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Hello everyone!
I wanted to wright this post because it was kind of a surprise to me the outcome of my decision.
Since I bought my XT1068 back in April 2015, I constantly changed between custom ROM's and kernels, from Lollipop to Nougat, hoping to get the best out of my device, in terms of performance and also in terms of battery (as everyone else).
I faced a lot of great ROM's (CM 12.1, MinimalOS, Blisspop, TurboROM, RR, Radium, etc.) What I began to realise, was that I was still missing the bug free ROM experience I wanted, along with the performance and battery life that everyone wants.
Lately, I have been using @Danilo-Sanchez Unnofficial CM 12.1 (thanks a lot for all awesome the work man) who kept updating it with latest security patches, but I missed some of the MM features.
A couple of days ago, after reading some comments and seeing some reports I thought to my self why not go with stock (stock? omg ), and decided to install it and update it to latest version.
Along with Root, Xposed, Greenify and Amplify, I ended up with a blazing fast smooth ROM, with great performance, incredible battery life, and all the tweaks that xposed has to offer.
I now have a constant 400+Mb free RAM device with 5+hours of SoT with average usage (YouTube, browsing Chrome, Instagram, Messenger, SMS).
For those who want to know how I did it here is the guide:
There are two Stock Moto Marshmallow builds.
This is the first one, you will get everything stock, including recovery, and you will lose all data and root.
After flashing according to the link, you will receive after some minutes the second update. Install the update and then you can finally flash TWRP and then root your device.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/official-stock-firmware-t3018682
Here is the link for the TWRP and root thread. Remember to flash latest TWRP.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2…/…/xt1063-t3018818
I always have 450+ MB off free RAM and 5+hours of SoT. This achieved with xposed, greenify and amplify.
PS: I would like to remember that I dont have Facebook neither Snapchat apps, which take a lot of ram and battery. For Facebook I use Chrome shortcut.
Battery TIP:
Always try to plug in your phone to the charger between 5% and 10% and NEVER let your phone turn off itself because of no battery.
Also, if you can, always charge to 100% and try not to charge overnight, unplug when it reaches 100%.
Hope I was clear and if I helped you, hit thanks! :good:
I have to admit that I didn't use stock MM rom a lot.
I've just used stock LP 5.0.2 (which I hated because of that memory leak bug).
When update to MM came I was already using CM12.1 (later I updated to MM only to update the bootloader, but didn't use the ROM).
Was the stereo channels bug fixed on latest update?
Danilo-Sanchez said:
I have to admit that I didn't use stock MM rom a lot.
I've just used stock LP 5.0.2 (which I hated because of that memory leak bug).
When update to MM came I was already using CM12.1 (later I updated to MM only to update the bootloader, but didn't use the ROM).
Was the stereo channels bug fixed on latest update?
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You should give it a try
Yes here stereo channels working as they should, not inverted.
After trying many ROMs on here, and ultimately not being satisfied (jumping from ROM to ROM). I found myself always going back to stock. And now seeing as how Cyanogen Inc. no longer supports CyanogenMod...not that I was ever really a fan on CM based ROMs in the first place (but apparently it was important to custom ROM development or something), ROM development for the phone has really gotten slow.
All I ever really wanted was a stable, bug free, as pure as possible AOSP ROM that's maintained and kept up-to-date with the following Apps...
G-Apps:
Google Play Store
Google Play Services
Google Now Launcher
Google Search App
Google Keyboard
And any other apps/libs required for those to work properly. Any other G-Apps that I may have needed could have been downloaded through Google Play.
Moto-Apps:
Stock Motorola Camera (fully working)
That's pretty much the only Motorola app I care about.
But no, I was unable to find such an AOSP ROM so now stock ROM is the only ROM I'll use till I part ways with my Moto G (Titan). Rooted of course, but no Xposed for me...I don't really care about customization and TBH I don't really care much for Nougat and Nougat based ROMs either. I was using stock Marshmallow for the longest while but recently decided to try stock Lollipop again. I had forgotten how responsive stock Lollipop was compared to Marshmallow, I personal never experienced any sort of memory leak on stock 5.0.2 Lollipop. Now I've decided to just stick with stock Lollipop till the end.
I've disabled the following Apps:
Android Live Wallpapers
Android System WebView
Android Work Assistant
Assist
Bubbles
Calendar
Calendar Storage
Clock
Cloud Print
com.android.wallpaper.holospiral
CQATest
Device Management
Drive
Email
Exchange Services
FM Radio
Gmail
Google Hindi Input
Google Korean Input
Google Pinyin Input
Google Play Games
Google Play Movies & TV
Google Play Music
Google Play Newstand
Google Text-to-speech Engine
Google+
Hangouts
Help
HP Print Service Plugin
iWnn IME
Maps
Motorola Alert
Motorola Boot Services
Motorola Checkin
Motorola Contextual Services
Motorola Migrate
Motorola Notification
Motorola One Time Init
Motorola Services
Motorola System Service
Music Visualization Wallpapers
Phase Beam
Photos
Preset
Print Spooler
Quickoffice
Setup
Street View
TalkBack
Translate
I use an app called Disable Service by WangQi to disable the following apps:
com.motorola.motgeofencesvc
MotoCare
MotoCareInt
Motorola Services Main
MotorolaOTA --a must disable for me, as it will try to check for updates then nag you to death to upgrade which will brick a downgraded phone.
NativeDropBoxAgent
(BlurServiceMother) Service from stock Gallery App --otherwise you'll keep getting errors in the gallery app due to NativeDropBoxAgent service being disabled.
Now I have better battery life than I did under Marshmallow and have up to 605 MBs of free RAM and a smooth responsive experience. Note that I also set animations to .5x under Developer Options and turned off touch sounds.
