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What is this?
Basically a lite version of Roebeet's TnT Lite. It does not remove the TnT dashboard and applications, so you will still have full use of it. It does install the gtabdev performance pack and gapps. That makes this an speed and usability enhancement for the stock TnT ROM. I will say that with VS's improvements, this is much more usable when I first got my gtablet.
What does this do?
Installs updated nvidia files (~1800->~2400 quadrant)
Installs Gapps, except for calendar and contacts (excluded to maintain dashboard functionality)
Installs Gallery 3D app
Adds wpa supplicant(allows ad hoc connections for tethering)
Adds script to autoinstall Flash (from TnT Lite, not sure how reliable)
Adds build.prop with some tweaks
Adds fix for gsensor in games
Who is this for?
This might be better for the typical user that wants to keep the TnT user interface, but they want it to run as fast and as smooth as possible. Additionally, this will install Gapps and the gingerbread animations.
How do I install this?
1) Requires that you already have a stock TnT 3389 version installed. This does not install a ROM, only modifies it.
2) Extract the downloaded rar to /sdcard. Your sdcard should contain: /sdcard/update.zip and /sdcard/recovery/command. (NOT SDCARD2 aka your external sdcard)
3) Reboot and hold volume+ and power until you see the update start
4) Nothing Changed, Check Here!
Quick Market Fix (Follow Exactly):
1) Run market
2) Open settings->applications->system applications
3) Force close Google Services Framework, then Force Close Market
4) Go back to Google Services Framework, then clear data
5) Run market and confirm you get an error
6) Reboot
7) Wait 2 minutes and try Market to get all applications
8) If this doesn't work, look at the directions again and make sure you follow them exactly
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Downloads:
Stock TnT 3389: http://tapntap.http.internapcdn.net/tapntap/viewsonic/update-smb_a1002-3389-user.zip (Only needed if you are not already on stock 3389)
TnT Enhancement Pack v3.1.4b: http://www.multiupload.com/ZS38DYEPFO
Generic Enhancement Pack v1: http://www.multiupload.com/6IFY1JDSJQ (gapps, quadrant boost for 3452 or any new TnT update, no gsensor fix)
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v3.1.4b:
Includes TnT Lite 3.1.4 patch changes(gsensor fix for games)
No longer includes boot.img in update, watch here for custom kernels/boot.img support
Versioning changed to reflect equivalent TnT Lite build
b) Fixes gsensor fix
v2:
Framework no longer includes gingerbread animations (more stock result)
Build.Prop will no longer cause settings to show TnT Lite installed
The links and stock files manager are no longer removed
TapNTap bootanimation is no longer removed (won't uncover nexus one remnants)
Note: 90% of the work was done by Roebeet to make the TnT Lite ROM.
when you say it installs Gapps, does that include the Market?
Thanks rothnic and Roebeet for your hard work and quick production of these important developments.
I think this is exactly what I need prior to giving the gtab to my less-tech, but android-loving parents for Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
PS: I cannot believe how fast and smooth this enhancement pak is. Gapps and apparently market, too! Nice work.
Market is not full, probably needs a fix of some sort.
Could the edited files to allow adhoc networks be added to this?
I like how you guys are thinking about all the different users out there - from the hackers to the "grandparents". Thank you for your hard work and consideration!
-=Sent from my VS GTablet (VEGAn b4) using Tapatalk=-
You beat me to it -- I was going to set this up next week. I actually have an older version of this floating around in the forum (2967 firmware, I believe).
Thanks much, and have a great holiday!
jasco13 said:
Could the edited files to allow adhoc networks be added to this?
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It's already in there. I scanned rothnic's zip and basically he pulled out most of the app deletes I do (like the Homescreen and TnT apps), but kept everything else like the ad-hoc networking, Development/Spare Parts, busybox and rooted, TSCalibration hack and even the Flash addon on a clean system.
Nice job! I don't see any need to create one of these anymore because rothnic already did the grunt work. I'll even redirect to this link from my 1.0.1 stock enhancement ROM.
MisterKrispy said:
when you say it installs Gapps, does that include the Market?
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Is there an easy market fix for this configuration?
