[ROM][UVUBMI7][CWM/TWRP][AROMA-ish]TweakedN3 2.X UPDATED 3/13

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[size=+2]TweakedN3 2.X UVUBMI7 4.3 SM-N900T Samsung Galaxy Note 3 UPDATED 3/13/14[/size]​

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[size=+1]LOOKING FOR THE MINI-UPDATE THAT CAN BE FLASHED ON TOP OF TWEAKED 2.0?[/size]
Yes? Ok - then go to this post for information and download links :)
No? Ok - then read on... nothing to see here... :)

Hey everyone - resident no-one-in-particular here, and I'm finally posting my little mess of a project. And to think it only took about 3 months lol - clearly I lack a bit in the speed department, but hopefully folks enjoy what I've managed to muster together so far. This is based on the stock UVUBMI7 T-Mobile TouchWiz 4.3 that shipped with the phone... In other words - this is a stock modified T-Mobile rom! As I already mentioned this took quite a while to put together as a number of my tinkerings had to be more or less reworked from scratch (stemming from tinkerings on other devices), but on the upside I'm pretty happy with how things have turned out.

It should be noted that this is still a work in progress, so even though there are a number of things that I still want to include at the time of writing this post I feel enough is done to warrant it actually being posted - that way others (assuming others give it a shot) can let me know if things don't work or if any oddities come up. Also feel free to comment on how this might improve or if I've gone about anything in a not-so-smart way or if there is anything you would like to see (or wish wasn't there) - I can't promise I'll do anything about it, but such requests keep me motivated and learning, and thats been the driving force behind my tinkering since it began really :)

[size=+2]I AM IN NO WAY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING THAT HAPPENS (GOOD OR BAD) AS A RESULT OF FLASHING OR ATTEMPTING TO FLASH WHAT IS POSTED HERE![/size]

[size=+2]CWM/TWRP Installation instructions[/size]:

THIS DOES NOT QUITE INSTALL THE SAME AS OTHER ROMS!!

Wut?!? I have to read then!?! NOO!!!!

LOL - well really you don't HAVE to read, only if you want to customize things outside of the default setup. This was an idea that I started using over on the Note2 (though I've changed what I consider "default" a bit), but the end result leaves two install approaches that lead to the same result. One advantage (for those that like customizing a bit at install anyway) is that after an initial step - you will no longer need to go through aroma and reselect options when reinstalling (assuming you don't delete some files in a particular directory of course). This should be a boon to those that enjoy flashing this and that, as the process of reinstalling this will now be much faster. [size=+1]NOTE:[/size] Unless you use the default approach you will most likely need to edit/redo this process for each update to make sure all new/edited options are up-to-date! This isn't excessively relevant yet, but it will be soon enough I imagine.
A complete explanation of the three approaches and how to utilize them can be found in this post, but for the sake of brevity and simplicity I am going to focus on the approach most fitting to the general (or new-to-flashing) user.

Before getting into that though, remember that the usual rules still apply:
- While very much stable in my experience you should be cautious whenever you flash. Make sure to wipe data/factory reset to avoid issues.
- I highly recommend wiping data (or even in extreme cases flashing the UVUBMI7 ODIN file - not so relevant now as we have not been graced with any updates yet, but still it's good to note that you can grab such files via kies or from here - search for N900T and grab the most recent one - registration on the site is required, but is also free) before getting started with any of this. This is just a recommendation - not a requirement - and yes, if you flash an ODIN file that means you will have to reflash a custom recovery before moving forward.
- Tweaked needs to be flashed in a custom recovery - I recommend TWRP myself, but in theory CWM recovery or any based off of it should work fine. This should of course imply that you will need to already have such things in place if you are interested in giving this a try. For what its worth - I have been using TWRP for quite a long time on the Note3 and have been quite happy with the results.

[size=+1]THE SUPER SIMPLE SAFE APPROACH[/size]

Well the super simplest of all approaches would be to just flash the main install zip. For those that tried any of the alpha/beta zips from here the result will be very similar to what was experienced with those.

Now, if you want to have a little more say in what gets installed, and you don't care much for the underpinnings of it all, then this is all you really need to know to install Tweaked:
- Download TWO zip files from the downloads post
--- The basic approach prepare install zip
--- The main Note 3 UVUBMI7 Tweaked... zip
- Boot into custom (e.g. TWRP) recovery (if not already there)
- It's STRONGLY recommended to wipe data/factory reset
- FIRST flash the basic approach prepare install zip
--- This is an aroma-style interface where you choose from install options
- THEN without rebooting flash the main Note 3 UVUBMI7 Tweaked... zip
- Nod in approval that while different the process was still easy :)

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Just for the sake of comparison, below is what I would consider the general fits-whatever-install-approach-you-chose installation instructions:

[size=+1]THE GENERAL APPROACH[/size]

- Backup your current setup/data
- Decide which install route (basic/advanced/default) is best for you
- Download the main installer and put it on your internal/external sdcard
- If you decided on the advanced or basic install route, download relevant zip for said approach
- If you decided on advanced, set up the file(s) and place them on internal/external sdcard as instructed
- If you decided on basic, place zip on your internal/external sdcard
- Boot into custom (e.g. TWRP) recovery (if not already there)
- Recommended to wipe data/factory reset
- If you decided on basic, flash the basic installer zip
- Finally, select and install the main installer .zip you put on your sdcard

[size=+2]SCREENSHOTS[/size]

While the theme is pretty much stock, I figured I would throw in a few screenshots that show a few minor things. If you want to see the screenshots (and they aren't already showing) just click the "CLICK TO SHOW CONTENT" (or "SPOILER") button!
Pulldown.png

PulldownClean.png

TogglePanel.png

TogglePanelCleaner.png

TSMMain.png

TSMStatusbarSettings.png

AboutPhone.png

NotiPanelSettings.png

NavKeys.png

PowerMenu.png


[size=+2]Miscellaneous Notes[/size]:

- [size=+1]REMEMBER -[/size] Regardless of what install approach you use you can always use the Modificatinator to un/re/do virtually [size=+1]ANY[/size] of the options available to you in the main install! No need to reflash the whole rom!
Even if you don't use it right away, make sure to GRAB THE MODIFICATINATOR HERE NOW so you have it if you want it later!!
- Even though the full install is not really aroma-based (definitely aroma-inspired though) the modificatinator is, as is the zip relevant to the basic approach and the battery aroma, so make sure to thank amarullz for the awesome work!
- Updates that come after the initial release MAY also have a flash-update-only option - whether or not it does just depends on the specifics of the update. [size=+1]NOTE:[/size] Depending on what is updated, an update-only flashable may break things if you are themed! I will try to avoid this as much as possible, but all it takes is a minor edit to a framework-res.apk string (for example) to necessitate an overwriting of a file typically quite important for themers (resources.arsc) - just be mindful of this please :)
- As the Note3 is privy to a number of ROMs and kernels, for the sake of simplicity I have included the unaugmented UVUBMI7 stock kernel as an option (fyi no kernel is flashed by default). Thanks to the kindness of @itsmikeramsay there is another kernel option - ColonelX - one can select from as well.
[size=+1]PLEASE NOTE:[/size] Individual phones seem to vary quite a bit in terms of stability/usability when it comes to kernels, so if you are having any issues like unexpected shutdowns or reboots, freezes, etc. - PLEASE switch to the stock kernel first to see if that is the culprit. That is the one that will work (well it should anyway lol) on any and all phones, so if yours happens to be a temperamental one please be mindful of what you pick and aware of the consequences such picks may elicit!
- This is still pretty much an unthemed rom (if any would like to change this PLEASE let me know - a themer I am not!). There are a few changes done in SystemUI (the pulldown in particular) and framework-res (to allow for system-wide transparency options) - and the hope behind those changes (all thanks to @Alexia Whitehurst) was theme work would then be easier as a result. Even so, this is primarily UVUBMI7 stock-themed - and this is reflective of the thinking behind the whole setup as being stock with some extra options. For those that like flashing various mods and what not, be wary - unless it specifies that it was made to work with Tweaked it likely will not.

[size=+2]Download links can be found further down.[/size]

Let me know if there are any suggestions/issues/etc. - also, feel free to stop by the IRC channel Alexia Whitehurst was so kind to make for all of this on freenode - #tweaked. If you don't have an IRC client you can always use their webchat interface here. Happy flashing!

[size=+2]Info on custom install options can be found during aroma interactions or in the installation instructions zip![/size]

[size=+2]---CHANGELOG---[/size]
Code:
[u]Version 2.X - 3/13/14[/u]
Cleaned up number-of-toggles-to-display code
- Now max is better linked to SecSettings
- Can no longer add beyond max/remove beyond min
- Capped TSM number picker range relevant to selection you are number-picking for
- Control of toggle order/display back to SecSettings
ACTUALLY made it so camera didn't pause music while taking pic/recording
SecEmail behaves w/out FC if MyMagazines is removed <- thanks to nijel8 for starting this one
Restructured TSMParts
- "Goller-ized" it - you are special if you know what that means
- Tried to make entries make more sense related to their checked status
Fixed some issues related to volume wake and volume music controls
Added in package names to application manager/app ops in secsettings <- thanks to nijel8 for the know-how on this
Cleaned up tons of little things in TSMParts
- Updated images <- thanks to nijel8 and wally3614 for this
- Removed code no longer being used
TSMParts additions
-- GENERAL --
- Can now choose elements (outside of power/reboot) to show in power menu
- Can set longpress up/down actions for music controls <- thanks to team n3bula for the idea
-- Skip/Previous/Pause
-- STATUSBAR --
- Enable statusbar brightness control <- thanks to C3C076/GravityBox for a ton of helpful code, and VZW DroidCharge 2.3.6 TW
-- Only works if autobright is off
-- Longpress statusbar to start, slide left/right to control
-- Won't work if sview cover is closed
- Enable doubletap statusbar to make phone sleep/screen off <- thanks to sbreen94 for the files, and to BOOTMGR for making the mod
-- Won't work if sview cover is closed
- Can now choose number of toggles to display separate from  a max allowed
-- Landscape/portrait
-- MISC --
- Bypass exchange security
-- YOU SHOULD THINK OF THIS AS MORE OF A ONE-TIME TOGGLE
-- Make your decision on this prior to setting up an account - once asked to set a secure lock AND DOING SO it will be there regardless of this setting
- Enable on the fly thread and conversation mms send/receive text color <- HUGE THANKS to nijel8 as this mod would not be possible without his work
-- NOTE: Thread (list of all conversations) requires exit/re-enter to change
-- NOTE: Mms in thread view will not be colored
- Option to choose what key to use as default multimodal key in SamsungIME <- thanks to nijel8 for pointing me in the right direction on this
Also - I added a funny... can you find it? <- thanks to team n3bula for the idea of where to put it :)

