[Tutorial] Null_/FreeFalling Theme/Dr Who Sound,Boot Theme / & More (Updated Jan 16)
[Tutorial] Null_ TWRP / Null_ ROM / FreeFalling Theme / Dr Who Sound,Boot Theme / & More
Created by almulder1092 @ xda-developers.com
"Work In Progress, Need to add in Screenshots, And possibly more tutorials - Enjoy"
No Support Via PM - Please stop with the PM. They will now be ignored!
Well after creating my last tutorial, much has changed, wonderful new things have come about. So I thought it was time to create a new tutorial covering the new things.
So after now I have read 1000+ of pages and posts, hopeful this will help cut down on your searches. BUT read the whole tutorial before you ask questions. There are fare to many people that ask questions that are usually covered in the OP (Original Post) of threads. Please be respectful of the Developers Time and not ask dumb questions that have the answer posted.
Things you will need before you continue reading:
Ability to understand what you read
Time and Patients
How to use Google Search
Time and Patients
A brain
Ability be patient with all of us.
Give Credit where credit is due
Lastly Understand that Nobody is responsible for what you do to your gear, except you. And using the guide below will void your warranty
Now that is covered lets continue.
First get and install Wondershare MobileGo for Andoid this will make life easier. (Google it - Link removed by the request of xda)
(If your to cheap to get this great software, why did you pay so much for a watch?)
Alternative way to download apk's from Google Play without Wondershare Download Here
(Note: I do not plan on doing a tutorial using this method as they show one on the site) (Thanks to fOmey for the info)
Alternative way to get apks to your Gear without Wondershare Tutorial Here
This tutorial will take you from a stock rom to the null_ rom with a theme installed and other options.
In this tutorial we will cover the following:
(Clicking on the Titles will let you jump to that part of the tutorial)
(But I recommend you read everything)
Note: null_ is prerooted (It roots your gear for you)
Update your gear to V700XXUAMK7 Firmware
Installing Null_ TWRP
USB Debug Mode
Installing Null_ ROM
Install freefalling Theme
Remap Wrist Flick Gesture
Enable Unknown Source APK Installation
Enable MTP
Activating & Updating Xposed / Activating Modules
GravityBox - Advanced Reboot Menu
Hack Connectivity Service - AKA (Network Spoofer)
Bluetooth Internet Access
Nova Settings
Notifications Icon
Soft Buttons
Watch Styler OR UCCW?
Watch Styler
UCCW
Custom Fonts
Custom Sounds
Bluetooth GPS
Dr Who Sound/Boot Theme
How to install APK’s to your gear Without Wondershare
Full System UI? Get back DBL tap settings for quick Volume and Brightness
NotiCounter Widget
Note: Whenever connecting the gear to the PC use a direct connection. NEVER USE A HUB or such. It has been know to cause issues.
(Direct connection works best.)
Update: Jan 16, 2014
Added NotiCounter Widget Tutorial
Update: Jan 04, 2014
Added to Xposed Tutorial for new options included in Null_17
Added to Bluetooth Internet Access (2 options now for Working Internet)
Updated some screenshots
Need Null_ HELP? Check out NULL_ROM Official Q/A - FAQ- General Discussion thread
Also Search the forums for your questions. Please only post replies that are related to the tutorial. All other questions please check other threads. I read them as well. THANKS!
Current Screenshots of My Gear
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Thanks to the following people: (In no particular Order)
xda-developers - fourms site
Moderators - Their Hard work
mark manning - xda moderator
Wondershare - Awesome App
AdamLange - Rear Original Rom Thread
fOmey - Null_ & Lots of info
freefalling0411 - ffeefalling theme
rovo89 - Xposed
C3C076 - GravityBox
appleflap - GPS Info
broeuschmeul - BlueGPS4Droid
almulder1092 - myself LOL!
TeamWin - Original TWRP
Villain ROM - vrthemes
Google - Awesome Search engine / android
Samsung - For the Note 3 & Gear
ShareDroid - ShareGPS
VasuDev - UCCW
Omnitel - Watch Styler
MrBIMC - Ultimate Dynamic Navbar
TeslaCoil Software - Nova Launcher
Matt Rankin - youtube Revovery Mode Video
shimp208 - Minimal ADB & Fastboot
mohlsson - GearLocationBridge
codekiem - APK Downloader
Kakann - Watch Face Thread
noname81 - LMT Launcher
EatHeat - Pie Control
daerragh - Odin 3.09
sting0387 - Finding Network Spoofer
capslock66 - Creating Network Spoofer
st-tps - Creating NotiCounter Widget
xda Members (Can't name you all) - Feedback and Questions
And anyone else I forgot.
If I missed anyone PM me and let me know who and for what.
Update your gear to V700XXUAMK7 Firmware:
Update your gear to V700XXUAMK7 Firmware: (Skip if your already on MK7)
Thanks to almulder1092 for the info
Make sure your gear is running V700XXUAMK7 Firmware, (If you are, you can skip this section.)
Note:If your in the USA and there is no update yet, just download the UK Version (BTU - United Kingdom)
Let update our Galaxy Gears firmware. (A must in you want to do anything below)
Note: This could wipe you data, save anything you need just incase.
Preparation:
Download V700XXUAMK7 Firmware from here - Thanks to AdamLange
Download Odin from here - Thanks to daerragh (Get version 3.09)
Installation:
Put your Gear into Download Mode
a. Press and hold the power button until the Restarting appears
b. Repeatedly press the power button until the Select REBOOT MODE appears
c. Press the power button once to move the selection to Download
d. Press and hold the power button for about 3 sec.
e. You are now in download mode.
Connect your Gear to you PC. (Using the Cradle and Micro USB)
Open Odin
Click on the PDA Button
Locate the V700XXUAMK7 Firmware and select it. (It should be a .md5 file, if it is zipped, then unzip it)
Press Start
Once it is completed it will reboot the gear.
Note: Let your gear sit for a bit as it updates everything. I might look like it is stuck on the Samsung logo, but you should see the word Samsung pulsating. That means its working. Should it take more than 5 mins, simply Press and hold the power button down until it resets.
Note: Should you get the dreaded screen of death, just flash the MK7 ROM back onto your gear and start all over.
Screen of Death (LOL)
Make sure the Gear is activated and connected to your Phone. (Samsung Manual)
How To:
If your unsure how to do this, Return your Gear. (LOL)
Youtube Video - Samsung Gear Watch Download/Recovery Mode How To
Screenshots
Click For Larger View
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Installing Null_ TWRP:
Installing Null_ TWRP: (Version as of this tutorial is Null_ 03 TWRP)
Thanks to fOmey for this Null_ TWRP
Installing Null_ TWRP:
Preparation:
Download Null_ TWRP - fOmey
READ THE NULL_ TWRP Original Post
Installation:
Put your Gear into Download Mode
Connect your Gear to you PC.
Open Odin
Click on the PDA Button
Locate the Null_ TWRP file and select it. (It should be a .md5 file, if it is zipped, then unzip it)
UNTICK THE AUTO REBOOT OPTION IN ODIN.
Press Start
Once it is completed it will reboot the gear.
Null Quote:
If you find the recovery is not sticking & your Gear wipes when attempting to access recovery after flashing, you must root your Gear prior to installing TWRP again & Run the following commands in ADB:
*NOTE* You will gave to accept a supersuser request popup when executing "SU" command
*NOTE 2* Probably a good idea to run this prior to first installation (To save time)
Code:
$ adb shell
$ su
# mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mmcblk0p20 /system
# rm /system/recovery-from-boot.p
ADB stands for Android Debug Bridge
If needed "ADB" can be found here on xda - Thanks to shimp208
Youtube Video - How to Flash a Custom ROM (Null_ and others)
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Reserved for screenshots (Coming Later)
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USB Debug Mode
USB Debug Mode
Thanks to fOmey for the info
Now put your gear into USB debug mode:
Preparation:
On your Gear Go to Settings >> Gear Info >> About Gear >> and tap Software version 7 times (After the 3rd tap, it will start counting down on how many taps are left before you can access the developer options.)
