yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] droidblitz:
Installing 4.5
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Shade5:
Good job [MENTION=6082440]_Bon_Bon[/MENTION]

I gave The Thing 0.4.5 a shot - somethingss not working - when I use the tweaks menu & install it throws this error:

Mounting system &data

file_getprop: failed to stat

"/tmp/aroma.remove_general.prop": No such file or directory

So none of the tweaks are getting installed - whats the fix for this?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] _Bon_Bon:
Sorry about that :/

Currently there's a bug that the user has to visit every menu so the installer script runs properly. Also the zipalign, entropy and sqlite scripts don't work.

I'm working on a update that fixes these and a lot of other bugs.

It also adds a lot of features and includes tons of optimizations
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] droidblitz:
Any news with the thing bug?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] _Bon_Bon:
Which one of them :p

I've fixed the aroma installation bug and the scripts will be fixed on the new version

The reason it's taking so long is that it's a BIG update :eek: I've jumped from 0.4 to 0.8 while fixing, adding and updating stuff, but it should be ready sometime next week :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] demeus:
awesome ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] QuazIqbal:
Is this mod compatible with x86 architecture?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] droidblitz:
The 4.6 aint out yet? I only see 4.5 download link.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] _Bon_Bon:
Should be, let me know how it works out

It's rude to ask for updates ;) It'll come when it's finished
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] droidblitz:
mean no harm my friend :D will flash your 4.5 to s5 goldfinger rom :angel:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] _Bon_Bon:
A sneak peek? Yeah, I think you guys want a sneak peek :p

Talking about links, what do you guys think about me using MEGA to upload the mod?

Is it hard for you guys to download it?

Should I change the host to something more usable maybe?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] furkaan28:
Mega is good!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mmatic10:
I'm using shade5's stweaks tweaks and I'm wondering is there possibility that they could be in some kind of collision with the thing's tweaks (GPU tweaks and etc)?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] _Bon_Bon:
No, as my mod only tweaks prop values for gpu and cpu. They don't do anything to governors or voltages
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] highlander07422:
Please add the uninstall menu.

Cant wait till this bad boy is up and running!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] _Bon_Bon:
Don't worry, the next version should be ready soon! ;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] _Bon_Bon:
Here's a quick update, to show you guys I'm still working ;)

V0.8

Changelog:
Changed some text in aroma installer to explain thing better
Updated trim binary #
trims preload too #
updated cleaner*
Media service killer now Killer
Added customisability to Killer script, now you can choose what services to kill, comes with SAFE defaults
Added customisability to sqlite vacuum and reindex script, user can now choose what directories get optimized (maybe)
Added customisability to zipaligner, user can choose what directories get aligned
Trimmed zipaligner code about to 1/3 of the original
Added customisability to Tweak engine, user can choose what gets optimized and what doesn't
Added customisability to Smoothie script, user can choose what gets optimized and what doesn't
Added customisability to Fstrim script, user can choose what gets trimmed and what doesn't
Added customisability to Cleaner script, user can choose what gets cleaned and what doesn't
Added a include list to Cleaner script, user can choose additional junk to be cleaned
Minor fixes and updates to Cleaner script #
Added customisability to Ram manager, user can choose what gets optimized and what doesn't
Ram_Booster/ locked home screen app to memory and added the ability for user to lock other apps too
Added Kernel Same page merging to ram booster script #
Added The_Thing script, now you can customize mod settings trough him
added the ability to remove bloatware trough The_Thing script
Added backup feature for removed bloatware, you can restore or remove the backup trough The_Thing script (wallpapers and screen-savers don't get backed-up, let me know if you want them to)
Removed Entropy_Menu and rebuild it in The_Thing script
Removed Entropy_engine backup, now it checks a text file if it's allowed to run or not, like everyother script in the mod
Added some experimental features to The_Thing script, you can TRY to send an email and control stuff (probably doesn't work)

Cleaned and trimmed uninstaller
Cleaned and trimmed non-aroma installer
Fixed and trimmed aroma installer-script

The non-aroma version isn't ready yet, so there's no link for it :/

version 0.8 aroma installer TEST

The_Thing Menu isn't done, and Tim script isn't even there yet... And the entropy_menu hasn't been merged with The_Thing script...

