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Hi all,
Sadly, I have irrecoverably bricked my S2 and I am no longer as active in the S2 forums. This does not mean you guys should stop trying to port this ROM to the S2 - It is a great device that should still be considered as one of the high-end phones in the market. Even though I've moved on to the S3 I will gladly try to help this project that I started and I am following this thread post by post.
I think it would be a good idea if everyone that has done something for the porting post exactly what they did and what were the results.
Hi guys,
I know that I've been fairly quiet over the past week, and that is because this project is going nowhere. I know we have some general direction of what we have to do, but a lot of fine details are unclear to me and everybody else. These details are ones such as: how to decompile & recompile the apks, which images to resize & how, what folders should be renamed, what files are needed in the new Rom, and more.
I have asked for assistance from the people porting the Sense 4 One X Rom to the S2, and I am waiting for a reply.
Sit tight, and hope for the best!
Hi guys!
This thread is meant to organize the porting of the Galaxy S3 firmware to our Galaxy S2.
The first thing we have to do is make the /system folder of the Rom smaller than 500MB, because that is how our phone is partitioned. To achieve that the first thing we have to do is convert all the XHDPI images in the apks to HDPI images because it will make the apks smaller and anyways - our phone is a HDPI device. After we do this, we will see if we have to trim down on more space in our /system folder.
To test if the Rom will boot after we do the above steps, I deleted a bunch of non-essential apps such as voice talk to make the /system folder smaller than 500MB. I then replaced the /system/app & /system/framework with the modified S3 ones, but unfortunately the Rom did not boot fully and got stuck at boot animation. To figure out why it didn't boot, Pulser suggested that we use a kernel that has adb force enabled and then we can get a logcat and see what the problem is.
For people who want to help meanwhile:
The task that is needed to be done is convert all the XHDPI images in the apks to HDPI images.
How to do this:
1. Download the S3 Rom (below).
2. Download Resizer 1.0 (below).
3. Resize all XHDPI images in all the apks in /system/app & /system/framework.
Download Links:
I9100 Rom - http://www.mediafire.com/?4v6i6isqa3pa4lw
I9300 Rom - http://www.mediafire.com/?9xk39miljh3l9vw
Resizer 1.0 - http://www.mediafire.com/?d6h6lpwm8jxdjxr
Resized Apps: (0/190)
/system/app (0/188)
/system/framework (0/2)
Would love to see this happen, not sure how viable it is though.
please post in gereral ore q&a thead
request move
it would be more then WOW to get it ported to the sgs2.
But is it posible to run quad-core kernel/modem/radio software on a dual-core carrier
I thing good intentions are not enough. There must be several developers interested in thic project
mad-monk said:
Have to agree repost it to Q/A.......but it would be more then wow to get it ported to the sgs2.
But is it posible to run quad-core kernel/modem/radio software on a dual-core carrier
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And that is where porting comes in!
Patroy said:
I thing good intentions are not enough. There must be several developers interested in thic project
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That is why this thread was opened, to get developers interested...
Please do that awesome devs !
this is very interesting.
A great idea, I'll be watching to see com evolves.
They have ported the ICS based ROM to the SGS. Why can the SGS3's ROM not be ported to ours as well? :/
Now that we have a few dozen users interested within a few hours of this thread existing, we have to try to raise the awareness of developers in the hope that some of them join the project.
Whoever has names of developers that might be interested, please try and contact them and see if they are interested in joining the project.
Well if any devs are going to do this...There is not much use in porting the UI and the SGSIII theme. Rather shouldn't the emphasis be on the handy features and new apps that Samsung have made?
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very problematic idea
have you seen how much space take an I9300 rom ?
to do a proper port the developer will need to creat a new pit file (wich will re format the space on the phone to give larger drive for the system)
and a new bootloader wich he will have to make to work with the new pit
without cusing hard brick to the user
Yandvoiris said:
very problematic idea
have you seen how much space take an I9300 rom ?
to do a proper port the developer will need to creat a new pit file (wich will re format the space on the phone to give larger drive for the system)
and a new bootloader wich he will have to make to work with the new pit
without cusing hard brick to the user
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Then I guess we'll need one hell of a developer!
Yandvoiris said:
very problematic idea
have you seen how much space take an I9300 rom ?
to do a proper port the developer will need to creat a new pit file (wich will re format the space on the phone to give larger drive for the system)
and a new bootloader wich he will have to make to work with the new pit
without cusing hard brick to the user
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app folder and framework folder of sgs3 is 470 MB and our system partition is 500 MB so not enough space for other files such as libs,bins,media,etc
Maybe if its ported then devs can remove some bloatware and move some apps to data partition
ata1918 said:
Well if any devs are going to do this...There is not much use in porting the UI and the SGSIII theme. Rather shouldn't the emphasis be on the handy features and new apps that Samsung have made?
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I tend to agree with this
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Won't the apps be portable anyway its all 4.0.4 - not sure why you would want the whole ROM for a different phone?
Have been thinking about this all morning... glad people are already on the case!! After using an S3 yesterday, I'd personally be keen for a straight/similar ported ROM where possible rather than pulling out all the best bits. I've had enough of AOSP ROMs for now....
Hi Everyone,
I just registered here on xda today and I am a newbie so please be lenient with me.
Just want to share my newbie experience. Since the LS2 leak I've been trying to port multiwin dows from Note2 and then came the LS7 leak which includes multiwindows already, I have experimented with different dpi values and swapped files from other galaxy tablets to our Note1. It's sleepless nights of excitement exploring more possibilities for our Note1 and to cut the story short I came up with this. See screenshots below.
Please be aware I am not responsible if you break your phone. This is only for the brave souls. But actually I have done it many times the last few days with constant reflashing, swapping files, and trying to understand what makes it all tick and my phone was OK. It actually came out better than I expected. Thanks to all the cumulative ideas that I have gathered from all the people here at xda (who I can't remember to give special credit to) but anyway in the spirit of sharing, here it goes.
