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After following the Omni 4.4 Nightlies thread, I thought it would help some people (noobs like me) to have some guidance about how to install Omni in your device and making it easier to get what's needed to make it work. Still, this is not an "official guide", just the procedure I use to flash every day's nightly and I'm open to suggestions and corrections. Also, the resourses quoted here are not my work, just links to the work of the amazing devs in Xda and out there in the Android development world.
Hope it helps. Don't forget to hit "Thanks" in case it was.
Important: be wise and don't go for anything you are not sure about. I can't be held responsible for the results, remember that you are flashing a Custom (Beta stage) ROM, and even when not likely, things can go wrong. If you are unsure about anything, just ask and/or search the forum and the net for other's experience and knowledge, that's the way to go (and learn).
Suggested procedure (updated to November the 30th 2013)
Be sure to check the official thread for lastest news and guidance here.
DOWNLOADS
1) THE RIGHT RECOVERY - Your device must be rooted and running CWM Recovery 6.0.3.2+ or latest TWRP. Latest Philz Recovery is reported to be working too if you prefer. If aren't on CWM/Philz's or not on the right version, you can find a guide to get it and install it here. The safe way to go is to follow any of the procedures listed there. There are also many threads in XDA offering the flashable zip, but if you go down that way, be sure you choose the right version.
2) GET OMNI - Download the latest Omni 4.4 for I9300 Nightly here
3) GET GAPPS - Download the 4.4 Gapps of your choice:
PA Gapps (recommended by XpLoDWilD)
Spec Gapps
Banks Gapps
Any other 4.4 Gapps of your choice (must be 4.4, earlier versions won't work or give you some mean headaches)
4) CUSTOM KERNEL (optional) - If you want to use a custom kernel, download one that you know it's compatible. If you don't know what this means or you are not 100% sure about what you are doing, it would be safer to skip this step. You can explore Xda I9300 forum for info about Custom Kernels if you like.
5) UPDATE SUPERSU - Download the latest Supersu here. Get the Zip to be flashed via CWM. At the moment, the latest can be found here.
INSTALLING
1) If you had to install CWM or Philz, make sure it's done and working.
2) WIPING - Get into recovery. Be sure you make a nandroid backup in case things go wrong. Then, it's time for some wiping. The safer way to go is a Full Wipe, and that means Wiping Data, Cache, and Dalvik. Beware this will result in loosing some user data if you don't got a backup of them (I'd recommend moving anything you want to keep into SD, since Titanium is never a neat choice when flashing a new ROM, you'd probably get your beautiful clean new install dirty if you go that way). Back to wiping, I usually format /system too, just in case.
3) FLASH OMNI - Find and flash the downloaded Omni Build.
4) FLASH GAPPS.
5) FLASH CUSTOM KERNEL (optional) - if you've chosen to do so (should be done before flashing SuperSu Update).
6) FLASH SUPERSU UPDATE.
7) (Optional) Wipe Cache and Dalvik once more. I'm not sure if this is required, just found out it solved some FCs sometimes and since then I do it allways.
8) Reboot.
Post-Installing (Absolutely Optional, but maybe useful)
1) Once you've booted and are past the Gapps Google login and stuff, you might want to install Xposed Framework, in case you use Greenify Pro or just want to access some more customization moduldes. If that's what you want, get the latest 4.4 compatible XPosed Installer APK here and run it. There you need to install the framework and if no errors arise, voilá, you got it. It's reported that you need to set RW privileges to let this happen, if that's the case, you need any root explorer (ES or any other) to do it. And if you aren't able to do so, or still got trouble, you can install BusyBox Installer from the PlayStore, and duh, install it. Or you can just take the advice found here to get that done. Then you'll be able to get /system RW privleges and install Xposed Framework. After doing it, you'll need to reboot, thought.
2) Installing GravityBox or any other Xposed module you want. Gravity is a nice collection of customization options that has been updated recently to support Kitkat. If any others become compatible too, or you want to try any available module to see if it works with 4.4 too, assume the risks and go ahead. Yet, many will become compatible soon, perhaps it would be wiser to wait for that to happen. Back to Gravity, you just need to get it here (make sure to get the last version), install it, enable the Module at Xposed Installer, and reboot.
And that's it. Course you can do plenty of other stuff to your lovely Omni 4.4 Build, but that's up to you. Hope this was of some help and I'm open to any feedback to update the guide and make it better. And in case you spot any mistakes, please let me know. I'm not a dev, just a noob trying to make other noob's life easier.
Enjoy!
Very good guide
Inviato dal mio GT-I9300 utilizzando Tapatalk
Nicely done. Enough info for those who're new to omnirom (like me).
