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What ROM Should I Get?

Hey guys,
A weird question yes, but I have no clue, been sat on 4.4.2 for the past 7 months now, feel like it is time to get lollipop, but I don't want to for one reason and that is that xposed apps (from what I have read) don't all work and I use a few of them. Is there a way to get xposed working correctly? (I haven't been around here in a while)
If this is the wrong forum, then can an Admin move it to the correct one please.
Thanks for all help

Spunkiest said:
Hey guys,
A weird question yes, but I have no clue, been sat on 4.4.2 for the past 7 months now, feel like it is time to get lollipop, but I don't want to for one reason and that is that xposed apps (from what I have read) don't all work and I use a few of them. Is there a way to get xposed working correctly? (I haven't been around here in a while)
If this is the wrong forum, then can an Admin move it to the correct one please.
Thanks for all help
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If you asked this question some 3 weeks earlier, the advice would have been "don't update", but:
1. rovo89 managed to bring his Xposed framework to AOSP Lollipop up to 5.0, there are unofficial variants that are adapted to work with 5.1+, as well.
2. On the TouchWiz side, Samsung made a s***load of changes in the ART runtime, and only recently two devs (arter97 and darkera13) managed to bring Xposed to TouchWiz Lollipop, using two different methods, but both have the necessity that a deodexed ROM is used.
3. Mind you, TW Lollipop is one ugly-a** motherf***er. Literally ugly as hell, even if it is the fastest TouchWiz to date.
So, if you feel like experimenting, give the development forum a look, but keep in mind: better flash through Odin a stock Lollipop in order to upgrade your bootloader and modem (without that, upon flashing a 5.0 TouchWiz ROM you'll get a bootloop; before Samsung updated us to Lollipop, we had a couple of experimental AOSP ROMs which worked flawlessly with the old bootloader and modem).
Also, if you plan to use Xposed with Lollipop, carefully read the threads of the Xposed apps you intend to use, some might not be updated yet to work with Lollipop.
That's my two cents.

sirobelec said:
If you asked this question some 3 weeks earlier, the advice would have been "don't update", but:
1. rovo89 managed to bring his Xposed framework to AOSP Lollipop up to 5.0, there are unofficial variants that are adapted to work with 5.1+, as well.
2. On the TouchWiz side, Samsung made a s***load of changes in the ART runtime, and only recently two devs (arter97 and darkera13) managed to bring Xposed to TouchWiz Lollipop, using two different methods, but both have the necessity that a deodexed ROM is used.
3. Mind you, TW Lollipop is one ugly-a** motherf***er. Literally ugly as hell, even if it is the fastest TouchWiz to date.
So, if you feel like experimenting, give the development forum a look, but keep in mind: better flash through Odin a stock Lollipop in order to upgrade your bootloader and modem (without that, upon flashing a 5.0 TouchWiz ROM you'll get a bootloop; before Samsung updated us to Lollipop, we had a couple of experimental AOSP ROMs which worked flawlessly with the old bootloader and modem).
Also, if you plan to use Xposed with Lollipop, carefully read the threads of the Xposed apps you intend to use, some might not be updated yet to work with Lollipop.
That's my two cents.
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Thanks for the reply, I finally got it now, AryaMod's version, seems nice for now, yeah it doesn't look the best but I am liking the speed a lot. Going to finish installing apps, backup then try and get xposed working. Any apps that are good for lollipop that make it different at all or?

Spunkiest said:
Thanks for the reply, I finally got it now, AryaMod's version, seems nice for now, yeah it doesn't look the best but I am liking the speed a lot. Going to finish installing apps, backup then try and get xposed working. Any apps that are good for lollipop that make it different at all or?
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When Wanam gets his module and all it's functionality updated properly, you'll be able to theme any TW ROM you flash properly and mod it like hell, but he barely begun work on it due to the fact that only recently Xposed was brought to TW Lollipop (Wanam is TW module exclusively).
My own setup is Project Artware by arter97 (you can google it and find it easily, but he still hasn't shown that project here on XDA) + his kernel, then only the GravityBox module to tweak the behavior of the volume rocker and the capacitive buttons to behave like the Note 4 (left capacitive button for recent apps instead of holding down the home button, I've always hated the stock implementation for the Note 3 ).
If you like that setup, with AryaMod you probably won't need GravityBox.

