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[Q] 2.3.3 ROOT .... cui prodest ?????? BAD NEWS ???

Dear friends and DEV
I have been very surprised to observe that after 3 days 2.3.3 was not rooted
after I asked myself why this did not happen in 1-2 days as for the previous update ????
the answer is simple and comes with another question
who really needs the root directly from the stock room ?????
DEVS started having already pre-rooted the custum roms have no advantage to open the way also to amatorial people
Conclusion .... we will wait a lot of time before the direct rooting of 2.3.3.
Ptrofessional DEVS at the moment are not really interested in this because they can do their job without it and probably they like also to be more in control ....
Do you agree ??????

Yes it is probably true, if i had known this before i would install prerooted, but i just don't have no time to do the whole proces going back to eclair and than installing prerooted.... For now, i am waiting for the direct root.

I asked similar question before.
Finally I took a plunge and downgrade to 2.1 and root and install xrecovery with flashtool, and install 2.3 rooted Rome through recovery.

Here use this root app:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765

spaarc said:
here use this root app:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765
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does not work........

nihalvm said:
does not work........
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Then you should certainly use Wolfbreak's GB ROM
It really is very easy
Just flash his ROM first and then the .ftf bundle using flashtool
No need of going back to 2.1 eclair

This simple will never come out.
It is same as SE ARC 2.3.3 update, as soon as SE ARC 2.3.3 update release. No one can come up direct root.
Same for SE X10i 2.3.3 update.
cheers

Sorry .... may be I was not clear
I am NOT talking about 'to be able to do it' ( I did it many times since 1.6)
I am INSTEAD talking abaut 'I want to do it'........
For personal reasons I would like (if available thanks to the work of the DEV) to have the total stability of the stock room without few useless applications and with a nice theme
I m going where I cannot use computers for a while and I cannot update from bugs that with all due respect are unavoidable with custum roms
Of course not being able to perform the root by myself I do not complain, I accept the current situation and I will be in any case grateful to the DEVs
Mine was only an ANALYSIS of the current situation

ads7112 said:
Sorry .... may be I was not clear
I am NOT talking about 'to be able to do it' ( I did it many times since 1.6)
I am INSTEAD talking abaut 'I want to do it'........
For personal reasons I would like (if available thanks to the work of the DEV) to have the total stability of the stock room without few useless applications and with a nice theme
I m going where I cannot use computers for a while and I cannot update from bugs that with all due respect are unavoidable with custum roms
Of course not being able to perform the root by myself I do not complain, I accept the current situation and I will be in any case grateful to the DEVs
Mine was only an ANALYSIS of the current situation
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Okay ,
Then u can search for reviews on some custom ROMs
From reliable devs like :
Erickwill , Wolfbreak , kxhawkins and many more

Im having troubles with games.. Waiting on the stock release from my company...
This is the why could be nice to be able to root it by ourselves...
Sent from my X10i using XDA App

I thanked you for answering
Unfortunately after 1 year of using custum roms I am fully aware of the reality ....
I have been using for long time Wolfbreaks ROMs for example after MIUI (the guy that is not anymore in this forum ... etc etc)
They are fast nice and beaufiful and I apreciate the work done but there is always a little bug that will came out soon or later ....
That is OK I am not complaining .... very quickly the DEV usually fix it
The only thing for me is that I am going abroad and I cannot use the computer for a while ... meantime I need the phone
I September I will try all the ROM and I am sure that I will enjoy their excellent performance

ads7112 said:
I thanked you for answering
Unfortunately after 1 year of using custum roms I am fully aware of the reality ....
I have been using for long time Wolfbreaks ROMs for example after MIUI (the guy that is not anymore in this forum ... etc etc)
They are fast nice and beaufiful and I apreciate the work done but there is always a little bug that will came out soon or later ....
That is OK I am not complaining .... very quickly the DEV usually fix it
The only thing for me is that I am going abroad and I cannot use the computer for a while ... meantime I need the phone
I September I will try all the ROM and I am sure that I will enjoy their excellent performance
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Okay ,
Neither am I insisting you
I was just saying that if u require root that much then why don't u use one of the pre rooted ones
Just a barebones....
Like some apks removed and stuff
Yes but only if they r not buggy
Any ways have fun with your x10
After September.
sent from my Android powered smart phone

