Lollipop 5.1.1 stock image is up ! - Nexus 7 General

Finally ! Straight from Google DEVS
"nakasi" for Nexus 7 (Wi-Fi) 5.1.1 (LMY47V)

I found 5.1 official stock quite laggy on mine, coming from 4.4.4 official stock. So I wonder if there is a silver lining on this 5.1.1 or not. I won't hold my breath, but surprised that Google is willing to upgrade it despite it doesn't perform very well (similar to my iPad 1st gen taking 5.1.1, ironically, now same version number).

fortissimo said:
I found 5.1 official stock quite laggy on mine, coming from 4.4.4 official stock. So I wonder if there is a silver lining on this 5.1.1 or not. I won't hold my breath, but surprised that Google is willing to upgrade it despite it doesn't perform very well (similar to my iPad 1st gen taking 5.1.1, ironically, now same version number).
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I believe this was to fix the memory leak that was still present.
Installed via fastboot and rebooting now. Will update when I know more.
I do know that removing Facebook appears to help with performance, but there was still a performance issue on 5.1 that required a reboot at times.
I just think that this Nexus 7 (2012) is too old for LP.

iBolski said:
I believe this was to fix the memory leak that was still present.
Installed via fastboot and rebooting now. Will update when I know more.
I do know that removing Facebook appears to help with performance, but there was still a performance issue on 5.1 that required a reboot at times.
I just think that this Nexus 7 (2012) is too old for LP.
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I think the memory leak still hasn't been fixed yet, or it seems Google have found a fix but it STILL hasn't been released so it won't be in the 5.1.1 update.
https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=170151&colspec=ID%20Type%20Status%20Owner%20Summary%20Stars

gsmyth said:
I think the memory leak still hasn't been fixed yet, or it seems Google have found a fix but it STILL hasn't been released so it won't be in the 5.1.1 update.
https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=170151&colspec=ID%20Type%20Status%20Owner%20Summary%20Stars
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thats for the Nexus 5 though, I havent seen anything for the N7 yet.
2 of mine are bricked (one APX mode, the other corrupted emmc but seems to "work" - sort of - with all F2FS rom), I bought a board for $40 to replace one of them but the digitizer clamp and pins flaked off on contact when trying to reassemble it so Im reluctant to do anything with it without touch capability. its just going to sit there with my blutooth mouse for kitchen-netflix for now. Im thinking of selling them all "as is" but Im curious if this update pans out, I might keep the touchless one.

There's a lollipop rom for F2FS??

Varnak said:
There's a lollipop rom for F2FS??
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Every lollipop rom can be run with f2fs on data and cache with an appropriate kernel. I use rastapop and franco kernel r82 in with f2fs and its golden

JerryPi said:
Every lollipop rom can be run with f2fs on data and cache with an appropriate kernel. I use rastapop and franco kernel r82 in with f2fs and its golden
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ok thanks. But i need to format system with normal partition?

Varnak said:
ok thanks. But i need to format system with normal partition?
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You leave system partition on default ext4.

JerryPi said:
You leave system partition on default ext4.
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How can i check wich partition are f2fs? i used a zip from this thread to convert http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2678140

Varnak said:
How can i check wich partition are f2fs? i used a zip from this thread to convert http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2678140
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With the newer versions of twrp that zip is really not necessary to convert your partitions to a different file system.
To check and change format of your partitions go in your twrp recovery under wipe -advanced wipe - choose your partition - then repair or change your file system - there it says wich file system you are using and you can change it accordingly.

in twrp when you are changing the filesystem, it tells you which is the current.
Edit: just saw JerryPi's post

Two days in, 5.1.1 clearly better than 5.1 on my 32gb n7 2012 wifi.
Stock load/kernel/ext4 filesystems maintained, factory reset, full device restore/reinstall from cloud backup, rooted via TWRP, updated with SuperSU.
Nova Launcher, I just prefer it, no functional reason over stock Launcher.
Kindle app runs noticeably better, heck the Zinio reader app seems to work well too.
Google sheets/docs/presentation seems good.
TapaTalk Pro works well, as does Feedly. Notably less latency on network i/o and page transitions.
Facebook app doesn't seem to bring it down, even without any services disabled.
Haven't tried Chrome yet, and need to reload my music/video content to see how Rocket Player does.
disclaimer: I've taken to running "Trimmer (fstrim)" on an automatic schedule, daily, to keep nand free block lists healthy. That probably helps. I was doing that on 5.1 though.
If this keeps up I'd consider it a completely reasonable upgrade from KK.

Hi, what to do with the tgz file ? No zip to flash in custom recovery ?
Regards.

Marcovanbasten said:
Hi, what to do with the tgz file ? No zip to flash in custom recovery ?
Regards.
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You need to flash via fastboot.

Related

MRA58R build?

