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[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] intellectualmenace:
Regarding the exodus rom, instagram videos won't play. I just get a constant refreshing symbol. I don't know if this is an AOSP problem or the rom itself. Is there any way to solve this?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xtra-arrow:
Hello xda community!

I received the nexus 6p christmas and after a few hours playing with it, I unlocked, installed twrp and installed cm13. I then installed ak kernal. My phone installs both fine and runs as normal without any FC. Then this is where it gets weird. When I had my new rom and kernal all set up. I go into TWRP and create a backup. I restart and I'm bootlooping. It tells me my device is corrupt. It did this with the original backup of stock rom, cm13, with and without ak kernal installed... and then sometimes my phone will soft-brick (gets stuxk on google logo) I really love cm engine as I habe a theme. But I'm unsure what is happening to my phone.

Any help is appreciated! - thanks.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Geeks Empire:
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Wipe everything > Advance Wipe Phone in recovery

Reinstall CM13 through Recovery and don't flash another kernel

:good:
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heisenberg:
Whoa! Don't tell him to wipe everything in the advanced wipe menu, that'll wipe the internal storage too which is completely unnecessary.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heisenberg:
Which partitions are you backing up when creating the nandroid with TWRP?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xtra-arrow:
System, data, boot - Installing the kernel made no difference, the device still corrupted on reboot. and then sometimes at least twice it has soft-bricked
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xtra-arrow:
Already tried it mate, a number of times. no joy.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxMORPHEOUSxX:
The bootloader message won't go away until you lock the bootloader. Its just there as a warning to you in case you did not unlock your phone. As for CM I'm sure there are still many bugs to be worked out. I know I'm going to wait before Flashing it until I see people enjoying it as a daily driver. There are some great devs here in the n6p forums though so I recommend checking out some other ROMs too.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xtra-arrow:
i understand the boot message and CM - i have tried other roms too. i'm not the only one who is getting bootloops on every rom. not sure what to do mate. it says corrupted then boot loops upon restart
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxMORPHEOUSxX:
Maybe this will be helpful. I think you have the red level warning like this user. Seems like the exact same situation.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=64403982
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xtra-arrow:
Turns out it isn't bootlooping. Its taking at least 3 minutes to turn on. It looks like bootlooping. BUt if finally loaded. After doing my uninstalling of aomw system apps. Its rebooted and keeps optimising apps. 2-4 then restarts and does same
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Geeks Empire:
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It s necessary to Wipe everything when don't know which modification cause the problem.

+ Recovering the backup also not working for this situation.

[MENTION=7169106]Xtra-arrow[/MENTION]

Can u explain step-by-step what u did so far

more detail = better help

:good:
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heisenberg:
No it isn't necessary to wipe the userdata partition. No modifications are stored in the userdata partition. It would only be necessary to wipe system, data, cache, and dalvik cache. And probably flash the vendor partition too. Not userdata though.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scoyok:
I had a similar problem when I botched a SU flash, same warning then it would take forever to boot, then the rom would degrade over the next several minutes. I know its not fun to start over, but it was the only thing that cleared all the problems. I didn't want to take more time finding another solution when going back to stock is so simple with this device. Follow the instructions in step #11 of Heisenberg's guide (great guide, I link it to friends a lot). Then start again, I know, not what you wanted to hear. Hope this helps!

I am also in agreement with Heisenberg in regards to the userdata partition.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xtra-arrow:
Thank you very much for replying. I have found the root of the cause but no solution. Uninstalling or disabling system apps will cause my phone to go into a "optimising apps" boot loop on the next restart. What do you think? ++ every restore I make on twrp either soft bricks or bootloops. Crazy!
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Geeks Empire:
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If you are sure about reason Forget ur Backups.

you should completely install Stock Kernel, Rom, Boot.img >> Back to Stock

But If I remember correctly u did this before...

