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MIUI rom - Questions, Issues, Bugs, Problems, Complaints

Hi to all,
I created this thread here is for existing users, potential users, interested users and experienced users or any casual visitors who wants to know more about the rom. Well, SGS users will ask why create a thread just for this, when there is another one over at the development section. The answers are listed as follows:
To reduce the number of posts in the other thread (reduce spamming) thereby not bogging down the developers with issues that can be solved by the users. And they can spend their time to concentrate what they do best, which is improving the MIUI Rom.
To consolidate questions, problems, bug reports, comments in one place. As you can see from the other thread, many a times, some of the posts which benefits the users were consumed by newer posts. While there is a SEARCH function, I can understand it can sometimes be a challenging task just to sieve through the searched posts results. I know we can't eliminate users posting repeated issues, but at least this will attempt to reduce those posts.
To allow new xda members who are on MIUI but unable to post their ideas, comments, etc. This is also an important avenue to allow new xda members to have a voice. While they may be new, they might have tips, tricks and also can help to resolve issues. Issues brought up can be shared by everyone too.
To allow the developers concentrate on improving the MIUI rom. Who doesn't want a better MIUI? Of course the developers doors will always be open, and will help out whenever they can, but wouldn't it be better for us to let them concentrate on what they do best, and what we want best?
So, to make it successful, I need you guys to help one another out, like what I have seen over the other thread.
This thread belongs to all of you, and I am sure that there is active participations in here.
MIUI has a pretty long history. However, for our device, MIUI has just evolved. Likewise, the user base has just started to grow. There will be times when even the most experienced user or developer will get stumped too, and not able to come up with a solution to resolve. We can see from the other thread that there are diverse views regarding battery life, sdcard issue, etc etc. We will not know since the usage pattern of each individual is as good as your fingerprint. No one is alike. Therefore we seek your understanding that issues not solved immediately will be looked into seriously by the team. There will always be limitations for every rom, regardless what base they come from.
All we ask is whether this rom fits your usage or not. And the only way for you is to try it out. Feel it, experience it, and judge for yourself if this rom fits you, can you live with the shortcomings of the rom. If you decide that this rom doesn't fit your daily needs, you can just simply flash to another rom that fit your needs better. And you can at least tell yourself that I have tried but it is not suitable.
Is this thread some form of advertising? Well, again different interpretations for different people. We will not go into that as we believe the QUALITY OF THE ROM WILL SPEAK FOR ITSELF.
One thing that can be said though, credits goes to the cm7 team, the official MIUI developers too. And each day, we can see breakthroughs. I do foresee a bright future for this rom here.

FAQ Section​
[Written by Galnet, g00ndu and me]
Before asking for help, please read through post 1 to post 4. Most of the issues have been addressed in this 4 posts. By doing so, you are helping to keep this thread clean.
1. APP RELATED:​
1.1 Apps crashing all the time!
Simply enter recovery mode and do a Format on Data, System, Cache
1.2.1 Apps restored from backup not working
I would always flash from clean and redownload all your apps from market. I know you can backup and restore, but to me this causes alot of issues which people bring up all the time. If you want a clean install and avoid any issues in the long run, then 15 - 20 minutes of redownloading isn't as bad as hours of issues!
Also, if you want to try to restores apps using Titanium Backup, restore "APP ONLY," restoring data causes problems.
1.2.2 3rd party apps force closing
Turn off compatibility mode. Settings > Programs Tab > Manage Applications > All Tab > Select app > Turn off OR IF IT STILL FORCE CLOSES Settings > Programs Tab > Manage Applications > All Tab *again* > Select app > Clear Data > Uninstall and then reinstall using Market.
1.3 Apps not installing
Clear market cache and try again.
1.4 Can't See Paid Apps in Market
Download SGS-Tools and select Market Fix and apply then reboot.
1.5 Downloading from Market Not working
Goto Downloads Press Menu Key and switch Settings to WiFi or Mobile network.
1.6 Searching not working
Simply enter search advanced settings and turn off searching within SMS (Mentioned on Original Post)
2. HARDWARE RELATED:​
2.1 SD-CARD Not working or other issues with Camera or Sensors
When flashing if you don't see the Cyanogen Logo after the Samsung one when turning the phone on to enter recovery (After flashing cm7-galaxys-initial-kernel.tar) , then STOP flashing process as you have done something wrong or are trying to install coming from a JVK rom. Downgrade to Froyo or if need be JM1 and start the process over.
Also, camera is not working properly (known bug) – poor saturation and multiple lines running through image.
2.2 External SD card not detected
If your external sd card is not detected even when the kernel had corrected the issue, you most likely has the 2.3.3 bootloaders. You may flash the bootloader (definitely not recommended) or you can restart using EZBase rom or follow galnet's guide in his site.
2.3 Auto rotation/accelerometer not working
If your auto rotation/acceleromter is not working (despite having it enabled in Settings > Common Tab > Display Settings > Auto-rotate screen) then hard reboot (completely switch off device, wait 10+ seconds, and then switch device back on)
2.4 High Battery Drain
Known CM7 bug that is not fixed yet.
2.5 Battery only reports ~96% on full charge
This is a function implemented on ALL 2.2.1+ ROMS (including MIUI, which is based off CM7 2.3.3) so that the battery of the devices do not overcharge. Samsung ROMS falsely report 100% charge, but in actual fact, it also charges to ~96% and that if you watch closely, after a few minutes, the battery will rapidly drop back down to ~96% and stablise.
http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/how_to_prolong_lithium_based_batteries
2.5 Battery has stopped charging
Battery is known to stop charging when it gets too hot. This is to protect the battery and phone from exploding.
2.6 Phone turns on when I insert charger
This is a known bug (or function LOLS) which is present in the Nexus S ROMS and because the SGS MIUI ROM is a derived from the MIUI Nexus S ROM, SGS will also have this bug/function.
3. ETC:​
3.1 Where do I start?
Have a look at Galnet's MIUI Guide and note that you can start from ANY Froyo ROM (Stock and Custom) as long as your device has a Froyo Bootloader.
3.2 Flashing from JVK to MIUI
You must first downgrade the firmware to Froyo (which MUST include a Froyo Bootloader - check in zip via WinRar for boot.bin and sbl.bin) It has been found that the Gingerbread bootloader has caused major problems. It is recommended that you downgrade to Eclair JM1 then upgrade to JS5 (files are avaliable on Galnet's Website) and then follow Galnet's MIUI guide to flash MIUI.
Note that flashing/using any Gingerbread modems such as JVK will not cause problems, it is only the Gingerbread bootloader that is causing problems.
3.3 IMEI SCREWED!
Flash back to JS5 or another Official Rom and it will be restored!
3.4 FLASH AT OWN RISK
If you don't have a clue what you are doing or ODIN is a strange word, then please go over to Galnet's MIUI guide and read it before flashing, make sure you understand the risks and note that the developers are not always available to answer your questions instantly!
3.5 Applying a downloaded theme:
Move theme file anywhere onto your phone's memory (should have a .mtz file extension) > Open Theme Manager > Press on Capacitive Menu Button > Import Theme > Locate and Select the theme you added onto your phone's memory
Alternatively, you can directly move the theme (.mtz) file to sdcard/MIUI/theme/
3.6 (SOME) Themes not changing lockscreen
Check that the theme supports MIUI Gingerbread 1.4.8, older MIUI FROYO themes will not work.
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In the future, please refer to the MIUI FAQ Section[/URL ] before posting.