Alright, so I just flashed MRA58N yesterday, and today there is a new MRA58R image added? What's the difference here? The first build was a security update, but what's this new one? And why only a day difference? Thanks!
Sent from my Nexus 6
Changelogs aren't made readily available.
Perhaps this script will help people who update their local AOSP repo's will help.
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/android-building/0DtsHawjs4k/And8o3Dni_UJ
Obviously some modification will be required
I'm in the same position. Yesterday I flashed the MRA58N build and today I saw they already uploaded the MRA58R build, LOL, so annoying.
http://www.androidpolice.com/androi....0_r2-to-android-6.0.0_r4-AOSP-changelog.html
Quetzalcoalt_Lp said:
I'm in the same position. Yesterday I flashed the MRA58N build and today I saw they already uploaded the MRA58R build, LOL, so annoying.
http://www.androidpolice.com/androi....0_r2-to-android-6.0.0_r4-AOSP-changelog.html
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Damn, I wonder if it's even worth flashing! I installed MRA58N and then re rooted my phone, reinstalled all my apps, reinstalled multirom, etc. Took a while, wonder if it's worth flashing!
Sent from my Nexus 6
I am currently running 6.0 MRA58R / Rooted / No Encryption. I notice no difference at all between N and R. Not that I would anyways. I'm wondering what the difference is myself.
Rektifying said:
I am currently running 6.0 MRA58R / Rooted / No Encryption. I notice no difference at all between N and R. Not that I would anyways. I'm wondering what the difference is myself.
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What kernel are you using?
H4X0R46 said:
Damn, I wonder if it's even worth flashing! I installed MRA58N and then re rooted my phone, reinstalled all my apps, reinstalled multirom, etc. Took a while, wonder if it's worth flashing!
Sent from my Nexus 6
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Did you do a full wipe/flash? You only really need to flash system... You'll need to reroot after, but don't need to mess with your apps and what not...
If you want to be a little more complete, flash boot, bootloader and radio too, none of which will mess with hour apps...
But if you flash boot, you will need to reflash your kernel and if your unencrypted you have to make sure you boot straight to recovery and flash kernel WITHOUT booting android.
scryan said:
Did you do a full wipe/flash? You only really need to flash system... You'll need to reroot after, but don't need to mess with your apps and what not...
If you want to be a little more complete, flash boot, bootloader and radio too, none of which will mess with hour apps...
But if you flash boot, you will need to reflash your kernel and if your unencrypted you have to make sure you boot straight to recovery and flash kernel WITHOUT booting android.
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I never do a dirty flash just to avoid conflict, but I guess it couldn't hurt to try right? So not wiping userdata should work?
Sent from my Nexus 6
If its just the monthly updates, I wouldn't touch userdata.
If your on completely stock kernel, and encrypt do bootloader, boot, radio and system
If your unencrypted, flashing boot occasionally may help update ramdisk, but you run the risk that someday your tired or otherwise not paying attention and you boot android and it re-encrypts/wipes your device. Never done this so I am not sure if you would have the chance to stop it, or if it would just start formatting userdata out of nowhere...
Always best to take a backup right before. Then if there are issues you can restore backup things individually and install clean.
If I were on stock, most the time I would likely just backup, fastboot flash system.IMG and call it good unless issues popped up. Occasionally I would update bootloader/radios/boot... Maybe every other/every three... When people were talking about benefits of doing so here...
I have always had zero issues applying newer stock images over older stock images on a Nexus device. I do this all the time when the OTA is not available and only the main updated Google Factory image is available.
I think the trick is to always wipe dalvik and cache after a flash of system and use TWRP that supports encryption. When you wipe the dalvik and cache the system acts like an OTA and performs an upgrade on all your apps. I *think* it effectively rebuilds the cache for all apps, but it never touches the app data or user data (sdcard/pictures/etc).
I also always flash the radios and bootloader *IF* they are updated from the last image. I used to flash the stock boot images too, but now that looks like from a going forward point we won't be able to do this and have root. I do look forward to system-less root
scryan said:
If its just the monthly updates, I wouldn't touch userdata.
If your on completely stock kernel, and encrypt do bootloader, boot, radio and system
If your unencrypted, flashing boot occasionally may help update ramdisk, but you run the risk that someday your tired or otherwise not paying attention and you boot android and it re-encrypts/wipes your device. Never done this so I am not sure if you would have the chance to stop it, or if it would just start formatting userdata out of nowhere...
Always best to take a backup right before. Then if there are issues you can restore backup things individually and install clean.
If I were on stock, most the time I would likely just backup, fastboot flash system.IMG and call it good unless issues popped up. Occasionally I would update bootloader/radios/boot... Maybe every other/every three... When people were talking about benefits of doing so here...
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Cool dude! Thanks for the advice! Yea, I use ElementalX kernel on my device, unencrypted device makes no noticeable difference for performance to me, but the battery life is another story! ElementalX has superb battery life!
Sent from my Nexus 6
Any word on the changes between this and previous build yet?
Surely we expect the security updates to show no visible differences? When my antivirus updates itself I don't ask to see the changelog, since it has no effect whatsoever on the machine's performance or user experience, no...?
If the security update is doing what it's supposed to, the only difference is that one day you won't see your device pwned.
dahawthorne said:
Surely we expect the security updates to show no visible differences? When my antivirus updates itself I don't ask to see the changelog, since it has no effect whatsoever on the machine's performance or user experience, no...?
If the security update is doing what it's supposed to, the only difference is that one day you won't see your device pwned.
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The security updates were also in the previous build, MRA58N.
All we really know for sure is that the OTA for MRA58R is being pushed out by Verizon. The OTA path skips MRA58N.
Pushed out by big red.... I think that's something I'll definitely wait on.
jbeezley said:
Pushed out by big red.... I think that's something I'll definitely wait on.
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I've never had a problem with their updates and, realistically, this is actually a Google update. I'm just impressed that they're leading the charge.
I'm on MRA58K after sideloading the first Marshmallow OTA. I just noticed there's an OTA from K to N but there's nothing from any Marshmallow build to R.
I'm on N and haven't seen anything detailing what's different in R. I'm just a bit suspicious of anything pushed by Verizon, although you are correct @GilmourD3. It's Google's update, but why would Verizon spearhead the rollout? I would rather just stay on N awhile until we have someone in the know look over the details of the update to R.
I flashed it and I see no difference, I'm running it rooted with that custom kernel I mentioned earlier, it runs exactly the same as N so my guess is just very small bug fixes that don't change anything on the user end.
H4X0R46 said:
I flashed it and I see no difference, I'm running it rooted with that custom kernel I mentioned earlier, it runs exactly the same as N so my guess is just very small bug fixes that don't change anything on the user end.
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Anything change from K to N? I might just sideload the N OTA since I'm currently on K and I'm not finding an OTA path from K to R.
R is apparently the OTA update to 6.0 and the November security update for Verizon Nexus 6. My wife got it Thursday and her build and security date both changed.

