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[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] PMikeP:
Please, where in the ROM do you enable zRAM? I just tried LiquidSmooth (coming from CM 11 Nightlies). The Dev who build Liquidsmooth (Jon Lee) says that LS is similar to Slim. But I don't see a zRAM setting in the kernel tweaker. (I think it's Jon's custom kernel (it has overclocking to 1.6GHz), so maybe he didn't compile it with zRAM?
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] angelofmenoth:
I turned it on with Trickster Mod. It is under the Specific tab. Kernel Tweaker is nice for a start, but sometimes you need another app. ?
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] PMikeP:
Thanks for the answer and thanks for the quick response.

I tried Trickster Mod and Liquidsmooth supports zRAM too. So it's enabled now.

Interestingly, even tho the command "free" in Terminal shows the swap being used, the app zRAMstatus doesn't seem to hook it correctly. It usually shows 98% compression and 2% swap usage. (And the app zram settings doesn't even acknowledge that the swap has been enabled.)

Over the the CM11 thread, dev drmarble has implemented zRAM for CM11 using a faster compression algorithm. In Liquidsmooth, the OS froze for about 10 seconds when I got to some heavy duty swapping.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] rhyang:
I took a look at why USB host wasn't working, and it seems the yellow kernel config disables USB storage. Hmm, going to have to do a rebuild to fix that :) probably towards the end of the week.

Seems slim 8.8 is out, with a new custom launcher. I'll probably stick with Nova for the time being.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] rhyang:
Here is another build, this time with USB host/storage enabled in the kernel. I synced the repo with Slimkat 8.6.1 last week.

http://rhysw.com/SlimKat/test/Slim-ovation-4.4.4.build.8.6.1-UNOFFICIAL-20141023-0823.zip
http://rhysw.com/SlimKat/test/Slim-ovation-4.4.4.build.8.6.1-UNOFFICIAL-20141023-0823.zip.md5sum

New kernel source : (USB storage and SCSI options enabled, as in CM11 kernel)

http://rhysw.com/SlimKat/test/kernel_ovation.20141023.tar.gz

I think the flicker might go away if you click "Disable HW Overlays" in developer options, but let's see...

btw there is now an update to the Nova launcher with Lollipop icons and effects, which is kind of neat. I don't think the Nova update is in the ROM, but it's easy enough to update from the play store.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] Jon Lee:
Rhyang, I'm still in the process of compiling another build of LS (This rom is yours :), so I haven't tested this yet.

But this *should* allow for us to have f2fs mounting.

http://pastebin.com/NtVVRtvi

I've also done a little more kernel work (I'll throw sources up after my build is done).
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] jpisini:
Can we dirty flash from the old version to .6.1?
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] rhyang:
Should be OK, but I'd update to newest beta gapps on the slim site.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] Jon Lee:
Tested. The fstab works for f2fs filesystem, but not for ext4.

I guess we could have separate f2fs/ext4 rom versions until this is straightened out.

(something to do with the updater-binary?)
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] rhyang:
From what I've seen that is very typical. Will give it a try later !
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] FirePsych:
Just switched from CM11 to SlimKat. Flashed with minimal Slim GAPPS and running with ART. So far, so good.

Thanks!
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] jpisini:
Running 8.6.1 so far so good. If I find any issues I'll let you know.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] highlandsun:
I flashed this and minimal gapps but the Play Store would just hang instead of downloading/installing any apps I selected. Went back and flashed the normal gapps and now it works fine.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] daveyacarter:
I tried this after being on CM10. seemed very smooth and quick. However, I could not get flash to work though. Downloaded the apk and installed it as I did for CM10 but it still just hangs on bbc news site. This is a deal breaker for me, so back on 10 for now but love the ROM otherwise :)
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] PMikeP:
There is a special (hacked) Flash for KitKat.

(I think there's a more direct link from a developer here at xda, but I couldn't find it just now. IIRC, it was mentioned as a story item on xda-developers.com at one time.)