Very nice. Definitely seems faster. I am wondering if the battery is draining quicker though. Also, with or without the enhancement pack, I get an FC from com.electricsheep.asi which is invoked from Android System Info.
not to sound ungrateful but is there any way just to install the updated Tegra/OpenGL drivers? the ability to sync the stock calendar program with google services framework (google accounts) is now gone - can sync with 3389 + tegra gapps
agree that the tablet is incredibly fast now but would like the stock calendar sync (this is a business expense!)
brian_h_kim said:
not to sound ungrateful but is there any way just to install the updated Tegra/OpenGL drivers? the ability to sync the stock calendar program with google services framework (google accounts) is now gone - can sync with 3389 + tegra gapps
agree that the tablet is incredibly fast now but would like the stock calendar sync (this is a business expense!)
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This package includes the stock(TnT) calendar and contacts app. It needs them because they are used in the "dashboard". What I think you want is to add the Gapps calendar program.
What this pack does is only install the updated Tegra/OpenGL drivers. It sounds like you want to install TnT Lite, which removes the dashboard, but installs the full google apps suite.
trevoc said:
Is there an easy market fix for this configuration?
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This has the market fix at the bottom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865245
trevoc said:
Thanks rothnic and Roebeet for your hard work and quick production of these important developments.
I think this is exactly what I need prior to giving the gtab to my less-tech, but android-loving parents for Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
PS: I cannot believe how fast and smooth this enhancement pak is. Gapps and apparently market, too! Nice work.
Market is not full, probably needs a fix of some sort.
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Glad it will help you out, the parents etc is exactly who I was thinking this would help out. Should be useful with Christmas tomorrow, as this makes the stock build very usable. Hopefully eventually TnT will have these performance enhancements stock, out of the box.
Compare to Vegan, Tnt lite
How does the official update, with the added enhancements, compare in speed, stability and overall performance to the latest vegan and lite builds?
Are you able to use different keyboards in the new build?
Hi,
What is the gtabdev performance pack? Can that be applied separately to stock TNR?
Thanks,
Jim
Would it make sense that i cant download the file on my gtab? It say file type unsupported?
pqrs said:
Would it make sense that i cant download the file on my gtab? It say file type unsupported?
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I tried several of the links, but couldn't either.
Jim
Well i tried dolphin browser and was able to download it, but the g tab cant extract a zip file it seems? Im at my dads place, so i cant get any further.... until i get home, dammit!
lcyn said:
How does the official update, with the added enhancements, compare in speed, stability and overall performance to the latest vegan and lite builds?
Are you able to use different keyboards in the new build?
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Not sure on the keyboards, it will be the same as tnt lite or stock. Performance will be on par with tnt lite. Vegan is a little lighter weight than either, so might feel a little faster.
jimcpl said:
Hi,
What is the gtabdev performance pack? Can that be applied separately to stock TNR?
Thanks,
Jim
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Updated nvidia libraries that increase performance. This package is mostly that so yes you can apply it over stock tnt.
pqrs said:
Would it make sense that i cant download the file on my gtab? It say file type unsupported?
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You need to download with your computer, then transfer to your device.
pqrs said:
Well i tried dolphin browser and was able to download it, but the g tab cant extract a zip file it seems? Im at my dads place, so i cant get any further.... until i get home, dammit!
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If you have market, I just installed Androzip, and that was able to extract the rar file.
Jim
rothnic said:
Not sure on the keyboards, it will be the same as tnt lite or stock. Performance will be on par with tnt lite. Vegan is a little lighter weight than either, so might feel a little faster.
Updated nvidia libraries that increase performance. This package is mostly that so yes you can apply it over stock tnt.
You need to download with your computer, then transfer to your device.
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rothnic,
Thanks, but can I install just that performance pack part? Or is it somewhere separately?
Jim
I was just wondering if there is some way to keep specific system files from being deleted while flashing a new ROM (at least when not doing a full wipe)?
For example, third party applications like "Theft Aware" or any other app that was manually converted to system app are deleted by the cyanogenmod update script (and of course, need to be re-installed from scratch)- Is there a way to add exclusion criteria or something like that, thus keeping these files between flashing updates of the same ROM?
Solution found
Found a solution for Cyanogenmod rom (I guess it should work in other variants and flavors too)- adding it just in case it is of interest to other users:
Got it from the old/inactive theft aware forum: http://tinyurl.com/d8vjkba
I tried it with other system applications that I have installed manually or converted from user apps- and it works great- saves all the hassle of reinstalling these applications (if you flash lots of nightly builds it's quite a pain in the... )
Hi all,
so a few days ago I made the move to flash from stock rom to the nightly of EOS, of course deleting settings and installing GAPPS as part of the steps too.