[SOLVED] New Nexus 6, but lot of problems with it - OTA fail

(sorry for my bad english I'm french )
Hi everybody,
I have received a new Nexus 6 32GB... No, sorry, a 64GB model (thanks to my resailer.. he make a mistake in the command, so I have won 32GB more! ).
But, I have few software problems with it...
At each OTA update, I get an error (at the robot opened screen). With almost all versions. This error get me a bootloop after update...
So I must to flash the official Google Image manually, partition by partition (else with NRT, I get an error at system writing step... I don't know why).
When I have fixed Android, finally, I have only.... 23.03 GB... With all versions.
So I must resize it in TWRP at each update (OTA or not).
For the last update, my bootloader have displayed at boot "Your device is corrupted. Blah blah blah..."
I actually make a new OTA update (6.1 I think). But I have an error one more time...
But I have no bootloop this time. The system reboot perfectly but in the old version. And few minutes later, the OTA is notified... Etc etc.
But, if a new system update is available, do you think I will get the same problems?
My system seems to be clean now... But during my multiple trys, my system has been clean too...
Without that, all is good and functionnal. Android, Wifi, LTE, screen, sound..... All!
This is very mysterious... Mostly for a new phone, non-rooted.
I did not want to root it while Google support it, but without root, my phone would still be blocked. That's not normal.
Should I be worried about it?
Thanks everyone!
1. Learn how to use ADB and Fastboot. Toolkits may get the job done, but you learn nothing in using them.
2. If flashing individual images from the system image, NEVER flash userdata.img as it resets your storage to 32GB. Formatting your internal storage using ADB, Fastboot, or in TWRP will restore the missing storage.
3. The system corruption message likely will disappear after you format internal storage and flash the stock images from Google. It will return however if you modify /system by adding files. To permanently remove it requires a custom kernel.
4. This a developer phone. You should be able to root it without losing the warranty.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
1. Learn how to use ADB and Fastboot. Toolkits may get the job done, but you learn nothing in using them.
2. If flashing individual images from the system image, NEVER flash userdata.img as it resets your storage to 32GB. Formatting your internal storage using ADB, Fastboot, or in TWRP will restore the missing storage.
3. The system corruption message likely will disappear after you format internal storage and flash the stock images from Google. It will return however if you modify /system by adding files. To permanently remove it requires a custom kernel.
4. This a developer phone. You should be able to root it without losing the warranty.
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First thanks for your answer!
Oh yes for the 1 and the 4, my precedent phone is a Nexus 4, I know these phones and the steps to root/unroot/flash custom rom/recovery etc.. ^^ (I have made that a looooooot of times on my N4 without any problem, with and without NRT)
And this is for that I am surprised by the bad reaction of my Nexus 6 to this simple actions I request to it. (flashing image files)
I don't make anything I don't know, I am scared to brick my phone because I have made something that I master.
Yes I have forgot this point about userdata.img... But this is not a problem, I have resized my partition after flashing my phone with TWRP =)
The point that are interesting for me is the third point. I want to flash a stock image from Google. It's my goal. (I will flash custom ROM when Google will have stopped the update support)
In fact, my principal big problem is why the OTAs have been failed whereas I just start my phone, out of the box, with no modification and no root.
I'm not a specialist but for me, this is not normal when the phone is out of factory.
I will retry to flash another factory image from Google. This time with the flash-all script.
Thanks =)
Kermi78 said:
(sorry for my bad english I'm french )
Hi everybody,
I have received a new Nexus 6 32GB... No, sorry, a 64GB model (thanks to my resailer.. he make a mistake in the command, so I have won 32GB more! ).
But, I have few software problems with it...
At each OTA update, I get an error (at the robot opened screen). With almost all versions. This error get me a bootloop after update...
So I must to flash the official Google Image manually, partition by partition (else with NRT, I get an error at system writing step... I don't know why).
When I have fixed Android, finally, I have only.... 23.03 GB... With all versions.
So I must resize it in TWRP at each update (OTA or not).
For the last update, my bootloader have displayed at boot "Your device is corrupted. Blah blah blah..."
I actually make a new OTA update (6.1 I think). But I have an error one more time...
But I have no bootloop this time. The system reboot perfectly but in the old version. And few minutes later, the OTA is notified... Etc etc.
But, if a new system update is available, do you think I will get the same problems?
My system seems to be clean now... But during my multiple trys, my system has been clean too...
Without that, all is good and functionnal. Android, Wifi, LTE, screen, sound..... All!
This is very mysterious... Mostly for a new phone, non-rooted.
I did not want to root it while Google support it, but without root, my phone would still be blocked. That's not normal.
Should I be worried about it?
Thanks everyone!
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Next time you flash and go into twrp make sure to select the "leave system read-only" option. Otherwise twrp will patch /system to survive a reboot and any modification to /system will break the next ota.
Kermi78 said:
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But, if a new system update is available, do you think I will get the same problems?
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Flash the latest TWRP 3.0 and the lite stock ROM of @Danvdh. This ROM has all you need, including root and OTA.
StykerB said:
Next time you flash and go into twrp make sure to select the "leave system read-only" option. Otherwise twrp will patch /system to survive a reboot and any modification to /system will break the next ota.
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I have tried this. Thank you for this tip. I did not know Bootloader and OTAs fail depends of /system state. (I have never modified official google image. If I modify a device, it's with a custom rom like CM for example. Without my problem at the first start I would not have modify anything on my phone)
First, I don't have the bootloader message, that's a half good news
I download actually the MRA58N OTA update. Crossing fingers! =)
NLBeev said:
Flash the latest TWRP 3.0 and the lite stock ROM of @Danvdh. This ROM has all you need, including root and OTA.
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My goal is to use the official Google Nexus Factory Images with official bootloader, etc.... Exactly the state of a normal Nexus out of the box.
But thank you. In last resort I will think of your tip.
StykerB said:
Next time you flash and go into twrp make sure to select the "leave system read-only" option. Otherwise twrp will patch /system to survive a reboot and any modification to /system will break the next ota.
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So after my last try of OTA, 2 times, the update has been succeded!
Just thanks a lot! :good:
I notify this thread resolved
Kermi78 said:
My goal is to use the official Google Nexus Factory Images with official bootloader, etc....
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Than you can't use layers. You have to live with the white Google ui, battery drain and hurting eyes.
NLBeev said:
Than you can't use layers. You have to live with the white Google ui, battery drain and hurting eyes.
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Oh no that's good for me, I love Android Stock and I hate layers
For the battery... You see, my last phone was a Nexus 4. So the battery life of Nexus 6 is so wonderful for me!
In all cases, my phone is now stock and functionnal. Just that I want for the moment... I will see later for install other roms on it
I want to be simple things.
Kermi78 said:
(sorry for my bad english I'm french )
Hi everybody,
I have received a new Nexus 6 32GB... No, sorry, a 64GB model (thanks to my resailer.. he make a mistake in the command, so I have won 32GB more! ).
But, I have few software problems with it...
At each OTA update, I get an error (at the robot opened screen). With almost all versions. This error get me a bootloop after update...
So I must to flash the official Google Image manually, partition by partition (else with NRT, I get an error at system writing step... I don't know why).
When I have fixed Android, finally, I have only.... 23.03 GB... With all versions.
So I must resize it in TWRP at each update (OTA or not).
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DON'T INSTALL THE userdata.img file and this won't happen.

[ROM][TW][RB1][KitKat][4.4.4] FyrestoneROM [SM-T113][27 July 2018]

