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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hondrongo:
So, to those that have flashed it already, how snappy is it? A friend of mine took the OTA (on purpose) and it seems like it runs a little smoother. Also what about tethering? Is that native to the ROM, or do I need to get a third party app?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 00negative:
Understood. ROMs never seem to flash a new kernel over the one I have, assume it is tied to the Loki patched bootloader where mine (Dev edition) isn't set up the same but could be wrong
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
From what the OP posted, your camera firmware will be updated the first time you open the camera after flashing the ROM. I'm not sure what other bits may be included that persist if you go to another ROM.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JFazYankees:
It's very smooth. Much snappier than the MDK build. It's almost 100% stutter-less and is even better when odexed with Kuban Odexer.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 00negative:
Does seem a little smoother. Haven't tried tethering yet but think foxfi specifically was updated to work for the latest s4 update if I recall correctly.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hondrongo:
Tell me more of this Kuban. PM me so we dont derail his thread. If you don't mind, of course.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] droidgyrl6:
Sooo... how do know if I have the updated camera??? I don't think mine updated (or at least I didn't notice) when I opened it the first time.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joeyx2:
I'm having trouble with apps showing on Nova launcher home screens after a reboot. Thought it might have been from tweakbox and greenifiy but I have wipe everything twice and re installed and it still does it. Not as many apps the second time around but still does it. For now I made a backup after I set it the way I like it so I can just restore.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] asdecker:
This rom will be installed for sure.....soon as get home from the Riviera Maya. ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MUSCULATURE:
Can someone confirm if native tethering is working or not? I used Tethering Widget from the play store in other roms to tether off of the native tether.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] anthony92170:
When I say stock I tried mdk and the one with the rom not the elite kernel.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
Do you have to flash with Odin or is there a flashable?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] anthony92170:
Here is a flashable stock kernel.

http://db.tt/LmU3WmiK
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
You said that pip and smart scroll works for you using this Kernel? And that's mdk stock kernel right?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CC268:
So if I am still on MDK can I run an ME7 ROM?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andybones:
Yes you can. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] r_hippy:
Yes this rom is ported over to use the mdk kernel
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andybones:
I'm also interested in this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
Only issue with Darkslide kernel is the whole battery thing when the phone is off. But of course, why not have it all!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andybones:
I agree!

forgive my ignorance but the battery phone off issue is with the elite kernel?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
Yeah the elite kernel, people with stock say the battery off issue doesn't exist.

But I have no concrete evidence of the pip and smart scroll working with stock kernel.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andybones:
I can confirm that smart scroll works with the new Ktoonz kernel and that the battery off issue does not exist. I am flash back to test the smart scroll and PIP (never done this so need to get a video on my phone) but I am pretty confident I have heard these features don't work on stock, I will come back to confirm the battery off, and the smart scroll. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
Great keep us posted. Got scared yesterday when I couldn't boot my phone last night.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andybones:
Damn bro, I bet! I would have freaked out lol.

well I loaded up my nandroid with the stock kernel (this is with my ROM, but same difference)

and shut it off, plugged it in, and all is good.

as for smart view def not working.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bobby janow:
Afraid to ask. What is pip? And while you're at it smart view. Smart scroll I know and it works.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
Keeps your screen on when you're looking at it.

Guess I have to keep my phone on forever and ever and not let it die until they mod the darkslide kernel.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bobby janow:
You're right out doesn't work. I thought it was due to low light. Time to get rid of the icon then.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jakeo423:
When I flash elite kernel, the phone keeps giving me a message that its detected an app that may be harmful and to reboot my phone. How can I gwt rid of this? Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
Put .bak after KNOXAgent.apk
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jakeo423:
Replace .apk with .bak?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
Add .bak after .apk
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mtown_cyclone:
Or freeze with TiBu
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jaxon01:
Delete with TiBu