[u]Version 2.0 - 1/26/14[/u]
Minor fixes to a few things
- Camera no longer alters transition animation when opened from secure lock
- Camera no longer pauses music during vid/pic taking
- Edits to allow for old-but-standard battery icon mod flashing
- Emoji "fix" for SecMms (return to stock must-be-mms status), and reply-all activated
- Updated a layout for aosp lockscreen to handle dpi changes
Made things ATT-capable
- ATT includes some relevant apn, csc, build.prop, apk files thanks to itsmikeramsay
- Removes wifi calling w/out FC issues
- Edits to reboot menu and data icon mod to better reflect ATT
- Custom carrier affects statusbar carrier as well
-- color and text
Same approach was used for Rogers with files thanks to Turilo
Allow any widget for lockscreen widget
Unused app section opened in JobManager
Forced on the "exit" option in stock browser
Block number settings opened in SecSettings
Updated power menu icons to a neutral white thanks to wally3614
Disabled the "wifi turning off" popup when enabling hotspot with wifi on
Made some edits to try and lighten the load for flashbar list generating
Added TSM toggle
- click to go to TSM Parts
- longpress to open penwindow
TSM Parts updates
- New TSM logo/icon thanks to wally3614
- Added link to PageBuddy settings
--GENERAL--
- Navbar on/off on-the-fly
-- Also in powermenu
-- Edited to force all 4 buttons to always show
-- Framework-res edits made to make bar smaller
-- Screenshot combo still works :)
- Custom aircommand text color option
--DEVICE INFO--
- Added in links to remainder of testsettings options
-- Device information
-- WiFi information
--LOCKSCREEN SETTINGS--
- Home button wake on/off
- AOSP lockscreen haptic on/off
--STATUSBAR SETTINGS--
- Finished TSM disabled options
-- Statusbar color options
-- Notification pulldown color options
- Added option to turn on/off ATT statusbar carrier text
--MISC SETTINGS--
- Moved ascending ringer to misc from general
- Added in option to skip call ended screen
- Added in on/off for unlimited multiwindow

[u]Version 1.0 - Initial release 12/27/13[/u]
Deodexed
Busybox
SuperSU
Init.d support for stock kernel
Support stock or custom bootanimation
- Replaced shutdown with international
No CIQ
No Knox (thanks to sshafranko for finding many I missed :) )
Attempts at neutering SysScope
- Shows as System Official
BUILD.PROP TWEAKS!!!
- Just kidding, though to be fair I did do 2 things:
-- Added mod version line
-- changed ro.securestorage.support from true to false
Increased recipient limit when sending sms/mms via SecContacts
Disabled some annoying warnings in SecSettings
Disabled some annoying warnings on mobile data/airplane toggles
Disabled the popup explaining how to clear defaults when one is set
Unlocked and unblocked a few things in SecSettings
- Unlocked Font Clarity option
- Unblocked font apk checks for sideloaded font apks
- Added in access to spellchecker settings
-- requires google keyboard to be fully funtional...???
-- though don't need to USE it...?
- Unlocked VZW tabs on/off option (hit Menu while in SecSettings)
- Opened access to the native "App Ops" for per-app permission handling
Enabled Autobrightness adjustment (SecSettings and SystemUI)
"Unlocked" a few extra toggles (again, SecSettings and SystemUI)
- Also added Wifi Calling toggle (same locations)
- As well as a Torch toggle (yep, same locations again)
SecMms edits
- raised restrictions on recipient limits, rate of sending
- some emoji-allowing attempts
- folder view enabled as an option
- attempted to increase mms image-attachment quality
- screen on/off option
- save messages
- no "no data" warning shown when sending mms over wifi w/ wifi calling on and data off
SecLauncher4 edits
- snap grid animation duration decreased
SamsungCamera2 edits
- disabled warnings involving low power for camera/camcorder/flash use
- allow video recording during calls
- transition animation scale no longer changed when opening camera
Eliminated Nfc odex-file verification
Added a few wallpapers to the wallpaper chooser
Minor csc edits
- Made stock APN editable
- Removed tethering APN
- Added in epc.tmobile apn
- Made stock bookmarks editable
Removed TetheringProvision.apk
- Also removed its calls
Unlimited multiwindow/multiinstance/penwindow apps
- Pen window is optional in case you like the pen window manager app
- Does not include things like SHealth, Camera, or Dialer (multiwindow)
-- Plus a few more - can add package names to /system/etc/fbs_exclusions.txt
- No issues w/ scrolling in edit window or drag-is-not-drop scenarios
Lockscreen widget limit increased from 5 to 8
- Didn't want the "page" indicators to get messed up :)
Extended power menu
- Includes 4way reboot
- Modified it a bit for sview (reboot just reboots)
- Screenshot
- Activated data toggle
- Can be made smaller/preventable-on-lockscreen in TSM
System-wide transparency mod thanks to Alexia
Restructered and transparent pulldown thanks to Alexia
TSMParts apk included (Settings > Device tab)
- Did some restructuring :)
- Color Picker has increased in size
- All links to things outside the apk are working
- List and color preference summaries update with selections made
--GENERAL--
- CRT animation (crt, fade, or stock)
- Full/low battery notification on/off
- Full/low battery notification on/off
- Low power screen dim on/off
- Wake on un/plug on/off
- Steady ringer option
- Ear protection on/off
- Power menu minimalizer (only show power/reboot - includes sview)
- Option to allow volume rocker to control cursor in text fields
- Long press volume rocker song skip
- Double press home - can set to whatever voice search is available
-- should still work even if SVoice home button is disabled or if SVoice is removed
- Long press menu - can set to GoogleNow
- Long press app kill
-- Can set to menu or back - stock functionality used when done on whitelisted app
- NFC mod - screen on, that + lockscreen, or that + screen off
-- NOTE: screen off option will likely stop working if the device goes sleepy time deep enough
- Popup browser popout target
-- Requires slightly edited popupbrowser from Tweaked Note2
--LOCKSCREEN--
- Option to use different uncolored image for sview background (currently just black)
- Disable lockscreen (separate from SecSettings option)
- Option to use AOSP lockscreen
- Custom lockscreen carrier text option
-- Can also colorize carrier text
- Option for quick pass/pin unlock (no need to press ok if pass/pin correct)
- Option to allow widgets w/ secure lockscreens
-- includes link to fav apps/camera and multi-widget on/off in SecSettings
- Option to disable power menu on keyguard/lockscreen
- Lockscreen flashlight (uses Home button)
-- long press on, long press off when screen on
-- remains on with screen off
-- turns off when screen turns back on or unlock
- Option for volume-as-wake
-- Requires kernel support - or device to be plugged in
- Option to use custom lockscreen timeout
-- Can opt for 3-30 sec vs stock 5/10
- Finger ink on/off for ripple unlock method
- Choose from stock or custom ink color for ripple unlock method
--STATUSBAR--
- Opt to hide toggles from notification area
- Choose number of toggles to show in notification area (3-20)
- Option to use that same limit on the toggle panel area
- Option to use and set custom color for toggles
-- only affects on/dim icons, off is still grey
-- avoid transparency if you don't want the color of the actual image file to show
-- avoid this altogether if using detailed themed toggle images
- Option to use and set custom color for toggle text
-- set to fully transparent to have text not show :)
- AM/PM off/small/normal option
- Clock right/left/center/off option
- Clock coloring options (both statusbar and pulldown)
- Small/large day-of-week option for statusbar clock
- Option to show icons for actual data connection type
- Option to have data icon persist while on wifi
- Show signal dbm text option
-- On/off for dbm label
-- Color options based on signal strength
- Battery bar options
-- Miui or mirror centered
- Hide/show signal bars
- Ability to colorize battery text/bar
- Hide/show battery icon
- Ability to choose from 1 of three different icon types
-- currently its green stock, white circle, red gauge -- THANKS FOREVERLOCO!
- Option to move clear button to header of notification area
- Option to show/hide No notification text bar from notification area
- Option to show/hide Ongoing text bar from notification area
- Option to show/hide Notification text bar from notification area
- Option to show custom carrier text
-- Can edit and colorize text
- Hide NFC
- Hide smart screen
- Hide blocking notification
- Hide IME
- Hide alarm
- Hide bluetooth
- Hide sound
- Hide wifi calling notification (statusbar only)
- Hide no sim
--MISCELLANEOUS--
#Dialer/Contacts
- Show record button in call on/off
- Show call button in contacts on/off (small icon in call log...)
#Launcher
- Scrollable wallpaper on/off
- Infinite loop on/off (affects app drawer as well)
- Hide vs. Disable app option
- Up swipe targets GoogleNow or MyMagazine
- Option to disable home-on-homescreen MyMagazines trigger
#Mms
- Smiley button instead of Enter on/off
- Server vs phone timestamping
- Sms/Mms logging on/off
#SamsungIME
- Long press duration stock (500ms) or short (250ms)
#Multiwindow
- On/off for unlimited penwindow app
- Multiwindow style options - can change on-the-fly
-- stock, floating, floating+dock, floating+quad, or floating+dock+quad
--OPEN PEN WINDOW WITHOUT SPEN--
- Opens w/ default dimensions
Updated many system apps
- Includes handwriting fixes :)

[size=+2]---LIKE THEMES?---[/size]

Good! As time goes on hopefully there will be an increasing number of themes made SPECIFIC FOR TWEAKED! This will be good, as while there are a number of themes out there that would likely at least partly work ones made specifically for Tweaked will completely work! Below is a list of such themes for ease of reference!

