[ROM][4.4.4][10/21] SlimSaber - i9100

[crazyboot]

For ROM, you can use the latest fusionjack build or greekdragon build.

From what I've seen, I've never encountered FCs using both builds.

As for gapps, you can use slim addons or opengapps pico.

Saber.

Hi again,

I wasn't able to find the GreekDragon's build (many threads found but only for Android > KK) : could someone please give me the link ?
I would like to flash the lastest build as this one seems a little bit too old - oct 2015 (some incompatibilities).
Also, I saw my battery draning today, don't know if it is already known issue ?

Thanx

 

[Saber]

Hi again,

I wasn't able to find the GreekDragon's build (many threads found but only for Android > KK) : could someone please give me the link ?
I would like to flash the lastest build as this one seems a little bit too old - oct 2015 (some incompatibilities).
Also, I saw my battery draning today, don't know if it is already known issue ?

Thanx

Here is the link (just searched in this thread):
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24415232478676754

With the battery draining issue, I need more details such as a better battery stats report.

Saber

 

[crazyboot]

Here is the link (just searched in this thread):
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24415232478676754

With the battery draining issue, I need more details such as a better battery stats report.

Saber

Great, many thanx Saber !
The flashing instructions are the same that for fusionjack ? Should I wipe everything before ?
I am on the fusionjack last kernel right now : should I update it too to another kernel ? And which recovery to use (right now I'm on : TWRP 2.7.1.0)?

Installation instructions
Coming from 4.1.x or 4.2.x or 4.3.x or another ROM to 4.4.x:
Flash a kitkat compatible recovery from here. A kernel is a recovery and a recovery is a kernel.
Reboot to recovery. Not to the system!
Full wipe: data, cache, dalvik cache.
Mount system and format system partition manually.
Flash the unofficial build.
Flash gapps from here. Please use the 'minimal' one since our system partition is not big enough to carry the 'full' one.


Coming from previous unofficial build:
Wipe cache and dalvik cache.
Flash the unofficial build.
No need to re-flash gapps. Gapps will be restored back automatically by backup tool during flashing.

About battery stats report : where can I find it in order to post here ?

 

[Saber]

Great, many thanx Saber !
The flashing instructions are the same that for fusionjack ? Should I wipe everything before ?
I am on the fusionjack last kernel right now : should I update it too to another kernel ? And which recovery to use (right now I'm on : TWRP 2.7.1.0)?



About battery stats report : where can I find it in order to post here ?

Dirty flash should be fine, however I always clean flash to prevent any battery drain issues.

As for battery stats report, install better battery stats on your phone, let it run for a few hours then save the dumpfile (share button). Optionally, you could just take a screenshot of the battery stats in the settings menu (but less detailed).

Saber

 

[crazyboot]

Dirty flash should be fine, however I always clean flash to prevent any battery drain issues.

As for battery stats report, install better battery stats on your phone, let it run for a few hours then save the dumpfile (share button). Optionally, you could just take a screenshot of the battery stats in the settings menu (but less detailed).

Saber

OK then I'll wipe system too. But before flashing I have to buy this app, or there is a free version ?
Also, about kernel, the last fusionjack's OK or I should switch to another one ?

 

[Saber]

OK then I'll wipe system too. But before flashing I have to buy this app, or there is a free version ?
Also, about kernel, the last fusionjack's OK or I should switch to another one ?

Have a look at the XDA thread for the app. The developer is awesome so if you want to support, you can buy the app from the play store.

If you are asking whether the current kernel you are using is alright to flash the new ROM, then yes it is fine.

If you are asking whether you should use the kernel once flashing the new ROM build, you should just use the kernel that comes with the ROM as flashing any kernels shouldn't be necessary.

Saber

 

[crazyboot]

Have a look at the XDA thread for the app. The developer is awesome so if you want to support, you can buy the app from the play store.

If you are asking whether the current kernel you are using is alright to flash the new ROM, then yes it is fine.

If you are asking whether you should use the kernel once flashing the new ROM build, you should just use the kernel that comes with the ROM as flashing any kernels shouldn't be necessary.

Saber

Fabulous, you answered better than my questions
Thank you and I will surely buy it; it's not very expensive and it seems to be very usefull
I have just some last questions : the same gapps that' in fusionjack's 1st post has to be flashed after this ROM too or it's already integrated in GreekDragon's build? Is formatting F2FS recommended for this ROM and if yes how can I do it with TWRP 2.7.1.0 ? Thanx again !!

 

[crazyboot]

Hi @Saber

I saved a dumpfile but don't know where to find it.

Also, could you please answer my last questions b4 I flash : does the same gapps that's in fusionjack's 1st post has to be flashed after this ROM too or it's already integrated in GreekDragon's build? Is formatting F2FS recommended for this ROM and if yes how can I do it with TWRP 2.7.1.0 ? Thanx again !!

 

[Saber]

Hi @Saber

I saved a dumpfile but don't know where to find it.

Also, could you please answer my last questions b4 I flash : does the same gapps that's in fusionjack's 1st post has to be flashed after this ROM too or it's already integrated in GreekDragon's build? Is formatting F2FS recommended for this ROM and if yes how can I do it with TWRP 2.7.1.0 ? Thanx again !!

The dumpfile is saved on your internal storage.

If you want google play store, you need to flash the gapps either from the OP or from opengapps. It is not integrated into the ROM.

