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[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] Tasssadar:
FAQ and other notes

Device encryption

MultiROM doesn't support encryption on Nexus 4 because I don't physically have the device and can't test it.​

About security

In order to make multi-booting possible, MultiROM has to sacrifice some security measures. Firstly, on secondary Android ROMs, /system is not mounted read-only. While there are other things preventing malicious software from messing with /system, this might potentialy make it easier for such software to attack that system.

Next, MultiROM doesn't work with /data encryption. Not many people who use custom ROMs also use encryption anyway, so that isn't much of a concern.​

What do the ROMs share?

All ROMs are separate, except /sdcard, which is shared between all Android ROMs.​

How many ROMs can I have?/Where are the ROMs stored?

You can have as many ROMs as you can fit in your /sdcard. All the ROMs are stored in /sdcard/multirom/roms or on an USB drive. This folder is unaccessible in Android, to prevent mediascanner from scanning it. You can either in recovery, or obtain root and go to /data/media/0/multirom/roms.
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Can I have different versions of Android working alongside

Yes. As long as you select "Don't shere kernel" when installing the secondary ROM, the systems are separated.​

MultiROM recovery says it's 2.6.3.0. Why isn't it updated to 2.6.3.*highernumber*?

It is, it just shows wrong version.​

The menu with all the ROMs won't show up during boot, how to fix it?

Either re-flash the MultiROM zip or go to recovery, Advanced -> MultiROM -> Inject curr. boot sector.

The reason for this is that something rewrote your boot.img, which happens for example when you flash a kernel. MultiROM's boot menu is part of the boot image, so it has to be added into it again.
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Will you port MultiROM to device X?

No, probably. I won't port MultiROM to any device I don't own, because it is very difficult to provide the level of support I want to provide if I can't test things myself, as proven by the Nexus 4 port. I'd like to support more devices, but it is also very unsatisfying to work on code for device I don't have - I invest hours upon hours of time for free into it, and then I can't even see it running on the device, so...why..bother..?

I'll probably keep buying Nexus devices and keep porting MultiROM to those myself, but I can't buy every single device - I'm still a student, all my existing devices were bought using some kind of money grant or donations from users.

But, you can port it yourself, the wiki should give you at least some idea how to do that: https://github.com/Tasssadar/multirom/wiki/Porting-MultiROM
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[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] karanrajpal14:
First! Woo! Was waiting for this.. thank you!
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] nikwen:
Wow. Thanks. :good:

I've been waiting for this to work with Ubuntu Touch since I got my Nexus 4. :)

Every day I've eagerly checked your Github. :)

Thanks again. :)

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Someone managed to boot Firefox OS as well: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=45747158#post45747158
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] bobo1337:
Ok so i whanna flash psx 7.2 and ubuntu touch what kexec i need to download? Thanks :)
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] blttalas:
Wohoo thx for the update
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] oblikas:
Good job,my friend.

I'll say goodbye to the community as I don't have my mako anymore and Tass supports this. :)

I hope you liked my work :)
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] blttalas:
And how 2 play multirom game?
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] nikwen:
Touch the MultiROM logo in the main menu. Power to go back. It's quite cool. :cool:

Touch the paddle to move it. ;)
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] mi3zu:
Thanks for bringing this to the mako :)

Is it possible to use 4.2.2 roms with 4.3 roms at the same time? For example Slim with MIUI
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] nikwen:
I've got some problems with the current Ubuntu Touch build. (The one from 04-Oct-2013 21:51)

My first ROM is an AOKP (4.3) nightly by Marc Landis.

Then I did this:

I installed the MultiROM zip in CWM.

Then I flashed the other recovery in fastboot.

Afterwards I flashed the patched stock kernel.

Then I installed the Ubuntu Touch zips (both as the installer said).

The first ROM boots as normal.

After some time Ubuntu Touch connects itself to my computer and I see the file manager on my computer with Ubuntu 13.04. I can access the files. However, the screen stays black.

Anyone else having this issue?

