Hello,
As It's difficult to search for "ANT+" in the forums, sorry if this issue has already been addressed
And now some extra keywords to ease the search: ant, ant+, antplus, ant_plus, antwireless, ant_wireless
This is a thread to summarized all the facts about ANT+ and the Nexus 5 I have found so far:
HARDWARE: BCM4339. The Nexus 5 has this chip which provides WiFi, BT and presumably ANT+. It's also present in the Galaxy Note 3 which reportedly has ANT+ capabilities.
DRIVER: The required driver source can be found here: https://github.com/ant-wireless . Once compiled it generates a module (libantradio.so) and two apk (AntHalService.apk, ANTRadioService.apk).
SOFTWARE: There are several apps with ANT+ enabled, but for testing purposes the ANT+ demo can be used.
To be able to test ANT+ I have the Nexus 5 and ANT+ capable hardware (HRM, cadence sensor, etc), the ANT+ Demo in google play but I'm missing the driver.
I know I need a kernel with module loading enabled (for example this modified stock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2514765) but I don't know howto to compile the ANT+ module.
Can someone generate the driver as per the instructions in https://github.com/ant-wireless/ANT_in_Android or explain me how to do it?
I'm on a linux host, I have a rather limited experience in compiling stuff but I'm not afraid of learning something in the process!
Thanks!!
very interested in the results. thank you for your work on this
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I am also interested in this as I have my phone and Garmin Forerunner watch with me when I run so if I can just carry my phone and get the same data that would be awesome!
If no one else takes this on, I'll see about looking into it later. Keep in mind though that I'm not a developer of any sort but am comfortable with compiling kernels. I have an ANT+ HRM from my Motoactv that I'd like to use.
Ok,
So far I haven't able to compile stock kernel. I'm trying with NDK GCC 4.7 without success: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47577117
But I've investigated in other fields. I've downloaded S4 and Note3 ROMS with ANT+ support to have a look at the files.
S4 CRASH_ROM_V11: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2322619
Note3 BoBCaTROM_V2.0: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2498687
This is want I've found so far:
There are three system apps: AntHalService.apk, ANTRadioService.apk and ANTPlusPlugins.apk. These two latter can be found in google play. The first app is the one that "informs" the system that the device is ANT+ capable (as stated in the ant_wireless git). I've tried to install this apk manually but fails due to certificates (samsung).
S4, Note3 and Nexus5 have all different revisions for the bcm433x firmware but they all have an "ANTLockUsed" string in it (hexdump). Is it related to ANT+ or the ANTenna? Incidentally, the wisol firmware revision doesn't have this string.
The rest of the files related to ANT+ are for the com.dsi.ant.antradio_library (etc/permissions and framework files).
I can't find any ANT+ related module (ant*.so, libant*.so). Thus, is it already compiled in the kernel or not needed at all?
I've uploaded all these files in case anyone wants to have at look them.
Subscribed. ANT+ support would be awesome for all the athletes out there.
I'm a big supporter of ANT+. I wish I knew more about Android to help on this side. I have a blog that documents a lot of hacking projects related to ANT+.
If the Nexus 5 could access ANT+ it could be an amazing cycle computer potentially.
I work a bit with a SOC from Nordic. The way it works for BLE is that it compiles and downloads a soft protocol. I'm wondering if this is how the Boardcom chip works too. My reasoning is in the github:
Additionally, in Android 4.2, the Bluetooth stack switched to Bluedroid (from BlueZ) and this existing ANT implementation for chips using Vendor Specific Bluetooth HCI messaging for ANT packets (wl12xx and bcm433x) is currently not compatible, until somebody is able to do the work for the different bluetooth stacks. The chip vendors may provide build support for their own products if you inquire with them.
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So it sounds like, because ANT+ and BLE are so similar, they upload a new stack to the chip which enables it. However, this stack is not in the wild.
kwakeham said:
So it sounds like, because ANT+ and BLE are so similar, they upload a new stack to the chip which enables it. However, this stack is not in the wild.
