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[Q] MDL upgrade with extra .APK

So I finally pulled the trigger and followed the instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277480
I am using Shabby's MDL and am absolutely floored by the huge difference in size differences from MDC to MDL. However I am curious about a few differences between the MDC. First let me say that everyone that has worked on this (Shabby, SXTP, Mudavo, etc) Thank you.
Now I am a newbie, but I am trying to educate myself, so please be patient while I ask questions. Under the Application Manager I am seeing a few apps (Com2uSPoker, Match3VS ) for example. I've already frozen Samsung Knox, and SEAndroid with Titanium Pro, but I'm wondering what the issue would be with me to remove some of these APKs all together (TripAdvisor and Swype for example)
Ideally I would like to do what I use to with the HTC and say pull the apks I don't use and put in ones that I like such as NovaLauncher over the EasyLauncher that is there. I am however very paranoid of having my brand new shiny turn into a brand new door stop.
Any advice or articles that you guys can point my way would be very appreciated. So my question is this, can I do all of the things I mentioned here? Would anything I do here be extremely bad?

DarqAnshin said:
So I finally pulled the trigger and followed the instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277480
I am using Shabby's MDL and am absolutely floored by the huge difference in size differences from MDC to MDL. However I am curious about a few differences between the MDC. First let me say that everyone that has worked on this (Shabby, SXTP, Mudavo, etc) Thank you.
Now I am a newbie, but I am trying to educate myself, so please be patient while I ask questions. Under the Application Manager I am seeing a few apps (Com2uSPoker, Match3VS ) for example. I've already frozen Samsung Knox, and SEAndroid with Titanium Pro, but I'm wondering what the issue would be with me to remove some of these APKs all together (TripAdvisor and Swype for example)
Ideally I would like to do what I use to with the HTC and say pull the apks I don't use and put in ones that I like such as NovaLauncher over the EasyLauncher that is there. I am however very paranoid of having my brand new shiny turn into a brand new door stop.
Any advice or articles that you guys can point my way would be very appreciated. So my question is this, can I do all of the things I mentioned here? Would anything I do here be extremely bad?
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Check out the Force Rom thread, there is a list of all of the safe to remove APK's as well as download links for all of them if you want to reinstall them.
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Make sure you use shaggy kernel for wifi fix. ForceRom rom disables it for some reason.
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TheClsr420 said:
Make sure you use shaggy kernel for wifi fix. ForceRom rom disables it for some reason.
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Nah I'm sticking to the modified stock kernel. I did notice that some of my quadrant scores dropped when I killed some of the apps. Weird, but I'll figure it out.

anyone have this 4.3 rom running?

http://www.sammobile.com/2013/06/28...05-ported-from-google-play-edition-gt-i9505g/
is installing this 4.3 rom on our i337 possible?
using this guide?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
with the 4.2.2 loki kernel?
please and thanks.

Yeah works great with the stock kernel after loki doki wifi and camera work just no root
Forgot to mention im running deodexed
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Casual root doesn't work on this edition? Is that a touchwiz only root method or something?

So motochopper root method does not work?

Has anyone tried mobile Odin with everoot?
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I thought there was a post about 4.3 from the Google Play edition already being ported to the I337?

I have SuperSU installed, I will try a root explorer to check out if it actually works.
On another note, does anyone know how to get to the app switcher? it seems to be removed from the home button.
EDIT: SuperSU does not work at all, still no way to root. I read that it was due to binaries needing to be updated for the new version.

RIPng said:
I have SuperSU installed, I will try a root explorer to check out if it actually works.
On another note, does anyone know how to get to the app switcher? it seems to be removed from the home button.
EDIT: SuperSU does not work at all, still no way to root. I read that it was due to binaries needing to be updated for the new version.
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double tap home button im pretty sure
and root will come soon.

jetlitheone said:
double tap home button im pretty sure
and root will come soon.
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I will check it out in a moment to confirm if that is how it is done!
EDIT: Confirmed!

