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[ROM][JB] MIUI.us 2.12.28 for Motorola Atrix {AROMA} [PORT]

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Motorola Atrix
ROM INFO
Latest MIUI Version: 2.12.28
AOKP Version: Milestone 1 FINAL
NOTE!!! THIS VERSION HAS THE MIUI TOOLBOX
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How To Flash​
Place ROM onto phone storage
Reboot to recovery
Make a Nandroid
Install Rom: Wipe INSIDE ROM
When you select "Reboot Not", you'll get a CWM error, IGNORE IT
Install OPTIONS or Gapps
WIKI/FAQ Located: To be reworked
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Bugs??:
KNOWN ISSUES:
Videocamera : Use VideoCam Illusion
Slight Lag possible on screen transitions
USB tether
Some theme bits cause FC.
The graphics related issues are due to not having proper drivers to use for this. Don't ask for an ETA on a fix. Moto won't be giving us the drivers, so there is no fix
If you need to report a NEW bug, report it once, and the next TWO people VERIFY it. I don't need everyone reporting same bug 20 times. I you can, provide me the following information:
Version you're using
What type of fwipe you did and what ROM you came from
Have you restored any data from something like Titanium Backup
What app is misbehaving and what you were doing when it started
Logcats<--THIS IS PREFERRED.
If you don't know how to logcat, go HERE and learn. This really nice guy took the time to write out a good how to
When you have a LOGCAT and would like to post it, please go to pastebin and post it in there, then LINK that location in this thread...I don't want to see them posted directly in here.
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Downloads:
Rom file is located HERE
Options Chooser is Located HERE
My latest CWM: V1 as well as Aroma-Prep
can be downloaded HERE
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Credits:​
MIUI.us-For this most Excellent Rom
scott.hart.bi=for helping me with source building
Jokersax11-for being my initial inspiration on Photon, being a cool guy, and helping me along in my early days
Amarullz=for creating the Aroma Installer
Spleef-for collaborating on those first builds that got me into Android and initial MIUI Ports
Stevendeb25-for his help with my first ports in Atrix
Alcapone263-for donating an Atrix coming to a home near me
Proxisuser-For the Guide we initially used on these builds
All my testers and users (especially ATRIXXIRTA, LoanerDave, and Unforgivenmercy)
Anyone else I may have forgotten
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Kernel Source: HERE
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See Post 2 for More Info

CHANGELOG​
Remember Everyone...not ALL of these will apply to our devices
2.12.7
Full changelog MIUI ROM 2.12.7
[Phone]
Optimization reduced the volume of notification tone during a call
Optimization country code is prohibited from inputting while customizing attribution
Fixed inaccurate call duration shown during a call
Fixed keyboard cannot pop up during the “Call before editing” function
[Messaging]
Fixed SMS type prompt error in the SMS input box in some cases
Fixed insufficient number of contacts are recommended while creating a new message
[Lock screen, status bar, notification bar]
Fixed lock screen music interface playback status display error
Fixed lock screen variety frame display error caused by zooming
[Theme]
Optimized batch conversion processing of old theme packages
Optimized reduce the size of the storage space occupied by imported themes
Optimized sorting of recently downloaded local resource list
Optimized theme list loading speed
Fixed pages sometimes can not be loaded after clicking on recommended themes
Fixed inconsistencies between local themes state and online theme state
Fixed old files are not deleted when updating
Fixed user is not prompted to restart the phone when applying a new font
Fixed current application is not displayed correctly while running mix and match modules
Fixed in some cases clicking the "Write a review" button does not give any response
Fixed quickly switching ringtone length results in a display error
Fixed setting the lock screen wallpaper to the same as your desktop wallpaper causes the desktop wallpaper enlarged
Fixed local ringtones list page is not in accordance with the ringtones in "My Downloads" and “Default ringtones”
[Gallery]
Added the blacklist mechanism to automatically filter and hide common ads and cache albums
[Compass]
Fixed calibration failure in some non-Xiaomi phones
[Anti-disturb]
Fixed when adding the blacklist and importing log, inadvertently tapping the screen leads to cancel the import
[Notes]
Fixed when alarm volume is muted, notes reminder will FC
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2.11.30
Update highlights of MIUI 2.11.30
1. New location services on MIUI Voice Assistant (for Chinese users)
2. Enhanced lock screen loading speed (less lag than previously, wallpaper will not show before unlock)
3. Search history can be shown in App Market.(for Chinese users)
Full changelog:
[Messaging]
Fix MMS thumbnail display problems in certain circumstances
Optimised E-mail, URL sent via SMS can be added to the contact info of senders easily
[Themes]
Fix photo frame and clock skin cannot be changed
Added support for the theme ratings and reviews
Optimise to hide theme temporary files to prevent images in the temporary files folder appearing in the gallery
Fix in some cases, theme status displays incorrectly after being downloaded
Fix some theme modules fail to be applied
[Lock screen, status bar, notification bar]
New variety lock screen framework support, delay unlock (animation playback before unlocking)
Fix variety lock screen framework, the sliding control state results in errors in some cases
Optimised lock screen loading speed
New in variety lock screen framework, added state variables of sliding components unlocking target point variables
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screenshots
screenshots
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* also a big thanks to qbking77 for putting together review and how to videos for us his channel can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/user/qbking77/featured
how to video:
review video:

Wow.. briliant mod...

beautiful work as always bud
Sent from my MB855 using xda premium

thanks for your work
i will test and keep reporting
thanks

First off love the ROM.
So in the other thread someone was saying how TiBu was requesting root over and over. I've actually seen the same issue since 2.5.4. It appears Superuser isn't remembering who it gave access to. Just to prove it I downloaded easy root checker. Clicked Verify root. Superuser prompted for permission on behalf of root checker (and I left remember this app checked) and I clicked ok. I clicked verify root again and it prompted again. Previous to 2.5.4 it seemed like superuser wasn't in use, and Permission Manager was the default root management on MIUI. Permission Manager requests root upon every reboot, and with the manage root option selected doesn't manage root. If you'd like any other information just lemme know (I feel bad just asking seeing as I'm a developer, but have zero experience in the Android ROM world and don't know where to start)
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Forgot to mention I've done no wipe, full wipe, Aroma, and Standard and I'm still seeing the issue. I'm going to try switching ROMs and switching back now to see what happens.

I use the standard version, and got the Super User permission loop error. I tried open Titanium Backup Pro and was promted to allow/deny the request. However I decide, it just keep pop up asking, and only stop when I FC the app. When I check the Super User permission, it have like 10 entries of the same app.
That's the 1st impression for 5 min with the new build

Th3bill, I would do a log of the wifi error but I already went back to my cm7 rc1. What do I do to log so next time I test, I can do it for you guys?

fakeasdf said:
First off love the ROM.
So in the other thread someone was saying how TiBu was requesting root over and over. I've actually seen the same issue since 2.5.4. It appears Superuser isn't remembering who it gave access to. Just to prove it I downloaded easy root checker. Clicked Verify root. Superuser prompted for permission on behalf of root checker (and I left remember this app checked) and I clicked ok. I clicked verify root again and it prompted again. Previous to 2.5.4 it seemed like superuser wasn't in use, and Permission Manager was the default root management on MIUI. Permission Manager requests root upon every reboot, and with the manage root option selected doesn't manage root. If you'd like any other information just lemme know (I feel bad just asking seeing as I'm a developer, but have zero experience in the Android ROM world and don't know where to start)
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Forgot to mention I've done no wipe, full wipe, Aroma, and Standard and I'm still seeing the issue. I'm going to try switching ROMs and switching back now to see what happens.
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I just noticed that myself. I'm working on some stuff for Kitchen Sink, then I will devote some time to this issue. It seems like the permission gets granted for the given session, then forgets. I even checked the log within the superuser apk, and it shows it requesting my permission and granting root explorer permission the 6 times I just did...LOL
Don't feel bad making a recommendation. That's how I got to doing what I am now. 3 months ago, I didn't know any of this, so ya never know...maybe you'll be dev-ing before you know it I am open to any and all RESPECTFUL comments or concerns. That is my one requirement...

