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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] flamadiddle:
Never had any real interest, and I don't know enough to do it myself.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] chrismin13:
Understood. So you said that the buttons didn't work and the wifi wasn't turning on. Were there any other major bugs that you noticed? I might try and make it work for our device, because why not!

Thanks for still responding after so many months!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] flamadiddle:
Those were the only two things I noticed. Bluetooth worked. I didn't see any apps crash (but I couldn't load new ones because no wifi). I didn't try cell service because I don't even have Sprint anymore, but I suspect that probably didn't work for the same reason wifi was killed.

Thanks for looking into this! I'm still interested if we can find a way to make it work. I just don't know much about creating ROMs. I'm not an Android dev.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] whotaketh:
I've got a D710 collecting dust (literally) and I'm willing to test.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] RipCityBassWorks:
Big Update

I have successfully booted the official RR 7.1.2 ROM for the i9100 onto the D710 and fixed / found a way around 2 of the issues along the way:

1. RR supports software keys, so just enable those and disable the hardware ones

2. I was able to fix TWRP not recognizing an external SD card by flashing a lanchon repit file for the i9100 (I know, risky right :cool: )

Unfortunately, wifi still isn't functional, but it is probably a really easy fix if we could recruit GreakDragon or someone to help us :)

The process I used was very time intensive and not for the faint of heart. I faced lots of dead links and broken files along the way (but I will mirror everything I used when I get a chance). For now here is the process:

1. Use odin to flash rooted stock Gingerbread (EL29)

2. Install mobile odin and grant root access

3. Using mobile odin, flash CWM (version EL26)

4. Reboot to recovery - wipe data

5. Flash Slim-d710-4.3.build.beta.1-UNOFFICIAL-20130820-0826 (I couldn't find a functioning copy of CM10.2, but this works)

6. Reboot to recovery - wipe data

7. Flash vanir_d710_4.4.4.102714 (this ROM is kinda buggy, but I couldn't get Villuminati or CM11 to boot)

8. Flash open gapps ARM - 4.4.4 - Nano

9. Flash SuperSU V1.93 (stock super user has compatibility issues with flashify)

10. Flash a file manager (ROM doesn't include one :( )

11. Reboot to system

12. install flashify 1.8.3

13. Use flashify to flash kernel-Lanchon-TRIM-IsoRec-20160112-cm-11-d710.zip

14. reboot to system

15. use flashify to flash official twrp-3.1.0-0-i9100.img for the i9100

16. reboot to recovery - wipe data

16. flash lanchon-twrp-patcher-20160417-crossflash-d710.zip

17. flash lanchon-repit-20160415-system=1.0-data=same-sdcard=max+wipe+ext4-preload=min+wipe-d710.zip

18. You should see an error message on console - go back multiple directories and find a temp folder, flash the zip inside it

19. Repit should be successful and external SD card should now be available

20. Wipe data

21. flash RR for i9100 and ARM 7.1 nano gapps

22. reboot to system and profit!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] RipCityBassWorks:
I got the alpha version of Linage 15.0 Oreo to boot: It is glitchy as all hell and wifi still doesn't work, but it does boot and doesn't require any extra steps to install. Attached are quick pics I snapped.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Droidriven:
Are you using an ICS modem? The JB modem has issues with custom ROMs.

DO NOT CONTACT ME VIA PM TO RECEIVE HELP, YOU WILL BE IGNORED. KEEP IT IN THE THREADS WHERE EVERYONE CAN SHARE
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] RipCityBassWorks:
Nope. Gingerbread modem EL29 right now. I am going to try ICS modem to see if it is any better. Someone mentioned bcmhd.ko file for wifi Mac address issues, I am back on 4.4.4 trying to find wifi related files to possibly move over.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Droidriven:
ICS modem is recommended when using ROMs.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] RipCityBassWorks:
No difference on the ICS FL24 Modem, wifi is still just stuck on "Turning Wi-Fi on..." with no networks showing up. My guess is that this is just a driver/Kernel issue with the I9100 software not being compatible with the D710 wifi chip. Unfortunately, I have no idea how to port over the proper drivers, so I am going to (probably fruitlessly) attempt to replace wifi related system files in Nougat with those in the stable kitkat.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tnomtlaw:
Thanks please keep us updated on your progress!!!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Droidriven:
The WiFi related system files probably need to be switched over also but as you said, it's almost certain to be a kernel issue. There are other models that are identical in hardware to the d710, if any of them have nougat you can try their kernel.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] RipCityBassWorks:
Unofficial Lineage OS 14.1 for the i777 will not boot - gets stuck on an encryption failed screen. I tried all of the standard fixes :(