Now go back one screen and you should see a new option, USB debug Check the box.
Screenshots
Installing Null_ ROM
Installing Null_ ROM (Version as of this tutorial is Null_ 17)
Thanks to fOmey for this Null_ TWRP
Installing Null_ ROM
Preparation:
Read Null_ Original Post. Make sure you understand everyting. What it can and can't do. (Especially about Bluetooth Tether)
Re Read Null_ Original Post. MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND EVERYTHING
Download Null_
Connect the Gear to the PC.
Open up Wondershare and select your Gear.
Click on files, Select the SDcard, then copy the Null_ ROM zip to the root of the SDCARD.
Installation:
Put your Gear into Recovery Mode (Same steps as Download Mode, but select Recovery Instead)
You should now be in TWRP.
Click on Install
Locate the Null_ Rom zip file. (Scroll down the list, it should default to the root of the SDCARD)
Select the Null zip file
Swipe to Confirm Flash
Follow the on screen questions
Install Everything, unless you know what your doing.
Wait for the Gear to finish installation, then Reboot.
Be patient as it updates. Just put the Gear down and let it do its thing. Even once it's booted, its best to give it time to settle things in. (Once booted let it sit about 5 mins)
Note: Please be considerate of other peoples time and take the time to read and search for your question before asking it. 98 times out of 100 it has already been answered many times. Let fOmey do what he does best and work on Null_ don't keep asking him questions that are answered in the Original Post.
Thanks from all of us to those that do read and search before asking.
Note: Should you get the dreaded screen of death, just flash the MK7 ROM back onto your gear and start all over.
Screen of Death (LOL)
Reserved for screenshots (Coming Later)
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Install freefalling Theme
Install freefalling Theme (Version as of this tutorial is v4)
Thanks to freefalling0411 for this theme
(No current support or development, freefalling0411 is having twins and need to take care of his wife and get back to life. Thanks for the wonderful theme!)
Installing freefalling Theme:
Preparation:
Download the Freefalling Theme
Connect the Gear to the PC.
Open up Wondershare and select your Gear.
Click on files, Select the SDcard, then copy the Null_ zip to the root of the SDCARD.
Installation:
Put your Gear into Recovery Mode
You should now be in TWRP.
Click on Install
Locate the Freefalling theme zip file. (Scroll down the list, it should default to the root of the SDCARD)
Select the Freefalling theme zip file
Swipe to Confirm Flash
Follow the on screen questions
Wait for the Gear to finish installation, then Reboot.
Be patient as it updates. Just put the gear down and let it do its thing. Even once it's booted, its best to give it time to settle things in. (Once booted let it sit about 5 mins)
Note: If you want SystemUI Notifications Bar back (Theme removed it), Get it from here and flash it after the theme has been flash
Reserved for screenshots (Coming Later)
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Remap Wrist Flick Gesture / Enable Unknown Source APK Installation / Enable MTP
Remap Wrist Flick Gesture / Enable Unknown Source APK Installation / Enable MTP
Thanks to fOmey for the info
Remap Wrist Flick Gesture
How to:
Open up Nova Settings
Goto Gestures & Buttons >> Home Button
Select Default Page. (If you know what your doing, you can change it to what ever you want)
Enable Unknown Source APK Installation:
How to:
Goto Settings >> Security
Check Unknown Sources
Enable MTP: (Allows you to access the SDCard portion of the gear through your PC as you would a usb drive)
How to:
Goto Settings >> Storage
Click on the Menu Button
Select USB computer connection
Check Media Device (MTP)
Remap Wrist Flick Gesturer Screenshots
Enable Unknown Source Screenshots
Enable MTP Screenshots
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Activating & Updating Xposed / Activating GravityBox
Activating & Updating Xposed / Activating GravityBox - Advanced Reboot Menu / App Settings / Hack Connectivity Service
Thanks to almulder1092 for the info
Activating & Updating Xposed / Activating Modules
How to:
Goto Settings>>Xposed>>Framework
Click on Install/Update
Grant SuperUser Permissions.
Goto Settings>>Xposed>>Modules
Click the checkbox next to App Settings
Click the checkbox next to GravityBox
Click the checkbox next to Hack Connection Service
Click the checkbox next to UDN (If installed)
Reboot (MUST REBOOT HERE)
GravityBox - Advanced Reboot Menu:
How to:
Goto Settings>>GravityBox>>Power Tweaks
Click the checkbox next to Advanced Reboot Menu
Click the checkbox next to Require Reboot Confirmation
Reboot
Hack Connectivity Service
How to:
Goto Settings>>Network Spoofer
Click Wifi and you should see Wifi Spoofed now.
Activating & Updating Xposed / Activating Modules Screenshots
GravityBox Screenshots
Network Spoofer
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Bluetooth Internet Access
Bluetooth Internet Access
Thanks fOmey & sting0387 for the info
Note: Phone Must Have BT Tethering Option. Most USA Users don't have this option.
Note 2: Playstore / Google Account Manager / Google Map s- These will only work if you have native BT tethering. (Third party apps do not offer the same protocols as native BT Tether and therefore don't work.) (Null_17 fixes this issue)
Bluetooth Internet Access:
Option 1) Phone must have BT Tethering Option.
Preparation:
Turn On BT Tethering on your Phone. (System Settings >> Tethering and Hotspots >> Enable Bluetooth Tethering)
Activation:
On the Gear go to Settings>>Bluetooth
Click on the settings for the profile for your phone.
Scroll down and if you have activated the option on your phone and it supports it, you will see an option to activate on the profile on your gear.
Check the box Internet Access
Option 2) Use 3rd party apps (Such as PdaNet+ / PdaNet Tablet) (Must use Network Spoofer)
Preparation:
On your Gear, Install PdaNet Tablet
On your Phone, Install PdaNet+
Activation:
On the Phone open PdaNet+
Check the box next to Activate Bluetooth Service
On the Gear open PdaNet Tablet
Click onConfigure
Click onAndroid (Bluetooth)
Click onTap here to start scanning...
Once you see your phone appear, Click on it
Go back to the first screen of PdaNet Tablet
Click on Connect (it might be hidden at the bottom of the screen, just a small part is showing, but you can still click on it)
On the Attention screen scroll down and click on I trust this application then click on OK
You should now be greeted with a PdaNet is connected! screen.
Open your Gear Browser and you should see it connect to Google home page.
Note: Should Google Play and such not work even though your browser works, DBL check that you have Network Spoofer enabled and using Spoof WIFI.
Option 1) Phone with native Bluetooth Internet Access Screenshots
Option 2) Using 3rd Part app such as PdaNet+
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Nova Settings (My Preferences)
Nova Settings
Thanks to almulder1092
Changing Nova Settings: (Preferred settings)
How to:
Open Nova Settings
Desktop
Desktop Grid >> Rows 4, Columns 5
Width Margin >> None
Height Margin >> None
Persistent Search Bar >> Never
Show Shadow (Your Choice, I prefer None)
Home Screens >> Add or remove as many as you like.
