yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] gooberdude:
Thank you! Your the first that has responded back on trying my testing version. I will post a final next week some time. There has been a bit of clean up that did not transfer to the testing firmware. Some of which will require a one time run of a script to add a few files into data. They will allow mic calibration and some modules to load without logcat errors.

The main parts of the added functions are basic, but will make the basic functions more full featured like the bigger tablets. I am really liking the built in editing and finger stylus in most apps, and keyboard writing pad. Plus the voice recorder works very well, minus the lack of text conversion from spoken words.

Once the mic calibrates, you can easily record soft sounds without much hiss or digital noise. Though Svoice does mess with the internal mic settings, so as a simple fix to resolve mic gain issues, i recommend putting the tablet to sleep by pressing the power key, and wait 5 to 10 seconds and wake.

A hidden feature is backdrop screen saver. Its included in android tv, but will run fine on any device. It allows screen off when charging and sleeping. Once the tablet is fully charged it goes into dim backdrop images display. You dont need to touch the tablet to know its fully charged. If you dont want the backdrop to stay on, just press the power button once and the display will stay off.

It looks like nobody else has any comments, let alone any requests... not that I can do anything more.

It just would be nice to see a dev step in an consolidate the two settings ui apks into one and clean out the unused settings sections and correct the bad sections, which are small yet would make this a near perfect update for our tablets.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] gooberdude:
Have tested a functional smart face unlock, using secure lock screen. It is a work around for the broken settings section for face detection. Settings will not save after creating the face, and FC. Using secure lock screen will enable secure face.

Also this new firmware disables unsecure lockscreen options, which some may miss.

If using smart face for the first time, it may be a bit cumbersom, but it seems to work fairly well, once you get use to being detected.

After rebooting, face detect will not function for security. After unlocking, face detect will enable swipe once your face is detected. If not, it will stay in the unlock mode you set, until unlocked.

Blue tooth, location, and movement unlock will function similarly.

Signature lock is broken by the settings ui build being used by the system.

Voice note to txt is broken by the systems mixer and PCM mappings

I do not recommend using the voice to text function in voice recorder, mostly because it amplifies background noise and sets each word spoken as isolated audio, which may work with other voice audio to txt applications.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] gooberdude:
As a quick update... found the issues with voice recorder, and resolved it to be 98% reliable on the first try after reboot. Usually one would need to put the tablet to sleep and wait a few seconds to reset mic gain.

Found mic gain file missing along with other files that are not part of the latest build.

Will correct with a one time usage script to repopulate the missing files, which are not part of the existing system, into data

The mic gain will automatically adjust every reboot, if needed, and when voice recorder is used as well. It may take a few reboots or voice recorder uses to properly adjust once this firmware update is applied on a dirty flash.

No, i did not resolve voice to txt feature though voice recorder. But the memo feature does work just as clean as all the other recording options. Just with a 5 minute timer.

I also tested changing the wake up command to Svoice. You can reset the command, if you go into apps manager and clear out data for voice recorder and voice command. Svoice has a reset for itself in its settings.

Still messing around before finalizing and releasing my modded firmware.

I have noticed improvements overall, just looking deeper into obtaining more features if possible, like private mode and quick connect. As i touched upon them, but assumed limitations from framework and system ui.

Who knows, it may be some over looked files and such.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Lichsv:
glad to see you are working in the t280. I still use this tablet for daily use but the stock rom it's not what I need.

I hope you release the rom very soon! Thanks!!! keep Going!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] gooberdude:
I am planning on releasing it soon... been testing a bit as i go. Mostly figuring out simplest way to have manual control over enhancements, while having some automation in the process. If i make it simple for me and leave out the abiltiy to revert back an option, many may find some issues that plague them.

Example, not all apps like being forced or moved to external sd card. Already found a few, and started toggling the option when needed. I will update my info to reflect that for reference for this fimware.

Also my hosts file is pretty intensive. It blocks some ads that other blockers dont block, but google has been working diligently in building its ad marketing scheme deeply into apk function. So some streaming apps may function slower than others when updating programmes. Play back may be effected by a delay while ads are not allowed to play, or not start at all unless backed out and restarted again. Old BBC America was that way. Depending of app, slider bar for skipping may not be shown, as all ad breaks are removed. Some show slider bar without ad breaks, and some have ad breaks but may limit half of the ads randomly depending on the server its connected to for ads. All in all, if you find an issue with internet connection or streaming playback, disable the hosts file and try again.

