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Recently I found this interesting Tool ... and I successfully flashed "Allminipc_ug802_RT8188_4.4_720p.img" (Kitkat version) on my MK802 III using Debian Linux 7.5!
Regards, mistersixt.
In case someone is interested: I successfully installed the rk3066 drivers for WinXP using Moborobo, rooted the device with the kingo root tool, and I was able to installed the xposed framework 2.6, too, including XPrivacy, root cloak etc.
So I have a fully 4.4.2 running MK802 III with root access and Xposed framework!
Regards, mistersixt.
mistersixt said:
Recently I found this interesting Tool ... and I successfully flashed "Allminipc_ug802_RT8188_4.4_720p.img" (Kitkat version) on my MK802 III using Debian Linux 7.5!
Regards, mistersixt.
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Very interesting..Any chance you could share the firmware image file and also let us know how has it been so far...is it fast enough and does the Wifi and Camera (UVC drivers compatible) work w/ this ?
Also could you confirm if this is for MK802III and not MK802IIIS...
Cheers
optimus975 said:
Very interesting..Any chance you could share the firmware image file and also let us know how has it been so far...is it fast enough and does the Wifi and Camera (UVC drivers compatible) work w/ this ?
Also could you confirm if this is for MK802III and not MK802IIIS...
Cheers
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It is the MK802III, and the stick is running fast and stable. Wifi is as bad as with 4.1 ... but I think this is a general (or hardware related) issue, I am using it with a USB to LAN adapter anyway.
Concerning the camera I have no idea.
Regards, mistersixt.
mistersixt said:
It is the MK802III, and the stick is running fast and stable. Wifi is as bad as with 4.1 ... but I think this is a general (or hardware related) issue, I am using it with a USB to LAN adapter anyway.
Concerning the camera I have no idea.
Regards, mistersixt.
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Hi,
Thanks for your response.
I've just installed this firmware on my MK802III and it seems no audio video app is working properly. Youtube does not show any video or sound. Neither can I play youtube in the browser.
No streaming media player works either. Only the local media files are playing properly.
The playstore seems to take ages to install apps because of speed, however when I check the internet speed using speed testing app it gives a good enough speed of 7Mbps.
Also i've noticed that there the wifi network connections are getting dropped abruptly. The wifi connection itself seems to be OK but connection from apps such as Airdroid drop out and upload from my local machine via Airdroid takes ages w/ speeds in Kbps.
Can this be fixed please.
Thanks,
OP
optimus975 said:
Hi,
Thanks for your response.
I've just installed this firmware on my MK802III and it seems no audio video app is working properly. Youtube does not show any video or sound. Neither can I play youtube in the browser.
No streaming media player works either. Only the local media files are playing properly.
The playstore seems to take ages to install apps because of speed, however when I check the internet speed using speed testing app it gives a good enough speed of 7Mbps.
Also i've noticed that there the wifi network connections are getting dropped abruptly. The wifi connection itself seems to be OK but connection from apps such as Airdroid drop out and upload from my local machine via Airdroid takes ages w/ speeds in Kbps.
Can this be fixed please.
Thanks,
OP
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bumping this up..!
can confirm, that works great on Measy U2A.
MK802IIIs up and running
Works brilliantly on my MK802IIIs. Wifi is strong and Bluetooth works out of the box. Already rooted and CWM recovery installed. Now its time for some Xposed magic! Anyone has an idea which XBMC version will run best on this?
I'm using the ROM from this thread http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player...73-full-1080p-modded-kit-kat-4-4-2-rk3066-rom
Super fast and stable, its like a new machine coming from the old JB ROM I had on there. I can actually use it now.
This ROM is for an Imito device but the MK802IIIS is identical hardware.
Few OC kernels in that thread to to play with.
ozzy lion said:
I'm using the ROM from this thread
Super fast and stable, its like a new machine coming from the old JB ROM I had on there. I can actually use it now.
This ROM is for an Imito device but the MK802IIIS is identical hardware.
Few OC kernels in that thread to to play with.
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Hi,
The rom seems nice but I just can't get it to run correctly on my MK802IIS. I just flashed the rom on this thread (V 1.1 ) without flashing a custom kernel. Just flashed the entire rom. And after the first boot, I see the apps update (the optimization screen) and then I'm stuck on the screen where there is an Android icon on the top with a blue bar underneath. This screen just keeps blinking and seems to be impossible to pass. I can access the settings, but I found impossible to activate wifi or lan.
Ozzy, you seem to have a MK802IIIS, did I miss something during the flashing? Do I need to flah a custom kernel after flashing the rom?
Linkysly said:
Hi,
The rom seems nice but I just can't get it to run correctly on my MK802IIS. I just flashed the rom on this thread (V 1.1 ) without flashing a custom kernel. Just flashed the entire rom. And after the first boot, I see the apps update (the optimization screen) and then I'm stuck on the screen where there is an Android icon on the top with a blue bar underneath. This screen just keeps blinking and seems to be impossible to pass. I can access the settings, but I found impossible to activate wifi or lan.
Ozzy, you seem to have a MK802IIIS, did I miss something during the flashing? Do I need to flah a custom kernel after flashing the rom?
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I just flashed the basic ROM with the unmodified kernel. I did try one of the OC kernels but it wasn't stable on my device.
The screen you mention doesn't sound familiar to me.
Did you do a full wipe?
ozzy lion said:
I just flashed the basic ROM with the unmodified kernel. I did try one of the OC kernels but it wasn't stable on my device.
The screen you mention doesn't sound familiar to me.
Did you do a full wipe?
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Hi, thanks for your answer mate
Yeah I did a full wipe, that's why I don't understand what's happening to me. I see someone on the thread has the exact same problem, but doesn't precise on which device, so I preferred to ask you first, as we have the same device.
I'll just try the v.1.0, mabe that 1.1 version doesn't run on my key. Did you flash the 1.1 or the 1.0 ?
Hello
I know I am a bit off topic but this TV stick is based on the same CPU....Can somebody help me ?
I ordered this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dual-Core...g-/111655649656?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123 and seller's understanding of the English language is very close to none
Can somebody tell me which webcam models does it support ?
I have just installed Allminipc_ug802_RT8188_4.4_720p on an MK802III. I have used it for an hour and installed all my apps etc.
Both sound and Wifi (Realtek) seems to work.
I've been using mine daily since I posted last time. It works fine except for some hick ups.
Sometimes during bootup it hangs with just 3 penguins on the screen.
And I'm running out of internal disk space all the time. I never did that on the official 4.2 even though I had many more applications installed then. Any ideas how to fix that?
