Hello everyone, i see here to collect and post some known and maybe unknown tips and tricks with some important information, hoping this will be useful for users.
Any more tips, tricks and suggestions from users are always welcomed. And please feel free to make corrections for any wrong or missed information in this post
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Preface:
The Galaxy Nexus (GT-I9250) is a touchscreen Android smartphone developed by a partnership between Google and Samsung. The phone and operating system were developed collaboratively by engineers from both companies. It is the third generation successor to Google's previous flagship phones: the Nexus One and Nexus S. The Galaxy Nexus has a high-definition (1280 × 720) Super AMOLED display with curved glass, an improved camera and has an unlockable bootloader to allow further development and end-user modification. Nexus devices are the first Android devices to receive updates to the operating system. The name of this smartphone is the result of co-branding between the Samsung Galaxy and Google Nexus brands of Android smartphones. The device is known as the Galaxy X in Brazil, however, due to a trademark on the "Nexus" brand.
The Galaxy Nexus was unveiled jointly by Google and Samsung on October 19, 2011 in Hong Kong. It was released in Europe on November 17, 2011.
It is one of the few phones recommended by the Android Open Source Project for building Android from source.
The Galaxy Nexus is no longer available for sale on the Google Play Store as of October 29, 2012 with the announcement of its successor, the LG Nexus 4.
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OTA 4.3 (JWR66Y)
Google begins to roll Jelly Bean 4.3 on Gnex which have some notable modifications but not at the level that users expect. Not as usual, OTA begun to roll first on yakju build not takju. Users who already got their hands on the latest firmware update have reported what is new:
- More secured ADB. (as 4.2.2)
- Fix the Bluetooth audio bugs.
- Better battery performance noticed.
- Performance enhancements.
-System UI lag also gone.
-Camera rotation lag is reduced.
-Dial pad autocomplete, can be enabled from call settings.
-you will notice more ram freeing.
-Google Hindi Input is added in "Language and imput".
-supporting of App Ops (optional permissions), see here.
** 4.3 supports now "OpenGL ES 3.0" for High-Performance Graphics and "Connectivity with Bluetooth Smart devices and sensors" and "Optimized Location and Sensor Capabilities", but unfortunately, our devices does not support it.
Support for "Restricted Profiles" is only for Nexus tablets
Did you install Android 4.3 on your Nexus device? Have you noticed anything new in Android 4.3? Please post it.
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Questions & Answers
Q1) I didn't receive OTA update and i am on unrooted stock firmware?
A Go to Settings > Apps > All > Google Services Framework, clear data, then go to Settings > About phone > System update > Check now. repeat procedure many times.
Q2) Kies program does not recognize my Gnex, i want to update firmware?
A Gnex firmware is not supported by Samsung Kies. it is updated directly from Google.
Q3) Can i make a screen shot on stock firmware?
A Yes you can! user doesn’t need to root the device or employ third-party apps just to take a photo of what's happening on screen. Taking a screenshot is simple, just press the volume down and power buttons together. The device will quickly take a snapshot of the screen and you will find it in your notifications.
Q4) What is Barrel Roll?
A As part of Google's regular antics, it had introduced a "barrel roll" trick for desktop browsers. Type "do a barrel roll" as a search term, and Google would demonstrate the power of modern browsers by flipping everything around on your screen. Your Android device can also do a barrel roll if you speak out the same command. Again, It's great fun to show off.
Q5) How can i uninstall an app. without going to setting?
A Long-pressing on an app within the app drawer pops up a couple of menus along the top of the screen. App Info gives you the boring technical stuff about how much memory it's taking up, or you can fling it off the other way to uninstall it.
Q6) How can i go directly to the quick settings menu?
A expand notification bar by sliding two fingers.
Q7) What is inverted rendering?
A Inverted rendering is a posh way of saying it makes the pages black and turns the text white, so it looks like you're reading the internet from 1997. It also supposedly saves battery, plus is easier on the eyes if you're reading in the dark. It's under the browser's settings tab, within the accessibility area - and there's a contrast slider, too.
Q8) How can i reboot into safe mode?
A Safe mode, the savior of so many Windows PCs! If you are experiencing a problem with your Gnex and you want to determine whether it is being caused by a third-party app, long-press the power button, then long-press the Power off option. Choose OK to reboot in safe mode, which completely disables all third-party apps on your device. If the problem goes away when you’re in safe mode, you should reboot your device and start removing recently installed apps until the problem goes away.
Q9) What does reset app. preferences means?
A Android gives you loads of different options for each installed app, and on the whole this is a very good thing. Sometimes it can be a bad thing, though: you may find your phone playing up because a crucial app has been disabled, or you've changed the notifications for something important like emails. In the apps drawer, you'll find Reset app preferences under the settings. This resets all your apps on a global level, returning actions and data settings to their original levels.
Q10) What is imojis?
A "Emojis" are the Japanese version of emoticons. You can enable emoji support for the default Jelly Bean keyboard by choosing Language & input in the settings app, then going to the settings for the stock Android keyboard. Here, choose Add-on dictionaries and select Emoji for English words. When you next type certain words (there's a complete list here) you'll see its symbol appear in the predictions bar.
Q11) What is the difference between takju and yakju?
A These android builds are almost the same but there are some differences in terms of their android updates. Takju: Mobiles which brought from Google play store in USA and come with a Google wallet pre-installed. In these devices, android update is pushed by Google itself and they are almost first to receive an OTA update. Yakju: Mobiles which brought from Google store but outside of USA, update are also pushed by Google, but this update might delay by some days or weeks. So, do check your android build if your device is running android build other than takju, then change it in takju build to an OTA update first.
Q12) How do i know what is my Gnex android build?
A Download Android System Info application from play store or you can check it from Maps>setting>about.
Q13) I can not see Developer Options in settings?
A Google hide this option, to enable it just go to settings---->about phone, tap 7 times on "build number" and it will be shown in settings.
Q14) how to make apps, data and sdcard backup & restore?
A Refer to post # 286.
Q15) I received 4.3 OTA update, ADB can not recognize my Gnex. What should I do?
A Download and install Android SDK, if you already have it on your PC just update tools and platform-tools. you must have latest ADB version (1.0.31). If you do not want to install Android SDK, download attached file (thx to xaueious).
Q16) How can i make my Gnex feel snappier?
A By speeding up (or disabling) the animated fade-in effects you see when switching between tasks, you’ll see a boost in performance and faster screen transitions. Start by unhiding “Developer options” as described above. Once in “Developer options,” scroll down to the “Window animation scale” and “Transition animation scale” options and set both to .5x. You can even turn each of these off and transitioning between apps and pages will be almost instant. If you ever want to go back, remember the defaults for both of these settings are 1x.
Q17) How can i improve my gaming graphics?
A If you are a hard-core gamer, you probably already know what 4x anti-aliasing is. First, enable Developer Options as described above, then go to Settings and click on Developer Options and enable Force 4x MSAA. Multisample anti-aliasing (MSAA) is a technique used to improve image quality. Since the Gnex has a GPU capable of supporting MSAA, this setting should make your graphics look more detailed when you are playing advanced games. Keep in mind this will also cause your GPU to work harder and your device may get hotter and consume more power than normal. It’s also possible that all games may not support this.
Q18) I want to see Jelly Bean on my screen, can i?
A Yes you can, go to settings---->about phone tap quickly 4-5 times on android version, you will see a big Jelly bean, touch and hold it, you will see small flying Jelly beans.
Q19) How can i customize my LED notifications?
A A free app called Light Flow Lite allows you to take control of the colors of your notification LED. It also makes your Gnex flash one color after another. This app allows you to set the notification color for over 250 applications and system events including missed calls, low battery, no signal, voice mail, calendar reminders, Gmail messages, email messages, SMS messages, MMS messages, Twitter notifications and more.
Q20) How can i put my Gnex in fastboot/recovery mode?
A Turn off your phone, press and hold down Volume Up and Down keys + Power button at the same time until fastboot (bootloader) mode (image of an Android with Start) appears then release the keys. Press volume up or down and select recovery by pressing power button. (For stock recovery, when you see an android logo with exclamation mark, press power + volume up to see the recovery menu).
Q21) How can i put my Gnex in download mode (odin mode)?
A Turn off your phone, press and hold down Volume down + Power button at the same time until odin mode appears then release the keys.
Q22) Why google voice search is crashing when i press on mic when i am on a custom rom?
A Update google search from play store.
Q23) My Gnex screen is turning on by itself, what is happening?
A It is caused by an application, usually by live wallpapers, try to find it and delete it, or install an antivirus app., i recommend Dr.Web Anti-virus, scan, delete, wipe cache and dalvik (optional).
Q24) sometimes i lose packet data (3G) when i turn it off then on, i turn off then turn on my Gnex to enable packet data again?
A There is no need to turn your phone off and on to re-enable packet data, just long press on power button, enable airplane mode for 3-5 seconds then disable it.
Q25) I rooted my Gnex, what to do next?
A It is recommended to make a nandroid backup immediately.
Q26) I rooted my Gnex 4.3, made a nandroid backup, but i can not find my backup folder?
A Use a file manager, enable root option, your backup folder is located in data/media/clockworkmod or mnt/shell/emulated/clockwordmod.
Q27) The kernel does not support PGM, is there a solution?
A change the kernel, or install intellicover application.
