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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] shaggyskunk:
Uhm - I haven't ever noticed the issues that you're describing....

Try the latest weekly version and use the latest beta Slim Gapps

After a full wipe including Factory Reset - Wipe system and caches

Flash the Rom and Slim Gapps - The issues that you're having definitely are not normal :)

Slim FAQ: http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/faq
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] prbassplayer:
New Stable!

http://slimroms.net/index.php/changelog/493-build-7
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] taob:
Yep, that's what I did. I used the "normal" Slim gapps package this time... didn't solve the problem. I still get a pop-up every so often saying that G+ has crashed, even though it isn't running in the foreground. I suspect it is tied into the media scanner somehow. This is the relevant logcat:

08-05 20:55:03.770 E/EsApplication( 8356): Uncaught exception in background thread Thread[IntentService[Camera Monitor],5,main]
08-05 20:55:03.770 E/EsApplication( 8356): java.lang.NullPointerException: Attempt to invoke virtual method 'boolean java.lang.String.contains(java.lang.CharSequence)' on a null object reference
08-05 20:55:03.770 E/EsApplication( 8356): at bzt.a(PG:815)
08-05 20:55:03.770 E/EsApplication( 8356): at bzt.a(PG:707)
08-05 20:55:03.770 E/EsApplication( 8356): at bzq.a(PG:340)
08-05 20:55:03.770 E/EsApplication( 8356): at com.google.android.apps.plus.service.CameraMonitor$MediaTrackerIntentService.onHandleIntent(PG:144)
08-05 20:55:03.770 E/EsApplication( 8356): at android.app.IntentService$ServiceHandler.handleMessage(IntentService.java:65)
08-05 20:55:03.770 E/EsApplication( 8356): at android.os.Handler.dispatchMessage(Handler.java:102)
08-05 20:55:03.770 E/EsApplication( 8356): at android.os.Looper.loop(Looper.java:136)
08-05 20:55:03.770 E/EsApplication( 8356): at android.os.HandlerThread.run(HandlerThread.java:61)
08-05 20:55:03.770 E/AndroidRuntime( 8356): FATAL EXCEPTION: IntentService[Camera Monitor]
08-05 20:55:03.770 E/AndroidRuntime( 8356): Process: com.google.android.apps.plus, PID: 8356
08-05 20:55:03.770 E/AndroidRuntime( 8356): java.lang.NullPointerException: Attempt to invoke virtual method 'boolean java.lang.String.contains(java.lang.CharSequence)' on a null object reference
08-05 20:55:03.770 E/AndroidRuntime( 8356): at bzt.a(PG:815)
08-05 20:55:03.770 E/AndroidRuntime( 8356): at bzt.a(PG:707)
08-05 20:55:03.770 E/AndroidRuntime( 8356): at bzq.a(PG:340)
08-05 20:55:03.770 E/AndroidRuntime( 8356): at com.google.android.apps.plus.service.CameraMonitor$MediaTrackerIntentService.onHandleIntent(PG:144)
08-05 20:55:03.770 E/AndroidRuntime( 8356): at android.app.IntentService$ServiceHandler.handleMessage(IntentService.java:65)
08-05 20:55:03.770 E/AndroidRuntime( 8356): at android.os.Handler.dispatchMessage(Handler.java:102)
08-05 20:55:03.770 E/AndroidRuntime( 8356): at android.os.Looper.loop(Looper.java:136)
08-05 20:55:03.770 E/AndroidRuntime( 8356): at android.os.HandlerThread.run(HandlerThread.java:61)
08-05 20:55:03.790 W/DropBoxManagerService( 3866): Dropping: data_app_crash (745 > 0 bytes)

This happens whether I'm running ART or Dalvik.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] shaggyskunk:
Did you verify sha1?

Did you try to download the Rom again?

