yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] calebcabob:
There are lots of things you can do.

System Settings

•WiFi - change sleep policy from ALWAYS (staying on) to either "Only when plugged in" or "never"

•Account Sync - under my Google account(s) I only keep CONTACTS and GMAIL checked...the rest unchecked

•Motions, Smart Features, Gestures, Air - Turn ALL of this crap off!

•Animation Scaling- In Developer Options - I use these settings: Window Animation=OFF/ Transition Animation=0.5x/ Animator Duration=0.5x

In-App Settings

•Play Store - In settings, change Auto-Update Apps to Never...you can do this manually from time to time. If not, it'll just always scan.

•App Ops - This can be a little tedious, but go through your apps (especially under Location) and turn location off on whatever you think doesn't need it! You may want to test out each app to be sure it is functioning properly before you move on to the next app. This makes it much easier to go back and enable it again if you see its needed. Most of the Google apps are gonna need it.

Freeze or Uninstall System Apps

•Check out my thread on which system apps you can remove here

***I recommend using NoBloat to make your changes with:good:

Additional apps & Xposed modules to check out

•Greenify - Hands down my favorite battery saving app. If you don't know it, that's why your battery life sucks! :) Seriously though, GET IT!

•Greenify Donation (Xposed) - Adds several more features, such as allowing system apps to be greenifiable! Also works well with WakeLock Detector:)

•WakeLock Detector - Helps determine which apps are waking up your phone while its asleep...allows you to prevent future wakeups.

•Gsam Battery Monitor Pro - Not sure if the free version lets you use the monitoring feature or not, but basically it is like a glorified battery usage graph (like in system settings)

•BootManager - Xposed module allowing you to select which apps are able to run in startup. Not sure how it compares with Greenify, but I just use both:)

•Prevent Running - Also similar to Greenify. I'm in the process of checking this one out, so don't hold me to it being great.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
Nice write up my friend! Should help a lot of people out!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] calebcabob:
Thanks man, if u think of anything, let me know and I'll edit the post
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
You got it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] NikolaiVolkov:
Wow! Thank You Very Much! Detailed and Simple, I knew some of these but its so nice to have a list to fall back on. Thanks Again!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joshm.1219:
Jeez, nice write up Bob!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] the immunity:
Do you know what is needed to flash in order to get this V29 rom to run on SS NC5 bootloader? I can't get any of the network features (except WiFi) to work because all the settings are set to like German service... How do I change that??

Also when I use Aroma for V29 it doesn't actually flash anything at the end. It takes like 2 seconds and says it's done and then it reboots into nothingness... What's with that??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cplking:
I'm guessing something to do with the updater script from what I can gather. But I'm no expert.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] calebcabob:
Edited.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
Others have flashed with no problem so I doubt it the updater script.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nujackk:
Thanks will give it a go :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] evilryry:
probably gonna sound stupid lol, but do you need to flash v29 first before 29.1 or just freely flash 29.1. sorry, i havent been keeping track.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Beakhole:
5x5 Launcher

So, I just upgraded from 26.1 to 29.1. I freakin' LOVED the S5 speedy 5x5 laucher in 26.1. Is there a way to get that same launcher in 29.1? I really want this newest version but I now can't stand going back to a 4x4 launcher.

Please help! :confused:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lokerman:
No need to flash 29 before 29.1.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] evilryry:
Ok thanks lol. Was just wondering, because the zip size for 29.1 is like 400mb smaller.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] riker147:
29 is an S4 port with Aroma. 29.1 is an S5 port with NO Aroma. The description is in the first post.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
You can swap launchers in system/priv app with a root file explorer.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alxoom33:
Can get it by flashing v. 29 or previous Aroma by selecting bloat and launcher only. Also can get it with the Echo creations app.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] evilryry:
Sorry lol, didn't see it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cobra7361:
Pm sent about better battery

If the links don't work remove the ... From the address

Let me know if u have any questions
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
My friend that is AWESOME!!!! Thanks for posting this in my thread!! I hope you also have it posted as a sticky or open a thread in general section because I'm sure this will help a lot of people and should be seen by as many people as possible!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cobra7361:
I will post some screenshots when I get a chance...proof is in the pudding...lol

I don't have a sticky but have wanted to start one for awhile..

I have answered a few hundred emails in a the last few months..

I work a crazy schedule and want to be able to put the time in on keeping it up.

Thank u form the kind words...love ur work..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
Thanks! Glad you enjoy the roms!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] calebcabob:
Your links about good reads on battery are going to an entire general section...no specific thread, is that intentional? I'm just curious to see if they're the same thing that sbreen links to his Hyperdrive ROM.

Thanks.

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Oh, damn...we both forgot to mention that you wanna also try using dark themed apps (and wallpaper) whenever possible...Do not EVER run live wallpaper. Oh, you touched on this, but I say if you guys don't use Google+, get rid of that ASAP! Ha.

Oh, and WiFi scan intervals being raised by about 30%-50% isn't going to give you a bad day...but it will help save some more juice:) Hey, it all adds up right?

Anybody else have any thoughts here? Nice post by the way man! I like how you went into some detail on the wakelock! I totally forgot to! Haha
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bkhorn:
I had the same problem. Blink of an eye and it was done.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cobra7361:
Links are working now...

I also added greenify thread link
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] punkwhan:
I'm still on V20.

Can I just wipe and flash V29 w/o flashing below?

Install: UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94.zip (Obtainable from Surge's NC2/NC5 pre-rooted thread in "General")

Install: 30-jfltevzw-NC2-FN2-modules.zip (Obtainable from Giglios thread here in this dev forum - have fun finding it, I did!)

Install: I545VRUFNC2_modem_apnhlos.zip (Obtainable from Surge's Modem thread in "General")

Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wtfchuck:
Anybody dirty flash 29.1 from 28.1?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MHotovec:
I did. My phone booted up correctly but the home button wouldn't work (pressing the button did nothing). My assumption is that there is a setting somewhere that controls what the home button does and mine wasn't set to do anything. I didn't have time to track it down so I just restored my 28.1 backup. I'll give 29.1 another go when I have more time to spend setting it up.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] riker147:
Same thing happened to me. There were a few other issues also, so decided on clean install. Not having any problems at all.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alxoom33:
Yes, works fine.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Redflea:
Senior Google Android engineers have posted that battery calibration does not affect battery life. Won't hurt, won't help.

https://plus.google.com/105051985738280261832/posts/FV3LVtdVxPT
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] apeman81:
I'm pretty happy with the battery life on Echoe 29.1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wtfchuck:
I have been trying a bunch different roms lately, I always come back to this one. I did dirty flash without problems, until I ran the Echoe debloater. I had to do a battery pull on first boot after that. Everything has been going great since then. My wife just got a Nokia Lumia Icon WIndows Phone yesterday; As I was checking it out I was thinking "boy this is a beautiful unit "...and then I realized that if it was mine I would never be able to flash 3 different ROMS over a weekend, constantly fiddle and tweak with it, and I quickly gave it back to her. LOL
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cobra7361:
It doesn't affect battery but needs to be done after each time u install a new ROM..

It clears out ur stats bin...

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If u follow my post u will double ur life easy..

For one the google play services won't even be on ur list..

Two ur not using ur phone much cause ur screen is way down on list..

If u use app ops and greenify ur phone will actually sleep..

Right now ur phone is getting woke up by google play services...

When my phone is idle I use 0.1%-0.3% an hour..

And u get on average 2+ days and 4-5 hours of screen on time...thats with 1+ hours of phone calls and 1+ hours of sirius XM app
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
Anyone have a link to the 3minit/status bar for 29.1?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
The apps not in the app drawer?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
Trying to input in another Rom.

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Can I just pull the status bar kill screen, if so what is it called?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
I see I think it's baked into either the settings or systemui and the app gives the access to select the battery icon but I'm not sure. I know just putting the app in another rom don't work but there is a zip to download somewhere.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
Yeah I can't find the zip either!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] calebcabob:
ROM Version Upgrade?

Can anyone explain what the pros & cons or just general differences are with going from v28.1 up to v29 or v29.1? I'm trying to decide if upgrading is something I wanna do right now. Things seem so perfect on v28.1 haha.

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I wasn't the one who recommended the battery calibration...

However, while battery calibrating doesn't technically SAVE extra battery life, what it does is it allows your current Android System to get a proper read on the actual life of your battery. You may flash a ROM and get a reading of 40%, when your battery might actually be 46% full. Meanwhile, once the Android System reads that you're at 0%, it will no longer utilize that remaining 6% that was misread from the beginning. Problem is, it may never be functioning quite properly UNTIL you run a battery calibration.

Think of it like having to fix the time on the clock on your kitchen wall from time to time...even though it appears to be working properly, if it isn't in sync with the rest of the world, you're going to be a little late or a little early until you sync to the proper time! :)

Or think of it like cooking grits for breakfast, there's no way water will soak into a grit on your stove in 5 minutes, when it takes the entire grit-eating-world 20 minutes! Unless you have magic grits! Or maybe you buy your grits from the same guy that jack bought his magic beanstalk beans...it just doesn't make sense.

I hope this helped!:eek:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
Back on 29.1, that didn't last long!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
Lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
The main difference between them are the base v28.1 is NG2 base and v29/v29.1 is NG8 base now Sammy only give changelog info through ota update so not sure what was changed in the base could be 1 thing could be 10 things but unless you take the stock ota update we don't get the changelog.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] calebcabob:
OK, thank you! I may just sit and enjoy the ride...until I f**k something up! Haha. Then I'll flash the latest:) Hey, what can I say? V28 is solid!! I'm still very happy with it:) Many thanks again my friend!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
You welcome! Glad you're enjoying it!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
Ok flashohloics lol [MENTION=4861212]TheSickness[/MENTION] modz v2 for the s5 mods is live!! Go check it out now!!!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=54617814
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wtfchuck:
I noticed that weather is displayed on the lock screen in 29.1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MonkeyTime:
Love the my cousin vinny reference!

Sent from my Echoing S4!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] calebcabob:
Haha!... Oh chuck. Nice carrier name.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cbmggm:
V3 is out now......
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
Yup yup lol and looks awesome!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wtfchuck:
Anybody else having a problem getting into "developer options"in 29.1? Whenever I click on "about device" in settings it crashes.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
Did you dirty flash?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wtfchuck:
Yup..I usually don't but it thought I would try coming from 28.1. I had recently tried a bunch of ROMS and got lazy. :eek: :o
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
Clean flash and you should be able to access about device then you can enable developer options [emoji12]
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
I guess it's possible but I like this one lol ;) see what happens in the future :cool:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
Install xposed framework with installer then activate modules through xposed app
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] spotmark:
Had this installed now for about 24hrs. Everything is set up, so today should give me a good measure of how battery life is going to be. I suspect it will be very good, as I was messing with my phone all day yesterday, and I didn't run it down.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
Any problems with lte signal ? No drops ? How about gps ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] spotmark:
Just had Google Music, and Waze running, on my way into work. No problems.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] orateam:
I'm already on this ROM, is that bobcat theme really 200+ megs? I'm afraid of installing a ROM instead at that size.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] spotmark:
Yes, it is, but it's an Aroma installer. So, I assume, you're not really installing all of it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
Yes it's a full theme with aroma installer and it's awesome! ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Protibus:
I flashed the theme last night and selected full theme. What does it install if I select No don't install full theme? Great work on porting the ROM over!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
Not sure lol haven't tried it. Glad you like it !
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] orateam:
wow, this is a sick theme. awesome. The hangouts app kept forceclosing, so i stopped it ('turn off'). But everything else worked fine.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Protibus:
Well maybe on the weekend when I can play with my phone again I will be the guinea pig and check it out.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] spotmark:
Hangouts did the same thing to me. I removed it, and then installed the one from the Play Store.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
I did the same
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
Quiet in here ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] orateam:
hey, saw you're in ocala, I'm in Winter Garden.. Howdy neighbor. lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
What's up in Winter Garden ? I used to live in Winter Park ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] orateam:
we are neighbors to windermere (good), titusville (bad), clermont (old), apoka (smelly), and gotha (questionable). Far enough away from Orlando to feel like a true suburb but really only 17 miles frrom downtown O-town.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
Lol true that ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Powell730:
Took a dive into this from miui.. Like having tw back so far, anyone notice that you lose data on phone calls? Also, I can't update certain apps for some reason. Seems most are google apps, I'm getting error 403. Any tips?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JCBiznatch:
I'm not sure. I'd like to flash this again tonight. What should I choose?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jscarano:
Og battery mod
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JCBiznatch:
Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lokerman:
I was about to say yes, but I don't believe so. It's from ShabbyPenguin, found here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2291976&page=3

I think that's the best (most accurate) reply I can give you.. I never did know much about it... after I set up HyperDrive in the early days of the S4, I pretty much stopped learning and have since forgotten most of the little I did learn at first. So it's best to just point you to where I got it, I think.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rahilkalim:
Email with exchange security disabled

Has anyone had any luck with this?

I really like this rom and tried installing the exchange disable .zips from the downloads with no luck.

I could be doing something wrong, has anyone had any luck with disabling the the exchange security on v20?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
See what I can do ?

Sent from an Echoenian
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lokerman:
Done! Man, I was really on an outdated recovery! But from the looks of it, the loki issue has only just recently become simplified to the extent that it was with my previous recovery. It looks like not too long ago, there was still loki questions plaguing users like myself who were updating their recoveries. Looks like I updated at JUST the right time for this awesome PHILZ recovery!!!!

It's so amazing I can't believe it!

Thank you for pointing me there!!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] egore93:
Is there a way to get rid of the network notification icon? I installed the zip to get the signal bars, but still have the triangle in the far left on the notification bar.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
Triangle ? Pic ?

