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[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
CROMi-X 5.0RC1 Public Beta

Okay! Release Candidate 1 up for grabs.

First many thanks to elsebb who has created the CROMI Control app for you to test. :D :good: So some options that were in Aroma before are now controlled from the app. Please send him thanks and appreciation as he has worked hard on this and it can now shape the rom in the future. I see things like theming and all sorts of cool stuff becoming available. Everything is an option so if you don't use them or set them they keep the rom stock ;)

Secondly you will find an extreme tweaks edition when flashing. Thanks to LetMeKnow who sent me many many tweaks. So this one is experimental. If you flash that option with hunds, and use the Over-Volt option later you will see 7300+ on quadrant. Possibly more if you then overclock and use cache2sd as well. If you get issues please report and make it clear you went with the ET edition. ;)

Thirdly you will now get the automated cache2sd script which I have tweaked for meldrak to work for CROMi-X. You need a fast SD card remember. If yours is slow or fragged you might get worse performance. I have also fixed the YouTube crashing issue.

Lastly I have implemented a script to safely apply the 1280x800 mod that someone else posted elsewhere for TF700 users - sorry forgot who you are. This puts the correct DPI into the build.prop now if you choose it which eliminates the bootloop risks. It will make your graphics insanely fast and make most games playable (and also available). Seriously for 3d gaming this is a must. For the time being to undo it reflash the rom and choose to go back to 1920x1200. Note on 1200x800 the stock launcher can't display a full row of icons so you are better off with Apex or Nova.

You can also return to 1920x1200 by typing the following into terminal

am display-size reset

But your DPI will be tiny so best to just reflash until we work out a better method of switching.

Enjoy!! :cool::cool::cool:

Changelog:

23/08/2013 - v5.0RC1 CROMi-X

o	Introducing the first beta release of CROMI CONTROL by elesbb v1.2. This allows you to control notifications, volume steps, USB charging and more!

o	Updated Hunds TF700 kernel to version 3.3.3 beta

o	Added option to Over Volt - useful for Overclocking Hunds kernels. Thanks LetMeKnow

o	Zip Aligned system apks

o	Updated Google Play Store to JB4.3 - 4.3.11 multi-dpi patched

o	Updated DropBox to version 2.3.10.4

o	Updated cache2sd to version 1.2. Now auto installs google and all apps by default. Removed YouTube caching due to fc

o	Experimental Resolution changer option added - 1920x1200 or 1280x800 for TF700 users. 1280x800 great for gaming

o	Experimental Extreme Tweaks Edition by LetMeKnow (build.prop and init.d tweaks). Feel the speed.

Downloads:

CROMi-X DEODEX 5.0 RC1 DOWNLOAD MIRROR 1 - 490.36 MB

CROMi-X DEODEX 5.0 RC1 DOWNLOAD MIRROR 2 - 490.36 MB

MD5 Sum: 0126af55a3a0213e617c4e65deae11a1
[Asus Transformer TF700] LMMT:
Okay, I've flashed and booted the RC. Although it's still settling, this is easily the most responsive my tablet has ever been. Also, thanks elesbb, the control app looks great!

Edit: flashed using my "usual" options, including _thats kernel.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
First report in.Thank you. Did you try the extreme edition?
[Asus Transformer TF700] elesbb:
Thanks for all the motivation and keeping me in a good mood! :) :)

For everyone else, you may notice that the "kill" option does not work when using layout 4.1, well flash attached zip in recovery and it will work :)

Nothing special, just a simple zip installer.
[Asus Transformer TF700] workdowg:
I did...Wow
[Asus Transformer TF700] DuckDodger70:
w00t w00t, downloading right now! you the man sbdags!!!

i think i might actually do a full wipe this time as well...
[Asus Transformer TF700] LMMT:
Not yet. I wanted to compare the RC1 version, with beta 3, using my normal setup. I do plan on trying exteme, later. Is there anything in particular that you like us to pay "extra" attention to? (In our testing)
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Nah just hammer it. See if you can break anything.

Just got 7415 on hunds, OC 1800, OV, ET edition and cache2sd.Oh and 1280x800.

