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[Nexus 7 Android Development] techlifeweb:
Huh, never thought about that. I should probably go through my apps list and nuke the ones I don't use.

I've loved this ROM. Only thing I still have issues with on this or stock is how bad things get with chrome. Makes me curse having clicked on a link. I just don't get it. I know the are other browsers but it just send Googles browser should work the best on its operating system.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] SkOrPn:
Yeah thats the one downside to F2FS it needs more provisioning space (or something) to do its fancy data protection. Its not much worse, but not a good filing system for devices with less then 1gb of ram. I too went from 117 apps to like 60 just to make sure I don't over do it. I have 20% system space and that is about the least amount of free space space I'm willing to have. Any less space and I would probably try and put /system back on ext4. lol
[Nexus 7 Android Development] techlifeweb:
Thanks for the tip. In down to about 65 from around 117 then rebooted for good measure. We'll see how it goes. I can probably delete a couple more after some thought.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] SkOrPn:
Yeah, double check things like multiple Launchers, multiple keyboards etc. I only use Nova and Swift, so I remove the built in ones. Also, its possible to convert some system apps to user apps such as browsers or email clients. I have not tried that yet though.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] techlifeweb:
Didn't know you could convert system apps. I'll have to look into that. I just use stock keyboard and launcher. Not Google now launcher because I feel it ducks battery life. I have a few note taking apps that I just need to decide on ditch the rest.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] pjcanales:
SkOrPn what kernel and setting are you using on this ROM?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] joaopaulo_:
This rom will no longer updated?

The best rom lollipop I tested, the only thing that needs adjustment is the camera that no longer works.:crying:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] techlifeweb:
I don't know... I've been using this ROM for awhile and it seems great right after flashing but now my tablet is unusably slow again. Like tap the screen and nothing happens and then it catches up. Perhaps a tweak that I've done? Who knows.

My options how are to reflash this ROM, try out stock 5.0.2 or forget Lollipop and go back to Kitkat. Either way, I think I need to go with no apps and only add new ones with formal change control and not just re-add everything I have on there now.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] pjcanales:
Been using this Rom for a long time and never got sluggish at all. Can't wait when the op has time to update this whenever he gets a chance to even though he doesn't have this device anymore.:cool:

There some people here that are tester who can report any problems and help resolve the bugs.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] techlifeweb:
So after my post last night I decided to wipe everything including data and start fresh with this ROM (new years version) and the Phantom r2 kernel. I think i tried phantom before but I'm not sure i did it right. Not going to do any other tweaks except for fixing DPI. So far so good.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] pellajl:
I updated my Nexus 7 WiFi (2012) to Lollipop V5.0 as soon as it was released and it was one of the worst experiences with Android I have ever had.

I reverted back to V4.4.4 until V5.02 was released. There was a modest improvement in performance with V5.02 but still not great.

A couple of days ago, I came across this tread which showed some promise.

I have installed this ROM, the “Normal” GAPPS package and also Phanton R2 Kernel.

So far, the Nexus 7 performs reasonably well with only the occasional lag. So far, I have found a couple of apps which I needed to reinstall as the Titanium Backup restore seems to be a little dodgy.

At present, Skype doesn’t work. This was one of the dodgy apps. Skype starts up OK but you try and initiate a call, you hear ring tone once or twice and the call terminates. Not sure what the problem is but I am speculating that it could be because the camera is not operational.

Has anyone else had the same issue with Skype?

Hopefully someone finds a fix to the camera issue. I suspect camera support has been stripped out inadvertently during the slim down process.

Lastly, I want to congratulate and thank all the people that have developed and contributed to this ROM. Keep up the great work.

:good:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] techlifeweb:
Well I'd have to agree and say that your problems with Skype are related to the camera issue. I never used the camera so it hasn't been an problem for me on this ROM.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] pellajl:
My gut feeling is camera driver is missing. The camera doesn't appear in the hardware list generated by the System Info for Android app.

To experiment, I have installed other camera apps on the tablet and they all fail when the apps try to access the camera. This is what I think Skype is complaining about.

I have tried find the name of the service which supports the camera but I haven't had much luck yet.

