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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] lacoursiere18:
Hope you don't mine me popping in steven..

I have a lot of experience with ports.. From att, n7100, and n7105 ROM's.. GPS is an issue for some people and some others its not. My conclusion on this topic is that different phones have different hardware/build dates etc etc.. I have tried fixing issues for people like [MENTION=2405111]ganggreen[/MENTION] that had constantly GPS problems.. The only time he was able to get GPS was on a stock ROM on our base..

All the files are probably there Steven and scoobie know what they are doing;) its just comes down to some people phone hardware has issues with GPS on ports..

I know its not the greatest answer but it is true..:rolleyes:

BTW did u try going outside and getting a lock?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Flipdog:
Thanks much for your thoughts....they are certainly appreciated! I could not agree any more about the different build dates and hardware and I've always wondered why I see all the my GPS doesn't work posts as I've never had any issues with GPS not working on any roms that I've tried....Your rom's GPS works fine and I just finally got to get a lock on RC1 of Skyrom.....hoping I can get it to pass through to RC2.5. It's just strange.....I really think my problem is kernel related.....is there an agni kernel for this rom? Yes, I have tried to get a lock outside. Thanks again for your post.

EDIT.....In no way am I trying to say the developers don't know what they are doing.....I know they do (all of you developers do), and I'm also very thankful for all the time that they put into making our phones better. I'm just trying to get to the bottom of what is causing the GPS issues. In no way did I mean any disrespect, if it was taken that way then I apologize. Just looking for help from people that are smarter than I! There has to be a way of fixing this.....this is XDA!

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Just wanted to let you know that I have now fixed my issue with not seeing the GPS sats. Here is what I did to fix the issue.

Factory reset

Flashed RC1

Used Root Explorer 3.17 to copy Verizon gps.default.so into system\lib\hw (I had previously used Root Browser to copy and replace owner and permissions.)

reboot phone

Open GPS status toolbox and it crashes (this is new never did this in any testing yesterday, but was using root browser not root explorer to copy and rename and change ownership and permissions)

Use Root Explorer to change file back to the original gps.default.so that came with rom. Also reset permissions and owner

Reboot

Use GPS Status toolbox once phone boots....and bang I now see sats inside of GPS status toolbox....10 minutes later I have a GPS lock

Reboot in recovery

Make backup of RC1

Factory reset

Flash RC2.5

Go though setup

Install/open GPS status toolbox

I can see sats now......10 minutes later I have a GPS lock....

Only thing I did different today than yesterday was to use Root Explorer.....I did give Root permissions to both Root Browser and Root Explorer

Either way I'm a happy camper now! I have everything that I need or want in the rom....Now to get it set back up again!

Again sorry for taking up so much space in your thread...but hopefully this will help at least one other person.

Thanks again for taking your time to build us an excellent rom!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ganggreen777:
L 18 has been fenomial with gps problems. Yes he and I went to hell and back and concurred it was a lot of variants of gps problems. Until he made his own off of vBase.

Somehow this port and this version is liking my phone and 'allows' GPS to work.

It allows me for craps and giggles to have 2 dd's with note 3 schtuff and GPS locks. Obviously I'm talking about this ROM and n3b. Thanks scooby and L18
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] scoobysnack:
This might be a silly question but are you trying to get a lock outside? I cannot lock in the house at all but the second I step outside out locks in a matter of seconds.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jcollier:
Not a silly question at all, and yeah I went out into my backyard to get a clear view of the sky. Like the previous poster said, it doesn't pick up any satellites even though it knows GPS is active. I can restore a stock rom and get a lock in the same spot within 10 seconds. The same thing happens with most of the KitKat roms, so I feel like my problem is more of a hardware issue with my specific handset. I really do not attribute it to your ROM at all, which is quite good by the way. :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] scoobysnack:
I can upload a zip file if you want to try it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] monkeyass408:
have you guys tried this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=825717&__utma=248941774.233216103.1394435760.1394671591.1395342224.11&__utmb=248941774.1.10.1395342224&__utmc=248941774&__utmx=-&__utmz=248941774.1395342224.11.3.utmcsr=google|utmccn=(organic)|utmcmd=organic|utmctr=(not%20provided)&__utmv=-&__utmk=3829299

i always use it to change the server location to my region. GPS always locks faster and better.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Flipdog:
Yep, tried that as well.

