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[Q] Miscellaneous Q&A;Modding PA Halo to Samsung Multi-Windows

TL;DR, is it possible and is any dev attempting to mod the PA Halo to Samsung Multi-Windows?
(This probably isn't a question which validates an own thread, but it is something I wanted to know really badly; I suppose this can be a thread in which these miscellaneous questions like this one can be asked)
As we all know recently PA has recently open sourced HALO, for which edits in the rom are made to the following to make it work:
no. mostly systemUI. and one setting in framework.jar. -res contains only androids resources.
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(source, molesarecoming at this thread:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2273074)
Since multi-windows is the only TW feature which really keeps me on TW roms I was wondering whether it was possible to mod the work done by PA, to mimic the multi-windows feature on AOSP(A) roms?
Since I am not a developer I can't really do it myself, I can list what in my opinion needs to be changed to have it function as Multi-windows;
Conditions; HALO now continues to be in front of the app it has been called before (this is also possible without getting a notification from the concerning app by adding this app to the HALO via "HALO)))"(source:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.paranoid.halo)). The end behaviour from an app on the front now needs to be changed to some kind of added button. Right now it vanishes when you tap the app it is on top off.
Looks; the app in the background is being blacked out, this also needs to be removed. The size of the app being shown needs to become wider, full screen, by which it loses it 16:9 scale (Google may find this braking app compatibility, just as with cornerstone and CM)
I think these are the most obvious changes to be made to get Multi-Windows on AOSP(A)....
(Another idea maybe is to keep the HALO, the way it is, but made is resizesable and being able to move it around (the darkening of the other already running app still needs to be removed...))

GNABO V8 for N8020

I am not responsible if something happens to you or your device! You have decided to make those changes, then the responsibility is ONLY yours!
Features :
AirCommand
Quick Memo
Scrapbook
Screen Writing
S-Finder
Pen Window
SmartClip
S-Pen Power Saving Mode
PageBuddy
Note 2014 Calculator
Note 2014 S-Note
Tab 4 Keyboard
Tab 4 Email
Tab 4 Music Player
Tab 4 MyFiles
Tab 4 Launcher
Tab 4 Browser
Quad-Multiwindow
Smart Rotation
S5 lockscreen effects
Multiple Widgets in lockscreen
Note 2014 settings layout
Note 2014 Screenshot interface
32 dpi Navigation Bar
Enabled GPU UI rendering
Video Acceleration
Reading Mode
Note 2014 and Pro system UI
A lot in new versions. Read changelogs
Removed Apps
GroupPlay
ChatOn
Chrome
Drive
Gamehub
Learning hub
S-Suggest
Photoshop Touch
Play Music
Play Movies
Paper Artist
Play Books
Maps
Help Hub
Play games
Street
Tutorial
Fw Update​
Port differences:
V8
-same as V7 but added:
-tab pro 12.2 keyboard by default (with handwriting) thx @filchi756
-4.1.2 Snote added as second snote app
-still can't figure out signal bars dammit!
-fixed boot animations
-3 minit battery mod added
V7
-Launcher with static wallpaper by default
-multi csc (australia optus by default cause it's my home base)
-tweaks for speed and stability
-fixed external sd read/write permissions in platform.xml
-desktop mode in stock browser by default/home and exit button added
BUGS:
-No signal bars, but signal is definitely working!!
Original thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2762418
Please donate to Mikyno here if you want to help out, I just want thanks
This is a direct port of the amazing Gnabo Rom for all you patient and long suffering LTE users.
Installation:
-Make sure you come from a stock UDNE4 June 2014 4.4.2 rom (for the bootloader) http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/30739/N8020XXUDNE4_N8020OXADNE4_XEF.zip/
- Download the ROM, SuperSu
- Put them in the internal/external sdcard
- Full wipe (cache, dalvik, data, system)
- Flash the ROM, SuperSu
- Reboot
- Enjoy
DOWNLOAD
V8 Gnabo AFH
V8 Gnabo MEGA
Mikyno v7 N8020
supersu
Thanks to:
@Mikyno for the tireless work on this amazing device!!
@Arsaw
All Eteam members for their amazing work on N7100
@Cypresshill555 for the deodexed base @carl1961 for your great fixes and addons!
@Chainfire
@filchi756 for your awesome graphical fixes
@ykkfive
My family for their patience
ChaniaB for her unwavering support in the forums and answering questions before I even see them!! You rock mate!

