel modules) along with the AOSP ROM provided by LeJay which you can find here.
That's pretty much it. I have the I537 as noted so I don't muck with the I9295 ROMs but I think there's at least the one CM10.2 build for it, and no, it doesn't work on the I537 even with Safestrap.
EDIT: DOH, forgot about the ROM from d8389 he just released yesterday, also made from the MI2 build and you can find that one here - that's for the I9295, btw.
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I'll keep playing the waiting game then... Maybe I can submit a request for Cyanogenmod to be made for this device.
Until the bootloader is unlocked, it's most likely not going to happen at all. It's possible that someone with enough talent can put together a CM10.1 ROM which uses the current kernels (I think, I'm not 100% sure on that), but the MI2 4.3 build now is pretty locked down as it is (no known root at the moment and it looks like Safestrap may be a no-go as well for that or future builds).
The honest truth is the GS4A is simply not popular enough to get any reaction from the CM crowd at all, unfortunately, and it's entirely possible it may not even be available for much longer given that unpopularity. It's not selling well, and the few of us that do have them are just that: few and far between.
It's sad because it's a great device; it IS an S4 with a lower resolution camera and the water-resistant aspect as well as the LCD panel (not AMOLED like the S4) which is just fine by me, I can see it better in daylight than an AMOLED anyway. But the locked bootloader basically ensures the level of interest is negligible at best, not much can be done about it unless a miracle comes along at this point.
I'm very happy with mine for many reasons, not just 'cause I got it so cheap.
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Until the bootloader is unlocked, it's most likely not going to happen at all. It's possible that someone with enough talent can put together a CM10.1 ROM which uses the current kernels (I think, I'm not 100% sure on that), but the MI2 4.3 build now is pretty locked down as it is (no known root at the moment and it looks like Safestrap may be a no-go as well for that or future builds).
The honest truth is the GS4A is simply not popular enough to get any reaction from the CM crowd at all, unfortunately, and it's entirely possible it may not even be available for much longer given that unpopularity. It's not selling well, and the few of us that do have them are just that: few and far between.
It's sad because it's a great device; it IS an S4 with a lower resolution camera and the water-resistant aspect as well as the LCD panel (not AMOLED like the S4) which is just fine by me, I can see it better in daylight than an AMOLED anyway. But the locked bootloader basically ensures the level of interest is negligible at best, not much can be done about it unless a miracle comes along at this point.
I'm very happy with mine for many reasons, not just 'cause I got it so cheap.
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I think our best hope is for @Hashcode to get kexec working with SafeStrap. Then we will be able to use ROMs with any kernel. Until then we're stuck with GPE 4.2.2.
Hashcode made a post or two at his blog/site stating that things are becoming incredibly tough to make such workarounds viable anymore, even to the point where it's not even worth the time and trouble to make the effort at all in some situations. I think with the GS4A, more specifically the AT&T I537 model, we could just have a device that simply isn't going to get itself cracked wide open without some small miracle happening.
Come on, someone working at Samsung... have some pity on us and drop us something to help out, will ya?
I've started a request forum here:
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/80004-cyanogenmod-for-the-s4-active/
If anyone would like to back me up, it'd be much appreciated.
Decided it wasn't worth the BS of heading back to Best Buy so I'll stick with MF1 for now. I did make a reply at the CM forum about the potential of someone building CM10.1 as a flashable zip for us and provided the link to the kernel source for the I537, maybe someone with some spare time might be able to create something.
I really wish I'd spent more time learning how to do that; if I had the necessary skill set I'd build it myself I suppose but I've never been into that side of the device firmware/ROM stuff.
But who knows...
I'm running Shostock v2.3 on my I537 with one of my rom slots in safestrap. i'm on MF2. of the S4 ROMs, i've only tried Shostock and Goldeneye, but i'm sure other S4 ROMs will work too. when you install one, you also have to install the modules pack and camera fix from the ported google edition thread. the only other problem is the menu and back buttons don't work out of the box with an S4 ROM because our buttons aren't capacitive. thankfully, Darkman was kind enough to show me how to fix those so they work like normal.