So here is the procedure and the files are attached for convenience.
Download this CWM flashable zip. (Thanks to nanomet for the CWM zip file).
1. Please make a nandroid backup first so you can return to your previous state in case you want to.
2. Make sure you are on rooted deodexed LS7 with CWM recovery. I am on Bangsti's ROM.
NOTE: I am currently testing it on odexed ROM and just to let you know the CWM flashable file does NOT work on odexed ROMs yet because it does not have the ability to delete corresponding odex files when flashed.
3. Make sure install another launcher like Apex or Nova as a failsafe in case TW Launcher forecloses. I use Android 4.2 launcher.
4. Install build prop editor from the Play Store. Run Build Prop Editor and change ro.sf.lcd.density to 213. Then add new property: qemu.hw.mainkeys with value 0. Save and don't reboot yet.
5. Now reboot into CWM recovery then flash N7000.LS7.deodex.MultiWindow.zip then reboot.
6. Voila! most stock apps are resizable including Settings although they don't appear on the dock.
Now you can see the navigation bar with an arrow on the right that opens up a dock with some applications. At the moment all you see are Gallery, Videoplayer and Browser. Most stock apps are resizable but they don't appear on the dock. Now experiment by swapping apps from TAB7 2 and Note10.1 that you prefer to change depends on he layout you want. Some want the double pane apps like music player, files and task manager. Everytime you need to reboot for the apps to appear on the dock. Some work others don't depend on the window profile currently selected in the dock.
7 The apps from TAB and Note10.1 appear on the dock whereas the Note1 stock apps don't. And now, thanks to vingar for referring the thread from Note10.1, I was able to confirm my thought that all apps can be modded to be resizable like Spotify, Dropbox, Evernote as you can see on the screenshots below.
8. Now all we need is share the modded free apps so everybody can benefit - like Gmail, Youtube,etc. CALLING out those DEVs who are interested and have the skill to mod apps to participate. As for bought apps, you need to learn how to decompile and mod your bought apps.
9. Another concern is keeping the stock multiview functionality that is included in LS7 together with multiwindows from NOTE10.1 together make the device buggy so I decided to let go of the multiview of LS7 and stick with the multiwindows of NOTE10.1. You can do that by deleting the file com.sec.feature.multiwindow.phone from system/etc/permissions. Note: Now multiwindow from LS7 and Note10.1 can co-exist but they should not be used at the same time. Turn off LS7 multiwindows if using the window layouts in the dock. That is completely up to you.
10. And that's it. Enjoy and I hope you share your experience and mods. Keep sharing fellows. Please PM me with link to modded apps so I can post it here for others to see without having to go all the way through the thread. Thanks.
MODDED APPS:
1. Calculator, courtesy of ianbbaa.
2. Papyrus
3. MxPlayer
4. Google Chrome
5. Solid Explorer
6. Evernote
7. Dropbox
8. Google Music
9. Twitter
10. Gmail
11. Torrent
12. FxCamera
** you can find modded non-stock apps on this thread. it even gives info on how to mod your own apps.
** Ianbbaa has just released his v3 ROM and I have tried it and just like he said, it is just a preview and has not been polished for speed yet because of time contraints on his part. I am currently testing my mod on stock odexed ROM and I find the speed better. [see quadrant screenshot below]. I admire his efforts and I am in fact using his modded apps from his ROM for my personal use for now and I advise you to try his ROM. If he would allow me I would make available his modded apps on this thread but until then, you can download it in his thread.
This is Greaaaat!!
I was trying to do something similar earlier but didn't have the time to follow it through!
Your efforts are impressive!
I shall try this when I get a moment!
xperiacle said:
Hi Everyone,
Just want to share my newbie experience. It seems multiview with LS7 is not enough so I remember some thread in this forum about changing dpi and so I did and experimented with different values and of course had FCs of TW Launcher and SystemUI, and I thought maybe I'll try the TW Launcher and SystemUI from the Note10.1 JB but I can't make it to work so I thought maybe the one from TA B7 2 JB would be a better fit and yes it did at 213 dpi which I was surprised because the icons are bigger than 240 dpi with the stock launcher and look nicer. I change build.prop to have soft buttons then based on the airview fix discussed in the forum, I was curious about such a small file would make airview work all of a sudden so I tried to see what permissions are different from Note10.1 to Note5.3 so I tried to copy persmissions that are missing from Note5.3 and rebooted and voila, I was surprised with stock Gallery and Videoplayer app with resizable/maximise/restore window support just like in DESKTOP PC. The other apps are not and the browser is FC. So I copied the browser from Note10.1 and the browser worked. The rest of the stock apps doesn't work but when I flashed the multiview hack circulating from the forums, I came up with most stock apps being resizable just like the Gallery app, even Settings, Dialer, Contacts, Music Player, Files, Snote, Smemo, Email, MMS even though they do not appear on the dock. I have been playing around with it for a few days now since the LS7 leak and it is a usable daily driver, fast and a bit buggy sometimes, maybe because I am not a dev and I don't know about modding and decompiling and recompiling and so and so. So if you Guys want to try I can share the procedure and the files to swap and I know you can better make a better ROM than I do.
Just to show you a screenshot.
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Maybe you can contact a dev who can make a cwm flashable zip to replace the given files so that people have the option to use it or not.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1968561
Try visting this thread.
kitrax59 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1968561
Try visting this thread.
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I wish I can be able to post in their thread. I am apparently limited to what and where I can post so I can not take part in their discussion and share some ideas.
Do some quadrant and AnTüTü benchmarks and post it in the relevant thread.
There is an off topic thread. Post there.
