yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Volknochi:
Well, sadly, still not getting the results I'm wanting. First, I flashed the 380dpi file (before you mentioned the theme) and then I did flash the theme. So, I kinda have everything how I want it but the notification menu is still fairly transparent and from what I can tell, we can't adjust that either. I thought we could pretty much customize how we want our phone to look with some settings already installed but if I'm understanding this correctly, we no longer can and have to flash theme files? :confused:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] SanityBroken:
Looks like this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2602700 might be what you are looking for
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ImEVO:
All the configurations are in wanam. I was playing with it yesterday
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Volknochi:
Actually, that's not really want I'm wanting.

I've actually been messing with Wanam for the past half hour and still cannot find options for status bar transparency and notification bar transparency. Unless it's labeled as something else and I'm overlooking it.

EDIT: Here's what I'm really looking for: status bar & notification bar to be opaque, I like the 380dpi layout that MJ has and I would like for my dialer to be that neat looking transparent background. I know that exists because before I went to 4.4 and back to this, I had that. Especially the dialer, with the 380dpi file, it's a full black background and it's smaller than how I like it.

So, can Wanam make all of that happen? (Minus the 380dpi, I'll just flash that) If so, would someone who is more knowledgeable with Wanam please let me know which settings actually do that?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] SanityBroken:
the status bar and notification pulldown are images within the theme, no way to change their opacity without replacing them. I thought the black chrome theme was opaque, but the smaller screen shots do make it look like it was just over a black background. Wanam will not do what you want, only flashing themes will give you the changes you are after.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Volknochi:
Great, thanks, man. I'll go check out a few themes and see what I can get.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
Should be able to use xposed installer . modules . wanam xposed . themes . notification background

If wanam isn't working to set the theme its possible you missed a step in the install
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
The dialer changed from 5.4 to 5.5

If you want the clear dialer in 5.5 pull the secphone and seccontacts from 5.4 and put them in system.app

I will make a flashable for the dialer

Everything else sets on wanam xposed . themes
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] SanityBroken:
Didin't think those backgrounds could be changed that easily, learned sumthin new today, thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ImEVO:
Donation sent! ?

Confirmation # 8WD63877ER002060W

Thanks again for a great Rom/Support. Stay awesome!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Volknochi:
I'm actually starting over, haha, by reinstalling 5.4 then 5.5.

I'll do that bit you mentioned about getting the see-through dialer.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
You are awesome.

Thank you again.

Also 5.6 coming along nicely. Maybe tomorrow?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ImEVO:
Welcome.. whats your outcome with kernel testing?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
i just started messing with them.

ill have a full report in 24 hours or so.

initial outlook is there could actually be some major improvement to be had if i rework the rom a bit to take advantage of the changes in the kernel
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Volknochi:
You seem to have your hands full with 4.4 beta and 5.6 going on.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
and there are a few hidden projects also in the works.

:)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ImEVO:
Oh hell no! You might as well tell us now! Lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
ok wel thereis this one thing that is pretty awesome

its a built in dfsjag dfhajghdfjajhfdjajsvbjafsdjhjahudvhcbavjbfehagqfhdjvf
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ImEVO:
Ok.. well explained lol. Cant wait for dhsgsgxvhshshsvxgshsuoskzndanbx
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
Lol. I'm just messing with you.

I just don't want to get hopes up in vase some of it doesn't make 5.6.

There in theory in let's call it by 5.7 for sure to be safe.

One of them is integrating some stuff like wanam into the stock settings menu.

Ideally I would like to be able to set things like DPI clock speed etc right from there.

This has always been part of the plan. I had been working on a whole new settings app but that kind of got left behind. Integrating right into the system seems cleaner.

If all goes well soonish.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
Also note to self...

All share screen mirror

Calendar fix

Facebook sync

Add camera sound menu

Fix busybox binaries

Tweak init and reboot

Tweak modem timeout
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
and maybe at some point ill go back and finish the new maximus logo
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ImEVO:
Thats amazing!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dam90042:
Oh wow I have always wanted a dfsjag dfhajghdfjajhfdjajsvbjafsdjhjahudvhcbavjbfehagqfhdjv built into a rom!!!

MJ if you can accomplish that, your rom will be the best shiz around mang!

:D

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ImEVO:
Hahaha
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
I know and it didn't even require a parfunkle wasnikittle to work !
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dam90042:
No, but don't forget the garphunkle phunk. If you do it won't boot and that's not good. :D

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ImEVO:
What are you OC or UC at?

