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[INFO][HELP][FIXES][HOW TO] Collection of Help - Info postings for the Nook Color - x

HELP
I've got a problem with my Nook Color (BNRV200)​
Tired of searching for a thread that tells you what to do when you need to install, fix a problem, need a recovery, etc. I have compiled a number of links to various threads by developers and others that answer questions that get asked a lot. This post is intended to give a site that will make finding these answers easier than a regular search. It will have a list of threads and posts with various helps, have a topical list of problems and sites which address those topics, links to common sites and app needed to get what both Noob and seasoned members need to work with and on Nook Colors.
You choose to make changes, flash ROMs, etc. it is your choice. You assume all responsibility for what ever happens. I list these links because I know they have helped and work for me as well as many others. If you need help with a particular problem addressed in these links, ask on those threads.
If you use information in any of these links make sure to click on the thanks button both here and in those links. If you want to write a thank you note also, that to is fine, but does not add to the "Thanks" counter. These people have worked hard for free that we can have greater enjoyment and fun with our tablets. Most get nothing for their time and effort so "thanking them" is their greatest return and the least the rest of us can do in appreciation. Credit and kudos are given by Authors Names in Post #2
By Topic​(A)
Add Network speed to Status Bar. Post#3
Android.process.media force close or crash Click here Also make sure all Google apps are updated, defrost frozen ones, update in play, refreeze (Mine was Gmail) (Thanks bowguy)
(B)
Boot Loop Problems (2)
Bootable CWM Recovery SD (v5.5.0.4 and now v6.0.1.2) (1)
(C)
Change "Status Bar" or "Navigation bar" colors or heights (for two rows of status info). Post#3
Change perceived DPI, rotation behavior, fullscreen, permissions on a per app basis Post#3
(D)
Dual Boot Nook (12)
(F)
Faster bootup
To get faster bootup you can disable the boot animation and save about 30 seconds from boot up time by adding "debug.sf.nobootanimation=1" to the build property file in the /system folder. This is a pain though if you keep up with the nightlies regularly like I do. I got tired of editing the file for every update or reversion if there was a problem with the newer nightly. So I created a script that goes into the Userinit.d folder that checks build.prop on every boot and adds the line if needed without any further intervention. The first boot after installing a new nightly will have the boot animation but no more till the next install when the process will repeat all automatically. Download the AutoNoBootAnimationScript.zip in attached files below, unzip, follow the included instructions and enjoy.
Faster SD card access. Instructions bottom of Post#4
Freeze/Disable applications (1)
(G)
Google Play says, "This app is not available for your device"
Get Xposed Framework in Post#3, download "PlayStore Fixes", set Fake density 240, Check No Restrictions Patch. Clear Google Play Store data, reboot enjoy.
(H)
Home button / icon stopped working, defrost / enable android Keyguard
How can I make my ROM run smoother, have more free memory or have longer battery life. Post#4
How to play flash video on Android 4.4 Kitkat in Dolphin Browser (14)
How to do a Logcat (13)
(I)
I wiped, erased, formated my /ROM (#2) partition (2)
Installing CM11 and get Status error 7 or other problems - Must use CWM 6.0.4.7+ or TWRP 2.6.3.0 (Download below)
Installing new CM11 and latest Gapps and no Google Play. Problem /system is too small.
The Prefered way to fresh install latest nightlies: If you do a conventional (no repartition) install using the smaller 01/05 Gapps and install the other Goople apps through Google play. They install into the /data directory instead of the /system. You can do this also with Gmail, Sound search (ears), Google TTS and Hangouts.
Alternate experimental adventurous way. There are two .zips available that will repartition your Nook and give you more /system space and /Data space.
Dweatons mod of Leapinlarswork, Repart.zip, is here and will yield 1.1Gb /System, 2Gb /Data, and 3.6Gb /Media.
Mine is here and will yield 1.1Gb /System, 4.5Gb /Data, and 1Gb /Media. You must get and use a reformat 5,6,7,8.zip after the running the repartition.zip for dweatons get Leapinlar's here. For mine get it here. the difference is for his you must install with CWM before 6.0.3.6, mine works with 6.0.4.8. Reverts to B&N Stock /system are available here.
Installing CM on EMMC CM11 (8), CM10.2 (9), CM7 or CM10 (6)
Installing CM on SD (3)
(M)
Make Play Store show All apps in listings Post#3
Modifying partition sizes original (5) Modified for CM11 and CWM 6.0.4.8 (15)
More SD card storage Use a 64 Gig SD Micro. Instructions bottom of Post#4
(N)
Nook won't boot (7)
(P)
Put Play Store link in App info window Post#3
(R)
Recovery boot loops (1)
Repairing partitions, blank screens and cannot flash new roms (2)
Restore Nook Color to Stock, (4)
Running Netflix app in CM 10 and 11 (11)
(S)
Screen touch sensitivity a little off. Try Nook Screen Recalibrate in Google Play
SD Card install tips Leapinlar's Tips post #2
Stock Nook Color Roms Leapinlars (1.4.3), Dizzy Dens (1.4.1)
(V)
Video Flicker in CM11 Crackle, Hulu and other video sites and apps, update to CM11 nightly 4/22+ or (10)
Volume / Sound to low. Try Speaker Boost in Google Play. Caution:
Mine works great @ 50% boost. Be very careful above 40%, go slowly and safely. If you want to rename the DSPmanager goto post #6. If you have CM 10.2+ (4.2.1) you must do the renaming since the DSP version since then throttles back the sound levels.
(Y)
YouTube updated and asked for update for Google Play Services but Google play has no update. Get Version 4.2.43 here: (11) (At bottom of attached files) Latest (4/20/2015) New update on Youtube and / or Google Play problems. Solution here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60241045&postcount=54
(W)
Where can I get:Gapps http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Gapps
Latest Nightlies http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=encore&type=nightly
Recoveries (download in attached files below)
Stable versions http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=encore&type=stable
Older releases of CM 10 or CM11 http://techerrata.com/browse/cm/encore/nightly​ List of Authors of Post
To whom credits and thanks are due!
See Post (#2)​
If you know of other Help, Info, etc sites post a reply I'll check it out and include it in the lists above. Even if the post are not on Nook Color forum, If it worked for you on your Nook, post a reply with your Rom version and I will check it out and consider adding it to this list.
Recoveries​ The recoveries I have are listed below and can be downloaded in the attached files box. The MD5 sum files are in the MD5 sums for recoveries zip. Download it, un-zip it, and check with the approriate recovery. These are for the Nook Color (BNRV200)
CWM Recoveries3.2.0.1 - Good for CM7 Eyeballer or nemith
5.5.0.4 - Good for CM7 thru CM10.2 Racks
6.0.1.2 - Good for CM7 thru CM10.2 - LeapinLar
6.0.5.0 - Must have for CM11 5-16+ Nightlies eMMC & SDCard installs - polymath257
6.0.5.1 - Latest Available - rjwil1086​TWRP Recoveries2.3.1.0 - From TWRP Site
2.4.1.0 - Eyeballer
2.6.3.0 - Must have for CM11 thru 5-15 nightly (use 2.4.1.0 for pre CM11) - Eyeballer
2.8.3.0 - Must have for CM11 for 5-16+ nightlies - rjwil1086​(nba#+5)

