[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.
(Reserved 19) Future Tutorial
Requirements :-
1. Rooted phone with Magisk installed.
2. Xposed framework (install 'busybox' module --reboot-- install 'riru core' module --reboot-- install 'riru edxposed sandhook' module --reboot--) & later install the 'edexposed manager' apk.
3. Magisk modules - 1. Debloter 2. Bromite Systemless Webview (optional but recommended)
4. Greenify app (full version i.e. donation package)
5. Swift Installer
Note - Please reboot after each magisk module is installed. If rebooting after multiple module installed at once phone may stuck on bootloop.
Steps -
Kernel Adiutor
1. Install FKM (Franko kernel manager) - go to the app ->
click on CPU tab ->
For 'Big Cores' set maximum frequency to 2169 Mhz ->
later set CPU governor to 'powersave' only for 'Big Cores -> toggle the option to 'on'.
Thats it, leave the 'little cores' as it is. -> REBOOT
2. Ater the FKM settings has been applied, install the 'Kernel Adiutor' app ->
click the 3 lines options from the top left screen ->
Click on 'CPU' tab -> For 'Big Cores' set maximum frequency to 2169 Mhz ->
set CPU governor to 'powersave' only for 'Big Cores ->
set CPU governor to 'schedutil' for 'little Cores'. turn on 'Apply on boot' option.
3. Now go to the 'GPU' tab from 3 lines menu -> set CPU governor to msm-adreno-tz' ->turn on 'Apply on boot' option.
4. Now go to the 'Low memory killer' tab from 3 lines menu -> click once on 'very light' -> turn on 'Apply on boot' option.
5. Uninstall the FKM app. REBOOT.
Debloat
Warning : For this please keep ready the LGUP tool and proper .kdz file for your device [i repeat do not ignore this]
Here are some of the apps that i debloted using 'debloat' magisk module->
1. Photos
2. Lens
3. Google Play Music
4. Calender (dont debloat if you want to sync it)
5. Chrome
6. Docs
7. Google text-to-speech engine
8. Gmail
9. Duo
10. Slides
11. Sheets
12. Gboard (Google keyboard)
13. Google Play movies
14. Google Maps
15. Google News
16. Facebook App Manager
17. Facebook App Installer
18. Youtube (If you debloat it, it wont run, it needs system access. Since i used Youtube Vanced i dont care)
Until this after rebooting all worked well.
But After debloating '19. Google' and rebooting my phone, it bootlooped. Thus, I have to LGUP and select the 'upgrade' option and flash the stock again and it worked fine and i successfully debloated the 'Google' app too. This is the main battery culprit. Or you you can just disable it. see if it works for you or not.
Note :- Debloat doesn't mean uninstalling, it means converting system apps to normal apps just opposite what the 'Sytemizer' magisk module does.
Greenify
1. install the greenify app (full version needed) -> then go to the Edxposed Manager -> click on 3 line menu -> click on module -> turn on 'greenify' -> REBOOT.
2. Open Greenify app -> Give it all the permissions needed -> now to go the setting from the 3 dots menu -> It should be showing working mode 'Root + Boost (Xposed)'.
3. Smart Hibernation = Enabled; Aggressive Doze = Enabled; Wake-up tracking and cut-off = Enabled; Automatic Hibernation = select it; Always ignore backgrounf free = select it.
4. Now click on Xposed-based features -> select each and every options.
5. Reboot the greenify app.
6. Now on the main screen of greenify, click on the 'zzz' icon and select the apps it recommends and most of the apps u dont care much about and click them for sleep just once and never again.
Swift Installer -
1. If you are using substratum please STOP. It drains a hell lot of battery.
2. Use swift installer instead for theming various apps you like.
3. And for system theming any good theme from PlayStore could work.
Major Note :- This isn-t the fool proof method of increasing battery life out of nowhere without losing some performance.
Sure it will, but you will even not notice it and will easily get you through it. Atleast it happens well with me
For Gamers : Just take away the root access from the Kernel Aduitor from Magisk Manager and reboot when you want to play system heavy games.
For All : if you notice any lag which annoys you, please start tweaking the 'Greenify' first rather than going directly after 'Kernel Aduitor'.
Please provide the precious feedback and other tweaks and tricks here to further improve the Battery and Performance of our beloved Phone LGv40.
I will be posting battery backup, SOT proofs stay tuned.
Using of Hotspot Still drains battery like water.
smartybro7788 said:
Requirements :-
1. Rooted phone with Magisk installed.
2. Xposed framework (install 'busybox' module --reboot-- install 'riru core' module --reboot-- install 'riru edxposed sandhook' module --reboot--) & later install the 'edexposed manager' apk.
3. Magisk modules - 1. Debloter 2. Bromite Systemless Webview (optional but recommended)
4. Greenify app (full version i.e. donation package)
5. Swift Installer
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What system are you on? I'm on UA20a Pie! Will it matter?
smartybro7788 said:
Requirements :-
1. Rooted phone with Magisk installed.
2. Xposed framework (install 'busybox' module --reboot-- install 'riru core' module --reboot-- install 'riru edxposed sandhook' module --reboot--) & later install the 'edexposed manager' apk.
