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[Q] Softkeys and status bar disappeared

hello i rooted my phone today and downloaded metamorph and busybox and installed some themes 2 worked just fine but when i tried to install the htc onex thats when my soft keys and statubar dissapered please help how can i fix this

android4life21 said:
hello i rooted my phone today and downloaded metamorph and busybox and installed some themes 2 worked just fine but when i tried to install the htc onex thats when my soft keys and statubar dissapered please help how can i fix this
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Reflash your system partition.

Petrovski80 said:
Reflash your system partition.
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and how would i do that?

Reflash the .zip file of your ROM in recovery
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Godra said:
Reflash the .zip file of your ROM in recovery
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im not sure i have a rom installed and if i do where would i find it

If you just rooted, you don't have a custom ROM but simply Google's stock images. What you need to do is read this guide and only flash system.img instead of all of them. Be sure to use the correct version!

Inject
SYSTEMUI.apk
In your system/app
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sembre said:
Inject
SYSTEMUI.apk
In your system/app
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can any of this be done from the galaxy nexus toolkit?

android4life21 said:
can any of this be done from the galaxy nexus toolkit?
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Assuming the SYSTEMUI.apk is under the same location of ADB, use command below:
adb push SYSTEMUI.apk /system/app/

android4life21 said:
can any of this be done from the galaxy nexus toolkit?
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Once this is solved you should learn to adb/fastboot. If you knew how you wouldn't have any issues solving problems like this yourself. Also none of the potential for user error the toolkit has.

063_XOBX said:
Once this is solved you should learn to adb/fastboot. If you knew how you wouldn't have any issues solving problems like this yourself. Also none of the potential for user error the toolkit has.
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Agreed. The toolkit helped me out of a few "oh dang" moments when I wasn't particularly familiar with THIS phone, but knowing things about adb, Android mounts/filesystem, etc. has helped me out far more.
You need to learn about adb push, install, uninstall, get-state, and reboot commands, at least. You should also learn a little about some of the more important mount points (/system, /data, /cache) and what kind of files get stored there. For example, since the GNex doesn't have an actual SD card, you NEVER wipe/format /system without a darned good reason.
Hope you get the issue fixed. It does seem like going back to a stock ROM, or reverting to a ROM (or nandroid backup; you made one, right?) that worked correctly will clear it up, easy peasy.

Bootanimation- Android Andy pees on Apple- My favorite

Here is a resized version of the android pee on Apple bootanimation that I found on the Rom toolbox but for some reason wouldn't display on my note 2 even if I resized within the application.To me it's much better lookin than the fat tinkle peeling droid that I found here and its resized correctly. Credit goes to the original animation author which I have no clue whom that may be.
Here's the sample I uploaded to YouTube for you guys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vphIEzGJuno&feature=youtube_gdata_player
are u rooted? if yes... then do these steps verbatim to change your boot animation on your note 2.
STEP 1: download THIS file and do NOT extract it or anything (use your computer or phone... its like 100mb so i reckon you best be on WiFey to be safer from a broken dload)
STEP 2:
if using your computer to download , plug ur phone in to mount usb and moved the file to your sd card or your internal memory [ EX:Computer\SPH-L900\Phone or Computer\SPH-L900\Card ] (OR use a program like Android Commander to make things a little easier and put the file directly into the /system/media directory of your phone.... hint:the 'system' folder is located in the PARENT FOLDER of your SDCARD directory .... aka your ROOT directory)
if downloaded using your phone browser.... just use any root file manager (eg:I use ROM Toolbox Pro's Root file Browser,but there are dozens of other app like root explorer, ES File Explorer File Manager, ASTRO file Manager i think works too if u have the pro version but dont hold me to it) and use the Move to or the Copy To feature within any of those apps to move the file manually to your /system/media/ directory. You can just overwrite the one that is already there or just add a .bak or .EAD or .GTH to the end of the file name of the file you wanna backup thats already there BEFORE moving the new Android Peeing animation you downloaded in the first step.
IMPORTANT- DO NOT RENAME OR EXTRACT THE ZIP FILE YOU DOWNLOADED IN STEP 1... the file MUST BE NAMED bootanimation.zip
STEP 3- Using your root file managing joint appy proggy thingys Permissions editor (normally u just long click the file you wanna set permissions for and the edit permissions option will pop up somewhere) set the pemissions (or verify them) to this...
OWNER- READ WRITE
GROUP- READ
OTHERS- READ
or another way of saying this is RW-R--R--
Step 4 - SAVE or ACCEPT changes....
Step 5 - Reboot to make sure bootanimation is changed
Step 6 - Reboot again in a busy elevator or place where some iPhags can see over your shoulder.... and grin maliciously. :angel:
Step 7- :highfive: click the thanks button if u want or pm me if u have some bitcoins u managed to accumulate somehow and wanna donate em to me

BOSS!!!