TIPS AND TRICKS
1. Download seems to get stuck forever. Download only works with wifi.
To fix, open up the Download App, click menu, select toggle 3g /wif. This normally will work. If it doesn't work, try for 2 or 3 times. Remember to cancel the download from the app. If it still doesn't work, reboot and try again. The best fix will be to boot into recovery, and do a wipe / factory reset and reboot. Before downloading, go to the download app to activate the 3g / wifi toggle.
2. Speaker phone is too loud (Thanks to Ekin)
Goto DSPManager > Phone Speaker > Enable equalizer
Then drag all the zeros on the graph down to about -3.0 but keep them all roughly the same. This will lower the volume on the loudspeaker for everything, fixing your problem. When you want to watch a movie and want to make it louder, go back here and just swipe it to disable. So its only one swipe to get it on/off. In order to keep the settings, you need to hit the Back button for it to register correctly.
Raising it/enabling bass boost seems to kill the quality a little bit, so I recommend not to do those.
I have a Nokia headset that I use, and its a little quite so I do the same trick (except I raise the "headset" equalizer) and this nifty trick is basically the same as the voodoo sound hack which takes proper use of the high-quality sound card inside the Hummingbird.
3. Choppy / Laggy graphics and interface (Thanks to whitesox311)
In the settings under battery options....it has " power saving mode" on automatically....if you disable this it gets rid of all the issues. Also, if you leave "Hi-res graphics" turned off in the launcher settings it vastly improves smoothness.
4a. How to get Swype to work (Thanks to Prototype159)
Download the swype installer.
Follow the directions all the way til the end.
Hit the finish button. Reboot.
If it didn't work, clear data and uninstall swype and the swype installer. Try again.
If you change the kernel, you will have to redo it again.
4b. How to get Swype to work (Thanks to agha123)
Follow the instructions to the tee on this web page ,
http://www.androidpeek.com/2010/12/get-swype-keyboard-working-on-miui-rom/
5. Screenshot (Thanks to hacksome)
Pressing Menu + Volume DOWN -->> Screenshot!

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Hmm...good timing. I have some questions on my own.
I have been reading the installation procedures for a while. This particular line intrigues me
6: Pull out the USB cable and start (in download mode) with 3-button-combo in recovery mode (waiting until samsung logo appears)
How do I start recovery mode within download mode? I don't want to take any risks but wish to understand fully on what I will be doing before I commit.
Another question: Assuming that later I decided MIUI is too buggy, is there a backtrack procedure? Usually I will just reflash with ODIN to a stock rom(eg: JPY) to rid of all the lagfixes etc then to maybe Doc's rom for example.
Since this is a ASOP sort of ROM in GB. how do I go about it?
Noob questions I know but I rather be noob now then to beg for help around later

i dont have the maps application in my rom. After installation i dont see any maps app.

mystifiyer said:
Hmm...good timing. I have some questions on my own.
I have been reading the installation procedures for a while. This particular line intrigues me
6: Pull out the USB cable and start (in download mode) with 3-button-combo in recovery mode (waiting until samsung logo appears)
How do I start recovery mode within download mode? I don't want to take any risks but wish to understand fully on what I will be doing before I commit.
Another question: Assuming that later I decided MIUI is too buggy, is there a backtrack procedure? Usually I will just reflash with ODIN to a stock rom(eg: JPY) to rid of all the lagfixes etc then to maybe Doc's rom for example.
Since this is a ASOP sort of ROM in GB. how do I go about it?
Noob questions I know but I rather be noob now then to beg for help around later
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It means exactly that. In download mode hold the 3 buttons (vol up, power & home) and release all keys when the Samsung logo appears. After about 5 seconds you will see recovery mode.
You can easily backtrack. In Odin use a fw that has all three files and tick repartition. I use jpu.
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sxi200 said:
It means exactly that. In download mode hold the 3 buttons (vol up, power & home) and release all keys when the Samsung logo appears. After about 5 seconds you will see recovery mode.
You can easily backtrack. In Odin use a fw that has all three files and tick repartition. I use jpu.
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@mystifyer,
this is the same answer i will give. it is correct.
thanks sxi200.
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vivekrk44 said:
i dont have the maps application in my rom. After installation i dont see any maps app.
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maps can be downloaded from market.
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This is new! I didn't know we can do that!
Shall give it a try this Friday Thanks for the explanation
Another question:
I understand also that ASOP roms don't have the very good codec support. Fair enough. Some threads I seen has mentioned of Moboplayer. I gave it a try. Works well enough in hardware acceleration mode but software decoding mode looks really slow.
Now my question is: Does software decoding mode works better in ASOP roms than say a generic lagfixed rom?

