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[Samsung Galaxy Mega] unclefab:
Hi Mega!

Regarding launchers, I know it's a matter of taste but as for me I love Holo launcher HD. Just saying;)

Right now I still don't use KK as my daily driver because of some KK specific issues, mainly and namely the removal of the floating windows feature and the external sd card headache.

1-I read that the floating windows feature has been removed from the framework, but do you think there's any possibility to get it back with some thorough apktooling? Or maybe an app?

2-I tried the platform.xml solution but it made things worse (couldn't anymore at all access my external sd) so I reverted it. I'm a bit confused because some people reported it to work on other devices. I read what you wrote on that matter and it seems that there's no solution for the Mega? Or did I misunderstood something?

That said, and to let people know, once the initial setup has been done and once the backups are ready switching from KK to JB and inversely just takes a couple of minutes in recovery...

Thanks for your answers and keep up the good work!:)
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] pierrottls31:
Hi,

for the SDcard, make sure you have this in /system/etc/permissions/platform.xml:

<permission name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >

<group gid="media_rw" />

<group gid="sdcard_rw" />

</permission>

I did it from the phone using Fx explorer root, it will allow you to Re-mount /system to read/write, then edit the file using the edit functions, the remount /system as read only and reboot. That should work if you use Megakat. If you do it from a computer, make sure to check file permission when you copy it back also Make sure you use a compatible linux editor for the modification like notepad++

Mega did not recommand it as he did has issue with sdcard wipping using this trick, Although, I used it for a week now and it is working fine (Even my ftp application is able to write the SDcard without any probleme).

Cheers

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Hi buddy,

Not much to add to V3... only if you can push more magic tricks to improve battery and ui speed :) (I remember, you did 12 versions of MF and every time it was better and faster, we are getting use to it now :))

What I did, took your zip, and remove many crapware I dont use like allcast, tripadvisor, dropbox, some tutorial video in Media/video etc... I gain 200 Mb on the zip file... So like a X version :) and if I want those apps later, I can reinstall thru the apk files.

I know you might not do a X version, but if you do, make sure I'll use it :)

I remember reading a newspaper regarding new smartphone saying that people are waiting for a phone to be usable with big screen and decent battery life.... and that s what you gave us :)

Also can you recommand a reliable alternative to Titanium backup for KK? That would be much appreciated.

Thanks again for you excellent work... I'm still wondering why samsung is doing stock rom so slow...

note: if there is any interrest for you, here a list of app i had been removing from your rom....
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] noha199:
Hi Mega.

The rom is going very well and the battery life is fantastic, I think I will not return to the Megafire ...

Only one thing, the new versions of sygic do not work (14.5.0, 14.5.1, 14.5.2), always stops and closes, however the previous work perfectly (14.3.1, 14.3.2).Maybe it's because of the great change they have done in the interface?

Thanks for this great job friend.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] unclefab:
Thanks for the tut mate, but that's what I had done and it didn't work. I'll try again next time I switch to KK...

Regarding apps backup, have you tried android tuner?

I haven't used with KK but it works well with JB.

xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1908942
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] megalomanic14:
What up dude long time no hear...hope all is well...Holo is awesome as well...but yea it was my understanding, at least from a few 4.3 builds that it got removed either 4.2.2 i believe...i personally don't think it's possible to port back because there were branching connections to that floating system outside of the framework, but in the framework res, system ui, and database controllers...that's like that pm i was trying to explain a while back that you saw trying to port the framework that without having the supporting command files for the floating window framework your out of luck...i don't see it being possible outside of building integration from source up, and restoring all the old prerequisites..