Currently, I am downloading the newest build. Let's see if it works with that one.
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] SynnyG:
Ooooh, I love you Tass!
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] nikwen:
[MENTION=3418703]Tasssadar[/MENTION]: These builds don't work: http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-touch/daily-preinstalled/20131004.1/ (which are the ones your link does currently point to)

These ones work: http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-touch/daily-preinstalled/20131005/

Thank you very much. Both Ubuntu and AOKP on my smartphone. Great. Thanks. :)

EDIT: However, I cannot get the keyboard to show on that build. So try an old build. ;)

EDIT 2: After a reboot it is shown. :)
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] bobo1337:
Old build is actually bulid that tass post O.o
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] flash5000:
A big thank you to [MENTION=3418703]Tasssadar[/MENTION] for making this official!

I'll happily help you to test further things if needed.

I tested with Ubuntu Touch build from Sept 29. Seemed to work fine apart from missing Wifi and Cell connections. Do these work with later nightlies, did anyone test this?

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[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] SynnyG:
The Wi-Fi and cell connections doesn't work just for this build or for all?
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] CallMeAldy:
Installing the kernel provided on vanir rom gives me inverted screen with tearing :(
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] nikwen:
I am using this build: http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-touch/daily-preinstalled/20131005/

The one which is marked as "current" didn't work for me.

I haven't tested Wifi or any network operation yet.

Thanks again for testing. :good:
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] flash5000:
Don't know, I only tested the build of Sept 29...

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] FCORivers:
I see a lot of posts, and I mean a great amount of posts, hundreds, about gallery not working and making the device reboot.

I've had that a lot, and what I do is use a file explorer to access dcim file on internal SD card and still choose gallery app to view my pics.

I'm under the impression that there's a conflict somewhere when the app is creating the preview where the folders grid appears. Well, is known that erasing everything and formatting both SD cards may solve this, but, why would I have taken pics if not to see them again later? Defies the purpose of saving the pics. If every time I flash I have to reformat and cannot paste back videos or pics taken before.

That brings me to something else but related. In my search for the perfect ROM, is clearly a personal choice and not a fact, I flashed Slimbean by prbassplayer and is flaweless with out any gallery issue or any issue for that matter. Every build since beta stages has worked well. I love it but I'm a flashing addict and I like all the newer bells and whistles other guys are adding. I'm in no way gonna ask Slim devs to change their minds and turn their ROM into a PA ROM.

In turn, I'm asking here; is there a way to get a working gallery like Slim's gallery on other ROMs? I mean no other ROM has a fully working gallery for me without a full formatting of my SD cards but slim. Can this be replicated on other ROMs?

I'm not complaining really, I've tried many ROMs and flash knowing the issues, I read the threads. I'm no dev nor have the time to learn or a PC with the capabilities to build ROMs. This is not a demand either. Is that I think slim guys are doing something different than the rest which results in a fully working gallery app.

Should I try to change gallery apps between ROMs and flash? Is it a bad idea?

Thanks in advance.

sent through time and space from my Hercules
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Darth:
I'm not sure if I just was lucky....but I did only 2 things to avoid the issue....and it never happened to me.

I used 2.6.1.0 twrp.

I transferred only my videos from my internal sd to my laptop. Not my pictures. And I don't have an external card.

Just my experience. I never would have erased my entire internal sd just to use 4.3....not that important to me. Seems pretty much the same as 4.2.2 in my eyes.

Actually ....I'm about done being a flashaholic myself....just want stable....so now I'm on stock Telus 4.1.2....rooted and heavily debloated and greenified.....and everything is perfect. ;)

Do I miss any aosp options....sure....but phone is smooth and every single thing works flawlessly. Pie? There's an app for that. Halo? There's an app for that. Themes? There's an app for that. Call blocking? Built in. Different lock screens? There's an app for that. Etc....etc. lol

battery problems? >>>> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2461864
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Aahz Pervect:
I have the exact same issue with all of the 4.3 ROMs except Slim: Flash some fancy new 4.3 ROM, go through the initial setup, 'ooh' and 'ahh' for a bit, and then click on Gallery and watch it reboot.:p