This flash works for me (in Dolphin).
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] daveyacarter:
Thanks, I'll give it a whirl tomorrow........ Loving my Nook,since flashing it, such a great little bit of kit. Much better than my wife's Galaxy Tab and mine only cost £75 :D
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] rhyang:
I finally got around to experimenting with F2FS on this kernel, without success (could not get the tablet to boot with the newly-formatted f2fs partitions). I will have to take another look at the F2FS patches and config settings ... when Jon posts source for his updated kernel I'll go on a diff spree :)

I did manage to merge in drmarble's zram/swap/lzo kernel and device tree patches from CM11 though. Here is another build (no changes to slimkat) :

http://rhysw.com/SlimKat/test/Slim-ovation-4.4.4.build.8.6.1-UNOFFICIAL-20141025-1630.zip
http://rhysw.com/SlimKat/test/Slim-ovation-4.4.4.build.8.6.1-UNOFFICIAL-20141025-1630.zip.md5sum

Updated kernel source :

http://rhysw.com/SlimKat/test/kernel_ovation.20141025.tar.gz
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] andtron:
I was never able to get my home and history buttoms to work, either one doesn't seem to have any effect.

I only wiped the cache and system partitions (not factory reset) fromthe cm11, do I need to do the data (which I reluctant to do) too?
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] rhyang:
Definitely.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] PMikeP:
That's a fantastic price. Where'd you buy it? New or used?

I thought the prices of the 3:2 HD+ would drop, now that the 4:3 Nexus 9 is here. But they haven't. And the price of CPO units has gone up from when I got mine. Seems like a lot of people know about the custom ROMs for these things that make them much better than Galaxy Tabs.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] daveyacarter:
Used off ebay. 100% fine but a refurb,although you would never know.

Also look at www.morgancomputers.co.uk

They we actually the ebay seller i bought off. Never knew they traded on ebay.....
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] neutronjeff:
This build has been running well for me. Thanks.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] ibjaredu:
Thanks for your work on this. It is the best I have used for the Nook HD+. Only issue I have had is MTP seems to crash when the screen turns off.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] Nolfer:
I was skeptic, but oh my god is this smooth. Definitely the better performance I ever had, and I come from carbon, pac, cm and so many others.

It's fluid, and I think there are also some color tweaks that make the screen look very very good. Too bad that usb connection keeps switching on and off when screen goes black while connected to a pc and in debugUSB mode.

I'd like a "performance" panel tho. Anyway, incredibly good work. I was waiting for an updated rom with updated drivers, schedulers, governors and everything and I thought no one would actually take the time to do this for our little old Nooks. Thank you and keep rockin' :highfive:
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] ibjaredu:
I have the same problems with the USB connection but it seems to not happen as long as the screen is still on.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] Nolfer:
It looks like toggling off USB debug mode fixes it
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] Jon Lee:
I happened to be looking at Slimrom's source, and I found out why F2FS isn't working on Slim. Slimrom's vold doesn't include F2FS support by default.

https://github.com/SlimRoms/android_system_vold

So Slim's vold will need to be switched out with another version with F2FS, or have F2FS added. If you ever have the time to work on an F2FS version, get with me, as I have a few other fixes/patches to add (mainly PVR, to fix a memory manager problem).

:good:
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] Monfro:
This is really a great news!!

I have an HD+ from a few days and after testing near everything I settled on latest Slim build: I prefer to have a simple ROM, as fast as possible.

As I have seen on Nexus 7, f2fs is really a great addition!!

A big thanks to all the devs that worked so hard to make this device so good.

---------- Post added at 09:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:55 PM ----------

On Nexus 7 2012 to convert a ROM to F2FS this was enough:

Download 7zip and notpad++ then install

Now download the ROM you want to convert

Download an All-F2FS kernel of your choice (with correct Fstab in ramdisk)

Extract the update script

Then edit updater script using notepad++ and look for these 3 lines -

mount("ext4", "EMMC", "/dev/block/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/APP", "/system");

replace it with

run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/system");

and these lines too -

format("ext4", "EMMC", "/dev/block/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/APP", "0", "/system");

mount("ext4", "EMMC", "/dev/block/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/APP", "/system");

replace with -

run_program("/sbin/mkfs.f2fs", "/dev/block/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/APP");

run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/system");

Save the updater script and put it back to the zipfile.

Now take the boot.IMG from your kernel then put it in your ROM copy/replace

Now your good to go
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] rhyang:
Good find ! I eventually decided a while back to just rebuild with Slimkat 8.12.1 and the CM kernel, which is reasonably decent for what use this tablet gets.

