[Galaxy Note5 Android Development] dr.ketan:
ChangeLog N8

N7 Features will remain same except mentioned in ChangeLog.

ROM Features

- Based on

latest base N920CXXU3CQD1

- N5 + S8+ (leaked dump) port

- Jio VoLTE support

- S8 Edge features.All supported features which doesn't require physical edge except ADO service ROM have AOD support but you need a kernel with AOD support.

- Added S6 edge kernel for S6+ users.

- Added N9208 Kernel in aroma

- Light Debloated

- Deodexed

- De-Knoxed

- Pre rooted with latest SuperSU

- Native support for Gear VR without any fix (Gear watch not tested but that also should work)

- Enabled all languages

- Included stock Kernel

- 5 Way reboot menu + Torch with Toggle in ROM Control

- Auto Call record (recorded file location device storage/voice directory

- Camera shutter sound toggle

- Applock

- Latest Samsung Health instead of S-Health

- Rom Control

- Messaging mode

- Statusbar icons adjusted as per non edge device

Most N5 features as it is like

Handwriting (writing buddy)

S Pen

Action Memo with link to action

smart select

screenwrite

SNote

Translate

+ shortcut

S-Note

Screen Off Memo (First open samsung Note and allow permission asked for)

- Camera is fully N5 (S8 Icon only) so should work all the camera features and so NO bixby vision

- Messaging mods

No SMS to mms conversion.

Backup restore option

- Enabled data firewall (settings - Connection - data usage - Manage app data

- Key light duration

- Outdoor mode

- Fingerprint wake (ROM Control)

- Screenshot/ScreenRecord toggle

- Network meter with color option. Also fixed for delay measuring. Now it's live per/sec.

- Enabled real time native network speed meter (Toggle in ROM Tool - systemui mods - status bar mods)

- Viper Sound Mode (Stock built in kernel compatible) - To use viper mode, you have to apply essential fix and reboot. after that driver status will change and no extra deiver needed to install. If you find no effect then one more time apply essential fix and reboot.

- Dolby Sound Mode (Stock built in kernel compatible)

Aroma have chouce to select Viper only Dolby only OR Both

- Long press home customization.

You can use almost any app or short cut with long pressing home. To use it open settings - default application - device assistance app - device assist app - select LP home in place of google.

- Lt statusbar virtual key for recent (Toggle available in ROM Tool - SystemUI mods)

- Rt statusbar virtual key for power menu (Toggle available in ROM Tool - SystemUI mods)

- Center statusbar veryual key for Home (Toggle available in ROM Tool - SystemUI mods)

- Network meter Rt side statusbar (Toggle available in ROM Tool - SystemUI mods)

- Lt/Rt side network meter added (without overlapping glitch) + Native speedmeter on Rt. All three have toggles

- Backup/Save option added to messaging app.

- High Volume warning disabled

- Fixed Gray color in power saving mode

- Titanium and Mega Preinstalled as user app and you can simply remove as normal apk.

- Floating message

- Various sound mode on/off like screenshot/low battery/volume control etc

- Toggle Reset option in case you messed up by any mods

- MultiUser enable/disable option (Rom Control)

- Navbar key enable/disable option (Rom Tool)

- DPI Option

430

stock

- SystemUI mods (optional separately available soon)

3 minit battery

3 minit clock

recent shortcut

stock center clock

Custom modifications :

Added Screenshot option to power menu

Double Press home - camre re enabled (may/may not work on S8 camera)

Double Press power - Camera N5/S8

Long press back - Google OK

Long press home preset to custom choice

Place tab added to Phone menu

Extra QS panel toggles added

Call Recording (manual/Auto) with native option in Phone settings

Spam Call filter (Caller ID spam protection) - Identify unsaved callers and senders of msgs on call screen. This is regional service and may/May not support your country.

- Msg recipients limit raised to 200

- ROM Tool updated for

ROM tool now auto detect busybox status on every boot and will auto fix if required. Usually this happens by flashing Kernel or some mods. Make sure at presently ROM tool supports only SuperSU

Toggle to select google searchbar round/square

Device ID changer edited for two preset ID (N5 N920G and S8 G955F) + option to set custom

Camera Switch N5/S8 (read below for details)

First let me clear, N8 is mainly for bug fix and stability. I have got report from almost every tester about more battery friendly and stable than N7. Sorry to tester but latest N8 is even more improved and need to download again.

Except requested last evening, I have tried to look into reported bug and tried to fix whatever possible. Actually I have busy schedule for next two weeks so I may not get much time for development so thought to make an update with already finished.

Bixby Vison

Most bothering part of N7 was S8 camera. As earlier I have stated, I am not in favor of porting stuff related to hardware and that's why earlier on all port I haven't include camera port. This time It was made optional just to test Bixby Vision. Though no much complaints or bug reported on S8 camera after N7 release.

Anyway on

N8 - No more S8 Camera required for Bixby Vision and there will be a pre-activated option for Bixby Vision

. Though there were no major bug reported on S8 camera so I have keep that option intact in case anyone wanted S8 camera but don't expect much enhancement on it except I find some valid reason.

Magisk Hide

There were long standing request to use Magisk for specifically Hide function to use some apps like SnapChat and other which doesn't work on rooted device. [MENTION=7481044]L33Tgod[/MENTION] have wrote couple of days ago to use in combination and I have looked into that and confirm that -

You can use Magisk Hide without adding Magisk root support or without breaking any of my tool (hopefully)

Remember that here guide I am showing you is

only purpose for to use magisk hide. Also to note that this will not pass safety NetCheck though can be used for few apps.