Do themes fully work on this one? I remember the past version didn't.

Your work is brilliant and the ROM is amazing, but here are some issues i found, which you could add to the 'not working' in the first post.
-The fingerprint sensor doesn't work (no surprise)
-The camera force closes when switching to the camera to the front and back (but when you open the camera app again, it has changed the camera to the front/back)

kantm said:
I use the standard version, and got the Super User permission loop error. I tried open Titanium Backup Pro and was promted to allow/deny the request. However I decide, it just keep pop up asking, and only stop when I FC the app. When I check the Super User permission, it have like 10 entries of the same app.
That's the 1st impression for 5 min with the new build
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I will work on it as soon as I get a chance. Sorry about this

berryman13 said:
Do themes fully work on this one? I remember the past version didn't.
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SOME of the themes work. There are very few FULLY functioning V4 themes at this time. 2 were posted on the old thread. If you look there, you can see them

Th3Bill said:
SOME of the themes work. There are very few FULLY functioning V4 themes at this time. 2 were posted on the old thread. If you look there, you can see them
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thanks for the quick response

HMZX said:
Your work is brilliant and the ROM is amazing, but here are some issues i found, which you could add to the 'not working' in the first post.
-The fingerprint sensor doesn't work (no surprise)
-The camera force closes when switching to the camera to the front and back (but when you open the camera app again, it has changed the camera to the front/back)
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I just realized that I put the camera from the Photon build in it. I will replace the apk when I re-up for the su issue that I am working on as well. It will take till this evening, as I am at work and the wifi here sucks
Thanks for being patient everyone. Rest assured I will work on all the issues as I get a chance

Th3Bill said:
I just realized that I put the camera from the Photon build in it. I will replace the apk when I re-up for the su issue that I am working on as well. It will take till this evening, as I am at work and the wifi here sucks
Thanks for being patient everyone. Rest assured I will work on all the issues as I get a chance
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I will flash the instant you get the new build up, very excited to try miui again!

FIXES ARE UP!
Camera
SU (this one I tested on Photon...fixes the issue with recurrent SU requests)
Jokersax.com under the Mods section of Th3Bill (look in Atrix mods)
CHEERS!
I have the build redone and will be re-upping it tonight. For now, these 2 fixes should correct the issues

here's one fully functional theme that im using http://miuiandroid.com/community/th...01-for-miui-ics-builds-update-02-05-12.16417/

For some reason memory card access on PC won't work?
Also overall the rom feels quite laggy, though I know it's supposed to be as smooth as butter. Help anybody?

