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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.
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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.
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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
I already have the DOJC .TAR file, I'm just wondering if anyone had the 68.58 meg OTA?
If anyone is willing to share it, I'm just curious on what was changed..
What I already know is we got a new bootloader and modem.bin..
At least someone out there has to have it, or know how to pull it from their device?..
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At least someone out there has to have it, or know how to pull it from their device?..
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I haven't downloaded it yet, but you can get it here
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/62386/G920TUVS3DOJC_G920TTMB3DOJC_TMB/
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I haven't downloaded it yet, but you can get it here
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/62386/G920TUVS3DOJC_G920TTMB3DOJC_TMB/
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I'm not looking for the .TAR image..
Its the 68 megabyte update... Most of it I have, the bootloader and the Modem.bin..
I already have the G920TUVS3DOJC image.. and using my own personal deodexed version..
I just wanted to see what actual files were changed.. Much easier from a small update verses the 3gig image..
It maybe after New years before activity here picks back up..
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I'm not looking for the .TAR image..
Its the 68 megabyte update... Most of it I have, the bootloader and the Modem.bin..
I already have the G920TUVS3DOJC image.. and using my own personal deodexed version..
I just wanted to see what actual files were changed.. Much easier from a small update verses the 3gig image..
It maybe after New years before activity here picks back up..
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Sorry I couldnt help - I don't get updates thru the phone that way - I am on ATT and usually have to wait for a rom to download with the latest firmware or I download the whole tar
I hope you find what you are looking for -
Where would it be located at on the phone? Mine downloaded the updated but haven't applied the update.
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I already have the G920TUVS3DOJC image.. and using my own personal deodexed version..
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Any chance you'd be willing to share that deodexed version? Especially if you're rooted?
I haven't been able to find a deodexed and rooted version of this anywhere.
Custom ROMs are fine and all, but sometimes I'd rather just have the stock but rooted and deodexed so I can run Xposed. I can always disable the bloat via TiBu.
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Any chance you'd be willing to share that deodexed version? Especially if you're rooted?
I haven't been able to find a deodexed and rooted version of this anywhere.
Custom ROMs are fine and all, but sometimes I'd rather just have the stock but rooted and deodexed so I can run Xposed. I can always disable the bloat via TiBu.
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I'm still working on a couple experimental builds.. None are available for public use..
However take a look at this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...nt/rom-sow-nice-rom-v1-0-oi1-tweaked-t3229591 It's updated to DOJC and is the ROM I am using at this very moment..
I plan on releasing a pure stock experience, but I'm having a few minor issues that I would like to iron out before I make an official release.. The link I provided is an amazing ROM.. It's close to stock as one can get with a few tweaks that make it all the better..
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I already have the DOJC .TAR file, I'm just wondering if anyone had the 68.58 meg OTA?
If anyone is willing to share it, I'm just curious on what was changed..
What I already know is we got a new bootloader and modem.bin..
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Were you able to successfully update to the new DOJC? I have put this version on my S6 and I am experiencing serious cell standby issues. I have never turned on VoLTE for calling and this is bugging me. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced similar battery life/cell standby issues with this new update. I flashed it via ODIN but am seriously considering a full wipe at this point.
Wanting to goo ahead and update. But why pretty much having to lose all my data anyway to restore root street update I am wondering something else. As it is the device has a lot of bloatware and I am entertaining just installing a stock Android ROM. My question is though,: I know on a custom ROM you can't use the stock LG camera due to it lacking the correct certificates or something similar. However will a stock Android ROM have those and allow me to just aside load the camera as a system app?
If not something else I am curious about: had anyone had success changing camera shortcut volume key on the G4 to another app and have it unlock the screen properly like the stock camera? Closest I have seen is the G4tweaksbox but after launching you still have to unlock the phone which defeats the purpose all together.
