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CyanogenMod 7 for Captivate Q&A

CyanogenMod 7 (w/ Gingerbread 2.3.4) for Galaxy S
The only rule of CyanogenMod: you don't ask for ETAs. You install, your warranty is void.
Warning : Not for new users, flash this build only if you know what you are doing !!!
INSTRUCTIONS:
INSTRUCTIONS:
Latest version: http://mirror.teamdouche.net/?device=captivatemtd
Check the md5sum if you want to be sure that the download worked (different OSes have different programs that do md5, on ubuntu it is md5sum that you run against the zip you download and compare to the md5sum number shown on the download website). ROMManager does this automatically for ROMs you download via ROMManager.
- First time flashing CM 7 to your Captivate (or coming from another ROM)?
Easy way:
Start with a rooted Eclair/Froyo running Eclair/Froyo Bootloaders (do not ask us how to do this).
Install ROMManager Premium.
Flash ClockworkMod Recovery. Pick Captivate (MTD) (ignore the warning about not having an official, pick ClockworkMod 2.x).
Make sure you can reboot into ClockworkMod recovery from ROMManager. Reboot and get back into ROMManager Premium.
Choose download ROMs.
Pick the CyanogenMod Nightlies.
Check the Google Apps addon.
Check Backup current ROM!
Check wipe data, cache, dalvik cache.
Let ROMManager finish the installation.
Harder way:
Make sure you're running a Eclair/Froyo Firmware (2.1 or 2.2) and Eclair/Froyo Bootloaders!
Root your device and install ClockworkMod Recovery.
Do a Nandroid backup!
WIPE (wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition)
Install the ROM from internal sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
Optionally install the Google Addon (through ROMManager is easiest)
- Upgrading from earlier CM7?
ROM Manager method:
Install ROMManager Premium.
Flash ClockworkMod Recovery. Pick Captivate (MTD) (ignore the warning about not having an official, pick ClockworkMod 3.x).
Choose Download ROMs.
Pick the CyanogenMod Nightlies.
Check the Google Apps addon.
Check Backup current ROM!
Check wipe cache, dalvik cache.
Let ROMManager finish the installation.
Clockwork Mod method:
Download and push the ROM zip file to the sdcard.
Reboot into recovery.
Do a Nandroid Backup!
Install the ROM zip from sdcard (your Google apps will be backed up automatically)
There are no Google Apps bundled with CM ROMs, because Google asked Cyanogen to remove copyrighted apps. After flashing the rom, don't forget to flash Google Addon package if you want it. ROM Manager will allow you to flash it if you just go into it and after flashing the ClockworkMod recovery for MTD devices, choose Download ROMs, and pick Google Apps.
FAQ (Please Read!!)
Q: I don't have working three button recovery, is there anything I can do?
A: There is a CWM flashable zip that should be able to fix this at 3 Button Fix. That program is not part of CyanogenMod and we do not support it.
Q: Can I flash over a previous version of CM7?
A: If updating from an already CM7 running SGS phone, just flash the latest update zip file as it contains all the fixes from previous updates.
Q: I just installed and I don't see the Marketplace, cannot see GMail, cannot sync Contacts.
Q: I just installed and I don't see any Google Apps.
A: You need to install the Google apps. They are available in ROMManager. ROMManager also asks you if you want to install the Google Apps addon when you install via ROMManager.
Q: I restored from Titanium Backup but my applications are not working
A: Do not restore system data, only restore application+user data. CM7 uses new system data and if you restore on top of it, things will not work.
Q: My battery life is simply awful, any tips?
A: Wi-Fi, bluetooth, and GPS are major battery killers. Wi-Fi and bluetooth are particularly hungry, so turn them off when you don't need them.
Q: The phone booted but I'm not getting any signal, what gives?
Q: My phone takes a few minutes to establish a 3g signal after I turn it on, what gives?