[INFO][HELP][FIXES][HOW TO] Collection of Help - Pt2
By Author of Post​
Dean Gibson
Repartitioning the NC to 1-5 Gb, 2-4Gb and 5-1 Gb: (5) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1094371
Eyeballers
Install CM7 or CM10 + Recovery to EMMC: (6) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1030227&highlight=install+cm7+to+nook+color
Leapinar
Tips: (1) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25354258#post25354258
EMMC Repair: (2) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28457126#post28457126
Nook Color Installation Guide for CM7/CM9/CM10/CM10.1/CM10.2/CM11 on SD: (3) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32921666#post32921666
nismopc
Running current Crackle TV 4.0.3 on CM11 Nightlies: (10) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2634964
Nootered
Restore to Stock: (4) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=931720&highlight=fix+boot
pastordl
Running current Netflix app in CM 10 and 11: (11) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44626173#post44626173
Repartion and reformating zips for CM11 and CWM 6.0.4.8: (15) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54401912&postcount=4177 (From Dean Gibson's work, also Leapinlars and Dweaton)
paxChristos
[Tutorial] How To Logcat (13) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1726238
RileyGrant
Dummies Guide to Fixing 'My Nook Won't Boot' (7) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=949699&highlight=boot+zip
Steven676
CyanogenMod 11 Nightly Builds for Nook Color: [Read first three posts]: (8) [FONT=&quot]http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2629337[/FONT]
surviveland
[Guide][Flash]How to play flash video on Android 4.4 Kitkat - xda-developers (14) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2548001
Tausaur
Dual Boot (12) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1275859
Tdm
CWM 6.0.4.7 Touch Recovery Ramdisk (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51446977&postcount=19015) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51446977&postcount=190

Customize Rom or Apps without being a developer - Xposed Framework
Customize Rom or Apps without being a developer - Xposed Framework
From Rovo89's thread
In this thread, I'm presenting a framework which gives you the possibility to modify your ROM - without modifying any APK (developers) or flashing (users)!
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Get Xposed Framework and install instructions Click on "click to show content" box
For the framework:
Download the Xposed Installer APK and install it
Launch the Xposed Installer, go to the "Framework" section and click on "Install/Update"
Reboot
Done!l
You can verify this by starting the Xposed Installer again. If app_process jumped back to an older version (or none at all), you probably have a ROM with S-On or similar, which reverts any changes to /system after a reboot. Then you can try to flash this file: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...postcount=2308
For any modules you want to install:
Download <module>.apk and install it
Launch the Xposed Installer and go to the "Modules" section (you will also get there if you click on the notification warning you that the module is not enabled yet)
Enable the module by checking the checkbox
Reboot
Done!
For information & help with Xposed Framework go to Rovo89's thread.
Once you have installed the Xposed Framework you can get many of the modules under the Download tab in the framework app.
There are also a large number of modules at this thread made for module developers to list their work. If the Modules indicate they are made for a specific phone or tablet they may not work on others. If you try and it does not do what it says it will do, contact the module maker, not rovo89, unless it is his module, ie: "Make Play store show all apps" or just un-install the module. No guarantees they will help. Some only have one tablet and only develop for what they have.
A Short list of some of the things you can do using Xposed Framework and modules.
These do all work with CM11 current nightlies and CM 10.2 last nightly, 1/19/14
For more info on Modules listed install Xposed Framework and click on Download tab​
Change color of status bar / notification bar. Xposed Framework - X Blast tools. Plus lot more. By femblack.
Network Speed Indicator - by fatminmin. With 123 below the up down speed can be shown in two readable rows. ** This will not work with CM10.2 Stable with the 3.0.8 Kernel or the updated hack fix kernel
Play Store link in app info - by qwerty12 - Does what the title says
App settings - by Tungstwenty & Rovo89 - What it is: This is an Xposed module that allows changing generic settings on a per-app basis. "Generic settings" means settings that are global to all applications, such as: perceived DPI, rotation behavior, fullscreen, etc..
Play Store Fixes - Rovo89 - Make play store show all apps
Enable SwiftKey predictions in more places - by qwerty12 - Email address website and filter list fields.
123 Dimension Editor. - by Hamzahrmalik - Change various UI dimensions: Status bar height, Navigation bar height and others. I doubled the height of my status bar and shrunk my navigation bar.
Cool Tool: - by Deviant Studio Software - Monitor various system info in floating window or in Status Bar. I have time, day, date, Free Memory and Battery Temp in two rows of my status bar.
Status bar volume. - by Niko001 - Move the volume bar over the status bar.
I do like things my way. That is what Android is noted for.​
This Module "Workaround for Netflix on CM10/CM10.1" works on most any CM10 thru 10.2 Rom.
From Kaepernick's post.
"Well, thanks to Entropy512's help, I was able to modify his Xposed hack to work on CM10 (based on Android 4.1) and CM10.1 (based on Android 4.2) for the Incredible. Using the newest Netflix app and it's working well without issue.
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Get it here.
*** Make the Xposed Framework persist through a CM ROM update with script "90-xposedpersist.sh" (in the 90-xposedpersist.zip), put the ".sh" file in the /system/addon.d/ folder. Available here See Post #4 there for specifics here***
Image 1. Cyan status bar & navigation bar, network speed indicator & X blast options.
Image 2. Play Store button in app info.
Image 3. App Settings screen.
Image 4. Home screen with dual line expanded status bar, Cool tool info and Net work speed.