[DISCUSSION] Glance S4 + N3 - Quick glance of S4 & Note 3 apps on S3

Glance S4 Rom v2.5 [Compatible with latest leak, I9300XXUFME3 & I9300XXUFME7]
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App Reviews:
Transparent or Original Accuweather S4, TouchWizards S4, Keyboard S4 (Dark gray or white theme with number), Video S4, Music S4, S Memo S4, S Planner S4, Clock S4, Calculator S4 (Black and white theme), Phone and Contacts (Black or White mod with Rec Voice funtionality), Help S4, Optical Reader, Voice Recorder S4, S Translator, Samsung Hub, Internet S4 (Copy selective text available), Camera S4 or S3, Gallery S4, Settings S4, Messaging S4 (Black or white theme), Email S4 (White theme), Downloads S4, Group Play S4, Samsung Apps, Samsung WathON, Trip Advisor, S Health, S Voice S4, Story Album, Google Now, Google+, Hangouts, Maps, Youtube, Chrome, Gmail, Play Music, Dropbox, Flipboard, and all S4 widgets (incuded in Aroma setup).
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Video Reviews:
Special features and settings
1) Lock screen: Enable ink effect while choosing "Ripple effect" as your unlock effect.
2) Sound: Add S4 audio files and change default notifications tone to whisper (original = whistle). Disable "Haptic feedback" to extend your battery life.
3) Safety assistance: When an emergency situation is declared, emergency messages will be sent.
4) Internet: Enable popup browser on top of other apps. Enable smart scroll won't cause it to FC (no effect, still in experiment).
5) Video: By default, you can turn over your device to pause the video (same as "Smart pause" feature)
6) Phone: You can record whole conversation while on phone calling.
7) Messaging: You can change message display style through settings. (Bubble style and Background style - See screenshot below)
8) Group Play: Share music, pictures and fun gaming with others. [PS: Download "Other apps" from links in Download section below. Install "Group Play" app to enable these features]
9) Gallery: Edit your picture while in single picture view through "Edit" icon on top right side, and create collage when you select multiple photos under album view through the menu options. [PS: Download other apps from links in Download section below. Install both of the "Photo Retouching" and "Collage" apps to enable these features]
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Known bugs and errors/Force close(FC)
1) NO smart pause, smart scroll, air gesture, and air view. For video, you can pause the video by turning over your device. [Air call-accept feature added]
2) Camera not working in Drama, Animated photo, Eraser, Panorama, Dual camera, and video recording mode. Force close after you enabled dual camera and video.
3) Internet FC when you hit the "Downloads" option in the menu. PS: Download is still available. Download directory: My files -> Device storeage -> Download.[Solved]
4) Setup wizard force close when you are direct to the WiFi setting menu (only once) after changing language [For black themed settings will cause FC once but the white themed settings will NOT]
5) S Health FC after you enter the user data. [Solved]
6) Optical reader FC after a few scan. Due to resolution and compatible problem, pointer will not be accurate and you need to point to the upper left of the words that you want to define.[Solved]
7) Leaning store, Games store, Movie store and Book store is not available due to the Samsung service and support.[Solved]
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Useful Tips and Guides
1) Press and hold the toggle on the notification panel to go into the quick setting menu directly.
2) SuperSU can be directly grant permission access by go through the Setting -> Access and as well as disable the toast notification.
3) Some of the Samsung Apps shortcut can be created by open the Samsung Hub -> hit the menu button and select "Add shortcut to home".
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Q&A
1) How to install?
Do it at your own risk. Remember to do a nandroid backup before going further.
You need a rooted Samsung Galaxy S3 International(GT-I9300) with stock android v4.2.2 leaked, boot into recovery mode, wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition, wipe dalvik cache, and wipe battery stats. Then, choose "Install zip from SDcard", located your zip file and start install this rom. I recommend not to change the default selection of apps when you prompt to "choose apps to install"(Reason: To decrease the RAM usage while you may install it from Play Store, Samsung Apps Store or others third party store.)
2) Why I don't have all the apps?
You can download from the link attach in the Download Links section below.
3) Why some of the apps not shown in the app drawers?
Some of the apps is just a link to the main app and provide shortcut within the main app. For example: Gallery app can link to Collage app and it only available when you select multiple pictures and hit the menu button. Under menu, there is an option to "Create collage".
4) How can I get the Travel Wallpaper for my lockscreen?
You can set it by press and hold on empty space of your home screen to get to the instant setting menu or hit the menu button on home screen -> Select wallpaper or go into Settings -> My device -> Display -> Wallpaper -> Lock screen. For the pop up setting menu, choose "Travel Wallpaper" to enable it.
5) How to change to the default S3 camera?
You can download the "Other apps" zip file included in the Download Links section below. The default S3 camera and Nexus 4 camera is included in this zip file. Just extract and replace the apk in system/app.
6) Why I can't paste the files given to system/app?
It is due to the limited size of system partition which break down your paste operation to system. You can manually delete the apk from here and make sure you are remount the system to rewritable (R/W) before modify the system apk and files.
7) I use My Files, but I can't go into system/app?
You can use Root Explorer or other file manager to browse to these system files and you need to grant permission for these apps to modify your system.
8) Why I get this notice "Your system is modify, system update is unavaible..." when I enable "System update" from notification panel?
This is due to the SuperUser apk which has modify your system kernel and it is preinstalled in this Rom. If you want to unroot your device, then you need to go into SuperSU app and fully unroot it using the setting option in it.
9) When I choose to install certain recommended apps like dictionary from Optical Reader, the Samsung Apps give me this message "Product does not exist in this store(4002)"?
This is because there are some specific apps which are mainly distribute for S4 users only.
10) Why the S Memo do not sync memo from my Google and Samsung account?
S Memo in this rom only can sync memo that are created by using this version only.
11) Group Play in this Rom does FC or not?
All of the functions are working now including music sharing.
12) How to install the apps in "Other apps" included in the "Download Links" section?
Extract zip to SD card and install it as a normal app.
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Download Links:
Glance S4 v2.5.zip (1.6 GB)
Full wipe before flashing this ROM for better experience with Glance S4...Remember to backup before full wipe...
Installation guideline during Aroma setup - Choose Add-ons, follow instruction below:
S4 features & Tweaks: Normally I will select top 5 (Default), if you want to hide call button and stock Arabic font, then select another 2 as well
S4 apps & widgets: Select ALL if you want all those functions...
Google Apps: Select ALL, Except Google Keyboard, you can download it from Play Store or download from OP and install as normal app.
Black or White?: Choose ONE ONLY for EACH type, this is System App, (e.g. choose either Black Calculator or White Calculator)
Lock screen Light effect: Choose ONE Effect ONLY...If you just want to keep it as stock, then just let it in default selection.
Center clock mod: Tick on "White Center Clock" to enable clock shown in center position...If you not choosing anyone of it, then it will be stock clock in right corner...Choose "Restore" in case you have install the mod and want to revert to stock right corner...
Battery Mod: Choose ONE only, either ale.gu mod or mod by jkay or new circular green mod...If you not choosing anyone of it, then it will be stock original animated battery icon...Choose "Restore" in case you have install the mod and want to revert to stock...
Accuweather widget: Choose ONE only, either Original or transparent or animated transparent widget...
Camera: Choose ONE between S4 and S3, for Nexus Camera or Lenovo SuperCamera, you can select it if you want it...
Build.prop tweak: MUST Choose ONE, Default for better battery usage (Recommended)
Ad Block: MUST Choose ONE, Recommend to choose block all Advertisement...
Wallpaper Scroll On: If you want to enable wallpaper to scroll, then choose "Enable Scroll", If you not choosing anyone of it, then it will be stock non-scrolling wallpaper...Choose "Restore" in case you have install the mod and want to revert to stock (non-scrolling)...
Others: Choose anyone of it...
PS: Inside Aroma, on choosing apps preference screen, the apps or group title that mark with " * " symbol means you MUST need to install them for the first installation.
During Samsung Setup Wizard, YOU MUST SIGN IN to Google Account to overcome the Smart Briefing Widget FC (Home page 1 widget - White background widget)
First thing to do after finish Samsung setup wizard: Open SuperSU, drag to right to go to setting, then change "Default access" to [Grant] and uncheck "Show notifications" checkbox. Secondly, open Air Call-Accept to activate Air Call-Accept feature...
If you wanna enable Flash on stock browser, then download apk directly from Adobe. Scroll down to "Flash Player for Android 4.0 archives" and download the latest version from
HERE Note: Flash on S3 DOES NOT work on Chrome browser...
Download Glance S4 Rom v2.5 HERE: XDA Download Server
...Don't forget to hit THANKS button before or after download & be companion with Glance S4...
Glance S4 v2.4.zip (1.7 GB)
Full wipe before flashing this ROM for better experience with Glance S4...Remember to backup before full wipe...
Installation guideline during Aroma setup - Choose Add-ons, follow instruction below:
S4 features & Tweaks: Normally I will select top 5 (Default), if you want to hide call button and stock Arabic font, then select another 2 as well
S4 apps & widgets: Select ALL if you want all those functions...
Google Apps: Select ALL, Except Google Keyboard, you can download it from Play Store or download from OP and install as normal app.
Black or White?: Choose ONE ONLY for EACH type, this is System App, (e.g. choose either Black Calculator or White Calculator)
Lock screen Light effect: Choose ONE Effect ONLY...If you just want to keep it as stock, then just let it in default selection.
Battery Mod: Choose ONE only, either Stock or mod by jkay...
Accuweather widget: Choose ONE only, either Original or transparent...
Camera: Choose ONE between S4 and S3, for Nexus Camera you can select it if you want it...
During Samsung Setup Wizard, YOU MUST SIGN IN to Google Account to overcome the Smart Briefing Widget FC (Home page 1 widget - White background widget)
First thing to do after finish Samsung setup wizard: Open SuperSU, drag to right to go to setting, then change "Default access" to [Grant] and uncheck "Show notifications" checkbox. Secondly, open Air Call-Accept to activate Air Call-Accept feature...
If you wanna enable Flash on stock browser, then download apk directly from Adobe. Scroll down to "Flash Player for Android 4.0 archives" and download the latest version from
HERE Note: Flash on S3 DOES NOT work on Chrome browser...
Download Glance S4 Rom v2.4 HERE: Android File Host, 4Shared
...Don't forget to hit THANKS button before or after download & be companion with Glance S4...
Glance S4 v2.3.zip (1.58 GB)
Reminder: This version STILL support no wipe if you are stick to the previous Glance S4 v2.2 (upgrade) or fully wipe. Both options do not cause any single FC.
Not recommend if you are upgraded from other ROM...Fully backup before perform any update...TQ...
This time, on this version, YOU can change or add any apps from Aroma Setup if you has miss or select the wrong apps that you want to install by rerun the Aroma Installer without any wipe, deselect any unwanted apps and select ONLY the apps that you want to replace or add. For example, you want to add Nexus 4 camera and change lock screen light effect to other effect, simply deselect all of the apps and just select Nexus 4 camera and other light effect and then press NEXT to continue till reboot.
***PS: ONLY apply for apps under these categories: Black or White?, Lock screen Light effect, Battery Mod, Accuweather widget, and Camera.***
*****PPS: First thing to do after finish setup: Open SuperSU, drag to right to go to setting, then change "Default access" to [Grant] and uncheck "Show notifications" checkbox. Secondly, open Air Call-Accept to activate this feature...*****
Another REMINDER: Deselect Google Keyboard in Aroma Setup. If you want Google Keyboard, download it from Play Store or download from HERE: Google Keyboard --- Download it and install as normal app...
Tips: If you have setting the Google Keyboard as your default keyboard, you need to degreenified it in Greenify app in order to keep it permanently as your default input method...
From Black and White? till Camera, if you want to change to another, deselect first before select the new one...Thanks...
Download Glance S4 Rom v2.3 HERE: 4Shared, Google Drive, Android File Host
Glance S4 v2.2.zip (1.37 GB)
Reminder: This version support no wipe if you are stick to the previous Glance S4 v2.1 (upgrade) or fully wipe. Both options do not cause any single FC. Not recommend if you are upgraded from other ROM...Fully backup before perform any update...TQ
Download Glance S4 Rom v2.2 HERE:
Repacked version (All-in-One: ROM + Other apps): Google Drive, 4Shared
Fix for SPlannerAppWidget: Google Drive
Flashable FM Radio apk: Google Drive
Glance S4 v2.1.zip (1.04 GB)
Reminder: Download "Other apps" as well for some other Samsung apps while Google apps need to download from Play Store.
Download Glance S4 Rom v2.1 HERE:Google Drive, Dropbox
Download "Other apps" HERE: Google Drive
Download Camera Nexus 4 HERE: Google Drive
How to download Camera Nexus 4.zip:
Download Google apps from Play Store: Play Store
NEW Screenshot of Glance S4 v2.4:
New Samsung Setup Wizard + New Launcher + New Samsung Hub​
Screenshot of Glance S4:
Lockscreen with Travel Wallpaper + App Drawer​
Clock + S Planner + Gallery​
20 Quick Toggles + Setting + My Files​
S Help + Phone + Contacts​
Video + Music + Group Play​
S Memo + Samsung Hub + Lockscreen widgets (Music)​
Group Play (Share Music) + RAM usage (after add a lot of user apps)​
Samsung Galaxy S4 official video:
For those who haven't watch the Samsung Galaxy S4 commercial video, click to show content and enjoy the video. :highfive:
Credits:
XdroidPerfect, henrylife, Arsaw, Nick Fury, Kik0o theme, jovy23, fcortes626, » Arrow « and more.
XDA:DevDB Information
[DISCUSSION] Glance S4 +N3 - Quick glance of S4 & Note 3 apps on S3, a ROM for the Samsung Galaxy S III I9300
Contributors
XiaoDii, Arsaw, XdroidPerfect, » Arrow «, Didact74, jovy23, Kik0o, fcortes626
ROM OS Version: 4.2.x Jelly Bean
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.0.x
ROM Firmware Required: ROOTED, RECOVERY MANAGER, SAMSUNG GALAXY SIII I9300 DEVICE
Based On: SAMSUNG
Version Information
Status: Beta
Current Beta Version: 2.5
Beta Release Date: 2013-09-16
Created 2013-09-13
Last Updated 2013-10-12