A: Known issue with polling when staring up the network. Put the phone to sleep by pressing the power button and waking it up a few times and it will usually come up with a signal.
Q: I lost my SMSC information, how to I get it back?
A: Follow these steps to restore.
Q: When will Voodoo sound/color/sharpness be integrated?
A: Maybe some parts will be integrated someday, but there some UNSUPPORTED kernels available on the threads that do this already. Please direct any issues related to these to the appropriate developers, not us.
Q: Your notification toggles are different than mine, how can I change them?
A: Go into Settings, CyanogenMod Settings, Interface, Notification power widget, Widget buttons
Q: I really miss the accurate battery mods, can I flash these?
A: No, but you can go into Settings, CyanogenMod Settings, Interface, Status bar tweaks, "Battery percentage"
Q: Where can I get themes for this?
A: A quick search for "theme engine" on the market will produce a number of results, but there are some in the general Android Themes section
Q: Can I use the video player/music player/contacts/phone/launcher from a Samsung ROM?
A: No, anything hooking into Samsung's framework will not work on this ROM, there are plenty of alternatives in the market.
Q: Where can I get the Nexus S drivers?
A: Download and install the Android SDK here then download "Google USB Driver package, revision 4"
Once downloaded, right click on "Computer", "Manage", "Device Manager", "Nexus S", "Update Driver Software", and point it to wherever you isntalled the SDK
Q: How do I go back to a Samsung stock ROM?
A: The easiest way is to go back to stock using Odin and flashing a full firmware (including PIT file) with repartition checked (Odin One-Click does this by default on Captivate)
Q: Can I use ROM Manager to install or back up this ROM?
A: Yes.
Q: Why do I not see the nightlies in ROM Manager?
A: Nightly builds are only visible in the premium version of ROM Manager. Koush, the developer of ROM Manager is a key reason behind Galaxy S phones having CM7. You can buy it to show your support.
Q: The phone turns on whenever I plug it in, is there any way to prevent this?
A: This is also related to the kernel and for now is an annoying side effect we have to put up with.
Q: Why can't I play .avi or .mkv files? They worked fine with Samsung's ROM.
A: Due to codec licensing issues, this can't be provided out of the box. Several apps from the marketplace should be able to replicate this feature (such as RockPlayer)
Q: How do I flash a different modem? The one included doesn't work well with my phone.
A: Other modems are available here
Please do not attempt to flash ones from other threads as they use a different method of installing not compatible with our ROM.
Q: Can I use another kernel like Speedmod with this?
A: Yes, but you have to make sure it is compatible. We do not support any kernels except the one we install.
Q: GTalk doesn't work with FFC?
A: We can either have a fully fixed camera without gtalk video chat support (samsung libcamera)
or we can have a buggy camera with gtalk video chat support (opensource libcamera). We went with the fully working camera without GTalk FFC support. Once we have updated libs from Samsung for camera, it'll work.
Q: I encountered a bug, how do I find out if it's known and where can I report it?
A: You can look through the issue tracker here. If you do not see your issue, please report it. If someone else has it, please star it (but please do not file "Me too!" reports). Try to also attach the logcat output and last_kmsg to the bug report by:
Code:
desktop$ adb logcat > logcat.txt
desktop$ adb shell
# cat /proc/last_kmsg > /sdcard/last_kmsg (only if you had crash/reboot)
# dmesg > /sdcard/dmesg.txt
# exit
desktop$ adb pull /sdcard/last_kmsg .
desktop$ adb pull /sdcard/dmesg.txt .
Attach the logcat.txt and last_kmsg files to the bug report. Of course, you need to have the android SDK installed to do this.