I will update this list as new ones come out, so make sure to check back from time to time! Also - MAKE SURE TO THANK THEM! There aren't many who have done this, so make sure they know the work is appreciated!

[size=+1]Themes for Tweaked[/size]

- AOSP by foreverloco

- Kryon themes (Element and PaperKut) by wally3614

- Toxic Sickness by SICKMADE

- Lights Out by SICKMADE

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Let me know if there are any issues!

XDA:DevDB Information
TweakedN3, a ROM for the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Contributors
dwitherell
ROM OS Version: 4.3.x Jellybean
ROM Firmware Required: Custom recovery
Based On: UVUBMI7 T-Mobile stock 4.3 TouchWiz

Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 2.X
Stable Release Date: 2014-03-13

Created 2013-12-28
Last Updated 2014-03-13
 

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Hey there everyone -

I felt like being a bit lazy, so I decided I wouldn't do a full update this time since, if we are being honest, most have already moved on to working on 4.4.2 anyway and the demand for this is not going to be all that large. That being said, I did manage to get a decent amount done, so I wanted to post it before I ended up making the plunge into 4.4.2 myself. The instructions for this are rather minimal, but they do exist. I know reading is often characterized as the devil - it's not so bad :) How complicated the process is really depends on whether or not you are currently using the dark mms (option in the tweaked install or via the modificatinator) or dark email (which was posted here). If you are NOT using either of those, you can skip step 2 below :)

[size=+1]HOW TO UPDATE TO TWEAKED 2.X[/size]

1) Download the flashable zip you can get from the post here
2) IF you are currently using the dark mms or dark email, pull out the dark.prop from inside the zip you just downloaded and place it in your TweakedInstall directory on your phone
--- Open the dark.prop for editing (same rules apply here for editing this file that apply to editing the other prop files described in this post
--- For whichever app you have the dark version of, change the 0 to a 1
--- save and close the dark.prop
3) Boot into recovery and flash the zip

[size=+1]NOTES SPECIFIC TO TWEAKED 2.x[/size]

-- MMS --
If you can no longer see the text...
- It's likely the default color. Depending on whether it is the dark or light based mms the defaults are tied to color values in /res/values/colors.xml, so the themed version you are using may alter these values, or the particular background/bubble you are using may mask the text.
- If that is the case... you will pretty much have to use a custom text color (or change background/bubbles) as a result... so get to it!

-- SamsungIME --
If the multimodal key mod causes issues depending on where the keyboard is being used...
- Return the setting to "Stock" - this ignores anything I did and reverts all behavior to how it would be had I done nothing
If the key you set it to does nothing when you press it...
- Make sure the option itself is available!
- Good way to check - long-press the key... if it doesn't show in that menu... then the key won't work!
- For example - set it to the voice key but disable Google Voice Typing in Settings > Language and input -- key press does nothing, longpress does not show the voice icon

-- SecEmail --
Bypass exchange security...
- You need to choose what you want to do BEFORE you set up your account (actually, before you establish the security settings)
- ONCE YOU HAVE ESTABLISHED SECURITY SETTINGS FOR AN ACCOUNT - THEY ARE SET!! REGARDLESS OF CHECKBOX!
 
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[size=+2]---TWEAKED 2.X CHANGELOG---[/size]
Code:
[u]Version 2.X - 3/13/14[/u]
Cleaned up number-of-toggles-to-display code
- Now max is better linked to SecSettings
- Can no longer add beyond max/remove beyond min
- Capped TSM number picker range relevant to selection you are number-picking for
- Control of toggle order/display back to SecSettings
ACTUALLY made it so camera didn't pause music while taking pic/recording
SecEmail behaves w/out FC if MyMagazines is removed <- thanks to nijel8 for starting this one
Restructured TSMParts
- "Goller-ized" it - you are special if you know what that means
- Tried to make entries make more sense related to their checked status
Fixed some issues related to volume wake and volume music controls
Added in package names to application manager/app ops in secsettings <- thanks to nijel8 for the know-how on this
Cleaned up tons of little things in TSMParts
- Updated images <- thanks to nijel8 and wally3614 for this
- Removed code no longer being used
TSMParts additions
-- GENERAL --
- Can now choose elements (outside of power/reboot) to show in power menu
- Can set longpress up/down actions for music controls <- thanks to team n3bula for the idea
-- Skip/Previous/Pause
-- STATUSBAR --
- Enable statusbar brightness control <- thanks to C3C076/GravityBox for a ton of helpful code, and VZW DroidCharge 2.3.6 TW
-- Only works if autobright is off
-- Longpress statusbar to start, slide left/right to control
-- Won't work if sview cover is closed
- Enable doubletap statusbar to make phone sleep/screen off <- thanks to sbreen94 for the files, and to BOOTMGR for making the mod
-- Won't work if sview cover is closed
- Can now choose number of toggles to display separate from  a max allowed
-- Landscape/portrait
-- MISC --
- Bypass exchange security
-- YOU SHOULD THINK OF THIS AS MORE OF A ONE-TIME TOGGLE
-- Make your decision on this prior to setting up an account - once asked to set a secure lock AND DOING SO it will be there regardless of this setting
- Enable on the fly thread and conversation mms send/receive text color <- HUGE THANKS to nijel8 as this mod would not be possible without his work
-- NOTE: Thread (list of all conversations) requires exit/re-enter to change
-- NOTE: Mms in thread view will not be colored
- Option to choose what key to use as default multimodal key in SamsungIME <- thanks to nijel8 for pointing me in the right direction on this
Also - I added a funny... can you find it? <- thanks to team n3bula for the idea of where to put it :)

[size=+2]---TWEAKED 2.X DOWNLOAD LINKS---[/size]
Note 3 UVUBMI7 Tweaked v2.X UPDATE ONLY
NOTE: THIS IS TO BE FLASHED OVER TWEAKED 2.0
md5: 67D6F8236578DF85CB668C1882940AD1

Note 3 UVUBMI7 Tweaked T-Mobile ONLY OTA Stopper
NOTE: THIS IS TO PREVENT THE OTA NOTIFICATION - IF YOU ALREADY HAVE IT, YOU WILL NEED TO WIPE CACHE IN RECOVERY
md5: 8DF6F94EC0827B7F73BA1942A395F940
 
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[size=+2]FAQ[/size]

Q: What the hell is TSMParts (new option in Settings menu)?
A: A interface for a huge slew of mods and tweaks originally put together by the original members of TSM and inspired by impressive works of numerous others - the TSM Parts interface acts as a control for all of the customizable fun available. There are a large number of options there - so make sure to check them all out!

Q: TSMParts is asking for superuser access?!?
A: Yep - there are some options (one in particular under Miscellaneous settings) that will need it, so make sure you grant it!

Q: I'm having overlap issues with statusbar icons and center clock - what should I do?
A: Yeah - things may overlap, so you will have to either change settings to avoid the issue or just deal with it.

Q: I set a statusbar icon to hide, but it's still there. What gives?
A: The statusbar icon tweaks may require a little effort on your part for changes to take effect. All changes can be elicited with a reboot/hotboot, BUT for most there are other ways:
-- Bluetooth/vibrate-silent/alarm icons/ime -- just change their state (on/off or vibrate/sound, etc)
-- No sim -- if the notification is already active you will need to reboot/hotboot to hide it
-- smart "eye" icon -- changes will happen once the eye triggers

Q: How is battery life on this rom?
A: This is a stock modified rom. As such, battery life will be equivalent to stock were you to be running a similar array of apps and kernel - it really should be no different than stock otherwise (which imo is not half bad really). The kernel and misbehaving 3rd party apps have more to do with battery life than a modified stock rom - at least in my opinion (and experience, though it's limited).

Q: I keep getting messages saying FlashBarService had to close - WHY YOU MAKE BREAK ON THIS!?!
A: There are two ways I've seen this happen. The first is when someone has HUNDREDS of apps installed - and in that case it usually FCs once and is fine after that. The other time I see it is when a particular app is installed that just refuses to play nice with multiwindow or penwindow. In that case, if it can be chased down and isolated, you can add the package name into the fbs_exclusions.txt file in /system/etc/ and all should be well once again. Worst case scenario - disable unlimited penwindow apps and unlimited multiwindow apps and see if things improve. If so, use the pick-what-to-include types of apks and see if the situation improves.

Q: So tethering is a common topic... can it be done with this?
A: Truth is tethering should work on any stock modified rom (with the exclusion of bluetooth tethering, which seems perplexingly to be the property of international-based stock roms only, or verizon from what I hear). The upsell avoidance is what people are really after - and much like others who lay the claim I did a little work in an attempt to avoid such things. That being said, there are one or two common things I've heard that are helpful (and unable to be set as defaults per my inability to figure out just how to do that) in attaining such a goal, and they all involve minor edits to the APN.
- The first is switching the APN protocol from IPv6 to IPv4/IPv6
- The second is adding auth to the list of APN types
I know little to understand why these things should have an impact, but reports indicate they do - so there you go :)

Q: CRT/fade animation doesn't work in landscape... why?
A: I actually forced this to be the case, as I could not avoid an odd half-screen effect scenario that happened in landscape - which was the result of a hacky fix to FCs that occurred with those animations and rotation changes.