Awesome
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The bomb and Thanks:good:

glad you liked it...at least a few people got some benefit
rickadee04 said:
The bomb and Thanks:good:
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:good::highfive:

This is cool thanks.. I love anything that pisses on apple..lol.
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When I copy this file over using es file explorer with root permissions and name the old one.bak I only get a black screen that has the android logo for a few seconds. Is there some ng I missee

You sure you spelled it right with all lower case letters?
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i noticed the file was already labeled "bootanimation.zip" so i copied it as it as renaming the original. the only thing about my phone is that im running MacksROM All Star 2.5 rather than stock but i dont think that would make any difference.

ridleyj329 said:
i noticed the file was already labeled "bootanimation.zip" so i copied it as it as renaming the original. the only thing about my phone is that im running MacksROM All Star 2.5 rather than stock but i dont think that would make any difference.
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hmm.... try redownloading the file and replace the file u just tried with the one u just downloaded and then rename as necessary. i dont think ma7 changed the location of where it fetches the boot ani.... but im still running LjC. but running macks rom 5.0 which is basically the same rom as the allstar rom you are using minus without the Ma7 goodies. but anyway try what i mentioned real quick and see if maybe it was just a corrupt or incomplete download or transfer to your device if u used the computer. meantime ill see whats involved in making it a flashable zip or if my feeble mind cant wrap itself around how that works... maybe someone here will post a flashable version for ya. :fingers-crossed:

sheetmetalninja said:
hmm.... try redownloading the file and replace the file u just tried with the one u just downloaded and then rename as necessary. i dont think ma7 changed the location of where it fetches the boot ani.... but im still running LjC. but running macks rom 5.0 which is basically the same rom as the allstar rom you are using minus without the Ma7 goodies. but anyway try what i mentioned real quick and see if maybe it was just a corrupt or incomplete download or transfer to your device if u used the computer. meantime ill see whats involved in making it a flashable zip or if my feeble mind cant wrap itself around how that works... maybe someone here will post a flashable version for ya. :fingers-crossed:
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Im on macs 2.5 and it is indeed and the system/media...I just copied over and set permissions. ...love it!
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neopolotin75 said:
Im on macs 2.5 and it is indeed and the system/media...I just copied over and set permissions. ...love it!
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making a flashable zip was alot easier than i thought it was gonna be... already tested it.
https://www.box.com/s/jdu2php8qmq3m36ig74g
flash with cwm or twrp

I had the same problem I had to go to property's and change it to rw-r-r then save then it should work

rickadee04 said:
I had the same problem I had to go to property's and change it to rw-r-r then save then it should work
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THANKS A MILLION!!!!! I tried redownloading like the OP said and I even tried the flashable zip and nothing. but this worked first try!!!

ridleyj329 said:
THANKS A MILLION!!!!! I tried redownloading like the OP said and I even tried the flashable zip and nothing. but this worked first try!!!
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Weird. I didn't have to change any of the permissions...I even checked before rebooting that the permissions were the same. And they were already. Glad you got it sorted out.

Dude thank you for posting this I love it! Haha so is it confirmed to be working on MA7? I can't wait to show all my crapple loving friends! =D
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metal666fukhead said:
Dude thank you for posting this I love it! Haha so is it confirmed to be working on MA7? I can't wait to show all my crapple loving friends! =D
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Works for me on stock MA7 rooted. HOWEVER...the instructions in OP didnt work....these instructions did:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1971828
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anti-up said:
Works for me on stock MA7 rooted. HOWEVER...the instructions in OP didnt work....these instructions did:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1971828
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Sweet man thanks I'm going to give it a try sometime today =D
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Very cool!
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---------- Post added at 02:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:54 PM ----------
I flashed the zip and I got the normal boot
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Can we get a new file link? Or will some one please
Upload. Band with had been exceeded
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[HOWTO] Root Android 4.3 on samsung galaxy nexus