Run CM10 & 11 smoother and get more free memory
Tips to help CM10 and CM11 run smoother, less laggy, etc.,
and have more free memory on your Nook Color
and maybe even a little longer battery life.
These are a collection of tips that have been collected from various post in XDA, personal sharing with others, and as a result of my own desire to try to improve things where I can. I have tried everything listed here and each adds a little to smoothness(s), free memory(f) or battery(b) life. My CM11 flashed Nook runs quite smoothly, with free memory at desktop running from 110 to 160 Mb and six to eight hours of battery life depending on type of constant use. This is on a nearly three year old tablet. I have partitions set to 5Gb data and 1Gb media. All apps are in the tablet. I also have a 32Gb Sdcard. I also have over 220 apps including system apps. I use my tablet from 6-8 hours or more a day.​
Unless noted all apps mentioned are available through Google Play. I recommend the apps, etc., because they work for me. I get nothing out of it except the joy of helping others. Like everything try at your own risk. This includes app I have on my Nooks. If you have other programs you can try adjusting them as I have and see how it helps, or not. Trying and finding out what does and doesn't work is half the fun.
Free and simple​
On all CM10 and CM11: (s) Try lowering your maximum clock speed to 1000, or even 800mhz in System, Performance Processor, Maximum CPU frequency. Many have reported improved smoothness at slower speeds. Faster can run ahead of itself and actually make things jittery. Make sure to check Set on boot to retain settings.
CM11: Use 5/17+ nightly.
On all: System Settings ( some may only apply to CM10 or 11 List:
Wifi, advanced,Uncheck Network Notification (b)
Keep Wifi on during Sleep, only when plugged in (b)
Scanning always available, uncheck (b)
Wifi Optimization, checked (b)​Sound,Set quiet hours (your sleep time)(b)
Touch sounds, screen lock sound, volume adjustment sound and Charging Sounds, Enable, all unchecked (b)​DisplaySleep (set time for max time you want screen to stay on before going to sleep, shorter time saves more battery)(b)​Developer Options,Kill app back button, checked, (Allows you to kill kill app by long pressing back button)(b)​Performance,CPU governor, (Lower on list will give faster response but use more battery, Default is "ondemand". Try the others and stick with what suits you the best.) Make sure to check Set on boot to retain settings.​If you haven't activated the "Developer Options list":In "About Tablet, Build Number, tap ten times till it states "Developer Options turn on."​
AdFree: (b) Available on Slideme.com Stops adds in browsers and most all App with add banners. Saves time by not downloading the adds.
On All: ((f,b) Freeze / Disable unused (unusable) apps in System.(b,s,f)
Don't delete them since any ROM update you install will replace them, freezing / disabling them will last through an update. The stock App manager allows you to disable most of these. Titanium Backup and Rom Toolbox Pro can freeze more but do cost, though I think they are well worth the price for what they deliver. There are some free "App freezer" programs available. I've only tried Chef's App Freezer, check the ratings and comments.Android Keyboard (ASOP) - I use Swiftkey (lite is available)
Camera - (No camera in Nook, no need of file)
Com.android.smspush. No phone text.
Gmail and / or Email and Email Services (if you use another E-mail client, ie:K9)
File Manager ( if you uses another ie Root Exporer (Speedsoft) or Root Browser (Jrummy))
Google search - Definately slo-o-ows things down
Key Chain - if you don't use lock screen
Mobile Data and Mobile Network Configuration - No phone, no need
One time Init - only used on first install once
Picasa uploader - If you don't use Picasa
Print Spooler - If you don't use it.
Sound Recorder - No Microphone, no need
Sound Search for Google Play - If you don't use it
Talk back - If you don't use or need it.
Trebuchet - If you use another Launcher.
Voice+ - No Microphone or phone, no need.
If you use a different clock than stock, calendar etc you can freeze / disable the stock version. Example: I use Dejaoffice to link with Outlook on my PC so I freeze Calendar storage, calendar, and calendar sync.​
Change app permissions: (f,b) (for apps that run at startup and then stay in memory even when you not running them.)
I use App settings, it requires Xposed Framework to run but once set up does it's thing in startup, changes permissions, and closes. To get the Xposed Framework go here.
The most common causes of this problem are the following permissions: receive boot completed, vibrate, and wake lock. Not all apps can have these turned of. App settings has the ability to launch the program from is menu. Try turning off a permission, save, menu (launch). If it works great, if not go back and turn that permission back on.
The following is a list of Apps I changed permissions on and which permissions I disabled to keep them from persisting / sticking in memory:Advanced Task Manager: receive boot completed, and wake lock.
Alarm Clock Extreme: read phone state, receive boot completed, vibrate, and wake lock.
BusyBox Installer: receive boot completed, and wake lock.
CPU Master Pro: receive boot completed.
Crackle: receive boot completed, vibrate.
DejaOffice: vibrate.
Elixer: vibrate, and wake lock.
Evernote: receive boot completed, and wake lock.
Google Play Services: receive boot completed, and wake lock.
Kyo-Tux Aeon HD: vibrate.
News and Weather: receive boot completed, and wake lock.
Nook: receive boot completed, vibrate, and wake lock.
Pandora: receive boot completed.
RoboForm: receive boot completed
ROM Manager: receive boot completed, and wake lock.
The Weather Channel: receive boot completed, vibrate.
Titanium Backup: receive boot completed, vibrate.
Winamp: vibrate.
YouTube: receive boot completed, vibrate.​​
Advanced Task Manager: (b,f,s) Put the widget in dock, set your ignore list in app. One press and all unwanted apps go bye-bye.
My Ignore List:
Adfree, Elixer Widget, Alarm Clock Extreme, K-9 mail, Nova Launcher, Swiftkey, Speaker Boost, Pie Pro, Earthquakes, AFWall+, Clipper+, DejaOffice, Tasker, 360 Security.
Not so Simple but worth the time, still free​
Replace DSPManager with Speaker Boost: (f,b) Get more volume and save EMMC memory.(DSPManager 18Mg - Speaker Boost 1.7 Mg=16.3Mg saved) Get more info here.
Replace Trebuchet with Nova Launcher: (s) does more, has more adjustments. (Does take more memory but pays back in smoothness)
LagFix (fstrim) Free. (s) Use two to three times a week. (s,b)
Use Elixer widget to replace other widgets: (f,b) and save Memory 45 meg (for Battery widget, Wifi state and stats widget, free memory and CPU stats) - 12 Meg for Elixer = 33 Emmc memory saved.
Rom toolbox lite: Settings: (f,b,s) (some of these may need Pro)
Under performance.Settings, Main Preferences, Boot Delay, 40 seconds.
Task Manager, Tap on Task Manager on top left of screen.You can change the Minfree memory settings, with CM10 I found strict to work the best. So far with CM 11 custom settings of 30 FA, 40 VA, 65 SS, 75 HA, 90 CP, and 100 EA setting works well.) I set them then save them into custom settings). Make sure to update to 5/17 nightly.
Start up killer, add Elixer, Google play services, The Weather Channel, and YouTube. (keep them out of active (service) memory or minimize there active size.)
Ignore List. 360 security (or your antivirus app), AdFree, AFWall+, Android system, Clipper+, Earthquakes, Elixer Widget, K-9 Mail, Mobile Data, Nova Launcher, Pie Pro, Rom Toolbox Pro, Speaker Boost, System UI, Tasker.​SD Boost. You can change the size of the cache to both internal and external SDcard. I find with my class 4 Sandisk SDcard a setting of 4096KB works best. A benchmark is available to test your settings. If you have a faster card ie: Class 10 you can try larger cache sizes and save as custom. ​
Not Free but worth it (IMHO)​
Upgrade to Nova launcher Prime:
In Nova Settings: (s)
Look and Feel, Scroll and Animation speeds (faster than light) (s)
New Apps - check Auto Add Short cuts, (make sure to turn off auto add in Google Play.)
Labs - Check the following, Big Grid size options, Widget Image Async List, Widget Image Cache, Restore Widgets Faster. (s) ​
Upgrade to Rom Toolbox Pro, LagFix (fstrim) Premium (scheduling trims): Get more bells and whistles and help support the developers.
Upgrade to 32 or 64Gb Class 10 SD card - Buy a 32Gb Class 10 SD card, about $20.00 + ship, prepare as usual and you'll cut your access time to the SD card buy about half. I can do a 2Gb recovery backup in about 5 and 1/2 min. With my Class 4 it takes just shy of 11 minutes.
More Memory Buy a Sandisk 64 Gb Class 10 Micro SD card, about 40.00 + ship, and partition the whole card as one Primary partition, format as FAT32, Sectors/ cluster 32 (16384 bytes) using "MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition" available for free here. I have donated to MiniTool since I use it for all kinds of partitioning,(resizing, moving, copy, etc.), on PC's and all kinds of flash memory. I started with the partition set to 30,451.33, copied my data from my 32G sdcard. It worked great and with SD boost set to 4096 all SD access was noticeably faster. So I used Partition Wizard to resize the card to the full capacity, the program changed the size and copied all the files in about 20 minutes. Plugged it into the Nook Color and went from 17 GB free to 47 Gb Free. It is a bit slower than the 32Gb & and the bootloader doesn't list CWM or TWRP recovery kernel or ram on the SD, but oh the storage. I can put over 40, 2 hr AVI or MPEG movies on the card and still have better than 20Gb free.
If you have other Apps, tricks, tweaks that you have tried and found to help. Please reply and I will try them out and list them if they do add to the smoother, longer, freer Nook.​

Netflix on CM11 on SD
Good source of info. Thanks! Confirming that latest Netflix is working on SD. See that thread

If you use Speaker Boost try this to save memory.
Ever since CM7 and Nook Color Tweaks, in has been necessary to find a way to boost the sound output of our little wonder tablet. I tried several an ended up using Speaker Boost. I have found that I no longer need to use DSPmanager. The problem is that freezing or disabling the app doesn't keep it from installing in memory and using 18meg of precious RAM. Renaming the file with.bak extension or deleting it works after a reboot but, if you like to keep up with the nightlies like I do it is re-installed with every update. It gets to be a pain using a file manager to do this every day. So let your Nook do the repetitive work.
So I have worked up three quick and easy ways to rename the file.The best and easiest is the last.
1. Is a Tasker task. This was the first one I used and I setup a widget so I. Can rename with one tap. The.xml file can be imported as a task into Tasker.
2. Is an apk made from the Tasker task. It works the same way just doesn't need Tasker to work.
3. A script file that can run at every boot, check if DSPManager.apk exists, and rename it. This eliminates having to rename it and reboot after every ROM update as it is renamed before the app is loaded. It is only 279 bytes and is the only file that has to remain to work. In the 90RnamDSP scripts.zip below are three files. One that goes into userinit.d folder, an instruction.txt file and an installation script that sets everything in place just by running it.
I want to thank LeapinLar for the help he gave debugging the rename script. This was my first script and had to get everything in proper order and get the syntax correct. What I learned help me build and debug the installation script in a few hours.
Download, unzip, import, install, etc, and enjoy.