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Maybe the vanishing alarm icon? Lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
and the alarm clock!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] twe90kid:
All share screen mirror

Calendar fix

Facebook sync

Add camera sound menu

Fix busybox binaries

Tweak init and reboot

Tweak modem timeout

vanishing alarm icon

and ugly weather on lockscreen
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] seVIIn7:
Maybe we should keep the ugly weather lockscreen. Name it ... treat it like a mascot
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] SanityBroken:
MaximAss the Maximus weather widget! We'll call him Maxi to try to make him sound cute.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] seVIIn7:
HaHaHa!!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] twe90kid:
WTF LOL
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
you guys kill me,

working on some new install scripts that hopefully will allow a one step install.

thats about the last thing holding 5.6 up.

tomorrow or the next day.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
[MENTION=662855]mlambert77[/MENTION]

as a reward for posting an awesome review at the top, and because i have a free spot in the test group.

if you would like a spot in the test group send me a pm.

[MENTION=515814]dam90042[/MENTION] for being overly active you also may have a test slot (since i started pming you links anyway :) )

i will send out invites for real when i add something that needs testing.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] T3CHW0LF:
Have you considered using aroma installer?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
I know, right? My guess is that the organic nature of the development work on this ROM (it's kind of a symbiotic cycle between dev and user base) would make that an untenable option at this juncture on its trajectory. But that's pure speculation on my part.

Likely something you do on a more dev-driven ROM.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
when i get my phone back running ill have to come post thanks,

aroma is very good at giving options for install this/don't install that

i could integrate it to give people some options from included themes and settings

at the cost of a larger install file.

i dont think it will solve my main issue of writing to the data directory after install.

basically i need the rom to install, i then need it to boot to create new files, i then need to modify those files. it would be easy if i could install those files on my end but i need your phone to make them for stability reasons.

there are a couple options for this im just trying to work on one thats foolproof and stable and maybe aroma has a solution i will have to check it out.

thanks guys.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] T3CHW0LF:
No thank you for all your hard work and dedication to this phone. You're awesome!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Aroma Allows for It...

I believe that you can push files to data directory from within Aroma after the main rom has been installed; see Ultima ROM Typhoon V16 for the International GS3 for reference. This is a very clean, efficient install script, with a payload about as good as it gets. Not trying to detract from the work you are doing and have given, but perhaps you might use this as a point of reference.

I concur with the previous post, and I thank you for the incredible work you have done and will continue to do.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
not detracting from my work at all. THANK YOU!!

im looking how they do it now (well after the download.)

i know there are multiple ways to get it done, and while i know linux fairly well things are just enough different in android to give me the occasional fit.

i know what i want to do is possible, and i was just reading through all the aroma installer instructions (which seem fairly straightforward)

i never really gave aroma much of a look, though on first inspection, and seeing what others have done im actually a bit excited.

should be able to give users some options on the install.

make one nice package, and if i can get the data stuff right it will be a huge victory.

FOR REAL YO<< THANK YOU :)

actually if anyone ever runs into things they think just need to be included i love it when they share,

i dont spend a lot of time (as much as i should even) especially lately looking at different things, for some stuff im still just plugging along like its back in the moment era. (though hey tried and true works most of the time)

and thanks again.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] edress714:
:(

so I followed the instructions step by step. hit reboot after install 5.4 and after the boot logo the screen just went black. If this has been answered already sorry I missed it
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
on first boot, it can take up to 5 minutes to get to the desktop.

some crazy stuff going on in background.

once it boots all boots after should be very quick.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] edress714:
could it take longer than 5 minutes? lol 8 minutes and counting. screen still black.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] SanityBroken:
mine shut off on first boot, both times that I've flashed this. Power on your phone, it shut off. MIght actually have to do it a couple of times. Definitely worth the wait though.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] edress714:
ok so it didnt work but I went to recovery again and just installed 5.5 over 5.4 and that rebooted fine but said my UIDs are inconsistent so I rebooted again and wiped data and back to the black screen. will wait and see what happens

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thanks. will try a few times and see what happens.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
Well It looks like we will be going to a completely new install method for 5.6 ...

Aroma actually looks pretty cool. And as it seems to use mostly standard calls it shouldn't be to bad to learn.

Though it's going to take a little work on my end it looks like it will give the users a much improved experience all around.

I've been meaning to rewrite the installer anyway

So will be trying this out.

Thanks for the heads up again.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] edress714:
after restarting. did your screen go black after the boot logo or did it go straight to the update android app thingy a fresh install does?