Everything else should work, if it even installs :fingers-crossed:

Please grap a log of the installation and tell me every error and bug you can find, so I can push out the full update soon :good:

Uninstaller zip

It should be done and in working order, but you never know :p

Again, tell me every bug you can find, and most importantly:

MAKE A BACKUP BEFORE FLASHING THESE ZIPS
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mmatic10:
I can't install the 0.8 zip file. When I try I get the message "syntax error!! Aroma-config on line 46 col 10"
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] MrBrady:
Tried installing on my Nexus 6 w/ TWRP 2.8.6.0 and received the following errors:

SYNTAX ERROR!!! aroma-config on line 46 col 10
E:Error in executing updater binary in zip '/sdcard/Download/In_Development_tim.zip'
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] _Bon_Bon:
Yeah, there are few semicolons missing :silly:

But can you extract the scripts manually and see if they're working?

And does the uninstaller work?

Sorry I'm using you guys to test things out, but i don't always have time to do it myself :p
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mmatic10:
Didn't try the scripts yet cause I'm having some troubles with the phone after that unsuccessfull try of uninstalling 0.8 zip file. Thia morning it just turned off and won't successfully turn on. I got black screen after boot and pressing home or power button only lightens hardware keys and that's it. I had to restore the ROM to got it working again.

And uninstaller doesn't work also.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] _Bon_Bon:
O.o I'm terribly sorry for the trouble! I think I know where the problem could be and will definitely take a look at it later today :good:

On a more positive note, I got permission from MOABs developer, [MENTION=4877037]BSDgeek_Jake[/MENTION], to include his work in mine! So from now on, you'll see his adblocker in the "additional" tab, in aroma. You can choose from the full version or the tiny version!

I will not add it to the non-aroma version, but you can just flash his zip over mine ;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mmatic10:
Thanks man. Your previous tweaks are awesome and I'm sure this will be too.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] marko11071989:
using it on my s4, so far everything is fine :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mmatic10:
Great job!!!

On my phone (i9505 with jdc cm 12.1.) every script works except Fstrim. It gives a message "set_perm: some changes failed".

Here's the log:

AROMA INSTALLER version 3.00

(c) 2013-2015 by amarullz.com

ROM Name : The_Thing

ROM Version : 0.8

ROM Author : _Bon_Bon

Device : cm_jflte

Start at : Wed Aug 19 11:39:15 2015

******************************************

Flashing TIM v-0.8

By: _Bon_Bon

Release Date: 06-08-2015

******************************************

Mounting system & data

about to run program [/sbin/mount] with 2 args

about to run program [/sbin/mount] with 2 args

mount: mounting /dev/block/mmcblk0p29 on /data failed: Device or resource busy

run_program: child exited with status 255

about to run program [/sbin/mount] with 2 args

mount: mounting /dev/block/mmcblk0p18 on /cache failed: Device or resource busy

run_program: child exited with status 255

Extract: /data/The_Thing/Cleaner.log

Extract: /data/The_Thing/Entropy_Engine.log

Extract: /data/The_Thing/Fstrim.log

Extract: /data/The_Thing/Media_Service_Killer.log

Extract: /data/The_Thing/Ram_Booster.log

Extract: /data/The_Thing/Smoothie.log

Extract: /data/The_Thing/Sqlite_Vacuum_Reindex.log

Extract: /data/The_Thing/Tweak_Engine.log

Extract: /data/The_Thing/Zipaligner.log

Extract: /data/The_Thing/memory/Cleaner_data.txt

Extract: /data/The_Thing/memory/Entropy_engine_data.txt

Extract: /data/The_Thing/memory/Fstrim_data.txt

Extract: /data/The_Thing/memory/Killer_data.txt

Extract: /data/The_Thing/memory/Ram_Booster_data.txt

Extract: /data/The_Thing/memory/Ram_Lock_data.txt

Extract: /data/The_Thing/memory/Smoothie_data.txt

Extract: /data/The_Thing/memory/Sqlite_Vacuum_Reindex_data.txt

Extract: /data/The_Thing/memory/Tweak_Engine_data.txt

Extract: /data/The_Thing/memory/Zipaligner_data.txt

Extract: /data/The_Thing/memory/Zipaligner_data.txt~

Installing chosen Tweaks

Installing Tweak Engine

Installing Ram Booster

Installing Smoothie Script

Installing Killer script

Installing Entropy Engine

Installing Sqlite Vacuum & Reindex

Installing Zipaligner

Installing Cleaner script

Installing Fstrim

package_extract_file: no system/bin/fstrim in package

set_perm: chown of /system/bin/fstrim to 0 0 failed: No such file or directory

set_perm: chmod of /system/bin/fstrim to 755 failed: No such file or directory

script aborted: set_perm: some changes failed

set_perm: some changes failed

Installer Error (Status 7)

End at : Wed Aug 19 11:39:16 2015
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Sincerity1993:
Getting an error when I want to install the Thing.

file_getprop: failed to stat

"/tmp/aroma/remove_general.prop": No such file or directory
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] _Bon_Bon:
No problem, I already fixed those issues and few others ;D I'm uploading the new version now! :good:

I also finished the non-aroma version and the uninstaller, so look forward of seeing them in the OP :highfive:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mmatic10:
[MENTION=6082440]_Bon_Bon[/MENTION]

Everything seem working. Just installed it without problems...

Thanks again for your effort!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Corduroysack:
installed older version before seeing the new one so ive flashed this over the top, no problems at all. Brilliant :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] LiquidBee:
When im trying to launch The_Thing from terminal I get the "tmp-mksh: The_Thing: No such file or directory". What could be wrong?

i9505. Im on RR 5.5.4 Stock kernel.

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] _Bon_Bon:
You could have experienced a bad installation or the script simply doesn't work :/ Check from /system/bin if The_Thing is there

But I suggest you, and everyone else, use the 0.4 version, as it's the latest stable and fully functional

0.8.5 is a beta build and doesn't really work ;) (most of the "improvements" you've experienced are placebo)

I'll be updating the OP and the script tomorrow, hopefully with a fully working version :good:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Nikit:
Nyc mode work perfectly.....in my star....thanxx
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] _Bon_Bon:
I updated the OP! How do you guys like it? Is it readable? Is it clear?

And I can't update the MOD today, as the "fixes" I had in mind, did nothing :p

But don't worry! The next update will be stable! (And has something eastery egg goodness in it)

Edit-

As I'm having difficulties getting those new features working, I think it would be a good idea to ask you guys, how you feel about them. I'm talking about the ability to enable and disable parts of the mod. For example the Tweak_Engine, you could disable/enable parts in it, like the internet or battery tweaks. And I'm wondering, would that be a feature you guys would use? Of course more sensible ones, like the killer scripts ability to choose what processes get killed, or the cleaner scripts included junk list wouldn't go anywhere, but scripts like Smoothie... Would you disable parts in it, or is it simply removing the whole point in tweaking your android?

Please share your thoughts, as it's really important for the future of this MOD. I'm making it for you guys after all :) There's no point in having features you wouldn't use :good:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] blackmeth:
Not sure what's doing it but..

When I install the tweeks my phone audio stops working

Using sch-r970 USC s4
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] _Bon_Bon:
What android version, mod version and rom are you using?