Slim FAQ: http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/faq
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] taob:
Yep, all the checksums matched. I'm going to try stable-7 now instead...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] z28tovette:
Wow!!! I haven't flashed a ROM in ages , still have slimkat 5.2 its so stable..... But I have the itch again to flash Roms, will flash the latest and greatest from prbassplayer.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] RDI:
I also updated from CleanROM 5.0 to SlimKat at in the last couple of weeks. The things that bug me most since my update are: (1) I can no longer send a Gmail to everyone in one of my contact "groups". (2) All the updates done to a contact's listing since the first of the year are gone. (3) Cellular Internet connection seems slower

---------- Post added at 03:26 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:13 AM ----------

If you want to monitor how fast your phone is charging (and what a difference other cables & chargers make) try "Galaxy Charging Current" App. The best I've gotten is 1800mA
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Brad.S.:
Was happening to me as well, got annoying so I uninstalled G+ for the time being. Every time I'd take a screenshot it would cause G+ to crash.

Just updated (Clean) to the latest build (7) with the full gaps and am not having the issue anymore.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] taob:
Yep, I have that app already, but I suspect it simply reports what the charging controller says. I don't think there is a way (assuming the hardware supports it at all) to actually measure the current and voltage in real-time flowing across the circuit into the battery. The reported numbers are too rounded off to be actual measurements (e.g., 300, 700, 1100, etc.).

Does the kernel that comes with SlimKat allow forcing fast-charge? I had that with another ROM on my Note 1, and it was great. All of my AC chargers support at least 1 A, but depending on the cable and the pinouts, etc. the phone might sometimes only draw 300 mA. Forcing it to always draw 1 A never posed any problem, and worked wonders for speeding up recharging times.

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Same... had the issues with 6.8, then 7 was released. Did the usual wipe and flash, loaded up the new gapps and it seems the G+/media scan problem has been solved. I still get the occasional crash when doing "Ok Google" voice searches (carried over from SlimKat 6), so I'll have to track that down next.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] dgerryts:
So.... I've been using the stock ROM since NF1/NF3 came out here in Canada in July. I must say, once rooted and debloated, it's really pretty good....

But... I'm missing the Slim goodness now and need to reinstall. I downloaded the stable 7 four times and still cannot get it to go. TWRP(both t0ltecan and t0lteatt)/CWM/Philz all cannot open the zip file. Grrrr... Downloaded a number of different ways (direct to phone internal SD last time) and no go. Just comes up as failed. Unable to open zip.

Any ideas?????
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] prbassplayer:
Sha1 match the one on the site?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Lavrentsii:
Idle battery life seems to have tanked since 6.4 weekly. No obvious wakelocks appear in BBS either. Anyone getting something similar?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] shaggyskunk:
"tanked" doesn't provide particularly detailed information - ie; You haven't provided any information about screen on time - discharge rate etc - If you could provide this information - You'll get a more informed comparison.

Slim FAQ: http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/faq
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Lavrentsii:
Sorry about that. Here's more information:

As of 50%, I had 1hr 30mins of SOT. Wakelocks were only 14% of screen-off time (most of which was Google Play Services), but the discharge rate never went below 4%/hr on idle, according to Battery Monitor widget.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] ShrekOpher:
Turn you location tracking to GPS only. I've been having the same issue and found out it was a problem with com.android.gms it was waking up the device almost once a second. Check the "alarms" sedition in better battery stats you will see it there.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mtech5:
Is there a way to make the back round of the nav bar transparent?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] rob_z11:
New stable release is so smooth and amazingly stable.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] ShrekOpher:
How is the data connectivity? I love slim Roms but on build 6 had data problems. The LTE toggle never wanted to stick and I got low signal strength.

Send me a PM if you need a link

Atrix4G -> GN2 -> ?¿?¿?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] shaggyskunk:
Personally haven't had any issues with LTE - on any of the builds - Have you flashed a different modem? Do you have the same problem with other Roms?

The Rom itself doesn't touch the Modem.

Slim FAQ: http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/faq
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mattg1234567:
Does this have material l theme on it...how do I get if not
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] shaggyskunk:
No - It doesn't - If you really want the Material Theme now - Your only choice - Get a Nexus......

Slim FAQ: http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/faq
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mattg1234567:
This doesnt have theme manager in it… I downloaded a few themes just can't install without it
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] shaggyskunk:
You could use Xposed & HK Theme manager - YMV - Just make sure that you have a recent Nandroid!

Some themes will work - but not necessarily fully if at all.

If you use Xposed - Remember that you can't run ART.