Wow! :cool: :laugh: :victory:
[Asus Transformer TF700] elesbb:
I thought you were going to sleep? :P

And psh 7415? My S4 can pull 14xxx ;) lol
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
Let see if you can beat my score: 7500.. :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] fsured:
Do you think there would be any issues with ADWLauncher? I've paid for that one on my first Android device and used it since. I've noticed many roms come with Apex and Nova. Is there something about the application that turns people away or just personal taste?

On another question I have, I still get the flashing black line that randomly appears for a few seconds with your last stable release. Have you or anyone still experinced this in the 5.0 betas?
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Yeah, they are still there in b1/b3. If you hate them choose Max's kernel. Only way without flashing black lines I know of.

I am running ADW, always have, and it's always been an option in Aroma.
[Asus Transformer TF700] duckredbeard:
Couple of thing here. Extreme tweaks, Hunds OC, not doing data to sd. I dont remember all of my picks.

When i pulled up notifications and selected performance, the indicator did not change but i got the toast that said "Turning on performance mode...". I opened Hunds app and it indicated that i was in perf mode. (Notification bar indicated balanced) I pulled up the bar again and selected power saver. I have touch indication on, so i know that i touched it. I got no toast and Hunds app showed that i was still in perf. Same result when i selected balanced. Rebooted and waited 5 mins. Everything behaved after that.

I am getting more buffering in youtube, but it could be my service or the app.

I had tried at least 6 different browsers recently but have rediscovered the stock browser. It has no issues with video and loads screaming fast on this ROM.

Using Nova launcher, the bottom bar was about 25% taller than usual upon first boot after flash. Launching asus launcher then returning to Nova fixed it.

Well done sbdags and others who have contributed to this update. You have worked hard on this. We should all take the time to have autocorrect change "sdbags" to "sbdags".
[Asus Transformer TF700] flyhighx:
5.0 RC1, extreme tweaks, hunds.

My external SD won't mount. It's formated in FAT32. Is this a limitation of Hund's kernal?

Otherwise, this is the fastest smoothest version yet since 3.4.7 for me. I'm very excited about this latest update but the SD card is a dealbreaker. I'd have to go back to _That's kernal if it is kernal related.
[Asus Transformer TF700] woodsonmh:
First there was 5000

Then there was 6000

And now its 7000

7128 hunds, ex, no cache. or voltage settings

Amazing

So far everything seems to be working.

thanks to all that have contributed to this amazing rom.

thanks to sbdags for continuing the dev thread and for all his hard work.

Woody
[Asus Transformer TF700] duckredbeard:
Not having this issue...using fx file explorer. I'm also on 5.0 RC1, ET, Hunds.
[Asus Transformer TF700] DuckDodger70:
WOW sbdags been using the RC1 for the last hour or so and i'm blown away... excellent work mate!

Cheers
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Yes hunds broke something. Have a look in his thread.
[Asus Transformer TF700] daspazz:
Any plans for 4.3 JB version

As stated just wondering if the small additions in the newly released JB 4.3 are coming to CROMi anytime soon?

And is there more information as to which is the best and most stable, as well as, versatile kernel? I found the info in the CROMi add-ons post a bit confusing....

:good::good::good::good:
[Asus Transformer TF700] Jbb3393:
I got bored and decided to give the recent RC a try...

:D:thumbup:

This is the device I thought I was buying almost a year ago. Let the numbers speak for themself. First run on quadrant. No joke.
[Asus Transformer TF700] duckredbeard:
I am on kernal 3.1.10-hundsbuah-v3.3.3-oc+. I have had no issues accessing the external sd. In settings>storage>micro sd i have successfully unmounted, removed, reinserted and mounted my micro sd card. Again, i am not using cache or data to sd unless it is a default of that kernal. I opted against such options, as i frequently swap sd cards for kids movies.

In fact, file operations in fx file explorer have never been so fast.

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I anyone else having problems with accessibility services? I am not able to activate any of them.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
You wouldn't have that apk handy somewhere, would you? tried to extract the Browser apk from my 4.7 nandroid, but for some reason it doen not install.

Just flashed RC1 and have the same problem in the browser.....
[Asus Transformer TF700] RedSkyRoad:
Blergh......

Extreme tweaked, _that v4, 1700MHz, interactive, row, fsync disabled, performance mode, no cache2sd...

All is running smooth though...

Kernel changer from post 2 is probably not gonna help? Should I re-flash the ROM?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Jettubby:
RC1, Hudsbah, extreme load.......working great for me with nova launcher. SD card works fine. Smooth. Thanks!

