yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] cynkrzy:
Mike -

The de-bloat instructions says the script will stick through a Dirty Flash... not a clean flash ? The script will be re-written on a Clean Flash ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mikeyxda:
A true clean flash wipes out your data partition where the bloat file resides, so yes, if you clean flash that means you are doing a full wipe first and you'll have to redo the debloating after that. Unless you do something silly like restore the /data/MeanBean.blt file before flashing the ROM. ;)

Mike
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] cynkrzy:
Sounds like a challenge.. I'll have to figure out how to do that - let me think ... like a flashable .zip to to flash the file after the wipe and before the flash... I think I can do this!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] guthrien:
Re: [ROM] MeanBean v1.06 | Apr 2 | TW | LL4 | Mods | Batt saver | Zero Wake Lag!

Man, you don't fool around with your development. Super impressive, appreciate you taking real feedback too. I'd be willing to try another base on this despite thinking it's a poor idea. I feel confident you would approach the results realistically. Not all devs do.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] gnex0422:
Re: [ROM] MeanBean v1.06 | Apr 2 | TW | LL4 | Mods | Batt saver | Zero Wake Lag!

+1 here as well. Love your work and response to users imput is top notch. Would def be up for some testing on international based stuff if your looking for testers in the future.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] skinnytoo2:
Re: [ROM] MeanBean v1.06 | Apr 2 | TW | LL4 | Mods | Batt saver | Zero Wake Lag!

+++++1

Thanks again Mikey!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] brainchow:
Love the ROM, but quick question: any way to get the more minimal 4G generic statusbar icon? I'm not a fan of the big flashy LTE branding.

(picture from CleanROM)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] TechBSwift:
Does this rom have Xposed with Multi DPI Support?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Namolas:
Debloat is not working for me. I followed the instructions to a "t" I believe. Wiped everything thoroughly. Flashed the 106 ROM. Flashed the sticky settings zip and then the stickybloat.zip. Reboot, used ES as root and edited the file removing single hashtags from all Amazon apps. Back to recovery and reflashed the ROM without wiping anything this time. Reboot and all Amazon apps are still there.

Just tried this twice with no luck. Anybody else having success or am I just being stupid?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bambamishere:
I did the same thing,apps still there,then looked at op again,says edit apps on the phone then reflash rom,not sure what that means,lol

# 4 is what I don't understand?

Each time you change the bloat definitions

We simply edit the /data/MeanBean.blt definitions to our liking

:

1.Use Root Explorer or the included ES File Explorer in root mode and open /data/MeanBean.blt

2.Follow the directions at the top of the file, editing each line as appropriate for your debloating

3.Back out of Root Explorer/ES File Explorer, saving the file on the way out

4.Be sure to edit the file on the phone: don't use a PC to pull/push the file else it may be corrupted

5.Reboot to TWRP and relfash the ROM! You must reflash the ROM to make the changes stick

Now each time you dirty flash an updated version of the ROM, it will be debloated
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] juggjiggler69:
Re: [ROM] MeanBean v1.06 | Apr 2 | TW | LL4 | Mods | Batt saver | Zero Wake Lag!

Worked as described Mikey, thanks now all we need is for you to make it that we can change the colors of everything like in Morphology and have that in sticky settings:D:D:D that would be cool but anyway keep up the good work, this rom rocks

Sent from my SCH-I605 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bhp117:
The debloat script work flawless for me

I also add alot more apps I don't use and it still flash fine without all the app I remove that I added to the debloat script

I use romtool box to edit the script btw

---------- Post added at 05:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:18 PM ----------

#4 is meant to tell us to edit the script on the note 2 and not other devices as if you edit on other devices then load it onto the note 2 then theres a chance the file might get corrupted

I update thru ota didn't wipe anything since flashing any meanbean update automatically wipe cache / dalvik

After reboot locate menbean.blt @ /data

Edit the script

Reboot to recovery

Dirty flash again

All debloat apps didn't install

So I add more apps to the meanbean.blt

Reboot to recovery

Reflash

And it's fully debloated to my liking
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bambamishere:
Oh ok ,thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bhp117:
Thanks Mikey

Enjoy every update you release and by far this is my favorite update to date

Keep up the great work

There's 1 thing I wonder have you look into yet

It the quick glance gesture

I hate when it only works when the phone is laying down

Are there's a way to get quick glance to work in all angles even when the phone is on a car dock?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] stu5797:
I really want to try this rom and appreciate all the devs work! Will this rom ever have a Centere clock option or date in notification option?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Namolas:
ToO mUcH cOfFeE.