I see that you already have version 2.5 beta
could you give a link to test? PM

Downloading
There's only S4 camera app or also S3 stock one? Because I need make videos. Thanks.
Edit: I see your rom twice in DevDB, maybe it's a mistake?

After some hour of usage, I can see this is a good and stable rom. The Aroma installer is simple to use, but the first boot installer crashed and a widget is not working (I forgot wich one in the second or third page), but the rest is very good.
I'll test the battery usage in this days, but the base is solid, so I don't think this will give us issues.
Thanks and good luck.

palokm said:
I see that you already have version 2.5 beta
could you give a link to test? PM
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Still working on the story album, otherwise will release the rom soon...
diamond_lover said:
After some hour of usage, I can see this is a good and stable rom. The Aroma installer is simple to use, but the first boot installer crashed and a widget is not working (I forgot wich one in the second or third page), but the rest is very good.
I'll test the battery usage in this days, but the base is solid, so I don't think this will give us issues.
Thanks and good luck.
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Thank you...for the widget that FC, you need to login to Google Account during the Samsung Setup Wizard...
diamond_lover said:
Downloading
There's only S4 camera app or also S3 stock one? Because I need make videos. Thanks.
Edit: I see your rom twice in DevDB, maybe it's a mistake?
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Included both camera S4 and S3, as well as camera Nexus 4.3...
First time moved to DevDB, so not very familiar with it, then import the project twice, and that's the reason the thread is duplicated...

XiaoDii said:
Still working on the story album, otherwise will release the rom soon...
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you do Story Album in 320 DPI?
works perfectly at 256 DPI
a widget in 210 DPI

palokm said:
you do Story Album in 320 DPI?
works perfectly at 256 DPI
a widget in 210 DPI
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Do you mean to use Xposed Framework module to change the DPI...?

yes

Could you upload a video review of this rom? I am very interessed in this rom :thumbup:
Sent from my GT-I9300 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Video Review on Glance S4 v2.5
The video review is out...go to the first post to view it or view it down HERE...

ROM Update v2.5
Glance S4 v2.5 is released...go to the download section to grab it now...

How can I decrease the sound volume !!! It seems to be to loud for my s3 ( !!! Thanks for your work

no ripple effect on dialer apps missing
hi man
I just installed this beautiful rom but i have a little problem.
All most all the app are missing and no ripple effect on dialer
Any suggestions?

amosolidu said:
How can I decrease the sound volume !!! It seems to be to loud for my s3 ( !!! Thanks for your work
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You can go to settings > my device > sound > volume and adjust all the slider to the left until you are satisfy with volume...
Vasilislarisa said:
hi man
I just installed this beautiful rom but i have a little problem.
All most all the app are missing and no ripple effect on dialer
Any suggestions?
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You did not see the download and install descriptions on the download section, right? I think you are not...and I have thought you earlier, there are no ripple effect on dialer, sorry for that...

sorry is not that!!! even on low volume is to loud !!! i dont know how to explain

amosolidu said:
sorry is not that!!! even on low volume is to loud !!! i dont know how to explain
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Here is the fix to revert the sound to default S3 volume...
View attachment 2266663

XiaoDii said:
Here is the fix to revert the sound to default S3 volume...
View attachment 2266663
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thank you

guys a mirror please for v2.5 Xda is way to slow

amosolidu said:
thank you
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You're Welcome...
rhadee said:
guys a mirror please for v2.5 Xda is way to slow
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You are download via torrent or direct download...?
Anyway, I will upload the ROM to Android File Host now...

XiaoDii said:
You're Welcome...
You are download via torrent or direct download...?
Anyway, I will upload the ROM to Android File Host now...
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so Direct Download speed is 34 kbps and torrent 0,2 kbps ) thank you

Custom Stock ROM created!

Well my first stock custom rom has been created. I'll test it for the next day but in esence it is
Based from Asus Stock 10.26.1.18 WW JB 4.3
Apps and Framework Deodexed
Stock Kernel with adb, root, busybox and insecure support
SuperUser, binary and script for 4.3+
Asus Dial Home apps removed
Titanium Backup, ES File Explorer and Androind Terminal added as system apps.
Will release tomorrow which then paves the way for CROMi-X 6.0 - fully customised + tweaked ROM
Tasty
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
You must be unlocked, on the latest bootloader and have CWM 6.0.4.6 installed first - I'll inlcude a guide
Now for sleep!

God damn it!!! I will be at work :silly:

Great News Good work.

Great news!!!
Excellent ! I am looking forward for installation during weekend.
If I would humbely vote for first ported function - most wanted one is possibility to move bottom "back, home, and swith" button to lef side of screen. Default middle position is the most anoyng feature of the latest Android versions.
-Jan

this is so awesome! thanks!!!
jan.stanicek said:
Excellent ! I am looking forward for installation during weekend.
If I would humbely vote for first ported function - most wanted one is possibility to move bottom "back, home, and swith" button to lef side of screen. Default middle position is the most anoyng feature of the latest Android versions.
-Jan
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+10000 to this.

Looking forward to giving this a try.

