Google apps in custom roms - Legend General

For cyanogen releases google apps needs to be flashed separately because google doesn't approve of this and that.
Is this the case for other roms as well, or do chefs bake that into the rom usually?
Sarcasm and other inflamed answers are welcome but would appreciate one sincere answer.. Go!

It's in my rom by default.. It is based on the stock "HTC" with all other HTC-apps included as well...
Guess the reason for Google not wanting it included by default in CM might be that they made a deal with HTC for them only to be able to include it ..
OR .. the fact that the rest of us do not have seperate webpages for our rom and the discoveret the CM because of that and not our other roms.. (Not released to the "public" but only to forum users..
Just guessing that is..

The reason CM has to release gapps separately is because it's open source (gapps aren't open source, they proprietary apps released by Google), and CM could be compiled for any device (even those not licensed to use gapps, which Google doesn't like). When "cooking" a stock ROM it can only really be done for the device the stock ROM was designed for (in most cases), so the device is licensed to use gapps, and you can get away with leaving them in there. Just.
When releasing anything based on AOSP or CM it's best to leave gapps out
Technically CM can't even release gapps the way they do (it's not even the CM team that makes those zips). Google said the could make the installer backup whatever gapps they already had (which is why you don't need to constantly flash gapps), but some people post zips with the "backup up" gapps.
I don't think I've been very clear in this post, and I'm sorry. If you want further clarification don't hesitate to ask.

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Noob in a bit of a pickle...

So I'm currently running one of JesusFreke's Cupcake builds on a rooted G1, but my Maps and Market apps recently stopped working after installing the paid version of Power Manager. Wanting to rectify the problem (and eager to try out a Donut build anyway), I decided to download the latest CyanogenMod. Noticing that his download links didn't work, I looked through the forums and realized that he had pulled everything THE NIGHT BEFORE due to the C&D from Google. Great timing, right?
I'm excited to see that Cyanogen has continued his work with the release of CyanogenMod 4.1.999, but realize that he can no longer release any of the Google apps. His new installation instructions (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=567610) require having working versions of all those Google Apps in the first place to back up. The process seems straight-forward for those lucky enough to have already had CyanogenMod 4.1.11.1 before it was pulled, but I am unfortunately in an entirely different boat.
Any suggestions on how to transition from a JF 1.5 build with broken Google apps to the latest CyanogenMod 1.6 build with working Google apps? If nothing else, any saints out there that happen to have CyanogenMod 4.1.11.1? Thanks for any advice any of you can give me to restore full functionality to my beloved G1.
Sean
cutlassdude70 at gmail.com
Did you actually read all of the instructions? You need to flash an HTC ROM and then 4.1.999. There is no requirement for 4.1.11.1.
Or get the all-in-one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=569825
cutlassdude70 said:
So I'm currently running one of JesusFreke's Cupcake builds on a rooted G1, but my Maps and Market apps recently stopped working after installing the paid version of Power Manager. Wanting to rectify the problem (and eager to try out a Donut build anyway), I decided to download the latest CyanogenMod. Noticing that his download links didn't work, I looked through the forums and realized that he had pulled everything THE NIGHT BEFORE due to the C&D from Google. Great timing, right?
I'm excited to see that Cyanogen has continued his work with the release of CyanogenMod 4.1.999, but realize that he can no longer release any of the Google apps. His new installation instructions (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=567610) require having working versions of all those Google Apps in the first place to back up. The process seems straight-forward for those lucky enough to have already had CyanogenMod 4.1.11.1 before it was pulled, but I am unfortunately in an entirely different boat.
Any suggestions on how to transition from a JF 1.5 build with broken Google apps to the latest CyanogenMod 1.6 build with working Google apps? If nothing else, any saints out there that happen to have CyanogenMod 4.1.11.1? Thanks for any advice any of you can give me to restore full functionality to my beloved G1.
Sean
cutlassdude70 at gmail.com
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well i assume you know how to flash...
wipe ext
repair ext
facotry wipe
flash
and btw flash this instead
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=569825
its cyanogen 4.1.999 but someone made it easy and complied everything in just one flash.(including google apps)
cyanogen himself cannot do this due to the C&D from google, but someone else can.. techniically still illegal, but no legal action has been taken.
Many thanks for the helpful replies! When I read Cyanogen's instructions and he mentioned the Android 1.6 Recovery Image, I didn't realize that it actually included the Google apps. Like I said, I'm a noob... I was able to follow the instructions to a T and am now running CM 4.1.999. Thanks again for the help!