:p
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] djsbad:
Re: [ROM] MeanBean v1.06 | Apr 2 | TW | LL4 | Mods | Batt saver | Zero Wake Lag!

I'm guessing the ota updater is broke again?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mikeyxda:
Right. It's highly likely it will be corrupted if you mess with the file (edit it) on your computer and then copy it back to the phone. In copying the file back, the file format will get screwed up and so will the permissions. So just leave it on the phone and edit it with Root Explorer (my choice, but not free) or ES File Explorer (included). Doing it that way will keep the proper file format and the permissions will stay correct.

Not something I have planned but I'm sure the themers will get to it eventually.

Mike
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Devildog8791:
Nice job on the bloat removal script, Mikey. Worked like a charm.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jmboulware:
Re: [ROM] MeanBean v1.06 | Apr 2 | TW | LL4 | Mods | Batt saver | Zero Wake Lag!

In the spirit of de-bloating in sticky settings, why not just use aroma installer?

EDIT: ok, so four pages really IS too far behind lol! Suggestion withdrawn...

JB
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ahjee:
Re: [ROM] MeanBean v1.06 | Apr 2 | TW | LL4 | Mods | Batt saver | Zero Wake Lag!

I feel like adding Aroma would contradict the de bloating, it's a bigger file with aroma but sticky settings are AromA
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Scott:
Wow, didnt even know you were in this forum!

I dont leave my threads too much.

Good to have you here!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mikeyxda:
Re: [ROM] MeanBean v1.06 | Apr 2 | TW | LL4 | Mods | Batt saver | Zero Wake Lag!

Thanks my friend. I don't get out of my threads much either, but I remember how you encouraged me when I was just starting out. Much appreciated... And I think we share similar ideals on the dev front. It's great to be here.

Mike
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] thatruth132:
Re: [ROM] MeanBean v1.06 | Apr 2 | TW | LL4 | Mods | Batt saver | Zero Wake Lag!

Throw me a bone. ...in feeling noobish
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Namolas:
I have tried at least 8 different variations and this is the one that works.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jrbxx7:
Re: [ROM] MeanBean v1.06 | Apr 2 | TW | LL4 | Mods | Batt saver | Zero Wake Lag!

+1 Yep odd as it is being from the 10.1. I tried it out after using it on my note tab, and it works on every tw rom ive tried. Its a must have! :D

Tapped from an annihilated N10.1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] thatruth132:
Re: [ROM] MeanBean v1.06 | Apr 2 | TW | LL4 | Mods | Batt saver | Zero Wake Lag!

Thanks a whole bunch
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bambamishere:
I downloaded Root Explorer used it to edit and it worked:D

Now how to you add other apps to the file to debloat?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] gnex0422:
Re: [ROM] MeanBean v1.06 | Apr 2 | TW | LL4 | Mods | Batt saver | Zero Wake Lag!

You guys using the sd card swap, did you move you internal storage over to you sd card after you flashed the zip? If so what happens when you update your rom? Mine foesnt stick obviously and I have to re-flash the zip again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ufkal:
Love the rom. I totally dig the bloat/debloat editing feature. I have what may be the most random/weird question. Why is a Tampa TV station weather application being installed every time I flash? Its not a big deal for me to go remove with TiBu. I'm just curious. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] guthrien:
Re: [ROM] MeanBean v1.06 | Apr 2 | TW | LL4 | Mods | Batt saver | Zero Wake Lag!

He likes the weather app and adds it. Gotta say it's grown on me too.