As for the data and sd card permission stuff...this has been a bit of a mess...basically from what I know from trying to mod it back is you can access secure storage through the app manager...ie store remote app data to the card fine...but no data can be written by the user which is the issue...meaning that say app data extra files may get stored there by the system. ..but you can't save a game to the sd, or set storage to the sd from an app...as pierrotis and I have discussed different means of hacking this back....he posts the most efficient and cleanest method, I just won't put it in the build until I find the other controller file doing the write permission check, not just the access grant which is what I'm guessing is the case so I'm still working on this part of it...but as with many of the old mods even root...many work better after flashing for whatever reason on kk that break when flashed so the sd permission hack may work better after the fact that building it in anyway

Mega
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] megalomanic14:
Awesome dude thanks alot. ..yea I'm still working on the sd permission write thing...i think i actually found the block out its a new secure storage knox line that I'm working on getting this sorted with the storage because it seems random in what it grants permission or write access to...no ironically not...I've never been a big app restore fan obviously recommending clean flashes all the time, but have been looking for an app like this for a single app if you come across a decent one...I've heard helium is good but never tried it myself...I'm still debating a thinned out build but for the work and time it takes you to even do that vs flash the build and disable those 10 or 20 apps Is pointless to be honest, I'm too lazy for 200 mb lol...but yea v3 will juts continue to get faster and better battery hopefully lol

Mega
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] megalomanic14:
Excellent dude thanks alot...I'm not familiar with that app or service but if the app hasn't been updated to kit kat it won't work or will force close so that's more than likely your issue

Mega
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] megalomanic14:
So I'm just curious and interested to see your guys setup for MegaKat...here's my main 2 right now...same background and wanam theme but different widgets and launchers

Mega

PS I've been asked a few times to share them...i can post my custom widgets for you guys if you want then let me know...i have most of the s5 scenes replicated, note 3 widget, several other custom...made with Zooper
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] vampirexx:
I use kikat external sd app from google store to fix sd problem it seems to work
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] megalomanic14:
Backup your Sd card man your about 50/50 it'll get wiped...that still doesn't allow users to write data to the sd unfortunately. ..that functions based on the stock apps sd sd which is still in kk....you can move excess game data to sd in the rom as usual...but like an hd wallpaper app you as a user cannot set access to store directly to the sd...it's google taking its ball and going home lol pouting cuz people like sd cards...be careful with any 3rd party workaround on kk just have ur internal and external sd backed up somewhere in case man

Mega

Edit and sorry everyone for the somewhat technical chat going on last page...In short read this post above for a summary of last pages convo about kk and sd card issues/lockouts...you can still store you stuff on external sd or app manager can still move apps to sd just no more user access or user data from an app
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] megalomanic14:
Guys I know i live under a rock lol but I just realized today that this is literally the only stock tw kk 4.4 rom to date? I figured there'd at least be one or two others in the past few weeks...this isn't news or surprising given the issues building kk roms or just modding the freakin updater script...but i digress lmao...I'm glad everyone is enjoying it so much and that it turned out so well...i guess either way good or bad it'd be your favorite kk tw rom out hahaha

Mega
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] latinohot:
I'm hoping you'll release V25 for the i9200 soon?

I'm feeling left out with no updates
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] :
I'm excited for today's raffle! When is it?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] megalomanic14:
Well I'll prolly shoot the video of it around 8 or 9 then upload and post it to the threads...I gotta run out and get the gear circles lol

Mega
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] megalomanic14:
Yea prolly sometime this weekend

Mega
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] megalomanic14:
Heads up fellas...last chance to get your entry in for the raffle for the gear circle smart headphones tonight....the raffle will happen around 10/1030...So the cutoff is about 1.5/2 hours...

Mega
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] :
Exciting!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] megalomanic14:
Time for the raffle fellas...will post a link to the video when I announce the winner here shortly...

Mega
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] :
Cross-fingers
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] megalomanic14:
Congratulations Derrick O. You were lucky number 17...pm your mailing info and we'll get you set up with the gear circle

Mega
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] megalomanic14:
FireKat Raffle #3 Youtube Video Link:

FireKat Raffle #3 Megalomaniac14: http://youtu.be/j77zghpTFUY

Mega
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] megalomanic14:
Added 10 new 2550 backgrounds to the 2550 box...plus 2 new gnow custom material widgets to the firekat material/nexus 6 theme pack...enjoy

Mega
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] its the peanut:
Nice, love the wallpapers.

I just bought zooper pro, downloading some themes.