Q: When I toggle navbar on/off there sometimes is a black bar left at the bottom - CAN YOU MAKE IT STOP!?!
A: This only seems to happen when toggled via the power menu and appears to be specific to the TW launcher - and has an easy fix. Open up an app, like Messaging for example, and then close it. The wallpaper will resize and all is well once again :)

Q: Why isn't the accurate data icon mod working!!?!
A: The only time that mod shows an effect is when you are on the T-Mobile network - I don't believe other networks will see a change in data icon behavior.

Q: After I flashed the 2.X update I can't see texts in Mms - WHY DO YOU TORTURE ME?
A: There may be instances where the default colors I point to in xmls don't jive with the bubble options you've selected, or have been edited based on the theme you are running. Seems like a good time to change the color of the text right? :)

Q: What is this LMT thing? How do you use it?
A: You need to check out noname81's thread here for info on that!

Q: Why don't you mention blah blah blah in your FAQ? It would have helped me a lot!
A: My bad - PM me anything you think should be added to this that would be helpful for the general user base! :)
 
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[size=+2]How to custom install Tweaked[/size]

As I said, there are really three approaches to installing Tweaked:

[size=+2]----- DEFAULT -----[/size]
This is the approach used when one of two things has happened:
- 1) There was no preparation done or found as far as selecting options (i.e. no install.prop found where it should be on internal/external sdcard)
- 2) You are flashing an updated version of the main installer and failed to update your install.prop. Note that in this case your original install.prop can still be found, it just has a .bak added to the end of the file name.
This approach installs a set of options that harken back to the earlier alpha/beta days of the rom when there were no install options - it was just a zip that you flashed and that was it.

When you flash the main installer zip as-is and it will give you a default setup after installation - at which point you can then reboot into recovery and flash the modificatinator (see downloads post here) - which is still aroma-based.

[size=+2]NOTE:[/size] For the next two approaches please be aware that the process will likely need to be redone with new versions to make sure you have access to all available options!
I will try to keep changes to these files minimal, but changes are inevitable, so make sure to stay up-to-date with the version you are flashing, as otherise you will likely get the default install!
[size=+2]ALSO -[/size] with these approaches you can place the TweakedInstall directory on either the internal or external sdcard. That being said, in general if you have a TweakedInstall directory on BOTH your external AND internal sdcard, the files in the external sdcard directory will be chosen over those in the internal sdcard directory. Furthermore - it is VERY important that you DO NOT RENAME ANY OF THE FILES OR THE DIRECTORY! If you do you will likely get a default install when flashing the main installer (not the worst thing, but still).

[size=+2]----- BASIC -----[/size]
This is the approach that was discussed to some extent in the "SUPER SIMPLE SAFE APPROACH" in the first post. This approach utilizes the aroma installer, but it doesn't actually install anything. Instead, it creates and correctly places one of the files referenced in the advanced approach for you. On the surface it will appear quite similar to what you might see regarding aroma, but trust me nothing is being flashed (outside of one file being written to internal/external sdcard). You only need to do this once, unless you later decide you want to change your setup or you are flashing an updated version of Tweaked.
Again - THIS DOES NOT FLASH TWEAKED!

[size=+2]----- ADVANCED -----[/size]
This approach requires changes you will have to do, and therefore needs a little reading and preparing ahead of time. In order to help things along, I've put together a zip file (see downloads post here) with instructions and needed files - make sure to read the... well, the README! The contents of that readme file are below:

--- From the READMEFIRST-INSTRUCTIONS.txt in the InstallInfo.zip file ---

##################################################
# HOW TO CUSTOM INSTALL USING ADVANCED APPROACH: #
##################################################

1) Decide if you will be editing text files on the computer or the phone
- regardless of where you do this, the result must go in a specific directory on your internal/external sdcard (see below)
- if you use a computer to edit, make sure it uses the Unix-style end-of-line character (you can use Notepad++ on a PC)
- Not all text editors work as you need them to if doing this on the phone - I have only tried it using the built-in text editor in Root Explorer
######## THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT AND A SOURCE FOR SIMPLE MISTAKES - YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! ########
2) Extract the TweakedInstall folder
- Inside are four files - the main one of interest is install.prop
3) Open install.prop and read the instructions
- it is on this file you select options
- this is similar in idea to how it was done in aroma
- ALL you are doing with this is changing the numbers that come after the = signs
- DON'T CHANGE ANYTHING ELSE! ONLY NUMBERS!
- Follow the instructions for what each number means for each choice
4) Complete any other OPTIONAL file edits per how you want to install
OPTIONS INCLUDE (these are for the more advanced users around - THEY ARE NOT NEEDED AND CAN BE IGNORED):
- If you opted to further debloat beyond available options and have set dangertweak to = 1
- edit the applist file with the apk name that you want removed
- ONE APK PER LINE
- see baseapplist.txt for a list of apk names that are included on /system as "default"
- If you opted to keep some pre-existing system files and have set savelist to = 1
- edit the savelist file with the full path to the file you want saved
- so for example if you wanted to save a script file called 02ForExample that was in the init.d folder, you would enter
/system/etc/init.d/02ForExample
into the savelist file
- ONE PATH PER LINE
5) Make sure the directory along with your newly-edited files are moved to your sdcard if not already

### IMPORTANT: THIS DIRECTORY HAS TO BE AT THE ROOT OF YOUR SDCARD (INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL)!! ###
### IMPORTANT: THE NAME OF THIS DIRECTORY MUST NOT CHANGE!! ###
### IMPORTANT: YOU ARE DOING THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!! ###

6) Boot into recovery and flash the main installer zip :)

TAKE HOME:
The edited install.prop file (and optional ones related to it) being kept in the TweakedInstall directory on your sdcard will make it so you won't need to do any choosing the next time you want to flash the main installer. You can always come back to or reflash Tweaked exactly how you have set it up with no extra effort!

--- End READMEFIRST-INSTRUCTIONS.txt -

The hope is that these instructions are as simple but as thorough as possible for those wanting to embark on the advanced customizing approach.
 
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[size=+2]---MAIN DOWNLOAD LINKS---[/size]
Note 3 UVUBMI7 Tweaked v2.0 -- Mirror
NOTE: THIS IS THE FILE THAT INSTALLS THE ROM
md5: 83BE15BB0B25EB7DAD27D40D72976565

Tweaked v2.0 Basic Approach Prepare Install -- Mirror
NOTE: While this is flashable, it does NOT flash the rom!!
md5: FCF29906918F11EE41E2C8719EA49067

Tweaked v2.x Advanced Approach Installer Information -- Mirror
NOTE: This is NOT a flashable zip! Open it up and read through it!

[size=+1]---OTHER DOWNLOADS---[/size]
Tweaked Modificatinator UVUBMI7 v2.0 -- Mirror
NOTE: This is an aroma installer that lets you un/re/install most of the mods from the main installer
md5: 43D142EAFFCACC24E28A123E116B8308

SView Background Aroma v1.0
NOTE: This lets you assign 1 of 27 different custom sview backgrounds to use with the custom sview background option in TSMParts (thanks to @boobah204). There is also an option to use your own image - see aroma zip for more info.
md5: 2074E7A9604B7675145723F960D3F8AA

Battery Aroma v1.1 -- Mirror
NOTE: This lets you assign 1 of 67 different battery icons (thanks to @foreverloco) to any of the 3 battery icon options available in TSM Parts.
md5: 9AAEC9876E20B97B1E951C02D96D3996

Batt1 charging battery icon fix
NOTE: Flash this if you try a battery icon mod that is NOT from the Battery Aroma zip and notice the charging icons aren't behaving.
md5: FD4AB3286F4C8153E0743C496D269D0D


---OLD DOWNLOADS---
[size=-1]Note 3 UVUBMI7 Tweaked v1.0
NOTE: THIS IS THE FILE THAT INSTALLS THE ROM
md5: E8C1CCDA4543647BF513C9C4BE6D1113
Tweaked v1.0 Basic Approach Prepare Install
NOTE: While this is flashable, it does NOT flash the rom!!
md5: E627E7BF2D59D4670EA3D6F4F15A0A52
Tweaked v1.x Advanced Approach Installer Information
NOTE: This is NOT a flashable zip! Open it up and read through it!
Tweaked Modificatinator UVUBMI7 v1.0
NOTE: This is an aroma installer that lets you un/re/install most of the mods from the main installer
md5: 4CB4441A9B823A1808E66DE35BF6C45D[/size]
 
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[size=+2]THANKS GO TO:[/size]

sbrissen - smali tips and what not
nitsuj17 - tips, advice, useful info, and tireless stifling
imnuts - far too many reasons to list
jt1134 - far too many reasons yet again
ChainsDD and Chainfire - reasons upon reasons
Alexia Whitehurst - support, theme/mod work, and a host of other things too numerous to name
wanam/lidroid - amazing guides
amarullz - awesome install utility
dirtybudha - for lending me some server space for screenshots and mirrors :)
wally3614 - awesome icons, boot animation, AT&T testing, and amazing theme work!
nijel8 - a number of awesome mods (settings package names, mms text coloring, awesome call ended screen mod info, secemail mods, tsmparts improvements, etc.) - great help!
itsmikeramsay - helping get the AT&T side of things up and running, kernel stuff
JaeKar99 - for awesome wallpaper/banner/boot animation work now and in the past for Tweaked (if you like his work feel free to show him!)
Warrior1975 - for kicking things off to even get this phone in the first place
AkaTheMacDaddy - tester extraordinaire and endless encouragement
KalEl7 - tester extraordinaire and endless encouragement
boobah204 - awesome sview aroma and testing
mikeyxda - help w/ non-murky ripplier lockscreen
foreverloco - for making an awesome AOSP theme specific for my muddled mess of a rom
prdog1 and mikeybones - critical pieces to the long-press-kill mod
prdog1 again - general support/info/help
deeznutz1977 - testing and idea making
icedventimocha - for making awesome toggle images for the new toggles (WiFi Calling, Torch)
ReelFiles - uber-thorough testing of little-used nuances
Owlensteed - testing and mediafire goodness
beanstown106 - pointing me towards the aosp lockscreen info
chopperthedog - for hooking me up with file hosting stuffs
gunnermike - also providing hosting for files
Endless2232 - layout (and general) xml guidance
MidnightNinja - image repairs and what not
loserskater - improved volume skip info
0tt0m@n - help w/ SysScope from back in the Note2 days
noname81 - all the good LMT launcher work - check out his thread for more info!
didact79 - awesome guides that get me pointed in the right direction
scalee - amazing pointers on modifying flashbarservice/multiwindow
JoshBeach - letting me use his font apk and helping me debug things without even knowing it
dragonstalker - pointers, tips, general helpfulness
erikmm - pointers, tips, general helpfulness
merwin - pointers, tips, general helpfulness
All of TeamSbrissenMod and those responsible for TSMParts
Anyone else I likely forgot

