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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] resurektz:
What version of playstore is in the ladt update? Because I have very high android system usage.

Sent from my Bonestock S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andybones:
Not 100% sure but it updates to the latest on its own.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] resurektz:
I know it doesnt up to the 4.10 on its own. I might install it and see if it fixes. It.

Sent from my Bonestock S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] resurektz:
Alright found out what causes the fast reboot/ force close on google play music when using it. I was driving and the screen was off and i hit the volume up button to turn the volume up and it caused my whole phone to freeze and fast reboot. I dont know why it does it but thats what i did to duplicate the problem.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] il buono:
Flash the volume fix in the second post.

Sent from my GS4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] resurektz:
Im almost positive i did when i flashed the rom, but ill do it again just to make sure.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] t3t5u0:
Google search / voice widget?

Dumb question, what could cause me to not have a Google search widget after a clean install? I reinstalled (mod installs) and selected all widgets except Yahoo! and still don't have it. Is there an easy way to fix or add it?

UPDATE: installed from the Play Store...problem solved.

Other than that, this ROM is amazing, great work and the ME7 base is well worth the upgrade!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andybones:
I removed ALL apps found in the play store.. They take up space and redundant, IMHO.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andybones:
As posted above please flash the fix..

Sorry for the inconvenience.

http://d-h.st/hOa
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] resurektz:
Its not an inconvenience! I meant to flash it and i guess i totally forgot too. My fault but thanks for reminding me lol.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bucklyv:
I'm probably the only person in the world that doesn't want the ad blocking baked in to the ROM base... the reason being, certain e-mails I get have the html content of the message completely blocked AND the links in the e-mails as well.

Is there any way you could tell me how to undo just that one part? Flashable zip? File edits? Whatever is easiest...

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andybones:
Very understandable , sorry about this, just delete the hosts file from system/etc

:)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TCM55:
Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] calebcabob:
AOSP theming on TouchWiz?

Does anyone know if there is ANY possible way to get an AOSP theme on this ROM? Andy has always been so generous with his releases which sometimes would include an AOSP theming zip file afterwards. So, because of being so spoiled, I am desperately seeking a way to have that same kind of look and feel with this one. I cannot use an actual AOSP ROM as I am on a Verizon network extender (for some reason they're not compatible). Anyways, does anyone know of even an xposed module that may even theme the settings menus or ANYTHING? :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] prdog1:
I may look at porting mine. Should be pretty close since both on 4.3. I will look at it. Just have no way to test it. :cool:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] calebcabob:
Oh man! That would be awesome!! I wish Andy still had his s4:/ Let's buy him one! Andy, are u getting the S5? Cuz if you are...well, I just might after all!!:)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] prdog1:
Nobody getting S5 till they at least have root. Andy on M8. :cool:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] FordNate:
S5 already has root. And according to some reports I've read the bootloader is easier to unlock. I think chainfire had root on it before it was released,. The M8 is sweet is all I gotta say
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] prdog1:
Not on Verizon. No root and no unlock. Unless they did it today. :rolleyes::cool:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] FordNate:
ahh i see now. man VZW n Sammy really blow especially when it comes to DEV editions of equipment
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JCBiznatch:
Yeah pretty much. They're starting to really annoy me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] major payne:
So since I'm just finding this out now, I'm figuring that Andy has left the S4 development. 2.1 is our final version...

If so here are my questions before i leave 1.1.4

1. Free Tethering: Is it working...

2. Stablility. Is this just as stable as 1.1.4?

3. I've never upgraded my baseband. Is this compatible with MDK still.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kenpachi 91:
Damn, been waiting forever for Kitkat and there might not be a Bonestock ROM of it :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jackdubl:
Hey guys, I'm coming from Andy's S3 rom and thinking of buying a used S4. I had a couple questions. Can I still get the old 4.2 based bonestock rom? Does the AOSP theme work on it? Does the AOSP theme work on the latest 4.3 rom? Are any of the standard or nonstandard 4.3 bugs present on the 4.3 rom?