Need help getting Xposed to work with my Tab 4 10.1 SM-T530NU

Hello guys, I'm going to start out saying I’m a complete noob at rooting, getting custom ROMS, ect...
I just rooted my tablet for the first time using a guide from this thread here.
Now I want to be able to use Xposed on my tablet so i can use RootCloak, and various other modules. I read here that I need to made sure my ROM is deodex in order for it to work.
I guess my question is what I need to do from here to get Xposed working on my Tablet?
Model No. : SM-T530NU
Build: LRX22G.T530NUUEU1BOE5
Android 5.0.2
Thank you for any help/advice you all can give.
EDIT: I know how to flash a ROM w/ TWRP now, But I can't seem to find a deodex ROM that will work with my Model/Build.
EDIT2: I'm at work doing all this research so i haven't had time to toy with this yet, but.. I found the CM13 will work but i need to flash this firmware first.. but my question here is when i need to flash the Xposed framework, does that affect the firmware i neeed to get CM13 to work? :'( Someone kill me pls..
EDIT3: After 5 days of Trial and error and a ton of research.. I successfully flashed a custom ROM (bliss pop) and got Xposed working using the SDK23 version.
EDIT4: Officially solved and posted a guide on how I got the ROM / Gapps / Xposed working here. Enjoy.

Rom for Samsung Tab A SM-T285

Hi People
Unfortunately not had any replies to my 1st post about what bloatware and preinstalled apps that I am able to remove from the device after rooting it.
Could I try from another Angle could anyone provide a link for a custom rom that I could try and install which would remove it by installing a custom rom?
Sorry guys but I'm desperate to get the crap off and free up the device storage!
Thanks
Paul

Browner_75 said:
Hi People
Unfortunately not had any replies to my 1st post about what bloatware and preinstalled apps that I am able to remove from the device after rooting it.
Could I try from another Angle could anyone provide a link for a custom rom that I could try and install which would remove it by installing a custom rom?
Sorry guys but I'm desperate to get the crap off and free up the device storage!
Thanks
Paul
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If you goal is to free up space just removing preinstalled apps won't help that much since you are only modifying the system partition which is fixed and readonly. As for custom ROMs, since you are a T285 user you have the benefit of a wide range of ROMs to choose from, for 5.1.1 you have the tinker edition roms, on the other hand the 6.0.1 (CM, Omnirom) and 7.1.1 (Lineage, Omnirom) based roms allow adoptable storage, of course the 6.0.1 and 7.1.1 roms have problems just take note of the issues and problems each build has and see if it works for you. Just take a look at the ROMs and custom kernel section of this forum.

Thanks Jedid, would these roms remove bloatware upon installation? Which would you say is the most stable? Are they installed using Odin?

Browner_75 said:
Thanks Jedid, would these roms remove bloatware upon installation? Which would you say is the most stable? Are they installed using Odin?
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when you "install" these ROMs they actually replace the entire system and boot partition of your device, so they don't remove anything they replace it. In theory the Tinker Edition variant is the most "stable" as it is just stock with some apps removed. For non-stock based firmware (CM, LineageOS, Omnirom) I guess CM-13 has the most hardware support. Yes you use Odin to install these.

You wouldn't have clear step by step instructions to follow would you please? New to this it is rooted twrp and supersu.

Also could you provide the Rom on the tablet as it is now incase ever what to return it to normal.

Hi Guys I managed to install the Tinker Edition 5.1.1, it's still got kids mode Hancom, Samsung smart manager still on there? I don't seem to be able to move to SD card I thought you could on this rom? If not could anyone assist please?

Browner_75 said:
Hi Guys I managed to install the Tinker Edition 5.1.1, it's still got kids mode Hancom, Samsung smart manager still on there? I don't seem to be able to move to SD card I thought you could on this rom? If not could anyone assist please?
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Only 6.0.1 and 7.1.1 based roms like CM, Lineage and OmniRom support adoptable storage. For Tinker Edition use root apps like Link2SD to move to SD card.

With links2sd can you move any apps on the device to SD card? Are there any that do need to be left on the device?

After turning on the device today I don't seem to be connect to my wifi. Saying failed to obtain IP address also won't connect using tether from my phone either. All other devices in the household are connected fine, and there were no issues prior to installing Tinker edition rom last night. Can anyone help please? How to rectify? I've switched off router rebooted I've switched off device and still won't connect?