A shame really as I'd love to give new/different ROMs a good week or so of use before deciding but I use the Gallery every damn day so I run right back to Slim.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mike.anderson457:
Title basically says it all however here is the long rundown. so I installed twrp and fff using kfu. Everything but the recovery mode boots fine. Using normal boot mode it will go right into the regular kindle and load up so that I can access apps books movies etc. However when I try to enter recovery mode using either the kfu bootmode menu or the fff boot menu on the kindle itself it gets stuck in a boot loop on the fff boot screen. I don't 'need' the recovery part but it would be nice to have especially if I screw something up. Any help would be appreciated.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soupmagnet:
What recovery are you using? (version, build, etc.)
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mike.anderson457:
umm TWRP 2.6.3.0 touch recovery I think as it says install latest twrp recovery and I am using kfu 0.9.9. I am sorry if I am being a complete idiot and missing something important.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soupmagnet:
Try installing COTR and see if you get the same result
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mike.anderson457:
should / can i remove the twrp files before i do that?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mike.anderson457:
mostly wondering because i looked at the cotr page and it said to upgrade you must delete the settings.ini file. Now i know i am not upgrading from a previous version of the recovery however could just installing cotr cause a software conflict with twrp?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sharonbw:
I don't know why twrp would not be fine. Are you sure the file you installed was a good download? You may simply need to redownload/reinstall twrp.

Sent from my GT-p511x
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soupmagnet:
No. By flashing a new recovery, the partition is completely overwritten. The only things that remains are the files saved to the sdcard. TWRP files on the sdcard have no effect on those for COTR and vice versa. The 'settings.ini' for COTR is located on the sdcard, which is why it needs to be deleted when upgrading.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mike.anderson457:
i re-downloaded the kfu file 3 times and re installed twrp twice each i am reasonably sure that everything is fine unless the upload from this site is somehow corrupted

aah okay... thank you both for helping with my problem and with clarification i really appreciate it.

did as suggested with same result no access to recovery but it still boots fine to the normal ui
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] btecsm:
Is there an app for change the Keyboard depending on the running app?

For example

WhatsApp I use SwiftKey

And for Sfinder and Snote I use the normal Samsung Keyboard.

Or I use the normal keyboard like SwiftKey but when I pull the S Pen out the Samsung keyboard open in handwriting mode.

I hope that one of these two options are possible...

Because thats makes the writing on the Note 3 more easier!

Gerome
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raychak:
maybe tasker can do...
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] najjadasm:
The SpenBoard Switcher will do
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] btecsm:
I had this on my Note2 but where do I find it now for the Note3?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] btecsm:
Found v1.1 but it won't work for the Note3...

Although I have no root...
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Grogo:
I use to have a XDA 2 (well, SPV M1000) and (the important thing) a folder named "My XDA 2 must have". The software I use most, the software to backup, the software to keep not only to try. Like:

1. Sprite Backup

2. Visual IT Rough Guide to London (like A-Z map to central London + extras)

3. Splash ID

and not last

4. TomTom 5 .... and others that I miss already.

And THEN, here it is, I waited so long for it, (Exec) that I decided to switch from Orange, to O2, (Orange don't have this even now). Three days of "testing"...Well the device is great....Windows 5 isn't. (At least for me.)

My folder (My XDA 2 must have) is now "The software that doesn't work on WM5" ...None of the four named programs work...it takes ages to charge, it's slow, everything has changed...and how about that 'program' included "Clear Storage"??!!!

I thought it was something like remove programs, not a bloody HARD RESET!

Everything seems to say about Windows 5.....WHY FIX IT IF IT AIN'T BROKEN??!!!

BTW: Does anybody know a decent Wi-Fi Connections Manager that WORKS?? (Hitchhiker crashes my Exec, Retina Scanner wants to know what my socks size is when registering, Wi-Fi Companion Doesn't Install in WM5.........)

I am glad I didn't sell my SPV M1000 yet....but I want to....I love the Exec, but hate what it does...or rather what it doesn't!