F2FS is not recommended for this ROM, and it is the same with all of the other ROMs. You should only use ext4.

Saber

 

[crazyboot]

Hello @Saber,

Well I've flashed the last GreekDragon's build and first I would just like to share that PICO TTS isn't working (it was the same with fusionjack's build).
So, I followed this guide and put another TTS which is working very well

Now, I would like to restore SMS and some other app's data which I've saved with Titanium (free version on playstore) but after installing Titanium it doesn't see my saves which come from previous fusionjack's build. Do you know if I can restore them anyway and if yes, how to proceed ? (i've never used Titanium sorry for my noobiness)

Then I'll put BetterBatteryStats and make a new dumpfile to check the battery. Thanx !!!

NB : i've put zzmoove governor in advanced option / performance governor with governor settings / profile_number = 2 (highly recommanded by fuisionjack for battery) but after boot I loose it (I've checked apply on boot), is it normal ?

 

[Saber]

Hello @Saber,

Well I've flashed the last GreekDragon's build and first I would just like to share that PICO TTS isn't working (it was the same with fusionjack's build).
So, I followed this guide and put another TTS which is working very well

Now, I would like to restore SMS and some other app's data which I've saved with Titanium (free version on playstore) but after installing Titanium it doesn't see my saves which come from previous fusionjack's build. Do you know if I can restore them anyway and if yes, how to proceed ? (i've never used Titanium sorry for my noobiness)

Then I'll put BetterBatteryStats and make a new dumpfile to check the battery. Thanx !!!

NB : i've put zzmoove governor in advanced option / performance governor with governor settings / profile_number = 2 (highly recommanded by fuisionjack for battery) but after boot I loose it (I've checked apply on boot), is it normal ?

With titanium backup, there should be a titanium backup folder in your internal sd containing your apps and data. If the folder is not present, it probably got deleted or something wrong may have happened (factory reset will have no affect to the saves). In the menu of TB, can you see any backups under the restore missing apps option? If not, this will confirm something has happened to all of the backup data.

As for zzmoove, I never use the in-built performance menu but I would highly recommend trying kernel adiutor. It may just be an issue with the ROM itself not restoring kernel values (or the governor not being setup correctly for profile changing).

Saber

 

[crazyboot]

With titanium backup, there should be a titanium backup folder in your internal sd containing your apps and data. If the folder is not present, it probably got deleted or something wrong may have happened (factory reset will have no affect to the saves). In the menu of TB, can you see any backups under the restore missing apps option? If not, this will confirm something has happened to all of the backup data.

As for zzmoove, I never use the in-built performance menu but I would highly recommend trying kernel adiutor. It may just be an issue with the ROM itself not restoring kernel values (or the governor not being setup correctly for profile changing).

Saber

OK I've transfered Titanium folder from external sd to internal storage and now I can see it. I've tried restoring SMS/MMS data only and reboot and it didn't restore any SMS. The same with app+data.
To be worse, after first reboot I have "google play services app stopping..." pop-ups which is very annoying

I would like to try kernel adiutor but where can I find the instructions ? In this thread or somewhere else ?

 

[crazyboot]

I've solved the "google play services has stopped" repeating pop-up by erasing data in settings / applications / google play services.
Titanium for SMS/MMS wasn't best idea, next time I'll use SMS Backup & Restore
Titanium for non-messaging apps worked well, however.

I was wondering if the draining battery wasn't in fact the problem with jauging. I'll make a try with this (right now, I'm charging the phone).

@Saber, could you please explain me how to make the best battery setting in kernel adiutor ?
Thanx and cheers

 

[Lexuzz89]

Hello @Saber Please how can I choose another theme? I don't find a theme chooser in the settings
I'm on the latest updated version from GeekDragon and there isn't a chooser, too
PS.. This Rom is still the best stablest and smoothest Rom for the S2

 

[noppy22]

Hello @Saber Please how can I choose another theme? I don't find a theme chooser in the settings
I'm on the latest updated version from GeekDragon and there isn't a chooser, too
PS.. This Rom is still the best stablest and smoothest Rom for the S2

There is no theme engine in Slimsaber, only CM based roms

 

[Lexuzz89]

Ok thanks.. Nevertheless an awesome rom! Thanks @Saber
Thuuuumbs up

 

[Lexuzz89]

Is it possible that anyone upload the "Bootanimation by kroz" again in Mega or Upload? I can't download the Bootanimations

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@Saber My last question
Can I flash your last Kernel (https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=43487) without problems? The reason is because I would like to have the last security update..
"Kernel_Dorimanx-V10.50v009-[12-12]-[14-01]-KK-SGII-SABER-LINARO-4.9-TRIM.zip"

 

[Saber]

@Saber My last question
Can I flash your last Kernel (https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=43487) without problems? The reason is because I will have the last security update..
"Kernel_Dorimanx-V10.50v009-[12-12]-[14-01]-KK-SGII-SABER-LINARO-4.9-TRIM.zip"

Yes, you can flash my kernel without problems. Even though my kernel is much more updated in terms of security updates compared to included kernel, they shouldn't cause problems.

Saber

 

[Lexuzz89]

Yes, you can flash my kernel without problems. Even though my kernel is much more updated in terms of security updates compared to included kernel, they shouldn't cause problems.

Saber

Many may thanks

Sent from my Galaxy S7 using XDA Labs

 

[sabi95190]

Which kernel is the best for this rom