FAQ'S
Q.Can I use this rom on tmo/Canadian variants?
A.This rom is made for the
N9005,
@fahadali2315 doesn't support other variants, He
ONLY supports the N9005. However a user made a fix to get the things that work by default to work on tmo/Canadian variants. Read the "
How to get N9005 roms to work on N900T(Tmo) & N900W8(Canadian) Variants" guide for step by step instructions
BUT use the fix that i am linking below.
Hey guys, I made a zip to fix Wifi, NFC, & BT for N900t and possibly other variants (untested).
You can find it
here.
Maybe add to OP so we can remove N9005 Only
Q.How do I get secured lock screen to this work?
A.
Put # in front of security. mdpp=none in build prop. Report if that works...
Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk
Q.How do you get the white background for pen window?
A.
Go to X Note Control -> X Note Updates -> Rom Update 1 -> Updates -> and flash Update 5
Sent from my SM-G900F using XDA Free mobile app
Q.Why does the installation fail when I try flashing this rom?
A2.Use latest philz recovery (
recommended at ROM thread OP), other recoveries might not be able to flash this rom.
A2. v2.5 comes with Aroma Installer, I personally choose Chenglu CWM as it will handle Aroma better.
Q.Why is deep sleep not working?
A1. Deep sleep only works with the 2 NE6 kernels, 1 that comes with the rom and other that
@fahadali2315 posted.
A2. Latest updated / tested : Aurora kernel is a good match to this X-Note S5 Ported ROM. Thanks
@MojoManagement for the good kernel
Q.Can I use s5 kernels?
A.You can but they break the camera. So better to use n9005/n900t kernels instead.
Q.Why is sview not working?
A1.
... Copy it manually and replace it with the old one in the system/app.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/v9ion1nu2vq8vf1/SViewCoverService.apk
Reboot and enjoy. ?
Sent from my SM-G900F using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
A2. Sview is working on v2.5. If you use custom DPI, you will need to set the DPI for sviewcover to 480 with Xposed app setting module, save, and reboot your device.
Q.Why do I get "file not found" when I click on live wallpapers?
A.Live wallpapers are not included.
Q.My wifi is not working?
A1.Wait about a minute or so on setupwixard and it will turn on.
A2.Flash a different kernel.
A3. On v.2.3 & up, WiFi is working perfectly
Q.My mobile data doesnt work?
A1.Set APN from your provider manually.
A2. If A1 can't fix your device, try to go the APN, change the bearer to LTE, and then Save. Your mobile data should be working.
A3. If A1 & A2 still can't fix your device mobile data, your last resort is to flash
FIX for National Roaming. Thanks to
@Mroczny3 for the fix.
Q.I can't seem to enable recent apps?
A.Use gravitybox xposed/ Navigations Keys Actions set anyone u like to show Recent apps. (Task Switcher)
Q.I modified dpi and now my sview is messed up, what should I do?
A.Use app settings xposed module and set sview dpi to 480.
Q.I have HealthService Error popup?
A.Update Shealth to latest version from Samsung apps.
Q.XTransformer doesn't reboot in this port?
A.Just Set your dpi, and click on reboot button wait until it shows reboot in the TOAST. Then Reboot your phone from PowerMenu manually.
Q.Xnote App doesnt auto Reboot?
A.Some technical glitches ... do what you want to do like changing keyboard and then reboot manually from the PowerMenu.
Q.I cannot find my clock?
A.You have to set the color to white of the clock from XNOTE APP.
Q.Which Kernel is good for port ?
A1.It comes with Stock. But i personally use Wootever.
A2. Now our N9005 has a good kernel AURORA. I personally use this one, and is really good in deep sleep.
Q.I dont have all the toggles in my quicksettings like xnote and shootit?
A.Go to xnote app, Extras , Additional Script and run Enable All Toggles Script . Reboot Manually.
Q. I have 2 clocks in status bar, one in center and one on right side???
A. Disable one from gravitybox or xnote
Q. Why is my home button is not waking up my phone ?
A. Go to X-Note App/Extras/X-Note Custom Mods and Check/Uncheck Home Button wake and restart SystemUI.
Q. Why is my restart menu is not showing up ?
A. Go to X-Note App/Extras/X-Note Custom Mods and Check/Uncheck Restart Options Elements.
Q. How to Hide CPU Widget in StatusBar
A. Go to X-Note App/Extras/X-Note Custom Mods and Show/Hide CPU Widget in Other StatusBar Elements and restart SystemUI.
Q.How to use stock battery?
A.Not been tested myself but try.
Delete X-battery.apk and use xblast/wanam to put on the original battery. Should work on older versions
Not sure about v14.
Q. Having some weird reflection/shadow under the date/time? SOLUTION ?
A. This is the Network Speed indicator and the problem occurs if you are using any xposed modules (Wanam) . So either switch off the indicator by going to Xnote control app >> Extras >> StatusBar Mods or disabling the xposed module.
Q. Logs in phone doesn't fully show up ( top part is missing)
A. gravity box, search for the option to hide the menu overflow it happens with navbar enabled.
Q. How to change StatusBar transparency ?
A. Goto Xnote ControlApp>>Extras>> Color StatusBar Mods ,Check the Content
Q."How do you change the DPI of the device?"
A. First Boot DPI is set to 360dpi in X-NOTE 11 , if you want to go back to stock the value is ( 480 ).Use X-Transformer to set your DPI. Follow the instructions properly.
Q."How do you remove the power button the left, and the home button on the right on status bar?"
A. Go into X-Note Control, Extra Settings, then uncheck both show/hide home button and show/hide lock button. And Restart SystemUI.
Q."There's a white line on top of my screen, and I didn't have it on stock! I'm pretty sure it's not something wrong with my screen...HELP!"
A. Go to X-Note Control App >> X-Note Panel >> Battery Bar Settings
Q."How do I get rid of the traffic monitor under my clock? It is starting to bug me now when I'm not downloading or browsing I just see 0kb/s."
A. Go to X-Note Control App >>Extras >> Status Bar Mods >> Show/Hide Network Speed
Q."Is there root on X-Note? I don't seem to have it"
A. X-Note is already rooted .
Q."How do I get the black and white Play Store?"
A.
HereQ."How do I install TW themes with these .apk files?"
A. Just install it, then press the menu button on your home screen, click Themes, then choose the one you like.
Q."Can I overclock on X-Note Kernel?"
A. No
Q."Why my WiFI Hotspot / Tethering is not working after flashing v 2.3 ?"
A. Flash
this fix from your recovery. Thanks to
@fahadali2315 for the fix.
Q."Why after flash v2.5, my ROM version still v2.3 ?"
A. No worries about this one. This is just a text info. But you are already on v.2.5. Enjoy the ROM.
Q."After flash v2.5, My home button still cannot show recent apps/task manager. Can I use remap key function at XNote Control ?"
A. No. This feature currently still not working yet. Please use the old method by Gravitybox.
Q."Why DCMprovider is eating up my battery ?"
A. Sometimes this is happen to some device(s). You can just simply freeze it from Titanium Backup. This process is brought from S5 firmware, you can just google DCMprovider to find out more.