I couldn't get the debloat script to work, I'm totally confused where the user error is. Titanium is quick though, there's way more things I want removed like Verizon remote support etc. Also, it would be nice to see some basic features.xml edits become standard, removing the Verizon phone search gimping, adding infinite scrolling to launcher, phone shutter controls etc.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mikeyxda:
It's a Tampa station but it is the best weather app available on any platform, period! Works anywhere, recognizes all zips/cities, and the radar is simply the best that can be found. And I've tried them all. Wunderground, Accuweather, TWZ, nothing compares!

Mike
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ufkal:
Fair enough. I understand how hard it is to find a decent weather app. Thanks!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] guthrien:
Re: [ROM] MeanBean v1.06 | Apr 2 | TW | LL4 | Mods | Batt saver | Zero Wake Lag!

I didn't think the screen lag was any big deal on this phone until I used this rom more regularly. Now I'm like holy crap, how does anyone tolerate it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mikeyxda:
Yeah, tell me about it! That was the first thing I tackled and getting it right took a good 2+ days of work to kill that lag. I couldn't stand it because I'm always thinking a couple steps ahead anyway and after losing a couple good candid shots of my friends new baby due to the lag I knew I had to fix it: baby's don't tend to hold a pose more than a few seconds so adding my almost 2 seconds of screen lag ruined the photo opportunity.

Yeah, I look at it as a "discovery" that I want to share with people because I can't find another weather app that comes close and it's such an obscure app that people won't find that on their own, but let's kill two birds with one stone. It was asked (above) how you would add another app do the bloat list. Here we go. Let's use the WTSP weather app as an example. What if you wanted to remove that app from your phone so it never gets reinstalled with new ROM versions.

Step 1: find the file. You need to find the APK for the app you want to debloat. You only need to look in two places:

(1) /system/app

(2) /data/app

The app you want to remove will be in one of those two places. Personally, I use Root Explorer and go to those two places and just scroll through the APK's until I see the app's icon. That's the easiest way. When we do this, we find that the WTSP weather app is here:

/data/app/com.wtsp.android.weather-1.apk

Step 2: we found the app, let's call it bloat. We do this by just adding this line to the bottom of your /data/MeanBean.blt script. Again, open that script with Root Explorer or the included ES File Explorer and add this line at the bottom:

rm /data/app/com.wtsp.android.weather-1.apk

Then just add at least one blank line at the end of the file by pressing "Enter" so that the above line is not the last line in the file: scripts often need an extra carriage return at the bottom. Note: you can have more than one blank line at the end... you can have 10 of them if you want: just make sure there is at least one blank line after the last code line.

That's it, back out and save the file and you're done. Then when you install 1.07, 1.08, 1.09, etc., that app will never come back. Only way to get it back would be to delete the /data/MeanBean.blt file, remove that one line from the file, or do a clean install.

Mike
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droid_freak:
I have not a had a single issue with this ROM through all the OTA's until today. Being running 1.06 since yesterday and this morning I got "TouchWiz is not responding" when an SMS came in, and then a SOD. Battery pull and everything seems fine.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ufkal:
^^ This is why you and your ROM Rocks. You take the time to teach. You hear your users and work your butt off to help them. Thank you sir. You are awesome in my book.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mikeyxda:
Thank you. Sticky debloating is a unique feature AFAIK and it is implemented in such a way that if I don't teach, the feature is pretty much useless. I want people to be able to use it, so... that's the way I look at it. Teaching is part of allowing people to make use of the feature as, being new, it may be seen as a bit "non standard".

I could have made it much simpler using an Aroma installer but the reason I didn't is that an Aroma install would not have the flexibility of this script method. It'd have to be limited to a predefined set of apps. With the script, you can call anything bloat. Use Chrome and don't like/use the stock browser? Call it bloat and it's gone. ;)

Mike
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mikeyxda:
Only thing I can think of that would cause that is if something in the install failed (maybe try redownloading/reinstalling) or maybe you installed some theme/mod that gives the ROM indigestion. Also, if you got too creative with debloating... it's possible that you can cause problems like that by calling the wrong thing bloat.

Mike
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] gnex0422:
Re: [ROM] MeanBean v1.06 | Apr 2 | TW | LL4 | Mods | Batt saver | Zero Wake Lag!