Make some screenshots of your home screen -> post it in the "post your home screen" threads...
Just level up the participation. That is the only limit
kyleastley said:
Maybe you can contact a dev who can make a cwm flashable zip to replace the given files so that people have the option to use it or not.
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Do you know any approachable dev who can make a CWM flashable zip? Maybe you could suggest someone.
That is pretty awsome!
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xperiacle said:
Do you know any approachable dev who can make a CWM flashable zip? Maybe you could suggest someone.
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Yes pm robbie hood think he might add it to his ota update package for his rom (alliance) or you could just check down the dev section and pm a few for sometips on how to male a cwm zip.
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kyleastley said:
Yes pm robbie hood think he might add it to his ota update package for his rom (alliance) or you could just check down the dev section and pm a few for sometips on how to male a cwm zip.
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I was actually on alliance alpha 1 when I tried this experiment and there was one error that I dont know how to resolve. I can't seem to connect to the computer by usb cable so I tried the one from bangsti and the error was gone although I think the alliance rom was faster. Maybe if robbie hood can include this in his rom as an option and polish it a bit, it would really be awesome.
You made it so simple it looks like a piece of cake
Have to dl deodexed rom to try it out. Thanks
Talebs said:
You made it so simple it looks like a piece of cake
Have to dl deodexed rom to try it out. Thanks
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Thanks. Just like I said I am a curious newbie but can follow instructions and its actually quite simple. If I knew how to maks a flashable zip then it would just be a one step. Try it out and substitue apps from tab7 2 and note10.1 and see what works for you including widgets from ICS. Tell us how ot goes.
xperiacle said:
Thanks. Just like I said I am a curious newbie but can follow instructions and its actually quite simple. If I knew how to maks a flashable zip then it would just be a one step. Try it out and substitue apps from tab7 2 and note10.1 and see what works for you including widgets from ICS. Tell us how ot goes.
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Just wanted to say "thanks" - your efforts are really impressive !
On behalf of the multitudes of noobs on here that rely on people like yourself to get the best out of our phones..... THANK YOU. :good:
xperiacle said:
Thanks. Just like I said I am a curious newbie but can follow instructions and its actually quite simple. If I knew how to maks a flashable zip then it would just be a one step. Try it out and substitue apps from tab7 2 and note10.1 and see what works for you including widgets from ICS. Tell us how ot goes.
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Hi,
If you send me the edited files, and the paths they should go in, I could make it in a cwm zip for you.
It's quite easy to do.
Or else I could send you a pre made cwm zip that you can just place the things that you want flashing in.
Let me know if I can help.
Cheers
Corey
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looks good. will try it out. thanks
is the files.zip file to be flashed with cwm also?
ycs. said:
looks good. will try it out. thanks
is the files.zip file to be flashed with cwm also?
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I suggest this thread.
For multitasking app of note 10.1.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1985240
Inviato dal mio iPad con Tapatalk HD
this is really cool [while a lot of us are waiting for MiniTab_v0,3] I tested on Ultimate_LS7, many stock apps work nicely, you share a huge thing xperiacle :good: if ianbbaa not releasing MiniTab_v0,3, believe some of us can mix your sharing with v0,2 for their own
hope all of these features together with v0,3 you and ianbbaa will make our incredible NOTE more wonderful :victory:
for those who want a CWM doing MOST steps in the OP, you can use my file as following, a backup before flashing is always recommended, it works on my Note with Ultimate_LS7
BEFORE flashing you need:
1. Make sure you are on rooted deodexed LS7 with CWM recovery. I haven't tried it on odexed one but maybe it will work.
2. Make sure install another launcher like Apex or Nova as a failsafe in case TW Launcher forecloses. I use Android 4.2 launcher.
3. Install Root explorer or Root browser lite or Solid Explorer or anything that can access root folder with R?W and can change permissions. Install build prop editor from the Play Store.
4. Run Build Prop Editor and edit ro.sf.lcd.density to 213. Then add new property: qemu.hw.mainkeys with value 0. Save and reboot.
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CWM:
http://www.mediafire.com/?cx3rx295mwwx99i
nanomet said:
for those who want a CWM doing MOST steps in the OP, you can use my file as following, a backup before flashing is always recommended, it works on my Note with Ultimate_LS7
BEFORE flashing you need:
CWM:
http://www.mediafire.com/?cx3rx295mwwx99i
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Thanks friend! this. zip resume all the steps, include the most stock apps resizable? only flashes and ready? does not need anything more?
as said, you need to ensure 4steps BEFORE flashing, flash the file and all is ready
emmanueldmc said:
Thanks friend! this. zip resume all the steps, include the most stock apps resizable? only flashes and ready? does not need anything more?
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Please read this carefully ! Don´t continue if you don´t understand the following easy statements !
1. I am not a Developer ! Nothing of the following Apps/Roms/Tools I post here are made by myself, I am just using them !
2. Do not follow this guide if you plan to use your SII the next 2 hours! (seriously)
3. If anything goes wrong, it is not my fault! It´s the way I made it...Please, think about every step you do, it´s your Phone
4. Do not follow this if you don´t know how to flash a Kernel or a custom Rom and you know that you will be to lazy to learn this with the help of this awesome XDA Forum (like I did)
5. If you find something confusing and can not find a Solution feel free to ask. But please, be nice !
6. English is not my Mom´s language and even tho I do like it, I am sure you will find mistakes. Sorry about this !
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My Motivation
I do like Cyanogenmod as many of you do. Due to Samsung´s strange behaviour the CM Team still has a hard time with Google´s Jelly Bean on our Galaxy S2. It still causes troubles here and there, even tho the Developers did and do a amazing job on it. Many words, I know, ok, let me get the facts straight : I LOVE CM but I NEED some Samsung stuff.