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I'm running Shostock v2.3 on my I537 with one of my rom slots in safestrap. i'm on MF2. of the S4 ROMs, i've only tried Shostock and Goldeneye, but i'm sure other S4 ROMs will work too. when you install one, you also have to install the modules pack and camera fix from the ported google edition thread. the only other problem is the menu and back buttons don't work out of the box with an S4 ROM because our buttons aren't capacitive. thankfully, Darkman was kind enough to show me how to fix those so they work like normal.
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Can you share how to edit ROMs to add the physical back and menu buttons? Thanks
GT-i9295(i537) running SafeStrap
yankeesfan714 said:
Can you share how to edit ROMs to add the physical back and menu buttons? Thanks
GT-i9295(i537) running SafeStrap
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well, i don't edit the ROM before flashing it. after flashing the ROM, any updates for it, the modules pack, and the camera patch, i go into /system/usr/keylayout using a file explorer, and add:
key 139 MENU
key 158 BACK
to gpio-keys.kl with a text editor. after that, reboot and they work like they should.
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well, i don't edit the ROM before flashing it. after flashing the ROM, any updates for it, the modules pack, and the camera patch, i go into /system/usr/keylayout using a file explorer, and add:
key 139 MENU
key 158 BACK
to gpio-keys.kl with a text editor. after that, reboot and they work like they should.
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Is it possible to add this to either the modules zip or the camera fix to make it easier for users? Ideally this would be added to the camera fix since I think @Hashcode is going to automate the modules in SafeStrap eventually.
On another note, I had no idea we could flash regular GS4 ROMs, this opens up a world of possibilities. I assume we can only flash 4.2.2 ROMs though?
Devo7v said:
Is it possible to add this to either the modules zip or the camera fix to make it easier for users? Ideally this would be added to the camera fix since I think @Hashcode is going to automate the modules in SafeStrap eventually.
On another note, I had no idea we could flash regular GS4 ROMs, this opens up a world of possibilities. I assume we can only flash 4.2.2 ROMs though?
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i have no idea. i could try, but it's probably a job better suited to someone who really knows what they're doing, since i'm only as good as the tutorials i find on the internet.
once again, i dunno. i'm on MF2, but shostock is MF3. so since that's different but still works, it might be possible to flash a 4.3 ROM, but the fact that i read that there's no going back once you do flash it, i haven't tried it.
i agree that it's awesome we can actually use regular s4 ROMs.
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Can you share how to edit ROMs to add the physical back and menu buttons? Thanks
GT-i9295(i537) running SafeStrap
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So in theory any stock based s4 4.2.2 ROM will run with this buildprop modification?
GT-i9295(i537) running SafeStrap
It's not a build.prop edit, but yeah, I think any S4 4.2.2 ROM would work.
S-Beam
Set them next to each other and use S-Beam, it's what it was designed for. Or even Bluetooth would work.
Just so everybody is aware @my-blue-snog-box has created a flashable zip file that will edit the keyboard file and get the hard keys working. It can be found here. If you try any S4 ROMs please post the functionality of them so we can create an index of ROMs working with SafeStrap.
I've posted over there that I got Hyperdrive ROM working, you just need to be careful during setup.
CM Unofficial 2013 10 10 fkosa's reply
I am running CM 20131010 Unoffical - jactiveltxxx from, ofcourse it is 4.3 and it is running smothly.
Havn't found any anoying errors yet.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2395242&page=11
I tried to make some roms for myself and found out the following:
from: CM 20131017 Nightly - jltxxx - was a bit slow, and it felt like the touch was a bit delayed verry anoying
from: CM 20131021 Nightly - jltxxx - here there was something wrong with the screen.
But then again the nightly builds tends to a bit unstable from time to time.
Any Galaxy S4 Rom
I just recently got the galaxy note 2 and loving everything about it inside and out. But I was just wondering if there are or will be any rom or ports of a galaxy s4 rom to our galaxy note 2? Ive look in the android forums but did not see anything besides the hawkish rom which I am now currently using...