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mtown_cyclone:
Hah, that too. I usually freeze for a few days to make sure it doesn't mess up something
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mayze23:
Delete
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bobby janow:
Where is gates?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ryno77:
I was wondering the same thing.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bobby janow:
What is PIP? I did get the smart stay working with Darkslide Elite kernel, however.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
Front camera and back camera working at the same time.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bobby janow:
Wow, that is so cool. Thanks, it works.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Pr1meSuspect:
I'm pretty sure this was meant to be nothing else but a stock rom with no mods. Early on gates was all for people making mods for this rom because I think he had nothing else planned for it. Stock roms like these usually just get released so people can build upon it without having to make their own base. Just my 0.02¢
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bndfishing:
Where can I download the stock Polaris Office app? Need it to open docs for work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bobby janow:
I just thought I saw a post a couple of weeks ago with him saying he had some plans for this rom. I'll search for it, but nonetheless he obviously has moved on.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Pr1meSuspect:
Here. Either way not every dev lives on xda and it hasn't even been a week since that post.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mettee:
Same here but on a different ME7 rom I was trying.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bobby janow:
I knew I saw that somewhere. Not saying he has to live on xda whatsoever. It's just fun to chat with the dev once in a while, find out their thoughts and plans. Thanks for searching.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gatesjunior:
O.k guys, I am still around and watching posts :) So I am not dead.. What I have in the works is one of a kind thus far and has not been done yet, so you will just have to sit tight and wait and see.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
Thanks for touching base! Excited about what you have in store!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jdub251:
Awesome man! Cant wait!

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] anthony92170:
Gates on next build can you get rid of increasing ringtone. I tried nottach and it doesnt work on me7
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bobby janow:
Best news on xda I've heard all day. And that ain't no lie.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andybones:
can use this app

http://gs4.wonderhowto.com/how-to/d...sing-ringtone-your-samsung-galaxy-s4-0146863/

or if you know how to decompile/recompile .apk

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1976241
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] anthony92170:
Thanx tried the first one it works but I dont like it because it constantly runs and keeps symbol on status bar. I am gonna try the other method .
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bobby janow:
Another app? Yikes why mess with that? Use Wanam xposed. Simple and it works. Nottach works for some things but not all. Its a hit and miss but not that hard to figure out. If Wanam doesn't have it in the options try Nottach. If they overlap use Wanam. This rom is the most solid stock out there bar none.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andybones:
Flash this my friend.

http://d-h.st/RNa

I edited the SecPhone.apk to remove the increasing ringtone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
Should throw that in the mod thread too! :thumbup::thumbup:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andybones:
Yea you guys can I don't mind. :cool:

let me know that it works though, first :)

It *should*

I followed the tutorial correctly.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] anthony92170:
worked ty ty ty. ok here is a dumb question is me7 that much better than mdk.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
Major cliff hanger! :D LOVE it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bobby janow:
Same here. I hope we're keep mostly stock so my xposed modules work. Other roms that mess with the base break them. I have 4 now and can change options with a simple reboot and not have to reflash the whole rom because I don't like some silly mod. ;)

Transparent status bar comes to mind. With Nottach you can adjust the opacity and with Wanam you can make the notification pull down transparent. Don't like it? Uncheck it and reboot. Simple.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Scorp123:
So I'm I'm currently using the dark themed phone and contacts apk with this mess with that?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] r_hippy:
Yes that is a themed apk you flashed it replaced the apk this will replace it again and you'll loose the theme
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Scorp123:
So there is no way to have both? Themed and remove the increasing ringtone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andybones:
there is, I just need to edit the themed SecPhone.apk..

upload it and I will edit it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bobby janow:
Wanam xposed will do that for you. No changes in the .apk at all. Well there is the option although I have never used it. What is the problem with increasing ringtone and what happens if you disable it? I can do that now with a simple reboot to test for you. If it works you can theme away to your hearts content without affecting the option.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
Where can I get this Wanam xposed?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
From the play store.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bobby janow:
Good question. There is a process although Wanam is available in the Play store. However, you need to install the Xposed installer first. Let me find that for you and the directions. Once installed it is amazing with different xposed mods available. Give me a few..

Ok, here it is. Read it, it's easy. You want 2.1.4. Let me know if you have any questions. It works great on this rom but not some other modded base roms.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Scorp123:
http://www.kooldezine.com/samsung/DarkPhoneContactsME7.zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
Is anyone getting high Google Services in battery?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bobby janow:
Always. It's location that does it for me. If I turn off location "wi-fi & mobile network" then it goes away. I do that if I'm not near a charger during the day. Otherwise I usually leave it on for weather and such. GPS on works for weather but it's slower yet doesn't use as much battery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
Yeah I feel like the usage wasn't that high on mdk and I always had it on.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bobby janow:
One thing I did notice (I think.. could have been placebo) was that once I turned the location off and then an hour later back on and Google services kind of settled down. But like I said probably nothing. I'll do that now and check the partial wakelocks. Do you use BBS or just the system stats?