MobileHD said:
After trying many ROMs on here, and ultimately not being satisfied (jumping from ROM to ROM). I found myself always going back to stock. And now seeing as how Cyanogen Inc. no longer supports CyanogenMod...not that I was ever really a fan on CM based ROMs in the first place (but apparently it was important to custom ROM development or something), ROM development for the phone has really gotten slow.
All I ever really wanted was a stable, bug free, as pure as possible AOSP ROM that's maintained and kept up-to-date with the following Apps...
G-Apps:
Google Play Store
Google Play Services
Google Now Launcher
Google Search App
Google Keyboard
And any other apps/libs required for those to work properly. Any other G-Apps that I may have needed could have been downloaded through Google Play.
Moto-Apps:
Stock Motorola Camera (fully working)
That's pretty much the only Motorola app I care about.
But no, I was unable to find such an AOSP ROM so now stock ROM is the only ROM I'll use till I part ways with my Moto G (Titan). Rooted of course, but no Xposed for me...I don't really care about customization and TBH I don't really care much for Nougat and Nougat based ROMs either. I was using stock Marshmallow for the longest while but recently decided to try stock Lollipop again. I had forgotten how responsive stock Lollipop was compared to Marshmallow, I personal never experienced any sort of memory leak on stock 5.0.2 Lollipop. Now I've decided to just stick with stock Lollipop till the end.
I've disabled the following Apps:
Android Live Wallpapers
Android System WebView
Android Work Assistant
Assist
Bubbles
Calendar
Calendar Storage
Clock
Cloud Print
com.android.wallpaper.holospiral
CQATest
Device Management
Drive
Email
Exchange Services
FM Radio
Gmail
Google Hindi Input
Google Korean Input
Google Pinyin Input
Google Play Games
Google Play Movies & TV
Google Play Music
Google Play Newstand
Google Text-to-speech Engine
Google+
Hangouts
Help
HP Print Service Plugin
iWnn IME
Maps
Motorola Alert
Motorola Boot Services
Motorola Checkin
Motorola Contextual Services
Motorola Migrate
Motorola Notification
Motorola One Time Init
Motorola Services
Motorola System Service
Music Visualization Wallpapers
Phase Beam
Photos
Preset
Print Spooler
Quickoffice
Setup
Street View
TalkBack
Translate
I use an app called Disable Service by WangQi to disable the following apps:
com.motorola.motgeofencesvc
MotoCare
MotoCareInt
Motorola Services Main
MotorolaOTA --a must disable for me, as it will try to check for updates then nag you to death to upgrade which will brick a downgraded phone.
NativeDropBoxAgent
(BlurServiceMother) Service from stock Gallery App --otherwise you'll keep getting errors in the gallery app due to NativeDropBoxAgent service being disabled.
Now I have better battery life than I did under Marshmallow and have up to 605 MBs of free RAM and a smooth responsive experience. Note that I also set animations to .5x under Developer Options and turned off touch sounds.
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Most of the apps you disabled I unninstalled myself, I prefer to free the space (although I dont really use it).
The main reason I use xposed is for amplify, greenify and for some small tweaks with gravity box, I dont like many apps messing with the phone.
Anyway, there were some features I missed from MM, that is why I switch from Lollipop.
Thanks for your comment!
The first link is not working, which is: https://forum.xda-developers.com/…/o...k-firmware-…
Please fix.
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The first link is not working, which is: https://forum.xda-developers.com/…/o...k-firmware-…
Please fix.
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@maximuns Since I am currently facing the dilemma (hold on for LineageOS 14.1 Snapshot or revert back to stock), I have some questions for you:
1) What apps have you disabled/uninstalled and with which app did you disable/uninstall them? Can you make a list of them as @MobileHD did with his/hers?
2) What custom ROM were you using prior to reverting to stock ROM? I've read posts mentioning some ugly hardbricking when reverting from custom ROM to stock ROM and that I should stick to custom ROM, if I have one installed. I am currently using LineageOS 14.1 200170126.
3) What kind of weekly or monthly maintenance do you perform to keep your phone bug/ram leak free? I myself wipe cache from recovery (TWRP) every 15 days and use sd maid once a month. But I cannot keep the phone from lagging and it really gets on my nerves.
4) How may apps do you have currently installed? I feel that keeping 77 apps is killing my phone's ram.
5) Do we really need to install TWRP? Can't we just use the command "fastboot boot twrp.img" and run the custom recovery just to install the root app?I ask this because we won't be able to install OTA updates after installing a custom recovery.
6) Did you make any changes to the default settings of Greenify or Amplify? What for do you use the Gravity Box app exactly? Care to mention what changes have you done to the default settings please?
Just a question. In stock roms, how you disable the ascending ringtone? I really dont like it.
Jimisballjohn said:
@maximuns Since I am currently facing the dilemma (hold on for LineageOS 14.1 Snapshot or revert back to stock), I have some questions for you:
2) What custom ROM were you using prior to reverting to stock ROM? I've read posts mentioning some ugly hardbricking when reverting from custom ROM to stock ROM and that I should stick to custom ROM, if I have one installed. I am currently using LineageOS 14.1 200170126.
5) Do we really need to install TWRP? Can't we just use the command "fastboot boot twrp.img" and run the custom recovery just to install the root app?I ask this because we won't be able to install OTA updates after installing a custom recovery.
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You will brick your phone when you use default OTA and update it from older Android(or bootloader) version to newer.(I think its because of the bootloader) Just care!
Spieletips said:
You will brick your phone when you use default OTA and update it from older Android(or bootloader) version to newer.(I think its because of the bootloader) Just care!