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That makes sense as I wasn't able to find any more files related to ANT+ (directly not by looking into the source code).
However, I'm very stubborn and I want ANT+ in the nexus :silly:
First of all: It still doesn't work, but so far I've learnt a few things.
First I copied the Note3 files (attached) related to ANT+ (root needed, remember to chmod 644):
/system/app/AntHalService.apk (modified to strip samsung certificates)
/system/etc/permissions/com.dsi.ant.antradio_library.xml
/system/framework/com.dsi.ant.antradio_library.jar
/system/vendor/firmware/bcm4335_A0.hcd (renamed to bcm4335c0.hcd to max nexus5 firmware name. Backup old one first!!)
Upon reboot I also installed from google play the rest of ANT+ app required.
ANT radio service: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dsi.ant.service.socket
ANT+ Plugins: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dsi.ant.plugins.antplus
ANT+ Demo: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dsi.ant.antplusdemo
When using the ANT+ Demo App it doesn't warn about anything missing (good!!) but when searching for the HRM I have it just fails (bad!!). It fails with either firmware (nexus or note). In any case dmesg doesn't so any info related to ANT+.
To summarize:
The previous files are needed so that androids "knows" ANT+ hardware is present, but
Something else needs to be modified. As stated by kwakeham probably the bluetooth stack.
I have no android or coding skills (or any skills at all ), but with this information I hope someone can have a look at the modified bluetooth stack of either S4 or Note3 to port those changes to Nexus5 :fingers-crossed:
I'm very confident because XDA is a great place with lots of wonderful people, fully capable of implementing ANT+ in the Nexus5.
They've done much harder things!!
Is it true that Bluetooth 4.0 can only connect to one device at a time? So, if we wanted to monitor heart rate on the phone and listen to music via bluetooth headphones, this would not be possible unless we used an ANT+ heart rate monitor, correct?
Cleanskinned said:
Is it true that Bluetooth 4.0 can only connect to one device at a time? So, if we wanted to monitor heart rate on the phone and listen to music via bluetooth headphones, this would not be possible unless we used an ANT+ heart rate monitor, correct?
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Close but not quite.
A BT4 HR strap will only allow one device to connect to it at a time but the phone can connect to multiple BT devices at the same time. ANT+ lets an infinite number devices to connect to a single HR strap, so like your phone stashed in your pocket and a running watch on your arm. ANT+ would also allow you to read data from hundreds of sensors, though that would be more useful for a trainer at a spin class or something lol.
Exactly, and to verfy that I just connected two Bluetooth 4.0 devices with my Nexus 5. My Pebble and the fitbit Flex from my girlfriend, both worked fine simultaneously.
Btw, windows has a limit of 7 connected Bluetooth devices at a time, but that's not caused by the Bluetooth specification.
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Hello,
Still no success.
I've been looking into the source code of both S4 and Note3 opensource kernels for android version 4.3, but due to lack of coding skills I just have no idea of what to search.
The source code of bluetooth stack from these kernels and the one for nexus5 seem completely different thus it's hard to draw any conclusions. The only thing clear is that running a "grep" search into the code for "ant+", "antplus", "ant_wireless" (or similar) doesn't show any results.
It seems someone is working on having ant+ on the google editon S4: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542922
Let's hope his work can be reused for the nexus5.
PS. I don't have enough posts yet to ping him back to this thread but I will try to use the files he has attached.
usu4rio said:
It seems someone is working on having ant+ on the google editon S4: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542922
Let's hope his work can be reused for the nexus5.
PS. I don't have enough posts yet to ping him back to this thread but I will try to use the files he has attached.
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That's me. I've found you looking for some info to help me out.
The main issue I'm facing is the AntHalService.apk from the vendors(Samsung,Sony) is the 3.0.0 and there were 2 updates already.
I compiled the 3.1.1 but I can't run it as a system app.
Regarding the Nexus 5, I guess that since S4 got ANT+ activated on 4.3, something in the updated radio probably activated it, and as you mentioned, no .so modules on the system.