Help please...
I have : BOARD
MK802IIIS
BOOTLOADER
unknown
BRAND
MK802IIIS
CPU_ABI
armeabi-v7a
CPU_ABI2
armeabi
DEVICE
MK802IIIS
DISPLAY
MK802IIIS-eng 4.2.2 JDQ39 eng.zs.20140312.150142 test-keys
FINGERPRINT
MK802IIIS/rk30sdk/rk30sdk:4.2.2/JDQ39/eng.zs.20140312.150142:eng/test-keys
HARDWARE
rk30board
HOST
hotack-desktop
ID
JDQ39
MANUFACTURER
rockchip
MODEL
RKM MK802IIIS
PRODUCT
MK802IIIS
SERIAL
FKO0EQZQGR
TAGS
test-keys
TYPE
eng
UNKNOWN
unknown
USER
zs
CODENAME
REL
INCREMENTAL
eng.zs.20140312.150142
RELEASE
4.2.2
SDK_INT
17
Its rooted just need to know how to UPGRADE THIS TERRIBLE DEVICE....
Hi, I've read that support for LG G3 is in the works but is or will there be support for the G3 running CM12?
I've just tested this, even bought the version from Play store and for me it doesn't work. Is there a Kernel requirement for FM radio which CM12 may not have? I could supply any log data you request.
Thanks and great work so far.
Yup, i confirm, doesn't work on lg g3. Pitty.
joergherzinger said:
Hi, I've read that support for LG G3 is in the works but is or will there be support for the G3 running CM12?
I've just tested this, even bought the version from Play store and for me it doesn't work. Is there a Kernel requirement for FM radio which CM12 may not have? I could supply any log data you request.
Thanks and great work so far.
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Sorry for my delay. I started a re-coding "marathon" on the weekend and it stretched for a week.
I intend to support the LG G3 as well as I possibly can, on any ROM. I have almost bought a G3 for testing a few times, but haven't gone through with it yet.
The CM12 kernel does not at present include the needed Qualcomm V4L FM radio "IRIS" driver.
I will try to submit the tiny 2 line config file change needed for that and see if they respond.
Someone built an FM friendly kernel and it worked, but there are/were still some audio issues. We can work around this with the new analog mode being added to Spirit2, and this should be properly resolved at some point.
Oh, thats great to hear.
For the Cyanogen part: They actually have a section in their bugtracker for FM Radio [1]. Once you have done that could you post the links to the pull request and the bug entry here. I will follow it and update my phone as soon as the fix is built. If there is anything I can do to help you please let me know.
[1] https://jira.cyanogenmod.org/secure...=+"FM+Radio"+ORDER+BY+priority+DESC&mode=hide
joergherzinger said:
Oh, thats great to hear.
For the Cyanogen part: They actually have a section in their bugtracker for FM Radio [1]. Once you have done that could you post the links to the pull request and the bug entry here. I will follow it and update my phone as soon as the fix is built. If there is anything I can do to help you please let me know.
[1] https://jira.cyanogenmod.org/secure...=+"FM+Radio"+ORDER+BY+priority+DESC&mode=hide
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OK.
Last night I submitted the same patch for Xperia Z1 and it seems well received. First time I ever built a CM ROM and it took a few days to get everything downloaded and built and figure out how to submit CM patches etc.
My response time to posts and emails has increased, and my responses are more brief, because I have decided to spend more time doing what needs to be done and less time talking about it.
WOW great news!!
Thank's very much :victory:
mikereidis said:
OK.
Last night I submitted the same patch for Xperia Z1 and it seems well received. First time I ever built a CM ROM and it took a few days to get everything downloaded and built and figure out how to submit CM patches etc.
My response time to posts and emails has increased, and my responses are more brief, because I have decided to spend more time doing what needs to be done and less time talking about it.
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Great! I'm trying CM12 in my G3 and, despite some typical nightly bugs, it's working quite well. I only really miss FM radio! :fingers-crossed:
Any progress ?
ariek44 said:
Any progress ?
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Is the needed FM driver in the CM12 kernel for LG G3 now ?
And is the remaining problem that the sound sounds horrible ?
See my posts 9001 and 9002 for info on the new March 6 beta release. 9002 has link to the free version to try: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1059296&page=901
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mikereidis said:
Is the needed FM driver in the CM12 kernel for LG G3 now ?
And is the remaining problem that the sound sounds horrible ?
See my posts 9001 and 9002 for info on the new March 6 beta release. 9002 has link to the free version to try: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1059296&page=901
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New beta app says no tuner in current cm12 nightly. Tried flashing a different kernel - resin - but same result.
Phenax said:
New beta app says no tuner in current cm12 nightly. Tried flashing a different kernel - resin - but same result.
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If you have the T-Mobile variant, I do not think FM can ever work for you.
As with the LG G2, only the Sprint and International variants have the FM antenna pin connected as needed to the headset jack for the antenna.
Other variants are purposely and permanently "broken" by shorting the pin to ground.
There was rumor here and there that other variants might work, but I think that was based on Spirit not showing a specific error at one point.
So, AFAICT, only the International D855 and Sprint's model.
joergherzinger said:
Hi, I've read that support for LG G3 is in the works but is or will there be support for the G3 running CM12?
I've just tested this, even bought the version from Play store and for me it doesn't work. Is there a Kernel requirement for FM radio which CM12 may not have? I could supply any log data you request.
Thanks and great work so far.
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I have built a CM12 based kernel that I think should work.
I do not have a G3 so I can not test it.
I can not make any guarantees that it will boot and won't harm anything.
This is a boot.img file. Anyone flashing it should understand how to flash such a file so I won't explain.
I will submit the patches to CM once someone can verify.
md5sum ~/mikes_boot_fm_12-20150307-UNOFFICIAL-d855.img
d8080528d3f37448e57a6da84162d4df
Thanks !
Genius, it works. Sound quality seems fine to me. Just send me the link to the patch you will send in and I can confirm the cm guys, that it is working if you want.
Edit: I just noticed that wake up by double tap does not work. I assume that just because you used a different kernel config to the stock cm one...
joergherzinger said:
Genius, it works. Sound quality seems fine to me. Just send me the link to the patch you will send in and I can confirm the cm guys, that it is working if you want.
Edit: I just noticed that wake up by double tap does not work. I assume that just because you used a different kernel config to the stock cm one...
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Great !
