yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] sleshepic:
If you just flashed you didn't "lose root", you are rooted, you just have to re - enable as mentioned. It's mentioned in OP and is the case with most 4.4 roms, and if you have been running for a while and actually did lose root, that amount of information doesn't help in any type of diagnosis/support. Please provide more.

When ever flashing a 4.4 rom I always go straight developer options, enable/re-enable root access for apps and adb. Then go to advanced and Superuser options and re-enable root access. Even if it is already checked. Never had issue when this is performed
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] JayDean03:
I did it all. Enable/disable root access. I'll try it again.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] supramike:
After I flashed the mk4 modem I was having issues with receiving texts. I rolled back to mc2. Just a heads up.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] The Legendary Odyssey:
Same thing happened to me (thanksgiving release), re-enabling root was a no go. I'm on mk4 though, not mc2. I don't know if this has to do with the issue but I rooted with kingo then all was well afterwards. Great rom by the way!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] sleshepic:
Y'all can dirty flash the newer version over older (wiping only cache and dalvik, then rom flash)

I've heard a few reports of this on 11.28 build, but not on newer
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] shiv78:
I've tried the proximity sensor fix suggested a couple posts up, unfortunately it did not work. I still have no proximity sensor in call or otherwise. Can someone else very this, and any fix you used if you resolved it.

Thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] sleshepic:
Beta 1.1 running awesome.

Just no proximity sensor enable/disable option as of yet for calls
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] osva:
Is the download link for the kitkat down?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] sleshepic:
Link from second post working just fine for me

SlimRom_4.4_Beta.1_12.2_ODEXED.zip - 258.80 MB
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
Just tried this and was impressed. Cm11 and PA 4.0 have almost no options but this has plenty.

Quick question. To use art (android run time) the rom must be deodex right?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Vegasden:
Search doesn't seen to find the answer.. how do you change the DPI on SlimKat? Everything is too small for these old eyes.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Skripka:
You'll need to edit build.prop. Note that Google Experience Launcher defaults to crappy grid setting at DPI larger than 253 on our device iirc.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] philseven:
Can you show are guide me how to edit build prop please.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Vegasden:
Thanks. I used TexDroider DPI in the Play Store ... a bit easier to make the change. I use Nova, so no issues with the grid.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] badvcr:
is anybody having camera problems? Mine was doing fine when I first installed ... I don't remember if started messing up after the latest update, now every time I go to take a picture it takes it but it freezes right there it won't even force close... If I force close it and try to open it again I just get a black screen and also if I try to use an other camera app , it says it can't connect to camera.

edit; i booted into recovery and cleared cache and now it works
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] MailenJokerbell:
Network

I have a problem, I'm on Slimkat and my phone doesn't seem to detect my network.

I mean, it does shows signal bars and it does make calls and shows my phone number but in network it shows "Sprint", which is not the network I am on.

Since it recognizes my network as Sprint, I cannot get data.

I tried changing the APN and it does not save the APN.

Anyone with a similar problem or a possible fix?

My Network is Tricom, Dominican Republic.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
I am on cricket and it showes sprint but my data works fine.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] mshnayde:
How is everyone's signal on mk4 mine has been in and out.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Skripka:
Mine is about normal. Then again all sprint devices around here locally have been having difficulties with towers of late.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] mshnayde:
Is there a way to make the notification bar clear somehow?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] MailenJokerbell:
I assumed that would not bring me troubles but can you actually edit your apns?

Also, what network mode did you choose?

I think my problem might be that my apn is not on the list or something, I tried to manually save and it would not save it (or at least not show it in the APN list).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] cmart4:
I'd like to know as well about ART... can it be enabled without FC's on this rom?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jdsdaddy:
NEED HELP!

I have tried to install several times and only seem to be getting the boot image. I am coming from whompasaurus 4.1

I wiped all data and caches and try to flash and all it seems to do is load the boot image.

I rebooted and have been looking at the slimbean boot image for at least 10 minutes.

What am I missing?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] gamy2121:
I believe that ROM was MA7 try upgrading your firmware to MC2 first.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] badvcr:
you are using the latest CWM recovery right? i was coming from sinergy, all i did was flash CWM recovery then use it to factory reset, flash this ROM and that was it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jdsdaddy:
yes. I installed CWM

when I try to flash it says

format and mount system, mount data...

symlinks and permissions...

flashing boot image...

install from sd card complete.

I will try to update firmware and give it another shot
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jdsdaddy:
same results.