Also, did you use the bloatware remover? If you did, what did you remove?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] marko11071989:
i will use every feature.....i'm too curious to leave something unused :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] _Bon_Bon:
Can someone go to /data/The_Thing and see if there's anything in the logs? So basically just see if even some of the scripts work. Because they should work, but I can't get them to on my phone, so I'm wondering if it has something to do with my rom...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Corduroysack:
Delete
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mmatic10:
[MENTION=6082440]_Bon_Bon[/MENTION]

In addition you'll find logs for The thing.

I'm on optimized cm 12.1.

Cleaner.log

* 08-20-2015 02:44:48 PM *

Cleaning...

___________________________________**

* 08-20-2015 03:20:51 PM *

Cleaning...

___________________________________**

* 08-20-2015 03:30:54 PM *

Cleaning...

___________________________________**

* 08-20-2015 03:46:47 PM *

Cleaning...

___________________________________**

* 08-21-2015 12:50:50 AM *

Cleaning...

___________________________________**

* 08-21-2015 05:32:03 AM *

Cleaning...

___________________________________**

* 08-21-2015 09:28:35 AM *

Cleaning...

___________________________________**

* 08-21-2015 09:30:48 AM *

Cleaning...

___________________________________**

* 08-21-2015 09:40:05 AM *

Cleaning...

___________________________________**

* 08-21-2015 09:49:01 AM *

Cleaning...

___________________________________**

* 08-21-2015 02:05:52 PM *

Cleaning...

___________________________________**

* 08-24-2015 08:55:35 AM *

Cleaning...

___________________________________**

* 08-24-2015 11:08:23 AM *

Cleaning...

___________________________________**

* 08-24-2015 11:29:24 AM *

Cleaning...

___________________________________**

* 08-24-2015 01:16:07 PM *

Cleaning...

___________________________________**

Entropy_engine.log blank

Fstrim.log

* 08-24-2015 01:16:08 PM *

___________________________________**

Media_service_Killer.log

* 08-24-2015 01:16:07 PM *

Killing chosen apps

No-Scoped those apps like A BRO

___________________________________**

RAM_booster.log

* 08-24-2015 01:16:07 PM *

Ram Boosted!

___________________________________**

Smoothie.log

* 08-24-2015 01:16:07 PM *

Done Smoothing!

___________________________________**

Tweak_engine.log

* 08-24-2015 01:16:07 PM *

Done Tweaking

___________________________________**

Zipaligner.log blank

Sqlite_vacuum_reindex.log blank
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] marko11071989:
same for AOSP by JDC team
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] blackmeth:
Android 5.1

Vanir ROM

Just apllied the tweeks did t use anything ense
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] _Bon_Bon:
What MOD version? It could be caused by improper

permissions or your rom conflicts with the mod. Please use v0.4 to avoid any problems

Thanks

Yeah... Just use the 0.4 version to get the full tweakiness ;) I'm changing how the settings are set and read in the next version. Now it should be more space and resource conservative :good:

And most importantly, it should work ;)

After that build, I'll go back to adding more tweaks and improvements!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mmatic10:
Can I just install 0.4 over 0.8.5 or I need to uninstall 0.8.5 first?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] _Bon_Bon:
Use the uninstaller and then flash 0.4

Sorry for the inconvenience :/ again :p
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mmatic10:
It's OK man. Can't wait for the new version. Looks very promising. Keep up the good work. Thank you so much for advices and tweaks!!:thumbup::thumbup:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] demeus:
0.85 working without any issues.No problem at all. Keep up the good work.Tested on RR 5.5.4
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mmatic10:
I tried uninstaller but it seems it doesn't work. It gives me an error "failed to update binary..."
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] blackmeth:
I was using 0.8.5

I'll try 0.4 later
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] _Bon_Bon:
It worked fine when I tested it... I'll give it a look and fix everything I find in the next build. For now you can just delete all the files manually
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mmatic10:
So it's enough to delete the whole The_thing folder from /data and then instal 0.4 or I need to do something more?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] _Bon_Bon:
Delete The_Thing folder and the scripts stated in the OP from their respective directories, mainly from init.d

But as the new scripts don't do anything, you could just flash the 0.4 over your existing version and shouldn't experience any problems :good:

I'm so excited about the new version ^^ It'll be amaaazing!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Exit_Only:
_Bon_Bon I think you need some help! You got script errors everywhere! Need some help?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] _Bon_Bon:
I appreciate the offer, but I don't need any help at the moment. (except if you want to be a tester) We'll see after the next version if I'm completely lost, then I'll come here begging for some guidance :p

This is a learning experience for me and as said in the op, the mod's still at alpha stage... Not everything's going to work, especially so, because I have no one or nothing to test the scripts with :/

But, thanks for the offer anyways ^^
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Iceyogurt:
Uninstall zip Failed 0.8.5

It seems something wrong with the update-binary. I tried to ues the binary from install.zip to replace it, but failed again.

Device: SM-G9009W, Android 4.4.2
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] _Bon_Bon:
I updated and fixed the Uninstaller!

Here's a download link for it, I also updated the OP with the latest link :good:

An in the future, please use the bug report tab if you encounter an error while installing or running a script

Thanks! :good:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] _Bon_Bon:
Do you mean while installing Aroma, Non-aroma or the uninstaller? And what was the error code?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kretex:
So Its v.0.8.5 working properly?? [emoji53]
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] _Bon_Bon:
No, use 0.4 for now. I'm working on 0.9 and it will be the next fully stable version
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] _Bon_Bon:
I'm getting closer to finishing v0.9 :D

It comes with: a lot of optimizations to the installation, how the script operates and some new things!

And the main change is that, EVERYTHING WORKS! I'm sorry that the last few build were broken, but no more! With some help from [MENTION=4741717]Exit_Only[/MENTION] and A LOT of testing, everything should work!

So you guys have something to look forward to, here's some of the main changes:

Everything is stored and configured in /data/The_Thing for easier removal and access
(And (maybe) compatibility with other MODs)
Added a Fixer script to fix some common android bugs and problems
The Thing script:
Everything works!
All the features and scripts are controlled trough here, now you can:
Change the MOD settings (properly)
Control if the scripts ate run on boot
Run scripts and other commands trough a terminal emulator
Use an additional section, to enable and disable options in batches and to enable/disable swap

Major changes to how the AROMA installer works (It's a lot more simplistic)
.config compatibility to non-aroma installer, so in the future, it too can be used to uninstall bloatware :good:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] _Bon_Bon:
It's alive! Muahahaha! >=)

I've got the scripts in working order! So all there's left to do is some spell checks and finishing touches :good:

I've got a few tests on the following days, but you should see the next version someday soon :D

To you who are interested in what was wrong.

You remember how i had some computer problems and had to switch to using Ubuntu?

I never changed the file format from Windows/Dos to UNIX, so the scripts came out all funny after editing them. But now it's all fixed! :) :good:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Corduroysack:
[MENTION=6082440]_Bon_Bon[/MENTION] how much SOT do you get on your S4?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] _Bon_Bon:
It's about 3 hours. But it's not that trustworthy, because I'm testing a new performance profile, that my or may not be posted to the S4 thread :P

And most of it is YouTube anyways and that eats up the battery, fast :eek:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Corduroysack:
im only getting about 2hrs thats with wifi on all day and playing tapped out, and of course answering texts and facebook. Think it might be new battery time, still using original one it came with. Another question what Rom are using? TIA :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] _Bon_Bon:
I'm using the original battery too. And because it's old, it's perfect for testing, to see how far I can get the battery life to :D

And I'm using the optimizedCM by AntaresOne

But please, lets keep it in topic here, if you have some other question that aren't about the mod, just pm me :P
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Corduroysack:
ok no worries my bad :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kretex:
V.09 please....[emoji4]
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] latino81:
Waiting 0.9 :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] _Bon_Bon:
I'm now running the last tests now ;)

But you'll have to understand, that development takes time.

For this update alone, I've written 3000 new lines of code :eek: And that doesn't even count all the edits I've done in the development process :P