[EOL][ROM][STABLE][O][8.0][CRE5][12.06.18][SM-N950F/FD/N] IronMan-Rom V2.0.0

[Tkkg1994]

IronMan-Rom for the Note 8 is finally here with a dedicated thread :victory:​

Hey guys! Here we are another time
Assuming that you already know me more or less, this rom is based upon latest Samsung Experience 9.0 (Android 8.0). I really love the Samung UI, that's why I work on those roms and not on AOSP such as LineageOS, I know I'm a little fanboy
Coming to the features, it's similar to the ones you'll find on my other roms such as BatMan-Rom (for the S8/S8+ and S7/S7e) or the SuperMan-Rom (for the S7/S7e) or even the EOL (End Of Life) HydraRom (for the glorious N7) :good:

The Rom itself contains many many custom features via RomControl, I'll list the most important ones below, still you are very welcome to try them all via the RomControl app (choosable in aroma). Now enough talking, wish you much fun flashing the rom and hope you'll enjoy it! :fingers-crossed:


Nobody is allowed to take stuff from my rom without asking me! Thank you.

IF YOU FOLLOW MY STEPS BELOW, YOU WILL MAY LOSE YOUR WARRANTY, KNOX WILL DISPLAY 0x1! I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGED DEVICE!

Rom features of V2.0.0 Oreo:
- Based on latest N950FXXU3CRE5 Nougat base
- Prerooted with SuperSU V2.82 SR5 or MagiskSU (choose in aroma)
- Magisk V16.4 (aroma selectable)
- Latest Busybox 1.28.4 included in aroma
- Aroma installer! with support up to 4GB zip files
- CSC features can be chosen in aroma (Applock, LTE only mode, Netspeed and more)
- Adblocker included as aroma choice
- Full rom control!! App name is IronControl Free
- Fully deodexed (includes patched sepolicy in kernel)
- LED indicator settings
- choose IOS or stock emojis in aroma
- DM-Verity disabled
- Force encrypt disabled
- Modded SystemUI with many tweaks in RomControl (header colors, qs colors, notification colors and much more)
- 3Minit Clock/battery in romcontrol
- Custom clock positions and customizations in romcontrol
- USB Plug/Unplug disable wake up
- Remove high volume warning for headphones
- Torch on lockscreen
- Use volume key on lockscreen to switch music titles
- Knox stuff can be choosen in aroma
- Stock CRE5 Kernel or IronKernel (choose in aroma)
- Based off from latest touchwiz source available at this moment
- Many apps are selectable in aroma debloat menu
- Selinux permissive on custom kernel
- Ram bar in recents
- Matrix animation in recents
- Dual speaker sound mod
- Xposed V90.2 beta 3 included as aroma choice
- Latest May Security Patches
- Many other features, can't list them all, please read changelog to see what changed over the time

How to install the rom:
For advanced users:

0. Make sure to have a backup somewhere on external storage
1. Make sure to be on most recent TWRP, bootloader and modem
2. Flash the rom
3. If you need VoLTE or Wifi Calling, flash your correct carrier CSC
4. Done :highfive:

For normal users:

0. Boot your phone, enable OEM unlock in developer settings
1. Flash TWRP with Odin, following this thread Note 8 TWRP until it works correctly (to access download mode, press bixby+volume down+power on while phone is turned off)
2. Make sure you are using most recent bootloader and modem, latest one available here on Android File Host
3. Now boot into TWRP by pressing bixby+volume up+power on while phone is turned off
4. If TWRP asks you about allowing system to be edited, swipe yes to confirm
5. In TWRP, go to wipe, format data (a keyboard will pop up now), type "yes" (this will wipe all your data, make sure to have a backup!)
6. After this, reboot recovery and start the rom installer
7. Select your preferences in my aroma installer, make sure to chose NO ROOT for the first rom flash so dalvik-cache can be build properly!
8. If you selected to auto update bootloader in aroma, the installer will reboot automatically
9. You can still install my CSC selection if you are customer of a carrier which is not supported by default CSC inside the rom
10. Wait till the rom boots up
11. Go though the setup and boot back into twrp. Then flash your preferred root method in the recovery
12. After setting up, open IronControl Free and let the app apply my default settings!
13. Enjoy the rom!

Downloads for SM-N950F/FD/N:
V2.0.0 Final on Android File Host (Oreo)
V1.2.0 on Android File Host (Nougat)
V2.0.0 on GrifoDev
Bootloader/Modems SM-N950F/FD/N
CSC Selection N8
IronKernel N8

Telegram Links:
IronMan News Channel
IronMan-Rom N8 Chat

Known Bugs:
- Knox related features such as secure folder, samsung pay or samsung pass may not work any longer after rooting your phone

Credits:
- Samsung for the base
- SuperR for his awesome Kitchen
- Chainfire for his SuperSU
- topjohnwu for systemless Magisk V14.5
- amarullz for aroma and nkk71 to make it compatible with bigger zip files
- wubydax and daxgirl for basic RomControl
- myellow for all the great animations!
- mwilky for his fingerprint after reboot mod, private mode, custom colors and other mods
- Asc1977 for a few mods I already used on SuperMan/BatMan