My day job has been keeping me very busy, and I'm getting ready to head out for a winter vacation. I might not get to it for quite a while. Cheers !
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] Monfro:
ALL-F2FS SlimKat 4.4.4 v8.6.1

I just converted to

ALL-F2FS

latest SlimKat 4.4.4 v8.6.1 compiled by rhyang on 25 october 2014.

Swapped in Jon Lee's Liquidsmooth ALL-F2FS kernel (ramdisk is the funtamental thing)+modules and modified updater script as i wrote on previous post

On ALL-F2FS filesystem rom runs smoother.

DOWNLOAD SLIMKAT 4.4.4 v8.6.1 ALL-F2FS

Instructions to run ALL-F2FS

- Install and use TWRP RECOVERY:

- Move all your data to external SD (internal will be wiped next step)

- Do an 'Advanced Wipe' and individually go through and convert System, Data, and Cache to F2FS.

- Install rom and gapps

TIPS

If you are already running SlimKat, do a backup with TWRP on external SD, then rename “data.ext4.win” to “data.f2fs.win”.

Flash F2FS rom and gapps, then restore only “data.f2fs.win”.

All credits to Jon Lee and rhyang.

If You will ask to, i will remove this rom.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] king200:
After you install the rom, Can you just restore the TWRP made this rom? Are previous backups viable?
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] Monfro:
As of today only the SlimKat i posted and Liquidsmooth are on F2FS filesystem.

All the other roms available for Ovation are on Ext4 filesystem.

If you already had normal SlimKat installed, you can restore your data (

only the data partition!!

), so you will not need to set everything, but you will already have all your apps and settings.

Absolutely you can not restore boot and system from previous roms

!!

Also data backup needs to be renamed, otherwise it will restore also ext4 filesystem

!!

Use this app to check that your partitions are all formatted to f2fs

Detailed instructions

:

- Before installing, make a backup with TWRP on external SD (it is enough to backup data)

- turn on the phone, and with a file manager navigate in the folder where the backup is and rename “data.ext4.win” to “data.f2fs.win”

- go to TWRP, convert System, Data, and Cache to F2FS

- install rom and gapps, then reboot (to verify you converted correctly)

- reboot to TWRP and restore data (data.f2fs.win), wipe cache+dalvik then reboot

I am running SlimKat F2FS since saturday, and everything is working well so far.

On Ext4 sometimes the tab freezed and rebooted; on f2fs no freezes/reboots

Of course all the credit to Jon Lee and rhyang, for the great work they made and thay are making on this device.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] NishantM:
I just did a fresh install and this booted up just fine. Upon restoring apps from Titanium, Titanium Backup was getting stuck while restoring large apps (mostly games). When I tried to install a game (Badland), it gave me an error 'Couldn't install on USB storage or SD Card'. Otherwise the performance is excellent.

EDIT:

If I unmount my external SDCard (32GB) it installs fine. If I mount it again, the problem starts.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] Monfro:
Strange.

Titanium Backup works without problems here.

F2FS should not affect SD mount.

Can you try to install these games from scratch?

Since they have tons of data maybe they are themself the problem.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] NishantM:
I reinstalled the ROM with Gapps (PA-Pico this time) from scratch after doing a full wipe from TWRP and didn't install Titanium at all. I deleted the 'Android' folder from internal SD Card too, then I tried installing the same game via Google Play Store. I get the same error. Tried multiple games which were giving the same error and it gave the error this time too. I restored the TWRP backup (PAC ROM) and uninstalled/reinstalled the game and it installed just fine. No idea what I'm doing wrong here :(
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] xflier:
Anybody had Wi-Fi issue which made it not usable for me? Otherwise F2FS is excellent. WiFi was not stable and lost completely after restored all apps backup from previous CM12. Not sure if some apps caused the issue. Will try uninstall some, like xposed framework. Thanks for any inputs.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] Jon Lee:
See post #10 for quick fix.

http://xdaforums.com/nook-hd/help/qa-liquidsmooth-kitkat-v3-2-t2919124

if fix-mac.sh is changed to look like this:

#!/system/bin/sh

PATH=/sbin:/vendor/bin:/system/sbin:/system/bin:/system/xbin
NVS_BIN=/system/etc/firmware/ti-connectivity/wl1271-nvs.bin

if [ ! -f "$NVS_BIN" ]; then
busybox mount -o remount,rw /system
wait 1
cp ${NVS_BIN}.orig ${NVS_BIN}
MAC=`cat /rom/devconf/MACAddress | sed 's/\(..\)\(..\)\(..\)\(..\)\(..\)/\1:\2:\3:\4:\5:/'`
calibrator set nvs_mac $NVS_BIN $MAC
wait 2
busybox mount -o remount,ro /system
fi

That mostly fixes it as well.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] xflier:
Jon,

Thanks for the fix. I added those 2 wait statements, so far so good. Will keep play with it! Thanks again for quick response!
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] hautesauce:
So Far, So Good ! (who am i kidding, so GREAT)

i usually lurk on the boards, but i just had to post a thanks to jon lee for putting the time aside to port/package slimkat , and also a bit of thanks to monfro for the f2fs 'bundle'. i went from a wedged cm 11 (ok, next time i will read the fine print on a chainfire tool...), to a screaming distro !

only problem so far is the silly sd filesystem naming. will look into that tommorrow .

but your release has the things i mark as a must have:PIE, privacy guard, nav bar hide/disable. good work !
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] Darrian:
I tried this on f2fs but it was just way too unstable. It reboots on its own frequently. Honestly, CM11 is working great on ext4 so I will probably wait till Lollipop becomes available. I'm running SlimLP (f2fs) on my daughter's Nexus 7 (2012) and it's working great.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] Monfro:
Try a fresh install with PA Pico Gapps.

If you still have reboots, try to lower CPU frequency to 1500
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] xflier:
I had stability issues too. Like reboots, and stuttering. I tried ALL-F2FS ROM with a clean install, including formatting internal storage, applied WiFi fix. I restored all my apps. It is so good so far.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] com35:
I installed this rom with F2FS.

But it's really stable.

I don't have any reboot problem.

But I have touchscreen sensitivity problems like ghost touch. (both EXT4 and F2FS)

I heard that cm11 included this to improve sensitivity.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2562499

Can you make this kernel for this rom?
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] crashff:
F2FS not for me :(

Unfortunately, I havent been able to run the F2FS build at all. I get endless bootloops, lockups, inability to connect to any wifi (kept resetting to EU channels?) and occasionally stuck on the SlimKat loading screen until I'm forced to power it off from my own impatience. I left it running 6 hours overnight and it stayed on the loading screen the whole time. I tried CM10.2.1 build and had endless AOSP keyboard failures, so I'm back to trying the non-F2FS build of TWRP and SlimKat (the 1031-1912 build)

EDIT: Turns out I had to use the Slim Gapps Mini as well to make it all work stable.

Final Result: EXT4 TWRP 2.7.1.0, SlimKat 8.6.1 20141031-1912, SlimGapps Mini 4.4 from SlimRoms, and Nova Launcher. Oh yeah, also have it running on ART.
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] gordonthegopher:
Is there a build based on SlimKat 9.0 Stable? I'm on it on my S4 and as far as I know it's the last KitKat build as the devs are moving onto Lollipop. I love the integrated features of Slim roms and I'm seriously considering buying a refurbished Nook HD+ and getting SlimKat on it would be the icing on the cake for me!
[Nook HD, HD+ Android Development] crashff:
Well, after continued bootloops, freezes, and frustrations, I finally remembered that the kernel was running at 1600mhz. I pulled Kernel Tuner Pro from the xda forums and turned down my cpu speed so it wasnt overclocked and now I can run more than 3 minutes in netflix and not suffer hard freezes. I think that if the overclocked kernel was the root of my problems for F2FS, it desperately needs to be fixed. I'm going to make a couple full backups then do some more testing to find out!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 1619415:
I have had this phone for a while and I think that the N5 looks pretty cool. Is there just like any way to make it just a little bit like the 5.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] audit13:
Are you referring to the physical appearance or ROM appearance?

I like the look of the N4's glass back, even though I have a case on mine.

As for the OS, Android L looks nice.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] acejavelin:
Although it has evolved much beyond the original purpose to bring the Nexus 5 experience to the N4, it maybe a great option and you might be interested in this: http://xdaforums.com/nexus-4/development/rom-kernel-nexus-5-experience-cm11-based-t2545838

But my question would be what exactly are you looking for? The hardware is different, so that can be changed, but the OS is pretty much the same (with a couple add-ons from the Play Store), bare bones Android with all the googley things added and some different wallpapers...
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 1619415:
Yeah i think that i just want a bigger phone thank you for your help though
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] Zionator:
Hi,

I would very much like to have a black background in settings but I cannot find any mods.