edit: Ok just checked again. In the 4 hours with location on I had 1478 partial wake lock of "location services" and 12% battery drain. Since turning location off I've had only 4 wakelocks in 45 minutes and % battery drain of location has gone down due to other things coming up a bit. I guess the bottom line might be to turn off location (Google location, 3rd check box) if you want to save battery. By a charger it probably doesn't matter much annoying as it is to stay tethered. And this is not Rom specific. I've had this issue since I started checking on my S3 and all roms on the S4.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
System stats but it shows that the services were awake for an hour I'll try turning it off for a bit as well. Thanks for looking out.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] droidgyrl6:
Is anyone using Wanam and having issues with the status bar changing to black (or like force closing or something???) when on the home screen??? I added a few toggles via SQLite but I don't know if that's the cause.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
I've used it, but also double check and make sure you have no conflicting settings in nottach if you have it installed. Or any other mods that mess with the bar.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bobby janow:
Changing to black? It's pretty black by default unless you have a mod somewhere. I actually got my status bar transparent using Nottach since Wanam does not have that option yet. And yes, to the previous poster, if Wanam has it as an option use that and not Nottach. If it doesn't then Nottach usually works. I have Greenify installed as a mod too which is pretty awesome.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
Guess I'm just going to stick to using standalone GPS.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] droidgyrl6:
Changing the battery text size is the only status bar change I've made with wanam and I don't have nottach installed.. I did flash the native wifi tether mod that removes the notification... could that be the problem???

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On the home screen the status bar is semi transparent. Mine has been randomly going black or kinda like restarting itself when in other apps.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
I would try and use process of elimination. Try removing your battery mod first then reboot, see if that fixes it.

The flashing of the wifi tether shouldn't have anything to do with it. I no longer have the ongoing wifi notification either, but my status bar stays semi transparent, as is the default on me7.

All in all, it's most definitely something in wanam. Like I said work backwards until your status bar stops bugging out.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bobby janow:
I can't believe I never noticed that. But you're right. My status bar goes to black and sort of restarts on certain apps too. I think the best way to test this is to turn off Wanam for a reboot and see if it still happens. Do you have nottach installed too? Heck, I'm going to turn off both and see what happens and report back. Couple of reboots coming, brb.

Edit: Well I might not be a good test because on my default there is nothing semi transparent about my status bar default. It's black plain and simple. It does not change from homescreen to program apps.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
I have nottach installed and haven't had these issues. If that narrows it down for you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] anthony92170:
I am using ktoonsez kernel and ktweaker when I set things a certain way they are not sticking. Ex: overclock 2.1 still shows 1.8 any help
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bobby janow:
Try making your status bar transparent completely, or about 90%. (It looks kinda cool although sometimes you can't see the icons very well) On the homescreen the bar is transparent. Then launch a program and see if it stays that way. It does not for me. This is with wanam disabled too. I don't see a status bar transparent option in wanam either only nottach. Although wanam does have a notification dropdown transparent option which i love. If your status bar stays transparent then there is another option in nottach that is conflicting.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
Oh I only have it transparent on the home screen. When I launch an app it blacks out.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jdub251:
The status bar is transparent by default on me7 on the lock and home screens.

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I believe you flashed the mdk toggles. It will do that.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bobby janow:
I didn't flash the size option in nottach and it still happens if I make the status bar transparent. But it's not a huge deal as long as it's transparent on the homescreen. I never even noticed it went to black and as a matter of fact I think I'd rather have it that way. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] matt1733:
Ive tried all the me7 roms and they all have the same bug where your voice command cant accept calls by saying answer or reject, I like this feature and often use it when my hands are busy. Has anyone else noticed this bug ? Anyone use voice commands on the me7 port and been able to answer a call by saying answer? I really would like to stay on a me7 but want this feature back.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
Doesn't seem to work on this rom either. My only suggestion would be to wait for an update from the developers.

I don't use it personally, but I understand sometimes it's about the little things. Patience is a virtue!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] matt1733:
yea all the others are based on this boot img. so I can see why all the others don't work hopefully its fixed at some point
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] vincentlocke:
Major heat issues and battery drain, what did I do wrong?

I came from a stock rooted VRUAMDK by following this link: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2290798

Then I flashed Darkslide VRUAME7, and then also flashed

Custom Team Project Elite Kernel

in 20 minutes, I have lost 20% battery and am at 95-100 degrees constantly, with no apps running.