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You only brick your phone if you downgrade android with a higher bootloader to a lower (for example from 4887 - latest to 4886 - previous).
When in stock, you can update your android when the update arrives, as long as you have stock recovery, stock ROM and no ROOT. (not sure about the last one)
tasvar said:
Just a question. In stock roms, how you disable the ascending ringtone? I really dont like it.
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I think there is no option for that and I think I don't have ascending ringtone, never noticed.
Jimisballjohn said:
@maximuns Since I am currently facing the dilemma (hold on for LineageOS 14.1 Snapshot or revert back to stock), I have some questions for you:
1) What apps have you disabled/uninstalled and with which app did you disable/uninstall them? Can you make a list of them as @MobileHD did with his/hers?
2) What custom ROM were you using prior to reverting to stock ROM? I've read posts mentioning some ugly hardbricking when reverting from custom ROM to stock ROM and that I should stick to custom ROM, if I have one installed. I am currently using LineageOS 14.1 200170126.
3) What kind of weekly or monthly maintenance do you perform to keep your phone bug/ram leak free? I myself wipe cache from recovery (TWRP) every 15 days and use sd maid once a month. But I cannot keep the phone from lagging and it really gets on my nerves.
4) How may apps do you have currently installed? I feel that keeping 77 apps is killing my phone's ram.
5) Do we really need to install TWRP? Can't we just use the command "fastboot boot twrp.img" and run the custom recovery just to install the root app?I ask this because we won't be able to install OTA updates after installing a custom recovery.
6) Did you make any changes to the default settings of Greenify or Amplify? What for do you use the Gravity Box app exactly? Care to mention what changes have you done to the default settings please?
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Hey man, I will try to be as specific as I can:
1) What apps have you disabled/uninstalled and with which app did you disable/uninstall them?
These are all my installed apps, I don't remember the ones I uninstalled, so I will leave here all apps and you can see the ones you have that are not here (which will be the ones I uninstalled). The frozen apps are identified.
System Apps:
Android System;
Audio Effects;
Automatic SIM selection;
Basic Daydreams;
Bluetooth MIDI Service;
Bluetooth Share;
Bookmark Provider;
BrowserMessage;
Calculator;
Calendar storage;
Call Log Backup/Restore;
CaptivePortalLogin;
Certificate installer;
com.android.backupconfirm;
com.android.carrierconfig;
com.android.managedprovisioning;
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks;
com.android.sharedstoragebackup;
com.android.wallpaper.holospiral;
com.android.wallpapercropper;
com.motorola.bug2go;
com.motorola.emaraphoneextns;
com.motorola.motgeofencesvc;
com.qualcomm.atfwd;
com.qualcomm.qcrilmsgtunnel;
com.qualcomm.timeservice;
ConfigUpdater;
Contacts;
Contacts storage;
CoreSettingsExtns;
CQATest;
Device Management (FROZEN);
DiagMdlog Settings;
DMService;
Documents;
Download Manager;
Downloads;
Emergency alerts (FROZEN);
Exchange Services;
External storage;
FMRadioService;
Fused Location;
Google Account Manager;
Google Backup Transport;
Google Contacts Sync;
Google Launcher Config;
Google One Time Init;
Google Partner Set Up;
Google Services Framework;
Help (FROZEN);
HTML Viewer;
Input devices;
Intent Filter Verification Service;
JavaTcmdHelper;
Key Chain;
LocationServices;
LocationServices;
Market Feedback Agent;
Media storage;
MmsService;
Modem Debug Settings;
MotoCare (FROZEN);
MotoCareInt (FROZEN);
Motorola AppDirectedSmsProxy Service;
Motorola bgapp1 (FROZEN);
Motorola Boot Services;
Motorola Checkin (FROZEN);
Motorola Contextual Services
Motorola Modem Service
Motorola notification (FROZEN);
Motorola One Time Init (FROZEN);
Motorola Services Main (FROZEN);
Motorola Update Services (FROZEN);
MotoSignatureApp (FROZEN);
NativeDropBoxAgent;
OMA client provisioning;
Package Access Helper;
Package installer;
PacProcessor;
Phone;
Phone and Messaging Storage;
Phone Call Management;
Phone Services;
Photos;
Preset;
Print Spooler;
ProxyHandler;
Rescue Add-On: Motorola;
SEPolicyUpdate;
Settings;
Settings storage;
Settings storage;
Setup;
Setup Wizard;
Shell;
SIM Toolkit;
Storage Optimiser;
System UI;
Trusted Face;
User Dictionary;
VpnDialogs.
Installed Apps:
Amplify (XPOSED);
Android System WebView;
Google Calendar;
Camera;
Google Chrome;
Clock;
Google Drive;
File Manager (from Moto G4);
FM Radio;
Gboard;
Google App;
Google Now Launcher;
Google PDF Viewer;
Google Play services;
Google Play Store;
GravityBox [MM] (XPOSED);
Instagram;
Google Keep;
Google Maps;
Facebook Messenger;
Google Messenger;
Naptime;
No Lock Home (XPOSED);
Microsoft Outlook;
Phonograph;
Google Photos;
SeriesGuide;
Google Translate;
Xposed Installer;
YouTube.
2) What custom ROM were you using prior to reverting to stock ROM? I've read posts mentioning some ugly hardbricking when reverting from custom ROM to stock ROM and that I should stick to custom ROM, if I have one installed.
I was on AOKP N (January 19th build). I don't know of such issues.
3) What kind of weekly or monthly maintenance do you perform to keep your phone bug/ram leak free?
I usually clean cache when it reaches around 500/600Mb and once a month I fstrim my device (there are many apps that do that). My device usually stays smooth.
4) How may apps do you have currently installed?