I am trying to get the AT&T stuff out of my phone, and to have updates and bug fixes every now and then.
Untill now, found only the safestrap but i did not find any ROM that seems to have android 4.4.4. Is there anything like cyanogenmod?
eliuha said:
I am trying to get the AT&T stuff out of my phone, and to have updates and bug fixes every now and then.
Untill now, found only the safestrap but i did not find any ROM that seems to have android 4.4.4. Is there anything like cyanogenmod?
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Can't use a ROM with custom kernel, yet. I recommend 4.4.2 and HyperDrive 19. It works really well, has a nice installer with lots of extras, good battery life... All around, it's a really well built ROM.
eliuha said:
I am trying to get the AT&T stuff out of my phone, and to have updates and bug fixes every now and then.
Untill now, found only the safestrap but i did not find any ROM that seems to have android 4.4.4. Is there anything like cyanogenmod?
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As someone who was blindsided and crestfallen to find out about the locked bootloader (no cyanogenmod for us,we're S.O.L.) let me make some recommendations to at least get some of that stock android (i.e. cyanogenmod) feel back (I'm assuming you're already rooted, if not, google towelroot and follow directions):
Get SafeStrap
Flash this mod to drastically improve battery life and general performance
Get rid of KNOX
De-Odex your stock ROM (it's easy and allows a lot more customization)
And enter the exciting world of SMALI editing. This takes a little practice, and still doesn't afford the full freedom of CM, but you can customize the look and feel of your phone, still feel like a champ, and just learn about android in general. I've used a bunch of these successfully, with virtually no prior coding experience. E.g. I hated those battery/charger cover notifications, thanks to this thread, they're gone and not coming back.
Also, get rid of the stock launcher and replace it with NOVA launcher. More customization, smoother, better performance, looks more like CM. You can (and should) use Titanium Backup to either freeze or uninstall bloatware (at the very least any app with AT&T in the name).
AdAway is your friend.
Quick and easy mobile data toggle mod
I would recommend the Knox_Out zip in my post here since the one in the OP hasn't been updated since July and removes an apk you might actually need.
The title says it all. Is anybody interested in a Stock GPE Build for the Sprint S4? The purpose of this build would be a Stock GPE ROM with changes only needed to make it function correctly.
Basically, Keeping it as close as possible to stock GPE for the device with the exception of root/supersu and busybox.
The reason for this would be so dirty flashes work better and be somewhat supported and tested.
Danvdh's GPE build is awesome with many features however there is people like me that need a somewhat stable phone and don't feel like re-building and wiping the phone every time for a new flash.
Let me know what you think.
I think it would definitely be a good idea. Everyone has different needs and as you can see from reading the threads, it seems each phone acts differently on each of these Roms. Thank you for taking time to work on it if you do. If you need someone to test to see if your work causes a phone to glow in the dark, let me know!
pclov3r said:
Mods: If this is not the correct place for this please move it.
The title says it all. Is anybody interested in a Stock GPE Build for the Sprint S4? The purpose of this build would be a Stock GPE image with changes only needed to make it function correctly.
Basically, Keeping it as close as possible to stock GPE for the device with the exception of root/supersu and busybox.
The reason for this would be so dirty flashes work better and be somewhat supported and tested.
Danvdh's GPE build is awesome with many features however there is people like me that need a somewhat stable phone and don't feel like re-building and wiping the phone every time for a new flash.
Let me know what you think.
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Ahhhh was wondering why dirty flash wasn't working. I'm gonna go with Yes! but it's honestly not much of a hassle either way.
As long as I can get voice-mail.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
Go for it just as long data,voice, sms and mms work and it does say sprint not digital roam or no service or insert sim
As long as everything works and there aren't any crapola CM add-ons, I'm in for a try.
troyboytn said:
As long as everything works and there aren't any crapola CM add-ons, I'm in for a try.
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Thanks you made me laugh with that comment.