vivekrk44 said:
i dont have the maps application in my rom. After installation i dont see any maps app.
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Download from Market.

mystifiyer said:
This is new! I didn't know we can do that!
Shall give it a try this Friday Thanks for the explanation
Another question:
I understand also that ASOP roms don't have the very good codec support. Fair enough. Some threads I seen has mentioned of Moboplayer. I gave it a try. Works well enough in hardware acceleration mode but software decoding mode looks really slow.
Now my question is: Does software decoding mode works better in ASOP roms than say a generic lagfixed rom?
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wow, this one i dont really know. i am not sure if there were bemchmarks being made on that or not.
not a good comparison, but still say this. i ran quadrant for this two roms, and the framerate for samsung is better in 3D, and not much different on 2D.
dont forget samsung did not release the sourcecode, and cyanogenmod do it from scratch. but nevertheless it is still good in aosp.
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Prasad007 said:
Download from Market.
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tks buddy, glad you are here too.
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g00ndu said:
tks buddy, glad you are here too.
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Likewise.

No problem. I will know it after I try this Friday. I can share it then, provided nothing goes wrong.
Quite a fair bit of adventurous users tend to dive in straight without checking the cons of a ASOP rom, only to regret and then flash back. I don't really want to fall in this category.
Multimedia is big for me as I watch alot of animes. This codec problem might give me abit of a headache with the software decoding and probably missing code support.
I think I asked enough. Shall camp here and explore other users' problems.
Thanks for the feedback. Appreciate it.

Did the galnet's instructions and the result is the same. so tired by the way

dr.bahaeddin said:
Did the galnet's instructions and the result is the same. so tired by the way
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I've PM'ed you, I advise you do a 3 file install of JP2 via ODIN to make sure all your files on the phone aren't corrupted.
Once you have got Froyo installed then please get back to us. (Boot into Froyo and make sure it's all working correctly)

galnet said:
I've PM'ed you, I advise you do a 3 file install of JP2 via ODIN to make sure all your files on the phone aren't corrupted.
Once you have got Froyo installed then please get back to us. (Boot into Froyo and make sure it's all working correctly)
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got your message man downloading right now. maybe my internal sd makes files corrupted?

dr.bahaeddin said:
got your message man downloading right now. maybe my internal sd makes files corrupted?
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Pass mate, but if you have a felling this could be the case then format the internal sd, after installing Froyo and then copy the required MIUI files back across to your internal sd and then try to proceed in flashing MIUI again.

galnet said:
Pass mate, but if you have a felling this could be the case then format the internal sd, after installing Froyo and then copy the required MIUI files back across to your internal sd and then try to proceed in flashing MIUI again.
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ok now i'm on JP2 everything works fine.

[Q] Delted Google Play store

Hi,first of all i want to say im new to Android
I have a rooted Lg L5 im enjoying the futures of it
i was testing this app ""root app delete"" and deleted some floatware apps and accidently also deleted the Google play store
not just the updates but like the app itself and now when I try to download the APK of the Google play store it keeps crashing as soon I open the play store. I tried factory resetting my phone thinking I would get the original play store back.but that did not solve the problem I get an icon where the play store app would be with the name ""com.google.."" and when i try to click it its says application not installed.
after installing the play store APK I get the first problem as first
so i read somewhere a firmware update would solve the problem some googling late I found out about custom roms and flashing them
I have no idea how to do this
Im very interested in that but it seems its very difficult do do and you could brick your phone if you do it wrong

I don't get it, are you on a custom ROM right now? Because as far as I know (and I do not know much) you can only flash gapps on a custom ROM. Now my ADVICE to you is to install CM 10 (it's amazing anyway) and then download and flash gapps, which can be found here http://goo.im/gapps (second from top for CM 10). If you need any help doing any of that, just reply here and I will be happy to help.

Hey im not on a custom rom im new to android and I don't know much about customs roms but read about them
if you say it will solve my problem im going to try the CM 10 out .As a beginner with android some help would be great

Try this google.apk (install) https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2Yt4LYuF0UuTEwtV2ZMQ0JDX3c/edit?usp=sharing

the link did not work for the play store APK already tried the ones on adroidpolice as well but without no luck

HowDoIDoThis said:
Hey im not on a custom rom im new to android and I don't know much about customs roms but read about them
if you say it will solve my problem im going to try the CM 10 out .As a beginner with android some help would be great
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First, try the APK that the guy above me posted, if that doesn't work, keep reading.
Refer to this guide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9__laYmXsA, it's newbie friendly BUT instead of downloading and using the L7 version he provided, use the L5 version which can be found here http://get.cm/?device=e610
And if you don't know how to get to recovery mode, you need to download the ''ROM manager'' APK from anywhere (since you don't have the play store), open it, then select ''reboot to recovery'' as shown in the video
Then after you get Cyanogenmod working, use the same method that was shown in the video with gapps, the link can be found in my first reply to this thread.

thank you will try it out in the noon or tomorrow
will post if it worked out well then
is there anything else i need to know before doing this?
like backing up my data or something important in case I mess up ?
it looks easy do to tho

The risk is minimal, but do a system backup with the rom manager app anyway, I think it's the first option, you'll find your way it's pretty easy
and that's pretty much it, do what's exactly on the video, then do the same with gapps, and you should have the play store back. If Google Search kept crashing afterwards, just go to the play store and update it.
If you do not want Cyanogenmod after you get the play store back, then reply here or message me and I'll help you go back to the stock ROM/firmware.