I have a couple suggestions. First off love this rom mikey been my dd since it droped. First one is would love to have option to put 5x5 or 6x6 home screen and app drawer launcher in stickey settings. And I know someone has tried doing this but wasnt very succesful in it but I loved having the crt off animation on my gnex and would be awesome on this big screen beast. Thats nothin that has to be top priority at all just something I wanted to trow out there. Thanks for all you hard work and great support mikey you the man!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droid_freak:
Its probably because I removed that weather app LoL... No themes or mods and debloated only things you had listed. I am going to leave it alone and see what happens. Thanks for the response and I really like the fact that people get to learn about code by using your debloat if they didn't know it before. Great teaching point!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mikeyxda:
I added a poll to find out how people are using the palm swipe features. Just interesting to know if you wanna vote: check top of the OP.

Mike
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] lesismore1:
Re: [ROM] MeanBean v1.06 | Apr 2 | TW | LL4 | Mods | Batt saver | Zero Wake Lag!

Are there any themes currently for this? I love everything and I mean everything about it except for the colors... It's not dark enough. That's no insult though it's everything. (speed, and no wake lag, and stable!) you wanted probably and then some! I'm so torn between wake lag and any dark Rom... I wish I didn't have to pick.

Edit: any Ll4 theme will work?!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ufkal:
+1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] gregro611:
Debloat option and instructions made me do the happy dance. Thanks for all that- and the rest of MeanBean. Love it!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] DrunkUncas:
I'm in Brandon and assumed you had coded something into the ROM that downloaded my local news channel's weather app using location data.

I thought everyone got a different app based on which region they were in.

:o
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] phatmhat:
love this rom...except for 1 thing.

i dont like the beveled status bar or the meanbean logo on the pulled down status bar."

any way to change those or include the old versions?

again though - awesome rom. just would change those 2 things if i could.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] speedfreak228:
Re: [ROM] MeanBean v1.06 | Apr 2 | TW | LL4 | Mods | Batt saver | Zero Wake Lag!

I have tried several rom but keep coming back because of the battery life. Anyway you could add aosp messaging?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] hopesrequiem:
Re: [ROM] MeanBean v1.06 | Apr 2 | TW | LL4 | Mods | Batt saver | Zero Wake Lag!

Use lidroid tweaks. It switches to the stock status bar.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nitronet:
Re: [ROM] MeanBean v1.06 | Apr 2 | TW | LL4 | Mods | Batt saver | Zero Wake Lag!

I love the mean bean logo please make it bigger!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] KGBxxx:
Re: [ROM] MeanBean v1.06 | Apr 2 | TW | LL4 | Mods | Batt saver | Zero Wake Lag!

Please dont lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Scott:
Yes we have always been similar in nature when it comes to our Dev styles.

We both like 'em just Clean and Fast :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dawiseguy77:
Re: [ROM] MeanBean v1.06 | Apr 2 | TW | LL4 | Mods | Batt saver | Zero Wake Lag!

Hey mike i was wondering if you ever do and changes in the kernel? I only ask because i would love to have boeffla sound implemented its is fantastic ive troed pbj kernel becauae ot has it but after about two days my phone just freezes so i just use the one you include in the rom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mikeyxda:
I did do some kernel developing on the HTC and even "invented" the extended sweep settings with sweep for power menu, volume, etc. While it was fun, I find it a headache to deal with kernel code and now I try to leave the kernel developing to the kernel devs.

Mike
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] gnex0422:
Re: [ROM] MeanBean v1.06 | Apr 2 | TW | LL4 | Mods | Batt saver | Zero Wake Lag!

Anything anyone would like to have the option in sticky settings for a little big bigger home screen and app drawer layoit? Maybe a 5x5 or 6x6 home screen and 6x6 app drawer layout? is there enough demand for it for mikey to implement it? Also im not sure if iys posssible but the crt animation option in sticky setting would be crazy awesome. Loved that on my gnex and I think it would look great on this beast. Just some stuff I wanted to throw out there and would like to know everyone elses suggestions.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] TechBSwift:
I would love to have 5x5 or 6x6 options, the Note 2 is so big it can support those features with no problem.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] gnex0422:
6x6 would be amazing..utilize the screen a bot more. The crt animation would look sick also imo.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dawiseguy77:
Since you've played with kernels would you have any idea why pbj kernel freezes the phone after about two days when combined with this ROM? Usually happens when watching Netflix
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] gregro611:
6 tall x 4 wide would be awesome too. Seems like there's so much wasted space vertically.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] barrackOBAMA:
All these size settings are simply changed by a launcher that can provide much stronger features.