I just have to say Retry Also Install and use Nexus Root Toolkit

:good:
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xtra-arrow:
I have reinstalled original stock files from google. I've wiped everything numerous times. Installed ROMs just after. It took me a while but I think it comes down to the system apps. I'm running a custom ROM, cm13 and my phone is running fine. I know if I was to delete all the unwanted apps off my phone, on next reboot it will try and optimise apps, finish. Says starting apps... Then reboots. Follows the same process.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scoyok:
Can I ask what gapps are you using? Are you using your google account to recover your apps, or are starting fresh each time?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xtra-arrow:
Thanks for your reply. I've actually now narrowed itnright down to a few apps, maybe gapps. Sound recorder, voice recorder app and the google app. Either one or more of these cause my optimising apps bootloop.
[Galaxy Note5 General] GOIGIG:
My 50 is in
[Galaxy Note5 General] JonathanRAZ:
I can go with 10$ not much but is there if i can get more ill edit thanks in advance
[Galaxy Note5 General] GOIGIG:
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[Galaxy Note5 General] donharden2002:
$20
[Galaxy Note5 General] Jammol:
$20 US.

More will come if needed.
[Galaxy Note5 General] weavr:
If he can develop for nobleltespr, I'm in for $20 US.
[Galaxy Note5 General] RaymanFX:
Actually, sending me a device instead of having me buy one myself would probably be preferred in this case, since I cannot get ahold of a Note 5 easily in Germany.

I'd either need to import one (which has the risk of me having to pay tax on top of the 600€, which is ~20%, meaning 120€ tax alone), or look for a private sale here in Germany (those are around 650€).

If any of you is able to get a Note 5 for ~500$ or less (can be used too, but must be in a good condition), you could actually just ship it and worst case I'll have to pay the 20% tax and we'll end up with a total of ~600€ anyways, but this would probably be the easiest way.

As for variants, a N920c (international) would be preferred, because it supports the LTE Band 20 for Europe which might be important to be able to make sure the RIL works as expected.

Otherwise, a N920i would work as well, and pretty much all other unbranded variants should too.

On the topic of supported variants once we get usable builds out:

All variants should be relatively easy to support, we just need to find out where exactly they differ (most likely RIL blobs, maybe audio routes) and I need people to test the stuff I cannot test on my variant, this includes grabbing logs, using basic *nix utilities such as strace, grep, strings, etc.
[Galaxy Note5 General] Burginthorn:
$20, more if needed.
[Galaxy Note5 General] manager77:
$100 here...just tell me where l have to pay
[Galaxy Note5 General] Ducter:
They pop up on swappa pretty often, I have not looked at those variants but know the tmobile version does at least. Just estimating shipping cost via ups shows approximation cost of $120.

If we go that route, contributions need to be sent to an individual, then figure out shipping. I am willing to accept the responsability, donations, purchase and ship it unless someone else has a cheaper way.
[Galaxy Note5 General] RaymanFX:
Those shipping fees look crazy to me, are you sure?

I just checked on the official DHL page, shipping to Zone 3 (Germany <-> USA) is approx. 40€ for packages up to 3 or 5 kilograms.

I'm not sure if I can use a N920T (T-Mo) variant in my country. A N920C/I should be our best bet (they are guaranteed to work).
[Galaxy Note5 General] Ducter:
No, I wasn't positive on the cost, I just did a quick calculation prior to leaving this morning. I used ups small box and now, checking more thorough, the small box is 11x5x2in lol, bit bigger then needed. Like I said it was just an estimate, thankfully wrong.

If the N920C/I is what you need to insure greater compatability and a device you can actually use then that's the one we need.

Here's where I got my pricing
[Galaxy Note5 General] TheUndertaker21:
get it going and i got you guys for around 150 if you guys can get it half way there.
[Galaxy Note5 General] Jammol:
What about getting it on Amazon? I think they have cheaper shipping options but the device may cost slightly more. I can check with them to see how much shipping to where he is would cost with my amazon prime membership.
[Galaxy Note5 General] southphillysean:
I'm in for $25. I'll check a used electronic store, wallapop, and letgo.
[Galaxy Note5 General] Ducter:
That's an option as well, not partial to any one means. I have a prime membership also but figured a new device would cost more but perhaps you are correct with the shipping.
[Galaxy Note5 General] grymmy:
you guys make it happen for us, the excitement, the anticipation, helping the community with issues and especially for us who crave that upgrade/flash of a new ROM/firmware etc.......PRICELESS!!!