[Q] Nexus 7 Rooting Questions [IMPORTANT]

Hey fellow former's I have a few questions take time to answer them in a understandable manner. Thank You!
(These questions all involve after rooting my nexus)
1. What is a theme chooser? Is it similar to an the Ipods Winterboard?
2. Would I use device explorer to edit my ROM?
3. Are themes the same thing as a ROM since the change how the device looks/ performs?
4. What is Team Win Recovery Project and ClockWorkMod and what are the used for?
5. What cool ROM would you recommend for me?
Thank you for your time and AMAZING support! You guys rock :good:
Hippxl12345 said:
Hey fellow former's I have a few questions take time to answer them in a understandable manner. Thank You!
(These questions all involve after rooting my nexus)
1. What is a theme chooser? Is it similar to an the Ipods Winterboard?
2. Would I use device explorer to edit my ROM?
3. Are themes the same thing as a ROM since the change how the device looks/ performs?
4. What is Team Win Recovery Project and ClockWorkMod and what are the used for?
5. What cool ROM would you recommend for me?
Thank you for your time and AMAZING support! You guys rock :good:
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1. It customizes the look of the device; sort of.
2. No.
3. No.
4. Recoveries that you can boot into; flashing ROMs.
5. CM10.
If you want more detailed info, search for it, it's literally all over XDA.
Question 2
Explain number 4 a little more and tell me what a flashing rom is please
lol. Those were some pretty short answers.
A ROM is the operating system of the phone. Android is open source so anyone can customize the OS and make changes. Those can be performance changes, having certain apps installed by default (or removed in most cases since cell companies load Android phones with so much crap), visual changes by modifying the stock theme, or complete re-writes as is the case with MIUI. If you like iOS then you would probably feel very at home moving to an MIUI based ROM
A Theme can usually be installed onto any ROM and it just modified the way the OS looks.
The recovery is where you boot the device into in order to flash a custom ROM or kernel, or some system apps, or things like that. You use TWRP or CWM as a replacement for the limited and locked down stock recovery that the phone/tablet comes with.
Be sure to look at what features come with a ROM before deciding. Many early ROMs are labelled as alpha or beta builds and usually contain lots of bugs and have missing things and some areas that dont even work at all. Nexus devices usually dont have alpha ROMs though since they work 100% with Google source and have no cracking to do because nothing is locked down at all.
Help
By recovery what do you mean like revert it back to factory setting what is it used for, thank you for good awnsers! btw

