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Hey everyone,
I'm trying to find the best ROM for the Vega to suit my needs... I'm new to tablets so please forgive my ignorance!
My priorities are:
Speed - The ROM I use must be as zippy as possible of the Vega's hardware.
Functionality - So wifi, bluetooth, touchscreen, camera, etc. must all work as they should.
Compatibility - I'd like to be able to use as many apps as possible.
Aesthetics - I'd like it to be a modern and tasty GUI.
There are so so many ROMs out there, and for every ROM there's another 10 versions! Please help??
Thank you
I use Vegacomb 8.1 at the moment. It works great and has good functionality. However you should know all of these ROMs are made by people dedicating from their own time to develop and make our Vegas more enjoyable, so don't expect to be same as Asus transformer ROM with all the capabilities.
You can not expect everything works perfectly. For example on Vegacomb 8.1 the USB host is not working which means USB port can't be used for devices. Hopefully in the next update this will be available.
With any custom ROM it is important to follow the instruction percisely with lots of patience.
Have a read through the thread for this ROM and get familiar with common issues and greta advantages. Then feel free to try it. I am using mine for more than 1 week and it works perfectly
Good luck !
If you need Flash Player on JellyBean, then do the following.
1. Download the Adobe Flash Player (v.11.1.115.12).
2. Copy the file to your device (tablet or a phone - it does not matter).
3. Install.
4. Start the browser.
5. Login to your browser settings and put the check in front of Flash Player.
6. Now you have the latest version of Flash Player!
7. Enjoy
aleeyt said:
If you need Flash Player on JellyBean, then do the following.
1. Download the Adobe Flash Player (v.11.1.115.12).
2. Copy the file to your device (tablet or a phone - it does not matter).
3. Install.
4. Start the browser.
5. Login to your browser settings and put the check in front of Flash Player.
6. Now you have the latest version of Flash Player!
7. Enjoy
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This is not working as it should.
In defy 4.1 thread there is a guy saying that it has to do with some codec which maybe makes netflix not working either!
I have tried many flash players and no success, I think we will have to wait for quarx or epsylon or somebody else who makes it works!
yeah
Doesn't work, running cm10 4.1.1 on a bravo
scottman0830 said:
Doesn't work, running cm10 4.1.1 on a bravo
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Its becfixedof a codec which needs to be fixed!
I hope quarx fix it soon!
I tried flash player in an atrix with jb and it worked excellent!
It also depends on what browser you are using. Stock browser works fine, and Dolphin is easy to get working.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846225
Sent from my EVO using xda premium
bilbo524 said:
It also depends on what browser you are using. Stock browser works fine, and Dolphin is easy to get working.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846225
Sent from my EVO using xda premium
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It is not working for us Bravo and Defy users, there is a codec which is broken and needs to be fixed as well.
It works partially, but when you try to see some flash videos or use youtube it freezes browser.
Forgive me, didn't realize I had switched forums to a different device
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bilbo524 said:
Forgive me, didn't realize I had switched forums to a different device
Sent from my EVO using xda premium
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It's ok, you can stay a while if you would like. Some of us have never met anyone outside the realm of Bravo.
Dr. Orange said:
It's ok, you can stay a while if you would like. Some of us have never met anyone outside the realm of Bravo.
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Then hang out at the Defy Forums . Its where I go when its slow here. Besides, they have the same bugs, glitches, and roms that we do (well, they have 1000x more niche roms, but they can all be ported rather easily). The Defy Forum is the best place to find updated info for our roms, mods, tweaks, tips, etc...
FYI -- The Bravo is basically a Defy Minus. A Defy minus the led flash, minus the 5mp camera, minus the GB kernel, minus the number of devs, minus the search button. Everything else is damn-near the same between the two phones; even our bootloaders are similar -- we have 9.12 and they have 9.10 -- its that .02 that keeps us from running GB kernels on the Bravo (other than the Bravo has different CG versions -- usually Defy CG value +1).
skeevy420 said:
Then hang out at the Defy Forums . Its where I go when its slow here. Besides, they have the same bugs, glitches, and roms that we do (well, they have 1000x more niche roms, but they can all be ported rather easily). The Defy Forum is the best place to find updated info for our roms, mods, tweaks, tips, etc...
FYI -- The Bravo is basically a Defy Minus. A Defy minus the led flash, minus the 5mp camera, minus the GB kernel, minus the number of devs, minus the search button. Everything else is damn-near the same between the two phones; even our bootloaders are similar -- we have 9.12 and they have 9.10 -- its that .02 that keeps us from running GB kernels on the Bravo (other than the Bravo has different CG versions -- usually Defy CG value +1).
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It's stuff like that that makes me wonder why companies decide to offer two almost identical models of phone, when they can save so much money offering one device. I love my bravo though, it's my first smart phone and I've had no complaints what so ever concerning Motorola. But it doesn't make logical sense to offer the same thing in a different body. Maybe someone can enlighten me.
Never thought about checking out the defy forums, thanks for the tip skeevy.
Dr. Orange said:
It's stuff like that that makes me wonder why companies decide to offer two almost identical models of phone, when they can save so much money offering one device. I love my bravo though, it's my first smart phone and I've had no complaints what so ever concerning Motorola. But it doesn't make logical sense to offer the same thing in a different body. Maybe someone can enlighten me.
Never thought about checking out the defy forums, thanks for the tip skeevy.
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The multiple phone issue is for different markets\carriers. There's a lot of phones, especially Motorola phones, that are almost the same as the next one -- DroidX, Bravo, Defy, Defy+, Cliq2; all those phones listed can easily port from each other with just a few libraries different between them -- usually camera, gps, and sensors.
For example, all our Bravo roms used to be Defy Ports until Quarx started doing CM roms for us. All we have to change is 3 camera libs, imager_cfg.bin, rename /lib/hw/whatever.jordan.so to whatever.kobe.so, add in the Bravo baseband, and change the build.prop to have the Bravo labeling --- that method works on almost all Defy roms, Since then, we've had a few camera revisions so you have to try different releases for the camera libs (there's 2 for CM7, 3 for CM9, and 1 for CM10) and some ports require you to use libandroid_server.so from a Bravo CM Release or from Stock Froyo. I've ported a lot of Defy Roms -- WR, PIkachu, all Miui roms are all Defy Ports.
The only reason MS2 doesn't fully work is its framework specifically looks for the Defy camera libs and replacing them with Bravo libs causes it to freeze on boot. I think it may be possible to decompile\smali the MS2 framework-res.apk and framework.jar and add in the Kobe camera java code to them to make our camera work with MS2, I just haven't gotten around to trying it. So far all I've tried is replacing the tether java code with CM7's to get tethering to work for me. MS2\Moto Roms have a phone home code attached to the tethering so if you don't pay for tethering you can't use it -- I tether my home wifi, not 3G, so it really bugs me that I can't tether my wifi to my PC.
skeevy420 said:
The multiple phone issue is for different markets\carriers. There's a lot of phones, especially Motorola phones, that are almost the same as the next one -- DroidX, Bravo, Defy, Defy+, Cliq2; all those phones listed can easily port from each other with just a few libraries different between them -- usually camera, gps, and sensors.