Currently 30 apps that I installed myself, I normally try to have only the essentials so my device keeps running smoothly.
5) Do we really need to install TWRP? Can't we just use the command "fastboot boot twrp.img" and run the custom recovery just to install the root app?I ask this because we won't be able to install OTA updates after installing a custom recovery.
I know that with the stock Lollipop build you could apply that command, but with marshammow I sincerely don't know if that can be done, sorry. Even so, I don't think that there will be more official OTA's for our device, so for me that is no problem at all.
6) Did you make any changes to the default settings of Greenify or Amplify? What for do you use the Gravity Box app exactly?
Greenify:
I now use Naptime from Francisco Franco instead of Greenify, it is more what I want. When I lock my device, it immediately enters Doze mode, so almost no battery is drained as soon as I turn the screen off. Also phone sensors are turned off.
I only don't apply it to Google Messenger app and phonograph because I wouldn't receive SMS/MMS neither would I be able to listen to music with screen off.
Amplify:
I leave everything as it is, all default.
Gravity Box:
I use Gravity Box app for some visual tweaks and funcionality.
Device unlocks automatically once I put the correct PIN code;
Long pressing power button when screen off turns on the flashlight;
Quick Settings tweaks (personal taste);
Turn on cursor control keys on navbar;
Advanced reboot menu;
Ram usage on recents menu;
Clear all button on recents menu.
I hope I was clear with everything, any questions feel free to ask!
Hit thanks if I helped you :good:
I think if you don't try to downgrade or mess around with the bootloader then you should be fine. For reference that's the motoboot.img file from stock ROMs. As a precaution I always rename that file to something like _motoboot.img and remove any reference to it from the EasyInstaller script I use to flash my ROM. I also do the same for gpt.bin, it seems to cause problems when you try to go back to an older partition table when downgrading. (it can cause issues with WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, Data connections etc...)
I also use an app called Trimmer (fstrim) by AdminseHow which seems to keep my phone snappy.
These are the apps I have installed (bare in mind that I'm a very minimalist user):
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
And this is my memory usage:
MobileHD said:
I think if you don't try to downgrade or mess around with the bootloader then you should be fine. For reference that's the motoboot.img file from stock ROMs. As a precaution I always rename that file to something like _motoboot.img and remove any reference to it from the EasyInstaller script I use to flash my ROM. I also do the same for gpt.bin, it seems to cause problems when you try to go back to an older partition table when downgrading. (it can cause issues with WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, Data connections etc...)
I also use an app called Trimmer (fstrim) by AdminseHow which seems to keep my phone snappy.
These are the apps I have installed (bare in mind that I'm a very minimalist user):
And this is my memory usage:
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What rom are you using and which services have you disabled?
Edit: Nevermind, you already posted
maximuns said:
You only brick your phone if you downgrade android with a higher bootloader to a lower (for example from 4887 - latest to 4886 - previous).
When in stock, you can update your android when the update arrives, as long as you have stock recovery, stock ROM and no ROOT. (not sure about the last one)
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Right now I am on LineageOS 14.1 20160702. My bootloader version is 48.86. So I guess it is safe to flash stock Marshmallow, since 48.86 is compatible with stock MM and I won't have to worry about possible hardbrick, right?
Furthermore, how do you keep system apps frozen? I guess that it's not the Servicely app that does the trick.
Jimisballjohn said:
Right now I am on LineageOS 14.1 20160702. My bootloader version is 48.86. So I guess it is safe to flash stock Marshmallow, since 48.86 is compatible with stock MM and I won't have to worry about possible hardbrick, right?
Furthermore, how do you keep system apps frozen? I guess that it's not the Servicely app that does the trick.
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Yes you're right
I used Link2SD app
What are your thoughts on Radium Redefined? It's a stock rom which with some tweaks. I saw in your main post that you've used it but I would be interested to know your opinion on it.
am i the only dude happy with lineageos? i´m on 20160208 build and i have to say it´s pretty good...with about 50 apps and a 32gb sd it´s holding up. i bought a p9 a couple weeks ago but i still find myself comfortable with the g2 even with a crackled screen...my gf just moved on from the 1st gen moto g with cracked screen as well to a p9 lite...and guess what, i´m not jumping on the huawei boat cause LOS isn´t on the way yet...i´ve been a CM dude long time and can´t stand the bloatware on huawei phones..
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What are your thoughts on Radium Redefined? It's a stock rom which with some tweaks. I saw in your main post that you've used it but I would be interested to know your opinion on it.
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It is a stock based rom, with a low memory consumption and really light, but the development has seized, so I prefer to stick with stock, the security patch is more recent and with root you can unninstall all the apps you don't want and tweak the rom as I did.
Anyway, it is an awesome choice also.
Keep in mind that it is stock based, so many of the kernels and mods are not compatible (just like stock)
Hope I helped
This guide is to install AOSP 7.1.2 and GApps on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, model GT-P7500 ("p4"). It has also been reported working on the Wifi-only version GT-P7510 ("p4wifi") with minor changes, noted in the instructions. I will update this main post as better information becomes known.
Updated 2018-Aug-06
After a couple dozen wipe-and-retry sessions, I thought I'd share my current setup which to date has been the most stable configuration I've had between Nougat and Oreo. I've had absolutely no stability issues so far with this setup, and I even have fully functional Google search, voice search (and Ok Google), and voice typing - no crashes. Anyone who's tried to install a modern GApps on these devices will know the frustration of literally endless and unstoppable "....has stopped" messages!
Here's what I've got working on my GT-P7500:
- AOSP Nougat 7.1 (all thanks to @decatf)
- Fully functional Google Apps - NO "... has stopped working"/"... keeps crashing" issues. None.
- Google Search, Google Now, voice search, voice typing, and other voice-related services ALL WORK. No crashing.