I did not touch the kernel config at all. I used this one, stock as of this morning, AFAICT: https://github.com/CyanogenMod/andr...0/arch/arm/configs/cyanogenmod_d855_defconfig
The config has this, unchanged:
Code:
CONFIG_RADIO_IRIS=y
CONFIG_RADIO_IRIS_TRANSPORT=y
All I did to patch/fix was this:
Code:
cp kernel/motorola/msm8226/drivers/media/radio/radio-iris-transport.c kernel/lge/g3/drivers/media/radio/radio-iris-transport.c
cp kernel/motorola/msm8226/drivers/media/radio/radio-iris.c kernel/lge/g3/drivers/media/radio/radio-iris.c
This copied the Qualcomm fix from the MotoG kernel source that allows radio-iris-transport to work built into the kernel, instead of only as a module.
joergherzinger said:
Genius, it works. Sound quality seems fine to me. Just send me the link to the patch you will send in and I can confirm the cm guys, that it is working if you want.
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Patch is here: http://review.cyanogenmod.org/#/c/90794/
I played around with it a bit more. FM worked like a charm, but several other things didn't work at all. Most importantly Settings crashed for me when I tried to open display settings. I assume that is because my CM is a little more than a week old while your build is just a few days old. I reverted by to my old boot.img but I will test the first nightly with your patch in it.
joergherzinger said:
I played around with it a bit more. FM worked like a charm, but several other things didn't work at all. Most importantly Settings crashed for me when I tried to open display settings. I assume that is because my CM is a little more than a week old while your build is just a few days old. I reverted by to my old boot.img but I will test the first nightly with your patch in it.
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Maybe.
I've seen Settings crash on a few devices/ROMs.
Common AOSP Lollipop ROMs still have lots of problems.
They ALL have a nasty memory leak that gets bigger every time Spirit sends an RDS update to notification shade/remotes/lockscreen. I have to reboot my test phones every day or so to avoid unpredictable restarts when Android system_server fills its' internal table maxed at 51,200.
Stock Lollipop ROMs don't have this problem, so IMO must be some common bug in CM12 I think. (I could/should verify if Nexus/pure AOSP shares this.)
Well, it doesn't look too good. They seem to want this as a loadable module, which you explicitly stated different in your commit message. Any ideas an what to do next?
joergherzinger said:
Well, it doesn't look too good. They seem to want this as a loadable module, which you explicitly stated different in your commit message. Any ideas an what to do next?
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Yes, I think so, it's just taking me a long time to do it.
The patches I provided WORK. The complaint was that IF they re-configure the kernel to use modules, then the kernel will not build and he did not like that.
Many kernels have removed modules now and it is rare to go back to modules, so I find this a bit strange, but I am not the one maintaining kernels.
The patches were not really "developed" by me. I just grabbed the very similar files from the MotoG CM12 kernel thinking they would not complain; it was just aligning the code between CM12 kernels.
My plan since the patches were rejected is to use the files from (I think) a Sony CM12 kernel that I think should work with or without modules.
But I have had a LOT of trouble getting d855 kernels and ROMs to build since my initial changes that worked AND it can take hours to build a new ROM and I still have not figured out how to build just the kernel, which is much faster.
This is the problem I had last night and the night before and I am not a ROM dev so it takes time for me to figure out what is wrong or how to fix (maybe a "make clean" or similar"):
creating userdata.img...
Running: mkf2fsuserimg.sh /tmp/tmpqdNGFw 12297699328
in mkf2fsuserimg.sh PATH=/home/m/android/system/out/host/linux-x86/bin:/usr/lib/jvm/java-1.7.0-openjdk-amd64/bin:/home/m/android/system/out/host/linux-x86/bin:/home/m/android/system/prebuilts/gcc/linux-x86/arm/arm-linux-androideabi-4.8/bin:/home/m/android/system/prebuilts/gcc/linux-x86/:/home/m/android/system/prebuilts/gcc/linux-x86/arm/arm-eabi-4.8/bin:/home/m/android/system/development/scripts:/home/m/android/system/prebuilts/devtools/tools:/home/m/android/system/prebuilts/android-emulator/linux-x86_64:/home/m/bin:/usr/local/sbin:/usr/local/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/bin:/sbin:/bin:/usr/games:/usr/local/games:/usr/lib/jvm/jdk1.8.0_25/bin:/home/m/b:/home/m/b/android-studio//bin/:/home/m/b/android-sdk//platform-tools/:/home/m/b/android-sdk//tools/:/home/m/b/android-sdk//build-tools/21.1.2/:/home/m/b/android-ndk-r10//build/tools/:/home/m/b/android-ndk-r10//
make_f2fs -l 12297699328 /tmp/tmpqdNGFw
/home/m/android/system/out/host/linux-x86/bin/mkf2fsuserimg.sh: line 31: 23180 Segmentation fault $MAKE_F2FS_CMD
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "./build/tools/releasetools/add_img_to_target_files", line 261, in <module>
main(sys.argv[1:])
File "./build/tools/releasetools/add_img_to_target_files", line 255, in main
AddImagesToTargetFiles(args[0])
File "./build/tools/releasetools/add_img_to_target_files", line 241, in AddImagesToTargetFiles
AddUserdata(output_zip)
File "./build/tools/releasetools/add_img_to_target_files", line 156, in AddUserdata
assert succ, "build userdata.img image failed"
AssertionError: build userdata.img image failed
make: *** [/home/m/android/system/out/target/product/d855/obj/PACKAGING/target_files_intermediates/cm_d855-target_files-079aa1bcfa.zip] Error 1
make: *** Deleting file `/home/m/android/system/out/target/product/d855/obj/PACKAGING/target_files_intermediates/cm_d855-target_files-079aa1bcfa.zip'
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With troubles like these, and ROM builds taking hours and my lack of a G3 to test, this is moving slowly.
Add the fact that I am exhausted from the last few months of MORE major changes to Spirit2, some time spent with my family and looking into Android Auto and things move even more slowly.
...And the build guide for G3 seems to have disappeared too: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Build_Guides#vendor=%22LG%22;
...And... any chance you know the OFFICIAL CM12 way of switching between module and non-module kernels ? I know the defconfig "CONFIG_MODULES=y" thing, but I'm not sure if other changes are needed. I can do a "make menuconfig" but I'm not sure if I should write .config to the defconfig. "make config" gives a million options; I tried that and produced a kernel that probably won't even boot on a G3.
Perhaps I should post in a G3 forum section asking for help.
I posted on that patch now: http://review.cyanogenmod.org/#/c/90794/
Hi, I don't understand half you are talking about
I'm just an user who wants CM12 and FmRadio.
That being said, I can read this changelog in 777 kernel thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/kernel-777-kernel-t3003115). Did anyone try this "radio" builds?