Q28) Do i need to wipe cache partition when flashing a new rom?
A No, there is no need to wipe cache, because when you wipe data/factory reset, cache is wiped automatically. Some said to wipe cache and dalvik after flashing a new rom to prevent any potential conflict.
Q29) I rooted my Gnex 4.3, flash custom recovery, but when i reboot into recovery, it shows the stock recovery!?
A Every OTA update places two files on device system (that are not there on a non-update stock ROM) that re-flash the stock recovery on EVERY boot. The two files are /system/recovery-from-boot.p and /system/etc/install-recovery.sh. You need to make sure that these files are either deleted or renamed, or else custom recovery will disappear when you reboot. These files serve no purpose other than re-flashing the stock recovery on every boot. So, by using something like Root Explorer, delete or rename them, and re-flash your custom recovery.
Q30) My Gnex won't start, i can not get into fastboot mode, only i can get into download mode?
A Use odin to flash stock firmware here.
Q31) What is the easiest way to install samsung driver?
A The easiest way is to install Samsung Kies.
Q32) How can i flash stock image on my Gnex?
A See efrant thread.
Q33) What about governors, I/O schedulers.....?
A See droidphile thread.
Q34) How to properly post a kernel bug (LAST_KMSG)?
A See ciprianruse88 thread.
Q35) What is the best kernel for my Gnex?
A There is no something called "best kernel". You must try many kernels and decide what suit your rom and your need.
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Rooting:
Rooting is often performed with the goal of overcoming limitations that carriers and hardware manufacturers put on some devices, resulting in the ability to alter or replace system applications and settings, run specialized apps that require administrator-level permissions, or perform other operations that are otherwise inaccessible to a normal Android user. Rooting is similar to jailbreaking devices running the Apple iOS operating system. On Android, rooting can also facilitate the complete removal and replacement of the device's operating system, usually with a more recent release of its current operating system. Rooting enables all the user-installed applications to run privileged commands that are typically unavailable to the devices in their stock configuration.
Legality: The Free Software Foundation Europe argues that it is legal to root or flash any device. According to the European Directive 1999/44/CE, replacing the original operating system with another does not void the statutory warranty that covers the hardware of the device for two years unless the seller can prove that the modification caused the defect.
On July 26, 2010, the United States announced a new exemption making it officially legal to root a device and run unauthorized third-party applications, as well as the ability to unlock any cell phone for use on multiple carriers.
Safety: I Have always said that the person should learn the Android OS before rooting. It is a good idea to have an idea of what rooting is doing and what it will affect. I would say spend your time really learning the OS which is not a small task. Then, if you still feel like it, go ahead and root. While rooting can help you learn many things about your device, it also can reap very bad consequences, such as:
-Bricking your phone (or in an easier way to explain, making your phone a pretty paper weight).
-Corrupting core files.
-Stopping OTA updates from going to your phone.
-Voiding phone warranty.
-Have your phone open to malicious software and applications that can do serious harm to your phone.
As you can see, it can reap very negative things. I have read/seen people who have literally had to buy brand new phones because they tried the latest and greatest rom. Rooting is essentially something that you must take at your own risk & caution. Generally, if you follow exactly the procedure of rooting made by developers, you will be more likely on the safe side.
Root process: See jabakuba thread.
What to do after rooting?: 1) make a nandroid backup via custom recovery 2) backup efs partition (save your IMEI and NV_DATA):
Install "terminal emulator" from play store, open it and type the following (enter after each line):
Code:
su
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p3 of=/sdcard/efs.img
Then move efs.img to a safe place on your pc.
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Problems can happen:
-Stuck into a Bootloop: Bootloops are mainly caused by system files interfering with each others which cause instability and/or crash at the boot sequence. so what to do??
Pull out battery then reinsert it, boot into recovery, wipe cache and dalvik, reboot. If not, format data, system, cache using recovery and restore stock firmware (supposing that you did a nandroid backup before). if you don't have a backup to restore, flash any custom rom from your sdcard after formatting system & data & cache. If you don't have a custom rom in your sdcard, push one from your pc using adb (supposed that you have adb file or sdk on your pc): boot into recovery, connect your phone to the computer open command prompt and write the following command then hit enter (supposing that your rom is placed on D):
Code:
adb push D:\name of rom.zip /data/media/
Or
Code:
adb push D:\name of rom.zip /sdcard/
Then
Code:
adb reboot recovery
once done, go to your phone and install the rom.zip from recovery, reboot.
If none of above methods works, then flash stock image for your Gnex using fastboot commands here.
-Phone-Triangle-computer: If your phone can not boot, can not boot in fastboot or download modes, maybe after a bad flash, and screen shows phone--triangle--computer pic, so it is sort of download mode, use odin to flash stock firmware using this tutorial.
-Nexus is quietly dead: If your phone did not respond to anything, it won't turn on, can not boot into fastboot or download mode, black screen, try "OMAP FLASH", it can save your Gnex.
For 4.2.2 only:
-AOSP Rom incompatibility: After supplying all needed hardware drivers by AOSP, developers has updated AOSPA. So you absolutely need to be up to date regarding Google Bootloaders and Radios, which are not part of the Rom. Or else your device will be incompatible, unable to make calls perhaps and maybe other issues.
Regarding Bootloader, it still the same build for 4.2.2 (primelc03) but the Radio has changed to xxlj1. So you must flash Radio to the latest build using "Fastboot" or through "Recovery":
Fastboot method:(I prefer this)
Unzip "fastboot-radio-maguro-i9250xxlj1.img.zip" (attached), put unzipped image (in the file) into fastboot folder (attached), enable "usb debugging" option, boot into fastboot mode, connect your device to your PC, open a command prompt into fastboot folder and type:
Code:
fastboot flash radio radio-maguro-i9250xxlj1.img
Hit "enter"
Code:
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Hit "enter"
Code:
fastboot reboot
Hit "enter
Recovery method:
Put "cwm-radio-maguro-i9250xxlj1.zip" (attached) into your sdcard. Boot into recovery and flash the zip file.
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Battery Conservation Tips:
-Enable Auto Brightness: Brightness can lure a lot of battery if not changed intelligently with time to match the surroundings, Jellybean in this case brought the “Auto Brightness” function which uses the accelerometer within the device to detect the amount of light in the surroundings and then act upon the brightness level according to it. To enable, go to Settings > Device > Display > Brightness, and tick “Automatic Brightness“. And if you want to save more battery drain, set brightness manually at low level depending on the external amount of light.
-Remove Live Wallpapers: Using a live wallpaper is another battery sucking feature. If you turn out to be truly saving battery, make sure not to use any live wallpaper. A wallpaper with a black background uses less power than a wallpaper with a light-colored background.
-Disable Location and GPS services: Keeping GPS ON at all times, decreases your battery life, so its better to disable it while not in use. To disable, go to Settings > Personal > Location access > and switch it off.
-Disable Wi-Fi or Mobile Data when not in use: Try to avoid situations when you keep your Wifi or Mobile Data ON even when the phone is set in standby.
-Manage Sync carefully: Keeping the Sync ON all the time is another reason for decreased battery life. Enable it anytime you want, manage your emails or services and again turn it off. For those who are on work and want real-time push notifications are advised not to follow this tip.
-Turn OFF Haptic Feedback and screen sounds: To save a little more on battery, its better to switch off the screen touch sounds and vibrations. To do so, go to Settings > Device > Sound and untick Dial pad touch tones, Touch sounds. Screen lock sound and Vibrate on touch.
-Turn OFF bluetooth and NFC: Disabling bluetooth and NFC when you are not using it, is another way to save battery juice.
-Follow the method of full charge and full discharge: Don’t put your phone on charging when there is the battery remaining it for another few hours unless it’s very important. Charge it when your battery is about to get totally discharged and when you put it for charging, let it get charged totally.
-Set sleep time: Check the Sleep setting (under Display) and make sure it is set to 1 minute or less.
Keep calls short: This is obvious, but how many times have you heard people on their mobile phone say, "I think my battery’s dying," and then continue their conversation for several minutes? Sometimes, the dying battery is just an excuse to get off the phone (and a good one, at that), but if you really need to conserve the battery, limit your talk time.
-Turn OFF mobile network when not in range: Its very often that you lose the mobile network when you are travelling, so its advisable to turn OFF the mobile network by switching ON Airplane mode. Go to Settings > Wireless & Networks, tick Airplane Mode.
- After each month remove your battery from mobile phone and let it rest for an hour, it will give battery a breath and it will last longer.
-You should not have to turn off your phone to charge it. Most battery chargers deliver more than enough current to power your phone and charge it at the same time. Doing so will not lengthen the charge time, and leaving a phone on allows the user to be aware of its fuel gauge, so that you can remove it when the battery is full.
-When using a car charger, do not charge the battery when the inside temperature of your car is hot. Wait until the car has cooled before you plug in the phone.
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Gnex secret codes:
*#*#4636#*#* Testing menu(Phone, Battery & Wifi Info, Usage Statistics).
*#06# MEID number(Display's your IMEI).
*#*#2432546#*#* Checkin(Manually check for System Updates).
*#*#8255#*#* For Google Talk service monitoring.
*#*#786#*#* Hard Reset(Wipes/Resets Data/Profile & internal storage!) (think before you do it! no warning, no go back).
