Gear vr with custom rom - Samsung Gear VR

I just bought the gear vr for my note 4 and i was wondering if i could have comoatibilty problems with the X note custom rom I am currently using.
Thanks in advance

Not all custom roms work with the Gear VR. First of all such rom MUST be based on Touchwiz and have a specific kind of kernel. In my case I'm using FireKat v13 along with AEL Kernel. Working great with the VR.
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I'm using PopRocks rom on my Note4 and the gear didn't work with the stock kernel in PopRocks rom (stuck at the Health and warning screen in GVR). But it works perfectly with the Emotion kernel (v1.18).

gnash.s said:
I'm using PopRocks rom on my Note4 and the gear didn't work with the stock kernel in PopRocks rom (stuck at the Health and warning screen in GVR). But it works perfectly with the Emotion kernel (v1.18).
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I have a SM-N910T and right now I'm using FireKat and AEL kernel, but it looks like, with Netflix requiring Lollipop, I'll need to upgrade soon. PopRocks seems like what I want, I'm just worried that I'll be missing the Adreno GPU driver fix that they pushed in 5.1.1 (which T-Mobile doesn't have yet...) This is what pushed me to use FireKat in the first place, since I was having lots of performance and compatibility issues with Gear VR after upgrading to stock Lollipop.
Does performance seem okay on your setup?

vermadas said:
I have a SM-N910T and right now I'm using FireKat and AEL kernel, but it looks like, with Netflix requiring Lollipop, I'll need to upgrade soon. PopRocks seems like what I want, I'm just worried that I'll be missing the Adreno GPU driver fix that they pushed in 5.1.1 (which T-Mobile doesn't have yet...) This is what pushed me to use FireKat in the first place, since I was having lots of performance and compatibility issues with Gear VR after upgrading to stock Lollipop.
Does performance seem okay on your setup?
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Yeah, I was also on FireKAT since the v1 and jumped on to PopRocks from v1. PR has been pretty stable and smooth. With the emotion kernel, I'm using the Thermal controls and the under-voltage setting as well to keep the Note cooler while using it in GearVR. I usually dirty flash from different versions and if I see any issues, then I clean flash again. Even with the xposed (I need it for exchange bypass) I would say it is pretty stable.

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Yeah, I was also on FireKAT since the v1 and jumped on to PopRocks from v1. PR has been pretty stable and smooth. With the emotion kernel, I'm using the Thermal controls and the under-voltage setting as well to keep the Note cooler while using it in GearVR. I usually dirty flash from different versions and if I see any issues, then I clean flash again. Even with the xposed (I need it for exchange bypass) I would say it is pretty stable.
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Can you share your Emotion kernel? I'm on poprocks v9 right now and just want to get GearVR running again. Used AEL on FK which worked fine.
If I do a Nandroid back-up of just the kernel before install of Emotion, I should be able to restore and get back to stock right?
Looking into cooling mods using a fan so I can play longer. Thinking of buying a backcover and doing a fan mod, so I don't need to cut the cover. Reading up where it gets hot the most for fan positioning.

sfsilicon said:
Can you share your Emotion kernel? I'm on poprocks v9 right now and just want to get GearVR running again. Used AEL on FK which worked fine.
If I do a Nandroid back-up of just the kernel before install of Emotion, I should be able to restore and get back to stock right?
Looking into cooling mods using a fan so I can play longer. Thinking of buying a backcover and doing a fan mod, so I don't need to cut the cover. Reading up where it gets hot the most for fan positioning.
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Yeah, but I would probably make a full nandroid backup just in case if something goes wrong.
Sure, I just downloaded directly from the link in the emotion kernel thread, using the v19 rc1.
Note 4, 5.0.1
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/rvxdm018fdm1o/EMOTION_KERNELS_NOTE4#17x02pnhs2ype
Thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/orig-development/tw-kernel-emotroid-team-t2990557
Cheers
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[Q] Oculus Home stays blank with Lollipop Custom Rom

