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[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] Classpro:
I installed the NE4 rom, and lost cwm recovery. What do I do to get it back - would like to make a nandroid of the new system. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] tazmaniondvl:
Same thing you did before, odin flash it. Twrp is better though. Even though I helped woth cwm twrp is updated somewhat regularly.
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] Proud2banoob:
not getting mms pix

Here's a new one (I think). My phone is not receiving pix sent over text message. The messages come through fine, but not pix. Any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] Classpro:
Can someone explain what they use xposed for? Also, what default samsung or Tmobile apps have people removed?
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] Planterz:
Has anyone tried rooting with Geohot's new Towelroot? I've been thinking about updating through Kies and trying it.

Also, I've yet to install TWRP. Will flashing TWRP reset my data? No big deal if it does, I guess, but I just need to find the time to do back-ups of everything. It is about time I gave my phone an electronic enema anyway.

I use Network speed indicator.

Enable Camera on Lockscreen

Play Store Fixes

Samsung Multiple Widgets

Shortcut in App Info

XBatteryThemer

YouTube AdAway

I also use a few various multi-function modules to many visual tweaks, mainly to clear up the notifications panel and status bar. The screen is so small that space in the status bar and notification menu becomes precious, and these tweaks help a lot to make it a easier device to use and look at.

In Wanam:

Notifications panel

Hide input method switcher (gets rid of the keyboard icon​

Hide carrier label​

Lockscreen

Hide carrier label​

Flashlight via volume up​

Turn on screen when unplug (disabled)​

Sound

Disable loud volume warning​

Hide headset apps notification (just a truly horrible "feature")​

Also hide headset notification​

Disable camera shutter sound​

System

Enable Camera during call​

In XBlast Tools:

Status Bar

Double tap status bar to turn off screen​

I also had Xposed StatusBar Mods and XuiMod and Xposed Additions enabled, but when writing this list, I realized that some of my tweaks were redundant or that I wasn't actually using them.

As for bloat, I've disabled some Google services I never use, HP Print Services Lookout Security, T-Mobile TV, Mobile Life, and (Samsung apps) Group Play, Media Hub, Music Hub, Multimedia UI. There's probably some other crap I don't need that I could disable, but I haven't noticed anything getting in the way.
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] Planterz:
I hadn't seen that. Definitely something to keep in mind. Either way, I gotta wait a few days until I can buy those Nexus 4s from my coworker so I have something to use in case I screw things up.
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] Planterz:
OK, this is odd. I haven't done anything to my phone in the past few days except to update SuperSU to 2.0 and now it says my device status is official. I haven't done a system update, and it's still running M4J on Shabbypenguin's kernel.
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] Planterz:
Derp. I have the fake system status option enabled in Wanam.:rolleyes:
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] Proud2banoob:
Wanam has not worked for me to hide my status. Says custom and Isis doesn't work. Wanam has been very hit and miss for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] autonomousperson:
It didn't work for me either the first time, I had to check it then reboot then uncheck it then reboot and check it again and then reboot and it finally worked.
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] tazmaniondvl:
I don't have Internet right now to even attempt this.

Thought I would share for all of you
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] autonomousperson:
Ill see what I can do... Do we have any testers? XD
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] WillieWonka1985:
When I have access to my pc which is in the pawn shop allot of the time, I would be happy to be a tester. I feel I have enough odin, cmw, and twrp xp that I could fix problems with a flash. If and when they occur. And inn relevance to that my preferred launcher is always going to be Tw. Let me know I'm here for you hard working Devs.
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] Planterz:
Finally I figured out why my T399 was running so badly. It was getting worse and worse (or so it seemed, maybe it was just my level of frustration that was increasing). It would seriously take 20-30 seconds to load the messaging app, and another 15-20 for the keyboard to pop up after tapping the text field. Same to load the dialer, or gallery, and another of other things.

I was about to do a clean wipe, backed up all my apps, uninstalled them all to see if it would run smoother without so much crap installed, when it occurred to just look at my Xposed modules. I have a bunch running, but also did before it started getting slow. And even after uninstalling everything else, it was still running slow.

It turns out I had 3 different modules (Wanam, XBlast, and Network Speed Indicator) all doing the same thing.:silly:

Disabled 2 of them, restored everything, and now it runs just as fast as stock. So glad - I was about to turn this damn thing into a hockey puck.
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] autonomousperson:
In the mean time do you guys want a debloated stock with some other stuff mixed in there?
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] Planterz:
Wouldn't be a bad idea, especially if you could get rid of of the T-Mobile hotspot stuff.