It surprices me how much you can do with 20 euros on the play store lol
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] megalomanic14:
Dude I love zooper lol the ability to make my own widgets I awesome...I have so many different ones...I've made replica of n4 galaxy apps store widgets, weather widgets, music player widgets etc...for like 2 bucks it's amazing how much it changes the look and feel plus adds so much function....just this search bar has been downloaded like 2000x lol

Mega
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] :
I never win anything! But congrats Derrick O!
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] its the peanut:
Lol i like that search bar but i want to make my phone personal and professional looking.

Can you share the link for the moto circles widget again? And maybe add the links to the OP2? Thanks and have a nice weekend
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] megalomanic14:
My personal background collection

https://drive.google.com/folder/d/0B-Ew31Ksu5eYbEJkeERfYXlidW8/edit

FireKat Custom Theme Packs

https://drive.google.com/folder/d/0B-Ew31Ksu5eYYkI5Z0NYeTZ0MDA/edit

Mega
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] megalomanic14:
Here ya go fellas...just uploaded 2 supposed stock galaxy s6 backgrounds to 2550x2550 box...they're extremely high res with very odd layout of 2260x2260...enjoy

Mega
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] megalomanic14:
Also uploaded these apparent stock Htc m9 wallpapers...again super high res...idk if legit but stunning regardless...enjoy

Mega
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] megalomanic14:
FireKat City Nights Theme Pack:

https://drive.google.com/folder/d/0B-Ew31Ksu5eYT0k0cXBiYnpSSDA/edit

Widgets So Far:

Backgrounds:

Plus several more to kit out your setup...

Mega
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] bnb25:
Nice wallpapers. hey did you see the "new" gs6 andgs6 edge. Talk about steps backwards. small, glass back, no expandable memory. I think Samsung is going down.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] megalomanic14:
Yea dude here's 2 posts I made earlier in my n4 thread when asked about it this morning ....

A 2k screen...a57 based cpu and smaller battery than the s5...no removable storage or battery....i hope this phone fails so hard...i hope they lose their ass on the S6 so they don't ruin the note 5 the same way...there's a really high likelihood..and I had guessed this when deciding to buy n4...that n4 may be my last samsung device ever depending the direction they take their devices and where google take android

Look at Google claims with project Volta and the hideous battery life on nexus 6...now imagine that on a tiny battery

Mega

About the future of samsung and android....

Guys just an FYI for those concerned with the future of the note lineup and android...the exynos note 4 is (THEORETICALLY) aarch64 bit compatible...if they properly update and support it that may be a viable option for the future...just some food for thought seeing how the note usually follow suite with the s series...i cant say I'm overly excited for note 5 tbh...for thr first time in what will be 4.5 years of using notes and counting down the days for the next...i cant honestly say this is the first time ever for me where I'm more excited for other manufacturers devices...or the prospect of buying a 2nd version of a device i already own just to benefit from any future android upgrades that aarch64 bit bring....imo a years from now...imo by the time aarch64 bit comes android will be as locked up as ios8 unfortunately if things are heading where they seemed to be...all we can do is wait and hope with fingers crossed someone at samsung sees common sense for the note 5

Mega
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] bnb25:
Looks like the Mega will be my first and last Samsung phone. Heck I even went away from their tablets. I bought a nice windows tablet Friday.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] megalomanic14:
2 new FireKat S6 Widgets... one replaced the neon green icon with the matching white..the other is a modded neon green almost identical to the s6 icon but a cooler design imo...really clean and good looking for 5x1 imo...enjoy

Mega

https://drive.google.com/folder/d/0B-Ew31Ksu5eYQTYtMS1yc0d4VG8/edit

Also added 4 or 5 different custom colored sun icons for s6 widget
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] its the peanut:
I havent been really a fan of samsung for a very long time, the last phone i really liked from the looks of the phone was the galaxy s3 (even with the bad specs i like the design) and when the s5 came to the stores... why in the hell would someone ever make a phone that looks like a freaking golf ball. And the bullsh** they do with the firmwares, giving newer devices the new ui and older devices are stuck with ugly. The samsung app store and the apps, i dont like being forced to have stuff i dont want or use.