It exists...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2557353&highlight=modem
No, it doesn't. That rom has been modded to hell and back and has nore issues with each release (which usually requires a complete wipe to even function). The OP of this thread is asking if we are interested in a more closely stock, more stable GPE rom without the mods and CM junk.
Would be nice if there was a actual source of the GPE I have a pure stock aosp build for jflte but its kk no mods no CM crap
Hey guys sadly this idea will have to be placed on hold for now. Somewhat busy with life. Sorry
I have one and love it. Do not know if voicemail works though...
hey guys just bought this m7 device now i need your help to choce the right rom for me. im looking for performences over futers, stock on the lates android ( 6 i think )
What model are you running, AT&T, Sprint, Verizon or T-Mobile?
fireball0093 said:
What model are you running, AT&T, Sprint, Verizon or T-Mobile?
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european
Burllz said:
european
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Ok, so the international model. So if you want stock Android 6.x, my personal recommendations are Android Ice Cold Project (AICP), it's very feature rich while being as close to stock as possible and it has nightly updates. It also has really great performance and battery life, I haven't had any lag and get at least a day out of my battery. There's also Cyanogenmod 13 although it hasn't been updated for a month or so to my knowledge. And lastly another good one is crDroid. I personally recommend AICP because of the almost daily updates, and features, I have it installed on both my M7 and Nexus 4. I haven't had any issues and if there is an issue it's normally fixed the following update.
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Ok, so the international model. So if you want stock Android 6.x, my personal recommendations are Android Ice Cold Project (AICP), it's very feature rich while being as close to stock as possible and it has nightly updates. It also has really great performance and battery life, I haven't had any lag and get at least a day out of my battery. There's also Cyanogenmod 13 although it hasn't been updated for a month or so to my knowledge. And lastly another good one is crDroid. I personally recommend AICP because of the almost daily updates, and features, I have it installed on both my M7 and Nexus 4. I haven't had any issues and if there is an issue it's normally fixed the following update.
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ok thanks. what about android 5 ? are these google play editions any better then other custum roms?
Burllz said:
ok thanks. what about android 5 ? are these google play editions any better then other custum roms?
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Android Lollipop with the Google Play Editions are pretty much what you'd get on the stock Nexus experience. A lot of Google apps, and pure stock Lollipop without any modifications. Some do have some modifications to them, and some don't.
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Android Lollipop with the Google Play Editions are pretty much what you'd get on the stock Nexus experience. A lot of Google apps, and pure stock Lollipop without any modifications. Some do have some modifications to them, and some don't.
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seems like marshmewllow is too bugy so ill try the lollipop roms, any sugestions?
Burllz said:
seems like marshmewllow is too bugy so ill try the lollipop roms, any sugestions?
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Cyanogenmod 12.1 is really the only Lollipop ROM that I have used other than the Sense 7 roms, they have almost nightly updates for their Lollipop builds. Google Play Edition+ is another great one for 5.x, you can pick between stock Play Edition and the developer's custom build packed with features.
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Cyanogenmod 12.1 is really the only Lollipop ROM that I have used other than the Sense 7 roms, they have almost nightly updates for their Lollipop builds. Google Play Edition+ is another great one for 5.x, you can pick between stock Play Edition and the developer's custom build packed with features.
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okay, i found a rom that suits my needs. now i want to dual boot some kitkat rom and karbon as main rom with multy rom. the problem is that multry rom gives me this error "kernel doesnt have kexec-hardboot patch". seems like i need diferent kenal but i cant find any costum kernel for 5.1.1 ? or can i patch the kernal ?
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okay, i found a rom that suits my needs. now i want to dual boot some kitkat rom and karbon as main rom with multy rom. the problem is that multry rom gives me this error "kernel doesnt have kexec-hardboot patch". seems like i need diferent kenal but i cant find any costum kernel for 5.1.1 ? or can i patch the kernal ?