02/08/15
- R6
- Fix Powersuspend
- CM kernel updates
- Synaptic touch firmware update
- Separate d855 builds with fm radio module
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(EDIT: Tried by myself. Radio works with 777 kernel. However, audio quality is quite bad.)
Second, I would like to test any beta kernels, spirit app, or whatever in my G3 D855, in order to help making it work. Please tell me how can I do it.
Thank you very much!
Greetings. I've been trying to update my phone from SlimROM 6 to SlimROM 7, but after each install, I've noticed that the Tethering & Portable Hotspot feature is grayed out in the Settings menu (see attachment). The lack of this feature is a pretty big dealbreaker for me at the moment, so I've been staying back on Slim6 for awhile.
Initially, I thought the issue was with the ROM (SlimROM 7 beta 0.8 and below), but when other users reported they were having no issue with the feature, I started experimenting. I've tried multiple other 7.1.1 ROMs at this point, and the only one that allows me to access and use portable hotspots was OOS 3.5.6. Here are the steps I've tried so far to fix this:
Verify latest TWRP and try again
Install OOS 3.5.6 to ensure latest modem, then install Slim 7
Install Slim6 (with working hotspot), then dirty flash up to Slim7
Test LineageOS, AICP, XOS, and a few others (ROMs only, no GApps or anything else) to see if Slim7 was the issue
Bring phone completely back to stock, install OOS 2.2.0 and update to current, then reinstall TWRP and flash another ROM
None of these have provided any success, and at this point I've pretty much exhausted my knowledge base. Does anyone know what might be causing this, or have any other suggestions I might try?
I'm having the same issue, and it's really frustrating.
I'm on Resurrection Remix 5.8.0, running 7.1.1
Someone please find a solution!
avigloz said:
I'm having the same issue, and it's really frustrating.
I'm on Resurrection Remix 5.8.0, running 7.1.1
Someone please find a solution!
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You will be happy to hear that, after an absurd amount of trial and error, I determined that the issue was with my carrier's provisioning, not my ROM or phone. Once I had that to go on, a bit of Googling found this excellent article, which details how to get tethering running again. I tried this yesterday evening, and it worked wonderfully. Not sure why my carrier has seen fit to disable tethering when I upgrade to 7.1.1, but this is a pretty straightforward workaround.
The only issue I've found with it so far, though, is that it reverts on new ROM flashes. I'm exploring creating a simple Magisk package as a more permanent fix, but this will at least get you going.
Ssayerr said:
You will be happy to hear that, after an absurd amount of trial and error, I determined that the issue was with my carrier's provisioning, not my ROM or phone. Once I had that to go on, a bit of Googling found this excellent article, which details how to get tethering running again. I tried this yesterday evening, and it worked wonderfully. Not sure why my carrier has seen fit to disable tethering when I upgrade to 7.1.1, but this is a pretty straightforward workaround.
The only issue I've found with it so far, though, is that it reverts on new ROM flashes. I'm exploring creating a simple Magisk package as a more permanent fix, but this will at least get you going.
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Cheers man
Thanks so much.
Hey guys,
I'm just looking for someone to point me in the right direction. Basically, my school has this web portal logon thing called Cloudpath (formerly xpressconnect) that requires you to log on to the portal's network in order to follow the instructions in your web browser for your specific OS. The problem arises with Android. It requires you to download an app, which does all the nitty gritty certificate installation and configuration for you. However, whenever I try this on a CUSTOM ROM (LOS-based and DU), I end up in a connecting loop. I never get connected to the secured network even though the certs appear to be installed correctly. I've tried using the app and doing it manually by downloading the certs myself. This only occurs on custom nougat roms, but works on stock MM (I haven't tried MM roms, because I want nougat).
As far as I know this problem only affects this phone after I install the rom and OpenGapps. Some of my peers have LOS and have gotten it to work, so I'm the only one, and the tech staff have no idea what to do. I don't have the log file on me, but if you need it, I can post it (they're pretty long, but seem to be detailed up until the connection part which just flops between CONNECTED and DISCONNECTED).
Is this a problem with the modem or the roms themselves? I was going to wait until the nougat kernel blobs got integrated to LOS, before trying again as I don't want to use the experimental build because it's a month old now. This problem has been around since at least January of this year. If there is a non-los based nougat rom, I would be glad to try that too. otherwise, I'm at a loss and I need some direction.
Any help is appreciated!
Seeings as how all of our Nougat ROMs are a mixed bag of partial MM and part Nougat still, and all custom ROM's for the MXPE use LoS's device tree, I am thinking this is a ROM issue, probably with some binary blob we don't have yet. The kernel source just released a few weeks ago, give it time and custom ROM's will get better (we think), and if the MXPE ever gets official Nougat, we will probably have better binary blobs too.
If it works on stock Marshmallow, it obviously isn't a radio thing, because your Nougat ROM's use the same radio firmware.
I don't have much else to say, but I would try a custom Marshmallow ROM and see if it works... if it fails as well, the problem is something in the LoS core device tree and it will need some developer's special attention (good luck with that, since we are considered to have a stable device tree it takes some work to get it changed), but if it works, chances are good that once custom Nougat ROMs get updated more it will likely work.
In a last ditch effort. I tried flashing the experimental build after posting this article, and it actually works! Now, this isn't the ideal situation given that there are some bugs (that I haven't run into yet) and that this build is a month old now. But for now, I'm satisfied. I just hope these blobs get integrated to official LOS soon.
Progress on that is here: https://review.lineageos.org/#/q/project:LineageOS/android_device_motorola_clark
If there are any roms out there that are considered stable and have these implemented now, I would appreciate it, otherwise, I think I'll be set for a little while. Thanks for your help!
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What is this thread for?
To all those wondering what to install on their old Samsung Galaxy S6, abreviated "S6". This thread will tell you what you need to know concerning available ROMS for the Canadian W8 model of the S6.
There are 5 major guests in the Samsung Galaxy S6 Android world:
Versions 5.x.x named Lollipop abreviated "LL"
Versions 6.x.x named Marshmallow abreviated "MM"
Versions 7.x.x named Nougat abreviated "NG"
Versions 8.x.x named Oreo abreviated "O"
Versions 9.x.x named Pie abreviated "P"
Versions 10.x.x named 10 abreviated 10
Basic things you must know:
Stock ROMs which are kept as is with only deknoxed but still stock won't show you much besides keeping your phone as it is with the freedom of installing what you want.
AOSP ROMs are usually the most debloated ones and best ones. LineageOS IS an AOSP based ROM.