In the past, with ICS it was possible, thanks to some very (very!!!!) good Developers, to dual boot Samsung ICS Rom and CM Roms. When Jelly Bean leak came out, we had to realize that this wasnt possible anymore as we now got the /preload partition because our /system partition wasnt big enough anymore to carry all needed files.
Even tho it is possible to use jazzk´s chameleon and CM Rom with DorimanX Kernel because jazzk didnt use the /preload partition, it was impossible to use another Stock or custom Samsung Rom.
That bugged me.
Thanks and Credits for all they have done to :
The Cyanogenmod Team for CM10.1
dorimanx for his awesome Kernels
tedascuen for sharing the stock XWLS8 Rom
_Sofos_ for sharing the XWLSD Rom
Goldieking and his Team for his awesome Mods
All those who helped me in this Thread (mentioned below)
Chainfire, of course for so much!
Jrummy Apps inc. for Root Browser Lite
The XDA Comunity for sooo much
My Wife for her Laptop and coffee
Forgot your Name ? Give me a hint!
Update 20.03.2013
I have been a bit lazy lately with all this but I tested some of the DorimanX Kernels. It seems that Kernel 8.3 and higher are more than OK now for booting both, CM and Sammy Roms. To me, as I didn´t follow all this very close, it got a bit confusing. Please read the last Pages, there are always some nice guys testing this & that AND they also give support.
Update 28.02.2013 Part 1
If you are looking for more different Setups / Videos & Tutorials, they are now in Post #6
Update 28.02.2013 Part 2
There has been a lot of confusion with several Updates in CM 10.1. While this is a very good Step ahead for Open Source Projects, it makes Dual Boot with Samsung based Roms a bit harder. dorimanx has been working hard to get it all running, even Dual boot between CM10.1 and XWLSD is possible but for me and many others, Camera and Video is broken in the Sammy Rom. I will edit this as soon as this is fixed because IMO his Version 8 is another Masterpiece.
But for now this will be a "dirty" or "faked" Dual Boot.
What you need :
- DorimanX 7.44 "LSD EDITION" (Thanks to THE RED BLUR for your help)
- Any AOSP/AOKP Rom you want to use
- PreLoadLSDrom.zip (More Details)
(This is an edited XWLSD Rom that fits into our /preload Partition. DON´T use as FIRST Rom, it has NO Kernel)
- Time
Now we start :
- Flash the AOSP/AOKP you want to use as FIRST (!) Rom
- Set it up and (optional if you need the boot.img or just to have a running System backed up) make a Backup from Recovery
- Flash the DorimanX 7.44 "LSD EDITION"
- Reboot into its Recovery and prepare 2nd Rom
- Install PreLoadLSDrom.zip
- Boot into 2nd Rom to see if it works
- Done for now
With this Setup you now have 2 independent Systems on your Phone. Flashing another Open Source Rom in FIRST will not touch your Sammy Rom as all (AFAIK) Open Source Roms don´t use/touch the /preload Partition.
Please note, flashing any Sammy Rom, that´s not edited for this, will delete this Setup.
As long as you are using one of the "older" Open Source Roms you can now boot both Roms from the DorimanX 7.44 "LSD EDITION"
If you use a Open Source Rom with the new Video Drivers (and all these things I don´t understand) you will now need to install the corresponding Kernel each time you want to switch between the Roms. For now, I can confirm that Dorimanx 8 runs perfect with CM10.1 (24th build) because I tested it. So, you may now flash the "LSD EDITION" for the LSD Rom or the DorimanX 8 Kernel for your AOSP/AOKP Rom. This is dirty for now but it´s safe and working. And I am sure there will be a fix for this, soon!
Update 28.02.2013 Part 3
I moved my first Tutorials to Post #3. This got way to confusing here.. Also, this Post is edited to make it easier for the People to find what they are searching for.
Greetings
Thomas
wow, that's amazing man! but dorimax gives me a lot of FC and reboots... I'll wait a week or two before doing this.
How it all began...
Please read this carefully ! Don´t continue if you don´t understand the following easy statements !
1. I am not a Developer ! Nothing of the following Apps/Roms/Tools I post here are made by myself, I am just using them !
2. Do not follow this guide if you plan to use your SII the next 2 hours! (seriously)
3. If anything goes wrong, it is not my fault! It´s the way I made it...Please, think about every step you do, it´s your Phone
4. Do not follow this if you don´t know how to flash a Kernel or a custom Rom and you know that you will be to lazy to learn this with the help of this awesome XDA Forum (like I did)
5. English is not my Mom´s language and even tho I do like it, I am sure you will find mistakes. Sorry about this !
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My Motivation
I do like Cyanogenmod as many of you do. Due to Samsung´s strange behaviour the CM Team still has a hard time with Google´s Jelly Bean on our Galaxy S2. It still causes troubles here and there, even tho the Developers did and do a amazing job on it. Many words, I know, ok, let me get the facts straight : I LOVE CM but I NEED some Samsung stuff.
In the past, with ICS it was possible, thanks to some very (very!!!!) good Developers, to dual boot Samsung ICS Rom and CM Roms. When Jelly Bean leak came out, we had to realize that this wasnt possible anymore as we now got the /preload partition because our /system partition wasnt big enough anymore to carry all needed files.
Even tho it is possible to use jazzk´s chameleon and CM Rom with DorimanX Kernel because jazzk didnt use the /preload partition, it was impossible to use another Stock or custom Samsung Rom.
That bugged me.
What I had was :
- a stock deodexed and rooted Jelly Bean Rom by Samsung from here
- a CM 10.1 Rom from here
- THE DorimanX Kernel 7.44 from here
- Rootbrowser Lite from Market (don´t know how to link it, but you will find it)
- TIME
If you have what I had, you can try the following lines...
