yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gleggie:
Are gapps "baked in"? I keep getting google framework error when trying to update play store (clean install)

Thanks for this ROM!

Edit: Searched the thread so I guess their like half baked in lol, I was prompted to install them from the play store :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rahilkalim:
I think that what he is referring to is that if you have an older version of an app backed up in TiBu it only installs that version without checking to see if there are any updates.

I personally use TiBu myself to restore.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] BizzLeonDaCouch:
I use TiBu as well... and the NEWEST version of the apps are installed upon rebooting after restoring through TiBu.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] coughee:
Hi, just installed this rom and I'm having a hell of a time figuring out some things that are probably very basic.

When I answer a phone call, it automatically switches to speakerphone. I cannot find the setting I may have accidentally enabled. Any help would be appreciated. Also is there a way to enable swipe to answer/reject? I don't really like the giant answer/reject buttons. I'm loving all the tweaks and customizations in this rom, but still trying to get set up here. Thanks for any replies.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] kerms:
Am i the only one refreshing this page every hour hoping RLS8 is out =D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Belarus27:
Haha nope
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Wired4Fun:
Exactly. I didn't know how to make that comment any more clear without simply reposting my original comment.

I am fully aware that there are numerous apps that can mimic what the Gmail restore does. I have both TiBu and MyBackupPro and I like them both. That being said, I have become very fond of the seamless nature of the new backup feature offered by simply linking to my Gmail account, literally pretty much unattended. One click and it is up and running. Using this new feature, I probably have more than half my apps already reinstalled in the time it takes me to locate, install, run, and restore from TiBu or MyBackup.

Aside from that, the new Gmail related restore works flawlessly for me across multiple devices as I sometimes go back to my RAZR Maxx HD if traveling and I am in need of better battery life.

Truth be told, maybe this ROM just isn't for me. Before I gave up on it, I just wanted to know if the features I like were missing, or if I just couldn't find them. I'll be back to try version 8...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] BizzLeonDaCouch:
But wouldn't you want your saved app data as well? Not sure if the google back up you speak of does this or not, just curious. And if that alone makes you turned off from this rom, your truly missing out on the best rom around
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] racinwarrior:
this is touchwiz based not AOSP so there are no "gapps" to bake in

you dont update the play store it does it automatically
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jova33:
Are you not using batch restore? I'm not understanding the issue with TiBu. Some apps aren't the latest version? Install the latest version, make a backup.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] holla420:
Lol patient my friend
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nateohio:
Okay...Well I was running RLS 5.7 and it was running spectacularly! I finally decided to make the jump to RLS 7 and now I'm pulling my hair out.

Followed all of the installation instructions and when the phone boots up everything is working fine, let it sit for 5-10 mins and reboot. This is when I am experiencing problems.

After the first reboot, I get stuck at the samsung splash screen with the lock icon.

This is odd and I have never experienced anything like it. Any ideas? Usually if there is a problem with the install you won't even make it through the first boot up.

I've tried with no options (other than default) checked in Aroma and also other combinations. Any ideas????
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] holla420:
Hmm... did u flash any kernels wat did u install during the aroma installation?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nateohio:
Just Scott's optimized kernel...Same thing I was using on RLS 5.7
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] holla420:
Well have u tried redling and reflashing without anything but the optimized kernel?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] coughee:
Well.. This is weird I rebooted and now I'm stuck in bootloop, the google animation. I've tried to boot into recovery and it says "booting recovery" but just did a regular reboot and now I'm stuck at the splash screen.. How can I force this thing to boot to recovery so I can try a reinstall?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nateohio:
MD5's on the zips match up so dl'ing again won't do any good...I know the download is good

I've tried it with nothing but the default options checked in Aroma...Scott's optimized is the default option.

I'm trying it with the stock kernel right now
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] holla420:
Wat recovery r u using?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] coughee:
TWRP. I can boot into download mode. So i guess if I can't get into recovery I will have to flash stock via odin and try again. Kinda worried about how this is going to go.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] holla420:
2.6 twrp? If so that coukd be ur problem
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nateohio:
Stock kernel won't even boot the first time around...Had to flash again in Aroma with Scott's Optimized kernel to get that first boot successfully
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] coughee:
Yes, I used that all in one tool. I didnt realize there was issues with 2.6. It booted fine a few times, which is why I'm so confused. Any advice on how to correct this? Thanks for your help.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] holla420:
Yes u can flash 2.5.0.2 twrp I think it is. And it ended the bootloops for me
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nateohio:
That's the version TWRP I'm using with my issues...THinking about odin'ing back and installing a new recovery. THis is aggravating as hell!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] holla420:
Lol or u could do that as well. Best of luck to ya :cool:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nateohio:
Any ideas on what my issue could be??? I'm downloading again to try that but I'm still going crazy.