May be someone can tell me what the name is.......
[Nexus 7 Android Development] SkOrPn:
What I did was I connected my C920 through a OTG cable and installed an app called "CameraFi". It immediately see's my external webcam as both a Webcam and a high quality Still camera. It won't do H.264, but it does fantastic MJPEG. I took several stills/selfies and made a video quite easily. If anyone else has a webcam this is a possibility, albeit not ideal I know. I attached the C920 to the top of my hat and gave a friend on the other side of the world a tour of my Land and gardens. It was fun to see if it would work or not.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] served24:
GAAPS does not appear after installing the F2FS version. I've tried about 10 times with 10 clean installations, it even does the 72 "android is updating" files but none of them appear once the update is complete and it shows the main menu. There's no Playstore, and none of the apps work because apps like "messages" says it needs google services, which WONT INSTALL PROPERLY. Can someone tell me what i'm doing wrong? Here's the GAAPS that i'm using: Slim_full_gapps.BETA.5.0.x.build.0.x-20150214-484. I Don't understand why its so hard to get these google apps to work! Can someone please explain? I even wiped Dalvik and Cache when installing it from the zip file. I'm using the Nexus 7 grouper build: Slim-grouper-5.0.2.alpha.0.91-UNOFFICIAL-20141220-1511. Someone PLEASE HELP ME!!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] SkOrPn:
As has been mentioned a hundred times before, you have to install Minimal gapps on this device when using F2FS. This device does not have enough RAM for the Full gapps. Once you install Mini gapps, then just install the apps you actually use/need from the play store. It works just fine... :good:

P.S. I replied to your PM. Good luck and happy flashing...
[Nexus 7 Android Development] pjcanales:
Has anyone tried mkernal latest a74 I believe. I tried it and it kept bootloop back into the recovery. Can anyone else test with this Rom to confirm. The original op of the mkernal would check into it if more people on this Rom has that problem. Please let me know if someone tried that mkernal the results.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] :
Wow this thread has now more than 1000!!! replies ... Thanks you for this great support :good::good::good:

That´s a great reason to try it again to get this ROM booting again... maybe I can find the issue... I am back. :D
[Nexus 7 Android Development] PatrickMac:
Well, to be honest your new years build is still the fastest LP ROM available :)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Darrian:
[MENTION=5373714]freak_97[/MENTION]: I really do hope you get the camera working because otherwise this ROM is easily the best available for the Nexus 7. Unfortunately I am going to have to stop following it because my daughter shattered her screen and I can't afford to replace it :( Before I go I just wanted to pop in and thank you for your contribution to the community.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] pellajl:
I have just change the DPI setting from 182 which came the ROM to 200.

The screen response performance has increased quite noticeably.

Interesting.......
[Nexus 7 Android Development] SkOrPn:
Sorry to hear that. Good luck in the future...

Yeah, that is interesting and I never noticed it before. 200 is what I normally use as well...
[Nexus 7 Android Development] :
Here we go [emoji106] [emoji106] [emoji106]

New Build is coming soon
[Nexus 7 Android Development] trvbone:
What's up with the kernel version it says KitKat 4.4.2?

Sent from my Nexus 6
[Nexus 7 Android Development] pellajl:
This is great news. Do you have a list of what issues this update addresses (change log)?

Apart from the camera, the only other issue I have is with any browser applications. Take Chrome for example. You can access the first couple of pages and then the tablet becomes unresponsive. Viewing newspapers through WiKi Encyclopaedia has the same issue.

I was having the same issue with the stock V5.02 build.

Keep up the good work.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] carlfinity:
Lovely ! :good:: good: :good:

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I notice the ROM becomes sluggish in time...A quick full wipe restores its smoothness tho. Does it has something to do with ART?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] SkOrPn:
It sometimes comes to a complete halt for me, every now and then. I have to wait several minutes for it to start functioning again. Can be annoying when it happens at a time you were really needing it to work.

