yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] michaeljames_a:
stucked with welcome screen with the topbar!

bennec83 I was impressed by how you arranged the entire kitchen and I enjoyed every part of it.

But when I flashed my first rom with your kitchen, the splashscreens went good so as the welcome screen but when it is to open up the window itself I was stucked with the welcomehead screen and the topbar which I can't control or do anything with.

I can still open the activesync but i can't do anything with the thing itself.

Did I miss anything, I think so.. attached is a screen with what the activesync shown me.. compared with the other roms, I think I missed to place something.. hope you could help me figure it out.

thanks!

P.S. by the way I used JJ's Satin Lite and sorry for the poor image quality
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] bennec83:
The screenshot is microscopic!! i cant see it :):)

upload a bigger one and ill take a look!

bennec83
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] michaeljames_a:
sorry for the image

when I open mobile device it just shows "My mobile base deviced" and Templates. It does not have the "My Music", My Pictures, My Ringtones, My Videos, Personal,UA Contests" Folders

What could have been my problem?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Iridious:
Just a question about the success rate

Of those who have tried this were you satified with the result and who broke their device
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] bennec83:
this method is for learning what the gui kitchens do automatically.

while i was learning i had 2-3 failures, then after that it was fine

if it is done correctly, there are no differences in the final product (other than size, this method produces smaller roms, detailed earlier in the thread)

if you want a quick ROM DO NOT USE this kitchen i would recommend Pandora Kitchen this is probably the best kitchen about for hermes
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Iridious:
I took a look at the Pandora kitchen, I didn't notice any how-to or a play by play. I'll give it another look though. Thanks for the advice.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] allan1:
any chance you could do a tutorial on making .cabs and or packages?

I'm stuck!!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] bennec83:
read the instructions on the first post!! tells you how to use it lol!!!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] bennec83:
Download the Attachment to this message and install it, it is a package creator by a friend of mine, based on my ideas.

Once you have installed the package creator do the following:

1: run the package creator

2: select open CAB and direct it at your CAB

3: When Cab Analyzer comes up, select extract (the icon 3 to the left of the folder icon with "MSCE" undernearth it) THis will open up the "extract" windows, you will notice that it is already pointing at a folder in your C:\XXXXX (XXXX will be the name of the CAB) you MUST extract it to this directory (it is only a temp and it will be moved to desktop in abit)

4: once extracted close the CAB manager, then the initflashfiles tab will open in the package creator. Select "enable options" then select your CUSTOM shortcuts (the initflashfiles.txt will already have the intended shortcuts in it, these are extra ones if you want any) when you have finished here press apply and done

5: set name for the option.xml and the section you want it to show in, then press complete package. On your desktop now you will find your package!

hope you like it, it is really fast once you get used to it!!

EDIT: Once you have your package, edit the "initflashfiles.bat" in the dump folder using the Notepad2.

Copy and paste the "initflashfiles.txt" from the package to the end of the "initflashfiles.bat" (make sure it not "READ ONLY" )

bennec83
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] cyphol:
Normally it's about initflashfiles.dat error when editing using Windows Notepad carelessly. It's better if you use a Hex Editor like ultraedit32 to edit the file.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] bennec83:
He asked for info about how to create a package, what i said above will create a perfect package.

once he has the package he just has to copy the initflashfiles.txt into the initflashfiles.bat and if he edits eith the notepad2 editor i posted be will not need to use the hex editor!!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] cyphol:
Hmmm, OK. Good for everybody.:D
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] allan1:
Thanks Bennec83

I'll give it a shot!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] etreby71:
benec,

Your kitchen is an amazing and is named just as it should be "educational ROM".

It was your kitchen that gave me enough guts to go ahead an cook my first custom ROM (using a good base ROM of course Like Satin or Schaps) and I did it successfully from the first time. Mind you I did read your help file at least 10 times in correlation with other kitchen cookbooks before my first attempt and it was a success.

Thank you benec, you have made an amateur chef out of me.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] chipsxj:
I have read and reread the instructions several times. I have tried everything I know (which is not much). can anyone tell me how to add the blue keyboard to a rom using the romdonalds educational kitchen?

the file is a .mui and with other auto-kitchens I can add to the OEM and change the xml to read blue keyboard skin and it works.

But I would like to learn how to manually add it using romdonalds kitchen.

thanks
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] chipsxj:
I am using the romdonalds educational kitchen.

I could do this with a wizard but I would like to learn how to do it manually using romdonalds kitchen.

I would like to know how to add files do not have an .rgu files with .exe like pocket screen capture.

thanks
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] chipsxj:
is correct to say that all applications that are not cab files Like pocket screen capture) are handled using initflashfiles ?

Just trying to find some direction with all the terms and methods.

thanks
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] chipsxj:
In your 'How to cook' .pdu it says in the Editing for OEM's:

D2) Open up the "**.rgu" from the OEM in notepad.........