EDIT: hmm, looks like all the old download links are gone? Any way to still get this stuff or is a stock-looking 4.3 rom all that is left, with no theme?

Free storage from Copy:

https://copy.com?r=cScoov
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] prdog1:
I built that 4.2 theme blind with Andy doing the testing. I have a new better one for S3 that I may try to port. It just hard and time consuming since no way to quickly test. If the base 4.3 files are close to same I may not have much of a problem since we already spent weeks finding where they moved and renamed everything in 4.3. I just need to diff all the files and see what it looks like. Don't have as much time as I used to. Kinda mute point now tho as everyone will now be moving to KitKat. :cool:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jackdubl:
And I found a bunch of the old stuff within the thread. Kit Kat... Sometimes I don't know if we're moving forward or backward.

Free storage from Copy:

https://copy.com?r=cScoov
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ymDroid:
Stability

How's everyone else's stability on 4.3 (v2.1)?

I get quite few home screen freezes, and random reboots. When it works, it works flawlessly, but every now and then, it get these glitches. There's no real pattern as to what app or function casues it. It's almost random.

I did a ful wipe. The only thing I can think of is that I let Titanium reinstall my apps vs the Google Play.

The 4.2 version is perfect. No issues of any kind, ever.

Is it just me?

Should rewipe and let the Play store install everything?

Or should I go back to my 4.2 nandroid?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] toknitup420:
I would re wipe and let the play store reinstall your apps. That's what I did and I haven't had one issue. I find a lot of people have been having issues with titanium back up on 4.3.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ymDroid:
Thanks . Ill try that today.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] toknitup420:
Just flashed the hyperdrive cobalt theme to this and it is awesome. Now I have the looks and the smoothness that I love. Doesn't get better than this ROM.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TelloMan:
The main feature i would like to see work would be using Spotify through my Bluetooth and the data being displayed on the screen. Right now it does not show whats playing, etc. My brothers iPhone does it, but Android 4.3 does not. Is there a way to fix this / add this to our current ROM?

Thanks!

---------- Post added at 10:12 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:10 AM ----------

Where did you get the theme from? Are you still running BoneStock but with the HD theme on top?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] toknitup420:
I downloaded the theme from galaxy s4 themes and apps section. It should be labeled cobalt theme. It's based off of hyperdrive but runs perfect on this rom. I flashed the ROM first. Then rebooted and set up. Then I went back into safestrap and flashed the theme over the ROM.

Here's the link to the theme page. Use the newest version.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2367993
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TelloMan:
Thanks, i appreciate it! How do you roll back to the BoneStock theme if you don't like this one?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] toknitup420:
Take a back up of your ROM in safestrap before flashing the theme. If you don't like it just restore your backup. Make sure you back up data system and cache.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] royta:
I've been running BoneStockROM v3.3 on my Galaxy S3, but unfortunately I shattered the screen today. I'm now shopping for a replacement and I'm wondering if I should upgrade to an S4.

Is the BoneStockROM for the S4 as awesome as the version for the S3? Anything on the S3 version that wasn't able to be implemented on the S4?

What should I be looking for on an S4 to make sure I can load a custom ROM?

Thanks for the help.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bryantjopplin:
If you don't get one with the mdk bootloader, don't bother. All the other ones are locked out and I don't think this rom is safe strap compatible.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] royta:
I've never played with the S4 and don't know where to look. I'm familiar with needing to get the "Android version" and "Baseband version" if I were buying an S3.

Also, I don't want an S4 unless I can have all of the awesome tweaks from BoneStockROM on it. I'd rather stay with the S3 if the S4 version isn't as good as the version for the S3.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bryantjopplin:
The s4 version is good if you have a mdk bootloader on it. But getting one is a fat chance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] royta:
What do I need to look at on the phone to tell which bootloader it has? Is it under Settings --> About phone?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bryantjopplin:
Download android terminal and type getprop|grep bootloader. Works without su
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] royta:
That will be interesting trying to walk a non-technical person who is selling their phone through that. I'll give it a shot though. Thank you.