..............helps us all !!!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] SiliconS:
:) You seem surprised that a major version upgrade (WM2003 to WM5) comes with occasional problems. Didn't we see the same when we changed from Windows 3.1 to Windows 95?

Later versions of desktop operating systems have some backwards compatibility built in, but with the limited resources of the PPC platform I guess they couldn't achieve everything. :(

We may not know what they are yet ;), but I'm sure WM5 has built-in features that drive the platform on another big leap and over time we'll take them for granted. I looked at my XDA2 last night (now two days-worth of dust gathering on it) and was reminded how fast it responded to commands, but it looked dated already compared with my shiny new Exec.

Don't forget, we're early adopters of WM5 and we're always going to have problems. When ROM upgrades are released and developers get new versions out for us, we'll wonder how we ever lived without it! :D

In case you haven't seen it yet, there's a thread running over at www.tekguru.co.uk listing the software that works perfectly on WM5. I found it useful when looking for replacements for my old WM2003 versions.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] joebongo:
I have #2 and #4 working (for #4 you need TT 5.1 - d/l the update from their site)

Reinstall from fresh I reckon. And you are using activesync 4 not 3.8 still?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] psteel:
I agree with SiliconS.. I'm always wanting the very latest of everything (hardware and software) and to be honest, I'm surprised how good windows mobile 5 is!

There are many problems, like icons disappearing and speed etc..but they're not life threatening.

I only hope that the providers are going to keep up with the developers and release their specific patches..if not then I'll have to convert to the Jasjar rom :shock:

I love the MDA PRO even with it's problems.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Grogo:
Thanks for the help guys. I'll try these options as well.

BTW, anyone has any problems with the AvantGo software?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] mosesJJ:
Also

#1 Try googling : Sprite Backup v3.2.0 build 2487.

Should be working with JJ.

Best of Luck. :wink:
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Sagit:
This is real? had you used and work with restores?

Thanks.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Grogo:
From the Sprite Backup developers website:

"Sprite Backup is only compatible with devices using Windows Mobile 2002 and 2003. Windows Mobile 2005 devices cannot use Sprite Backup. We will be releasing a new version that will be compatible with these devices in the near future. Please keep visiting this site for updates."

I did try the version you mentioned but no luck. I use a Exec not a JJ...coud that be it? Thanks anyway...and damn I need a backup program...[/quote]
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Grogo:
Here I am after another whole day of reading forums, installing and uninstalling, hard resets, trial and error....and things like that.

As far as the XDA is concerned....I feel better about it now, installed SPB Pocket Plus (works a dream), SPB Finance (great 'cuz it syncs with Quicken), and most of all, swiched to "Corporate" mode...and man, it is FAST now !!!

As mentioned before, Sprite Backup doesn't work, AvantGo works but not as it should, SplashID....nope. I did try eWallet, which works ok on the desktop but not on the XDA.

It's all good fun though.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] SiliconS:
I'm thinking that I might go for a hard reset and choose Corp, but I don't know how to set up the GPRS details. How did you get GPRS working for Corporate Mode, or haven't you needed to?

I do find the settings for all these connections v.confusing. :( I just want it simple, like my laptop! One connection does all...
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Grogo:
Now that you mentioned that, I wouldn't know if I need different setting yet, as I am still on Orange for the next couple of days until they port my number. Interesting to see if it works though.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Grogo:
I've tried today the GPRS, G3 connection and it worked without changing anything. (In Corporate mode)
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] nabilsweet007:
check this app its easy
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] stesteste:
do u need root
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] micky387:
Yes sure

Envoyé depuis mon SM-N9005 avec Tapatalk 4
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Kinoal:
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I've test it but How Am I sure that the backup has been done? :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] micky387:
look folder in internal sdcard
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] alexyuh:
Note-3 SM-N900

efs.img---20mb

modem.bin---8!!!!mb??? We have 16 mb

Please see :o
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] illusion786:
My backup was 532kb ? deleted the backup.