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So this is what I did and got it to work. I installed 5.4, fixed permissions and reboot. this is where it gave me the UIDs is inconsistent error. I rebooted into recovery and formatted data, wipes dalvik cache and cache. i rebooted and got the black screen. i then rebooted again into recovery and fixed permissions and rebooted. and BAM! lol i never give up! this ROM looks sooooooo sick. glad i stayed up for this
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
thats odd, but glad it worked.

and issues like these are why im trying to write a new installer. :)

hopefully we can eliminate the hassle.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] SanityBroken:
I got the Samsung logo for a few seconds, then the MiniN3 logo for roughly 10 seconds, then it shut down. Powered it back on and was good to go.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dam90042:
Your install instructions were precise and I had no issues loading this bad a$$ rom onto my N3

Thanks again for this greatness MJ:D

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ImEVO:
Agreed
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dam90042:
But then again all devices aren't the same:D

What did you think of that hangout action haha

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ImEVO:
Freaking awesome! Lol.. lot going on. Check it now
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] SanityBroken:
I agree 100%, very well written explicit instructions. Unfortunately we all know phones are not consistent, what works for some may not work for others. I thought it kind of odd when mine was taking way too long to boot, turned out it had shut down, as I said, it did it both times I flashed this ROM. Runs flawlessly after I power it back up, made me feel a little better to see I wasn't the only one.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dynamoracing:
How can I download this ROM? the link for 5.4 on first page takes really long to download. Are there any mirrors?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
At the moment that's the only one..

5.6 is coming with improved install

And more download options.

If you still haven't been able to get it by this afternoon pm me and I can send you a link to the one in the test folder.

I'm just not by a pic at the moment and not everything on my phone functions at the moment (damn test builds)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] car_lost:
If its fine with MJ, I can upload it to my dropbox and post the link here.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
It's okay with me.

Thank you.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mhutton:
Mj,

What are you doing up so early?

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mikemq2003:
Morning all. Finally I'm not on my death bed from the flu. Finally can stalk the forums again.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] twe90kid:
check this out...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AndroidPolice/~3/ZMRUSbge4vk/story01.htm

no need for spen to open the air command view.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] car_lost:
5.4 Full

https://www.dropbox.com/s/j89fmuf3b4563yn/maximus.5.4.full.d.zip
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
Ugh it's horrible. No sane person should have to be up before noon.

Unfortunately life sometimes gets in the way.

Had to go visit Jay mes mom.

Should be back home comfortable on my couch this afternoon
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] car_lost:
5.5 Update

https://www.dropbox.com/s/etdpew9ri5o1jib/5.5.update.zip
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
Very nice I use the paid pen Window app that let's you pop open a pen Window without the pen also.

Will have to look into including some of that functionality
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dam90042:
MJ is going to have a catalog just for options to flash on the N3 haha

You are a beast mang:D

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] enzyme:
I just did a clean 5.4 then 5.5 update. Should Mobile Data & Wifi Hotspot notification toggles be available by default or do I have to take steps to install it seperate? I am not seeing it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kronium:
Stock Dialer?

Anyone know how to get the screen that's up when you actively in a call back to stock? It's still black. I flashed the stock theme, and everything else reverted except this. Thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
Part of the dialer.

Flash the stock dialer.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
They should be enabled by default.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dam90042:
Yup

What he said

If it doesn't, then shoot your N3 or nuke it

:eek:

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] spyke24:
[MENTION=3795345]mjcollum[/MENTION] When an app force closes is there any way to remove the pop up that comes up? I've only noticed it since the 5.5 update when my Better keyboard force closes. For me it makes the force close so much more annoying.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
That should be doable.

Is it mostly just better keyboard?

I keep meaning to look at it.

If it's better keyboard that's really only the problem I'll go dig into the app and see if I can bring it up to date.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] enzyme:
I wonder what the heck is causing this. I did notice that there was one FC error during the initial boot after 5.4 installed and before the 5.5 step. I'll do it all over and get the error. Is anyone else not getting the mobile data toggle?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
Did you install 5.4 twice per the instructions?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
After a quick preliminary inspection. Of better keyboard I bet I see the issue.

Memory handling changed a bit since gb ...

Should be an easy fix.

Ill pop you over something to try tonight for sure..

Edit for testing purposes is there something in that keyboard that is more likely to cause a force close?

I.e. something I can do to make it happen.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] spyke24:
Yes it's only better keyboard. Everything else seams to work amazingly. Thanks for everything you do

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It's random. I've tried to make it happen but Never figured out a way to force it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ImEVO:
So I noticed something with my alatm icon disappearing. . I flashed a different kernel and it never vanished.. go figure!..