Sorry for jacking up this thread, but it is all in the interest of running this ROM on a newly acquired S4.

Can anybody tell me if there are any differences between the S3 and S4 versions of BoneStock?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joshm.1219:
If they're a non technical person it's not on MDK. They would have to do something "technical" like use TiBu to freeze SDM to stop the software update nag or continually cancel the software update for the entire last year. MDK was the very first firmware on this phone, there's been 5 or 6 more since then.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] royta:
So, it sounds like the S4 isn't worth getting instead of the S3, correct?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joshm.1219:
For the hardware yes not for the software
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kenpachi 91:
It would be nice to see Bonestock v2.2 w/ KitKat...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] NC-IL:
Yes, it would be nice to see v2.2 w/KitKat but I do not think Andy is working on it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Evocm7:
He no longer has this device if I remember correctly. Sorry be the bearer of bad news
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] SO_dank:
Honestly so far this is the only rom ive run that has no issues... :( sad its not continuing .. ive tries most of the kitkat roms and ive had at least two or more issues on all.. this was a solid rom.. Im almost thinking of coming back and forgetting kitkat until its ironed out
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kenpachi 91:
My nandroid backup is v1.1.3, but yeah this rom has treated me well. I'm just kind of uneasy switching out now lol. I mainly want Kitkat for setting to set the default messaging app to Hangouts
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bryantjopplin:
Which roms? Mdk bootloader? What issues? Mdk with hyperdrive 16.1 with s5 theme. No issues.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] SO_dank:
Hyperdrive??? That's one I didn't try... I'll give it a go... No problem at all?????
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bryantjopplin:
None at all for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] calebcabob:
Hail Andy

Yep, that's because Andy is no joke. Bonestock /Andy Bones' roms have always been that perfect, solid kind of build. If you want to see one of the sweetest pieces of work he's done, check out his Android 4.2.2 build, it was so incredible the way he had the AOSP add-on theme for it!! It was just about as cool as it can get. It turned your ROM into the purest looking form of AOSP you can get!

Maybe we'll all be surprised one day soon with Andy posting an AOSP themed KitKat/4.4.2 ROM for the Verizon Galaxy s4!:fingers-crossed:

Andy, YOU ARE THE MAN!!! Thanks for all your kick ass hard work and dedication to Android development!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] prdog1:
Hahaa. That AOSP theme was a PITA. Took 2 weeks to theme that blind. I didn't have an S4 to test on. We did via chat and pics. :rolleyes::cool:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] calebcabob:
Well...so does THAT mean you guys could recreate the same type of theme for either the 4.3 or a 4.4.2 Bonestock ROM? :)

All those in favor, say "I...want to donate!" ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] prdog1:
This is what I have now. Would have to find the time to port to S4 4.3. The white version came out better than the blue. We don't have 4.4 yet so I have nothing to go by.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=49820972&postcount=1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] calebcabob:
Oh wow! That is certainly slick!! That's what I'm talking about! Amazing! Not many devs can do that. I'd love to see any future work. It must take tons of time to produce TW theming like that. We're you involved with the 4.2.2 AOSP theme for the Bonestock 1.4 rom for the Verizon S4?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] prdog1:
Yea. Me and Andy did that one using chat and pics. I would code and he would test it. I couldn't see what I was doing except for the pics. Learned a lot doing it blind as far as names and locations. :rolleyes::cool:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] calebcabob:
I am not worthy!! Ever since being spoiled with finding your AOSP theme, I have never really been quite satisfied with other TW roms. I am limited to flashing TW only...reason is that I'm on a Verizon network extender- I have yet to find an AOSP ROM compatible with connecting to a Verizon network extender...can't find a fix, or even an explanation. Nitro makes nice TW roms with AOSP theming, but nothing compares to the stability of any Bonestock rom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] major payne:
on a fresh install i have been getting lock ups. on top of this I can't spoof my gps anymore cause there are only 2 options vs 3 guess it's time to go back to previous build.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] prdog1:
Hahaa. No need to spoof GPS if don't tag yourself in the first place. :rolleyes::cool:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] major payne:
What do you mean by tag yourself.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JCBiznatch:
I'm still crossing my fingers.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kenpachi 91:
I have actually held off from updating to Kitkat because of the weird emojis that Samsung introduced. It's different from wjat Hangouts has and a few of those emojis do not work since Samsung does not have them. I would think Google would make that standard across the devices running Kitkat. Just as they made the notification bar up top all white.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andybones:
Hey everyone! Hope you're all doing well! I am looking for an S4.. I have a budget of $200 or if you're feeling giving there is an MDK S4 currently on swappa for $300.