First of all, I flashed the stock deodexed and rooted Rom I mentioned above (thanks to tedascuen for sharing)
I finished the complete Setup of the Rom, including Google Account, WLAN settings..
Now :
- download Rootbrowser Lite from Market
- use Rootbrowser Lite (now called RB) to delete all apps from /system/apps that I don´t need/use
- after that, reboot into stock recovery by holding Volume up + Home + Power
- do a Factory Reset
- reboot the System and finish the Setup of the Rom (as above)
- download RB Lite from Market again
- use RB to copy big files from /preload/symlink/system/apps to a folder in /data/apps/ that I named "sysapps"
Big Files I moved :
- ClockPackage.apk
- MusicPlayer.apk
- SamsungIME.apk
- SecBrowser.apk
- SecContacts.apk
- SecEmail.apk
- SecExchange.apk
- SecGallery2.apk
- SecLauncher2.apk
- SecMms.apk
- SecPhone.apk
- VideoPlayer.apk
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- now delete the old symlinks in /system/apps of the Files above (you will get some errors/FC while doing this)
- now switch to /data/apps/sysapps and start to create new symlinks with RB by longpressing the file and "create shortcut"
- switch to /system/apps again and paste the shortcut (important, do this one by one, show some patience)
- after you created all new symlinks, reboot the system, you will see, all apps work again!
- most of the other apps from /preload/symlink/system/apps will fit into /system/apps but don´t move useless apps like all apps containing "test" in their name or google plus (you can install that later from market) or "swype" or.... I am to lazy to write down all apps I didnt move but with a bit of common sense you will make it for sure.
- after moving the apps to /system/apps you will see that all apps you moved will be set to rw-r-r and all symlinks you created will be set to rwx-rwx-rwx, thats fine !
- reboot the phone, everything should work fine
If so...
- flash the DorimanX Kernel 7.44 and
- reboot into his recovery
- switch to dual-boot options and set up the 2nd Rom
- clone 1st Rom to 2nd Rom
- reboot into 2nd Rom just to check if it works (it will)
now...
- reboot into recovery and install the CM10.1 made by MCM from here
- after the installation has finished, reboot the system and let CM10.1 boot
(GAPPS are not needed, yet but you may install them before you boot into CM)
- I really hope the CM has booted fine, now open STweaks
- in STweaks, change OpenSource Gralloc to Samsung´s Gralloc
- reboot the system and check in STweaks if the change worked (Samsung´s Gralloc)
now...
- reboot into recovery and flash the DorimanX Kernel again (or use Odin)
- after that, reboot again and you will see the Dual Boot Screen, you can choose first or second Rom
- DONE !!!
Another Way was...
Due to my slow internet connection I will only provide the way and the updater script here. Anybody who likes to help may link the Rom with the updated files here, this would be very kind !
To do what I did I used this : Notepad++ and 7zip !
Ok, lets go !!
- copy the stock deodexed Rom I mentioned above (for the lazy people, Link) to your PC
- Use 7zip to unzip the Rom (or any other tool!)
- unzip the attached file and replace the updater-script in /META-INF/com/google/android/ (in the unzipped Rom)
- in the unzipped Rom, go to /preload/symlink/system and move the complete "app" folder to /data/app
- your data folder should look like this : /data/app/app
- delete the now empty /preload folder
- use 7zip to compress data+META-INF+system+temp folders again
- copy your new compressed ROM on your SD Card
- boot your phone into recovery and install your ROM
- done !
I just did this exactly that way (after editing the updater script) and it worked perfectly for me. I can´t tell about performance or problems as I just tested this to see if it will run. Any feedback is more than appreciated.
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I didnt do this very often so please take it easy on me and don´t bash me to hell if it was a stupid idea or impossible to follow at all. It´s just the way it worked out for me after several hours of testing.
Credits and Thanks to :
The Cyanogenmod Team, especially mcm811 for CM10.1
dorimanx for his awesome Kernel
Chainfire, of course for so much!
tedascuen for sharing the stock Rom
Jrummy Apps inc. for Root Browser Lite
The XDA Comunity for sooo much
My Wife for her Laptop and coffee
Greetings
Thomas
Re: Dual boot Samsung Jelly Bean and Cyanogenmod 10 (my way to make it)
Nice work around :thumbup:
Sending...
CWM flashable .zip
Interesting approach!
Can someone try to make clean`n lite CWM flashable zip from XWLS8 to use it with dual boot?
I also miss some things from CM10.1 when same time there are some "must have" things on Sammy`s.
More tutorials / videos / links
MORE SETUPS / TUTORIALS / GUIDES / VIDEOS
A complete Guide to setup Resurrection Remix 3.1.3 and Omega v20 LSD made by jootanen is now here !
Thank you very much for this !!
A complete Guide to set up paranoidandroid 2.99 and NeatROM full LS8 made by jootanen is now here !
Thank you very much for this !!
A complete Guide to set up a modified XWLS8 with Amazing Rom DevDroid including Downloadlinks made by Urmas1 is now here !
Thank you very much for this !!
Now we even got a Video made by bombaybadboy ! Klick here to watch it!
Thank you very much for it !!
And yet another Video by bombaybadboy, DUALBOOT XYLON 4.2.2 with NEATROM FULL, klick here
Thank you very much for it !!
Thanks to THE RED BLUR for the Heads up, there is now a modified DorimanX Kernel to Dual Boot with XWLSD Sammy Rom!!! Klick here to find out how !!!
Once again, thank you and all the others very much !!!!
I made a very "lite" Version of XWLSD, if you like to see & test it, klick here
Please don´t forget to hit the "Thanks" Button if you like it. It is just a little Klick for you but, in my case, it leaves a big smile for us
22.02.2013
Thanks to the great Idea and work of hawkerpaul there is now another, way easier and more simple way to setup 2 Roms for Dual Boot ! (look here for his thread)
I will try to explain as good as I can with a Samsung Rom (XWLSD) that I modified to make it run with another, Kernel compatible AOSP Rom !