Scroll Effect(Your Choice, I prefer wipe (Only available in Prime Version)
Wallpaper Scrolling (Your Choice, I prefer Off)
infinite Scroll (Your Choice, I prefer Checked)
Label Icons (Your Choice, I prefer unchecked)
Resize all widgets >> checked
Widget Overlap >> Checked
Overlap when placing >> Checked
Lock Desktop (Useful for when your done setting the desktop the way you like to prevent accidental changes)
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Drawer
Drawer App Grid >> Row 3, Columns 3
Scroll Effect (Your Choice, I prefer None)
Background Transparency >> Leave at default
Drawer Style (Your Choice, I prefer Vertical)
Infinity Scroll (Your Choice, I prefer unchecked)
Folders First >> checked
All other options >> default
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Dock
Enable Dock >> (Your Choice, I prefer checked)
Dock Style >> OFF
Dock Pages (Your Choice, I prefer 1)
Dock Icons (Your Choice, I prefer 6)
Width Margin >> None
Dock Height >> Medium
Small Icons (Your Choice, I prefer checked)
Show Scroll Indicator (Your Choice, I prefer unchecked)
Show Divider (Your Choice, I prefer unchecked)
Infinite Scroll (Your Choice)
Dock as Overlay >> Checked
Automatically Close >> unchecked
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Folders
Your Choice
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Look and Feel
Color Theme (Your Choice)
Icon Theme (Your Choice)
Screen Orientation >> Auto-Rotate (Applies only when charging)
All other options (Your Choice)
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Gestures and Buttons
Home Button (Your Choice, I prefer Default Page)
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All other settings > default
Note: Nova's reference to the Home Button is actually the function of the writs flick gesture activation.
Notifications Icon / Soft Buttons
Notifications Icon / Soft Buttons
Thanks to fOmey for the info / Thanks to almulder1092 for the info
Creating a Notifications Icon:
How to:
On Nova desktop press and hold
Select Shortcuts >> Activities >> Notifications >> Notifications Activity
Move the icon to where ever you want on the home screens now.
Adding in soft buttons:
How to:
Download Ultimate Dynamic Navbar - thanks MrBIMC
Connect your Gear to Wondershare
Click on your Gear >> Apps (Should list installed apps)
Drag and drop the Ultimate Dynamic Navbar.apk into Wondershare. (This should install the app)
On your Gear goto settings >> Xposed >> Modules
Check Ultimate Dynamic Navbar
Restart the Gear
Once restarted, let the gear again sit for a few mins before you start doing anything again
Open up UDN, Grant it superuser permissions
Turn it on
General Settings
Start at boot - Checked
Type of Trigger (Your Choice, I prefer Whole bottom edge)
Method to activate (Your Choice, I prefer Swipe)
Alternatives to UDN: (Should you have one you prefer let me know and I will list it for others)
LMT Launcher
Pie Control
GMD Gesture Control
Creating a Notifications Icons Sreenshots
Adding in soft buttons Screenshots
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Watch Styler OR UCCW? / Watch Styler:
Watch Styler OR UCCW? / Watch Styler
Thanks to almulder1092 for the info
Watch Styler OR UCCW?
This is a matter of opinion I like to use UCCW as it is more customizable. However if all your looking for is a Watch Face only, then my all means get watch styler. Both would be widgets to add to Nova home screens.
Need so Ideas, check out this thread - Thanks to Kakann for starting the thread
Watch Styler:
How to:
On your Phone, Install Watch Styler through the Gear Manger >> Samsung Store. (You may need to hit accept on your Gear to install it)
On your Phone, Open Watch Styler, select or create a new face.
Apply the selected Watch face
In Gear Manager goto >> Clocks
Select WatchStyler
Then select the settings icon.
Select the Watch Face you want again
Apply the theme. (The Applied theme should reflect the new selection
On your Gear, On Nova desktop press and hold
Select Widgets >> WatchStyler
Reserved for screenshots (Coming Later)
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UCCW (Ultimate Custom Widget)
UCCW (Ultimate Custom Widget)
Thanks to almulder1092 for the info
UCCW:
Preparation:
Disconnect your Gear from the PC (If it was connected)
Connect your Phone to PC,
Open Wondershare, Make sure it sees your phone, If not enable debug mode on it just like you did the gear.
Click on Google Play Apps
Search for UCCW, then install. (This should install it to your Phone)
Once installed unplug your phone and plug in your Gear
Click install again (This should install it to your gear)
Note: Now the best thing here to do is create the new widget on your phone first. (Much easier) then transfer it to your Gear. (But you can just make it on your gear if you want to, then there is no need to download it to your phone)
How to:
On your Phone open UCCW.
Select New
Home Screen Grid Size 4x4
Widget Size 4x4
Give it a name.
Select New Skin
Now before you do anything else select Edit objects >> Background >> Dimensions >> Width x Height
Change it to be 320 x 320 (That is the size of the Gear screen)
Now add and customize to what you like.
Once done press Save.
Select Make uzip (for sharing)
Name the Widget
Plug your Phone into the PC
In Wondershare click on your Phone then files
Click on your SDCard, and locate the uccwOutput folder. (you might have 2 SDcards, so check both)
Click on it, then select the Widget you created (.uzip)
Export the file to your computer
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Connect your Gear to the PC
In Wondershare Select your Gear
Click on your SDCard
Create a folder called uccwOutput
select the new folder
Drag and drop the widget (uzip) file from your PC to Wondershare.
On your Gear open UCCW
Activate the soft buttons
Press and hold the return button (Long press activates the menu button)
Select Open >> Open uzip
Locate the Widget (uzip) you just transferred
Select it and open it.
Press the soft menu button again and select Save >> Save Skin
Note: Not all items in UCCW are compatible with the gear. Things like Weather, Location, Temperature, Forecast, Gmail, Alerts, do not work.
Installation of Widget.
On your Gear, On Nova desktop press and hold
Select Widgets >> UCCW >> 4X4
Select the New widget you just saved.
Resize to fit desktop if needed.
Note: If you just get a black screen with the words Loading... Then you did not save the Widget correctly.
Reserved for screenshots (Coming Later)
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Custom Fonts / Sounds
Custom Fonts / Sounds
Thanks to almulder1092 for the info
Custom Fonts for your Gear (by Me)
How to:
Connect your Gear to the PC
In Wondershare Select your Gear
Click on your SDCard
In the root of your SDCard create a new folder called Fonts
Open the new fonts folder.
Drag and drop .ttf fonts into this folder for use on your gear
Custom Sounds (Notifications / Ringtones) (by Me)
How to:
Connect your Gear to the PC
In Wondershare Select your Gear
Click on your SDCard
In the root of your SDCard Find the folder called Notifications or Ringtones (What ever type your looking to add)
Open the folder.
Drag and drop .ogg or .mp3's into this folder for use on your Gear.
Reboot Gear for them to show up under Settings >> Sound >> Notifications or Ringtones
Screenshots
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Bluetooth GPS
Bluetooth GPS (How to receive GPS from phone to gear.) -
(Option 1)
Bluetooth GPS Using ShareGPS: (Uses your Phones GPS, only activate when needed, Battery Drain)
Thanks to appelflap for the info
Installation:
Connect your Phone to Wondershare
Click on Google Play and Download/Install ShareGPS
Disconnect your Phone and connect your Gear to Wondershare
Click on Apps
Downlaod BlueGPS4Droid - Thanks broeuschmeul
Drag and drop the BlueGPS4Droid.apk to Wondershare
Setup:
On your Gear goto Settings >> Developers Options
Locate Allow Mock Locations"and check it
On your Phone launch Share GPS
On your Gear launch BlueGPS4Droid
Select Choose Bluetooth GPS
Select your Phone.
Check Start/Stop GPS
On your phone you can verify if it connected.
Open ShareGPS again
Look at Bluetooth Status it should be now connected to your Gear.