*#*#1234#*#* or *#*#7873778#*#* Open superuser application.
*#123# then press dial. Shows you if you are in your home network or not (only across networks in USA/Canada).
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Recommendations:
-Too loud wallpapers may sometimes disturb the look of your home screen and make the icons quite invisible, simple or a less-colored wallpapers are always suggested as to be the best choice. But your choice is what matters.
- Use only essential widgets on your home screen - each widget consumes memory and processing power which can slow your down your phone.
- Uninstall apps that you don't use - after awhile your phone can get cluttered as some Apps are designed to always run in the background. If you rarely use an App, then uninstall it to free up memory and CPU resource.
- It is best to avoid task killers such as Advanced Task Killer. Android is designed to automatically pre-load certain applications, even if you don't load them yourself. If it starts to run low on memory, it will smartly unload the oldest running apps automatically. Manually killing tasks will only mean they get loaded in memory again. Task killers can make the phone slow, laggy, or drain battery life more quickly.
- Always use latest CWM or latest TWRP recoveries.
- Disable USB debugging when it is not in use. Leaving USB debugging enabled makes your phone vulnerable (e.g. lock pattern can be reset).
- Avoid putting your Gnex in direct sunlight, it may affect touch screen & your battery performance.
- Learn how to use ADB & FASTBOOT commands instead of using toolkits, the last could not function properly.
- Flash stock firmware using fastboot is preferred than using odin.
- Check rom/kernel.zip md5 before flashing if it is convenient.
- Always update applications, if available, for better performance.
- Make a backup of your data, applications, contacts...always ready to restore from your computer.
- Read, read and read before you mess with your Gnex.
- Always be sure that you are flashing the right thing for your Gnex variant.
- If you do not know what you are doing, so don't do it .
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Re: [Ref] Galaxy Nexus 4.2.1 tips & tricks with some Recommendations
Great off topic post in AK thread!!!
Thanx for your love and looking out for others
"powered by AK purity v17 Kernel + purity ROM + C.R.88 Wallpapers for beauty"
Re: [Ref] Galaxy Nexus 4.2.1 tips & tricks with some Recommendations
I love this type of thread ... When my mind goes off here I have all infos
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MOD EDIT: For God's sake, Don't quote the entire OP, post edited.
anarkia1976 said:
I love this type of thread ... When my mind goes off here I have all infos
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thx AK. im ready for anything to add from any user :good:
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samersh72 said:
thx AK. im ready for anything to add from any user :good:
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If I can help ... You can TOC TOC on my door
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hell yea bro!!!!!:good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good:
great thread bro...will be very helpful to new users :good:
k786 said:
great thread bro...will be very helpful to new users :good:
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Thx for your post bro:good:
Re: [Ref] Galaxy Nexus 4.2.1 tips & tricks with some Recommendations
I'm impressed the majority of best contributor of ak thread create a new place with his experience for help users .....
Keep up the good work
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Re: [Ref] Galaxy Nexus 4.2.1 tips & tricks with some Recommendations
anarkia1976 said:
I'm impressed the majority of best contributor of ak thread create a new place with him experience for help users .....
Keep up the good work
Xda with AK Kernel inside
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You are the professor AK
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
Re: [Ref] Galaxy Nexus 4.2.1 tips & tricks with some Recommendations
Hi guy can you add to your guide reference for resolve problem Like sk8 battery .... :thumbup:
Thanks a lot for your great guide ....
I hope every user read this make a thanks to you
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Re: [Ref] Galaxy Nexus 4.2.1 tips & tricks with some Recommendations
anarkia1976 said:
Hi guy can you add to your guide reference for resolve problem Like sk8 battery .... :thumbup:
Thanks a lot for your great guide ....
I hope every user read this make a thanks to you
Xda with AK Kernel inside
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No problem my friend:thumbup:
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
anarkia1976 said:
Hi guy can you add to your guide reference for resolve problem Like sk8 battery .... :thumbup:
Thanks a lot for your great guide ....
I hope every user read this make a thanks to you
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i couldn't figure out properly what is sk8 problem
Re: [Ref] Galaxy Nexus 4.2.1 tips & tricks with important info to know
jrgilbert79 said:
I have found out how to fix low volume phone wide and give you a reason to buy quality headphones....Guide here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2117648
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Thx very useful. Testing:thumbup:
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
The code for dialer for manual update checking is nice.
I didn't know that code even exists..
That was really helpful... Thanks!
dmourao said:
That was really helpful... Thanks!
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you are welcome my friend:good:
Re: [Ref] Galaxy Nexus 4.2.1 tips & tricks with important info to know
Great topic got a lot useful info :thumbup:
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Amazing
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samersh72 said:
Hello everyone, i see here to collect and post some known and maybe unknown tips and tricks with some important informations, hoping this will be useful for users.
Any more tips, tricks and suggestions from users are always welcomed. And please feel free to make corrections for any wrong or missed information in this post
Questions & Answers
Q I didn't receive OTA update and i am on stock firmware?
A Go to Settings > Apps > All > Google service framework, clear data and force close it, then go to Settings > About phone > System update > Check now. repeat procedure many times.
Q Can i make a screen shot on stock firmware?
A Yes you can! user doesn’t need to root the device or employ third-party apps just to take a photo of what's happening on screen. Taking a screenshot is simple, just press the volume down and power buttons together. The device will quickly take a snapshot of the screen and you will find it in your notifications.
Q What is Barrel Roll?
A As part of Google's regular antics, it had introduced a "barrel roll" trick for desktop browsers. Type "do a barrel roll" as a search term, and Google would demonstrate the power of modern browsers by flipping everything around on your screen. Your Android device can also do a barrel roll if you speak out the same command. Again, It's great fun to show off.
Q How can i uninstall an app. without going to setting?
A Long-pressing on an app within the app drawer pops up a couple of menus along the top of the screen. App Info gives you the boring technical stuff about how much memory it's taking up, or you can fling it off the other way to uninstall it.
Q How can i go directly to the quick settings menu?
A expand notification bar by sliding two fingers.
Q What is inverted rendering?
A Inverted rendering is a posh way of saying it makes the pages black and turns the text white, so it looks like you're reading the internet from 1997. It also supposedly saves battery, plus is easier on the eyes if you're reading in the dark. It's under the browser's settings tab, within the accessibility area - and there's a contrast slider, too.
Q How can i reboot to safe mode?
A safe mode, the saviour of so many Windows PCs! Long-press the power button, then long-press the Power off option. Choose OK to reboot in safe mode, which completely disables all third-party apps on your device.
Q What does reset app. preferences means?
A Android gives you loads of different options for each installed app, and on the whole this is a very good thing. Sometimes it can be a bad thing, though: you may find your phone playing up because a crucial app has been disabled, or you've changed the notifications for something important like emails. In the apps drawer, you'll find Reset app preferences under the settings. This resets all your apps on a global level, returning actions and data settings to their original levels.
Q What is imojis?
A "Emojis" are the Japanese version of emoticons. You can enable emoji support for the default Jelly Bean keyboard by choosing Language & input in the settings app, then going to the settings for the stock Android keyboard. Here, choose Add-on dictionaries and select Emoji for English words. When you next type certain words (there's a complete list here) you'll see its symbol appear in the predictions bar.
Q I can not see Developer Options in settings?
A Google hide this option on JB 4.2.1, to enable it just go to settings---->about phone, tap 7 times on "build number" and it will be shown in settings.
Q I want to see Jelly Bean on my screen, can i?
A Yes you can, go to settings---->about phone tap quickly 4-5 times on android version, you will see a big Jelly bean, touch and hold it, you will see small flying Jelly beans.
Q How can i put my Gnex in fastboot/recovery mode?
A Turn off your phone, press and hold down Volume Up and Down keys + Power button at the same time until fastboot (bootloader) mode (image of an Android with Start) appears then release the keys. Press volume up or down and select recovery by pressing power button.
Q How can i put my Gnex in download mode (odin mode)?
A Turn off your phone, press and hold down Volume down + Power button at the same time until odin mode appears then release the keys.
Q Why google voice search is crashing when i press on mic when i am on a custom rom?
A Update google search from play store.
Q My Gnex screen is turning on by itself, what is happening?
A It is caused by an application, usually by live wallpapers, try to find it and delete it, or install an antivirus app., i recommend this, scan, delete, wipe cache and dalvik (optional).
Q sometimes i lose packet data (3G) when i turn it off then on, i turn off then turn on my Gnex to enable packet data again?
A There is no need to turn your phone off and on to re-enable packet data, just long press on power button, enable airplane mode for 3-5 seconds then turn it off.
Q I rooted my Gnex, what to do next?
A It is recommended to make a nandroid backup immediately.
Q I rooted my Gnex 4.2.1, made a nandroid backup, but i can not find my backup folder?
A Use a file manager, enable root option, your backup folder is located in data/media/clockworkmod or mnt/shell/emulated/clockwordmod.
Q The kernel does not support PGM, is there a solution?
A change the kernel, or install intellicover application.
Q Do i need to wipe cache partition when flashing a new rom?
A No, there is no need to wipe cache, because when you wipe data/factory reset, cache is wiped automatically. Some said to wipe cache and dalvik after flashing a new rom to prevent any potential conflict.
Q I rooted my Gnex 4.2.1, flash custom recovery, but when i reboot into recovery, it shows the stock recovery!?