Thread is now stuck. I was gonna do one for it but was not sure on the CM teams want for it.

Yay dedicated Q & A. Anyways on to the questions.
In the second screenshot the lock toggle looks half transparent as if you can slide it. But mine just squish together, just curious if it is supposed to be like that.
Also, in those notification settings toggles when my icons are lit up white when on the white is not a pure white. It looks like crinkled paper, is that also designed this way? Thanks guys!
EDIT: Sorry but I also wanted to know about the non smooth gradients. I noticed in your screenshots they are smooth and mine are choppy bars of differing colors.
EDIT2: Ok I suppose my questions go unanswered

zelendel said:
Thread is now stuck. I was gonna do one for it but was not sure on the CM teams want for it.
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We're (well, really some of our users who are willing to help out) good with answering questions - the CM7 for Galaxy S series of phones (mostly Galaxy S, Vibrant and Captivate) is close, and getting closer though it will never be simple to install due to the new kernel and file system. It's the repeating of the same questions multiple tens of times that is bothersome and we will start ignoring.

I looked in cm7 settings-sound and don't see a way to raise system sound. Not a big deal just curious.

You're looking for Settings -> Sound -> Volume.

I may be blind for not noticing but is it possible to set pictures to be stored in the external SD somewhere in the camera settings? I looked all over and I can't find such an option
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zuNcHAN said:
I may be blind for not noticing but is it possible to set pictures to be stored in the external SD somewhere in the camera settings? I looked all over and I can't find such an option
Sent from my SGH-I896 using XDA App
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Unfortunately, it seems the CM/AOSP camera defaults to storing them on the first SD card (whichever that is) without a way to redirect to external. Though right now, there isn't much use to putting them on external as that can't be accessed directly from a computer through the current ROM. I suggest investing in a decent explorer application (like Root Explorer) and bulk moving the files to /mnt/emmc

I have 2 questions:
1) Do nandroid backups work?
2) I've tried moving swype and a few other apps to system/app but they fc. Is there something else I need to do?

Nandroid backups appear to work for me.
Swype beta works, download the installer and install Swype through it and you should be fine.

Thnikk said:
I have 2 questions:
1) Do nandroid backups work?
2) I've tried moving swype and a few other apps to system/app but they fc. Is there something else I need to do?
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For swype I think you also need the .so file that's in the system/lib folder. But I have been too lazy to put swype in so I am not exactly sure.

Thnikk said:
I have 2 questions:
1) Do nandroid backups work?
2) I've tried moving swype and a few other apps to system/app but they fc. Is there something else I need to do?
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1) yes
2) apps from samsung ROM's may not work. if you want swype, sign up for the swype beta available from http://beta.swype.com

Is anyone else getting insufficient memory available or having problems installing apps and restoring apps with titanium backup??
I can't install Google voice Gmail or anything

pewpewbangbang said:
Is anyone else getting insufficient memory available or having problems installing apps and restoring apps with titanium backup??
I can't install Google voice Gmail or anything
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Have you tried a reboot
Sent from my Captivate using XDA Premium App

pewpewbangbang said:
Is anyone else getting insufficient memory available or having problems installing apps and restoring apps with titanium backup??
I can't install Google voice Gmail or anything
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check to see how much space you're using in /datadata with "adb shell df" or root explorer

I'll just try a complete Master Clear and everything with Odin......bye bye app backups
Also, when i reboot, its almost as if the phone resets or something cuz i get the Android robot startup screen that takes me through the process of signing into an account, backing up data, etc....
Maybe my google apps file was bad, i'll go re-download that

Minced said:
Yay dedicated Q & A. Anyways on to the questions.
In the second screenshot the lock toggle looks half transparent as if you can slide it. But mine just squish together, just curious if it is supposed to be like that.
Also, in those notification settings toggles when my icons are lit up white when on the white is not a pure white. It looks like crinkled paper, is that also designed this way? Thanks guys!
EDIT: Sorry but I also wanted to know about the non smooth gradients. I noticed in your screenshots they are smooth and mine are choppy bars of differing colors.
EDIT2: Ok I suppose my questions go unanswered
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For the choppy bars, it's just the AOMLED display. It doesn't handle gradients well and the screenshots aren't of the actualy screen but what it is suppose to display.

pewpewbangbang said:
I'll just try a complete Master Clear and everything with Odin......bye bye app backups
Also, when i reboot, its almost as if the phone resets or something cuz i get the Android robot startup screen that takes me through the process of signing into an account, backing up data, etc....
Maybe my google apps file was bad, i'll go re-download that
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the android robot startup is a part of gapps, walks you through the setup process.
bay_wolf said:
For the choppy bars, it's just the AOMLED display. It doesn't handle gradients well and the screenshots aren't of the actualy screen but what it is suppose to display.
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the scratchy graphics only happen to me while it's searching for initial signal, but fine afterward.