I updated the firmware and I still get the same results after flashing the package.

just a pulsating slimbean logo laughing in my face
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Skripka:
Have you verified the hash sum of the zip installers?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jdsdaddy:
umm, no.

how do I do that?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] nicenice19:
Slesh,

Any idea why wallet doesn't work on Slimbean or Slimkat? Otherwise ROM is amazing for a beta!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] aheeejd:
Wow Slesh, once again mang, this is really outstanding! Ever since 4.3 dropped I have been hooked on that, normally I don't have much of a use for tw roms, but I'm really enjoying the snot out of tw 4.3. Since it dropped I think I've only flashed aosp a couple of times. But this is surely going to give it a run for the money. This runs great, looks great. Oh, I lost root, his do I get that back, just kidding, lol. I can't wait for theme chooser to be added, but anywho, thank you very much for this. Thumbs up!!

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] philseven:
Anyone else getting a delay when pressing the on button for the phone's screen to come on.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] kingdruid:
I'm running your 4.3 version and I am not getting prompted for su. Any way to fix this?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] shwoogy21:
Yes, like a 1 second delay I would say
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Skripka:
Yes.

That second post in this thread where the download link is? Instructions are there.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] supramike:
I get a delay as well but don't mind since its beta. I like the usb tether, phone charges and data is sent through the wire.

Btw, I tried the built in wireless tether but it doesn't seem to work...or I may be doing something wrong.

Sweet rom btw!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] kingdruid:
Mine fails when I try to install the 4.4 beta. Any ideas? I'm using Team Win Recovery v 2.3.1.1

set_metadata_recursive: some changes failed

E: Error in /external_sdcard/SlimRom_4.4_Beta.1_12.2_ODEXED.zip

(Status 7)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Skripka:
All 4.4 builds as of now require CWM on the Note2. TWRP is known not to work even the latest version, which you don't have.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] kingdruid:
Thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] aheeejd:
I was just looking in slesh's reborn thread & someone there listed their twrp version as 2.4...., & now I look here & see this other person, I'm just thinking out loud, I don't understand why people don't keep up with the latest, I mean yesterday twrp v 2.6.3.1 came out & I flashed as soon as I noticed it. I mean, is there like a benefit to running an older version?

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jerdoggmckoy:
Hello All, trying SlimRom Build 7.8 Odexed rom at the moment, don't want to jump to KK yet. I tried it and didn't like it . . . Begin the persecution ;) . . . lol jk.

I read somewhere that this rom gave a certain Sprint user the best 4G/LTE and 3G connections they've ever experienced, so it made me want to try it. Call me old, call me blind, I changed the DPS to 300, looks good to me.

Question, I'm not a developer, but do I want to enable root for just apps or adb as well?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] sleshepic:
No harm in enabling both, even if you'd never use it
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] DavidEQ:
This Kitkat build stable enough for daily use? Camera, Wi-Fi and Sprint LTE work? Using signal check pro can you see the serving cell GCI or PCI? Are there issues going back and forth from a 4.1.2 rom (Digiblur's)? Do I need a KitKat kernel?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jrebo:
Can't restore a kk ROM yet so you would be flashing a lot.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
I use this as a daily. Proximity sensor does not work correctly so I hit the power button while on calls to avoid touch issues. Don't know about 4g since I am on cricket but I think I saw others saying it worked. Kernel comes with ROM and no issues going between other ROMs but you need cwmr or philz to flash. Also philz is the only recovery I have been able to backup and restore 4.4 or tw 4.3 with.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] badvcr:
OK, a few answers to your questions... In my opinion this is the most stable of the kitkats I tried CM and PA and I thought they had to many bugs, WiFi is solid sprint 4g is one of the thing I like most about this ROM it seems to stay connected to 4g more than any other ROM meaning, all other ROMs seem to be a little too quick to switch to 3g and too slow to switch back to 4g where slimkat stays on 4g most of the time I live in Atlanta and I've lived in a 4g area for a year and I've tried tw ROMs and aosp ... Camera is good not any extra features though just the basic aosp camera.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] DavidEQ:
Thanks for the replies. I will likely try this over the weekend. Now to find philz recovery. Go Go Google web search...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Skripka:
It is over in the XDA dev subforum for the Note2. A very nice improvement to stock CWM.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Knowledge0417:
Launcher DPI switch

Last night, the DPI of the launcher switched for apparently no reason. It was the default 6x6 grid and now it is 5x5. Also, all the widgets I had on my homescreen are gone as well. The icons remained though. Please help to get the launcher to 6x6 again! Thanks to all in advance.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] sleshepic:
Gettin some 4.4.2 love. Aim to package it up after work
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Skripka:
Noice. I'm stuck at werk all day and night...but I am on WiFi. Mwahahaha.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] DavidEQ:
This new 4.4 rom play nice when you turn on the new compiler for apps? The one that is supposed to send up apps and help with battery life.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
No do not use art everything must be deodex and this is an odex rom. You wont be able to boot if you enable it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] sleshepic:
On a side note

Proximity sensor in call is working flawlessly :)

Have to go mail some presents then coming back and odexin up
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Skripka:
Those other presents can wait ;)

Curiosity question, if left deodexed does the ART thingy work?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] DavidEQ:
ART compiler, now I remember the name...

