If you new to the Android world rooting is the equivalent of jailbreak you can install as much modes hacks and themes as you want in this thread I will be explaining what you can do with your s3 running official Sammy rom:
1- Themes
In the themes section we have a collection of themes for every taste and firmware but make SURE YOU DOWNLOAD THE CORRECT THEME OR YOU WILL GET BOOTLOOP
2- Jkay framework
This was one of the main reason I rooted it is compatible with all firmwares official only not leaked and can customise your ui with anything you like
3- boot animations
Imagine putting a bios boot screen or the boot screen of a nexus device all that is possible again with root
4- Custom kernel
My favourite one is Presus it contains both an audio and screen engine these enhance your battery life give extra boost to your performance while maintaining a perfect balance
5- other phone goodies
Like the xperia z lock screen how about the pop up browser from note 2 all these are available as flushable packages in the themes and apps section
6- startup scripts
Want to swap your memory cards make your phone faster all these can be done with startup scripts
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You forgot the most important. Flashing custom ROM's. Custom ROM's often comes with multiple tweaks and features not available(or compatible) from official Samsung ROM's. From those ROM's you can get hybrid(Mixed) features from Samsung/AOSP/AOKP/CM
you don't have to be rooted for that though
Glebun said:
you don't have to be rooted for that though
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Hi guys!
I've just bought a new S3 and now I'm runnign Andouird 4.1.2.... can you help me to root my device? What is the best and safe procedutre?
What about custom recovery? What is it a and wich is the best?
Many thanks!
Markino said:
Hi guys!
I've just bought a new S3 and now I'm runnign Andouird 4.1.2.... can you help me to root my device? What is the best and safe procedutre?
What about custom recovery? What is it a and wich is the best?
Many thanks!
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Start by reading the faqs and guides posted in the General section .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
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OP you already have a thread for this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2174341
ive tried several touchwiz launcher zips for install im n slimrom just kinda miss touchwiz feel is it not possible to install the zips ? they install but when my phone boots up the option to switch to that launcher isnt there it doesnt show up. slim rom android 4.3
You must have TW framework in the ROM, as the TW launcher relies on more than just the launcher apk to properly run. Slim, as well as all the other CM/AOSP ROMs do not have this framework. This is fairly common knowledge, search would have given you several thousand answers to this question. Whole point of Slim and the like is to NOT have TW.
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ive also done google searches etc and found multiple ones that i have used in the past on my old gs3 with non touchwiz rom those google searches give u the apk that you can use on any rom. theres multiple ones that say use touchwiz launcher on any android so i know its possible it was on my s3 but that same file doesnt wanna work on my s4
Hi guys,
I've just brought this fantastic device, and I'm very happy about it. He is really snappy whit Nova launcher However I would like to receive some suggestions from you on how to get the best from our N10.
For example, I was thinking to install a custom rom and a custom kernel, but I rly don't know which and I don't know if they rly can give some advantages.
I was thinking something like purity rom (because of tweaked bionic and dalvik libraries) + KT Kernel (because it has been recently updated). Or maybe KT kernel + stock rom + ART
What do you think? Have you got any suggestion? Tell me
PS: sry for my bad English
Hi,
I've been using CyanogenMod 11 with its own kernel for some long time now, it never ceased to disappoint me! However, it's not recommendable creating threads asking for the "best kernel/ROM", the best thing to be done is downloading and trying yourself until you find something that suits well your needs . CM11 with NOVA Launcher was good enough for me hehe.
~Lord
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Hi,
I've been using CyanogenMod 11 with its own kernel for some long time now, it never ceased to disappoint me! However, it's not recommendable creating threads asking for the "best kernel/ROM", the best thing to be done is downloading and trying yourself until you find something that suits well your needs . CM11 with NOVA Launcher was good enough for me hehe.
~Lord
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Eheh I know that, but I'm not a flash maniac, and rly I have fear to brick my device flashing and re-flashing roms on roms... That's why I'm asking your opinion. I would like to find immediately the best solution, flash it and then don't touch the device more.
However the for your opinion. I will keep it in mind
OmniSlyfer said:
Hi guys,
I've just brought this fantastic device, and I'm very happy about it. He is really snappy whit Nova launcher However I would like to receive some suggestions from you on how to get the best from our N10.
For example, I was thinking to install a custom rom and a custom kernel, but I rly don't know which and I don't know if they rly can give some advantages.