Kaik541 said:
the android robot startup is a part of gapps, walks you through the setup process.
Yea but it happens each time i reboot. Lets say i reboot, go through that process, then reboot again, it happens again each time i reboot
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Kaik541 said:
1) yes
2) apps from samsung ROM's may not work. if you want swype, sign up for the swype beta available from http://beta.swype.com
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I can install it and it works, but when I try to move it from data/app to system/app it fc's.

[MOD][FLASHABLE ZIP] Remove GApps in any ICS/JB ROM

Here is a zip I have made which will remove gapps from any ICS/JB ROM to have better battery life. Don't forget to press the thanks button and rate the thread 5 stars.
WORKS ON JELLY BEAN ANDROID 4.1
Mount /system
Flash zip
Reboot
Enjoy

Well done.
Sent from my LG-P500 using xda premium

acerkumar said:
Well done.
Sent from my LG-P500 using xda premium
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+1
Sent from my LG-P500 using Tapatalk 2

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up up.. no one wants it?

TheAndroidGeek said:
up up.. no one wants it?
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Well, it means no play store so it's not helpful for me at least, i want to remove anything besides google maps and play store.
Anyways, thank you for your hard work!

Alternatives to Google Play Store are:
Aptoide
APKTOP
APPBRAIN

And we cannot use location service.

Does it work in jb also? I would really need it!
Edit: Yes it does! Great thanks!
Ps. I don t use this zip to get rid of gapps completely, but to clean gapps before installing a different gapp zip or when switching from ics to jb and viceversa ! (Full wipe don t delete gapps and some roms don t delete them also so this zip is very useful!)

moly82 said:
Does it work in jb also? I would really need it!
Edit: Yes it does! Great thanks!
Ps. I don t use this zip to get rid of gapps completely, but to clean gapps before installing a different gapp zip or when switching from ics to jb and viceversa ! (Full wipe don t delete gapps and some roms don t delete them also so this zip is very useful!)
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I have just done this also on the loop kernel on my Xperia S that I installed using the duel booter for Xperia S here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1880305
Worked for this so well done

brim4brim said:
I have just done this also on the loop kernel on my Xperia S that I installed using the duel booter for Xperia S here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1880305
Worked for this so well done
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It should work for any Android Phone I think

Updated with new code

I am getting installation aborted.
I am on 4.1.2. I had mounted system.

username1234321 said:
I am getting installation aborted.
I am on 4.1.2. I had mounted system.
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It is a bad .zip... You should try redownload zip

there appears to be an error in the zip... installation aborted message.
can you please reupload.

Can this be done manually with adb by deleting each app listed in updater-script ?

DOES NOT WORK. I get error 6. I think the ZIP is messed up.