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Question on Gravitybox. I've installed the Xposed installed, Gravitybox 2.7.6 and ticked on the module, the problem is when Gravitybox opens, it says that Gravitybox System Framework is not responding. What do you think I should do?
fermasia said:
After following the Omni 4.4 Nightlies thread, I thought it would help some people (noobs like me) to have some guidance about how to install Omni in your device and making it easier to get what's needed to make it work. Still, this is not an "official guide", just the procedure I use to flash every day's nightly and I'm open to suggestions and corrections. Also, the resourses quoted here are not my work, just links to the work of the amazing devs in Xda and out there in the Android development world.
Hope it helps. Don't forget to hit "Thanks" in case it was.
Important: be wise and don't go for anything you are not sure about. I can't be held responsible for the results, remember that you are flashing a Custom (Alpha stage) ROM, and even when not likely, things can go wrong. If you are unsure about anything, just ask and/or search the forum and the net for other's experience and knowledge, that's the way to go (and learn).
Suggested procedure (updated to November the 27th 2013)
Be sure to check the official thread for lastest news and guidance here.
DOWNLOADS
1) THE RIGHT RECOVERY - Your device must be rooted and running CWM Recovery 6.0+. Latest Philz Recovery is reported to be working too if you prefer. If aren't on CWM/Philz's or not on the right version, you can find a guide to get it and install it here. The safe way to go is to follow any of the procedures listed there. There are also many threads in XDA offering the flashable zip, but if you go down that way, be sure you choose the right version.
2) GET OMNI - Download the latest Omni 4.4 for I9300 Nightly here
3) GET GAPPS - Download the 4.4 Gapps of your choice:
PA Gapps (recommended by the op)
Spec Gapps
Banks Gapps
Any other 4.4 Gapps of your choice (must be 4.4, earlier versions will likely give you some headaches)
4) CUSTOM KERNEL (optional) - If you want to use a custom kernel, download one that you know it's compatible. If you don't know what this means or you are not 100% sure about what you are doing, it would be safer to skip this step. You can explore Xda I9300 forum for info about Custom Kernels if you like.
5) UPDATE SUPERSU - Download the latest Supersu here. Get the Zip to be flashed via CWM. At the moment, the latest can be found here.
INSTALLING
1) If you had to install CWM or Philz, make sure it's done and working.
2) WIPING - Get into recovery. Now it's time for wiping. The safer way to go is a Full Wipe, and that means Wiping Data, Cache, and Dalvik. Beware this will result in loosing some user data if you don't got a backup of them (I'd recommend moving anything you want to keep into SD, since Titanium is never a neat choice when flashing a new ROM, you'd probably get your beautiful clean new install dirty if you go that way. Back to wiping, I usually format /system too, just in case. Be sure you make a nandroid backup in case things go wrong.
3) FLASH OMNI - Find and flash the downloaded Omni Build.
4) FLASH GAPPS.
5) FLASH CUSTOM KERNEL (optional) - if you've chosen to do so (should be done before flashing SuperSu Update).
6) FLASH SUPERSU UPDATE.
7) (Optional) Wipe Cache and Dalvik once more. I'm not sure if this is required, just found out it solved some FCs sometimes and since then I do it allways.
8) Reboot.
Post-Installing (Absolutely Optional, but maybe useful)
1) Once you've booted and are past the Gapps Google login and stuff, you might want to install Xposed Framework, in case you use Greenify Pro or just want to access some more customization moduldes. If that's what you want, get the latest 4.4 compatible XPosed Installer APK here and run it. There you need to install the framework and if no errors arise, voilá, you got it. It's reported that you need to set RW privileges to let this happen, if that's the case, you need any root explorer (ES or any other) to do it. And if you aren't able to do so, or still got trouble, you can install BusyBox Installer from the PlayStore, and duh, install it. Or you can just take the advice found here to get that done. Then you'll be able to get /system RW privleges and install Xposed Framework. After doing it, you'll need to reboot, thought.
2) Installing GravityBox or any other Xposed module you want. Gravity is a nice collection of customization options that has been updated recently to support Kitkat. If any others become compatible too, or you want to try any available module to see if it works with 4.4 too, assume the risks and go ahead. Yet, many will become compatible soon, perhaps it would be wiser to wait for that to happen. Back to Gravity, you just need to get it at the PlayStore, install it, enable the Module at Xposed Installer, and reboot.
And that's it. Course you can do plenty of other stuff to your lovely Omni 4.4 Build, but that's up to you. Hope this was of some help and I'm open to any feedback to update the guide and make it better. And in case you spot any mistakes, please let me know. I'm not a dev, just a noob trying to make other noob's life easier.
Enjoy!
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carlallanvela said:
Question on Gravitybox. I've installed the Xposed installed, Gravitybox 2.7.6 and ticked on the module, the problem is when Gravitybox opens, it says that Gravitybox System Framework is not responding. What do you think I should do?