I was thinking something like purity rom (because of tweaked bionic and dalvik libraries) + KT Kernel (because it has been recently updated). Or maybe KT kernel + stock rom + ART
What do you think? Have you got any suggestion? Tell me
PS: sry for my bad English
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I think that the first thing you need to ask yourself is what are your priorities with this device? For instance gaming performance, media consumption, is stability paramount... Etc?
You may want to start off with rooted stock and add the XPosed framework plus modules that give you custom ROM features particularly Gravity Box. If you need more then change your kernel (Franco, KTManta ... Etc). No matter which way you go take nandroid backups and save them off your device before making a significant change (kernel, custom ROM, moving away from stock). Your recovery of choice will provide you with the nandroid backup/recovery functions.
Also read, read... Knowing the focus of a specific kernel or ROM will help in making your choices balanced by the issues other users are having.
Good luck.
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3DSammy said:
I think that the first thing you need to ask yourself is what are your priorities with this device? For instance gaming performance, media consumption, is stability paramount... Etc?
You may want to start off with rooted stock and add the XPosed framework plus modules that give you custom ROM features particularly Gravity Box. If you need more then change your kernel (Franco, KTManta ... Etc). No matter which way you go take nandroid backups and save them off your device before making a significant change (kernel, custom ROM, moving away from stock). Your recovery of choice will provide you with the nandroid backup/recovery functions.
Also read, read... Knowing the focus of a specific kernel or ROM will help in making your choices balanced by the issues other users are having.
Good luck.
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Thank for the answer.
Yeah I always read all the feature of roms... But they never speak about optimization or performance. They always add features and options on Android but... Nothing I can't get with gravitybox.
What I need is smoothness. Not necessarily game performance, but speed while moving from app to app without microlag.
However, let me ask here other questions without opening another thread:
1)Is it normal that, when trying to access the recovery (my device is locked and not rooted) it display "no commands"? Do I need to unlock the device to get into recovery?
2) Can you suggest me a program make backups of my games saves and apps without root? Because I need to backups my data before unlocking the device...
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Thank for the answer.
Yeah I always read all the feature of roms... But they never speak about optimization or performance. They always add features and options on Android but... Nothing I can't get with gravitybox.
What I need is smoothness. Not necessarily game performance, but speed while moving from app to app without microlag.
However, let me ask here other questions without opening another thread:
1)Is it normal that, when trying to access the recovery (my device is locked and not rooted) it display "no commands"? Do I need to unlock the device to get into recovery?
2) Can you suggest me a program make backups of my games saves and apps without root? Because I need to backups my data before unlocking the device...
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Well, I can't really speak on custom ROMs and kernels because I'm perfectly happy with running stock rooted with Xposed Framework on my N5, N7 (2013) and N10. But, to answer your questions:
1) Yes, it's normal. When you boot into Recovery, all you initially see is the android laying on his back with a red exclamation mark over him. In order to get the commands to show, you need to hit power + volume down (or maybe up, I always forget) at the same time. It can take a few tries with the buttons, but they'll eventually show up.
2) I believe an app called Helium is what you are looking for. I've never used it since I'm already rooted and use Titanium Backup, but I believe it kind of works the same as Titanium Backup.
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I'm perfectly happy with running stock rooted with Xposed Framework on my N5, N7 (2013) and N10.
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Do you mind providing the instructions of installing Xposed Framework on N4 and N10? Thanks a lot!
Nexus devices are very very hard to brick. Luckily. So no worries there mate. As for roms. Long story short: there is no best rom. If you want speed juat overclock the beast..
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mj56gt said:
Do you mind providing the instructions of installing Xposed Framework on N4 and N10? Thanks a lot!
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No problem. Everything you need to know can be found in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/framework-xposed-rom-modding-modifying-t1574401.
It's pretty straightforward. Just install the Xposed Installer apk, then go into the Xposed Installer app and hit "Install/Update". Reboot, and Xposed Framework should be installed. Then, just go back into the Xposed Installer app and click "Download" and choose whatever Modules you want to run. My personal favorites are Gravity Box, Unicon (purchased through the Play Store), Xuimod, and App Settings. I also have the Xposed GEL Settings (XGELS) Module, but only on my Nexus 10 since I love the Google Now Launcher, but it shrinks the icon grid considerably. So XGELS allows me to get the same number of icons on the GN Launcher as the default launcher.