Debloated ROMs: There seems to be a lot of different levels of debloating. High, Partial, Light. When using a Custom ROM, you usually want to remove most of the stock stuff and install the things you desire after. But in this ROM world, when debloating, authors often rebloat them with some of their prefered apps and mods. So Debloated ROMs are mainly to say that stock apps were removed.
Kernels are not ROMs, just saying AND, they need to be installed with the PROPER version of the ROM you are installing AND must fit AOSP or Stock because they will not work and you will get bootloop.
Aroma installer which permit to choose options during the ROM's installation. These take soo much space and are huge files to download. They boost the ROM's file size. Of course, you can choose what you want during the install process, but most ROMs are over 1Gb in size which is enormous while a non-aroma file can be way under 700Mb and do the job perfectly.
LL (v5.x.x):
These are just old, your cell phone can handle much more up to date roms AND stock roms are already way passed these versions.
MM (v6.x.x):
If you need well working, functional and complete ROMs, there's a few of these which have been tested and work very well. I'd go back without hesitating if I were not too greedy on later versions,
NG (v7.x.x):
There has been a lot of apps and mods that have been made stable from NG ROMs. A system on this would be considered a good in-the-middle installation. Not too old but not too young. There is also a custom framework app out there permitting some nice handling and modding that is considered stable for this version of Android. BUT, there's a bit BUT here. There is v7.0 and 7.1.x. 7.1.x seem to have audio issues, at least, the AOSP ROMs I tested.
0 (v8.x.x):
OK! I have read sooo many articles concerning battey problems in this ROM and I have also lived the battery problem myself with a custom ROM in this version. Oreo would be the system which crosses the line between old and new, merging from MM and NG to PIE.
P (v9.x.x):
Well, you are now up to date. BUT, We are now going well over S10 models of the Samsung Galaxy nowdays so a ROM in this version working bugfree is a bit of a dream, at least, for now. Problem encountered from these ROMs are audio, camera and wifi. Camera app is just nonesense with very poor audio quality. Users talk about bluetooth audio problems and echos during calls. Frequent application crashes notably when using camera, for example in messenger. BUT, the good is a cleaned up interface with a nice fresh modern feel.
10 (10.x.x):
Please refer to Pie (v9.x.x). Pretty much the same things happen.
I decided to give you a list of ROMS I have tested and believe should still stay alive for those questionning what the best ROM is for your needs or dreams.
Links to my suggested custom ROMs:
LL (5.x.x):
• None (just don't install any of these, too old)
MM (6.x.x): Only one stands out which I used for years and has a very nice position in recommended mods.
• XtreStoLite 3.3.1: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...xtrestolite-deodexed-mod-edition-1-0-t3094423
XtreStoLite has made me happy for years. If you want a stable ROM with what the S6 looked like during it's glorious days, that's the ROM to install.
NG (7.x.x): Most of these ROMs seem to be stock ROMs with not so much debloation so huge file sizes and Samsung's connection wizard AND all the Google Apps you did not ask for. I fell on 1 which boasts being HIGHLY debloated.
• OdexLite 4.2: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...rom-odexlite-rom-920f-920i-925f-925i-t3550706
If you do not install any of the Samsung or Google apps in the aroma installer, this is a highly debloated rom. I'm mentionning it here because I managed to instal it once but not a second time. Some users have reported a boot loop which makes the ROM below pretty much safe for install compared to this one. Because of a first successfull try, I still list it here, but I suggest Ultimate Nougat below. If you want to try and have time, then I suggest to try OdexLite if you are willing to test out and see for yourself.
• UlTiMaTe NouGat V3.1:https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...elopment/rom-ultimate-nougat-s8-port-t3681259
I managed to make it work after wating for about 15 minutes for my phone to boot initially. It is not as much debloated as OdexLite but is a bit more flexible for adblock and Magisk since you are offered to install or not in the Aroma Installer. This actually is a flaw I found in OdexLite where some applications detect Magisk and AdBlock so they make certain options unavailable. With this version, you can install AdBlock and Magisk after and get apps to work flawlessly. System is stable and a good solution if you want, what I consider, a semi-debloated acceptable ROM. Many users also mentioned that mobile and LTE networks work flawlessly with this ROM.
O (8.x.x): None (I just di not try any of them after my battery problem)
P (9.x.x): 2 Came out of the lot and work strait out of the box. OK, WORK is a big word here, be prepared for a few issues. BUT, battery life is good, not too many apps and some fun customized options.
• LineageOS 16.0: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...opment/rom-unofficial-lineageos-16-0-t3880888
Used it for a few months without major issues besides the common Pie ROM issues notably camera and audio issues and some WiFi problems.
• ViperOS 6.3: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...elopment/rom-unofficial-viperos-v6-3-t3921301
I was pretty surprised by this ROM. It's basically Lineage OS 16 with extra Viper mods for extra customizations and configuration with, as a user stated, the extra no audio during calls problem. I still consider the Viper addons as bloatware but at least, there's no Samsung apps.
10 (10.x.x): I stopped at Pie. Same issues when reading the ROM threads so I have not even tried any of them because I overuse camera and video calls, who doesn't during COVID-19?
Recommended and usefull apps:
AdAway: https://f-droid.org/packages/org.adaway/
Removes many inapp ads, not those in full screen, but removes lotsand most of them.
Magisk: https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
Adds root access to your apps if you don't have it pre-enabled in your ROM
OpenGApps: https://opengapps.org/
Installs Google Play and other Google stuff on your phone
Xposed Framework: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=58828974#post58828974
Adds numourous other possibilities to customize your phone. NOTE: Please allow an extra boot time after installation.
Xposed Modules: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules
Launchers and other apps:
Launchers will give more style to your phone. From changing icon size to drawer's background color, you may want to have a look at launchers for a more customized experience. 2 Launchers held my attention. There's not too many out there that are worth the download even with an above 4/5 star rating. Some of them even show ads which is ridiculous for a launcher as you will see ads popup just in the middle of nowhere.
Microsoft Launcher: My prefered launcher. Has everything you need, notifiction dots, decent customizations and works with icon packs. It lacks a few customizations such as folder colors and opacity, but that left asside, I still think it is the best out of all of them considering that it is totally FREE.
Nova Launcher: The only problem with THIS launcher is that you need the paid version to enable notification badges on your icons.
Evie Launcher: Well it's one or the other, Nova permits lots of customizations with background colors but no badges. Evie permits badges but no background colors or status bar customizations. But, very fast and simple.
