yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Epic 4G Apps] samep:
added CM Updater support!

Thanks to CMNein and blowtorch in this thread:

[Tutorial] CM9/CM10/CM10.1 back up script along with one other source that I lost in tapatalk, got this CM Updater support working for CM11 Nightlies for both backup and restore gapps as well as melting the bloat. If anyone knows the other source, please let me know so I can thank and give credit but the script is almost identical to the one linked.

Same apps; different scripts. Flash this one to make the backup and restore proper and continual (follow the asterisk comments for conditions)

change log:

1) added appropriate support to 70-gapps.sh to backup the right gapps and keyboard when flashing new nightly without requiring flash of gapps each time(*)

2) added new 91-cm.sh script to melt the bloat each time OTA CM Nightly is flashed.

3) consequently, changes 1 & 2 now make it possible to update CM Nightlies without having to flash gapps each time(**). I came to this realization a bit late :o

(*)provided that system is not manually formatted (Allow the CM scripts to backup, format system and restore gapps.)

Note: to use different gapps, format system manually or delete /system/addon.d/70-gapps.sh prior to flashing new gapps)

(**)System settings/About phone/CyanogenMod updates/update types: All versions (press the nightly version for changelog; icon gives option to download, install or indicates current version installed):o Limit visits to recovery:good:

In summary: you can flash this once and forget about flashing gapps again on nightlies. Works with the integrated CM Updater also (manually formatting system or deleting /system/addon.d/70-gapps.sh and 91-cm.sh will keep these changes from automatically restoring. Editing those scripts can save you time and pose less risk editing ro partition prior to boot.)

version 1.1
[Epic 4G Apps] samep:
advanced user scripts for Link2SD and Xposed framework

gapps-SlimAdv1.2_kk-20140606-signed.zip

(Outdated; merged scripts into one release. See post #4)

refer to edited OP for advanced user discussion (spoiler or hidden text)

same gapps but added a couple of new scripts to support backup and restore of Link2SD and Xposed framework when updating CM with integrated updater while retaining userdata

changelog:

1) added 89link2sd.sh script to backup and restore user's mount script at /system/etc/init.d when updating CM

2) added 90-exposed.sh script to backup and restore /system/bin/app_process if using Xposed framework. Thanks to rovo89; script pulled from link in his OP

Note: if not using either of the above applications, just use version 1.1 referenced in previous posts.

Note2: if one of these scripts do not apply, you can open archive of zip and delete the script not needed without breaking the zip for flashing.

Disclaimer: Use at own risk; currently testing on CM Nightly 20140809.
[Epic 4G Apps] samep:
If you've encountered CM theme or theme update install errors with Google Play since the 4.9.13 update, this gapps update may help; install and use the workaround below the changelog... if not having issues, stay with what works until a CM 4.4.4 Gapps is released.

changelog:

1) updated Google Play to 4.9.13; installs to system partition

2) removed backup/restore of /system/priv-app/GmsCore.apk in /system/addon.d/70-gapps.sh (no longer needed for CM updates)

(after next CM update, you should see a little more system partition available space)

Note: this update includes the advanced scripts 90-xposed.sh and 89link2sd.sh; open zip archive and delete from /system/addon.d if not needed (optional but not necessary; the scripts are there if ever needed for Link2SD or Xposed framework mods).

Note2: this update is only intended for those encountering update or install error in the new Google Play version 4.9.13 (don't update if not having issues; follow the workaround, if needed).

Install instructions:

If you have Google Play version 4.9.13, it's most likely on the data partition. Wipe its data in System settings/apps/Downloaded/Google Play Store and Uninstall the update.

Flash the updated Gapps. If having problems, go to System settings/apps/All and clear data to Google Play services, Google Play Store and Google Services Framework and reboot.

Workaround:

for Google Play Store install errors -24, -110: go to System settings/apps/All and clear data to Google Play services, Google Play Store and Google Services Framework and reboot.