This rooting technique Finally worked you will need three files
1) SDK TOOLS from
2) recovery.img from
3)MRKREHANROOT from
you should have unlock boot loaders USB drivers installed and should be on android 4.3
copy mrkrehanrehanroot3.1.zip in sdcard
be in fastboot mode ie switch off your device and hold both volume up and down and power button together and keep your device connected to PC
Extract the sdktools and place the revovery.img in that folder
then with one finger on shift key right click in an empty space in the folder and select open command window here
then type fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
it will flash recovery to your device
in recovery no need wipe anything install the zip mrkrehanroot3.1.zip
and reboot
download any app that requires root access and check for example root explorer
it should ask root acess
in this way you have rooted your device
Keep the thanks rolling and follow me on

Is that real android 4.3?
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imam.krismanto said:
Is that real android 4.3?
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(Y)

imam.krismanto said:
Is that real android 4.3?
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sure from google :angel:

Much Appreciate
I installed the factory image wasn't able to get it to root with mskip'stool soo I gave this a try worked like a champ -Thank you kind sir :laugh:

Not to diss this method of root, but Chainfire's root method works perfectly fine.
https://plus.google.com/113517319477420052449/posts/WqS2E9kkN1L

X_N_ said:
Not to diss this method of root, but Chainfire's root method works perfectly fine.
https://plus.google.com/113517319477420052449/posts/WqS2E9kkN1L
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I use that method, cannot restore any app with TB or install Busybox, for some reason it's root but not completely.

This thread shouldn't be in dev section, and there were bunch of root method threads/posts that could be easily found.

http://download.chainfire.eu/340/SuperSU/SuperSU-JWR66N-S005-130625-1.41.zip
try this, somebody tried and it works!

_Drifter_ said:
I use that method, cannot restore any app with TB or install Busybox, for some reason it's root but not completely.
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Read description:
Titanium Backup is an example of such an app. It may incorrectly detect the path to your internal storage for backups, and thus crash on backup/restore. You can fix this by going into preferences and selecting a folder under /storage/emulated/legacy as backup/restore path, not under /storage/emulated/0.
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msip said:
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No busybox from the apps don't install correctly with chainfire's root. I have the same problem.
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finally did it

Mohhamad Rehan said:
finally did it
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Is it posted?
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checck the thread out buddy

prowede said:
http://download.chainfire.eu/340/SuperSU/SuperSU-JWR66N-S005-130625-1.41.zip
try this, somebody tried and it works!
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"Please do not mirror this download, do not repost the file elsewhere. Link to this post on G+, not the download."
https://plus.google.com/+Chainfire/posts/WqS2E9kkN1L

ALUOp said:
"Please do not mirror this download, do not repost the file elsewhere. Link to this post on G+, not the download."
https://plus.google.com/+Chainfire/posts/WqS2E9kkN1L
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OK bro if you say I did thank to u but if u had it you should have shared it first and should have had a guide of it and u should have shared I did it because I spent my whole night flashing recovery and finding proper ways to root it finally did it when I found the file so I flashed the recovery the mini SDK tool they are mine but I did not know who to thank for the root so I just mirrored it but I put up a guide here so its not my fault I am sorry that I hurt the sentiments
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imam.krismanto said:
Is that real android 4.3?
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Yes it is
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ALUOp said:
"Please do not mirror this download, do not repost the file elsewhere. Link to this post on G+, not the download."
https://plus.google.com/+Chainfire/posts/WqS2E9kkN1L
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and as u say buddy its mentions its for S4 and i was brave enough to check it out by editing some scripts and lines and flash it on my devices so i did not copy it fully but i did it on my own risk to check it on my devices and name it after me so if u have any problem with that so be it but i did it i am not chainfire but the day is not so long when i will be like him one day so kindly check it out

Mohhamad Rehan said:
and as u say buddy its mentions its for S4 and i was brave enough to check it out by editing some scripts and lines and flash it on my devices so i did not copy it fully but i did it on my own risk to check it on my devices and name it after me so if u have any problem with that so be it but i did it i am not chainfire but the day is not so long when i will be like him one day so kindly check it out
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dude relaxy, if you get worked up everytime someone says that there is another way of doing what you are saying you wont get very far cuz honestly there are always multiple ways to stuff... however i do agree with you chainfire clearly said on g+ that the root method is specifically for the s4 leak.. anyway its upto the users they can either use your method or chainfires.. i will try your method once i flash 4.3 :good:

Khizar said:
dude relaxy, if you get worked up everytime someone says that there is another way of doing what you are saying you wont get very far cuz honestly there are always multiple ways to stuff... however i do agree with you chainfire clearly said on g+ that the root method is specifically for the s4 leak.. anyway its upto the users they can either use your method or chainfires.. i will try your method once i flash 4.3 :good:
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Thank buddy it will be grateful and one more thing u can use the mini SDK tool to flash 4.3 too
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Change Navigation Bar size to 24dpi (stock-rooted ROM)