Edit: Oh, and here is a collection of the Modules so you can see what each of them do: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/index-collection-xposed-modules-post-t2327541
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No problem. Everything you need to know can be found in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/framework-xposed-rom-modding-modifying-t1574401.
It's pretty straightforward. Just install the Xposed Installer apk, then go into the Xposed Installer app and hit "Install/Update". Reboot, and Xposed Framework should be installed. Then, just go back into the Xposed Installer app and click "Download" and choose whatever Modules you want to run. My personal favorites are Gravity Box, Unicon (purchased through the Play Store), Xuimod, and App Settings. I also have the Xposed GEL Settings (XGELS) Module, but only on my Nexus 10 since I love the Google Now Launcher, but it shrinks the icon grid considerably. So XGELS allows me to get the same number of icons on the GN Launcher as the default launcher.
Edit: Oh, and here is a collection of the Modules so you can see what each of them do: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/index-collection-xposed-modules-post-t2327541
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Thanks a lot for the detailed help!
A couple of questions:
1) Is backup necessary before the installation?
2) Does the Enable Translucent Decor module hide the navigation and notification bars?
3) Would the installation of the Xposed framework interfere with the stock ROM updates later on?
Thanks again for your kind help...
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Thanks a lot for the detailed help!
A couple of questions:
1) Is backup necessary before the installation?
2) Does the Enable Translucent Decor module hide the navigation and notification bars?
3) Would the installation of the Xposed framework interfere with the stock ROM updates later on?
Thanks again for your kind help...
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No problem.
1) It's not really necessary, but before installing/flashing anything that can modify system files, I always think it's a good idea to make a backup beforehand. You never know. That being said, it's all really simple.
2) If you're talking about the solid black background in the notification and navigation bars, then yes. It doesn't completely get rid of them, it just makes the black bar transparent like it should be when using the Google Now Launcher. I don't use that specific module because I already use Gravity Box, and it already has that option to enable translucent decor. It works flawlessly. I don't know why Google said it causes issues on the Nexus 10. If you want to completely get rid of those two bars, you need to enable something like PIE controls and Expanded Desktop.
3) Yes. But the solution is simple. When you want to update via OTA, all you have to do is go into the Xposed Installer app, and under Framework, just click Uninstall. This replaces the modified Framework with the stock Framework so you can update via OTA without any issues. You don't even have to uncheck or uninstall your Modules or the Xposed Installer app itself. Then, after updating, you'll probably just have to re-root by flashing SuperSU in recovery (unless you have survival mode enabled). After that, simply go back into the Xposed Installer app, and under Framework again, click Install/Update. As long as you left your Modules as is, your setup should be back to how it was before you took the OTA.
Well guys, i think I'm going to install SlimKat 4.0 and KTmanta Kernel... I will tell you if I'm satisfied of my choice
Ok guys, I've done some tests and now I've decided too keep Purity rom + ART... And the results are incredible!
23000 score on Antutu benchmark
9000 with Quadrat
Incredible performances and a GREAT battery life, much better than stock rom with dalvik
I think that the tweaked ART and Kernel of Purity Rom deliver the best experience with our device. I suggest it, you will be surprised of the benefits you can get!
Thank to everyone who helped me in this thread
I have been very happy with my AOKP and Franco Kernel combination.
I've installed Purity ROM + ART and it's fast - but i still think stock 4.3 is faster. I tried KTManta and that didn't change things despite overclocking the CPU and GPU.Wish we could have ART on a 4.3 rom.
Are there any recommended 4.3 rom/kernel combos that give good performance?
Edit: First time i installed Purity I didn't install GApps. It was incredibily smooth and fast. After installing GApps, it became laggy again, similar to my experience of stock 4.4.2.
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I've installed Purity ROM + ART and it's fast - but i still think stock 4.3 is faster. I tried KTManta and that didn't change things despite overclocking the CPU and GPU.Wish we could have ART on a 4.3 rom.
Are there any recommended 4.3 rom/kernel combos that give good performance?
Edit: First time i installed Purity I didn't install GApps. It was incredibily smooth and fast. After installing GApps, it became laggy again, similar to my experience of stock 4.4.2.
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Do you really find 4.3 faster then kitkat + art? It's really strange. Well I know that the latest jelly bean firmware maybe is built better than 4.4.2 (which has got some bugs here and there, and yeah I prefer JB device options format) but ART is unbeatable, except by a very well tweaked Dalvik library.
However I think I know maybe why Purity 4.4.2 seems laggy to you. Maybe it's Google now launcher + transparent status bar & notification bar.