If you encounter Google Play install install error -401 or -400, consider your CM theme may be causing this and revert back to original CM holo (Default) theme in System settings/Themes, freeze Link2SD and Link2SD Plus, go to System settings/apps/All and clear data to Google Play services, Google Play Store and Google Services Framework and reboot. After successfully installing or updating the problematic application, select desired CM theme and unfreeze Link2SD. The 400 hundred series install errors may be rare but I've notified the application developers of the issue.

Notes for Link2SD users:

1) after a CM update, launch the Link2SD application, wait for it to load and "clean up the 2nd partition" in the "more"/left tab slide-out. Don't click OK but read the details and note that you most likely need to "Link dalvik-cache" files in the "more"/left tab slide-out after each update. I've found it's important to wait until the application fully loads to check; otherwise, you may be causing more steps to get your linked files restored and keep the redundant files out of the internal memory.

2) if you have Google Play services update 5.0.89 in Downloaded tab of System settings/Apps, you no longer need the dalvik-cache file system@priv-app@GmsCore.apk@classes.dex (you can safely delete it when running the "clean up the 2nd partition" in the "more"/left tab slide-out (if deleting, reboot once more) . You should not see it again after updating CM with the CM updater.

gapps-Slimv1.3-_kk-20140606-updated.zip
[Epic 4G Apps] samep:
change-log for gapps-slim1.4_CM11_kk4.4.4.zip update

Still don't see an official CM gapps for Android 4.4.4; this is an OTA update pulled from apk's pushed to my phone by Google

gapps-slim1.4_CM11_kk4.4.4.zip

Important: see OP (post 1) for update instructions; the old scripts need to be flushed and replaced. The gapps flash/updater-script should take care of that but to be sure, follow the manual steps.

Themes: some themes or theme updates pulled from Google Play WILL (if you have Link2SD installed and sdext2 partition is visible) give you an update error -401 If this happens to you, the workaround in post # 4 above still applies.

change-log:

removed cm-91.sh bloat remover script and integrated into a new 70-gapps.sh

removed more bloat; necessary for larger Google Play and Google Play Services moving to /system

want custom ring tones? look into /system/addon.d/70-gapps.sh for ideas (for those that can edit scripts)

Warning: many media tones were removed as bloat. Check your tones for correctness; if needed, I can add these back in.

Note:

there is a limited space left in system if you choose to risk adding some back in. During testing, the old method was actually maximizing system capacity before the bloat was removed. Therefore, a change to delete the bloat prior to writing/restoring the larger apps from gapps was necessary. If you've ever experienced lag after installing or restoring gapps during CM updates, these scripts are necessary to avoid that mishap. The scripts and updates also keep the updates from landing in /data partition, using more of your internal storage space while the system space is not utilized to its fullest capacity (until next Google update pushed OTA). If you've tried this update before, please try it again and make sure no redundant updates are in /data partition.

Tones retained:

ringtones: Orion, Themos, Kuma

alarms: Argon

notifications: Argon, Altair, Proxima

Extra bloat removed:

Apollo.apk

Galaxy4.apk

NoiseField.apk

HoloSpiralWallpaper.apk

LiveWallpapers.apk

LiveWallpaperspicker.apk

MagicSmokeWallpapers.apk

VideoEditor.apk

VisualizationWallpapers.apk

PhaseBeam.apk

PhotoTable.apk

PhotoPhase.apk

MediaUploader.apk
[Epic 4G Apps] samep:
New Google Play, Services and more scripts

gapps-slim1.5_CM11_kk4.4.4.zip

What's new:

Google Play 5.0.31

Google Play services 6.1.11

new 88-link2sd.sh script added to avoid remounting script and reboot after gapps flash; thanks to Fiouz @ XDA for original script

more script changes to hopefully make the important steps 2-4 from OP less important (let me know)

What's important?

see OP, post 1. You can try the easy way of flashing prior to next nightly or unofficial nightly; the scripts should restore gapps and keep the ROM build "mini"

Check your tones; pull from another nightly ROM or customize as this is done in /system/addon.d/70-gapps.sh script

Xposed framework support was removed; if you need the script, pull from an older gapps version or from here; the bottom script. Hit the thanks button while you're there (the script inspired the latest 88-link2SD.sh used in this gapps release)
[Epic 4G Apps] samep:
gapps-slim1.6_CM11_kk4.4.4.zip (Update)

gapps-slim1.6_CM11_kk4.4.4.zip

Changes:

Removed Google Calendar and corrected script to allow CM Calendar to actually update, when CM applies applicable update

updated Google Play Services to 6.1.74

attempted to set default media tones within the 70-gapps.sh; no guarantees. Thought it worked the one time I tried it but without data wipe so IDK.