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If your primary rom is Sense-based then simply download this kernel, ElementalX, and flash it to your main rom. It has some pretty good features too that you can pick from during the installation. There also is a GPE build for Play Edition roms as well. Reboot into the rom just to make sure everything flashed smoothly, and then reboot and you can then boot into your different roms in multi boot. Just make sure that if you change your main rom in Multiboot that it has to have this kernel, I haven't found any other one that supports it. There also aren't any Marshmallow kernels just yet either, sadly.
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If your primary rom is Sense-based then simply download this kernel, ElementalX, and flash it to your main rom. It has some pretty good features too that you can pick from during the installation. There also is a GPE build for Play Edition roms as well. Reboot into the rom just to make sure everything flashed smoothly, and then reboot and you can then boot into your different roms in multi boot. Just make sure that if you change your main rom in Multiboot that it has to have this kernel, I haven't found any other one that supports it. There also aren't any Marshmallow kernels just yet either, sadly.
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its cm based, i dont think this kernel will work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one/development/rom-t3066364
Burllz said:
its cm based, i dont think this kernel will work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one/development/rom-t3066364
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Hmm. I'm currently busy until around 10-11pm EST, whenever I get done and back home I will take a look around to see if there might be anything. If it's Marshmallow based though there isn't any custom kernels yet. Wouldn't hurt to make like a GPE or Sense rom your primary one and simply leave it there, I do that. I use MIUI 7 as my daily driver but I have InsertCoin Sense 7 installed for my main rom so I can have 2-3 other roms installed. Just some advice if that helps
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Hmm. I'm currently busy until around 10-11pm EST, whenever I get done and back home I will take a look around to see if there might be anything. If it's Marshmallow based though there isn't any custom kernels yet. Wouldn't hurt to make like a GPE or Sense rom your primary one and simply leave it there, I do that. I use MIUI 7 as my daily driver but I have InsertCoin Sense 7 installed for my main rom so I can have 2-3 other roms installed. Just some advice if that helps
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okay, im on carbon rom , cm based, 5.1.1 . thanks mate!
Burllz said:
okay, im on carbon rom , cm based, 5.1.1 . thanks mate!
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I think, what would work best for you since you prefer stock-based roms, is download the Google Play Edition+ I linked earlier in the thread, install it as a secondary rom and also flash the ElementalX kernel under Flash Zip. Afterwards go under Advanced, Multirom, Swap Rom, and leave it as Swap primary and pick the GPE+ and let it run it's course. Might take 5-10 minutes so I'd leave it plugged in and charging if you are below 50-60% battery. Then just boot into GPE+, do a quick setup and leave it as a basic installation. That way you can keep your Carbon Rom installation with all of the data and apps, and just pick that every time you boot your phone. Plus it's easier than messing around with different kernels on Carbon trying to find one to make it work and you have a fallback stock rom in case an update or something messes up Carbon. That's exactly what I did with MIUI and InsertCoin.
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I think, what would work best for you since you prefer stock-based roms, is download the Google Play Edition+ I linked earlier in the thread, install it as a secondary rom and also flash the ElementalX kernel under Flash Zip. Afterwards go under Advanced, Multirom, Swap Rom, and leave it as Swap primary and pick the GPE+ and let it run it's course. Might take 5-10 minutes so I'd leave it plugged in and charging if you are below 50-60% battery. Then just boot into GPE+, do a quick setup and leave it as a basic installation. That way you can keep your Carbon Rom installation with all of the data and apps, and just pick that every time you boot your phone. Plus it's easier than messing around with different kernels on Carbon trying to find one to make it work and you have a fallback stock rom in case an update or something messes up Carbon. That's exactly what I did with MIUI and InsertCoin.
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okay thats what im going to do. i have one last question - is it normal for the cpu to run at 35-40C at all times when i use the phone? also the back cover is always warm sometimes gets hot without any havy tasks?
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okay thats what im going to do. i have one last question - is it normal for the cpu to run at 35-40C at all times when i use the phone? also the back cover is always warm sometimes gets hot without any havy tasks?