I see theres now another nightly out there, and would like to update again.
I'm just wondering however......do I need to redownload and flash GAPPS every time I install the EOS nightly updates, or was that only needed for the first time moving?
thanks
You generally need to flash gapps again after each ROM flash if they aren't included. I just keep a copy of the gapps zip somewhere on my internal storage so it's always there to flash.
Maybe someone can chyme on in this. I have been flashing ROMS for a very long time, recently I have noticed after doing full wipes,flashing the ROM and then flashing Gapps. Once booted up I see none of the Gapps?? I have to go download Gmail, Youtube, Maps etc after the fact.
Has something changed or am I missing something, using the most recent Gapp package file.
esotericrj said:
Maybe someone can chyme on in this. I have been flashing ROMS for a very long time, recently I have noticed after doing full wipes,flashing the ROM and then flashing Gapps. Once booted up I see none of the Gapps?? I have to go download Gmail, Youtube, Maps etc after the fact.
Has something changed or am I missing something, using the most recent Gapp package file.
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AFAIK the newer GApps packages haven't (for a while now) included the apps that are available in the Play Store, such as Gmail, YouTube, etc. They've typically just got the necessary system apps/files in.
Obviously this will depend on where you're getting your GApps packages from though. If the dev of the ROM you're using is providing their own package they might well have included some of the other apps as well.
aha - thanks for confirming - yup better keep that copy of gapps to hand then I guess.
On another non-related note.......other than overclocking configured, is there any point in going to this Motley kernel I've seen mentioned?
Don't care for overclocking, but if it perhaps helps to improve compatability in any games or suchlike then maybe worthwhile
hopscotchjunkie said:
AFAIK the newer GApps packages haven't (for a while now) included the apps that are available in the Play Store, such as Gmail, YouTube, etc. They've typically just got the necessary system apps/files in.
Obviously this will depend on where you're getting your GApps packages from though. If the dev of the ROM you're using is providing their own package they might well have included some of the other apps as well.
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Thanks for the update, makes sense. I had thought separate Gapps packages would have it all. Might just have to make or find my own all in one package
FLOSSbOxIN - Since 2016, I am a non-foogle person, nor do I have shucksfook, or anything of those stuffs. I was on Telegram and used to run the flossboxin channel, but left the application due to too much of spam and useless stuffs, and moreover, privacy issues tbvh. Now my XMPP channel is named FLOSSbOxIN too. I recently lost my M30, however, I have been for quiet sometime trying to get this M30 debloated to a level where knox also does not trip, nor where one will have to face the unnecessary Samsung bloatware and annoying analytics. Finally, I have made it to that level, after several permutation combinations.
Code:
[B]FLOSSbOxIN M305F Debloated FOSS/FLOSS Stock ROM[/B]
Released: [B]20200925[/B]
Patch Level: September 01, 2020
Build Date: [B]20200926[/B]
Base Version: Android 10
Build #: QP1A.190711.020.M305FDDS6CTI1
Kernel: [I]4.4.177-19407255[/I]
UI Core: [U]One UI 2.0[/U]
Links:
M30 Database -- AFH
DM-Verity -- AFH
FLOSSbOxIN - ROM -- Cloud - Direct Link
Odin V3.14.4 -- AFH
TWRP 3.4.0-0 -- AFH
Magisk Canary -- AFH
Installation Guide (Only For Bootloader UL On Q/10)
Download ROM from the links given.