I would love to see mike put together a launcher that let's you choose the grid size, but some thing that minor should remind him how well his ROM really is.

Haha basically I can not think of anything I would want or could recommend in a new build other then the grid size

And I'd love to see a transparent multi window bar.

However this ROM is still a master piece with out these. :)

Keep up the great work.

God bless the American people.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] gnex0422:
I agree but just looking to avoid having a 3rd party launcher running constantly. Something like thos would be perfect, maybe along with the option to remove the page indicator also would be fantastic! But like barack said this is definitely a great sign that something like this is a sure sign that your rom is amazing! Thanks for all your hard work mikeyxda.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mikeyxda:
It's been my experience that once you move to more than 5 vertically, widgets start overlapping and doing some strange things, but I haven't tried it yet on this device. For those of you who have run a 5x5 and 5x6, how do your widgets work? OK?

Thanks,

Mike
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] starvenmarven:
I'm on clean rom running 5x6 and have no widget issues but I only have like 5 widgets I use
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] gnex0422:
When I was on cleanrom I ran 5x6 I believe...some widgets were funky parts of them wouldnt show up especially the non resize ones. It didnt bother me personally because I dont use a ton of them but thats me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] GoldenCyn:
So what are these two extra files above the launcher?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] idiotzach15:
Sounds like that's the Netflix app
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] speedfreak228:
I want transparent status bar and option for aosp messaging app
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dawiseguy77:
I thought that too but other kennels front have this issue at all. He just released a new kernel hopefully fixing my issue. Pbj and boeffla are amazing that's why i want it to work
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] shrike1978:
My biggest problem with anything over the 4x4 grid is rotation stops working right. As long as you stick to 4x4, the launcher plays very nicely with forced rotation, but when you get over that, things get clipped off in landscape mode.

Sidenote, I just installed this ROM a few hours ago to give it a spin. There's some nifty stuff going on here, and I've been pleasantly surprised with the battery life so far. Not sure I'll land on it full time, but it's made a good first impression.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] gnex0422:
Im not sure about rotation and having cliping, cant remember when I was on cleanrom but thats why it would be in sticky settings so they would have a choice between 5x4 or 6x5 or whatever the combo would be. I say put in as many as you can for the choices.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nrfitchett4:
get back to your own thread, you apk deleter!!! :silly:

Guess more options are nice, but don't like messing with grid size as it screws up widgets, end up having to resize them or they look distorted.

No problems with netflix on stock kernel. Did you ask in the kernel thread to see if anyone else on other ROMs have that problem?

I install action launcher pro, then use root explorer or titanium to delete TW. Then only one launcher running.

Agree with this, but as long as its a sticky option, I've got no problems with it.

He said anything above 4x5

Doesn't aosp messaging app break MMS or is that fixed? I actually like the samsung version. As long as its a choice.

EDIT: any chance you can ditch the poll now, they seem to screw with the thread and keeping your place on first unread post.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] TechBSwift:
Mr.MeanBean

Just want to say congrats on an amazing rom, just installed yesterday and it's amazing.. The only thing I miss is themes... For those who hate bloatware, I use the debloat zip and Rom Cleaner to install all my apk

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1937955&highlight=video
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] sidn3y:
There wouldn't happen to be an AOSP theme for this rom would there?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] cynkrzy:
Network Mode Option Missing

Mike -

Noticed yesterday the option to change the prefered Network from Global -> CDMA/LTE and vise versa is missing from V1.06 -

Here are screen shots:

1st one is stock rooted that shows the option, 2nd one is MeanBean V1.06 without the option in the "settings/more settings" menu

The phone switches to Global when necessary but there is no way to change it back, and it won't seem to do it by itself. I get better data speeds at home with CDMA/LTE