Note: ShareGPS will not connect to the gear if a Third party internet Tether is connected.(Native Tether is OK)
(Option 2) - Preferred!
Bluetooth GPS Using GearLocationBridge: (Options None, Wifi/Cell Location or GPS, better battery life using Wifi/Cell )
Thanks to mohlsson for the app OP
Preparation:
Download GearLocationBridge.apk (github Link)
Installation:
Connect your Phone to Wondershare
Click your Phone >> Apps
Drag and drop the GearLocationBridge.apk into Wondershare. (This should install the app)
Disconnect your Phone and connect your Gear to Wondershare
Click on your [BGear >> ]Apps[/B]
Drag and drop the GearLocationBridge.apk into Wondershare. (This should install the app)
Setup:
On your Phone open Gear Location Bridge
Select Network location bridged
On your Gear goto Settings >> Developers Options
Locate Allow Mock Locations"and check it
On your Gear open Gear Location Bridge
Select Network location bridged
Wait a Min and it should connect automatically.
Wifi/Cell updates every 5 minutes if your location has move 100+ meters.
Method can be changed on Phone or Gear (As it affects both)
GearLocationBridge Screenshots
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Dr Who Sound Theme
Dr Who Sound/Boot Theme
Thanks to almulder1092 for the theme
Dr Who Sound/Boot Theme
UI Sounds:
Charger Connection - Cyberman "Upgrade in progress"
Hourly Alert - K-9 "Affirmative"
LowBattery - K-9 "Danger Master, Danger)
Power On - Dr "This watch is me"
Power Off - K-9 "Goodby Master"
Alarm - "The Rings of Akhaten - "Wake Up" song (Selected 0:50 of the song)
Notifications: (Selectable)
Dr - "Hello, Im the Doctor"
Dr - "This is my Timey Wimey detector, it goes ding when there is stuff"
Dr - "Wibley Wobley Timey Wimey"
K-9 - "Incoming Message Master"
Ringtones: (Selectable)
Dr Who Theme (8th Doctor)
Ring Ring "Help Me Doctor! Help Me Doctor!" beep beep beep beep
Preparation:
Download the Dr_Who_Sound_Boot_Theme.zip
Connect the Gear to the PC.
Open up Wondershare and select your Gear.
Click on files, Select the SDcard, then copy the Dr_Who_Sound_Boot_Theme.zip to the root of the SDCARD.
Installation:
Put your Gear into Recovery Mode
You should now be in TWRP.
Click on Install
Locate the Dr_Who_Sound_Boot_Theme.zip file. (Scroll down the list, it should default to the root of the SDCARD)
Select the Dr_Who_Sound_Boot_Theme.zip file
Swipe to Confirm Flash
Wait for the Gear to finish installation, then Reboot.
Be patient as it updates. Just put the gear down and let it do its thing. Even once it's booted, its best to give it time to settle things in. (Once booted let it sit about 5 mins)
Restore Original/Samsung Sound/Boot Theme:
Download the Original_Sound_Boot_Theme.zip
Follow the same steps as above but select and use the Original_Sound_Boot_Theme.zip instead.
Screenshots Doctor Who Boot / Samsung Boot
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How to install APK’s to your gear. Without Wondershare
How to install APK’s to your gear Without Wondershare
Thanks to almulder1092 for the info
This is for anyone looking for an alternative way of getting apps onto the gear.
These instructions work for people who have a Windows/Mac/Linux.
Download fastboot. - DropBox - Zippyshare
Unzip fastboot the root of your drive (You can delete it later when done, or advanced users can unzip it anywhere)
Make sure your Gear is in USB Debug mode
If you’re using Mac or Linux, You can skip this step. If your using windows, make sure you have installed the Samsung USB Drivers.
Plug your Gear into your PC
Now open up a Command Prompt (Terminal window for Mac/Linux) (Google it if you’re unsure how)
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Type in the following:
For Windows:
cd\
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cd fastboot
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adb devices
For Mac:
cd\
cd fastboot
chmod 755 *
./adb-mac devices
For Linux
cd\
cd fastboot
chmod 755 *
./adb-linux devices
Look at your gear, there should be a prompt. Press OK. (If you have connect before using USB this might not appear on the gear, just go to the next step))
If it does not come up, then we will need to kill the process adb.exe running and try launching it from the command prompt again.
Windows:
Open Task Manager, Locate adb.exe and end the task.
Mac/Linux:
Type in the command:
kill adb
Now type in the following:
Windows:
adb devices
Mac:
./adb-mac devices
Linux:
./adb-linux devices
Looking at the Command windows (Terminal window) You should see device. (If you do – GREAT, else go back and try again)
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Move you apk file you want to install to the fastboot directory
Use the following command to install your apk file:
Windows:
adb install nameoffile.apk
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Mac:
./adb-mac install nameoffile.apk
Linux:
./adb-linux install nameoffile.apk
Once installed the app should appear on your gear under the apps section.
Noticed AshtonTS had also posted Mac guide so I am linking to it here incase others need it.
Full System UI? Get back DBL tap settings for quick Volume and Brightness
Full System UI? Get back DBL tap settings for quick Volume and Brightness
thanks to fOmey for the info.
If you have installed full system ui, then you might have noticed that a dbl finger dbl tap does not bring up you quick settings anymore. Not current;y there is no way to get that exact view back, as it has been replaced. fOmey has looked into extracting it out, but does not look like i can be done.
But never fear a solution is here.
Option 1)
Put Nova Launcher Prime on your gear so you have access to the Gestures and edit the dbl tap option
Option 2)
Create a shortcut.
What ever option you chose the result will be that same in the end.
How to:
Be sure you have Xposed & GravityBox installed and Activated. (See post #8)
Open up GravityBox
Goto >> Statusbar Tweaks >> QuickSettings Managment >> Statusbar QuickSettings Tiles
Then Select the following
Volume
Ringer Mode
Bluetooth
Brightness
Battery Status
And any other quick options you want.
Now go back to your desktop
press and hold to bring up options
Select Nova Actions >> Expand Quick Settings
You should now have an Icon on your desktop that when pressed will open up Quick Settings for you.
Note: If you have Nova Prime, and want to use a gesture, just select the gesture and then Select Nova Actions >> Expand Quick Settings
Note: You can go back into GraveBox and resort the tiles to your liking. (Along with many other options.
GraveBox Settings Screenshots
Nova Shortcut Screenshots
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]NotiCounter Widget
NotiCounter Widget (Version as of this tutorial is v1.0)
Thanks to st-tps for creating it.
If your using Null_ and tired of not having a notification badge on your screen, this is the answer.
NotiCounter is just as the title suggests. Its a Widget that you can customize and have notification counts show on your gear screen. And it includes custom sounds.
Preparation.
If you have a previous version be sure to uninstall it before installing the new version.
Download NotiCounter Widget from here
Installation
Install NotiCounterWidget
Reboot Your Gear (Must Reboot after install)
Once rebooted go into Gear Settings >> Sound >> Notifications
Select NotiSilent (If it is not in your list, Did you reboot?) This is simply a blank sound file. this needs to be selected to avoid multiple notifications sounds (Note: Skip this step if you Don't plan to use the sound features in Noti.)
Now to avoid the repeated notification that Noti has been granted SU permissions, lets disable that message.
Open Super SU
Press the # next to NotiCouonter Widget
On the Notifications "Global Default" change that to read Disabled. This will stop the notifications from comming on everytime your screen turns on.
Open NotiCounter Widget app
Read the Pop up box.
Wait for SU permissions to kick in and the give the app SU permissions.
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Play Sound? Check this box if you want to have a sound play when a notification comes in. (Be sure you did step 4 if you select this)
You can leave the sound file at default or Select a different one. (Click on Choose File)
Once you Select Choose File you will be give a list of sounds that have been included with Noti app.