I successfully booted unofficial CM 13.0 for the i777. Wifi does not work. The hardware buttons kinda work but are mismatched and glitchy. This ROM seems overall less stable than 14.1 for the i9100, I'm getting a lot of lag and random glitches.

N700 ROMs will not get past the startup screen: it just distorts and freezes.

Unfortunately, I think the only way to get wifi working is to patch the Lineage i9100 kernel for D710 compatibility.

Also potentially a possibility? The MAC address is at the generic 02:00:00:00:00:00. The IMEI number is "unavailable" which leads me to the possibility that when flashing i9100 ROMs this information is lost or unable to be read due to device mismatch or something. I might do some more digging around 4.4.4 and try either porting files over or modifying the build prop for the 7.1.2 ROM.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Droidriven:
Have you tried flashing a true working d710 ROM, then creating a nvdata backup using terminal emulator, then flashing a i9100 ROM then restoring the nvdata backup in terminal to see if it fixes the radio? Be careful though, messing with radio can go very bad.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] RipCityBassWorks:
I have never tried anything like that before, I will attempt it though if I can figure out how xD
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Droidriven:
Here is a guide I wrote for the straight talk version of S3, check post #2, it has the steps for doing nvdata backup/restore.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3351290

Note, this only works on devices that have a Qualcomm modem, doesn't work on Exynos modems. I can't remember if d710 has Qualcomm or Exynos.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] RipCityBassWorks:
Still no wifi after the nv_data backup and restore. It is a Exynos modem, but I thought it was worth a try anyway.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] svaethier:
well i finally got this to work and got RR on my phone, I will see if I can find someone in a discord I am in that may know how to solve the wifi issue.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] RipCityBassWorks:
Any luck?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] svaethier:
unfortunately no, not sure if there is a way to get wifi to work anyways.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] RipCityBassWorks:
If anyone is still interested I finally got around to making a video tutorial:

[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJ-bbm5Kzyo&t=1s[/YOUTUBE]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJ-bbm5Kzyo&t=1s
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] svaethier:
hardware keys is an easy fix if you know how to add in a line in the build.prop file to display virtual keys, just an fyi
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Droidriven:
The way WiFi is handled changed in Nougat. I don't know exactly what changed or how to adapt the Wi-Fi part of radio in Nougat because I don't know where/what is completely involved in Wifi on D710.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tnomtlaw:
Help with WiFi please !!!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] RipCityBassWorks:
I tried Marshmallow also, wifi does not work on that either.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Droidriven:
I think the change goes back to lollipop going into marshmallow. There were less drastic changes going from Kit Kat to Lollipop than Lollipop to Marshmallow.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] RipCityBassWorks:
Update:

I attempted building a d710 rom using the i9100 device tree as the base. I am woefully inexperienced in the art of building roms (or anything for that matter lol) from source, but I somehow managed to get the i9100 repo synced and extracted the d710 blobs using adb.

