Which M is the best M? - Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

So looking to test drive android M. Any thoughts on which one i should start with, and why?

Phaze1585 said:
So looking to test drive android M. Any thoughts on which one i should start with, and why?
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go to google dev and download the source image. This way you learn as you go. They are all experimental so why not gain a lil expertise in how it runs while making it your own custom rom.
otherwise there is a posted rom if you just want to flash and go. the steps are in the rom op

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n00b going to flash his first ROM...which ROM kicks the most @ss? thx

Hi all,
I have my N1 since this week and would like to flash a custom rom...any tips on which ROM to choose?
Since I'm just getting into this (coming from a Tytn2/Kaiser) I don't want to cook my own ROM just yet.
Thanks and kind regards,
Jochen
Well I do really think it comes down to personal preferences.
I've tried CM (since the betas) and MCR back and forth, both are excellent ROMs so I can recommend both of them.
I know people are happy with Enomther's as well so it's probably good
I'd recommend you look through the changelogs or specifications for the ROM's and decide that way or just try them all It's as easy as eating pie to swap between ROMs if you use nandroid to store them
First tip would be to post in the correct section of the forum.
If you want you could test drive all the ROMS and then settle on one and install all your apps.
Once you unlock/root you can change bits and pieces whenever you want anyway.
prettyboy85712 said:
First tip would be to post in the correct section of the forum.
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Sorry! The development thread did seem appropriate at first, but of course in here is a better place for n00b stuff.
britoso said:
If you want you could test drive all the ROMS and then settle on one and install all your apps.
Once you unlock/root you can change bits and pieces whenever you want anyway.
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Yeah I know, was just looking for a good place to start the fun. Eventually I guess I will cook my own rom anyway.
Kind regards,
Jochen
Drane said:
Sorry! The development thread did seem appropriate at first, but of course in here is a better place for n00b stuff.
Yeah I know, was just looking for a good place to start the fun. Eventually I guess I will cook my own rom anyway.
Kind regards,
Jochen
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look into the baked good rom. its based off of CM, but has minor enchancements.
I'd go with the no theme version, but its up to you.
jz9833 said:
look into the baked good rom
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+1
I'm on the previous version of this. Dont think I'll upgrade as I've got too many misc changes added in.
Here are a few links that will lead you to some ROMs you can try out You just have to pick what works best for you... Good Luck and Enjoy!!!!
Enomther's:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=614427
Cyanogen's:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=623496
Modaco's:
http://android.modaco.com/content/go...ive-wallpaper/
KingKlick's:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=644438
Herver's:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=639637
I am a big fan of CyanogenMod ROMs... but each person has their own opinion. Try some out and see what you like best.