If you or anyone you know has an S4 that they can part with at price I can affordid be so grateful. I will be using this as my daily device!! :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JCBiznatch:
I'll look around.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bryantjopplin:
What happened to yours? Break it? Don't like the HTC as much? Any who good luck. I know I love mine more then any other phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kenpachi 91:
Im willing to throw down some $
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andybones:
I stupidly sold my s3 + s4 to fund my m8.

I dislike the m8, it's too large and too heavy.

The m7 being 4.7' screen is the same size as the s4 with 5' screen. With the m8 adding on-screen buttons, and upgrading to a 5' device it's just not for me.

Man I'd do anything to have my MDK S4 back. :(

Unfortunately the MDK S4 on swappa sold, and since I will be using the s4 as my daily and keeping the m8 as a backup I would like to find one in mint or close to mint condition as my OCD would drive me nuts and since I'm replacing this for the m8 I need it yo last me about a year so mint is something I would need to go for.

Those on SS, how is it?

All I remember is that I had to change something in the script about kernel. What are restrictions? Do you believe I will be as happy on SS s4, esp. as a Dev as I was on the MDK S4?

I was hoping that with the release of the S5 that more s4's would be up for cheaper resale.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 318sugarhill:
Really dislike the M8 huh? I'm getting bored with the S4 and have an upgrade on a dumb phone line. Was thinking about getting an M8 for $99. With the route Samsung is going on VZW and ATT HTC is looking more friendly on the development side.

My S4 is still MDK but and its close to mint. I dropped it with a slim case on it and the bottom corner chipped a bit. I didn't even notice it at first as it is under the thin rim of the case but its there and you can feel it when you slide your finger across. Glass is not cracked.

You have me second guessing the M8 though. If Andybones dislikes it....been following you and your development for a while.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kenpachi 91:
Damn, I still end up falling back to this since I'm nitpicking other roms now. Finding another mdk phone might be tough now, especially after a year has gone by. I mainly want Kitkat for the ability to set my messaging app to be Hangouts and then replace Samsung's emojis with Google's. Bonestock rom is just simple and to the point. Yeah the m8 is a bit oversized and I've heard mixed reviews on the camera. Godspeed with the hunt though. Hopefully things will fall your way.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] NC-IL:
I am on BoneStock4.3 v2.1, not sure what’s happening from last 2 days my S4 is rebooting randomly every hour. I have not installed any new app in last few days. What should I do? I know I can full wipe and reinstall ROM.

Do we have any way to find cause?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andybones:
Not much I can say..

Not much info was really given here..

Things happen that are out of my control on phones.

I suggest either a full wipe, or hopefully you have a nandroid to flash to.

Sorry. :-/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] NC-IL:
Nandroid from last month helped. No random reboots after flashing.

Is "Advanced IPsec VPN" setting working for anyone? It never worked for me. VPN app crashes without any error message.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kenpachi 91:
From switching from several roms and eventually returning to this ROM via nandroid backup removed the samsung custom screen I had boot up.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andybones:
Still looking for S4 if you guys come across :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andybones:
If you guys find an MDK s4 for sale, please let me know.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andybones:
Scratch that..