[FLASHABLE ZIP] Remove GApps in ROM: now supports Android 10
NOTE: script no more maintained. Even not try it on Android 11/12/99.
There by default not possible to edit files on system partitions (here patch) and their quantity has increased.
Also firmwares even more depend on gapps so risk of bootloop even higher.
Script in first post very discounted and therefore deleting not all files.
Here's updated version. Script automatically mounts /system and /vendor, you don't need do it by yourself.
Script compatible with Android 2.3...10.0
Guaranteed delete will be only on custom rom's with built-in or OpenGapps and Pixel / Nexus / Android One firmware due of possible other file naming in manufacturer stock firmware.
I tried to collect all files related to Google.
Script removes apps from /system and /vendor partitions. Probably some of them was updated and additionally stored in internal memory.
So you need manually delete a bit of remainders as normal app.
Batch deleting available with root in Link2SD
Some bits of files can left on device (like important WebView), but almost all other will be removed.
Also here open source version of gapps (microG)
IMPORTANT!
– Maybe some stuff or whole ROM will broken after applying this ZIP because modern firmwares very depends from gapps
– I've tried to remove as much possible Google-related files
– don't apply script after wipe /data, only after first boot. Otherwise execute these commands
– Before applying set Settings > Apps > Gear icon > Default apps > Voice & assist > both to "None" (source)
– Script removes Google Launcher, install 3rd-party app or device will not boot!
– Script removes stock Google keyboard, install 3rd party before applying!
– Script removes Google Dialer, install 3rd-party before applying!
– ...and many other apps
– Apps that display Google Maps can't be installed
– A lot of apps requests Google Play Store and Google Play Services which will be removed
– Network location will be unavailable because it's part of gapps
– Recommended to wipe dalvik-cache to rid out of unused odex-files
>>> Use it at your own risk and make full backup via recovery before flashing! <<<
Previous more "lite" version: remove_gapps_2.3-8.1.zip

Bonoboo said:
Script in first post discounted and delete not all files due update of gapps.
Here's updated version attached to post.
Script automatically mounts /system, you don't need do it by yourself.
Disclaimer: _maybe_ some stuff or all ROM will broken after applying this ZIP.
Use at your own risk.
Especially apps with embedded GoogleMaps such as Foursquare, Instagram and many other.
They will be hidden in Play Store and can't be installed manually because of lack of framework for it.
So there's two versions. One with prefix "Safe" keeps framework.
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Kind of an odd question but can this work on a CM7 build? If not can you give me ideas to create my own?

9v9 said:
can this work on a CM7 build?
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Very slightly updated archives, added 2 new files. Please, read that post again.
Now will delete old gapps > compatible with CM7.
Hope it helps.

Replacing Sony's apps

I'm looking for a way to replace the system apps with their AOSP counter part.
E.g. dialer, email, contacts etc.
Does someone know if it's possible for all apps or are their any problems to be expected?
And second question, is there probably a flash able zip for this?

I'd be curious to know as well. Coming from a Nexus device I hate Sony's attempts to "improve" the basic apps like dialer and messaging. They all look like they were designed in 1998.

That should be possible....
Nebucatnetzer said:
I'm looking for a way to replace the system apps with their AOSP counter part.
E.g. dialer, email, contacts etc.
Does someone know if it's possible for all apps or are their any problems to be expected?
And second question, is there probably a flash able zip for this?
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I think at the moment there is no available zip. You need CWM for your idea - do you have your phone rooted ?
If so there should be a possiblity to create such a flashable zip , that erase the not needed apps and install the new apps...
If your phone is not rooted maybe a batch file could do the trick via ADB for you - in a first step it should block the not wanted apps and in a second step it should install the new apps.
So you need the Names of the packages / apps that should be erased and before that, you should find the AOSP-Apps that run on the Z3C.

pipspeak said:
I'd be curious to know as well. Coming from a Nexus device I hate Sony's attempts to "improve" the basic apps like dialer and messaging. They all look like they were designed in 1998.
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My favorites are
Textra for messaging
Quickpic for album
MX Player for Videos

Rhonin86 said:
I think at the moment there is no available zip. You need CWM for your idea - do you have your phone rooted ?
If so there should be a possiblity to create such a flashable zip , that erase the not needed apps and install the new apps...
If your phone is not rooted maybe a batch file could do the trick via ADB for you - in a first step it should block the not wanted apps and in a second step it should install the new apps.
So you need the Names of the packages / apps that should be erased and before that, you should find the AOSP-Apps that run on the Z3C.
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Yes it's rooted.