Hey fellows,
After having the Gear VR sitting at my desk for a couple of days I finally received my Note 4 (N910F). Updated it to Lollipop right away and afterwards tested the Gear VR, which was working just fine.
As the stock rom didn't gave me the freedom I needed / wanted I rooted it and installed a custom rom (EchoePop). After setting everything up I tried to fire up the VR. Installing the apps etc was no big deal. As soon as I plugged it into the VR I heard the sound and see the blue start screen. This only gives me the loading graphic and doesn't go any further.
Because I thought they might removed this service as part of their de-bloating I installed the Alexndr Lollipop because it's a stock rom that only removed apps that you can find in the Play Store. Same procedure here but also the same result.
The kernel shouldn't be a problem here, I guess. Besides from the fact that there is no lollipop custom kernel available yet?!
Did someone have a similar experience and knows the solution for it? I hope it's not an overall issue with custom rom.
Thanks,
FutureBSD
Doesn't work with stock lollipop either. Tried stock then custom odexed and deodexed. From what I read it is kernel related, sammy sent the kernel to oculus to mod it for gear vr which was the reason for the lolipop delay. Hopefully it will be fixed in the next round of lolipop releases, pretty sure that's why the USA variants don't have lolipop yet.
Ah alright. I heard the rumors that they delayed the Lollipop release because of this. As they released Lollipop I was just assuming that it had been fixed. And I thought I tested it after updating to Lollipop. Well, maybe I mixed that up.
I was the same but all i can think of is maybe the vr isn't released in Germany so they released it there first and are waiting for oculus to fix the kernel before the next round of releases. Really hope so as I've had to go back to kk
The VR has been released in Germany. I ordered it there as I live in Germany. Also I just read on Reddit that people have it working on Lollipop but it doesn't seem to be the best experience.
Wow can you link me please as I don't know anyone who has it working on lollipop. Would like to know how they did it
Sure thing. I post the link to the discussion on Reddit and the Oculus forum. It's the same topic but the official Oculus forum might be the better source for quicker official updates.
Topic on the Oculus forum
Topic on Reddit
Now I'm back to zero and have to figure out what the problem is.
FutureBSD said:
Sure thing. I post the link to the discussion on Reddit and the Oculus forum. It's the same topic but the official Oculus forum might be the better source for quicker official updates.
Topic on the Oculus forum
Topic on Reddit
Now I'm back to zero and have to figure out what the problem is.
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Wonder if it's exynos and snapdragon? Maybe works ok on exynos. I've tried everything and it just won't launch for me
This is something specific to an item that's removed in the custom rom. I had this exact issue on Exynos as well, custom rom was blue screen, then shaded black/blue screen, both static.
Flashing a rooted stock made it magically work.
Domen Lo said:
This is something specific to an item that's removed in the custom rom. I had this exact issue on Exynos as well, custom rom was blue screen, then shaded black/blue screen, both static.
Flashing a rooted stock made it magically work.
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That's what I was thinking. That's why I went for the Alexndr Rom. He didn't debloat so much. It's almost like the stock. But maybe I will try the stock rom again.
Maybe a Csc issue?
FutureBSD said:
That's what I was thinking. That's why I went for the Alexndr Rom. He didn't debloat so much. It's almost like the stock. But maybe I will try the stock rom again.
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Looks like it's root that breaks it
Domen Lo said:
This is something specific to an item that's removed in the custom rom. I had this exact issue on Exynos as well, custom rom was blue screen, then shaded black/blue screen, both static.
Flashing a rooted stock made it magically work.
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Why fight it guys, just go stock rooted. You can add many of the best goodies yourself anyway using xPosed Modules. Lollipop is so damn fast and pretty on it's own the benefits of debloat and all that aren't as significant anyway. I'm sure they'll sort it eventually. Good luck.
sawdoctor said:
Looks like it's root that breaks it
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This is incorrect, I am currently rooted and everything works fine. Well, better than fine, since I am able to do rooty things.
Domen Lo said:
This is incorrect, I am currently rooted and everything works fine. Well, better than fine, since I am able to do rooty things.
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Wierd it never worked for me at all on lollipop and all I did was root stock
I'm currently checking with _Alexndr what has been touched by him during creation. But maybe it's just something simple like the Device status that's changing from Original to Custom. Wouldn't be surprised after all the Knox warranty crap
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Wierd it never worked for me at all on lollipop and all I did was root stock
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Did you full wipe prior to flashing the rom? When restoring your apps, did you uncheck data and make sure you didn't restore any system apps? Any conflict could be breaking things. Have you tried flashing the rom clean and running GVR prior to restoring anything? Are you running Xposed or does it come with the rom? That has a history of causing problems on occasion. Try deleting it and see what happens.
** I know you're an experienced user and this stuff is probably obvious to you. Just throwing out ideas. Almost 4,000 thanks and you're not a developer? I'm impressed.
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Did you full wipe prior to flashing the rom? When restoring your apps, did you uncheck data and make sure you didn't restore any system apps? Any conflict could be breaking things. Have you tried flashing the rom clean and running GVR prior to restoring anything? Are you running Xposed or does it come with the rom? That has a history of causing problems on occasion. Try deleting it and see what happens.
** I know you're an experienced user and this stuff is probably obvious to you. Just throwing out ideas. Almost 4,000 thanks and you're not a developer? I'm impressed.
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I didn't wipe when i used odin and obviously never restored anything. I did full wipe on every twrp flashable zip I've flashed though. I've flashed deodexed and odexed roms both made with archi that were just plain rooted stock with only busybox and init.d support added.
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I didn't wipe when i used odin and obviously never restored anything. I did full wipe on every twrp flashable zip I've flashed though. I've flashed deodexed and odexed roms both made with archi that were just plain rooted stock with only busybox and init.d support added.
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When you Odin Stock it leaves your setup intact, doesn't it? Maybe if you full wipe then Odin stock it will work for you?
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When you Odin Stock it leaves your setup intact, doesn't it? Maybe if you full wipe then Odin stock it will work for you?
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I know that's what I was thinking. Tbh I'm staying on kk till sammy release the kernel source anyway, can't user viper sound without permissive kernel and still no xposed for sammy kk yet