Support:

If you enjoy this I would be really lucky if you would hit thanks :victory:
And if you really really like it, here is a donation link

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PayPal​

XDA:DevDB Information
IronMan-Rom SM-N950F, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (2017 Phone)

Contributors
Tkkg1994
Source Code: https://gitlab.com/Tkkg1994/IronRom

ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat
ROM Kernel: Linux 4.x
ROM Firmware Required: Custom TWRP Recovery
Based On: Stock Based

Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: V2.0.0
Stable Release Date: 2018-06-12

Created 2017-11-23
Last Updated 2018-06-22

 

[Tkkg1994]

Changelog:

IronMan-Rom V1.0.0:
- Initial release on XDA

IronMan-Rom V1.1.0:
- Updated the base from the rom to latest BQK6 release
- This base includes the Krack fix (Krack explained: https://www.krackattacks.com/)
- Fully remodded with all romcontrol features (There are no new features added for now in the RC)
- Updated kernels to latest BQK6 source code (version 1.2.0)
- Updated included csc to BQK6
- Updated all bootloader and modem files to latest for their model
- Added SM-G955N, SM-G950N and SM-N950N bootloader/modem to aroma. So they can also update directly via recovery!
- Updated modded Youtube vanced to most recent version
- Updated patched camera bins thanks to Noxx!
- Added vision to the bixby debloat section, means if you don't select bixby in aroma you also won't get bixby vision this time
- Added a new "edge" debloat feature, if you don't choose it you get the system without all edge functions
- Updated the modded camera thanks to zeroprobe (based on BQK6 release)
- Updated all included recoveries to 3.2.0-0 (except the note 8 didn't got an update yet)
- Removed many google apps from aroma, you can download them via the playstore, this prevents an issue people had with "symlink failed"

IronMan-Rom V1.2.0:
- Rebased upon latest BRA8 release
- Updated all kernels to version 1.3.0 (which include latest source code of course)
- Updated magisk to v15.4
- Updated xposed to 89.2
- Updated busybox to latest release
- Updated N8 BL/CP to BRA8
- Updated adaway host files
- Readded OEM switch even to modded settings
- Prevent RMM State Lock (thanks to @blackmesa)
- Update GBWhatsapp and GBInsta to most recent versions
- Update modded youtube to most recent version
- Added a new ironman theme for the aroma installer thanks to Karan_Tamboli
- Fixed RomControl links in "about the rom" not being correct (telegram and xda links)
- Fixed systemui crashing as soon as you are in roaming mode
- Added flipboard and upday to debloat

IronMan-Rom V2.0.0 Final:
- Based on latest Oreo release (CRE5)
- Includes May security patch
- This rom is ONLY for the Note 8 and not for S7/S7e/S8/S8+ devices!
- Updated all included bootloader and modems for F/FD/N models
- Reworked the rom from scratch
- Includes latest stock kernel and IronKernel
- Updated GBWhatsApp and GBInstagram to most recent versions
- Updated youtube vanced (to play youtube in background)
- Updated SMusic app thanks to @thereassaad
- Updated adaway and adblocker files
- Updated magisk to V16.4
- Updated xposed to 90.2 beta 3
- Updated busybox to 1.28.4
- Updated included twrp to my latest selfmade built
- Updated webview so we don't have to use google chrome for it
- Updated modded camera by zeroprobe to support oreo
- Updated dual speaker mod to support oreo
- Added a new custom ironman bootanimation thanks to Thibou (chose in aroma)
- Added a new splash ironman image thanks to myellow and Karan_Tamboli (can also be chosen in aroma)
- Updated the romcontrol with some new mods and some mods removed. It has now the exact same features as BatMan
-> this means you can use the BatControl Pro app too!
- Include csc features (applock, airmessage and many more), this rom ships with decrypted cscs!
- Maybe something else, I have possibly already forgot it

 

[Tkkg1994]

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[Tkkg1994]

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[masri1987]

so i installed b2, prior to this build and got the same experience so reverted to renovate., downloaded ur new rom today, clean flashed it, as soon as i try to restore my 29 apps from tibu, and reboot, the screen just flashes like crazy and i'm unablee to use the phone unlock it or do anything, same thing happened to b2.

I did remove that stupid 3minit battery app and it's resources apk. is that something to do with it? if so can we have a option in aroma not to have 3minit battery?
I did not remove anything else prior to restoring my own apps and rebooting.

On renovate when i do the same thing i do not experience the same result.

thanks in advanced tkkg1994

Edit: i also lost root as soon as i booted up, chose 14.5 magisk in aroma

 

[Tkkg1994]

so i installed b2, prior to this build and got the same experience so reverted to renovate., downloaded ur new rom today, clean flashed it, as soon as i try to restore my 29 apps from tibu, and reboot, the screen just flashes like crazy and i'm unablee to use the phone unlock it or do anything, same thing happened to b2.