A Every OTA update places two files on device system (that are not there on a non-update stock ROM) that re-flash the stock recovery on EVERY boot. The two files are /system/recovery-from-boot.p and /system/etc/install-recovery.sh. You need to make sure that these files are either deleted or renamed, or else custom recovery will disappear when you reboot. These files serve no purpose other than re-flashing the stock recovery on every boot. So, by using something like Root Explorer, delete or rename them, and re-flash your custom recovery.
Q My Gnex won't start, i can not get into fastboot mode, only i can get into download mode?
A Use odin to flash stock firmware here.
Q What is the easiest way to install samsung driver?
A The easiest way is to install Samsung Kies.
Q How can i flash stock image on my Gnex?
A See efrant thread.
Q What about governors, I/O schedulers, TCP congestion?
A See MBQsniper thread.
Q How to properly post a kernel bug (LAST_KMSG)?
A See ciprianruse88 thread.
Q What is the best kernel for my Gnex?
A There is no something called "best kernel". You must try many kernels and decide what suit your rom and your need. But for me AK kernel is the most active kernel in update releases that suit most roms.
Rooting:
Rooting is often performed with the goal of overcoming limitations that carriers and hardware manufacturers put on some devices, resulting in the ability to alter or replace system applications and settings, run specialized apps that require administrator-level permissions, or perform other operations that are otherwise inaccessible to a normal Android user. Rooting is similar to jailbreaking devices running the Apple iOS operating system. On Android, rooting can also facilitate the complete removal and replacement of the device's operating system, usually with a more recent release of its current operating system. Rooting enables all the user-installed applications to run privileged commands that are typically unavailable to the devices in their stock configuration.
Legality: The Free Software Foundation Europe argues that it is legal to root or flash any device. According to the European Directive 1999/44/CE, replacing the original operating system with another does not void the statutory warranty that covers the hardware of the device for two years unless the seller can prove that the modification caused the defect.
On July 26, 2010, the United States announced a new exemption making it officially legal to root a device and run unauthorized third-party applications, as well as the ability to unlock any cell phone for use on multiple carriers.
Safety: I Have always said that the person should learn the Android OS before rooting. It is a good idea to have an idea of what rooting is doing and what it will affect. I would say spend your time really learning the OS which is not a small task. Then, if you still feel like it, go ahead and root. While rooting can help you learn many things about your device, it also can reap very bad consequences, such as:
-Bricking your phone (or in an easier way to explain, making your phone a pretty paper weight).
-Corrupting core files.
-Stopping OTA updates from going to your phone.
-Voiding phone warranty.
-Have your phone open to malicious software and applications that can do serious harm to your phone.
As you can see, it can reap very negative things. I have read/seen people who have literally had to buy brand new phones because they tried the latest and greatest rom. Rooting is essentially something that you must take at your own risk & caution. Generally, if you follow exactly the procedure of rooting made by developers, you will be more likely on the safe side.
Problems can happen:
-Stuck into a Bootloop: Bootloops are mainly caused by system files interfering with each others which cause instability and/or crash at the boot sequence. so what to do? pull out battery then reinsert it, boot into recovery, wipe cache and dalvik, reboot. If not, format data, system, cache using recovery and restore stock firmware (supposing that you did a nandroid backup before). if you don't have a backup to restore, flash any custom rom from your sdcard after formatting system & data & cache. If you don't have a custom rom in your sdcard, push one from your pc using adb (supposed that you have adb file or sdk on your pc): boot into recovery, connect your phone to the computer open command prompt and write the following command then hit enter (supposing that your rom is placed on D):
Code:
adb push D:\name of rom.zip /data/media
once done, go to your phone and install the rom.zip from recovery, reboot.
If none of above methods works, then flash stock image for your Gnex using fastboot commands here.
-Nexus is quietly dead: If your phone did not respond to anything, it won't turn on, can not boot into fastboot or download mode, black screen, try "OMAP flash", it can save your Gnex OMAP FLASH.
Battery Conservation Tips:
-Enable Auto Brightness: Brightness can lure a lot of battery if not changed intelligently with time to match the surroundings, Jellybean in this case brought the “Auto Brightness” function which uses the accelerometer within the device to detect the amount of light in the surroundings and then act upon the brightness level according to it. To enable, go to Settings > Device > Display > Brightness, and tick “Automatic Brightness“.
-Remove Live Wallpapers: Using a live wallpaper is another battery sucking feature. If you turn out to be truly saving battery, make sure not to use any live wallpaper.
-Disable Location and GPS services: Keeping GPS ON at all times, decreases your battery life, so its better to disable it while not in use. To disable, go to Settings > Personal > Location access > and switch it off.
-Disable Wi-Fi or Mobile Data when not in use: Try to avoid situations when you keep your Wifi or Mobile Data ON even when the phone is set in standby.
-Manage Sync carefully: Keeping the Sync ON all the time is another reason for decreased battery life. Enable it anytime you want, manage your emails or services and again turn it off. For those who are on work and want real-time push notifications are advised not to follow this tip.
-Turn OFF Haptic Feedback and screen sounds: To save a little more on battery, its better to switch off the screen touch sounds and vibrations. To do so, go to Settings > Device > Sound and untick Dial pad touch tones, Touch sounds. Screen lock sound and Vibrate on touch.
-Turn OFF bluetooth: Disabling bluetooth when you are not using it, is another way to save battery juice.
-Turn OFF mobile network when not in range: Its very often that you lose the mobile network when you are travelling, so its advisable to turn OFF the mobile network by switching ON Airplane mode. Go to Settings > Wireless & Networks, tick Airplane Mode.
Gnex secret codes:
*#*#4636#*#* Testing menu(Phone, Battery & Wifi Info, Usage Statistics).
*#06# MEID number(Display's your IMEI).
*#*#2432546#*#* Checkin(Manually check for System Updates).
*#*#8255#*#* For Google Talk service monitoring.
*#*#786#*#* Hard Reset(Wipes/Resets Data/Profile & internal storage!) (think before you do it! no warning, no go back).
*#*#1234#*#* or *#*#7873778#*#* Open superuser application.
Recommendations:
-Too loud wallpapers may sometimes disturb the look of your home screen and make the icons quite invisible, simple or a less-colored wallpapers are always suggested as to be the best choice. But your choice is what matters.
- Always use latest CWM or latest TWRP recoveries.
- Disable USB debugging when it is not in use. Leaving USB debugging enabled makes your phone vulnerable (e.g. lock pattern can be reset).
- Avoid putting your Gnex in direct sunlight, it may affect touch screen & your battery performance.
- Learn how to use ADB & FASTBOOT commands instead of using toolkits, the last could not function properly.
- Flash stock firmware using fastboot is preferred than using odin.
- Check rom/kernel.zip md5 before flashing if it is convenient.
- Always be sure that you are flashing the right thing for your Gnex variant.
- If you do not know what you are doing, so don't do it .
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Its Amazing post .. Thanx buddy .. Good luck for the future ..
Re: [Ref] Galaxy Nexus 4.2.1 tips & tricks with important info to know
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Related
ROM EviLocity 1.0 Android 2.2 Rabid ROM ----- Elocity A7+ ONLY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Main features:
- Fully rooted with proper edit to boot.img for ro.secure+0 in the default.prop
- Based on last official 3.0022 firmware ( All A7+ no old A7 components).
- Edited proper default prop to 0,1,1,1 instead of 1,0,0,0
- Removed bloat apps
- Added EStrong Suite - Task, Security, and File Manager, and Rootexplorer.
- WiFi tweaks.
- Build.prop edits for performance, ram consumption (360MB free, varies).
- 1% Battery MOD
- Some graphics and font changes
- Duplicated libraries deleted.
- Some build.prop tweaks to improve performance, wifi responsiveness, and better ram consumption, etc
- Use UOT screen transitions
- New boot animation. "Zombies" ( unfortunately the system boots so fast now, you only get to see the whole thing the first boot. LOL)
- As far a testing goes everything works
Issues - None it did not have already(so far). Still has the SOD (sleep of death) issue. I have found that utilities that can set WiFi to "sleep never" help and I used Overclock widget to set the minimum power to 500MHZ. The system by default drops to about 150-200MHZ and when it drops that low it seems to hang. I have also found having something plugged into the USB can be removed and replaced quickly and the remount causes it to let you take it out of sleep. Perhaps other overclock tool can do the same and work better?
Download EviLocityV1.0
When installing an 8GB or smaller microsd works well.
Install Instructions:
This runs like a normal update so you should still have your apps, but the following is the best way to flash this ROM. Either way backup your files before using.
If by using this mod the world comes to and end, or you are suddenly sucked back in time only to accidentally kill your grandfather leaving your future uncertain, I take no responsibility for the consequences. Oh yeah. same thing if it screws up your tablet.
USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. REMEMBER TO BACKUP ANY THING YOU WANT SAVE BEFORE FOLLOWING THESE INSTRUCTIONS. THIS WILL WIPE YOUR TABLET TO A CLEAN FACTORY-ISH STATE.
I have not tried using the built in update process in the system settings, feel free to give it a shot first, but this is the best way in MHO. Always have at least 50% battery but better still be plugged into power.
1. Copy the the update.zip file to a microsd either directly on your PC or through USB to the tablet external drive. In this case /sdcard/sdcard-disk0. Make sure it is the only update file on the card.