For example, all our Bravo roms used to be Defy Ports until Quarx started doing CM roms for us. All we have to change is 3 camera libs, imager_cfg.bin, rename /lib/hw/whatever.jordan.so to whatever.kobe.so, add in the Bravo baseband, and change the build.prop to have the Bravo labeling --- that method works on almost all Defy roms, Since then, we've had a few camera revisions so you have to try different releases for the camera libs (there's 2 for CM7, 3 for CM9, and 1 for CM10) and some ports require you to use libandroid_server.so from a Bravo CM Release or from Stock Froyo. I've ported a lot of Defy Roms -- WR, PIkachu, all Miui roms are all Defy Ports.
The only reason MS2 doesn't fully work is its framework specifically looks for the Defy camera libs and replacing them with Bravo libs causes it to freeze on boot. I think it may be possible to decompile\smali the MS2 framework-res.apk and framework.jar and add in the Kobe camera java code to them to make our camera work with MS2, I just haven't gotten around to trying it. So far all I've tried is replacing the tether java code with CM7's to get tethering to work for me. MS2\Moto Roms have a phone home code attached to the tethering so if you don't pay for tethering you can't use it -- I tether my home wifi, not 3G, so it really bugs me that I can't tether my wifi to my PC.
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When my pc is fixed the first thing I will be doing its porting a defy rom following these steps, later when I see everything is working I will try compiling from source.
it works on Samsung Galaxy S3. Thank you so much
daywalker23 said:
it works on Samsung Galaxy S3. Thank you so much
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Of course it is working for.you, this is just a problem now for Bravo and Defy users. I hope quarx fix that broken codec so we can watch flash videos and I think netflix too.
Its installed on my Samsung Google Nexus s (4.1.1)
After Adobe Flash Player installed, I started the browser, I open settings, then there's ==>
General, Privacy & Security, Accessibility, Advanced, Bandwidth Managament, Labs.
What is the next step to =>put the check in front of Flash Player.
I looking forward to your help and Thanks in advance
aleeyt said:
If you need Flash Player on JellyBean, then do the following.
1. Download the Adobe Flash Player (v.11.1.115.12)[/URL].
2. Copy the file to your device (tablet or a phone - it does not matter).
3. Install.
4. Start the browser.
5. Login to your browser settings and put the check in front of Flash Player.
6. Now you have the latest version of Flash Player!
7. Enjoy
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XKrolis said:
After Adobe Flash Player installed, I started the browser, I open settings, then there's ==>
General, Privacy & Security, Accessibility, Advanced, Bandwidth Managament, Labs.
What is the next step to =>put the check in front of Flash Player.
I looking forward to your help and Thanks in advance
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We can just go through the motions and install Flash Player, it doesn't actually work. Our platform has flash codec issues with ICS on up.
Worked
It worked on my Atrix HD 4.1.1 :good:
Worked on htc one x.
Hello,
I have full stock rom non rooted.
I installed this APK and used ICS quick browser from the android market. Works like a charm. Thanks.
Thanks for sharing
I've rooted and unlocked my N10 and loaded TWRP (or whatever it's called). So, I now have the ability to flash Roms (I've done it for ages on my Touchpad so the concept isn't new to me).
But is there a list of the different ROMs available and what each one brings to the table (over and above the standard one)?
regards
Alan
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2003731
Always check out the sticky threads of any forum you join, my old nan used to tell me. How right she was
Btw it lists all roms/kernels available, for the list of features you will have to visit the thread of the rom. Personally, I would advice you to flash Vanilla Rootbox or PACrom.
Sent from my GT-N7100 or the Nexus 10, heaven knows.
Those who help noobs go to heaven. True story.
Is there any particular reason why u wanna flash a new rom?
KasF said:
Is there any particular reason why u wanna flash a new rom?
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yes, I want to see what else my N10 can do. I've been use CM9 on my TouchPad and it seems nice. But I was looking to see what else was around
Alan
It all depends on what you want from a rom. Some offer tablet ui and some don't. Others offer otg support while others have yet to.
If you can list some necessities I'm sure many users can input which is most suitable.
I've personally switched from PA ROM/KTmanta to Kaos/Franco. R11.
Tablet ui is a must for me on a.... Tablet
Sent from my Nexus 10
johno86 said:
It all depends on what you want from a rom. Some offer tablet ui and some don't. Others offer otg support while others have yet to.
If you can list some necessities I'm sure many users can input which is most suitable.
I've personally switched from PA ROM/KTmanta to Kaos/Franco. R11.
Tablet ui is a must for me on a.... Tablet
Sent from my Nexus 10
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OK I need:
Tablet support
Smooth scrolling (check out Firefox in the standard ROM for how NOT to do it)
Bug-less wifi (standard ROM is not that good)
Anything else is just a bonus
Alan
Hi everyone, great threads on this forum and it's helped guided me with a lot of questions that I've been facing.
So my wonderful gf bought me this tablet as a surprise last week, I've greatly enjoyed it.
But I'm still a little tossed up on it, the experience with the tablet has been mixed.
At times it's great speedy, responsive, and probably providing me with the best first time experience with a Android based tablet.
Other times not so much, I do understand this is a year old tablet, not the latest and greatest (as far as the RAM goes, display can be a little better but still awesome). So at times it would be sloooooooooooow, and chuggish.
I remember reading on the forum somewhere forgot who posted it, but they were comparing a Samsung Note/Galaxy to this and it's night and day at times, games would be running a lot more smoother on those units then this one. (which I've come across when I was showing off to my cousins and they had a Note, showoff failed)
So I just have a couple of questions and maybe you guys can all help me with a few suggestions.
Is this table worth keeping? Or do I wait for the next generation of the Transformer to come out?
Should I root/custom Rom for a better experience? But then again, shouldn't a brand new out of a box tablet give me that optimum experience already?
I've searched and read multiple threads and it's given me somewhat of a direction.
But waiting for a brand new tablet with Tegra4 + more RAM otw could also be more worthwhile.....
My gf paid retail value for this tablet (which is pretty steep up in Canada 500$?), so I'm just trying to see what would be the best...either I return and wait up? or Root/Rom and try the new experience.
I know I've been a little vague,but I really don't know what else to add as I'm still a FOB (fresh on the boat :fingers-crossed with Android Tablets.
I guess, am I expecting too much out of a unit that is a year old?
Lummers said:
Hi everyone, great threads on this forum and it's helped guided me with a lot of questions that I've been facing.