Ya ya buttons to left side, or right side
Sent from my SGH-T889 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Uploading now
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2604413
Noe this is a basic stock rom - so basically zipaligned, modified kernel to allow root and adb, superuser and all apps updated to latest versions in /system. It has init.d support for runnning startup shell scripts and also busy box is installed.
A more tweaked and modded rom will be released under the CROMi-X banner later
Enjoy! :good:

jan.stanicek said:
Excellent ! I am looking forward for installation during weekend.
If I would humbely vote for first ported function - most wanted one is possibility to move bottom "back, home, and swith" button to lef side of screen. Default middle position is the most anoyng feature of the latest Android versions.
-Jan
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I removed the bottom bar all together and use gestures for back, home and recent apps. Makes your screen bigger as well. All done with two apps.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Alta1r said:
I removed the bottom bar all together and use gestures for back, home and recent apps. Makes your screen bigger as well. All done with two apps.
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please share that with us in the rom thread, i like to do that as well

Little Feedback
Hello.
As I am too junijor to respond in developer section, I would give sdbags little feedback here.
I have installed your ROM very smoothly, however i had mention one minor issue - Titanium backup wasnt able to recognize my pro license.
I have sorted it out by removing titanium backup app file from /system/app folder and i have installed it again. Now it looks fine.
-Jan

jan.stanicek said:
Hello.
As I am too junijor to respond in developer section, I would give sdbags little feedback here.
I have installed your ROM very smoothly, however i had mention one minor issue - Titanium backup wasnt able to recognize my pro license.
I have sorted it out by removing titanium backup app file from /system/app folder and i have installed it again. Now it looks fine.
-Jan
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Ah OK - thanks for the feedback - I'll move it to a data/app for next time. I have just finished the first build of CROMi-X 6.0b1 and have already put it as a data app in there. I couldn't remember why it had to be in /data and now I know :good:

AngryDinosaur said:
please share that with us in the rom thread, i like to do that as well
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You need 2 apps for this: gmd gesture control to create the gestures and from the same developper gmd auto hide softkeys to hide the bottom bar only.
For both there's a free version so you can try before you buy.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goodmooddroid.gesturecontroldemo
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmd.hidesoftkeysp
Both apps require root.
I use custom gestures:
-swiping down with 4 fingers is back
-swiping with 4 fingers show the recent apps
- pinch 4 fingers brings me back to the home screen
- expand 4 fingers toggles between my current view and full screen (no bars at all on top or bottom)
- swiping with 4 fingers left or right takes me to the prevoius or next app
If you use it and use the Asus Task Manager as well, make sure you lock these services so they won't be closed by it.
Sent from my K00C using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Alta1r said:
You need 2 apps for this: gmd gesture control to create the gestures and from the same developper gmd auto hide softkeys to hide the bottom bar only.
For both there's a free version so you can try before you buy.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goodmooddroid.gesturecontroldemo
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmd.hidesoftkeysp
Both apps require root.
I use custom gestures:
-swiping down with 4 fingers is back
-swiping with 4 fingers show the recent apps
- pinch 4 fingers brings me back to the home screen
- expand 4 fingers toggles between my current view and full screen (no bars at all on top or bottom)
- swiping with 4 fingers left or right takes me to the prevoius or next app
If you use it and use the Asus Task Manager as well, make sure you lock these services so they won't be closed by it.
Sent from my K00C using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Thanks man i will try it out and i can run the tablet at full 1920x1200p :good:

Just going to post in here, running sdbags modified rom seems to be giving me better battery life.
I take this tab with me to work and use it during my downtime quite regularly, and normally by the end of my shift my dock battery is fully drained and I'm down to about 20% battery at best. Fairly slow day today, heavy usage, some PSP emulation, I'm sitting at a cool 60% as of this moment. (dock battery 0%)
I haven't bothered looking at the battery stats, so anecdotal at best, but for anyone having battery issues it may be worth the ten minutes it takes to download and flash this.
Looking forward to the Cromi releases, I was rocking that on my TF300 with rom2sd as my primary driver till I got this.

zaelin said:
Just going to post in here, running sdbags modified rom seems to be giving me better battery life.
I take this tab with me to work and use it during my downtime quite regularly, and normally by the end of my shift my dock battery is fully drained and I'm down to about 20% battery at best. Fairly slow day today, heavy usage, some PSP emulation, I'm sitting at a cool 60% as of this moment. (dock battery 0%)
I haven't bothered looking at the battery stats, so anecdotal at best, but for anyone having battery issues it may be worth the ten minutes it takes to download and flash this.
Looking forward to the Cromi releases, I was rocking that on my TF300 with rom2sd as my primary driver till I got this.
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Wait til you see the new CROMi-X - you won't go back to stock

hi,
i am not able to post in the orginal thread, so i ask here:
To flash a recovery you need to have the fastboot.exe file and cwm recovery.img file in the same folder.
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where can i get the fastboot.exe file?
thanks mercry1

Fastboot
mercury1 said:
hi,
i am not able to post in the orginal thread, so i ask here:
where can i get the fastboot.exe file?
thanks mercry1
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The easiest way to get fastboot is here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42407269 . You should also have installed the proper drivers - helpfull topic is here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386956
-Jan

sbdags said:
Wait til you see the new CROMi-X - you won't go back to stock
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Oh trust me, once your ROM is released the only time I'm touching a stock rom with a twenty foot pole is if the bootloader changes and I have no choice. (ie: TWRP 2.4.4.0 to 2.5+ on the TF300)
Even then, I'm going to feel dirty and scrub myself.

CROMi-X 6.0b2 released
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2608129

[MEGA] So, you've rooted your Nexus 5. Now what?