Once again, all Credits for the "Magic" of the ROMs go to their respective Developers. I just modified the Updater Script a little, removed a lot of "Bloatware" and moved as many Apps as possible to /system partition. The /preload/symlink/system/app folder only contains a few Apps and has only about 80MB now.
Now we can use the /preload partition with both Roms which gives us much more smoothness/speed and an overall more stable system!
Before you start please note !
- The "myLSDrom.zip" contains a modified DorimanX 7.44 Kernel that is able to run XWLSD Sammy Rom (Thanks to THE RED BLUR for the Heads up)(Post). So, for now, the 2nd Rom needs to be compatible with this Kernel or you need to search another Kernel for this by yourself. I can and will not support this as I am not a Developer but a simple User and I am very happy with this Setup right now.
- The "myLSDrom.zip" also contains Goldieking´s amazing TeamAllianceMod. Why ? Because I LOVE it.
- I removed as much Samsung Stuff as possible. Even Samsung IME got replaced by Xperia S Kexyboard from here. If you don´t like my Setup you can do this by yourself with a XWLSD Rom, just let me know if you need help. I will try to write down a Tutorial !
1. Download myLSDrom.zip from here
2. Download the Rom you like to have as second one
3. Download hawkerpaul´s GS2PreloadRestore v1.04 and GS2PreloadBackup v1.03 from here (Downloadlink not yet ready)
4. Put all Files somewhere on your SD Card (internal/external) where you will find it later
5. Install myLSDrom.zip as first Rom and set it up
6. Boot into Recovery and Backup the Rom
7. Run GS2PreloadBackup v1.03 to backup the /preload/symlink Folder (install zip from SD Card will start it)
8. Now install the 2nd Rom
- usually while we install a Rom, the /system partition gets formatted. When we install a ROM as second, the Kernel leads to /preload as system partition. That´s why we usually lose all Files inside /preload. Thanks to hawkerpaul, that´s no Problem anymore
9. Run GS2PreloadRestore v1.04 to restore the backup of our /preload/symlink
10. DONE !!!!
If you run into Problems, please do not quote this all!
Re: Dual boot Samsung Jelly Bean and Cyanogenmod 10 (my way to make it)
ohwarumbloss said:
I will provide a cwm Backup when I find the time, but this may take some time! Or maybe we find a Dev to make a real .zip to do the job
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I'm patiently waiting for the tests because I wondered use dual boot with the LS8 and CM10.
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Updated
OP updated, please give me some Feedback, I hope it will work out !
Also, it would be very nice if someone could upload the modified ROM and provide a link (my internet is awesome slow...)
Thanks & Greetings
Thomas
ohwarumbloss said:
OP updated, please give me some Feedback, I hope it will work out !
Also, it would be very nice if someone could upload the modified ROM and provide a link (my internet is awesome slow...)
Thanks & Greetings
Thomas
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Made by instructions, do not have time to test it today by myself.
link removed
Gimme feedback, share if slow etc.
EDIT: OP, you can put link to the first post.
Urmas1 said:
Made by instructions, do not have time to test it today by myself.
DOWNLOAD
Gimme feedback, share if slow etc.
EDIT: OP, you can put link to the first post.
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Thank you very much !
Nevermind, I added it
Nice to see this, really !
Greetings,
Thomas
Sry guys, I got:
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Opening package...
Flashing aborted
Seems not working this way
Re: Dual boot Samsung JB XWLS8 and CM10(.1) [Updater Script & TestRom added]
Looks like you proved me wrong about duel booting after all. Nice work :thumbup:
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Sry guys, I got:
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Opening package...
Flashing aborted
Seems not working this way
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I have made a "Lite" Version of the Stock Rom and will upload it now at my parents in law's home. Don't worry, give me 1 or 2 hours
Greetings!
Thomas
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bombaybadboy said:
Looks like you proved me wrong about duel booting after all. Nice work :thumbup:
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Nah, that was a complete different Situation and you were right
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The EASY way
Ok, now I think I got this running!
Please note, all warnings, thanks and credits are in the very first Post. Please make sure you have read and understand them all!!
Thanks for your Attention
Follow these few steps careful and you will end up like I did, with a CM10.1 and a Samsung Jelly Bean XWLS8 Rom on the same Phone.
1. Download your favorite CM 10 or CM 10.1 Rom
2. Download the modified Stock deodexed & rooted XWLS8 Sammy Rom from here or the FULL ROM provided by Troubadour666, thank you very much for this !!
- the modified Stock is very "Lite" but I will write down the way to get the missing files if you need them !
- the FULL ROM provided by Troubadour666 contains ALL FILES !
3. Copy both Roms and the DorimanX 7.44 Kernel to the root of your SD Card, or wherever, just make sure you´ll be able to find them later !
4. CAREFUL ! PLEASE DO THIS STEP BY STEP !!!
5. Install the "literom.zip" (the downloaded modified Stock Rom)
6. Let it boot completely (important) with the stock Kernel (important) (this may take a while but it will boot!!)
7. Now install the DorimanX Kernel and boot into its Recovery
8. Setup the 2nd Rom
9. Clone 1st Rom to 2nd Rom
10. Try to boot into 2nd Rom (I hope it will) and let it boot, just to make sure
11. Reboot into DorimanX Recovery, do a Factory Reset/Wipe all
12. Install the CM Rom of your choice (my choice : MCM´s builds, AWESOME!) and let it boot completely (Gapps are not needed right now)
13. CAREFUL ! PLEASE READ !!!
14. If you are using MCM´s CM 10.1 you need to (thanks to unexist6969 for that Info!!!!)
- start STweaks
- in systemsettings, change Gralloc to "Samsung Gralloc"
- exit STweaks and reboot once to check if Samsung Gralloc is applied
- if so, reboot into Recovery again
15. Install the DorimanX Kernel again (cwm or odin, I prefer CWM flash, never had problems or yellow Triangle)
16. Reboot, you just set up a nice running Dual Boot System ! Congratulations !!
Hint : If you run into a bootloop after step 16, hold Volume up+Home+Power till you enter Recovery and wipe cache and Dalvik cache, this will work
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Please note : If you want to apply any visual Mod on this, you need to change a lot of things. An Example, I am using the Alliance AOSP Mod (AWESOME stuff,LINK) and I had to copy the Files manually because the Mod points to /preload..but don´t worry, copy n paste will do, they allready did all the MAGIC (seriously great stuff) !