I did notice that I had some things installed by Aroma that weren't checked in the options...like it's installing everything without asking
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] djcyph:
anyone know why i can't boot into recovery???

power menu doesnt work....twrp manager doesnt work...and power off and button combo doesnt work

everytime i see the blue little text that says Recovery Booting then it just loads like normal
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] holla420:
Not sure exactly some has stated the 2.6 twrp could be the reasoning for the bootloops. And flashing the walkman and something else I can remember in aroma has been causing loops too. U could try another recovery. 2.5.0.2 has been perfect for me tho. Keep trying tho
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] coughee:
I found a img and zip but I am not sure how to flash these since I can't get into recovery. I don;t think these are flashable through odin?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dustyjerran:
i use oudhs cmw touch recovery and have never had a problem with anything
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] holla420:
Not sure I dont think so tho. How r use booting into recovery have u tried goo manager booting into it that way?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] coughee:
I can't get into recovery. By holding vol up, power and home. It just says booting recovery, then restarts into the google splash screen. I can get in to download mode which I was trying to find a tar file so I can flash through odin. I'm stuck here.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sincerity:
this is happening to me twice now on fresh install...I can't get into phone. did you ever find a fix?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] holla420:
Try holding just vol up and power and let go once u see the rebooting into recovery message
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] just4747:
Nope only had one suggestion from here and that didn't work at all- still does this on AOSP lockscreen....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sincerity:
whats the fix? Just reinstall? I just need to get in phone to be able to disable aosp lockcreen back to TW
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] coughee:
No luck sir
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rahilkalim:
Happened to me a couple of times. Battery pull and waiting a minute usually does the trick for me.

Guess I'm lucky
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] just4747:
To just make sure the touch effects like light and ripples were off but it still froze for me even after a reboot. The second I touch the lock screen orb it freezes, goes black, and takes a long time to recover long enough for me to go to settings from the lock screen and turn the AOSP lock off.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sincerity:
same here....I can't even find settings from lock screen. Where is that?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] just4747:
Just pull down the notification bar and press the system settings icon- you dont have to unlock the screen.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sincerity:
DOH. geez. thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xander45:
TWRP 2.6.0.0 v. 2.5.0.2

I am an admitted noob...but, I can read, and watch u tube, and savvy enough to figure things out.

Rooted my s4 right out of the box and installed TWRP 2.6.0.0, and installed this ROM right off the bat. Everything was great. Then ver 7 came out and installed that. Then about 2 weeks later, whenever i booted into recovery, it would hang at the TWRP screen. I just rebooted by either holding power or pulling battery out. Usually that was enough and I would get into recovery. Then it happened where I had to power down twice to get into recovery.

So, I simply flashed 2.5.0.2 and have not had any issues at all since.

I have recovered using 2.5.0.2 with files that were made with 2.6.0.0.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] BizzLeonDaCouch:
Perfect example of what you do when you have installed 2.6.... I have been running 2.5.0.2 since rooting months ago, and everything wipes/flashes/dazzles with no hiccups... good work bro!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] coughee:
Wow what a cluster this turned into. I changed the openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.2-jfltevzw.img into a tar file. Flashed in odin and was able to boot into recovery. I reflashed the zip file I had for 2502 just to make sure. I am able to boot up, and have reinstalled hyperdrive. Hopefully with no more issues. How can I wipe out TWRP and install CWM?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JediMindTrixx:
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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] BizzLeonDaCouch:
If I were you, I would rock 2.5.0.2 for a bit, it works perfectly. But if you really want to, look at http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2322675

I hear that is the preferred CWM

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WHAT THE DUECE?! haha...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JediMindTrixx:
Try holding the vol+, home, and power. When you see the blue writing in top left corner, booting recovery... Let go of the power, but still hold the vol+ and home. When that screen comes back up with the writing let go.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] StifflerServices:
Can you tell me how to revert back to the 2.5.0.2 TWRP from 2.6...I'm having the hang issue as well and would like to flash the new Hyperdrive RLS7 ROM.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sbreen94:
There's something very very exciting coming tonight for all you good and patient little boys and girls :) :highfive::good: Be sure to be checking back ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] holla420:
Jedi damn u and ur teasers lol I bet it unbelievable

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Now my crackflashing addictions start to kick in im twitching and $hit thanks breen cant wait lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] morgej:
Skvalex callrecorder is working perfectly for automatic recording on rls7 for me
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] BizzLeonDaCouch:
I'm not 100% sure, but you should be able to do it through goo manager app. I haven't downgraded a recovery on this device... I just assumed it was the same process of installing the first recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] djcyph:
my phone works fine but i cant boot into recovery anymore so im going go to 2502 like u guys said... i saw u were in bootloop so i understand y u flashed new recovery in odin....is it not possible to flash old versions in goomanager? im only seeing 2.6 in goo

also, if i have to do it like u in odin, do just rename the .img to .tar or do you to convert it somehow?

thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JediMindTrixx:
holla, you'll find out tonight definitely...