3. Magisk modules - 1. Debloter 2. Bromite Systemless Webview (optional but recommended)
4. Greenify app (full version i.e. donation package)
5. Swift Installer
Note - Please reboot after each magisk module is installed. If rebooting after multiple module installed at once phone may stuck on bootloop.
Steps -
Kernel Adiutor
1. Install FKM (Franko kernel manager) - go to the app ->
click on CPU tab ->
For 'Big Cores' set maximum frequency to 2169 Mhz ->
later set CPU governor to 'powersave' only for 'Big Cores -> toggle the option to 'on'.
Thats it, leave the 'little cores' as it is. -> REBOOT
2. Ater the FKM settings has been applied, install the 'Kernel Adiutor' app ->
click the 3 lines options from the top left screen ->
Click on 'CPU' tab -> For 'Big Cores' set maximum frequency to 2169 Mhz ->
set CPU governor to 'powersave' only for 'Big Cores ->
set CPU governor to 'schedutil' for 'little Cores'. turn on 'Apply on boot' option.
3. Now go to the 'GPU' tab from 3 lines menu -> set CPU governor to msm-adreno-tz' ->turn on 'Apply on boot' option.
4. Now go to the 'Low memory killer' tab from 3 lines menu -> click once on 'very light' -> turn on 'Apply on boot' option.
5. Uninstall the FKM app. REBOOT.
Debloat
Warning : For this please keep ready the LGUP tool and proper .kdz file for your device [i repeat do not ignore this]
Here are some of the apps that i debloted using 'debloat' magisk module->
1. Photos
2. Lens
3. Google Play Music
4. Calender (dont debloat if you want to sync it)
5. Chrome
6. Docs
7. Google text-to-speech engine
8. Gmail
9. Duo
10. Slides
11. Sheets
12. Gboard (Google keyboard)
13. Google Play movies
14. Google Maps
15. Google News
16. Facebook App Manager
17. Facebook App Installer
18. Youtube (If you debloat it, it wont run, it needs system access. Since i used Youtube Vanced i dont care)
Until this after rebooting all worked well.
But After debloating '19. Google' and rebooting my phone, it bootlooped. Thus, I have to LGUP and select the 'upgrade' option and flash the stock again and it worked fine and i successfully debloated the 'Google' app too. This is the main battery culprit. Or you you can just disable it. see if it works for you or not.
Note :- Debloat doesn't mean uninstalling, it means converting system apps to normal apps just opposite what the 'Sytemizer' magisk module does.
Greenify
1. install the greenify app (full version needed) -> then go to the Edxposed Manager -> click on 3 line menu -> click on module -> turn on 'greenify' -> REBOOT.
2. Open Greenify app -> Give it all the permissions needed -> now to go the setting from the 3 dots menu -> It should be showing working mode 'Root + Boost (Xposed)'.
3. Smart Hibernation = Enabled; Aggressive Doze = Enabled; Wake-up tracking and cut-off = Enabled; Automatic Hibernation = select it; Always ignore backgrounf free = select it.
4. Now click on Xposed-based features -> select each and every options.
5. Reboot the greenify app.
6. Now on the main screen of greenify, click on the 'zzz' icon and select the apps it recommends and most of the apps u dont care much about and click them for sleep just once and never again.
Swift Installer -
1. If you are using substratum please STOP. It drains a hell lot of battery.
2. Use swift installer instead for theming various apps you like.
3. And for system theming any good theme from PlayStore could work.
Major Note :- This isn-t the fool proof method of increasing battery life out of nowhere without losing some performance.
Sure it will, but you will even not notice it and will easily get you through it. Atleast it happens well with me
For Gamers : Just take away the root access from the Kernel Aduitor from Magisk Manager and reboot when you want to play system heavy games.
For All : if you notice any lag which annoys you, please start tweaking the 'Greenify' first rather than going directly after 'Kernel Aduitor'.
Please provide the precious feedback and other tweaks and tricks here to further improve the Battery and Performance of our beloved Phone LGv40.
I will be posting battery backup, SOT proofs stay tuned.
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Hey all. To be honest this is the best battery saving guide among others after searching it for so long. I'm using LG V40 V409N with magisk root, of course. I would able to get close to 8 hours of SOT. Followed it to the letter. Two minor differences are my phone didn't boot loop after debloat Google and I'm using Franco Kernel app to substitute Kernel Adiutor. I'm satisfied with the result. I used to get only 3 to 4 hours of SOT. So increment of double the SOT is awesomely welcome.
I tried it with Oneplus Nord that my wife is currently using and can get 7 hours SOT with it. That is way better than 4 hours of SOT before. One thing is clear, this guide is working. Solute to smatybro7788 that make this guide. And thank you.
Battery has been my concern with this phone. Rom is not stable after root and crossflash i noticed that after a while you will start to see screen flickers here where battery consumption going crazy a factory reset will put things back to normal till screen flickers again.I am not an expert i know a little i discovered that if i go to maximum power saver phone go easy on battery magically (whyyyy) that's why this tutorial is aiming to address this issue thank you.