cm-11 successfully ported to SM-T900 (Tab Pro 12.2

Updated 10/22/2014 10:20pm EST - Thread closed see new thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-pro-12-10-8/general/cyanogenmod-tab-pro-12-2-sm-t900-t2914991
chhaggerty has now posted his source built cm11 for SM-T900 that has a full OP, why this post no longer is needed. Additionally, his build is the most complete and also runs smoother than its predecessors. However, without the initial work carried out by crpalmer, Valera1978 and bonuzzz this release would not have seen the light until much later, if ever.
I know this is not the correct place for this info, but the original thread is very, let's call it, chaotic. The OP is not maintained (do not flash .zip-files available in the OP), and it's very hard to find details unless you participated from the start and followed the development. Further, I believe this is of public interest for the community members, as the T-900 has not seen much development until now.
Tired of your laggy base ROM?
Valera1978 and bonuzzz from the P-900 forum has successfully ported crpalmer's cm-11 T-520 picassowifi to the SM-T900. The cm-11 ROM is very snappy and responsive, there is no reason not using it as a daily driver. Before flashing it's recommended to update to TWRP 2.8.0.0, see my note for details
Attention: This is a non-stock based ROM, why you also need to install gapps (set of packages - full, mini, micro, nano, pico). I prefer the Pico in order to be in control of the maximum of what is installed, but that's up to you.
Finally: Don't forget to make a backup of the ROM you currently have installed.
Do you want to try but are afraid to make the change? bonuzzz has released MultiROM for T-900. This will allow keeping your TouchWiz ROM, and concurrently install cm11. You can then, seamlessly, go back and forth between the two alternatives.
Alternatively, you can also try it the traditional way. However, some people had issues in going back to StockROM after having tried cm11, but after flashing bonuzzz's MultiROM kernel on the top of the TouchWiz ROM, it boots up immediately and radically improve the performance, isn't that a bonuzzz.
For the cm11, there might be some minor, non-verified, remaining issue(s);
- auto-rotation - screen orientation is always presented in landscape mode, independent of settings. However you can use an app, eg Ultimate Rotation Control, to lock the screen in any direction.
- IR blaster - I used IR 2.0 and had no issues with TouchWiz, but no reaction with cm11
I will try keeping a POST up to date with latest developments
- LED notification lights - don't look for it, functionality is not supported by the device
- Proximity sensor - don't look for it, according to Samsung's specs the device does not have one
Details of what has been fully tested can be found HERE
Valera1978 said:
cm-11-20141012-UNOFFICIAL-v2wifi
Merge with latest official nigtly 20141012.
Also included new kernel.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-6...ew?usp=sharing
Please test it.
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Need help installing the rom
arcadia2uk said:
Updated 10/18/2014 08:40am EST
I know this is not the correct place for this info, but the original thread is very, let's call it, chaotic. The OP is not maintained (do not flash .zip-files available in the OP), and it's very hard to find details unless you participated from the start and followed the development. Further, I believe this is of public interest for the community members, as the T-900 has not seen much development until now.
Tired of your laggy base ROM?
Valeria1978 and Bonuzzz from the P-900 forum has successfully ported crpalmer's cm-11 T-520 picassowifi to the SM-T900. The cm-11 ROM is very snappy and responsive, there is no reason not using it as a daily driver. Before flashing it's recommended to update to TWRP 2.8.0.0, see my note for details
Attention: This is a non-stock based ROM, why you also need to install gapps (set of packages - full, mini, micro, nano, pico). I prefer the Pico in order to be in control of the maximum of what is installed, but that's up to you.
Finally: Don't forget to make a backup of the ROM you currently have installed.
Do you want to try but are afraid to make the change? Bonuzzz has released MultiROM for T-900. This will allow keeping your TouchWiz ROM, and concurrently install cm11. You can then, seamlessly, go back and forth between the two alternatives.
Alternatively, you can also try it the traditional way. However, some people had issues in going back to StockROM after having tried cm11, but after flashing Bonuzzz's MultiROM kernel on the top of the TouchWiz ROM, it boots up immediately and radically improve the performance, isn't that a Bonuzzz.
For the cm11, there might be some minor, non-verified, remaining issue(s);
- auto-rotation - screen orientation is always presented in landscape mode, independent of settings. However you can use an app, eg Ultimate Rotation Control, to lock the screen in any direction.
- IR blaster - I used IR 2.0 and had no issues with TouchWiz, but no reaction with cm11
I will try keeping a POST up to date with latest developments
- LED notification lights - don't look for it, functionality is not supported by the device
- Proximity sensor - don't look for it, according to Samsung's specs the device does not have one
Details of what has been fully tested can be found HERE
Note: the BROWN text contain links to the actual postings
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Hello,
I tried to install your rom but it gave me an error. I installed twrp 2.8 and then I flashed the cm11 rom. See attached picture for the error.
I am very new in flashing stuff so I hope someone can help me and tell me what to do.
Many thanks.
Deslang16 said:
Hello,
I tried to install your rom but it gave me an error. I installed twrp 2.8 and then I flashed the cm11 rom. See attached picture for the error.
I am very new in flashing stuff so I hope someone can help me and tell me what to do.
Many thanks.
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I hope that you started by making a backup of your current ROM. Thereafter, I assume you did a factory reset, and also wiped your system.
However, It looks like you are installing gapps before the ROM, it should be the other way around. First ROM, then gapps.