[size=+2]ALL OF THESE PEOPLE DESERVE YOUR THANKS! MAKE SURE THEY KNOW THAT![/size]

Beyond the contributions of the above individuals, there were a number of guides found on xda or via google that were used along the way. Some representative samples include:

CRT/Fade animation guide
This and this were looked at for upsell avoidance attempts
Finger ink effect
Aroma installer info
Call recording guide
This and this held clues for the Nfc screen off/lockscreen mod
SecMms.apk modding info
Better volume skip info
This guide helped me figure out my twist on the lockscreen torch
Signature verification removal
xposed multiwindow mod by Scalee used as a guide for editing flashbarservice
Quick enter mod guide for pin/pass lockscreens by loserskater
FemBlack and XBlast for clues on volume key cursor movement
zst123 and XuiMod for clues and smali bits regarding muiu battery bar mod
C3C076 and GravityBox for clues regarding statusbar brightness control mod
A bunch of others that have become buried in my browser history...
 
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No other rom even comes close. Extremely well done good sir!
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For us already on this, should we update?

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    [size=+2]TweakedN3 2.X UVUBMI7 4.3 SM-N900T Samsung Galaxy Note 3 UPDATED 3/13/14[/size]​

    TweakedBanner.jpg

    [size=+1]LOOKING FOR THE MINI-UPDATE THAT CAN BE FLASHED ON TOP OF TWEAKED 2.0?[/size]
    Yes? Ok - then go to this post for information and download links :)
    No? Ok - then read on... nothing to see here... :)

    Hey everyone - resident no-one-in-particular here, and I'm finally posting my little mess of a project. And to think it only took about 3 months lol - clearly I lack a bit in the speed department, but hopefully folks enjoy what I've managed to muster together so far. This is based on the stock UVUBMI7 T-Mobile TouchWiz 4.3 that shipped with the phone... In other words - this is a stock modified T-Mobile rom! As I already mentioned this took quite a while to put together as a number of my tinkerings had to be more or less reworked from scratch (stemming from tinkerings on other devices), but on the upside I'm pretty happy with how things have turned out.

    It should be noted that this is still a work in progress, so even though there are a number of things that I still want to include at the time of writing this post I feel enough is done to warrant it actually being posted - that way others (assuming others give it a shot) can let me know if things don't work or if any oddities come up. Also feel free to comment on how this might improve or if I've gone about anything in a not-so-smart way or if there is anything you would like to see (or wish wasn't there) - I can't promise I'll do anything about it, but such requests keep me motivated and learning, and thats been the driving force behind my tinkering since it began really :)

    [size=+2]I AM IN NO WAY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING THAT HAPPENS (GOOD OR BAD) AS A RESULT OF FLASHING OR ATTEMPTING TO FLASH WHAT IS POSTED HERE![/size]

    [size=+2]CWM/TWRP Installation instructions[/size]:

    THIS DOES NOT QUITE INSTALL THE SAME AS OTHER ROMS!!

    Wut?!? I have to read then!?! NOO!!!!

    LOL - well really you don't HAVE to read, only if you want to customize things outside of the default setup. This was an idea that I started using over on the Note2 (though I've changed what I consider "default" a bit), but the end result leaves two install approaches that lead to the same result. One advantage (for those that like customizing a bit at install anyway) is that after an initial step - you will no longer need to go through aroma and reselect options when reinstalling (assuming you don't delete some files in a particular directory of course). This should be a boon to those that enjoy flashing this and that, as the process of reinstalling this will now be much faster. [size=+1]NOTE:[/size] Unless you use the default approach you will most likely need to edit/redo this process for each update to make sure all new/edited options are up-to-date! This isn't excessively relevant yet, but it will be soon enough I imagine.
    A complete explanation of the three approaches and how to utilize them can be found in this post, but for the sake of brevity and simplicity I am going to focus on the approach most fitting to the general (or new-to-flashing) user.

    Before getting into that though, remember that the usual rules still apply:
    - While very much stable in my experience you should be cautious whenever you flash. Make sure to wipe data/factory reset to avoid issues.
    - I highly recommend wiping data (or even in extreme cases flashing the UVUBMI7 ODIN file - not so relevant now as we have not been graced with any updates yet, but still it's good to note that you can grab such files via kies or from here - search for N900T and grab the most recent one - registration on the site is required, but is also free) before getting started with any of this. This is just a recommendation - not a requirement - and yes, if you flash an ODIN file that means you will have to reflash a custom recovery before moving forward.
    - Tweaked needs to be flashed in a custom recovery - I recommend TWRP myself, but in theory CWM recovery or any based off of it should work fine. This should of course imply that you will need to already have such things in place if you are interested in giving this a try. For what its worth - I have been using TWRP for quite a long time on the Note3 and have been quite happy with the results.

    [size=+1]THE SUPER SIMPLE SAFE APPROACH[/size]

    Well the super simplest of all approaches would be to just flash the main install zip. For those that tried any of the alpha/beta zips from here the result will be very similar to what was experienced with those.

    Now, if you want to have a little more say in what gets installed, and you don't care much for the underpinnings of it all, then this is all you really need to know to install Tweaked:
    - Download TWO zip files from the downloads post
    --- The basic approach prepare install zip
    --- The main Note 3 UVUBMI7 Tweaked... zip
    - Boot into custom (e.g. TWRP) recovery (if not already there)
    - It's STRONGLY recommended to wipe data/factory reset
    - FIRST flash the basic approach prepare install zip
    --- This is an aroma-style interface where you choose from install options
    - THEN without rebooting flash the main Note 3 UVUBMI7 Tweaked... zip
    - Nod in approval that while different the process was still easy :)

    ----------------------------------

    Just for the sake of comparison, below is what I would consider the general fits-whatever-install-approach-you-chose installation instructions:

    [size=+1]THE GENERAL APPROACH[/size]

    - Backup your current setup/data
    - Decide which install route (basic/advanced/default) is best for you
    - Download the main installer and put it on your internal/external sdcard
    - If you decided on the advanced or basic install route, download relevant zip for said approach
    - If you decided on advanced, set up the file(s) and place them on internal/external sdcard as instructed
    - If you decided on basic, place zip on your internal/external sdcard
    - Boot into custom (e.g. TWRP) recovery (if not already there)
    - Recommended to wipe data/factory reset
    - If you decided on basic, flash the basic installer zip
    - Finally, select and install the main installer .zip you put on your sdcard

    [size=+2]SCREENSHOTS[/size]

    While the theme is pretty much stock, I figured I would throw in a few screenshots that show a few minor things. If you want to see the screenshots (and they aren't already showing) just click the "CLICK TO SHOW CONTENT" (or "SPOILER") button!
    Pulldown.png

    PulldownClean.png

    TogglePanel.png

    TogglePanelCleaner.png

    TSMMain.png

    TSMStatusbarSettings.png

    AboutPhone.png

    NotiPanelSettings.png

    NavKeys.png

    PowerMenu.png


    [size=+2]Miscellaneous Notes[/size]:

    - [size=+1]REMEMBER -[/size] Regardless of what install approach you use you can always use the Modificatinator to un/re/do virtually [size=+1]ANY[/size] of the options available to you in the main install! No need to reflash the whole rom!
    Even if you don't use it right away, make sure to GRAB THE MODIFICATINATOR HERE NOW so you have it if you want it later!!
    - Even though the full install is not really aroma-based (definitely aroma-inspired though) the modificatinator is, as is the zip relevant to the basic approach and the battery aroma, so make sure to thank amarullz for the awesome work!
    - Updates that come after the initial release MAY also have a flash-update-only option - whether or not it does just depends on the specifics of the update. [size=+1]NOTE:[/size] Depending on what is updated, an update-only flashable may break things if you are themed! I will try to avoid this as much as possible, but all it takes is a minor edit to a framework-res.apk string (for example) to necessitate an overwriting of a file typically quite important for themers (resources.arsc) - just be mindful of this please :)
    - As the Note3 is privy to a number of ROMs and kernels, for the sake of simplicity I have included the unaugmented UVUBMI7 stock kernel as an option (fyi no kernel is flashed by default). Thanks to the kindness of @itsmikeramsay there is another kernel option - ColonelX - one can select from as well.
    [size=+1]PLEASE NOTE:[/size] Individual phones seem to vary quite a bit in terms of stability/usability when it comes to kernels, so if you are having any issues like unexpected shutdowns or reboots, freezes, etc. - PLEASE switch to the stock kernel first to see if that is the culprit. That is the one that will work (well it should anyway lol) on any and all phones, so if yours happens to be a temperamental one please be mindful of what you pick and aware of the consequences such picks may elicit!
    - This is still pretty much an unthemed rom (if any would like to change this PLEASE let me know - a themer I am not!). There are a few changes done in SystemUI (the pulldown in particular) and framework-res (to allow for system-wide transparency options) - and the hope behind those changes (all thanks to @Alexia Whitehurst) was theme work would then be easier as a result. Even so, this is primarily UVUBMI7 stock-themed - and this is reflective of the thinking behind the whole setup as being stock with some extra options. For those that like flashing various mods and what not, be wary - unless it specifies that it was made to work with Tweaked it likely will not.