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Should I assume you: got an i9300, installed following the procedure, did all the wipes, are on the latest (27th) nightly, got the right Xposed Framework installed successfully with no errors, rebooted, installed gravity last version (2.7.6), enabled the gravity module, rebooted again? If so, and can't live without Gravity till next nightly, I'm not sure what else to suggest but reinstall from scratch and try again.
I got it. Looks like I used Xposed Firmware not Installer. Got it working.
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Should I assume you: got an i9300, installed following the procedure, did all the wipes, are on the latest (27th) nightly, got the right Xposed Framework installed successfully with no errors, rebooted, installed gravity last version (2.7.6), enabled the gravity module, rebooted again? If so, and can't live without Gravity till next nightly, I'm not sure what else to suggest but reinstall from scratch and try again.
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carlallanvela said:
I got it. Looks like I used Xposed Firmware not Installer. Got it working.
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Cheers :good:
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Cheers :good:
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This is brilliant. Maybe add the list of known bugs and as they are fixed, you can cross them out, Would definately keep the main thread cleaner. Well done :good:
cornelha said:
This is brilliant. Maybe add the list of known bugs and as they are fixed, you can cross them out, Would definately keep the main thread cleaner. Well done :good:
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Would be very interesting, but I guess it would be a bit tricky to keep up with known issues and resolution, unless there's somewhere I can check for that information. I guess that would be in the better hands of the devs that are after bugs and solutions on a daily basis. But still, if there's any way I can help keep track and inform about that, I'd be happy to help.
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Would be very interesting, but I guess it would be a bit tricky to keep up with known issues and resolution, unless there's somewhere I can check for that information. I guess that would be in the better hands of the devs that are after bugs and solutions on a daily basis. But still, if there's any way I can help keep track and inform about that, I'd be happy to help.
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It's all over the Omni Thread. The devs are way too busy building the rom and sorting out bugs. The most common ones relate to Google Services battery drain. Camera issues and root.
cornelha said:
It's all over the Omni Thread. The devs are way too busy building the rom and sorting out bugs. The most common ones relate to Google Services battery drain. Camera issues and root.
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I'll try to build a list of those, but I believe it wouldn't be serious to post it if not very precise and up-to-date. Think it's a great idea, but again, not having access to de development roadmap, is a big drawback, and I wouldn't want to go around pushing confusing info.
Problems with Root
After I flashed the 15Dec Build, suddenly I found I'm having problems with Root.
I'm flashing SuperSU 1.75 and RootChecker won't finish.
Xposed Framework won't install, etc.
I've trued the RW trick mentioned above but never get a response to 'su'.
Root worked fine prior to this build.
Any easy fix?
harrybarracuda said:
After I flashed the 15Dec Build, suddenly I found I'm having problems with Root.
I'm flashing SuperSU 1.75 and RootChecker won't finish.
Xposed Framework won't install, etc.
I've trued the RW trick mentioned above but never get a response to 'su'.
Root worked fine prior to this build.
Any easy fix?
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You've got the wrong SuperSU version. See that the guide redirects you to Chainfire's SuperSU Xda thread, and there you'll find the latest recovery flash version is 1.86 and that's the one you want to grab. If not, download it from the Store, then update binaries by recovery, and there you are. For sure, if you want to try to do this procedure the dirty way, see if it works, if not, you should reinstall Omni with full wipes and use the new supersu version. Let me know if you got it solved or we will try to help you out with your problem.
I'm looking for a custom ROM, I used rootjunkys method for root, remove ads, google play, replace launcher etc. All worked well. Thanks for much for the awesome script!
However since doing that, facebook and chrome etc become really laggy and unresponsive.
Did a google search and other people have same experience.
Been reading about and you can't get recovery on 5.1.1 (because of locked bootloader is it?)
So... If I get a custom ROM, can I flash it via this flashfire app, will it work? I don't want to brick my new tab.
Cheers guys!
If in 5.1.1, flashfire is the only choice to flash ROMs.
Answers to all your questions/procedures can be found at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/help/help-thread-question-noob-friendly-t3205441. I strongly recommend you read it all if you can.
Just be aware of 5.1.x, there has been some complains about bricking devices.
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If in 5.1.1, flashfire is the only choice to flash ROMs.
Answers to all your questions/procedures can be found at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/help/help-thread-question-noob-friendly-t3205441. I strongly recommend you read it all if you can.
Just be aware of 5.1.x, there has been some complains about bricking devices.