Hey!
I unlocked my bootloader and installed CM 10 and I must say it looks and feel so much better
I came across this guide how to get the google apps back if you wanted to.
25. If you want to install the google apps download this file: (the link cant post any links) and put in on your L5
26. You have to shutdown your L5 and boot into the recovery (Press and hold the Volume down key + Power key, after 2 seconds when the lights go on you have to press 2 seconds on the home button)
27. Go to install zip from sdcard
28. Select choose zip from sdcard and press the power button
29. Select gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip and press the power button
30. Select Yes – Install gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
31. Wait a few seconds
32. Go Back and reboot
33. Now your L5 boots Cyanogenmod 10 with the google apps
only problem is the Link is not working where you can download the file anyone have the zip file ?
would be appreciated

There was no need to google a way, I already told you it is installed just like Cyanogenmod , anyway this is the link for gapps http://goo.im/gapps, click on the second option from the top (CM 10) and the download should automatically start after 10 seconds. It should work, if it doesn't, then the problem is with your internet connection/browser, because there is nothing wrong with the link.

Hey thanks did not understand 100% how you instal gaps
so I just install them using the same method I did the Cyanongenmod right ?
i think that should be no problem
1 more thing I came across some problems with CM 10
showthread.php?t=2284791
the biggest problem is not seeing my external SD
Im kinda considering getting the original Stock ROM back

could you tell me how to get my custom stock rom back?
im using CM 10 for a few hours and its not I don't like it but it having too much problems with it
my last post for today its getting late im going to sleep
will see how things work out tomorrow

Bump

Here is a detailed, newbie-friendly guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1060121
Use this KDZ file http://www.multiupload.nl/9CTXNHIYIJ I got it from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1790342

thank you I fixed the external storge problem with CM 10 its places as SD card 01 and placed on a other place
further then that Im keeping CM 10 on my phone I like it more then the stock rom
1 noob question:
IF I ever change my mind and want my stock rom back and follow the guide will I have android 2.2.2 on my android or the ICS version(the guide says you end up with 2.2.2) that came with it?
and do an system update to get it back to ICS?
I want to thank you for helping me so far thank you very much
thats all

It depends on the KDZ file you flash, the guide only shows you how to flash a KDZ file I THINK the download link I posted was for the stock(check the thread I got it from), but you will have to look around on XDA and find a trusted thread with the KDZ file you want. I would give you a link but I am currently on an L7
Also, ALWAYS update CM, they tend to fix bugs every 3-4 days in their updates, which is one of the many reasons why it is the best firmware imo.
And no problem, always happy to help

[Q&A] Bypass(Reset) Lock screen Pattern/Password/PIN/Fingerprint scanning without wi

[Q&A] Bypass(Reset) Lock screen Pattern/Password/PIN/Fingerprint scanning without wi
Q&A for Bypass(Reset) Lock screen Pattern/Password/PIN/Fingerprint scanning without wipe
Some developers prefer that questions remain separate from their main development thread to help keep things organized. Placing your question within this thread will increase its chances of being answered by a member of the community or by the developer.
Before posting, please use the forum search and read through the discussion thread for Bypass(Reset) Lock screen Pattern/Password/PIN/Fingerprint scanning without wipe. If you can't find an answer, post it here, being sure to give as much information as possible (firmware version, steps to reproduce, logcat if available) so that you can get help.
Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy!

Bypass(Reset) Lock screen Pattern/Password/PIN/Fingerprint scanning without wipe
dr.ketan said:
Bypass(Reset) Lock screen Pattern/Password/PIN/Fingerprint scanning without wipe
We know it's a big pain when you forget PIN/Passowrd/Pattern and you simply can't afford to wipe device as you don't have backup.
Then What?
You were all the night busy with your new beast and when you wake up in morning and notice that your GF/BF took revenge by registering and locking device by his/her fingerprint
Then what?
Very simple. Flash attached file from recovery.
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thanks it work on my N4 android 4.4.4 N910C

I downloaded this and haven't been able to figure out how to install it.
Does the phone have to be rooted or anything special?
Guess i shouldn't have angered the ex before the break up. oops.

Saved my life...
I had completely lost all the hopes after bad luck with other various ways to bypass the lock screen(Pin Lock). To be honest I didn't expect this to work either. But I was completely taken by surprise. Thanks a ton for this mod. Worked like a charm with my note 2 n7100 with DN4 installed on it.

Thanks, really useful!

By pass lock screen on note 4
Dr. You said to flash the file you created and it would work. I'm sorry if this sounds like a dumb question but I'd rather have the answer then appear like an idiot. Here goes......
I have kies and Odin I cannot figure out how to flash your file using either one of those tools. You mentioned "flashing from recovery" if that's the case how does one do that.
I am able to get Odin to see my phone but it won't do anything with your file
Please Advise I'm miserably frustrated and can't hard reset at the cost of loosing very important files.
Thank you

doug1952 said:
Dr. You said to flash the file you created and it would work. I'm sorry if this sounds like a dumb question but I'd rather have the answer then appear like an idiot. Here goes......
I have kies and Odin I cannot figure out how to flash your file using either one of those tools. You mentioned "flashing from recovery" if that's the case how does one do that.
I am able to get Odin to see my phone but it won't do anything with your file
Please Advise I'm miserably frustrated and can't hard reset at the cost of loosing very important files.
Thank you
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Recovery menu of your phone. To access recovery. Switch of your phone. Press and hold. Volume up button + home button + power on. After a few seconds release power button but keep balding volume up + home. You'll get into recovery.

Bypassing lock screen
mariosraptor said:
Recovery menu of your phone. To access recovery. Switch of your phone. Press and hold. Volume up button + home button + power on. After a few seconds release power button but keep balding volume up + home. You'll get into recovery.
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Thank you very much!
That is probably the right answer the problem is it didn't work on my note 4. When I got into recovery mode I selected the "SDcard option" and directed it to the folder I downloaded from the good Dr. The folder didn't have anything it was looking for and simply said so.
So I tried going deeper into the folder trying to find anything it would respond to but came up empty. So I tried downloading and installing the ADB app with SDK files and drivers the whole works. By the time I got it all set up apparently the phone has to have debugging turned off before ADB can communicate with my phone. Which of course my phone cannot be accessed because master password is required which I don't have.
I have the PW but it won't accept it. I think It was caused by a conflict with an app I downloaded. Any help or ideas short of doing a complete factory reset, I would really appreciate it. It's evident that starting over May be my only choice. I just can't lose all my information.........I was 24 hrs from backup to.
Warm regards
Doug
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Debug should be ON for adb to work. See OP to activate it
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Also. If you have left WiFi on it will automatically connect to known WiFi nets. Or insert a simple card w/o pin. If you know the password then either go to find my Samsung or Google remote find phone both need Internet and use one of tho the to change your password and unlock remotely your phone. That is your best chance.