MX Player: I've tested a few, one of the best. Reads almost anything, fast and highly customizable. Some may say VLC would be nice but VLC showed a few lags here and there and ended up not reading some files MX read OR had more time with videos accros the network, MX Player does a very nice job.
Options you may want to change:
Enable programmer's options and disable all animations for a faster response time in apps.
Enable USB Debugging and set USB mode to File Transfer or Media Transfer Protocol.
Final Notes: I love the Pie experience but I had to resigne and go back to Nougat for stability and the camera which I use very often. It took me a while to find a reasonable Nougat ROM because I was going to resigne and go back to XtreStoLite. If you plan on testing, Facebook and Google accounts are your best friends to save your stuff so you don't need to restart your games or retype your contacts.
The chosen one: ULTIMATE NOUGAT
I hope this will help people make a choice on what to install for Canadian W8 phones. Do not hesitate to post your comments on your experiences and if you have suggestions or more information on tests you did with other ROMs not mentionned here.
Additional Bloatware you may not need
Now this is for modders who may come upon some bloatwares installed. When installing Ultimate Nougat, I decided to uninstall apps I do not use and found combersome and irritating for me. Here is the list of package names that can be removed which include App Lock, Weather and other widgets. If you are not sure of what you are doing, please do a Google Search on the package names to make sure you are uninstalling something you really do not need. In my case, I chose to uninstall these packages. You may want to get a package name virwer to know where these have been installed to remove them.
I use Total Commander with root permissions and I delete them. When I delete these packages, the phone boots properly and I get no messages or service stopping errors so I consider this my safe to remove list.
List of packages that I removed in the "system" folder (you need root permissions or use TWRP to delete):
Spoiler: KNOX
app/KNOXStub
app/KNOXStore
app/KnoxAttestationAgent
app/KNOXAgent
app/KLMSAgent
app/ContainerAgent
app/ContainerEventsRelayManager
app/KnoxFolderContainer2
app/KnoxRemoteContentsProvider
app/KnoxAppsUpdateAgent
app/KnoxFolderContainer
app/KnoxSetupWizardClient
app/KnoxSwitcher
app/MyKNOXSetupWizard
app/KnoxMigrationAgent
app/KnoxSetupWizardStub
app/SamsungDLPService
app/BBCAgent
app/SecurityLogAgent
priv-app/MyKNOXSetupWizard
priv-app/KLMSAgent
priv-app/SPDClient
priv-app/SKMSAgent
container
tima_measurement_info
framework/knoxsdk.jar
framework/knoxvpnuidtag.jar
etc/secure_storage/com.sec.knox.store
etc/secure_storage/com.sec.knox.store!dex
Spoiler: AUDIO
media\audio\ringtones\A_Rustling_in_the_Trees.ogg
media\audio\ringtones\Basic_Bell.ogg
media\audio\ringtones\Basic_Tone.ogg
media\audio\ringtones\Beep_Once.ogg
media\audio\ringtones\Beginning.ogg
media\audio\ringtones\Bunny_Hopping.ogg
media\audio\ringtones\Chimes.ogg
media\audio\ringtones\Crossing_a_River.ogg
media\audio\ringtones\Dance_Party.ogg
media\audio\ringtones\Day_by_Day.ogg
media\audio\ringtones\Drifting_Downstream.ogg
media\audio\ringtones\Ecliptic.ogg
media\audio\ringtones\First_Light.ogg
media\audio\ringtones\Fresh_Morning.ogg
media\audio\ringtones\Mystic_Tone.ogg
media\audio\ringtones\Ocean_Voyage.ogg
media\audio\ringtones\One_Step_Forward.ogg
media\audio\ringtones\Prelude.ogg
media\audio\ringtones\Scampering_Tone.ogg
media\audio\ringtones\Somewhere.ogg
media\audio\ringtones\Ticktac.ogg
media\audio\ringtones\Warm_Greetings.ogg
media\audio\notifications\Beep_Once.ogg
media\audio\notifications\Good_Time.ogg
media\audio\notifications\Run.ogg
media\audio\notifications\S_Harmonics.ogg
media\audio\notifications\S_Opener.ogg
media\audio\notifications\S_Temple_Bell.ogg
media\audio\notifications\Sweet_Favour.ogg
media\audio\notifications\Whisper.ogg
media\audio\notifications\Hello.ogg
media\audio\notifications\Peanut.ogg
media\audio\notifications\S_Bubbles.ogg
media\audio\notifications\S_Charming_Bell.ogg
media\audio\notifications\S_Dew_drops.ogg
media\audio\notifications\S_Knock.ogg
media\audio\notifications\S_Tickety_Tock.ogg
Spoiler: SAMSUNG
app/SamsungSans
app/VirtualTour_N_OS
app/VideoTrimmer_Dream
app/VideoEditorLite_Dream_N
app/VideoCollage_Grace_N
app/SlowMotion_Dream_N
app/EasterEgg
app/EasyOneHand3
app/GameOptimizer
app/WallpaperBackup
app/Weather2017_SE
app/WeatherWidget2017_SE
app/SmartRemote_zero
app/SmartSwitchAgent
app/SecFactoryPhoneTest
app/SecurityProviderSEC
app/STalkback
app/OneNote_Compact_Samsung
app/GearManagerStub
app/SecMemo3
app/AllshareFileShare
app/AllshareMediaShare
app/SBrowser_5.0
app/SPrintSpooler7
app/CloudGateway2017
priv-app/DiagMonAgent
priv-app/GalaxyAppsWidget_Phone
priv-app/SamsungPayStub
priv-app/SamsungBilling
priv-app/GalaxyApps_3xh
priv-app/GalaxyCare
priv-app/GalaxyThemes
priv-app/PowerPoint_SamsungStub
priv-app/SamsungAccount_Dream
priv-app/SamsungCloud
priv-app/HealthService
priv-app/LegacySmartManagerProvider
priv-app/SamsungPass_1.1
priv-app/VoiceNote_5.0
priv-app/Word_SamsungStub
priv-app/ThemeCenter
priv-app/SecLiveWallpapersPicker
priv-app/SHealth5
priv-app/SmartManager_v5
priv-app/SmartManager_v5_DeviceSecurity
priv-app/EasyLauncher2_Zero
priv-app/SVoicePLM
priv-app/SVoiceLang_EnglishPack_US_1.0
priv-app/SVoiceLang_FrenchPack_1.0
priv-app/SamsungMagnifier3
priv-app/SecEmail_N
priv-app/SecureFolderStub
priv-app/EasySetup
priv-app/GameHome
priv-app/GameTools
priv-app/OneDrive_Samsung_v2
etc/sysconfig/samsungaccount.xml
etc/sysconfig/samsungauthframework.xml
etc/sysconfig/samsungemail.xml
etc/sysconfig/samsungfidouafasm.xml
etc/sysconfig/samsungfidouafclient.xml
etc/sysconfig/samsungpushservice.xml
framework/gamemanager.jar
I just picked up a used SM-G920W8 as a backup until I get my Pixel 2 XL back. I plan to keep it as a backup phone but also as a music player for around the house, on trips and at the gym. The battery life is pretty poor!