FyrestoneROM T113​The simplicity of TouchWiz system without superfluous​
Code:
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* We're not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at us for messing up your device, we will laugh at you.
*
Introduction:
This Rom is the stock samsung without annoying apps and with some tweaks made to make your life easier.
I have a lot to do for make it better, but I hope you appreciate my work, if you don't thanks for giving me a chance.​
Features:
Based on T113XXU0ARB1
Debolated - Samsung and Google apps (350 MB of useless apps)
Deodexed
Zipaligned
Faster animation scale
Knox Free
Removed boot sound
Rooted with SuperSu
Busybox
Sony System signature - Feel free to install sony apps from play store!
AOSP Keyboard
Removed Samsung Update
Allow apps access to external storage
Removed Loud volume warning
Cyanogen/LineageOS UI sounds
Tweaks:
Battery Tweaks
Better scrolling
Video acceleration and HW debugging
Better RAM management
Google DNS
Download Link:
DOWNLOAD​MD5: b7694314c6cfe88f013522b86319210d
Old version [4 Feb 2017]: DOWNLOAD
MD5: 283aa300c00ae227b4362945925db4b4
Old version [4 Jan 2017]: DOWNLOAD
MD5: 6f97e788b0b2571742b256e6fcaf1e86
How to install The Rom:
Update your bootloader and baseband to XXU0ARB1 before flash!
1. Flash TWRP 2.8.7.0.tar with Odin 3.12.10.
2. Flash TWRP 3.0.2-0.img inside the recovery (Select Install image and choose Recovery partition).
3. Reboot into TWRP 3.0.2-0.
4. Copy FyrestoneROM_T113_XXXXX.zip in your SD Card.
5. Wipe: System, Data, Cache and Dalvik.
6. Optional – Wipe Internal Storage.
7. Install FyrestoneROM_T113_XXXXX.
8. Reboot and wait about 10 minutes.
How to install The Firmware:
1. Download and extract a zip file containing your desired firmware.
2. Open Odin Tool.
3. Boot your device in the "Download Mode":
(Press Volume Down, Power and Home buttons at same time for 5-8 seconds until download mode is active.)
4. Connect your device to PC via the USB cable while in download mode.
5. Next, check the "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" options in Odin Tool.
6. Hit the AP/PDA button then browse and select a tar.md5 file from the extracted folder.
7. Finally press the start button to begin flashing the firmware update on your device.
Credits:
Google for Android OS
Samsung for FW and source
Sony for System signature
Cyanogenmod for File manager
@SuperR for the kitchen
@bravonova for Build.prop Tweaks
@Chainfire for SuperSu
@mrRobinson for AdAway
XDA:DevDB Information
FyrestoneROM, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3
Contributors
Jimbus369
ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x
ROM Firmware Required: T113XXU0AQA1
Based On: STOCK Samsung
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 2.0
Stable Release Date: 2017-02-04
Created 2017-01-04
Last Updated 2018-08-18
Reserved
Changelog:
27 July 2018:
Updated to XXU0ARB1
Fixed all previous issues
Removed Cyanogen File manager and Adawey
Now Thunderoar Kernel v5.0 is fully compatible
Updated Busybox and SuperSu
4 Feb 2017:
Updated to XXU0AQA1
Removed some Bloatware
Deodexed
Zipaligned
Faster animation scale
Allow apps access to external storage
Loud volume warning removed
Cyanogen/LineageOS UI sounds
Battery Tweaks
Increase Quality Of Media Streaming
Fixed Google DNS
Fixed Calendar Sync
Various build.prop changes
Various fix
4 Jan 2017:
Initial release
Known issues:
Calendar doesn't synchronize --> Calendar_sync_fix.zip
Tablet doesn't support vpn functionality --> VPN_FIX.zip
Print spooler does not works --> PrintSpooler_FIX.zip
Fantastic! Finally we've got a rom of our very own, for which you've got my immense thanks. I'm very much looking forward to trying it out.
Unfortunately when I flashed it there was a loooong wait on the Samsung logo, and then... Well, after an hour I booted back to recovery to start over.
I honestly don't think your rom was the problem though, because from some point last night everything I tried - custom rom flashing and nandroid backup restores - wound up the same way. Odin + stock + root got a usable system at least, and today's been too busy to try again. But when I do I'll post back about how it goes.
(Sadly, I can't go back in time to see what order I did things and look for a pattern if this happens again. In case it might be useful to anyone, I know for sure I'd gotten stock set up comfortably and made a complete backup before giving thunderoar's T113 kernel a whirl, and that went swimmingly. Even had mounts2sd properly recognizing external sd set up after a long struggle, though not actually enabled yet. Don't know what else i did between making that backup and trying to flash this, but it's likely I just screwed something up somehow.)
PushyPhoenix said:
Fantastic! Finally we've got a rom of our very own, for which you've got my immense thanks. I'm very much looking forward to trying it out.
Unfortunately when I flashed it there was a loooong wait on the Samsung logo, and then... Well, after an hour I booted back to recovery to start over.
I honestly don't think your rom was the problem though, because from some point last night everything I tried - custom rom flashing and nandroid backup restores - wound up the same way. Odin + stock + root got a usable system at least, and today's been too busy to try again. But when I do I'll post back about how it goes.
(Sadly, I can't go back in time to see what order I did things and look for a pattern if this happens again. In case it might be useful to anyone, I know for sure I'd gotten stock set up comfortably and made a complete backup before giving thunderoar's T113 kernel a whirl, and that went swimmingly. Even had mounts2sd properly recognizing external sd set up after a long struggle, though not actually enabled yet. Don't know what else i did between making that backup and trying to flash this, but it's likely I just screwed something up somehow.)
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Upgrade your firmware to PH5 before flash and use TWRP 3.0.2-0.
Firmware: http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-T113
TWRP: https://dl.twrp.me/goyave/
Wipe all partition in TWRP:
System, Cache, Dalvik and if you can internal Storage.
Thunderoar Kernel isn't compatible with PH5 firmware for the moment.
Let me know how it goes
Thanks so much for responding even though I didn't specifically ask.
Pretty much all my knowledge comes from following instructions in these forums and piecing little bits of information together, so I've got a few questions - trying to understand the "why" behind these things in order to be more self-sufficient. Please feel free to point me towards resources where I can learn more!
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Upgrade your firmware to PH5 before flash and use TWRP 3.0.2-0.
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This is a surprise to me - I'd always thought that when flashing a new ROM, everything gets replaced. I never would have figured this part out on my own!
Firmware: http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-T113
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There's no Canadian version - but should I presume that, since this is a Wi-Fi only device, the CSC isn't too important?
How much does this matter even when using a device with a network connection?
TWRP: https://dl.twrp.me/goyave/
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(Ooops, forgot to do this right off the bat. My bad!)
Does recovery version generally make a big difference?
Wipe all partition in TWRP:
System, Cache, Dalvik and if you can internal Storage.
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I've been wiping Data as well - is that not necessary?
Does wiping Internal Storage have a big effect? I suppose there's a fair bit of app-specific stuff in there that could cause issues?
Thunderoar Kernel isn't compatible with PH5 firmware for the moment.
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Ah well, soon enough!
Let me know how it goes
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Of course! You're investing time in putting this together, and helping out users; the very least I can do is let you know what's going on with that time you've invested!
Okay, about to check on the firmware installation!
PushyPhoenix said:
This is a surprise to me - I'd always thought that when flashing a new ROM, everything gets replaced. I never would have figured this part out on my own!
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When you install a rom, especially a TW one, in most case you need a specific Bootloader to cause it to start and work smoothly.
Wikipedia:
A boot loader is a computer program that loads an operating system or some other system software for the computer after completion of the power-on self-tests; it is the loader for the operating system itself. Within the hard reboot process, it runs after completion of the self-tests, then loads and runs the software. A boot loader is loaded into main memory from persistent memory, such as a hard disk drive or, in some older computers, from a medium such as punched cards, punched tape, or magnetic tape. The boot loader then loads and executes the processes that finalize the boot. Like POST processes, the boot loader code comes from a "hard-wired" and persistent location; if that location is too limited for some reason, that primary boot loader calls a second-stage boot loader or a secondary program loader.
The bootloader runs your rom with specific instructions, if the rom does not support an older bootloader simply does not boot. My rom does not support the older bootloader. A zip flash in this case cannot upgrade a delicate part like the bootloader. You need to flash the newer one with Odin.
There's no Canadian version - but should I presume that, since this is a Wi-Fi only device, the CSC isn't too important?
How much does this matter even when using a device with a network connection?
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The latest update for your country is PA5. Try with THIS.
Your country code is XAC.
The CSC (Sale Country Code) Is that part of the firmware that contains all the telephone operator customizations (e.g. WAP, MMS) for the intended country. As far as i know, It is not important for us.
(Ooops, forgot to do this right off the bat. My bad!)
Does recovery version generally make a big difference?
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Yes, the Recovery can make the difference.
