[ROM] Community Note 7 Port, Stock, N930VVRS2APHE, De-odexed [5/14/18]

[tx_dbs_tx]

I have decided to release my Verizon Note 7 port ROM for the public so that those of you wanting the best software features available for your Note 4, can have a good ROM base to work with. This ROM is not 100% finished but it is working for the most part. Calls, texts, wifi, bluetooth, etc is all working as far as I know. The purpose of this ROM and this thread is to give the XDA Community a base ROM to work with. I want you all to work together to find and fix bugs and share your knowledge here in this thread so that you can all help get this rom across the finish line. I feel it's the least I can do for all of you who have shown your enthusiasm and support to me. So here it is. I will try to make this OP short and straight to the point.

***You MUST wipe all partitions on your phone AND wipe internal storage before flashing this ROM. So make backups as needed. There are data folders from previous ROM's that MUST be deleted from your internal storage AND your SD card. Make sure you delete the "Android" folder in both locations before flashing this ROM! Failure to do this will result in isues with the ROM. You also need to make a complete backup of any stock Note 4 ROM including the modem and EFS using the latest Note 4 firmware and stock Note 4 ROM which you can find here in the development forum. (kevintm78 has a stockish Note 4 ROM that will serve this purpose). Again, backup EVERYTHING using the backup feature in TWRP and include EFS.***

I'm not going to break down the necessary steps for unlocking your bootloader and flashing a custom recovery. I expect you all should know how to do this before attempting to flash ROM's anyway. This ROM is 100% stock including 99% of the original Verizon bloat apps. The ROM is based off of the Verizon Note 7 N930VVRS2APHE software as well as the Verizon Note 4 firmware, libs and modules as necessary. It includes FlashPoint V4 kernel by kevintm78. So expect a stock ROM experience and expect minor bugs that can be sorted out easy enough with libs, apk's and simple xml edits here and there. You'll need to search around here at XDA for information, tips and files that will help you fix bugs. Upon flashing this ROM you may not be able to receive text messages. If this happens you will need to flash the FlashPoint V3 kernel for Note 7 port ROM's. You can find the FlashPoint Note 4 kernels here at XDA. This was reported to fix that bug. Pay attention and download the correct kernel version for this port ROM. Other than that, you all will need to get together and start figuring out the minor bugs and share your findings here so others can make the necessary adjustments to the ROM.

The person who shows the most activity and interest as well as his/her contribution to this ROM will be made contributor so that he or she can edit this ROM thread, add fixes, etc. I will be watching this thread from time to time and can offer some assistance, advice and knowledge from time to time. You can PM me, but only if you can't find answers here in this thread or elsewhere on XDA.

Donations are not mandatory but are very much appreciated! I spent a LOT of time putting this ROM together for you all to enjoy. Use the donate link next to my avatar in any of my posts. Please share your feedback and bug solutions about the ROM so we can get the ROM updated as you guys find fixes. Post in this thread and above anything else, please keep this thread respectful and please don't be rude or hateful to others. Everyone has something to offer and this is why I want you all to have this ROM to work with on your free time. Have fun and share knowledge as I have done!

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XDA:DevDB Information
Community Note 7 Port ROM, ROM for the Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Contributors
tx_dbs_tx
ROM OS Version: 6.0.x Marshmallow
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x
ROM Firmware Required: CQI2 or later
Based On: Stock Samsung Odin Package

Version Information
Status: Testing

Created 2018-05-14
Last Updated 2018-05-14

 

[tx_dbs_tx]

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[tx_dbs_tx]

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[signupstuffid]

Thanks for making this available to all!:good:
For all those wondering, this is the same ROM from the previous thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-verizon/general/rom-coming-soon-t3746380

I don't have the skills yet to help with maintaining the ROM, but I can sure test it and provide feedback.
Thanks again for all who help on this:highfive:

 

[gserp4sox]

I've installed this rom and played with it for a some time now.

Upon initial installation, the phone dialer would freeze after one use, requiring a reboot and text messaging would not work. Both of those issues where resolved with the OP suggestion of the kernel change. I used the v3.1 for port and root successfully.

I put in most of the apps I use and all seem to run fine. Admittedly, I really don't use anything exotic in the app department. Email, file explorer, maps, nova launcher, sports apps, trip advisor type stuff. All run great.

This rom really is very nice.

The real issue for me is VoLTE. While the settings suggest Advanced Calling features are activated, they in fact do not work. As most of you know, this is typical in custom roms. I spent 50-100 hours (no joke) trying to find a simple solution, as I do not possess developer skills, and came up dry. I really wanted to use this rom as my daily driver, but this is a deal breaker for me due to personal hearing issues. For this reason I am moving on to try other things on this phone, which is a spare/hobby unit.