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Cheers! Managed to install CM, but Gapps won't install even though it says successful. Tried multiple times now :/
Make sure you follow the procedure, how to use Flashfire should be located under "Device Tools, Root/Un-root/Un-brick methods" on previous link.
tomhurst said:
Cheers! Managed to install CM, but Gapps won't install even though it says successful. Tried multiple times now :/
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make sure system is set to read/write in flashfire and that you're flashing the pico version of gapps
Fixing GApps
Re-flash Gapps from your Cyanogenmod install (Don't wipe or anything, simply flash the gapps you want again with auto-mount disabled, but the second option to mount enabled. I had the same issue and it's fixed, the only issue I have now is I'm unable to install Google Play Games)
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Re-flash Gapps from your Cyanogenmod install (Don't wipe or anything, simply flash the gapps you want again with auto-mount disabled, but the second option to mount enabled. I had the same issue and it's fixed, the only issue I have now is I'm unable to install Google Play Games)
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Yeah mounting as read and write worked a treat thanks!
I had the exact same problem, error 505 when trying to install play games. And some games wouldn't work without it installed.
What I did was downloaded an apk extractor on my phone, got the apk for games, sent it to my fire and installed it manually.
Hope that helps
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tomhurst said:
Yeah mounting as read and write worked a treat thanks!
I had the exact same problem, error 505 when trying to install play games. And some games wouldn't work without it installed.
What I did was downloaded an apk extractor on my phone, got the apk for games, sent it to my fire and installed it manually.
Hope that helps
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That fixed my problem also
There is a way to get Marshmallow on the HTC ONE Sprint M7, it's called VanirAOSP ROM. This is a great in most ways, and it's now my daily driver, but be very careful, I almost bricked my phone a few times in setting things up. Here are some tips from what I learned.
Installation instructions (learned from this video, other sources, and hard work):
1) Unlock bootloader.
2) Install custom recovery like TRWP. If you have an old version of TWRP, upgrade it using TRWP Manager or Flashify.
3) Download latest nightly ROM from http://www.emccann.net/nuclearmistake/VanirAOSPNightlies/m7spr/.
4) Download gapps. Biker57 suggests gapps from http://www.emccann.net/dho/5-Gapps/ as it's supposed to cause fewer force closes. I believe 60arm-DHO-GAPPs.zip is the correct file name.
5) Download SuperSU. Biker57 likes SuperSU v2.64 found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64161125.
6) Copy all 3 downloads (in .zip format) to the phone (internal storage, like the TWRP folder)
7) Enter bootloader (volume down and power button), then select bootloader.
8) Backup the current ROM, just in case things go bad like they did for me.
9) From TWRP, enter advanced wipe and select system, data, cache, and dalvik cache. Do not select internal storage as you will lose your current backup and other zips if you do (there is an exception to this, as I did it, but I nearly bricked my phone). Now slide to wipe.
10) Go to install, and first select the ROM's zip. Then choose add more zips and select the gapps zip you downloaded. Next select SuperSU. Now slide to install.
11) Be patient during install.
12) Wipe dalvik cache.
13) Reboot to system (aka phone).
14) Enable Developer Options (if you want), by going to Settings->About and hitting Build Number many times until it's enabled.
Known issues and workarounds:
-Camera app force closes after taking a picture - the picture saves, so just reload Camera app. I've also had good luck using Z Camera then viewing the preview before hitting back to reenter the camera app.
-Stock dialer FCs randomly - Install another dialer app, like True Phone.
-Facebook and Facebook Messenger force closes - use mobile website, which actually isn't too bad, or try the instructions listed here.
-Flashlight turns off after 3 seconds - use the cameras flash instead.
Known issues with no good workarounds:
-FM Radio doesn't work.
-Bluetooth audio doesn't work for phone calls most of the time.
-Switching the battery mode causes the brightness to change randomly - don't ever switch away from balanced mode
Other stuff
-You can find more about the updates made to Vanir ROM here.
-It's risky to play around with the radio, but if you want to try it they are listed here.
-Intersted in supporting Varin, you can donate here.
Please let me know if I missed anything. And feel free to copy freely if it helps others.
***disclaimer - follow at your own risk. I'm not responsible for what might happen to your phone. This is only a cheat sheet, and it's for reference purposes only.***
First off, good tutorial. :good:
Vanir is a great ROM but this Sprint ROM still has a lot of bugs in it. I've used the first Vanir Marshmallow ROM to the most recent and a plethora of bugs have been squashed. But this ROM is still not DD ready, the camera , torch, gapps, browser and settings are broken. I am not saying this ROM is bad, just that its not fully ready yet. Depending on the dev, this rom should be DD ready in 2-3 weeks, they've been releasing more often now. Thank the developer if you know him but if you're the developer, thank you.
We should try to get the dev to see if they can put up a Vanir thread with change logs and the whole shebang.
I'm glad this thread was started and the OP was done well. I've been using this ROM for a while and thought I'd pass along my thoughts and what works for me.