i'm in for $20 US. just update accordingly...thx
[Galaxy Note5 General] Jammol:
Yeah true that. I did a quick search to see if any used ones were on there yet but couldn't get the app to work properly. Guess I can always use a random Germany address to at least see what it would say.
[Galaxy Note5 General] TeamHackura:
Used it's probably the way to go. EBay international shipping with buyer protection?
[Galaxy Note5 General] ethanscooter:
Links for the fully finished rom!? If so, will the c version work on T?
[Galaxy Note5 General] LiL_Assassin:
I pmd you. But I am well aware of bugs and all that. And possibly no boot. But my phone and I are ready :)
[Galaxy Note5 General] apd:
910? I am 920C and happy to test
[Galaxy Note5 General] afilopou:
Pmed you

920c here

Thanks
[Galaxy Note5 General] ndasarathy:
Will 9208 get CM???????????????????????
[Galaxy Note5 General] football2198:
I hope it gets another one here waiting for testing
[Galaxy Note5 General] Galaxysm:
I would like to know that too. 920T here...im guessing the "920T" means T-Mobile variant?
[Galaxy Note5 General] Jammol:
Whoa whoa whoa. Lets not turn this thread into a request for links and testing. This thread is for donations only guys.

[MENTION=2792898]pbedard[/MENTION] wpuld you mind making a separate thread please for the testing stuff? This thread is already getting derailed with people asking for full rom links.
[Galaxy Note5 General] pbedard:
Actually i did in the questions thread

Im sorry if i caused a problem
[Galaxy Note5 General] Ducter:
I don't know if we should return the monies sent in, wait for continued donations or what? The pledged amounts were enough to do what we needed but for one reason or another some of the pledges did not come in. What do those that have pledged think we should do?
[Galaxy Note5 General] apd:
I say give it a bit longer
[Galaxy Note5 General] r3xx3r:
How much is still needed to buy the phone?

I don't mind waiting a bit longer to see if anyone steps up and gives the amount they pledged or decides to donate.
[Galaxy Note5 General] JonathanRAZ:
My name is still up in op and i cant donate man

And sorry i am not rich got some stuff with bills and lost my note 4 well my father did amd have to pay the 175$ and do all stuffs
[Galaxy Note5 General] Ducter:
After PayPal fees, there's 228.08. I see them on swappa starting around 500.
[Galaxy Note5 General] GOIGIG:
I'm in for 50 on Friday
[Galaxy Note5 General] Ducter:
I edited it, listen, no explanation needed man, we are doing this because we want and if someone no longer can that's fine as well. All I ask is if someone no longer can they let us know. You did, I just never edited the op. Thanks
[Galaxy Note5 General] JonathanRAZ:
Thanks to you and all thats even whuy i stopped posting if not contributing sorry guys hope you guy get it done thanks ducter again
[Galaxy Note5 General] Ducter:
Alright, we will give it more time.
[Galaxy Note5 General] notsointeresting:
I would also encourage that we give a bit more time to it. It does seem as if another developer is attempting to get a stable build up and running and then maintain it which means CM may happen anyway. However, multiple minds are always better than one.
[Galaxy Note5 General] Ducter:
Asking again for those that pledged and haven't donated or replied to post what their intent is. I started accepting the pledges because we had enough and now, without those pledges we do not and I am left here holding some people's donations that aren't enough to purchase and ship the phone. That's not right, please donate pledged amount or post retracting your pledge so we all at leat know what's up.
[Galaxy Note5 General] TheUndertaker21:
How much is missing? I can pledge my 150 but it really won't matter if we're far from the target
[Galaxy Note5 General] mocsab:
There is a thread on International Note 5 looking for testers on three phones for CM13 with a statement that all other note5 models (or most anyway) will be added later.

Having said that, does that make this effort unnecessary? I donated 50 and I am still in if it is going to produce results - but at the end of the day, if we have development at this stage already - does it matter if we have a second bit of development happening if we will be getting cm13 regardless ?

Just curious
[Galaxy Note5 General] Ducter:
Approximately 230 now, I've seen them high 4s to low 5s then shipping. It's not 1 pledge that makes it happen but more so, if all would have donated already the device would be in the developers hands.

Honestly I haven't looked at that thread, with that being said I don't know if they are offering to maintain the device or what. I suppose a collaborated effort would benefit all involved. Honestly, RaymanFX would need to chime in on that.
[Galaxy Note5 General] RaymanFX:
Well, I've kindly asked [MENTION=2792898]pbedard[/MENTION] to let me have a look at his current sources more than once, but the didn't respond (which is fine).

Instead, I've been talking to the guy who did all the legwork on the Galaxy S6 (tdcfpp) and he was very helpful, enabling me to have some insight on the requirements for the 'new' Decon framebuffer stack on Exynos 7xxx devices.