BTW. Hells yeah... Unbelievable is not the word!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] daventodd123:
Omg, can't wait! Any new features we should be expecting?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] martinpena650:
If you are referring to Google's Automatic Restore, Sbreen mentioned how to bring it back. You have to go to your build.prop and search for ro.setupwizard.mode. Replace "DISABLED" to "OPTIONAL" and save new build.prop. Then go back to your recovery and wipe data, cache, and dalvik. Reboot your device. You will get automatic restore when you sign in to your google account.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xM Minton Mx:
And now everyone rushes to tibu and makes sure everything is caught up lol.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] coughee:
I couldnt boot to get goomanager. I googled and found the 2502 img file and just renamed it to tar. no converting. Booted into download mode and flashed that tar with odin, which was able to send me into recovery boot. Hope this helps.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] holla420:
Nice hope u can get it working
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nicotheandroidguy:
Thanks for your hard work all of us does that mean users of the VZW S4 or other variants as well like the Sprint etc. Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] djcyph:
really no converting? i started searching more after i posted and i found tons of links giving a process to convert:

ive seen this everywhere:

$ tar -H ustar -c recovery.img > recovery.tar

$ md5sum -t recovery.tar >> recovery.tar

$ mv recovery.tar recovery.tar.md5

is that not necessary peoples? just rename to tar.md5?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] diaftia:
This.

I had always run TWRP in the past. I like the layout and functionality. Problem is it would corrupt my data partition (this is with the 2.5.0.2 version). I would reboot my phone and then it would get stuck at the "samsung custom" screen. I would then go into recovery and it would ask for a password immediately to mount the data partition. I would have to hit cancel and the only way around it was to format the data partition. I couldn't even wipe it. It would get worse and worse until the point where I would install a ROM, reboot for something and it would get stuck on first reboot.

I had to ODIN back to stock once to clear it up then it eventually started again. Having gone to the PhilZ recovery I have not had a problem since. I just had to change the menu size and turn off the touch/vibrate feature. Its not bad at all.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] holla420:
For us verizon users
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] midnightzak:
Fantastic avatar. You get a thanks, just for that! :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mattie_49:
Yea I just messed up s4 last night with twrp .2.5.0.2 I could not restore or flash or boot anything . running a modified cwm from team uscellulars website now. As much as I hate cwm its the most stable choice we have now. Thought I bricked my phone last night. Then came Odin and stock mf5 files. Back up today but no twrp for me. 2.5.0.2 and 2.6 both suck.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] midnightzak:
Not trying to be mean, but this is the VZW thread. I'd hope/imagine he would post a thread in the other forums once he ports it to those other carriers.

With that being said, I can't blame you for being ancy, this ROM is amazing!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] diaftia:
You too, Chiver. ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] BizzLeonDaCouch:
must have had a bad flash of 2.5.0.2, cause there are plenty of us that have run it for months without issue.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] midnightzak:
Here is my two cents on recoveries and this ROM:

TWRP 2.6 = bootloops for some

TWRP 2.5.0.2 = much better, but corrupted my data partition which made me lose a couple of backups

CWM Touch = equiv to TWRP 2.5.0.2

Phillz CWM Touch = only recovery to work flawlessly for me

TLDR: Flash Phillz and don't look back!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nicotheandroidguy:
OK cool I was the ROM on sprint everything is great except LTE only worked on the first boot when I rebooted I only had 3G.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mattie_49:
Do all you guys hit the big format data button on the right that requires yes to be typed in to proceed? Cause it bonked my data would not mount no matter what I did . Odin was only hope
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nicotheandroidguy:
Yeah I know I'm in the wrong thread but it's kind of a habit because I just left VZW.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] diaftia:
Thats the problem I had with TWRP until I went PhilZ Touch.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] holla420:
Twrp doesnt sucks. It works different on every phone. Working gr8 for me and a few others
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] diaftia:
You did the opposite of me. I had my SGS3 on Sprint and went to VZW on my 4. Sprint only had 2, maybe 3 areas where I got LTE in the places I frequent (in the Silicon Valley mind you). And their 3G is like watching glue dry.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mattie_49:
Shabby penguins cwm on team us cellulars forum is fantastic. I didn't like philz it was like it was on meth.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nicotheandroidguy:
Yeah I know what you mean I went on vacation in a non lte area and I wasn't used to these speeds. The reason I left VZW is a had a galaxy nexus and it would drop lte every other minute and I was upset so I moved to sprint I'm fine because I have lte but it sucks in buildings.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] BizzLeonDaCouch:
I'm willing to bet it is user error/bad flash... All I do in TWRP, when changing roms or restoring is go to wipe - advanced - select system, cache, d cache and wipe that selection. Then back to previous menu and factory reset. Presto
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JediMindTrixx:
Sorry, but it's not user error I have multiple S4s and TWRP worked on two of them and not the rest...