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Wanting to goo ahead and update. But why pretty much having to lose all my data anyway to restore root street update I am wondering something else. As it is the device has a lot of bloatware and I am entertaining just installing a stock Android ROM. My question is though,: I know on a custom ROM you can't use the stock LG camera due to it lacking the correct certificates or something similar. However will a stock Android ROM have those and allow me to just aside load the camera as a system app?
If not something else I am curious about: had anyone had success changing camera shortcut volume key on the G4 to another app and have it unlock the screen properly like the stock camera? Closest I have seen is the G4tweaksbox but after launching you still have to unlock the phone which defeats the purpose all together.
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you mean the framework. its not present in CM or AOSP roms. well it is its just missing stock Lg binaries i think... and wuality isnt the same..
for data you could try titanium if you root it..
custom roms thers 2 types.. the ones based on stock firmware they just add a few thing maybe debloated and mods.. its the same as stock rom but with goodies.. then we have cm13 MM and AOSP roms that do not have the stock framework. like for example MM 20i stock firmware it eill tell you 20i.. if aosp it will be mentioned in thread of rom...
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you mean the framework. its not present in CM or AOSP roms. well it is its just missing stock Lg binaries i think... and wuality isnt the same..
for data you could try titanium if you root it..
custom roms thers 2 types.. the ones based on stock firmware they just add a few thing maybe debloated and mods.. its the same as stock rom but with goodies.. then we have cm13 MM and AOSP roms that do not have the stock framework. like for example MM 20i stock firmware it eill tell you 20i.. if aosp it will be mentioned in thread of rom...
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Yea framework is what I was looking for. So pretty much any stock based ROM, even if debloated will run the LG camera five e?
Robborboy said:
Yea framework is what I was looking for. So pretty much any stock based ROM, even if debloated will run the LG camera five e?
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stock debloated means some LG apps removed or from carrier.. maybe no you tube,no chrome ect.
not sure if it will work.. if camera says aosp or CM then it must be used . if it says stock based then stock firmware or any custom rom based on stock firmare..
not sure about camera if you have link i can take a look at it..
see pictures it tells you what kind of rom is it. some doesnt have it but it should say in title..
I'm not sure if you still need a bit of help with this, but if you're looking for a stock Android ROM, download an AOSP or CM ROM, install it, then if you're simply worried about camera quality, download this and install with TWRP... http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/themes-apps/app-snap-camera-lg-g4-t3286259 ... This will replace CM's camera and replace it with one that should be optimised for the G4. I used it and personally did not see any difference between this and the stock camera. I personally am not currently using CM on my G4 because I was having troubles with it managing my mobile data, but that may be fixed by now or it may have been on my end when it happened. Hope this helped!
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 ?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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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Hey guys,
I got the SM-N950N version of the Note 8 'cause I wanted the 256GB storage AND I wanted an Exynos version. This turned out to be the only variant available for me. Unfortunately, when I bought it FACTORY UNLOCKED, it still came bloated with a whole bunch of half-assed carrier modifications, all around the system.
I installed @Tkkg1994's Iron Man custom ROM and it provided almost everything I wanted; the stock feature-packed Samsung Experience without any nonsense carrier mods. However, it has unfortunately come to its EOL much earlier than Samsung's own support for the Note 8.
To avoid this with any other custom ROMs, I'd like to simply use Samsung's own stock firmware. Is there a way I can get a stock Samsung Experience firmware for my SM-N950N? One that can be easily updated with future Samsung updates? Thanks in advance...
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MrElectrifyer said:
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Try the devbase rom. It's just stock basically. When the dev updates the rom, you can just dirty flash it, rather than keep setting your phone up every time.
It's on the latest build too.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-u3bra8-devbase-v4-6-encryption-t3746309/amp/
stonedpsycho said:
Try the devbase rom. It's just stock basically. When the dev updates the rom, you can just dirty flash it, rather than keep setting your phone up every time.
It's on the latest build too.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-u3bra8-devbase-v4-6-encryption-t3746309/amp/
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Great, thank you very much for shearing. Gonna give it a shot.