The build failed with the following error:

find: ‘/home/RCBW/LineageOS/out/target/common/obj/SHARED_LIBRARIES/libwifi-hal-mock_intermediates’: No such file or directory

build/core/base_rules.mk:183: *** vendor/samsung/galaxys2-common/proprietary: MODULE.TARGET.SHARED_LIBRARIES.libUMP already defined by hardware/samsung/exynos4/hal/libUMP.

build/core/ninja.mk:166: recipe for target '/home/RCBW/LineageOS/out/build-lineage_i9100.ninja' failed

make: *** [/home/RCBW/LineageOS/out/build-lineage_i9100.ninja] Error 1

make: Leaving directory '/home/RCBW/LineageOS'

#### make failed to build some targets (06:39 (mm:ss)) ####
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] svaethier:
i would suggest talking to the person who is actively making the lineageOS 8.1 build for the i9100 and see if they can help in some way.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] RipCityBassWorks:
I don't want to distract them from working on 8.1 for the i9100. It's not a big deal if we can't figure it out. There's like 5 of us interested in porting this to the D710 (and I don't think anyone uses it as a daily driver). Meanwhile there's many times that who still use the i9100 as a daily and with Android Go, Oreo is extremely promising once it is stable.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] svaethier:
well someone could ask around on the lineageOS subreddit to see if anyone might have any ideas on what we should do to get the wifi issue fixed, the fact we got the rom to work is interesting enough and there may be other people who still have their D710s on them that might help us.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] RipCityBassWorks:
I have been doing a ton of research and I found where the button and CDMA issues lie (CDMA is probably a lost cause though). I'm really hoping that the wifi issue is rooted in the proprietary blobs, because I can't find many leads when comparing D710 CM11 to i9100 Lineage14.1. I am trying to get a build to test, but I'm having issues getting the device tree I assembled recognized.

I posted my issue on a related thread https://xdaforums.com/android/softw...device-tree-phone-t3698419/page2#post75096109 so hopefully I can figure this out.

I could try reddit, most of the results I've searched through on there haven't been very helpful though.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] svaethier:
Well hopefully you get someone who will help you with your issue
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] RipCityBassWorks:
Update:

I am 90% certain I have all of the requirements to at least do a build, but I am having issues related to having not enough RAM and an unreliable HDD. My laptop only has 6gb of RAM, which isn't enough to try to build using a virtual machine, so I have resorted using my now former backup HDD. I am getting random and inconsistent errors of missing files and stuff like that, which I think is due to the HDD being old and unreliable. I got the build to 52% one time but then ran into the Jack-Server issue. I fixed that and immediately ran into the unreliable HDD issues.

I am going to keep trying, but I am not confident that I am going to get anywhere until / if I can upgrade either the HDD or RAM.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Droidriven:
Have you tried using a usb drive to run a bootable linux distro? Or you can install linux on an external hard drive and dual boot between Windows on laptop and linux on the external. Dual booting is better than using a linux live USB because you can install more required packages for certain processes.

Running a linux live usb or dual booting from external wouldn't be an issue with your RAM and probably wouldn't have file errors because it won't be interacting with Windows, it will also be a bit faster because it won't be running on top of windows in a VM, it will be booting the full operating system by itself.

I can link you to some guides if you're interested and have the USB devices needed. There is prepackaged linux distro called Builduntu that can be used in VM or in dual boot, it comes preinstalled with everything you need, you can immediately sync repo without having to install extra packages and various other setup stages, its all done for you.

I did this some time back with an ancient laptop that only had a single core CPU, 40 GB HDD and 2 GB DDR RAM, I installed linux on a 1TB external HDD in dual boot with Windows.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] RipCityBassWorks:
I probably wasn't clear: I have the latest full Ubuntu 16.04 LTS installed on an old HDD that I swapped out with my windows HDD. It is connected using a standard 2.5" SATA port. I believe the HDD is malfunctioning: I am getting random missing file errors and system stability errors. The file errors could not be from windows, the 2 drives are not interacting at all.

I formatted the drive and did a clean install of Ubuntu this morning, so hopefully this helps. I'll attempt another build tonight.

I wish I had known about builduntu before now, that sounds very useful.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Droidriven:
I have a good 300 or 500(can't remember which it was) GB 2.5" SATA 3(I think?) HDD that I could donate, I replaced mine with a SSHD so I have the other not being used.