Select any file and you will hear a preview of the sound file.
If you want to use your own personal sound files, go up one directory and the select Notifications folder. (See previous tutorials for adding custom sound files)
Once you have selected your sound file you want, then click Set
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Custom Sounds? Check this box if you want to have custom sounds play according to the app .
Select Add Apps
You will be presented with a list of all apps that are set to send notifications to your gear.
Select any app you want a custom sound for
Select the sound file just as you could have above.
Once Selected you will see a Toast message box appear at the bottom letting you know it has been set.
Continue to add any other Custom Apps sounds you want to use.
Once your done got back to main Noti Screen.
If you made a mistake on one of the apps, select Edit List
You will be presented with a list of all the apps selected. Press and hold to edit anyone of them
You will have the option to Change, Abort, Delete.
Once done go back to main Noti Screen
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Launch Notifications app on tap? Just as it says, Do you want to open the notifications screen when taping on the widget?
Text Size - you can change the text size to larger or small according to your needs
Color - This will alow you to change the color of the text using the sliders as needed.
Widget Background (Ellipse, Round, Transparent, Custom)
Custom Background - Selecting this will allow you to have a custom background
Select your background similar to how you selected a sound. when selecting a pic you will see a preview of it for a few seconds.
Blank spot at 0 unread Notifications? Basically do you want to see a number 0 or nothing at all when there are no notifications?
Power-saving Mode? Normal, Medium Saver, Power Saver. - Normal will give your a more stock feel for the Gear (I prefer Normal)
Normal - Checks for activity in the notifications app, if it´s running it does badge checks with a certain intervall.
Medium Saver - Checks for activity in the notifications app, if it´s running it does badge checks with a certain intervall. When Notifications hit 0 it stops the checks
Power Saver - Only checks Once upon screen On, then nothing.
Restore all Data - This will remove the sound files that Nofi install. If you want to remove Noti you might want to press this button first.
Now that you have your settings Press Save
Now place the widget like you would any other widget.
you will see two options for your widget. Normal and Bold. that is in reference to the Text number. (I prefer Bold)
Check out your new Noti widget.
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This is place where you can come and ask questions regarding support as well as any other general discussion for the Null rom. Please keep the development thread to just that DEVELOPMENT. The developer of this rom is here to develop and not here to answer your questions because you can't take the time to figure out the answer yourself. This will be a community driven thread. Therefore, if you feel something needs to be added to the OP please mention me in a post and I'll take a look
If you need to download the rom free to stop by the dev thread to download. However, if I see you ask a question in here and then go to that thread to ask the same question I will be handing out infractions. Please consider this your only warning.
On a side note, I'll be transferring the OP of this thread to a person with this device in due time. However, for the moment this needed to be created. If you are willing to take the OP from me please feel free to send me a PM. The only requirement that I would have is that you keep it updated properly.
FAQ / IT DOESNT WORK ! WAH
INTERNET ACCESS
GO INTO "FULL SETTINGS -> BLUETOOTH -> SELECT YOUR PHONE SETTING ICON (ON THE RIGHT OF PHONE NAME) -> TICK INTERNET ACCESS".
ENSURE BLUETOOTH TETHERING IS ENABLED ON YOUR PHONE BEFORE HAND OBVIOUSLY.
*NOTE* ENSURE YOUR MOBILE DEVICE SUPPORTS TETHERING, US VARIANT PHONES HAVE RESTRICTIONS INPLACE. REFER TO THE US INTERNET TETHERING THREAD.
*NOTE 2* BLUETOOTH TETHERING DOES NOT AUTO RECONNECT, INSTALL THIS THIRDPARTY SOLUTION ON YOUR GEAR TO ENABLE AUTO RECONNECT.
PLAYSTORE / GOOGLE ACCOUNT MANAGER HAS STOPPED..
VERIFY YOU HAVE A BLUETOOTH INTERNET TETHERING CONNECTION ESTABLISHED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ADD A GOOGLE ACCOUNT.
MUST NOT BE USING THIRD PARTY TETHERING, EG. PDANET.
HOW DO I FULL WIPE?
BOOT INTO RECOVERY MODE AND SELECT THE "RECOVERY" OPTION. DO THIS AFTER FLASHING THE ROM
UNABLE TO WAKE GEAR WHILE IN PHONE CALL
THIS IS CAUSED BY THE HOME BUTTON REMAP MOD, THE HOME BUTTON MUST BE PRESSED IN ORDER TO WAKE THE GEAR UP IN THIS STATE.
ONLY WORK AROUND IS TO EITHER USE THE WRIST WAKEUP GESTURE OR DISABLE THE HOME BUTTON REMAP MOD.
*NOTE* BY DISABLING THE HOME BUTTON REMAP MOD, THIS WILL DISABLE THE ABILITY TO MANUALLY LOCK THE SCREEN WHILE USING A CUSTOM LAUNCHER.
DOUBLE TAP BRIGHTNESS/SOUND TOGGLE HAS DISAPPEARED
THIS IS CAUSED BY USING THE FULL SYSTEM UI, SIMPLY PUT IT REPLACES THE DOUBLE TAP WINDOW WITH THE NOTIFICATION SHADE. BY USING GRAVITYBOX YOU CAN ADD ADDITIONAL TOGGLES LIKE BRIGHTNESS & SOUND TILES TO THE FULL NOTIFICATION SHADE.
OTHERWISE SIMPLY REFLASH THE ROM WITH THE FULL SYSTEMUI OPTION UNTICKED.
SCREEN FLICKERING/GITTERING
THIS IS CAUSED BY THE INITIAL BOOTUP, REBUILDING THE CACHE AND INITIALIZING ALL THE APPS. GIVE YOUR GEAR A FEW MINUTES TO SETUP AND RESTART.
SCREEN UNLOCKS TO NOVALAUNCHER PAGE PREVIEW?
GO INTO "NOVA SETTINGS -> GESTURES -> HOME BUTTON -> NONE".
ENABLE DEVELOPER SETTINGS / USB DEBUGGING
GO INTO "SETTINGS -> GEAR INFO -> ABOUT GEAR", TAP SOFTWARE VERSION 10 TIMES.
ENABLE UNKNOWN SOURCE APK INSTALLATION
GO INTO "FULL SETTINGS -> SECURITY -> TICK UNKNOWN SOURCES".
ENABLE MTP
GO INTO "FULL SETTINGS -> STORAGE -> MENU BUTTON (TOP RIGHT OF SCREEN) -> USB COMPUTER CONNECTION -> MEDIA DEVICE (MTP)".
WATCH STYLER NOT WORKING
ENSURE ITS SELECTED AS THE DEFAULT WATCHFACE IN GEAR MANAGER.
IF CLOCK FACE DOES NOT UPDATE UPON CHANGING, RESTART GEAR.
DOUBLE CLICK HOME BUTTON DOESNT WORK ON TOUCHWIZ LAUNCHER !
*NOTE* DO NOT DO THE FOLLOWING IF YOU ARE USING NOVALAUNCHER, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MANUALLY LOCK YOUR GEAR.
*NOTE 2* YOU CAN SIMPLY REFLASH THE ROM WITHOUT WIPING AND DISABLE THE HOME BUTTON REMAP MOD.
NAVIGATE/PULL THE FOLLOWING FILE FROM YOUR GEAR: /SYSTEM/USR/KEYLAYOUT/GPIO-KEYS.XML
EDIT IN A TEXT EDITOR SO IT LOOKS LIKE THE BELOW:
Code:
key 115 VOLUME_UP WAKE
key 114 VOLUME_DOWN WAKE
key 116 POWER WAKE
[B]key 172 HOME WAKE[/B]
edit
Amazing. This thread is very much needed song as how the dev thread keeps getting cluttered with posts that wouldn't be there if some one would have read
sent from my Note 3 or Galaxy Gear
Yeah this thread is an awesome idea to leave the general discussion and support issues out of the other thread.