If you miss Samsung Stuff follow these easy steps :
- Get the Full Rom from first Post
- inside you will find a Folder called "Preload" extract that on your PC
- copy the Apps you missed to your Phone SD Card
- now use Root Browser Lite to copy them to /data/apps/apps
- Longpress (RB Lite) the File and tap "create shortcut"
- Switch to /system/apps and paste the shortcut
- Do this with each File and reboot, DONE.
This may sound complicated but really, it isnt. Don´t be afraid to ask questions that are not answered here or in First Post!!
EDIT:
Important : All MIRRORS are very welcome as i don´t know how Google Drive handles Bandwith. Also, feel free to post your own Full or modded Versions here as long as you give propper Credits to the DEVELOPERS. Please keep in mind, we are nothing without them!
If your Version is confirmed to be working I will add it here (if you like).
Greetings & thanks for your Attention
Thomas
It Works
So as i say to you in MP, i download the files in post 9 (removed since)
and i repack it as a normal flashable ZIP , with WINRAR , i add last dori in too
and i flash it in second rom. before that i format second rom data and cache, wipe data/cache too.
so I boot and i m happy with my ls8n in rom2. thank's for that !
Re: Dual boot Samsung JB XWLS8 and CM10(.1) [ROM ADDED]
Script worked with neatrom full. Just needed rename sale to tmp.
Cloned 1st ROM to 2nd ROM and viewed current status and it didn't show 2nd ROM.
installed cm10.1 to 1st ROM and changed gralloc to Samsung.
Installed dorimanx 7.45 and booted but there wasn't any dual boot screen, just dorimanx logo.
I'll try this again later today with new steps
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jootanen said:
Script worked with neatrom full. Just needed rename sale to tmp.
Cloned 1st ROM to 2nd ROM and viewed current status and it didn't show 2nd ROM.
installed cm10.1 to 1st ROM and changed gralloc to Samsung.
Installed dorimanx 7.45 and booted but there wasn't any dual boot screen, just dorimanx logo.
I'll try this again later today with new steps
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Hey,
thanks for feedback!
I think the NeatRom Updater Script is very different to the Stock one but I seriously don´t know for sure. I can only tell that the way I described will work wih the Download I provided (tested by myself) and DorimanX 7.44. If you find the Time, try it with the Rom I provided (literom.zip) from Post #15 and follow the Steps again. If you run into Problems then, maybe me or another User will be able to help you.
But in generally I would expect the Problems in the different UpdaterScript.
If you want to use NeatRom you may still try my first way in First Post (manually moving the Files)
Hope that helped a bit!
Greetings
Thomas
Re: Dual boot Samsung JB XWLS8 and CM10(.1) [ROM ADDED]
OK, I'll test test ROM and see if it works. And test more with neatrom full
And do I have to do that gralloc thing? Can you explain why is this needed?
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jootanen said:
OK, I'll test test ROM and see if it works. And test more with neatrom full
And do I have to do that gralloc thing? Can you explain why is this needed?
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I can not really explain, I followed a hint from Unexist6969. Fact is, MCM's build will not run with DorimanX if you don't change it.
A wild guess is the Ram allocation to Graphics is different in Open Source Gralloc but if you want to go deeper into this you may ask a Developer.
Greetings
Thomas
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multi window mod is now working for P6800 users...see the link below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2346827
Thanks for offering your time here.
The P6810 is STILL waiting for 4.1.2 update. Samsung need to pull their finger out.....
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Reserved........ -_- Don't question.
UpInTheAir said:
Thanks for offering your time here.
The P6810 is STILL waiting for 4.1.2 update. Samsung need to pull their finger out.....
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That would probably explain why i didn't see any then...lol. Sorry to get your hopes up guys...BUT they do have a rom called "erobot" that claims to be touchwiz 4.1.2(may be a port) but that just might work if some one is willing to try it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2276509
^this is a link to the thread about the rom although the actual file is on another site & seems to be in THAI
THEDEVIOUS1 said:
That would probably explain why i didn't see any then...lol. Sorry to get your hopes up guys...BUT they do have a rom called "erobot" that claims to be touchwiz 4.1.2(may be a port) but that just might work if some one is willing to try it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2276509
^this is a link to the thread about the rom although the actual file is on another site & seems to be in THAI
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Thanks. They have it posted on this 7.7 forum for P6800.
OT,
I built a P6800 JB 4.1.2 ROM for my P6810 (correct mounts etc).. compiled P6810 JB kernel from P6800 JB sources using a P6810 config......didn't boot. Suspect kernel fault or need to flash new P6800 JB bootloader. Have since deleted my work and got other things going.
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we did have official 4.1.2 on 6800... I have already upload the android.policy.jar on the [email protected]
with the help of THEDEVIOUS1... we have multiwindows icon now... still not working well but its a starttt.....
edan1979 said:
we did have official 4.1.2 on 6800... I have already upload the android.policy.jar on the [email protected]
with the help of THEDEVIOUS1... we have multiwindows icon now... still not working well but its a starttt.....