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jrebo:
We're getting a present!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
Yes if left deodexed or if you know how deodex a rom then yes it will work.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Skripka:
Well I was wondering if something higher up the food chain than odexing was breaking ART
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
No it is all odexing. When you odex you remove files out of the apk and creates an .odex file. ART needs these files in the apk to do its thing. Now not to be rude but dont want to fill up the thread with this. So if you want to know more just google android run time (ART) and it will explain what it is and how it works compared to dalvik.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] sleshepic:
Uploading, up in a min...

EDIT: Link Posted. second post

Enjoy 4.4.2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Skripka:
Nice build. After a clean wipe my notification issues are gone. For fans of Plasma kernel, don't flash the mali drivers
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] drahcir0789:
Did the theme engine get added? That was the only thing I was waiting for on this ROM.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chuck_IV:
So a couple issues I have are...

1) is there a way to read in contact backups made by the Samsung version of the contacts program? I don't really like syncing my contacts to my email accounts and usually just dump a backup to my SD card and restore when swapping ROMs. However the "People" program doesn't seem to recognize the Samsung backups.

2) I use a widget Photogrid and for some reason that widget doesn't see my SD card as a location. I know it's probably the widget's fault(as I can see my SD card with other programs) but I'm wondering what is different about this ROM in how it may offer up the SD card as a location vs say the stock ROM.

Otherwise, I'm loving this ROM.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] cuezaireekaa:
Pretty much why I haven been on tw for a while. Plus there is an app called edit:GMD s pen control that allows a hel lof a lot more gestures and also things like, force feedback when you remove and replace the spen. Also you can set it up to open any note app upon removing. Or any app for that matter. Or just set it up to open a box with how ever many apps you want in it when the pen is removed. It's amazing and makes you forget all about tw. If only mhl would work with aosp... :)

I've always had the" tiny circle cursor with any Aosp rom in my experience. And see my post above about all the gestures you want.

Here's what it looks like when I remove my spen.

I've too many note apps as of now, just testing which one I will use more:o edit: and yeah, thats Papy listed twice..lol ...must change that
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] THEGUYRock:
Sorry if I missed it somewhere but when I download this ROM download the gapps from the site as well and flash those two and that's it? And what wifi hotspot .apk do you guys use for this or should I just use my trevE one that I ran on my stock ROM?

I was running MAC allstar 3.5 and had a bunch of problems and lag, just want something sleek slim and not bloated like hell and this deff looks like it fits the bill.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] cuezaireekaa:
sent via tapatalk - sph-l900

Most gapps are included in this rom and they are odexed like it says in the op. Wi-Fi hotspot is included in this rom. In the settings. Treve might work also but I haven't tried.

Maps and Google now need to be downloaded from the play store. Also listed in the op. Read the OP Guyrock. It'll help with most questions.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] aheeejd:
Read the op. No flashing gapps. And wifi hot spot/tether is built in, under settings, more, portable hotspot & tethering
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] THEGUYRock:
I did, I just wanted to make sure mainly about the gapps since I've never had to deal with them before. Downloading now and ready to try it out.

Was just asking to make sure I understood correctly.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] cuezaireekaa:
ok. but with most other aosp roms, you will have to flash gapps so your question to confirm is valid. slesh added them in this rom though because he kicks ass ;) enjoy this slim and fast rom man!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] sleshepic:
If you have any input I'd love to hear it as far as ones that might be good to odex and include. I started working with papyrus, but don't think it is a full replacement as far as the various features you mentioned(quick options upon S Pen withdrawal etc)

Yeah just to clarify, Just flash the ROM, the Slim gapps package is included. DL Maps and Search when you boot up.

I only put that gapps in my uploader as a help to myself when I'm lazy and want to redownload. Maybe I should remove it...

On another note, did some work to the CM kernel and pushed to git, synced rest of repo and building. Will be including my lightly tweaked kernel instead of Matrix. Matrix has many of the features you guys like (voodoo, stweaks etc) so I'll upload Matrix 1.4.2 to my uploader. I will be uploading that version for availability as it is the last i have tested. Thanks again Ffolkes for your work!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] :
Sleshepic,

You mentioned DL map, but the play store says this device it's not compatible. Any work around? Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] cuezaireekaa:
ive mostly been enjoying 'Write' and 'Jotter' most of all, Jotter being in the lead.. but i still jump around because im still torn.. i just share each note directly from said app and send it straight to 'Keep' just so i have all my notes in one place. as far as "quick options upon spen withdrawal" none of the note apps allow for that. thats why i use 'GMD spen control'. it has those functions. i used to have it set up so when i take out the pen, it brought up jotter. now i have it set up like the screenshot where it gives me the option to pick what note app i want. float note is goot too but not enough options for me. ;)

gmd is really a breakthrough app.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Skripka:
Check the OP post #1, FAQ question #1. This is answered *right* there....and has been since release ;)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chuck_IV:
Make sure the Density is set to the 320 default. Otherwise many apps won't install
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] sleshepic:
What version are you on? 5.14 or newer? did you full wipe when you went to that version if yes?