So my wonderful gf bought me this tablet as a surprise last week, I've greatly enjoyed it.
But I'm still a little tossed up on it, the experience with the tablet has been mixed.
At times it's great speedy, responsive, and probably providing me with the best first time experience with a Android based tablet.
Other times not so much, I do understand this is a year old tablet, not the latest and greatest (as far as the RAM goes, display can be a little better but still awesome). So at times it would be sloooooooooooow, and chuggish.
I remember reading on the forum somewhere forgot who posted it, but they were comparing a Samsung Note/Galaxy to this and it's night and day at times, games would be running a lot more smoother on those units then this one. (which I've come across when I was showing off to my cousins and they had a Note, showoff failed)
So I just have a couple of questions and maybe you guys can all help me with a few suggestions.
Is this table worth keeping? Or do I wait for the next generation of the Transformer to come out?
Should I root/custom Rom for a better experience? But then again, shouldn't a brand new out of a box tablet give me that optimum experience already?
I've searched and read multiple threads and it's given me somewhat of a direction.
But waiting for a brand new tablet with Tegra4 + more RAM otw could also be more worthwhile.....
My gf paid retail value for this tablet (which is pretty steep up in Canada 500$?), so I'm just trying to see what would be the best...either I return and wait up? or Root/Rom and try the new experience.
I know I've been a little vague,but I really don't know what else to add as I'm still a FOB (fresh on the boat :fingers-crossed with Android Tablets.
I guess, am I expecting too much out of a unit that is a year old?
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Welcome on board, I've had the same experience like you with the tablet so I am going to provide you with some thoughts of mine, there is also a thread called "would you buy this tablet again" somewere.
I'd highly recommend using an app called clean-master it's basically Androids counterpart to the famous CCleaner on a pc, whenever the tablet feels slow/laggy run it.
The display is ok, but like you said it could and should be brighter with a higher PPI but since it's more of a budget tablet Asus had to cut costs somewhere.
Better experience:
Rooting and flashing a custom ROM would be a good way to get a way better experience out of this thing. After receiving mine baack I've installed Paranoid 3.99 althoug it's not the official release it is very stable, responsible and offers a lot of customization options, stock Android ones are heavily lacking. You can also overclock this thing without any worries for example mine is running at 1,5 ghz right now and the experience is way better then before although for most of my stuff already to fast, since I am only doing notes, browsing and emailes on my tablets.
If I were you, I would wait for the TF 701 release:
Screen: 300ppi 2560 x 1600 resolution
inside: 2 gb RAM 1,9 ghz Tegra 4 cpu
according to Asus it will cost 499 $ with an included dock station, like all Asus tablets it offers an SD slot hopefully on the tablet and the dock
If you are looking for even more power the next note from Samsung might be worth a look, the screen quality will be the same but it comes with powerful 3 GB of RAM, so perfect for multitasking if you need it the downside is Samsung is looking at a 699 $ pricetag.
Hope that helps and welcome aboard
frankgreimes said:
Welcome on board, I've had the same experience like you with the tablet so I am going to provide you with some thoughts of mine, there is also a thread called "would you buy this tablet again" somewere.
I'd highly recommend using an app called clean-master it's basically Androids counterpart to the famous CCleaner on a pc, whenever the tablet feels slow/laggy run it.
The display is ok, but like you said it could and should be brighter with a higher PPI but since it's more of a budget tablet Asus had to cut costs somewhere.
Better experience:
Rooting and flashing a custom ROM would be a good way to get a way better experience out of this thing. After receiving mine baack I've installed Paranoid 3.99 althoug it's not the official release it is very stable, responsible and offers a lot of customization options, stock Android ones are heavily lacking. You can also overclock this thing without any worries for example mine is running at 1,5 ghz right now and the experience is way better then before although for most of my stuff already to fast, since I am only doing notes, browsing and emailes on my tablets.
If I were you, I would wait for the TF 701 release:
Screen: 300ppi 2560 x 1600 resolution
inside: 2 gb RAM 1,9 ghz Tegra 4 cpu
according to Asus it will cost 499 $ with an included dock station, like all Asus tablets it offers an SD slot hopefully on the tablet and the dock
If you are looking for even more power the next note from Samsung might be worth a look, the screen quality will be the same but it comes with powerful 3 GB of RAM, so perfect for multitasking if you need it the downside is Samsung is looking at a 699 $ pricetag.
Hope that helps and welcome aboard
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I've been following that thread Is it still worth buying this tablet extensively, it's been very very informative.
From what I got after reading that thread is that a lot of people are happy with this tablet.
I've decided to keep this tablet for now, and if/when the next generation one does come out, maybe I'll pawn this off and hopefully get that one.
Would you guys be able to guide me into which thread might have a list of roms that I may find that may be suitable for me?
As well as which information you would need from me to help you with a selection.
Thank you guys.
Lummers said:
I've been following that thread Is it still worth buying this tablet extensively, it's been very very informative.
From what I got after reading that thread is that a lot of people are happy with this tablet.
I've decided to keep this tablet for now, and if/when the next generation one does come out, maybe I'll pawn this off and hopefully get that one.
Would you guys be able to guide me into which thread might have a list of roms that I may find that may be suitable for me?
As well as which information you would need from me to help you with a selection.
Thank you guys.
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Personally I am still undecided in terms of waiting for the TF 701 or even the next generation, if Asus does I can see them packing it with 4 gig of RAM and then we can really talk about multi tasking but the TF 701 looks really great from what I've seen and read so undecided.
In terms of ROM I am big fan of Cyanogenmod and Paranoid, both are offering great customization options, superuser abilities right from the installing and of course a much smoother experience than stock Android.
Paranoid has an unofficial 3.99 (Android 4.3) build currently and Cyanogenmod is offering Nightly builds, since both aren't official releases some things might not work yet but they are for the most part stable. I would manually install them and use a tool like goomanager for flashing/updating the ROM if available.
frankgreimes said:
Personally I am still undecided in terms of waiting for the TF 701 or even the next generation, if Asus does I can see them packing it with 4 gig of RAM and then we can really talk about multi tasking but the TF 701 looks really great from what I've seen and read so undecided.
In terms of ROM I am big fan of Cyanogenmod and Paranoid, both are offering great customization options, superuser abilities right from the installing and of course a much smoother experience than stock Android.
Paranoid has an unofficial 3.99 (Android 4.3) build currently and Cyanogenmod is offering Nightly builds, since both aren't official releases some things might not work yet but they are for the most part stable. I would manually install them and use a tool like goomanager for flashing/updating the ROM if available.
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I'm a little torn as well....the TF701 does look amazing spec wise...I'm still contemplating if I should return and grab that one....but my first tablet...kind of want to pop my Root/Custom rom cherry with this one as I've read great reviews about it from everyone on the forum so far. :good:
Is there a thread/site that you can kindly guide me to so I can take a look at these ROM's to see what they offer me and which one might suite me the best?