Hi guys and girls Ok well i've been lurking around on these forums for some time now. Recently I rooted my Nexus 5 and I must say I love it! I'm aiming to make this thread somewhat of a one stop for people who have just rooted or are considering rooting to see what is possible once you root your phone!
Alright so first things first, before you go any further you are going to need:
A rooted Nexus 5!
A fair amount of time.
if you are unsure of how to go about doing this please read through this thread made by the wonderful Chromium_:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507905
OK, so from this point on i'm going to assume you have all the requisites you need so lets get into it shall we
Block adverts while browsing the web.
So i'm pretty sure that most of us have been blocking those frustrating pop ups and banner adverts while browsing the web on our PCs or Macs for years now right? (Yes, I am looking at you Mr. 888 Poker! ) But for some reason this is not possible to do on our phones. Not anymore! With your rooted phone you can install the superb adaway and wave those adverts goodbye!
Adaway is not however available from the playstore. Don't fear though you can get it here!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2190753
NB: If for some reason you are not currently blocking ads on your PC or Mac. I recommend the add on - adblockplus.
https://adblockplus.org
Install custom Lockrings, softkeys and more.
Bored of the standard android lockscreen? Don't want to have to mess around with apps such as widgetlocker which often prove to be quite unstable at times? Now you don't have to!
Check out this thread created by matthew0776
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2514238
With the files included in that thread you can have whatever look you could possibly want! As the thread states however, in order to flash them on your device you will need the application ZipThemer.
ZipThemer is a simple enough application to use and is available from the playstore.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kellinwood.zipthemer
In order to use ZipThemer the steps are as follows:
1) Open the ZipThemer application and press Update Edify, you will find this in the drop down menu which appears when you press the 3 dots in the top corner of the right hand side of the screen.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
2) Once you press Update Edify you should be greeted with this screen:
3) Press 'Browse'
4) Select the firmware file you are currently using. It could be called, for example, pa_hammerhead-4.0-BETA6-20140217.zip
5) Press 'Configure' A message at the bottom of the screen should pop up at this point which says 'success'.
6) Press the back key once. You should end up at this screen:
7) Once at the screen above press '+Theme' You should then be presented with this screen:
8) Press the green back arrow on the screen above and browse to the location of your lockring/sofkey .zip file you downloaded and placed on your device earlier.
9) Press 'Build It!' and make sure you select the option to make a backup/undo so you can always switch back to stock easily or if there is any issues.
10) Boot device into recovery (CWM or TWRP) Select install Zip from SD card and install it! You will find your file in the root of your SD card for easy access.
ZipThemer not working? Don't worry all hope is not lost! The method above works for the vast majority but if you are one of the unfortunate few there is a solution!
Follow the steps above as usual but when you get to step #4 (Browse for firmware file) Select this file:
http://d-h.st/CgG
Instead of whatever firmware file you are currently running on your device.
Again all credit goes to matthew0776 here. I have simply tried to rephrase the instructions he provided in the thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39572221&postcount=18&nocache=1&z=5376182028558105
To make them easier to understand
Change your boot animation.
Alright so did you know now that you've rooted your phone you can change the boot animation to whatever you like? Well you can! And below i'm going to try my best to explain how.
Ok, now there are a few ways to do this. Personally I like to do things manually however so that's the way i'm going to demonstrate here. If however you don't fancy doing the legwork yourself though (and don't mind paying a small sum) I am aware of a option in the awesome ROM Toolbox pro which does pretty much the same thing. You can get ROM Toolbox pro from the playstore here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.liberty.toolboxpro
So, you've decided to stick with me then?! Alright cool, well here is how to do it the good old fashioned way then
You will need:
Root Explorer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer
A custom boot animation: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2577081 (Thanks to thor6577)
1) Open Root Explorer and navigate your way to: system/media.
2) Here you will find a file called bootanimation.zip Select this file (press the tick to the right of it) and rename it. To do this press the 3 dots in the top corner of the right hand side of the screen once you have selected it and press 'Rename' You may be greeted with a warning at this stage asking if you wish to change the file system from read-only to read-write the answer is YES.
3) Rename the file to bottanimation.zip1 . This is essentially making a backup
4) Browse to wherever you have saved your new custom boot animation and copy it over to this directory (system/media)
NOTE: Your custom boot animation MUST BE called bootanimation.zip or it will not work.
5) Reboot and enjoy
Change your LCD screen density.
The Nexus 5 has absolutely gorgeous 5" display but in my opinion it does not make the most of it out the box! With a rooted phone however you can change the LCD density of the screen to whatever you like!
In simple terms changing the density effects how large icons and widgets will appear on your screen. This means the lower the density the more you can fit on one screen
Changing the screen density on a rooted phone is an incredibly simple Build.prop tweak. Certain custom ROMs come with this feature already nicely packaged into the ROM for example the ROM I am using AOSB 1.3.1 does.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2615590
But, if your ROM doesn't or you have decided to stay on stock don't worry To change you LCD Density follow the steps below:
1) Open Root Explorer and navigate your way to system.
2) Select build.prop (Press the blue tick)
3) Click on the three dots on the top right of the screen and select 'Open in Text Editor' You may be greeted with a prompt here which 'WARNING' file system read-only, switch to read-write? (I'm paraphrasing) The answer is of course YES.
4) Find the entry ro.sf.LCD_density.
5) Change the number directly after the '=' to what you want the screen density to be. You can go anywhere from 300 - 480 before apps such as the Playstore start to break. Personally I use 340 dpi and I think its perfect, its all personal preference though
6) Press the three bars in the top right corner and select save changes.
7) Reboot your phone and enjoy
For more information on LCD density and discussion please check out this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2517311
mmmm PIE!
PIE is a nice little feature you may have stumbled across browsing these forums. If you haven't already it looks like this:
Pretty cool right?! Well I thought so anyway. Well with your rooted phone now you can have it to Now there are two ways (which I know of) how you can get this. The first way is the simplest by far. Many ROMS come with this nice feature already installed. To find out if yours does just check out the features page. Often you don't even have to do that its actually written in the title of whatever ROM you are using. To check out all the custom ROMs available for the Nexus 5 on XDA check out these two forums:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/development
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/orig-development
Now if your ROM does come with PIE baked into it. Your already all set, just go to your settings page and you will find the options for it in there. However if you are still running stock don't worry you can have PIE too thanks to noname81. To get it visit here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330150
noname81's app couldn't be simpler to use either, simply download the latest build and place it somewhere easily accessible on your device, for example, Download. Then browse for it using whatever file manager you like (there's loads on the Playstore) however personally I like ES File manager the most if you just cant make your mind up. Its free and you can get it here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop
Once you've found it click on the apk and hit install.
NOTE: YOU MUST ALLOW INSTALLATION OF APPS FROM UNKNOWN SOURCES.
To do this:
1) Go to settings.
2) Scroll down to 'Personal' and press on 'Security'.
3) Scroll down to 'Device Administration'
4) Press the check box located to the right of the entry 'unknown sources'.
AppBar (Xposed Framework)
Ok, well the options really are somewhat limitless with this so i'm not going to go through all of them. Instead i'm just going to focus on one of my personal favorites, The AppBar. If you are wondering what AppBar is, it's a little feature which looks like this:
AppBar is not permanently on show like the picture above however. It simply slides into frame when you touch a certain area of the screen which you can personally set up to your liking (much like PIE above).
Ok, so i'm going to put in a slight warning here, in terms of actually installing the app, this one is slightly more work than the others I have mentioned. It's still nothing to challenging though, I promise!
To get AppBar. The first thing you are going to need to do is install the Xposed Framework. You can get it here:
http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer
1) Once, you've installed the apk above you should be greeted with this screen (if you are not, navigate your way to it):
2) Once at the screen above, press Install/Update and let it do its thing.
3) Reboot phone.
4) Once you've rebooted, go back into the Xposed installer and press the tab on the top left of the screen.
5) Select 'Download' from the drop down menu which appears. You should be landed at this screen:
6) Scroll down until you find XBlast Tools and install the correct version for whatever version of android you are running.
7) Press on the entry and hit download.
8) Once it's finished you will get a notification which says something along the lines of 'Xposed module is not active yet'
9) Open your notification bar and press on the notification.
10) You will end up at this screen:
11) Press the check box to the right of XBlast Tools [1.8.0]
12) Reboot.
Once you've rebooted you should see a new icon in your app draw called XBlast Tools, open it.
1) Scroll down to the entry AppBar .
2) Enable it using the slider.
3) To set up what you want in you appbar content go to 'Setup Appbar content'
4) You will be taken to this screen:
5) Drag and drop apps into the bar on the left
6) You can adjust the trigger position, height, width and transparency using the sliders on the first screen.
Note: Thanks to femblack (Riyajudeen Mohamed yousuf) for XBlast tools if you which to support him you can buy XBlast tools from the Playstore here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ind.fem.black.xposed.mods
Flash a custom kernel.
NOTE: You must have a custom recovery installed (Dont have one? Check the top of this thread )
Ok, well there are quite a few reasons why to install a custom kernel. In short (very short) You can install a custom Kernel for one of these 3 reasons.
1) To improve battery life. (Undervolting)
2) To improve performance. (Overclocking)
3) Fancy features such as double tab screen to wake device (My personal favorite). Swipe across screen to sleep device etc etc.
Installing a custom kernel is actually remarkably easy especially thanks to the developers who have included AROMA installers. All you have to do is put the zip file on your SDcard boot into recovery and follow the on screen instructions.
For the purpose of this post i'm going to point you towards the ElementalX as it is the Kernel I am currently running and I have had no issues with it personally. it is also incredibly easy to set up and seems like it would serve as a good starting point for newcomers. You can find it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2519607 (Thanks to flar2)
Please note that this is far from the only option when it comes to kernels its just the easiest in my opinion. if you want to see more kernels for the Nexus 5 and decide for yourself have a browse around this forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/orig-development
IMPORTANT: When flashing any custom kernel you must be sure you have the right build for whatever base you are running. Some ROMs are CM based others are AOSP based and so on. ALWAYS CHECK FIRST.
Thats it for now everyone! Hope this thread is of some use. Plan to add information on HALO and MultiWindow when possible as well as a few other things.

More to come!
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Quite nice thread for newcomers, and it might, as it grows, be a go-to for those of us who have been rooted for ages in case we forgot about some of the stuff we can do/achieve with root
One question though, why not use the features included in Rom Toolsbox Pro, since you're already using it. I has a root explorer, if you swipe once to the left in the main menu, you'll get to a Build.prop editor and one more swipe will bring you to the Boot Animations "switcher". Think about it

Nice thread, changing dpi is the first thing i do when i root, but I don't think its appropriate to call that "changing the screen resolution" , we are simply changing dpi, not resolution.