I've been wiping Data as well - is that not necessary?
Does wiping Internal Storage have a big effect? I suppose there's a fair bit of app-specific stuff in there that could cause issues?
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I forgot to write data, my bad! But i wrote it in the instructions in the first topic. For personal experience i had different issues when I didn't formatted the Internal Storage. The Android folder, .thumbnails and others, can create issues.
Ah well, soon enough!
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I hope that in the next update we could use this kernel. :fingers-crossed:
Of course! You're investing time in putting this together, and helping out users; the very least I can do is let you know what's going on with that time you've invested!
Okay, about to check on the firmware installation!
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I want to give my best support at all users in difficulty, if you have a problem just ask. :good: :good:
Sorry for my english
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Sorry for my english
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You're doing just fine!
I'll reply more later, but wanted to report that it's installed and running very smoothly! Haven't played around much but will do at home later.
If you've got any tips for getting mounts2sd up and running I'd really appreciate it!
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You're doing just fine!
I'll reply more later, but wanted to report that it's installed and running very smoothly! Haven't played around much but will do at home later.
If you've got any tips for getting mounts2sd up and running I'd really appreciate it!
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I'm happy to hear it. Anyway, I don't know how mounts2sd works. Have you already tried HERE?
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I'm happy to hear it. Anyway, I don't know how mounts2sd works. Have you already tried HERE?
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Yup, that's the app I'm using, but haven't been able to get my external partition mounted properly. I did manage it once, think it was with thunderoar's kernel though.
Sent from my SM-G900W8 using XDA Labs
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I'm happy to hear it.
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Life has gotten in the way of playing around with this, but thought I'd send you an update as I said I would...
Your rom is running really nicely on my tablet as I use it daily. It's smooth and small, with no unexpected reboots or fc's on installed apps. Didn't wipe internal SD but it hasn't given me any issues with existing data (probably because there wasn't much to start with).
One thing that has caused a problem is calendar sync. It looks like you've taken out the actual syncing service, so when I try to access my calendars through any app I'm asked to add a new Google account, even though everything's already set up in "Accounts" under Settings. I haven't tried running the "calendars.providers.apk" from my other phone, that should fix the problem - but I don't want to use the wrong version and break something!
Also, I've confirmed that the only time I got mounts2sd working, it was with thunderoar's kernel. So guess that's going to have to wait.
A few adjustments I made to the setup were to uninstall all "unnecessary" system apps (not needed to run the device), and re-install them from the store. This way I've got 676mb free on /system and still over 1.5GB free on internal storage.
I've also added a multi-reboot menu to make getting into recovery or download mode simpler, and this is loading more quickly on your rom than stock. I've also had to modify permissions.xml to allow apps to access external storage by default, and made another tweak to disable the "loud volume warning" (don't remember quite what it was offhand).
Would you consider adding these to a future version?
Again, thanks SO much for putting this together, answering questions, and doing your thing. It's greatly appreciated!
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Life has gotten in the way of playing around with this, but thought I'd send you an update as I said I would...
Your rom is running really nicely on my tablet as I use it daily. It's smooth and small, with no unexpected reboots or fc's on installed apps. Didn't wipe internal SD but it hasn't given me any issues with existing data (probably because there wasn't much to start with).
One thing that has caused a problem is calendar sync. It looks like you've taken out the actual syncing service, so when I try to access my calendars through any app I'm asked to add a new Google account, even though everything's already set up in "Accounts" under Settings. I haven't tried running the "calendars.providers.apk" from my other phone, that should fix the problem - but I don't want to use the wrong version and break something!
Also, I've confirmed that the only time I got mounts2sd working, it was with thunderoar's kernel. So guess that's going to have to wait.
A few adjustments I made to the setup were to uninstall all "unnecessary" system apps (not needed to run the device), and re-install them from the store. This way I've got 676mb free on /system and still over 1.5GB free on internal storage.
I've also added a multi-reboot menu to make getting into recovery or download mode simpler, and this is loading more quickly on your rom than stock. I've also had to modify permissions.xml to allow apps to access external storage by default, and made another tweak to disable the "loud volume warning" (don't remember quite what it was offhand).
Would you consider adding these to a future version?
Again, thanks SO much for putting this together, answering questions, and doing your thing. It's greatly appreciated!
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The calendar sync issue should be fixed in the next update.
Anyway, If I have enough time, the next update should contain a lot of new features. Your suggestions are already planned :good:
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When you install a rom, especially a TW one, in most case you need a specific Bootloader to cause it to start and work smoothly.
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The bootloader runs your rom with specific instructions, if the rom does not support an older bootloader simply does not boot. My rom does not support the older bootloader. A zip flash in this case cannot upgrade a delicate part like the bootloader. You need to flash the newer one with Odin.
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One more question about this: The way you've worded the second paragraph seems to imply only that older bootloaders don't work with newer roms, so are newer bootloaders backwards compatible? Say I've got the PH5 bootloader installed and I want to restore a backup of the previous firmware, do I have to flash that firmware first?
Sorry if it seems obvious, this is how we learn!
Sent from my SM-G900W8 using XDA Labs
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One more question about this: The way you've worded the second paragraph seems to imply only that older bootloaders don't work with newer roms, so are newer bootloaders backwards compatible? Say I've got the PH5 bootloader installed and I want to restore a backup of the previous firmware, do I have to flash that firmware first?
Sorry if it seems obvious, this is how we learn!
Sent from my SM-G900W8 using XDA Labs
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Absolutely it isn't obvious, don't worry . The Bootloader, for my personal experience, are backwards compatible. I don't have a scientific knowledge about this, but for what I did with other device it can work. Just try :fingers-crossed:, don't forget a full backup.
Calendar_sync_fix.zip
Here is a fix for calendar sync.
@PushyPhoenix Thanks for reporting this issue
Jimbus369 said:
Calendar_sync_fix.zip
Here is a fix for calendar sync.
@PushyPhoenix Thanks for reporting this issue
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This is a huge help, as one reason for getting this tablet was to use the calendar on a bigger screen.... Thanks so much!
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The Bootloader, for my personal experience, are backwards compatible. I don't have a scientific knowledge about this, but for what I did with other device it can work. Just try :fingers-crossed:
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Fantastic - it worked on my S5 (had to restore a backup to retrieve some data).
don't forget a full backup.
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Never! The most important thing, along with wiping.
When is coming to FyrestoneROM V2 ?
And thank you very much. So love...
Does this work on sm-t116ny ?
Because no development for sm-t116ny .
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Does this work on sm-t116ny ?
Because no development for sm-t116ny .
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I don't think it can work. If your device codename is Goyave you can try. Let me know if it works
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I don't think it can work. If your device codename is Goyave you can try. Let me know if it works
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First of all thanks for replying
My device codename is Goyave3g5m probably .
Can you please tell me which all models have same codename "Goyave"?
And cm 11 for sm-t116 works well on my sm-t116ny.
I will try and let you know does it boots .
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It is working on sm-t116ny
But wifi hotspot not working
Please help
dhruvpatel_9880 said:
First of all thanks for replying
My device codename is Goyave3g5m probably .
Can you please tell me which all models have same codename "Goyave"?
And cm 11 for sm-t116 works well on my sm-t116ny.
I will try and let you know does it boots .
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It is working on sm-t116ny
But wifi hotspot not working
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T113/T113nu and T116/T116ny have a similar codename and hardware (The recovery have goyave codename, therefore any rom with goyave codename can be flashed). For the hotspot, maybe some missing libraries, a different driver or a different kernel makes hotspot broken. Try to restore your kernel from a previous backup.