UPDATE: well I spoke to soon. System rebooted on its own and went to a black screen. Tried to reboot and won't get past startup screen. Have reinstalled cromix twice amd won't get past boot screen. :(
[Asus Transformer TF700] RedSkyRoad:
My latest try with Hunds'... 6231 Quadrant.... NO SDCard showing (ntfs)...

Only once have I ever hit 6500... What clock speeds are you guys running....

PS: What should my sdcard be formatted to be compattible with CROMI and Hunds kernel?

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Just ****ing dandy...

Random reboot and freezes and on boot animation and keeps rebooting... Not having the Saturday morning I was hoping for ;(
[Asus Transformer TF700] -BoneZ-:
7189 Quadrant score with Hunds' OC kernel. Running fast and smooth. The only issue I'm noticing is a couple WiFi drops. Didn't have that issue on any other ROM before RC1. Other than that, this tablet gets better and better. :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] RedSkyRoad:
Just did a FULL WIPE, back to _that kernel and STILL i cant get past boot animation...... What the hell is going on?

After flashing Hunds kernel the device just went ape-****... PLEASE can someone please tell me how to fix it?

Wiping and flashing the ROM does not help...
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Probably data corruption. Although your device has always had problems with everything hasn't it so it may be some other underlying issue. The issue with hunds is he is pushing our devices to their limits. Fsync is off, data journaling disabled, then you rebooted after a crash.

I would make sure you keep your working nandoids copied to your sd card and look at formatting your data partition next.
[Asus Transformer TF700] RedSkyRoad:
Just GREAT. My device does not even turn on anymore... What would that mean?
[Asus Transformer TF700] langbat:
cromi X

I am on 10.6.1.14.10. Unlocked and rooted. Just installed TWRP. About to flash Cromi x. Keep my fingers crossed.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
A couple of these have been happening lately. Format data in TWRP and reflash the ROM.

Before you do it look at this thread.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2416220
[Asus Transformer TF700] RedSkyRoad:
My device does not want to turn on. It is fully charged...

It's DEAD...
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Now you can't get into recovery????
[Asus Transformer TF700] RedSkyRoad:
Keeping the power down for about 30 seconds finally turned the device back on and I'm back in TWRP....

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So, basically the following happened...

Running Hunds' kernel (with a load of things disabled by default), my device had a random reboot, causing data corruption... The only thing that finally fixed it was a total /data FORMAT (including all internal SD Card)...

Back on _that's stable kernel...

[MENTION=518363]sbdags[/MENTION], thanx for guiding me to a solution :)

PS: How can I fry this device so it can NEVER turn on? I think I need a replacement... still under warranty :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
You are welcome. Panic over. Glad we could recover. Hopefully this will give you a more stable machine now as I suspect you've had something corrupted for a while.

Everyone should heed this as a warning. If you are prone to sponteneous reboots and you push the device with an OC kernel like hunds which is still beta, fsync off, experimental tweaks etc, you play russian roulette everytime you crash and reboot.

Stay on the stable options if unsure or are not willing to deal with bootloops and data loss. Puffin here has learnt the hard way. Maybe I need to add the warning screen back in......

:cyclops:
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
So - just for future reference - are you saying that if you have a crash with fsync off, it is a bad idea to reboot? You should go straight to re-flashing the rom and/or formatting the data partition?

I flashed RC1 with Hund's just to see those 7000+ score ;), but to tell you the truth - didn't see much difference in real performance on my device for the things I use it for....

Back to _that's and stability :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
No plan for 4.3 until Asus release it. The rom is based off Asus source.

As for kernels. For stabilty try _that v4 and for extra zip disable fsync.

It's not the browser apk it's something else. Weirdly I do not have this issue. Searching in the address bar not only opens google but takes me to the search results page. Is there a setting somewhere you have missed?
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
I kinda doubt it since I never had this issue before and I think elesbb confirmed that the older browser apk works fine:

I flashed RC1, went straight to the browser and still had that issue - didn't mess with settings at all....
[Asus Transformer TF700] duckredbeard:
Is anyone else having problems with accessibility services? I am not able to activate any of them. I went back to 4.7.0 and found that I could turn them in and off. Can't do it in 5.0RC1.