Boot to recovery (stock/TWRP) (Guide Link)
Code:
adb reboot download
You will have to format data, as the ROM is decrypted, and coming from an encrypted ROM will give issues. For decrypting, do a "format data" in TWRP Recovery and then reboot to recovery and Wipe Dalvik/ART, Cache, System, Data, Hidden, Internal
Copy over ROM OS & DM-Verity file (do not rename DM-Verity file, keep as is)
Flash ROM - Would take around 10 minutes time for it to flash
Go to wipe, and wipe /hidden
Flash DM-Verity file
Reboot - should take around 5-6 minutes
Notes:
I have removed the setup wizard altogether
Post system starts, wait 5-10 minutes, as system tries to integrate system apps, which are newly introduced
Only necessary foogle stuff is kept, including Maps+Location, GSF & Play Services and all other foogle stuffs is removed
Somehow, even after removing the notorious HIYA (so called caller id and spam protection service), it somehow comes back with a valid internet/mobile data connection. If you wish to remove it again, boot to TWRP, mount /system and then delete the hiya service folder and clear dalvik/cache, and reboot
If any app has permission issue, then reinstall as "user" app (install again manually), and reboot sysui. Should work post that, as sometime, few apps are by default not allowed system changes by Samsung framework, and to add each app to framework is a bigggg task, and very irritating too
Still if any app (e.g., AnysoftKeyboard (see git issue), then uninstall as system, and reinstall as user
Ensure minimal apps are made /system, as they can be harmful
Features:
Fully debloated
Fully stock
Smoother, faster and has long battery run
Foogle & Samsung stupidity free
FLOSS apps included:
Aurora Droid, Aurora Store
F-Droid Classic - Classic variant by bubu
F-Droid Privilege (if you ever install F-Droid main app)
Bromite Webview is default
UngoogledChromium is the default browser
FreeOTP+ is your FLOSS 2FA companion
K9 Mail is the default FOSS email
KeePassDX for auto-login and enhanced privacy
Notification Log allows you to view several logs, once usage access is granted, and is fully FLOSS
QKSMS replaces Samsung Messaging app
Power App allows you to reboot to various modes - sysui, recovery, bootloader....
Vinyl is your music buddy
Dual-Mod for audio included
Screen capture (image & video) feature added
Data transmit (Up/Down) in status bar added (thanks Akhil)
Various camera tweaks (FOSS - OpenCamera is not included)
My hosts file is included, which enhances privacy by blocking various trackers and ads - URL
Hosts editor also included
GPS fast locking in closed areas - debug included for it
USB debug revoke option added to Dev mode
initd support added
Shutdown thread log enabled
BUGS
FLOSSbOxIN - You tell me..
Contributors/Credits:
Samsung for the superb bloat filled operating system, which is like a bliss in the irritation module
topjohnwu for Magisk
Akhil99 for TWRP
vdbhb59 for actually spending hours on getting this sorted, and when I do not even have the phone anymore (lol)...
XDA:DevDB Information
FLOSSbOxIN, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy M30
Contributors
vdbhb59, vdbhb59
ROM OS Version: Android 10
ROM Kernel: Linux 4.x
ROM Firmware Required: M305FDDS6CTI1, M305FDDUS6CT13
Based On: Stock
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 2.0
Stable Release Date: 2020-09-25
Created 2020-09-25
Last Updated 2020-10-17
Snapshots
Snapshots
Reserved 2
Cool FLOSS Rom sar!
Thank you sir. Working on getting a Foogle Based FOSS ROM, so that few stupid apps which are GSF dependent can work out of box.
Google version added, and OFFICIAL tag added..
vdbhb59 said:
DM-Verity -- https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=8889791610682882483
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@faiz5200 here is the link..
Ajayagrawal said:
Hello
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Okay mate.
Few ways to do it.
1. By installing rooted AP with TWRP already included:->
Install September stock Firmware from my post here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-m30/development/rom-t4167497
Use that to flash the September FW. Use ODIN via windows, and use the file: AP ROOTED WITH TWRP RECOVERY. Flash only AP. CP is optional. Follow the steps there. Ensure to flash DMVERITY.
This is one way...
Another way:
2. Flash stock ROM. Connect to wifi/mobile data and setup. Change the time to say 7 days prior to today. Wait 30 minutes and boot to download mode via the following method:: switch off. Press Vol+/- together and connect to laptop/pc via usb. Ensure usb debugging is ON and then perform. Now you are in download mode. Flash TWRP.tar file from AP. All checkboxes should be unticked. Once flashed successfully, press vol- and power button for 7-8 seconds and let go off vol- upon haptic feedback and press vol+ to enter to twrp recovery. You can let go of the buttons once twrp shows up.
Now format data and reboot to twrp again. Mount data and /system and if OS is installed boot to system, else flash a ROM of your choice.
3rd way:
3. Download FLOSSbOxIN (FLOSS/Google variant available). Extract to any desktop folder. Now open 7Zip and make a zip file with all the .img files. Choose .tar (available from 7Zip dropdown as well) and rename the tar file to say rom.tar.