I'm just glad that I was able to fix it today.....don't know why what I did worked.....but happy that it did! Now this rom works perfect for me Thanks again everyone's suggestions.

jcollier.....if you have not tried what I did....please try it.....its a page or so back.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] monkeyass408:
You can also try flashing regional gps configs posted here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=953630

just make a nandroid backup first or backup your original gps config.

well thats all i know. hope it helps.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nutpn:
I loaded

I loaded this 2.5 but my wifi wont come on, loaded clean 3 times.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jcollier:
Sure, I'll give it a try. I have actually moved on to another ROM but I am willing to flash back to this backup and see if the GPS will work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] scoobysnack:
Don't move away...lol I know you have to do what works best for you. Here is the link if you would like to try. Please report back :)

http://www.mediafire.com/download/97s4tq0z6cfwpsw/GPS_FIX.zip

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You need to flash the wifi parameters. http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23212708291677024

INSTRUCTONS

1 - Download Odin3 and the WiFi Fix files.

2 - Extract Odin3 and the WiFi Fix files. For the WiFi fix you just need to extract 4.3param_tz.zip so the 4.3param_tz.tar file is ready for us with Odin3.

3 - Download and install Samsung drivers if you don't have them already.

4 - Turn off Note 2. After turned off press Volume Down + Home Button + Power to boot into the bootloader.

5 - Plug Note 2 into PC with Odin3 running.

6 - Once your PC has detected and installed drivers your Note 2 should show up in Odin3.

7 - Load the Wifi fix file (should be named 4.3param_tz.tar) into the PDA option in Odin3.

8 - Hit the Start button. It'll only take seconds for the file to do its magic then your Note 2 will reboot into recovery.

9 - Reboot out of recovery.

10 - ????

11 - Wifi should work now!

12 - ????????

13 - PROFIT!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jcollier:
Ehh, no dice. Still that same 0/0 satellites.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] italbomber:
What recovery are you using? Have you tried to go all the way back to stock and start fresh?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jcollier:
Latest version of Philz and honestly it isn't worth starting from scratch. I have another ROM setup to my liking and was just trying out different roms to see which ones the Drivelink app worked well with.

As I said before, and L18 seemed to concur with, some hardware just doesn't seem to like the ports as well as others. I have had the same issue with most 4.4.2 roms and am ok with it. Again, this isn't related to or a symptom of this wrong and I don't want to scare people away :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] italbomber:
I only asked because as this may sound strange I have had the best luck with Philz for aosp rooms and twrp for tw . The 2.5.0.0 was the best version for me as far as twrp. I have since updated to 2.7 but haven't flashed much as I am waiting for scoob to rock a debloated sky air. Good luck
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] danam:
gps fix

I blundered into a way to fix my gps problem. GPS test showed GPS on and zero satellites. GPS was always searching. Tried TopNTP from the Play Store but it didn't seem to make any difference. Then saw this post http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=50447619&highlight=gps+conf#post50447619.

Went to system/ect/gps.conf and changed last entry from 0 to 1. Rebooted. Saw a zillion satellites and locked within a minute. No idea why, but it worked.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] scoobysnack:
Ok here's another try at the GPS fix.

http://www.mediafire.com/download/71vbudlgdichhhg/V2_GPS_FIX.zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nutpn:
skynote2

Loving the skynote.

Got a question on email. There are a bunch more settings in this skynote email app than my regular note 2 email and I like the 5 minute sync. What email app is this. Thanks for a great rom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] scoobysnack:
It's from an AT&T rom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] italbomber:
That's the ticket right there! Tested and confirmed. 18 satellites and 30 second or so lock for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] stvn1337:
Very NICE! :)

I have added links in the MODS .
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] fallen00sniper:
There is a working gps fix?

Awesome I can finally try this rom!

This is great the fix gets a full fix of satellites in GPS fix.

Will the fix work on any ROM?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jaredl45600:
Loving the rom. Very nice. Using it on a i605 flashed to cricket. Maybe I am not trying the same thing you guys are, but fresh out of the box, I open google maps and it knew I was sitting at my house. No gps issue for me. Will test navigation monday.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] WhiteEVO:
Cant get the voice command to work with camera. Have all the settings enabled for voice command.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] kingamra:
You need to flash the s voice zip... Scooba posted a link a few pages back...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] scoobysnack:
Yeah I'm sorry I didn't add svoice it eats up ram. I didnt realize at the time it effected voice commands. If you don't see the link pm me I'll send it to you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] WhiteEVO:
Thanks scooby, I found it. Excelent job on this rom! Question, is there a way to get the stock air command, without the earth img? Thanks again!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] scoobysnack:
Yes I need to find where I have the file saved. I'll create a flashable zip. Could you please PM and remind me? Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] WhiteEVO:
Scooby, is there a way to choose other ring tones/sounds for contact messaging? There is only the stock options. Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] scoobysnack:
Your wanting sound other than stock correct? Let me see what I can do.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] WhiteEVO:
A lot of the time there is an option to use a file manager to choose a sound other than the stock sounds/ring tones.