This rom has become my daily driver after learning how to fix a couple of issues. After the latest update of 2/18 the biggest issues of not having a cellular/data connection has been corrected. The only issues that remain for me at least are the camera and Facebook issues. Although the camera does force close it does so for me at least after the picture is taken and saved so it's all good for me. The Facebook issues are corrected by deleting a file in both the Facebook and Messenger file.
The following method works for me without boot loops or any other issues and hopefully will work for you too. I flash these all at the same time loaded in the order listed and don't forget to make a backup before you start just in case.
1 - Flash the 2/18 nightly just like you would any rom http://www.emccann.net/nuclearmistak...ghtlies/m7spr/
2 - flash the gapps found here http://www.emccann.net/dho/5-Gapps/ and select the 60arm file near the bottom.
3 - flash Super SU 2.64 found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64161125 There are new versions, but the 2.64 has continued to work for me.
4 - Reboot
As I said earlier this works for me and I've used this method with their roms successfully a number of times. Good Luck !!
Thank the developer if you know him but if you're the developer, thank you.
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I'm not the developer, and I don't know the developer. But I would thank him or her if I could. I'm just interested in running Marshmallow on the M7. I will update the original post as I learn more so I can hopefully help others.
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I'm not the developer, and I don't know the developer. But I would thank him or her if I could. I'm just interested in running Marshmallow on the M7. I will update the original post as I learn more so I can hopefully help others.
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If you need help with thread stuff I can help, we should start a new thread completely and give it more of a ROM thread look with known bugs, work a rounds and honest opinions on it.
biker57 said:
3 - flash Super SU 2.64 found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64161125
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Since my device is already rooted, would I be best off to install Super SU from the Play Store, then allow the app to upgrade through TWRP?
anotherfakeusername said:
Since my device is already rooted, would I be best off to install Super SU from the Play Store, then allow the app to upgrade through TWRP?
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I'm not the developer either... Just a happy ROM user
There have been some issues with certain SU not working correctly with 6.0. You can try that but I would advise you to try a proven SU version.
is Snapchat also broken
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SuperSU 2.65 through TWRP 3.0.0-0
anotherfakeusername said:
Since my device is already rooted, would I be best off to install Super SU from the Play Store, then allow the app to upgrade through TWRP?
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I didn't install it from the Play Store, I just flashed this version (2.65) through TWRP 3.0.0-0 and it's working as expected :good:
Hello,
Flashing SuperSU through recovery is a better way, atleast for Marshmallow ROMs now. I'm using latest beta version (SuperSU v2.67) without any issues. It can be found in official SuperSU thread here.
As of camera issues, you can use 3rd party camera apps like Camera FV-5, ProShot or etc. Of course they cost few bucks but worth it. Issue doesn't solve totally in this ROM but app doesn't force close, instead freezes for few sec and then works again.
This ROM is my DD and faced no major issues so far. What I'm mostly missing is fast charge feature in kernel otherwise normally it takes plenty of hours to fully charge.
Kindly note; you have to flash gapps provided by the ROM developer. Other gapps like open gapps will endup with FC.
Thanks...
Best Regards
CRACING said:
Kindly note; you have to flash gapps provided by the ROM developer. Other gapps like open gapps will endup with FC.
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I flashed the gapps provided by the ROM developer, but the Gmail app is force closing due to "unknown issue with Google Play services.".
Then I tried using USB OTG to read my sd card reader in TWRP, but TWRP won't mount it. The issue started right after I booted the ROM the first time; I know because I installed the ROM from my sd card using USB OTG.
I still want this to be my daily driver, because the software is so much faster that 4.3, but I'm not convinced yet.
anotherfakeusername said:
I flashed the gapps provided by the ROM developer, but the Gmail app is force closing due to "unknown issue with Google Play services.".
Then I tried using USB OTG to read my sd card reader in TWRP, but TWRP won't mount it. The issue started right after I booted the ROM the first time; I know because I installed the ROM from my sd card using USB OTG.
I still want this to be my daily driver, because the software is so much faster that 4.3, but I'm not convinced yet.
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Their list of gapps is rather long......which one did you use and did you flash it with the rom
You guys are right. I had to flash Super SU through TWRP (which was a challenge at first without using the sc card and OTG cable).
anotherfakeusername said:
You guys are right. I had to flash Super SU through TWRP (which was a challenge at first without using the sc card and OTG cable).
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Correct, they have to be flashed with the rom as I mentioned in post 3.
anotherfakeusername said:
I flashed the gapps provided by the ROM developer, but the Gmail app is force closing due to "unknown issue with Google Play services.".
Then I tried using USB OTG to read my sd card reader in TWRP, but TWRP won't mount it. The issue started right after I booted the ROM the first time; I know because I installed the ROM from my sd card using USB OTG.