Once done flash this one via AP. Ensure all checkboxes are unchecked. Reboot to TWRP following the steps in method 2 above. Format data, boot to twrp, flash dm-verity and boot to system. You can wipe cache/dalvik and /hidden if you want. Will take around 10 minutes to boot. Dont forget to boot to twrp first and flash dmverity, else you will end in bootloop.
Note: With Samsung, in case you forget to flash DMVerity, and by mistake clicked boot to system, do not worry. Switch off, or reboot to twrp and mount /system and flash. Wipe dalvik and cache, reboot. Done.
vdbhb59 said:
Okay mate.
Few ways to do it.
1. By installing rooted AP with TWRP already included:->
Install September stock Firmware from my post here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-m30/development/rom-t4167497
Use that to flash the September FW. Use ODIN via windows, and use the file: AP ROOTED WITH TWRP RECOVERY. Flash only AP. CP is optional. Follow the steps there. Ensure to flash DMVERITY.
This is one way...
Another way:
2. Flash stock ROM. Connect to wifi/mobile data and setup. Change the time to say 7 days prior to today. Wait 30 minutes and boot to download mode via the following method:: switch off. Press Vol+/- together and connect to laptop/pc via usb. Ensure usb debugging is ON and then perform. Now you are in download mode. Flash TWRP.tar file from AP. All checkboxes should be unticked. Once flashed successfully, press vol- and power button for 7-8 seconds and let go off vol- upon haptic feedback and press vol+ to enter to twrp recovery. You can let go of the buttons once twrp shows up.
Now format data and reboot to twrp again. Mount data and /system and if OS is installed boot to system, else flash a ROM of your choice.
3rd way:
3. Download FLOSSbOxIN (FLOSS/Google variant available). Extract to any desktop folder. Now open 7Zip and make a zip file with all the .img files. Choose .tar (available from 7Zip dropdown as well) and rename the tar file to say rom.tar.
Once done flash this one via AP. Ensure all checkboxes are unchecked. Reboot to TWRP following the steps in method 2 above. Format data, boot to twrp, flash dm-verity and boot to system. You can wipe cache/dalvik and /hidden if you want. Will take around 10 minutes to boot. Dont forget to boot to twrp first and flash dmverity, else you will end in bootloop.
Note: With Samsung, in case you forget to flash DMVerity, and by mistake clicked boot to system, do not worry. Switch off, or reboot to twrp and mount /system and flash. Wipe dalvik and cache, reboot. Done.
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@vdbhb59 THANK YOU SO MUCH ,SIR.I was about to sell the phone coz TWRP could not be booted.
Finally,TWRP is booted huge thanks to you.Procedure 2 did not work(bootloop) and Procedure 3 gave me .binary error in odin(maybe i messed up in some steps).But Procedure 1 was easiest and foolproof & it booted TWRP in first try without any bootloops.
Now coming to Floss ROM(Vanilla).It was simple,clean and elegant and performance is good as well.I have not checked the battery life with this ROM but i hope it gives me more than standard battery life.Will be checking other ROMS as well-Lineage,Bliss,Turbo etc. and will be settling once i find ROM suitable for me.
Again thank you DEV for guiding me,giving me your time and most importantly contributing to this community !!
Ajayagrawal said:
@vdbhb59THANK YOU SO MUCH ,SIR.I was about to sell the phone coz TWRP could not be booted.
Finally,TWRP is booted huge thanks to you.Procedure 2 did not work(bootloop) and Procedure 3 gave me .binary error in odin(maybe i messed up in some steps).But Procedure 1 was easiest and foolproof & it booted TWRP in first try without any bootloops.
Now coming to Floss ROM(Vanilla).It was simple,clean and elegant and performance is good as well.I have not checked the battery life with this ROM but i hope it gives me more than standard battery life.Will be checking other ROMS as well-Lineage,Bliss,Turbo etc. and will be settling once i find ROM suitable for me.
Again thank you DEV for guiding me,giving me your time and most importantly contributing to this community !!
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Anytime mate. Actually all the 3 ways I mentioned, do work. Probably, some trouble while flashing. However, no worries, I am glad you were able to boot to TWRP and flash a bloat free OS. Enjoy mate, and happy riding.