Awesome That Worked...!
Marioscaptor
I can't thank you enough I was able to reset using the Google device manager as you suggested. It never accured to me that was even available on a phone that was locked. Resetting remotely is a great feature.
I appreciate your patience and your willingness to help me work through the issues. I learned a lot.
Thanks again!
Doug

doug1952 said:
Marioscaptor
I can't thank you enough I was able to reset using the Google device manager as you suggested. It never accured to me that was even available on a phone that was locked. Resetting remotely is a great feature.
I appreciate your patience and your willingness to help me work through the issues. I learned a lot.
Thanks again!
Doug
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Glad I could help man. You're welcome.

is that work on Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-T805
Thank GOD
finally i got an idea to unlock my Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-T805
Please Dr Ketan sir tel me how to use this file to unlock my TAB if its compatible with my TAB
Thanks

How to flash LockScreen_Security_bypassV1.1.zip to Note 4
Dear
How to flash LockScreen_Security_bypassV1.1.zip to Note 4?

S5 Works
I used this on a tmobile s5 and it worked great.
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gsm_mind said:
Dear
How to flash LockScreen_Security_bypassV1.1.zip to Note 4?
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1. install custom recovery (CWM) via odin.
2. load this zip file onto a micro sd card ( you cant access the phones storage to load it onto the phone).
3 restart phone in custom recovery
4. select install zip from memory card then restart phone and enjoy.

S5 Mini G800F rooted CF Android 4.4.2
Once Dr. Ketan's script flashed from recovery will bypass the Lockscreen Security (fingerprintpassword, password, locksetings, personal key, gesture key) the associated security information is gone.
I wonder how the following scenario will work out:
1. What if BEFORE running Dr. Ketan's script the files related to Lockscreen Security are copied to e.g. external SD card - or internal storage - by another script from recovery?
2. Then run Dr. Ketan's script flashed from recovery to bypass the Lockscreen utility.
3. Then access telephone and reboot.
4. Then run another script from recovery to copy back the files of step 1 related to Lockscreen Security to their respective original locations.
QUESTION: Will now the original Lockscreen Security information be active again on the telephone?
So the original fingerprint and other settings of the Lockscreen utility from step 1 are active again on the telephone?
Edit: In the discussion area Dr. Ketan and Mussels84 discuss the use of Nandroid for backing up purposes with problems encountered. I read on forums that Nandroid usage may result in wrong access rights assigned to files involved in Nandroid operations due to oversight of users. Dr. Ketan's script is actually a set of commands. The copy (backup step 1) and copy (restore step 4) actions of my assumption above should be done in the same way as Dr. Ketan's script: with a set of commands and not Nandroid to avoid potential issues. Is ti too easy to think that just a slight adoption to Dr. Ketan's original scrip could do the job?

Cant use fingerprintscanner, and dont know alternate password
Hello,
My phone was in my pocket and something kept touching the fingerprintscanner, because of too many failed attempts my phone got "blocked", I cant use the fingerprint scanner and i dont remember the alternate password. I dont want to do a factory reset because my phone has a lot of valuable data and personal photos.
Does anyone know how i can get the fingerprintscan function to work again or bypass the password screen?
Galaxy S5(european version)
Thanks in advance.

Sukhdev-Singh said:
Hello,
My phone was in my pocket and something kept touching the fingerprintscanner, because of too many failed attempts my phone got "blocked", I cant use the fingerprint scanner and i dont remember the alternate password. I dont want to do a factory reset because my phone has a lot of valuable data and personal photos.
Does anyone know how i can get the fingerprintscan function to work again or bypass the password screen?
Galaxy S5(european version)
Thanks in advance.
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Please go to the discussion area of this thread and read carefully what Dr. Ketan developed. It did work for soe XDA members.

How do i install a cwm recovery?
Windmolen said:
Please go to the discussion area of this thread and read carefully what Dr. Ketan developed. It did work for soe XDA members.
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Does my phone have to be rooted to use this method?
I was looking how to flash a custom recovery, i found a couple of ways, but i was wondering if i install a custom recovery will it set of KNOX?

Sukhdev-Singh said:
Does my phone have to be rooted to use this method?
I was looking how to flash a custom recovery, i found a couple of ways, but i was wondering if i install a custom recovery will it set of KNOX?
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1. Dr. Ketan explains the root non root issue in his thread.
2. I am not sure if a custom recovery will trick the KNOX. I am jsut a junior expert and an afriad to mention wrong information. But to my best (may be wrong/limited knowledge), a custom recovery will not trick the KNOX. But please look for re-affirment from a more expereinced XDA memeber.

Galaxy note 4 lock screen problem
My galaxy note 4 has fingerprint lock screen. and yesterday it didn't recognize my fingerprint. maybe because my fingers are wrinkly that time. My data network is disabled. that is why I try to unlock it using backup password but i forgot my password. I tried many times. and then It only ask me to enter password no other option like fingerprint or log in via google mail. It's too late for me to realize that I can enable my data network even if its locked. Now my problem is I don't really remember my password and I tried so many times. and weird thing is that it says unable to verify your fingerprint 6 times. try again in 30 seconds. which It didn't scan my fingerprint it only ask to enter a password. I restart it a lot of times but nothings happen. Bypass screen lock app from google play is not compatible with note 4. I also tried to change lock on android device manager but it wont let me it said phone is already locked so It doesn't need to be changed.
I don't want to factory reset my phone. I need my files. please help. and It is possible to recover my files after factory reset??
btw. i also did the flashing thing. but I don't know if i did it right. nothings happen. please help me how. what i did was I power off my phone the I press power buton + volume up + home button and It brings me to an options and I choose apply update using external storage. I download the attached file by dr. and put it on my sd card. then I click the zip file there's too error occured then at the end it says complete then the phone restart and nothings happen.