I love my new Nexus but that horrible navigation bar kept bugging me. I don't hate the bar but the size was just aweful. Since this is my first Android device, I wanted to keep it stock. I did try a couple of ROMs but went back to stock. I kept trying to figure out how to reduce the size of the navigation bar. I tried a couple of programs. They were buggy. So, finally, shinta86 pointed me to http://chromloop.com/2013/07/how-to...on-bar-in-cyanogenmodcm10-1-on-nexus-4-guide/ that had instructions on how to decompile, change, and recompile framework-res.apk file. I gave it a go and bam, my navigation bar is smaller now. I chose to go with 24dpi. In case you would like it, I have included a link to framework-res.apk.zip file. Your device has to be rooted. You will have to replace framework-res.apk file in /system/framework with the one that you download from my link.
As with other things posted on this forum, please proceed with warning. I am not responsible for any damages to your device.
Proof of the labor:
Link to the files:
24dpi
https://www.dropbox.com/s/d9gqu5zvtf72e4w/framework-res.apk.zip
32dpi (better for Tablet UI mod)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/kombtzppggxcbkw/framework-res-32dpi.apk.zip

Nice!

rumatt said:
Nice!
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Thanks! My next goal is to see if I can move it to the side or, better yet, enable Tablet UI on stock ROM.

32 DPI for minimus ROM
Hey thanks a lot for this. although I couldn't use the file you posted, ROM not stock, the tutorial was surely very helpful!
So everyone, if you are using Minimus ROM, use this framework to get 32 DPI navbar.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bzc3DKZX3_4rdU5VV1FfTEZlUjQ/edit?usp=sharing
Drive has made this file stupid, just download it and rename to framework-res.apk and push to relevant path

Great mod, any chance you could do 32 DPI for stock

cyrusir said:
Great mod, any chance you could do 32 DPI for stock
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Sure...I will try and post it here soon.

cyrusir said:
Great mod, any chance you could do 32 DPI for stock
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Here you go. Let me know how it works. https://www.dropbox.com/s/kombtzppggxcbkw/framework-res-32dpi.apk.zip

Excellent mate, thank you

sherpa said:
Thanks! My next goal is to see if I can move it to the side or, better yet, enable Tablet UI on stock ROM.
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Looking forward to this.

cx1 said:
Looking forward to this.
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Someone got to it before I did. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2418867

I can't seem to get your mod to work with this ---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2418867

Nice, may use it in the future, ATM for me, the black bar seems a very good size, much better than the first n7 bar
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cx1 said:
I can't seem to get your mod to work with this ---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2418867
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Try the 32dpi mod in post #7. 24dpi will be too small for Tablet UI. Also, apply the Tablet UI mod first and then this one.

sherpa said:
Try the 32dpi mod in post #7. 24dpi will be too small for Tablet UI. Also, apply the Tablet UI mod first and then this one.
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That's the one I am trying. I copy the file over and reboot, but nothing changes.

cx1 said:
That's the one I am trying. I copy the file over and reboot, but nothing changes.
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Are you sure you are copying it over? When you do, the device will reboot by itself. What file explorer are you using? You may have to enable R/W as root.

sherpa said:
Are you sure you are copying it over? When you do, the device will reboot by itself. What file explorer are you using? You may have to enable R/W as root.
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I have the same problem, i tried pushing the files using one of the Toolkits and 2 file exploring apps, and couldn't get it to work.
In fact, i got a bootloop when i tried to push the file with the file explorers. I already checked the SuperSu status, made sure the file has the same permisions the original apk has, but nothing works.
I am using a stock deodexed JSS15Q rom. If you are not too busy, could you show us how to do it? Thanks.

JohnnySJ said:
I have the same problem, i tried pushing the files using one of the Toolkits and 2 file exploring apps, and couldn't get it to work.
In fact, i got a bootloop when i tried to push the file with the file explorers. I already checked the SuperSu status, made sure the file has the same permisions the original apk has, but nothing works.
I am using a stock deodexed JSS15Q rom. If you are not too busy, could you show us how to do it? Thanks.
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The file I posted is for odexed ROM. I will try and post some instructions soon.