Is there any OS that works ?

Hello .... I'm finding whatever OS I'm trying becoming unstable to use . So, I'm asking if there is any OS that is actually stable enough to use . I don't care whether it's an old version or what . I'm not using the tablet for games, just something I can browser the internet with . TIA
The one that has given me the fewest issues is https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2712680 [ROM] [4.4.4] [CyanogenMod 11 by Jcsullins] [DM] [06/12/15]
everything works extremely well except the DSP manager when adjusting audio settings for the built in speakers where changes beyond the defaults do not have any effect on the audio.
Sadly many of the links are dead for things like gapps.
The ROM I use is cm-11-20151116-SNAPSHOT-jcsullins-tenderloin.zip
The gapps I use is: gapps-444-base-20160802-1-signed.zip
If needed, I can upload the gapps that I use though I am unsure if the forum has any rules surrounding it if I were to upload them to something like dropbox.
I try the others from time to time (easier for me since I really only use BSplayer and chrome in order to watch videos in a hover window while surfing the web (occasionally using my Bluetooth speakers or headphones).
Anyway, the main reason why I keep coming back to it, is the memory management. For many newer ROMs, you have issues such as the google calendar widget not working,or chrome not working properly, or when it is working, frequeny memory issues, especially if you want to upload an image to a site where it switches to the gallery app. by the time you select an image, it would fail to attach it because it will complain that the previous action could not be completed due to low memory.
With android 4.4, I do not have that issue. I don't know why it keeps happening for me since there are times when there will be over 100MB of free RAM, and chrome will still fail to do things with that error message.
Beyond that, the home screen under android 7.1.1 does not hold as many icons or widgets, even if you set the screen size to small, or adjust the dpi to 120. the home screen holds fewer icons and fewer widgets.
Overall, while it si great that newer versions of android are being supported, I feel that from a hardware standpoint then tablet has reached its limit with android 4.4
While there is also an evervolve version of android 4.4, for some reason it does not perform as well, even with more kernel features such as being able to overclock past 1.78GHz. it takes longer to boot, and some widgets do not work, along with issues with chrome.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71176374&postcount=937
Check out the Nougat Evervolv thread. I've been using it, and it's fantastic.
Thanks for your input Razor512 .... And crazyates : Has this been updated since its first release, because when I gave it a go it was very unstable
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Thanks for your input Razor512 .... And crazyates : Has this been updated since its first release, because when I gave it a go it was very unstable
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Yes it has, but you need to download the nightly from their website. The XDA thread has an older version.
http://evervolv.com/devices/tenderloin
Ok, great news there crazyates. I installed evervolv from the YouTube guide, Do you know whether it still will work with those methods in the guide just as long I replace it with
ev_tenderloin-7.1.1-nightly-2017.03.03.zip and I believe you are using gapps-511-base-20161007-1-signed.zip , yes ? Thanks
YouTube >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISWZ0c48gNA
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Ok, great news there crazyates. I installed evervolv from the YouTube guide, Do you know whether it still will work with those methods in the guide just as long I replace it with
ev_tenderloin-7.1.1-nightly-2017.03.03.zip and I believe you are using gapps-511-base-20161007-1-signed.zip , yes ? Thanks
YouTube >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISWZ0c48gNA
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I'm not sure about the Youtube instructions, and I followed the written instructions on the forums.
Also, IIRC, if you're using a 7.1.1 ROM, you can't use a 5.1.1 Gapps. I would recommend downloading the newest 7.1.1 Gapps.
Here are the instructions I followed:
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If you end up having to start from scratch in TP Toolbox v0.42, follow these steps:
- Download a TP Toolbox Compatible ROM
- Download a TP Toolbox Compatible GApps
- Download a TP Toolbox Compatible TWRP
1. In the TP Toolbox v0.42 main menu, do a 'Complete Data Reset' to start from scratch
2. Select the 'Install Android' option from the main menu
3. Copy the 3 above files to the install folder after the TP is mounted
4. When given the option to adjust partition sizes, increase the System partition to at least 1312mb
5. Finish install, and reboot to TWRP
6. While in TWRP, flash the 9/6/16 TWRP 3.0.2.0 or the smaller 9/11/16 TWRP 3.0.2.0
7. Reboot into the new TWRP that you just flashed
8. In TWRP advanced wipe menu, wipe the System partition
9. While still in TWRP, flash the ROM from the OP along with some OpenGapps
10. Worship @jcsullins and @flintman, as they are your gods.
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Here are the changes/differences I made/noticed:
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Step 3: While you're copying the older ROM/Gapps/TWRP into the "ttinstall" folder, I also copied everything you need for the new install into an "evervolv" folder. This way you can copy everything at once, and formatting a volume in TWRP doesn't destroy your install files.
Step 4: I have a 32GB TP, and don't use hardly any of it, so I increased the System to ~2GB, and the Cache to ~1GB. I figured going on the big side couldn't hurt.
Step 6: There's a newer version of Flintmans TWRP, 3.0.3.0(12/22/16).
Step 8: After you wipe the System, reformat the Data and Cache volumes as F2FS. Because your install files are on the External_SD instead of the Data, you can do this without recopying your install zips back again. I installed the system twice, once with Ext4 and once with F2FS. It feels snappier, and runs a lot better with F2FS.
Step 9: I used the Nightly build for the ROM, which is working great. Then the newest Gapps. Then I also flashed the SKZ overclock kernel at the same time.
Few other notes: Changing the Governor to LionHeart and Scheduler to Tripndroid made a noticeable difference for me. Also, because this doesn't have a lot of RAM, I gotta be careful with what I install, and how much I try to use it. Do NOT install Chrome from the app store. It will eat every bit of RAM available, and slow the whole thing down. I also use Greenify (with root permissions) to hibernate any app I can so it saves a lot of RAM that was as well. I'm using ~329MB (40%) for the system, with ~500MB (60%) available for apps.
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@crazyates Did you try Evervolv 7.1 nightlies? I'm curious to read your experience feedback because I'm on it and getting tired of always having a non-responsive tablet. I might go back to 4.4 as I'll go mad otherwise.
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@crazyates Did you try Evervolv 7.1 nightlies? I'm curious to read your experience feedback because I'm on it and getting tired of always having a non-responsive tablet. I might go back to 4.4 as I'll go mad otherwise.
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I am running the 7.1.1 nightlies. I haven't had any problems, and it's running very smooth. I'll randomly update it to the newest nightly, and haven't noticed any issues.
I do remember the time I first installed Evervolv 6.0 nightly last year. I installed it, and the touchscreen didn't work. At all. Looked into it, and it was a problem with that specific nightly build, so I went and reflashed everything with the one from the day before, and it worked great.
Anyways, all that to say it's working great, but it's still a nightly, so sometimes things go wonky.
I am still running a really old ICS build, and I noticed i can't update all my apps no more... what is the best Android version to run on the TP. Bluetooth is a must, but Camera isn't. Heard good things about 4.4.4 and 7.1.1, which one would you guys say runns smoother?
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I am still running a really old ICS build, and I noticed i can't update all my apps no more... what is the best Android version to run on the TP. Bluetooth is a must, but Camera isn't. Heard good things about 4.4.4 and 7.1.1, which one would you guys say runns smoother?
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Can't say much for 4.4.4, but I'm using 7.1.1 and it's great!