As for the galaxy s6 (i dont actually mind the specs that much like you guys do, except for battery life) i would not buy a 900 euro phone that has bezels that kinda looks like the ones from an iphone 6, a big sticking out camera module that scratches like crazy and a plain look (if i am right the colours are solid, no patterns or whatever kind of golf or dotted skin)

If android goes to sh** i might migrate over to a windows phone.

if i just want to share this, i read it a long time ago (the page was a dutch news website, it should be anywhere on the internet)

I read cyanogenmod will may or may not try to take over android, meaning they will try to kick google away.

Now with already one investment from microsoft, they try to get the power of android somehow....

Who knows this can be promising man, for me if cyanogenmod would take over things should be better (or worse depending on if they follow googles path).

But if cyanogen takes over, all services google is providing us will be stopped and we get alternatives, i dont think google would accept this.

After i saw the google page with all my locations and alot of info google collected, i shut off all type of location stuff that i could on all my devices. Cyanogen gets my support for making a better world of android.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] megalomanic14:
Idk how they could...even though android is technically open source...Google control all aspects of the licensing agreement...cm can only modify the base android created by Google. ..they would have to develop their own os like Samsung has done with tizen and let's be real...cm is a rom it's nothing more than another custom aosp port...it's no different than I'm not allowed to sell my FireKat or MegaKat builds regardless how much they improve xyz because it's all work based on someone else's property...I'm no Google can but hate cm even more...they're no where near large enough to even become oppos main skin?? Idk how they would force out Google or Samsung which is like 5x larger than the second biggest android market share holder and like 1000x larger than Googles stock market share it just doesn't make logical sense man idk

Mega
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] :
Dude, take off the tin foil hat!
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] megalomanic14:
Hahaha just lold [emoji106] Def a good line lol

Mega
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] shivwest:
Hey Mega any idea on when we can expect to see v25 for the i9200? Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] megalomanic14:
Prolly this weekend...maybe sometime this week idk it's midterms so got a few updated last weekend Prolly more this weekend

Mega
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] megalomanic14:
Lmao. ...let's all give Google a round of applause...they've finally outdone themselves....they finally suck harder than ever...[emoji122] [emoji122] [emoji122]

This takes true talent to make all of their this terrible...even when greenified on my mega 4.4.2 build without any 4.4.4/5.0 excuses...this would be laughable if it wasn't ruining millions of people's experience on their devices...and I'm lucky my setups as efficient as they are on my devices... smh just a heads up reposted to all my threads

Edit: this is next to a freaking lock screen replacement app, cpu controllers, and a live widget with like 17 commands running constantly....they're like 1/10 as crap...rant over I'm just so over Google screwing with us...if I wanted to beta test for Google I would've bought a nexus stop screwing with the apps...this is crazy..Google please. ..stop sucking thanks

Mega
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] immortel_la:
this v24 works like a charm. Perfect, smooth and fast and the time shutting down and booting up is fabulously shorter :)
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] its the peanut:
This is why i dont like google.

Google always sucked, its the one thing they are good at.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] :
Go buy an iPhone, or better yet, a blackberry.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] nguyenducanh:
Good ROM Mega :) Best TouchWiz ROM based. But I've heard the Stock boot sound, not the Note4's one.

I changed to S/W decoder in MX but sometimes the video still laggy and can't hear the sound
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] megalomanic14:
Yup if you record 1080 with the camera it will be laggy it's a known bug in the base since v1...knock the record settings down to 720 or play videos back on pc...and this won't change unless I change the base

Mega
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] nguyenducanh:
It''s fine now. No need to change the base. Great ROM dude. Keep it rolling
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] megalomanic14:
Uploading MegaKat V25 for I9200 now...

Mega
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] megalomanic14:
Here's the beginning of the stock sound extracts...several devices have identical sounds for instance...s3/n2, mega 1/s4, mega 2/s5...so some are grouped together etc...all interchangeable .ogg files...enjoy

Note 1

Note 2

Note 3

Mega 6.3/S4

Mega 2/S5

LG G Flex

LG G3

Lollipop Stock Android 5.0 Sounds

Moto X

Oppo Find 7

Xperia Z3

Edit: added...

