yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] es0tericcha0s:
Since Android 4.1, many bloatware type apps can just be disabled via the the built-in Application Manager in your Settings app. Disabling it will hide it from the launcher and make it so it does not run, essentially doing the same thing as uninstalling it. It is better this way because some phones will not properly update if something is modified or removed from the /system partition. Also worth noting in regards to this as it is a popular misconception, removing these unwanted apps will not provide you with more usable storage as they are contained in /system/app and the apps you install via the Play Store or 3rd party sources will only install to /data/app unless rooted and moved.

That being said, TowelRoot is a newer rooting method for many newer phones running 4.4+(especially Galaxies like the S4 and Note 3). This root method is done via an app on the phone and only takes seconds and does not trip Knox. You could root, freeze what you needed and then unroot without anyone the wiser, though, of course, this is done at your own risk - like any other mod.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bird11:
How do I flash stock roms without rooting?

As I mentioned every time I need to do a factory reset it takes about 4 hours of disabling things to get it to the state I want.

There's this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2058944

I can't.

Thanks.

Yes you can disable them but it takes about 4 hours to do it each time. There's a lot of them. About 95% of stuff needs to be disabled.

Towelroot looks great unfortunately I am not able to root the phone. They don't use knox. I can do anything but root the phone really. I really just want vanilla android I'm a bit sick of touchwiz. I'd love to just flash to the developer edition or something.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShapesBlue:
The S4s bootloader is locked so basically not a lot to choose from. And as others have mentioned you need root to gain access to remove bloatware. Sadly samsung phones on VZW are filled with it as well as many other phones, it's not limited to just samsung.

And navigator may be better than Google maps but maps is free and having been a former user of both NFL mobile (when it was free) and navigator I'm happy I got rid of both of them

Sent from my SCH-I535 using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] el-figurin:
You can't flash any ROM without rooting, and aren't you already on stock?

I think you're gonna have to just live with it... :(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShapesBlue:
I'm almost sure they are on stock as its a work phone and mentioned in the first post that they aren't allowed to root

Sent from my SCH-I535 using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] el-figurin:
Yes, not much to do with those restrictions...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShapesBlue:
That's very true. Some people however don't know you need root to remove bloatware or unneeded apps

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[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gus83:
Is it possible to change the settings in the modem of the S4 Mini from Band IV LTE (AWS) to Band IV HSPA+ (AWS)? I would like to enable the device for T-mobile/Wind Mobile use and don't care about dropping the LTE functionality.

I've seen this done for several other Samsung phones, including the regular Galaxy S4 for Verizon (900V).

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] traceless:
You mean you want to disable LTE functionality and just use 3G? Go ahead to settings, connections, mobile network:
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gus83:
No, the was frequencies for hspa+ are not supported by this device, but they may be supported by the modem by switching them from Band IV LTE to Band IV GSM.
[Networking] beonfocus:
Hello all,

Do you know some software that allow me to use the IR port in my PPC

as IR port for my PC.

PC <--> usb cable <--> PPC <--> IR port <--> nokia phone.

I have nokia phone with IR port that i want to connect it to my PC.

Thank you all.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
This is the PRE-Release BETA for the SM-T800. Proceed at your own risk as I take no responsibility for anything that happens. ;)​

Since I don't have this tablet I need people who are willing to help test this. Please remember I take no responsibility for anything!

This is based on the US fimware. Be careful!

What's inside:

Zipaligned

DeBloated

DeOdexed

Buildprop tweaks for better performance

Rooted

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-If you have any issues please report them. Thank You![/SIZE]

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PRE-RELEASE BETA UPDATED 8/6/14: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5kaDFDMK0TYVW0yQllXdURwalE/edit?usp=sharing

CONFIRMATION: Officially Released
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] UpInTheAir:
You have a good attitude. Thanks for contributing to our forums, no matter where this project leads. Stay positive ! :)
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
Thank you! I hope to keep updating it regularly once I get it out of testing. As soon as I can get some confirmation from people that it boots and what's working and not I can hopefully add some more goodies to it.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Dingchow:
Does not install. FAIL at install.Your updater script looked wrong. Re created it and it installs and boots but WiFi is not working. Camera works

Here are the scripts. Remove txt
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] mitchellvii:
Thanks for your help on this [MENTION=4285285]Dingchow[/MENTION]. It's always the wifi isn't it? I see that in lots of new roms. Wifi can be so touchy. Awesome on the camera. I'm sure we'll get it solved. :)

** Tried to click your thanks button but I'm fresh out. Will catch you later on that.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] LastStandingDroid:
can someone look if the permissions are correct?
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
Wow thanks for the updater scripts redo. This is why Iove this community everyone is willing to help out. The wifi seems to be the issue uh. :(

No worries we can use process of elimination. First could you tell me what recovery you were using?
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] mitchellvii:
Just posted a question in the Pro Forum to get a definitive answer on the Touchwiz Nature UX 3.0 question. Will let you know what I hear.