[Q&A] [ROM][31.12.2014] Unofficial Cyanogenmod 12.0 [5.0.2]

Q&A for [ROM][31.12.2014] Unofficial Cyanogenmod 12.0 [5.0.2]
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Before posting, please use the forum search and read through the discussion thread for [ROM][31.12.2014] Unofficial Cyanogenmod 12.0 [5.0.2]. If you can't find an answer, post it here, being sure to give as much information as possible (firmware version, steps to reproduce, logcat if available) so that you can get help.
Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy!

you are the man , mannn....

Hello! First of all Thanks for your EXCELLENT WORK.
Please help me and mb some other headset users.
Long time ago on .32 kernel and some .35 kernels I used wired single button headset and it worked well. Now I want to use it again, and encountered a weird problem: pressing button leads to nothing visible, can't change track or answer call. Tried to remap buttons with apps or with this guide [GUIDE] Take Back Your Headset Controls! and still nothing. One thing I noticed. in Keytest App when I press headset button it looks like
Code:
keyCode=KEYCODE_HEADSETHOOK
scanCode=226
but also
Code:
repeatCount
constantly increasing, like I'm clicking button extra fast. So, once button pressed, Keytest app can't recognize this button press anymore.
Also I'm not sure that headset mic is used by rom, "force internal mic" option is disabled. What setting should I check to ensure that phone uses headset mic?
I checked headset on my wife's phone and it's work like it should.
Headset model Stereo Headset MH650 
 @Blefish, can you take a look on it?

Modern45 said:
Hello! First of all Thanks for your EXCELLENT WORK.
Please help me and mb some other headset users.
Long time ago on .32 kernel and some .35 kernels I used wired single button headset and it worked well. Now I want to use it again, and encountered a weird problem: pressing button leads to nothing visible, can't change track or answer call. Tried to remap buttons with apps or with this guide [GUIDE] Take Back Your Headset Controls! and still nothing. One thing I noticed. in Keytest App when I press headset button it looks like
Code:
keyCode=KEYCODE_HEADSETHOOK
scanCode=226
but also
Code:
repeatCount
constantly increasing, like I'm clicking button extra fast. So, once button pressed, Keytest app can't recognize this button press anymore.
Also I'm not sure that headset mic is used by rom, "force internal mic" option is disabled. What setting should I check to ensure that phone uses headset mic?
I checked headset on my wife's phone and it's work like it should.
Headset model Stereo Headset MH650
@Blefish, can you take a look on it?
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The HuaweiSettings/IDEOSX5Settings force internal mic allows to use the phone's microphone even when headset is connected. It should not make a difference in your case.
The headset configuration is very similar to stock, however, you can try using alternate headset config. Try writing "1" or "2" (without quotes) to /d/msm_hsed_config file (with ADB or terminal emulator; via file manager could work too). This selects between different headset types. I don't have any other clues besides this though :/.

Hi @Blefish,
Many thanks on accomplishing this EPIC work
I am really grateful coz due to you this device is still alive.
1 question, while flashing the zips LMV & CM12 ROM, do we need to select zip verification or we can just skip these?
2 question, is this GAAPS file fine to flash with CM12 - pa_gapps-modular-pico-5.0.1-BETA5-20141225-signed.zip
I have downloaded all the files and await your reply

mohammad.nomaan said:
Hi @Blefish,
Many thanks on accomplishing this EPIC work
I am really grateful coz due to you this device is still alive.
1 question, while flashing the zips LMV & CM12 ROM, do we need to select zip verification or we can just skip these?
2 question, is this GAAPS file fine to flash with CM12 - pa_gapps-modular-pico-5.0.1-BETA5-20141225-signed.zip
I have downloaded all the files and await your reply
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What do you mean by zip verification? Do you mean the TWRP option in it's settings? Currently LVM install script is not signed so you shouldn't turn it on.
The gapps you mentioned is fine, I am using micro and I believe mini setup should flash too. They have done a very nice job with the gapps script so it will tell you if there is something wrong.

Yes @Blefish, I was referring to the TWRP zip verification. Anyway, I did install the new twrp, LMV and your new ROM with GAAPs. All went well and I'm now on CM12.
Miss the theme engine and xposed though but I guess we all can wait until we get ur next release. I am aware xposed isn't compatible yet with A5.
Thanks for your brilliant work. Will keep you posted on any issues if I find down the line.
Thanks again
Sent from my XT1033 using Tapatalk

Ambient Display
My lock screen is black, it doesn't have the background image, from what I understand this means Ambient Display is enabled, but in the options there's no place to turn it off.
How can I fix this?

MEGAMENE said:
My lock screen is black, it doesn't have the background image, from what I understand this means Ambient Display is enabled, but in the options there's no place to turn it off.
How can I fix this?
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This is because the phone has low-ram setting enabled. You can try overriding it in Settings->Performance (high end gfx). Frankly I believe even low-ram devices should show wallpaper in lock screen and when sliding down notification panel.
I don't know if we can support ambient display, I think it's intended for AMOLED displays.

Blefish said:
This is because the phone has low-ram setting enabled. You can try overriding it in Settings->Performance (high end gfx). Frankly I believe even low-ram devices should show wallpaper in lock screen and when sliding down notification panel.
I don't know if we can support ambient display, I think it's intended for AMOLED displays.
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You can add this to build.prop
persist.sys.force_highendgfx=true
This will make our phones fancy
Also, is that normal? Screenshot made at U8860 from 28.12.2014

Ubuntu for U8800
hi Blefish.
thanks again for good work.
i like to learn develop Rom!How can i start?what is resource?
i can Develop Ubuntu for U8800?how?
thanks for let's me to get time.