Please make sure to flash this Rom from UDNE4 June 2014 as there appears to be conflicts using newer bases. Look in sammobile.com for french N 8020 Odin stock.
Thanks heaps to @pw.xda for figuring this out. I only just noticed the q&a thread *blush*
MODS
3minit battery mod for Gnabo v7
Thanks to @gharrington
https://mega.co.nz/#!DAQylJAI!JL7r01V7nAyYHvUEDLivR-NbW4Oca-lxAFdDh6d6tf0

Great N8020 users thank him

smegg is back!
thanx for this new rom will flash it this day and will report

Downloading
I'll give a feedback after flashing
vom Tab getippt

Well done! Booth of you.
Very snappy and fast. Very nice build.
Thanks!
vom Tab getippt

I love it! Amazing Mikyno and filch!
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No such information about this rom (even in original thread)
Which is the base?
Cm11 , Stock (which version)?
Thanks in advance

spidertop said:
No such information about this rom (even in original thread)
Which is the base?
Cm11 , Stock (which version)?
Thanks in advance
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Samsung based.

Loving this rom!! Thank you!

Battery Drain
Hi,
I have some issues concerning the battery drain. As I dont use the cellular connections, I turned on flight mode and enabled WiFi manually. I also setup the WiFi to turn off while the Tablet is in StandBy. Still I an loosing about 1% battery per hour. Within the old 4.1.2 ROM, this was far better. I just wanted to check if others experience the same and this is normal with KitKat or if there is some setting which ensures an improved behavior within deepsleep (asuming that my device will go into deepsleep,didnt check).
Thanks for all the answers and a big thank to all the guys behind this rom. I really like it!!

computaholic said:
Hi,
I have some issues concerning the battery drain. As I dont use the cellular connections, I turned on flight mode and enabled WiFi manually. I also setup the WiFi to turn off while the Tablet is in StandBy. Still I an loosing about 1% battery per hour. Within the old 4.1.2 ROM, this was far better. I just wanted to check if others experience the same and this is normal with KitKat or if there is some setting which ensures an improved behavior within deepsleep (asuming that my device will go into deepsleep,didnt check).
Thanks for all the answers and a big thank to all the guys behind this rom. I really like it!!
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KitKat for our device is not a really good build compared to JB. I suggest you to try Ultra Power Saving Mode to reduce the drain caused by other apps and system services.

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KitKat for our device is not a really good build compared to JB. I suggest you to try Ultra Power Saving Mode to reduce the drain caused by other apps and system services.
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Yeah, I guess I could do that, but the ultra power saving mode has a gray scale theme and also only a limited number of apps which can be used. Thats like buying a BMW and then replacing the enginge and putting in pedals instead.
My guess is, that the device does not properly enter deep sleep. Within deep sleep, the device should not waste more than 1%-2% overnight.
How can I check if the device enters deep sleep?

computaholic said:
Yeah, I guess I could do that, but the ultra power saving mode has a gray scale theme and also only a limited number of apps which can be used. Thats like buying a BMW and then replacing the enginge and putting in pedals instead.
My guess is, that the device does not properly enter deep sleep. Within deep sleep, the device should not waste more than 1%-2% overnight.
How can I check if the device enters deep sleep?
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I meant that you can do this to reduce the drain when you don't use the tablet. Anyway download CPU spy and check deep sleep. I suggest you to use greenify to freeze background services and improve deep sleep time.