I've changed the launcher to Nova (but u can use Apex and similar) and immediately disabled translucent bars. It's smooth like butter now. With tra translucent bars, instead, everything was a little laggy and not fluid. In particular the Drawer scrolling was clearly laggy.
So, try to Nandroid backup, flash again Purity + Gapps. Then change Launcher (and unistall the google one if u want) and disable translucent bars. Then activate ART.
That's what I've done and I'm very happy of the performance provided by my Nexus 10
Also now I'm trying KTmanta Kernel. I didn't found increased performances, but I really like the possibility to undervolt both CPU & GPU. Undervolt = less energy request = No overheat = best battery life
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I have been very happy with my AOKP and Franco Kernel combination.
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But it doesn't support Undervolting, am I right?
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But it doesn't support Undervolting, am I right?
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Franco kernel supports undervolting
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Franco kernel supports undervolting
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This is cool
I' going to test KTmanta for another week, then I will switch to Franco kernel to see which is better
Sure I agree the general UI and multitasking is snappier with 4.4.2 with ART than 4.3.1...BUT I primarily bought the nexus 10 to consume media (e.g. video, ebooks, music) and for me buttered AOKP 4.3 is much smoother when watching video than any 4.4.2 rom/kernel combo I tried. The trade off is a bit of stutter in the UI but I can live with that. Video was just terrible on 4.4.2, including audio sync lag and plenty of dropped frames.
Can't wait to see how 4.5 behaves with video as I really like ART!
As title says, looking for a very clean (with no mods at all) rom, just deodexed with root or without (I can root it and add cwm), for a N9005 NC2 or newer
These all what i need:
Deodexed
Zipaligned
Stock kernel
Extra:
Rooted with latest SuperSu
Knox deleted
Busybox
These all I do not need:
Support init.d
Build.prop tweaks
4 way reboot
Roboto Condensed font
Keyboard with secondary symbols for all languages enabled
No SMStoMMS conversion
SMS/MMS Show sent time instead of time received
Save and Restore SMS/MMS to SD Card
Enabled group messaging
Unlimited SMS recipients
Enabled Split View Mode in SMS/MMS Settings
Enabled Screen On/Off Toggle in SMS/MMS Settings
Increased the SMS hour limit to 1000
Network unlocked
Exit menu in stock web browser
Shutter Sound Menu in Camera Settings
Center clock and traffic meter
White battery icon
White signal arrows
Scrooling cache disabled
Fast, smooth and battery friendly
Custom SecSettings not change device status info (if you have "Official" status, flashing this rom will not change it!)
the least roms in mods that I know are: Omega and Assassin, but both still has a lot of mods
X-not is full of mods
Try Omega Rom, been using it for months now and compared to the other Rom's about, it's the best there is.
yes, i know it, even i just read his V13, he has a lot of mods and kernel
Looking 4 just deodexed stock rom
thermax04 said:
yes, i know it, even i just read his V13, he has a lot of mods and kernel
Looking 4 just deodexed stock rom
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Most of the mods and apps the Rom comes with can be deleted when installed or while installing the Rom through Aroma you can choose not to include them.
You can also choose which kernal you want through Aroma, stock or omega..
It's probably the closest to stock Rom you will find.
Tweeks or mods( themes)??
Aha, ok , will look at it later after seeing other users recommendations
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Tweeks or mods( themes)??
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I mean tweeks and mods, not themes
Jackyaway rom. Mmmmm...
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it has all what i do not need, check my edited OP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2718684
What about this Rom? Seems there isn't any mods/tweaks, plus there is a full,light and ultra light choice of Roms available....
Or you could try this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2649176
Other than them 2 and Omega, I doubt you will find a 100% stock Rom
Assassin rom is probably the most modded rom there is...
Thanks, I think the lite version will do, although he deleted some apps from the rom , which i need them for my theme, but will work with him for that
U can use dash mod will remove tweeks v0.1
And will flawless urxboot time
How? where?
This seems like what you want: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2649176 as said previously.
Hey guys,
I am running the stock ROM+root, I want to make my Note look like a S5 for the settings, nav bar and the options and the UI. I have seen a few tutorials online but it only changes the settings and pull down.
I would flash a ROM, but I have been having some trouble with ROMS on my Note 3.
You answered your question yourself - flash a ROM, that does it.
There's a xposed module named s5 system ui.you can have a try.
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search for the rom porting from s5