Thanks, nice job
Might check the links for the 6.x recovery threads

webyrd said:
Thanks, nice job
Might check the links for the 6.x recovery threads
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Checked and corrected, Thanks.

pastordl... check pm about a couple of link issues

DizzyDen said:
pastordl... check pm about a couple of link issues
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Thanks, guess we know where the missing link is.

problem with latest YouTube and Google Play apps not working
For problem with latest YouTube and Google Play apps not working, Go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60241045&postcount=54

[STOCK ROM] [Root] [FTF] 4.3 Xperia Tablet Z SGP311 10.4.1.B.0.109 US_CA_PR

** 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.

Schiziodd's ROM flavors for HTC desire

in the subsequent posts below, you will find all the info you need for not only the device but the ROMs I have had my hands in.
each person who I pulled the files from will get a thanks in the posts as necessary

NonSense 1.04
Disclamer: these files are meant specifically for the HTC Desire 510. Use these files at your peril, you assume any responsibility for loss or damage that may result from use of these files or procedures. what has been included in this tutorial is for the HTC Desire 510
You have been warned.
note: from now on CRI signifies cricket, and B-S signifies sprint/boost if those signifiers aren't used, it applies to both type of this phone
now to the goodies.....
List of supplies:
1. Phone (HTC Desire 510)
2. USB cord that syncs with the PC
3. USB drivers installed for the phone
4. the zip files from this location. click here
4.1 there are 2 different versions of the same ROM, but the *1.04-lean.zip is US only (refer to changes to see why).
4.2 CRI for cricket/att, B-S for boost/sprint
5. read these instructions completely before attempting
before we get started make sure you have supersu (which can be downloaded from here), and NonSense1.04.zip copied to the root of your external SD card
NETWORK UNLOCK (I.E. switching services)​
as this phone is LTE compatible, it takes a SIM card no matter the service to receive calls and data. so it stands to presume all you need to do is network unlock the device (Sprint calls it UICC unlock, others it's the Network Unlock Code)
the phone needs to be network (SIM) unlocked in order to switch it from cricket to sprint, or from sprint to virgin mobile, etc.
to network unlock the phone:
1. make sure you are on stock ROM (the one that came with the phone, not the one listed in this post nor CM)
2. call the respective original service provider of the phone (i.e. cricket, sprint, etc.) and tell them that you are leaving the country (like to Australia) and you want to unlock the SIM so you can use your device for service down there.
2.1 if you bought the phone second-hand or don't have service on it, you will have to find a reputable unlock service online
2.2 for sprint customers, your account HAS to be at least 6 months old before they will give you the UICC(SIM unlock) code
2.3 for boost customers, your account HAS to be at least a year before they will give you the UICC(SIM unlock) code
3. once you have the SIM unlock code, pull battery from phone, remove the original SIM, put your services respective SIM in (i.e. originally a cricket phone now running a T-Mobile SIM), put in battery, boot phone, and enter the unlock code where it asks.
4. once your back into device, you'll notice you will have no data.
4.1 what needs to be done is to program the APN (google will be your best friend here - for example sprint lte apn settings, or T-Mobile lte apn settings).
5. now that you have the APN settings, you can program them into the phone.
5.1 APNs can be found in the device by going to settings, then mobile data, clicking on access point names. in there in the upper right hand corner should be 3 dots that are verticle. click on that and then on new APN.
5.2 add the respective settings, click save and then make sure it has a green dot next to it.
6. sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor
APNs for this device can only be written once the phone has been UNLOCKED and the original (cricket) service providers SIM is NOT inserted, and your using another service Provider ( sprint, T-Mobile, etc.) SIM.
UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER​
1. for the drivers, use the ones contained here in the HTCDrivers.zip and extract them to the desktop
1. extract and use the file contained in adb.zip to flash unlock token
2. follow this tutorial and choose all other supported devicess when it asks about device.
INSTALLING TWRP AND KERNEL​
in the adb file you should notice a file called recovery.img. that is TWRP recovery for the device
there is also a file called boot.img. this will allow read/write permissions at the System level once root is obtained
if you have either the sprint, boost or another service provider's variety of this phone, try flashing their respective kernel after you install the ROM or before you root (no guarantees that flashing the respective kernel will work. as I have the cricket variety of this phone, I am only developing for that one)
1. from home screen, go to settings and scroll down to power and then scroll all the to the bottom of that and uncheck "fast boot"
2. shut down phone completely
3. go back into fastboot (vol down + power)
4. Select fastboot from the menu list and press the power button.
5. open command prompt and use the CD command to get it to the root of the adb folder (CD C:/users/sky/desktop/adb).
6. plug in device and wait for it to say fastboot USB
7. type in command prompt "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img' (should complete within 4 seconds)
8. in the same command window type "fastboot flash boot boot.img" (should complete within 4 seconds)
8.1 step 8 can be skipped if your just flashing *NonSense1.04*.zip
9. pull battery once that is completed and put it back in.
10. power device on (skip this step if rooting)
OBTAINING ROOT (can be skipped if installing NonSense1.04 as it's already rooted)​
1. re-enter fastboot mode and choose recovery. press power to select it
2. once in recovery select install and go to external SD and select the supersu update package.
3. once selected, you should see a slider on the bottom of the screen that says swipe to confirm. do so
4. once package is installed you should see a button that says reboot device. do so
5. wait for it to fully load
INSTALLING NonSense 1.04​
1. re-enter fastboot mode and choose recovery. press power to select it
2. once in recovery select install and go to external SD and select the NonSense1.04.zip.
3. once selected, you should see a slider on the bottom of the screen that says swipe to confirm. do so
3.1 beware, it may take a bit to install. just be patient, it's working.
4. once package is installed you should see a button that says reboot device. do so
5. wait for it to fully load. be forewarned, it may take about 15 minutes to load
CHANGES​
CRI versions
1. DEODEXed the ROM
2. added external SD support into the ROM
3. fixed FC on clock app (switched clock/alarm from stock worldclock.apk to AOSP clock)
4. changed bootanimation.zip, boot sound, and stock ringtones and sounds.
5. added more stable kernel to flash file.
6. added Pandora (no-ads vers. 5.5), SpiritUL (FM radio support), Facebook, RootBrowser, Adobe reader, Adobe flash player, and Viper4android (DSP/equalizer)
6.1 all apps that have been listed in 6 can be uninstalled without the need for root
7. root and SU have been added and are up to date in this rom as of 11:45PM MST on 3/1/215
8. added apns-conf.xml from CyanogenMod
9. got native APP2sd support thanks to pattyboi's kernel
B-S versions
1. mostly DEODEXed the ROM
2. fixed FC on clock app (switched clock/alarm from stock worldclock.apk to AOSP clock)
3. changed bootanimation.zip, boot sound, and stock ringtones and sounds.
4. added more stable kernel to flash file.
5. added Pandora (no-ads vers. 5.5), SpiritUL (FM radio support), Facebook, RootBrowser, Adobe reader, Adobe flash player, Wifi Tether, and Viper4android (DSP/equalizer)
5.1 all apps that have been listed in 5 can be uninstalled without the need for root
6. root and SU has been added
*1.04-lean
list of removed apps
1. Dropbox (can be found in playstore)
2. Google plus (can be found in playstore)
3. Hangouts (can be found in playstore)
4. HTC Dot View(can be found in playstore)
5. keyboard language packs for Arabic, Chinese, English UK, French, German, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish (not in play store) if needed, flash language.zip found here
6. VPN dialogs (not in play store) if needed, flash missing.zip found here
7. HTC Zoe (can be found in playstore)
BUGS​
CRI versions
1.USB internet pass-through not working
2.WiFi direct (miracast) not working
3. want to get rid of annoying volume too loud warning
B-S versions
1. native hotspot says internet when connected to win 7 machine, but will not allow it to go through. Have included wifi tether as a workaround until the issue can be resolved
THANKS​
CRI versions
I thank wolfaas12345 for his awesome tutorial on bootloader unlocking, pattyboi for providing a more stable kernel, and chainfire for providing a great solution to provide the SU binary and app for rooted devices. and of course, CraviingCritic for providing the original ROM in which this wouldn't be possible
B-S versions
I thank wolfaas12345 for his awesome tutorial on bootloader unlocking, pattyboi for providing the current kernel, and chainfire for providing a great solution to provide the SU binary and app for rooted devices. and of course, LarryBoyG for providing the original ROM in which this wouldn't be possible
please feel free to let me know if there's any issues with this release and i will fix them as they are found for now as this device is the one i primarily use as of right now.
I will also be keeping the links updated for as long as I own the device (being that my HTC Desire 510(Cricket) is network unlocked, that may be a long time - or until I get a better device).
UPDATES​
for those of you who have downloaded the ROM since first release, I will include an CRI_NSupdate.zip or B-S_NSupdate.zip file found here. it will include the changes I have made to the rom since it's initial upload.
the file by the name of NSupdate.szip will include update that pertain to both the CRI and B-S ROMS
to install the updates, just put the update file onto the root of the SD card, reboot into recovery, choose install, pick the update file, swipe the blue button on the bottom, reboot and enjoy.
EDITING THE BOOTUP​
location of files mentioned is in /system/customize/resource
to change boot animation
1. find your favorite boot animation
2. rename it to AIO_bootup.zip
3. copy/move and overwrite the original with a root explorer to /system/customize/resource
to change the boot sound
1. find a sound file you like and want to hear every time the phone boots (can be changed at any time)
2. convert it to wav (the file has to be wav in order for the phone to recognize it)
3. rename it to CRICKET_LOGO_24bit28k_STEREO.wav
4. copy/move and overwrite the original with a root explorer to /system/customize/resource
reboot and enjoy...
THINGS NOTICED WHILE CREATING ROMs​
1. both (cricket and boost/sprint) phones are exactly the same except for the boost/sprint ones contain a CDMA chipset.
1.1 the only things I had to change from the cricket rom to the boost rom was apns.xml in framework-res, apns-conf.xml, and the preferred network type in build.prop.
2. all kernels work for both (US) versions
3. the same recovery is used on both (US based) devices
so essentially, if we develop for the boost/sprint version of the device, change a few things, it will be ready to roll for the cricket version as well
TO FIX NATIVE TETHER ON B-S VERSIONS​
1. Install Script Manager – SManager app from the Play Store.
2. Open the app and grant it root access when prompted.
3. Now, navigate to /system/etc/init.d and tap “tether” script.
4. Click on SU and Boot (Android skull and gear icons, respectively)
5. Click on Run and Save options.
The issue should be fixed now. Reboot and enjoy!
thanks goes to qwerty6532 and LarryBoyG for the fix. now to add that permanently to the ROMs and then they'll be absolutely stable enough for me to be happy and start working on CM11