NEVER INSTALL ANY UPDATE FROM THE INTERNAL STORAGE. If something should go wrong you could be stuck with that same image reloading every time you try to go into recovery and you may never have a way to remove or get past it.
2. With the tablet powered off power on by holding down power button for two seconds, then release and press again and hold until you see the message " Hold power for 5 sec...."
3. Release power after the message "booting recovery kernel".
4. Wait until the Android with the triangle and exclamation over it's head pops up.
5. Press the home button to bring up the recovery menu. Use back to move down, and menu to select
6. Scroll down and select Wipe data & cache, then select Yes delete all user data . The tablet will reboot, just press and hold power until you see the recovery loading message again.
7. When complete select Wipe cache partition and wait until complete.
8. Select Apply update from external sdcard.
9. Scroll to the update.zip file and select it.
10. Wait for it to complete then select Reboot system now when prompted. Device will go through a few screen changes just sit back and wait for the boot animation.
The first boot will be slow as it has to rebuild the cache.
Thank you for the custom rom, everything functions well. However, visually, it's atrocious.
thank you. can't wait to try this rom out. im getting my A7+ in 3 weeks.
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does this rom have the play store or market?
it does not.
found some issues
Okay after fooling around with it for a week.i have some questions;
The mic no longer works and when you have to enter a date, the dails always reset to 2014. Is this just me? Do you have any suggestions?
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shamondo said:
Okay after fooling around with it for a week.i have some questions;
The mic no longer works and when you have to enter a date, the dails always reset to 2014. Is this just me? Do you have any suggestions?
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Sorry for not getting back sooner but the mic works for me. I will have to check, but my date is showing correct right now.
All Thanks Credit To him
look532526
MB520-MIUI-V5 transplant was successful!
Excerpts update fixes:
1 full round
2 stores display
Sync updated to May 10 of micode code
Underlined desktop sticky notes icon to quickly create notes function
New fast pass
Join crack theme manager, role, you know
Join the Lunar lock screen, weather display
Set the alarm, displays the time remaining from the current
Bottom package update to 5.7, so the stability will be better.
Speaking Radio
Total repair store display
Fix runtime memory 512
Fix the problem about dislocation at the interface
Using 4.2 camera, remove the 4.2 camera Gallery
Add more dynamic icon
4-29 update:
Follow the official version features
Added mi bond;
New multi-touch;
Camera Gallery problem: Delete gallay2.apk, replaced camera.apk;
Make up the volume wake switch;
FM Chinese;
Fix clipboard issue;
Other:
Ota can, but it will not cause the phenomenon mount the SD card; ask everyone to join solved: link. Based on this consideration, ota package temporarily not upload, please download the complete package.
Add Dolby sound, because the hardware does not fit, do not take effect;
clean background flash back home key, the current is due to the problems cm bottom bag, miui development team has been aware of this situation; temporary solution: a desktop menu key on the keyboard to read: No
Description: a system for co-development group MIUI Yoshiko DEFY adapted version of the blueprint transplantation, driving most of the changes,
WIFI driver update
2. system update to MIUI official 0419 version
3. system part of optimization a system based on a small amount of personal preferences streamlining
Installation Method
Brush a custom kernel ROM, BOOT menu has been upgraded to 2.0 (including CM10, CM10.1, MIUIV5, interoperability between these three brushes do not format the partition), but if you want to brush back to the 2.3 series
must follow these steps:
In phone operator
instantly turn bright blue lights press the volume down key to enter the Recovery Menu:
use the volume button to select the power button to confirm ------ select Tools
Tools "File System tools" This will wipe your data after
Tools "File System tools" Foemat Data and Cache toext3
"click on this (ie red) will not respond for a while, please be patient ....." After
select: Recovery;
Select: Custom Recovery;
Select: Install zip from sdcard; (custom selection Brush Pack)
Choose: Choose zip from sdcard
to enter the next screen select "Yes" at the beginning of the option.
Screen appears Install from sdcard complete finish.
Go Back Back Recovery root menu, select rebootsystem now, press the power button to confirm, the phone will restart.
MIUI-MB520-V5 Download: 5-10:
http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=494729&uk=2366296236
https://disk.yandex.com/public/?hash=Pv1yQqKQ0lN9dNIUdNR2YiHT+ECCbVUgTywtt8YJiJA=
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is it stable?,last time i downloaded the rom from chinese forum and it was so slow and laggy.
Omg ...thanks flash now..
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hiandro said:
is it stable?,last time i downloaded the rom from chinese forum and it was so slow and laggy.
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Well, generaly it's stable enough for everyday use, but there are some lags.
F.E. - launcher theme reset (affected after system restart)
Haven't tried to disable all kind of animations, but I think it might solve the problem.
Also its' performance is lower than CM10 builds.
Personally I don't like MIUI, so I switched back to Quarx builds.
Works fine except for Cellular Signal, i can't get phone signal, network manual search doesn't work. is any way to solve this? like a baseband patch
This is a support thread for the ROM posted here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49394355
* It is very important to clear factory data/cache after installing the CM7 rom.
* If your stuck on the android boot screen, connect usb and do a logcat to see what it is crashing on.
* The battery_charger has been replaced in this build as a safety backup to get into bootmenu. Anytime the phone is powered off and then plugged in it will boot to bootmenu instead of the charging screen.
* It is very important to clear factory data/cache after installing the CM7 rom.
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I make all wipe data/cache and even Dalvik cache before and after install CM7 - but I stuck on the android boot screen.
But note: I made all wipes from CWM, because stock recovery is not works on my phone (only green robot and yellow triangle and that's all - nothing key works, only pull battery helps).
* If your stuck on the android boot screen, connect usb and do a logcat to see what it is crashing on.
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How can I make this (run logcat)?
Thanks for the advices.
Im not sure the clear data/cache works right in CWM. I have not tested it. To access the menu in the stock recovery hit the Home key.
To output a logcat open a command prompt and run "adb logcat"
If you want to output it to a file use "adb logcat > filename.txt"
so there is some querrys:
- torch app does not work as a flashlight, while it stay in status bar and even task killer wont help
- led notification light does not work at all, i guess there is no app for that and original is missing
- it wont unlock sim card, or lock it while it's unlocked. message is "incorrect pin". previously unlocked on other phone sim works fine. pin correct.
- the reboot menu list wont operate with joystick, only touch.
- both cameras wont work in skype, when forced induce crash.
- dev tools options become a force close
- voice dialer started by long press call button opens in wrong screen orientation and does not work. it work if started from all apps.
- superuser does not ask about allowing su permissions, there is no app listed as allowed su perm. while all super su apps works fine as usual.
- yandex maps app issue. rendering map result is quite not what it should be
I did it! Thanks for stock recovery main key (Home) .
And now some my notes (first, I use Russian language and CM7 has it).
- torch app doesn't work - this right for me too;
- about led - not work too;
- about sim - not check this yet;
- the reboot menu OPERATE for me with D-Pad;
- I don't use Skype;
- dev tools work in full for me;
- all correct about voice dialer;
- it's right too;
- don't install yandex maps yet.
wifi is not work
clxer said:
wifi is not work
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was't been working for me too, but first reboot solved it
a lot of apps that uses the hardware gpu does not work properly, i guess this is same as camera driver problem and it can't be resolved till motorola releases it freely(only if)
also i am having issue with call ringtone - it rings for fraction of a second and then goes silent
I missed some egl librarires in the build, copying the attached files to /system/lib/egl should correct some of the graphic issues.
retr13 said:
was't been working for me too, but first reboot solved it
a lot of apps that uses the hardware gpu does not work properly, i guess this is same as camera driver problem and it can't be resolved till motorola releases it freely(only if)
also i am having issue with call ringtone - it rings for fraction of a second and then goes silent
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superdave said:
I missed some egl librarires in the build, copying the attached files to /system/lib/egl should correct some of the graphic issues.
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antutu now running, mx harddecoding on the other hand dont
yandex. maps still weird
Good Job, and thank you
By the way, Pls tell me how to root defy pro.
I had tried many tools but both fail.
jimway said:
By the way, Pls tell me how to root defy pro.
I had tried many tools but both fail.
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With poot.apk
http: / / ofimatica-programacion[dot]blogspot[dot]com/2014/02/rootear-telefonos-android-sin-necesidad[dot]html
Any updates?
edit- specifically, does CM7 fix the poor bluetooth A2DP quality of the stock ROM?
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Alright, this is a weird one! Only of few instances of the mystical "pixel is starting..." screen show up online and I'm mostly out of ideas at this point.
First, some background:
I was still on the December 5th update (QQ1A.191205.008). Stock, unlocked, rooted with Magisk. I hadn't yet flashed the patched Magisk boot image, it was running only by fastboot boot pachted.img. The only root-related App I had installed was Battery Charge Limiter.
What happened:
I created a custom theme & changed my wallpaper. I then used Activity Launcher to launch the "hidden" System UI Tuner. While in there I disabled the clock in the system tray. I also went into the "Plugins" menu and toggled the "enable" toggle on, then off (I thought more plugin options, whatever they may be, were hidden since they were not enabled...). I fiddled with a few more settings hiding/showing icons and hit the home button.