As well would I be able to retain the Asus Apps or would it be a clean slate ROM?
Still a little lost on some of these ROM options, and if I didn't like the ROM's is it possible to go back to factory defaults?
Thanks once again, much appreciated.
Lummers said:
I'm a little torn as well....the TF701 does look amazing spec wise...I'm still contemplating if I should return and grab that one....but my first tablet...kind of want to pop my Root/Custom rom cherry with this one as I've read great reviews about it from everyone on the forum so far. :good:
Is there a thread/site that you can kindly guide me to so I can take a look at these ROM's to see what they offer me and which one might suite me the best?
As well would I be able to retain the Asus Apps or would it be a clean slate ROM?
Still a little lost on some of these ROM options, and if I didn't like the ROM's is it possible to go back to factory defaults?
Thanks once again, much appreciated.
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Things to make sure before doing that:
1. Use the right version for your bootloader of either Clock Work Mod oder Team Win Recovery Projects
2. Backup all your important apps with Titanium Backup Pro
Links Cyanogenmod, Paranoid is also known as AOSPA you can get it here they used to have an official website but can't find it right now also you are going to find a lot of versions including the newest in the Development section of this forum.
You can also use the GooManager to flash/update your ROMS, especially useful if you are using nightly builds for Cyanogenmod
as for the Asus Apps:
It really depends what you need, personally I've done a full app backup and only restored the ones I sometimes use such as livebackgrounds, if so mething important is still missing I'll just restore it using Titanium Backup
Going back to your "usual Asus ROM" is rather easy:
Just use CWM or TWRP and select the Restore option
Before installing a new ROM:
Do a davlik/system/cache/data wipe, I would not recommend to wipe the whole internal or external sd card because all your data will be lost so be careful there
I am sure there are people who can give you a way better introduction on all the available Roms than me, since I am just stickong to the ones that work perfect for me and I am only having this tablet since may so good luck
frankgreimes said:
Things to make sure before doing that:
1. Use the right version for your bootloader of eitherClock Work Mod oder Team Win Recovery Projects
2. Backup all your important apps with Titanium Backup Pro
Links Cyanogenmod, Paranoid is also known as AOSPA you can get it here they used to have an official website but can't find it right now also you are going to find a lot of versions including the newest in the Development section of this forum.
You can also use the GooManager to flash/update your ROMS, especially useful if you are using nightly builds for Cyanogenmod
as for the Asus Apps:
It really depends what you need, personally I've done a full app backup and only restored the ones I sometimes use such as livebackgrounds, if so mething important is still missing I'll just restore it using Titanium Backup
Going back to your "usual Asus ROM" is rather easy:
Just use CWM or TWRP and select the Restore option
Before installing a new ROM:
Do a davlik/system/cache/data wipe, I would not recommend to wipe the whole internal or external sd card because all your data will be lost so be careful there
I am sure there are people who can give you a way better introduction on all the available Roms than me, since I am just stickong to the ones that work perfect for me and I am only having this tablet since may so good luck
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Awesome!! :good:
You've been of great help.
I'll browse around those ones for sure and take a look and learn some more before doing anything.
Are there any other steps I would need to do prior to flashing a rom?
I've been reading unlocking the unit before flashing the ROM? Not too sure what that is about.
As usual Thanks!
Lummers said:
Awesome!! :good:
You've been of great help.
I'll browse around those ones for sure and take a look and learn some more before doing anything.
Are there any other steps I would need to do prior to flashing a rom?
I've been reading unlocking the unit before flashing the ROM? Not too sure what that is about.
As usual Thanks!
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Glad, I've helped you
Steps you need
1. rooted tablet just search for motorshoper here - just subscribe to the thread it's an awesome tool to get superuser "root" access
2. download the bootloader unlocker from the Asus webpage
should work flawlessly if you aren't sure,about having root rights use an app like root checker
be aware always make sure to read the steps carefully and only download the right TWRP or CWM version for your bootloader. Also search for potential problems before atempting to downgrade versions, without having a working backup this way you are going to save yourself a bit of time and trouble.
frankgreimes said:
Glad, I've helped you
Steps you need
1. rooted tablet just search for motorshoper here - just subscribe to the thread it's an awesome tool to get superuser "root" access
2. download the bootloader unlocker from the Asus webpage
should work flawlessly if you aren't sure,about having root rights use an app like root checker
be aware always make sure to read the steps carefully and only download the right TWRP or CWM version for your bootloader. Also search for potential problems before atempting to downgrade versions, without having a working backup this way you are going to save yourself a bit of time and trouble.
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Thanks!!
Super excited now to see the potential of this tablet!
Can't wait.
I'll be doing a little research to see which one fits me the best for my needs.
Lummers said:
Thanks!!
Super excited now to see the potential of this tablet!
Can't wait.
I'll be doing a little research to see which one fits me the best for my needs.
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Thats part of the fun when you are using custom ROMs there are tons outthere and thanks to the former mentioned tools trying them out and see if they fit you, is easy.
Can't wait to change my blackberry so I can enjoy custom Roms on my handy too.
frankgreimes said:
Thats part of the fun when you are using custom ROMs there are tons outthere and thanks to the former mentioned tools trying them out and see if they fit you, is easy.
Can't wait to change my blackberry so I can enjoy custom Roms on my handy too.
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Gasssps Blackberry?
I'm on the iPhone 4 so I shouldn't be saying much..
Question - any reason why I would go with a nightly build over a RC/S build?
Lummers said:
Gasssps Blackberry?
I'm on the iPhone 4 so I shouldn't be saying much..
Question - any reason why I would go with a nightly build over a RC/S build?
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Well I love their keyboards but the lack of custom roms and superuser rights is very disappointing,.at.least you can jailbreak the iPhone.
The differences are as follows:
Nightly builds are less stable and some things might not work right now but they include newer features
Stable/RC builds are more stable and most if not all features are working flawlessly
so which build to use will fully depend on what you want, if you are looking for the newest 4,3 features nightlies are the one to go, if you value a stable and feature complete build more I'd go with a RC/S type. The middleway would be to choose a monthly build sadly there aren't any available for CM right now.
frankgreimes said:
Well I love their keyboards but the lack of custom roms and superuser rights is very disappointing,.at.least you can jailbreak the iPhone.
The differences are as follows:
Nightly builds are less stable and some things might not work right now but they include newer features
Stable/RC builds are more stable and most if not all features are working flawlessly
so which build to use will fully depend on what you want, if you are looking for the newest 4,3 features nightlies are the one to go, if you value a stable and feature complete build more I'd go with a RC/S type. The middleway would be to choose a monthly build sadly there aren't any available for CM right now.
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Hmmm I'll look into those again and see
I'm having a problem right now...