Maybe analyzing the ANTHal code deeply might bring up some light on this.
Btw, you're Brazilian or Portuguese or Spanish? (due to your nickname)
If so, we can add each other on G+ and progress on talks to see if we can bring some light to the athlete droiders out there...
Worst case scenario you can use an USB Ant+ Stick with an OTG cable. (what I am going to do while I research for this.... )
Oh, btw, Galaxy S3 also had the hardware but Samsung never activated it...
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AdrienC said:
That's me. I've found you looking for some info to help me out.
The main issue I'm facing is the AntHalService.apk from the vendors(Samsung,Sony) is the 3.0.0 and there were 2 updates already.
I compiled the 3.1.1 but I can't run it as a system app.
Regarding the Nexus 5, I guess that since S4 got ANT+ activated on 4.3, something in the updated radio probably activated it, and as you mentioned, no .so modules on the system.
Maybe analyzing the ANTHal code deeply might bring up some light on this.
Btw, you're Brazilian or Portuguese or Spanish? (due to your nickname)
If so, we can add each other on G+ and progress on talks to see if we can bring some light to the athlete droiders out there...
Worst case scenario you can use an USB Ant+ Stick with an OTG cable. (what I am going to do while I research for this.... )
Oh, btw, Galaxy S3 also had the hardware but Samsung never activated it...
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i have a Galaxy S4 but i want to change it for Nexus 5
i hope it works
following
HI to all
I'm interesting on this too and I'm waiting how advance this to buy an nexus 5
You will try to ask on thisisant forum. there are developers from ant+ and offer some news about phones sometimes.
Waiting news, best regards to all.
Guys, I've got a message from @fcastillousfq and I think it might be of your interest my response:
fcastillousfq said:
Hey, I saw the post about getting a USB accessory for the Nexus 5 to be able to use ANT+ as a last resource, I've been searching online and can't find any for Android, only for iPhone. The only one I've found was huge and it's not for sale yet.
Could you provide me a link or the name of the accessory so I could buy it?
Thanks!
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Sure, it the Suunto Movestick Mini + OTG Cable
Then you have to install:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dsi.ant.usbservice
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dsi.ant.service.socket
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dsi.ant.plugins.antplus
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dsi.ant.antplusdemo (for testing)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dsi.ant.antplus.grapher.heartrate (for testing)
And you're set. It's pretty easy!!
ps: forget to mention that you can use regular size ant+ usb sticks, as the one from Garmin, but I preferred this one as it's smaller.
With a bit of DIY you can make something smaller.
Thanks for the info! I'm going to look into it and probably buy it.
I'm also considering the Viiiiva, which acts as a bridge between all my Ant+ devices and Bluetooth 4. The bad thing is that there's no android app yet, in the mean time, the USB one will suffice.
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AdrienC said:
That's me. I've found you looking for some info to help me out.
The main issue I'm facing is the AntHalService.apk from the vendors(Samsung,Sony) is the 3.0.0 and there were 2 updates already.
I compiled the 3.1.1 but I can't run it as a system app.
Regarding the Nexus 5, I guess that since S4 got ANT+ activated on 4.3, something in the updated radio probably activated it, and as you mentioned, no .so modules on the system.
Maybe analyzing the ANTHal code deeply might bring up some light on this.
Btw, you're Brazilian or Portuguese or Spanish? (due to your nickname)
If so, we can add each other on G+ and progress on talks to see if we can bring some light to the athlete droiders out there...
Worst case scenario you can use an USB Ant+ Stick with an OTG cable. (what I am going to do while I research for this.... )
Oh, btw, Galaxy S3 also had the hardware but Samsung never activated it...
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Sorry for the delay.
Yes! spanish :good:
Unfortunately I don't use G+ (or facebook or in fact any other so-called social network). I will try to be active here so we can achieve the desired ANT+ support.
Tomorrow I will have a look at the ANT+ files you compiled (posted in the other thread) and I will compare the results with the ones provided by samsung (which I somehow managed to installed but don't really know if are working or not). I will add a post with the steps I followed to make it work.
