back-to-n0t3; Bring the larger fun to the flagship

[arter97]

back-to-n0t3; Bring the larger fun to the flagship​

/* Introduction */

Galaxy Note 5 firmware port over to Galaxy S6.
If you're wondering what's up with that name, Google back-to-n00t.
I just named it after that.

/* Info */

Galaxy Note 5 firmware port over to Galaxy S6.
Why do this? Because optimizations and other finishing touches are very different from the Galaxy S6.
I'm already noticing way better memory managements and performance from this port.

You need Note 5 firmware ready custom kernel along side this ROM!
Latest arter97 kernel supports this kernel.
Tell your favorite custom kernel developer to rebase their kernel to Note 5 or S6 edge Plus sources.

Debloated
De-KNOXed
Odexed, zipaligned, uncompressed

/* Disclaimer */

Your warranty is now void.
I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you. Hard. A lot.

/* More disclaimer */

Everyone is encouraged to fork this project and make his or her own ROM based on this project.
Please read https://github.com/arter97/back-to-n0t3/blob/master/README

/* Supported device */

SM-G920F
All other devices, you should apply your own fixes or port yourself.

/* What you need to know */

'Open' does not mean 'no-respect'
Leave credits to original developers

/* Contact */

Email : [email protected]
Twitter : @arter97_dev

/* etc */

BusyBox or Superuser is not included!
This is not stable at the moment.
Please check the post below for Known issues.

/* Downloads */

XDA DevDB - Deprecated
arter97.com
Sendspace
arter97 kernel

/* Opensource */

GitHub

/* Installation */

1. Install ClockworkMod(or PhilZ) recovery
2. Put ROM on your SD card
3. Enter recovery
4. Perform a full data wipe(except you're running previous versions of back-to-n0t3)
5. Flash ROM
6. Flash custom kernel that supports Note 5 firmware (mandatory)
7. Flash SuperSU (optional)
8. Disable 'Smart Stay' from Settings to gain extra more battery life

XDA:DevDB Information
back-to-n0t3; Bring the larger fun to the flagship, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy S6

Contributors
arter97
ROM OS Version: 5.1.x Lollipop
ROM Firmware Required: Custom kernel with Note 5 ROM support
Based On: Touchwiz

Version Information
Status: No Longer Updated

Created 2015-08-16
Last Updated 2016-01-06

 

[arter97]

/* Changelog */

V13.1
Fixed framework-res durp on Xposed_Edge version
Fixed version info durp on Xposed_Edge version
Fixed odex durp on regular version

V13
G920FXXS3COK5 merged
N920CXXU2AOK7 merged
XposedBridge updated from wanam's

V12
N920CXXU2AOK6 merged
Xposed updated to v78

V11
N920CXXU2AOJ5 merged
This is a major update - http://www.sammobile.com/2015/10/22/galaxy-note-5-gets-an-update-with-battery-other-improvements/
Clean flash(factory reset before installation) is highly recommended
Apps with SPenSdk dependencies crashing issues fixed(PhotoEditor included)
CSC updated
Xposed: updated
- dex2oat arguments integrated to source
- app_process updated
- Built with updated Linaro toolchain
- Changes by wanam merged

V10
G920FXXU3COJ1 merged
Xposed updated
- Updated to v75
- Built with updated Linaro toolchain
- Changes by wanam merged

V9_Xposed_Edge
First release of Edge features enabled version

V9
Image corruption on zoomed camera issue fixed

V8
Camera filters fixed

V7
SQLite 3.8.11.1 binary added for terminal freaks
Knox left-overs removed
Misc Camera issues fixed - I can no longer reproduce the video recording and 8.0x zoom error.
N920CXXU1AOI3 merged
G920FXXU2QOI7 merged
power_profile.xml fixed - This does nothing other than fixing incorrect battery usage indication in Settings app
Xposed framework updated to v74
Misc recovery flashing issues fixed - Maybe TWRP can work now, but haven't tested

V6
CSC reworked from G928F(Galaxy S6 edge Plus) United Kingdom's firmware
N920CXXU1AOI1 merged

V5
Fix potential battery drain due to radio issues

V4
N920CXXU1AOH6 merged
G920FXXU2COH8 merged
Xposed framework updated to v73
- Fixes some modules including Amplify
- Unnecessary, experimental bits removed