I like where this thread is going, thanks for your time just adding my support. I'm rooted. Flashed Faux Kernel but still stock. I'm still waiting for AOKP or Paranoid put out their hand even more.
Used to run carbon on my n4. But I'm just neat picky about by clock position, battery icon, toggles *torch, extended boot menu and Navbar. My main reasons I used custom ROMs.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using xda app-developers app

Gormsen said:
Quite nice thread for newcomers, and it might, as it grows, be a go-to for those of us who have been rooted for ages in case we forgot about some of the stuff we can do/achieve with root
One question though, why not use the features included in Rom Toolsbox Pro, since you're already using it. I has a root explorer, if you swipe once to the left in the main menu, you'll get to a Build.prop editor and one more swipe will bring you to the Boot Animations "switcher". Think about it
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Honestly there is no real reason not to this, I just learnt how to do it the old fashioned way first and old habits and all that. Also the above method can be done for free using any root explorer whereas for ROM toolbox you have to pay. Also i've found that using ROM toolboxes boot animations are quite often not scaled to fit the screen properly!
Dakura said:
Nice thread, changing dpi is the first thing i do when i root, but I don't think its appropriate to call that "changing the screen resolution" , we are simply changing dpi, not resolution.
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Thankyou, and yes you are correct, fixed it

Michael-1993 said:
Honestly there is no real reason not to this, I just learnt how to do it the old fashioned way first and old habits and all that. Also the above method can be done for free using any root explorer whereas for ROM toolbox you have to pay. Also i've found that using ROM toolboxes boot animations are quite often not scaled to fit the screen properly!
Thankyou, and yes you are correct, fixed it
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I'm also a fan of doing things manually, so no arguing there
My though was that, when being a noob at all of this, there's a lot to handle, a lot of words and a lot of tools to use. Rom Toolbox gathers a lot of options in a single app, and might simplify things for the slow learning newcomer.
You could also teach him to set his kernel using scripts, but using an app like Trickster og System Tuner simplifies things, a lot!
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

Gormsen said:
I'm also a fan of doing things manually, so no arguing there
My though was that, when being a noob at all of this, there's a lot to handle, a lot of words and a lot of tools to use. Rom Toolbox gathers a lot of options in a single app, and might simplify things for the slow learning newcomer.
You could also teach him to set his kernel using scripts, but using an app like Trickster og System Tuner simplifies things, a lot!
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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That's a great idea! Ill add it as soon as I get time
And yeah, you're right it is a lot to take in at first I suppose, I am trying my best to make the thread as simple as possible though I promise! i'm also planning on adding how to backup applications and accounts as well as how to dual boot multiple ROMS at some point. But yeah ROM Toolbox really is a a great tool. I may add a section dedicated just to the main features on that as well

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That's a great idea! Ill add it as soon as I get time
And yeah, you're right it is a lot to take in at first I suppose, I am trying my best to make the thread as simple as possible though I promise! i'm also planning on adding how to backup applications and accounts as well as how to dual boot multiple ROMS at some point. But yeah ROM Toolbox really is a a great tool. I may add a section dedicated just to the main features on that as well
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And you're doing a great job so, the OP has really grown a lot in just a couple of days.
A couple of suggestions:
1. You might wanna consider making an index, since this thread is going to grow a lot and it might end up being hard to get an overview.
2. How about a dedicated Xposed section since the possibilities with this are almost endless?
I know all of this takes time, so just get to it as you see fit. Keep up the good work
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Hey Thanks for such informative thread, I subscribed to your thread and look forward to learn more.
I am interested in changing the DPI of my phone especially to the level that is on Samsung Note 2. This is purely because of the game 8 ball pool from Miniclip as the game looks different on Note 2 and different on N5. Do you have any idea what is the DPI of Note 2 v/s our phone.
Thanks.

kailashnj said:
Hey Thanks for such informative thread, I subscribed to your thread and look forward to learn more.
I am interested in changing the DPI of my phone especially to the level that is on Samsung Note 2. This is purely because of the game 8 ball pool from Miniclip as the game looks different on Note 2 and different on N5. Do you have any idea what is the DPI of Note 2 v/s our phone.
Thanks.
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Yeah well the Note 2's DPI is set at 320 by default, but the general consensus seems to be 240 DPI looks sharpest on that phone. Bare in mind the Note 2 has a 5.5" screen though which is somewhat larger than the Nexus 5 so it may not work quite so well for you, give it ago though! Would be cool to see what you think, like I said i struggle to tolerate anything lower than 340 myself but its all personal prefrence
Thanks to joyo22 for the information. Thread is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2243799

Themes / Apps / Mods Rear Notifier App for Mi 11 Ultra

I love my Mi 11 Ultra. It's a fantastic device and the rear screen adds a fun element to a seriously, beastly phone — but I found it ridiculous that Xiaomi completely cut off access to any other apps besides their own when it comes to allowing notifications on the rear screen. No more! With some inspiration from GuyWithRootedPhone and his Mirror2RearUltra app, I created my own app that allows you to select any app on your Mi 11 Ultra to send notifications to the rear screen.
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Features:
• Pick the desired apps for rear notifying quickly and easily with the made-from-scratch app picker.
• Allow Rear Notifier to restart automatically after reboot.
• Tons of customization!
• Change rear display timeout to beyond Xiaomi's 30 second cap.
• Privacy mode, when enabled hides notification details.
• Allow animations with different animation styles and durations.
• Customize the app notification's icon and text sizes to different sizes and colors with support for dynamic coloring based on the app's icon.
• And more!
Update 3.0: Always on Display!
• Clock module with complete gradient-color customizations and animations
• GIF/Image module with all kinds of customizations as well
• Weather module with (you guessed it) more customization!
Update 3.6: Android 13
Hey everyone! I apologize for the delay in updates, but I've been running another ROM and just busy with life. I came back to the newest version of MIUI to find the app wasn't starting the service and investigated. Many of you may have had the issue of the service never seeming to start. The issue stems from Android 13 automatically denying the posting of app notifications without explicit user consent. Being able to show a notification for the service is vital for Rear Notifier's function. To remedy this issue, I've added an additional required prompt to use the app so there's no confusion. From my testing thus far, everything seems to be working as expected.
The update is under review to the Play Store as I type (6/14/23 1:38 PM UTC).
Thanks for your patience!
Bugs squashed:
• Android 13 notification issue resolved (service will start now)
• Fixed issue with GIFs where setting the speed didn't affect the rear screen GIF's speed
• Optimizations and improvements
Bugs/Concerns
• Whenever a notification is sent to the rear screen from this app, it will cause the default clock to disappear until the native rear display apk chooses to refresh itself. At the moment, there's no way that I'm aware of to bring back the native clock on-demand, but that's what my own implementation of the clock is for
Developed and Tested on:
Device: Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (Obviously)
ROM: Xiaomi.EU 14.09.0 Stable
Android Version: 13
MIUI Only!
Google Play Link
Feel free to send me any ideas or issues you have on different MIUI versions and I hope all my fellow Mi 11 Ultra brethren enjoy!