What rom are you running?

I am currently running Firekat v10 and I love it. Just wondering what you all are running and how you like it?!?!
Stock rooted, per usual.
jrobinsky said:
I am currently running Firekat v10 and I love it. Just wondering what you all are running and how you like it?!?!
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Excellent choice imho, ditto here :good:
Cmremix and love it. Much more that 12 official
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I'm on Fire Kat V9. Haven't gotten around to updating to V10 since V9 works so well. Love this rom.
FireKat V10 here too
Rapture here
FireKat10 is ridiculous good. Nadia kernel is also very solid. Echo kernel freezes for some reason.
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After some issues, I've recently switched to: [ROM][NK4][4.4.4] Dynamic Kat 4.1 w/ GPE/BobCat Fused Theme (Full Effect!) and the AEL Kernel. So far so good but too early to test/compare things like battery life & overall stability but the "Eye-Candy" is Amazing. :good:
FK v10. Lightning fast, silky smooth, ferocious battery. Never have I used a ROM this good.
Custom version of CM12 nightlies. Loving the speed and also what I've added to it all credit to guys before me and their work of course

Rooted Issue

I know the VR isn't guaranteed to work with rooted phones, but I'm on a stock deodexed lollipop rom with xposed enabled and the gear VR does not split into side by side mode when plugged into the gear VR.
Any idea what the issue could be? Again, stock rom, just deodexed, with xposed.
Try flashing a kernel that's what I had to do.
Pretty sure I'm using the stock kernel. Can you link to the one you flashed? Much appreciated.
holycow1 said:
Pretty sure I'm using the stock kernel. Can you link to the one you flashed? Much appreciated.
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Google emotion kernel, has been working well for me
I have been using ael kernel working great
Is the issue rooted phones, or custom roms? Seems just rooting should not impact anything. Rooted with stock rom should be no problem.
rushless said:
Is the issue rooted phones, or custom roms? Seems just rooting should not impact anything. Rooted with stock rom should be no problem.
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It's not the root that does it, as explained earlier something happens within the kernel that impacts VR mode. I'm on a stock deodexed and I thought I had a faulty unit before I flashed the emotion kernel
Good to know