I did remove that stupid 3minit battery app and it's resources apk. is that something to do with it? if so can we have a option in aroma not to have 3minit battery?
I did not remove anything else prior to restoring my own apps and rebooting.

On renovate when i do the same thing i do not experience the same result.

thanks in advanced tkkg1994

Edit: i also lost root as soon as i booted up, chose 14.5 magisk in aroma

If you remove 3minit = systemui crash. Why? The systemui relies on it, that's why we have the romcontrol to disable it. The apps don't run in the background, they don't use any space, nor ram, nothing. There is no reason to delete those apks. If you choose to have the stock UI you won't get them installed of course.

I explained once back on SuperMan why I will NOT make a separate systemui with/without 3minit and that will stay the same for now.

All issues related to magisk, please report to the magisk threads here

 

[puddingoz]

Another masterpiece from the Roger Federer of XDA, runs beautiful on N8, no issues, hope you can crack the CSC encryption in the future but you've pretty much nailed it so far, thanks for your work.

 

[masri1987]

If you remove 3minit = systemui crash. Why? The systemui relies on it, that's why we have the romcontrol to disable it. The apps don't run in the background, they don't use any space, nor ram, nothing. There is no reason to delete those apks. If you choose to have the stock UI you won't get them installed of course.

I explained once back on SuperMan why I will NOT make a separate systemui with/without 3minit and that will stay the same for now.

All issues related to magisk, please report to the magisk threads here

sorry i brother i never used ur roms before so i wouldn't had any prior knowledge.

I can't use the rom knowing something is on it that i do not want but thank you

 

[krabman]

It's fairly common for FD devices that had the missing OEM unlock to lose root when using magisk in initial flashes, doesn't appear to me they know why.

 

[Sojourner353]

I can't use the rom knowing something is on it that i do not want but thank you

What does that mean???

Good luck finding a ROM (official or custom) that doesn't have stuff you don't want in it, if you want such a ROM then develop your own.

This Dev is one of the best so seeing that comment is insulting.

He makes it quite clear that the settings are disabled in ROM Control and with them disabled they have no influence on the system whatsoever.

Your loss in skipping this ROM, one of the best in my opinion.

Sent from my SM-N950N using Tapatalk

 

[bober10113]

thanks for the new rom. will try it later

 

[krabman]

He's on an timer'ed FD, folks facing a week in jail have to be careful. It's got nothing to do with the rom or the developer, it's about staying alive.

 

[masri1987]

It's fairly common for FD devices that had the missing OEM unlock to lose root when using magisk in initial flashes, doesn't appear to me they know why.

I have a N version..

What does that mean???

Good luck finding a ROM (official or custom) that doesn't have stuff you don't want in it, if you want such a ROM then develop your own.

This Dev is one of the best so seeing that comment is insulting.

He makes it quite clear that the settings are disabled in ROM Control and with them disabled they have no influence on the system whatsoever.

Your loss in skipping this ROM, one of the best in my opinion.

Sent from my SM-N950N using Tapatalk

relax, i wasn't saying it to be insulting, just really dislike 3minit apps. Maybe i'll come around to it, later.

 

[LongGer64]

He's on an timer'ed FD, folks facing a week in jail have to be careful. It's got nothing to do with the rom or the developer, it's about staying alive.

Tried the beta. Love this rom very much. Quick and smooth. Unfortunately, I am also on an FD. Was jailed 7 days when I was on the beta, blamed it on myself for my carelessness but this OEM thingy is my phobia. Agreed with you, it's about staying alive for FD users.

 

[rocketmail.com]

Tried the beta. Love this rom very much. Quick and smooth. Unfortunately, I am also on an FD. Was jailed 7 days when I was on the beta, blamed it on myself for my carelessness but this OEM thingy is my phobia. Agreed with you, it's about staying alive for FD users.

Does OEM unlock appears after installing this Rom?

Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

 

[ALLDAT]

Does OEM unlock appears after installing this Rom?

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No, it's disable by default

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[LongGer64]

Does OEM unlock appears after installing this Rom?

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Was in the beta. the OEM unlock was hidden. I've already downloaded this stable version. Have yet to install. On reserve mode and ready to go anytime after better understanding in this discussion. You know our fingers are always itchy to try more even if we already know that FD is always at risk. That's the spirit ya?

 

[sibin0626]

Is this rom purely based on the note 8 ...Or is it like the beta that was comparable with s8 and s7 edge ? Cause had some theming problems when I was on the beta ...The contact page wasn't theming correctly...That's why asked ?

 

[Tombozz97]

Thanks man, rom is smooth, love that...thank you very much

 

[godmode1970]

Installed it 1 day ago... and what do u think, u can u expect from a ROM with initial Release...
Well, I must say, this is my ROM. It's so feature rich packed with useful mods. Till now runs smooth and stable.
Aroma installation guides you through wipe options, debloating and feature. I am really impressed. I found my daily driver...

Finally I got a suggestion. There is still the problem with appearance of OEM-Unlock Toggle for many N8 users.
Most Custom ROMs hide this toggle. Isn't it possible to show the toggle and its status and just disable it, instead of hideing?