CM11
I will be building CM11 for the device for both the cricket and boost models. look for the info here as I update it a I need
****edit**** ok so I figured out some of the issue with CM11 not wanting to install apps. I got the internal memory pulling the 1.1 gbs but now I need to symlink the external memory where it goes.
****edit**** so I have figured out what needs to be done...... the kernel for CM11 needs to be built from the ground, up (or one needs to be built that is compatible with it). i'll upload the current one that fixes the memory error (look in downloads).

reserved
so as i have not been actively developing on the phone i will no longer supply updates. all flash files are up to date as of 8 months ago and should be working with out an issue.

again, reserved
same to you...

This would have to be one of the most comprehensive tutorials I have read. 10 out of 10 and kudos. Pity I have a 64 bit device and can't use most of it lol.

Burtrum57 said:
This would have to be one of the most comprehensive tutorials I have read. 10 out of 10 and kudos. Pity I have a 64 bit device and can't use most of it lol.
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if I had a 64-bit version for this device, I would have it out as soon as I could. and thanks

Great job. Off and running now

I'm not sure how to add the tether fix to the ROM. Not really a developer more of a tester.. Wish I could get into developing don't really know where to start lol.
If you need any help testing or working on CM11 for Boost shoot me a PM I'd be glad to help
Sent from my 0PCV1 using XDA Free mobile app

Question to you Schizoidd......If I install the new 1.04lean over the previous build, do I still need to flash that update or is is already included in 1.04lean. I already falshed that some time ago when you first put it out, so I'm just not sure if its needed again or not. Thanks bro.

CSP III said:
Question to you Schizoidd......If I install the new 1.04lean over the previous build, do I still need to flash that update or is is already included in 1.04lean. I already falshed that some time ago when you first put it out, so I'm just not sure if its needed again or not. Thanks bro.
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When you flash the new one, wipe the system partition and then use an explorer to remove v4a from the user apps. Which is located in /data/apps and reboot

qwerty6532 said:
I'm not sure how to add the tether fix to the ROM. Not really a developer more of a tester.. Wish I could get into developing don't really know where to start lol.
If you need any help testing or working on CM11 for Boost shoot me a PM I'd be glad to help
Sent from my 0PCV1 using XDA Free mobile app
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Well it's added to it. It just needs to be activated for now until I can figure out how to add it to automatically start from the first run of the Sprint/boost ROM

schizoidd said:
When you flash the new one, wipe the system partition and then use an explorer to remove v4a from the user apps. Which is located in /data/apps and reboot
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Sorry, not following "wipe the system partition" ???

CSP III said:
Sorry, not following "wipe the system partition" ???
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if you in recovery, go to wipe and then advance wipe and check system. wipe it like u would as if ur doing a factory reset

schizoidd said:
if you in recovery, go to wipe and then advance wipe and check system. wipe it like u would as if ur doing a factory reset
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Yeah, I figured as much. Should have been clearer with my ? Is that before or after I flash the new lean. I though if I did it after, that it would set me back to square one. As in having to start fresh setting everything up again, which I really dont want to have to do. Apologies for my unclearness.

CSP III said:
Yeah, I figured as much. Should have been clearer with my ? Is that before or after I flash the new lean. I though if I did it after, that it would set me back to square one. As in having to start fresh setting everything up again, which I really dont want to have to do. Apologies for my unclearness.
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it'll leave ur data alone, just delete the OS. do not touch internal memory, davlik, data, or cache and ur stuff will be safe. I have done it and my stuff is fine

schizoidd said:
it'll leave ur data alone, just delete the OS. do not touch internal memory, davlik, data, or cache and ur stuff will be safe. I have done it and my stuff is fine
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Right on buddy. I'll take you at your word on it. I've never had to do that before so it naturally made me a little nervous. Not that I couldnt have just restored a backup, but still . Many thanks.