When I returned back to the homescreen, my wallpaper had changed back to the default Pink/purple Pixel 3 wallpaper. "Huh? System UI Tuner must have reset this." I changed the wallpaper again but it didn't even change. After a few more attempts (tried changing just lockscreen wallpaper, just homescreen, both; nothing would actually change), I rebooted the phone.
Upon booting back up, I was greeted with a "Pixel is starting..." screen that won't go away. This occurs before the lock screen, prior to letting me enter my PIN.
Attempted recovery steps already taken
Rebooted many times. (Which which would have booted the factory boot.img; see above background)
Tried booting into "safe mode." (Same "Pixel is starting..." screen comes up with the words "Safe mode" in the bottom left)
sideloaded the most recent OTA for my device (QQ1A.200105.002)
Booted corresponding Magisk patched boot.img
Has this happened to anyone before? Can anyone think of a way recover anything at this point? Luckily I had adb enabled before this happened and it still functions; logcat doesn't show anything that seems helpful, though. Since I cannot unlock the device, I can't use adb to recover any data. I really wish adb had a means of unlocking via PIN!
My next step is likely going to be to flash a factory image (probably QQ1A.191205.008 as that was what I was using prior to this happening) with "-w" removed and praying I can at least unlock the phone.
Data recovered!
Edit: Wow! I wasn't able to fix the "Pixel is starting..." issue, but I was able to use adb to recovery all my data. I will follow up with what I did shortly! Dodged a bullet... unbelievable!
I couldn't fix the "Pixel is starting..." issue. Factory Flashing (after removing -w) QQ1A.191205.008 resulted resulted in being stuck at the "G" screen. I flashed the QQ1A.200105.002 factory image (again with -w removed) and was left in the same "Pixel is starting..." state.
Here is where things get interesting:
Over adb I launched the Settings app:
Code:
adb shell am start -a android.settings.SETTINGS
Next, I went into "Security," which prompted for my PIN, and then removed the screen lock. After doing this, I was able to get into /sdcard in the ADB shell, something that was not possible before.
Back in the settings app, I enabled USB File Transfer and copied all my files & photos off. I was also able to launch apps from within the apps list in Settings. This let me export settings/data from other apps that allowed it. :good:
So it seems that entering your PIN in the Settings app also unlocks the phone!
Thanks for describing this and how you ended up resolving it. I am seeing the same "Pixel is starting". Flashing the (March 2020) factory image didn't fix mine either.
I was able to get into Settings by pulling down the notification shade while the "Pixel is starting" message shows. I removed my fingerprints and PIN.
I don't seem to be able to launch apps from within the apps list in Settings. Can you describe how you did that?
I've tried this:
Settings-->Apps & notifications-->App info--> {select any app and tried clicking on icon at top of screen} Nothing. Poked around a bit and tried various things but couldn't figure out how to launch an app from here. Thanks in advance.
docdl said:
I don't seem to be able to launch apps from within the apps list in Settings. Can you describe how you did that?
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There should be a "Open" shortcut just below the app icon to the left of "Uninstall" (or "Disable" if it is a built-in app).
_Ra1n_ said:
Alright, this is a weird one! Only of few instances of the mystical "pixel is starting..." screen show up online and I'm mostly out of ideas at this point.
First, some background:
I was still on the December 5th update (QQ1A.191205.008). Stock, unlocked, rooted with Magisk. I hadn't yet flashed the patched Magisk boot image, it was running only by fastboot boot pachted.img. The only root-related App I had installed was Battery Charge Limiter.
What happened:
I created a custom theme & changed my wallpaper. I then used Activity Launcher to launch the "hidden" System UI Tuner. While in there I disabled the clock in the system tray. I also went into the "Plugins" menu and toggled the "enable" toggle on, then off (I thought more plugin options, whatever they may be, were hidden since they were not enabled...). I fiddled with a few more settings hiding/showing icons and hit the home button.
When I returned back to the homescreen, my wallpaper had changed back to the default Pink/purple Pixel 3 wallpaper. "Huh? System UI Tuner must have reset this." I changed the wallpaper again but it didn't even change. After a few more attempts (tried changing just lockscreen wallpaper, just homescreen, both; nothing would actually change), I rebooted the phone.
Upon booting back up, I was greeted with a "Pixel is starting..." screen that won't go away. This occurs before the lock screen, prior to letting me enter my PIN.
Attempted recovery steps already taken
Rebooted many times. (Which which would have booted the factory boot.img; see above background)
Tried booting into "safe mode." (Same "Pixel is starting..." screen comes up with the words "Safe mode" in the bottom left)
sideloaded the most recent OTA for my device (QQ1A.200105.002)
Booted corresponding Magisk patched boot.img
Has this happened to anyone before? Can anyone think of a way recover anything at this point? Luckily I had adb enabled before this happened and it still functions; logcat doesn't show anything that seems helpful, though. Since I cannot unlock the device, I can't use adb to recover any data. I really wish adb had a means of unlocking via PIN!
My next step is likely going to be to flash a factory image (probably QQ1A.191205.008 as that was what I was using prior to this happening) with "-w" removed and praying I can at least unlock the phone.
Data recovered!
Edit: Wow! I wasn't able to fix the "Pixel is starting..." issue, but I was able to use adb to recovery all my data. I will follow up with what I did shortly! Dodged a bullet... unbelievable!
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Hey! I just ran into the same dilemma. I toggled the "plugins" setting in System UI tuner (by mistake), and my wallpaper went black. Then I decided to just reboot. I'm in the same "Pixel is starting" loop you described. I'm also stock, rooted with Magisk, on the January update. I just found that I can get into adb, but I'm a loss of what do to from here. I can't believe toggling a system UI tuner setting could cause a catastrophic crash. How did you end up solving this? Were you able to flash the full factory image while preserving your data? I honestly have no idea what do to at the moment. I'm gonna have to use an older device and research this more after work.
Edit: I was able to remove my security PIN via launching Settings through ADB, and therefore getting into some apps. I guess I'm more bothered by having to set up the device from scratch then I am losing any data. So time consuming. I'm assuming you ended up wiping the phone entirely and flashing a full factory image in the end? Geez. I miss my Moto devices and TWRP...
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Hey! I just ran into the same dilemma. I toggled the "plugins" setting in System UI tuner (by mistake), and my wallpaper went black. Then I decided to just reboot. I'm in the same "Pixel is starting" loop you described.
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Interesting! Exact same order of events.
Ditamae said:
Edit: I was able to remove my security PIN via launching Settings through ADB, and therefore getting into some apps. I guess I'm more bothered by having to set up the device from scratch then I am losing any data. So time consuming. I'm assuming you ended up wiping the phone entirely and flashing a full factory image in the end? Geez. I miss my Moto devices and TWRP...
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Yes, I wiped completely. Used it as an excuse to flash LineageOS, something I had been planing on doing for a while anyway. I load very little on my devices to begin with so really its just typing in a few passwords.
Since you have root, if you want to mess around with trying to fix it without resetting, does the following directory exist on your device: /data/data/com.android.systemui.tuner
If so, take a look at the files within; that should be where SystemUI Tuner saves the settings you have selected. Maybe rename the directory & reboot so the settings can't be loaded?
Edit: Don't try messing around with anything until you're sure you got all of the data off the device though!
_Ra1n_ said:
Interesting! Exact same order of events.
Yes, I wiped completely. Used it as an excuse to flash LineageOS, something I had been planing on doing for a while anyway. I load very little on my devices to begin with so really its just typing in a few passwords.
Since you have root, if you want to mess around with trying to fix it without resetting, does the following directory exist on your device: /data/data/com.android.systemui.tuner
If so, take a look at the files within; that should be where SystemUI Tuner saves the settings you have selected. Maybe rename the directory & reboot so the settings can't be loaded?
Edit: Don't try messing around with anything until you're sure you got all of the data off the device though!
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That's a great idea about renaming the directory. When I'm home from work I will try to figure out how to copy internal user data to my PC and then I'll look into that directory. Do you know how to enable file transfer via adb or thru the Settings app (launched via adb)?
I did utilize the system UI tuner to disable my alarm icon from showing in the status bar, so I'm hoping I can perhaps find the file associated with the plugin specifically and rename that. Hmm. Only this is systemless... Might not be possible. This is my first rooted device without full read/write capabilities. Not sure how I feel about systemless.
Otherwise, other than time, the only bummer to all this is that I think I'm going to lose the Magisk module YouTube Vanced, as it's not longer supported.
Anyway, thanks very much for your help so far.
Ditamae said:
That's a great idea about renaming the directory. When I'm home from work I will try to figure out how to copy internal user data to my PC and then I'll look into that directory. Do you know how to enable file transfer via adb or thru the Settings app (launched via adb)?
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If your luck is as good as mine, you should be able to just plug in the device and enable file transfer (Settings > Connected Devices > USB > "Use USB For ... File Transfer."
Note that, as explained above, I had to remove my security PIN in settings before that worked, though.
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Since you have root, if you want to mess around with trying to fix it without resetting, does the following directory exist on your device: /data/data/com.android.systemui.tuner
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I was able to backup my data, and use Solid Explorer with root to search through system files. But, I don't see that directory. I see: data/data/com.android.systemui but no systemui.tuner. Any other idea where those systemui tuner files might be lurking? I'm an RN with a kindergartener home from school, and as much as I love tinkering with Android, now is not a good time.