FYI: can't test the flashes against the Epic any longer; mine got traded-in for the Note 4 ($200 BB gift card), Friday Oct. 17, 2014. Retired. Farewell Epic forum. Peace.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Daisflaque:
Seeing as this information is seemingly falling to the bottom of the old proverbial haystack.. heres a devout thread to my work. Mind you. Thank bgmg for the point out that the root and rom videos have slight adult music in the background. Please be advised..

No further ado.. all my hard work. :)

So I've been busting my bottom on our triband varient..

I've obtained a working Odin for stock 4.4.2 NC6 (No root yet) And I'm working on a rooted stock odin.

I've made tutorials for rooting and putting recoverys/roms on it. I have tested sparks capabilities on several AOSP roms. Have even posted a screenshot of speedtest.net and the 54MBPS download speeds. Post #6.. spark not lost guys

I have made a pic by pic tutorial on flashing a recovery and or rom for our device.. here.. step by step after root tutorial

I have been hosting the latest Odin .tar for the 4.4.2 NC6 update stock NOT ROOTED.

And I am not far away from finishing a rooted stock Odin tar.. Here... Odin's ive found

I even made a 'low quality' 3 part video root tutorial for our device.. found on YouTube and full tutorial at.. my root and rom tutorial

Other than all this I am currently making a complete 'return to stock' flashable zip for all those TW lovers everywhere..

To be completely honest. I am no developer.. (although I am hoping to start the long haul of becoming one.)

I created a few themes and made them CWM/TWRP flashable.. and I have loads of SQL, Java and C++ programming skills.

Second I am a father of three and own a PC repair Business. So I am very busy during days.. so I utilize my nights.. and the lack of sleep can catch up quick.. I'm sure you all can relate.. .

I am open to a mutual hangouts where we can all congregate and put our two cents in.. lol lend some knowledge.. XD

Either send a private message to me with your email so I can add ya or look at post number 5 here... L720t-4-4-2-odin-return-stock-.

I could always use some help on this.. I feel like I might be the first and or only one to plug this bad boy into adb and start pulling partitions and making progress for us all..

I have been taking, categorizing and preparing Screenshots of my 'Settings.apk/About Phone' info while swapping Roms. Because of the lack of reports in tested roms. So soon I'll post a very in-depth list of..

1. Screenies for as many different custom Roms as I can..

2. Screenies for different combinations of Kernels and Roms..

3. Any tips/fixes for a specific feature/issue I've encountered.. whilst on said Rom/Kernel.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] klabit87:
I'm from the VZW s4 forums and have been trying to get some progress going for the triband version.

I have an nc6 deodexed flashable zip that I derived from the official nc6 Odin package but am having a small issue.

I have a friend [MENTION=4709833]jam0688[/MENTION] that has this device and have been testing with him and using it as an opportunity to learn as well.

When my friend flashes my rom everything is fine but for some reason it tries to prepare for network then it shows an error message stating it could not prepare for the network or something of that nature.

He is supposed to get a system dump which I have sent him instructions to do this with but as with many people we have busy lives and work must go on.

Once he does this and uploads it for me I can compare and see what I am missing.

Until then just know that you are not alone.

Once I get my stock base operating properly I plan on attempting to port a few roms from the VZW and att forums.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] GotChanged:
Verizon Rom for my Spark ? Any Progress ?

Interesting. So the Verizon based rom breaks Sprint Network. Id like to try Verizon based rom because I am using my 720T with Verizon prepaid now. Hope you figure it out and let me know if I can help. Could I load Verizon based rom seeing that I don't need Sprints network or modem? Which one would be good to try see if it will load and boot?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Ianlmt:
Keep us informed! you could be our savior for this device!!!!!!!!!! seems like no one cares about it outside the once itsy bitsy thread we have for the 720t!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] ChrisR1:
I know this is an old thread, but someone other than me might still be hanging on to their L720T... Mine has been chugging along until I screwed with it and attempted a custom ROM...