I was hoping to put a custom ROM and was wondering if you'd be able to give me some guidance. So many posts on this forum are from 3 years ago and I'm not sure what is valid anymore. After seeing your post, and thank you, I would suspect you have a good deal of experience with this Canadian version of the S6.
My questions are:
What is the process to get TWRP on my device?
Can any of the other ROMs you tried but didn't run be made to work if we flash a custom kernel after flashing the ROM?
In your OP the problems you say you have, are those with your current Unofficial Lineage ROM? I'd hate to have the camera issues.
Thanks in advance.
Installing TWRP with ODIN
blyndfyre said:
I just picked up a used SM-G920W8 as a backup until I get my Pixel 2 XL back. I plan to keep it as a backup phone but also as a music player for around the house, on trips and at the gym. The battery life is pretty poor!
I was hoping to put a custom ROM and was wondering if you'd be able to give me some guidance. So many posts on this forum are from 3 years ago and I'm not sure what is valid anymore. After seeing your post, and thank you, I would suspect you have a good deal of experience with this Canadian version of the S6.
My questions are:
What is the process to get TWRP on my device?
Can any of the other ROMs you tried but didn't run be made to work if we flash a custom kernel after flashing the ROM?
In your OP the problems you say you have, are those with your current Unofficial Lineage ROM? I'd hate to have the camera issues.
Thanks in advance.
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A simple Google search makes it easy to find but, having a thread like this one , I believe that your questions are relevant. So...
Question #1 (getting TWRP on your phone): 2 links to start with ODIN to make the flash and TWRP, the thing you need to install:
ODIN (remove spaces in the following link): ww w.droid views.com/download-odin-tool-for-samsung-galaxy-devices-all-versions/
TWRP: https://twrp.me/samsung/samsunggalaxys6.html
Follow the instructions on the ODIN website. ODIN is used to flash your phone to have TWRP installed. Also note that this process is pretty critical as it can brick your phone so be carefull and follow the instruction properly. I have flashed TWRP a few times without any problems on my side.
Question #2 (Installing a custom kernel):
I have not tried this and did not adventure myself into installing any such thing. I tend to stick with original stuff to make sure to not brick my phone. AND seeing that many custom ROMS for Pie are not out yet and also seeing the battery problem with OREO, this simply means that noone has ever found anything stable yet for this device. I don't believe that installing another kernel may make things work better. But this is just an opinion and since I did not try any custom kernel, I don't believe to have the best answer for you concerning this.
Question #3 (Camera issues with custom ROM):
Samsung Galaxy S6 is made to work with Marshmallow abreviated as MM in certain threads and posts. So anything after MM is a risk, stable or not. I had XtreStoLite for many years and I had absolutely no problems until some apps just said that MM was not supported anymore. That's pretty much the only reason I decided to install something new. I also noticed that Nougat is still very popular but have not found any Nougat ROMS that were not too heavy or simply unavailable for my Canadian phone. But, if you install any MM ROMS, your are mostly not going to have any problems. You could try OREO roms and fall in luck and find someone that figured out how to elliminate the battery issue but in my case, I tend to stick myself to the latest ROMS and live temporarly with my problems until an update fixes it as I don't have too much stuff on my phone that makes me take the reinstallation as a waste of time. I can install over 15 custom ROMS in one day while only 3 or 4 Windows during the same period, I believe that trial and error in this case is worth it. There are few stable builds that correspond to my criterias which are very few custom apps and lightweight that are less than 650 mb ROMS. Most roms go over 2 Gb while som maintain between 1.2 to 1.7 gb which I find pretty huge to my opinion seeing I can get a fully working rom for 550 mb.
I hope this helps a bit. I'm not one of those geeky people with all the technological knowledge to explain or understand the nuances of kernels and roms. I'm not a developper nor a ROM creator myself so just following the installation processes proposed makes me a simple user. I applaud those creating custom kernels and roms from scratch with nothing but their knowledge without any installation instructions until they figure out by themselves how to explain their procedures, these people are the real fun guys or girls that make us use our phone to their outmost potential without any controls giving us the freedom to use the full unlimited functionalities of our android phones.
Just so you are aware the Canadian s6 is the same as the T-Mobile version, so any separate Rom download or fixes for the T-Mobile s6 apply. Any Oreo or Pie rom will have custom kernel prepackaged, as Samsung never released those on this device.
@Rouwdyboy Well that's a very constructive comment. Thank you, this may open up some possibilities and other tests on my side once I get some time again. Thank you for your comment!
@green3water5 how did you get a Canadian S6 to work? Wow!
Other than my S6 being edge, my SM-G925W8 installs LineageOS 16.1 fine but there is no cellular data at all. Calls go through but there's no sound...
I have a suspicion that the installer installs the zeroltexx version of the ROM which is causing the issue.
I guess the only thing that can differ from my installation to yours is Twrp, so which version of Twrp do you use?
Thanks (in advance)
Jeffreyyou said:
@green3water5 how did you get a Canadian S6 to work? Wow!
Other than my S6 being edge, my SM-G925W8 installs LineageOS 16.1 fine but there is no cellular data at all. Calls go through but there's no sound...
I have a suspicion that the installer installs the zeroltexx version of the ROM which is causing the issue.
I guess the only thing that can differ from my installation to yours is Twrp, so which version of Twrp do you use?
Thanks (in advance)
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I have to admit that I do not use my cell phone using cellular data. I constantly need wifi to use GS Wave for VoIP calls. I have not tested cellular data but I do know that MOST Pie ROMS have sound issues and some Nougat ROMS also. The sound issue is pretty redundant but in my case, using GS Wave, I do not encounter those bugs. The only problem I encounter, I have already mentionned above, BUT, I have updated my first post to warn people of possible sound problems when using cellular data. I'm sorry that I'm not of big use for your problem but thank you for your reply!
I have updated my tests and added my point of view on ViperOS.
Calls
I have no sound in phone calls, everything else is working fine.
i tried to see if there was something like "persist.vendor.audio.fluence.voicecall=true" in the build prop to edit, hoping to fix the issue.