_Ra1n_ said:
Interesting! Exact same order of events.
Since you have root, if you want to mess around with trying to fix it without resetting, does the following directory exist on your device: /data/data/com.android.systemui.tuner
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Just wondering if you have any other troubleshooting ideas before I install a full factory image...
My device boots now, partially. It seems that after I disabled lockscreen security, my phone boots, but without all gesture navigation, status bar, notification overlay. Essentially all SystemUI elements appear missing. The devices behaves as it did immediately after I accidentally toggled the UI tuner "plugins" setting, before I rebooted. It's unusable as a daily, but I did get my data. As I said previously, I could not find the directory: /data/data/com.android.systemui.tuner. Seems odd. I wonder where those setting preferences are hiding. Any help/ideas would be much appreciated.
Ditamae said:
Just wondering if you have any other troubleshooting ideas before I install a full factory image...
My device boots now, partially. It seems that after I disabled lockscreen security, my phone boots, but without all gesture navigation, status bar, notification overlay. Essentially all SystemUI elements appear missing. The devices behaves as it did immediately after I accidentally toggled the UI tuner "plugins" setting, before I rebooted. It's unusable as a daily, but I did get my data. As I said previously, I could not find the directory: /data/data/com.android.systemui.tuner. Seems odd. I wonder where those setting preferences are hiding. Any help/ideas would be much appreciated.
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Sorry for the slow reply. Unfortunately I'm mostly out of ideas.
I'd ask in the general Android Help subforum: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help
You'll likely get more eyes on the question (where does SystemUI Tuner store it's settings & how to reset them) and hopefully someone with better knowledge on Android settings/preferences can provide some incite.
Homeboy76 said:
Guide
Do #4 'keep data', then #9 to root.
Make sure you have the latest SDK platform-tools, there is a link in the guide.
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Flashing the factory image with -w removed to keep the data won't help. The issue is that SystemUI Tuner saved some setting (related to enabling the mysterious "Enable Plugins" option) that prevents the phone from completely booting up. A factory flash retaining data will retain the setting that SystemUI Tuner screwed up.
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Flashing the factory image with -w removed to keep the data won't help. The issue is that SystemUI Tuner saved some setting (related to enabling the mysterious "Enable Plugins" option) that prevents the phone from completely booting up. A factory flash retaining data will retain the setting that SystemUI Tuner screwed up.
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@Ditamae Rain is correct. I have edited my post.
Tab S4 stock cleanup actions
phablet guide fest continues V30->Note9->6T->Mi9->S10->7T->Tab S6->Tab S4, time to provide some thoughts, easy to click links and guides. Goal is to have a clean device after each update, and have a helper script running at boot or on demand. This is a tablet, we want to achieve flat battery graphs when it is unused (picture attached), hopefully charge once a week with slight usage.
Debloat
What the script does:
* choose 8 categories of app removal, in the beginning of the file
for each say 0=skip 1=remove 2=revert back
* use more switch to disable some questionable/helpful stuff
* disable up to 80 apps with possibility to revert back
* remove usage access for google (do manually)
* remove device admin backdoor "Find My Mobile", you won't recover stolen device this way lol, it doesn't work with Secure Startup! it's useful for Govt.
* remove proca (which was slowing down tablet after rooting), if it doesn't work from your shell, edit the file as below
Tested ok on March stock Pie firmware. Samsung has too much bloatware installed, and requires shocking permissions to run some basic services. We will further need to reclaim privacy. As for debloat list, i've cooked the list based on knowledge of each process, its current presence in the Pie firmware, and what would fit the tablet usage. In this case, i'm leaving Samsung account, Galaxy shop and few pen apps and we assume XPrivacy is sending these snitch services bogus personal details.
Download: (file attached)
Installation:
- run in su terminal once or add to any startup script (3C\Device mgr\Scheduler can assign scripts from /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/ccc71.at/scripts), or to magisk
Rooting
We want encryption. There are no ROMs, and TWRP can be used for many other tasks without access to your files.
OEM unlock in dev settings
when turned off and rather plugged it to your PC with drivers installed, hold Power & Vol+ & Vol- til you see download screen, confirm with Vol+
in ODIN, slap TWRP into AP while "Auto reboot" is unchecked
hold Power & Vol- to exit download mode, then Power & Vol+ to enter recovery
in TWRP, slap kernel and Magisk into tablet from SD card or USB (can be usb flash, can be other mobile, can be adb)
in TWRP, say boot to system and wait 5min
check Magisk app status, enable USB debugging in dev settings
kernel: WETA recovery: TWRP 3.3.1 for PIE SM-T83x
watch kernel log for 20sec
Code:
dmesg -Tw|grep proca
if proca messages appear open /vendor/etc/init/pa_daemon_qsee.rc and comment the lines
You should enable "Secure startup" in "Biometrics and security" settings. Recovery should fail reading encrypted drive sda27 because of its crypto flags and logical mapping.
Which plugins to use
Similarly to Mi9, collecting what i think is useful to keep on stock rooted firmware.
Magisk plugins:
* Riru - Core, Riru - Ed Exposed -- brings XPosed to Pie. Need also installer. Make a choice SandHook/Yahfa bipolar release, i never found out which one is better.
* libsecure_storage companion -- helps us keep the bluetooth pairings
* (optional) YouTube Vanced black themed -- brings usable YouTube experience. Unfortunately it's now a horror to install (v15), but v14 from Magisk still works.
* (optional) Move certificates -- perhaps
* (impossible) QuickSwitch -- there's no pill but Samsung custom recents... oh how glad i am for it now! Android10 cancelled this fantastic Pie pill already and you can scroll apps in OneUI!
XPosed plugins:
* Xposed Edge Pro -- a must have and best plugin
* XPrivacy -- Screw the big brother. Must have of the century. Disabling analytics, tracking, telephony, network, identification for all visible apps and all Google and Samsung apps with some exceptions.
* Firefds kit -- so this is our main customization app irrelevant here: ..and enables the very important call recording, which is beutifully integrated into call history. Bye bye external apps. Also for Samsungs it forces Restart "recovery"
* (optional) Xposed Dex -- some tweaks
* (optional) afWall -- Problems with this firewall and some VPN clients for years. Using AdGuard now and happy. It can even control DNS, no need one of those paid lausy apps. This plugin should by disabled in Xposed.
* (optional) Exi for Swiftkey -- you can make Swiftkey great again, GBoard is still the best, Samsung keyboard is very good, but too tall and leaves gap in fullscreen mode
Root apps:
* TitaniumBackup -- a must since Android was born
* Adaway -- a must but with AdGuard not so.. but i use both
* AdGuard -- can filter more and can amend requests.. that's a game changer. You can have a efficient proxy when rooted.
* 3C toolbox -- too helpful not to pay for the biggest package
* (optional) Root Essentials -- a multitool, have a look
* (optional) MiXplorer -- best file manager, replaces spyware ES File explorer you had before. Edits root files comfortably even when other editors don't
* (optional) FolderSync -- best sync tool
Battery
Battery saving:
- tablet should not be neccessarily always connected, receive notifications, so why not keep it dead when the screen is off
- the key is to disable background network activity:
disable it overall by Medium Power Saving mode
disable background network for individual apps (there's "Allow background data usage" and also nice "Allow background activity" checkbox)
force it with 3C (Device Mgr\Profiler) or Adguard (App Management)
- can't see wifi switch.. to turn wifi off when screen off. no wifi scanning drainer or other "intelligent" bs functions there either. just "Hotspot 2" - turn off.
- nearby scanning should be off, what a useless function of finding unknown devices - once you pair the known, what's the sense? or you keep connection 10 new bt devices each week? just a drain and endless beacon
- location can be off, and again it can be scripted by turning on only when screen is on by 3C
- not installing {LSpeed, Naptime, Servicely, FDE, LKT, Universal GMS Doze, Sysconfig patcher} here
- no signifficant doze functions here {AOD, fp icon, dt2wake, raise2wake} to speak off
- we want battery to remain flat when screen off, last tablet i had could do -1% per week! let's do it here
Other
- i like tender boot screen indicating knox off status, no need to flash boot logos
- no boot keys needed like on Tab s6
- not using multidisabler as i'm on stock and i do want encryption on every device ever
- how to launch camera quickly?? still dind't find out
- don't be afraid to use another device (mobile) as USB drive.. this way you can restore your apps directly via TitaniumBackup without copying it first! also Smart Switch can be used from non-Samsung phones, but it is as weak as Google backup ever was - no data restore
What do you do to run this exactly?
copy the file to storage. open su terminal. Get any root terminal app (ConnectBot, 3C Toolbox, or adb shell) and run as root. I run this script as autostart on each of my devices.
wifi_standby_test: first battery standby test: 37 hours to 91%, i've 'charging protection' so approx 93% that give us 0.19%/hr drain with wifi and bluetooth on. 10x less then a mobile (S10). Good start, nice 3 weeks of standby potential, but let's try medium power saving mode to squeeze it to over month of standby.
Will i loose my data while rooting? Im on Build number PPR1.180610.011.T835DDS4BSL2
doggydog2 said:
Tab S4 stock cleanup actions
phablet guide fest continues V30->Note9->6T->Mi9->S10->7T->Tab S6->Tab S4, time to provide some thoughts, easy to click links and guides. Goal is to have a clean device after each update, and have a helper script running at boot or on demand. This is a tablet, we want to achieve flat battery graphs when it is unused (picture attached), hopefully charge once a week with slight usage.