Mikyno said:
I meant that you can do this to reduce the drain when you don't use the tablet. Anyway download CPU spy and check deep sleep. I suggest you to use greenify to freeze background services and improve deep sleep time.
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Ok, I will give it a try and post the results later. Thanks a lot for the suggestions

computaholic said:
Ok, I will give it a try and post the results later. Thanks a lot for the suggestions
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According to cpu spy deepsleep has never been used. Is this a kernel issue? Is there any way i can activate deepsleep, mayby with an exposed module or app?
Best computaholic

computaholic said:
According to cpu spy deepsleep has never been used. Is this a kernel issue? Is there any way i can activate deepsleep, mayby with an exposed module or app?
Best computaholic
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Sounds like an app wakelock thingy. Use greenify to stop bg processes maybe?
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smegg said:
Sounds like an app wakelock thingy. Use greenify to stop bg processes maybe?
Sent from my SM-N910C using Tapatalk
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I also thought about a wakelock. Well greenify tells me that there are no bg processes to be stopped. I also used 'ds battery saver', which worked well on my i9001 and should force the device to go into deepslepp, which did not work.
I will have a look at this tomorrow. I guess i can use adb to check the wakelock (suggestions welcome

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I also thought about a wakelock. Well greenify tells me that there are no bg processes to be stopped. I also used 'ds battery saver', which worked well on my i9001 and should force the device to go into deepslepp, which did not work.
I will have a look at this tomorrow. I guess i can use adb to check the wakelock (suggestions welcome
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not my strong suit (I'm just a tinkerer, absolutely NO programming skilz).
Good luck and please keep me up to date, and I will look into it myself and compare to my stock build.

Hallo @smegg, which one is more stable, this rom or N8020XXUDNE4 v2.01?
What is the different between this rom and N8020XXUDNE4 v2.01?
Thank you for your great work

Note 4 must have tweaks? Add yours here

I'm new to the "note" line, coming from a regular galaxy s3. I thought it might help me and others to post what others might consider must have tweaks. I know I have found a couple by mistake that pretty awesome.
Xposed framework. (A tweak that allows you to add other tweaks from different repositories)
Network speed indicator for xposed. (Adds data speed indicators in status bar)
Wanam for xposed. (Many system tweaks)
YouTube adaway for xposed. (Pretty obvious)
Now you guys add some more below [emoji106]

Whitepages caller id.

5x5 Launcher.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-sprint/themes-apps/4x5-touchwiz-home-t2910243
Should have been this way from the beginning.
Other than that, ES File explorer, or any root explorer, and start deleting stuff.

Where to begin lol . .
Nova launcher prime to get half grid placement, no padding for widgets and full control over grid size.
Adaway
Titanium Backup to disable things
Greenify
Switchr for quick recent application switching keeps me from being irritated with the recents list lag LOL
Xposed module Amplify to reduce wakelocks
Xposed module BootManager to control what starts up on boot
Xposed module Complete Action Plus and Custom Share to take control of actions and share options
Xposed module NoSafeVolumeWarning to get rid of the stinkin safe volume nag screen
Xposed module YouTube Adaway
Xposed Module Wanam Xposed
GMD gesture control to add custom gestures
Probably one of my favorite mods is GMD Gesture Control which I fell in love with on my Note Pro 12.2 and have now set up identically on my Note 4. With it I have set up some great gestures like 3-finger down for Back, 4 finger tap and hold for Alt-Tab, 4 finger pinch for Home, 4 finger swipes left/right to change previous/next apps, 4 fingers swipe down for menu, 3 finger double tap for my texting app, 3 finger hold for my music app . . etc. etc. practically endless possibilities.

Awesome guys! I hope this becomes an awesome thread!