I'm seeing the ROMs for the I9505, can that one be flashed or is there one specifically for I337 yet? As well, right now I have the KT-SGS4-TW Loki'd kernel with the 4.2 GE ROM on it, would I just be able to flash the 4.3 over that, or should a different kernel be used? And finally, more of a beginner question, loosing root won't mess with the custom recovery, will it? I'll still be able to access TWRP to flash something different?

The 4.3 download named "Android-4.3-I9505GUEUBMFP-Deodexed-I9505.zip" appears malicious <-- my pc says this is malicious. can anyone else confirm this is a safe download. this is from the "ATT-sgh-i337 android development" section of this forum. Thx in advance. yes I know it says "I9505GUEUBMFP". Which is why i posted what forum topic its from.

Running it here.. No problems setting up or using. Running great
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Mines running well. Lokidoki with perfect Wi-Fi, camera, everything. Man it feels good to be back on aosp.
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robstunner said:
Mines running well. Lokidoki with perfect Wi-Fi, camera, everything. Man it feels good to be back on aosp.
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Agreed :thumbup:
Just need root and I'm set
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Is it me or does UI looked liked they ripped off Cyanogenmod UI? Or Paradroid? Seeing most of the SS, it looked like what I was running on my Inspire 4g.

Duffmantp said:
Is it me or does UI looked liked they ripped off Cyanogenmod UI? Or Paradroid? Seeing most of the SS, it looked like what I was running on my Inspire 4g.
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Congratulations, you just won the internet.
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Duffmantp said:
Is it me or does UI looked liked they ripped off Cyanogenmod UI? Or Paradroid? Seeing most of the SS, it looked like what I was running on my Inspire 4g.
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lol really? its GOOGLE its their UI they were ripped off

I am mostly a noob at all this, i see there is 2 loki files, one for aosp and one for touch wiz, which one should i dl for this 4.3 rom?

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Question about rooting for first time (4.4)

I've never rooted a phone before and I'm a little nervous about doing so. I don't fully understand the difference between all the various ROM's. For instance are there advantages and disadvantages between the different ROMs that are floating around? Also what happens when 4.4 comes out? I'm assuming I'd be blocked from Updating. Would I have to wait until someone releases a 4.4 ROM? The main reason I want to Root is to remove all the useless apps Samsung/Tmobile stuck on my phone, but when I check out the processes, I don't even see that they are running. Would it even be worth it to root if this is the only reason I am doing it for?
I also see people talking about removing TouchWiz once they are rooted. I already am using Nova, but if I remove TouchWiz, will I just have the basic Android UI like I had on my Nexus? Or will I have to stick with a 3rd party launcher? Does removing TouchWiz result in a noticeable speed difference?

Hey rooting isn't for everyone. You could root and get rid of certain apps and bloatware. What I did before rooting was just disable and hide those apps.
It was fine but then as root user for a long time, I rooted and now use it more to tweak the look and feel.
The best way to know a rom is to try it.
I have used alot on this forum but currently feel comfortable with Omega Rom v6 with Wanam Xposed.
The possibilities are endless and as long as you understand the Knox flag then you should be free to try and do what you will.
Last if you ever want to just go back to stock and leave it there with updates it's pretty easy.
Sam mobile has always the latest updates available to download and you install those with Odin.
Good luck
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jetbruceli said:
Hey rooting isn't for everyone. You could root and get rid of certain apps and bloatware. What I did before rooting was just disable and hide those apps.
It was fine but then as root user for a long time, I rooted and now use it more to tweak the look and feel.
The best way to know a rom is to try it.
I have used alot on this forum but currently feel comfortable with Omega Rom v6 with Wanam Xposed.
The possibilities are endless and as long as you understand the Knox flag then you should be free to try and do what you will.
Last if you ever want to just go back to stock and leave it there with updates it's pretty easy.
Sam mobile has always the latest updates available to download and you install those with Odin.
Good luck
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Thanks for the response! May I ask how you disabled and hid the apps without rooting?