Also to note that you have to use this as per said below and not as a standalone root method. Also din't check any other stuff other than 'Hide' and also may/may not work. This is for only those who needed magisk hide and can not use some apps that doesn't work with rooted device,

Not all users required to follow this.

How to use Magisk Hide

1. Download Magisk Manager. All credits and thanx to topjohnwu and team

2. Open application and it will ask to download latest Magisk v*.zip

3. Select to Download and Install

4. Reboot when asked

Done. Now open Magisk manager and from settings - enable magisk hide and leave rest of things as it is.

Now you should able to use those restricted apps (not every but may that doesn't require to pass Safety NetCheck

With this your root method still remain SuperSu only.

Sound Mode

Also to note that

Sound mode like Viper is working with SuperSU + ROM default Enforcing Kernel

too and you don't need to download or do anything. Simply select Viper (or any dolby or both) from aroma and you need to apply 'Essential Fix' from ROM Tool. Now on next reboot you will have working viper mode.

AOD (Always On Display)

Firstly, I recommend to make a Nandroid backup, in case you want to revert back if you no more wanted to use AOD.

Same as on previous version, ROM is AOD compatible but you need a AOD supported kernel.

Before flashing Enabling AOD, remember that this feature isn't natively available but ported via mainly Kernel with many limitations of hardwares. Don't expect same performance like it available natively. Specially for battery drain. It's not a ROM issue nor a Kernel but simply hardware limitations.

Kindly don't Spam/Troll/Bug any of threads for same. Either live with same or Don't use it.

1.Install AOD Kernel by Khangloi113 from here Thanks and credit to [MENTION=5715837]khongloi113[/MENTION] Thanks and Credit to [MENTION=5715837]khongloi113[/MENTION] for AOD kernel Here is Original Link and Source for Kernel

2.Select SuperSU option when asked in Kernel aroma

3.Reboot device and wait till you see a toast message 'Busybox installed' If you don't see this msg then open ROM Tool and check header for busybox status

If it shows version of busybox installed then it's done, otherwise you will see a option there to install busybox.

4.After installing busybox - reboot once again

5.Now you may have issue with wifi and BT, Simply download Wifi Fix 1.1 apk - Install as regular app - click on icon - reboot when icon disappear

Done.

- Apart from this many under the hood changes applied that includes

- Battery Icon changed like S8

- Hello bixby ICS update pre fixed

- Smart view,

- Notification related issue(Screen doesn't wakeup on whats app like issue),

- Edge light popup issue

- Removed some culprits causing battery drain.

- Some app updated to latest version.

- Added option to choose kernel for N920W8 users.

Installation guide :

Installation Instructions :

This instruction is common and you can follow irrespective of current ROM on your device.

1A. If you are on lollipop ROM then you need to flash Bootloader and modem. You can flash one from below according your device.

BL and Modem for N920I.- Download BL and Modem for N920I PD3 Download and

EXTRACT that downloaded file to get file ending with *.tar/md5

BL and Modem for N920C - N920C_PF5_Bootloader_Modem.zip Download and

EXTRACT that downloaded file to get file ending with *.tar/md5

BL and Modem for N920G - N920G_PF1_Bootloader_Meodem.zip Download and

EXTRACT that downloaded file to get file ending with *.tar/md5

1B. If you are already on Marshmallow ROM or higher, No need to flash BL modem and straightway flash TWRP. Here link for TWRP. Download according your device model. Choose one ending file name with img.tar and flash that using Odin

2.Download N920I Dr.Ketan ROM N* (link below) and COPY TO YOUR DEVICE STORAGE OR ON USB OTG

3.Once you download both said file above and copy to said pace, Prepare to flash with Odin

Put your device to download mode. Follow strictly below said method.

A.Switch Off device

B.Press Vol Down + Home +power

once it ask confirm to put device in download mode.

C.Open Odin (V 3.10.6 or above)- Connect device to PC

Once device recognize with odin - Select file you extracted *.tar.md5 from STEP 1 above for AP tab

Open Odin option and uncheck Auto Reboot

Now Flash. Once you see message 'RESET" and

Pass on Odin

- Disconnect device from PC

D.Long press vol downl + Power to Force Reboot.

Once you see black screen -

Immediately press Volume up + Power +home to reboot to recovery.

4.Now you will have TWRP recovery.

- Select to factory reset (wipe data no media)

- select to Install - navigate to N920 Dr.Ketan ROM N*.zip

Once installation finish, Don't select 'Reboot' option in aroma but select to 'Finish'. Once you exit to recovery, select to reboot device and keep patience as it may take 8-9 minute to complete boot.

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Special Instruction for S6E users - Select your device kernel in aroma while flashing ROM

Special Instruction for N920W8 users - Thanks to [MENTION=4852275]crazynewfie[/MENTION]

Special Instruction for N9208 users - There is separate version for N9208 (see download section below). There is no any other fix required.

Download

Add On :

SystemUI mods - Get from ROM Tool - Update and Bug Fix - N920 Note5 - N8 - SystemUI mods

3minit battery

3minit clock

Stock center clock

Recent app launcher shortcut

Bugs and Fix

- Samsung Briefing Update

- Issue applying theme from Theme store. - If you find issue appying theme then open ROM Tool - Change Device ID - Set to S8 - Reboot. Now download and apply theme.

- Private Mod not working

- S-View/Clear View cover issue on N9208 - Install Sview Fix 9208 1.0 from - ROM Tool - update and fix - Note 5 - N6

Click on app icon grant SU - Reboot when icon disappear