The only argument I could see making for 4.4.4 is if it runs a bit lighter than 7.1.1. These only have 1GB of RAM, so if 4.4.4 is capable of using less RAM for the android system, that means more RAM for apps. On the flip side, 7.1.1 uses such things as zRAM and KSM for better memory management, so it may be a wash.
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Can't say much for 4.4.4, but I'm using 7.1.1 and it's great!
The only argument I could see making for 4.4.4 is if it runs a bit lighter than 7.1.1. These only have 1GB of RAM, so if 4.4.4 is capable of using less RAM for the android system, that means more RAM for apps. On the flip side, 7.1.1 uses such things as zRAM and KSM for better memory management, so it may be a wash.
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yeah, this is what I want to figure out. The developments in the Android codebase were quite extensive between these two releases, and the huge influx of budget phones in some markets (like mine for example) lead me to believe memory management would have been a key point in developing versions after 4.4.4. I'll give 7.1.1 a whirl and see how it goes.
Here are the instructions I followed:
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Here are the changes/differences I made/noticed:
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I tried to follow your instructions, but I get error messages like:
Error: unrecognized/unsopported zip 'FLINTMAN-TWRP-touch-data_media-SELINUX-f2fs-3.0.3.0-1-23-17.zip'
Error: Incompatible GAPPS/ROM versions None/7.0
I used the latest nightly (ev_tenderloin-7.1.1-nightly-2017.03.08.zip) and tried both open_gapps-arm-7.1-pico-20170312.zip and open_gapps-arm-7.1-pico-20170312, also I tried some of the TWRP-Versions you linked. I'm using TPToolbox v42 2015-01-08). So I wonder how you can figure out which versions fit together, I can remember this nagged me last time until I found a combination that worked...
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If you end up having to start from scratch in TP Toolbox v0.42, follow these steps:
- Download a TP Toolbox Compatible ROM
- Download a TP Toolbox Compatible GApps
- Download a TP Toolbox Compatible TWRP
1. In the TP Toolbox v0.42 main menu, do a 'Complete Data Reset' to start from scratch
2. Select the 'Install Android' option from the main menu
3. Copy the 3 above files to the install folder after the TP is mounted
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Flexmaen said:
I tried to follow your instructions, but I get error messages like:
Error: unrecognized/unsopported zip 'FLINTMAN-TWRP-touch-data_media-SELINUX-f2fs-3.0.3.0-1-23-17.zip'
Error: Incompatible GAPPS/ROM versions None/7.0
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Was that error message from TP Toolbox, or from TWRP? TP Toolbox won't recognize the newer TWRP images, nor will it recognize any 7.1 ROM/Gapps, so you need to use an older version to get things started. Once the older TWRP is installed, then you can use it to update to a newer version.
All in all, I had 8 ZIP files on my HP Touchpad to get a complete 7.1.1 install, but you can do it with as few as 6:
OLD ROM: CM 12.1
OLD Gapps: 5.1
OLD TWRP: 2.8.3.0
NEW ROM: Evervolv Nightly
NEW Gapps: 7.1
NEW TWRP: 3.0.3.0 F2FS
SKZ Kernel (Optional)
SuperSU (Optional)
Thank you! I installed the latest nightly, and it works fine so far.
The only thing I noticed that some apps now are blocking the device. This was also the case with the Android 4.4 Pac-Rom I used before. So it seems that some apps are using recources that aren't working well on the Touchpad at all, or that there is a general problem in several CM-versions.
For example the current version of Google Maps is so slow, you won't use it. I installend an older version (7.7.0), and this one works very fine. Also the new version of Maps lost the WiFi connection, which didn't cause any problem with the older version. So I wonder if there is some kind of incompatibility.
Another example: Fake GPS Location is much quicker than GPS-Emulator which also got stuck from time to time. Also the current Amazon App store was slooow.
Summary: Android 7.x runs fine so far, but you have to make sure that you get rid of the apps which block the device for some reason.
7.x is very slow some times.
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Thank you! I installed the latest nightly, and it works fine so far.
The only thing I noticed that some apps now are blocking the device. This was also the case with the Android 4.4 Pac-Rom I used before. So it seems that some apps are using recources that aren't working well on the Touchpad at all, or that there is a general problem in several CM-versions.
For example the current version of Google Maps is so slow, you won't use it. I installend an older version (7.7.0), and this one works very fine. Also the new version of Maps lost the WiFi connection, which didn't cause any problem with the older version. So I wonder if there is some kind of incompatibility.
Another example: Fake GPS Location is much quicker than GPS-Emulator which also got stuck from time to time. Also the current Amazon App store was slooow.
Summary: Android 7.x runs fine so far, but you have to make sure that you get rid of the apps which block the device for some reason.
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When you say "blocking" you mean very slow? Since I uptaded from 4.4 to 7.x I've noticed that lots of apps are very slow. Some freezes for seconds and returns only when I block the device and turn on again. I dont know if its only on mine or its normal because of the old hardware. Is there any version that run real smooth? Or other system?
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When you say "blocking" you mean very slow? Since I uptaded from 4.4 to 7.x I've noticed that lots of apps are very slow. Some freezes for seconds and returns only when I block the device and turn on again. I dont know if its only on mine or its normal because of the old hardware. Is there any version that run real smooth? Or other system?
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Yes I mean very slow. Often so slow that it takes a minute until you can change to another app.
The Problem also existed on my 4.4 Pac Rom, so I guess it's rather caused by new apps who might expect some feature, like multicore, etc. Or it is some fault, that already existed in older custom roms. Not sure. However, I can recommend downgrading apps in this case, older versions often work like normal.
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Yes I mean very slow. Often so slow that it takes a minute until you can change to another app.
The Problem also existed on my 4.4 Pac Rom, so I guess it's rather caused by new apps who might expect some feature, like multicore, etc. Or it is some fault, that already existed in older custom roms. Not sure. However, I can recommend downgrading apps in this case, older versions often work like normal.
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Perhaps using F2FS could help, if not currently using it?
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Was that error message from TP Toolbox, or from TWRP? TP Toolbox won't recognize the newer TWRP images, nor will it recognize any 7.1 ROM/Gapps, so you need to use an older version to get things started. Once the older TWRP is installed, then you can use it to update to a newer version.
All in all, I had 8 ZIP files on my HP Touchpad to get a complete 7.1.1 install, but you can do it with as few as 6:
OLD ROM: CM 12.1
OLD Gapps: 5.1
OLD TWRP: 2.8.3.0
NEW ROM: Evervolv Nightly
NEW Gapps: 7.1
NEW TWRP: 3.0.3.0 F2FS
SKZ Kernel (Optional)
SuperSU (Optional)
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I guess there is a "new" method out there that can install Nougat 7.1.1 in as little as 3 zip files!!!
check it out, it comes with instructions and a new video...
I can name that tune in 3 zips!!
DoubleStuff said:
I guess there is a "new" method out there that can install Nougat 7.1.1 in as little as 3 zip files!!!
check it out, it comes with instructions and a new video...
I can name that tune in 3 zips!!
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It doesn't work for me ... I'm having issues . First off I like to ask why he didn't use the latest Rom ? And the part with go to the PC Mounted Touchpad internal drive for the TWRP ? When I open the TWRP folder I don't see twrps file, why not ? There nothing in this folder, its empty . What I done was just placed those zip files in the TWRP folder . Afterwards once I do the final reboot to Evervolv it will just show those Evervolv lights flashing like its trying to load up but it doesn't, it just keeps continuously trying to load but it never does