Sorted problem, the IP address needed changing!

If I have now installed custom rom after rooting my SM -T285 how do I put it back to how it was from new with no root or custom rom, none of the apps like sky sports mobile virgin media anywhere will work on a rooted device!

Browner_75 said:
If I have now installed custom rom after rooting my SM -T285 how do I put it back to how it was from new with no root or custom rom, none of the apps like sky sports mobile virgin media anywhere will work on a rooted device!
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you can download the stock rom from sammobile, updato and then flash using odin

Would that over ride any custom rom then? Or would have to unroot after installing stock rom

Browner_75 said:
Would that over ride any custom rom then? Or would have to unroot after installing stock rom
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yes it would totally overwrite your custom rom.

What is the best marshmallow ROM for utilizing Xposed Framework?

I'm currently running RR 7.1.2 (Nougat) which failed when trying to install Xposed Framework and I really want to give Xposed a full-fledged go so I'm wondering what marshmallow rom is the most compatible with Xposed with my xt1607 g4. Any help is greatly appreciated. I did some digging and I'm leaning towards CM13, which I understand is no longer supported, but please express your opinions. Thanks!

dave31g said:
I'm currently running RR 7.1.2 (Nougat) which failed when trying to install Xposed Framework and I really want to give Xposed a full-fledged go so I'm wondering what marshmallow rom is the most compatible with Xposed with my xt1607 g4. Any help is greatly appreciated. I did some digging and I'm leaning towards CM13, which I understand is no longer supported, but please express your opinions. Thanks!
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Stock - works great with Xposed. Why mess around with a custom ROM if going w/Xposed which gives you complete control over everything except (arguably) theming.

Davey126 said:
Stock - works great with Xposed. Why mess around with a custom ROM if going w/Xposed which gives you complete control over everything except (arguably) theming.
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I first rooted and flashed this phone months ago and have lost the stock rom since (rookie mistake, I know). Is it possible to find it online/is there a repository somewhere? I tried the cyanogenmod 13 and xposed which seemed to work flawlessly until I realized I couldn't make or receive phone calls. Just now got it all figured out and it was most definitely a doozy haha. Still not 100% on what went wrong but ya.
Edit: Just found a debloated/odexed version here on XDA. About to flash it and jump back into this nonsense that I enjoy so much hahaah. Thanks for the suggestion I'm excited to see where Xposed goes on a bare bones rom!

Samsung TAB Active LTE (SM-T365) ROMs

Hi,
I really really want a stock rom on my samsung tab active lte sm-t365 but i cannot find one anywhere.
There is not even a section for it on XDA.
I have manged to get a recovery but not a rom.
I have posted it here becauses the hardware is pretty much identical to the tab 4 but mods please feel free to move it if there is a better place.
Please could someone assist me in finding a rom
Thanks
Jake

Hi,
I'm bringing this up again because it matches my question perfectly.
Im new to the Android-Family and want to flash my Active Tab SM-T365 with a Custom ROM to get rid of the hole Bloatware that came with it.
Anyone has any suggestions?
Regards Nic

deJung said:
Hi,
I'm bringing this up again because it matches my question perfectly.
Im new to the Android-Family and want to flash my Active Tab SM-T365 with a Custom ROM to get rid of the hole Bloatware that came with it.
Anyone has any suggestions?
Regards Nic
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In my experience, it's often more stable to root the stock firmware and then remove the bloatware (using Titanium Backup or Link2SD). That way you have a rom that's tailored for the device and you don't have issues like the camera not working on custom roms, certain video codecs that aren't supported, ...
Unless there's an official CyanogenMod or LineageOS for the device.

steeflemmens said:
In my experience, it's often more stable to root the stock firmware and then remove the bloatware (using Titanium Backup or Link2SD). That way you have a rom that's tailored for the device and you don't have issues like the camera not working on custom roms, certain video codecs that aren't supported, ...
Unless there's an official CyanogenMod or LineageOS for the device.
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That is what I want, but can't seem to get it done. The newest Magisk is not working. Older versions aren't. Anyone got it done? Just need root to get storage rights for external SD for Syncthing..

ok, got root working now. used the "old" way, supersu, for an old ROM..