Blurred system UI is a huge must for me.
Greenify
App Settings( to change dpi, apps look better smaller)
wanam

Noise Recuction
It would be nice to be able to set the noise reduction feature independently for the phone and any Bluetooth headset/speaker phone. As it is, it is either on or off regardless of whether you're using a the phone alone or with a Bluetooth device. I would like to keep the noise reduction always on while using just the phone and always off when using Bluetooth.
--Burbank Jim

Zedge for wallpapers, ring tones, notifications.
http://t.zedge.net/

Just having the note is good enough for me
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jamal717 said:
Just having the note is good enough for me
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I'll bet yer' fun at parties...

hellcatrydr said:
I'll bet yer' fun at parties...
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I'll bet yer a keeper for a tenant =

I really like the 3D next launcher. Also, DK 3.0 for my ROM. He has lots of treaks built into the ROM. Viper 4 Android is awesome for sound mods. If you all have any questions about any of the above listed mods feel free to ask or PM me. Cheers

I'd like a dark themed Note. Also to keep the cool screen animations on the lock screen even with live wallpaper. Also aosp whenever it hits.

I also forgot to mention GPE 3.0 theme for DK 3.0. Really nice stuff.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2929152
Has inverted apps that work well. I'm using the service tray and the Sammy keyboard. Works well with the new firmware download for tmobile note 4.

hellcatrydr said:
I'll bet yer' fun at parties...
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hellcatrydrstevew said:
I'll bet yer a keeper for a tenant
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Nice screen name...
This is the fastest I have ever attracted a stalker. ...not counting police of course.

jamal717 said:
Just having the note is good enough for me
Sent from my SM-N910T using XDA Free mobile app
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I agree. It's an awesome phone. Mine is running FireKatN4 ROM. I also have the inverted apps running, wanam exposed, and a few exposed modules. I love this phone.
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(SOUNDS) Flashable sound mix made by me!

I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR BRICKS OR ANY DAMAGES ON DEVICES
Hey folks!!!
I made a flashable sound mix which include ringtones, notification, alarms and ui (User Interface)!!!
Ringtones, notifications and alarms are from COS 12...
Ui is mixed of Nexus 6, Galaxy s6 and LG G4...
( Ui sounds includes touch,camera,battery,lock,unlock etc. )
To be more accurate:
Camera Sounds: Galaxy S6
Touch sound: Galaxy S6
Keayboard sound: Galaxy S6
Lock Sound: Galaxy S6
Unlock Sound: LG G4
Battery warnings: Nexus 6
I tried on COS 12 and it works great!!!
Install Instructions:
Simply flash the zip through TWRP!
I hope you like it!

Could you please make an optional version with the LG G4 lock sound?
I dislike the combination of the S6 and G4 un-/lock sounds.
Otherwise I really like your sound pack, better than COS default ones. :good:

it's a personal thing. i like the camera and touch sounds, but for the rest I like more the CM12 ones. Maybe if you could post a tutorial on how to choose our own combination from different phones, it would be more useful . thanks for sharing anyway

ion.corbu said:
it's a personal thing. i like the camera and touch sounds, but for the rest I like more the CM12 ones. Maybe if you could post a tutorial on how to choose our own combination from different phones, it would be more useful . thanks for sharing anyway
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I actually wanted to do it myself since it's only one file to be changed but I couldn't find the darn LG G4 sounds anywhere on the Internet. :crying:

Found the sounds in a LG G4 rom (had to download 1.4GB)

Working fine on cm 12.1 5.1.1_r3

ion.corbu said:
it's a personal thing. i like the camera and touch sounds, but for the rest I like more the CM12 ones. Maybe if you could post a tutorial on how to choose our own combination from different phones, it would be more useful . thanks for sharing anyway
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To make yours flashable sounds just download my zip ---> extract it ---> change the sounds from system folder ---> compress it as zip again ---> and flash it...
I hope it helped you

@Pachenko_Gr Can you make more and more versions?

I don't like lock sound and camera sound.. i would use stock camera sound..
Can you add more phone like HTC ONE M9, sony xperia ecc..?