The whole esf folder is around 20mb
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] sturmavik:
Same here - didn't work. I noticed in "About" that the app is for Galaxy Note GT-N7000.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] nabilsweet007:
It should b around 20 mb.n its work with note 3
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Girn:
Clearly it doesn't work
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] PapaWangsta:
It doesn't seemed to be working on tmobile n900t model. It just reboots when the app starts.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] leo_hacker82:
no efs backup

i have a note 3 telcel n900w8 but i dont have efs backup.. so i only have emergency calls,,, i cant register on the net...i have signal but no make phone calls ...what can i do...please
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Fishawy:
I've read somewhere that flashing modem again might resolve this problem, not sure though. Good luck.

[MENTION=5275343]leo_hacker82[/MENTION] Or you could try this if it's suitable to your device. Some people report that it resolved the IMEI issue.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] leo_hacker82:
the problem is..i have some files in efs folder.. but the nv_ram files are missing...and worsth i have 4.4.2 official telcel mexico...i updated thinking maybe a clean flash can be resolve that... but no file...and i cant flash twrp...any ideas.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] dragoncius:
Would EFS form my Telcel 4.3 work for you? Send me a PM.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] leo_hacker82:
Maybe i need the NV ram files. I have imei folder but no NV ram files..so Maybe i can extract only your NV files ..please.
[Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] ImEVO:
Works great on sprint note 3!! Thanks
[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] soloilmeglio:
ADVICE FOR DEVS

Advice for devs:

If you include some of our mods in your rom please
ASK PERMISSION BEFORE, and GIVE PROPER CREDITS
to X-Note Team!

I am not responsible for any damage to your device.
The installation of the ROM is at your own risk.
However, the flash procedure is always performed
at least three times with a day of testing.
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BELOW

ADVICE FOR DEVS

Advice for devs:

If you include some of our mods in your rom please
ASK PERMISSION BEFORE, and GIVE PROPER CREDITS
to X-Note Team!

ONLINE X-Note build 18.0 N9005-NF4

for Q&A use this thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=50728165

XDA:DevDB Information

X-Note [N9005], ROM for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Contributors

soloilmeglio, xentrix

ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat

Version Information

Status: Stable

Stable Release Date: 2014-01-26

Created 2013-10-06

Last Updated 2014-08-14​
[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] soloilmeglio:
INSTRUCTIONS TO FLASH 4.4.2 OFFICIAL FIRMWARES (NOT THE LEAK) BEFORE UPGRADE TO X-NOTE Build 8.0 KitKat

credits [MENTION=1940466]Andrewtst[/MENTION]

Anyway I used odin v. 3.07, with only ticked autoreboot, the file tar.md5 must be loaded under PDA

After the steps below you need the CWM for KITKAT
[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] soloilmeglio:
Efs backup and restore (RESTORE NOT TESTED)
[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] soloilmeglio:
reserved 4
[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] danieljamie:
Hi OP. Just a theory for changing SELinux to permissive, try adding in init.d script "setenforce 0".

I did this in my kernel built from source but in init.rc instead of an init.d script and it worked however I lost wifi and I am new to kernel building so don't know how to fix it.
[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] soloilmeglio:
Kernel isn't build from source, zimage is intact only ramdisk modifications made by Angelom... (so wifi is ok)

In few time Angelom will release his Abyss kernel for N9005.

I've never compiled a kernel so I can't help you.

Send me a pm I will point you to Angelom for asking

Sorry for my bad English

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[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] micky387:
Look great. Thanks xnote team

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[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] dannycanrock:
What about n900?
[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] soloilmeglio:
Sorry no support for unavailable device

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[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] Hendrickson:
Uploaded yet ? Please get fast internet :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] nicholaschum:
Will this work on the SM-N900W8 (Canadian Variant, Quad Core LTE)?
[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] soloilmeglio:
Ahahha!!!

I have a bad connection but I think that in 2 or 3 hour is online

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[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] Hendrickson:
No, N9005 (european model) as per title
[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] nicholaschum:
You can flash N7105 ROMs on an SGH-I317 and reverse it, even when they said the ROM is N7105 only.

Unless the modem is not compatible I would say Fine.

But these two devices should and do have the exact same architecture, specs and everything so cross flashing should work, given the correct modem and such.