I could securely wipe it and ship it to you via whatever means is satisfactory to you free of charge if you'd like, it shouldn't cost much. It would be worth it to me to see what you come up with. I have a lot of hardware sitting around that I don't use. I have several complete desktops sitting around as well as various extra parts, cases, drives, PSUs, motherboards, RAM, CPUs, etc. I have no money invested in half of it so I give it away to those that need it, usually locally but I don't see why I couldn't also give to someone I'd have to ship to.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] RipCityBassWorks:
I have come to the realization that this is way beyond my skill level to do. I figured out all of the previous issues with the HDD reliability and Jack-Server, but it looks like there is a compatibility issue with the smdk4412 kernel:

When I attempt a build using the i9100 for the kernel configuration settings, I get an error 1 (usually at around 53%)

hardware/ril/rild/rild.c:383: error: undefined reference to 'RIL_register_socket'

'RIL_register_socket' is defined on line 55 by

extern void RIL_register_socket (RIL_RadioFunctions *(*rilUimInit)
(const struct RIL_Env *, int, char **), RIL_SOCKET_TYPE socketType, int argc, char **argv);

And the "undefined reference" is this:

if (rilUimInit) {
RLOGD("RIL_register_socket started");
RIL_register_socket(rilUimInit, RIL_SAP_SOCKET, argc, rilArgv);
}

I have been unable to find a concrete reason for this, my only guess is that the i9100 kernel config doesn't have the definitions for D710 proprietary files.

When I attempt to build using d710 kernel config the build fails early on with no particular error.

Pretty much I have no idea how to track the 'RIL_Register_Socket' error and I wouldn't even know where to begin for adding support for the d710 to the smdk4412. I took a look at the source and it is a huge maze I don't really want to get involved in.

Also - Just to check my setup I did a build for the i9100, which was successful, so all of the original issues were indeed solved.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tnomtlaw:
Thanks for trying!!!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] svaethier:
i wonder how hard it would to port the LOS 15.1 android GO test rom to this device since GO is supposed to be better for devices like this, any thoughts on this thought process?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] RipCityBassWorks:
Probably pretty hard, though I wouldn't be opposed to trying with 8.1 when I have time this summer.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] RipCityBassWorks:
Update

I have decided to resume this project:

I got an almost free desktop and monitor off CL, I just had to buy RAM and a keyboard, so I now have a dedicated GNU/Linux machine. With pretty good specs also: 8gb RAM, i7 vPro, and a much better HDD than I was using previously.

Lineage 15.1 is now (mostly) stable for the i9100, I am going to attempt to use that as a base

I probably should have done this from the beginning, but I'm going to attempt to take logs from the D710 to see if its possible to just modify the i9100 device tree without doing a full port
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tnomtlaw:
Good luck friend
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Death Inducer:
What?? This is amazing :D
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Droidriven:
I don't think this project ever went anywhere.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Invictus6613:
anybody ever figure out the wifi?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] EirikrHinnRauthi:
My understanding is that this is an irreconcilable issue, like with the J3 Emerge and custom ROMs.

EDIT: Didn't realize the post was from 2 years ago.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] geoff5093:
Has anyone tried using Package Disabler Pro on the S8 yet? Before I load it up and give it a shot, I want to make sure there haven't been any major issues. Most of this bloat can't be disabled unfortunately.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] RMXO:
Why don't you try it out and let us know. =)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] LinS123:
I've used it and it worked pretty well. You have to be careful what you disable though.

If you disable all the Bixby processes for example, the side button becomes a useless when you press it. I also learned that if you disabled the Samsung Contacts app it takes the dialer away with it as well.

Was a bunch of trial and error but it does work.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] wonderwout:
I used the 'Disable all Bloatware' option and so far no issues. But it has only been a couple of hours and I haven't tested everything of course. I did remap the Bixby button first, not sure if it matters.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] geoff5093:
I thought that was no longer possible?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] wonderwout:
It seems to work for me, it disabled 70+ packages.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] geoff5093:
I mean the reassign the bixby button
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] wonderwout:
Still works, I just did it on my Exynos SM-G955F and this thread mentions it working on a Verizon version: https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/fyi-remapping-disabling-bixby-4-19-t3592195
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] craigels:
Never used package disabler before where can I get it also any precautions when disabling apps?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] The Phone Company:
Wait, what??!