Lollipop Stock Android 5.0...All alarms, ringtones, notifications, and ui sounds from lollipop

Still to be uploaded...

Galaxy Alpha

Galaxy A Series

Galaxy J Series

Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4

Galaxy N12

So now we've got basically all stock wallpapers, sounds, and widget replicas for almost every popular skin/device since gingerbread lol...and I'm always adding to it

Mega

Stock Sounds Drive Box:

https://drive.google.com/folder/d/0B-Ew31Ksu5eYcUdDdWNRdXRFSEE/edit
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] megalomanic14:
MegaKat Deodex V25 for the I9200 is live in the op...enjoy

Mega
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Minimalcriminal:
tysm for V25 I9200 , was lookin forward to the new updates, really appreciate your work !

but theres a problem, despite installin V25 system info still shows V19 . is the new v25 has been installed ? thats the doubt
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] megalomanic14:
Yup I just forget to change the display Id...

Mega
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] latinohot:
slacker, lol

Look at mine
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] its the peanut:
So got some bad news, i left my htc at the repair shop again... remember i told you bout that they also broke the microphone... when i make a call other people hear static.

They said they could not find the problem... they blame root for it or they think they have to replace the mainboard where the mic and usb port is attached.

Well sh*t cause i heard it would costs me over 60 euros

Wich is a bit expensive and they arent clear about if they do it for free cause they broke the thing (just like the bottom speaker and more)

But the repair shop told me to first unroot my htc and flash stock firmware (wich i cant cause my pc died) and then come back when done... but its not root that is the problem, i flashed alot of roms from stock to aosp and its all the same problem.

If it really gonna cost me this much for repair i will just sell the damn thing and buy a other replacement phone

Has anyone any ideas for a good phone between 5 inch to 6 inch for a descent price? I was thinking buying myself a nexus 5 for 250 euros (or an xperia z2 or lg g2/g3 between 250 and 380 euros)

I know i still have my mega but the thing is so fragile to take to work with a screen this size.

Never ever will i step foot in that shop again
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] megalomanic14:
Lol yea a quick fix lol nice

Mega
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] megalomanic14:
Prolly the only device I would really consider under 5.5 inches is an s5...at 5.5 maybe an LG g3....you ask in Euro I have no idea...for context I just got a g flex 1 brand new unopened in the box for $250 so you should have no issue finding something I just don't like any phones smaller than 5.7 inches so other than slaves oppo one plus or a g3 I'm not positive other 5.5 inch options but there's Huawei Xioami ZTE as well as the big dogs so you should have more than enough options...I'd highly consider a ZTE z7 max personally I think it's sick and prolly the best kit for the money in that size

Mega
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] :
I love my Oneplus One. 5.5"

Http://www.oneplus.net

$299 for 16gb, $350 for 64gb.

Had it for a couple weeks. Stock system is a very stable cm11s that I am yet to see any bugs with. Really fast. Great battery life. Lots of development if you choose, but the stock is great.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Minimalcriminal:
i dont have 20 added mega 2 sounds and N4 boot sounds and Animation mods either :mad:
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] megalomanic14:
Yea....cuz they're all hosted a page back hahaha...you know on the post with the link you thanked....I added them to my i9205 build...said nothing bout your build other than tweaks and optimizations because I was already uploading the sounds I wouldn't waste time adding them myself when you can lol

Mega
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Minimalcriminal:
hahaha yeah ! but what do i do about N4 tweaks and optimizations for i9200 . **(Megakat V25 I9200 has same optimizations and tweaks as V24 for the I9205)

man everyone's taking about new 5.1 rollout but im still stuck in 4.4.2 :p
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] megalomanic14:
All mods and tweaks all built in just no sounds lol

Yea dude I'm not into lollipop at this point every device it's touched is worse than it was on 4.4.4 or 4.4.2. N4 took a battery hit and tons of incompatibility issues with root apps and mods...from the feedback I'm hearing. ..it will be a while after its out before I go 5.0 even when I'm building the roms...there's just so little that's beneficial...it's mainly a theme and a ton of security lockouts

Mega