New ROM for my S5 Neo

Been using LineAge OS for a while, it was nice. Freed up whole lot of spaces
Looking however for a new one as it has some issues and the one I used is unofficial
-How long will LineAge OS goes official and fixes some issues I have:
>Can not hear any calls from Viber or Facebook Messenger app, can only speak to other person
>Some apps would freeze or crash (mainly social apps like Facebook and Tumblr, game apps never crashed yet)
-Zapryannov seems to be a nice alternative, I am using G903W model. But feel free to shoot other alternatives
-Are there any special steps to flash new custom ROM from an existing one or do I reboot to TWRP, wipe stuff and flash Zip as usual?
-Cyanogenmod was popular in the past but I can't seem to find it, did they support S5 Neo before?
Custom ROM removes a lot of preinstalled apps that I have, hence I want it. Using stock rom and removing preinstalled apps seems unsafe (with root).
deXterlab97 said:
Been using LineAge OS for a while, it was nice. Freed up whole lot of spaces
Looking however for a new one as it has some issues and the one I used is unofficial
-How long will LineAge OS goes official and fixes some issues I have:
>Can not hear any calls from Viber or Facebook Messenger app, can only speak to other person
>Some apps would freeze or crash (mainly social apps like Facebook and Tumblr, game apps never crashed yet)
-Zapryannov seems to be a nice alternative, I am using G903W model. But feel free to shoot other alternatives
-Are there any special steps to flash new custom ROM from an existing one or do I reboot to TWRP, wipe stuff and flash Zip as usual?
-Cyanogenmod was popular in the past but I can't seem to find it, did they support S5 Neo before?
Custom ROM removes a lot of preinstalled apps that I have, hence I want it. Using stock rom and removing preinstalled apps seems unsafe (with root).
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1- nobody knows. But what does it make a difference? Just for the status being "official"? It doesn't mean anything, I ran unofficial builds for years on various phones and some had problems others didn't.
The thing is, this device doesn't seem to have very much development going on, so maybe 1 or 2 Devs working on such a project won't make it bug free very fast. ROM development is a time consuming hobby.
U can probably help them speeding up development if u insist on getting this ROM "official".
1- > those are bugs, read above
1- > read above
2- just try, that's why where on xda, .. to try..
3- the usual
4- cyanogenmod is lineage os these days
i have the same device looking for the resurrection remix rom for my phone but cant find any. can someone help?
Teksupportt said:
i have the same device looking for the resurrection remix rom for my phone but cant find any. can someone help?
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if you have a little free time, try to port it yourself ..
1. look here
2. as base rom use this
3. as port rom use that
will give it a try by myself, but im busy at the moment
drei.liter.milch said:
if you have a little free time, try to port it yourself ..
1. look here
2. as base rom use this
3. as port rom use that
will give it a try by myself, but im busy at the moment
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i have windows and i'm pretty sure porting goes not support windows ill check it out and thanks

LINEAGEOS-14.1 HTC ONE M7 compiled 2017/10/03

Hello everyone
I wanted to share with you the ROM LineageOS 14.1 (Android 7.1.2) for HTC ONE M7 compiled for a personal need.
The ROM is available by following this link (copy/paste this link in your browser) : independanceprods.com/2017/10/07/lineageos-14-1-htc-one-m7-03102017/
The site is in French since I am French
I do not do tutorial since the installation is similar to all those present on the NET.
Google Apps are pre-installed
I have not noticed any bugs since its installation and it allows us to stay up to date in terms of security (Lineage does not compile but the changelog evolves)
Take care of yourself
Peace
You're in the wrong category, also there already are recent unofficial builds for LineageOS for the m7.
Thanks! Just a few questions: isn't it a problem to pack google apps with the rom? Doesn't google disallow that?
Also is the battery life okay? I notice a strong difference between Sense roms and AOSP roms, would like to know if this one works fine.
After testing the rom it looks pretty good. But there are no gapps preinstalled and speakerphone bug is present like in all N roms.
Gets very hot, and why is the sound worse then the stock firmware? Where is the google store? I dont have youtube app. Hopefully it will all be upgraded.
Do you mean by staying up to date that off the statistics your device will every time update? And later a release will be compiled? Because I keep hearing cracks. Or just a release will be compiled?

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