I hope this is not a totally dumb question as I am new to Android phones:
There are some good apps that come with the note as standard like S Memo and also some Samsung specific things like S Choice. How do I keep these when I upgrade to a custom Rom.
I looked as Astro file manager back up capability, and it doesn't list these there.
Would Titanium backup list them and allow me to save them for re-installation?
Thanks
Chris
You can't really keep them on a non-Samsung ROM as they depend on the Touchwiz framework. Sorry :'-(
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are u going to be flashing an ICS rom or staying on Gingerbread? you will not be able to use any pre-installed apps if you are flashing ICS rom. But if you're flashing a GB rom (rocket rom v23, checknote etc) then you can use Titanium Backup but most GB roms come with smemo, splanner, etc. Hope this helped.
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Thanks for those replies guys, it's actually really helpful for a newbe like me. I need to explaore the standard apps a bit more to see what's good and whether I need a substitute for any.
I was thinking of flashing an ICS ROM, but I need to explore which one is the best.
If I loose the S.Memo app, that seems really good, is there a substitue in the market? Of all the apps that utilises the pen, that would seem to be the key one!
Your advice is appreciated.
I'm using a modified version of MyScript Notes Mobile which I think works perfect for handwriting notes. Get it here (and thank the guy who modified it in that thread ): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1594325
It's in American/English only but if you need any other language you can download a language pack with 28 additional languages here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426975
I'm not sure if the ICS roms based on the leaked Samsung firmwares have all the s-pen apps but I'm sure just about any custom GB rom here is based on original Samsung firmwares and thus include all Samsung apps (unless explicitly mentioned in the thread that they were removed ofcourse).
You can still use your pen in ICS roms that are not based on Samsung firmwares though you'll lose pressure sensitivity. If you feel like you'll need pressure sensitivity you could flash a rom based on LP6.
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Hey guys I'm looking for a ROM that has just the minimal apps that keep the phone working right. (Spen/Gplay/Call+Text etc. )
I'm not looking for any super duper reskins and custom features (Maybe if there nice) or anything like that, just minimal.
The reason I'm looking for this is because I've removed the wrong apps multiple times and had to reflash my phone with is very frustrating... I know there's what to and not to remove threads but that takes to long... Ive looked through the rom section and nothing semmed to fit me (Accept CM11 wich i cant use) Maybe one of you guys has barebone minimum on your phone and could/woyld hit me up with a backup of it (Without your personal data obviously) Thank guys for any help or suggestions.
my best advice, strip the ROM yourself.
Note 3 is way too delicate for custom roms for me, i come from a lot of previous samsung phones and nearly on all of them i have used CM, but the spen framework to me is irreplaceable.
There are some scripts for Aroma that will give you a choice of apps to debloat (remove), then theres an app for windows which will re-pack the ROM without the apps you chose.
I personally, right after i flash a rom, i root, and i use a file manager and delete the stuff in /system/app and /system/priv-app
anyway, here are the links that might be useful to you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470862
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2710162
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642101
EDIT: this one as well, seems even better
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...opment/tool-arianaclean-script-aroma-t2840896
Hi,
GOAL: Samsung Touchwiz stock ROM (as it really works WELL!!)
Remove/Move the APPS Drawer from the DOCK and place in a folder on the wallpaper.
Using an APP LIKE Safestrap gives the opportunity to run multiple roms using SD card.
** I wish to try safestrap on G900W8 but I can't find a compile for W8 to test other ROMS and I anticipate that some one will develop the ability to use this across all Galaxy S5 eventually.
I have taken the standpoint the best way to have a reliable well working Galaxy S5 is to run a stock ROM.
Other roms are excellent but the S5 is also an infant for the custom rom section and future roms will eventually be much more compatible with all hardware.
- root
- remove/uninstall/freeze Samsung Bloatware etc
- Remove the extra junk.
- Enable additional features in CSC xml files like native sip calling or call recording and so on.
The last issue with the Stock ROM that I don't like is the APPS Drawer on DOCK.
I don't need to goto this complete list of apps hardly ever.
Using a different LAUNCHER is a well known solution but I wish to use the STOCK launcher.
Can anyone find the file containing the information. I was unsuccessful in the system/csc and so on.
Thank Guys
Cheers
Hey guys, so i have got the i9505 and i have a few questions about it.
1: It's pretty laggy but i really do like the look of the s4 touchwiz, are there any tweaks/mods that I can do to increase performance? 2nd option is me installing a rom, any recommendations?
2: I know it's pretty far-fetched but is their like an app where you can install apps on but it's sort of like a cloud storage so you dont have to install the app on your device or sd-card. I don't think there are but if it is possible it would be epic. If there are no apps like that, is there an option to automatically save app data to a cloud storage (yeah i have titanium backup pro, but i dont think when you put your files in dropbox/google drive it will actually read them from dropbox/google drive. And when you sync app data with dropbox/google drive i dont think it removes the files of your sd card.
So if someone knows something about these 2 topics I'd like a reply
Thanks for reading,
See the custom roms are on preference.
Few like the touchwiz based roms.
Others like pure android. (CM AOSP PW Mahdi etc etc)
Touchwiz roms are beautified by the devs. We have to apply themes on CM/AOSP to get the beauty and can change it as and when we like.
CM/AOSP roms have better update support. A touchwiz dev might just abandon the project after a few updates.
Plus CM/AOSP based roms use less ram than touchwiz roms.
On the other hand, TW based roms are a boon for the i9505 people. Those who dont want to trip the knox counter can flash a few TW based roms without tripping knox!!
And TW based roms bring out the real beauty and 0% bloat and lag on the TW launcher and additional aspects.
It is all on preferences. You can check the i9505 Android Development and i9505 Original Android Development thread for your picks
I was a TW rom lover too, till I flashed a CM11 based rom
You can get the TW feel on CM11 bdw
"If someone helps, never forget to hit thanks ? "
Thanks i'll search for some ROMs then
Hey everyone, it's me again,
I am currently using Blisspop custom rom's latest lollipop version - got rid oft the stock android several months ago now and I must say that everything IS better than Samsung delivered. BUT I am missing one thing from the stock version - and pretty much at that, for I can't find any "worthy" successor to it: Samsung's Memo app (I think it's Name is S-Memo, but I'm not really sure... I included Screenshots I found on the web)
Since I can't find any real substitute to it I was wondering, if it wouldn't be possible to flash that single app {like you do with gapps) to the custom Rom ...
I hope someone understands the point I'm trying to Name OR knows an alternative to it that's almost like a clone :cyclops:
Thanx again in advance for your kind understanding and trouble
Yours
Tattva
Hi there, I am still new in this area of custom ROM, so any help or advice is very welcomed. I have a Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005, but I am trapped in android 5.0 so lots of the apps is not working for me anymore. A friend recommended me to search XDA for possible solutions here and I found that I can upgrade my android beyond the official updates here.
My main aim is to get a newer android so I can use PlayStore to install the latest version of this and also preserve the S pen functionality. Can anyone mention what are the best custom ROMs to install that can allow me to use the S pen to write down notes or be used for writing in the keyboard instead of typing? Also how can I back up my phone original ROM just in case the custom ROM does not work?
Thanks a lot for the help .
Every rom will works with Spen actually, I'd recommend Crdroid because its has lots of customization and feature