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Yeah, that happens sometimes with mine. Not all the time though, mainly when I'm streaming music in Spotify or Pandora, or if I've been on it for 10-15 minutes on Twitter, email, etc. Sometimes when installing a rom and first booting it, it gets upwards of 50C but cools down after I let it sit for a little while. Also, just throwing it out there because I love the app, if you have $7 you're willing to spend MyBackup Pro is fantastic for backing up everything if you change the rom you use the most. Like data, apps with the app data (not every app backs up the data though) and just like everything else. There's also a free one if you don't care about app data which I'd actually recommend trying that out first. Spares a hell of a lot of time for downloading apps every time. I promise I am no way affiliated with them, like I really feel bad "advertising" them even though I'm not. It's just my favorite backup app xD. Titanium backup is another good one but I haven't used it's backup stuff. Mods you can feel free to edit this if you don't see it fit.
Wanting to goo ahead and update. But why pretty much having to lose all my data anyway to restore root street update I am wondering something else. As it is the device has a lot of bloatware and I am entertaining just installing a stock Android ROM. My question is though,: I know on a custom ROM you can't use the stock LG camera due to it lacking the correct certificates or something similar. However will a stock Android ROM have those and allow me to just aside load the camera as a system app?
If not something else I am curious about: had anyone had success changing camera shortcut volume key on the G4 to another app and have it unlock the screen properly like the stock camera? Closest I have seen is the G4tweaksbox but after launching you still have to unlock the phone which defeats the purpose all together.
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Wanting to goo ahead and update. But why pretty much having to lose all my data anyway to restore root street update I am wondering something else. As it is the device has a lot of bloatware and I am entertaining just installing a stock Android ROM. My question is though,: I know on a custom ROM you can't use the stock LG camera due to it lacking the correct certificates or something similar. However will a stock Android ROM have those and allow me to just aside load the camera as a system app?
If not something else I am curious about: had anyone had success changing camera shortcut volume key on the G4 to another app and have it unlock the screen properly like the stock camera? Closest I have seen is the G4tweaksbox but after launching you still have to unlock the phone which defeats the purpose all together.
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you mean the framework. its not present in CM or AOSP roms. well it is its just missing stock Lg binaries i think... and wuality isnt the same..
for data you could try titanium if you root it..
custom roms thers 2 types.. the ones based on stock firmware they just add a few thing maybe debloated and mods.. its the same as stock rom but with goodies.. then we have cm13 MM and AOSP roms that do not have the stock framework. like for example MM 20i stock firmware it eill tell you 20i.. if aosp it will be mentioned in thread of rom...
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you mean the framework. its not present in CM or AOSP roms. well it is its just missing stock Lg binaries i think... and wuality isnt the same..
for data you could try titanium if you root it..
custom roms thers 2 types.. the ones based on stock firmware they just add a few thing maybe debloated and mods.. its the same as stock rom but with goodies.. then we have cm13 MM and AOSP roms that do not have the stock framework. like for example MM 20i stock firmware it eill tell you 20i.. if aosp it will be mentioned in thread of rom...
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Yea framework is what I was looking for. So pretty much any stock based ROM, even if debloated will run the LG camera five e?
Robborboy said:
Yea framework is what I was looking for. So pretty much any stock based ROM, even if debloated will run the LG camera five e?
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stock debloated means some LG apps removed or from carrier.. maybe no you tube,no chrome ect.
not sure if it will work.. if camera says aosp or CM then it must be used . if it says stock based then stock firmware or any custom rom based on stock firmare..
not sure about camera if you have link i can take a look at it..
see pictures it tells you what kind of rom is it. some doesnt have it but it should say in title..
I'm not sure if you still need a bit of help with this, but if you're looking for a stock Android ROM, download an AOSP or CM ROM, install it, then if you're simply worried about camera quality, download this and install with TWRP... http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/themes-apps/app-snap-camera-lg-g4-t3286259 ... This will replace CM's camera and replace it with one that should be optimised for the G4. I used it and personally did not see any difference between this and the stock camera. I personally am not currently using CM on my G4 because I was having troubles with it managing my mobile data, but that may be fixed by now or it may have been on my end when it happened. Hope this helped!