BTW, does anyone know how to do this? I tried freezing various parts (or what I thought were parts), and I got a lot of "stopped due to errors". The T-Mobile hotspot app irritates the $#!+ out of me. It loads no matter what hotspot app I use (typically PdaNet/FoxFi), and EVERY time it asks me to "learn more". If there's a way to get unlimited (undetected) wifi hotspot too, that'd be great. I'd save me the trouble of using USB tethering and a virtual router on my computer to make a hotspot for my tablet.
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] pennhaven:
Could someone please share the file that [MENTION=345440]root[/MENTION]@ first posted? The one linked to now in the referenced post is an adware (or worse) installer.
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] Baddude8:
So is there a custom ROM for this phone yet? I can't find any yet.

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] Proud2banoob:
There are no custom roms, yet, to my knowledge.
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] @root@:
I will post mine soon.

Anyway, I have ported the latest version of TWRP to Galaxy Light using the latest kernel

TWRP 2.7.1.0 Touch Recovery For Galaxy Light

All functions are working fine (backup, restore, install, adb, mass storage, ... ).

Can someone ask awd_fan to update the main post ? or should we start a new one ?
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] tazmaniondvl:
What rom do you have? Stock based or something different
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] @root@:
Stock (debloated, rooted, deodexed, zipaligned and has few mods)

I can build a cm11 rom but I will need a lot of time to do it.:eek:
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] tazmaniondvl:
That's what I am waiting for lol. I tried but no Internet and old computer. Would take forever to get everything going
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] Planterz:
I'd love to have AOSP or CM on this phone. If you're able to do this, I'd keep you in weekend beer money for a few weeks.:good:
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] @root@:
I will try to build cm11 next week. Hopefully, it would work from the first or second build.

BTW, I posted the first custom rom for this device.

http://xdaforums.com/android/development/rom-lightwave-v1-t2825253/

Mods and improvements can be added but I need feedbacks.
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] Planterz:
[QUOTE [MENTION=345440]root[/MENTION]@;54341101]I will try to build cm11 next week. Hopefully, it would work from the first or second build.

BTW, I posted the first custom rom for this device.

http://xdaforums.com/android/development/rom-lightwave-v1-t2825253/

Mods and improvements can be added but I need feedbacks.[/QUOTE]

I'll happily be a guinea pig for you, as long as I can be reasonably assured that I won't brick my phone (I know...no guarantees). I'm not a rookie to rooting, but I definitely am when it comes to custom recoveries and ROMs. But even if something goes wrong, I can just reflash with TWRP or Odin, right?

The reason I'm so willing to test for you is I just got one of those Nexus 4s I mentioned earlier. My coworker dropped it and cracked the screen (top half no longer responds), so she just gave it to me. I replaced the screen (and battery), installed TWRP and CM11, and I've got one hell of a phone for a mere $80. I haven't messed around with it too much yet, but I'm definitely digging Cyanogenmod.

How "light" is CM when compared to AOSP? I assume it's heavier, but I can't imagine that it's as bogged down or laggy as TouchWiz.

Also, would it be possible/feasible/recommended to have an over/underclockable kernel? From what I gather, this phone has an Exynos 4412, which is also in the international S3 variant, which is overclockable to 1.8GHz (1.6GHz max recommended). It'd be nice to squeeze a bit more performance out of this phone, but hopefully CM is "light" enough that overclocking isn't necessary (although undervolting would be nice to save battery when needed), given that it has 2.4x less pixels to push than the S3. But of course, faster load times and quicker app switching would be good to have.

Anyway, Mr. [MENTION=345440]root[/MENTION]@, thank you very much for taking the plunge for us and developing for this phone. At its $115/135 used/new eBay prices, this phone is an incredible bargain, and deserves way more attention than it gets. The Lumia 521 and garbage Alcatel seem to get all the cheap-phone-glory from T-Mobile, as do unlocked phones like the Motos G and E. But only the Moto G has an LTE version, and the T399 blows all the other offerings out of the water spec-wise (and costs a hell of a lot less the Moto G LTE). It's a crime that crappier Samsung phones like the Youngs and Aces have so much dev support, yet this phone doesn't. Whatever you are able to do to improve this phone is greatly appreciated, even if only by a few of us.

BTW, you're kind of a PITA to quote, because the forum software keeps trying to mention somebody named root.:p
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] @root@:
i will send you a pm when it is ready for testing. CM is a light ROM from my experience and I have not seen a faster performance in AOSP(used both in Galaxy Tab)

form my point of view, this device should be very popular but since it is a t-mobile's device, people won't really like it (t-mobile bad reputation).

I had bad experience with t-mobile and I switched to att. I am using this phone on att networks and not having any problem :cool: .