I got CWM installed fine (I Think)
The problem I'm having is when I go to choose zip from sdcard, it won't mound the sdcard or the internal
So I'm stuck...I can't seem to root it now.
Lummers said:
Hmmm I'll look into those again and see
I'm having a problem right now...
I got CWM installed fine (I Think)
The problem I'm having is when I go to choose zip from sdcard, it won't mound the sdcard or the internal
So I'm stuck...I can't seem to root it now.
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Have you done it, in the correct order? First you need to add the ROM, then "add more Zips" select the gapps file
I've had the same problem with the external SDcard so I moved it to the internal one and it worked, but sorry no clue why it doesn't work with an external one
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Have you done it, in the correct order? First you need to add the ROM, then "add more Zips" select the gapps file
I've had the same problem with the external SDcard so I moved it to the internal one and it worked, but sorry no clue why it doesn't work with an external one
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Here are my steps
1. Unlocke downloaded from Asus site
2. Downloaded CWM
3. Fastboot loaded CWM
After that I logged onto the Recovery
Tried installing from SDcard to root
But can't detect, another thread a nice gent, has given me the pointer to try to use TWRP.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2446177
So I'm going to give that a shot and see if that helps me out more.
Lummers said:
Here are my steps
1. Unlocke downloaded from Asus site
2. Downloaded CWM
3. Fastboot loaded CWM
After that I logged onto the Recovery
Tried installing from SDcard to root
But can't detect, another thread a nice gent, has given me the pointer to try to use TWRP.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2446177
So I'm going to give that a shot and see if that helps me out more.
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Have you installed the .blob or .img file?
If you are using TWRP there is also a tool called TWRP Manager: so you can normally boot your tablet with it, start the manager make all the settings and it will automatically reboot your tablet into recovery mode.
Personally I have tried CWM and TWRP liking TWRP better too.
Another step you can check:
Go into Goomanager - Settings and look for the default "save folder" if you are having your .zip files in another folder make sure, to put them into this directory. Usually it's something like goomanager/Roms/ or so.
frankgreimes said:
Have you installed the .blob or .img file?
If you are using TWRP there is also a tool called TWRP Manager: so you can normally boot your tablet with it, start the manager make all the settings and it will automatically reboot your tablet into recovery mode.
Personally I have tried CWM and TWRP liking TWRP better too.
Another step you can check:
Go into Goomanager - Settings and look for the default "save folder" if you are having your .zip files in another folder make sure, to put them into this directory. Usually it's something like goomanager/Roms/ or so.
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So I have TWRP installed, man all I can say is that it is night and day in the steps of setup.
So much easier and direct.
I've downloaded goomanager I'm taking a look at it now and seeing what I can do.
I'm running Cromi-X right now and browsing no longer lags, I'm content.
Wondering what else I can do now.....
Lummers said:
So I have TWRP installed, man all I can say is that it is night and day in the steps of setup.
So much easier and direct.
I've downloaded goomanager I'm taking a look at it now and seeing what I can do.
I'm running Cromi-X right now and browsing no longer lags, I'm content.
Wondering what else I can do now.....
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Something I'd highly recommend:
check the app privacy rules and remove all the permissions most apps shouldn't have i.e using your location, reading SD or contact lists
personally I have also overclocked my tablet it is running at 1.5 ghz now could go as far as 1.7 but I am very happy with the performance so far
another cool thing most custom roms provide is the ability to customize your lock screen.
In Search of the N7 Rom to End All N7 Roms for our N910T (T-Mobile) Note 4
This file is NO LONGER under constant revision. Last change to TWIZtd rom section... June 27 2017. From now on, new info will be posted as the newest posts. Still some good info here, however...
ODDS and ENDS Before we start....
If you are looking for an N910T datafix (needed sometimes, not always, for N7 roms ported to our phones), look at these two pages for clues. (In fact there are also other models represented here.)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72388883&postcount=2218
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/general/snapdragon-note4-modem-bootloader-t3273816
And one more thing... I don't always make clear whether or not gapps must be flashed separately from the rom. In these roms' cases, the rule is that *usually* the gapps file is included within the rom file itself. If the rom's direction indicate needing gapps, here:
http://opengapps.org
[*****WARNING****** Updated May 25: A trojan has turned up in the first rom I talked about here, the petbede Norma v17 rom. The devs say they knew it was there and it isn't harmful. I can't chance recommending a rom that virus checkers report as having a virus. It is, say the devs, repairable by deleting the system file involved (which breaks the "nrom" app), but I'm disappointed enough that I'm deleting mention of that rom other than to refer here to my post there offering my test results finding it:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72430061&postcount=2349
A Proper Introduction (sorta)
I cannot claim any authorative statements re one rom being "boss" of all the others. But in light of the time I've wasted playing with the quickly growing crop of Note 7 roms ported to run on our lowly phones (it wasn't a waste because I had fun, actually) here's one man's suggested starting place.
A few issues to get out of the way right away. One of my prime criteria for a "good" rom is one that is easily installed. And right away, this looms large.
The N7 ported roms, after all, require up to five moving parts to work:
* The rom
* The kernel (often the rom's own kernel will not work on our phones, and requires a replacement)
* The gapps (some roms, usually those installed with Aroma Installer, have them internally included, but many do not)
* A datafix (often a rom says it will seamlessly connect our t-mobile phone to the latter provider, but doesn't. A datafix file purports to enable the connection even if the rom fails to make the data connection initially).
* SuperSU (or alternative Magisk -- one or even both of these handle rooting privleges)
Next is the issue of what *order* to flash these files in. Argh. I *think* I have the order correct in my listing here... but - heh - no guarantees. I've encountered issues between a datafix file and the SuperSU file.
Now, are all these files going to play nice with your phone or / and one another?
I'll cut to the chase. My theory here, and it is simple, says that (providing the rom is designed to run on our phone) the fewer files we have to flash the better off the outcome is likely to be.
*THE ROMS*
In no particular order, then...
Let's start off easy with a Note 4 rom - that is, based on the Note 4 Marshmallow Android rom but with Galaxy 8 apps and Touchwiz and launcher. Ramrom v10 takes a few tweaks initially to get right, but is solid as rock once installed. I'd earlier given Ramrom a lackluster review, but after studying this whole galaxy (ha, did you catch that?) of Note 4 roms, went back to try again. @Ram121 is the guy behind it, and he is also behind the RamKernel, preferred by many people using our phone (the last three kernels - RC1, RC2, RC3 - he's done work well in the N910T).