Using Root Explorer go to your edited framework-res.apk on your SD long press it and select copy then navigate back to system/framework and "paste" your edited framework-res. It will ask you if you would like to "overwrite" the current framework-res, select yes. After that flo will reboot.
If you don't have Root Explorer, it is a must for Root Users and you can find it in the Play Store.
Also, remember to backup your original framework-res.apk.

Or... Go LMT, which solves the whole problem and screen space!
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sherpa said:
The file I posted is for odexed ROM. I will try and post some instructions soon.
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Any luck with the deodexed version? I would like to try this so bad, i am considering changing to an odexed version of the rom. But correct me if
I'm wrong; with an odexed rom i would not be able to install other mods
like Dsp Manager or Extended Power Menu. Right?

[ROMs][PORTAL][TUT][NOOB FRIENDLY] Alcatel OT Idol X 6040X/ 6040A

This is a noob friendly "portal" for the Idol X single sim edition. Most of what you find here should technically work for the dual sim phone, but I can not say for sure. You will be able to find ROMs, tutorials and other links with friendly support from other Alcatel users to help you customize this stubborn MediaTek device. To remind you, this thread will focus on the 6040A / X and NOT the 6040 D.
Before you read any further, understand that the ROMs, tools, and other downloadable content you find in this thread are not mine, therefore I can not be held accountable for what happens to your phone if you choose to install any of them. I am / we are simply relaying, and elaborating what has been learned about this phone to try and better support for this model. If you mess your phone up, remember that it was your choice to modify your phone. If you fail miserably, download the One Touch Upgrade tool from Alcatel's support website and it should return you to factory condition.
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This phone is complicated for customization. I'm making this thread to gather as much information as we can to make things work for it as a collective. If you have any success stories, please post them here with how you did it please.
Before you can do anything to your phone, you're going to want to install vroot/iroot to root your phone. Below for instructions.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN MAKE BACK UPS and SAVE A FEW COPIES OF YOUR "modem.img" FILE. YOU WILL HAVE TO RENAME THE FILE TO "modem_1_3g_n.img" AND REPLACE THE CORRESPONDING FILE IN THE NEW ROM TO MAKE YOUR MOBILE NETWORK WORK WITH YOUR SINGLE SIM PHONE. ALSO REMEMBER TO CHANGE THE PERMISSION FOR SAID FILE TO 644.
"modem.img" / "modem_1_3g_n.img" can be found under /system/etc/firmware/
IF YOU ARE HAVING A HARD TIME FINDING YOUR MODEM IMG FILE SEE POST NUMBER 10 ON THIS PAGE FOR A COPY OF MINE. HOPEFULLY IT WORKS
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MUST READ GUIDES -
How to Root - HERE
How to flash without using SPFlashTool or FlashToolMod - Recovery Flash Guide
Flash Tool tutorial - for flashing without recovery.
SPFT - many versions HERE
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Recoveries, Flash tools, etc
Phil's touch recovery - favorite.
Brka said:
CWM Recovery - download HERE ClockworkMod recovery (CWM) 6.0.1.2 (Custpack backup)
Carliv Touch Recovery 6.0.4.4 + AROMA Filemanager - HERE
If after custom / stock phone locked - use THIS (for cwm/twrp)
Custom recovery should be flashed with SPFT.
SPFT - many versions HERE
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ROMs-
Original Canadian 6040A ROM from Brka at GSM. I have not tested this, but source (Brka) is well versed with android. That being said, Use at own risk
TCL S950 ROM 4.4.2 Kit Kat Follow instructions in link (I have this working 100% for 6040A)
AOSP 4.4 and S950 Galaxy S4 User Interface ROM's. Follow instructions in link (I was unable to solve Mobile network issue for both of these. Also the AOSP ROM is designed for internal SD cards only. More experienced users are required.
SlimCat Custom ROM 4.4.2 I have this up and running for 6040A. Simply Flash via recovery and modify "modem.img" file to find mobile network.

If you plan on flashing the TCL S950 KK ROM, I can help you get the network working. Feel free to ask!
And if anyone has been able to Flash the ASOP KK ROM 1.3 for the 6040A and got the mobile network working and has been able to mod it for external SD card support, please let me know how.

SuperDroid519 said:
If you plan of flashing the TCL S950 KK ROM, I can help you get the network working. Feel free to ask!
And if anyone has been able to Flash the ASOP KK ROM 1.3 for the 6040A and got the mobile network working and has been able to mod it for external SD card support, please let me know how.
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I'll play around with the modem files you pointed me to. I'm going to try getting them working on the Slimkat rom that is on 4PDA. If I ever do, I'll post here where to put the necessary files.

