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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] LifeDrainerRO:
Guys, i've flashed the ROM and the addons that i wanted, so far everything seems good. I have few questions though (for the moment :D).

1) I use the default launcher, i like it, but the google search bar @ the top cannot be removed and it is always listening to "ok google". Isn't this consuming battery ? Can i disable it (at least the ok google stuff) ?

2) I chose the Googy kernel when i installed the ROM. So far i left everything on default. Anything in particular that needs tweaking ? Is there any setting that most of you find necessary to adjust ? From what i've seen, at the charging tab, the AC value is 1450. I think the default on TW is 1900. Is this charging slower by default ?

Apparently i cant update youtube and play store. Were they the latest versions already from the ZIP ?

3) Why is there an exclamation mark on my network signal ?

4) Can you guys recommend a nice, simple and smooth gallery ? Google Photos doesn't seem very fast and i dont like how it mixes every photo from the phone and shows them together.

[MENTION=4448545]digrassi[/MENTION] - there is moto camera on the latest version, download the camera addon and you'll be asked to chose between moto and oneplus one camera.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] treibstoff:
i like the CM Gallery very much, quick pic is good too. I used the original google cam a long time but since a week i use the moto cam because you can save on sdcard. But this is just a matter of taste....
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] nessuno1234:
thanks;)

i'm istalling it right now. which kernerl should i choose? i dont know the difference

Stock,googymax3, hulk, alucard?:confused:

i just need something very stable, i don't wanna tweak anything

and do i need also these two downloads?

Kernel source: here

Github: here
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] dvhttn:
For Google Search go to apps > Google - then hit the menu button> settings > voice > 'ok google' detection. I just use it by starting the app manually.

Exclamation mark implies the wifi and/or mobile data can't see the interweb. 'Search' on it in this thread and throughout xda ......

Use quickpic for piccies.

'Search' for settings.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Rhoban:
1) Googy-Max is the simplest of them. I guess it is a safe choice. It worked fine for me.

2) Kernel source and Github are more for developers.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] puppynaz:
I had been using Googy-Max all this while and I wasn't disappointed. But the developer has stopped working on it.

Hulk Kernel is by another developer who has based his kernel on Googy-Max's kernel. I'm loving it because it has 0 lags and no music skips. And yes, since you're like me (no tweaking), I have no lag issues or music skips or random reboots with default settings. Try Hulk Kernel. :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] LifeDrainerRO:
Thanks for the answers guys, so far things are good with one exception: i tried to flash a gallery 3 times and nothing happens. Tried borh of them, disabled photos, wiped cache, nothing worked. Solutions?

LE - nevermind, i installed quick pick from the play store and it's ok.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] buhsnarf:
Hi all,

This ROM is fantastic and been following since 4.3 and it's always been rock solid.

Currently on 5.0.1 which is working well, however... The speaker when playing podcasts round the house seems a LOT quieter even when on full volume. Has this been reduced? Is there a way to increase it back to normal?

Thanks.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] nessuno1234:
i'm having several crashes and freezes after trying to change to chinese language....

I tried to reflash but still the same problem,,,
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] SergioA:
Hi puppynaz,

following your feedback I've just installed Hulk-Kernel (GE5_V1.3.1)

I've done the usual wipe dalvik & cache, and at first reboot system seemed quite laggy...

The previous Googy STweaks were automatically deleted during the installation of Hulk Kernel so I installed from Play Store the "generic" STweaks (granted permissions etc).

I left all the settings as default but disabled Android Logger; after a reboot now the system seems as snappy as before...

Have you got any suggestion for the settings to use?

Previously with Googy I changed governor to

intelliactive

, disabled android logger and set io scheduler to

fiops

Thanks in advance ;)

Ciao!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] puppynaz:
Glad you're already liking it. :)

Everything is at the default setting for me. But yeah, a lot of people here suggest using intelliactive governor and fiops scheduler.