Sent from an Echoenian
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
What does it say in notifications

Sent from an Echoenian
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] egore93:
This is a screen shot of what it says. Thank you for your quick response.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
Have you clicked on the notification ? Where does it take you to ? Mobile settings perhaps ?

Sent from an Echoenian
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] egore93:
This is what I get when I press it. If I press and hold it I get app info/phone. It does not give a check box to disable notification.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=51885102

[ROM][PORT][TW][4.4.2] Echoe v20 for Verizon [MDK]

Try this yet ?

Sent from an Echoenian
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] egore93:
Yes. That's how I got my signal bars working. I tried it twice because I thought that was the answer to that notification. I had the same problem on another international rom so I jumped on yours to see if it would disappear.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
Have you tried the notification blockers in gravity box or wanam ?

Sent from an Echoenian
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] egore93:
I tried gravity box but it did not list any. Where is it in wanam? I searched for it but could not find it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
Couldn't find it in wanam so give a little bit to look into it ?

Sent from an Echoenian
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] egore93:
I will search around also.

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OK I got it to show up in gravity box. I checked and reboot phone but it's still there.

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I got it to disappear! I reinstalled the rom and re flashed that zip file for signal bar. I'm in business. Thank you for your help.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wtfchuck:
Thanks JDS Great ROM. I always come back to it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
Glad you're enjoying it!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mochamoo:
And if you have a nandroid backup you should be able to go back into recovery later and restore data only.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Capp5050:
"Unfortunately Contacts has Stopped"

First of all - great ROM, thanks OP.

Second - In Contacts, when I hit Contacts-->Settings-->Contacts, I get the message "Unfortunately, Contacts has Stopped" and I am unable to adjust contacts settings.

I have tried clearing cache/Dalvik, even went as far as a Data Wipe/Factory Reset, and I still get this error. I tried going into the Contacts app and Contacts Storage app info area, and clearing cache and clearing data in each of those.

Nothing seems to work. Really need to get into Contacts settings because I heavily use the filters and views to make my contacts list manageable.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

:confused:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
Gimme a few I'll have something for you to try.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
First what version are you on? If on v29.1 then follow these instructions

copy this contacts apk with a root browser to system/priv apps and set permission to RW-R-R and reboot and tell me what you get but first rename current seccontacts.apk to Seccontacts.apk.bak in case it don't work you can delete the new one then take the .bak off the original and reboot to get back to where you started.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/xl1bpuy4p0yo2zf/SecContacts_Phone_FLAGSHIP_USA.apk
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Capp5050:
Yes, I'm on 29.1.

Didn't work. If I try to launch the Dialer or Contacts apps I get 'Unfortunately Contacts has stopped" (tried wiping dalvik and cache too).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
Ok thanks I'll look into it and get back to you. Do you have any themes installed?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Capp5050:
No themes installed. Using Nova Launcher, but I've tried base TW.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] taz1458:
I'm running 29.1. Got power saving mode on, but have the background data thing unchecked. Now I'm getting the stupid no connection error on my Gmail AGAIN. Really starting to hate this stupid S4.

Sent from my Verizon S4 using the XDA App

~~Let's Go Broncos, Pirates, Penguins & Tony Stewart~~

#StandWithSmoke
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alxoom33:
Recently lost 4g on 29.1. Tried Airplane mode and wipes of cache and dalvic. Still 3g only. Could it be the greenefy app? Any suggestions?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shindiggity:
Is it on global or lte, if I switch them it usually works.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alxoom33:
Shows 3G in status bar. I don't see option to change in Settings. Only APN is VZW Internet. Am I missing something? BTW, I flashed 29.1 with jkruse patch way back before jds version. Used minimal VZW patching.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] riker147:
In settings, do you see Network Connections > More Networks > Mobile Networks > Network Mode?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] taz1458:
Gmail doesn't work, play store doesn't work, YouTube doesn't work.

Sent from my Verizon S4 using the XDA App

~~Let's Go Broncos, Pirates, Penguins & Tony Stewart~~

#StandWithSmoke
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
Only Google apps?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alxoom33:
Nope! Unfirtunately does not have Network Mode. In Mobile Networks has Access Point Names/VZWInternet
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] taz1458:
Looks like it. I have no idea what did it. Haven't changed anything in a week and it just started yesterday

Sent from my Verizon S4 using the XDA App

~~Let's Go Broncos, Pirates, Penguins & Tony Stewart~~

#StandWithSmoke
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
Dirty flash rom again
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
Something happened to play services I think try wiping cache and data cache in app manager
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] apeman81:
Thanks for the info. Will test and let you know how it goes.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alxoom33:
Thanks. I dirty flashed your port. Problem solved[emoji122][emoji41]

Now to finish setup and themes. Feels all new again[emoji1]