I still want this to be my daily driver, because the software is so much faster that 4.3, but I'm not convinced yet.
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As of error "Unknown issue with Google Play service", go to Settings -> Apps -> Google Play service -> click 3 dot button in the corner -> Uninstall updates. This should solve the problem.
As of OTG, I didn't tested it but usb connection from TWRP to pc for file transfor works fine.
Btw; You are right, ROM is indeed fast.
biker57 said:
Their list of gapps is rather long......which one did you use and did you flash it with the rom
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Use 60arm-DHO-GAPPs.zip
anotherfakeusername said:
You guys are right. I had to flash Super SU through TWRP (which was a challenge at first without using the sc card and OTG cable).
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Even if you install supersu from playstore, it ask to reboots to recovery to install supersu. But before you accept to reboot, you'll have to enable root access to apps in developer options. Otherwise supersu cannot reboot or go into recovery.
Anyhow, instead of going through all these, I simply flash supersu zip from recovery.
CRACING said:
As of error "Unknown issue with Google Play service", go to Settings -> Apps -> Google Play service -> click 3 dot button in the corner -> Uninstall updates. This should solve the problem.
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Android won't let me uninstall the Google Play service update. I get blocked when trying. It claims the app is an active device administrator, but it's not listed when I click manage device administrator.
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Android won't let me uninstall the Google Play service update. I get blocked when trying. It claims the app is an active device administrator, but it's not listed when I click manage device administrator.
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Deselect Android Device Manager. Later when you uninstall the update, reselect Android Device Manager.
Deselect Android Device Manager. Later when you uninstall the update, reselect Android Device Manager.
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That worked to fix my calendar syncing issues! Thanks!
Is not updating Google Play service going to cause other problems?
anotherfakeusername said:
That worked to fix my calendar syncing issues! Thanks!
Is not updating Google Play service going to cause other problems?
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No such problems noticed here. I use Google calendar but Android calendar also works fine.
May be you should try rebooting or wait for some time and try resync.
CRACING said:
No such problems noticed here. I use Google calendar but Android calendar also works fine.
May be you should try rebooting or wait for some time and try resync.
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The problem isn't using Google calendar, the problem is syncing Google calendar. I tried waiting, rebooting, re-adding my account, and everything else, but that didn't help.
Only downgrading Google Play services worked, and then Google calendar synced right away.
Thanks for the suggestions. Hopefully as they update the ROM it'll get resolved more fully.
Im trying to get viper4android installed on stock kernel (t817t). Ive searched high and low. All attempts have failed. I have switched the kernel to permisive, flashed all the build prop mods.
Has anyone got it to work?
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llawen said:
Im trying to get viper4android installed on stock kernel (t817t). Ive searched high and low. All attempts have failed. I have switched the kernel to permisive, flashed all the build prop mods.
Has anyone got it to work?
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Did you gave it storage permission on Application Manager?
follow these instructions, i did and have it working on both my Tab S2 and S7 Edge
http://www.droidviews.com/enjoy-viper4android-on-galaxy-s6-and-s6-edge/
I flashed one of the v4.8 zips from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/viperaudio-viperatmos-3-8-sq-driver-t3289075 (I think it was the Beats Universal version near the bottom) and V4A works great. Dolby Atmos isn't working however, fc every time I open it. I think it's fixable but I haven't really messed with it because I don't listen to music on my S2 very often and I'm happy with just Viper.
Flash this
Same for me, I did a lot of things just with no luck. So I decided to make a factory reset, clean install the new MM update trough Odin, then install TWRP and flash SuperSu zip.
Then I found this THREAD made for the s7 and found this ZIP inside the replies, the flashed it and worked like a charm.
Instructions to install a working V4a (pay attention because it's extremely difficult):
1-> Hard factory reset. (just take the tab back to stock)
2->Update to MM with odin if u want (I don't know if it works on Lollipop)
4->Flash TWRP through Odin
5->Flash SuperSu through TWRP (this will root the tab)
6->Install Busybox from Google play
7->Flash this zip through TWRP.
5->Done
Not difficult, just joking.
Let me know if it worked for you. If you need more instructions about installing MM just go to my post if you want.
miguimercadob said:
Same for me, I did a lot of things just with no luck. So I decided to make a factory reset, clean install the new MM update trough Odin, then install TWRP and flash SuperSu zip.
Then I found this THREAD made for the s7 and found this ZIP inside the replies, the flashed it and worked like a charm.
Instructions to install a working V4a (pay attention because it's extremely difficult):
1-> Hard factory reset. (just take the tab back to stock)
2->Update to MM with odin if u want (I don't know if it works on Lollipop even )
4->Flash TWRP through Odin
5->Flash SuperSu through TWRP (this will root the tab)
6->Install Busybox from Google play
7->Flash this zip through odin.