Have a great day. :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] benjamen50:
You might not have Stweaks as it's dependant on what kernel you are using.

Check the S-tweaks app settings, look under the sound tab and see if the defaults have changed. If they have, set them back to default values.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] bemymonkey:
Is there any way to get the "OK Google" hotword detection to be more sensitive? I currently have to either go right up to the phone with my mouth or scream at it :D

Interesting, looks like OPO users have the same issue: https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/microphone-sensitivty-for-ok-google.39150/page-3
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] htr5:
Camera App Reviews for this ROM

I've tested many cameras for this ROM and put them in order of best to worst below:

1. Snap Camera is not free but is definitely the smoothest and nicest looking app I have used without bugs. It also gives quick access to many features. Aside from the dual camera feature of the TW camera, this app has everything I would need.

2. CM Camera is simple to use and similar to snap camera but doesn't have as quick access to all features. I also have problems starting video recording.

3. Google Camera is very reliable and never lets you down but just doesn't have access to features other apps give you. Changing between picture and video mode is just too slow although the photosphere feature is very good.

4. HD Camera Pro Well featured and good UI but doesn't have video recording.

5. Camera FV-5 & Cinema FV-5 is going to cost you a bit of money but it doesn't really offer more controls than any of the other apps. The UI tries to bring advanced controls out of menus but I personally don't find the UI easy to use and don't think such controls make a difference on a smartphone camera. The app is slow and requires switching apps to record a video. So unless you're the type to adjust ISO, exposure and contrast every time, I wouldn't use this.

6. A Better Camera
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] tuzogt:
I agree, snap camera is simply the best in my opinion too.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] bemymonkey:
Does anyone know a way to map a double-click/press of the home button (or long/double press of the menu or back buttons) on this ROM?

I'm trying to trigger a Tasker action this way...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] ruikarel:
Maybe it's a stupid question, but how can i change the fonts style in this ROM?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] pwichhart:
I use Font Installer. You can find it on the Play store.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] LifeDrainerRO:
Does anyone know why my phone doee not connect to LTE on the LTE/GSM/WCDMA setting? On official software it would connect instantly in the same areas with maximum reception. The APN settings are correct since H+ is working correctly.

Edit - apparently it connects but a lot harder, it takes a while.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] SilentEYE:
The best working thing is xposed framework with gravity box.

An app which you can try is on playstore : home2 shortcut by app developer hideki kato

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eikatou0.appspot.home2shortcut
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] faldo:
I used CM12 for a few months as my daily driver but had issued with camera not working in HDR so i decided to give this ROM a go. I must say i'm impressed so far, HDR works like a charm, the ROM is very snappy and havn't found any bugs at all!

The only thing that was a bit tricky was installing the OTA addons. I couldn't find a straight forward instruction in this thread (maybe i didn't look hard enough) so if anyone else is wondering, here's how you install addons:

1. Open the OTA-app that comes preinstalled and hit the Addons-button.

2. Scroll down to the addon you wish to get and tap on Download. This downloads a flashable zip-file and puts it in the folder: data/media/0/download

3a. By default, the OpenRecoveryScript is turned off so if you don't turn this on you now have to reboot the phone in recovery mode and install the downloaded zip-files like you did the ROM.

3b. If you eneabled OpenRecoveryScript, the OTA-app will try to reboot the phone in recovery mode and install the addon automaticly.

Btw, the gallery addon installation is slightly broken. After you've installed it, you need to use a file browser (ie. Root Browser) and move the whole folder "Gallery2" from /system/app/app/ to /system/app/ and reboot the phone.