Slim FAQ: http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/faq
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] ShrekOpher:
No problems with data on any other ROMs. And the data on this ROM works, it's just not as sing off a signal. There are places where on slim ROM get no service, but on a TW based ROM I get like 3 bars.

I use the same modem and APN settings on both ROMs. It is the only thing keeping me away from staying on AOSP full time.

Send me a PM if you need a link

Atrix4G -> GN2 -> ?¿?¿?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] shaggyskunk:
TW Roms never "display" the same signal - do a few speed tests - There's nothing in an AOSP Rom that affects the actual signal strength..... Google it ?

Slim FAQ: http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/faq
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] RDI:
Why can't you run Art if you use Xposed?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] shaggyskunk:
Ask the Xposed Dev..... It's up to him.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] prbassplayer:
Because it was never made compatible lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Larkstarr:
gsiff_daemon

Tally ho chaps, I just wanted to cross post this here more as a FYI / information spreading post then anything else. I posted this recently in Will03's W03 rom thread, which is based off of slim.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larkstarr View Post

Regarding battery life issues, I've noticed something odd.

My phone, when I'm using it, gets really hot really quickly. Upon checking BBS, my CPU is either in a deep sleep, or 99% at full clock (1600) - I can't seem to determine if there's a rogue app on my phone (nothing new installed as of late) or if there's a kernel issue, but I've certainly not experienced this before with the same settings and such I've used previously, excepting of course the move to v23 from v20.

I'm going to try and keep on top of it, but I'm wondering if folks who are having battery issues are showing the same effect.

On that note, I think I'm also going to try out Plasma Kernel, and just stock slimkat build 7 too perhaps.

--I flashed plasma and I was still getting a full locked CPU when the screen was active, no matter the gov or anything. I'm going to try a full wipe of slim 7

Alright so, on further inspection apparently the process 'gsiff_daemon' locks up my cores to full speed, one core is actually at full usage while the others are idling.

I've noticed this occuring in the base Slimkat 7 build. I'm going to assume this was my issue with this W03 build as well. Apparently renaming the process in root explorer will get rid of this issue permanently with no ill effect. Google seems to not have many solid answers about what the hell gsiff_daemon is, but I'd ask anyone with similar battery drain issues to download a CPU monitoring application and see if they have the same results as myself.

I'm going to nandroid restore v23 sometime soon and perform the kill and the rename to see if it solves the issue on there. If two seperate clean installs show the same result, I think I have the culprit. Perhaps Will can rename the process in his builds so others don't have to suffer as well? It would make sense if it doesn't seem to have an affect on anything. However my googling was quite limited. Could be the start of some answers perhaps though!

---

I have a few things to try out of course, but I wanted to flesh out the core of the issue with anyone else in the Slim community and get some feedback. Seems the process has reared its ugly head on many numerous occasions!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] shaggyskunk:
Haven't experienced ANY of the contents of your post - Running the built in kernel.... FYI

Slim FAQ: http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/faq
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] ShrekOpher:
Are there any plans to bring a themer to Slim?

Send me a PM if you need a link

Atrix4G -> GN2 -> ?¿?¿?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] shaggyskunk:
I know that Themes Provider has been tested relatively recently - As to where it fits in list of priorities... We'll have to wait and see - Certainly Slim isn't going to release it until they are satisfied with it.

Slim FAQ: http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/faq
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] ANDYs3:
Just wanted to say that I love the slimroms I used slim for the past 2.5 years and don't plan to change :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] RDI:
When I was using CleanROM I was able to send Gmail to "groups" in my contacts, Does anyone know how to do it with this rom?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Larkstarr:
Indeed, the one constant between my two separate slim installations other then the modifications done by Will was third party kernels, which I didn't get time to thoroughly investigate. (though I think Will also does a modification of the slim kernel?) - As mentioned I did try Devil Kernel 3.4 and Plasma Kernel 2.53 and they both exhibited the gsiff_daemon issue. I somehow doubted that the kernel would create such an issue, but upon further googling someone discovered that the daemon is apparently related to the gyroscope. Aha! That's definitely a kernel controlled thing. Indeed upon killing the process, GPS toolbox had no gyroscope or compass information across a few reboots, as well as not killing the process when it's locked to using a full core. Likely something is up with that then with the third party kernels!