I should also mention that I have NOT included the instructions to create the 1GB /system partition. I figured this out when I was trying to install modern GApps that needed more space; in the end the instructions below turned out to be the best and do not require the expanded space. I have posted the file in another thread if anyone wants it for other purposes.
Installation Instructions:
Download these files to your PC. Some files are different for different variants of the device - make sure you get the right ones for your device!
Odin v1.85 (download)
Use only this version, the newer ones don't work well with this device.
TeamWin Recovery Project
Custom unofficial versions for p4* by @decatf. Direct download links below; select the right one for your device. (original thread / downloads page) Some have reported issues with TWRP 3.1.1; if you experience issues, try TWRP 2.8.7.0 instead.
TWRP 3.1.1.0 - for GT-P7500/p4 (download) - for GT-P7510/p4wifi (download) - for SGH-T859 (download)
TWRP 2.8.7.0 - for GT-P7500/p4 (download) - for GT-P7510/p4wifi (download) - for SGH-T859 (download)
Android Open Source Project 7.1.2 Custom Built for Galaxy Tab 10.1 - AOSP 7.1.2 built for p4* by @decatf (downloads page) (original thread).
decatf's AOSP 7.1.2 2017-10-05 - for GT-P7500/p4 (download) - for GT-P7510/p4wifi (download) - for SGH-T859 (download)
SuperSU v2.82 (download) (original thread).
Custom GApps from decatf's Lollipop release (download) (original thread).
Yes, really, the Lollipop version. Just trust me.
Boot into Download mode (instructions).
Connect to PC.
Start up Odin v1.85.
If the device is properly recognized, it will show up in the first of the row of white squares at the top. If not, install the Samsung USB Drivers and start again.
Use Odin 1.85 to install TWRP 3.1.1 Custom.
Reboot to Recovery mode (instructions).
Wipe the device, including the /system partition.
Transfer the AOSP, SuperSU, and GApps files to the device.
Install decatf's AOSP 7.1.2.
Install SuperSU v2.82.
Do NOT install GApps at this time, despite all the instructions everywhere else that you would normally install GApps before the first boot. This older release is being used to get a version of the Google app that works on this tablet's no-longer-supported CPU, and the install is done after first boot to bypass Google's Setup Wizard which will put you in an impossible-to-exit loop.
Reboot to System, and allow complete boot-up. Note that the boot will take several minutes as Android 7 does its thing setting up - be patient!
Once fully booted, wait a minute for the system to settle, then reboot back into Recovery.
Install custom GApps.
Reboot to System. Boot should be much faster this time.
You can do this part later, but the final steps will be smoother if you do this first.
Install a CPU Speed Control program of your choice. Device Control, 3C Toolbox, No-Frills CPU, heck even Automate or Tasker if you already have a script setup.
Set your CPU Max speed to 1400 MHz (1.4 GHz). I find stability issues at anything above 1400 on my device; your mileage may vary. When testing speeds, do not set them to apply on boot until you are certain it is still stable, or you may have some difficulty reverting.
Optionally Set your CPU Governer to Performance. This results in a smoother system overall, and doesn't seem to have much of an effect on battery life. I also use some settings to drop the Governer to Interactive when the screen is off, back to Performance on screen on. You can do this using any number of programs like Automate, Tasker, IFTTT, 3C Toolbox, and many others...
Most important step - open Play Store, go to My Apps, select Google, click the Menu in the top-right corner, and uncheck Auto-Updates. Alternately, you can go to Play Store Settings, and disable auto-updates altogether, but that is more troublesome than simply inhibiting the single app.
Update Google Play Services. It will need to be updated before most of the newer apps will function, so might as well do it now.
Install all the other Google apps you want from the Play Store, and any updates... you will need to update Play Services before most of the newer apps will function... but never, ever update the main Google app.
Open Settings.
Scroll to the bottom, and open Language and Input. Select Physical Keyboard settings, and enable "Show Virtual Keyboard". This ROM fakes having a physical keyboard always connected for some reason, so you will never see an on-screen keyboard unless you turn this on.
As long as we're in Settings, go to Security, and enable Unknown Sources. You'll probably want this.
Set up your Wi-Fi connection.
Adjust any of your other preferred settings.
You're finished! Try installing some of the software below.
Known issues:
Browser will crash once or twice during the first few minutes of operation for unknown reasons. Doesn't seem to happen again after that.
Recommended software that works: (I'll add Play Store links later...)
3C Toolbox / 3C Toolbox Pro - I've found this to be an excellent package for numerous functions including CPU control, app control, and battery reporting - I was able to quickly determine which of my chargers would charge it fastest. Also gives options for optimizing device on each boot and a number of other useful functions.
Via Browser, a modern browser built to be slim and speedy "for geeks". It is surprisingly responsive compared to the other two options on this old device.
decatf's Chromium for Tegra 2 CPUs (direct link to Downloads). This is a modern browser with all the features you expect, but compiled to run on the older CPU. It is a little bit slow but is essentially Chrome without the official branding, including the ability to sync with Chrome on other devices. @decatf is nice enough to keep compiling new versions to keep it roughly on par with Chrome, let's hope he keeps it up.
Firefox Focus, a privacy-focused version of the Firefox browser maintained separately. For whatever reason, this one is still compiled for older devices where the full browser is not. It is a modern and relatively speedy browser which can be nice to have on hand, but purposely eliminates features most people want in a daily-use browser, like bookmarks, history, etc.
Got suggestions for useful software that functions well on this old device? Let me know!
Mainstream software that WILL NOT WORK, even though it shows up as compatible in the Play Store and will install fine (but complain about your CPU type or report 'unsupported device'):
Google Chrome browser - as an alternative, check out decatf's Chromium, noted above.
