I'm an old guy who is new to making modifications to my phone and I really need some help.
I've got a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 with a stock ROM and running Android 5.01. I've installed TWRP and made a backup. From there, I'm a little lost. From the reading that I've done, I know that Samsung has a bootloop issue. I've downloaded the Xposed ZIP for Samsung but in the details it said it runs on Android 5.1 and above. Here is what I need to know.
1. Will the modified framework work on 5.01 or is there another version of Xposed that I should be running?
2. Does anyone know if there is a written guide or a good step by step video that can walk me through the setup? Most of the stuff that I'm reading is written for people with more background in Android modifications than I actually have. I'm kind of looking for something written for a novice, that takes me through all of the steps.
3. A really basic question here that will give you an idea of my experience level. Everything I've read about Xposed on the Note 4 says that you have to flash the framework to the phone. How do you do that? I know that may sound like a stupid question but I'm a beginner.
Any assistance will be much appreciated. Thank you in advance.
jmalmberg said:
I'm an old guy who is new to making modifications to my phone and I really need some help.
I've got a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 with a stock ROM and running Android 5.01. I've installed TWRP and made a backup. From there, I'm a little lost. From the reading that I've done, I know that Samsung has a bootloop issue. I've downloaded the Xposed ZIP for Samsung but in the details it said it runs on Android 5.1 and above. Here is what I need to know.
1. Will the modified framework work on 5.01 or is there another version of Xposed that I should be running?
2. Does anyone know if there is a written guide or a good step by step video that can walk me through the setup? Most of the stuff that I'm reading is written for people with more background in Android modifications than I actually have. I'm kind of looking for something written for a novice, that takes me through all of the steps.
3. A really basic question here that will give you an idea of my experience level. Everything I've read about Xposed on the Note 4 says that you have to flash the framework to the phone. How do you do that? I know that may sound like a stupid question but I'm a beginner.
Any assistance will be much appreciated. Thank you in advance.
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Welcome to XDA.
Please have a look at this thread and read post #2.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/official-xposed-lollipop-t3030118
There you'll find all required information about how to identify the correct framework version for yourself. You have to use the framework version by XDA member arter97. A link to the corresponding thread can be found in the above mentioned post #2.
You have mostly set up everything that you need for flashing Xposed. Flashing means installing a file (either .zip or .img) through recovery. TWRP is a custom recovery, thus enabling users to flash custom modifications such as Xposed or custom ROM's. Just enter TWRP, chose Install, navigate to the file you want to install and proceed.
For video tutorials, just search YouTube for "flashing Xposed Lollipop Samsung" (or similar).
If you have further questions about the framework, please use the corresponding thread of arter97.
As an alternative, search XDA for "Material Design Xposed Installer". You'll find a thread of an unofficial version of the Xposed Installer app, which can help you to find and install the correct version in a more easier way. Don't worry about the description "unofficial", it is the same as the official version, beside the option to download and install framework versions for not officially supported versions like the one you need.
Thank you. Have run into another issue though and need further assistance.
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Welcome to XDA.
Please have a look at this thread and read post #2.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/official-xposed-lollipop-t3030118
There you'll find all required information about how to identify the correct framework version for yourself. You have to use the framework version by XDA member arter97. A link to the corresponding thread can be found in the above mentioned post #2.
You have mostly set up everything that you need for flashing Xposed. Flashing means installing a file (either .zip or .img) through recovery. TWRP is a custom recovery, thus enabling users to flash custom modifications such as Xposed or custom ROM's. Just enter TWRP, chose Install, navigate to the file you want to install and proceed.
For video tutorials, just search YouTube for "flashing Xposed Lollipop Samsung" (or similar).
If you have further questions about the framework, please use the corresponding thread of arter97.
As an alternative, search XDA for "Material Design Xposed Installer". You'll find a thread of an unofficial version of the Xposed Installer app, which can help you to find and install the correct version in a more easier way. Don't worry about the description "unofficial", it is the same as the official version, beside the option to download and install framework versions for not officially supported versions like the one you need.
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Thank you for posting this thread. It helped me a lot but I've run into another issue. Specifically, deodexing my ROM. I've spent the better part of the past day researching this.
The thread you gave me has a link to a deodexing tool but I can't get it to work on the phone since windows 10 doesn't recognize the phone as a logical drive with a letter. Instead, it comes up by its name: Ganymede
Is there another way that you know of to deodex the ROM? I know that Titanium Backup Pro does deodexing but only for apps. They have a disclaimer that says they don't impact framework... which is what I'm assuming that I need to do. Or is there already a deodexed version of the stock Samsung ROM available to use? Again, I'm new to this so I really don't know what I'm looking for.
jmalmberg said:
Thank you for posting this thread. It helped me a lot but I've run into another issue. Specifically, deodexing my ROM. I've spent the better part of the past day researching this.