Battery life is around 1.5-2 days basis your usage. At times more, touching 3.5 days too. Again, the logic basis is always usage and background stuff.
Bliss does not boot for all, LOS does though.
BTW, which FLOSSbOxIN variant did you try? Google one will eat more battery obviously, against FLOSS one.
FLOSS(Vanilla)-[without google] review
Everything is good with the ROM but some problems i faced could be solved by following procedures:
1.If some apps does not work/launch as expected then "UNINSTALL AS SYSTEM" then REINSTALL it or INSTALL APP OF YOUR CHOICE.For eg:Vinyl player.
2.If AURORA STORE does not download apps then first give permission to Aurora Services and then rerun Store.Otherwise install GooglePlayStore manually once, update GMS and it will work.PS:You can delete PlayStore or disable if you want to.
Other than these everything is FINE.Would certainly recommend to try this ROM ?
Ajayagrawal said:
Everything is good with the ROM but some problems i faced could be solved by following procedures:
1.If some apps does not work/launch as expected then "UNINSTALL AS SYSTEM" then REINSTALL it or INSTALL APP OF YOUR CHOICE.For eg:Vinyl player.
2.If AURORA STORE does not download apps then first give permission to Aurora Services and then rerun Store.Otherwise install GooglePlayStore manually once, update GMS and it will work.PS:You one delete PlayStore or disable if wants to.
Other than these everything is FINE.Would certainly recommend to try this ROM ?
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Thanks for this mate. Though not bugs, but the app behaviour itself. The ROM itself does not have any bugs.
October release coming soon.
Dear Dev,
Thanks for the rom.
My 3 queries
1. Getting access denied on some files like magisk, odin, and m30 database.
2. Is there any aggresive battery saver or something alike in rom which switches off all functions except calling?
3. The download link to download google version is very slow and is showing close to 17 hours to download on 150 MBps connection.
Thanks and Regards
Ashish
ashish128 said:
Dear Dev,
Thanks for the rom.
My 3 queries
1. Getting access denied on some files like magisk, odin, and m30 database. Also, you will only need the ROM, DMV erity & Magisk files anyways.
2. Is there any aggresive battery saver or something alike in rom which switches off all functions except calling?
3. The download link to download google version is very slow and is showing close to 17 hours to download on 150 MBps connection.
Thanks and Regards
Ashish
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Hi Ashish,
Actually, AFH is having some issues. I too am unable to view files at times. Magisk and ODIN are Public files anyways. You can navigate with androidfilehost then my user, which is vdbhb59.
Battery saver is there, Ultradata by Samsung itself. You can use any 3rd party app too.
Google version link is quick here. Showing 25 minutes at 80Mbps.
Update - 20201017
Hi All,
Update released for the new version.
N.B., the update by Samsung never was for October 2020 patches, and was only a con, as they moved the apps & priv-app between the 2 folders, and added a very big BUG along with several privacy issues.
When I reached out to them with the details, I was blocked, and my account was suspended.
I have stripped away every bit and piece of bloat and BUGS (afaic). Security patch is still September.
Also, the stock camera is now replaced with 2 open variants, and much better ones. With the latest update, while trying to remove Knox, and some resources, the stock Camera breaks up fully, and the hidl does not link, rendering the app useless.
Magisk Canary 20201017
20201017 - FLOSSbOxIN_Foogle_V2_20201017
20201017 - FLOSSbOxIN_V2.2_20201017
Difference between the 2 versions
Difference between the 2 versions -->
FLOSSbOxIN_Foogle_V2_20201017 - this version is a bit smaller compared to the version 2.2 below. Version 2.2 contains a few more privacy oriented apps, and XDA app as well inbuilt, along with OSMAnd+ and UNLP. I have retained GMS Core and Maps as OSMAnd does not cover many parts of Asia and Russia.
FLOSSbOxIN_V2.2_20201017 - this version contains the following:
SMS - QKSMS
Mail - K9 & pEp - both open source. Both more reliable then stock.
Clipboard - Added function for clipboard. Probably, some apps may not work with it. Ideally, it will come as an option with pop-ups.
Maps - GMaps, OSMAnd+, UNLP
Music - Odyssey & Vinyl
Video - MPV is a great tool. VLC somehow does not integrate with Samsung while building, so have not added it yet.