Nevermind actually, I figured out how to turn them off from the App info screen. But is there a way to hide them so they don't show up at all?
Edit: lol nevermind again. They disappear when you turn them off. Thank you so much for letting me know about this! I had no idea this was possible

brildenlanch said:
Thanks for the response! May I ask how you disabled and hid the apps without rooting?
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That's using the main launcher and also you can under application manager in settings
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jetbruceli said:
That's using the main launcher and also you can under application manager in settings
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Awesome! Again thank you for taking the time to help me out. I really appreciate it

No problem and thanks for hitting the thanks button
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Since I really don't care about my warranty, I just went and flashed TWRP via Odin.
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Wow I can't believe I've never used xposed and gravitybox before!

Seen them about but never wondered what they are just installed OK my moto g and I LOVE IT.
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Yeah, it's pretty cool. The list of available customizations is always growing, too.
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Gotta test these. Have heard many good things.

junglebungle said:
Seen them about but never wondered what they are just installed OK my moto g and I LOVE IT.
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I agree 100%. I just got my daughter a Moto G GPE and since there are no working recoveries out for it yet, I couldn't flash a custom ROM. However, with root and Xsposed/Gravity Box, I can set up everything she (and I) need on her phone. In some ways, it makes custom roms obsolete for casual users.

+1. It is one of the best things that happened on Android lately

Can someone please link me to a root method for KitKat 4.4.2? Thanks

masteriori said:
Can someone please link me to a root method for KitKat 4.4.2? Thanks
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Just install CWM recovery on Moto G and after flash superuser.zip with it. Google for the rest of the information and download.

masteriori said:
Can someone please link me to a root method for KitKat 4.4.2? Thanks
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After trying two other methods that didn't work on Kitkat 4.4.2 I tried COOPTX method and it worked. Do not try to get TWRP recovery because it is buggy.

masteriori said:
Can someone please link me to a root method for KitKat 4.4.2? Thanks
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Install TWRP, and boot into it. Reboot the phone with TWRP it will ask about root, apply it, boot the phone and run the superuser installer.

I like the looks of Gravitybox but it seems to be messing up the magnet-activated wake-up of the phone when using the flip cover - at least with the settings I am using for this module - so I had to deactivate the module for now until I can find out if there is a solution with different settings ...

[Q] Complete Root Noob

Hey all I have been lurking this thread for awhile and today I saw that we have finally been granted root access. Now I am going to be totally honest, I am a total NOOB and have no idea what i can do with a rooted phone.
Can someone point me in the right direction as to how i can uninstall bloat? And install fancy modifications???? I would greatly appreciate any help! Thank you!

For the bloat I use titanium backup. As for the fancy modifications I would look into xposed
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briantacker said:
For the bloat I use titanium backup. As for the fancy modifications I would look into xposed
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i downloaded titanium i just dont see how i can uninstall things with it yet but i am sure i can figure it out soon. as for xposed how do i go about installing that? is it on the playstore? also people on the reddit/r/android said there were ways to get free apps??

sherlockj4 said:
Hey all I have been lurking this thread for awhile and today I saw that we have finally been granted root access. Now I am going to be totally honest, I am a total NOOB and have no idea what i can do with a rooted phone.
Can someone point me in the right direction as to how i can uninstall bloat? And install fancy modifications???? I would greatly appreciate any help! Thank you!
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You can PM me if you want. I'll give you some tips/etc. For starters make sure you are rooted and have the latest SuperSu installed. (Check the root thread for a newer version, dont think play store has been updated yet). And then I would recommend installing Titanium Backup (as stated above) and even buying the Pro version for $5, its worth it in the long run if you ask me. I';ve used it on the last 7 android phones ive owned. So it's well paid for itself. once your set there PM me and i'll give you some things to check out.
We may get Safestrap recovery at some point but that will only allow us to flash roms based on the stock kernel. We shall see.

sherlockj4 said:
i downloaded titanium i just dont see how i can uninstall things with it yet but i am sure i can figure it out soon. as for xposed how do i go about installing that? is it on the playstore? also people on the reddit/r/android said there were ways to get free apps??
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you open it and press Backup/Restore tab then push app you want to select n uninstall
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Do yourself a favor and freeze the apps you don't want first, instead of uninstalling. Atleast if you freeze an app with titanium backup and it screws your phone you can just unfreeze it and be good to go. :thumbup:
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