The Unofficial List of ROMS

NOTICE
THIS IS NO LONGER MAINTAINED, PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK.
***I didn't even realize it was being posted in, my apologies for not updating this sooner.
I have decided to compile a list of ROMs that I have successfully booted, while maintaining root. This is, more or less, a continuation of this thread, just wanted to create a more thorough and organized collection. The Flashfire app adding aroma support has really opened up some possibilities for us, and with the extended delay of Marshmallow, I felt this could be helpful to some of you wanting to try something new. Also, I'd like to thank @Rakuu for the idea, I want to test more roms and expand on our list.
WARNINGS: The roms listed are not officially supported, thus results may vary. This is the standard liability warning, I am not responsible for any damage you do to your device using the roms and/or methods given. In the event a rom doesn't boot, you can try flashing the following kernels for your device using ODIN in the AP slot. It should also be mentioned that some of these roms contain aroma installers and require Flashfire, as safestrap does not support aroma.
G870A OC5 Kernel Download
G900A OC4 Kernel Download
THE UNOFFICIAL LIST OF ROMS
NOTICE: THE NOTES INCLUDED ARE MY OWN OPINION AND MAY NOT BE SATISFACTORY OR APPLICABLE TO EVERYONE.
PHOENIX V11 [DOWNLOAD]
AROMA: YES
THEMED: YES
NOTES: STABLE, FAST, THOROUGHLY TESTED, RECOMMENDED
TMS5 [DOWNLOAD]
AROMA: NO
THEMED: YES
NOTES: MOSTLY STABLE, FAST, THOROUGHLY TESTED, RECOMMENDED
ALLIANCE V9 [DOWNLOAD]
AROMA: YES
THEMED: YES
NOTES: MOSTLY STABLE, FAST, CUSTOMIZATION, THOROUGHLY TESTED
OMEGA V18 [DOWNLOAD]
AROMA: YES
THEMED: YES
NOTES: MOSTLY STABLE, CUSTOMIZATION, OUTDATED
XTRESTOLITE 2.2 [DOWNLOAD]
AROMA: OPTIONAL
THEMED: YES
NOTES: VERY STABLE, VERY FAST, SMALL, RECOMMENDED, MY PICK
OPTIMALROM 15-5 [DOWNLOAD][DEODEXED]
AROMA: NO
THEMED: NO
NOTES: STABLE, FAST, SIMPLE
FREEDOMROM V5 [DOWNLOAD]
AROMA: NO
THEMED: YES
NOTES: STABLE, FAST, PRETTY, RECOMMENDED
SLIGHTROM V3 [DOWNLOAD]
AROMA: NO
THEMED: YES
NOTES: STABLE, FAST, STOCKISH, PRETTY
S5 LOLLIPOP BY AMBASADII [DOWNLOAD]
AROMA: YES
THEMED: YES
NOTES: STABLE, FAST, STOCK, OPTIONAL MODS
STANG5LITRE 5.0 [DOWNLOAD]
AROMA: NO
THEMED: YES
NOTES: STABLE, CUSTOMIZATION, FAST, RECOMMENDED
TWI5TED LOLLIPOP V7 [DOWNLOAD]
AROMA: NO
THEMED: YES
NOTES: SOMEWHAT UNSTABLE, CUSTOMIZATION, HIGHLY TESTED
GEAK OS [DOWNLOAD]
AROMA: NO
THEMED: YES
NOTES: STABLE, FAST, CUSTOMIZATION, RECOMMENDED
PROJECT INFINITY V10 [DOWNLOAD]
AROMA: YES
THEMED: YES
NOTES: STABLE, FAST, CUSTOMIZATION, RECOMMENDED,
EPSILON PROJECT V2 [DOWNLOAD]
AROMA: YES
THEMED: YES
NOTES: STABLE, FAST, CUSTOMIZATION
Stay tuned for updates...:good:
project infinity
Hi there,
I tried this rom, but hangouts crashes. Tried a full wipe, cleared dalvik and cache, cleared data and cache on hangouts, uninstalled and reinstalled hangouts, still crashes. Does it work for you?
Well, I dumped the Infiniti ROM. I need hangouts. Tried everything including flashing 3 different Gapps packages for 5.0 through flashfire. I've tried probably 15 different Roms over the years and I've stumbled on the best one of all:
Freedom from is by far the best for the att s5. It has an AOSP feel to it. You dont even notice TouchWiz. It has the Google dialer and camera(won't do 4k, but I use open camera and force 4k. The dialer alone makes it so much better. I encourage everyone on att s5 to use freedom ROM. I flashed it though flashfire.
One note. There is no boot up screen, just stays on the initial Samsung boot loader screen. First boot took like 10 minutes too. Also, you will need to change the APN (it's set for Verizon) to your carrier. I'm on an unlocked att s5 using T-Mobile. Was easy to change the APN.
This ROM rocks!
gigahurts said:
Well, I dumped the Infiniti ROM. I need hangouts. Tried everything including flashing 3 different Gapps packages for 5.0 through flashfire. I've tried probably 15 different Roms over the years and I've stumbled on the best one of all:
Freedom from is by far the best for the att s5. It has an AOSP feel to it. You dont even notice TouchWiz. It has the Google dialer and camera(won't do 4k, but I use open camera and force 4k. The dialer alone makes it so much better. I encourage everyone on att s5 to use freedom ROM. I flashed it though flashfire.
One note. There is no boot up screen, just stays on the initial Samsung boot loader screen. First boot took like 10 minutes too. Also, you will need to change the APN (it's set for Verizon) to your carrier. I'm on an unlocked att s5 using T-Mobile. Was easy to change the APN.
This ROM rocks!