Whenever I select "recovery" it doesn't give me an option to install the rom?
I followed the steps for the root and the add the .zip to my SD card on the phone. When I select the option for recovery it just does a system restore on it. Any help?
You need to flash twrp first
sent from my Note 3 or Galaxy Gear
feature request
[what about to include support fpr AquaMail client?
I'm using it and I think it is the better at the moment
The developer could be interesting....
Just a quick (somewhat noob) enquiry about the Gear and what this ROM can do for it, as I'm thinking of picking up a Note3 + Gear from work (Vodafone), as the watch is free.
Firstly, I hate Touchwiz with a passion! I don't wish for anyone to read that in an angry way, but I'm really not fond of the colours, themeing, etc. of that particular UI. I much prefer vanilla Android and, as such, would look to root the Note3 and install CM or an equivalent on it.
Would I then lose any functionality of the Gear? Can the GearManager APK be installed on a non-TW ROM?
I'll need a bit of an idiot's guide for the whole thing, but it's nothing I can't research.
Pepski said:
Just a quick (somewhat noob) enquiry about the Gear and what this ROM can do for it, as I'm thinking of picking up a Note3 + Gear from work (Vodafone), as the watch is free.
Firstly, I hate Touchwiz with a passion! I don't wish for anyone to read that in an angry way, but I'm really not fond of the colours, themeing, etc. of that particular UI. I much prefer vanilla Android and, as such, would look to root the Note3 and install CM or an equivalent on it.
Would I then lose any functionality of the Gear? Can the GearManager APK be installed on a non-TW ROM?
I'll need a bit of an idiot's guide for the whole thing, but it's nothing I can't research.
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No. Sadly not.
Or at least not with all the bells and whistles working.
I actually am testing CM11 on my note 3 as I type. I was wondering if someone could link me to the latest gear manager so I could test how it works.
Sent from my Note 3 w/ CM11
ktetreault14 said:
I actually am testing CM11 on my note 3 as I type. I was wondering if someone could link me to the latest gear manager so I could test how it works.
Sent from my Note 3 w/ CM11
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Here's 2 versions. The latest and the previous one, a lot of people are having problems with the latest, and even Samsung supposedly admitted it was bugged and they were going to release a new one. The previous version seems to work fine for people, and there's no real functional updates on the latest one anyway, so you might prefer it.
Latest version - 1.5.121601
Previous version - 1.5.120903
I couldn't get cm11 to download the necessary apks for gear manager so I restored a tw backup and backed up the apks themselves. When I went to restore them the only ones that would not restore were the weather and svoice. It is paired now with gear manager running in the notifications. Still testing out what works and what doesn't
Sent from my Note 3 w/ CM11
Running 16, removed Ms. Pac-Man for running too slow on the Gear, everything's running smooth.
Sent from Spaceball One.
I have nexus 5 rooted and running null16, could anyone please point me out how to make gear manager to work?has anyone made notifications work? so far i can just make calls from it and syncs the time.I have read everywhere but nothing works so far and i can't seem to find a reliable sorce of information. If we could make something like an app and null to be modified to work with that so we lose gear manager dependency i belive that would be a game changer . Fomey i will donate something pretty soon as i allways apreciate work from people creative like yourself .
EDIT: 15 AUD for you Fomey, thank you for your work !
reboot after install of null_16
i have attempted several times now to install the null_16 on my galaxy gear. after each time i attempt to go into the recovery mode to actually install it, it reboots and resets the device. i have read numerous times to flash the null_03_TWRP2.7.tar.md5 file and i have done this with odin and received a pass at the top left of the odin program and then it reboots the galaxy gear. i then install the null_16 file on the root of the sd card directory with wondershare mobilego (left zipped as noted in several videos i have watched) after this i remove device from charging device and this is when i try to go to recovery modeto install. after getting to recovery and holding power button for approximately 3 seconds and release this is when it reboots and has reset itself. any help would greatly be appreciated and yes it is rooted with supersu. I am sure i am doing something wrong but not sure what.
ernie36564 said:
i have attempted several times now to install the null_16 on my galaxy gear. after each time i attempt to go into the recovery mode to actually install it, it reboots and resets the device. i have read numerous times to flash the null_03_TWRP2.7.tar.md5 file and i have done this with odin and received a pass at the top left of the odin program and then it reboots the galaxy gear. i then install the null_16 file on the root of the sd card directory with wondershare mobilego (left zipped as noted in several videos i have watched) after this i remove device from charging device and this is when i try to go to recovery modeto install. after getting to recovery and holding power button for approximately 3 seconds and release this is when it reboots and has reset itself. any help would greatly be appreciated and yes it is rooted with supersu. I am sure i am doing something wrong but not sure what.
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Read.
ernie36564 said:
i have attempted several times now to install the null_16 on my galaxy gear. after each time i attempt to go into the recovery mode to actually install it, it reboots and resets the device. i have read numerous times to flash the null_03_TWRP2.7.tar.md5 file and i have done this with odin and received a pass at the top left of the odin program and then it reboots the galaxy gear. i then install the null_16 file on the root of the sd card directory with wondershare mobilego (left zipped as noted in several videos i have watched) after this i remove device from charging device and this is when i try to go to recovery modeto install. after getting to recovery and holding power button for approximately 3 seconds and release this is when it reboots and has reset itself. any help would greatly be appreciated and yes it is rooted with supersu. I am sure i am doing something wrong but not sure what.
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Download mk7 for your country.... I don't care if you are already on it just do it! Flash with Odin then flash twrp recovery..... Use adb to boot to recovery....... Trust me it works!
Sent from my Note 3 SM-N900A rooted by Designgears
OMG i got it running!
thanks so much for all the work done with this rom... Everything seems to be running perfect...
At first i couldn't get it to flash properly... I was trying everything. Took hours to initially get the recovery going. It ended up being a driver issue and after a lot of reading and troubleshooting i was finally able to get it up and running.
One question that i have that i couldn't find the answer too... Is there any way to have the watch widget (either the stock clocks or watch styler) appear as a full screen widget without the launcher or the status bar at the top... yet keep the status bar and launcher on the other pages? I am assuming that i can't do it after reading countless of pages... Because i do like the full screen watch face.
Thanks again for all the hard work!
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eroracing said:
Download mk7 for your country.... I don't care if you are already on it just do it! Flash with Odin then flash twrp recovery..... Use adb to boot to recovery....... Trust me it works!
Sent from my Note 3 SM-N900A rooted by Designgears
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I had to follow this step in order to get the recovery to stick. No matter what i did including flashing the stock recovery then flashing twrp i couldnt get it going until i did this:
almulder1092 said:
Installing Null_ TWRP: (Version as of this tutorial is Null_ 03 TWRP)
Thanks to fOmey for this Null_ TWRP
Installing Null_ TWRP:
Preparation:
Download Null_ TWRP - fOmey
READ THE NULL_ TWRP Original Post
Installation:
Put your Gear into Download Mode
Connect your Gear to you PC.
Open Odin
Click on the PDA Button
Locate the Null_ TWRP file and select it. (It should be a .md5 file, if it is zipped, then unzip it)
Press Start
Once it is completed it will reboot the gear.