I will keep a backup copy of this rom on my sd card and would be willing to test something out if someone needs a tester. Should someone indeed get VoLTE working on this rom, I would enthusiastically run it as my daily driver. Good luck.

 

[kevintm78]

I'm just going to grab a post here at the beginning of the thread so I can update it later on.

 

[zaibuchan]

good job!!

you do very well. I hope to be able to use it soon. I think Note 8 is also a good idea

 

[tx_dbs_tx]

you do very well. I hope to be able to use it soon. I think Note 8 is also a good idea

The Note 8 and S8 runs Android 7.0 Nougat. Without a Nougat compatible kernel, we can't port either of these softwares from the N8 or S8. The Note 4 was only updated to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. However there are some ported apps from these devices that can be used. This is what people need to test with this ROM.

 

[Hotdizzle]

After minor hiccup with 2 step varificarion due to texts not arriving (fix in OP), I am very excited about this new DD. Besides the obvious issue with fingerprint, I'm not seeing any major bugs. Other than perhaps a DPI issue with dialer (could be caused by battery saving) I'll update

Update1: GPS boked. Not sure if it's from something I did or if it's a bug. I will look at it again when I have time to test

On the kernel side I had to switch from MPdecision to MSMhotplug to have some of my cores go offline. I'll update

As for battery/wakelocks I'll update when I get some reliable data.

Thank you immensely to you and the rest of the devs still supporting this device. I'll be sending donations to all.

 

[sam298]

I've installed this rom and played with it for a some time now.

Upon initial installation, the phone dialer would freeze after one use, requiring a reboot and text messaging would not work. Both of those issues where resolved with the OP suggestion of the kernel change. I used the v3.1 for port and root successfully.

I put in most of the apps I use and all seem to run fine. Admittedly, I really don't use anything exotic in the app department. Email, file explorer, maps, nova launcher, sports apps, trip advisor type stuff. All run great.

This rom really is very nice.

The real issue for me is VoLTE. While the settings suggest Advanced Calling features are activated, they in fact do not work. As most of you know, this is typical in custom roms. I spent 50-100 hours (no joke) trying to find a simple solution, as I do not possess developer skills, and came up dry. I really wanted to use this rom as my daily driver, but this is a deal breaker for me due to personal hearing issues. For this reason I am moving on to try other things on this phone, which is a spare/hobby unit.

I will keep a backup copy of this rom on my sd card and would be willing to test something out if someone needs a tester. Should someone indeed get VoLTE working on this rom, I would enthusiastically run it as my daily driver. Good luck.

Did you try the fix here?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...dvanced-calling-fix-hd-calling-video-t3524339

 

[gserp4sox]

Did you try the fix here?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...dvanced-calling-fix-hd-calling-video-t3524339

Yes. Didn't work.

 

[zaibuchan]

i'm testing.

 

[zaibuchan]

There are quite a lot of verizon apps (I do not like this)
When busy wifi hosport does not show up
still not announced sim card not from verizon
I have not checked much yet. thank you

 

[aliurahmon]

1
1

 

[aliurahmon]

Thanks so much for this great port rom, is the best ported rom for note 4 tested so far, my experience with rom bring about the ffg bug.

1. App sort (from A-Z) not stable.
2. occasionally suck battery on standby while no app running.
3. fingerprints error.
4 blur camera.
5. weather forecast doesnt automatically updated.
6. pop up dialog msg of "mobile data" whenever turn off data annoying.
7. screen brightness minor bug.
8. Reinstall photos error msg dialog.

everybody might not experience these but it could be look into before the next version is out.

 

[d1876j]

I have decided to release my Verizon Note 7 port ROM for the public so that those of you wanting the best software features available for your Note 4, can have a good ROM base to work with. This ROM is not 100% finished but it is working for the most part. Calls, texts, wifi, bluetooth, etc is all working as far as I know. The purpose of this ROM and this thread is to give the XDA Community a base ROM to work with. I want you all to work together to find and fix bugs and share your knowledge here in this thread so that you can all help get this rom across the finish line. I feel it's the least I can do for all of you who have shown your enthusiasm and support to me. So here it is. I will try to make this OP short and straight to the point.