SimpleTools - Gallery & Calendar alongside stock ones. Do use the open source ones, as they are fully privacy oriented. Some folks like Samsung one, but it is filth filled, and I have taken huge time out to prepare these stuffs, so do try.
Camera - OpenCamera & FreeDCam have been added. I have been using these 2 since a long time, so, do use them too.
Browser - 2 variants of Ungoogled Chromium, Bromite Webview alongside Android Webview.
Terminal - Termus. Do install the relevant addons from F-Droid/AuroraDroid and enjoy.
Downloader - Download Navi is prebuilt.
Launcher - OpenLauncher is added too, which is a better option compared to Samsung one. Use the one you prefer.
Stores - As usual F-Droid (2 variants), Aurora Store and Aurora Droid.
The ROM has been tested completely, in terms of retaining of Samsung features, and additional stuffs that I could integrate. I hope on getting Stock custom ROM soon, if the framework parts pans out, and may have inbuilt power menu options, more QS stuffs and theming, all again depending on time I can spare and framework nuisance.
It would be great if Theme option is added
vdbhb59 said:
Hi All,
Update released for the new version.
N.B., the update by Samsung never was for October 2020 patches, and was only a con, as they moved the apps & priv-app between the 2 folders, and added a very big BUG along with several privacy issues.
When I reached out to them with the details, I was blocked, and my account was suspended.
I have stripped away every bit and piece of bloat and BUGS (afaic). Security patch is still September.
Also, the stock camera is now replaced with 2 open variants, and much better ones. With the latest update, while trying to remove Knox, and some resources, the stock Camera breaks up fully, and the hidl does not link, rendering the app useless.
Magisk Canary 20201017
20201017 - FLOSSbOxIN_Foogle_V2_20201017
20201017 - FLOSSbOxIN_V2.2_20201017
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Did they replaced system.img with super.img ? Samsumg keeps adding their security related sh**t in the name of security patches making difficult for devs to mod their Roms.
akhil093 said:
Did they replaced system.img with super.img ? Samsumg keeps adding their security related sh**t in the name of security patches making difficult for devs to mod their Roms.
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Nope. They moved few /system/apps to /priv-app and to /vendor and made a lot of framework changes to ensure boot goes for a toss. One of the worst was how system auto cleans at a schedule. Also busybox installation fails due to /system free space being minimal.
Few more things, which I think cannot explain here.
Original ROM: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...loat-7-0-920-5-w8-f-i-november-patch.3649798/
I removed several apps in the ROM including a very annoying DiagMonAgent app that caused it to continuously show popup notifications.
Here is a complete list of apps I removed from this ROM: http://dr.mywebcommunity.org/g920w8/debloat/20210831-samstock-debloat-results.html
My phone works super well with this setup.
Download information:
Location: androidfilehost.com
File name: 20210831-1914-sst05-safe.zip
File size: 1.4 Gb
Information
I did not include the AROMA options for different phone vendors so if you really need those files, please use original rom. I uploaded this rom for my peronal use and because I am trying to make a debloated rom and bring the size of the zip file back down to under 1 Gb but I have several issues with required apks causing bootloops. So for now, this is a fully functional re-packed rom. I do plan to re-pack the phone vendors in a futur aroma setup but for now, I am still struggling to debloat this rom entirely. I just needed a base stock rom with as little modification as possible and this is the only ROM I found to fit this category. I am fully opened to receive any kind of help or assistance. The goal is to change the ZIP file only through my Windows computer, change any files through Notepad++ if necessary.
If you want details of what has been done in the ROM, please refer to the original author's thread.
GOAL OF THIS RE-PACK
My goal is to keep the original system but remove every other useless things. I want to drop the ROM size to under 1 Gb. I want to remove all Samsung and Google apps that are not necessary for the system to work. If people want Google Play, I want to simply download it on Open GApps. Of course, for now, I have been unsuccessfully removing other apps and had several boot loops, this is the only package I managed to re-pack that has a successfull boot and work well with my needs.
Why use an old 7.0 version?
Honestly? Because everything! Bluetooth connection, camera, stability. Everything works. The only VERY annoying things I hate about v7.0 are:
PROBELM: Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode does NOT work. Apps compatible with PiP will not display any PiP content such as floating video call windows.
SOLUTION: The only similar effect you can have is by enabling in the dev options the "Force activities to be resizable" at the very bottom. Then, in an app you want to have displayed in a floating window, tap on your "All apps" button and drag your app's window on the little square that says "Open in pop-up view".