After more and more research I am really disliking this device and really wanting the Tab S 8.4 to replace it.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] carlfinity:
Happens to me as well before so I did a full wipe. Won't mind doing it again if the lag comes back. Hopeful the coming build will fix it.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mpces:
What do you mean by a full swipe...do you mean a full wipe than fresh install of the rom?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] carlfinity:
Sorry, yes I mean't wipe
[Nexus 7 Android Development] trvbone:
That's just completely ridiculous and unreasonable to fully wipe a device just to get it working again from lag black hole..... Mines well run it over with a car and buy something else lol.

I've jumped onto Xenon HD ROM with Franco kernel seems smoother, but I haven't used it much.

Don't get me wrong, this rom was blazing fast at first, but idk what the heck happened maybe I need to do a full wipe lol a try all over....[emoji4]

Sent from my Nexus 6
[Nexus 7 Android Development] carlfinity:
I don't worry about it as it only takes a few minutes to complete and restore back my apps. :cool:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] techlifeweb:
Yep, complete wipe and careful restore of just the apps I use (to keep the memory footprint down) has helped a ton. Eventually I'll get a newer device but this ROM is keeping the nexus 7 useful for now.

Keep us updated on how xenon HD rom is working for you.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] old_pocket:
Bootanimation memory leak

For me it turning off bootanimation helps alot concerning app switching performance. Please read here: xdaforums.com/android/software/arm-arm64-android-5-0-lollipop-t3032247
[Nexus 7 Android Development] carlfinity:
Gotta try that ! Thanks for the info! By the way, which version did you use?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] techlifeweb:
Interesting. I asked over there but for now, rather than add more stuff, I've turned off animation by editing build.prop and adding the flag:

# Disable BootAnimation

debug.sf.nobootanimation=1

No idea if that solves the issue that post was talking about. Or even, to be honest, if this ROM suffers from that memory leak.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] carlfinity:
Maybe it does as performance degrades terribly over time
[Nexus 7 Android Development] techlifeweb:
Yep. And if disabling something I could care less about fixes it, even better :)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] pellajl:
I have just tried this on my Nexus 7 and it has made no difference to Chrome's terrible performance.

After the Nexus 7 has completed it boot sequence, it has approx 380MB of free memory so I would say memory is not the issue.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] carlfinity:
Chrome is crappy to begin with even on my newer devices
[Nexus 7 Android Development] x3dnd3x:
Xposed able to work with F2FS? :confused:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] PatrickMac:
I failed to get it working on F2FS. Not sure if F2FS is the culprit, but it works on my Ext4 phone.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] x3dnd3x:
It works on EXT4 back then for me too. I installed Xposed today but got errors. I would like to say F2FS is the culprit as well.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] thistimearound:
OMG, I can't wait. Your ROM made my Tablet usable again. If we can get the occasional intermittent lag gone the shelf life on this bad boy would be incredibly expanded.

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Working fine on my device running this rom. Make sure you flash the zip first THEN install the APK. If that's not working, idk.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] x3dnd3x:
Wait which zip file are we talking about? You mean the Xposed Disabler? :confused:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] thistimearound:
Sorry, I thought you were asking about Xposed itself. I wasn't talking about any modules.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] x3dnd3x:
I can install the Xposed Installer.apk but its unable to install the framework update thus making it not usable. You're able to install it? I'm still on this rom but 4.4.4.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] SkOrPn:
Of course it does. Xposed does not care one bit what the memory is formatted to. The file system is only dependent on the hardware and OS support for it. Once the hardware and software complies, then all apps will work as well.

Xposed is extremely new on Lollipop and the ART runtime, it has only been released 6 days ago and is in Alpha stage. There is bound to be MANY bugs, and or reasons why it wont work on this ROM. Your wanting a BETA ROM to run an extremely ALPHA software, LOL. Think about that please...

It works on EXT4? Yeah because that ROM is running KitKat and using the Dalvik Runtime. It did not work on Lollipop because Xposed used the Dalvik runtime on KitKat which is not present on Lollipop (or disabled by default). Again F2FS has NOTHING to do with it. F2FS is a filing system for the RAM and software apps is not dependent on a file system type, only the kernel and hardware is.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] x3dnd3x:
I did thought about that. As LP is still quite new, I never updated. Waiting for it to stabilize more.