On-On and Beer Near
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Yeah but it works fine in the current app as well so it's something else. If you use the old version there are some web engine bugs. I know as I recompiled it.

You should be able to insert it into the romzip and flash the rom again or copy it to /system/app and set permissions to rw-r--r--
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Thanks, I'll try that tomorrow - yawwn!
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Just checked and mine is working fine.......
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
A big thanks to vfrvulcan and f@llo for their donations yesterday. It means a lot guys. Enjoy CROMi-X 5.0 :good:
[Asus Transformer TF700] Mackis:
Hello all.

What a lovely surprice, waking up to the news that RC1 is out wehoo, nothing beats a cup of coffe and some flashing :)

I made the coffe downloaded all and fired up the installation.

Of course i choose ET version :)

Installed with Hunds D2S OC Kernel, first time i could get it to boot :)

During install i ran in to one problem, i could not set the timezone for GMT+2h, thats not a big one, just feedback.

After install everything run fine, rebooted and ran the patch for the app rebooter.... that put me in a bootloop at the spinning wheel.

restarted the install and wiped everything, something seems to be a problem with rebooter patch. will reboot without patching to see so its nothing else.

Fat32 isn't working either SD card on dock isn't mounting.

i get quadrant scores at 7198 without any tweaking.

i applied cache2cd during install havn't checked that it is up and running.

except those minor bugs all seems smooth, i love this tab man!!

Just a question, where or how do i change resolution? is it in a terminal or was it in some menu i missed?

Keep up the good work!!!

Best regards

Mackis
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
At the moment you need to reflash the ROM to change the resolution. I don't recommend using terminal unless you enjoy bootlooping. :)

I'll check the timezone thing now.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Mackis:
naaah bootlooping, done that been there! :)

Trying to avoid it as long as possible:)
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Timezone stuff is working fine for me. What is the issue exactly?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Mackis:
during install it was stuck on the default setting for region, even if i changed to say settings for amsterdam gmt +2h it wouldn't take that setting.

I have rebooted now and can confirm that flashing the patch for the app Rebooter made the tab get stuck in the spinning wheel during bootup.

I will try and apply it once again to see if same thing happen again.

Best regards

Mackis
[Asus Transformer TF700] Ferator:
Following your tip, I took a Sony 32 gig class 10 USH1.

Installed RC1 with wipe cache & dalvik

TF700 WW

Kernel _that stock modded

DPI 213

Launcher stock

Resolution 1920*1200

browser2ram

cache2SD

lagfix

Data2SD

Boot ok

Difficult to say if moving data & cash to SD is improving experience.

Thank you
[Asus Transformer TF700] RedSkyRoad:
If I select cache2SD on installation, is it active by default? How would I check and disable it?

I just cannot get above 6080 Quadrant anymore...
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
If it is active you will see a log in /data with some details. Also you will see an android folder on your micro SD with lots of cache files on it.

You can also type cache2sd -a and cache2sd -l in terminal to see what is cached and read the log.

Without hunds and OC you'll only get 6200 ish. If the device is smooth don't worry about the numbers so much.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Well you shouldn't do data2sd and cache2sd at the same time. Have you formatted your card for data2sd BTW? Using ext4 as the second partition?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Ferator:
I just runned quadrant for the first time and I am getting only 5338...

I/O score is 6664

CPU 14109

Mem 3428

This seems very low compared to others.

Would there be something wrong with my hw?
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
You need to reflash with fsync off if you want higher. Basically you have tried to turn everything on at once.

Get yourself a baseline. Flash with no data2sd or cache2sd. Do a quadrant.

Now do it again with that's v4 no data2sd and no cache2sd but with the extreme tweak edition and fsync off. Now you should get 6200+
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
Something is wrong with your setup, I guess. I don't think that I ever get lower than +7200 without data2sd and cache2sd on my setup with cromi and hunh combined in performance mode... :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] RedSkyRoad:
Thanx...

Btw, which CPU frequencies do you use daily and which governor/scheduler?
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
I don't touch them. That's v4 doesn't support overclocking. Row scheduler is best with interactive governor. Again that only provides stock options.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Ferator:
Thanks I am going to do that and will post results.

Are there users that are using fsync off on a daily basis or is it just for bench?