Back up your original file and play around with it. I've read two methods on here for this and what I did would make 3 methods. My way was a fluke I'm pretty sure but it had worked every time I have had to reflash original ROM. Try other two ways first
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SuperDroid519 said:
Back up your original file and play around with it. I've read two methods on here for this and what I did would make 3 methods. My way was a fluke I'm pretty sure but it had worked every time I have had to reflash original ROM. Try other two ways first
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I can't seem to pull mine from my nandroid backup right now for some reason. It keeps coming out at only 25 bytes instead of approximately 5MB. I'll see if I can find one for Bell/Virgin Mobile Canada.

Going to share my desktop. Two variants.
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@SuperDroid519, did you ever try slimkat? That's what I'm trying to get working. Nothing yet though.

No I haven't but I'm free all day. Send link. Does it support external SD cards? The AOSP one didn't for me
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Team Fail said:
I can't seem to pull mine from my nandroid backup right now for some reason. It keeps coming out at only 25 bytes instead of approximately 5MB. I'll see if I can find one for Bell/Virgin Mobile Canada.
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I didn't see this. But I have a back up of mine if you want. I'm with bell.

SuperDroid519 said:
No I haven't but I'm free all day. Send link. Does it support external SD cards? The AOSP one didn't for me
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Yes, it does. I have all my music on my SD card and it reads it perfectly fine. I also find it a very smooth rom with almost no lag at all. You will probably want to install GB KK though, as it doesn't have all the customization options ROMs usually do.
SuperDroid519 said:
I didn't see this. But I have a back up of mine if you want. I'm with bell.
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I'll give it a try. You mentioned three different installation methods. So far, I have copied my older one to /system/etc/firmware, and it hasn't worked. What are the other two?

And there's also placeing the modem.img file in the path "root/custpack/modem/" rename the file to modem_1_3g_n.img.
People say it's one or the other.
I had to rename them both in both locations for it to work for me.
Have the link for Slimkat?

SuperDroid519 said:
And there's also placeing the modem.img file in the path "root/custpack/modem/" rename the file to modem_1_3g_n.img.
People say it's one or the other.
I had to rename them both in both locations for it to work for me.
Have the link for Slimkat?
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Here's a link.

Team Fail said:
Here's a link.
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Thanks.
This a Flashtool ROM?

SuperDroid519 said:
Thanks.
This a Flashtool ROM?
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Flash it in recovery.
As for using custpack, with this rom it's not an option, as there is no custpack directory. I tried making one for the phone to use, but it's erased on boot.

Team Fail said:
Flash it in recovery.
As for using custpack, with this rom it's not an option, as there is no custpack directory. I tried making one for the phone to use, but it's erased on boot.
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Ok the very first time I got it working I had a modem.img and a modem_1_3g_n.img in the same folder. both with 644 permissions. Not exactly sure which one was renamed though. Honestly it was a fluke.

SuperDroid519 said:
Ok the very first time I got it working I had a modem.img and a modem_1_3g_n.img in the same folder. both with 644 permissions. Not exactly sure which one was renamed though. Honestly it was a fluke.
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So right now, here's where I'm at: The SIM card is detected, and it can find mobile networks, as well as tell me my telephone number. When a call is placed, it tells me that "The mobile network is unavailable." The lockscreen also tells me either "Searching for new network" or "Emergency calls only". I'm going to try a few things, including playing with the available APNs and see if I can get a connection.

Team Fail said:
So right now, here's where I'm at: The SIM card is detected, and it can find mobile networks, as well as tell me my telephone number. When a call is placed, it tells me that "The mobile network is unavailable." The lockscreen also tells me either "Searching for new network" or "Emergency calls only". I'm going to try a few things, including playing with the available APNs and see if I can get a connection.
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Yea bro try the double modem file thing and reboot. Don't forget to reboot after every file transfer either. Being .img files they have to boot.

SuperDroid519 said:
Yea bro try the double modem file thing and reboot. Don't forget to reboot after every file transfer either. Being .img files they have to boot.
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Have you had luck with SlimCat yet?
Edit: No dice on the double modem thing.

No. I had dishes and house things to do. I'm going to back up and flash in about 15.
What app are you using to move the files around?
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SuperDroid519 said:
@tEaMFNo. I had dishes and house things to do. I'm going to back up and flash in about 15.
What app are you using to move the files around?
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Originally I was using Aroma File Manager from my recovery (Carliv Touch), but ES File Explorer also works. Both can set permissions on files.