What if it does not have an "**.rgu" ?

how is the GB soft tweak package incorporated without and rgu file?

Thanks
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] LuXx:
where do i change the rom version description?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] chunkymonkey:
I'm deliberately adding a non-post.

This 'educational kitchen' is too useful and, well, educational for noobs to the cooking process for the thread to lie fallow.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] gyrene2083:
Questions

Hello all,

First off I wanted to thank bennec83 I truly am grateful for your time and effort in putting this together. Now to my questions;

1. Since there are so many ROMS out there, which one would be a good stable ROM to start with?

2. Before I ask this question, I just want all to know I have searched and couldn't find an answer I was looking for. In regards to the animated splashscreens, I saw the examples you had, and was curious to know if changing the gif and wav file, was as easy as replacing the gif file, with another, and replacing the wav file with another with the exact same size?

As soon, as I get the chance I will be throwing a few $'s your way for your hard work, bennec83.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] gyrene2083:
Error Messeage

I keep getting this error msg when doing the registry part of the cooking. Mind you all I did was open the boot.rgu file, and try to use the boot_rgu_devault_hv.bat file to create the default.hv file. The error msg is as follows;

importing registry file ".\boot.rgu"...

InitRegistry FAILED in file ".\boot.rgu" within a few lines of line 1.

BuildBootHive: (RGUComp) !ERROR failed importing ".\boot.rgu"

wmain: (RGUComp) !ERROR failed building BOOT hive

Success

DEFAULT.HV succesfully created

Press any key to continue . . .

The default.hv file is only 28kb, any help would be greatly appreciated.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] nhathoa:
Me too,

After edit registry then save as unicode type. But I get the same error. Any help?

Edit: forget REGEDIT4 at the first line in boot.rgu file.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] ajajaj:
Help for p3600i

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=328147 tells us that in order to build a rom for the p3600i, we need to tag the rom with a 401 not 400 which is standard.

any way we can do that with this tool?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] maniakx:
i really appreciate this thread. i got the flashing part down since dcd has me flashing my titan weekly with new releases, but i always wanted to know how it all worked. thanks - maniak
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] ronyoung08:
Is the thread also for smartphone (non-touchscreens), like my phone.. T-Mobile Shadow..

**sorry if its a noob question...

**just wanna learn...
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] silentP:
This is the kitchen that got me started. The batch files were a lot of help to get me started. Drag and drop, step by step, plus the pdf "instruction manual" made it easy. Now, I say that because it's easy to dump and recompile. You still have to research and do a little work to to add and subtract stuff. Great work.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] silentP:
I'm pretty sure it wouldn't work for you. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=408850 If you want to try, I would start here. Best of luck to you...
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] joshkoss:
I totally agree, I've heard wonderful things about this kitchen, It takes you through every step needed in building a rom, verses my kitchen is for newbs that just like to click one button :)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] silentP:
ohhhhh, you're sooo funny. :D I was just wanting to learn how to do it the OTHER way too. Yeah Josh, you're kitchen does rock dude. Just wanted some more info on the process.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] joshkoss:
And this is totally the way to go!!!!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] character:
Why have i not found this earlier????

this is a really nice compilation of cooking process It had thought me new ideas thanks so much
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] jfg69:
This is a great idea, I have been flashing for a while and like to know what goes on in the making, so when I get to pushing the button, I actually know what the button will do.

Anyway, I'm in the process of dumping Joshs Halloween ROM and I'm getting these Exception Integer division by zero errors constantly popping up. I'm not seeing a reference to that specifically here. Any ideas?

j.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] joshkoss:
os.nb may be protected.. umm is it showing overlap errors also?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] jfg69:
I dont know Josh, I had to click a gazillion times, it just kept giving me errors. LOL, its your ROM.. is any of it protected?

j
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] joshkoss:
i only did that i think with one of them, all the others are not protected. i was testing it :) guess the protect procedures worked :) try another version, or let me know which on and i can try and get you a non protected os.nb. I'm sorry to have caused you this headache.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] jfg69:
Nothing to be sorry about, I'm learning, or attempting to anyway! I tried it using one of Mick Smiths ROMS and it seemed to work, only had 1 error.. but I dont recall what it was. I'll try again when I get home from work tonight.

Thanks dude..
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] joshkoss:
Cool Man!! yea all my others are not protected as should be, i was just testing the concept and tool :)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] silentP:
Yeah, it's good to learn the basics. I used it to start to modify the basic stuff. Preconfig.txt, png files, etc. Once I was comfortable with that, I started messing with other kitchens to do more stuff. I think it's a great place to start. There are more "manual" things you have to do, but the learning curve is better.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] shad0w22:
Wonderful

I am reading this straight....