I`m going to wait also for the direct root i`ve tryed diverend root options bur i`m sad the direct root wasen`t here all ready.
I guiss our great deffs and rom maker wil come up with a saloution

ads7112 said:
I thanked you for answering
Unfortunately after 1 year of using custum roms I am fully aware of the reality ....
I have been using for long time Wolfbreaks ROMs for example after MIUI (the guy that is not anymore in this forum ... etc etc)
They are fast nice and beaufiful and I apreciate the work done but there is always a little bug that will came out soon or later ....
That is OK I am not complaining .... very quickly the DEV usually fix it
The only thing for me is that I am going abroad and I cannot use the computer for a while ... meantime I need the phone
I September I will try all the ROM and I am sure that I will enjoy their excellent performance
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Ofc wolf is doing a terrific job out there, I dont complain at all... Im just stating facts ;-)
My problem seems to be weird as im the only one that I know is having this issue...
Im very thankful to all the devs ;-)
Sent from my X10i using XDA App

@ spaarc
lets's put in this way
I would not have any problem in using the current method for rooting flashing back to 2.1
if a simple original and complete 2.3.3 rooted rom was available
But no dev has interest in creating one
BTW I am not able to download the wolf room (just for safety in the case I change my mind) ... mediafire is not working ... someone knows about a mirror ?

ads7112 said:
@ spaarc
lets's put in this way
I would not have any problem in using the current method for rooting flashing back to 2.1
if a simple original and complete 2.3.3 rooted rom was available
But no dev has interest in creating one
BTW I am not able to download the wolf room (just for safety in the case I change my mind) ... mediafire is not working ... someone knows about a mirror ?
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I really wouldn't mind making a ROM like that but I'm already busy with another project
Did u try super one click
I'll name u some
Z4root
Super one click
Flashtool
Short fuse
sent from my Android powered smart phone

spaarc said:
I really wouldn't mind making a ROM like that but I'm already busy with another project
Did u try super one click
I'll name u some
Z4root
Super one click
Flashtool
Short fuse
sent from my Android powered smart phone
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ive tried super one click ,but it doesnt work

spaarc said:
I really wouldn't mind making a ROM like that but I'm already busy with another project
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That it is exactly what I meant ......
If there was not already the pre-rooted Custom ROMs all DEVS would be working on it and .... would have been already done
But patience ... I will wait
PS
I tried all the rooting technique that I know .. without success

ads7112 said:
That it is exactly what I meant ......
If there was not already the pre-rooted Custom ROMs all DEVS would be working on it and .... would have been already done
But patience ... I will wait
PS
I tried all the rooting technique that I know .. without success
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Then just follow my instructions
Get azuzu kitchen
Then take a pure nandroid backup of your gingerbread ROM
Extract and add Su permissions
Repack as system.img
And do a advanced restore
Should help
sent from my Android powered smart phone

spaarc said:
Then just follow my instructions
Get azuzu kitchen
Then take a pure nandroid backup of your gingerbread ROM
Extract and add Su permissions
Repack as system.img
And do a advanced restore
Should help
sent from my Android powered smart phone
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Thanks in any case
1) I do not manage to download azuzu kitchen (the link seems unavailable
2) Su = superuser ???
3) advanced backup ???? may be reflash ????

[Q] (Q) [KERNEL] LinuxDX | v001 | 19-09-2011

it works for E15a? or just for E15i? thanks for your answer....

E15a its same thing as E15i ..
Sent from my Xperia X8 using Tapatalk

Another Q
does it work with GingerDX or any other custom rom or just stock Eclair?