Null Quote:
If you find the recovery is not sticking & your Gear wipes when attempting to access recovery after flashing, you must root your Gear prior to installing TWRP again & Run the following commands in ADB:
*NOTE* You will gave to accept a supersuser request popup when executing "SU" command
*NOTE 2* Probably a good idea to run this prior to first installation (To save time)
Code:
$ adb shell
$ su
# mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mmcblk0p20 /system
# rm /system/recovery-from-boot.p
ADB stands for Android Debug Bridge
If needed "ADB" can be found here on xda - Thanks to shimp208
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gypsydigi said:
OMG i got it running!
thanks so much for all the work done with this rom... Everything seems to be running perfect...
At first i couldn't get it to flash properly... I was trying everything. Took hours to initially get the recovery going. It ended up being a driver issue and after a lot of reading and troubleshooting i was finally able to get it up and running.
One question that i have that i couldn't find the answer too... Is there any way to have the watch widget (either the stock clocks or watch styler) appear as a full screen widget without the launcher or the status bar at the top... yet keep the status bar and launcher on the other pages? I am assuming that i can't do it after reading countless of pages... Because i do like the full screen watch face.
Thanks again for all the hard work!
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I had to follow this step in order to get the recovery to stick. No matter what i did including flashing the stock recovery then flashing twrp i couldnt get it going until i did this:
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You cannot do what you are asking.... But you can set clock widget. Use Nova settings to hide notification bar, dock and scroll indicators then use gesture and button settings to create gesture to accommodate just about anything! I have swype down to open notification bar..... Swipe up open notification app.... Double tap opens app drawer and 2 finger Swipe up opens my dialer! Just set widget long press and resize to full screen. You may have to adjust colums and rows in Nova settings to accommodate whatever widget you are using in order to center properly. Hope this helps!
Sent from my Note 3 SM-N900A rooted by Designgears
On the newest release (16) there is support for custom boot animation and includes the null boot animation. Is that a part of the aroma installer or is the custom null boot animation a part of the rom that you cannot remove? I'd rather stick with the stock if you don't mind.
** DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A DEVELOPER. I DO THIS AS A HOBBY AND SHARE MY FINDINGS IN CASE SOMEONE ELSE FINDS THEM USEFUL. **
** THIS WORKED ON MY DEVICE BUT IT MAY NOT WORK ON YOURS. APPLY AT YOUR OWN RISK **
Requirements:
Flashtool 0.9.15.0
Rooted SGP311 (on any Android version up to and including 4.4.2) with custom recovery installed.
If you do not meet these conditions, for example, if you are on an unrooted system, here is a guide to get you on a rooted 4.1.2 with recovery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53063218&postcount=14
This works on locked or unlocked bootloaders. This also works on any customization.
The procedure should work with any pre-rooted Android version but I started with 10.1.C.0.370 (4.1.2) which was rooted with DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v17, patched with remountrebootfix, and equipped with XZDualRecovery.
Limitations:
This process can delete the files on your internal SDcard so back them up. Also, you will have to reinstall all your apps, as they get erased too.
Download link:
Mega
https://mega.co.nz/#F!UkshjY6A!HIW7xGf1E1oa04e0N3b1OA
You only need the zip and ftf files. The txt file is just the checksum if you want to verify that your download is error-free. I strongly recommend that you do the checksum before flashing.
Instructions:
1- Backup before you start messing with your tablet!
2- Put system.flashable.zip in /sdcard of your tablet.
3- Keep SGP311_10.4.1.B.0.109_R2C_VMo_US_CA_PR_NoSystem.ftf on your PC.
4- Disconnect any USB cable that may be attached to your tablet.
5- Reboot to recovery. Preferably to TWRP, but you can make CWM work too.
6- Do not wipe anything.
7- Once in recovery, flash system.flashable.zip.
8- It is important to NOT REBOOT the tablet after this step.
9- Find and use the Power Off option in the recovery and turn your tablet off. In CWM based PhilZ Touch it is under "Power Options" -> "Power Off". In TWRP it is under "Reboot" -> "Power Off". If you see your tablet rebooting, force it to turn off by pushing the power and volume up keys simultaneously (or however else you can!)
10- Open Flashtool 0.9.15.0 and click on the flash icon. Choose flash mode.
11- Navigate to where you have saved SGP311_10.4.1.B.0.109_R2C_VMo_US_CA_PR_NoSystem.ftf and flash this ftf with your tablet in flash mode. To put your tablet in flash mode, hold the volume down button when it is off and connect with the USB cable to the PC.
12- Reboot and enjoy!
Credits:
I only put the files together. All the credit should go to XDA's [NUT] and DooMLoRD and many others...
I had a few requests from people who upgraded to 4.4 and were not happy with the speed. So I made these file in case you want to downgrade to rooted 4.3.
Enjoy.
Downloading now. Thanks!
hi njajoor
thanks to your guides i was able to flash in quick an easy way all the procedure was smooth.
may i kinow how did you tewk your rooted 4.3 rom or which settings do you recommend to improve the performance of the tab Z?
many thanks again
mame3876 said:
hi njajoor
thanks to your guides i was able to flash in quick an easy way all the procedure was smooth.
may i kinow how did you tewk your rooted 4.3 rom or which settings do you recommend to improve the performance of the tab Z?
many thanks again
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This is what I do normally, but you may want to change it for you specific needs:
1- In settings:
Wifi, menu, advanced, network notification unchecked; Keep wifi on never; wifi optimization checked
NFC off
Sound, touch sound off; screen lock sound off
Display, sleep after 30 seconds, double tap to wake up checked, brightness set to lowest
Power management, stamina mode on
Keyboard, sounds feedback, sound on key press unchecked
Accounts, email: set sync frequency to 1 hour; Skype: sync off
2- install adaway
3- use titanium backup pro or apps tab in settings to freeze/disable:
Crackle and Netflix (unless you use them)
Anything with the word or logo of Facebook or twitter or social engine in it. You are better off using the browser for these.
If you use both email and Gmail apps, disable Gmail and set it up in email app.
All Google play apps except store and Services
Google plus and hangout
McAfee, reader by Sony, let's start psm, video unlimited, wisepilot
Mobile date, mobile network, sim lock, and sim toolkit (sgp311 doesn't have mobile data)
PO Box touch and Xperia Chinese keyboard (this may significantly reduce your keyboard flickering if not entirely eliminate it)
4- I install greenify, wakelock detector and juice defender on my other Android devices but I've come to believe Sony's stamina does an excellent job and none of that is necessary.
5- Turn gps on only when you use it
6- Remove active widgets from your home screen. I only have the clock and the weather left. If you want to keep the widgets put them on a separate display than the ones you keep your commonly used icons in.
With these settings mine is smooth as butter. I hope yours will be too.
After Struggling for so long. I was finally able to remove the FRP lock on a recently updated tablet.
First and foremost get the tablet in the download mode / Odin Mode and flash the firmware I have attached. Attached all variants.
NOTE: I used Samsung Knox app v2.14
ufile . io/9zvxi (WILL EXPIRE AFTER 30 DAYS)
Once you have done that follow @Beut 's instruction
1- Get access to email via phone or computer because when setting Knox, it will send a PIN to your email to verify it.
2-After setting a wifi connection, no need to go further. Tap Add Network
3- On the pop up keyboard, hold the third key from the left with Speaker Icon. Select from the menu the last icon on the right: Setting.
4-Tap the back arrow on the <--Samsung Keyboard , you will see the <-- Onscreen Keyboard
5- Tap Google Voice Typing , tap Your Feed , check Feed
6- Tap No Thank at the new page, then Google Search will appear, type CH, then select Chrome when it pop up.
7- Search Samsung Knox app, then look for version 2.0.10. I choose the link from apKplz as other sites have too many pop ups.
8-Tap OK when Chrome asks for permission to download. Tap open when download is done.