Cheers!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Toni_H:
One question. Coms for this Rom the GPE update to 5.1.1?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] pwichhart:
According to sammobile the official update to 5.1 for the actual GPE can be expected to be released at any time. I do wonder how reliable these reports are.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] jc258:
I need to update to the latest version as I am still running on a version from February I think. I've been hesitant as I dont want to upgrade to a version that could potentially be more buggy, nor do I want to lose any media or data on my device, which has happened before (probably my fault if I stuffed up the process before). Can someone please tell me how to update to the latest version without losing any media or data on my device?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] AmyClaraRose:
Just do a dirty flash just flash latest zip on top with what addons you want but it is recommended to do a full wipe with latest version as its not just one zip anymore its multiple of zips
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] jc258:
Thanks for the advice, I guess Ill go a full wipe then. Whats the best/easiest way to backup everything and then restore it? Using the PC somehow? TiBU (unless I'm using it wrong) I find doesnt work effectively.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Madlisboa:
I only have music skip/stuttering via bluethooth,i wish to know why some peoples like u dont have this problem and some have,using gov intelactive and 1024 + fiops for both cards,i can listen 2/3 musics before suffer 1 light stuttering :/
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] bemymonkey:
Try 2048 internal and 4096 ext sd...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] AmyClaraRose:
Not sure up to you really
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Zheen:
If you use Hulk kernel, it reduces the sound. I don't know why it happens. Many people here and I have experienced it and went back to Googy-Max as a result. You might want to do the same until the developer of Hulk kernel fixes it, or you could go to the Sound tab in the STweaks app and increase the value responsible for this and see if you like it.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] darktyroll:
Right now im with stock 4.4.2 Portugal, i`m rooted and have CWM_6.0.4.7_Non-Touch_GT-I9505, my questions are:

1- i can install this custom rom and if i dont like it, i can go back with zero chances to lose IMEI or something else?

2- i can go back to stock 4.4.2 flashed by Odin?

3- i can go back if i flash custom 4.4.2 via cwm?

My knox show 0x1.

Any advices are welcome, have a great day!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] AmyClaraRose:
1. I recommend changing to twrp custom recovery as cwm recovery is dead

2. Create a back up of your ROM to a sdcard before flashing so if you don't like the ROM you can go back to it

3. If you want to flash a different ROM its fine but with flashing ROMs all make sure you do a clean install so format data cache/dalvig cache and system
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] darktyroll:
Thanks, i allways do clean install. I will install twrp, just to search a good one for my i9505. Today is my second day with this phone and i dont want to misstake.

So that means i can install stock or custom 4.4.2, downgrade from lollipop with succes when i want?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] a103:
Yes you can go back to stock or custom 4.4.2.. BTW TW 5.02 is better than TW 4.4.2 anytime imo.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] darktyroll:
I have lag on lollipop. Btw, this Google Play Edition rom, have any TW 4.4.2?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Madlisboa:
This ROM + Hulk kernel = No lag.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] darktyroll:
Good to know, thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Zheen:
May I ask which hotplugging mechanism is better to use with intelliactive governor, MPdesicion or Intelli-plug?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] puppynaz:
Like I said, everything is at default setting for me. The default here being MPdecision.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Rhoban:
MPdecision is better for performance I heard, no matter what governor you use.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] cantenna:
I get stuttering if im multi tasking only. When I'm listening to music via Bluetooth. This is the way it has always been and this is the best you can hope for with this phone if your running xposed. However, if you uninstall xposed I can multitask without stuttering. Its all about managing running process, greenify helps! And of course interactive governor and 4096 noop (or something, ive been drinking.) Lastly, love CM but camera and Bluetooth audio always sucks on CM!!! Were lucky to have GPE, even more sore that Dan and Kryten tweak to improve GPE release

This ROM is so flying for me, no issues at all, like a rock, even with xposed alpha 2 and a ton of 3rd party mods. Its a great base to work from.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] oran3e1:
Just installed, shame its not 5.1.1, but hey the ROM is very smooth and stable from what i can tell so far... love it!