It's working good only on GingerDX..on other roms it will have problems like bootloops...

I am an idiot
Just checked the original post and saw that doixanh said that he uses it with his GingerDX..so sorry for the spam but another question...do I have to unlock the bootloader or it will work only with the instructions from his post...thanks for the patience everybody and for the good work...once you go DX you never go back keep it up!

sapabg said:
Just checked the original post and saw that doixanh said that he uses it with his GingerDX..so sorry for the spam but another question...do I have to unlock the bootloader or it will work only with the instructions from his post...thanks for the patience everybody and for the good work...once you go DX you never go back keep it up!
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check the original post again and you'll get your answer.
Requirements
Unlocked bootloader
Flashtool 2.9.1
Desire to void your warranty!

Lol kill me please...just can't wait to try it is why...excuse me once again
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so I wan't to use the thread as well
has anyone tried it and what are your impressions ?
i can't believe the devs were so quick at building a kernel

i don't know how, but gingerdx is now blazing fast Waiting for repair wifi and recoveries

and what about the battery
any difference?

st3ch said:
and what about the battery
any difference?
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For me is better.. 5% in 5 hours...

everything is fine only wifi is not working yet...

may try out the kernel but without wifi.. >><<

Everything is clear about the famous "swap". so in other words to use the swap feature of DX's kernel we need to install apps from market to activate
thank you for the clarification
doixanh said:
Did you try this simple thing? My search showed this as the first result.
Everything is clearly explained: what swap is, should we use it, apps to enable swap, even how to know swap is enabled or not.
Isn't that simple for newcomers?
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gxaris said:
Everything is clear about the famous "swap". so in other words to use the swap feature of DX's kernel we need to install apps from market to activate
thank you for the clarification
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Don't forget that u have to create ext.3 / 4 partition to make it work as well..but it may as well reduce the life of your sdcard

sandy_tea said:
Don't forget that u have to create ext.3 / 4 partition to make it work as well..but it may as well reduce the life of your sdcard
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No need.
You can use a swap file too.
Besides, it's not really measurable if it's going to reduce your sdcard lifetime, and even if it does, who would want to have an sdcard for more than two years.

Complete NOOB (I Feel like a prat)

OK I work in IT so this lot should be a piece of cake to me
I have Xperia Arc and I love it I tend to use the Go Launcher ROM as I like some of the looks etc
Currently running 2.3.4 waiting patiently for ICS
Have read up on "flashing" and rooting BUT I just dont get it and the last thing I want to do is brick my phone.
Can someone out there please offer me a couple of simple pieces of advice
How the hell do I remove pre installed app? I know there are threads already but I cannot follow them for some reason because they say get this and that and do this with them etc
My phone is not rooted so how do I do that?
ICS anyone know when it is likely to be available and how easy is it to pre install it so to speak
many thanks in advance and I now open teh door for th flamming and the insults to a noob lol
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Nath316 said:
How the hell do I remove pre installed app?
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Without root access, then you're stuck with them.
Nath316 said:
ICS anyone know when it is likely to be available and how easy is it to pre install it so to speak
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It's available now, evident by the guides, ROMS and discussion about it. Start here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188, and click on the first link in my sig.

XperienceD said:
Without root access, then you're stuck with them.
It's available now, evident by the guides, ROMS and discussion about it. Start here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188, and click on the first link in my sig.
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thanks have just rooted the phone so Titanium has access now try to remove software
Love the video think more sites should have something similar
I will look at the ICS stuff

Nath316 said:
thanks have just rooted the phone so Titanium has access now try to remove software
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Good stuff. I wish more People would view the vid, then they might understand why those of us who come here a lot can lack a little patience when responding to certain threads. Anything else just ask, after searching that is. :silly:

Btw if you don't want to unlock you're bootloader, ics update should already be available through their offical update
Sent from my Xperia Arc

dinesh690 said:
Btw if you don't want to unlock you're bootloader, ics update should already be available through their offical update
Sent from my Xperia Arc
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Apparently not for my number yet

Nath316 said:
Apparently not for my number yet
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then just unlock your bootloader and have fun

? You don't need an unlocked bootloader to flash a firmware if its signed using Sony's key?
If you want to update to ics, you can just get a ftf of the firmware and flash it.
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Nath316 said:
OK I work in IT so this lot should be a piece of cake to me
I have Xperia Arc and I love it I tend to use the Go Launcher ROM as I like some of the looks etc
Currently running 2.3.4 waiting patiently for ICS
Have read up on "flashing" and rooting BUT I just dont get it and the last thing I want to do is brick my phone.
Can someone out there please offer me a couple of simple pieces of advice
How the hell do I remove pre installed app? I know there are threads already but I cannot follow them for some reason because they say get this and that and do this with them etc
My phone is not rooted so how do I do that?
ICS anyone know when it is likely to be available and how easy is it to pre install it so to speak
many thanks in advance and I now open teh door for th flamming and the insults to a noob lol
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Hi mate, a few months ago I was in the same boat. I build PCs, understand basic programming, etc etc but it's a whole new world these android phones! Haha very humbling to go from the guy everyone asks for answers
To the guy who has nothing but questions. Anyway point is I can relate.
When im at my pc a bit later I'll gather up all my bookmarks and links and dump em here for you! 99% of what you need is buried here in xda land so in the mean time... Start reading! Haha
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium

if you've rooted your phone I'd recommend "sysTune" from the store - it's an easy way to change the running priorities in that you simply afford each process a number between -20 and +19 - the processes with the lowest numerical settings are given the highest priority and vice versa - it's an easy way to keep the speed right where you want it, and it's great for a really smooth launcher

Nath316 said:
ICS anyone know when it is likely to be available and how easy is it to pre install it so to speak
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Just with reference to this question, when I found out that ICS was available for my phone I just relocked my bootloader and upgraded via PC companion. However, my suspicions were confirmed from first boot into ICS, all the custom roms I had been using were much better!
But I thought you should know its very possible to relock your bootloader, so you might as well try a few custom roms while you wait for ICS.
Ive had my arc for about 6 months now and I have tried all the kernels and roms I could find, I reached the conclusion that Arconium ICS v4 Get Arconium ICS V4 here was the best for me. Im currently using Arcknight RC3 Get Arcknight Kernel here as my kernel but I have heard good things about using the stock kernel with CWM.
If your going to delve into the world of custom roms and kernels send me a PM and I would be happy to help with the processes you will need to go through.
The way I see it, there is no point in us both doing the 6 months of experimentation when I easily share what I've learnt with you

[Q]mod's in stock rom.

Good afternoon.
last night I decided to flash the rom pacman and I met some pretty annoying bug, and I was able to understand several rom (all?) is a concern for
fc and various bug. but since the stock rom is a smooth copy, I decided to stay in stock rom and to add various mod's. concern is that I have not yet figured out how to switch to full screen in a stock rom (yes I know it's heavy, but we all go through from the galaxy and I have to relearn everything) .
So here are my some applications:
1: how to pass in true full screen (and not transparent bar) IN STOCK ROM.
2: could you tell me where I can find a theme add a stock rom, which is already well on root
3: to change the color of the screen with the Franco kernel that doije do exactly ... thank you very much for you patience and hand made for your precious help ...;-p

Did you hear about Q&A section? ?? If not, check this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmvCpR45LKA&feature=youtube_gdata_player

and you, you are a mortal antipathy ...
to be as I know, its not the first question to be asked here ...

alessa said:
and you, you are a mortal antipathy ...
to be as I know, its not the first question to be asked here ...
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Not first and not last.... Thanks to Noobs
Close or move please.

and how to move?

alessa said:
and how to move?
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Ask for it. Each section have a moderators. They will do it for you.
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[Q&A] [ROM][G900V][NI2]EXTREME SYNDICATE v2.1! READY NOW!