Was getting "Device detected an application attempting unpermitted access" and froze knox apps, rebooted

Still massive battery drain -- anyone else have anything like this happen to them?

I tried Scotts Cleanrom last night, same problem, no kernel change...

But when I'm on stock, rooted, everything is fine and battery lasted 14+ hours (today).

Thoughts?

As an aside, not S4 related, but thought I'd ask. Anyone else have weird Chrome desktop browser explosions when visiting XDA and pages becoming unresponsive? Has happened on 3 of my computers that are using Chrome... only when visiting XDA.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
Wow, hasn't happened to me on any rom that I flashed. I'm currently running darkslide along with the darkslide kernel with no such drastic battery drain.

Do a clean flash (wipe and factory reset, clear cache and dalvik) install darkslide boot the phone, then go back into recovery and flash the kernel.

I also ran Scotts rom and never had a problem like that.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jdub251:
The "device detection" you should delete or freeze knox notification manager. Idk a out the heat and drain. I ran that kernel a lil while and all was good. I just get better battery life with Ktoonsez kernel. My s4 gets warm but not that hot.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] vincentlocke:
Thanks, I'm doing that now. I got this VZW S4 like 2 days ago... did do wipe, factory reset, clear cache and dalvik in each case.

For some reason anytime I try either of these two flashed roms everything goes to hell :| Jealous of everyone else!

I will try it one more time I suppose. Glad I made a nandroid of stock rooted - that was a cool 82 degrees all day.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
I've run and am currently running the roms you mentioned, never had a heat issue like you're mentioning.

Good luck though!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
Assume you did a full wipe?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] droidgyrl6:
I think i did flash MDK quick settings at one point

..I think I fixed it though. Did a clean install and added the toggles bk with sqlite, then installed Wanam and so far... no status bar weirdness!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jdub251:
Yep def the toggles. I did the same thing. Lol. You know there are some for this base? Me7? They are in the theme and Apps section.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] droidgyrl6:
Thx didn't know that... gonna check it out! ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] buckmarble:
I posted a new tw kernel. Oc/uc not back on yet but did a bunch of code clean up for stability. http://www.droidforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=248964 please mark installed if you flash. :) been really busy with aosp kernel lately to get back to getting the click stuff back in but I'm working on it. This kernel flies without it :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
Installed checking for battery off issue now.

Edit: Battery off issue still exists. If you turn the phone off while the phone is plugged in, you will have to do a battery pull to reboot.

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Voice answering works. Just realized you can't have the vibrate function for ringtones when voice commands are enabled! Just tested it! Works fine!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] buckmarble:
I will try to address the battery issue with next build. For now just charge your phone with it turned on. I can't imagine there are too many people killing their battery and having to charge with it off. Like I said really busy with aosp kernel and another project. Keeping up with 2 kernels for 2 phones is a bit time consuming and hard to find time for it all with a family and a full time job. I'm not making excuses I'm just saying bear with me I'll get it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
Definitely not stressing over it brother, just making you aware. Much appreciate the hard work you put in! Great job! Without people like you, people like me wouldn't be phone phanatics! :thumbup::thumbup::beer:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ahoslc:
Anyone know if a AOSP messaging that works with this base?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] anthony92170:
Is running me7 that much better than mdk?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
I prefer it, slight differences though. What are your concerns?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] anthony92170:
Nothing much I am on mdk just was wondering because the me7 modem is slightly worse than mdk and didnt know if I should change roms and keep mdk modem
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
You can do whatever suits you best. To say that the me7 is worse than mdk is merely an opinion though as its different for every one.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] anthony92170:
Your right about that as modems and phones run different for everyone. A what the heck ill try it out report on it in a cpl days . Gonna try both modems thanx for reply
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] matt1733:
I was running the mdk build with the me7 modem and I find since I installled this me7 rom Im getting better signal all around and yes me7 is faster than mdk in pretty much every aspect:laugh:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] RJV3:
Anyone with the me7 rom have Google wallet running? On mdk you need the Xposed framework to get it up and running but I read that since the rom is me7 based it may not work until Xposed is updated to run on me7. Can anyone confirm this?

Rooted S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dseda86:
Running for me and yes I have xposed installed. And wallet is working.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] RJV3:
Perfect. Now are you experiencing any issues or are you having an overall netter experience on me7 rom? Dis you keep mdk kernel or switched up. I'm 2 seconds away from flashing this rom, but I don't want to run into any issues and will stay on mdk if so. Thanks for your quick feedback.

Rooted S4