PROBLEM: Dark modes for apps like GMail and the user interface is not supported unless you seriously start to tinker arround with very creative workarrounds I have not tested.
SOLUTION: I did not test any.
Kernel Source
The kernel supplied in this re-pack is the original kernel from SamStock's original package (G920W8) with no changes. Based off SamStock's thread which states:
Untouched. Completely stock out of the latest zip from sammobile.
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So source is based off original Samsung Kernel Source.
ROOT Magisk
This rom is NOT ROOTED. I removed the outdated supplied Magisk from the original ROM since I prefer to use the latest available version that works without any issues. Just remember to rename the Magisk APK file's extension to ".zip" and flash after flashing this rom. I also use the original APK file to install after first boot because the zip only enables root access but the APK installs the Magisk manager app and enables the popup message to grant root permissions to apps. It is not a requirement since Magisk will download the app automatically when you try to open it the first time, but it just makes you spend less time waiting for the automatic download and installs the app immediately. Installing the APK manually will require a reboot.
AdAway
This is the goto app to remove annoying ads in almost all apps. ROOT is required. To install, head to ApkMirror and download version 4.3.6. That's the latest version that still works very well on Android v7.0. You will be required to do 2 reboots, one after installing the app and enabling adblock and one for updating the hosts file.
Google
You will have a long update list to go through your initial boot to update all apps from Google App Store INCLUDING the app store itself. Please pay attention to Google Services notification because you may need to manually update Google Services if it does not do it on it's own for apps to work such as GMail and other Google apps.
I suggest you disable the "upday" app which Google Update installs. I hate this app so much that I disable the notification, force stop AND disable the app. I have not found any solution yet to prevent this app from being installed.
XPosed Framework
You need the sdk24 version. It works and boots without any problems BUT, it's old and I found it to be pretty much useless. Some stuff such as the Dark mode for GMail module does not work anymore. So I do not recommend you to install XPosed unless you already are familiar with modules you want to use and already know that is working.
What I wil NOT do (unsupported models)
I own only the W8 version of the phone so any other models I cannot support. BUT, I can say this, you can refer to the debloated list above to remove the apps from the ZIP file and repackage the file yourself for your model by downloading the right version on the original author's mod page. As I mentioned, this is a safe debloat list where the phone successfully boots and setups.
I cannot test phone calls and SMS because I do not use this function on my phone. I use a SIP phone service through GrandStream Wave and VoIP.ms. So if you have any issues concerning phone calls or SMS, please comment or check the list of removed apps above and mention to me what is needed and I will post a new upload with the included package. While you may be waiting for my fix, I suggest you use the original author's files.
KNOWN ISSUES
You will need to install another launcher to be able to change wallpaper since I removed some of Samsung's core apps which were linked to the Samsung store including the wallpaper switcher. I recommend the Microsoft Launcher which is entirely free and has all the basic functions including notification dots and icon pack themes.
INSTALLATION
• Backup your system and files
• Boot in TWRP (Hold Volume Up+Home Button+Power Button)
• Format and advance wipe everything
• Install zip file
• Optional: Install Magisk (rename apk extension to zip)
• Reboot System
Stuck in a bootloop or unresponssive phone?
Hard reboot your phone by holding Volume Down+Home Button+Power Button. Once the screen goes black, immediately Hold Volume Up+Home Button+Power Button and you will be back in TWRP. If it fails, simply repeat the Volume Down hard reboot until you get the timing right with Volume Up afterwards. That's what I do and it works but hopefully, this should NOT happen because it does not on my end.
Permission: I requested month's ago permission from the author and never got an answer so I presume that the project is abandonned or not followed anymore. So if ever the author somehow has specific requests or want's me to remove this, I will do so without hesitating after contacting me through PM.
XDA DevDB Information
SamStock ROM Debloated, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy S6 G920W8
Contributors
Moiz Ahmed
Supported Model: SM-G920W8 ONLY
ROM OS Version: 7.0 Nougat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x
ROM Firmware Required: Latest Modem and Bootloader
Based On: Samsung Stock / SamStock Rom (G920W8)
Version Information
Status: Stable
Stable Release Date: 2017-07-31
Created 2017-08-01
Last Updated 2017-12-25
Re-Pack Date: 2021-08-31