Hosts file and install to external SD, can be toggled on or off on the fly. The only reboot required option is to change settings ui. As each settings ui has a set of options that broaden the tablets abiltities, making it like two devices in one. Some settings carry over from being set by a different ui. So toggling may not be required as much until the tablet is fully setup. Though for my needs, i cant fully stay on one ui over the other, as the options are too varied without any other means to control or use without the ui.

Since nobody has mentioned any Samsung functions or unique apps missing or required... i limited my testing to wee bugs that may pop up on dirty flashes. Yes i have been dirty flashing over and over with different and updated system backups, to find the best or cleanest way to have an issue free update without creating issues if one should need to revert back to stock.

Once i have time i will lay out more updated information about features and included apps.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] gooberdude:
Okay, here is a snapshot of smanager once you restore my ti backup of the customized settings.

You will need to restore this file in ti backup... https://mega.nz/#!UjJzEa6b!Tl4osQhOUfrNy9i4ntFAvbitbAIKdTl7z787ujG94M4

To restore, just use menu and select import and point to the location of the downloaded backup file. Once restored, smanager will be setup properly for running scripts.

Notice the items in red... they are enabled and will only error when re-launched. All the other non red items are active for launching. Once launched the item will turn red, thus allowing you to quickly deturmine what has been enabled or disabled. They will stay as they are even after reboot.

I set up the defaults this way so there wont be any issues if one is to do a factory reset for a clean install of this firmware.

Notice the last item named run once... it fixes wee issues that the framework cannot install to data. They are small empty files, required for some features to function properly. Also there is a set of settings db files that will update toggles and enable universal functions that may not be seen without need of booting with a different settings ui.

The gear icon next to an item means it will run at boot up, on an internal delay by smanager.

The skull and cross-bones means su enabled. None of the scripts have su commands for safety.

The star means favorite, so like named items can be separated by enabling favorite to keep on top of non favorites.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] gooberdude:
Done! Updated original page and added a final version firmware for downloading. The previous reply is for final setup to enable features and mods.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] juanysara:
gps not working?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] gooberdude:
Your the first to have any issues, out of the many who downloaded and tried my system backup. Unfortunatly, I deleted by work files from many different factory firmwares, assuming everything was cool, since had very little feedback. I guess I could make another system backup, from my working tablet mods, to replace the one I uploaded on Mega, if others find any more issues.

If you have issues, revert back to your twrp system backup. I assume your model is not the same as mine. The system backup is for the 7.0 wifi only Tab A6.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] emottau:
Im continuously getting an error when i try to restore. extracttarfork() process ended with error=255
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] gooberdude:
Try downloading again from mega, and try again. Else revert back to your system twrp backup.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] juanysara:
Hello

I had to go back to the stock ROM and has already returned to work the GPS

It was the only way to make it work properly, I don't know if it's my device failure.

Too bad I can't use this ROM I've lost Snote, very useful to me is there any way I can use it in ROM stock PHE?

Thank you, for your time and your work and sorry for my bad English.

Edit: Sorry if you bother asking, but I'm trying to learn a little bit about android, I created a zip to install Snote, I got it to work but when I give it to create a da FC note Can you tell me it's wrong? thank

https://mega.nz/#!Vw5SEAxD!JAdpdtUQWpEWBQZa6AWdHd-UJDE280fnRwtXNCk02jw
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] MaherSchalalHaschBas:
Really tried it hard

Unfortunately GPS is killed and some UI issues in settings .... :crying:

I would really like to see a ROM with SD card integration (Android 6?) because this tab is so kewl.

Would you try to fix this ROM so we could give it a try? :confused::angel:
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] XeonNAS:
Boot loop after restore

Tried this but just get a boot loop!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] superdaves34:
Same here boot looping
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] gooberdude:
Please check your firmware... this is based on the latest US release. It will not upgrade from any other release. It requires the kernel and boot loader flashed and functional from the firmware its based upon.

Please flash your backup system to restore your tablet back to normal, or flash the stock firmware you flashed from, amd restore, if your boot loader was not backed up with your system backup.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Bolter99:
Need assistance loading your backup...

Using TWRP 3.3.0-0, restore from the OP does not show any partitions to select - I would expect to see System/Data/Boot. Your 0ARK3-mod, along with my backup show in TWRP (using the external card) and I can restore from my backup. Do I need a different version of TWRP, or have I missed something?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] gooberdude:
Until you create a full system backup, then unzip the contents into your twrp backup folder. Twrp will not find it until you have a backup folder created.