The thread you gave me has a link to a deodexing tool but I can't get it to work on the phone since windows 10 doesn't recognize the phone as a logical drive with a letter. Instead, it comes up by its name: Ganymede
Is there another way that you know of to deodex the ROM? I know that Titanium Backup Pro does deodexing but only for apps. They have a disclaimer that says they don't impact framework... which is what I'm assuming that I need to do. Or is there already a deodexed version of the stock Samsung ROM available to use? Again, I'm new to this so I really don't know what I'm looking for.
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I am not familiar with how to deodex a ROM as I haven't done this before. But there is a dedicated sub-forum here on XDA for the Note 4 (even for different carriers, if this applies to you). A quick search for "Samsung Galaxy Note 4" will bring up all sub-forums. Identify the correct one for your device and check out the Q&A section or ROM development sections there. You might find either a guide about how to deodex a ROM, a deodexed ROM itself or a custom ROM, which does not necessarily need to be deodexed if it is based on an Android version different from 5.0.1.
As I am not familiar with both the Note 4 as well as the process of deodexing a ROM, I am afraid that I might be of no further help here. Hopefully you'll find some way in the above mentioned sub-forum.
Portgas D. Ace said:
I am not familiar with how to deodex a ROM as I haven't done this before. But there is a dedicated sub-forum here on XDA for the Note 4 (even for different carriers, if this applies to you). A quick search for "Samsung Galaxy Note 4" will bring up all sub-forums. Identify the correct one for your device and check out the Q&A section or ROM development sections there. You might find either a guide about how to deodex a ROM, a deodexed ROM itself or a custom ROM, which does not necessarily need to be deodexed if it is based on an Android version different from 5.0.1.
As I am not familiar with both the Note 4 as well as the process of deodexing a ROM, I am afraid that I might be of no further help here. Hopefully you'll find some way in the above mentioned sub-forum.
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Thank you very much. I'll check out the other forums. I really appreciate your help!
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I am lost. I am running a rooted nexus 7 (2012) with CyanogenMod 11. I have xposed framework installed and zip themer as well.
When I try to update edify on zip themer, I can't find the framework. I have looked in every place I know to look except the right one obviously. I have uninstalled and reinstalled several times and triedthe different methods of installing. I havemade sure to install to the download category and all I get is "updater script not found in... The main reason I'm wanting this is for the lockring mods and the like.
I don't like to let anything get the better of me but for now this has.
Some of the things I have checked are the download folder, I have looked for the kernel version, tried several different files, Google, and basically anything I thought might be it and to no avail. Thank you for any help you can provide.
Tim
I don't understand your problem. What does zip themer have to do with the Xposed framework/installer?
Also, what are you actually trying to do? The goal, not the means.
GermainZ said:
I don't understand your problem. What does zip themer have to do with the Xposed framework/installer?
Also, what are you actually trying to do? The goal, not the means.
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The goal is to install lockring mods. Changing the padlock lockring to something much cooler. Like Darth Vader or iron mans arc reactor.
I don't understand my problem either lol. From my understanding when you use zip themer you have to let it know what ROM you are running whether its kit kat or whatever, but I can't find what I need to update edify in the zip themer, I thought maybe I would need to put in the framework for xposed since I don't run kitkat or the cyanognemod ROM didn't work either. I hope someone can help me.
Thanks
Tim
This is the Xposed General forum. It's about queries related to the Xposed Framework.
Are you asking about the Xposed framework?
GermainZ said:
This is the Xposed General forum. It's about queries related to the Xposed Framework.
Are you asking about the Xposed framework?
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Yeah. I'm still learning about this stuff, if I posted in the wrong place I'm sorry
hi, i want to install xposed frameworks on my nexus 4,but unfortunatly, i kinda dont understand what zip's from the download section i need to install in order to make it works on my nexus 4. does someone who already tried it on his nexus 4 device could help me and point what zip's extactly do i need to download? thanks alot!
What ROM, 4.4, 5.0, 5.1?
siealex said:
What ROM, 4.4, 5.0, 5.1?
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stock rom 5.1.1
someone, please help
Nexus4FLESH said:
hi, i want to install xposed frameworks on my nexus 4,but unfortunatly, i kinda dont understand what zip's from the download section i need to install in order to make it works on my nexus 4. does someone who already tried it on his nexus 4 device could help me and point what zip's extactly do i need to download? thanks alot!
