[Galaxy Note5 Themes and Apps] CanMan1:
Use This Mod Instead

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=64442481

Reason for Deprecation

N9208 support is being added to XDA ROMs. See:

http://xdaforums.com/note5/development/05-11-15-dr-ketan-rom-l1-multi-dpi-edge-t3241461

http://xdaforums.com/tmobile-galaxy...m-darthstalker-note5-version-1-aroma-t3212091 (V4 not working on N9208)

http://xdaforums.com/note5/development/ioio-rom-release-1-n9208-base-version-t3233375

Purpose

Use any unsupported ROM on N9208 by fixing SIM recognition and adding dual SIM functionality. Until there is a N9208 or unified dual SIM ROM with the similar features as other device variants, this will be of use. Alternatively, try this ROM or SVA ROM.

Original Mod

Here is the link to the original zip (chinese forum):

V1 + instructions: Translated: https://translate.googleusercontent...g=ALkJrhjUYlN5JB6IlAUjaKEGjgjNdR6_ng#pid56205 Original: http://www.i-mobi.tw/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=3044&page=4#pid56205

V2 (used for my modified attached zip): Translated: https://translate.googleusercontent...g=ALkJrhg2pjaZ_gTkx5Hzh5jcPis3yGXExA#pid59191 Original: http://www.i-mobi.tw/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=3044&page=5#pid59191

"Brush" is flash.

I can't read chinese, but I'll attempt to explain based on Google translate. I've removed anything I couldn't understand or that was unnecessary.

Post V1:

The following 3 ROMs work with the conversion zip.

1. BOH6_Foreverlocos_Breakdown_R1.1.zip (1.16G)

2. N920I N920C Dr.Ketan ROM L1

N920I_OH6_DrKetan_custom_ROM_L1.zip (1.18G)

3. N9200_5.11_Soul_ pure version .zip (1.22G)

Conversion package Contents:

1. Adds N5 Chinese input method

2. Adds Chinese (Taiwan environment, there is phonetic keyboard dialing, SPen have Chinese)

3. Turns off camera shutter sound

4. Adds exit option to browser

5. Speed ​​Dial for 100 people

6. Call recording

7. Call / message blocking option

8. N9208 core files

9. N9208 dual sim files

NOTE: We only need 8, 9, and NFC

How to Flash Transition Pack

There are two kinds of ways

The first (tested with 1 ROM)

1. First flash ROM (N920C, N920I N920T N9200)

2. After flashing ROM and booting into system, flash conversion package in recovery

Disadvantages: flashing conversion package takes about 6 more minutes

The second (tested with 2 ROMs)

1. First flash ROM (N920C, N920I N920T N9200)

2. Do not reboot, flash conversion package in recovery, then reboot to system

The second way is recommended

Comprehensive Conclusion: I theory, this should make any ROM compatible with n9208

After flashing, the phone is entirely Chinese (Taiwan)

See screenshots

Post V2:

No explanation needed. Same as V1 with new package and download link.

Changelog (modifications to original N5_N9208_V2.zip)

Note: I did not ask the developer for permission to modify and redistribute the package.

Removed everything but the /system/lib* files

Removed the kernel

Made changes to updater-script

Replaced update-binary as the original wasn't letting me flash

updater-script code

ui_print("Mounting system...");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/system");
#run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/data");
show_progress(1, 15);
ui_print("Backing up and deleting /system/lib/libjni_secimev9.so...");
run_program("/sbin/mv", "/system/lib/libjni_secimev9.so", "/system/lib/libjni_secimev9.so.bak");
delete("/system/lib/libjni_secimev9.so");
ui_print("Copying...");
package_extract_dir("system", "/system");
#package_extract_dir("data", "/data");
ui_print("Unmounting system...");
#set_perm(1000, 1000, 0771, "/data");
#set_perm_recursive(1000, 1000, 0771, 0644, "/data/app");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "umount", "/system");
#run_program("/sbin/busybox", "umount", "/data");
ui_print("Installation complete!");
ui_print("");
ui_print("*****************************************");
ui_print("* Conversion package by: MTP @i-mobi.tw *");
ui_print("* Modification by: CanMan1 @XDA *");
ui_print("*****************************************");

Known Issues

Important: As of now, I will not be fixing any known issues since I don't have the knowledge to do so. If you are a developer and want to contribute, please share possible fixes.

NFC doesn't work. See this for details. I may try to fix it.

Dual SIM fully to partially working (see notes below). Please report if it works for you.

Any ROM modifications to SystemUI.apk, services.jar, and framework.apk may not work. See here.

Some features of the ROM may not work.

Only tested on SM-N9208_TW (Taiwan, BRI N9208ZTU1AOH4 with OJ3 Modem). Mod may only work for this device.

Working ROMs

Any N920I ROM

Notes: I assume it will be the same as my results below for [N920 I/C/G ] Dr.Ketan ROM L4.

[N920 I/C/G ] Dr.Ketan ROM L4 (Link)

Notes: Dual SIM untested but should be fully functional. No fatal errors. Will probably use as my daily driver.

Partially Working ROMs

Any T-Mobile ROM

Notes: See fOrEvErLoCo's BrEaKdOwN R2.6 noes below. Based on my testing, you must use the original (N5_N9208_V2) zip. Please read the Post V1 to see what the conversion package does before flashing. If you don't want those changes made, use my modified package and a N920I ROM.

DARTHSTALKER NOTE5 V4 (Link)

Notes: SIM Manager Crashes. Mobile data only works with the original V2 zip (N5_N9208_V2). Not checked for fatal errors.

N920T Dr.Ketan ROM L2 (Link)

Notes: SIM Manager Crashes? Mobile data only works with the original V2 zip (N5_N9208_V2)? (Can't recall) Not checked for fatal errors.

fOrEvErLoCo's BrEaKdOwN R2.6 (Link)

Notes (Tested by: cortez.i):

- SIM Manager crashing, both SIM cards have signals and can be used to make/receive calls.

- NFC isn't working.

- WiFi working

- Wireless charging is working

- I can choose which sim to use from the Notification pulldown; simply select the one to use by tapping 1st or 2nd SIM card.

- I cannot choose which SIM to use for Text/Data

Not checked for fatal errors.

Untested ROMs

Try the modified conversion package. If it doesn't work, try the original V2. Report your results here.

Downloads

Modified conversion package for N920I ROMs:

See attached.

Original conversion package V2 from here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B80kk8AOqhiaOFpiX1pjd0NhYjQ/view

Read Post V1 above to see what it does before deciding to flash it.

Installation

Wipe Cache, Dalvik, Data, System

Flash the following, then reboot to system:

ROM

Conversion package (N920I: Attached N920I-N9208_Conversion_Package, N920T: N5_N9208_V2.zip in Downloads, Other: See "Untested ROMs")

Kernel (SkyHigh SM-N9208-SEA_TW 2.1, or Permissive Kernel with Auto Root by xiaolu from bottom of page here, or etc.)

Read Before Posting

Include a link to your ROM or the following information in your post:

ROM Name and Version

ROM Base (Eg. N920I)

How to Report Issues and Functionality

Use the following template and add it to your post:

Model: SM-N908_TW (other variant is SM-N908_SEA)

Region: BRI

Country: Taiwan

Version: N9208ZTU1AOH4

Modem: OJ3

Avoid posting issues in the ROM developers' thread as this zip modifies system files.

To Do

Add NFC Support for N920I ROMs.

If someone can make a flashable zip that fixes the NFC problem for incompatible ROMs, then we may have a method for making any ROM work on N9208.