Chr0m3Chaos said:
I love my Mi 11 Ultra. It's a fantastic device and the rear screen adds a fun element to a seriously, beastly phone — but I found it ridiculous that Xiaomi completely cut off access to any other apps besides their own when it comes to allowing notifications on the rear screen. No more! With some inspiration from GuyWithRootedPhone and his Mirror2RearUltra app, I created my own app that allows you to select any app on your Mi 11 Ultra to send notifications to the rear screen.
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Features:
• Pick the desired apps for rear notifying quickly and easily with the made-from-scratch app picker.
• Allow Rear Notifier to restart automatically after reboot.
• Tons of customization!
• Change rear display timeout to beyond Xiaomi's 30 second cap.
• Privacy mode, when enabled hides notification details.
• Allow animations with different animation styles and durations.
• Customize the app notification's icon and text sizes to different sizes and colors with support for dynamic coloring based on the app's icon.
• And more!
Bugs/Concerns
• Stopping the service once it's been started from the app sometimes doesn't work. When this happens, just force close the app.
• Whenever a notification is sent to the rear screen from this app, it will cause the default clock to disappear until the native rear display apk chooses to refresh itself. At the moment, there's no way that I'm aware of to bring back the native clock on-demand.
Future Ideas:
Since the default clock is super buggy when using this app, I was thinking about adding my own customizable clock feature in the app, but I have a lot going on right now
so that isn't feasable at the moment. When I have time, I will most likely add it to the app in the future.
Developed and Tested on:
Device: Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (Obviously)
ROM: Xiaomi.EU 13.0.13 Stable
Android Version: 12
MIUI Only!
Google Play Link
Feel free to send me any ideas or issues you have on different MIUI versions and I hope all my fellow Mi 11 Ultra brethren enjoy!
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I can't find it anywhere.

fendetestasxx said:
I can't find it anywhere.
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My app? Just click the link that says "Google Play Link" and it'll take you right too it.

It won't let me install it. I have a xiaomi 11 ultra, obviously.

fendetestasxx said:
It won't let me install it. I have a xiaomi 11 ultra, obviously.
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That's strange...it supports Android 12 and up and I double checked to make sure it was allowed in the Play store (of course it was). Also, I uninstalled my dev copy just to see what the Play store said and it allowed me to download it.
I'll attach the latest version that I just sent for review on the Play store minutes ago.
When you install it, and Xiaomi comes up with the "App from an unknown source", make sure to toggle on all the toggles to make it everything works properly.
Link to V1.4:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M6HtNS7tUkaKbik4owFEY6U1SAhIjd4P/view?usp=share_link
Edit: Apparently Google didn't like that...here's a link via Mega https://mega.nz/file/2A8TGSwY#tjrNpKowE87gaGr9tKFM1xUELytBrgCXMEJOFy-lw5A

Running great on Miui14, very nice app!

Thanks for creating this app. Working flawlessly on Miui 14 EU beta.

Nice apps! It will be better if you add more features like clock, weather, stopwatch/timer, control music, opening camera from rear display and more...

Hi my english ist Bad ....im from Germany...
When i will Test notification the App say i must Start it....
When i start the App ...the App Close ...
What make it wrong ?

utalpt said:
Running great on Miui14, very nice app!
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Thank you! I'm glad it's still working on the new MIUI versions!
Robert235 said:
Thanks for creating this app. Working flawlessly on Miui 14 EU beta
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I wanted to have actual notifications on the rear like Xiaomi should have done, so I may as well share it with this awesome community. Good to know it's working on the newest MIUI versions
xbvans said:
Nice apps! It will be better if you add more features like clock, weather, stopwatch/timer, control music, opening camera from rear display and more...
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Thank you! Honestly those are great ideas. Love them! You can bet money that you'll see some/all of those features in the future. My next goal is adding an AoD clock.

gorillalaci said:
Hi my english ist Bad ....im from Germany...
When i will Test notification the App say i must Start it....
When i start the App ...the App Close ...
What make it wrong ?
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In order to use the app, make sure you click the 'Start' button at the top right. You should then see a persistant notification in your notification shade. Clicking that starts the notification listening service. If you don't start the service, the app is useless. That's what the message means Try that.

Chr0m3Chaos said:
In order to use the app, make sure you click the 'Start' button at the top right. You should then see a persistant notification in your notification shade. Clicking that starts the notification listening service. If you don't start the service, the app is useless. That's what the message means Try that.
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I know i must Start the App....when i click in start the App Close
I dont have persitant notification

Chr0m3Chaos said:
Thank you! I'm glad it's still working on the new MIUI versions!
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Start button doesn't start and no perm notification, but I'm receiving the notifications from the apps that I selected
Hope to see you soon on Miui14 hehe and bring a new version of mirror2rear as it stopped working on Miui14 and it's super useful for gcam
Thanks again, the app is really well built and user friendly!

gorillalaci said:
I know i must Start the App....when i click in start the App Close
I dont have persitant notification
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If the service has been started and nothing is working, then I'm not sure what's going on with your 11 Ultra. I can only help if I see some logs at this point.
utalpt said:
Start button doesn't start and no perm notification, but I'm receiving the notifications from the apps that I selected
Hope to see you soon on Miui14 hehe and bring a new version of mirror2rear as it stopped working on Miui14 and it's super useful for gcam
Thanks again, the app is really well built and user friendly!
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That's interesting! Glad it's working though lol. Updating Mirror2Rear would be GuyWithRootedPhone's specialty, but since his code is open source, it is definitely possible to update. Thank you for the compliments though

Any chance you can open source your app?

@Chr0m3Chaos enabled all permissions and selected Whatsapp & Messages ....but still the "services" fail to start on MIUI 14 error: please start notifications services first and the "START button" beside APPS circles endlessly. Tried rebooting but still doesn't seem to work for me.

Use a link, which is not setting the region and language:
Rear Notifier (Mi 11 Ultra) - Apps on Google Play
Allow your Mi 11 Ultra's rear screen to show notifications from any app!
play.google.com

First: Great idea, i'm waiting for long for some app like these. The crappy rear screen for me never never showas any notification from apps and timeout didn't work at all.
But second: I managed to start the service and send a test notification, but didn't get some messages from apps. But i couldn't set some apps as apps list is empty, it says fetching apps and then nothing. If i type in search field (say i type telegr..), i can see app field for a very little moment and it disappears. And (but sure, thats what you stated above) the rear clock is gone till i disable and enable it in settings.
So again, great idea and great app, but seems it needs some fixing (and own clock would be great as my timer doesn't work and sometimes clock stays forever using battery ;-) )
I'm on latest xiaomi.eu weekly (A13), so maybe thats the problem yet...
Many thx for developing this app, looks promising

Great idea! Thank You!
I'm testing it and still needs some fine tunning, but looks really good.

amandeepparmar said:
@Chr0m3Chaos enabled all permissions and selected Whatsapp & Messages ....but still the "services" fail to start on MIUI 14 error: please start notifications services first and the "START button" beside APPS circles endlessly. Tried rebooting but still doesn't seem to work for me.
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Huh...I'm not sure why that would be ngl.
nihilista said:
First: Great idea, i'm waiting for long for some app like these. The crappy rear screen for me never never showas any notification from apps and timeout didn't work at all.
But second: I managed to start the service and send a test notification, but didn't get some messages from apps. But i couldn't set some apps as apps list is empty, it says fetching apps and then nothing. If i type in search field (say i type telegr..), i can see app field for a very little moment and it disappears. And (but sure, thats what you stated above) the rear clock is gone till i disable and enable it in settings.
So again, great idea and great app, but seems it needs some fixing (and own clock would be great as my timer doesn't work and sometimes clock stays forever using battery ;-) )
I'm on latest xiaomi.eu weekly (A13), so maybe thats the problem yet...
Many thx for developing this app, looks promising
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Dang that's a weird one. If only MIUI wasn't so flakey with literally everything. I've had multiple people saying it worked great on the newest MIUI releases and a few where it's completely random bugs like that. Not sure what to say without logs though.
As for the clock — I have actually just coded a working implementation of the clock that has the same look and layout w/ the color gradients completely customizable along with a mostly-working weather screen. This will be in a vertical view pager implementation for easy access. I attached a mockup of how those will both look for most part.
I still need to code the UI for customizing the clock and weather though. Expect to see an update in the play store in a few days