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How would we do that? Where are they and what should they be?
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] LastStandingDroid:
should be rw-r-r as usual i assume its a bad file or permission somewhere
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
Since i'm working two things at a time here is an update:

1. I am working on trying to figure out the wifi problem in the stock based rom. I really need someone that has flashed it and experience the Wi-Fi not working issue to please tell me the following:

-What recovery you are using

-When you say not working what does it do: For example: Does Wi-Fi turn on, does it get suck on connecting, or does it even show Wi-Fi networks.

And if you could try this:

-Go to stock. Install Flashify and install TWRP from there. Then boot into TWRP and choose Wipe then advanced wipe and select everything expect the SD card. Then flash the rom. And report if Wi-Fi works.

A Big Thanks!
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
Anyone have any luck yet?
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] mitchellvii:
Will give it a try and report back. Let me Nandroid this current setup first.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
Thanks! Lets hope Wi-Fi works!

Edit: Oh and before you flash please read: Install Flashify and install TWRP from there. (Optional, but this could help to eliminate the possibility of it being a TWRP issue) Then boot into TWRP and choose Wipe then advanced wipe and select everything expect the SD card. Then flash the rom. And report if Wi-Fi works
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Dingchow:
I flashed twrp via flashify when twrp came out for the T800. I have wiped everything rebooted back into recovery and flashed. No Wifi

I checked permissions in wifi folder and all are rw-r-r. Repaired permissions via twrp. No wifi

I deleted wpa_supplicant.conf. rebooted. No Wifi

I copied all the files in the wifi folder and wpa_supplicant from working stock rom and made patch. Still no wifi

I did a logcat here for the other stock t800 rom that wifi didnt workLogcat

maybe a kernel issue?

I am not a developer. Just a learner...
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] mitchellvii:
What difference would installing TWRP from Flashify make? It already seems to be working fine.

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PM [MENTION=2346758]eousphoros[/MENTION]. He might know why wifi won't work.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] eousphoros:
[ 07-22 20:03:21.415 2787: 2787 E/WifiStateMachine ]

updatePoorNetworkParameters - Exception while retrieving ConnectionManager

[ 07-22 [ 07-22 20:03:21.630 2254: 2786 E/WifiHW ]

Cannot open "/data/.cid.info": No such file or directory20:03:21.640 2787: 2907 E/WifiHW ]

Unable to open connection to supplicant on "@android:wpa_wlan0": Permission denied

[ 07-22 20:03:35.650 2787: 2907 E/WifiHW ]

Supplicant not running, cannot connect

Can you post your build.prop?
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Dingchow:
Thanks

here
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] eousphoros:
Looks like you might be missing

wifi.interface=wlan0
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
Sorry guys was at the gym with my friend so I couldn't reply. I am trying [MENTION=2346758]eousphoros[/MENTION] suggestion and have added wifi.interface=wlan0 to the build.prop. I'll upload it shortly after I do some more debloating. My main concern right now is getting Wi-Fi working. ;)
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
Alright guys, I uploaded beta 2.1 with the suggested build.prop tweak. Hopefully it will work now, BUT If this doesn't work I still got another thing to try =P.

Someone please try and confirm if Wi-Fi works. Thank You!
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] mitchellvii:
OK one more beta then? Don't want to set this up.if it's not the last :)
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
Yes, sort of, what the logcat is telling is it is some app casing the issue. I am trying to narrow it down by using 3.3 base and slowing deleting each thing I added to see what is causing it.

Now, it could be nova launcher but, I want to make sure it is not anything else.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] ewells38:
Good point, perhaps related. But i'll take the UX Launcher :D, not a fan of Nova Launcher..
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] mitchellvii:
Yes perhaps having nova as the sole launcher is causing the issue. It went away when you used the TW launcher. Lol just don't give up any of the performance tweaks to solve it. :)
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
Yeah, don't set it up yet. I'd say one or two more. I have to test the error and I want to do some more debloating because to fix the error I had to use the 3.3 base which is ~1GB. So I going few by few apks to see if any of them are causing the issue.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] mitchellvii:
What does Google Manager do exactly?