    [size=+2]Download links can be found further down.[/size]

    Let me know if there are any suggestions/issues/etc. - also, feel free to stop by the IRC channel Alexia Whitehurst was so kind to make for all of this on freenode - #tweaked. If you don't have an IRC client you can always use their webchat interface here. Happy flashing!

    [size=+2]Info on custom install options can be found during aroma interactions or in the installation instructions zip![/size]

    [size=+2]---CHANGELOG---[/size]
    Code:
    [u]Version 2.X - 3/13/14[/u]
    Cleaned up number-of-toggles-to-display code
    - Now max is better linked to SecSettings
    - Can no longer add beyond max/remove beyond min
    - Capped TSM number picker range relevant to selection you are number-picking for
    - Control of toggle order/display back to SecSettings
    ACTUALLY made it so camera didn't pause music while taking pic/recording
    SecEmail behaves w/out FC if MyMagazines is removed <- thanks to nijel8 for starting this one
    Restructured TSMParts
    - "Goller-ized" it - you are special if you know what that means
    - Tried to make entries make more sense related to their checked status
    Fixed some issues related to volume wake and volume music controls
    Added in package names to application manager/app ops in secsettings <- thanks to nijel8 for the know-how on this
    Cleaned up tons of little things in TSMParts
    - Updated images <- thanks to nijel8 and wally3614 for this
    - Removed code no longer being used
    TSMParts additions
    -- GENERAL --
    - Can now choose elements (outside of power/reboot) to show in power menu
    - Can set longpress up/down actions for music controls <- thanks to team n3bula for the idea
    -- Skip/Previous/Pause
    -- STATUSBAR --
    - Enable statusbar brightness control <- thanks to C3C076/GravityBox for a ton of helpful code, and VZW DroidCharge 2.3.6 TW
    -- Only works if autobright is off
    -- Longpress statusbar to start, slide left/right to control
    -- Won't work if sview cover is closed
    - Enable doubletap statusbar to make phone sleep/screen off <- thanks to sbreen94 for the files, and to BOOTMGR for making the mod
    -- Won't work if sview cover is closed
    - Can now choose number of toggles to display separate from  a max allowed
    -- Landscape/portrait
    -- MISC --
    - Bypass exchange security
    -- YOU SHOULD THINK OF THIS AS MORE OF A ONE-TIME TOGGLE
    -- Make your decision on this prior to setting up an account - once asked to set a secure lock AND DOING SO it will be there regardless of this setting
    - Enable on the fly thread and conversation mms send/receive text color <- HUGE THANKS to nijel8 as this mod would not be possible without his work
    -- NOTE: Thread (list of all conversations) requires exit/re-enter to change
    -- NOTE: Mms in thread view will not be colored
    - Option to choose what key to use as default multimodal key in SamsungIME <- thanks to nijel8 for pointing me in the right direction on this
    Also - I added a funny... can you find it? <- thanks to team n3bula for the idea of where to put it :)
    
    [u]Version 2.0 - 1/26/14[/u]
    Minor fixes to a few things
    - Camera no longer alters transition animation when opened from secure lock
    - Camera no longer pauses music during vid/pic taking
    - Edits to allow for old-but-standard battery icon mod flashing
    - Emoji "fix" for SecMms (return to stock must-be-mms status), and reply-all activated
    - Updated a layout for aosp lockscreen to handle dpi changes
    Made things ATT-capable
    - ATT includes some relevant apn, csc, build.prop, apk files thanks to itsmikeramsay
    - Removes wifi calling w/out FC issues
    - Edits to reboot menu and data icon mod to better reflect ATT
    - Custom carrier affects statusbar carrier as well
    -- color and text
    Same approach was used for Rogers with files thanks to Turilo
    Allow any widget for lockscreen widget
    Unused app section opened in JobManager
    Forced on the "exit" option in stock browser
    Block number settings opened in SecSettings
    Updated power menu icons to a neutral white thanks to wally3614
    Disabled the "wifi turning off" popup when enabling hotspot with wifi on
    Made some edits to try and lighten the load for flashbar list generating
    Added TSM toggle
    - click to go to TSM Parts
    - longpress to open penwindow
    TSM Parts updates
    - New TSM logo/icon thanks to wally3614
    - Added link to PageBuddy settings
    --GENERAL--
    - Navbar on/off on-the-fly
    -- Also in powermenu
    -- Edited to force all 4 buttons to always show
    -- Framework-res edits made to make bar smaller
    -- Screenshot combo still works :)
    - Custom aircommand text color option
    --DEVICE INFO--
    - Added in links to remainder of testsettings options
    -- Device information
    -- WiFi information
    --LOCKSCREEN SETTINGS--
    - Home button wake on/off
    - AOSP lockscreen haptic on/off
    --STATUSBAR SETTINGS--
    - Finished TSM disabled options
    -- Statusbar color options
    -- Notification pulldown color options
    - Added option to turn on/off ATT statusbar carrier text
    --MISC SETTINGS--
    - Moved ascending ringer to misc from general
    - Added in option to skip call ended screen
    - Added in on/off for unlimited multiwindow
    
    [u]Version 1.0 - Initial release 12/27/13[/u]
    Deodexed
    Busybox
    SuperSU
    Init.d support for stock kernel
    Support stock or custom bootanimation
    - Replaced shutdown with international
    No CIQ
    No Knox (thanks to sshafranko for finding many I missed :) )
    Attempts at neutering SysScope
    - Shows as System Official
    BUILD.PROP TWEAKS!!!
    - Just kidding, though to be fair I did do 2 things:
    -- Added mod version line
    -- changed ro.securestorage.support from true to false
    Increased recipient limit when sending sms/mms via SecContacts
    Disabled some annoying warnings in SecSettings
    Disabled some annoying warnings on mobile data/airplane toggles
    Disabled the popup explaining how to clear defaults when one is set
    Unlocked and unblocked a few things in SecSettings
    - Unlocked Font Clarity option
    - Unblocked font apk checks for sideloaded font apks
    - Added in access to spellchecker settings
    -- requires google keyboard to be fully funtional...???
    -- though don't need to USE it...?
    - Unlocked VZW tabs on/off option (hit Menu while in SecSettings)
    - Opened access to the native "App Ops" for per-app permission handling
    Enabled Autobrightness adjustment (SecSettings and SystemUI)
    "Unlocked" a few extra toggles (again, SecSettings and SystemUI)
    - Also added Wifi Calling toggle (same locations)
    - As well as a Torch toggle (yep, same locations again)
    SecMms edits
    - raised restrictions on recipient limits, rate of sending
    - some emoji-allowing attempts
    - folder view enabled as an option
    - attempted to increase mms image-attachment quality
    - screen on/off option
    - save messages
    - no "no data" warning shown when sending mms over wifi w/ wifi calling on and data off
    SecLauncher4 edits
    - snap grid animation duration decreased
    SamsungCamera2 edits
    - disabled warnings involving low power for camera/camcorder/flash use
    - allow video recording during calls
    - transition animation scale no longer changed when opening camera
    Eliminated Nfc odex-file verification
    Added a few wallpapers to the wallpaper chooser
    Minor csc edits
    - Made stock APN editable
    - Removed tethering APN
    - Added in epc.tmobile apn
    - Made stock bookmarks editable
    Removed TetheringProvision.apk
    - Also removed its calls
    Unlimited multiwindow/multiinstance/penwindow apps
    - Pen window is optional in case you like the pen window manager app
    - Does not include things like SHealth, Camera, or Dialer (multiwindow)
    -- Plus a few more - can add package names to /system/etc/fbs_exclusions.txt
    - No issues w/ scrolling in edit window or drag-is-not-drop scenarios
    Lockscreen widget limit increased from 5 to 8
    - Didn't want the "page" indicators to get messed up :)
    Extended power menu
    - Includes 4way reboot
    - Modified it a bit for sview (reboot just reboots)
    - Screenshot
    - Activated data toggle
    - Can be made smaller/preventable-on-lockscreen in TSM
    System-wide transparency mod thanks to Alexia
    Restructered and transparent pulldown thanks to Alexia
    TSMParts apk included (Settings > Device tab)
    - Did some restructuring :)
    - Color Picker has increased in size
    - All links to things outside the apk are working
    - List and color preference summaries update with selections made
    --GENERAL--
    - CRT animation (crt, fade, or stock)
    - Full/low battery notification on/off
    - Full/low battery notification on/off
    - Low power screen dim on/off
    - Wake on un/plug on/off
    - Steady ringer option
    - Ear protection on/off
    - Power menu minimalizer (only show power/reboot - includes sview)
    - Option to allow volume rocker to control cursor in text fields
    - Long press volume rocker song skip
    - Double press home - can set to whatever voice search is available
    -- should still work even if SVoice home button is disabled or if SVoice is removed
    - Long press menu - can set to GoogleNow
    - Long press app kill
    -- Can set to menu or back - stock functionality used when done on whitelisted app
    - NFC mod - screen on, that + lockscreen, or that + screen off
    -- NOTE: screen off option will likely stop working if the device goes sleepy time deep enough
    - Popup browser popout target
    -- Requires slightly edited popupbrowser from Tweaked Note2
    --LOCKSCREEN--
    - Option to use different uncolored image for sview background (currently just black)
    - Disable lockscreen (separate from SecSettings option)
    - Option to use AOSP lockscreen
    - Custom lockscreen carrier text option
    -- Can also colorize carrier text
    - Option for quick pass/pin unlock (no need to press ok if pass/pin correct)
    - Option to allow widgets w/ secure lockscreens
    -- includes link to fav apps/camera and multi-widget on/off in SecSettings
    - Option to disable power menu on keyguard/lockscreen
    - Lockscreen flashlight (uses Home button)
    -- long press on, long press off when screen on
    -- remains on with screen off
    -- turns off when screen turns back on or unlock
    - Option for volume-as-wake
    -- Requires kernel support - or device to be plugged in
    - Option to use custom lockscreen timeout
    -- Can opt for 3-30 sec vs stock 5/10
    - Finger ink on/off for ripple unlock method
    - Choose from stock or custom ink color for ripple unlock method
    --STATUSBAR--
    - Opt to hide toggles from notification area
    - Choose number of toggles to show in notification area (3-20)
    - Option to use that same limit on the toggle panel area
    - Option to use and set custom color for toggles
    -- only affects on/dim icons, off is still grey
    -- avoid transparency if you don't want the color of the actual image file to show
    -- avoid this altogether if using detailed themed toggle images
    - Option to use and set custom color for toggle text
    -- set to fully transparent to have text not show :)
    - AM/PM off/small/normal option
    - Clock right/left/center/off option
    - Clock coloring options (both statusbar and pulldown)
    - Small/large day-of-week option for statusbar clock
    - Option to show icons for actual data connection type
    - Option to have data icon persist while on wifi
    - Show signal dbm text option
    -- On/off for dbm label
    -- Color options based on signal strength
    - Battery bar options
    -- Miui or mirror centered
    - Hide/show signal bars
    - Ability to colorize battery text/bar
    - Hide/show battery icon
    - Ability to choose from 1 of three different icon types
    -- currently its green stock, white circle, red gauge -- THANKS FOREVERLOCO!
    - Option to move clear button to header of notification area
    - Option to show/hide No notification text bar from notification area
    - Option to show/hide Ongoing text bar from notification area
    - Option to show/hide Notification text bar from notification area
    - Option to show custom carrier text
    -- Can edit and colorize text
    - Hide NFC
    - Hide smart screen
    - Hide blocking notification
    - Hide IME
    - Hide alarm
    - Hide bluetooth
    - Hide sound
    - Hide wifi calling notification (statusbar only)
    - Hide no sim
    --MISCELLANEOUS--
    #Dialer/Contacts
    - Show record button in call on/off
    - Show call button in contacts on/off (small icon in call log...)
    #Launcher
    - Scrollable wallpaper on/off
    - Infinite loop on/off (affects app drawer as well)
    - Hide vs. Disable app option
    - Up swipe targets GoogleNow or MyMagazine
    - Option to disable home-on-homescreen MyMagazines trigger
    #Mms
    - Smiley button instead of Enter on/off
    - Server vs phone timestamping
    - Sms/Mms logging on/off
    #SamsungIME
    - Long press duration stock (500ms) or short (250ms)
    #Multiwindow
    - On/off for unlimited penwindow app
    - Multiwindow style options - can change on-the-fly
    -- stock, floating, floating+dock, floating+quad, or floating+dock+quad
    --OPEN PEN WINDOW WITHOUT SPEN--
    - Opens w/ default dimensions
    Updated many system apps
    - Includes handwriting fixes :)