Now us having bootable builds for the S6 (and allegedly the Note 5 as well) does not mean all the work is done; far from it.

It'll probably take months, if not years to figure out native OMX decoding and camera quirks for one guy alone, and more developers can obviously only shorten that time.

EDIT:

On top of the above, this doesn't look too promising if you ask me:

http://xdaforums.com/note5/help/cm13-cm-remix-testers-3-t3300020/page3

'Too many bugs' is a vague statement. I'd like to help, but I'd have to at least take a look at the source trees (not even talking about a real device in my hands).
[Galaxy Note5 General] JonathanRAZ:
Maybe not happening he never sent nothing
[Galaxy Note5 General] mocsab:
I have no problems staying committed to my donation - heck, I cant control what happens with the money any way - my hope is that we end up getting Cm13 one way or another and only hope it happens - via your work - combined effort or however it happens. I only raised the question because of what I read - on a side, totally unrelated note - it appears that a lot of people committed to donate but what appears to be less than half have actually given a donation of any kind.
[Galaxy Note5 General] LiL_Assassin:
He hasnt got anything. .this is the all to familiar, oh i got something but you cant have it. And has every rule in the book to not give it to you. He made 3 different excuses not to give it to me. And thats not including that *cm won't let me share it*
[Galaxy Note5 General] Battlehero:
I think the real developer of the CM rom for the Note5 is djvoleur as the screenshot's kernel suggests (Screenshot posted by pbedard) who seems to be taking all the credit (as the evidence against him is stacking up).

Just my input, hopefully [MENTION=3463426]RaymanFX[/MENTION] can collaborate with [MENTION=2553151]djvoleur[/MENTION] to bring CM to our device.

https://github.com/djvoleur/android_vendor_samsung_nobleltespr/commits?author=djvoleur
[Galaxy Note5 General] RaymanFX:
I'll jump in with 75€ from my own PayPal account.

I was hoping to avoid this (because I still have to pay the import fees), but I don't want all the donated money to just disappear for PayPal transaction fees, so let's make this happen.

That and the 150 from [MENTION=4168589]TheUndertaker21[/MENTION] just barely gets us the missing 220/230, if we need more we'll find a solution for that too.

Honestly, that tree is a mess.

I don't know how much insight into hardware development that guy has, but I can say for sure that the 'Initial commit' is just a bulk copy and paste of the Galaxy S6 tree, with no history whatsoever (which makes tracking down possible issues pretty hard and is kind of rude towards the original developers).

I really hope he succeeds in fixing the remaining bugs and I look forward to collaborate with him if he's willing to adjust to the 'proper' CM development etiquette (aka maintaining GIT history etc).

On top of that, I'm not sure what pbedard was trying to say with 'Can't release 'til CM says it's ok' ..

There are hundreds of unofficial CM builds floating around, they surely won't mind one for a device which isn't even officially supported. And it's Exynos too, which makes it even more special. The only people working on Exynos support for the CM platform are crpalmer (CM), modpunk and me, with me currently maintaining all the Exynos hardware repos.
[Galaxy Note5 General] Ducter:
[MENTION=3463426]RaymanFX[/MENTION] I didn't word that correctly, that's how much is in PayPal, not how much we are lacking. Don't contribute your money as of yet, you will need that for the fees, I'll message the original people that have pledged one last time and see if we get a response. I know that if CM finds its way to our device many more people will use it then the few that have contributed...I just feel like the community should step up more, I don't have a lot of free money but even small amounts add up.
[Galaxy Note5 General] Ducter:
I've reached out to the remaining people that offered to contribute, will post back as I hear replies.

Thanks
[Galaxy Note5 General] notsointeresting:
If we can get more donators then I don't mind upping the amount I've donated to help push this along further.
[Galaxy Note5 General] Ducter:
jameslapc2 is unable to contribute, Bubreg sent his contribution to RaymanFX, GOIGIG is still planning on donating as is TheUndertaker21. I believe that's all that I have heard back from. I'll keep updating if I hear from anyone else.
[Galaxy Note5 General] jameslapc2:
That happens to be the unfortunate thing because I was willing to donate.
[Galaxy Note5 General] djvoleur:
I'm far from the developer for the Note 5...I only stated that I would work with the Sprint version of the Note 5 (N920P)...the screenshot is missing that part of the information...
[Galaxy Note5 General] :
Thread cleaned.