What hulk kernel settings do you guys recommend i change to if i want to save power? like what governner should i use? and does anyone underclock? is it safe to update hulk kernel manually? :D thanks

EDIT: Hmmm no music player or gallery? interesting, very interesting.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] a103:
Samsung hasn't released gpe 5.1.1 yet. Yes you can manually flash any compatible custom kernel. Yes you can under clock and I've used conservative/lionheart governor for battery.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Rhoban:
Those have been moved to the addons section. You can flash Eleven or Apollo music player from there. You will have to force install gallery manually as the addon zip is broken. Or install a gallery from google play.

If you want battery, activate Intelli-Plug and set it to Eco Conservative and maximum 2 cores online. This will turn your phone into a dual core phone.

The governor doesn't really matter. From what I saw I think it set's it only for the first core. The other cores are set to interactive.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] B3t4:
Anyone have found a fix for this? This keeps happening to me up to a few times a day.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] |Night|:
I fixed it on my, it was a flex cable connect issue on motherboard. so i switched out motherboard.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] markiarom:
Max online cores setting doesn't work..
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Rhoban:
Are you sure? Cuz I do see a performance decrease when I set it to 1 core.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] lalit.kultham:
[MENTION=4830253]Danvdh[/MENTION] [MENTION=3443334]Kryten2k35[/MENTION] Please add the commits for rro layer themes so that users of this rom can also use them.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] robygt:
Yeah! Please support rro!

Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] cantenna:
Kryten already confirmed , its added. But I can confirm to you, flashing any layers theme cause bootloop. You can theme your ROM by other means quit nicely
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] lalit.kultham:
Bootloop might mean that rro support is not integrated well into the ROM. The bitsyko layer developer keep giving updates for the commits too.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] MattBooth:
It is included in the ROM by Samsung. I checked the AOSP commits, their date and Samsung's build date. It's in.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] jc_mor89:
Hello Danvdh. I have this ROM installed on a Sprint Galaxy S4 and I am having the “Roaming Indicator Off” message when I’m on the locked screen. I see that you say that editing the eri.xml file and force rename it will fix it. The thing is that I am not quite sure how this is done or even when the file is located in the first place. Would you please guide me in the right path and explain a little on how to do this so that I can get this fixed. I would really appreciate your help.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] russlowe73:
Can it be explained how a ROM with RRO implemented, bootloops when a RRO layers theme is applied? It doesn't make sense.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] davtse:
or just use conservative for intelli-plug. from my usage it barely uses 2 CPUs unless terribly stressed and by then you actually want the two extra cpus to kick in
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] andyjg247:
May not be related but I had this issue when changing the mobile network. The LTE/CDMA/EvDo caused my problem it seems at least.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] MattBooth:
Because the theme is not compatible with the ROM. Someone has mentioned somewhere in this thread they had RRO working.

You can do this as an exercise:

1. Find the specific commits for RRO in AOSP.

2. Examine them, compare each fiel with the files in this ROM (you might need dex2jar for this)

3. Tell me if we're missing something.

Because I did the above, and all the code is there.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Maaat120184:
Yes u can apply layers, some work (or partially work) and some cause bootloops. Best is not to install full layers theme, but only part u want to be theme (ex : settings or keyboard) and see which part cause the bootloop (usually its the one called framework)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] markiarom:
I tried to set max 2 core, and monitored using an app that shows current core's usage. I noticed that all cores stay on and said it to kernel's developer and he said that this function doesn't work. Try by yourself to download "trepn profiler", an app developed by Qualcomm, and show core usage, then set max cores and see if it works :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] dehein:
Volume Sliders option

I know ETAs are not allowed, but i have some questions.

Is it planned to upgrade to 5.1?