Installing Ramrom required me to flash it -- gapps included within the rom -- and then flash (in this order) the Ramrom RC3 kernel, a datafix for the N910T phone, and reflash supersu (root), even though that last file is installed initially by the rom. But once that was done, I was "in like Flint." And as I say, a rock solid, and slightly more conservative, way to start your adventure in N7/N8/S8 roms. I'm linking both rom and kernels by @Ram121 because even if you don't want the rom, you may well want one of his kernels. A few of the above roms, in fact, are already running a ramkernel:
Ramrom: https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/snapdragon-dev/ramromn7-note-7-port-t3535214
RamKernel: https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/orig-development/kernel-ramkernel-t3472138
ApocalypseX_MM
Initially, this rom was more of an also-ran. But with Version 6 (beta) it has become -- along with Race Rom -- my go-to. Single file install includes all necessary elements - rom, datafix, gapps, supersu (root) - all (via TWRP and Aroma) installing flawlessly on my N910T phone. Two additional optional files: a Mod file installs Control_X - which unlike nrom that I never really cared for - provides some excellent eye candy and beyond that additional app installs of Adaway, Root Filefolder, and the like. The second file, Ayra Sound, provides sound enhancements which are stunning even through the phone's speaker.
Again Apolcalypse_X installed *perfectly* on my N910T phone (no screen lock issues as w/ v.4 or some new Norma v18 roms). You can wait for v6 "official" but if like me you want to try the beta (which has been very stable for me):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/snapdragon-dev/6-0-1-apocalypsexmrom-t3608314
@ILocDogI 's RaceRom.
This rom comes in various flavors now. First, The S7 port been very recently updated to its latest version (v11), and is a very nice, smooth rom for our N910T phone, clean and fast. One of my favorite things about it is tiny; I love having the six icons across the bottom of the screen instead of the normal five. But more seriously, I'd consider it both a daily "use this" rom and a go-to rom to back up onto your ext sd card after install (via TWRP's backup/restore features). That way, you can experiment with the other roms then restore good ol' Race Rom just how it was before you wiped and reinstalled Uncle Wiggly's Wowzer Rom (and had it totally hang your phone--and no, there is no such rom). A variant offered by RaceRom is multi-language... I've not tried that as I don't need it, but if someone else has and wants to opine, please do.
RaceRom also has a Note 4 stock-based version, and it is the *only* version with both S8 apps and also complete Samsung backup that works. I am very impressed with it, esp. if one wants wifi calling (not available on the N7 ported roms). One problem, oddly, was the camera, which seemed completely non-functional on my phone. I am going to reflash this rom later on and try the N7 ported camera with it.
Both versions of RaceRom offer a very solid experience once it is up and running, and it does install gapps and SuperSU from the single file for whichever rom you choose. *Important* - you *will* have to flash a datafix with this rom if you are using a phone other than the N910F, its default. This means one extra download for us N910T users, or likely the users of any other Note 4 phone apart from the N910F.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...-30-03-2017-raceromn7-portn7-s8-apps-t3581199
TWIZtd
TWIZtd Rom - specifically for our t-mobile N910T - is also in the top three roms for me. But as of late, there isn't just one TWIZtd rom, but a growing number of 'em. One of the most unique is one based, instead of on the N7/S8, the Note 4 standard rom but with tons of N7 app tweaks. Why would we go that route, though? Perhaps because we want our wifi calling back... which does not exist on the N7 roms. And as far as stability goes... well, this one is rock solid. If you can do without wifi calling, the N7 version is also outstanding.
Installation is ultra-simple - at least it was for me. As J. R. R. Tolkien didn't quite write, "One file for quick install, One file to find them; One rom to bring them all and in my Note 4 bind them." Yeah, that's not quite right. But the rom is.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...note-4-nov-t3498755/post72255387#post72255387
Murayoshi (Various N7 roms)
@murayoshi calls himself more a translator than developer (and frankly, a number of folks providing these Chinese-based ports are in the same category). Nonetheless, he works specifically with our T-mobile N910T model and has translated and tweaked a number of roms. Right now, I'm playing with the A700 rom, which is one of his newest. Bleeding edge stuff maybe, but like I said, it's fun. I really like the rom's smoothness and quickness... maybe one of the quickest. But it is too early for me to tell whether or not it is stable. Install was easy - it needed only the rom, gapps (I used opengapps, pico), and a kernel (I go with ramrom RC2 which seems flawless w/ the N910T). It recognized data without issue and wireless quickly. Will report back if it becomes my daily rom (I've *still* not settled on that one "perfect" rom). Update 5/29 - he's added a translated version of Norma v18 to his rom list; haven't tried it yet:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-tmobile/development/rom-aurora-note7-port-t3601109
Dr. Ketan
Dr. Ketan rom is a few months older than some of the others, but also has had a tremendous amount of traffic. While it is hard to find the download link (one that works, anyway), once one does find it there is also plenty of help for those with various models of the Note 4. The N910T (Tmobile) phone requires 2 extra files for the rom to function correctly, one (a Dr. Ketan datafix file) flashed right after one flashes the rom itself (and before rebooting), the other an after-rom-installs fix for the messages app which is broken initially. I can say that so far, Dr. Ketan is mighty impressive. And if one wants some additional bang for the buck, a pro version is available per instructions on the rom page:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/snapdragon-dev/n910g-dr-ketan-custom-rom-t2928568
Fails (so far):
So, , I could list all of 'em I've tried. BlackDog, for instance, completely failed on my phone. Even after I flashed various files in various orders to try and get it to come up. I *really* worked this rom... but... Nope. Maybe you'll have better outcomes:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...om-black-dog-910f-n7-port-6-0-1-bpj4-t3593089
This is not short. But not as long as it may get to be, this overview from one man's very existential, non-statistical, viewpoint.
Maybe it will offer a few clues.
Blessings.
Hit "thanks" if useful...
shonkin said:
In Search of the N7 Rom to End All N7 Roms for our N910T (T-Mobile) Note 4
I cannot claim any authorative statements re one rom being "boss" of all the others. But in light of the time I've wasted playing with the quickly growing crop of Note 7 roms ported to run on our lowly phones (it wasn't a waste because I had fun, actually) here's one man's suggested starting place.
A few issues to get out of the way right away. One of my prime criteria for a "good" rom is one that is easily installed. And right away, this looms large.
The N7 ported roms, after all, require up to five moving parts to work:
* The rom
* The kernel (often the rom's own kernel will not work on our phones, and requires a replacement)
* The gapps (some roms, usually those installed with Aroma Installer, have them internally included, but many do not)
* A datafix (often a rom says it will seamlessly connect our t-mobile phone to the latter provider, but doesn't. A datafix file purports to enable the connection even if the rom fails to make the data connection initially).
* SuperSU (or alternative Magisk -- one or even both of these handle rooting privleges)
Next is the issue of what *order* to flash these files in. Argh. I *think* I have the order correct in my listing here... but - heh - no guarantees. I've encountered issues between a datafix file and the SuperSU file.
Now, are all these files going to play nice with your phone or / and one another?