Problems
System UI force closes and power button doesn't turn the screen back on when I flash the latest cricket version.

schizoidd said:
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for those of you that build the kernels, do you think u can build one that is AOSP and compatible with the device for android 4.4.4?
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we cant really do a "aosp" kernel because of htc's modifications to the board and pins,and they have their own dtb issues...im 99% sure mine works with android 4.4.x because of larry using it in gpe,just repack the ramdisk the zimage and it should be okay

Bobby060 said:
System UI force closes and power button doesn't turn the screen back on when I flash the latest cricket version.
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If you're going from bone stock to this, you need to do a factory data reset. Just make ssure you back up your data and use nandroid manager to pull it data back into the new ROM

Android Wear for Gear 2 / Gear 2 Neo

biktor_gj said:
Hello everyone!
Android Wear for Gear 2 / Gear 2 Neo​
This thread is about development of Android Wear for Gear 2 & Gear 2 Neo
IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION, ASK IT HERE: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-2/help/qa-porting-android-to-gear-2-t3018159​
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DISCLAIMER
Code:
Your warranty is now void. Not only void,
it's not comming back. The moment you
flash anything on this thread you can say
goodbye to it. I almost hard bricked my
watch once. It can happen to you too.
I do my best to post things that aren't
dangerous for the device, but anything
as simple as a 9 instead of a 4 in the GPU
driver might make it overheat and kill it.
Everything here is at your own risk.
You have been warned.
Current development stage
Kernel:: Still work in progress. Most functions are working correctly. Expect some bugs.
GITHUB REPO: Github Android B2 Repository
Recovery:: Minimal image. Not actively worked on, but enough to wipe and access ADB: MediaFire
Android: Most of it is working, and for me at least, IS usable. Some things are still missing and will need to be worked out though.
Working:
Boot
USB: ADB, MTP [july 19th]
Display: Software rendering, OpenGL and mixed compositions
Screen dimming
Screen always on
Battery reporting and charging
Oportunistic Sleep (kernel)
Bluetooth: basic functionality (working for notifications, music control etc), Tethered internet access (still some bugs to work out though)
Vibration
Heart Rate Monitor
Accelerometer sensor
Step counter
Gyroscope (this includes tilt to wake)
Power management: CPU Hotplugging, frequency scaling, Amoled LPM, runtime suspend and opportunistic sleep.
Depending on use, can give from 12 to 48 hours of battery life. Normal use gives me about 18-20 hours with screen always on
Audio: Input and Output
Infrared
Basic TWRP recovery functions
Not working:
Camera
There's no way of playing music to the speaker directly from the watch
There's no gallery app
Palm-on-screen to suspend
Anything that's not specifically put as "working"
Latest development image:
August 13th, 2015: Android Wear Lollipop - 5.1.1 (build LDZ22J)** Bugfix release,
Full flash Package:
Mediafire: http://www.mediafire.com/download/ar8ir73m32yx05n/Wear_511__08_13_2015.tar
Includes: Kernel Settings application:
* Control vibration intensity
* Control brightness in ambient mode
* Enable / Disable Partial Redraws (enable for best battery life)
* Enable / Disable Idle Mode (reduces color depth in ambient mode to enhance battery life)
If you want root, Install the root package from TWRP after installing the Odin Package: (recommend to ADB sideload it)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/9ppo5zd6f9y41yl/Wear-SuperSU-v2.40(1).zip
Previous builds:
July 22nd, 2015: Android Wear Lollipop - 5.1.1 (build LDZ22J)** Bugfix release
Full flash Package:
Mediafire: http://www.mediafire.com/download/pr3vljpdecep0dd/wear_511__07_22_2015.tar
md5: def249f18214c7ca00a5bc65391d0c0f wear_511__07_22_2015.tar
After flashing the big file, flash one of these, depending on what you need:
ADB only boot image: http://www.mediafire.com/download/cuo5fa95d5tgmv5/bootimage_ADB_ONLY.tar
ADB+MTP boot image: http://www.mediafire.com/download/bs6rwapqcc35sc6/bootimage_MTP_AND_ADB.tar
July 17th, 2015: Android Wear Lollipop - 5.1.1 (build LDZ22J)** Screen always on in Low Power Mode, MTP Support, @bitstra IR App Updated
Full flash Package:
Mega: https://mega.co.nz/#!0ZxgQYZA!7m986voG9NLYUUx7Nxzx8EiYbdgXxwFi56otuxQFZbM
Mediafire: http://www.mediafire.com/download/k71o1m16g32x65y/Wear__5_1_1__07_19_2015.zip
MD5: deffb5160968d81a4e560416315791eb Wear__5_1_1__07_19_2015.zip
July 13th, 2015: Android Wear Lollipop - 5.1.1 (build LDZ22J)** Infrared support (thanks @bitstra for your IR app!)
Full flash Package:http://www.mediafire.com/download/6mmb33lftfrr8w8/Wear_511__07_13_2015_Try2.zip
July 12th, 2015: Android Wear Lollipop - 5.1.1 (build LDZ22J) ** Screen always on + Audio IN/OUT modifications
Full flash Package: http://www.mediafire.com/download/myzqnv4bkwa55b3/Wear_5_1_1_07_12_2015.zip
July 5th, 2015: Android Wear Lollipop - 5.1.1 (build LDZ22J) ** Audio support!
Full flash Package: http://www.mediafire.com/download/eths38jax91sgnd/Wear_511_07_05_2015.zip
July 1st, 2015: Android Wear Lolipop - 5.1.1 (buildLDZ22J)
Full Flash Package: http://www.mediafire.com/download/6rzpfswta2s8fg3/Wear_511_07_01_2015.zip
June 27th, 2015: Android Wear Lolipop - 5.1.1 (build LDZ22J)
Full Flash Package: http://www.mediafire.com/download/bmcjbaikve5sob2/Gear2_Wear_Lolipop_5.1.1_06292015.tar.zip
June 27th, 2015: Android Wear Kitkat - 4.4.2W (build KNX01Q)
Full Flash Package: http://www.mediafire.com/download/2ar5ye1vla8g8gf/full_06_27_2015.zip
Everything I have/done with the Gear 2 is available on this folder: https://www.mediafire.com/folder/092gaz7gudh0f/Gear2, in case you want to dig a bit deeper
Installing
Odin: http://www.mediafire.com/download/v67itqpjitxxogi/Odin3_v3.09(1).zip
User @alvaromartinezb has made a really good video explaining what you have to do, check it out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBqg72z8LOk&feature=youtu.be
@alvaromartinezb Walkthrough video on audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klYqseFd90g
KNOWN ISSUES
USB doesn't work! --> Check if you're running latest build, check your drivers. Windows 7 may have some issues with MTP
ADB doesn't work! --> You might need to manually install the driver on the device manager in Windows (you can use Google SDK's bundled driver)
Battery doesn't last! --> Be careful with battery hog watchfaces, some will prevent the watch from entering suspend, or keep the heart rate sensor active at all times.
I can't play music from the watch to the speaker --> I haven't found an app that works. We're the only people with a speaker on an Android Wear device, and there aren't many 3rd party apps for that. Driver level is OK
I can't take photos! --> Work in progress, everything takes time, and my watch doesn't even have a camera!
Calls don't get routed through the watch and without it I will die! --> Then go back to Tizen. That functionality doesn't exist in Android Wear, and hundreds of hours of work for a function that probably wouldn't end up working anyway. And I hated it when I had it on Tizen, it only gave my phone issues when connecting to my car's bluetooth handsfree, and forcing me to choose back my phone on each and every call. I'm not developing that. If you want to try to code it yourself and you succeed, I can link to your work if you want, but I'm not wasting my time on that.
Going back to Tizen
BE ADVISED: GOING BACK TO TIZEN MIGHT PROVE DIFFICULT TO ANYBODY WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE OF THE WATCH, SDB, ADB, AND ANYONE WHO DOESN'T USE ODIN. DON'T PM ME FOR IT. IT'S WRITTEN BELOW. ASK IN THE Q&A SECTION PLEASE. THIS IS A DEVELOPMENT THREAD, AND THESE IMAGES ARE FOR DEVELOPMENT ONLY.
BE ADVISED (again): There's no PIT file for this watch. If your favourite flashing app for samsung phones requests one, use Odin. I know, I don't like it either. But we live in a world full of virtual machines with the ability to share USB ports. Now it's your chance to use them if you don't feel like installing Windows in your machine.
*. Walkthrough video by @alvaromartinezb : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhzIqFopQNY&feature=youtu.be
1. Flash this file: http://www.mediafire.com/download/3cg2eazoouur0bs/Tizenmod-Full-Restore.tar
2. When it fails to boot and the screen goes blank, reboot to the bootloader menu and select recovery.
Extreme Recovery mode - Only use if above method doesn't work
YOU NEED TO KNOW HOW TO USE ADB/SDB FOR THIS.
It may happen that you try to recover your watch but for whatever reason it still enters a bootloop when attempting to boot Tizen. This might happen if you played with partitions, if some permissions were set where they shouldn't be, etc. If you enter recovery mode in Tizen and you don't see a confirmation that the watch is being restored to default, you can try this:
*NOTE* This is highly destructive. You do this wrong, your watch might not boot again. I'm not responsible for whatever damage you do to your watch.​
First of all download everything from this folder:
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/a1tcatuw1a8t3/Full_Restore
And then follow these steps:
Code:
1. Flash TizenModFull
It will start rebooting itself
2. Flash recovery_fota_cache
3. Enter recovery, and run the following commands through ADB:
adb shell ->
umount /data
mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p15 /system
mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p13 /system/opt
mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p14 /system/opt/usr
rm -rf /system/opt
cp /system/usr/system/RestoreDir/opt.zip /system
cd /system
unzip opt.zip
sync
cd /
umount /system/opt/usr
umount /system/opt
umount /system
Exit the shell and select "Reboot -> PowerOff" from TWRP
4. Now press and hold the power button until "Rebooting..." appears, then enter Download mode
5. Flash kernel_tizen.tar
6. Reboot again to download mode
7. Flash tizenmod2.tar
Some info about the device
Gear 2 specifications
Samsung Exynos 3250, dual core up to 1GHz
512 Mb of RAM
4 Gb of flash, divided in 15 partitions (see below)
Mali 400 GPU, using Exynos DRM driver
YMU381 audio, supported by ALSA
BCM4334W Bluetooth/WLAN controller, already supported by Android in a bunch of phones
Samsung SensorHub (STM32) controlling Gyro/accelerometer and HRM. Supported in the kernel and seen in Android HAL.
Partition layout
bota0 -> ../../mmcblk0p1
bota1 -> ../../mmcblk0p2
csa -> ../../mmcblk0p3 --> ext4 -> /csa
boot -> ../../mmcblk0p5 --> Main Kernel
csc -> ../../mmcblk0p12 --> ext4 -> /system/csc
fota -> ../../mmcblk0p10 --> seems empty
ramdisk-recovery -> mmcblk0p8 -> ext4 -> Unused in tizen --> USED AS BOOT PARTITION IN ANDROID
module -> ../../mmcblk0p9 --> ext4 -> /lib/modules --> USED FOR TWRP IN ANDROID
rootfs -> ../../mmcblk0p15 ext4 "/" --> Root file system, recovery works from here too. If you break it it will only boot to download mode. --> USED AS SYSTEM PARTITION IN ANDROID
system -> ../../mmcblk0p11 EMPTY --> Did samsung start with Android on this thing then changed their minds?
system-data -> ../../mmcblk0p13 --> ext4, /opt --> If you erase this partition, your watch won't boot back into Tizen. Do not touch it unless you have a backup and know your way into restoring it.
user -> ../../mmcblk0p14 EXT4, /opt/usr --> all user data, including the MTP available part (/opt/usr/media) --> USED AS DATA & SDCARD IN ANDROID
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Original thread -----
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-2/development/please-help-kernel-compiling-android-t2992953
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Straightforward install. OP you da MVP!
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Keep working on it man! Fantastic work!