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Well, just noticed the Freedom rom doesn't have any tethering options. If anyone knows how to enable this, please let me know. I'm off to put another rom on this (again). Thank you ATT for locking the bootloader, jackasses.
Thank you very much. But i'm lost in how to install these roms, especially the Phoenix. Need help. (G900A).
renatortb said:
Thank you very much. But i'm lost in how to install these roms, especially the Phoenix. Need help. (G900A).
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Just flash in FlashFire.
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Wait... so theoretically these should also work for g870a?
phillytemptation said:
Wait... so theoretically these should also work for g870a?
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No active key support but yes
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Rakuu said:
Just flash in FlashFire.
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Thank you.
Can you tell me witch onde is better? Alliance, TMS5 or Phoenix?
Is aliance 9.0 working through flash fire ? Do I need to flash a kernel after I flash rom ? A few directions might help .... v8.0 worked great. I'd like to try v9 but seems Noone wants to actually post any help for all the people asking ....just telling people to flash in ff and nothing else is not very helpful .... do I wipe ?do I need a separate kernel ? Is there Change log for this version ? Anything I need to no about it ?
pinheaD420 said:
Is aliance 9.0 working through flash fire ? Do I need to flash a kernel after I flash rom ? A few directions might help .... v8.0 worked great. I'd like to try v9 but seems Noone wants to actually post any help for all the people asking ....just telling people to flash in ff and nothing else is not very helpful .... do I wipe ?do I need a separate kernel ? Is there Change log for this version ? Anything I need to no about it ?
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The op has a link to a thread with instructions
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pinheaD420 said:
Is aliance 9.0 working through flash fire ? Do I need to flash a kernel after I flash rom ? A few directions might help .... v8.0 worked great. I'd like to try v9 but seems Noone wants to actually post any help for all the people asking ....just telling people to flash in ff and nothing else is not very helpful .... do I wipe ?do I need a separate kernel ? Is there Change log for this version ? Anything I need to no about it ?
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I just flashed the Phoenix v11 and i got the AT&T no go screen. As @IJoxer wrote, i flashed the G900A OC4 Kernel via Odin in AP slot and download mode in the phone (power+vol up+home) and the rom booted nicely. I think that they already tested these roms of the post and they work somehow.
Just want to thank again for all effort.
PS: is a team developer rom better than single person rom in general? Any advice of Phenix vs TMS5 vs Alliance?
renatortb said:
I just flashed the Phoenix v11 and i got the AT&T no go screen. As @IJoxer wrote, i flashed the G900A OC4 Kernel via Odin in AP slot and download mode in the phone (power+vol up+home) and the rom booted nicely. I think that they already tested these roms of the post and they work somehow.
Just want to thank again for all effort.
PS: is a team developer rom better than single person rom in general? Any advice of Phenix vs TMS5 vs Alliance?
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As far as I have seen tms 5 was better than any thing we had until the phoenix ROM came around its a bit snappier than tms 5 and a bit more stable also . tms 5 seemed laggy after a while . also I've noticed if you don't leave at least 1gb of phone memory for any ROM to run on it will get buggy . for a while I thought it was the ROMs . but found out it was lack of memory . but I prefer Phoenix ROM myself.
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As far as I have seen tms 5 was better than any thing we had until the phoenix ROM came around its a bit snappier than tms 5 and a bit more stable also . tms 5 seemed laggy after a while . also I've noticed if you don't leave at least 1gb of phone memory for any ROM to run on it will get buggy . for a while I thought it was the ROMs . but found out it was lack of memory . but I prefer Phoenix ROM myself.
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Thank you for you help!
I used for a considerable time the TMS5 3.0 and the Alliance v8 roms and I had the same impression about the laggy stuff. Also, I came in the same conclusion as you about the time of use, lack of memory and get buggy. I agree in all of that.
I tried the Phoenix yesterday and I liked it very much, but I got confused about the aroma choices. Could help me with the must have choices? About the kernel OC4, is this the stock kernel for android 5.0? I noticed thar TMS5 3.0 and Alliance v8 use the OC7. What's the difference and i will lost much in using the OC4?