MJ whats your input?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dustwun77:
I have really been enjoying this rom! It is amazing! Thank you for your time and effort!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
Its a possibility.

I'm running 5.5 stock today as I'm out of the house.

And have been keeping an eye on it and have not seen it disappeared.

More investigation needed.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ImEVO:
Now I restored back to stock and the bastard is gone.. wtf lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dam90042:
Sounds like a case for the X-files haha:D

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] enzyme:
I totally missed that. I was following step by step from post #3. Will try right away and check back.

After more installs, that error I mentioned did not occur so idk what that was about. BTW, the rom looks awesome. I love the blacked out theme and DPI change. Although I would prefer a full sized dial pad. I briefly tried to alter dpi in appsettings but didn't see anything change. But one thing at a time. I'll be back.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Volknochi:
I read a few posts back but didn't see anything related to this; will 5.6 (test or complete) be released today for us to try out?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dam90042:
ETA??

Hmmm

5.5 is stable. Enjoy that for now. Would you like fries with too:D

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] enzyme:
I tried installing 5.4 twice, then 5.5 but still no go. I even tried to flash back to stock rooted and went from there with no success.

Just to be more specific, how should I go about installing twice?

a) install 5.4 twice in a row without rebooting into recovery or system

b) install 5.4, reboot recovery, 5.4 again, then reboot system

c) install 5.4, reboot into system, initial steps, then repeat

If working correctly, should I be seeing the toggles with only 5.4 installed? or only after 5.5 update?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Volknochi:
I want a god damn milkshake. Banana milkshake.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
As per the instructions.

Boot recovery.

Wipe everything except internal and external SD.

Reboot back into recovery.

Install.

Reboot to system.

_ at this point it should bring up the Initial android setup menu. Go through it and get to the desktop.

Reboot recovery.

Install again.

Fix permissions

Reboot to system..

~at this point it should have a nice centered dialer. And wifi and data toggles.

Reboot recovery

Flash 5.5

Fix permissions

Reboot.

Dialer should still be centered and black now instead of clear.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
Probably not.

I've been out all day and will need to finish messing with the new installer.

Though 5.6 itself is pretty much done.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
Hmm still needs further looking into.

I'm running the exact same 5.5 files everyone else got at the moment and have had an alarm icon set all day.

I keep checking but have not seen it dissapear.

Maybe try a clear cache and dalvik in recovery maybe some mod is messing with it
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dam90042:
Well then. Would that be regular or super sized? Just shut it and drink it:p

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] SanityBroken:
Dialer is full size if you follow the installation steps

all the way through

.

As per the instructions.

Boot recovery.

Wipe everything except internal and external SD.

Reboot back into recovery.

Install.

Reboot to system.

_ at this point it should bring up the Initial android setup menu. Go through it and get to the desktop.

Reboot recovery.

Install again.

Fix permissions

Reboot to system..

~at this point it should have a nice centered dialer. And wifi and data toggles.

Reboot recovery

Flash 5.5

Fix permissions

Reboot.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] reynoldsrobbie:
I have a full size dialer and I have an alarm icon. Followed instructions exactly! Awesome ROM! Can't wait for an aroma installer.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
[MENTION=3453285]spyke24[/MENTION] email sent

try that.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] spyke24:
Testing the keyboard now thank you for fixing it
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
Yea I had looked into it previosly and made some edits.

It then got lost in the shuffle somehow and I forgot. Sorry.

I haven't been able to get it to fc yet. But will see.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] spyke24:
So far no Fc, i knew you were working hard on other important things, I'm grateful for the time you spent on this for me. I'll be sending you a pm shortly.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] enzyme:
Now we are in business! Thank you so much.

You are correct about following the instructions

carefully all the way through

. I kept flashing the 5.5 update at the moment when I need to flash 5.4 the 2nd time. Only until your post did I realized it was the ROM file (again) that is to be flashed. Then I noticed the 5.5 update was down in the last bit below. Thanks for shedding some light onto me. You are a beacon! Feeling kinda giddy right about now lol.

Hot coffee on the way! And thank you x10, and another x100 for all those whom are grateful but are too cheap, poor, or lazy to express their gratitude for the hard work that we often (unintentionally) take for granted and act like we are entitled. We XDA end users are a spoiled bunch.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
thank you kindly, its usually something simple.

the install is a bit odd.

hopefully the new installer will solve all our problems.