Link to the original thread is wrong...
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Any updates?
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I love you.
I take à neo for xmas.
It never appear on my z2.
I flash with Android wear today immediatly work.
Ty ty ty à lot

1.3 ROM update
Excellent!!!
But remember to flash with 1.3 ROM. It fixed OK Google and Always On issues.
Search youtube for "Android Wear for Gear 2 1.3 Update!"

any new updates for Geo s2 neo and android wear ?
Thanks,
Mike

Yes, i like a port of aw to the gear 2 (the only thing i would buy a 2, have a Gear 1 with Tizen and am missing features from my LG G).
And i appreciate the work.
But i am not so sure about some things mentioned here:
Using the speaker to play music on watch and phoning with it: Since there are some devices with speakers (Zenwatch 2, Huawei watch and others (more expensive ones)) and i read that android wear 6 will be out only for such devices... There should bei possibilities to use the speaker "full" - except it is a problem of missing drivers because the port comes from a device that lacks of speaker?
I am pretty sure that i had seen apps for that, but hadnt tested because my G has no speaker.
Is there any newer/more information?
Edit:
Its german, but f.e. it is mentioned there that with aw 1.4 came support to phone via watch and to watch videos with sound:
http://www.cnet.de/88165305/asus-br...e-fuer-zenwatch-2-und-neue-smartwatch-modelle

SirTurbo said:
Yes, i like a port of aw to the gear 2 (the only thing i would buy a 2, have a Gear 1 with Tizen and am missing features from my LG G).
And i appreciate the work.
But i am not so sure about some things mentioned here:
Using the speaker to play music on watch and phoning with it: Since there are some devices with speakers (Zenwatch 2, Huawei watch and others (more expensive ones)) and i read that android wear 6 will be out only for such devices... There should bei possibilities to use the speaker "full" - except it is a problem of missing drivers because the port comes from a device that lacks of speaker?
I am pretty sure that i had seen apps for that, but hadnt tested because my G has no speaker.
Is there any newer/more information?
Edit:
Its german, but f.e. it is mentioned there that with aw 1.4 came support to phone via watch and to watch videos with sound:
http://www.cnet.de/88165305/asus-br...e-fuer-zenwatch-2-und-neue-smartwatch-modelle
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Biktor, the developer who made the AW port for the Gear 2 (Neo), has indeed ported most of the AW 1.4 functionality.
The speaker is working (the watch rings when a call comes in), but he didn't succeeded in actually taking the call on the watch.
So you will still need to take the calls on the phone itself.
There is a program called "Wear Notifications" which allows to read out loud the notifications on the watch
(really cool feature), but also that developer has stopped developing. The latest version has problems reading out loud the notifications.
When you flash the AW port on the Gear 2 (Neo), be aware that other features also don't work...like camera, BT calling on watch.
And the battery life on AW is worse than on Tizen.

I know this is probably a pipe-dream but, I would be so happy if we see an android wear 2.0 port once it drops this month. Or ever for that matter. *crosses fingers*

SumTuusDeus said:
I know this is probably a pipe-dream but, I would be so happy if we see an android wear 2.0 port once it drops this month. Or ever for that matter. *crosses fingers*
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Click to collapse
Yes!!! Me too

I guess that something has updated but suddenly, when I was in the pub last night, the watch face had changed - digital clock at the top and a background that changes with the time of day and weather (pictorially) - never seen it before - it seems to be called Incrememt according to the Android Wear app - I don't remember downloading it - If I try and change the watch face back I get the message 'Unfortunately Zenwatch manager has stopped'.
Anyone else had this / know anything?
***FIXED*** by reflashing watch

I flashed this the other day and can't get my mic to work. Is there a work around for it or did I miss something?