I re-flashed will's version 23 (6.8 based I think?) and didn't touch the kernel, everything so far seems fine. I might spend some time later restoring my build 7 install and reflashing the ROM to stock to also comfirm that does indeed kill the issue. In which case I'll forward my finding to the Plasma developer.

The reason I'm interested in third party kernels is mainly the undervolting and underclocking of the CPU and the undervolting of the GPU, also the updated zzmoove gov profile with the enhanced tweaks I can toy with. My screen remains on a lot with my job even when not in use, cutting those few mV and clocks helps me out with an aggressive touch boost when I do need to use my device.

Of course, I prefer functionality over some extra battery power, so I'll be sticking with what works.

Just wanted to keep everyone updated! In case anyone is thinking of a third party kernel! :P

It's also not likely the source of other's battery life issues. (a-durr.) Oh well, so much for helping out.

Yea if you have root you can delete/rename it, i'm not sure where it's located exactly. But as above, it does seem to kill the gyro and compass.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] prbassplayer:
Voltage control will be a no go for now, but our kernel has zzmove o-O
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] sciphonic:
Hey guys. I just picked up a used Note 2 and I'm excited to see that Slim is available for it. This Touch Wiz stuff is. .. not for me. I just have a quick question before I flash. How does the S Pen work with this ROM? I assume I'm losing the Samsung Specific Apps for it. Are there alternatives built in or available that you guys are using?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] shaggyskunk:
Yup - S-Pen alternatives - Papyrus - Google Keep - Air Command - Note Buddy - Spen add on...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=38366761

Slim FAQ: http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/faq
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] shaggyskunk:
I use Battery Widget Reborn - And the settings in the Screen Shot below
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] rob_z11:
I have done that. Play store was doing background data on WiFi and mobile. Will see how that battery does with disabling data.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] :
Disabling some of the Google app sync may be another option. For example I disable G+ sync and have the notifications sent to Gmail (I do the same for Facebook and Twitter).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] horiz0ns:
runtime

Hey thank you very much for the KitKat ROM I am loving it. Forgive my ignorance but I couldn't find any mention of it yet but I tried to switch the runtime to arm to check it out and it broke all the services. Just wondering if it's a known issue or if I could help somehow. Cheers !
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] :
You have to flash ODEXED Gapps in order for ART to work. Check out the PA Gapps in the PA forum.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] rob_z11:
Is art better or efficient than dalvik?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] :
It is expected to be better. Test don't show a huge difference but keep in mind that it's still in development.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] rob_z11:
I believe newer pa gapps are both art and dalvik compatible. Would it run art runtime when it can and run dalvik for non compliance.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] phoneturf:
No APN

I flashed this last week and did not have any APNs. I tried again today when I had extra time to work on it, but could not figure it out. I tried flashing the UCAMH3 modem, but that did not give me one. Do I have to manually add one, or is there something I am doing wrong?

A minor issue is that I use a tiny transparent gif for my wallpaper to give me a plain black background, but when I do this I get solid white.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidzika:
You have to flash the ROM with cwmr. I had the same problem with twrp then had to switch to cwmr for this and some other 4.4 ROMs to work.

Sent from my coffee pot II
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] :
The latest TWRP has the fix already. Flashed Slimkat with it and have had zero issues.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] rob_z11:
No you don't. Just look for updated twrp and it works.

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Here you go sir. Enjoy. Very nice lightweight beautiful kitkat ROM.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=47680718
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] :
[MENTION=3877985]prbassplayer[/MENTION], are there any instructions on how to build Slim from source for a complet n00b?

I have already the slim source, just have to figure out what to do next.

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] prbassplayer:
Well did you set up build environment?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] :
Think so, followed all the Android source instructions, and was able to do a repo sync. I seem to be missing everything device specific, do I download the kernel source from another repo?

By the way, thanks for the fast response.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] prbassplayer:
Then assuming environment is set up properly

. build/envsetup

lunch slim_t0lteatt-userdebug

make -j4 bacon

-j4 can be adjusted to however many threads you want to assigned to the job
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] :
It's giving me an error, but let me repo sync with the kitkat source (I had downloaded Slimbean) which is the one I really want and I will try again.