Nothing I could find would work properly on the L720T. Lost Wi-Fi calling, lost GSM coverage when I left the states, Lost voicemail app, lost BlueTooth reliability, ... lost too much to stick with it. Anyway, does anyone know of any custom ROMs that worked on this phone base on Lollipop (5.0.x)? Everything I can find is 4.x.x.
[Android Apps and Games] Vingadero:
A simple and fun game to develop your fast thinking.

Your job is to swipe in direction of the lost bird.

Rules

- Starts with 1 second

- Gain time when you swipe right

- Lose time when you swipe wrong

- Difficulty raises every 5 turns

- Sometimes the lost bird is not lost...

Features

- Leaderboards

- Awesome bird

Enjoy
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LlamaLord:
Just cracked my screen. I have a few things i could do..

Go thought ATT to get a new phone...NOT A NEXUS 5...optimus g or optimus g pro or HTC M8 and this would cost 200$

I could send it in to LG to fix and it could cost between 100-200$ to fix or replace...

Buy the parts myself and fix it...what do you think? Has anyone else done this and what did you do?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] psycho693:
If you could get an m8 for 200 I would go that route but that's if your OK without a nexus device. Some people only go nexus some people don't care.

Really sorry though that sucks.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LlamaLord:
Really is the M8 better then the Nexus!? So far i have had no problems with my Nexus and i also have it rooted and updated. But anyways why the M8...I have not had an HTC phone since the HTC Fuze :) So it has been a LONG time!

Let me know please...
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] str8bucs:
I would fix it, it not that hard just make sure you get a screen that has the frame. I just one for a guy I work with last week, super simple and cost $120 for the part and had it repaired in 30 minutes.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LlamaLord:
Yes i know i can fix it for cheap but at the same time is the M8 better than the Nexus 5 other than it being a Google phone...I love the fact that i get updates and its STOCK Android...its fast and overall a great phone.

But after looking at the M8 it does seem to be a little nicer and the speakers look great as i do have a Sub to the Google Music...But are the speaker to Bassy?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] c5satellite2:
M8 is a beast.

Speakers sound great, battery life is very good, and SD expandable storage. I have had it for 3+ months and it is the best phone yet.

BUT.....if you can hold off until February, the M9 looks like it is going to take it to another level. Quad BoomSound, 64 bit cpu, 12mp UltraPixel camera and possibly optical zoom.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] psycho693:
For 200 bucks the m8 is the best deal you will ever get. It is better then the nexus as far as features but if you love stock android convert it to a google play device. I'm sure you can by now. You could with the m7. Its an amazing phone.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rayiskon:
get the M8 and turn it into a Google Play Edition if you like stock
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] otaku888:
I'd fix it. I came from a M7, and I much prefer the stock experience of the Nexus. It was possible to flash other roms on the M7/M8 but it will never run as well as sense does or stock does on the Nexus.

It's very easy to fix with a bit of care and attention.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPuCmfhzgbg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQS618ayL5w
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] str8bucs:
There will always be something you could wait on. I agree with others about the stock experience.... Its hard to beat the Nexus.

With every phone people always point out specs, that's not everything. You have to look at the overall picture, what skin does that manufacturer have on that phone, most eat up resources !
[General Topics] elio:
The site has been down for many days. Any news?

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Willibda1:
I'm on stock 4.4.2 towel rooted and sometimes when I receive or make calls I cannot hear the other person. After I reboot it works again can some one help?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] guut13:
I realize you only rooted your device, but you may want to try Odin back the stock image to rule out it being a software issue. If you still have problems, you may want to take it in to ATT store.
[HTC Desire C] chaddr18:
hello i wanna kwon if is any way to increase the internal storage(phone memory) with and sd card whitout link2sd

thanks
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Finalwish:
Hey, I'm having an issue getting Swiftkey and Automateit Pro to open after installing both Slim and Purity Roms on my Nexus 5. Everything else is working fine but these 2 apps will just go to a blank screen then crash whenever I try to open them.