Do you realize what you've just said?

Really?

Wow. I hope this is true!!!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] wonderwout:
It is on Play Store. Disabling is trail and error, you can always enable packages again if you run in to issues.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] LinS123:
Bixby is not as integrated into the phone as Samsung would like you to believe. It's pretty much 5 processes as far as I saw in Package Disabler. 3 Bixby processes and 2 voice processes; after if you disable pressing the Bixby button results in nothing happening.

Bixby is so half baked; if you turn off the Bixby Home page on the main screen and try using the button, it takes multiple presses before it does anything (It just launches into Bixby Home). Funny thing is that Bixby Home seems to be constantly killed by the RAM management on the S8+.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] force70:
Working on my 955W also but i did not take the OTA either just in case it kills that option

sent from my S8 plus, Note 7 or S7 Edge
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] The Phone Company:
I like your tone of voice, this is totally acceptable behavior. I commend you on your discovery, your attitude is worthy of the most lavish applause. LinS123, you have done the human race an honorable service, there is hope for us yet from those dreaded 'droids'. Please welcome my gratitude. Thank you OH SO MUCH! I hereby present you with a thumbs up in the likehood you will gain other recognition from like minded Freedom defenders such as myself. We live another day with being under the control of artificial bs. LinS123, thank you!

I will now save myself from prying out that stupid plastic 'Bixby button' from its socket.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] LinS123:
Uh... ok. Did I offend you somehow? If so, sorry. I'm really tone deaf when it comes to reading comments on the internet.

On a side note. If anyone has disabled Knox and its related processes; does it do anything to impact the daily usage of the phone? I was a bit hesitant to disable those.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] The Phone Company:
Some of us are Realists. Not virtual Realists but actual Realists. No sarcasm. Genuinely appreciative of this valuable information.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] johnwayne27:
It puts the lotion on its skin.... lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Gilley:
is Package Disabler Pro the best one to get? I had EZ Disabler Pro or whatever when I got the N7 and doesnt sound like people are real happy with it from reviews when I just looked to see which one I had.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] LinS123:
I originally had EZ Disabler Pro, but it seems the dev has gone silent and the license activation does not work. Don't bother with it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] acheney1990:
I disabled a few things...Not much just like Samsung email, internet, pay (can't use it here) as well as the preinstaled Microsoft apps I don't use. No issues so far.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] subyfan:
Can confirm.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Averix:
Which Package Disabler is the right one? There are like 5 attempts and 12 clones out there. Is it the policedeveloper one or another one?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] dogredwing1:
That the correct one
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] dansan382:
Not sure if it's just me but I downloaded it and after I ran it Knox popped up with something and some terms and conditions. Did I do something wrong? Or this normal
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] djxn40:
Same thing for me

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If I use the disable all bloatware. Does it turn off any real features?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] GibMcFragger:
Yes! I just destroyed the existence of the half baked pile of turd that is Bixby with Package Disabler Pro.

You sir have made my day.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] The Phone Company:
That's the way to do it!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Zeal415:
I can say from experience, just don't disable your samsung account package. I fcked around with that on my AT&T Note 4, Disabled the samsung account, the phone was incapable of logging into any samsung account/app. I did a factory reset and BAM, it was requesting the last samsung account that was on the phone, except that samsung account was not on the phone, so it was asking for a ghost account. I am still locked out of that phone, unfortunately there is no root for the Note4 AT&T version and no way around that FRP, I have tried like hell.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] dansan382:
Does anyone have a list of what's smart to disable and what is not?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] sanjsrik:
I bought the $1.49 version, it's great. Without root I was able to disable a lot and my battery really is better for it.

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There's a bloatware tab in the app, I disabled the obvious stuff i'd never use like face(crap)book and stuff like that.