Thanks for your help.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] prbassplayer:
New build on slimroms.net. Should solve any bt audio stutter when locking and unlocking.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] redrider54:
has proximity sensor been fixed by cm yet?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] sciphonic:
Awesome thanks. I have the ROM up and running and the S Pen is working out of the box just fine.

I have another quick question. Can I use any of the kernels listed as compatible with 4.3 AOSP or would they need to say 4.4 specifically?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] shaggyskunk:
In case anyone is wondering - SlimKat 7.4 Weekly is up on Slimroms.net

Also - Slim Gapps update 205 was updated yesterday

?

Slim FAQ: http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/faq
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Itoshii:
I saw it and the 7.2 but doesn't look like any major changes from the stable 7.0 build. Thinking of staying put on the stable for a while, doesn't seem worth flashing the updates yet. What do you think?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] shaggyskunk:
First of all - You're asking a tester - So if nothing else - I'd say flash 7.4 - But then there's this:

So - Again - I'd say flash 7.4 ?

Slim FAQ: http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/faq
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] RDI:
I have been using "ViPER4Android FX" since my CleanROM days to boost my volume, I will stay with the Stable release for now. The only thing that I can't do with present build is to send

one Gmail to a "group" in my contacts. That feature last worked in CleanROM.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] TheSkinnyDrummer:
Any reason the recents background is white? 7.4 weekly. Not a big deal, just wondering.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Brad.S.:
Redacted
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] shoeprano27:
Thats pretty sick! But this is mine...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] prbassplayer:
Accessibility theres a option to recolor it
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] TheSkinnyDrummer:
[MENTION=3877985]prbassplayer[/MENTION] thank you sir... Might keep it white though, it looks kinda cool lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] rozzco:
After battling poor battery life for a long time, this latest weekly is amazing. Finally!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] ValleyFly:
I tried the v7.0 rom (stable) but ran into an issue with battery not charging when plugged into charger and device is powered down.

The battery icon just sits there waiting and wont show charging. Charge works fine if device is running.

I'm gonna try the v7.4 weekly and see if its doing same thing.

Using TWRP latest ver and did a full wipe... Installed rom, then root (latest supersu), then gapps
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] prbassplayer:
Charges just fine, just no animation
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] shaggyskunk:
Why are you installing SuperSu? Superuser is built into the Rom - If you're having Root problems - Did you go to Developer Options - Root Access - APPS and ADB - Reboot?

Are you using the OEM usb cable and block?

Slim FAQ: http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/faq
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] ValleyFly:
I just flashed latest ver of supersu from TWRP and reinstalled pro key

So your saying it's charging the phone just no animation on battery? Just checking

The charger isn't the issue (currently running Meanbean 2 with no battery issues)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] shaggyskunk:
Using the Circle Battery with Percentage Icon - If you look REALLY closely - I see a VERY tiny point moving clockwise.

Slim FAQ: http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/faq
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mtech5:
Tried to update to 7.4 but gets stuck on boot up screen.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] shaggyskunk:
Strange - But IF that happens - Did you check Sha1?

If Sha1 matches - Did you try Factory Reset - Wipe system and caches - Flash Rom and Gapps - Reboot?

Slim FAQ: http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/faq
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mtech5:
Think it was a bad download. Downloaded it again an it worked. Runs fast an smooth.[emoji106]
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] shaggyskunk:
SlimKat Weekly 7.6 is up for your enjoyment ?

Slim Gapps update 217 08/25 is also available ?

Thanks to Josue - Dankoman & the whole Slimrom Team ?

Slim FAQ: http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/faq
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] TXRangerXDA:
Not seeing the latest Gapps, do you have a link?

Thanks,

TR
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] shaggyskunk:
Slimroms.net - but here's the direct link to the Slim Gapps.

http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/downloads/dlsearch/viewcategory/1251-addons/downloads/dlsearch

Slim FAQ: http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/faq
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] TXRangerXDA:
Weird, that's not where the link on the front page takes me. Downloading now. Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mtech5:
Running 7.6, fast and smooth.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] ANDYs3:
I get an error Loading video on facebook. Only on mobile network. When I'm connected to wi-fi it works normally. Any ideas ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] shaggyskunk:
Probably fb ?

Slim FAQ: http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/faq