I'll cut to the chase. My theory here, and it is simple, says that the fewer files you have to flash the better off the outcome is likely to be.
Using that criteria, the winner so far -- and *especially* for the T-mobile N910T (other models have some issues) is the Norma v17-based @petbede 's rom (see post #1998 at below link):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/snapdragon-dev/mm-aurora-norma-roms-t3576018/page200
This rom has a few rough spots but installs very well on my phone (again, the N910T T-mobile). It is a *single file.* No extra kernel, datafix (this headache is gone!), gapps, or SuperSU file. In fact, all those choices are either handled outright or given to the user to tweak choices with via one of the sweetest Aroma installer scripts I've seen. Again, the end result has a few rough edges (a weather clock with chinese characters for the city). And one must remember to activate app icon visibility via "home screen settings" > "home screen layout" > "home and app screens." For some reason that's not selected by default. But this is my winner... today. Things change in a hurry.
It should be noted that a second version of v17 is also findable in that thread, and I left some positive comments about it. It was, however, dwarfed in quality by the @petbede version.
My #2 pick? @ILocDogI 's RaceRom. This rom is a very nice, smooth rom for our N910T phone, in the end a touch cleaner than the newer, more ambitious, but also less polished Petbede rom. But it does (at least it did for me) require a bit of massaging via a datafix and quite possible re-flash of SuperSU. (I should journal this stuff when I am installing instead of trying to remember what I did!) You'll have to peruse the thread to see where to get a datafix file (unfortunately, there are a few different versions and at least one of 'em didn't work for me. Again, I should have journaled....). Use the search term (without quotes) "datafix" or "N910T" or both of 'em. It is a very solid rom once it is up and running, and has the gapps installed from inside Aroma Installer again.
Frankly, I could list all of 'em I've tried. BlackDog, for instance, completely failed on my phone. Even after I flashed various files in various orders to try and get it to come up. Nope. Another very nice looking rom had dead links. Tsk Tsk. ApocalypseX_M rom had the coolest boot graphic by far... except I could never get it to actually finish booting.
One I will be watching for is the promised Ramrom v11. Right now, v10 is available but I didn't try it due to how old it appeared compared to the newest Norma roms. @Ram121 is the guy behind it, and he is also behind the RamKernel, preferred by many people using our phone (the last two kernels he's done work well in the N910T). So something to watch for....
This is a short (believe it or not I was going to do whole paragraphs on each one) overview from one man's very existential, non-statistical, viewpoint.
Maybe it will offer a few clues.
Blessings.
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You didn't try Note 4UX rom?
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ubigred said:
You didn't try Note 4UX rom?
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No. Should I have?
Maybe give the s7 port by twiztd a shot it's quick and smooth running beast mode kernel. All in one install . Rom control included. And many different mods in a separate folder kernels,apps ,boot anise. And whatnot. Also has n7 port just as good.
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shonkin said:
No. Should I have?
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Yes. You will love it.
shonkin said:
I cannot claim any authorative statements re one rom being "boss" of all the others. But in light of the time I've wasted playing with the quickly growing crop of Note 7 roms ported to run on our lowly phones (it wasn't a waste because I had fun, actually) here's one man's suggested starting place.
A few issues to get out of the way right away. One of my prime criteria for a "good" rom is one that is easily installed. And right away, this looms large.
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What is your baseband and bootloader?
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vprasad1 said:
What is your baseband and bootloader?
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I updated a month or so back to EQC1.
ubigred said:
Yes. You will love it.
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Note 4UX is older than the current iteration of these roms.... but I do note it has wifi phone calls, which may be unique among these roms. That's not a big deal for me... but a plus nonetheless. If anyone knows of other N7 rom ports with wifi calling, please do list 'em here.
shonkin said:
Note 4UX is older than the current iteration of these roms.... but I do note it has wifi phone calls, which may be unique among these roms. That's not a big deal for me... but a plus nonetheless. If anyone knows of other N7 rom ports with wifi calling, please do list 'em here.
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It also includes fully functioning User profiles.
This will probably be my daily driver.
Twisted Rom might be a contender.
I would love a Nougat rom that changes the emoji in the SwiftKey to the latest set.
I look forward to your detailed reviews
Quick update: I had Race Rom at #2. Today the devs released v9... and it is smaller, faster, and smoother even than the v8.2 was. Doubtless this comment will be out of date by tomorrow. Hehehe.
captivated1971 said:
Maybe give the s7 port by twiztd a shot it's quick and smooth running beast mode kernel. All in one install . Rom control included. And many different mods in a separate folder kernels,apps ,boot anise. And whatnot. Also has n7 port just as good.
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[UPDATE: I installed the newest version. Install was great, and no datafix needed! But alas... the keyboard is still a mess and on top of that when I opened up the camera to snap a picture at work the phone rebooted. So back to race rom v 9 for me.]
I did try this a week or two (maybe three?) ago. I don't remember what happened to put me off it, frankly. Should have journaled this stuff. I would observe that since you use it (I suspect, anyway) it illustrates how unique installing these roms can be. Human error (mine?) can creep in rather easily. Or the use of a file (particularly that datafix file) can be problematic, since there are differently made files floating around out there.
Any of the mentioned ROMs have camera quality / unlimited recording time mods? Haven't seen it listed as a feature in any of the port OPs.
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I did try this a week or two (maybe three?) ago. I don't remember what happened to put me off it, frankly. Should have journaled this stuff. I would observe that since you use it (I suspect, anyway) it illustrates how unique installing these roms can be. Human error (mine?) can creep in rather easily. Or the use of a file (particularly that datafix file) can be problematic, since there are differently made files floating around out there.
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Fyi: it was updated on May 20th.
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Fyi: it was updated on May 20th.
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Right. Just tried it last night. Unfortunately, it has keyboard issues on boot-up (cap key weirdness that can be overcome but not neatly)... but using the camera caused my phone to reboot. I went back to race rom v9. This isn't ready for prime time yet.... though the installation itself did not require a datafix. That's a good thing.
shonkin said:
Right. Just tried it last night. Unfortunately, it has keyboard issues on boot-up (cap key weirdness that can be overcome but not neatly)... but using the camera caused my phone to reboot. I went back to race rom v9. This isn't ready for prime time yet.... though the installation itself did not require a datafix. That's a good thing.
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Thank you for the feedback
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shonkin said:
In Search of the N7 Rom to End All N7 Roms for our N910T (T-Mobile) Note 4
[Update- May 23 2017: My opinion of Race Rom, due to a new v9 release, has gone up to the point it is now my daily rom. The devs are quite professional in their communication, and the rom is both leaner than its predecessor and feature-full.]
I cannot claim any authorative statements re one rom being "boss" of all the others. But in light of the time I've wasted playing with the quickly growing crop of Note 7 roms ported to run on our lowly phones (it wasn't a waste because I had fun, actually) here's one man's suggested starting place.
