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Questions about ROMs

Well I am fairly new to Android, and I am very weary of flashing my ROM. The only reason I want to is so I can uninstall system apps, as I cannot even uninstall them threw ES File Explorer. (I am rooted)
Or am I simply doing something wrong?
Anyway, what is a good, stable, reliable ROM? I looked at some on here, but they were beta, or an ICS version. I really love the stock icon pack on mine as well.
:s
I am on 4.1.1

Just to uninstall apps? Well... If you like the Moto Blur skin, just get an app freezing/quarantine app...
ROM wise, our current selection is nice. Its what you prefer. You should research the different flavors like Cyanogen Mod and Eclipse. Just to get an idea of what makes those ROMs different from one another. Then get comfortable with safe strap and have at it!
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I say just freeze them so you can receive OTA updates. You need those apps present to do it!
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What is an app freezing/quaratine app? If I can remove system apps without changing ROM, then I would much rather do that. And CM does not offer an official version for Razr M, yeah? Which of the two unofficials, 10 & 10.1, is more stable?
I am not sure where to go to learn all this. :s

Malvarose said:
What is an app freezing/quaratine app?
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Titanium Backup. All you need is root, no custom rom necessary.
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Yeah TiBu allows you to uninstall the bloat rather than freezing if that's what you're looking for
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I used I think was Hiuiuninstaller. Something along those lines. To uninstall my system apps.
Thanks for the help though!
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brycekerr said:
Yeah TiBu allows you to uninstall the bloat rather than freezing if that's what you're looking for
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You can both uninstall and freeze with Titanium Backup.
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App Quarantine is very simple. It just freezes the app, and hides it away. TiBU is good too! I prefer AQ because of the simplicity of it. You choose from the list of apps what you would like frozen and then hit the lock icon in the top right. Very simple.
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also, the p3droid razr m toolbox on the app market debloats as well.

AT&T Update?

I read that the ATT GS4 was getting a new update (http://www.androidauthority.com/update-rolling-out-for-atts-galaxy-s4-241248/) but I still havent gotten it. Any body else not getting it? When will I get it?

white.noise said:
I read that the ATT GS4 was getting a new update (http://www.androidauthority.com/update-rolling-out-for-atts-galaxy-s4-241248/) but I still havent gotten it. Any body else not getting it? When will I get it?
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Your about 2 weeks too late. Anyway, why would anyone want it? It completely takes away root, and loki custom recovery.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2366576
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2367355

If you really want it, install Kies on your pc, connect your phone and pc via USB and let it patch it. Like was said above, it will unroot your phone... however, if you're not rooted, no worries.
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Hey there guys, I'm relatively new to all this rooting and such. I have a rooted ATT s4. I have titanium backup (I just don't know too much about Roms, flashing, and custom recoveries). Anyway, as I saw the update, I went and started the update. Meanwhile updating, I came across a page saying it broke root...it kept updating though so I frantically thought of things I could do to stop it and simply used titanium backup to freeze the att updater app. If I unfreeze it, it will resume downloading from where it left off. I have downloaded folder mount, set CPU, and I don't think I've flashed anything...I don't even know what it means...but yeah, I really envy the better quality of the photo taking and HDR recording as well as the better memory usage and lag removed with the update...is there a way to keep root and have the updated firmware...keep in mind I'm still a noon so please use non geeky terms...thanks and any help is appreciated...(is there a way to cancel the ATT update progress so I don't have to keep the app frozen through titanium backup?) Thanks again
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ahura999 said:
Hey there guys, I'm relatively new to all this rooting and such. I have a rooted ATT s4. I have titanium backup (I just don't know too much about Roms, flashing, and custom recoveries). Anyway, as I saw the update, I went and started the update. Meanwhile updating, I came across a page saying it broke root...it kept updating though so I frantically thought of things I could do to stop it and simply used titanium backup to freeze the att updater app. If I unfreeze it, it will resume downloading from where it left off. I have downloaded folder mount, set CPU, and I don't think I've flashed anything...I don't even know what it means...but yeah, I really envy the better quality of the photo taking and HDR recording as well as the better memory usage and lag removed with the update...is there a way to keep root and have the updated firmware...keep in mind I'm still a noon so please use non geeky terms...thanks and any help is appreciated...(is there a way to cancel the ATT update progress so I don't have to keep the app frozen through titanium backup?) Thanks again
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here is geek terms for you, you should have read in the many threads about this, you are now stuck on the update, no going back, there is a root method in the works right now, maybe released already, keep searching the general thread, there is something on the root. Sorry, but giving it to you straight, don't take it wrong. Always READ before you even look at doing something to your phone, I CAN NOT STRESS how important that is.
Good luck.
Thanks you.