I am running the latest available for the tab 7.0 wifi, found in the xda development section.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Dexrn:
how do i get to the tab 4 and the j5 ui and how do i restore that backup for smanager
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] gooberdude:
Doesn't the smanager scripts menu have the option to change various methods?

No smanager options restore is needed, it should be set and functional when my modded firmware is restored via twrp.

If it is not... then it may be an issue from my twrp backup image... i never got any word from others who have used my modded image, and assumed things worked. So, i will get around to making another backup of my recent functioning mods to my own tab a6, and replace the Mega download.

I will update in a few days... since i am not willing to trouble shoot why the modded backup will not restore smanager scripts properly.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] abcdjgh:
more questions

ok, so then [please answer all my questions] how do i get to the tab 4 and j5 ui, the theme app is not working for me it just crashes when i click "More Themes" how do i enable face lock, [if i need any apps please put the link] after i tried to enable face lock, it disabled Swipe, None and Face Lock, also what is Papergarden, and lastly, Can u put a 6.0-7.0 version of Samsung Experience Home, add the phone app, add the messaging app, and add Samsung Heath to this rom? Thanks

i was on another account on another computer, im VoidGamingYT
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] gooberdude:
Themes can be setup on TabletUI or using the themes manager app.

Since the device is limited 1280x720 many S device themes will pop up as unavailable, so keep the themes simple. No tab ui or J5 ui to choose, just the change to J5 or tab 4 settings option within smanager.

Face lock works when you update Google, and use secure lock settings when setting up lock screen. This was explained in the operation instructions earlier in the thread.

As for Samsung Experience 6.0 and 7.0... i have not seen it developed for 5.1.1, so i expect it is for Nougat on up only.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] abcdjgh:
ok so then how do i enable swipe and stuff
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] gooberdude:
I dont know why you cant change the type of lock type. Are you familiar with android 4.4 on up? Each version has a slightly different way to change settings. Mostly because of Google, not Samsung. Try the Google method.... turn off lock screen and then set it to swipe. If it sets, then its a Google settings issue to release secure lock screen, not what I added to the Samsung Experience system for added features.

Also, as stated earlier each settings type (phone /tablet) will have some broken features, because of the device's framework. What may not work in one settings menu , should work on the other settings menu. Playing around in both (requiring a reboot once selected in smanager), will allow most all functions to be enabled, even though you can change to another settings ui without effecting what was set on the other settings ui. Some may find phone settings more functional, others not so... but will need to flip flop in between occasionally, when needed. A minor inconvenience, until a dev is willing to combine the working functions between the two settings ui into one modded settings ui.

Did not have much time... will try to post the latest firmware backup by Thursday.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] cinek0111:
Thanks a lot. Finally this device works as it should. I owe you.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] gooberdude:
Here is the latest backup, from my current live build on my tablet. I did not completely clean up this backup, as I did not have time to remove some apps that were installed to SD. To clean up the broken apps that are not installed to your existing SD card, remove the folders located in root/mnt/asec, and reboot.

This backup holds twrp recovery, passive kernel, and my modded oem firmware system backup.

I suggest making a full backup of your device before flashing the modded backup system. The kernel and recovery are optional, and are not required.

If smanger does not start in scripts mode... showing the scripts selection menu, then you must restore the ti backup zip file for smanager, by downloading the zip file (given in earlier post) and manually restoring the file using the menu option to import backup. It will restore preset user settings and options that smanager does not default to. Else you can set smanager to defualt to the scripts, within the settings and preferences manually.

https://mega.nz/#!wvQQwSSI!Lu-O2aHnuE_TmcmDLZEO-28g7Y0gPEJUID9vbq8gNfs
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] gooberdude:
Normal issues and resolutions

Here are some Android issues that effect opperation, which can be troublesome for non techy peeps.

Some apps do not like being forced installed on SD card... Namely Samsung TTS. It will fc and reboot when trying to install to SD card. Thus the reason to be able to toggle on the fly, when needed, using smanager.

If force to install to SD card fails to function, toggle the install to SD option in smanager, as it can be reset if system has its settings restored, even though smanager may show it selected.

Smanager only runs scripts, it does not detect if the internal system settings are set. All the other toggle scripts will add or remove system files, which will stay uneffected by resets.

Also check the apps list in the on SD Card section of apps manager. Sort by largest, and scroll from bottom up. If any apps listed, show less than 15mb on SD card, it is better to not force them on SD card. and to move them back to system.