I tried it a couple of months ago but ended with corruption so stopped to use it.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
I use it daily, but yes you are right you can end up with corruption if your device is prone to rebooting.
[Asus Transformer TF700] RedSkyRoad:
What are those commands we execute to do a checkdisk? FSCK or something...
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
1. Reboot to recovery

2. Select Mount and uncheck System, Cache and Data

3. Go to Advanced, then Terminal Command, then hit Select Folder to start Terminal

4. type "e2fsck -fvyD /dev/block/mmcblk0p8" and press return. Wait for the process to finish (this is for Data)

5. type "e2fsck -fvyD /dev/block/mmcblk0p2" and press return. Wait for the process to finish (this is for Cache)

6. type "e2fsck -fvyD /dev/block/mmcblk0p1" and press return. Wait for the process to finish (this is for System)
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
[MENTION=518363]sbdags[/MENTION]

It looks like Hund 3.3.3 is not very stable. I had one reboot while accessing my extfat SD 64G. I know 3.2 is more stable according to my testing but can not use extfat and ntfs.. :( Just my opion. :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Injecting 3.3.4 now. That is why I list as a beta. He has fixed dock drain and other issues in 3.3.4 as well.

Actually I think the issue is with fsync disabled there is a risk of data corruption if the device reboots. Remember he turns of data journaling as well. I'm thinking of disabling one or the other - trying to weigh up what no data journaling does.
[Asus Transformer TF700] corb06:
Wifi issues

Has anyone had problems with wifi speed when copying files over wifi?

This morning i was copying some files from my PC over wifi. Speed was about 140 k/sec. Tried stopping and restarting the file. Sooo bad!!

I then got my s4 phone and did the same thing, speed was around 5 mb /sec.

I restarted the transformer and then i got speeds around 2 mb /sec. Is this some kind of bug that makes wifi connection drop after a nights sleep?

Im on 5.0 Beta 2, and Max kernel v4 rc2.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Please install RC1 - we have moved onto that now and beta 2 is not supported. Cheers!
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
I have to agree with you on choosing only one. I have minor problems with fsync disable but more major problem with journal disable, I believe.. :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Yeah going to remove the data journaling tweaks......
[Asus Transformer TF700] RedSkyRoad:
Disabling Wifi Optimization solved all my wifi data transfer speeds...
[Asus Transformer TF700] workdowg:
Not me. usually 3mb, now 6-700kb. On the bright side 8hrs sleep, 85%/15% - 82%/15% for the tab/battery with it set to always awake.... Wifi issue always resolves itself.

Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700t - CROMi-X 5-RC1 DEODEX -_that Stock
[Asus Transformer TF700] Ferator:
Here are some tests I made.

Changes a lot.
[Asus Transformer TF700] RedSkyRoad:
I get funny outputs of directories not existing...
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
No point testing data2sd as I don't think you have setup your card for it have you?

Something isn't quite right. Which bootloader are you on?
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
You'll need to be more helpful. I don't have any funny directories. :D
[Asus Transformer TF700] RedSkyRoad:
Can I stop this process and just FORMAT the /data partition again?

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Is is possible to access my /data/media via TWRP and ADB? Want to copy from PC via ADB

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Anyone?
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
If you stop a fsck process your filesystem may become corrupted, but if you format it afterwards it doesn't matter.

Yes. For simplicity, you can use the /sdcard symlink, e.g. "adb push whatever.zip /sdcard/".
[Asus Transformer TF700] terrbear1:
Recovered from a boot loop this morning

As a first time boot looper, that was not very much fun. Reflashing or restoring nandroid did nothing. Ended up doing a data format, reflashing the bootloader, and reflashing RC1. I'm not sure I pulled off everything I needed before I reformatted.

Noob question - How do I get apex-data.bak and apex-settings.bak back on the tablet from the SD card? I can't find the apex directory anywhere.

Coming from BBB8, this ROM is so much better. Thank you for your hard work.
[Asus Transformer TF700] primaleph:
I'm running beta 3 with data2sd and _that's kernel, with fsync enabled. I've been having an issue where the Play Store opens randomly when closing apps or sometimes all by itself. It actually just showed up under my icons in Nova Launcher, almost like a live wallpaper. Any idea what's going on here?
[Asus Transformer TF700] dilfred:
Copy the apex directory to android/data dir on internal drive