Q&A for [ROM][G900V][NI2]EXTREME SYNDICATE v2.1! READY NOW!
Some developers prefer that questions remain separate from their main development thread to help keep things organized. Placing your question within this thread will increase its chances of being answered by a member of the community or by the developer. Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy! :smile:

Hi all. Is 2.1 using Android 4.4.4? Why isn't it using NE9? (Diff between that and NI2?) Are there any known bugs to this release? If so, could we expect a 2.5 release semi-soon? I'm scared to flash due to other people's troubles so far but have been eagerly waiting an update! This has been a near-perfect ROM for me who likes minimal and stripped down. Making it even more stripped down starts to make me worry though. Haven't any experience with mods other than viper4android. Is that HX camera mod better than the included camera in ExtremeSyndicate 1.5?
Sorry for newb post.

there isnt much dif in ni2.. just a newer version.. it is more debloated but you dont really need to mod anything.. just simply install/push what you want to the phone
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elliwigy said:
there isnt much dif in ni2.. just a newer version.. it is more debloated but you dont really need to mod anything.. just simply install/push what you want to the phone
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I got the message from other post, so I need to flash a keyboard apk (Android L keyboard is fine) after I install the ROM?

BSAVAG3 said:
I got the message from other post, so I need to flash a keyboard apk (Android L keyboard is fine) after I install the ROM?
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That is correct. Find a Android keyboard apk and place it in internal storage or on sdcard. After you have flashed the ROM use the "My Files" app included in the ROM to install the keyboard apk. That is how I understand the process. I'm not sure, but trying to install the "L" keyboard might not be a simple as installing an apk. I think, but not sure, there are some supporting files that you need for the "L" keyboard to properly function. A simple, no frills keyboard may be a better option until you're up and running and then try installing the "L" keyboard or other keyboard from the play store.

jpcalhoun said:
That is correct. Find a Android keyboard apk and place it in internal storage or on sdcard. After you have flashed the ROM use the "My Files" app included in the ROM to install the keyboard apk. That is how I understand the process. I'm not sure, but trying to install the "L" keyboard might not be a simple as installing an apk. I think, but not sure, there are some supporting files that you need for the "L" keyboard to properly function. A simple, no frills keyboard may be a better option until you're up and running and then try installing the "L" keyboard or other keyboard from the play store.
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yea I got it installed, yet as someone said earlier. I installed google calendar and it does not sync for some reason. Hopefully can find out why. Also any chance of the black theme coming back?

BSAVAG3 said:
yea I got it installed, yet as someone said earlier. I installed google calendar and it does not sync for some reason. Hopefully can find out why. Also any chance of the black theme coming back?
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Good to hear. I'm not sure about the dark theme, we'll have to ask elliwigy. As far as Google Calendar not syncing, elliwigy removed more "stuff" for this build, he may have eliminated a file needed for sync.

jpcalhoun said:
Good to hear. I'm not sure about the dark theme, we'll have to ask elliwigy. As far as Google Calendar not syncing, elliwigy removed more "stuff" for this build, he may have eliminated a file needed for sync.
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i have a keyboard apk android L that installs just fine as a regular apk.. i will post hopefully tomorrow when i get home.. wifi hopefully gets fixed tomorrow..
as for the theme, its possible.. i will hafta use the themeable apks from the theme section but i might b able to get er done.. no eta tho
as far as the sync i am not sure lol. i did remove the splanner stuff and all samsung stuff but google stuff should b there.. best bet is to compare it to a stock rom n see what apks were removed
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Camera?
How would I get the factory camera work?