I'm still on KitKat, I believe it's my tablet's problem instead of compatibility issues. :(
[Nexus 7 Android Development] pellajl:
This response is a little cryptic for me. :confused:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] SkOrPn:
I'm actually not sure about this as I have never used Xposed, but I think what he meant is that you need to flash the Xposed ZIP in the recovery first, then install the modules APK within the ROM?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Brock Samson:
You need to flash the xposed framework, then install the apk.

This is the link for the official thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3034811
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Franivelius:
Working awesome on mi old Nexus 7 first gen, it lacks some customization options but so far is great. Had to update TWRP to get it installed.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] :
The update will come later then I thought ... I got a new PC today and have to setup everything up (os, repo , etc. )

When I am fast I'm ready on Sunday if not update in the next week ;)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] JPHCCFC:
I uninstalled chrome and use atlas browser now. Its fast and so far getting minimal lag....
[Nexus 7 Android Development] pellajl:
No problems, most of us can wait the extra couple of days.

Can you perform a dirty install or will you recommend a clean install?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] SkOrPn:
Been running official SlimLP for the past three days to check out how the progress has come, however still no notable changes. Still slow, no TRDS, camera still non-functional. I thought they were working on their features all this time but guess not. Freak was closer with a real Slim build nearly two months ago.

Sent from my Nexus 7
[Nexus 7 Android Development] pellajl:
Not sure I understand the point you are making.....
[Nexus 7 Android Development] SkOrPn:
OK, I will repeat the info.

I been running official SlimLP (dated 2-17 5.0.2.alpha.1.0-WEEKLY-8639 ) for the past three days to check out how the progress has come, however still no notable changes. Its still slower then Freaks builds, no TRDS, camera still non-functional.

Since we were asked if the camera is working on latest Feb Slim code, it is not, its still non -functional on my Nexus 7. So the point is, its still slow, The Real Dark Slim (a.k.a TRDS) is still not available (their most popular feature), and the Camera has not been fixed apparently... Hope that was clearer... :good:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] fwayfarer:
Gapps are broken somehow, full factory reset, flashed ROM, flashed gapps, and rebooted.

Tablet loads up, NO gapps NO play store NO play services.

I have wiped and installed three times now, if it fails after this reboot I'm moving on. Just an FYI, won't be monitoring this thread most likely.

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Yep, no gapps still. Just notifying of the issue, sorry but further diagnosis is not worth my time. Moving on. Thanks for trying?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] techlifeweb:
Guess you aren't monitoring this but if you come back....

Did you try

PA GAPPS Micro from http://xdaforums.com/paranoid-android/general/gapps-official-to-date-pa-google-apps-t2943900 md5 e74df8a50c5845bb2dd881fd83eec688

Also are you using the New Years Build https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95887005526786442 md5 efa91d5f4be44ccef2c8c029cf96a7fd
[Nexus 7 Android Development] SkOrPn:
He used full sized gapps on F2FS and did not read the thread. So his loss for not paying attention...

Sent from my Nexus 7
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Tischbein:
Well reading over 1000 posts is not that easy. I haven't read them as well and didn't knew that full gapps could result in a problem, rather I wanted mini gapps so I didn't came along this roblem.

But it could be helpful if it would be mentioned in the first few posts that full gapps doesn't work with this ROM.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] IFLPI:
[MENTION=5373714]freak_97[/MENTION]

After couple of errors during flash F2FS version and several softbricks, I have an instruction how to install the rom with the convert to F2FS from pure stock lollipop, unlocked (with TWRP and root of course). I dont have the USB OTG cable and my MTP protocol doesnt work in Windows (drivers issues etc) So its an instruction without MPT and USB OTG. So here it is:

1. download normal (no f2fs) latest version of the rom from here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=21816

2. download the latest f2fs ROM version from here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=21882

3. download gapps: http://104.236.22.120/index.php?device=gapps/lollipop

rename *2nd step* downloaded file: just add "F2FS" suffix anywhere in the file name, just not to get confused during a flash.

Boot into the TWRP recovery (the newest is always the best)

4. wipe system, wipe cache, wipe data.