Thanks scooby!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] scoobysnack:
You should already have that option for ring tones as far as notifications I use an online .ogg converter.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] WhiteEVO:
Im probably not explaining it right, when I try to change a contacts messaging alert sound, it only gives me the stock roms options, I have a ton of .ogg files on my sd card, but no way to choose them.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] scoobysnack:
Oh ok I got it. I normally just move them to the folder then reboot. I'll see what I can do about an option to pick it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] WhiteEVO:
Thanks scooby! Forgot about that way if doing it, sometimes im not the sharpest tool in shed!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] JeramyEggs:
I have es file explorer, and when I try to change notification sound, it allows me to use it. It works like it should for me
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] WhiteEVO:
I downloaded es file explorer and it works, normally I use paid version of root Explorer, that isn't showing up as an option to pic files. Is this fixable scooby?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] scoobysnack:
That's really good to know. I've never paid much attention to it before. I've always manually done it. I use root explorer so I'll look into our and see what's up. FYI don't select a full song because it won't stop tilethe while song is done. Lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] WhiteEVO:
Thanks scooby, I also use an ogg converter for sounds and ring droid for ring tones.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] tennisjunkie:
Please help! My tether isn't working and I installed foxfi and it also failed to work. I read that everything worked but I really would appreciate any help BC I love this ROM.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] REYES702:
I didn't see anything about it but I noticed when I go to "Pick a source" using whatever app (IE: Upload a photo) the two Galleries, instead of saying Gallery and/or Photos say,

"com.whatever.whatever.whatever"

Is that something that can be fixed? Not a huge deal, but it's a definite eye sore, haha.

See attachment

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Next thing is earlier this morning I used the pop up browser and it popped out, I moved it and it went behind the status bar to where I couldn't grab it, move it or close it. I ended up taking a screenshot so I could post it up and the PUB went in front of the "edit" screen that popped up after taking a screenshot with my S-pen and I managed to close it that way. I'm not sure if this was a bug or what but, it was weird.

See attachment.

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I came from Sophisticated 2.0 and I must say, this ROM is awesome. Stable, fast and up to date. S2.0 was outdated for sure but that's how I do it. I find something I like and stick with it for a few months randomly checking if anything new has hit the scene. I thank you very much for your efforts on this ROM. It has reminded me, why I love Android and being rooted.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] eZdubzitmk4:
Theres supposed to ve 2 galleries. 1 is aosp for photosphere.

Just delete it if its that annoying to you.

Sent from my lightning fast Note II running MeanBean 2.0 SuperCharged
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] tennisjunkie:
Please help! My tether isn't working and I installed foxfi and it also failed to work. I read that everything worked but I really would appreciate any help BC I love this ROM.

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Please advise me someone
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] italbomber:
My wifi tethering is working. How did you download? Phone or pc? What are you flashing with as far as recovery? Dirty flash or clean.?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] scoobysnack:
Can you tell me what's happening? Tethering should be working.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ramiss:
Hi,

So now that I have ignored the recommendation and installed the S-Voice patch....how do I reverse that and uninstall S-Voice? Unfortunately ni this ROM I can't even disable S-Voice like you can in the stock rom.

Any thoughts?

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] italbomber:
If you are just trying to uninstall... just download an app like rom toolbox and uninstall.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] scoobysnack:
Use titanium backup to either freeze it or uninstall it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ramiss:
Thanks. I'm aware I can uninstall or freeze S-Voice. However, the OP states...

Which leads me to believe that there are also some dependencies/other apps that I need to remove to get back to the "battery savings" that was originally intended for this rom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] scoobysnack:
Use root explorer and delete the 2 files.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] scoobysnack:
Ok I finally got around to the 5x6 Launcher. As far as I can tell it does not cause fc when trying to add wallpaper from the home screen. As usual make a backup so you can revert back if need be.

http://www.mediafire.com/download/2g58tw1w0c1ae9b/5x6_Launcher.zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] danam:
Is caller id working for everyone? On 2.51 I just get the phone number but no names or pictures for people in my contacts. I also noticed that there is a subheading for Other call setting in Call Settings, but it doesn't expand.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Flipdog:
Any luck in locating this file? It was for the non world air command. I'd be interested in it.....if/when you have the time. Thanks again for all your hard work!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] scoobysnack:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/nc96a9c3cwd7tt9/Stock_AC.zip

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I do not have any issues with caller id. Did you do a clean install?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] danam:
Yes. Clean install. Is that Other call settings category supposed to expand?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] scoobysnack:
No it does not expand.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] tennisjunkie:
OK. I did a clean flash. I go to settings and click tethering and it goes back off. Then downloaded foxfi and it shuts off and says failed to get a connection or something similar. Other apps for tether force close . using twrp recovery
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] eZdubzitmk4:
Your wifi working ok?