A few issues to get out of the way right away. One of my prime criteria for a "good" rom is one that is easily installed. And right away, this looms large.
The N7 ported roms, after all, require up to five moving parts to work:
* The rom
* The kernel (often the rom's own kernel will not work on our phones, and requires a replacement)
* The gapps (some roms, usually those installed with Aroma Installer, have them internally included, but many do not)
* A datafix (often a rom says it will seamlessly connect our t-mobile phone to the latter provider, but doesn't. A datafix file purports to enable the connection even if the rom fails to make the data connection initially).
* SuperSU (or alternative Magisk -- one or even both of these handle rooting privleges)
Next is the issue of what *order* to flash these files in. Argh. I *think* I have the order correct in my listing here... but - heh - no guarantees. I've encountered issues between a datafix file and the SuperSU file.
Now, are all these files going to play nice with your phone or / and one another?
I'll cut to the chase. My theory here, and it is simple, says that the fewer files you have to flash the better off the outcome is likely to be.
Using that criteria, the winner so far -- and *especially* for the T-mobile N910T (other models have some issues) is the Norma v17-based @petbede 's rom (see post #1998 at below link):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/snapdragon-dev/mm-aurora-norma-roms-t3576018/page200
This rom has a few rough spots but installs very well on my phone (again, the N910T T-mobile). It is a *single file.* No extra kernel, datafix (this headache is gone!), gapps, or SuperSU file. In fact, all those choices are either handled outright or given to the user to tweak choices with via one of the sweetest Aroma installer scripts I've seen. Again, the end result has a few rough edges (a weather clock with chinese characters for the city). And one must remember to activate app icon visibility via "home screen settings" > "home screen layout" > "home and app screens." For some reason that's not selected by default. But this is my winner... today. Things change in a hurry.
It should be noted that a second version of v17 is also findable in that thread, and I left some positive comments about it. It was, however, dwarfed in quality by the @petbede version.
My #2 pick? @ILocDogI 's RaceRom.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...-30-03-2017-raceromn7-portn7-s8-apps-t3581199
This rom is a very nice, smooth rom for our N910T phone, in the end a touch cleaner than the newer, more ambitious, but also less polished Petbede rom. But it does (at least it did for me) require a bit of massaging via a datafix and quite possible re-flash of SuperSU. (I should journal this stuff when I am installing instead of trying to remember what I did!) You'll have to peruse the thread to see where to get a datafix file (unfortunately, there are a few different versions and at least one of 'em didn't work for me. Again, I should have journaled....). Use the search term (without quotes) "datafix" or "N910T" or both of 'em. It is a very solid rom once it is up and running, and has the gapps installed from inside Aroma Installer again.
UPDATE: new version 9 of this rom is leaner than ever and now threatening to take over number one spot...
Frankly, I could list all of 'em I've tried. BlackDog, for instance, completely failed on my phone. Even after I flashed various files in various orders to try and get it to come up. Nope. Another very nice looking rom had dead links. Tsk Tsk. ApocalypseX_M rom had the coolest boot graphic by far... except I could never get it to actually finish booting.
One I will be watching for is the promised Ramrom v11. Right now, v10 is available but I didn't try it due to how old it appeared compared to the newest Norma roms. @Ram121 is the guy behind it, and he is also behind the RamKernel, preferred by many people using our phone (the last two kernels he's done work well in the N910T). So something to watch for....
This is a short (believe it or not I was going to do whole paragraphs on each one) overview from one man's very existential, non-statistical, viewpoint.
Maybe it will offer a few clues.
Blessings.
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I was going to make a similar post about race rom so im glad you did. In my opinion it is the best rom for n910t2 i have. Newest ui.. i love this more than lineage os nougat. But only because there is no official air command port like the oculus port.. if someone officially port air command, not like the tacky one with app drawer icon but one that launches when we eject the pen and closes when we inject the pen, then nougat would be reconsidered.. edge screen port would be nice to.. race rom can use some features i had on dreamux but still awesome without them.. race rom #1!!
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lowkeyst4tus said:
I was going to make a similar post about race rom so im glad you did. In my opinion it is the best rom for n910t2 i have. Newest ui.. i love this more than lineage os nougat. But only because there is no official air command port like the oculus port.. if someone officially port air command, not like the tacky one with app drawer icon but one that launches when we eject the pen and closes when we inject the pen, then nougat would be reconsidered.. edge screen port would be nice to.. race rom can use some features i had on dreamux but still awesome without them.. race rom #1!!
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@shonkin
I've ran quite a few roms. Roms are like battery life, subjective. Depending on preference, you might like any current rom but next version/update you might not. Single file and organized first post layout is ideal, especially for newcomers, when you sweat and hands shake before your first flash
Some threads with multiple Roms in it are far more organized than some with a single Rom.
I've ran blackdog, might be confusing which files to download. V3 consisted of three files just for the rom. V3 rom, v3 update, v3-1 update.
V3.1 single. Don't remember if required data fix.
ApocalypseX_M didn't boot? It won't without gapps, usually roms without gapps will still boot. That boot animation I've seen it in some thread about boot animations.
I mostly run TWIZtd n7, Project L N7 v10, or pvsgh debloated/deodexed qc1. In that order. Depending on the weather and outfit
While flashing, cpu gets the device pretty hot, even without a case/cover on. Add a white boot animation at max brightness and soon you'll be reading mmc_read_fail threads so i try to stay away from these rom types.
Most if not all of these roms are pretty good and can be DD. Now you look for whats not working or missing. When they were coming out you used to look for what wAs working
This was and is a very much needed thread! Thanks @shonkin!
xda_johndoe said:
@shonkin
I've ran quite a few roms. Roms are like battery life, subjective. Depending on preference, you might like any current rom but next version/update you might not. Single file and organized first post layout is ideal, especially for newcomers, when you sweat and hands shake before your first flash
Some threads with multiple Roms in it are far more organized than some with a single Rom.
I've ran blackdog, might be confusing which files to download. V3 consisted of three files just for the rom. V3 rom, v3 update, v3-1 update.
V3.1 single. Don't remember if required data fix.
ApocalypseX_M didn't boot? It won't without gapps, usually roms without gapps will still boot. That boot animation I've seen it in some thread about boot animations.
I mostly run TWIZtd n7, Project L N7 v10, or pvsgh debloated/deodexed qc1. In that order. Depending on the weather and outfit
While flashing, cpu gets the device pretty hot, even without a case/cover on. Add a white boot animation at max brightness and soon you'll be reading mmc_read_fail threads so i try to stay away from these rom types.
Most if not all of these roms are pretty good and can be DD. Now you look for whats not working or missing. When they were coming out you used to look for what wAs working
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Which rom have you played with that's good with battery life? Im using twztd n7. I like the rom except the battery life