Debloat
What the script does:
* choose 8 categories of app removal, in the beginning of the file
for each say 0=skip 1=remove 2=revert back
* use more switch to disable some questionable/helpful stuff
* disable up to 80 apps with possibility to revert back
* remove usage access for google (do manually)
* remove device admin backdoor "Find My Mobile", you won't recover stolen device this way lol, it doesn't work with Secure Startup! it's useful for Govt.
* remove proca (which was slowing down tablet after rooting), if it doesn't work from your shell, edit the file as below
Tested ok on March stock Pie firmware. Samsung has too much bloatware installed, and requires shocking permissions to run some basic services. We will further need to reclaim privacy. As for debloat list, i've cooked the list based on knowledge of each process, its current presence in the Pie firmware, and what would fit the tablet usage. In this case, i'm leaving Samsung account, Galaxy shop and few pen apps and we assume XPrivacy is sending these snitch services bogus personal details.
Download: (file attached)
Installation:
- run in su terminal once or add to any startup script (3C\Device mgr\Scheduler can assign scripts from /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/ccc71.at/scripts), or to magisk
Rooting
We want encryption. There are no ROMs, and TWRP can be used for many other tasks without access to your files.
OEM unlock in dev settings
when turned off and rather plugged it to your PC with drivers installed, hold Power & Vol+ & Vol- til you see download screen, confirm with Vol+
in ODIN, slap TWRP into AP while "Auto reboot" is unchecked
hold Power & Vol- to exit download mode, then Power & Vol+ to enter recovery
in TWRP, slap kernel and Magisk into tablet from SD card or USB (can be usb flash, can be other mobile, can be adb)
in TWRP, say boot to system and wait 5min
check Magisk app status, enable USB debugging in dev settings
kernel: WETA recovery: TWRP 3.3.1 for PIE SM-T83x
watch kernel log for 20sec
Code:
dmesg -Tw|grep proca
if proca messages appear open /vendor/etc/init/pa_daemon_qsee.rc and comment the lines
You should enable "Secure startup" in "Biometrics and security" settings. Recovery should fail reading encrypted drive sda27 because of its crypto flags and logical mapping.
Which plugins to use
Similarly to Mi9, collecting what i think is useful to keep on stock rooted firmware.
Magisk plugins:
* Riru - Core, Riru - Ed Exposed -- brings XPosed to Pie. Need also installer. Make a choice SandHook/Yahfa bipolar release, i never found out which one is better.
* libsecure_storage companion -- helps us keep the bluetooth pairings
* (optional) YouTube Vanced black themed -- brings usable YouTube experience. Unfortunately it's now a horror to install (v15), but v14 from Magisk still works.
* (optional) Move certificates -- perhaps
* (impossible) QuickSwitch -- there's no pill but Samsung custom recents... oh how glad i am for it now! Android10 cancelled this fantastic Pie pill already and you can scroll apps in OneUI!
XPosed plugins:
* Xposed Edge Pro -- a must have and best plugin
* XPrivacy -- Screw the big brother. Must have of the century. Disabling analytics, tracking, telephony, network, identification for all visible apps and all Google and Samsung apps with some exceptions.
* Firefds kit -- so this is our main customization app irrelevant here: ..and enables the very important call recording, which is beutifully integrated into call history. Bye bye external apps. Also for Samsungs it forces Restart "recovery"
* (optional) Xposed Dex -- some tweaks
* (optional) afWall -- Problems with this firewall and some VPN clients for years. Using AdGuard now and happy. It can even control DNS, no need one of those paid lausy apps. This plugin should by disabled in Xposed.
* (optional) Exi for Swiftkey -- you can make Swiftkey great again, GBoard is still the best, Samsung keyboard is very good, but too tall and leaves gap in fullscreen mode
Root apps:
* TitaniumBackup -- a must since Android was born
* Adaway -- a must but with AdGuard not so.. but i use both
* AdGuard -- can filter more and can amend requests.. that's a game changer. You can have a efficient proxy when rooted.
* 3C toolbox -- too helpful not to pay for the biggest package
* (optional) Root Essentials -- a multitool, have a look
* (optional) MiXplorer -- best file manager, replaces spyware ES File explorer you had before. Edits root files comfortably even when other editors don't
* (optional) FolderSync -- best sync tool
Battery
Battery saving:
- tablet should not be neccessarily always connected, receive notifications, so why not keep it dead when the screen is off
- the key is to disable background network activity:
disable it overall by Medium Power Saving mode
disable background network for individual apps (there's "Allow background data usage" and also nice "Allow background activity" checkbox)
force it with 3C (Device Mgr\Profiler) or Adguard (App Management)
- can't see wifi switch.. to turn wifi off when screen off. no wifi scanning drainer or other "intelligent" bs functions there either. just "Hotspot 2" - turn off.
- nearby scanning should be off, what a useless function of finding unknown devices - once you pair the known, what's the sense? or you keep connection 10 new bt devices each week? just a drain and endless beacon
- location can be off, and again it can be scripted by turning on only when screen is on by 3C
- not installing {LSpeed, Naptime, Servicely, FDE, LKT, Universal GMS Doze, Sysconfig patcher} here
- no signifficant doze functions here {AOD, fp icon, dt2wake, raise2wake} to speak off
- we want battery to remain flat when screen off, last tablet i had could do -1% per week! let's do it here
Other
- i like tender boot screen indicating knox off status, no need to flash boot logos
- no boot keys needed like on Tab s6
- not using multidisabler as i'm on stock and i do want encryption on every device ever
- how to launch camera quickly?? still dind't find out
- don't be afraid to use another device (mobile) as USB drive.. this way you can restore your apps directly via TitaniumBackup without copying it first! also Smart Switch can be used from non-Samsung phones, but it is as weak as Google backup ever was - no data restore
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Bro. Is it possible to do this without losing data?
mayank_nigam said:
Will i loose my data while rooting? Im on Build number PPR1.180610.011.T835DDS4BSL2
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backup, try and let us know the reason why usual root methods wipe data is to remove encryption, we don't need that.
doggydog2 said:
backup, try and let us know the reason why usual root methods wipe data is to remove encryption, we don't need that.
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So if we do it without turning oem unlock, will it work?
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doggydog2 said:
backup, try and let us know the reason why usual root methods wipe data is to remove encryption, we don't need that.
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Any suggestions on backup method?
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So if we do it without turning oem unlock, will it work?
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ah i see... you need this checkbox unlocked to flash. this device will wipe itself if you just toggle the checkbox. so in the end, data will be wiped in transition from unrooted state.
and regarding backup, just conventional methods like google backup or deeper cable backup by Helium which can partially substitute TitaniumBackup on unrooted device.
How did you get Weta running on the March firmware when it isn't supported?
NM, I see you just used the kernel part.
Running this script did very little for me - no options were given, just a few packages disabled before it errored out
Thank you for the script! It made a great difference on my tab s4, I was able to enable back Chrome and Google.
My device was lagging before... Thanks again for the write up...
Any suggestions on installing apps to sd card? The option under dev options, to force install apps to sd card is not really good.
I just purchased a refurb Tab S4, it should be arriving over the weekend. The seller notes that the S4 is on Oreo.
I noticed references to Pie here. Should boot and I let the tablet update to the latest release from Samsung, and then root / debloat as described in this thread after the Pie update?
¿GotJazz? said:
I just purchased a refurb Tab S4, it should be arriving over the weekend. The seller notes that the S4 is on Oreo.
I noticed references to Pie here. Should boot and I let the tablet update to the latest release from Samsung, and then root / debloat as described in this thread after the Pie update?
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My Tab S4 arrived today. Should I allow any updates from Samsung be installed before I run through the rooting process described here, or should I do the rooting before getting the Samsung updates?
¿GotJazz? said:
My Tab S4 arrived today. Should I allow any updates from Samsung be installed before I run through the rooting process described here, or should I do the rooting before getting the Samsung updates?
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yes..why rooting an old version.. no OTAs later so you'd have to update manually again.
doggydog2 said:
yes..why rooting an old version.. no OTAs later so you'd have to update manually again.
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Thanks!
But, as it turns out ... I won't be able to root or debloat anyways. I purchased a refurb Tab S4 that appears to be in excellent like-new shape, but it was also mislabeled on Amazon.
Instead of getting a SM-T830, I received a SM-T837T (T-Mobile version). I plan on getting it unlocked so that I can use it on AT&T, but from what I understand, it's unrootable.
Thanks, tho!
¿GJ?
doggydog2 said:
yes..why rooting an old version.. no OTAs later so you'd have to update manually again.
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I was wondering about this. So there is no way to update once rooted, other than a full clean flash and start again?
ghoulie said:
I was wondering about this. So there is no way to update once rooted, other than a full clean flash and start again?
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later use Frija to get new firmware and update. cleaning is only on first root as we can't avoid it when switching the OEM lock.
This thread is really one of the best thread for tab S4
Thanks for that
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Question, now that 10 is out will you update the OP, some things change.
I am not sure things like exposed can be update? Tried and get some reboot.
Proca not present and other things.
Thank you for your work
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Looks like it is not working anymore on Android 10:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s4/development/rom-t4137013