If anyone should loose the ability to use recents and home button, most likely the issue is with settings corruption (common practice is a factory reset to fix). It is easily addressed by clearing all data from settings storage and settings in app manager, and rebooting. You will need to set some of the settings you had previously, manual input.

Since i have modified the system, accessibility allows saving and restoring its settings, which helps in retoring the mix of settings from both settings ui, in one simple task.

For example you must mix settings between tablet and phone to utilize full accessibility enhancements, and also enable each option separately, that is included in the shortcut menu. Once each item is enabled, the option to add in the short cut menu will be available. Once set in the menu, you can then use the short cut to disable un used options, without need to change any settings.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Nemo1984:
How did you add the screen mirroring? I would like to add it to my phone too!

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] gooberdude:
It has it, but i have not tested fully. The option is enabled by manually adding the quick toggle if missing, by using sqlite editor app, or by using the option in the settings menu. Many options are in the settings.db, though my system backup should restore the quick toggles from my system over to your device.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Nemo1984:
I have found the settings.db and opened it with sqlite editor. What should be changed to enable it?

Thanks again!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] gooberdude:
Read up on this https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2732722

You may check your tiles by using edit when dropping down the quick tiles. I am surpised my settings.db did not transfer, so be careful on editing.

There are a number of tiles that function, but the devices framework has been partially disabled by Samsung. Like network restriction is blank, but when selected it does function. As for gestures and smart pause the device will not function even though they toggle. Sfinder works, but its a memory hog and usless compared to google features, so i removed it once i tested and verified function. QuickConnect never worked for this device, and i assume its due to framework being limited.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Nemo1984:
Thank you very much, that worked!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] mrgutis:
Your scripts used in SManager is referencing to /system/lost+found (after recovered settings of it through TI) which is empty and i've checked TWRP recovery files - those are excluded most probably when you do backup... could you please put zip archive with those scrips to download?

By the way - love your work, glad that someone still have love for this device
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] gooberdude:
I checked, my scripts point to System, Addon.d, Manager... at least for my current updated release that was posted a few replies back.

Will not support older revisions, since nobody else has complained enough about my scripts, and your the first to have such issues.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] DekiSugi:
very, very good! so nice... thank you very much! i love this mod so good! s voice, s pen, magisk root and more. thank you very much :svetius:
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] m.zielinski:
You are correct - i installed your Final Rom and the scripts are in that folder.

but the scripts didnt show up at first so i restore the TI-Backup that in installed os.tools.scriptmanager-20190426-025815-tibkp from https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=79411103&postcount=11 - and from this backup the script are referenced in lost+found...

So its just the scriptmanager-tibackup that is needed in a new version.

After eacht reboot my timezone gets changed - Im in GMT +2 Berlin - but it always gets changed to GMT -5 - any idea what might be wrong?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] gooberdude:
Latest Smanager backup file

Here is the latest smanager backup file you requested. It should fix the menu. You may need to toggle some of the short cut settings on the scripts menu, as this is a backup from my live setup.

As for time zone... please check to see if fake gps is running... if so pause it, and use maps to set gps. Set time local to your zone and reboot. It should stay at your zone. If not, verify that gps is the only option set in location. Google may have set it for high accuracy, which does not work well with fake gps.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] m.zielinski:
The backup helped.

But timezone is still changed after every boot to gmt-5.

I freezed fakegps and enabled only gps for location. I also disabled afwall to be shure that i didnt block Internet access for a needed component.

Is there a bootscript of yours that replaces some configs?

Or it is from the csc settings?

CSC INFO

Product Code: SM-T280NZWADBT

Original CSC Code: DBT

Firmware's CSC Code: XAR

Active CSC Code: XAR

Available CSC Codes:

CSC Country: USA

CSC Country ISO: US

Beside that i really like this rom.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] gooberdude:
It may be in the build.prop. i added features from my config to establish Chicago CST as default if the device is factory reset.

Other than that, nothing else is setup to permanently set to wrong location.

Under my own testing, the weather app can display different time zone info, and the alarm clock has features for different time zones.

I can look deeper as to how to override your time zone conflict. One option is to turn off automatic date and time, and manually set it. Reboot and check if date and time stays. If it does, try setting it back to automatic and use google find my device or maps to check your location is being properly detected by gps.

You may have an app that was installed at one time, that could be set to change location, for games and such.

There really is nothing else on the system side that was added or tweaked to cause location mismatch, outside of fake gps. But i never had any issues with it, to warrant question.

I'll search online for a posible google fix, to clear location data from data base, for it to rebuild when setting zone info.