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Is it really this hard to find out? Use the flow chart from post #2 from the official Xposed for Lollipop thread to identify the correct version. For this, you need information about your device's CPU (how to find out about this is described in the flow chart as well). With the correct version identified, go to the download section and download the xposed-vYY-sdkXX-ZZZ.zip (XX-> SDK version, XX=22 for Android 5.1.1; ZZZ = ARM version, arm for Nexus4, I guess) as well as the latest XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4.apk.
So I would make an educated guess and say that you need xposed-v74-sdk22-arm.zip for your Nexus 4.
orville87 said:
Is it really this hard to find out? Use the flow chart from post #2 from the official Xposed for Lollipop thread to identify the correct version. For this, you need information about your device's CPU (how to find out about this is described in the flow chart as well). With the correct version identified, go to the download section and download the xposed-vYY-sdkXX-ZZZ.zip (XX-> SDK version, XX=22 for Android 5.1.1; ZZZ = ARM version, arm for Nexus4, I guess) as well as the latest XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4.apk.
So I would make an educated guess and say that you need xposed-v74-sdk22-arm.zip for your Nexus 4.
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thanks alot for the detailed replay!
Hi guys
I need some help to install xposed installer on my device i try all the possible methods to install but it doesn't work. I already flash the xposed-v86-sdk21-arm framework but when the phone boot the screen is frozen on samsung logo so i restore my data again, i feel the framework is not compatible with my device .
Steps done:
My device rooted with superSU
Teamwin recovery available
Installed xposed installer apk
Phone module: samsung A300f
Cpu: armeabi-v7a
Android 5.0.2
Hope you guys give me some tips to solve this problem and thank you.
READ the official post for xPosed, it's spelled out in big red letters that official doesn't work on Samsung touchwiz. You need a special modified version. You found the xPosed general board (it's where you posted this thread) it is easy from that spot to find what you need. Search lollipop samsung xPosed find the one of the two existing xPosed forks that works with 5.0.x
hey
Nergal di Cuthah said:
READ the official post for xPosed, it's spelled out in big red letters that official doesn't work on Samsung touchwiz. You need a special modified version. You found the xPosed general board (it's where you posted this thread) it is easy from that spot to find what you need. Search lollipop samsung xPosed find the one of the two existing xPosed forks that works with 5.0.x
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thanks for replay, i tried today to flash deodex'ed rom but it doesn't work because it's to old and samsung released an update last time, so is there another method to install rovo official xposed ?
or is there any rom can work with rovo official xposed?
The only ROMs that will work with Rovo xPosed would be non-touchwiz based, such as CM (which can have its own issues with xPosed). But you really need to ask these questions of samsung users. There are a ton on deodexed ROM many are just stock touchwiz that have been deodexed. Part of having root and xPosed means not always having the latest OEM android version. I'm sure somebody in the correct thread (Arter or Wanam) can point you at the ROM they use.
thanks
thank u again Nergal I'm really appreciate your replays i already try out some rom's right now hopefully it's work
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solved
hey guys xposed work right now
i install marshmallow "unofficial" and then the xposed framework flashed correctly
thanks
Hello
I'm a little confused about xposed and modules on stock rom for Galaxy S5. May be someone can answer my questions.
I rooted my G900F, Marschmallow 6.0.1 and installed TWRP. Then I installed Xposed Framework V89. On my phone is the stock rom installed. I used Touchwiz UI, but changed to Nova launcher.
Now, I read warnings about bootloops while using Xposed with Samsung devices. I wonder if this affects my device too.
1. Since I use Nova Launcher, is Touchwiz still an possible issue?
2. Is Xposed by itself the 'danger' part or are it the modules? So far I installed one module. Everything works fine.
3. When I open Xposed Installer version 89 there is a warning: There seems to be a known Issue (Samsung Touchwiz Rom) with your Rom. Install Xposed might not work or lead to severe problems.
If my phone is affected, what is the best possible way to avoid potential issue? I red there are unofficial Xposed versions which are modified for samsung stock roms. But I couldn't find any.
Others say, newer version are fine for my phone.
XtraWater said:
1. Since I use Nova Launcher, is Touchwiz still an possible issue?
2. Is Xposed by itself the 'danger' part or are it the modules? So far I installed one module. Everything works fine.
3. When I open Xposed Installer version 89 there is a warning: There seems to be a known Issue (Samsung Touchwiz Rom) with your Rom. Install Xposed might not work or lead to severe problems.
If my phone is affected, what is the best possible way to avoid potential issue? I red there are unofficial Xposed versions which are modified for samsung stock roms. But I couldn't find any.
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Nova launcher it's just a launcher, samsung phones ARE touchwiz, not the launcher itself.