Mozilla Firefox browser - as an alternative, check out Firefox Focus and Via Browser, noted above.
Find another one? Let me know! There were more but I've forgotten.
Original post...
You read it. I have a Tab 10.1 (GT-P7500) which I have managed to configure with decatf's AOSF Nougat 7.1, Google Apps with fully functional Google App and Voice Search (NO crashes), and with an enlarged /system partition so there is actually room on the partition to install some extra system apps without mucking about with linking or anything.
I slapped a quick guide to the GApps bit on the end of decatf's 7.1 thread in Development, but I wonder if there is enough of an interested audience for me to write up how I did the whole thing?
Disclaimer: It may or may not involve pentagram carvings and Satanic rituals.
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I could find little to no information on how to do any of this, but I pieced it all together, experimented, and got it working. I've solved most of the problems I was having, including the ones that seem to be most commonly posted here from what I can see.
So here's what I've got working on my GT-P7500:
- decatf's AOSF Nougat 7.1
- Fully functional Google Apps, NO "... has stopped working"/"... keeps crashing" issues. None.
- Google App WORKS. No crashing.
- Google Now WORKS. No crashing.
- Voice search WORKS. No crashing.
- Voice typing and other voice-related services WORK. No crashing.
- Larger /system partition.
What I haven't figured out or haven't worked on yet:
- Some apps do not seem to be reading the compass properly, but I think a test app showed it as working, so needs more investigation...
- Get (standard) Firefox running.
- Which partitions can be safely reduced or eliminated to increase available data space.
- Experimenting to see if any voltage adjustments will allow 1.6GHz overclocking to function without freezing up. My device will only run stable at 1.4GHz
pOST the instructions
please post instructions
Yes Please!
Please post the instructions. I still use the OG Galaxy Tab 10.1 regularly. Yes its slow as all heck, and barely runs 2 apps at a time. But Id like to do this just for giggles before my Yoga Book comes in the mail and i lay my 6yr old Tab to rest.
I'd also be very much interested in this. I just got one of these as a gift for a NGO that I'm working for, and would love to be able to use it...
yes please!
Please post instructions/guide. Would love to able to update the tablet. My daughter uses it and it's so slow
pls advice if said method can be aplied to P7100
I am also interested in what you did to get everything working (for me, the Setup Wizard continually crashes right after the first screen).
Was this guide ever posted and has anyone tried it
robbinmoreka said:
Was this guide ever posted and has anyone tried it
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Yes they posted it here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75777254&postcount=1046
I followed all the steps up until I got to 'install SuperSU'. First root I did, it stopped the home button/recent apps button from working. So I started again and didn't install it
GApps worked perfectly and I was able to login to google and download all my apps
Once I rebooted the system, the tablet was stuck on the "Android" logo for about 5-8 mins so I left it and then it loaded normally. 2nd time it loaded perfectly.
Installed Device Control [root] but it said it wasn't able to access the processor tab so uninstalled.
FYI, I had to use TWRP 2.8.7.0 available at the same link https://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=24424 for my p4wifi. I tried the latter one, but didnt work so just copied over the older tar file, installed in TWRP itself, rebooted recovery, and then the rest of the steps worked. Thanks OP for trying to bring this old tablet back to life!
When I install aosp-7.1-p4-20171005.zip, I got:
E3004: This package is for "p4" devices; this is a "p4wifi"
and stop installing
How to solve this?
oncinc said:
E3004: This package is for "p4" devices; this is a "p4wifi"
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My bad, so sorry, I forgot to provide the links for multiple devices! I've fixed the main post. You want to get this file: https://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=26886
Perfect guide, thank you! Brought my long forgotten tab back to life with some extra sparkle. I too had to use TWRP 2.8.7.0 to get the ROM to install on my P4. (Donwload link to 2.8 Recovery as the main thread links were down : https://get.xda-developers.com/dl/1....md5?key=juCucVnKuO7-Lt_mR3qH6g&ts=1534633325)
Word/Excel
Hi! I can't launch Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint from Play Store. I get a message "This device uses a processor that doesn't meet the system requirements for installing Office.". Have I done something wrong during the update? Thanks!
Mine is running very smoothly including internet and video, however, I am having the following issues:
- home screen circle and task history triangle buttons in the bottom menu are not working
- when I plug in the USB cable my computer recognizes the device but no menu pops up on the tablet allowing me to select file sharing
- I can't access developer options in the settings menu (tapping 7 times on the build version does not bring it up)
So right now I can't move any files to the tablet.
robert_vdv said:
Mine is running very smoothly including internet and video, however, I am having the following issues:
- when I plug in the USB cable my computer recognizes the device but no menu pops up on the tablet allowing me to select file sharing
So right now I can't move any files to the tablet.
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Slide down the notification bar. Select Nougat symbol to switch the USB mode.
Can you run Microsoft Word?
astepkin said:
Slide down the notification bar. Select Nougat symbol to switch the USB mode.
Can you run Microsoft Word?
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Unfortuntately, something is wrong with my onscreen menus. I can't swipe down to expand the menu, so I only see the top row of symbols (wifi, user, flashlight, auto-rotate, Bluetooth) and can't get to any other symbols. I'm kind of new to this so I'm not sure what impact different versions of TWRP would have - my version is 3.0.3. Maybe I should update to the version noted in the post.
I get the same error for Word.
Good guide, but some inconsistencies in the sequence.
For example, you indicate to disable the auto-update on the Google app BEFORE to fill in your Google account: it's impossible.
And even after you enter your Google account, you need to install at least one application (and therefore activate the wifi) to see the Google app in the list "My applications".