After testing out and other numourouse trials and errors. Here's my new comments on ROMs for G920W8 models. Hope this helps. I rewrote the entire thread content for clearer explanations.
Jeffreyyou said:
@green3water5 how did you get a Canadian S6 to work? Wow!
Other than my S6 being edge, my SM-G925W8 installs LineageOS 16.1 fine but there is no cellular data at all. Calls go through but there's no sound...
I have a suspicion that the installer installs the zeroltexx version of the ROM which is causing the issue.
I guess the only thing that can differ from my installation to yours is Twrp, so which version of Twrp do you use?
Thanks (in advance)
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I have the exact same problem as you do. I tried many roms and so far, none kept the data ON execpt Resurrection Remix 7 (zerofltecan) for about... 3 hours.
But, when I go back to stock, mobile data comes back.
@green3water5 I sent you a private message AND THEN found that thread. Sorry to have bothered you, will keep writing in here
coolmat said:
I have the exact same problem as you do. I tried many roms and so far, none kept the data ON execpt Resurrection Remix 7 (zerofltecan) for about... 3 hours.
But, when I go back to stock, mobile data comes back.
@green3water5 I sent you a private message AND THEN found that thread. Sorry to have bothered you, will keep writing in here
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That's why I chose to use OdexLite which is a Nougat based ROM. Oreo and Pie seem to be too recent to have perfect functionalities seeing that S6 is way outdated today. So seeing Pie ROMS work seems, for now at least, a bit more dreamy than reality. Nougat has passed pretty much all possible tests and seeing most of them being abandonned by their authors, I think that most problems may have been resolved and that other issues which may raise are probably corrected with Oreo and Pie ROMs. But again, I do not use cellular lines as I use voip through wifi connections so I cannot suggest anything more than my experience as a computer technician concerning roms and softwares installed on old systems. We are now at the S10 phone, 4 versions higher with Pie starting to be the default system sold on recent phones.
My experience so far with OdexLite without cellular data: I have nothing but good to say. I've had no camera issues, no sound issues, no wifi issues and no problems installing anything I wanted. Up to now, it's the best and most stable ROM I've installed after XtreStoLite. Of course there are small things that I liked in Pie like theme changes and some keyboard changes but nothing compared to how fluid and stable the system is compared to Oreo and Pie ROMs I had tested.
And I am not bothered by any messages. Thank you for your usefull comment.
green3water5 said:
That's why I chose to use OdexLite which is a Nougat based ROM. Oreo and Pie seem to be too recent to have perfect functionalities seeing that S6 is way outdated today. So seeing Pie ROMS work seems, for now at least, a bit more dreamy than reality. Nougat has passed pretty much all possible tests and seeing most of them being abandonned by their authors, I think that most problems may have been resolved and that other issues which may raise are probably corrected with Oreo and Pie ROMs. But again, I do not use cellular lines as I use voip through wifi connections so I cannot suggest anything more than my experience as a computer technician concerning roms and softwares installed on old systems. We are now at the S10 phone, 4 versions higher with Pie starting to be the default system sold on recent phones.
My experience so far with OdexLite without cellular data: I have nothing but good to say. I've had no camera issues, no sound issues, no wifi issues and no problems installing anything I wanted. Up to now, it's the best and most stable ROM I've installed after XtreStoLite. Of course there are small things that I liked in Pie like theme changes and some keyboard changes but nothing compared to how fluid and stable the system is compared to Oreo and Pie ROMs I had tested.
And I am not bothered by any messages. Thank you for your usefull comment.
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I was not able to install OdexLite, it always bootloop, but I was able to install Ultimate Nougat and I can confirm that it's the first ROM that mobile data works. So what I deduct is that Canadian providers locked mobile data (LTE) to Android 7 (Nougat) for SM-G920W8. I can't remember where I read that before, but it's not the first time I see that people had to update in order to get mobile data for it to work.
Sadness...
@coolmat Thank you for this very usefull comment. Even though I do not really understand why you get a bootloop with OdexLite, you still managed to get a Nougat ROM to work. If this resolved your issue for LTE network, I glad that Ultimate Nougat worked for you. And I think we just need to be patient and wait until there is more serious work for Pie ROMs until someone finds out how to resolve the network and other issues we have.
Added Ultimate Nougat in the list of Tested Nougat ROMs. Thanks to @coolmat for this little info. Tried the installation another time and rom worked.
**EDIT: I'm editing this because some people might not scroll more... Don't install this ROM. As green3water5 stated (below) it is in beta and after further testing, there's a big issue where rebooting kills it.
Guys, I just found the BEST ROM for the SM-G925W8! It's Android PIE and mobile data WORKS REALLY WELL!!!. (When you install, install the "US Variant")
This ROM is faster than all the other PIE, OREO, NOUGAT, and STOCK! It's faster than my S8 lol.
**MiUi camera, don't use stock
The ROM is also for the Note 5 and other S6 variants, hence 2GB size.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/development/rom-floyd-n7fe-port-v1-0-t3882804
JeffYou said:
Guys, I just found the BEST ROM for the SM-G925W8! It's Android PIE and mobile data WORKS REALLY WELL!!!. (When you install, install the "US Variant")
This ROM is faster than all the other PIE, OREO, NOUGAT, and STOCK! It's faster than my S8 lol. This ROM gets an A+ (or as we Ontarians say "level 4+")
**MiUi camera, don't use stock
The ROM is also for the Note 5 and other S6 variants, hence 2GB size.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/development/rom-floyd-n7fe-port-v1-0-t3882804
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It states that the ROM is under Beta. Did you compare the sound recording of tha camera compared to the other ROMS I listed. Does the camera work flawlessly with Facebook Messenger and other apps asking for camera?
green3water5 said:
It states that the ROM is under Beta. Did you compare the sound recording of tha camera compared to the other ROMS I listed. Does the camera work flawlessly with Facebook Messenger and other apps asking for camera?
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Sorry, my bad. Don't install the ROM. I used it all night and it worked great but if you boot it the second time, it will shutdown/reboot right after booting into the OS ( kind-of like a bootloop(?) ).
Did not work on SM-G920W8...
coolmat said:
I was not able to install OdexLite, it always bootloop, but I was able to install Ultimate Nougat and I can confirm that it's the first ROM that mobile data works. So what I deduct is that Canadian providers locked mobile data (LTE) to Android 7 (Nougat) for SM-G920W8. I can't remember where I read that before, but it's not the first time I see that people had to update in order to get mobile data for it to work.
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