Now after download the manual goes to my printer...

Thanks mate!!!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] shahoff:
sorry for stupid question, I'm just a beginner...

I can't figure out what to do on the first step:

"A.1) Use WinRAR to extract any ROM, right click the ROM exe and select "Extract Here""

I can't understand what ROM are you talking about. Certainly that is not the ROM i can download from official site. What that and where can I get it for exact PDA (for example E-ten Glofiish M800)?

thanks beforhand.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] silentP:
Well, if you're looking for anything for e-ten, you're in the wrong place. As for the ROM, well you just need to take your pick. Hermes has like 20 or 30 chefs to choose from. Download one and extract it with WinRAR. Almost all ROMS uploaded are in rar format. Extract the .nbh file inside and start the process.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] shahoff:
thank you !
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] uiskibum:
it seems that this kitchen has issues when trying to dump newer roms. i wanted to dump joshkoss's newest m2d rom (21109/21109) and make a few customizations. But when running imgfstodump.exe the recmod.exe stops working.

Is this an age issue with this kitchen or is it a rom issue?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Pharmako:
Is this kitchen working with WM 6.5 Manila v2.o Build 1919.1432?

Hi, I'm hoping to customize myself a ROM and learn from the people that have the know how.

Is anybody using this kitchen these days?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Pharmako:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY bennec83! :)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Pharmako:
Even though thread seems abandoned...

I'm very thankfull to bennec83 for this kitchen, it was educational indeed.

After several attempts I finally managed to cook a rom, well actually all I did was to remove apps and replace some manilla files with my own modifications. However I even though I removed some apps and the manilla files were pretty much the same sized as the original ones in the dump file, I ended up with more Program Memory free but less Total Memory Storage:

Storage Total (before changes): 51.54 MB - Currently: 48.46 MB

In use (before): 9.36 MB - Currently: 8.32

Program in use (before changes): 38.33 MB - Currently: 37.67 MB

So I wonder, does this has anything to do with "initflashfiles.dat" or the fact that in step 05: Build, I had the following errors in cmd:

-at start "... incorrect file syntax..."

-at the end some file imgs-bin-old (sorry I forgot to write it down then)

??? Any ideas?
[Galaxy Note5 General] megagodx:
Granted, they still can't reach the same level of good looking brightness (even if they are "accurate") as top-end LCDs like the iPhone panel, they're getting closer with each generation. It sucks the whites only look best in high dynamic contrast environments with sunlight. AMOLED screen efficiency might take a couple of more years before it can hit 500 knits of brightness on pure white content (or above 70% APL) on maximum manual brightness and not autoboosting
[Galaxy Note5 General] felloffthetruck:
I agree, side by side with my S6 the Note 5 is much cleaner/brighter/sharper.
[Galaxy Note5 General] eskimochaos:
I have an i6 for work and a Note 5 personally. I much prefer the Note 5 screen in all environments.
[Galaxy Note5 General] Deagles:
I used iP6, G3 and now the Note 5. For now Note 5 has the best display ever. Colors are popping out of the screen and the blacks are, oh man.. There is nice amount of sharpening too, not too much like the G3.

But the whites.... They are a litte bit weird man. If you directly looking at the screen, the whites are white. If you looking at the screen with different angles, they start to turn a bit yellowish or bluish white depending on your viewing angle.

But not that much of problem, i dont even bother or care it. I'm loving the screen
[Galaxy Note5 General] ksantangelo23:
Thats the biggest trade-off with AMOLED's. But, it's more than worth it for everything else we get though compared to LCD :)
[Galaxy Note5 General] lopri:
AMOLED screen does not need as high a brightness as LCD screens due to its high (infinite) contrast ratio. Example: people were surprised to learn that the Nexus 6's max brightness is around 250 nits because they were accustomed to brightness readings of LCDs. This is another area where reviewers created reality distortion field in favor of Apple products, and seeing everything else through from that distorted viewpoints.

Do note that I do not dispute that the higher the brightness, the better screen is. I am saying that at the same brightness, AMOLED screen will always be more legible and pleasant to the eyes in changing environments. Comparing the two technologies in the absolute and judging one to be superior is not a smart move.
[Galaxy Note5 General] ambervals6:
Lol nexus 6 screen was garbage. Some leftover from below par quality amoleds that samsung doesn't use on its phones.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A
[Galaxy Note5 General] fchowd0696:
Ya, I played around with a Nexus 6 at an AT&T store and held it next to my Note 5 with both at max brightness and my god the Nexus 6 had a ridiculously yellow tint and had the most severe burn ins compared to all the other amoled devices on display in the store. And the difference in max brightness was so significant it looked like the Nexus 6 was at min brightness next to my Note 5 when both were maxed out.
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] zyxw-androidiani:
Hello, i would buy lumia 640 ( i always use android) but before i buy it i would know somethings :

1) can someone explane me better about how to install android/ios apps on lumia 640 wp 10 ? I had already surf on the net but i don't understand if i can install apk or i need to change something.