Black mint MDK s4 on it's way!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bryantjopplin:
How much you find that one for?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andybones:
a bit over my price range, but it was get it now or someone else gunna grab it. wasnt even advertised as MDK on swappa. the last time it wasnt advertised and i asked it was bought minutes after the guy responded yes to MDK.

got this for $292 shipped. should be here by Sat!

so excited!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bryantjopplin:
Yeah a little bit
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andybones:
For a mint condition black s4 with MDK on it still though, $292 isn't bad. (I wouldnt be surprised if I sell it for close or more what I bought it for.. one guy on swappa, stubborn guy, wouldnt budge one $330, with scrach on the screen)

IMO one of the best phones on Verizon, the m8 sucks.

m7 is great, and I will be very happy back with my s4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bryantjopplin:
Yeah I still think this is the best phone ever , might buy the note 4 of there is a dev edition.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brw9100:
Hopefully we'll all be happy with you coming back to an S4! ! !:D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andybones:
Certainly can't hurt!

I also plan to start digging into java/AOSP/building from source/etc
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bryantjopplin:
I'll grab a shovel and dig with you. I plan on starting to reset-up my pcs with a new Linux distro on an ssd.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andybones:
awesome!, hit me up on Hangouts if you use it, love working with and meeting new people, PM me for my addy if you want. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bryantjopplin:
I am so not at your level, I am learning still so much everyday. I can theme from being self taught and make qmg bootanimations, and kinda make flash able zips by using 7zip with pre-made automatically setup folders lol.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] prdog1:
We all started somewhere. I finally setup dual boot Windows8.1/Kubuntu. Do most apk work and theming with VTS and Gimp in Windows and have Android Build Environment to build roms, kernels and apps with Kitchens, Android Studio and Eclipse in Kubuntu. Can share files both ways with dual boot setup. :cool:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bryantjopplin:
The kitchens are basically setup so you don't have to do everything the long way right?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] prdog1:
Yea. We have new rom kitchen mainly. Saves a lot of time. There is a basic kernel kitchen also. Lot of different build tools. Lot of theming tools. Lot of command line stuff. That is why I use VTS in Windows for apk, smali and xml work cause it all in one place and no commands. It is apktool, editor, diff tool, deodexer ect all in one shop. :cool:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bryantjopplin:
Been waiting on a book to come out to do all this but nothing yet lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] prdog1:
You just start with a simple mod and tutorial and work your way up. Eventually you start to understand where stuff is and how it's done. Took us 3 weeks just to find where they moved all the theme files in 4.3. :cool:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bryantjopplin:
I understand some, but I need to learn java more and learn how to edit those darn xmls.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] prdog1:
Xml's are easy. It is the smali that is a PITA. :laugh:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bryantjopplin:
And baksmali lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] NC-IL:
Google Edition 4.4.4 as base?

Sounds good.

When we all were waiting I checked Google Edition Rom 4.4.4, its size is only about 275 MB and it is very smooth but I like TW ROM more and I am back to “Bone Stock”.

Is it possible to use Google Edition Rom as base and add other missing Samsung apps and launcher to it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
Theres a kernel kitchen? Crazy I build kernels manually (im a fan of the command line)

Lol. Whats VTS?

Yeah but its better to learn things on your own first, then later make your own kitchen. Like I made a rudimentary kitchen that only does what I scripted it to do (pic attached) also wrote another script that automatically puts comments for dalvik bytecode into smali so I can understand it better.

A good learning experience is building a rom from an odin tar manually. You can always add me to your hangouts group if you need help, im probably not at bones level (rom/smali wize) but hey.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andybones:
Hey man! How ya doin? mind adding me to hangouts? adrellos42@gmail.com

VTS.. couldn't tell if you were being sarcastic, but is Virtuous Ten Studio.. something I dearly need to start learning how to use lol.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andybones:
This is something that I believe could be possible (I think)

looking at how nitroglycerine33 made his kick ass ROM using AOSP .apks,

not that I know anything about AOSP, but basically I think you would need to compile the AOSP source to TW or something, man idk haha, but honestly this sounds pretty sweet, and would love to try it out, but first need to learn how to even build AOSP. I may even dig into kernels, but I'd like to try my hand at java.