reason I ask is it's funny that it's doing that if the answer is yes to those questions. Cus I do constant full wipes and go right to market and DL search and Maps and never get that message now. I think you must have swapped the phonesky with another inverted app perhaps? if you did then you can still work around it by doing what the OP mentions.

go to Settings, Interface, General, LCD Density.

Follow the instructions by clicking on the options and reboot as necessary. you'll go back to xhdpi mode and be able to DL what apps you want
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Skripka:
I was on the latest.

I tried and tried Step 1...and 3 of my apps, including Google+, simply won't install on this build. I have't tried today to make it work again, as I figured a new build was near. ;)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chuck_IV:
Anyone get Google Wallet working on this yet? Tried installing but when I ran it, it seems to think the phone is still initializing and won't go any further.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] cuezaireekaa:
fwiw, if anyone uses Xposed Frameworks, there is a module that is called 'Play Store Fixes' (sorry dont have the link on hand but google should although i couldnt find it again :( ...that fakes the density to whatever you want and submits it to google so you can download all apps. i like it ;) a person could possibly just install the module inside XposedFrameworks by itself if thats all you need.

eek, multiquoted the wrong person lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] robertm2011:
Same here with Google+ and Digical, they're a no-go...

Edit: I'm going to try side-loading, I'll let you know how it goes.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ycats:
I found a flashable .zip for Snote, but couldn't get it to install...................no biggie. I was able to get Svoice to install, but it will FC when accessing settings.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] cuezaireekaa:
snote is for touchwiz only, hence why we were looking for alternatives. you will need an svoice modded apk/flashable for aosp roms. search around because there are threads dedicated to this. :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] sleshepic:
5.16.13 Build complete, Tweaked, Odexed, and Uploading

did some work on the CM kernel and has been running well so far, I made s stupid typs in the scripts file so it shows up as "unavailable" in about phone but honestly don't worry about it, it's a line that's only for show there and I added an extra space by accident.

Changes pushed to git

https://github.com/sleshepic

Posted a mirror of Ffolkes Matrix_1.4.2 kernel in my downloads/kernel section for y'all. I'm assuming most of you will want STweaks, Voodoo and all that jazz. There will also be things in the Performance menu that won't work (just don't with stock kernels)

Just thought I'd give a tweaked stock kernel a try, Will take a few cycles to settle

Will post on Team Site when its done. Won't be long
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] VikingoRMCF:
Nope
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] aheeejd:
It did not, but xposed & xposed theme engine (beta 5, I think) works. Not a whole lot of themes for it, but the regular theme chooser will be added in time I'm sure.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] VikingoRMCF:
Can someone confirm that the hotspot is not functional. Thank you.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ttkyles:
Nice build...

Thanks so much

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] stanggt1313:
I can't get it to work. Bluetooth and wireless both do not work at this time. Anyone know of a third party app that works?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Skripka:
Did you use CWM to flash?

Bluetooth and WiFi work fine here
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] stanggt1313:
Sorry I meant to say wireless and Bluetooth tethering don't work. Other then that it seems solid. I've had icons disappear from the stock launcher and the phone acts funny if I'm in an app as in it rings but I don't have an option to answer. Those are the only bugs I've seen. Solid work so soon after 4.4 release.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] SASQUATCH:
What gapps are people using?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] stanggt1313:
They are built into the ROM.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] amazin1988:
Does anyone have a screen shot to share?

iTz AmAZeD On Note2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] krockafella86:
Great rom! Love the feel and look of it. This is my first time using anything besides sense and touchwiz. Everything is stable. Only issue I'm having is getting my Jaybird Bluebud X Bluetooth headphones to connect. Its not showing up when I search for the them. Anyone confirmed if Bluetooth working. Also wondering if its happening because I'm using the latest Plasma kernel. Thanks in advance to anyone that can help. Need them for the gym lol

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Skripka:
Screenshot you say?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] amazin1988:
Look nice and thanks how's battery life cause if I can at least get 15 hours out of this rom I'll use it

iTz AmAZeD On Note2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] nicenice19:
I get 15+ hours no problem and I never get battery life as good as some of the ones I see on here.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] guisar:
So does either wifi hot spot work? wanna use but dependent on tethering.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] aheeejd:
Hot spot works.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] stanggt1313:
I have been unable to get it to work. Perhaps someone has found a third party solution?

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Do you mean Wifi hot spot? I cant get it to work...