I would be happy too, to replace the dialer & contact apps with AOSP ones.
Regarding messaging, i'm using this one : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.slvn.mms

Collecting of required information
Hi folx,
in this post i try to get all required information to replace the not wanted SONY stuff by the desired stuff mostly AOSP.
Your phone should be rooted and CWM should be installed.
Then we have to build a fitting flashable zip file.
But to succeed we fist need to test if the wanted apps will work on our phone. (i will test for example: Dialer from CM11)
If these Apps work, then we should have a deeper look on the creating of such a flashable.zip file. I have found a lot of howtos in the web. But to be sure we should backup those SONY-Apps
Here are 2 links i would use:
http://www.android-hilfe.de/root-hacking-modding-fuer-lenovo-ideapad-a1/268272-how-cwm-update-zips-erstellen.html german
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1721680 english here at XDA
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2764533 this can also be useful
The updater - script within this zip-file could be adjusted to our needs. Deleting the not wanted Sony.apps from /system /app and replace them with the wanted Apps. If i find the time i could provide such a file - but i can't test it.
The simple Trick:
But you could do it more simple - you just need a root explorer (i prefer ES File Explorer). Go to the above mentioned folder /system/app or system/private. There you should find the not wanted apps. Just copy them in a backup folder on your sdcard, delete the sony apk in the system - partition, copy your desired apk in the folder, where you have deleted the Sony-apk, give the right permissions and then reboot.
If the new app fails - just delete it in the same manner as described above and copy the backupped app in the corresponding folder and check the permissions again. - reboot.
I would really appreciate posting your results and if there are any further questions.... do not hesitate - we are all here to learn and get our phone better
Cheers
Rhonin

I probably have time to test this on the weekend.
I'll let you know how it goes.

I copied over Contacts, Contacts Prvovider and the Dialer apks.
However I couldn't get them to work.
Neither the Contacts nor the Dialer app showed up in the app drawer.
Email didn't work either.

Deskclock works fine. I'd love dialler to work...

Google keyboard issues. Latinimegoogle folder missing.

Hello everyone.
Lately, I wanted to make some space on my phone, because I`ve trouble`s with newest Xposed install and activate . So I deleted all this unnecessary keyboards like Chinese, Japanese, Korean... etc. Unfortunately I also deleted main keyboard which is Latin Google keyboard. After reboot I can`t unlock my phone, because keybord didn`t show. That wasn`t a big problem, because I got OTG usb cable. So I connected simple keyboard through OTG cable, and type password to unlock my N6. Strange is that google keyboard after log in shows (unlocking sim lock, in textra, in gmail...). But on unlocking (decrypting) phone isn`t showing up. Google Play show me Google keyboard installed, but it doesn`t work fine.
I`ve tried many things to repair it, including reinstalling Google keyboard in Google Play. Still nothing... I read somewhere that in system/app there should be Latinimegoogle folder, but I haven`t got it. If i could take from somewhere this Latinimegoogle folder with files, and copy it to my N6 system/app, I think it could solve the problem. Can someone upload this folder... and also another two files: libjni_keyboarddecoder.so and libjni_latinimegoogle.so on system/lib?
Or maybe is there any other options to repair google keyboard?
I`ve got unlocked, rooted N6, on stock rom.
Thank`s for any advice`s.
Regards!

Flash this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59561445/

NLBeev said:
Flash this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59561445/
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Thanks for quick response.
Is it safe? I mean, Will I loose any of my data, or my applications and system settings? I don`t want to play with all this settings in all app`s again. It`s quiet time consuming...

Shantarien said:
Thanks for quick response.
Is it safe? I mean, Will I loose any of my data, or my applications and system settings? I don`t want to play with all this settings in all app`s again. It`s quiet time consuming...
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It is a slimmed down prerooted stock rom.
When you have recent stock now and Twrp-recovery installed you can download the rom (zip file) to the internal memory. My method is:
- Reboot Twrp-recovery ;
- Wipe system and caches (not data);
- Still TWRP: Install the downloaded zip;
Reboot - data kept - root access.
When you have a different custom rom / kernel a complete reinstall is needed (factory reset).