They are also the 2 apps I probably use most so that's the problem for me.

I've tried reinstalling, restoring from a backup and even switching from Dalvik to ART and its still the same issue.

Only thing I am yet to do would be to change the kernal from Franco to something else but I don't think that would fix my issue.

Any ideas?

Cheers,

Tom
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soqrates666:
hello guys and thanks for reading and for who wil help me

i have note 3 n900 i always root it and i always reset knox and thank for the developer who found about how to reset the knox

my question

they said the knox been updated from 1.0 to 2.0 in the new firmware nf1 and nf3 would these effect on the knox resetting processed i mean if i update my phone to nf3 or nf1 with the new knox 2.0 would the reseting still works ??

cuz i want to download the new costume rom and i want to be able to reset knox as well

thanks for advance guys and for the adivce
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Misterjunky:
re: knox reset

Don't know where you get your information about resetting knox.

It must be one of many rumors floating around here... LOL

There is no such thing as resetting knox.

Good luck!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soqrates666:
I already have said I did reset my knox mate and I always do it
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soqrates666:
Only works in exyons version reseting knox from 0x1 to 0x0 was big post here in xda note 3 exyons how to reset knox and it's working :)
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maddbomber83:
Hello;

I have a Kindle Fire HD 8.9" that I'm exploring custom roms with. My kid uses the Amazon FreeTime or Kid Mode subscription. I'm also wanting her to use Google's Hangouts app.

Are you able to access all the Amazon Features (such as Prime Movies, FreeTime and such) from a hybrid rom / are there any hybrid roms? I was able to root / install the play store / 2nd boot loader already. On the Amazon OS the Hangouts does not work with a microphone.

Thank you for any insight!
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shack70:
You lose most of the prime stuff tied into the Kindle when you root or run a custom room. People have found that using a browser like. Dolphin in desktop more allows them to do prime video. You will lose the free time feature of your kindle most likely by rooting
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maddbomber83:
Thank you for the reply.

With the Root / Amazon OS all the prime things still work. Thank you for the info on the custom ROM not having prime access though.

I'll have to check out that Kindle 7 thread; there is a hybrid rom there that may work.
[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SafinWasi:
Wait,what? I have an HD 7 and I don't think such a rom exists. When you scoop out all the Amazon garbage out for flashing clean AOSP,prime goes into the trash as well.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] serio22:
After seeing many people ask questions about Knox on a regular basis about what they can or can't do, I have decided to create this thread that will hopefully make things clear for those searching information about Knox on our devices.

So first things first.

What exactly is Knox?
​

F.A.Q

Q. I have Knox firmware on my device, can I still root, flash custom roms, and kernels?

Q. What will trip my Knox counter?

My Knox counter is tripped, how can I reset it?

Q. How can I root and not trip Knox?

Q. How can I downgrade my firmware?

Q. How can I avoid bricking my device? I have seen people say flashing will brick anything with Knox bootloader.

Q. Will tripping the Knox counter void my warranty?

Q. I see an odd message when I start up my device and it says something about SEAndroid kernel not enforcing, what is this and how do I fix it?

And if you have any questions feel free to ask :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
Nice work bro. Should answer a lot of questions for folks.

Haters Made Me Famous

Deviant Team Member
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] serio22:
Forgot to reserve, but mine! I'll use this in case Sammy changes something in the next version of android
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] serio22:
Never know
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Enathe:
Thanks for this post!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sizzlechest:
After rooting using TowelRoot, should you install SuperSU or some other su?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
SuperSu from the Play Store
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sizzlechest:
Thanks! It won't trip Knox, right?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] serio22:
Nope, perfectly safe
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
A custom recovery or kernel trips Knox
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sizzlechest:
Good. It prompts you to disable Knox, so I thought that might trip it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] noobieneedshelp:
I need help with update

Sorry people, it has been many years that I have been on here. I just got the s4, rooted using the SU method (not towel) and it shows 0x1 for knox.

When I try to go to my software update it says, your devise had been modied and cannot be updated.

please help