Disable encryption on 7.1.1

Hi guys,
I tried a couple of years ago disabling encryption on my Nexus 6 and the performance was great, but as updates were released it turned out to be a pain to keep up always having to manually update the phone. My nexus 6 now is crawling and I'm thinking about trying to disable encryption. I could not find any sort of reports if it can be done on 7.1.1
Has anyone tried? Is there any guide? Thanks!
Mephisto_POA said:
Hi guys,
I tried a couple of years ago disabling encryption on my Nexus 6 and the performance was great, but as updates were released it turned out to be a pain to keep up always having to manually update the phone. My nexus 6 now is crawling and I'm thinking about trying to disable encryption. I could not find any sort of reports if it can be done on 7.1.1
Has anyone tried? Is there any guide? Thanks!
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It's no different. If your bootloader is not unlocked, unlocking it will wipe the user data partition. If the bootloader is already unlocked, you'll need to wipe the user data partition.
*IN EITHER CASE YOU WILL LOSE YOUR DATA. DO A BACKUP FIRST
Then flash a ROM with an included kernel that doesn't force encrypt. Or, just flash a kernel that doesn't force encrypt.
Now that I've answered your question, IMHO, it's not worth the effort. If your phone is crawling, do a factory reset. On a stock ROM, go to Settings > Backup & Reset and make sure you have your Google backup settings enabled. Use the Factory Data Reset button to actually reset. READ through the information and confirm. This will cause your phone to reboot with a wiped system partition.
If your on a custom ROM I'm going to assume you know how to wipe through recovery.
ktmom said:
...., IMHO, it's not worth the effort. If your phone is crawling, do a factory reset.....
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My 7.1.1 uses the lite stock rom of Danvdh.
I think you're right about the hassle. Only decrypting is not enough. But debloating and removing unused stuff and decrypting the data partition did raise performance on my N6.
Yeah, I know it is a bit of a hassle, but considering there will be no more updates after 7.1.1 it should be a once only process right? Is possible to disable encryption on 7.1.1. without rooting?
I'm happy to unlock the bootloader and wipe the phone, not a problem.
Mephisto_POA said:
Yeah, I know it is a bit of a hassle, but considering there will be no more updates....
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Don;t forget the monthly security updates.
I am using the lite stock room of Danvdh. It's a pre-rooted stock room.
But I think updates can be dirty flashed because the system, radio and bootloader will not change anymore.
So root and install TWRP to flash the updates
the problem with rooting is that many apps will not work, I'm cool staying without root and vanilla android, I just want to get rid of the encryption
Mephisto_POA said:
the problem with rooting is that many apps will not work, I'm cool staying without root and vanilla android, I just want to get rid of the encryption
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In that case the post of @ktmom is applicable.
I am on 7.1.1 and have used the fed patcher mentioned on this site and it has worked nicely on custom and stock ROMs. But u have to be rooted.
NLBeev said:
In that case the post of @ktmom is applicable.
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I'm a bit illiterate in this aspect, apologies. but I could not find a vanilla android for nexus 6 with just encryption disabled and no root. I would really appreciate if you could give me some directions?
The NEXUS 6 ANDROID DEVELOPMENT and NEXUS 6 ORIGINAL ANDROID DEVELOPMENT seems both to have only modified versions. I'm a bit confused
Mephisto_POA said:
I'm a bit illiterate in this aspect, apologies. but I could not find a vanilla android for nexus 6 with just encryption disabled and no root. I would really appreciate if you could give me some directions?
The NEXUS 6 ANDROID DEVELOPMENT and NEXUS 6 ORIGINAL ANDROID DEVELOPMENT seems both to have only modified versions. I'm a bit confused
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Plain vanilla unencrypted would be google factory image plus a non forced enforcing kernel. B14CKB1RD, Franco there are others.
Custom ROM that is close to vanilla but comes with a non forced encrypting kernel would be Pure Nexus.
Mephisto_POA said:
I would really appreciate if you could give me some directions?
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I have only one direction for you and that's the lite stock rom of Danvdh.
The kernel is the modified part. (no forced encryption).
After flashing this rom, you can unroot by uninstalling supersu.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59561445/
NLBeev said:
I have only one direction for you and that's the lite stock rom of Danvdh.
The kernel is the modified part. (no forced encryption).
After flashing this rom, you can unroot by uninstalling supersu.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59561445/
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Hi, I also want to remove encryption from my Nexus 6 Stock as it is a stuttering mess.
I have rooted and installed the stock rom of Danvdh, but to my disappointment on boot up the phone is still showing as encrypted.
Have I done something wrong?
saltyzip said:
Hi, I also want to remove encryption from my Nexus 6 Stock as it is a stuttering mess.
I have rooted and installed the stock rom of Danvdh, but to my disappointment on boot up the phone is still showing as encrypted.
Have I done something wrong?
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That was an answer to a different question.
The ROM you installed I believe has a non-force encrypting kernel. But just installing a non-force encrypting kernel isn't enough. You need to wipe user data and install a kernel that doesn't force encrypt.
Please read back a page to two for the whole recent conversation that has more details, like the fact that you'll lose all of your data in this process.
saltyzip said:
Hi, I also want to remove encryption from my Nexus 6 Stock as it is a stuttering mess.
I have rooted and installed the stock rom of Danvdh, but to my disappointment on boot up the phone is still showing as encrypted.
Have I done something wrong?
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Got it working, just followed this:
Just because forced encryption is disabled doesn't mean it decrypts you. You have to do that yourself by formatting data either through TWRP (TWRP > Wipe > Format Data button) or through fastboot (fastboot format userdata), which will wipe out your app data and your internal storage partition so make the appropriate backups.
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Got it working, just followed this:
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You going to take credit, you should at least use your own words ?
I've gone with your guys suggestion with stock lite, working like a charm, very snappy. The phone feels indeed light, and multitasking is way smoother now, thanks!!!
just on a side note, after you install the rom you need to wipe the data partition to get rid of the encryption
Installed twrp on bn Nexus 6 os 5.1 OTA for 7.1.1 encrypted it
No clue how to fix this I'm a noob unlocked bootloader unencrypted Android 5 then it OTA updated to 7.1.1 and now can't get to twrp to wipe encryption how can I get this going again phones working just can't use cable to computer have the SD card reader micro SD any help would be appreciated
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...just can't use cable to computer...
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Get your phone's USB port fixed, then you can fix the ROM issue.

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