2) I had read that instagram is a beta version on microsoft store, so can i install the android app (apk) on it ? if yes, how i can do ?

3)can i directly install app from play.google.com ?
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] ceesheim:
1) http://xdaforums.com/windows-10/windows-10-mobile/how-to-install-android-apps-windows-10-t3174629

here you will find everything too know about installing A-app's on a lumia.

2) installing yes, i am not 100% sure if it will work for the 100%, howto: read 1.

3) nope, only manual installation/sideloading for the A-app's
[Windows 10, 8, 7, XP etc.] zyxw-androidiani:
Thanks for the reply.

In the link that you posted lumia 640 is not present on the list of supported device, then i can't use it. Do you know if it will support 640 ?

the developer of the tool says that it can damage the phone but it doesn't be 100% safe considering that it's implemented by windows 10 ? Or we will wait an official tool by microsoft ?
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gibbo82:
I press the home button or close all apps i always get this!

Any ideas?
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gibbo82:
See screenshot
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] schecter7:
Hit 'always' as shown in your screenshot. It'll always use 'Xperia Home' afterwards without showing you the prompt. You could also choose the home app next time from settings -> home
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gibbo82:
I press "always" everyrime, but still get this prompt!?
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] schecter7:
How about this -> settings - apps - all - simple home - clear all three -> data/cache/defaults?
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gibbo82:
Cheers ?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] walnut5588:
Hi!

Today I made a software update for my Lenovo S580 phone and while installing the update I got an error. Now only boots in to Recovery mode.

What should i do? I ahve these options only:

- Reboot

- Apply udpate from ADB

- Apply update from external SD Card

- Apply update from internal SD Card

- Wipe data\factory reset

- Wipe cache partition

- System partition check --> when i do this, it drops me back with this message: "system have been Root!".

Please help!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] es0tericcha0s:
Looks like you should be able to grab the stock rom update, put it on an SD card, and use the recovery to apply the update.

http://www.androidrookies.com/2015/08/update-manual-lenovo-s580-firmware-with.html#.VfUdqxFVhBc
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] walnut5588:
Thanks! It worked for me!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] es0tericcha0s:
:D:good::highfive:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] Misterjunky:
Mine!

Mine!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] jordy787:
Definitely will flash this rom if i get to root mine later today :p
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] allenjthomsen:
Can someone just upload build.prop please
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] Mr Impossible:
Sweet !!!

---------- Post added at 04:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:04 PM ----------

Why do you need the build.prop? Its stock can pull it off any stock rom or odin flash
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] allenjthomsen:
I own a note 4 and my internet here is 3mbps thats why
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] seansc144:
Yess
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] raw2000j:
I installed twrp it came on but when I hit restart system it doesn't go in my phone keeps rebooting any ideas

---------- Post added at 08:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:08 PM ----------

Where do I get a custom kernel to install this rom.I tried the one that says 928 T-ODIN and it gets to my screen then keeps rebooting any other ones?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] Misterjunky:
You need to go directly from Download mode to recovery mode after the ODIN flash

you cannot allow the phone to bootup or reboot before entering recovery mode.

Here is the way to do it:

If anyone has a problem going directly from "download mode" into "recovery mode" then here

is a way you can do it. I have never seen any posts about this procedure before but it works!

Press both of the volume keys, home key and the power button for about 20 seconds more or less

and the phone will go into recovery mode where you can power off the phone for a fresh power on.

This is very helpful and useful to know for people who are rooting and flashing custom recovery

for the first time or simply want to go directly from download to recovery mode for other reasons.

Good luck!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] ssmr2t:
SOOOOOOOOOOO Wanna flash this. Im still stuck on trying to flash a custom recovery LOL Got the whole ODIN procedure to go through, pass, successful, reboot, etc .... But when I go to use the recovery, its the stock recovery. I'm stumped
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] allenjthomsen:
Can you please post actual build.prop file
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] Misterjunky:
re: flashing

Thats because you let the phone reboot or boot normally after you odin flashed.

Before odin flashing you must go to odin's options and select "auto reboot off" so

after the successful odin flash you will be on the "downloading" screen.

Once there then use the method I described in my previous post.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] dagod80:
Make sure you are using odin 3.10.7 i think it is . Also when you finish flashing recovery with Odin dont let the phone reboot into the system by unticking reboot in odin. Instead hold power and volume down to have power down and immediately after hold volume up home and power button to reboot into recovery
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] Misterjunky:
re: build-prop

Here is the build-prop file:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/i67anks6npjn12t/build.prop?dl=0

Good luck with it!