:laugh: Sorry, I cannot change my username.
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] Planterz:
Looks like this phone is nearing its EOL. The $100 price direct from T-Mobile was the first clue, and today they just announced the Galaxy Avant, which looks not too shabby for its $216 initial price.

Kit Kat out of the box, quad core 1.2GHz (unknown make), 1.5GB RAM (don't you wish your T399 had just a wee bit more RAM?), 16GB built-in rather than 8GB, FM radio, and a much more user-friendly 4.5" 960x540 with higher ppi of 245 (vs 233). As much as I've come to appreciate the smaller size of this phone in my pocket, the 4" screen is freaking tiny and a PITA to use sometimes.

This phone could give the Moto G LTE a run for its money. 16GB bulit-in vs 8GB, 64GB expandable vs 32GB, 1.5GB RAM vs 1GB, etc. The Moto G has the better screen though, and although it has less RAM, the nearly-stock Android will probably run better than the bloated, laggy TouchWiz on the Avant.

It sure would have been nice to have gotten that Kit Kit update we were promised...
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] autonomousperson:
Im in too.. i wouldn't mind testing! If anything happens i can grab you logcat or ddms stuff if you want
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] shabbypenguin:
Dev support is a big thing as well. I have an almost perfect cm build on the moto g 4g. Fixed sdcard and audio yesterday. Need to fix gyroscope and a few app crashes and i can submit it to be official, somcom3x is working on carbon for it and there will be more. Probably would have been done sooner if i didnt take a break to play the destiny xbox beta

how much support do you think the avant is gunna have?
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] autonomousperson:
Anyone have any idea why awesome beats and DSP manager doesn't work? Ive tried both and installed the correct libs and also removed adapt sound.
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] pennhaven:
Anyone checked out the OTA firmware update is that T-mobile is pushing today? Sorry I don't have time right now to mess with it myself or search elsewhere for the answer.
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] tazmaniondvl:
I installed it via kies, network improvements.
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] Proud2banoob:
How do I install it via kies? I have kies 3.0 but don't know where to get the files or how to install it over the computer.
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] tazmaniondvl:
Just plug the phone in but it's gonna update to the one released today
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] Proud2banoob:
That's ok. I need a better radio.
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] tazmaniondvl:
Did you figure it out?
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] awd_fan:
T399UVUANG6 is available on samung-updates, (4.2.2)

Going to check out the OTA that showed up yesterday, probably the same firmware.

So tired of waiting for Kit Kat.

Sorry I haven't been on lately, busy at work (and playing with a TF700T).
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] Planterz:
I have to imagine the Avant will be a much more popular phone than the Galaxy Light is/was. Frankly, it's superior in every way, and it's superior to all the other budget offerings you'll see in a T-Mobile store right now. The Galaxy Light and LG L90 are both deeply discounted (odd, because the L90 has only been available for a few months). The GL has LTE, but the L90 has the bigger screen. There's the Lumia 635, which has LTE, but is a Windows phone and otherwise has crappy specs. And then there's the Alcatel, but nobody wants a brand they've never heard of.

So yeah, I expect the Avant will be pretty popular. I think it's a good buy, and I'm all about getting every penny's worth. I'd have a very hard time deciding between this and a Moto G LTE, if I were in the market (but I'm not, I just got my Nexus 4 up and running properly, finally). But since the Moto G LTE isn't offered by T-Mobile, people who just go into a store to buy a phone (who are the majority of customers) and have ~$200 to spend, the Avant will be the choice for them.

And popularity generally means more developer support. Obviously it'll never have as much support as the Moto G line, since so many have bought it just to develop on and mod with. But it's gotta get more love then the Galaxy Light does.
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] Proud2banoob:
Have not had a chance to try, yet. Hopefully, today.
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] Proud2banoob:
It says my device is not supported, despite the correct Kies being installed. I have updated it to the latest version of kies. we'll see how this works.
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] premiatul:
There are 2 versions of Kies.

For the Light you have to install Kies 2, NOT Kies 3.
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] Proud2banoob:
Silly me. I assumed, since I was using 4.3 and all the kies descriptions say to use Version 3 with that rom, I should use the latest. What a fool I have been...