... And who the he11 cares. All that matters is people are able to flash... :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] thepianoman77:
So... did you figure out why it doesnt work on some s4... it doesnt work on mine... its really anoying because I like twrp interface.. its very user friendly which make the process shorter unlike cwm... anyone know the actual reason why twrp 2.5.0.2 and 2.6 fail on s4s? I doubt its Team Win Recovery Project... or maybe... idk... im kljust confused on why it works on some s4s but not others... Damm samsung!......?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JediMindTrixx:
Not for sure, but through testing I have found if I Odin back to stock vs restoring a nand backup, the Odin to stock rendered TWRP on my S4 useless, but if I do a nandroid restore it worked. But like I said it's not concrete.

I agree about TWRP, but more important to me is running this wicked kickass rom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] diaftia:
I believe it happens the first time you format the data partition (where you have to type yes to confirm), not just data/media. To say that this never needs to be done is not valid. It does. Rarely, but sometimes. If you never wipe data, which you said is the case, it could hold true as to why you have never seen it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JediMindTrixx:
I agree!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] diaftia:
You didn't mention data which I took as to say you didn't wipe it. Which could be why TWRP is working for you. I don't recommend trying it! ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] BizzLeonDaCouch:
I love you guys *cartman voice*
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JediMindTrixx:
LoL, I agree with you. I misread the post.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] diaftia:
*group hug*

Wait a minute. That looks more like a group org.... nevermind. Lets clarify thats a hugging emoticon. ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] BizzLeonDaCouch:
just leave the money on the night stand
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 808phoneaddict:
I actually had a question about this... If I have my zip of the rom to flash on my SD card, could I actually use the format data (where you have to type yes to do it), along with doing the factory reset, and advanced wipe options? Would I still be able to flash the rom successfully?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] diaftia:
No, you have to reboot after formatting data (where you have to type yes) for it to become useable again. Then you can do it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 808phoneaddict:
Ok so I would wipe data, factory reset, then format data, then reboot, and enter recovery, then flash the rom? Wouldn't lose root or anything right?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] diaftia:
Well, *technically* yes, you lose root. That is until you flash another custom ROM that is rooted. With the custom recovery that you were able to install because you were rooted. ;) SeewhatIdidthere? :p

Edit: Long story short, and to avoid confusion, that is the process and you will be fine once you flash another ROM. Just be aware that if you are using TWRP and you format DATA (typing yes) you could have problems as others have had. If you are using CWM you should not. This is not guaranteed though since all devices are different and some have been fine.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JediMindTrixx:
Good explanation.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] diaftia:
Thanks....

It should also be noted that you do not have to format data (the advanced "yes" wipe). Just do the standard wipe and you can flash. If your data partition is getting full after lots of ROM flashes and different roms doing things, or you are having REALLY weird problems that do not clear up between flashes, then feel free to do the advanced data wipe.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 808phoneaddict:
Thanks. I always wondered if I had to format data. I usually just do what the op says as far as wiping goes...good to know, maybe I'll do the format data after I've flashed a bunch of different roms or having some problems...as long as I have everything on my SD card and reboot after formatting data, I should be good.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JediMindTrixx:
Everyone ready for RLS8!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Be on the lookout very very soon!!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xM Minton Mx:
Backing up now :D

Ready to give this a shot. Haven't ever tried his roms yet.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] holla420:
Im ready think I need a new keyboard cause my reflash button is broken lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Stauf99:
it's gonna take me 40 min to download RLS7. This is my first hyperdrive for s4 (wasn't really pleased with it on my note 10.1)

should i just stop and wait for RLS8? lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dogg94:
I would
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] alphanu22:
make sure settings/ more networks/ mobile networks/ network mode/ CDMA/LTE/EVDO is chosen...

or

power down, take out sim, turn on s4 w/o sim, wait till see home screen.... then power down, put sim back and power up-
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] GameChanger:
I lost all apps in multi window manager. How do I get them back?

Sent from my SCH-I545 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mikhsoj:
Followed all the directions to a T... failure to get GPS lock. Fixed permissions, still failure to get GPS lock. any tips?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sbreen94:
Thanks you brother :)

Tighten the screws on the back of your phone
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mikhsoj:
You're not serious are you?

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restored my stock image.. gps lock in 10 seconds... any ideas?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wolfgrrl:
NO. This has been discussed Ad Nasueum in this thread. Many other option are available. PERIOD.

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4G working fine.

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He's quite serious. Take of the battery door and gently tighten all the screws you see. It was an issue on the S3 and tightening the screws fixed it.