Other than that, it's more stable than my previous installation, and just for that: thank you!
f4t2
Good guide, I successfully installed Nougat on my Tab 10.1. following your steps. Very smooth. BTW, I didn't install any Gapps son I can't provide any feedback about it. I can say overclocking to 1400 Mhz seems pretty stable on my unit.
Regarding the non-NEON issue, I found this guy built a relatively recent Firefox 59 package compatible with our device. It's not the latest version, but it's better than what we had. It works fine for me.:good:
If you're interested the project is here:
https://github.com/schmaller/Fennec4Tegra2
For those who don't know, RattlesnakeOS is a build of AOSP that you compile yourself, using resources in the cloud (Note: that you pay for!). From its github page (https://github.com/dan-v/rattlesnakeos-stack): RattlesnakeOS is a privacy and security focused Android OS for Google Pixel phones.
Quick Review:
Very bare bones, but also very fluid and stable. Everything works as expected. This is a great option if you're looking for a no-frills, bug free, gapps free ROM. Stock launcher works well with gestures. Great battery life too (see attachment).
The only issue I haven't found a solution for yet is that icon shape is square, with no way to modify it.
Installation:
Follow the instructions on the github page to get up and running with a build: https://github.com/dan-v/rattlesnakeos-stack#installation
I only changed the region to 'us-east-2', everything else used default settings.
Note that by default the deploy will set up a job to compile the ROM on the 10th of every month. So, unless you turn this off, you WILL END UP BEING BILLED FOR IT. Either remove the AWS Lambda schedule that it creates, or set the schedule to some very large value so you can trigger builds manually when needed. If you don't mind the cost, then obviously its best to get the OTA with security patches every month.
Root:
Root is obviously optional, and given the security focused nature of the ROM, not really recommended. I needed root for some apps, so I kept my bootloader unlocked, and then used the instructions for magisk boot.img patching (https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html#boot-image-patching) to get root.
TL;DR- The boot.img can be obtained from the image created by RattlesnakeOS. Patch it in magisk manager, then flash using fastboot.
Camera:
Install microg (Services Core only i.e. com.google.android.gms) from its f-droid repo here: https://microg.org/download.html, then install Google Camera (apk can be pulled from the stock install before wiping it, or from apkmirror etc). I didn't need to do any signature spoofing etc, just installing 'Services Core' was enough to get gcam working without issues.
Cost:
My cost on AWS was ~1 USD. YMMV, depending on the resources you use and which region you use them in.
Conclusion:
Doesn't seem to get a lot of attention, but RattlesnakeOS is a great way to get a gapps free ROM. Its fairly hassle free once its setup, and OTAs are automatically generated in the cloud so updates should be seamless.
Curious if others are using it and what their experiences have been.
RustRom
Information
Rom is a light version of Stock.
There are two versions Samsung and Google, More Info below.
Warning
I highly recommend making sure you have the files ready to restore stock rom.
I am not responsible for what happens to your device.
Flash at own risk.
Make sure you backup your data and current rom with TWRP.
Samsung Version
Added Aroma Installer With Magisk or SuperSU Root Choice and EFS Backup
Lots of apps removed
Debloated
Disabled RMM State
Disabled DM-Verity/ForceEncryption
De-Knoxed
Deodexed
Zipaligned
Changed Model number in build.prop and changed SystemUI.apk so that themes work.
Only Oreo Themes work I've provided a link to some themes that work so you can have Black UI.
(Thanks to Deno_developer)
Updated some apps
Changed messages app to Galaxy S7 one
Google Version
Important - Must go to setting - Apps - Default Apps - Calling app And choose Google phone.
Same as Samsung version but these changes
Swapped these Apps to Google ones
Phone (Dialer)
Messages
Contacts
Calculator
Callender
Browser (Chrome replaced Samsung Browser)
Clock
Launcher (LineageTrebuchet replaced Touchwiz)
Added Google and Google Wallpapers
Bugs
None
Installation
Backup Rom and your Data with TWRP
Highly recommend Backing up EFS in Aroma installer - Must choose safe format only!
Format Data
Make a full wipe (system, data, cache, dalvik)
Flash Rom and follow instructions
Reboot
First reboot can take 5 to 10 minutes
Remember
Must go to setting - Apps - Default Apps - Calling app And choose Google phone
For google version
Enjoy!
Downloads
Samsung Version
J250F
J250G
Google Version
J250F
J250G
How to Install Themes
1. Sign into your Samsung account
2. Open the themes store and go to your themes
3. minimise Your themes but keep running in the background
4. install a theme from the zip bellow
5. Go back to Your themes and apply the theme.
(If it doesn't work restart device and try to apply theme again)
Themes
If you share this ROM make sure you give credit to me and provide a link to this post, Thankyou
XDA:DevDB Information
RustRom, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy J2
Contributors
rustdroid
PsychicGirl
Deno_developer
Source Code: https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-j2-pro/firmware/SM-J250G/XSA/download/J250GDXU3ASK1/305496/
ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.x
Based On: Stock Australian J250GDXU3ASK1
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: V3
Stable Release Date: 21-11-2021
Created 2020-03-13
Last Updated 2020-03-13
ChangeLog
V3 - Updated System so that some themes work. Thanks to Deno_developer
Updated Magisk to 23.0
Fixed bluetooth bug
V2 - Added Samsung Game launcher and game optimizing app to both versions.
Tips
Only Themes made for Oreo work. i have attached some Themes to main post so you can have Dark UI.
To enable game launcher go to Settings - Advanced - Games.
Let device sit for a few minutes after first boot so Google play store and play support libraries can update
I install DarkMode app from the playstore and all google apps have dark mode in settings and Galaxy Store and Themes store..