I would suggest reflashing. Because, my mic works.

How about notification sounds. Mine doesn't seem to have those either.

That works for me too.

Are you using the newest build in the OP?

Yup

Maybe I have an app or permission causing my mic and notification sound to break. New to android wear device

Downgrade BB Keyone from Build ABP244 (8.1.0) to AAX862 ( 7.1.1)

Warning: Don't install an older OS on top of a newer one, you may have a very high chance of bricking your phone. If you are ready to take risk of bricking for the sake downgrading / requirement or already bricked, then only attempt the following . you need an autoloader & build version exactly matching to your phone.
I have downgraded successfully from Build ABP244 (Android 8.1.0) to AAX862 ( Android 7.1.1)
Caution: Blackberry/Google may introduce any constraints against downgrade through future OTA updates to strengthen the security etc.
My Phone Details:
BlackBerry, Keyone, Special Edition, Dual Sim, India.
PRD: PRD-63764-001 (Group: KEYone BBB100-7)
OS Build: ABP244 (Android 8.1.0)
[Upgrade history from ABB216 (android 7.1.1) to ABG076 (Android 8.1.0 ) ….to…to ABP244(Android 8.1.0 )]
1. I have checked phone PRD, by typing the following code into the phone dialer:
*#2886#
Clicked on "MANU"
Clicked on "Traceability"
There you can see phone's manufacturer no: Mine is PRD-63764-007 (for example) (photo#1 in attachment)
Exited from the menu click "PASS"
Then again clicked "PASS"
At the end of the menu clicked "exit"
2. compared with PRDs master at https://tclota.birth-online.de/ and download suitable Autoloader (ROM and its flasher)
3. AAX862 (it is written as AAX863 but actually AAX862) which is suitable to above PRD No is downloaded from
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=890129502657599708
Topic: https://forums.crackberry.com/blackberry-keyone-f445/blackberry-keyone-autoloaders-1108372/
4. Removed passwords /patterns / finger prints from screen lock (settings>security>screen lock>select none), Removed google account [ settings>Users & Accounts (or Accounts in case of android 7.1.1 ) >googel>options>Remove, remove google]
[removed find my device at device administrator , find from Google Account (settings> google> google account >options (3 horizontal line at rhs bottom)>manage devices>black berry keyone>remove>remove- i have done but this may not be needed]
Theory: On BlackBerry devices powered by Android, Factory Reset Protection (FRP) is enabled by default to reduce the value of a stolen device. This feature prevents the use of a BlackBerry device powered by Android unless authorized by the known user.
Once you sign in with a Google account, FRP is enabled. Once enabled, only users who have reset their device via Settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset may proceed through the setup wizard without being prompted to enter the Google login information that was previously used on the device before resetting. This form of reset is the only reset flow that is considered trusted.)
[I have reset the device from Android (I have done, but this may not be needed]
[Enabled Developer options and usb debugging was made on (I have done, but this may not be needed)]
5. Rebooted to fastboot mode by switching off >pressed and held volume down button and simultaneously , pressed power button till the phone restarts , then released volume down, once fastboot loads
[>select fastboot by pressing volume button , I have done, but this may not be needed (no further power button press)]
(photo#2 in attachment)
6. Installed BlackBerry-USBDrivers-5.0.0.2 downloaded from the link below for windows and restarted the windows.
Downloaded from https://swdownloads.blackberry.com/Downloads/entry.do?code=4EE0932F46276313B51570F46266A608
7. Connected it to Windows PC through USB port (Windows device manager photo#3 in attachment)
8. Extracted AAX862Universal.7z with 7z
9. Browsed to the above extracted folder, double clicked on file flashall.bat to run batch file (other option available is flashallnowipe.bat ).
10. Entered y in response to question …….. to continue (y/n), (photo#4 in attachment)
it immediately rebooted to fastboot again (photo#5 in attachment) but the process was going smooth.
Process successfully completed (photo#6 in attachment) and phone is rebooted to OS in Auto
Sometimes, the phone can get stuck when booting for the first time. If this happens to you, make sure you've waited long enough, and then just hold the power button down to force a reboot.
It needs simcard or internet to reach user interface.
Caution:
When Autoloader build no AAY819 (common/universal to many PRDs but not all) downloaded from https://mega.nz/#!wVxBxYZA!BahovAZA_...M5Ic_QkJigS3LI and flashed, flashing is successful but when is updated from App Drawer >updates…22 mb downloaded , install started , rebooted and installed to 100% but message appeared that “ This is embarrassing, the update failed, try to install again later, your phone will reboot after 120 sec…. Error code 3305” , It reboots and build no shows as ABB216 but 2nd Sim is not working.
Reflashed with Build No AAX862, both sims and other hardware are working normal , Further when update option is used it is getting updated to ABB216 without any error again both sims and other hardware are working normal .
Stop updates
(this facility not available in Oreo)
Pre requisite : disconnect phone from Internet (Put off Wifi and mobile data)
1). App drawer>Updates>Options(3 vertical dots)>settings>system> check for updates –Off (=never), Automatically download – off (=ask to download)
2). App drawer>Updates>Options(3 vertical dots)>settings>System applications > Automatically update –off (=never), new app notifications –off
If system update already started or pre -requisite is forgot: Go to Settings>Apps>Updates>Storage>clear data , now repeat step 1 & 2
Advantages:
1) The feel, the look , the smoothness , the speed , low in bugs of the build ABB216. It is excellent
2) “True phone dialer & contacts” app has all most all the features, you ask it has already has, like blue mark for outgoing calls, green for incoming, saffron for canceled, red for missed call as history (it cannot work properly with Oreo latest due to restriction on call log, restrictions increased in ascending order from Build ABG076 to ABJ879 to ABM376 to ABP244 ). Never hangs while calling (OS).It has contact share through SMS with pleasant interface, excellent dual sim management etc.
3) SMS Organizer by Microsoft also appears to be facing restrictions with Android 8.1.1 , hence it will be working excellently.
4) Rear camera (of Build ABB216)a lot nearer to true to actual ( than Oreo Build ABG076)
5) Light Manager works flawless with very low power consumption for customization of notification LED as keyone has no built in facility to customize.
Disadvantages:
1) less secured than Oreo,
2) 7.1.1 Camera not far better than improved camera by build ABP244.
3) Oreo has configurable alarms but same is achieved in Nougat with updating of Time App
4) Oreo has PIP useful e.g. for maps
5) Google playstore installs regular patches without our control making older android slow
6) call history symbols are rarely used and minor , further they can be seen at stock phone (the issue still exist with Oreo compatible TruePhone v1.78) advantage 2 may be considered almost nullified
7) file Explorer scrolling goes back if some shaking taking place.
8) Download is interrupted few times from playstore even when Download from mobile data
9) usb data transfer is slow
10) all features of Silence premium do not disturb app are not working ( my favourite profiles app ) like whitelist and repeat calls will enable ring, interruptions to silence mode (app is defective up to v 2.15f ) but they have created v2.17 which works as designed but does not install on nougat.
11) Light flow can be installed in place of Light Manager on Oreo , hence advantage 5 nullified
However I am happy with downgrade and will maintain as long as possible or till I get apps to get the nougat like flexibility and user experience as per above mentioned facts at advantages.
Thanks to the respective contributors& community. This is only experience sharing , no credit or responsibility.
As the time progressed, disadvantages increased and advantages reduced . I have re-upgraded please on 22.12.19 especially due to functional requirement of Silence Premium as mentioned above and no equivalent is available.

@knreddy, good work, please do you know if this exact firmware will work on the sprint variant of the keyone?