AdrienC said:
Guys, I've got a message from @fcastillousfq and I think it might be of your interest my response:
Sure, it the Suunto Movestick Mini + OTG Cable
Then you have to install:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dsi.ant.usbservice
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dsi.ant.service.socket
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dsi.ant.plugins.antplus
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dsi.ant.antplusdemo (for testing)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dsi.ant.antplus.grapher.heartrate (for testing)
And you're set. It's pretty easy!!
ps: forget to mention that you can use regular size ant+ usb sticks, as the one from Garmin, but I preferred this one as it's smaller.
With a bit of DIY you can make something smaller.
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I also have the LARGE garmin usb stick. I successfully used it with the Razr (910xt), but if only we could make use of the internal ANT+ hardware it would be soooo convinient
usu4rio
PS. As a "last resort" I'm planning to contact Carlo Pescio, the creator of Sportablet (http://www.sportablet.com). If I were able to use the internal ANT+, I would definitively buy his software (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.carlopescio.uploader). I hope this doesn't sound as extortion ... too much :angel:
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One of the most prominent changes in the Lollipop release is a redesigned user interface built around a responsive design language referred to as "material design". Other changes include improvements to the notifications, which can be accessed from the lockscreen and displayed within applications as top-of-the-screen banners. Google also made internal changes to the platform, with the Android Runtime (ART) officially replacing Dalvik for improved application performance, and with changes intended to improve and optimize battery usage, known internally as Project Volta.
QUESTIONS:
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-What are you thinking about new MATERIAL DESIGN?
-What about ART? (pros--cons)
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-more soon
For now we know that
@ALEX.IMER work on CM12 for L7 (make all,but stuck on graphic module).
@Asce1062 work on CyanHacker L for L7 & L5
@aidasaidas75 Finished CM12 for L5 HERE
We have kernels which support both devices, that is good thing
For L7 there is IMER kernel which is in all his roms
For L5 there is SKernel by @skyinfo HERE
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-Next Lollipop updates-
Update 5.0.1
As of now, there is no word on what precise changes the Android 5.0.1 update brings; though we can expect the release to bring fixes to various bugs and issues reported by Android 5.0 Lollipop users in the recent few weeks. With the release of Android 5.0.1 factory images for Nexus devices, we can expect that Google will soon announce the incremental update.
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The thread on the issue tracker is hard to follow as there are lots of complaints and there is lots of general unhappiness, but little in the way of official comments from Google or Android developers. However it does now seem that Google has agreed that this is a bug, and that it has been fixed in the source code. What that means is that the latest source code used to build Android doesn’t leak memory. However that doesn’t actually help affected users at the moment. The next step is for Google to make a new release of Android, probably Android 5.0.3 Lollipop, with this and other bug fixes. However there is no news on when that will be. Let’s hope it will be soon.
Update 5.1
Google released Android 5.0 just over a month ago, and since then Lollipop has been trying to establish its position in the global smartphone market. Despite its many new features and overall greatness, Android 5.0 has many issues that still need to be addressed. According to our colleagues at AndroidPIT and their two internal sources, Google is working on Android 5.1, which should really come as no surprise because software progress is inevitable. We already know that Google is always looking ahead, but the interesting part is that if rumors are to be believed, we’ll see 5.1 as soon as the end of February.
This information, although plausible, could strike one as a bit odd. After all, usually Google releases one or two versions of its OS per year. But with the potential release of 5.1 right around the corner, it’s unclear as to why Google would want to roll out a new update so soon.
If AndroidPIT’s sources are to be believed, the update will allegedly bring following improvements:
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-Improved RAM management
-Fixes for sudden app closures
-Improved battery management
-Excessive consumption of network devices when used Wi-Fi fixed
-Issues with wireless connections fixed
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-Notifications problems solved
-Some sound problems experience by certain devices fixed
-Other improvements and changes
The to-do list is rather long, and Google will definitely address some of these problems. AndroidPIT claims that they got this news from sources close to Google and Android 5.1 will soon become a reality. We can only wait to see whether these revelations are real or not.