Since it fails at the name, which app would use the users name?
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] ewells38:
Haaaa, I agree. Don't sacrifice the performance tweaks :D
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
To my understanding it is used by Gmail and Hangouts to auto fill in your name. And (don't quote me on this but) I think hangounts needs this to function.

Next beta coming soon: 28% uploaded
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] mitchellvii:
Maybe hangouts has a broken market link?
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
I'll try my best not to. ;)
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] ewells38:
You are a MACHINE Dude :D. well, i'm right there wit ya. just let me know what you need me to test :D
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
Thanks for the support. :victory:

67% uploaded

88%

98%
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
You mean in the rom or on google play.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
3.6.3 is up. More debloated from 3.3 and still looking for the error.

Thanks.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] mitchellvii:
Well I just know that in Titanium it has a function that repairs market links (whatever those are - I guess how the app interacts with playstore). So maybe Hangouts is trying to update once it gets the new username and something is broken with that playstore link that is causing an error?

Dude, I'm just throwing ideas out here - no idea, But it does make sense one of the apps that uses that name is the problem and since hangouts tends to be buggy in general that may be more likely than gmail.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
The logic there seems to make sense. Perhaps I can decompile the first time setup apk and figure something from there to make it simply just add a name and then connect to the market later. :D
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] ewells38:
Ok, downloading now. will flash and post results :D
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
Thank You :highfive:
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] mitchellvii:
Or maybe you can just disable debugging altogether in the setup process so it just passes over the warning (since it apparently isn't hurting anything). Or use the equivalent of the:

On Error Resume Next

statement in Visual Basic?
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] ewells38:
Ok, Beta v3.6.3 flashed and running, No error during the name entry section. Looks good :D:D:D

Play store running good, no errors. able to install apps.

Able to Restore Apps & Data via Titanium Backup, looking good
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
AWESOME!!! :good::good::good:

3.2.5 is uploaded reducing the size to 840mb.. Let's see if that keeps the error out of here.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] ewells38:
Haaaaaa, ok cool. downloading now... will post results :D

Ok, Just flashed v3.2.5, No errors during name entry.

Play store, No errors.

Able to restore apps with Titanium Backup, no errors.

Running a AnTuTu now..
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
Yeah, I could do that, because as of now from the reports i'm getting nothing seems to be breaking so it doesn't seem to be losing functionality.

However, the error is still not occurring after keeping nova out. Once I get it debloated enough, i'll add nova back in and see what happens. ;)
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] ewells38:
By the way Beta v3.6.3 has an AnTuTu score of 33818 :D:D:D

Flashing v3.2.5 now...
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] mitchellvii:
Maybe just Google "google manager has stopped working hangouts" and see what comes up? Or you could as a question at Experts Exchange.

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Should be higher than that actually. 3.5 was 35306 I believe.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] ewells38:
Ok, Just flashed v3.2.5, No errors during name entry.

Play store, No errors.

Able to restore apps with Titanium Backup, no errors.

Running a AnTuTu now.. :D

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Really, ok. Just did a AnTuTu benchmark on v3.2.5

33852

No errors at all :D
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
That's is great. :) as for the benchmark score I swear I haven't changed anything for performance.

I'm uploading 3.2.6. More debloated. I want to get down to the cause of the error.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] ewells38:
Ok, You are certainly a MACHINE. But i'm wit ya. I'll download when your upload is complete and test 3.2.6 :D

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Oh, by the way, I noticed that 3.2.5 is missing some apps, such as Mail

Just an FYI
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
It is normal for the score to fluctuate around that much.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] ewells38:
Oh, by the way, I noticed that 3.2.5 is missing some apps, such as Mail

Just an FYI
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
Yes I actually removed them to get it slimmed down to minimal. Would you think it is better to leave it in? It's really you all choice because you'll be using it. Please don't hesitate to tell me.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] ewells38:
I use the Mail app because I connect to my corporate exchange server. So Yes I would need to use it :D:D:D:D

Web browser as well
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
Got it, i'll add it to 3.2.7. I don't know why 3.2.6 is uploading soooo slowly.

If 3.2.6 works then i'm pretty much done debloating.

3.2.7 will be for more performance testing and nova launcher testing.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
3.2.6 link is uploaded on the first post. Hope it works. :D
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] ewells38:
Ok cool :D, will v3.2.7 have the UX Launcher as well ?
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] mitchellvii:
So if it loads without error will this be the final version?
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
No, I will be trying it with Nova launcher to see if it works. Also it will have the email and exchange apks back
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] ewells38:
Got ya, cool
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
3.2.6 will be last for debloating testing and the google manager error, assuming that it works out a ok. ;)

I will be doing one final one 3.2.7 for nova launcher and more performance tweaks. Then i'll release it if it all goes well.