Will the privacy manager be included?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] AmyClaraRose:
This ROM will be updated when Samsung releases the s4 gpe 5.1 update
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] -Ric-:
Maybe he's trying to use themes made for AOSP? As far as i know, even though its a "Google Edition" S4, the rom itself contains touchwiz elements and is not 100% pure AOSP so that probably leads to the rom not booting.. Just a wild guess.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] russlowe73:
It wasn't actually me who is bootlooping. Someone brought it up in a layers forum, so I thought I would ask here, cause I kinda thought the same thing that AOSP and GP RRO were a little different.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] a103:
App Ops is built-in in the ROM of that's what you're referring as privacy manager.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] nostrings:
But you kind of ask anyway. ;)

Depends on Samsung. But according to Sam Mobile (http://www.sammobile.com/2015/04/28/the-galaxy-s4-google-play-edition-will-get-android-5-1/), yes. Let's wait and see...

Privacy manager? There is `App ops` under Settings->Security, which you will find quite powerful (it won't make you coffee, though). :P
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] lucsbran:
After a fantastic 2 weeks in Cuba we are back in Belgium. In Cuba I had no WiFi connections visible on my S4. On the tablet (original ROM) and on my Girl friends Sony (also original) there were several connections available. So it's a ROM issue, unfortunately. In Belgium (probably in Europe) no issue at all. All available connections visible.

Is there a sollution, or is this an unknown issue????
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] droid_1989:
You're probably the only one having this issue, I've never ever had WiFi problems with this rom.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] bemymonkey:
My best guess is that the WiFi networks were on the upper channels, and your phone somehow set itself to one of the more restricted settings when you arrived in Cuba (this can be triggered by putting in a prepaid SIM from another country, for instance). Channels 12-14 aren't normally allowed in the US, for instance. If you had a stopover in the States or similar, it's possible you did something to set the WiFi to US freqeuencies only... if the WiFi networks in Cuba were all on 12/13/14, you wouldn't see them.

This used to be a setting in the advanced WiFi settings (under regulatory domain, I think) somewhere, but I can't seem to find it on Lollipop - if the setting is now automatic based on what country you're in, that might be what's causing your issue.

-edit- Apparently Lollipop can't see anything higher than Ch11: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NGd50iJ83w

Is this still correct?

-edit- Just tried it out, my S4 with this ROM here can connect to Ch. 13 WiFi just fine here in Germany.

-edit2- Did they move the regulatory domain setting or remove it completely?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] kees1982:
Maybe your WIFI frequency is set to 5 ghz only? In that case you'll only see the 5ghz wifi networks? You'll find this setting in WIFI advanced settings.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] lucsbran:
I tried to set the advanced settings to 5 and/or 2.4 GHz but it automatically set it back to automatic. Today I updated to the latest rom and now I can set it to 5 or 2.4

Well we will see next time.

Thanks all for thinking.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] sir_thomas:
Hello,

I have exactly the same problem. Any solution for this please?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] jc_mor89:
Roaming Indicator Off

Hello,

I recently installed this rom for a Sprint Galaxy S4. Everything works perfect. There is one minor problem. Every time that the screen is locked I see the message that says “Roaming Indicator Off”. Everything works great as far as my calls, text messages, mms and data.

I have looked up ways to resolve this issue and I came across an eri.xml file which should force the phone to change the name. When I added the file to the /data folder after I modified the eri.xml file from Boost Mobile to Sprint I no longer get the “Roaming Indicator Off” message but instead I am getting a “No Sim Card – SPRINT” display at the top when the screen is locked.

Can someone please help me resolve this and make the “Roaming Indicator Off” message disappear? This message is really annoying. Other than that this rom is amazing!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] andrewbat:
When you ever into download mode...

Do you have knox on the screen...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] pogri:
Can you toggle the LTE in secure settings? Regards
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] nikzDHD:
Secure settings?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Yorzua:
feedback is to be taken positively

Have a peek yourself, flashed your rom as i did flash jamal rom ..

yours gives no stock launcher, no file manager, and critical drops of network connection.

none of the above on jamal rom... working like a charm as i said, no offense buddy, i was the very first one to rework Whatsapp in XDA and i made my own roms 2.2 on htc desire so i think i know what i am doing... :eek: