yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] thesmashippy:
I have downloaded it several times on my S5, on PC and transferred, I'm just unsure of what the issue is. It's very odd. But then again I've been out of the rim flashing loop for awhile and am still getting used to safestrap, etc. It's not just your rom, it's every rom. Maybe I just suck lol I'll figure it out eventually I'm sure.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
Yes that is strange.

1: Download the ROM and copy it to your extSD card.

2: Reboot into Safestrap wipe/swipe to factory reset/advanced wipe all but Micro SDcard

3: Install and and select ROM from extSD.

4: Swipe to flash and then reboot

5: Odin firmware if needed to match the ROM, NI2/NCG etc...

That's it in a nutshell
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
To anyone running this ROM [MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION] has a nice dark theme here that is working nice. It's the first download link. I've been running it all day with no issues. Just make sure you make a backup first incase you change your mind. Personaly I'm loving it. Make sure you give him thanks for the work.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] torr310:
Problem to Access SD Card?

I did dirty flash from the retail 4.4.4 version ROM to this ROM. Everything was fine. Lately I found I could not save files to my SD card when downloading with Dolphin Browser. It always says "download failed". Also, sometimes I can save to the phone memory, and sometimes can't ( Sometimes I can save on this folder but sometimes I have to save to another folder).

Another thing, I don't see I have the option to save pictures to my phone/SD card. Though I saw the SD card icon at the corner of the camera interface, clicked on it and nothing happened.

I tried to dirty-flash the ROM again and also tried to install SDFix, without any luck.

Does anyone know what might cause this issue?

Appreciate your help!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
For the SD card write errors I have to blame the dirty flash or you might need to reformat the card. There is no need to run SDFix as the mod is already there. For the camera storage I had to go to the app manager and clear data and cache in order to select the storage. They must have taken that option out since the update or moved it somewhere. I don't see it anymore even on stock.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] cancer578:
I'm having issues with "the weather channel app" force closing. Does anyone use this app and does it work for you? I'm using the newest version of rom and did a clean install. Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
I just installed it and it's working fine here.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] cancer578:
OK so the weather channel app works but the widget does not work. Could someone try the widget and let me know if I'm just crazy? Thanks all.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
Yes, you are correct and not crazy.:eek: The app works and the widgwet does not. I would have to say it's the app and not the ROM because the ROM is pretty much stcok. Plus other widgets work fine.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] cancer578:
Lmao. Thanks for checking. Glad to know my crazy pills are still working.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] cubajean10:
miscelaneous

why doi have a 6.5GB in miscelaneous under my storage settings and what can I do to delete it or reduce it.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
I think the operating system is included in misc fies.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] cubajean10:
any way to slim down?

so in CM it used to be way smaller but i know we have a locked bootloader so o well , but has anyone tried to slim it down im sure it can be done im just not sure how
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] BigBot96:
One already exists and is located in the Development sub-forum a few threads under this one put together by [MENTION=3812611]elliwigy[/MENTION]

[ROM][G900V][NE9]EXTREME SYNDICATE v1! Are You Ready For The Fastest ROM On The G900V
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
Nevermind
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] pyroelite:
...there's a difference between using a scalpel & a machete...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] BigBot96:
Many of the ROMs (ex: Ricks ROM and OptimalROM) have already been slimmed down via "scalpel". Slimming down further you end up with a ROM like Extreme Syndicate. :good:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
I got it down to 5.4 gb but there are next to no apps. What you see is what you get. You will need to install your own apps from the Play Store.

I used a machete this time...lol.

KK_NI2_Debloat

MD5: 0b11a9cf55a10d3660d54666d69ffea1

KK_NI2_Debloat_V2

MD5: 3fa3c143adbe93471999dce77c087caa

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EDIT: It was raining today and I was bored and made V2..

Included in V2 are calendar, Chrome, Messages+ and StockMMS that you have to manualy delete to remove and FX File Explorer, Calculator and Memo pad that you can uninstall from the app tray. I added the two messaging apps so ultra power saving mode will work properly.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
Updated OP with V17 that includes some minor changes. See the changelog in the OP for details. The last screenshot in post #2 shows the default setup of the 2nd launcher page but the wallpaper is wrong. It's the only way I could get the image smaller to upload it.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] lancem71:
Question....if im already running NI2 and have tried multiple NI2 roms, do I still need to flash NI2 tar on Odin after installing this ROM?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
No you are all set, just do a clean wipe. A dirty flash may cause problems.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] popkurn611:
Rick can we dirty from v16?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
You can try. It should be OK becauause the changes are minor. The only thing I can think of is I removed VZW messaging and the play store update of that might not go. Do wipe cache and dalvik cache in SS.

EDIT: I know you just reset too, kinda sucks but this is it for a while. I'll try to make the future updates flashable.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] disco1224:
Is 17 the same as you posted above V2?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] popkurn611:
Haha yeah I did just reset so I dirty flashed it. Still have the VZW msgs app but also got your 8sms app. I use stock app so doesn't matter to me. Just hope the dirty flash works with the power saving tweaks you made
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
It will, it was just a small build.prop edit. You shold have let me know that's all you wanted, I would have made a zip for it.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] popkurn611:
No worries its all good! Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
No, V17 has alot more apps like my previous builds of RicksROM. I was pretty much experimenting with the two builds posted in post # 401. I might not go any further with those.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] slvrbul:
I just wiped everything last night to put in 16. No problem I will just do a dirty Flash since you said it was just a minor change !!!

Chief
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] torr310:
I love the debloated verison! Thank you so much for your time!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] joey.gunnarson:
Is there a debloat zip file anywhere to get rid of all Samsung apps?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
No, any further debloating is up to the user but if you need help I'll do my best to try. If there are any apps you can't find let me know.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] joey.gunnarson:
Thanks for the response I guess I just don't want to remove anything that will cause problems as I have no development experience
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
Make me a list of apps you want removed and I will make a debloat script tomorrow morning. I'm headed off to bed soon.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] joey.gunnarson:
You are awesome I'll edit this post and add the list by the end of the night. Thanks again
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
You can always use this to remove apps. Use the manage system apps or manage user apps options.

Edit: After you uninstall a app there is the option to delete it or reinstall it if you made a mistake.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] joey.gunnarson:
Thank you for your help I actually found a debloat zip online!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] torr310:
Misterxtc, my Google Calendar cannot sync. Did the flash installation. Do I need any file installed to make it sync?

Thank you!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
I don't use the calender but try copying this file to the system/priv-app folder..

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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] torr310:
Thank you, it didn't work though. I got the error message cannot sign in, but other Google services sync fine.

:confused:

Update:

I dirty flashed the V17 ROM and everything works now.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
I just clean flashed V2 and I don't get the error when I sync the calendar. I have nothing to sync but it says it synced with no errors. Strange....
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] torr310:
I am good now, thank you for taking your time looking at it!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] DonsTechnology:
MMS not working when on WiFi

Hey, so I've been having an issue since the last 2 versions that I cannot send or receive MMS when I am connected to WiFi, I have tried changing the settings to force MMS over Data, but it won't work until I actually disconnect from WiFi.

Anyone have any help/suggestions on this one? I'm using the latest v17 (But this happened in v15-16).
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
I just tested it and I don't have that problem and never have as far as I know. I'll take a stab in the dark and say try a clean flash in the stock slot. If you have try flashing the NI2 firmware again or flash the full NI2 tar and reroot.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] DonsTechnology:
Thanks, I'll give that a try the firmware and re-root again, as I've tried the clean flash in stock a few times. I'll report back. Another thing to mention, Doubt it has any correlation but, that I'm also connected to a Range Extender.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] prenedo:
I have network extender as well. I can send MMS, but it sends it over data not WiFi, so it doesn't use the network extender or WiFi connection. You have to have 'real' service from a tower, not from the extender. It was like that on my s3 and this phone. Why it can't use the network extender is beyond me though lol...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] DonsTechnology:
OK, so you are saying it very well is infact an issue with the range extender?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
That makes more sense now. Thanks for the info.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] elliwigy:
its because v1 doesnt have seccalendarprovider.apk in system/priv-app folder.. should b able to use one i linked and push there n set perms to rw-r-r

link: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0By9dxKZHr9vaTHVmdDg1NWpESGc/edit?usp=docslist_api

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it most likely is.. mms has to use the actual data connection from the tower.. do you have your mobile data enabled and wifi on? i personally have never been able to use wifi to send an mms..

when i had sprint the cell signal was picked up by an external antennae and boosted in house but since an extender needs wifi to run i believe the data is most lijely not coming from the tower and is more so coming from the wifi
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] tiger505:
I'm puzzled,

I get the Rom installed fine. Restored all my 120+ apps and sync calendar, gmail and contacts. The contacts all show up (I have close to 3000!) on the device along with my 45 picture favorites with google but the sync never stops spinning. I can manually turn it off but it should stop when it's fully synced. I've let it run sometimes over an hour... I've never had this happen before and it does not do that with the other NI2 Rom I'm using. Weird. :confused::confused::confused:

Thanks in advance if anyone knows of a solution.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] elliwigy:
what version r u using would be a start lol
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] elliwigy:
Oh and it tells me whats wrong on mine pretty clearly.. apparently google is having some sync issues currently.. mine synced but stayed red n when i try to start sync it gives error.. so its not rom specific:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Stevez48:
Is this still available anywhere?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
This is the one for NI2 and that was a old one so I removed it.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Stevez48:
got it. Thank you!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] tiger505:
I tried the lasted verion V17 and my contact sync button just hangs, but it does sync my contacts however. Went back to another NI2 Rom and there is no hang. Not sure what could be causing this.

On another subject, I've used Verizon Visual Voicemail for years and paid $2.99 per month...well I found YouMail and it is so much better and Free! Just an FYI
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
I don't have the problem with V17 and can't reproduce it. Nothing has been altered for the contacts or sync. Try updating the Playstore from here and Google Play Services from here. Just be sure to download the 480 DPI version of Play Services and install them as normal apps.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] sd_shadow:
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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] tiger505:
Big thanks, I'll try that tonight and see if that makes a difference and I'll let you know. This is a head scratch-er for sure... :p

EDIT: Ok so I installed the new Play Services and Play Store APK's, and thanks by the way for those, and yes I finally was able to sync my contacts and not have the checkbox hang, it took longer then usual but it worked. Yea.

So all is good so far with Rick's V17!!!

PS - This whole Verizon S5 development area, with all the ROM's and good stuff seems like a ghost town with so little activity, were is everybody? Just my observation. Weird though....
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] flyaway718:
Love this ROM ...planning to upgrade to Note4. Will you create this ROM for Note4?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
I'm glad you like the ROM but I have no plans on getting a Note 4 so the answer would be no. I'm seriously considering leaving Verizon when this phone is paid off. It won't be for a good while but I am considering it. I'm tired of the $250.00 + phone bill each month and the locked bootloaders.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] flyaway718:
I hear you about the phone bill. I am considering to go to AT&T, but my understanding is also locked bootloaders. Sticking with Verizon bc it has the best service in NYC.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
I don't travel so T-Mobile or Sprint will be fine for me. I'm stuck with VZW for at least another year but I'll most likely stick with this phone until then. As for the Note 4 I had a Note 3 before this phone and switched because the note was too big. So that's another reason why I won't get the N4. It's nice but it's not for me.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Zenia:
Hi guys. I love this rom but lost multiwindow after flash debloat v2 zip.Is anybody have a app to reinstall multiwindow.Thank you
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
Copy this to the system/app folder and you should be good after a reboot.

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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Zenia:
Thank you Misterxtc for quick response. I did that but now luck. I got message"Unfortunately,com.sec.android.app FlashBar Service has stopped " Any Idea why? Thank you
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] RiggsDaRuler:
Anyone else having the GPS turn on randomly?? Been happening since I flashed the update
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
Honestly not really. Debloating a ROM this much has it's ups and downs. With that said it's one of the reasons I stated that I might not continue with the project. Not to be a jerk but it's more trouble than it's worth.

I haven't had that problem, did you dirty flash?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] RiggsDaRuler:
I did dirty flash. Did a clean wipe and still have that issue. I'm hoping it's an app that's doing it and not the rom!!! I'll find out soon.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Zenia:
No problem with GPS and multiwindow is not a big deal I still love this rom Thank you for you hard job I did a clean flash but lost a multiwindow .Not a problem Thank you
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
If I can figure out what's missing I'll let you know. I pulled multiwindow out of V2 so that's why you lost it. Right now I'm stumped on what else needs to be added back for that to work. You are very welcome and thanks for kind words.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Zenia:
thank you again .Man you are rock
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
I know it's not the ROM, atleast on my end... If you want to try something else here is my suggestion. Go to settings/backup and reset and do a factory data reset. Then go in safestrap and do the factory reset and advanced wipe with dalvik cache, data, cache and system checked. I know it's pretty extreme and you will need to install everything again but that's what I do for every ROM build I test and run. I feel this is the best way to avoid problems. As a added bonus I remembered my 25 charector, symbol and number wifi password pretty quickly.:silly:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] killa408shark:
[MENTION=5601139]Misterxtc[/MENTION] I didn't know we could do that do a factory reset on settings/backup. So safestrap is still there after doing that?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
Strange, I just did a clean install of Debloat V2, copied the multitray app to the system/app folder, rebooted and it appears to be working fine. Flash this zip in SafeStrap.

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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
Yup it sure is.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] elliwigy:
its not difficult lol. i think it would be easier to make a debloater.zip.. sucks we dont have aroma as thatd make life easier.. another member started a thread in themes n apps for my rom which includes apps ppl request that were removed.. when something was requested we upload it for them to dl n push themselves.. keeps rom debloated but gives them ability to add what they want back.. its the ultimate customized rom.. you put what you want on it.. if you lack basic knowledge, id advise them to install a stock based rom

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also, i installed your v1 and its running buttery smooth n battery is amazing.. there is much more to remove however! i think its great! once you get it as debloated as possible only thing left to do is update when new builds come out.. so you wont have to regularly update it.. most stuff ppl want can be uploaded.. a lot of times ppl cant get stuff to work is user error such as the multiwindow you posted
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Zenia:
Thank you again.Try but still same message .no problem i can live with out multiwindow until next update of this rom.to do clean instalation and fix that problem.

After I try one more time with out success .I open Root Explorer : System/app and re install MultiwindowTrayService.apk from this location again and Multiwindow start working again.Thank you very mutch for you help and time what you contribute to us.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] elliwigy:
you probably were doing something wrong lol. not sure bout his debloat or where its going but point of a debloated rom is to take stuff out not add stuff back in
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
No problem. I'm not sure how far I'm going to take the debloat project. I might debloat it some more but not that much more. There are some other projects I would like to get working instead. I'm glad you got multiwindow working. From what you said it sounds like you did it right but maybe the permissions weren't set right for the file. No big deal anyways. Enjoy.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Zenia:
you right but even if it debloat its nice to have a multiwindow while you driving .GPS and radio

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Thank you I am enjoying your rom

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http://developer.android.com/preview/index.html may we use that on this rom?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
No, this is for building apps. We will have to wait for the update for our device.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Zenia:
ok thank you
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] elliwigy:
lol.. android L is an operating system and that is the sdk.. i wish we could have it but most likely well get a touchwiz version of L some day
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
Yes, we can only wish. A motorola device is looking better than ever these days now that the bootloaders are being unlocked....
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] elliwigy:
yupp.. my next upgrade i will not pick unless irs unlocked!

check pm sir lol
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
Updated OP with V18, see changelog for details in the OP. I am stopping development for the debloated versions because [MENTION=3812611]elliwigy[/MENTION] has picked his back up.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] WhiteReign:
Your link does not work. :(

ok works now. :)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
I was re-uploading because I made a couple minor changes. I just removed some unnecessary files and replaced the flashlight files because a png file wasn't matched in the edit menu. On that note if anyone wants the flashlight files I replaced just download this and it will be like the one I uploaded witch is the same as V17. Flash it in SS. Honestly it's not needed if you already flashed V18 earlier, not a big deal. I'm just picky.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] WhiteReign:
Great Job. Thank you!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] RiggsDaRuler:
Sorry if this has been asked before.... do you have the visual voicemail app that comes stock on the phone. ? I do use that alot...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=55655063&postcount=371
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
For your flashing pleasure I updated post #3 with two different versions of RicksROM I have been playing around with. Have fun.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] BatCavedIn:
Thank you Misterxtc! I've been using Rick's ROM staring with something like version 8(?). Anyway, been using it for awhile.

I want to express my gratitude for your work. And thanks for re-opening this thread & continuing to work on Rick's ROM!

I have used several other ROM's in this forum, but always come back to yours. You've got, IMHO, a good balance between fully overloaded & extremely debloated. And I can easily get rid of whatever is still in the ROM that I don't want or use.

Many thanks for your great work on this & the many other S5 projects you have/are working on!

From the BatCavedIn

Sent using my Verizon Galaxy S5 powered by Rick's ROM version 18 by Misterxtc.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] amaury48:
Would it be OK to dirty flash from v15 to v18?

And also thanks for maintaining this fantastic rom.......