Well, i figure you mean no harm, but your style of writing killed a part of me... My phone is still rooted though, as I said. Furthermore, it ISNT updated. I froze the updater before it fully processed. Thanks
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Wait do you mean that the update already exists on my phone?
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ahura999 said:
Well, i figure you mean no harm, but your style of writing killed a part of me... My phone is still rooted though, as I said. Furthermore, it ISNT updated. I froze the updater before it fully processed. Thanks
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Wait do you mean that the update already exists on my phone?
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Then if you stopped the update, what are we trying to accomplish?

TheAxman said:
Then if you stopped the update, what are we trying to accomplish?
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I want the benefits of the update with root
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ahura999 said:
I want the benefits of the update with root
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Then this is your rom, that way you can keep root and recovery.. has all of the features you are looking for...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2280556
Thank you.

TheAxman said:
Then this is your rom, that way you can keep root and recovery.. has all of the features you are looking for...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2280556
Thank you.
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Thanks for the link, I'm not too sure about doing this or not... I'm a total noon with roms, flashing, recoveries or whatever. I'll ask a friend for help. Thanks for the link though!
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TheAxman said:
Then this is your rom, that way you can keep root and recovery.. has all of the features you are looking for...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2280556
Thank you.
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In fact, this rom has features that I don't like. It says it removes carrier name and things like that. Some people experienced no wifi and no data. Is there not such a thing as just the new update with root. Minus all the custom features.
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If you follow instructions, and check the OP add ons none of what you say will happen. Very fast,stable ROM. Learn what to do by reading..hell watch some YouTube videos...its not that difficult..if you don't like the ROM you can just nandroid back.
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slawcop` said:
If you follow instructions, and check the OP add ons none of what you say will happen. Very fast,stable ROM. Learn what to do by reading..hell watch some YouTube videos...its not that difficult..if you don't like the ROM you can just nandroid back.
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WELL PUT!
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ahura999 said:
In fact, this rom has features that I don't like. It says it removes carrier name and things like that. Some people experienced no wifi and no data. Is there not such a thing as just the new update with root. Minus all the custom features.
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The people not getting wifi/data ARE NOT READING! PERIOD!
I have a new program I am starting...
1) Send me your phone, you pay shipping
2) I will load it for you (rom of your choice)
3) you pay for the shipping back
4) guess what, working.
Cost - priceless! - Not Cheap!

ahura999 said:
In fact, this rom has features that I don't like. It says it removes carrier name and things like that. Some people experienced no wifi and no data. Is there not such a thing as just the new update with root. Minus all the custom features.
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Check out CLEANrom 1.5. It is what I have and I think it might be something you are describing.
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Dont update it!

[Q] Best backup?

I am unrooting my phone. I wonna backup my stuff. What would be the best method or app for this?

I think I heard helium is a good one.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup
And root is not required.
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Oh and this is for apps only. For messaged i use SMS backup.
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daniel4653 said:
I think I heard helium is a good one.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup
And root is not required.
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Oh and this is for apps only. For messaged i use SMS backup.
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What about phone numbers? I am going to do a full wipe and start completly fresh.

byebyev8 said:
What about phone numbers? I am going to do a full wipe and start completly fresh.
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You don't have your gmail synced up? It backs up your contacts automatically.
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daniel4653 said:
You don't have your gmail synced up? It backs up your contacts automatically.
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No I didnt wonna use that. Get the feeling i have no choice anymore.

byebyev8 said:
No I didnt wonna use that. Get the feeling i have no choice anymore.
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Go to the play store and search contacts backup. There are a few good apps to do that. Be sure with those apps to save on your external SD card. In case you plan on wiping your internal memory.
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Root apps to use for a first time root user?

What good root apps do you guys use? And have at least a 1-2 sentence explanation that it can do. Thanks! First time root user here and want to add root apps.
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•dsploit(-network sniffer)
•lucky patcher
•xposed installer
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•dsploit(-network sniffer)
•lucky patcher (-mod apps by removing license verification/etc)
•xposed installer (-edit rom)
•Game Killer (-use to mod offline games for unlimited money)
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Andrae. said:
What good root apps do you guys use? And have at least a 1-2 sentence explanation that it can do. Thanks! First time root user here and want to add root apps.
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Rule number One: if you do not know why are you rooting - DO NOT ROOT.
Rule number Two: if you do not know what you want to do and how - do not use rooted apps, as it may mess with your system.

Go to Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps. All mods, apps, themes will be there. You can use google to search apps root or something like that. I recommend:
- titanium backup: backup app+data, uninstall+freeze apps including system apps (you should look for list of system apps safe to uninstall)
- greenify: hibernate apps
- GMD
- lmt launcher