Did you have Line sound notification? Please add it
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Marshmallow update for Axon pro released

ZTE has released the marshmallow update for this beast. How's the update coming along for everyone so far?
The new update adds stock android features with little to no skinning.
Known issues/changes
•Some users are reporting stock launcher crashes, the problem can be alleviated by using a different launcher.
•Dolby Sound has gone missing, evidence provided by Arsenic53 suggest ZTE done goofed and accidentally removed it.
•The quick settings panel is now Dark and Transparent (very classy)
•Average RAM usage has gone up considerably due to system apps being badly optimized...or maybe they're just being rebellious?
•Bootloader still locked
•Battery drains quicker.
•Nice new booting screen
•Annoying WIFI calling issue has been resolved.
•Some users have reported lag even during the booting process.
•A user has reported that He/She cannot see the screen on some occasions especially when charging.
•The lockscreen is now closer to the stock version. The dialer shortcut has been replaced with a Google now voice function and the annoying "# more notifications" thing has been removed.
•Bloatware app "rockmyrun" can no longer be disabled.
P.S someone please link zte usa's twitter to this thread so they can go over it. Leave a reply so i can remove this message.

Taking forever to download...

badjebus said:
ZTE has released the marshmallow update for this beast. How's the update coming along for everyone so far?
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Yeah im getting about 110 kb/s... Gonna be awhile.

Thank goodness!!!! now lets see if they fixed everything!!!

Looks like Dolby Sound is now gone. I had a widget on the home screen and it is now gone and nowhere in the menus...I wonder what else is missing now

Yeah what a shame, I liked the dolby sound.

am not gonna risk it this time .but a great news they finally brought the marshmallow update cheers guys

I did the install but now they stock launcher keeps crashing....... I might have to reset my phone..........

Coldheat1906 said:
I did the install but now they stock launcher keeps crashing....... I might have to reset my phone..........
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Tried using a different launcher?

The download and install is going great for me. Works like a charm will keep looking for bugs but haven't found as of yet.

No bugs to report yet....just missing Dolby Sound

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I did the install but now they stock launcher keeps crashing....... I might have to reset my phone..........
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I'm also having this same problem. Is anyone else experincing this as well?

Wish they didn't take Dolby sound.

Dolby atmos app is missing and the app drawer seems to be the old app drawer itself.hope the new marshmallow type app drawer is crashing.slight lag here and there and does doze feature in this update I can't find any setting menu for it.

vickytarunl said:
Dolby atmos app is missing and the app drawer seems to be the old app drawer itself.hope the new marshmallow type app drawer is crashing.slight lag here and there and does doze feature in this update I can't find any setting menu for it.
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The doze feature doesnt come with a dedicated settings tab. if you want to choose which apps get dozed and which dont, go to apps(settings) click the gear and click battery optimization; from there you can white list certain apps from doze (I recommend greenify if you want doze to activate in just a few minutes as opposed to an hour.)

badjebus said:
The doze feature doesnt come with a dedicated settings tab. if you want to choose which apps get dozed and which dont, go to apps(settings) click the gear and click battery optimization; from there you can white list certain apps from doze (I recommend greenify if you want doze to activate in just a few minutes as opposed to an hour.)
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thanks a lot did u come to know anything about the app drawer ?

This is what I got when I inquired about Dolby sound. Maybe they will release an update to add it back soon.

vickytarunl said:
thanks a lot did u come to know anything about the app drawer ?
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Unfortunately my launcher also crashes so i cant say anything on that, ive switched to the Google now launcher to alleviate the problem.

So mine buglist here:
*Battery drains much more than before the update
*No screen sometimes when i just want to use mine phone (this happens when mine phone is charging i noticed)
*Phone lags, even the boot flash lags
*forgot the other point, but there is more...

zulfikar said:
So mine buglist here:
*Battery drains much more than before the update
*No screen sometimes when i just want to use mine phone (this happens when mine phone is charging i noticed)
*Phone lags, even the boot flash lags
*forgot the other point, but there is more...
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Same with me, the phone is lagging. I want to comeback to lollipop