Please stay on topic.

Thanks. :good:
[Galaxy Note5 General] M7ammad.eb:
10$ donated!

I might be able to donate more next week! but this what I have for now!
[Galaxy Note5 General] weavr:
Any progress? I may be able to up my donation.
[Galaxy Note5 General] Ducter:
GOIGIG is still planning on donating as is TheUndertaker21, havent heard from the others. This is what theundertaker21 sent me via pm

"Yes, I am still in. But even if I pledge you won't have enough money yet. I have the thread on watch."

Once we get closer, I assume he will contribute. We are @ aprrox 240 now. Currently, lowest/only on swappa for the N920C is 510, we missed a few at 490 but I imagine more will come at better prices. The key I believe will be having the money ready to go so when one pops up at a decent price we can grab it. If all those that pledged were able to fulfill the amounts, we would have it, just some times things dont work out how people anticipated.
[Galaxy Note5 General] GOIGIG:
I can get a used one for 250, they are everywhere I don't have a lot of free time away from home when I'm not working, I can look as hard as I can. I'm also sending the money now
[Galaxy Note5 General] Ducter:
Prefer to get the N920C variant if possible, and paid off if financed etc. I use swappa when buying used phones and the like vs craigslist as a friend of mine was almost abducted and upon refusing to go with them was shot in the stomach while trying to buy a ps4, thankfully he is ok now. Prior to that, I purchased an xperia z ultra via craigslist that while it was working when purchased, and tmobile said the IMEI was clear, they shut it off about a month later due to it being financed and the original owner stopped paying lol, sucks, but lesson learned for me. Simply not worth it. If those that have contributed want to go that route, thats up to you guys but obviously, I am personally against it.
[Galaxy Note5 General] Mohammed779:
550 USD for a used 920C looks quite high, as right now, in the middle east, a new one is around 570-590. Just sayin, a used one should be cheaper! (Unless you're counting in the shipping too)
[Galaxy Note5 General] Ducter:
Couple post back I said the cheapest on swappa right now is 510, which I believe is too much. We missed a few in the high 4s, cheaper ones pop up time to time but unless the money is available to buy it doesn't much matter.
[Galaxy Note5 General] ndasarathy:
Sorry if i ask wrong questions. i'm really waiting for cm on note 5. since i go to part time job and i don't have any gateway to contribute due to my family restrictions. i know you guys are putting hard work on porting cm. i just wanted to ask this. when cm come to N5?
[Galaxy Note5 General] JonathanRAZ:
Can you read op thank tou
[Galaxy Note5 General] samitro:
I can contribute with 10 USD as well. Whom do I send it to? Would it make sense to link to this thread from other Android forums? Not sure if everybody is seeing this thread. Thanks
[Galaxy Note5 General] apd:
Send it to [MENTION=1479665]Ducter[/MENTION] - see post #130 in this thread and use the donate button in his signature
[Galaxy Note5 General] samitro:
Thanks, done
[Galaxy Note5 General] Ducter:
Feel free to share wherever you think it may do good, couple hundred more and we will have what we need. Thanks
[Galaxy Note5 General] Jammol:
I'll gradually send more as time goes.
[Galaxy Note5 General] Ducter:
Do what you can do, eventually we will make it. I don't think any of us want this to be a burden, I edited your original pledge to reflect what you sent, if you can do more that's great and if not that's fine as well.
[Galaxy Note5 General] apascual89:
Hi, how are we doing here? How much left to make the goal?

Thanks
[Galaxy Note5 General] Ducter:
We have approximately 305. I see them on swappa from high 4s to low 5s then shipping.
[Galaxy Note5 General] apascual89:
Ok we're geting there. What device would he be getting? The Tmobile variant?
[Galaxy Note5 General] Ducter:
N920C, international version iirc. That version is a bit more expensive generally but if it's one he can actually use, that makes the most sense.
[Galaxy Note5 General] apascual89:
Ok got it
[Galaxy Note5 General] apascual89:
[MENTION=1479665]Ducter[/MENTION]

Hey man can you hit me up on hangouts when you have a second? apascual89@gmail.com
[Galaxy Note5 General] Ducter:
It looks like apascual89 is going to sell us one. If you have pledged, please donate now so we have at least close to a fair amount to give him.