[PRJ] CM6 system 8/27/2010 ALPHA

Here is the CM6 system built last night by me. Go ahead and do whatever you want with it. This is for those having issues building. Here it is
www.justanotherdev.slackdev.com/froyo.tgz
This is not a ready to flash ROM but just the system folder from the CM6 build for people to play with.
This is for devs looking to play with CM6 which was compiled for the vibrant and not just a generic build. This is NOT A READY TO FLASH ROM. I just built went to sleep and threw this up for people.
Enjoy!
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can we flash this through odin? pda?
skater991 said:
can we flash this through odin? pda?
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This is not a ready to flash ROM but just the system folder from the CM6 build
Honestly...
skater991 said:
can we flash this through odin? pda?
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maybe you shouldnt flash anything cause it seems you dont read thoroughly enough... one day youll miss a step and brick your phone lol
nice! , im gonna mess a bit with it.
DO IT SKATER! lol
nick_karstedt said:
DO IT SKATER! lol
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lol you should specify which one
The CyanogenMod Wiki Full Update Guide for the Samsung Vibrant
The CyanogenMod wiki has the instructions for the Full CM6 update. I am unable to post the link since I am a new member! I haven't flashed the ROM since I just got my phone last night.
skater4690 said:
lol you should specify which one
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LOL
10 char
skater991 said:
can we flash this through odin? pda?
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I couldn't help but smile at that.
skater991 said:
can we flash this through odin? pda?
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Use odin, you'll love the results
just flashed through cw, runs pretty smooth but needs work...
lol jk
98classic said:
just flashed through cw, runs pretty smooth but needs work...
lol jk
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Nice attempt at hiding that "lol jk"
chad658eku said:
The CyanogenMod wiki has the instructions for the Full CM6 update. I am unable to post the link since I am a new member! I haven't flashed the ROM since I just got my phone last night.
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Where was that indicated? There are only two how-tos on the Wiki for CM6 of relevance for Galaxy S/Vibrant: building the CM6 kernel from source, and updating the Galaxy S/Vibrant to CM6. However, the "Full Update Guide" includes the following caveat: NOTE: As of right now CyanogenMod is not available for the Samsung Vibrant.
There are no full instructions on the wiki for building CM6, nor for truly updating a Vibrant since CM6 has not been built for the Vibrant. You will also not find even an alpha release, nor any nightlies.
For those who don't understand why this is the case, or why flashing a ROM through Odin is different than through the recovery console, it's probably best to wait until there is a "one-click" for you ...
so many people are going to download this without realizing that this is for development only and not even for use yet
designerfx said:
so many people are going to download this without realizing that this is for development only and not even for use yet
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I agree but the OP seemed to be clear about it's intended use so it's buyer beware I feel...
rpcameron said:
For those who don't understand why this is the case, or why flashing a ROM through Odin is different than through the recovery console, it's probably best to wait until there is a "one-click" for you ...
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I semi understand that stuff but know my limits... But a huge THANKS!!! to those who do!!!
Patiently waiting for "one-click"....
Sorry if you took that as a genuine offer of advice, but it was meant as a sarcastic retort. People who don't understand what is technically involved in "rooting", what it means to "mount" a device or where the line between Linux and Android lays really have no basis in asking for aid when things go awry. (Sorry if I offend you, but seriously, you're asking for help in a development thread without knowing about which what you're actually asking for help? Really? Seriously?!)
No one has created a reliable method to fully supplant the Vibrant's recovery console, the OTA package that is normally used to flashed Android devices cannot be properly compiled and packaged for the Vibrant, users are still having issues building an AOSP directory structure—let alone a truly usable boot.img—and a complete system replacement is expected?! It really is no wonder why those really building apps and systems for various Android platforms avoid XDA, and leave it to those merely "cooking" as was previously the standard with WinMo.
(When is the interrobang going to be finally accepted as a true form of punctuation?! Really?!)
nice work, seems like a lot of devs are finally on this
rpcameron said:
Sorry if you took that as a genuine offer of advice, but it was meant as a sarcastic retort. People who don't understand what is technically involved in "rooting", what it means to "mount" a device or where the line between Linux and Android lays really have no basis in asking for aid when things go awry. (Sorry if I offend you, but seriously, you're asking for help in a development thread without knowing about which what you're actually asking for help? Really? Seriously?!)
No one has created a reliable method to fully supplant the Vibrant's recovery console, the OTA package that is normally used to flashed Android devices cannot be properly compiled and packaged for the Vibrant, users are still having issues building an AOSP directory structure—let alone a truly usable boot.img—and a complete system replacement is expected?! It really is no wonder why those really building apps and systems for various Android platforms avoid XDA, and leave it to those merely "cooking" as was previously the standard with WinMo.
(When is the interrobang going to be finally accepted as a true form of punctuation?! Really?!)
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People don't stay away from XDA because of the sometimes foolish questions people ask. They stay away because of the way they get treated by pompous d*cks like you that have no tolerance for people trying to learn and enjoy their devices more.
Everyone starts out without a clue and without help from others we'd all still be drooling on ourselves and sh*tting in our diapers.
Grow up and help out... or just go away.

TWRP 2.6

After all this discussion about TWRP incompatibility with 4.3 roms, I decided to go to the Team Win site and see. It seems that TWRP 2.6 is tweaked to work with new roms, but when I did a search to find it for the Exhibit, nothing came up. I guess we are meant to use a version written for another device, but I do not know which one I should use. If anyone could point me to the correct download, I would greatly appreciate it.
Proud2banoob said:
After all this discussion about TWRP incompatibility with 4.3 roms, I decided to go to the Team Win site and see. It seems that TWRP 2.6 is tweaked to work with new roms, but when I did a search to find it for the Exhibit, nothing came up. I guess we are meant to use a version written for another device, but I do not know which one I should use. If anyone could point me to the correct download, I would greatly appreciate it.
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You won't be able to use a different devices version. Just have to wait until someone finds time to compile it for this phone. I haven't had any luck yet building for my tablet, or I would give it a go.
meekrawb said:
You won't be able to use a different devices version. Just have to wait until someone finds time to compile it for this phone. I haven't had any luck yet building for my tablet, or I would give it a go.
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bummer. thanks. patience is a virtue.
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Tutorial