Android 6.0: let’s invent the ultimate Android OS
http://www.androidpit.com/android-6-release-date-news-rumors
Android M (6.0) --- that is for future xd
Source:
AndroidPIT
Official android site:
Android Lollipop 5.0 (official site)
Thats all information which we have for now, I will updating this thread frequently
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Now you can print photos, documents, and web pages from your phone or tablet. You can print to any printer connected to Google Cloud Print, to HP ePrint printers, and to other printers that have apps in the Google Play Store.
Pick a file, any fileFrom apps like Quickoffice, you can open and save files on Google Drive, other cloud storage services, or your device. And with quick access to recently used files, it's easier than ever to send the file you were just working on.
Your office, anywhere
Create and edit documents, spreadsheets and presentations from your phone or tablet with the newly redesigned Quickoffice
Even more features
For those of you looking to go deeper, here's an exhaustive list of all the updates found in Android 4.4, KitKat.
Bluetooth MAP support
Android now supports the Message Access Profile (MAP) so Bluetooth-enabled cars can exchange messages with your devices.
Chromecast support
With your Android device and a Chromecast, you can enjoy your favorite online entertainment, from Netflix, YouTube, Hulu Plus, and Google Play on your HDTV.
Chrome web view
Applications that embed web content now use Chrome to render web components accurately and quickly.
Closed captioning
Android now supports closed captioning and subtitles. To turn on closed captioning, go to Settings > Accessibility and turn on Captions.
Device management built-in
If you ever lose your device, you can find or wipe it with the Android
Device Manager
Downloads app redesign
The Downloads app has been redesigned, giving you new sorting options and list and grid views for all the files you’ve downloaded.
Easy home screen switching
If you love to customize your device and have installed one or more home screen replacements, you can switch between them easily in Settings > Home.
Email app refresh
The redesigned Email app has a fresh new look with nested folders, contact photos and better navigation.
Full-screen wallpapers with preview
Your wallpaper now extends through the notification tray and system buttons. And when you change your wallpaper, you can preview just how it will look before you set it.*
HDR+ photography
HDR+ mode on Nexus 5 automatically snaps a rapid burst of photos and combines them to give you the best possible single shot. Daytime pictures are vivid with clean shadows, and nighttime photos are sharp with less noise.*
Infrared blasting
On devices with an infrared (IR) blaster, Android now supports applications for remote control of TVs and other nearby devices.
Location in Quick Settings
Access your location settings from anywhere with a new tile in Quick Settings.
Location modes and monitoring
If you want to conserve battery, go to Settings > Location to switch between high accuracy and battery-saving location modes. There’s no need to toggle GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile network settings. And to see which apps have recently requested your location, go to Settings > Location.
Low-power audio playback
Android 4.4 on Nexus 5 lets you listen to music for longer - up to 60 hours of audio playback.*
Music and movie-seeking from lock screen
Jump to a specific part of a song or video from your lock screen. Just long press on the play or pause button and then select the point you want.
Secure app sandboxes
Application sandboxes have been hardened with Security-Enhanced Linux.
Step counting built-in
When you use fitness apps like Moves on Nexus 5, the phone acts as a pedometer to count steps. Android 4.4 and updated hardware make this a more battery-friendly way to measure your activity.
Tap to pay, built a new way
Android 4.4 introduces a new, open architecture for NFC payments that works with any mobile carrier, and lets apps manage your payment information in the cloud or on your device. Now you can tap to pay with Google Wallet or other apps at more than a million stores.