Is there any other roms that you recommend?
renatortb said:
Thank you for you help!
I used for a considerable time the TMS5 3.0 and the Alliance v8 roms and I had the same impression about the laggy stuff. Also, I came in the same conclusion as you about the time of use, lack of memory and get buggy. I agree in all of that.
I tried the Phoenix yesterday and I liked it very much, but I got confused about the aroma choices. Could help me with the must have choices? About the kernel OC4, is this the stock kernel for android 5.0? I noticed thar TMS5 3.0 and Alliance v8 use the OC7. What's the difference and i will lost much in using the OC4?
Is there any other roms that you recommend?
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OC7 is basically the OC4 Kernel for the G900F, which is the international version of the S5 that the ROM was developed for.
When you see a ROM that needs OC4 or OC7, its usually safe to use OC4, OF2, or OF3 because they all run the exact same Kernel.
AptLogic said:
OC7 is basically the OC4 Kernel for the G900F, which is the international version of the S5 that the ROM was developed for.
When you see a ROM that needs OC4 or OC7, its usually safe to use OC4, OF2, or OF3 because they all run the exact same Kernel.
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Thank you very much for your answer. Also, thank you for all your work. I believe that many of us are anxious for a 6.0 rooted rom... :good:
renatortb said:
Thank you very much for your answer. Also, thank you for all your work. I believe that many of us are anxious for a 6.0 rooted rom... :good:
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Hey there, sorry I've been a ghost here lately. I'm also anxious to see if @AptLogic gets MM rooted rom running. As for a recommendation on the roms listed, I would definitely recommend Xtrestrolite 2.2, and it is my personal favorite. It comes with literally no apps though, so you'll need to download Google Play Services/Playstore manually and throw them on the phone via PC. I also recommend a file manager since you need to get around in order to install them.
Good luck!
IJoxer said:
Hey there, sorry I've been a ghost here lately. I'm also anxious to see if @AptLogic gets MM rooted rom running. As for a recommendation on the roms listed, I would definitely recommend Xtrestrolite 2.2, and it is my personal favorite. It comes with literally no apps though, so you'll need to download Google Play Services/Playstore manually and throw them on the phone via PC. I also recommend a file manager since you need to get around in order to install them.
Good luck!
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Well at this point it seems that we need to be able to modify the boot image for the rooting... Which doesn't really bode well for us because locked bootloaders don't like it when you do that. Still working at it though, just trying to force a systemless root onto the system. Should have test build 3J out by this Saturday or sooner..
IN THE MEANTIME IF YOU WANT A S6 MM PORT I CAN GET THAT RUNNING IN A SNAP!
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AptLogic said:
Well at this point it seems that we need to be able to modify the boot image for the rooting... Which doesn't really bode well for us because locked bootloaders don't like it when you do that. Still working at it though, just trying to force a systemless root onto the system. Should have test build 3J out by this Saturday or sooner..
IN THE MEANTIME IF YOU WANT A S6 MM PORT I CAN GET THAT RUNNING IN A SNAP!
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Personally, I'd prefer the rooted MM rom, I've had it with stock, and I'm sure an s6 port would be a headache without root. However, you're the one contributing, so I suppose it's up to you, either way it's appreciated. I'm still looking at my options to downgrade, if any, I'm willing to test, but looking for possible recovery options just in case.
I need me some root!
IJoxer said:
Personally, I'd prefer the rooted MM rom, I've had it with stock, and I'm sure an s6 port would be a headache without root. However, you're the one contributing, so I suppose it's up to you, either way it's appreciated. I'm still looking at my options to downgrade, if any, I'm willing to test, but looking for possible recovery options just in case.
I need me some root!
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If someone can find a couple update binaries for the 870a i could *try* to reverse engineer something ODIN flashable... No garuntees though
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Best Rom for Galaxy s5