V3
Graphics drivers merged from Note 5
- This changes has made it essential to install Note 5(or S6 edge +) source based kernel! Ask your favorite custom kernel developer to merge it or use arter97 kernel 3.0+! -
N920CXXU1AOH4 merged
G920FXXU2COH2 merged - This changes has fixed the slow Wi-Fi handoff issue -
Xposed installer alpha 4 apk now included on deodex'ed version

V2
Libraries updated from G920S OH7 firmware and lists are reworked
All Camera issues are fixed
Fingerprint scanner fixed
Bluetooth Smart Lock fixed
f2fs support added - format /system to f2fs before installation
More language enabled
Camera shutter-sound control enabled
Call recording enabled
framework-res: smooth spinner applied
Deodex'ed firmware with Xposed built-in released as a separate version - Thanks to @wanam

V1
Initial release

 

[arter97]

/* Known issues */

- Camera : RAW capture & exposure time control & manual color temperature K control on Camera PRO mode is not working.
These features are added at Note 5 and something hardware related must have to do with it(such as image processing).
Our Galaxy S6 Camera libraries cannot understand such options, thus force-closes.
I'm not planning to fix this. If it force-closes repeatedly wipe Camera app's data.

- "Information stream" and "Night clock" is not working and I'm not planning to fix this as this requires me to mess around the kernel.

- "Advanced NFC settings" is not working and will force-close. The NFC itself is functional. This is due to using NfcNci.apk from the stock S6 firmware and I'm not planning to fix this as using the stock NfcNci.apk is necessary for the NFC to function correctly.

 

[arter97]

/* Xposed */

back-to-n0t3 has a separate version that is deodex'ed and has Xposed built-in.
Xposed framework to Galaxy S6 was ported by @wanam and some other developers including me.
So please consider donating to @wanam.

If you don't use Xposed, I highly recommend installing the regular version.

The Xposed version of back-to-n0t3 has source-built ART Runtime.
Here are some changes that were applied.
- Built with Linaro GCC 5.2
- Built with optimization options including -O3
- Optimize-everything enabled

 

[arter97]

/* Addons */

Hacked YouTube app to enable VP9 and 60fps playback
(by hard-coding model name recognition to return SM-G920F)
YouTube
Please place this to the /system/app, normal user install won't work.

 

[arter97]

/* Sendspace */

Thanks to Sendspace for sponsoring Pro+ account!

V13.1 - https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/sxfc9z
V13.1_Xposed_Edge - https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/t9xfdg

 

[arter97]

Reserved 6

 

[Flamehell]

Whaooooo!!!!Nice!!!!! @arter97 two questions mate,which kernel is inside the rom and are you planning to keep this rom updated?I mean,this will be your rom?Tnx a lot for your work!!!!

 

[zoreli]

Go for it and keep a good work :good:

 

[[email protected]]

@arter97 great, about camera and fingerprint,is it not possible to use the camera/fingerprint from the S6?

Tapatalked from my GALAXY S6

 

[arter97]

@arter97 great, about camera and fingerprint,is it not possible to use the camera/fingerprint from the S6?

Tapatalked from my GALAXY S6

Duh, I wish it was easy just like dat.

 

[[email protected]]

Duh, I wish it was easy just like dat.

just asking as someone would have done it sooner or later.

Tapatalked from my GALAXY S6

 

[abbz123]

Stupid question.. Will this work on w8?

 

[edgarf28]

@arter97 Congrats on the port! Will check it out in a few minutes on my G920F.

But I've one question for you:
The OP says that it's uncompressed, what do you exactly mean by this? You mean that the ROM zip is uncompressed? Has this any benefits?

 

[arter97]

Stupid question.. Will this work on w8?

No idea.

 

[arter97]

@arter97 Congrats on the port! Will check it out in a few minutes on my G920F.

But I've one question for you:
The OP says that it's uncompressed, what do you exactly mean by this? You mean that the ROM zip is uncompressed? Has this any benefits?

Yup. Huge memory benefits at the cost of bigger ROM size.

 

[[email protected]]

@edgarf28 maybe a Deo-Mod of this later when everything works?

 

[edgarf28]

Yup. Huge memory benefits at the cost of bigger ROM size.

Okay thanks!

Will do this too with the next update of my ROM.

 

[arter97]

Okay thanks!

Will do this too with the next update of my ROM.

Do it properly.
Doing it with standard zip tools such as p7zip will do more harm than goods.

 

[Albe95]

@arter97 with this port are you able to convert in the N5 apks the QMGs to PNGs? Because S6 Roms doesn't support this new kind of QMGs that comes with Note 5.