To add dialer on lock screen in google version go to Lock screen and security - App shortcuts - Left side - Choose Phone
To have icons from Samsung themes on google launcher version go to home settings choose default icons
Can u build lineage os for j250f?
Nikhilap2019 said:
Can u build lineage os for j250f?
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No sorry.
Added links for SM-J250F I need someone with that device to test. Should fix Network problems.
Working .. thanks
If it works, friend, I'll just make some adjustments to my liking, like put a call recorder
Luisramos82 said:
If it works, friend, I'll just make some adjustments to my liking, like put a call recorder
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No problem mate, if you have any problem let me know.
Good work .. working perfectly in my j250f
Clean and bloatware free ROM
Hy i tried your rom .. works good ... thanks for the rom
With Toxic kernel installed device runs smoothly and better battery backup (set cpu governor to impulse and set minimum to 200mhz and maximum to 1497mhz , set gpu frequency max to 523mhz):good:
Can i know the ram usage after flashing this rom
fazalmohamed11 said:
Can i know the ram usage after flashing this rom
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It's about 700mb usage.
Rustdroid said:
It's about 700mb usage.
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so it leaves all the rest of the device's storage available? Someone finally fixed this thing?
brcisneros said:
so it leaves all the rest of the device's storage available? Someone finally fixed this thing?
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We are talking about ram usage. Device storage is about 7.5gb used 8.5gb free on 250g device.
I didn't edit device storage at all it is same as stock.
hi i have a 250f and i flashed this rom but am getting weird storage premonitions issues i can't write to /sdcard except when am in recovery i tried setting chmod to 777 and 755 in recovery but it's still the same
Ammar Yasser said:
hi i have a 250f and i flashed this rom but am getting weird storage premonitions issues i can't write to /sdcard except when am in recovery i tried setting chmod to 777 and 755 in recovery but it's still the same
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Do a clean flash
PsychicGirl said:
Do a clean flash
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i did it over 3 times now all with the same problem
Note : the problem happens with both versions google and samsung, i also tried flashing toxic kernel i flashed but didn't fix the problem
FIX: for anyone that is having storage issues (ig.can't copy files from pc or can't creat folders on the phone)
1.boot twrp
2.go to advanced
3.select fix contexts then swip to apply
4.reboot
Rustdroid said:
RustRom
Information
I am not a rom developer I am just sharing two rom's i made using Superr Kitchen on Linux and ClassyKitchen on Windows.
Rom is a light version of Stock.
There are two versions Samsung and Google, More Info below.
Warning
I highly recommend making sure you have the files ready to restore stock rom.
I am not responsible for what happens to your device.
Flash at own risk.
Make sure you backup your data and current rom with TWRP.
Samsung Version
Added Aroma Installer With Magisk or SuperSU Root Choice and EFS Backup
Lots of apps removed
Debloated
Disabled RMM State
Disabled DM-Verity/ForceEncryption
De-Knoxed
Deodexed
Zipaligned
Changed Model number in build.prop so that theme store works (Themes work with Touchwiz launcher Only and just Icons and wallpaper and Lock screen icons and wallpaper)
Updated some apps
Changed messages app to Galaxy S7 one
Google Version
Important - Must go to setting - Apps - Default Apps - Calling app And choose Google phone.
Same as Samsung version but these changes
Swapped these Apps to Google ones
Phone (Dialer)
Messages
Contacts
Calculator
Callender
Browser (Chrome replaced Samsung Browser)
Clock
Launcher (LineageTrebuchet replaced Touchwiz)
Added Google and Google Wallpapers
Bugs
Choosing just Wallpapers in theme store don’t work (Can still change without SamsungTheme Store)
Installation
Backup Rom and your Data with TWRP
Highly recommend Backing up EFS in Aroma installer - Must choose safe format only!
Format Data
Make a full wipe (system, data, cache, dalvik)
Flash Rom and follow instructions
Reboot
First reboot can take 5 to 10 minutes
Remember
Must go to setting - Apps - Default Apps - Calling app And choose Google phone
For google version
Enjoy!
Downloads
Samsung Version SM-250G - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261749759
Google Version SM-250G - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261749739
Samsung Version SM-J250F - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261749895
Google Version SM-J250F - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261749894
If you share this ROM make sure you give credit to me and provide a link to this post, Thankyou
XDA:DevDB Information
RustRom, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy J2
Contributors
rustdroid
PsychicGirl
Source Code: https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-j2-pro/firmware/SM-J250G/XSA/download/J250GDXU3ASK1/305496/
ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.x
Based On: Stock Australian J250GDXU3ASK1
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: V1
Stable Release Date: 2020-03-11
Created 2020-03-13
Last Updated 2020-03-13
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the dialer is broken in the google version you can make calls but there s no call ui so you can't hang up and can't even answer phone calls because of the same issue, installing google dialer framework doesn't help. every thing is working fine on the samsung version tho other than that contexts fix.
Ammar Yasser said:
the dialer is broken in the google version you can make calls but there s no call ui so you can't hang up and can't even answer phone calls because of the same issue, installing google dialer framework doesn't help. every thing is working fine on the samsung version tho other than that contexts fix.
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You need to read the info about Google version in my post you just quoted.
Important - Must go to setting - Apps - Default Apps - Calling app And choose Google phone.
I tested it many times and it works fine if you do that step.
Rustdroid said:
You need to read the info about Google version in my post you just quoted.
Important - Must go to setting - Apps - Default Apps - Calling app And choose Google phone.
I tested it many times and it works fine if you do that step.
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o :| sorry didn't see that am on the samsung version now so i don't thing i'll go back to the google version to test but am sure you're right that was dump on my part. but hay you didn't mention any thing about contexts fix
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.
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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.
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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.