Xposed it's the dangerous part, since it's something that edits your phone. Obliviously, if you install incompatible modules that hurts too, just pay attention to install compatible ones.
With a 5sec. search, you can find this thread.
I don't know if newer versions of official xposed are compatible with touchwiz roms, but in this thread there are the unofficial versions that are 100% compatible with yours, just read and download the correct zip.
TENN3R said:
Nova launcher it's just a launcher, samsung phones ARE touchwiz, not the launcher itself.
Xposed it's the dangerous part, since it's something that edits your phone. Obliviously, if you install incompatible modules that hurts too, just pay attention to install compatible ones.
With a 5sec. search, you can find this thread.
I don't know if newer versions of official xposed are compatible with touchwiz roms, but in this thread there are the unofficial versions that are 100% compatible with yours, just read and download the correct zip.
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Thank you. Very helpful.
On the thread you linked is an download link. The latest version is xposed-v87.1-sdk23-arm-custom-build-by-wanam-20161125.zip
That's exactly the version I installed first. Later I updated it trough the xposed installer to version 89. Should I rather downgrade to the v87.1 version, or is the new installed 89version a custom build by wanam anyway?
I couldn't figure out which version (modified or not) is right now installed.
XtraWater said:
Thank you. Very helpful.
On the thread you linked is an download link. The latest version is xposed-v87.1-sdk23-arm-custom-build-by-wanam-20161125.zip
That's exactly the version I installed first. Later I updated it trough the xposed installer to version 89. Should I rather downgrade to the v87.1 version, or is the new installed 89version a custom build by wanam anyway?
Edit: Since couldn't find a newer version than xposed-v87.1-sdk23-arm-custom-build-by-wanam-20161125.zip, I downgraded back to this version. Now I leave it as it is.
I couldn't figure out which version (modified or not) is right now installed.
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And the last questions. When I got the correct custom Xposed framework, can modules still screw up my phone?
XtraWater said:
And the last questions. When I got the correct custom Xposed framework, can modules still screw up my phone?
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I'm not sure about the update. But the "normal" version should not even let your samsung phone boot up, so if it works it's ok.
Modules are not related to the official or unofficial version, I mean if you install for example gravitybox it explicitly says: "not try on touchwiz roms"
That's what I mean. Usually informations like this are in the description in the xda thread so you should be able to understand which is good for you and which not.
To add to that, in the Xposed installer, Download section, you can do searches.
Search for touchwiz or samsung to get some results that may let you know if certain modules are for, compatible with, or not for your setup.
The module descriptions in the installer are similar to the OPs of the various module threads. Might make it a little easier initially to get an overview. Then you can go to various module threads if you have questions concerning them.
ZTE Axon 7 A2017U, AospExtended v4.6 ROM, microG (NoGapps), Multiboot, Tapatalk 4.9.5
Hi,
I'm trying to install Xposed on a Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930F) with LineageOS 14.1 + microG.
I installed https://dl.xposed.info/latest.apk as specified on the General info thread. When I go to the Framework section, the Install/Update button is disabled and I see the following message:
Xposed is not (yet) compatible with AndroidSDK version 25 or your processor architecture (arm64-v8a).
I tried to look it up and as I understand it Xposed is compatible with SDK25 and with arm64-v8a. What can I do?
nahojng said:
Hi, I'm trying to install Xposed on a Samsung Galaxy S7.........
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Okay... It looks like you had experienced a bit of a common misunderstanding that many individuals experience because of a ton of information available that can potentially be a bit confusing (in on itself). I'll do what I can to help clarify this in general since I don't have your specific device.
1) Uninstall the XPosed Installer App that you currently have and Reboot.
2) Obtain the latest XPosed Framework from the following link and then flash it via TWRP.
http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/sdk25/arm64/
3) Obtain the "XposedInstaller_3.1.5.apk" from/attached to the OP (at the bottom) of the following thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811
4) After flashing the XPosed Framework, reboot your device to install the XPosed Installer App.
5) Once the App is installed, launch it and you should be good to go.
Sometimes the App may initially state that XPosed is not active. This is usually remedied by a full Reboot or two.
Those are (an abridged) General instructions that applies to you.
I wish you the best of luck!
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Okay... It looks like you had experienced a bit of a common misunderstanding that many individuals experience because of a ton of information available that can potentially be a bit confusing (in on itself). I'll do what I can to help clarify this in general since I don't have your specific device.
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Crystal clear, and it works. Thank you for your kind answer. I had seen that thread but didn't know to follow it instead of the "General info" one.
Thank you for warning about the required reboot. The app first claimed that my phone was not rooted but the reboot solved this.