Can anyone point me in the right direction where I can find a tutorial for how to make roms for the Samsung galaxy s6.I'm a beginner so I need to know which files as well as how to use them. Any help is greatly appreciated.
jimmydee62 said:
Can anyone point me in the right direction where I can find a tutorial for how to make roms for the Samsung galaxy s6.I'm a beginner so I need to know which files as well as how to use them. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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It depends, stock or aosp? With a stock rom just download one already made and a untouched stock system then figure out how the developer did what he did then make your own with the knowledge you gained. You will probably need a kitchen to make the installer script because that is a pain to do yourself. Aosp is a whole different bag of marbles but cyanogenmod has a good tutorial on how to do it and that knowledge will transfer to non cyanogenmod builds as well. If you are not competent with Linux learn that first. I would suggest arch Linux because it will force you to learn the command line. cygwin won't compile aosp so don't even think about trying that shortcut.
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It depends, stock or aosp? With a stock rom just download one already made and a untouched stock system then figure out how the developer did what he did then make your own with the knowledge you gained. You will probably need a kitchen to make the installer script because that is a pain to do yourself. Aosp is a whole different bag of marbles but cyanogenmod has a good tutorial on how to do it and that knowledge will transfer to non cyanogenmod builds as well. If you are not competent with Linux learn that first. I would suggest arch Linux because it will force you to learn the command line. cygwin won't compile aosp so don't even think about trying that shortcut.
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I appreciate your feed back and I want to start with stock and go from there. I've programmed before which was done by writing all the code just not android. That is why I'm asking for tutorial to show me what, where, and when. It is not something just because I'm curious I really want to get involved and see if it is worth my time. So I need to know as much up front as possible which once I understand that then I can go forward.
jimmydee62 said:
I appreciate your feed back and I want to start with stock and go from there. I've programmed before which was done by writing all the code just not android. That is why I'm asking for tutorial to show me what, where, and when. It is not something just because I'm curious I really want to get involved and see if it is worth my time. So I need to know as much up front as possible which once I understand that then I can go forward.
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Not much coding in stock, more like shuffling stuff around. The closest thing to programming with custom stock roms is the edify script (installer script).
ThePagel said:
Not much coding in stock, more like shuffling stuff around. The closest thing to programming with custom stock roms is the edify script (installer script).
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What I mean is command line will not be a problem for me since I have written code before which uses a type of command line. I'm looking for the tools needed to do the roms you say something about kitchen and what else? Maybe I'm just making this harder then I need to but I'm just trying to learn how to make roms of my own and need a place to start.
jimmydee62 said:
What I mean is command line will not be a problem for me since I have written code before which uses a type of command line. I'm looking for the tools needed to do the roms you say something about kitchen and what else? Maybe I'm just making this harder then I need to but I'm just trying to learn how to make roms of my own and need a place to start.
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Yeah I don't know of any tutorials, other than what I suggested in my first post your best bet is to just jump in head first and use google when you get stuck.
If you go to infamous rom developments webpage which I can't post here because I will get in trouble. He has a full step by step guide how to do everything from stock roms to aosp and even kernels.
jimmydee62 said:
Can anyone point me in the right direction where I can find a tutorial for how to make roms for the Samsung galaxy s6.I'm a beginner so I need to know which files as well as how to use them. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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^^^^^^^ check it out.
jonahtriangle said:
^^^^^^^ check it out.
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Thank will check it out.
jonahtriangle said:
^^^^^^^ check it out.
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jimmydee62 said:
Thank will check it out.
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I went to check out that guide to make sure you are going in the correct direction and found it wants you to use the old dsixda kitchen which has been abandoned. Use archi kitchen instead http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2597220
Try to use the kitchen for compiling the installer script only, you'll figure stuff out faster that way.
ThePagel said:
I went to check out that guide to make sure you are going in the correct direction and found it wants you to use the old dsixda kitchen which has been abandoned. Use archi kitchen instead http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2597220
Try to use the kitchen for compiling the installer script only, you'll figure stuff out faster that way.
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Thanks for the update have downloaded it and will try it out tomorrow.
Good info in here.
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This is a basic question, but for the life of me I can't find a tutorial in how to deodex system files for the S6 that actually work. Tried a few but afterwords when decompiled they don't show smali files. Anyone have a way to do this?

LOS 13

Hi guys. Is there anyone who is interested to keep the most stable and usable custom ROM (LOS 13) up to date with security patches. I know there are a few new rom out here, but all has issues.
If nobody interested to do, I would highly appreciate that if somebody would provide a step by step guide how to do it.
Many thanks.
Libi_79 said:
Hi guys. Is there anyone who is interested to keep the most stable and usable custom ROM (LOS 13) up to date with security patches. I know there are a few new rom out here, but all has issues.
If nobody interested to do, I would highly appreciate that if somebody would provide a step by step guide how to do it.
Many thanks.
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Did you see this post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74555026&postcount=443 ?
I've seen the post. Latest update is from September.
Libi_79 said:
I've seen the post. Latest update is from September.
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Then you should ask that guy, if he can help you out.
Building lineageOS is not a kind of magic, if you look around at xda or lineage itself.
Where did you search for a guide to build it for yourself?
JamBax said:
Then you should ask that guy, if he can help you out.
Building lineageOS is not a kind of magic, if you look around at xda or lineage itself.
Where did you search for a guide to build it for yourself?
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I was searching in lineage wiki but i have win7 as main system and just to build LOS i dont really want to install a full linux.
I have a debian jessie system, but just for testing , so its HDD capacity is limited and the recommendation is about 100Gig.
So i cant really afford a 200G+ ssd.
But seems like i have no other options if i want an up to date android or maybe its time to get a new phone.

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