***You MUST wipe all partitions on your phone AND wipe internal storage before flashing this ROM. So make backups as needed. There are data folders from previous ROM's that MUST be deleted from your internal storage AND your SD card. Make sure you delete the "Android" folder in both locations before flashing this ROM! Failure to do this will result in isues with the ROM. You also need to make a complete backup of any stock Note 4 ROM including the modem and EFS using the latest Note 4 firmware and stock Note 4 ROM which you can find here in the development forum. (kevintm78 has a stockish Note 4 ROM that will serve this purpose). Again, backup EVERYTHING using the backup feature in TWRP and include EFS.***

I'm not going to break down the necessary steps for unlocking your bootloader and flashing a custom recovery. I expect you all should know how to do this before attempting to flash ROM's anyway. This ROM is 100% stock including 99% of the original Verizon bloat apps. The ROM is based off of the Verizon Note 7 N930VVRS2APHE software as well as the Verizon Note 4 firmware, libs and modules as necessary. It includes FlashPoint V4 kernel by kevintm78. So expect a stock ROM experience and expect minor bugs that can be sorted out easy enough with libs, apk's and simple xml edits here and there. You'll need to search around here at XDA for information, tips and files that will help you fix bugs. Upon flashing this ROM you may not be able to receive text messages. If this happens you will need to flash the FlashPoint V3 kernel for Note 7 port ROM's. You can find the FlashPoint Note 4 kernels here at XDA. This was reported to fix that bug. Pay attention and download the correct kernel version for this port ROM. Other than that, you all will need to get together and start figuring out the minor bugs and share your findings here so others can make the necessary adjustments to the ROM.

The person who shows the most activity and interest as well as his/her contribution to this ROM will be made contributor so that he or she can edit this ROM thread, add fixes, etc. I will be watching this thread from time to time and can offer some assistance, advice and knowledge from time to time. You can PM me, but only if you can't find answers here in this thread or elsewhere on XDA.

Donations are not mandatory but are very much appreciated! I spent a LOT of time putting this ROM together for you all to enjoy. Use the donate link next to my avatar in any of my posts. Please share your feedback and bug solutions about the ROM so we can get the ROM updated as you guys find fixes. Post in this thread and above anything else, please keep this thread respectful and please don't be rude or hateful to others. Everyone has something to offer and this is why I want you all to have this ROM to work with on your free time. Have fun and share knowledge as I have done!

DOWNLOAD​

XDA:DevDB Information
Community Note 7 Port ROM, ROM for the Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Contributors
tx_dbs_tx
ROM OS Version: 6.0.x Marshmallow
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x
ROM Firmware Required: CQI2 or later
Based On: Stock Samsung Odin Package

Version Information
Status: Testing

Created 2018-05-14
Last Updated 2018-05-14

This rom is really good only having problem with connecting to my Bluetooth controller it say Bluetooth share unfortunately stopped when I use a gamesir app any way to fix this?

 

[d1876j]

Thanks so much for this great port rom, is the best ported rom for note 4 tested so far, my experience with rom bring about the ffg bug.

1. App sort (from A-Z) not stable.
2. occasionally suck battery on standby while no app running.
3. fingerprints error.
4 blur camera.
5. weather forecast doesnt automatically updated.
6. pop up dialog msg of "mobile data" whenever turn off data annoying.
7. screen brightness minor bug.
8. Reinstall photos error msg dialog.

everybody might not experience these but it could be look into before the next version is out.

Do you know how to fix that

 

[DK56]

Media Option in Bluetooth Missing

Thankyou for this rom. I have been using this for 3 days now and i have noticed that when connecting a bluetooth device that there is no option to connect bluetooth via media.. and i still can not get Netflix working after trying multiple apk. Can you give me some tips. thankyou

 

[codydixon]

I fixed Bluetooth, gps, photo editor, slow motion editor. I need help fixing the Wi-Fi tethering. That's the last bug i have encountered encounter im going to post a link to the om tomorrow been trying to get Wi-Fi going. Need to recompile rom.

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No sleeeep

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This rom is really good only having problem with connecting to my Bluetooth controller it say Bluetooth share unfortunately stopped when I use a gamesir app any way to fix this?

To fix the Bluetooth grab the Bluetooth file from system/lib/hw from a Rom that works and place it using root explorer. In the same area and change permissions and reboot. Same with GPS it will fix.

 

[codydixon]

This rom is really good only having problem with connecting to my Bluetooth controller it say Bluetooth share unfortunately stopped when I use a gamesir app any way to fix this?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1trThqjQWoEVNmoaAehU95AsVFOc7pRkr/view?usp=drivesdk

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1trThqjQWoEVNmoaAehU95AsVFOc7pRkr/view?usp=drivesdk