[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Themes, Apps, and Mods] glockman4519:
The reason I am posting here and not in the Rom section is because I am not a developer. I am an Android enthusiast who, with the help of a few awesome tools, some reading and some help from a couple of great devs, I was able to build a custom rom from a stock first release. I have been running it now for a couple of weeks and battery life is awesome. Just enough Samsung apks left in too call it a stock rom but not so many to cause it to lag. I thought that since it was running so nice, I would share it with you. So, without further ado, this is what I came up with.

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Ghost Project v1.0 6.0.1 t350" This is only for the t350

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With the help of a few awesome people, that provided me with the direction and resources links, I was able to take a stock firmware.tar (T350XXU1BPE3) and make a TWRP flashable zip. This is what I came up with:

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am not a developer..... Let me make this clear.. Lol.. I am not a developer.

But I did use an awesome tool that allowed me to make this rom " superr kitchen" .... http://xdaforums.com/chef-central/android/kitchen-superrs-kitchen-t3202296/page26

So first and foremost a big thanks goes out to this developer for this awesome tool.

I would also like to give props to Samsung and Sammobile.com for the firmware.

The kernel is from http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-tab-a/development/kernel-galaxy-tab-sm-t555-5-8-2016-t3433560 and is a stock, permissive kernel. By "[ashyx, http://xdaforums.com/member.php?u=4899305 Recognized Contributor]" another awesome dev. This is a stock kernel in every respect with SElinux set to permissive.

I would also like to thank and give props to"{FankieT} of {R3Ds themes and Development}" https://plus.google.com/communities/102477541363210451018 for all of his help and guidance. He was who got me started into Linux through Ubuntu and spent many hours teaching this old dog the ways of Android coding. Just a pinch of coding on my part..lol

Glockman4519

Owner

Hayes Tech Rom Reviews

Dec 09, 2016

Use at your own risk. ********You have been warned..*********

Features

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1. Rooted with chainfires SuperSu in system, not systemless (I hate systemless root)

2.

Busybox installed

3.

Debloated

. I didn't go too far (for reliability) but will work on getting more Samsung system apps removed.

4.

Zip aligned

5.

Deodexed

(I may make one that is odexed later on)

6.

Removed Kies

7.

Custom kernel

Stock but SElinux permissive (see note on developer in Intro)

8.

Some script changes

but nothing to change system behavior

9.

Added ES File explorer v3.2.5.

This app will try to update unless Play Store settings are changed to not auto update. But if you like the latest than update it.

10.

Added Nova Launcher v3.3

I don't like the newer Material Designed updated builds. This will also try to update unless settings in Play Store are set to not auto update.

11.

Latest Google Keyboard.

I just don't care for Samsung's and like the theming features of Google's latest keyboard. Samsung keyboard is still in though if you prefer to use it instead.

12. According to the toolkit, Knox was removed. Although I still see it in the settings tab under Settings/about phone. I don't think this can be removed safely however all updates (annoying notifications stating that there is an update available) have been removed so there shouldn't be any chance of accidentally updating to the latest firmware, if any is released. If you want an update than you will have to download any updates ( if the are any) from Samsung and use Odin to install it.

Kernel:

Here is a link to the kernel developer's thread, who is another awesome dev, who's kernel is the heart of this rom.

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-tab-a/development/kernel-galaxy-tab-sm-t555-5-8-2016-t3433560/page8

By "[ashyx, Recognized Contributor]" This is a stock kernel in every reguard with SElinux set to permissive.

A few other small things here and there but mostly stock.

-This is a flashable zip using TWRP recovery and I highly recommend the 2.8.7.0 build as apposed to the 3.0.2.0 build that is also on XDA in this forum.

Link to recovery built by "ashyx" an awesome dev...

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-tab-a/development/recovery-t3426560/page13

-Since this is a stock rom build, gapps are included

#####Flashing instructions#######

###MUST BE ON MARSHMALLOW BUILD ****T350XXU1BPE3******####### so, if you are on a lollipop build (5.0.1) you need to update to 6.0.1 and have TWRP installed........

1. Make a backup onto your external SD card or on a PC using TWRP recovery. This is a very important step as things do go wrong. You have been warned.

2. Wipe. I recommend a clean install with all 4 major wipes done (system, Cache, Dalvik Cache and Data)

3. Flash "Ghost Project v1.0 6.0.1 t350" rom zip.

4. Wipe both Cache and Dalvik Cache

5. Reboot to system and profit.

*****The first boot will take a long time to boot. Put the device down and walk away until it boots (could take up to 15 minutes ) but most likely around 12 to 15 minutes. That is because all files are deodexed.

After it boots up Go ahead and set up the device the way you like it and enjoy.

I also have a Google Plus Communitee Called "Hayes Tech Rom Reviews" where you can go to watch reviews/overviews of custom roms for many devices that I own. I have about 20 to 25 devices now and try to do reviews on all the diferent roms out for them. I also have awesome links like the 3Minit battery mod by{made by "gharrington"} for the Nexus 6 and many more things. Please feel free to stop by.

https://plus.google.com/communities/109262972011341635244

**LAST BUT NOT LEAST****USE AT YOUR OWN RISK**

Warning, I am not a developer. All I am doing is sharing my personal build. I am not nor will I be responsible for anyone ruining your device. Thermonuclear war or Loss of job from device not working is your responsibility. And above all this zip will void your warranty.

I can't think of anything else..lol.. This is the first time for me so I'm not too sure about proper post etiquette for Custom Roms. I am not posting in the roms section because I am not a developer. I do not have the skills those great people have. We just do not have any stock based roms yet and mine is running great so I am sharing with you all. I am going to try to add more custom features and may even add a pure stock rom for total stock experience, let me know... Enjoy.

A video review of my rom... Go here if you would like to see it

https://youtu.be/dVnx709LO7Y

I built another rom for those that want the stock experience but still want it rooted and Knox removed. It is also Zip Aligned and is running the same permissive kernel for Xposed Mods to work better with it.

Download Rom (AFH)

Stock/Rooted/Deodexed/Debloated/Knox Removed/Zip Aligned/Permissive Kernel/ES File Explorer 3.2.5, Nova Launcher 3.3, Latest Google Keyboard

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298916139

Stock/Rooted/Deodexed/Knox Removed/Zip Aligned/Permissive Kernel/No Extra Apps Added (Pure Samsung)

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=385035244224406713

Xposed Installer Zips (For Samsung) By wanam, Recognized Contributor. You can find his thread here http://xdaforums.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3180960

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