I refuse to flash without the black & white theme!!! So good!!! Can't live with Samsung theme. Thanks for all your hard work on this ROM though Elliwigy!! I'll stick with 1.5 until this is updated!

ccic2491 said:
How would I get the factory camera work?
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Flash this in recovery:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0By9dxKZHr9vaRlRXNmozWU1FcTQ/edit?usp=docslist_api
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So does the closing of the original thread mean that their will not be anymore updates?

BSAVAG3 said:
So does the closing of the original thread mean that their will not be anymore updates?
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for extreme syndicate i think not.. if i make a new rom (wink) i will create a new thread.. i just got tired if debloating n being asked every day to add stuff back in and being trolled cuz it was "too light"
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its a lonnng shot but Im going to dive into a aosp looking rom
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elliwigy said:
for extreme syndicate i think not.. if i make a new rom (wink) i will create a new thread.. i just got tired if debloating n being asked every day to add stuff back in and being trolled cuz it was "too light"
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Gotta stick to your guns man! Ignore the special requests that fall out of your scope of support and if they don't like it, then oh well. Good to see you're still around :good:

BigBot96 said:
Gotta stick to your guns man! Ignore the special requests that fall out of your scope of support and if they don't like it, then oh well. Good to see you're still around :good:
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+1 on what BigBot96 said. Your ROM is exactly what I had been wanting for years. A lean, fast, great battery ROM that provided all the basic functions of a smartphone without all the BS bells and whistles. No matter what you do, there will always be someone who wants something different than what YOU want. Let potential users of your ROM know up front what you offer and if that doesn't "float their boat" they can either not flash your ROM or they can add what they want. Let them know up front that you don't offer or support a "buffet line of options". They can like it or, well, leave it and go flash something else.

I miss this rom! For all my devices, with all the roms I tried, this was my favorite. If I could build a rom (which I can't), I would have built something almost identical to this one. You stated you stopped developing because you were busy, tired of trying to debloat more and tired of getting flamed. I accept your stopping as version 1 was to me perfection, and I agree, it would have been so hard to improve upon it.
I tried a couple of other roms. While good, they were not nearly as perfect as this one. I think I'll go back to version 1 to see if I can figure out what is missing from version 2. Then it's back to glory for me. Thanks for all your hard work. I've been busy traveling that I didn't take the time to tell you thanks man. Happy holidays. If you build another rom, can you post a notice here. All the best.

version 2.1 was updated to ni2 but before i could theme n work out some kinks i shut it down.. i was working on the opposite but ran into some issues with 5.0 apks not working.. I will be posting a new rom as soon as we get 5.0! i already have a working list of what to debloat (based on disecting the g900f build) so you will see me again! In the meantime, I have been learning to code since ultimately I want to create apks for various things

elliwigy said:
i just got tired if debloating n being asked every day to add stuff back in and being trolled cuz it was "too light"
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I never did understand why people expected stuff to be added back into a ROM when it's main purpose was to be "lighter" with each update makes no sense to me lol. Anyway, I'm running V1 and it's simply awesome! I just rooted and installed V1 on my wife's phone today (she actually ASKED me to root it lmao, I about fell over) but I would really like to have the flashlight toggle that appears to be included in V1.5. Is there an easy way to get the flashlight toggle? Is there a link somewhere for V1.5 (I haven't found one yet)? Can I dirty flash it over V1?
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o-o said:
I never did understand why people expected stuff to be added back into a ROM when it's main purpose was to be "lighter" with each update makes no sense to me lol. Anyway, I'm running V1 and it's simply awesome! I just rooted and installed V1 on my wife's phone today (she actually ASKED me to root it lmao, I about fell over) but I would really like to have the flashlight toggle that appears to be included in V1.5. Is there an easy way to get the flashlight toggle? Is there a link somewhere for V1.5 (I haven't found one yet)? Can I dirty flash it over V1?
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Nevermind, I found the older builds in your ROM thread. Thanks for all you do! I'd rather use an iPh0ne than a stock Veriz0n S5. Not really, but close lol.

I will be updating rom to L hopefully by end of tonight!
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