    [size=+2]---LIKE THEMES?---[/size]

    Good! As time goes on hopefully there will be an increasing number of themes made SPECIFIC FOR TWEAKED! This will be good, as while there are a number of themes out there that would likely at least partly work ones made specifically for Tweaked will completely work! Below is a list of such themes for ease of reference!

    I will update this list as new ones come out, so make sure to check back from time to time! Also - MAKE SURE TO THANK THEM! There aren't many who have done this, so make sure they know the work is appreciated!

    [size=+1]Themes for Tweaked[/size]

    - AOSP by foreverloco

    - Kryon themes (Element and PaperKut) by wally3614

    - Toxic Sickness by SICKMADE

    - Lights Out by SICKMADE

    ----------------------

    Let me know if there are any issues!

    XDA:DevDB Information
    TweakedN3, a ROM for the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3

    Contributors
    dwitherell
    ROM OS Version: 4.3.x Jellybean
    ROM Firmware Required: Custom recovery
    Based On: UVUBMI7 T-Mobile stock 4.3 TouchWiz

    Version Information
    Status: Stable
    Current Stable Version: 2.X
    Stable Release Date: 2014-03-13

    Created 2013-12-28
    Last Updated 2014-03-13
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    [size=+2]FAQ[/size]

    Q: What the hell is TSMParts (new option in Settings menu)?
    A: A interface for a huge slew of mods and tweaks originally put together by the original members of TSM and inspired by impressive works of numerous others - the TSM Parts interface acts as a control for all of the customizable fun available. There are a large number of options there - so make sure to check them all out!

    Q: TSMParts is asking for superuser access?!?
    A: Yep - there are some options (one in particular under Miscellaneous settings) that will need it, so make sure you grant it!

    Q: I'm having overlap issues with statusbar icons and center clock - what should I do?
    A: Yeah - things may overlap, so you will have to either change settings to avoid the issue or just deal with it.

    Q: I set a statusbar icon to hide, but it's still there. What gives?
    A: The statusbar icon tweaks may require a little effort on your part for changes to take effect. All changes can be elicited with a reboot/hotboot, BUT for most there are other ways:
    -- Bluetooth/vibrate-silent/alarm icons/ime -- just change their state (on/off or vibrate/sound, etc)
    -- No sim -- if the notification is already active you will need to reboot/hotboot to hide it
    -- smart "eye" icon -- changes will happen once the eye triggers

    Q: How is battery life on this rom?
    A: This is a stock modified rom. As such, battery life will be equivalent to stock were you to be running a similar array of apps and kernel - it really should be no different than stock otherwise (which imo is not half bad really). The kernel and misbehaving 3rd party apps have more to do with battery life than a modified stock rom - at least in my opinion (and experience, though it's limited).

    Q: I keep getting messages saying FlashBarService had to close - WHY YOU MAKE BREAK ON THIS!?!
    A: There are two ways I've seen this happen. The first is when someone has HUNDREDS of apps installed - and in that case it usually FCs once and is fine after that. The other time I see it is when a particular app is installed that just refuses to play nice with multiwindow or penwindow. In that case, if it can be chased down and isolated, you can add the package name into the fbs_exclusions.txt file in /system/etc/ and all should be well once again. Worst case scenario - disable unlimited penwindow apps and unlimited multiwindow apps and see if things improve. If so, use the pick-what-to-include types of apks and see if the situation improves.

    Q: So tethering is a common topic... can it be done with this?
    A: Truth is tethering should work on any stock modified rom (with the exclusion of bluetooth tethering, which seems perplexingly to be the property of international-based stock roms only, or verizon from what I hear). The upsell avoidance is what people are really after - and much like others who lay the claim I did a little work in an attempt to avoid such things. That being said, there are one or two common things I've heard that are helpful (and unable to be set as defaults per my inability to figure out just how to do that) in attaining such a goal, and they all involve minor edits to the APN.
    - The first is switching the APN protocol from IPv6 to IPv4/IPv6
    - The second is adding auth to the list of APN types
    I know little to understand why these things should have an impact, but reports indicate they do - so there you go :)

    Q: CRT/fade animation doesn't work in landscape... why?
    A: I actually forced this to be the case, as I could not avoid an odd half-screen effect scenario that happened in landscape - which was the result of a hacky fix to FCs that occurred with those animations and rotation changes.

    Q: When I toggle navbar on/off there sometimes is a black bar left at the bottom - CAN YOU MAKE IT STOP!?!
    A: This only seems to happen when toggled via the power menu and appears to be specific to the TW launcher - and has an easy fix. Open up an app, like Messaging for example, and then close it. The wallpaper will resize and all is well once again :)

    Q: Why isn't the accurate data icon mod working!!?!
    A: The only time that mod shows an effect is when you are on the T-Mobile network - I don't believe other networks will see a change in data icon behavior.

    Q: After I flashed the 2.X update I can't see texts in Mms - WHY DO YOU TORTURE ME?
    A: There may be instances where the default colors I point to in xmls don't jive with the bubble options you've selected, or have been edited based on the theme you are running. Seems like a good time to change the color of the text right? :)

    Q: What is this LMT thing? How do you use it?
    A: You need to check out noname81's thread here for info on that!

    Q: Why don't you mention blah blah blah in your FAQ? It would have helped me a lot!
    A: My bad - PM me anything you think should be added to this that would be helpful for the general user base! :)
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    [size=+2]---MAIN DOWNLOAD LINKS---[/size]
    Note 3 UVUBMI7 Tweaked v2.0 -- Mirror
    NOTE: THIS IS THE FILE THAT INSTALLS THE ROM
    md5: 83BE15BB0B25EB7DAD27D40D72976565

    Tweaked v2.0 Basic Approach Prepare Install -- Mirror
    NOTE: While this is flashable, it does NOT flash the rom!!
    md5: FCF29906918F11EE41E2C8719EA49067

    Tweaked v2.x Advanced Approach Installer Information -- Mirror
    NOTE: This is NOT a flashable zip! Open it up and read through it!