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are u saying the buttons located at the bottom on the status bar are not working because if so thats a known issue. What happens when u hit the maximize/restore icon in the top/lower right corner? Does the app float or does the icon even appear at all? What happens when u drag an app from the tray then drag another app from the tray?
as i replied on the 6200 post... the apps only open as usual apps... the resize or switch icon does not appear anywhere...
edan1979 said:
as i replied on the 6200 post... the apps only open as usual apps... the resize or switch icon does not appear anywhere...
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apparently i just got really lucky that these combination of files just happen to work on our device *shrugs*
if u are rooted try to replace the "multiwindow.tablet.xml" file in "system - etc - permissions" with this "multiwindow.phone.xml"(dont forget to set permissions & reboot) attached below & see if that makes a difference(floating windows shouldn't work but dual panel might)
i'm also a lil concerned since this isnt a pure stock rom but since its mixed with plus & note 8 files it seems like it should work
View attachment com.sec.feature.multiwindow.phone.rar
still the same... nvm then... will experiment on it... got to go back to work now... thanks for the great start... ^_^
edan1979 said:
still the same... nvm then... will experiment on it... got to go back to work now... thanks for the great start... ^_^
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i just got finishing comparing the code in the "phonewindowmanager.smali" and it's literally like 4 numbers from being identical...lol if you're not bothered by boot looping i actually would try the p6200 zip from the post in our forum. If it boots but still doesnt work then at least we can rule out what it isn't...so whenever u find time give that a try but of course backup before u do
hahaha... actually i had already test it before you even request for the android.policy.jar
it bootloop alright...
going to test it with the stock firmware... but i need to find time to complete the deodexed stock firmware... its being pending for a while as i need to figure out how to deodexed JB... kind of little bit different from ICS
here is the file from stock deodex Thai ROM P6800DXMD3
Maybe it will help if something was modified in eRobot ROM
has go back to stock... but still... the same... but the minibar icon is missing...
new version
edan1979 said:
has go back to stock... but still... the same... but the minibar icon is missing...
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i just created a new version for the Tab Plus with the pin & window resize functions working. I made 2 new zips for u guys to try but again no promises so be sure to backup...the files are a lot larger this time(around 42MB) so i had to upload to another site. Before u flash u MUST enable a live wallpaper for your lockscreen background due to a freezing issue with the ripple effect option(please read the update section of my original post in the p6200 forums)
http://www.filedropper.com/p6800stockmd3multiwindowv2
^stock version
http://www.filedropper.com/p6800erobotmultiwindowv2
^ ERobot version
If neither one of these works then swap out the "services.jar" file i've attached below which is located in the "system - framework" folder
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double post...please delete
Flashed stock version and after Samsung logo I have a window like when apps are updating but its name is %1$s, %2$s and content is Noon
After 1or 2 minutes - bootloop
yup showing the same symptom...
i check the file you upload and there were systemui and framework as well... it might not be the same with the one use int the system hence crash occur... i'll upload the files from e-robot
http://www.mediafire.com/download/lktyml3dz2scjy9/erobotfiles.rar
edan1979 said:
yup showing the same symptom...
i check the file you upload and there were systemui and framework as well... it might not be the same with the one use int the system hence crash occur... i'll upload the files from e-robot
http://www.mediafire.com/download/lktyml3dz2scjy9/erobotfiles.rar
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One more idea...pull your systemui.apk from the rom your using, replace the one in the zip & try again
still the same
hey guys
so i worked on my rom for some days now and want to test it ...... as my phone has been taken away(too much textingSAD}
i cant test it!!!
so i need someone to test it for me ....
i will not be responsible for bricked devices or dead sdcard..........
pls thank me if the rom worked and if it didnot ...then i will take a look and when answering about the bug be more specific
i will be changing the boot animations and stuff but i just want to see if it works.....
here is the link for download.........removed
special thanks to :
mr X [if rom works thank him too]{if it doesnot check his rom:laugh:}
pls test it guys...thanks
Plz specify features and modifications done. Also, specify the cm version used.
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Will be more than Happy to test it.. But please tell us from where did you port.. what did u do...?? any features..?? some extra info..
Just posting a zip file link and asking us to test is not the right way...!!
I have done porting the old way and have taken some files like framework.res from the port and put it in the base..... I have not done major changes which will affect system...... I have done replacing of lib camera and lib audio and some folders in the etc.... No changes with the meta inf folder.... mostly it should work........ I will be doing a lot of work on themes and ram for better performance(will be taking out some bloatware) .....I will be changing boot animation...... But for now I want to test it..... Thanks for replying
thecoolster said:
I have done porting the old way and have taken some files like framework.res from the port and put it in the base..... I have not done major changes which will affect system...... I have done replacing of lib camera and lib audio and some folders in the etc.... No changes with the meta inf folder.... mostly it should work........ I will be doing a lot of work on themes and ram for better performance(will be taking out some bloatware) .....I will be changing boot animation...... But for now I want to test it..... Thanks for replying
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Umm.....my method?
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Dude I actually have used cm 11 stable of Samsung grand Quattro which is not completely... different from our device.....
thecoolster said:
Dude I actually have used cm 11 stable of Samsung grand Quattro which is not completely... different from our device.....
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Porting works only on same android version. Anyway it doesn't work in new versions of android. @Judge Joseph Dredd please move to Q&A
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Aniketh... The title says it all..... I have ported cm11 and x rom v1 by x user... Pls check out his rom
A few things here, if I may, first and for most, this does not belong in this Section.
1) Ports do not go in the Original Development...
2) You do not have the Device to test yourself? And if you need to test a ROM, see #1 here
3) And the Format of this OP, is something to be worked on, which is the least of your worries. Take a look here for an example format for a ROM thread.
Thread Closed for the above reasons