Solved [Q] AutoDroid Nexus 7 3G (Tilapia) Help

Hi everyone. Bare with me a little. I'm new at this and cannot post in ROM thread because I am a noob. I've done a lot of reading and learned how to pretty much break everything but I did manage to get it working again in stock form. I am trying to set everything up for AutoDroid and a car installation and cannot seem to get it working.
First things first, I successfully rooted the Nexus 7, installed custom recovery (TWRP), Installed SuperSU, installed the Kangaroo Kernel, and flashed the AutoDroid ROM. That's where I am at this point. The problem comes now where I don't have volume buttons on the nav bar and see no settings menu to change any options. I manually installed Power Event Manager and gave it access via SuperSU. The tablet doesn't go to deep sleep when removing power.
Current Settings:
*see attachment*
Does the tab need to be in host mode w/ OTG for PEM to work?
Where are the settings for the ROM?
If I don't have volume etc on nav bar does that mean it wasn't flashed properly?
What did I do wrong?
Sorry for all the beginner questions but I've gone thru hell with this. Have learned a ton tho. I managed to remove the OS and all recoveries so I had to reimage the tab w/ stock OS.
TL;DR: I suck at computers. I need help.

sje0123 said:
Hi everyone. Bare with me a little. I'm new at this and cannot post in ROM thread because I am a noob. I've done a lot of reading and learned how to pretty much break everything but I did manage to get it working again in stock form. I am trying to set everything up for AutoDroid and a car installation and cannot seem to get it working.
First things first, I successfully rooted the Nexus 7, installed custom recovery (TWRP), Installed SuperSU, installed the Kangaroo Kernel, and flashed the AutoDroid ROM. That's where I am at this point. The problem comes now where I don't have volume buttons on the nav bar and see no settings menu to change any options. I manually installed Power Event Manager and gave it access via SuperSU. The tablet doesn't go to deep sleep when removing power.
Current Settings:
*see attachment*
Does the tab need to be in host mode w/ OTG for PEM to work?
Where are the settings for the ROM?
If I don't have volume etc on nav bar does that mean it wasn't flashed properly?
What did I do wrong?
Sorry for all the beginner questions but I've gone thru hell with this. Have learned a ton tho. I managed to remove the OS and all recoveries so I had to reimage the tab w/ stock OS.
TL;DR: I suck at computers. I need help.
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You have 3 G. Im a lil confused. Whats exactly your problem. Did you try differente kernal... n uspm was never sucesfull for me.. I use tasker. Also not familiar with that rom or kernal. We have different versions of tablet.
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egren58 said:
You have 3 G. Im a lil confused. Whats exactly your problem. Did you try differente kernal... n uspm was never sucesfull for me.. I use tasker. Also not familiar with that rom or kernal. We have different versions of tablet.
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The problem is the ROM is supposed to add volume buttons to the nav bar but I am not seeing them. I cannot see any ROM setting app or button to alter its settings so I am not sure if I did something incorrectly.

sje0123 said:
The problem is the ROM is supposed to add volume buttons to the nav bar but I am not seeing them. I cannot see any ROM setting app or button to alter its settings so I am not sure if I did something incorrectly.
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Did you try asking in the rom forums?..
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egren58 said:
Did you try asking in the rom forums?..
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Did you leave yhe kernal that comea with the rom cuz im almost 100% sure the kernal is part of that mod.
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egren58 said:
Did you try asking in the rom forums?..
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Did you leave yhe kernal that comea with the rom cuz im almost 100% sure the kernal is part of that mod.
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I tried but I do not have enough posts to post in there.

Let me flash the rom I believe it is available for non 3g ill get back to you.
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To add volume and play Go to
SETTINGS/NAVIGATION/NAVIGATION BAR/BUTTONS/ADD ON TOP RIGHT CORNER
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egren58 said:
Let me flash the rom I believe it is available for non 3g ill get back to you.
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To add volume and play Go to
SETTINGS/NAVIGATION/NAVIGATION BAR/BUTTONS/ADD ON TOP RIGHT CORNER
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Awesome! I will check when I get home from work. Thank You!

I don't have a navigation option in setting. Do you have a screen shot so I can compare?

Its should be in settings... scroll down im not in the car right now.
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egren58 said:
Its should be in settings... scroll down im not in the car right now.
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OK. I guess something isn't working properly with mine. This is all I have in settings.

sje0123 said:
OK. I guess something isn't working properly with mine. This is all I have in settings.
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Do me a favor go into your about phone and take a screenshot of that
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egren58 said:
Do me a favor go into your about phone and take a screenshot of that
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I got it working!!!! no idea what I did but it works!!!!

sje0123 said:
I got it working!!!! no idea what I did but it works!!!!
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Okay good. Lol I was going to recomend to reflash
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egren58 said:
Okay good. Lol I was going to recomend to reflash
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I was reflashing and factory wiping but it wasn't working. I went to Advance wipe in TWRP and wiped Dalvik, cache, system, and data and boom Worked! Guess Dalvik and factory wasn't enough. Pretty much followed install directions for Slimkat. Can't believe it took all this.
Thank you for all the help.

sje0123 said:
I was reflashing and factory wiping but it wasn't working. I went to Advance wipe in TWRP and wiped Dalvik, cache, system, and data and boom Worked! Guess Dalvik and factory wasn't enough. Pretty much followed install directions for Slimkat. Can't believe it took all this.
Thank you for all the help.
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Lol yeah system wipe is a must specially since coming from a different rom..
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