NLBeev said:
It is a slimmed down prerooted stock rom.
When you have recent stock now and Twrp-recovery installed you can download the rom (zip file) to the internal memory. My method is:
- Reboot Twrp-recovery ;
- Wipe system and caches (not data);
- Still TWRP: Install the downloaded zip;
Reboot - data kept - root access.
When you have a different custom rom / kernel a complete reinstall is needed (factory reset).
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What about my applications settings? Will the stay? Or should I set them from new?
Yes`, I`ve got stock rom, there shouldn`t be any problems, as I see. Glad to hear that.
Thank you very much for help. Again

Shantarien said:
What about my applications settings? Will the stay? Or should I set them from new?
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If you have the recent stock rom and you're rooted and Twrp-recovery is installed. You're data will be untouched.
But......the rom of Danvdh is slimmed down; you could miss some Google bloat. In that case you need to reinstall the missing G-apps from the Play store.

[Module] Google Dialer

Hello Magisk community,
i put together a module which installs system-less the Google Dialer v2.3.12 with Magisk.
Tested and working on my Moto X Pure - XT1572 with Marshmallow 6.0.1, Magisk 10.2 and Magisk-Manager 3.0,
Should work on other stock Roms, etc. as framework and permission files a standard files.
Included files:
- com.google.android.dialer.support.jar (framework)
- com.google.android.dialer.support.xml (permission)
- GoogleDialer.apk (Google Dialer)
Do not forget to set the Google Dialer as default app in Configuration - Applications
Notes:
I used version 2.3.1.2 as it is to my knowledge the latest version which works flawless with
- Caller ID
- Places Nearby
- Call blocking
- TeslaUnread from Nova Launcher
- No FC when entering configuration
All later versions, specifically those with the new design v5.+ have problems with Nearby and Tesla Unread on Marshmallow (Google-Dialer will not be recognized by TeslaUnread as default dialer).
Anyway you can update the dialer by downloading the apk from "http://www.apkmirror.com/".
Latest limited working version is 5.1.13122 (Nearby and Tesla not working)
If somebody finds a later version working with all above features, let me know and i will update the Module.
Also i did not include "Google Contacts" as it can be installed as a user app with no problems.
Wishes and suggestions welcome.
Have fun.

I installed this on a stock Xperia Z5 (E6653) and it installs properly and I can open the Google Dialer. The issue I'm having is that I can't enable permissions for the Google Dialer because it tells me I need to disable overlays for the app. When I go into settings to try to disable it, the Google Dialer does not show up, so I can't enable/disable overlays. Calling doesn't seem to work either, I think again because I can't change permissions.
I was able to update the app through the Play Store though, so at least I know that works. Maybe it's an issue with Sony firmware. Maybe you could post a zip that doesn't include the apk and I can try installing it as a user app and see if it works that way?

The apk you can extract from the zip file. If you want only to install the framework and permission file with Magisk delete the priv-app folder under /system in the zip file. That's it.

Thomas_BA said:
The apk you can extract from the zip file. If you want only to install the framework and permission file with Magisk delete the priv-app folder under /system in the zip file. That's it.
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It works.
I deleted the folder from /Magisk/GoogleDialer/system/priv-app, enabled the module, rebooted, and installed that the same version of the Google Dialer from apkmirror.com. The dialer works, enabling permissions works, and updating through the Play Store works.
I'm not sure if it's the intent of this module, but it might make more sense to have the Google Dialer installed as a user app rather than a system app, because it seems that it might work universally. It would be interesting to get some feedback from other users to see if they have the same issues I did or if I'm the only one. Either way, this is working great, thanks for your help.

You can do so as you have done. But your way does not work on several other Roms. In my case i couldn't even install the apk as user file. Any way glad it works.
I also updated via Playstore, but the updated version was not recognized by Tesla - Unread, neither Nearby works.