Mean Bean v2.o - Fastest TouchWiz Around!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] danam:
Got it working by clearing contact storage and Gmail data and letting it rebuild database. Original install was clean, so I don't know where the corruption came from, but obviously it was something my phone or I did.

Really liking this ROM.

One more question. When I check running apps after a reboot I see things like Samsung Apps, SmartCard Service, Story Album, S Finder, Simple Alarm Clock, and Factory Mode. As far as I know, I have never used Story Album or S Finder. I have no alarm set. I thought Factory Mode was for programming, but the phone is just on normally. What's up with these things?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] italbomber:
You can freeze apps you don't use that's probably your best option.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] brandonhatty:
Wondering if the no signal bars is a known issue? Everything else seems to be flawless.

Edit: After reboot signal bars show 5 bars all the time no matter what. Oh well its working great!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] scoobysnack:
Yeah I can got the signal working but then I lost DATA plus the bars always stayed at 1-2 so I just said F it...lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] sonofevil77:
Have you tried the lock and reboot to recovery and flash this rom trick?

EvilMotoX DE
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bigmixxx:
TWRP

Can this be flashed with TWRP? I've gotten a hang at the boot screen (Samsung Galaxy NOTE II) and let it sit there for a bit. Reflashing to see if I did something wrong.

Edit: installed again without a cache/dalvik and factory reset (every rom I do it that way)

Taking it for a spin. I'm gonna try to get the GPS working as there is no luck right now, but I just spun up the rom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] iflip:
So I've never flashed a 4.3tw rom. I've been running aosp kit kat roms since they've released due to me no longer having a computer that works. In still on mc3 modem, But On Verizon ports we have to Odin an mj9 firmware before flashing. Do we have to do the same for att base as well?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] cbrinnny:
I ran the previous version of this rom on MJ9 firmware and had no issues.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] iflip:
Thanks but I'm still on the previous stock jb modem.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] brandonhatty:
I flashed Mj9 firmware with mobile odin pro. Great when your not by your computer or don't have one. I'll say the new firmware seems quite a bit faster with data and sms/mms. And the mj9 works with every aosp or touchwiz ive tried.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] barcodelinux:
Is the mediafire link dead or am i just missing something?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] scoobysnack:
I guess it hit it's quota. Here's the Drive link https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4M-XKtpQrF7d3M4bS1nSWxrY28/edit?usp=sharing

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Having gps issues try this fix from the play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androidlab.gpsfix
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] krazykrivda:
Mms and sms all work fine? Anybidd camera bugs or fcs? any bugs to report?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] scoobysnack:
The only fc is in settings mobile network. Camera works fine panoramic works also no sms/mms issues (it make take a long time for the first one to send the its all good). Some people are reporting a gps issue so we are looking into that.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bigmixxx:
I tried a couple of times to get MMS/SMS working and I just couldn't. Went into the apn setting and it force closes.

otherwise it is beautimus...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] stryver:
Can this be flashed over beans' mj9 params firmware?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] scoobysnack:
Yes that's what I did...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] stryver:
Ok making a backup of N3bula, im gonna dive in and I'll let you know how it goes...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] cbrinnny:
I got an error 7 when tried to install it, I'm downloading again and see how it goes
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] stryver:
Ok so I clean flashed this rom with the newest twrp. After the flash twrp notified me that no os installed, so I flashed one more time for good luck and it booted just fine. I've tried all the normal deal breaker tests, sms/mms, camera, gps/navigation, air command, etc. It all works great, and I LOVE the air command theme! Great job guys, this is my new daily fer sure! :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] stvn1337:
If you using Philz recovery make sure you uncheck "don't allow older updater-scripts" before you flash. Twrp has been installing great.

I will work on the updater script for the next build. ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] cbrinnny:
Ok, just did as indicated and it worked! Thanks a bunch :p
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] tennisjunkie:
No. My WiFi clicks on then off. Does nothing.

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Any ideas
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] scoobysnack:
You need to flash the mj9 parameters in odin.

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23269279319198557
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] tennisjunkie:
I had a feeling...I will try that and get back to you. Much appreciation

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What version of Odin and do I only use that file and nothing else? What boxes do I check in Odin?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] scoobysnack:
http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1165122&d=1340993443

Use the PDA slot
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] tennisjunkie:
R u gonna be online for a few??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nickitp:
no wifi only bluetooth

So after flashing this why do my contacts not show up after signing in with google?