Hi i am just wondering if anyone here can give me there opinion on best custom rom? I basically want it to be as fast as possible with the longest battery life possible. I am super use to android 6.01 and dont mind having same user interface like standard s5. I still would like NFC and GPS to work along with all google apps. I have the SM-G900I model. Not sure if if my computer is a problem but i have a super old laptop from 2007. It has a 1.7ghz celeron cpu and i'm running windows 7 on it.
The best rom is rom based on stock rom like xtrestolite. Good batterie very smooth its the best of the best for me Now im testing NEMESIS_REBORN V 5.6. Its okii
Debloated, Xposed and rooted Stock!
Jdizle said:
Hi i am just wondering if anyone here can give me there opinion on best custom rom? I basically want it to be as fast as possible with the longest battery life possible. I am super use to android 6.01 and dont mind having same user interface like standard s5. I still would like NFC and GPS to work along with all google apps. I have the SM-G900I model. Not sure if if my computer is a problem but i have a super old laptop from 2007. It has a 1.7ghz celeron cpu and i'm running windows 7 on it.
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Best choice for the S5 is a stock based MM ROM, any debloated version with root and Boeffla kernel in my opinion. So you make the best experience and all things work exactly as they should - best camera and audio functions, fast and smooth working and a long battery life. I've tested so much ROMs on it and I always came back to 6.0.1. It's of little use to me to have the latest version of Android when I constantly have to deal with errors and notice that this phone is simply overloaded with it.
takfa1992 said:
The best rom is rom based on stock rom like xtrestolite. Good batterie very smooth its the best of the best for me Now im testing NEMESIS_REBORN V 5.6. Its okii
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Hi, I plan to install the rom xtrestolite that you mention, but I have a doubt, the g900fd model does not appear, will there be any problem in installing the g900f model?, I would greatly appreciate your answer.
I am currently using the official stock rom 6.0.1, but I don't like the application overload that the phone brings
juans9 said:
Hi, I plan to install the rom xtrestolite that you mention, but I have a doubt, the g900fd model does not appear, will there be any problem in installing the g900f model?, I would greatly appreciate your answer.
I am currently using the official stock rom 6.0.1, but I don't like the application overload that the phone brings
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The latest xtestrolite ROM was only for the G900H (Exynos). If you are seaching for a useless and debloated stock ROM for the G900F, try to flash the Alexandr ROM v5.9, see here. Flash the Boeffla kernel 2.5, choose CPU governor "smartmax". This kernel and its configuration tool you found in the latest posts in the very long thread about this ROM, posted by me.

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