Thanks for the patience. I know you've been waiting for a while now. :D
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] mitchellvii:
No worries. Don't mind waiting.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] ewells38:
Indeed, don't mind waiting. Thanks again for your great work and generosity :D
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] mitchellvii:
I'd leave the basics like email, Internet and touchwiz launcher in since many folks like those things and can replace them if they like.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] ewells38:
Ok, just flashed v3.2.6. No errors at all during name entry in setup :D, Play Store runs good no errors. Can Install apps. Titanium Backup restores apps good. ROM runs smooth and snappy :D

Also, noticed some of the widgets are missing as well (such as the clock/weather) part of the de-bloating I presume

Looking forward to v3.2.7 with the Mail and other apps and UX Launcher :D
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
Sounds good. For the touchwiz launcher i'll be doing two version till I get aroma working so people can choose between nova/touchwiz.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
Yay! 3.2.7 is almost done uploading says 15mins left.

PS: Just curious, what's the geekbench score as I have added some more tweaks to 2.3.7 so I wanted to compare for fun lol. ;)

EDIT: One more request, (sorry ;) ) As soon as you flash and do the setup could you do a screenshot of the page with all the apps installed. Two reasons 1: I need to see which ones are there as a visual. 2: Want to make sure the page alignment is good after the tweaks.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] ewells38:
Sure, no prob
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
Thanks. :)
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] ewells38:
Oh, by the way. AnTuTu score for v3.2.6 = 34199
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
Perfect. :D

10seconds left for 2.3.7
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
Uploaded. Good Luck. And if you have time a geekbench would be great for comparison.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] mitchellvii:
Will test it.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] ewells38:
ok, downloading v3.2.7 now. will post screen shot and AnTuTu score :D
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
;) Tell me what your score is

Can't wait to see what it will be once [MENTION=3511708]UpInTheAir[/MENTION] releases that kernel as well.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
Big thanks. :highfive:
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] ewells38:
Ok, v3.2.7 flashed. No errors during name entry during setup.

Screen shots attached.

AnTutu score = 32724

Looking forward to the UX Launcher version with the default apps :D:D:D
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
Great thanks! I don't see the screenshots though
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] ewells38:
Screen shots
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
Oops implemented the performance tweaks in the wrong place no wonder the score didn't change much. Final release time.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] ewells38:
Cool, looking forward to the UX Launcher stock version :D:D:D
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] mitchellvii:
Yeah was wondering why the scores kept falling :) So one more version?
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
Ugh. Have to go to bed :(

Oh well. I'll make the whole post and everything tomorrow.

First thing tomorrow. Can't believe how great this went. I still remember the first day when wifi wasn't been working lol. ;)

Couldn't have done it without everyone's help though.

A big thanks to everyone who helped out.

Look for the final tomorrow.

Good night :)
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] ewells38:
Sleep well Dude, until tomorrow :D
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] UpInTheAir:
Yes, "the cat is out of the bag"

Intend to be working on a kernel on my return in just under 2 weeks time. Hopefully have something not long after :)

Just downloading and setting up a git repo takes ages on my connection, probably a day wasted there..... But is a GPL and XDA requirement.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] mitchellvii:
The cat never liked that bag anyway. :)

Since it looks like we'll be competing against a CM rom by eousphoros we'll need a great kernel to make this thing fly for those who want to retain MultiWindow and SideSync.

Thanks [MENTION=3511708]UpInTheAir[/MENTION]
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shaheer:
Good Morning Everyone!,

Looks like it is release day (finally :p) :victory:! I'll be working on the post for the release thread and then i'll post it soon. A great big thanks to everyone who helped test this out and helped provide suggestions and everything to get this working. It's really appreciated. Thanks! :D
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] sh0cksquatch:
Hi all,

Just got this tablet. ik4evr2 great job on the rom! [MENTION=2735188]mitchellvii[/MENTION] could you post some more short videos on the rom showing the speed swiping back and forth through things and multitasking?

Thanks.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] ewells38:
Cool :cool::cool:

Looking forward to the release :D
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] mitchellvii:
Will do once I've flashed the final version. And this time I'll use some proper screen capture software and not my phone :)
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] sh0cksquatch:
Thanks. I'll be looking for it.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] mitchellvii:
Hey guys check on a possible bug for me. Running 3.6 I am unable to download any Web images by right clicking and choosing save image. All downloads fail with any browser. Can anyone else who has flashed a recent version check that for me? Thanks.