Of course, all I can now find is 3.0.... The quest continues

Got it
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] tazmaniondvl:
I use kies 3. And I updated just fine. Have you tried the troubleshoot connection problems at bottom of kies? And we are on 4.2 not 4.3
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] Proud2banoob:
I am not sure why 3 was not working for me, but as soon as I plugged it in to 2.6, the phone was recognized and new firmware was found. It didn't work, though, as the device was not fully charged. It's charging, now. I'll update it when it's ready. Then, maybe this game I play with wi-fi calling won't be a problem, anymore.
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] Proud2banoob:
I updated, but lost root. I'll need to reroot it, which is ironic. I didn't root my first phone, but had to reroot it after I nearly killed it. Now, another phone I did not have to originally root has lost root. I see a pattern.
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] tazmaniondvl:
Just flash TWRP and it will root for you
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] Proud2banoob:
I thought I still had twrp, but it's back on stock recovery. Ick. I'll take care of that asap. Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] Baddude8:
And another update just release a few days ago. What are the changes?
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] Proud2banoob:
Can I dl twrp from the playstore, or do I need to get it from the op here and flash it manually?
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] tazmaniondvl:
Op. It's the only one that will work on the phone
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] vjgrace:
Battery Life is Incredible!

Hello all,

Just thought I would share some screenies of the battery life I am getting...amazing.

What about you?

BTW, running latest odex stock (4.2.2) ...NG6 fully debloated light & clean.

This little guy packs a powerful punch for only being 50usd (recent prepaid Walmart sale) for a new quad core device and with miracast buttery smooth, amazing.

Just wish more development was available.

Another BTW, went to local Batteries+Bulbs store and this device appears compatible with the s3's 2100mah battery (pins line up & battery pack fits) and sure enough powers up; dont know about the battery cover though (that may need a little minor modding)

Unbelievable, if this little guy successfully utilizes all the s3's 2100mah battery it would last forever :)

screenies are attached (using stock 1800mah battery)

EDIT, couple more screenshots added of same charge.
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] Nikon5400:
vollte
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] Planterz:
Yes, what about it?
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] Nikon5400:
sorry, fixed the above. need to learn how to quote in tapatlk.
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] autonomousperson:
OC Kernel

Anyone willing to test my overclock kernel? Finally managed to unpack boot.img

Anyone have any idea how far we can push this processor?
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] theshowman:
Anyone successfully rooted T399UVUANG6 ?

Is the procedure to use ODIM, put TWRP, then flash superSU.zip?

Anyone has links to the proper files to use for TWRP and superSU.zip?

[MENTION=530946]vjgrace[/MENTION], where do you find the debloated F/W to use for NG6?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] vjgrace:
hello,

fully debloated myself and boy is it snappy and power saving (stock ng6 barebones but everything functional so far). used shabby's (thanks to shabby) original root method (link in second post and shabby included directions in a readme file in zip, i just used my extracted stock ng6 kernel instead of the included stock kernel) . extracted stock boot.img from sammobile's stock ng6 firmware and converted to odin flashable...performed the root then reflashed stock kernel because i need miracast.

using modded kernel/recovery (twrp specifically, havent tried cwm recovery yet) broke miracast and had to reflash stock if you want miracast, i need miracast so i am fine without recovery atm (i can always use online backup app as necessary for recovery). but with jb, original shabby root still works.

i just use sammobile for firmwares and strip it as needed.

hope that helps :)

ANOTHER NOTE: I have found that any changes, deodexing, kernel changes, etc breaks miracast (or mhl, if these had mhl capability, which they dont), same is seen with cyanogenmod, something about TW roms that breaks miracast functions or mhl with such mods, just an fyi i have found out.

Happy Modding!
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] autonomousperson:
I guess, thats basically what I did. Links are on the first page

---------- Post added at 02:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:36 PM ----------

# Write max freq as 1700000
on boot
write /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq 1700000
write /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq 1700000
write /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu2/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq 1700000
write /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu3/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq 1700000

# chmod 660 freq
on boot
chmod 660 /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq
chmod 660 /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq
chmod 660 /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu2/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq
chmod 660 /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu3/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq

I added this to the end of one of the init files in boot.img, anyone know if this will work? Im still trying to find dvfs
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] Planterz:
From what I can tell this phone has an Exynos 4412, which is what the international Galaxy S3 had, and is theoretically overclockable to 1.8GHz, but 1.6GHz is the max recommended.
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] autonomousperson:
I already have a boot.img that is supposed to overwrite the max freq in /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq

Im not sure if it will work but anyone want to try it?

I am currently trying to rebuild the kernel from source so its going to take a while
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] Planterz:
You first.;)
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] shabbypenguin:
dont use taht anymore, it was good as a first root, but taht kernel is outdated and its why it breaks crap. granted after rooting you can flash teh stock one from your version back on and unbreak it, its betetr to use recovery, in teh event you guys ever get an upgrade that kernel flasher will only cause your phone to bootloop instead of root.

thats not how overclocking works, when you set it to that its going to drop to the closest frequency in its freq table.
[Samsung Galaxy Light Guides, News, & Discussion] Baddude8:
So if we use the S3 battery, can you close the cover in the back?

Also when and how did you get it for $50, that was a steal. I didn't even see the ad for it.

Thanks.