    [size=+1]---OTHER DOWNLOADS---[/size]
    Tweaked Modificatinator UVUBMI7 v2.0 -- Mirror
    NOTE: This is an aroma installer that lets you un/re/install most of the mods from the main installer
    md5: 43D142EAFFCACC24E28A123E116B8308

    SView Background Aroma v1.0
    NOTE: This lets you assign 1 of 27 different custom sview backgrounds to use with the custom sview background option in TSMParts (thanks to @boobah204). There is also an option to use your own image - see aroma zip for more info.
    md5: 2074E7A9604B7675145723F960D3F8AA

    Battery Aroma v1.1 -- Mirror
    NOTE: This lets you assign 1 of 67 different battery icons (thanks to @foreverloco) to any of the 3 battery icon options available in TSM Parts.
    md5: 9AAEC9876E20B97B1E951C02D96D3996

    Batt1 charging battery icon fix
    NOTE: Flash this if you try a battery icon mod that is NOT from the Battery Aroma zip and notice the charging icons aren't behaving.
    md5: FD4AB3286F4C8153E0743C496D269D0D


    ---OLD DOWNLOADS---
    [size=-1]Note 3 UVUBMI7 Tweaked v1.0
    NOTE: THIS IS THE FILE THAT INSTALLS THE ROM
    md5: E8C1CCDA4543647BF513C9C4BE6D1113
    Tweaked v1.0 Basic Approach Prepare Install
    NOTE: While this is flashable, it does NOT flash the rom!!
    md5: E627E7BF2D59D4670EA3D6F4F15A0A52
    Tweaked v1.x Advanced Approach Installer Information
    NOTE: This is NOT a flashable zip! Open it up and read through it!
    Tweaked Modificatinator UVUBMI7 v1.0
    NOTE: This is an aroma installer that lets you un/re/install most of the mods from the main installer
    md5: 4CB4441A9B823A1808E66DE35BF6C45D[/size]
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    [size=+2]THANKS GO TO:[/size]

    sbrissen - smali tips and what not
    nitsuj17 - tips, advice, useful info, and tireless stifling
    imnuts - far too many reasons to list
    jt1134 - far too many reasons yet again
    ChainsDD and Chainfire - reasons upon reasons
    Alexia Whitehurst - support, theme/mod work, and a host of other things too numerous to name
    wanam/lidroid - amazing guides
    amarullz - awesome install utility
    dirtybudha - for lending me some server space for screenshots and mirrors :)
    wally3614 - awesome icons, boot animation, AT&T testing, and amazing theme work!
    nijel8 - a number of awesome mods (settings package names, mms text coloring, awesome call ended screen mod info, secemail mods, tsmparts improvements, etc.) - great help!
    itsmikeramsay - helping get the AT&T side of things up and running, kernel stuff
    JaeKar99 - for awesome wallpaper/banner/boot animation work now and in the past for Tweaked (if you like his work feel free to show him!)
    Warrior1975 - for kicking things off to even get this phone in the first place
    AkaTheMacDaddy - tester extraordinaire and endless encouragement
    KalEl7 - tester extraordinaire and endless encouragement
    boobah204 - awesome sview aroma and testing
    mikeyxda - help w/ non-murky ripplier lockscreen
    foreverloco - for making an awesome AOSP theme specific for my muddled mess of a rom
    prdog1 and mikeybones - critical pieces to the long-press-kill mod
    prdog1 again - general support/info/help
    deeznutz1977 - testing and idea making
    icedventimocha - for making awesome toggle images for the new toggles (WiFi Calling, Torch)
    ReelFiles - uber-thorough testing of little-used nuances
    Owlensteed - testing and mediafire goodness
    beanstown106 - pointing me towards the aosp lockscreen info
    chopperthedog - for hooking me up with file hosting stuffs
    gunnermike - also providing hosting for files
    Endless2232 - layout (and general) xml guidance
    MidnightNinja - image repairs and what not
    loserskater - improved volume skip info
    0tt0m@n - help w/ SysScope from back in the Note2 days
    noname81 - all the good LMT launcher work - check out his thread for more info!
    didact79 - awesome guides that get me pointed in the right direction
    scalee - amazing pointers on modifying flashbarservice/multiwindow
    JoshBeach - letting me use his font apk and helping me debug things without even knowing it
    dragonstalker - pointers, tips, general helpfulness
    erikmm - pointers, tips, general helpfulness
    merwin - pointers, tips, general helpfulness
    All of TeamSbrissenMod and those responsible for TSMParts
    Anyone else I likely forgot

    [size=+2]ALL OF THESE PEOPLE DESERVE YOUR THANKS! MAKE SURE THEY KNOW THAT![/size]

    Beyond the contributions of the above individuals, there were a number of guides found on xda or via google that were used along the way. Some representative samples include:

    CRT/Fade animation guide
    This and this were looked at for upsell avoidance attempts
    Finger ink effect
    Aroma installer info
    Call recording guide
    This and this held clues for the Nfc screen off/lockscreen mod
    SecMms.apk modding info
    Better volume skip info
    This guide helped me figure out my twist on the lockscreen torch
    Signature verification removal
    xposed multiwindow mod by Scalee used as a guide for editing flashbarservice
    Quick enter mod guide for pin/pass lockscreens by loserskater
    FemBlack and XBlast for clues on volume key cursor movement
    zst123 and XuiMod for clues and smali bits regarding muiu battery bar mod
    C3C076 and GravityBox for clues regarding statusbar brightness control mod
    A bunch of others that have become buried in my browser history...
    34
    [size=+2]How to custom install Tweaked[/size]

    As I said, there are really three approaches to installing Tweaked:

    [size=+2]----- DEFAULT -----[/size]
    This is the approach used when one of two things has happened:
    - 1) There was no preparation done or found as far as selecting options (i.e. no install.prop found where it should be on internal/external sdcard)
    - 2) You are flashing an updated version of the main installer and failed to update your install.prop. Note that in this case your original install.prop can still be found, it just has a .bak added to the end of the file name.
    This approach installs a set of options that harken back to the earlier alpha/beta days of the rom when there were no install options - it was just a zip that you flashed and that was it.

    When you flash the main installer zip as-is and it will give you a default setup after installation - at which point you can then reboot into recovery and flash the modificatinator (see downloads post here) - which is still aroma-based.

    [size=+2]NOTE:[/size] For the next two approaches please be aware that the process will likely need to be redone with new versions to make sure you have access to all available options!
    I will try to keep changes to these files minimal, but changes are inevitable, so make sure to stay up-to-date with the version you are flashing, as otherise you will likely get the default install!
    [size=+2]ALSO -[/size] with these approaches you can place the TweakedInstall directory on either the internal or external sdcard. That being said, in general if you have a TweakedInstall directory on BOTH your external AND internal sdcard, the files in the external sdcard directory will be chosen over those in the internal sdcard directory. Furthermore - it is VERY important that you DO NOT RENAME ANY OF THE FILES OR THE DIRECTORY! If you do you will likely get a default install when flashing the main installer (not the worst thing, but still).

    [size=+2]----- BASIC -----[/size]
    This is the approach that was discussed to some extent in the "SUPER SIMPLE SAFE APPROACH" in the first post. This approach utilizes the aroma installer, but it doesn't actually install anything. Instead, it creates and correctly places one of the files referenced in the advanced approach for you. On the surface it will appear quite similar to what you might see regarding aroma, but trust me nothing is being flashed (outside of one file being written to internal/external sdcard). You only need to do this once, unless you later decide you want to change your setup or you are flashing an updated version of Tweaked.
    Again - THIS DOES NOT FLASH TWEAKED!

    [size=+2]----- ADVANCED -----[/size]
    This approach requires changes you will have to do, and therefore needs a little reading and preparing ahead of time. In order to help things along, I've put together a zip file (see downloads post here) with instructions and needed files - make sure to read the... well, the README! The contents of that readme file are below:

    --- From the READMEFIRST-INSTRUCTIONS.txt in the InstallInfo.zip file ---

    ##################################################
    # HOW TO CUSTOM INSTALL USING ADVANCED APPROACH: #
    ##################################################

    1) Decide if you will be editing text files on the computer or the phone
    - regardless of where you do this, the result must go in a specific directory on your internal/external sdcard (see below)
    - if you use a computer to edit, make sure it uses the Unix-style end-of-line character (you can use Notepad++ on a PC)
    - Not all text editors work as you need them to if doing this on the phone - I have only tried it using the built-in text editor in Root Explorer
    ######## THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT AND A SOURCE FOR SIMPLE MISTAKES - YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! ########
    2) Extract the TweakedInstall folder
    - Inside are four files - the main one of interest is install.prop
    3) Open install.prop and read the instructions
    - it is on this file you select options
    - this is similar in idea to how it was done in aroma
    - ALL you are doing with this is changing the numbers that come after the = signs
    - DON'T CHANGE ANYTHING ELSE! ONLY NUMBERS!
    - Follow the instructions for what each number means for each choice
    4) Complete any other OPTIONAL file edits per how you want to install
    OPTIONS INCLUDE (these are for the more advanced users around - THEY ARE NOT NEEDED AND CAN BE IGNORED):
    - If you opted to further debloat beyond available options and have set dangertweak to = 1
    - edit the applist file with the apk name that you want removed
    - ONE APK PER LINE
    - see baseapplist.txt for a list of apk names that are included on /system as "default"
    - If you opted to keep some pre-existing system files and have set savelist to = 1
    - edit the savelist file with the full path to the file you want saved
    - so for example if you wanted to save a script file called 02ForExample that was in the init.d folder, you would enter
    /system/etc/init.d/02ForExample
    into the savelist file
    - ONE PATH PER LINE
    5) Make sure the directory along with your newly-edited files are moved to your sdcard if not already

    ### IMPORTANT: THIS DIRECTORY HAS TO BE AT THE ROOT OF YOUR SDCARD (INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL)!! ###
    ### IMPORTANT: THE NAME OF THIS DIRECTORY MUST NOT CHANGE!! ###
    ### IMPORTANT: YOU ARE DOING THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!! ###

    6) Boot into recovery and flash the main installer zip :)

    TAKE HOME:
    The edited install.prop file (and optional ones related to it) being kept in the TweakedInstall directory on your sdcard will make it so you won't need to do any choosing the next time you want to flash the main installer. You can always come back to or reflash Tweaked exactly how you have set it up with no extra effort!

    --- End READMEFIRST-INSTRUCTIONS.txt -

    The hope is that these instructions are as simple but as thorough as possible for those wanting to embark on the advanced customizing approach.