5->Done
Not difficult, just joking.
Let me know if it worked for you. If you need more instructions about installing MM just go to my post if you want.
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Works fine
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miguimercadob said:
Same for me, I did a lot of things just with no luck. So I decided to make a factory reset, clean install the new MM update trough Odin, then install TWRP and flash SuperSu zip.
Then I found this THREAD made for the s7 and found this ZIP inside the replies, the flashed it and worked like a charm.
Instructions to install a working V4a (pay attention because it's extremely difficult):
1-> Hard factory reset. (just take the tab back to stock)
2->Update to MM with odin if u want (I don't know if it works on Lollipop even )
4->Flash TWRP through Odin
5->Flash SuperSu through TWRP (this will root the tab)
6->Install Busybox from Google play
7->Flash this zip through odin.
5->Done
Not difficult, just joking.
Let me know if it worked for you. If you need more instructions about installing MM just go to my post if you want.
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Finally this worked for me on the first hit, after spending hours installing other v4a releases.. .
(not flashed the zip with odin.... Flashed it in TWRP)
Thanks!
miguimercadob said:
Same for me, I did a lot of things just with no luck. So I decided to make a factory reset, clean install the new MM update trough Odin, then install TWRP and flash SuperSu zip.
Then I found this THREAD made for the s7 and found this ZIP inside the replies, the flashed it and worked like a charm.
Instructions to install a working V4a (pay attention because it's extremely difficult):
1-> Hard factory reset. (just take the tab back to stock)
2->Update to MM with odin if u want (I don't know if it works on Lollipop)
4->Flash TWRP through Odin
5->Flash SuperSu through TWRP (this will root the tab)
6->Install Busybox from Google play
7->Flash this zip through TWRP.
5->Done
Not difficult, just joking.
Let me know if it worked for you. If you need more instructions about installing MM just go to my post if you want.
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Thx so much! Worked perfectly. Although all i did was search for the file name on Google (cuz the owner of the file had it in his trash bin) and flash w twrp cuz my rom is still stock and I had already done everything else long ago.
If any future ppl need the file, here it is: http://d-h.st/YKOZ
And if that link turns up dead eventually, search this file name on Google, there should still be one out there somewhere
ViPER4Android_FX_A4_6.0.1_New
7.1.1 anyone ?
hello dudes!
the file from above worked perfectly on 6.0.1 for me
just updated to 7.1.1 and as expected this version doesn't work on 7.1.1
anyone out there who managed to get viper working on 7.1.1
ROM on SMT810
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-s2/development/rom-resurrection-remix-t3508176
Thanks !
SOLVED !
Viper installation zip
&
this Busybox works aswell, if you are not on x86
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BTW : damn ugly UI
Today I was having Chromecast issues with Netflix, so I factory reset my Chromecast and then had some issues getting it set back up. I had to point the Fire 7's WIFI towards the Chromecast because it couldn't find it otherwise.
After this strange series of events, I rebooted and decided maybe I would remove Netflix and install the last good version I used. I opened Titanium Backup and was told that it could not acquire root. Then a notification for SuperSU popped-up saying "The SU binary needs to be updated!". When I click on it, SuperSU opens and says "SU Binary occupied". When I click "how to solve", I'm taken to a blank WIKI page.
I rebooted. Turned on "Root access" (for apps) in "Developer options". I then rebooted again. I am still unable to achieve Root access!
My tablet was originally running Fire OS v5.1.3 and I downgraded it to v5.1.2. I Rooted v5.1.2 using Root Junkie's tools and then installed CM 12.1 using the guide from the developer's thread.
Firstly, why did this happen or how did this happen?
Secondly, what can I do to gain Root again?
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Today I was having Chromecast issues with Netflix, so I factory reset my Chromecast and then had some issues getting it set back up. I had to point the Fire 7's WIFI towards the Chromecast because it couldn't find it otherwise.
After this strange series of events, I rebooted and decided maybe I would remove Netflix and install the last good version I used. I opened Titanium Backup and was told that it could not acquire root. Then a notification for SuperSU popped-up saying "The SU binary needs to be updated!". When I click on it, SuperSU opens and says "SU Binary occupied". When I click "how to solve", I'm taken to a blank WIKI page.
I rebooted. Turned on "Root access" (for apps) in "Developer options". I then rebooted again. I am still unable to achieve Root access!
My tablet was originally running Fire OS v5.1.3 and I downgraded it to v5.1.2. I Rooted v5.1.2 using Root Junkie's tools and then installed CM 12.1 using the guide from the developer's thread.
Firstly, why did this happen or how did this happen?
Secondly, what can I do to gain Root again?