Touchscreen improvements
Improved software and Nexus 5’s new hardware mean Android responds to your touch faster and more accurately than ever before.*
Version history(Codenames, Tags, and Build Numbers)
For me, i'm a fan of playing game so i hope the graphic in new version will better than present kitkat rom
I think Material design is beautiful, it look simple and colorful
ART, i hope it will stable and support more app and no bugs
My phone is mine so guest user mode is not important for me
That is my thinkings about new version Lollipop is going for our poor device
Sorry for my bad english
SMILEVN said:
For me, i'm a fan of playing game so i hope the graphic in new version will better than present kitkat rom
I think Material design is beautiful, it look simple and colorful
ART, i hope it will stable and support more app and no bugs
My phone is mine so guest user mode is not important for me
That is my thinkings about new version Lollipop is going for our poor device
Sorry for my bad english
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I thinks so. But all of you need to know IMER's CM12. Don't have ART. He said that "only dalvik" idk now :/
I think IMER only make rom for l7
What about l5??? The last i have used cyanhacker is very laggy
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What about the record with the microphone?
SMILEVN said:
I think IMER only make rom for l7
What about l5??? The last i have used cyanhacker is very laggy
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I use cyan hacker for l7 . Work good. Try the latest SKernel . There is final version for L5.
EDIT: Yes, IMER work only for L7.. And that is not problem to port to L5. / don't worry.
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What about the record with the microphone?
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I don't know :/ but we always can hope.
Paget96 said:
I use cyan hacker for l7 . Work good. Try the latest SKernel . There is final version for L5.
EDIT: Yes, IMER work only for L7.. And that is not problem to port to L5. / don't worry.
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I agree that cyanhacker is smooth but the graphic is very bad
Now i am using avatar rom from Mr.Plamb1r to play game
I think CrystalPA rom is a good Kitkat rom but Mr.Cr3pt didn't support it
SMILEVN said:
I agree that cyanhacker is smooth but the graphic is very bad
Now i am using avatar rom from Mr.Plamb1r to play game
I think CrystalPA rom is a good Kitkat rom but Mr.Cr3pt didn't support it
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My first rom on this device is CrystalPa 5.0.. Then I used. CM11, LS. And now CyanHacker.
Now I waiting for. CM12 by mr @ALEX.IMER
but i am using l5 so i wait the new version cyanhacker from Mr.Asce
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but i am using l5 so i wait the new version cyanhacker from Mr.Asce
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I read somewhere, don't know where, he already make for L7 p705 and will test it today or tomorrow. . I know only that.
Good news for L5 users!! @aidasaidas75 is building CM12 for L5!!
Lollipop is coming.
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skyinfo said:
Good news for L5 users!! @aidasaidas75 is building CM12 for L5!!
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That is very very good news . Good luck with that rom guys. . We must wait,some time (L7) users
Information updated, check first post
Anyone can tell me, what is LS?
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Anyone can tell me, what is LS?
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LiquidSmooth
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From my experience w/ L from my aging galaxy tab 10.1 is great. Its smoother than KK.
AFAIK, @Asce1062 will make cyanhacker L. That's what he said on his thread and this will be due this DEC 20. We just hope so and wait.
For me, LS and cyanhacker will be great for L. Since this two ROMs were the smoothest of all KK I've ever flashed. Except for the last version of LS which is buggy.
So for now let's just wait and see.
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From my experience w/ L from my aging galaxy tab 10.1 is great. Its smoother than KK.
AFAIK, @Asce1062 will make cyanhacker L. That's what he said on his thread and this will be due this DEC 20. We just hope so and wait.
For me, LS and cyanhacker will be great for L. Since this two ROMs were the smoothest of all KK I've ever flashed. Except for the last version of LS which is buggy.
So for now let's just wait and see.
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Ok, thanks for reply. I read somewhere that @Asce1062 working on LS. he work on both or. Only cyanhacker L
So guys thank you for being patient, tomorrow is my last exam ...I'll sync on Friday and start working on Saturday, 20th as promised.
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Ok, thanks for reply. I read somewhere that @Asce1062 working on LS. he work on both or. Only cyanhacker L
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Yes, I have been syncing LS trees since they had Lollipop ? before Cyanhaker. But now that will change . I will be building Cyanhaker (Which is now based off of CM 12)... The developers promised to implement the speed tweaks from LS and even improve on them. Then maybe later on I will build LS.
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