Blefish said:
This is because the phone has low-ram setting enabled. You can try overriding it in Settings->Performance (high end gfx). Frankly I believe even low-ram devices should show wallpaper in lock screen and when sliding down notification panel.
I don't know if we can support ambient display, I think it's intended for AMOLED displays.
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Hi Guys,
Another way is to use AC Display from PS (its free) use the deprecated version as it gives you the option of using it only while charging (to save RAM & Battery life)
Its working fine on my X5

open vpn connect dont worked all vpn apps dont work

music player always stop working .
i have to reboot to fix it

sorry for my stupid question
Hello Everyone
I have a question. How can I change my time zone? My country's time zone is GMT +7, but I didnt find where to change it. Can you help me? (In xda forum, not on my phone)
Thank you

Whats missing?
wanted to do repartition and was successful, did it with the 2.3 partition.
since on it, wanted to install this Unofficial Cyanogenmod 12.0 [5.0.2] but couldn't, said failed. try'd it with the alternative recovery, TWRP Recovery [v2.8.3.0], nothing.
with this last recovery didn't even manage to be able to wipe to factory presets thing. now, I have recovery 5.5.0.4 cwm, 2.3 partition successfully done, and back to (working) aurora-sp.
What happen?

NEM É BOM said:
wanted to do repartition and was successful, did it with the 2.3 partition.
since on it, wanted to install this Unofficial Cyanogenmod 12.0 [5.0.2] but couldn't, said failed. try'd it with the alternative recovery, TWRP Recovery [v2.8.3.0], nothing.
with this last recovery didn't even manage to be able to wipe to factory presets thing. now, I have recovery 5.5.0.4 cwm, 2.3 partition successfully done, and back to (working) aurora-sp.
What happen?
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Check the requirements. You are required to install LVM. However next release will probably be supporting LVM and non-LVM configs.

Blefish said:
Check the requirements. You are required to install LVM. However next release will probably be supporting LVM and non-LVM configs.
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Thanks for the response. missed that. continue the good work.

Do you need at least this baseband or you need exacly this baseband??

anzi2001 said:
Do you need at least this baseband or you need exacly this baseband??
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404020 is the last baseband for U8800, so that baseband is required.

[GUIDE] Flashing ROMs to the Vivo Air

Alright, so following some prodding, searching, and questioning, I flashed MIUI V6 to my BLU Vivo Air alongside TWRP.
I will update this post with a detailed, step-by-step guide including my own personal mirrors for your convenience and those of you without 4PDA accounts, which is the Russian equivalent of XDA.
Upon booting, I noticed apps force closing without being launched. Namely Hangouts and Newsstand. I'm sure reinstalling them will resolve the issue rather quickly.
Stay tuned for updates.
Update 1:
TWRP had difficulty mounting data and cache for me, and was unable to format them. This led to applications force closing, window mishaps, and accounts glitching out. I just flashed Carliv recovery, and flashed MIUI with it. Flashing gapps at the moment, and will update you on my progress.
Update 2:
Currently attempting to format data (success), cache (success), and dalvik (success).
Update 3:
Rebooting into MIUI V6, checking if I've entered a bootloop.
5 seconds - Boot animation reached, "MIUI Pro."
165 seconds - Still booting.
180 seconds - Setup screen reached, MIUI V6 flashed successfully.
Update 4:
Google apps flashed successfully, no redraws or force closes this time. Had an issue with the keyboard not registering as being selected, Google voice typing appeared as the default. Pull down notification shader and "choose input method" to select MIUI Smart Keyboard. Signed into Google successfully. Will run preliminary tests on video playback, camera, and multitasking.
Guide:
If you mess up your phone, it is on you, and I am not to be held liable for your actions. This is your responsibility. A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine. With that out of the way, if you encounter troubles, I am more than happy to help you.
Step 1:
Root your phone using one of the links provided. Click HERE for method 1, or HERE for method 2. I personally used method 1 because it was the first I saw. They both get the job done.
Step 2:
Install THIS application (Settings -> Security -> Unknown Sources), and install a recovery. I installed Carliv recovery, and had no problems with it. You can also install TWRP, however, it had issues mounting data and cache. This left it unable to factory reset when I flashed MIUI, which subsequently led to problems. I do not recommend flashing TWRP - You have been warned. Carliv recovery says it can't "mount" cache, although when formatting it does so without a problem. I believe Carliv is supposed to be touch-based, although the touches weren't responding for me. The controls are as follows: Volume +/- for navigating, Power for selecting, and the Back key for, you guessed it, going back.
Step 3:
Install MIUI V6, located HERE, and then install Google Apps, located HERE. After installing, factory reset the device from recovery and reboot into the system. I posted my timestamps at the top of the post, so you can get an idea of how long your flash/boot process should take.
Step 4:
Basic setup. Be ready to fix your keyboard if you had the same issue I did, which isn't even necessarily a problem. Choose WLAN network and sign into your accounts, then you're good to go.
To root the ROM, I recommend finding "iRoot" for your computer. Then boot to recovery and install the SuperSU zip, as it's better than the root app which comes with the iRoot method.
Enjoy your ROM, and be sure to thank our Ruski comrades over at 4PDA!
Special thanks to @DvDwx. (research), @itsJohnuno (answers), and @Milly7 (testing).
All download links are being hosted by me, and I recommend creating mirrors of your own as safety precautions in the event that the files are removed or become unavailable.
Have a phenomenal day or night, possibly even both. If you have any questions, I'll do my best to answer them.

Nice Guide ;D

DvDwx. said:
Nice Guide ;D
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Push that Guide to Android Development thread, that is a ROM ;D
We need talk with our Forum Administrator to Manage some Topics and Fuse KAZAM Tornado 348 with BLU Vivo Air menu... and try explain to this administrator about the re-branding process to he can add the other phones like AllView, Fly and Gionee to this Phone Menu Threads topics ;D
:highfive:

DvDwx. said:
Push that Guide to Android Development thread, that is a ROM ;D
We need talk with our Forum Administrator to Manage some Topics and Fuse KAZAM Tornado 348 with BLU Vivo Air menu... and try explain to this administrator about the re-branding process to he can add the other phones like AllView, Fly and Gionee to this Phone Menu Threads topics ;D
:highfive:
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I didn't create the resources in the ROM, I just made a guide to flashing ROMs using a specific ROM as an example. I would feel bad posting it in the developer section because I don't wish to be given credit for the ROM. I didn't make it.

