[ROM] [Nov 1][4.3.1][SmoothROM v5.3]Smoothest ROM-Deodex-Zipalign-Tablet UI-Stable

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hasenbein1966

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AW: [ROM][Feb 09][4.2.1] SmoothROM v4.4-Smoothest ROM-Deodex-Zipalign-Tablet UI-Stabl

I don't know why people stick that much Tablet UI :p The normal ui is just fine and bugs less ;)

It should be obvious why:

1) because of screen estate, especially in landscape mode; not only have you more room for the app, but it's almost crazy to waste space on such a small device with a black bar that is just black with 3 tiny buttons in the middle!

If it had auto-hide (and would reappear by swiping up into the screen) then it would be ok, but this is even not possible, with no trick!

2) The placement of the buttons on the side is more ergonomical because you can easily reach them with your thumb. Buttons in the middle are just plain un-ergonomical, period.
Google placed then in the middle because that looks better on a smartphone (and on a phone you don't have the thumb reaching problem anyway).
They just did the same on the tablets because they want to unify Android on all devices, not because it makes particularly sense for ergonomics or user experience!

But this (the unification) is BS anyway, because the OS is different on each device anyway and has to be individually adjusted (thus always that "will device XY get 4.2 or not?").

Bottom line: What actually is hard to understand are the people who defend the phablet UI. Because there are simply no real arguments for it.
 
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MaNFr3

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R: [ROM][Feb 09][4.2.1] SmoothROM v4.4-Smoothest ROM-Deodex-Zipalign-Tablet UI-Stable

Can I set tablet UI after flashing the rom without tablet UI selected from aroma?

Inviato dal mio Nexus 7 con Tapatalk 2
 

hiimwill

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Re: [ROM][Feb 09][4.2.1] SmoothROM v4.4-Smoothest ROM-Deodex-Zipalign-Tablet UI-Stabl

Can I set tablet UI after flashing the rom without tablet UI selected from aroma?

Inviato dal mio Nexus 7 con Tapatalk 2

You'll need to reflash the rom to get tablet UI

Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2
 
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1337rice

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Not sure if it's just me, but I have trouble changing from 4.3 CM10 kernel to 4.4 Franco.
After wiping it through JROMFlasher, 4.4 Franco only gives me a black screen...since that didn't work, I had to select 4.4 CM10.

Now SuperSu seems to be not working. Titanium Backup could not detect root access...
 

guidocioni

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R: [ROM][Feb 09][4.2.1] SmoothROM v4.4-Smoothest ROM-Deodex-Zipalign-Tablet UI-Stable

It's been a week that my tablet turn off at 20% battery!! Suddenly the battery icon become the one with the red marking point and the device will turn off..what is goin' on??

BUMP. it's becoming quite frustrating...
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Look at the graph: the battery bump from about 20 to zero.. Never happened months ago.. Should I return this?

Inviato dal mio Nexus 7 con Tapatalk 2
 

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killall

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Re: [ROM][Feb 09][4.2.1] SmoothROM v4.4-Smoothest ROM-Deodex-Zipalign-Tablet UI-Stabl

Have you tried betterbatterystats app to see if any apps are causing wake locks? They could be causing the battery drain.
 

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Re: [ROM][Feb 09][4.2.1] SmoothROM v4.4-Smoothest ROM-Deodex-Zipalign-Tablet UI-Stabl

I have odd battery issue me to with LeanKernel, I'm pretty sure I had at least 20% of battery before I leave for sleep and I was assuming my Nexus 7 would wake me up this morning and never did. It was 100% fully drained. i coulsn't even turn it on and see the empty battery logo.

I bet it is from LeanKernel but I am using the embedded version in the rom, not the latest

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
 

hiimwill

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Re: [ROM][Feb 09][4.2.1] SmoothROM v4.4-Smoothest ROM-Deodex-Zipalign-Tablet UI-Stabl

BUMP. it's becoming quite frustrating...
e3ehysaz.jpg

Look at the graph: the battery bump from about 20 to zero.. Never happened months ago.. Should I return this?

Inviato dal mio Nexus 7 con Tapatalk 2

What kernel are you using? Have you tried a different kernel?

Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2
 

Hdale85

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Well I tried for a couple hours to get this to work. It installs just fine, the lock screen works and looks great, but when I unlock the tablet the screen is just back with the home back and multitask buttons at the bottom. I tried different krenels, checked the md5, tried with and without tablet mod and nothing.
 

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Re: [ROM][Feb 09][4.2.1] SmoothROM v4.4-Smoothest ROM-Deodex-Zipalign-Tablet UI-Stabl

I dig it :)

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Xparent SkyBlue Tapatalk 2
 

djkeller3

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Re: [ROM][Feb 09][4.2.1] SmoothROM v4.4-Smoothest ROM-Deodex-Zipalign-Tablet UI-Stabl

I'm entering this conversation a little late...this might not be relevant...but I have always gotten my tablet UI by editing my DPI to 160. That gives me full tablet UI including my dual pane screens and so on. Otherwise it's not really tablet UI in my opinion, just a hybrid, and that's okay if that's what people like - I'm sure it works just fine that way; I just like the full UI experience. I hope changing the DPI will continue to change the UI like it always has up to now.

Sent from my Infectious Rezound using Tapatalk 2
 

Hdale85

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Well I tried for a couple hours to get this to work. It installs just fine, the lock screen works and looks great, but when I unlock the tablet the screen is just back with the home back and multitask buttons at the bottom. I tried different krenels, checked the md5, tried with and without tablet mod and nothing.

Just an update, I'm feeling it's gotta be an issue with the rom as I installed a different rom and it worked fine, even with the same kernels I was trying with this rom. Would really like to install this but just not sure what the issue is.
 

jamesst20

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Just an update, I'm feeling it's gotta be an issue with the rom as I installed a different rom and it worked fine, even with the same kernels I was trying with this rom. Would really like to install this but just not sure what the issue is.

I don't understand what your issue is :p
 

Hdale85

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I don't understand what your issue is :p

Well as I stated it seems like the UI is crashing or something. As soon as I boot the device the screen is black except for the multitask, back, and home buttons are on the bottom. Rest of the screen is just black. If I let it sit until it locks it self and I press the power button the lock screen looks just as it should, but when I unlock it it's back to the black screen. I've tried cleaning and reflashing several times with different kernels and what not and it's always the same. MD5 check is fine, and other roms work no problem.
 

bbc0

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USB Debugging

I just discovered that I can't find the switch to turn on usb debugging. Can someone please point it out to me?
 

TheAtheistReverend

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I just discovered that I can't find the switch to turn on usb debugging. Can someone please point it out to me?

Settings>developer options>android debugging

If you haven't activated developer options yet, go to " about tablet" and tap on "build number" seven times. Then developer options will be enabled in the first settings page.
 