Found a newer version, all features working.
"com.google.android.dialer_2.5.11_rc8-20511_minAPI23(nodpi).apk"
It can be downloaded on ApkMirror.

Dialer v5.1.1 is the latest version that works in devices not running 7.1+. (Therefore 7.0 Nougat and below work with Dialer v5.1.x).

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Dialer v5.1.1 is the latest version that works in devices not running 7.1+. (Therefore 7.0 Nougat and below work with Dialer v5.1.x).
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That is correct, but Nearby, Caller ID and TeslaUnread does not recognize this version as default dialer as far as i know.

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That is correct, but Nearby, Caller ID and TeslaUnread does not recognize this version as default dialer as far as i know.
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No issues for me, it's all working fine.

What Rom are you running, installed as user app, with or without the framework. And Tesla unread works?

Hm, what Rom are you running. Installed as user app, with or without framework and permission file? Tesla unread recognizes the dialer as default dialer?
I have 5.1.13122 and the above three features don't work.

Thomas_BA said:
Hm, what Rom are you running. Installed as user app, with or without framework and permission file? Tesla unread recognizes the dialer as default dialer?
I have 5.1.13122 and the above three features don't work.
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I had 2.5 rc8 already installed as a user app. But I have Magisk module 'App Systemizer' which converted to a system app.
I used your zip file (removed the apk so just the framework). After flashing I still had 2.5 rc8 as system app. Then I sideloaded 5.1 apk and it works the same (system app).
Nearby places work, all permissions granted, set as my default dialer successfully. Tesla seems not to be working -- just tested.
OnePlus 3T stock ROM (Android 7.0) with stock dialer disabled.

@Thomas_BA work like charm on Honur 5x stock. But another thing. I have a dual sim device. Though from menu I have selected that smart dialling is activated that means stock dialer is asking me for which sim I need to choose for calling but google dialer is not working as it intended to work like it work in lineage OS

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@Thomas_BA my twrp is giving me error 1 while I am trying to flash this on HONOR 5x stock ROM. I tried to delete apk from the zip but nose.
edit: i am with supersu. Can you tell me any way to install this with supersu ?
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For troubleshooting it's a lot more useful providing the recovery log from the failed flash.

worked.

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worked.
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What was the issue (for future reference)?
I managed to get that log before you removed it... Looked like the problem was a corrupted zip, but my curiosity is crying out for a resolution.

Didgeridoohan said:
What was the issue (for future reference)?
I managed to get that log before you removed it... Looked like the problem was a corrupted zip, but my curiosity is crying out for a resolution.
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i was flashing the zip right from twrp . I didn't see the available option from magisk to load module

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i was flashing the zip right from twrp . I didn't see the available option from magisk to load module
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One last OT post, then I'll drop this. My curiosity is still unsatisfied...
That points the finger at your TWRP. If you can flash the zip through the manager it should be able to flash in TWRP. There was a lot of other errors in the recovery log as well, not only for the zip flash. You might have issues with your recovery...
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Didgeridoohan said:
One last OT post, then I'll drop this. My curiosity is still unsatisfied...
That points the finger at your TWRP. If you can flash the zip through the manager it should be able to flash in TWRP. There was a lot of other errors in the recovery log as well, not only for the zip flash. You might have issues with your recovery...
Over and out.
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well maybe yeah. the recovery I was using was meant as a test recovery. But I am right now won't be able to check whether the stable recovery was working properly with the zip. But this is the first zip I saw that gave me some sort of error. So there might be something inside the zip that makes it only work from the magisk itself. Huawei stock is crap. Maybe it works this way in magic. A guess with my limited knowldge. : confused:
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@Thomas_BA @Didgeridoohan is there is any other way that can be used to make this flashable zip for google contacts app for the marshmallow ? like phone app ?

Is there a way to get the built in voice mail function to work? It works on lineage os roms but cant seem to get it to work through the module. Thanks.