I did have black background before I had to reflash the Hyperdrive rom with blue text but now I cannot get it back and I don't know what I did.

Anyone have any ideas ?

I hate white backgrounds and a damn android for being white from stock. They should make some more options for theming the devices in stock roms and black background saves battery life as well.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] GalaxyNotesTx:
Root and use Holo Themer from Xposed
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] Zionator:
I just tried that and it didn't work.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] blindmanpb:
That applies to AMOLED displays. The Note 2014 has a backlit LCD display, not an AMOLED. Black and white colors have the same power draw; brightness (of the backlight) is going to determine how much power the screen consumes.

Black settings background might be more visually appealing to you, but you're not going to notice any extra battery life from it.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] GalaxyNotesTx:
You try "Holo dark" the rest won't work for me.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] Zionator:
Yes dark holo and it doesn't work ?
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] GalaxyNotesTx:
Hmmmmm..wish I could help..I'm trying!!
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] Zionator:
Gonna try and wipe then reflash the rom.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] Zionator:
What rom are you using?
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] GalaxyNotesTx:
Stock Rom...rooted... still on 4.3
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] Zionator:
Ah OK I am on 4.4.2 hyperdrive
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] GalaxyNotesTx:
Oh okay.I don't think it works with Kit Kat?
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] Zionator:
Oh man with every upgrade of android they take a step back. Before you know it android is icrap's apple ; (
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] ericizzy1:
anyone knows of a program that has video played as caller i.d for the wisard?

thnx!
[One (M7) Accessories] millicent:
I have received and installed it this evening. The installation was a fail unfortunately, as most of the left side failed to adhere. No bubble issue, it just won't adhere to screen.

This is my first glass protector, it doesn't feel any different from my last am film 3$ plastic one. However, it is indeed quite thick, but not a problem since is covered inside a UAG case.

I am interested to know of your Spartan Glass experience and how it compares to other more known brands.

Sent from my HTC One
[One (M7) Accessories] Kiuren:
I just got a tempered glass screen protector for my sister's One Plus One. First time doing glass and I messed up a couple of times and then I slightly messed up two of the edges and now there's bubbles.
[One (M7) Accessories] clsA:
it is an Exact Fit ...took 2 tries but i got it without any flaws

I gave one to a co-worker and he has already cracked his
[One (M7) Accessories] millicent:
Received after a long while the replacement. It applied perfectly this time; as I said, it is quite thick but not to the point it bothers me. It feels good to the touch and overall good value especially for the 5 bucks I paid for.

Sent from my HTC One
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vromoth:
My problem is not, not having access to to the features of Google now everywhere. after installing it as a system app I unlocked the features. My problem is that it can not detect my voice very well at all(The "OK Google" activation that is)! I have to put it right up to my mouth for it to even register that I have said anything. While if I push the search button it can hear me fine an arms length away. I think it must have something to do with saving power or something. But it is useless to me if I have to hold it up to my mouth. Anyone had the same problem?
[Sony Xperia M2] Danchiman:
My name is Dante, and i have the xperia M2 d2305, and it says Unlock Bootloader allowed: NO ,

And i have read that i change it by free or anything, my questions are :

1) What happens if i try it anyways ? does anyone know ? will it brick or bootloop or will it work ? i dont want to and i would prefer to dont take such a big risk.

And...

2) Is everyone totaly sure that i cant change it and unlock it ? i would really like to unlock it so i can install cm in the future (not so far future...).

Anyway, thanks to everyone and sorry for my english.

Greetings from Argentina.
[Sony Xperia M2] vusun123:
You can ask your carrier to make your bootloader unlockable I guess
[Sony Xperia M2] Garcia98:
No, you can't, AFAIK only in Spain you can change Unlock Allowed: No to Yes if you don't have SIM lock.
[Sony Xperia M2] Danchiman:
but what if i try to unlock it anyway ? did anyone tried ? would i get a bootloop or something worse ?
[Sony Xperia M2] ispukan:
It wont proceed. In most cases it is not allowed when the phone is carrier-locked. If your phone is sim free then you should ask you carrier to unlock it for you