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    SmoothROM is the fastest and smoothest existing ROM.
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    November 1, 2013 - Version 5.3
    • Updated to Android 4.3.1
    • Updated to latest AOKP Base
    • Many new features!
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    • SmoothROM Wallpaper now embedded in Stock Wallpaper
    • Updated ads blocker
    • Updated kernels
    • Removed incompatible and outdated kernels
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    June 17, 2013 - Version 5.2
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    • Updated ads blocker
    • Updated kernels
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    • Few memory leak fix
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    • Android 4.2.2 JDQ39
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    • Updated all kernels
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    • Full USB OTG Support!
    • Better Tablet UI! Activation from Settings!
    • Toggle Dual-Pane Apps! No more apps bugs
    • Much more smoother
    • New performance improvements
    • SuperSu updated
    • Newest AOKP Features
    • Updated Ads Blocker
    • Updated Gapps
    • Fixed Boat Browser bug
    • Fixed stuck on boot
    • A lot of bug fixes
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    • Updated to latest CM10.1 base
    • Android 4.2.1 JOP40G
    • Added new features
    • New Kernel : LeanKernel
    • New Recommended Kernel : LeanKernel & Franco
    • Fixed Bluetooths Bugs Attempt 2
    • Updated kernels
    • Updated browsers
    • New Tablet UI Launcher : ADW
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    • SuperSu Bug fixed
    • Newest CyanogenMod Features
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    January 13, 2013 - Version 4.3
    • Updated to latest CM10.1 base
    • Added new features
    • Updated ads blocker
    • Fixed bricked kernel bugs. (Recomended Kernel)
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    • USB OTG Should now works fine
    • Bluetooth Pairing on USB Keyboard should be fixed
    • Updated kernels
    • Added 2 new kernels : M-Kernel & Franco R38
    • Improved Tablet UI a bit
    • Updated browsers
    • Much more smoother
    • A lot of bug fixes
    December 15, 2012 - Version 4.2 Beta
    • Updated to 4.2.1
    • Based on CM10.1
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    • Stock Launcher for Normal UI
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    • Bug Fixes
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    • Updated Nova Launcher + Fixed it
    October 13, 2012 - Version 3.3
    • Fixed install issues
    • Fixed Read/Write issue on sdcard
    • Fixed stuck on boot logo
    • Fixed permissions issue
    • Fixed Bricked kernel install issue
    October 12, 2012 - Version 3.2
    • Updated to latest AOSP 4.1.2 JZO54K
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    • Updated Trinity Kernel
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    • Changed default web browser to 'Dolphin Beta'
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    • Thanking donator in AROMA
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    • New Kernel : Bricked v0.4 : Really Smooth
    • Optional Beats Audio + DSP Manager
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    September 29, 2012 - Version 3.0
    • Based on JRO03R !
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    • Changed Recommanded Kernel to Stock or Franco
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    • Changed SuperUser to SuperSU, Much Faster
    • Busybox Binaries updated
    • New Wallpaper App !
    • 720P Camera Recording !
    • Google Apps are now optionnal in Aroma Installer !
    • New Boot Animation :)
    • Wifi not required anymore for Setup !
    • Much Smoother
    • Bugs Fixes
    September 22, 2012 - Version 2.2
    • OTA Updates support !
    • GooManager app added !
    • Busybox Supports
    • Ads Blocking
    • Fixed spelling of Motley Kernel
    • SmoothROM wallpaper added
    • Bug Fixes
    September 22, 2012 - Version 2.1
    • Now hosted on Goo! Expect OTA Update soon !
    • Some permissions issues fixed
    • Tablet UI Now in Beta 2 !
    • Bug fixes
    September 21, 2012 - Version 2.0
    • Released to public !


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    SmoothROM v5.3 is under its way with Android 4.3 AOKP!
    I have been working on it secretly since a while now! It works pretty flawless to me as today! :) There are very few bugs that should be fixed soon. I am not done merging SmoothdROM v5.2 optimisations and I also found new optimisations that could be done including a huge one :)

    No ETA yet but keep in mind I am working on it!
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    June 17, 2013 - Version 5.2
    • Updated to latest AOKP Base
    • Added new features
    • Updated ads blocker
    • Updated kernels
    • Tablet UI Improved a lot
    • Nav bar can be hidden in Tablet UI
    • Change StatusBar/NavBar text size [FINALLY!]
    • New features in ROM Control
    • A lot of bug fixes
    • A lot of memory leak fix
    • Exit from sleep faster
    • Waaayy Smoother
    • Stability improvements
    • Much much much more...
    • Very reliable and stable!
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    November 1, 2013 - Version 5.3
    • Updated to Android 4.3.1
    • Updated to latest AOKP Base
    • Many new features!
    • Tons of changes that won't be listed
    • SmoothROM Wallpaper now embedded in Stock Wallpaper
    • Updated ads blocker
    • Updated kernels
    • Removed incompatible and outdated kernels
    • Tablet UI Improvements
    • Updated Web Browser in Aroma
    • New features in ROM Control
    • Animations configuration
    • Tons of bug fixes
    • Tons of memory fixes
    • Tons of new patches
    • Way more Smoother
    • More snappy
    • Stability improvements
    • Much much much more...
    • Very reliable and stable!

    Don't forget to wipe system & factory reset & cache before installing!
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    SmoothROM v5.4 Kitkat will be up to the public when there will be enough features by AOKP offered in it !