[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Maximumiron:
Thanks for reply

I found the mod that was for the n7100, and looked like was going to be a method put together that would be usable at my level. The instructions sound ok but nothing was ever put togethor to be used on n7105. Seems like that team switched to only helping developers, (and no one else seems to have been as successful) which you are the first to offer an explanation that is clear.

One reason that I thought might be easier with this rom is that since it is based on yours, would be easier to make the changes since yours has these features and his does not. Thought maybe I could replace any apks that he may have changed that would add this feature back even if that was systemui etc.. I opened both of your roms and compared file names and sizes, read xml files to see what was the same and what was different.

The other thing that impressed me is that you were able to get the note 3 features on 4.4 so quickly. This lead me believe that the process would now be easier now that developers have had time to work with these features. (sometimes logic fails us, when it leads us to the answer we want)

I have downloaded the programs from google to learn how to write an app. More interested in writing apps for touchwiz as I dislike how much samsung is moving towards being the new apple, but I love some of the features that have been added with spen. That are unique to this device family.

Thank you for the suggestions and the name Goldie to start my next searches and study. I have already searched how to compile and decompile, but have not found anyone with clear instructions or tools on the process, when it is involved in the recompile of a rom at least not one build from something other than android source. I think i read somewhere that not all files inside of a zipped rom file are zipped. Cannot find the quote and have not seen anything similar.

My first programming classes were on the apple 2 and my last experience in programming was the commodore 64. It is a hobby for me to play with my phone but I am finding more questions in my own mind than answers. So I may have to back up as you suggest, as most of my knowledge is several decades old ( before dumb cell phones..)

I am eagerly waiting for v2.5. Thanks...

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eZ responded to me directly, was kind and helpful.

I appreciate your loyalty, and yet your ability to be polite as well, without being condescending. Was not sure when appropriate to PM the developer. My request for information was not only for the files that eZ had, but from others that may have a similar work already on xda. Not afraid of a little work, so if someone pointed to a lengthy thread or even a book, I would have been satisfied. I posted on both threads for both roms as eZ had given a belated blessing for slimfast, as he had not been PM. I am far from being able to make my own rom that would meet the standards to be published. (Just the amount of time required to answer everyones questions or support of my work, scare me) The changes I planned on making were for my own personal use, and education. I would have PM eZ before I would have offered my changes to anyone else. I would hate to put my changes on here and have eZ post v2.5 a few minutes later and find that they are not compatible. Or also for Slimfast rom. Also I do not know if this is something the developer planned on adding himself.

Thank you for the help I see you posting constantly. Every developer seems to have at least one tester that posts on the thread more often than the developer himself (Read statement above about fear of time that is required). I realize that most of the testers and developers on this site, do this work for free. My simple request for you is to keep up the great work, as I know this will bring about an incredible v2.5.

Enjoy..