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Lol. Unlock bootloader and flash latest lineage:
UNLOCK: https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/development/unlock-fire-t3899860
LINEAGE: https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/orig-development/rom-lineage-12-1-t3639447
Hello. Thank you for that reply. Both threads were very interesting! I would like Lineage on here... Unfortunately, I do not have access to Linux and fear that a lot of those steps to unlock the bootloader are beyond my current understanding.
I'll have to keep reading.
Beyond this.... is my only alternative to flash back the stock ROM, downgrade again, root, and install CM 12.1?
From the error message I am guessing that you are on SuperSU 2.82. I would try uninstalling the SuperSU apk (just the apk, don't unroot) and install version 2.79 of the apk. Sometimes I have seen that error message (on 2.82) when the su binary has somehow been deleted. It tries to replace the binary but fails. If 'daemonsu' is still present in xbin it may be possible for SuperSU to fix the installation but this works better on 2.79 than it does on 2.82.
Blastyrant said:
Hello. Thank you for that reply. Both threads were very interesting! I would like Lineage on here... Unfortunately, I do not have access to Linux and fear that a lot of those steps to unlock the bootloader are beyond my current understanding.
I'll have to keep reading.
Beyond this.... is my only alternative to flash back the stock ROM, downgrade again, root, and install CM 12.1?
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If you have lost root your only practical options are: 1) restore FireOS and start from scratch; or 2) follow the links suggested by @Rortiz2 (here).
MontysEvilTwin said:
From the error message I am guessing that you are on SuperSU 2.82. I would try uninstalling the SuperSU apk (just the apk, don't unroot) and install version 2.79 of the apk. Sometimes I have seen that error message (on 2.82) when the su binary has somehow been deleted. It tries to replace the binary but fails. If 'daemonsu' is still present in xbin it may be possible for SuperSU to fix the installation but this works better on 2.79 than it does on 2.82.
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Hello thank you. I like this idea, it will be pretty easy give it a try! Is there a safe source for old SuperSU .apks that you can recommend to me?
Blastyrant said:
Hello thank you. I like this idea, it will be pretty easy give it a try! Is there a safe source for old SuperSU .apks that you can recommend to me?
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The best place is Chainfire's blog. A link to the page with 2.79 SR3 (bug fix update) is here: https://chainfire.eu/articles/970/SuperSU_v2.79_SR3
Download the zip file: the superuser apk is in the 'common' folder. Click on the apk file from a file browser to install. You will have to enable the option to 'install apps from unknown sources' but you will be prompted to do this if you have not already done so.
Blastyrant said:
Hello. Thank you for that reply. Both threads were very interesting! I would like Lineage on here... Unfortunately, I do not have access to Linux and fear that a lot of those steps to unlock the bootloader are beyond my current understanding.
I'll have to keep reading.
Beyond this.... is my only alternative to flash back the stock ROM, downgrade again, root, and install CM 12.1?
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No need to install linux. Just use VirtualBox or bootable USB!
Rortiz2 said:
No need to install linux. Just use VirtualBox or bootable USB!
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Hi. Thank you for those suggestions. I Googled quickly but am still afraid using both options is not something I'll be able to dive right into. I'm also a little confused that the guide for unlocking the bootloader mentions "Install python3, PySerial, adb and fastboot." I'm unsure how to do this for a virtual install or a bootable USB. My Linux usage dates back to a 1 month course in the mid 2000's. =P
Am I making this out to be more difficult than it actually will be?
MontysEvilTwin said:
The best place is Chainfire's blog. A link to the page with 2.79 SR3 (bug fix update) is here: https://chainfire.eu/articles/970/SuperSU_v2.79_SR3
Download the zip file: the superuser apk is in the 'common' folder. Click on the apk file from a file browser to install. You will have to enable the option to 'install apps from unknown sources' but you will be prompted to do this if you have not already done so.
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Thank you! I bookmarked it and grabbed the file. I've just reinstalled it and am being told "no root detected". =(
Still, it was worth a try!
Blastyrant said:
Hi. Thank you for those suggestions. I Googled quickly but am still afraid using both options is not something I'll be able to dive right into. I'm also a little confused that the guide for unlocking the bootloader mentions "Install python3, PySerial, adb and fastboot." I'm unsure how to do this for a virtual install or a bootable USB. My Linux usage dates back to a 1 month course in the mid 2000's. =P
Am I making this out to be more difficult than it actually will be?
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Yes. It's very easy. The difficult part is short the pins but since you have 5th gen you don't need to do that.
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Rortiz2 said:
Yes. It's very easy. The difficult part is short the pins but since you have 5th gen you don't need to do that.
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That said, you have to decide if the benefit is worth the effort/hassle. In the US $64 scores a very serviceable 8" tablet at Walmart running the latest version of Android that runs circles around all Amazon offerings except the HD10.