Ilxaot said:
I didn't create the resources in the ROM, I just made a guide to flashing ROMs using a specific ROM as an example. I would feel bad posting it in the developer section because I don't wish to be given credit for the ROM. I didn't make it.
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i understand that ;D
on my WonderMedia WM8880 Tablet project i share the projects from other developers... but i asked they to have permission to share that, and leave on post the credits with their names... maybe if you talk with developer on 4PDA for permission to do it or ask him if it is possible he share he ROM Project here is will be perfect... anyway Good Guide to Flash this ROM :highfive:

Could you please describe how to flash the carliv recovery. I downloaded the app in step 2 but I can't even seem to install the twrp recovery because phone reboots into stock recovery and I don't even see an option for the carliv one.

dimasp6 said:
Could you please describe how to flash the carliv recovery. I downloaded the app in step 2 but I can't even seem to install the twrp recovery because phone reboots into stock recovery and I don't even see an option for the carliv one.
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You need have root to do this... And sometimes the root dont work correctly and dont stay giving the rights to aplicantion can work...

DvDwx. said:
You need have root to do this... And sometimes the root dont work correctly and dont stay giving the rights to aplicantion can work...
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I do have root with Kingroot. So I just need to keep trying until it successfully flashes?
Edit: The app mlp RIO recovery installer constantly freezes on me not allowing me to flash any of the recoveries.

dimasp6 said:
I do have root with Kingroot. So I just need to keep trying until it successfully flashes?
Edit: The app mlp RIO recovery installer constantly freezes on me not allowing me to flash any of the recoveries.
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You can also try iRoot. Install SuperSU and try using it as the root granter for the recoveries.

Does the magnetometer (compass) work for you guys on the miui rom? It doesn't work for me.

ron580 said:
Does the magnetometer (compass) work for you guys on the miui rom? It doesn't work for me.
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The app itself hadn't worked for me, I tried it earlier. Have you tested another app? It may be the stock app. I haven't messed with it much, not a huge navigator myself. [emoji14]

Ilxaot said:
The app itself hadn't worked for me, I tried it earlier. Have you tested another app? It may be the stock app. I haven't messed with it much, not a huge navigator myself. [emoji14]
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The senor doesn't work at all using this rom & google maps wont work properly without it. Also the time on the lock screen and the home screen show different times about an hour apart Other than that everything else works fine.

ron580 said:
The senor doesn't work at all using this rom & google maps wont work properly without it. Also the time on the lock screen and the home screen show different times about an hour apart Other than that everything else works fine.
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Yeah. I've also noticed that downloading updates is botched, because it downloads an update for a different phone model. If you try to install it the installation will fail, but it won't hurt your phone.
All in all it's a pretty solid ROM for me.

Ilxaot said:
Yeah. I've also noticed that downloading updates is botched, because it downloads an update for a different phone model. If you try to install it the installation will fail, but it won't hurt your phone.
All in all it's a pretty solid ROM for me.
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Yes its a great rom maybe we can ask the developer if he can fix the issues for us on 4pda. I would do it but i couldn't register on 4pda i kept on receiving an error.

request
Ilxaot said:
All in all it's a pretty solid ROM for me.
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Known bugs? any screenshot running this ROM please? I'd like to see some, I'm not updated on what's going on with MIUI and btw, great work! thanks in advance!

JesusEMC said:
Known bugs? any screenshot running this ROM please? I'd like to see some, I'm not updated on what's going on with MIUI and btw, great work! thanks in advance!
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I'll post some tomorrow. Re-read the past 5-6 posts and you'll see the bugs. I think you'll like it. MIUI is certainly different (settings default apps) and such, but it's a formidable ROM and performs relatively well.

ron580 said:
Yes its a great rom maybe we can ask the developer if he can fix the issues for us on 4pda. I would do it but i couldn't register on 4pda i kept on receiving an error.
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on Captcha you need count the numbers and ignore the russian Letters Like for exemple -> ##22###16## -> 22+16= 38
to can finish the registration... and no, you don't need use VPN or Proxy to create the account :highfive:

ron580 said:
Yes its a great rom maybe we can ask the developer if he can fix the issues for us on 4pda. I would do it but i couldn't register on 4pda i kept on receiving an error.
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I'm sure he knows about it...and the guy is activity working on the ROM...except the latest update seems to just boot loop from what I've read, rather just wait and see.

itsJohnuno said:
I'm sure he knows about it...and the guy is activity working on the ROM...except the latest update seems to just boot loop from what I've read, rather just wait and see.
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Our Buddy @SSJGohon found the kernel source code and already shared on some topic(i Already re-shared that on Cyanogen Mod to Mediatek SoC's Development thread... but anyone there say nothing about it... and already shared on 4PDA to maybe the MiUi developer can Bring something to All...). i already downloaded and already start my research about what can be maked with that and for sure have a possibility to we have a custom Kernel and maybe Custom ROM like PURE AOSP, AOSPA... but Cyanogen Mod is more difficult because we don't have a updated Repo Source from MediaTek to work like Driver Blobs to GPU, Bluetooth, Wifi Drivers... etc
My real problem is i don't have all skills to make a custom kernel to Mediatek SoC because a lot of things change from Qualcomm to Mediatek.. but if anyone here want to try development that just search the topics with @SSJGohon comments replays :highfive:

Ilxaot said:
I'll post some tomorrow. Re-read the past 5-6 posts and you'll see the bugs. I think you'll like it. MIUI is certainly different (settings default apps) and such, but it's a formidable ROM and performs relatively well.
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I've already installed the ROM, it runs smoothly! You were right, I really like it! I had an issue trying to format /data, it took like 15 minutes, and did a hard reset (pressed power button for a few seconds) and tried to format again and it worked. Im a little bit worry cause I've had 2 radom reboots so far.. Any idea of what has happened to me?