5. flash "no f2fs" rom, flash gapps after it.

boot it up (just to be sure) it takes a while, about 3 minutes.

reboot into the TWRP recovery

6. Wipe> advanced> *check system> change partition filesystem>f2fs

7. Wipe>advanced> *check cache> change partition filesystem> f2fs

8. Install> your rom that is the "F2FS version"

9. wipe> advanced> *check data> change partition filesystem> f2fs

reboot and wait to boot it up, it takes a while, about 3 mins.

viola.

Please add this to the OP or the second post, cause it makes difficulties for many to convert to F2FS... Thanks !
[Nexus 7 Android Development] thinkingrobot:
Why you need to flash a non-F2FS ROM first?

I'm from Lollipop OTA , just install latest TWRP then full wipe and change system/data partitions to F2FS then flash this ROM and minimal gapps and you are all good to go.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] IFLPI:
When you format /data you dont have the file on the internal, cause its wiped.

I also had some errors causing softbrick or endless slim logo
[Nexus 7 Android Development] thinkingrobot:
But you can mount your data partition after wiped and adb push the ROM there, right?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] IFLPI:
This is the way witout using adb shell (I dont have sdk installed right now) I have the NRT only, but pushing rom.zip via NRT also didnt work.. I tought this can help somebody,because the only way described here is with the use of USB OTG, for the people who have problems with f2fs
[Nexus 7 Android Development] pellajl:
[MENTION=5373714]freak_97[/MENTION], thanks for the new version. What has been changed or fixed in this version? Camera?

Is this this the name of the file? Slim-grouper-5.0.2.alpha.0.91-UNOFFICIAL-20141220-1538.zip

Also, rather than wiping the tablet completely, did you try a "dirty" install of the ROM?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] :
Test Build

Ext4 Only

Only use mini gapps

Small changelog

- lots of bug fixes

- rpo suport

- expanded destop

- coustomiable quick settings

- battery commits updated

- ambient display

- etc. (most of the newest stuff is in the Interface or display settings)

I think the offical update will come this weekend
[Nexus 7 Android Development] pellajl:
[MENTION=5373714]freak_97[/MENTION] Will the weekend release support f2fs?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] IFLPI:
Q: /system free space really afects a performance? /cache free space is more important IMHO. I stay with all-f2fs and kernel tweaks.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] :
New Update !!!

you can use this build on f2fs and ext4

It supports cache and data on both filesystems

To run f2fs just format cache and data to f2fs, System you leave at ext4.

Only use mini gapps...clean flash is highly recommended

Changelog

optipop optimizations v2

switched to leanKernel compilated with linaro 4.9.3 optimized for a9 thanks [MENTION=3357040]Imoseyon[/MENTION]

customizable quick titles [interface/Quick settings]

updated battery commits [interface/Status bar]

option to disable the searchbar in the recent app menu [interface/Navigation bar]

customizablenavigation high [interface/Navigation bar]

option to clear all the apps via the navigation bar [interface/Navigation bar]

change dpi on the fly [display]

expanded destop [display]

Ambient display plus Doze options [display]

expandable volume panel

add SuperSu (No need to flash SuperSu seperatly)

Show Viper4fx and layer app in the settings if the apps are installed

bug fixes
[Nexus 7 Android Development] HaRdC0r3:
How's the camera?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] pjcanales:
Can't wait to

Try this when I het home from hospital.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] decky006:
The camera not fixed yet.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Beakfire:
any chance this supports host-mode fast-charging with the latest update? not sure if the kernel is being modified as well as the ROM?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] carlfinity:
I guess Leankernel supports fast charging. Better check Leankernel's thread to be sure about this. Cheers
[Nexus 7 Android Development] pellajl:
Gapps Confusion

Guys,

I believe there is some confusion the the naming of the latest Gapps packages.

The mini package seems to be the largest file - 670MB! Doesn't seem correct. See attached screenshot.

Yet when you download the file, they seem to be the correct size.

Can someone confirm my observations?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] carlfinity:
Can I use PICO gapps? I prefer PICO
[Nexus 7 Android Development] dareino:
NEW Update running great on my ALL-F2FS system....thxs Freak!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] carlfinity:
Same here..i love the new update!