9- A page will pop up asking for permission to install app from unknown source. Go to setting to check unknown source.
10- Install Knox then add your email, it will send a PIN to your email to verify.
11- Complete all the setting for Knox.
12- Go to my . samsungknox . com/en-US/#/login with your email and password. After that you will see the Tab A with serial number enrolled.
13- Click on it and select Wipe Data . Within few seconds, you will see your tablet goes to Wipe Data and Factory Reset Mode.
I just installed magisk through the magisk manager app and it went just fine, but now when I've rebooted my home and menu buttons aren't working. I get the vibration response but no action. the menu key does bring up manus in apps but it doesn't do what it did before installing Magisk... Can I reset the buttons functionality somehow? I'm running LineageOS 14.1 on a Redmi Note 4. Please help!
his is an Android issue.
Step instructions:
- Download Nova Launcher. If you cannot from the google play store, search for it on Chrome and download an apk version
- Install it (you may get a pop up advising you need to let apps installed from chrome, go to settings and allow it)
- Once installed, click on Open. This should launch the Nova Launcher
- Long press anywhere on the screen
- Choose Widgets.
- Look for the Activities widget and hold and place it anywhere on the screen.
- Scroll down to Setup Wizard. There's two, one that's "Setup Wizard" and the other "SetupWizard" without a space. Choose the first. There should be an option under it called ".SetupWizardUpgradeActivity". It might be slightly different for you pending the version OS you have but that's what came up for me.
- Select that to create the widget shortcut then click to open.
- This will bring you to the setup wizard and then just click Next all the way through (turn off any preferences you may have in the past)
You can uninstall Nova Launcher afterwards if you want. You don't need to set it as default.
Can I use this for a noname android car head unit? What is the
custom recovery that I could use?
Hi everyone
I got my new BYD car
I dont have AA or AC and i try to install APK
I stack at passions the i copy APK files from USB to Multimedia
But i cant install them
I get a message like "For your driving safety and system stability, please do not install third party apps"
Any idea ?
Amir
BYD the Chinese car? Where r u from?
Yes, BYD is Chinese car
Someone, any idea ?
I too am interested in any developments on this front.
Hi, can this help you youtube
As of now, this is where we're up to:
1. we can now enable and use USB ADB to sideload apps
2. we can now re-enable Wireless ADB via sideloading a an wireless ADB enabling package
3. we can now replace the system Package Manager with an alternate unrestricted Package Manager
4. we can now install apps via native (or alternate) file manager using alternate-unrestricted Package Manager
Are people aware of this? or are instructions of this yet to be published on XDA?
insinc said:
As of now, this is where we're up to:
1. we can now enable and use USB ADB to sideload apps
2. we can now re-enable Wireless ADB via sideloading a an wireless ADB enabling package
3. we can now replace the system Package Manager with an alternate unrestricted Package Manager
4. we can now install apps via native (or alternate) file manager using alternate-unrestricted Package Manager
Are people aware of this? or are instructions of this yet to be published on XDA?
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I can't find that infor online, can you please instruct us, I would be very greatfull
@insinc
Is this possible with every Android OEM head unit, like GM Mylink?
Thank you.
Bro, you need to open the box under the console on the passenger side. and you will see Android head just like SOFO888 said.
then you need to remove the thick black sticker and you will see a micro USB slot. with that slot, you can adb sideload apk. that is.
From a friend:
How to install applications on locked yuan/atto3On a USB drive (formatted in FAT32) create a folder called "third party apps" (WITHOUT the quotes)Inside that folder copy the apks you want to installConnect the USB drive to the USB data port of the car.You will see the screen to set a passwordEnter the password 20211231
No need to sideload via ADB anymore.
Although I haven't tested this, you might be able to
1. install the unrestricted BYD package manager here: https://workupload.com/file/EgYhyaba92E
2. install app manager via here: https://github.com/MuntashirAkon/AppManager/releases
3. install Aurora OSS here: https://auroraoss.com/
4. install wireless adb switch from here: https://workupload.com/file/RsgTzvRKe6S
5. enable wireless adb via developer menu: Settings > tap on "restore" several times to show menu
6. launch app manager and grant permissions to aurora OSS to install packages
7. use Aurora OSS to install firefox and other non-google-drm apps
8. use firefox to install gbox and gbox apps via: www.gboxlab.com
insinc said:
From a friend:
How to install applications on locked yuan/atto3On a USB drive (formatted in FAT32) create a folder called "third party apps" (WITHOUT the quotes)Inside that folder copy the apks you want to installConnect the USB drive to the USB data port of the car.You will see the screen to set a passwordEnter the password 20211231
No need to sideload via ADB anymore.
Although I haven't tested this, you might be able to
1. install the unrestricted BYD package manager here: https://workupload.com/file/EgYhyaba92E
2. install app manager via here: https://github.com/MuntashirAkon/AppManager/releases
3. install Aurora OSS here: https://auroraoss.com/
4. install wireless adb switch from here: https://workupload.com/file/RsgTzvRKe6S
5. enable wireless adb via developer menu: Settings > tap on "restore" several times to show menu
6. launch app manager and grant permissions to aurora OSS to install packages
7. use Aurora OSS to install firefox and other non-google-drm apps
8. use firefox to install gbox and gbox apps via: www.gboxlab.com
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Good stuff bro, I'll test this weekend and will feedback here.
works in Thailand
SOFO888 said:
@insinc
Is this possible with every Android OEM head unit, like GM Mylink?
Thank you.
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I do it on my GM head unit stock and install apks
Great to here that it is working on GM head units. Did you make it to install Google Maps?
Works like a charm for me in Japan too!! BUT the screen has dimmed alot even on full brightness, when on dash cam no problem but everything else is dimmed a lot now, anyone got any ideas?
@jollyboy1995
Can you PM me some pics of apps and how you did it? Thanks.
SOFO888 said:
@jollyboy1995
Can you PM me some pics of apps and how you did it? Thanks.
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Harmon os -Gwm Haval -Range Rover -jaguar
Hey everyone just seeing if anyone could help currently have a stock unit which runs android 8.1 just looking for tips and tricks to make better experience Only website I have found so far is this for these headunits I have already installed...
forum.xda-developers.com
insinc said:
From a friend:
How to install applications on locked yuan/atto3On a USB drive (formatted in FAT32) create a folder called "third party apps" (WITHOUT the quotes)Inside that folder copy the apks you want to installConnect the USB drive to the USB data port of the car.You will see the screen to set a passwordEnter the password 20211231
No need to sideload via ADB anymore.
Although I haven't tested this, you might be able to
1. install the unrestricted BYD package manager here: https://workupload.com/file/EgYhyaba92E
2. install app manager via here: https://github.com/MuntashirAkon/AppManager/releases
3. install Aurora OSS here: https://auroraoss.com/
4. install wireless adb switch from here: https://workupload.com/file/RsgTzvRKe6S
5. enable wireless adb via developer menu: Settings > tap on "restore" several times to show menu
6. launch app manager and grant permissions to aurora OSS to install packages
7. use Aurora OSS to install firefox and other non-google-drm apps
8. use firefox to install gbox and gbox apps via: www.gboxlab.com
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this worked for me on byd atto 3 after softwer update. TNX
revy106 said:
Works like a charm for me in Japan too!! BUT the screen has dimmed alot even on full brightness, when on dash cam no problem but everything else is dimmed a lot now, anyone got any ideas?
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yeah, your headlights are on. so the screen will only go to "night time" brightness. Day time brightness is so bright at night it's a safety hazard! Because during the day, the screen has to be bright enough it can beat the SUN!
so check if your headlights are set to "on" and change it to "auto" or "off" to get the android screen brighter.