Welcome to the All New RC Elite Teams S5 Port.
We have worked a new base, now completely NE6 based with NG3 based apps. Search search search, that's the first rule of posting here, if your issue has been posted, don't bother posting the same issue again. If you post any issues previously stated (which means you did not do a search or read the whole thread) it will be ignored. If you have a issue PLEASE post a logcat so we can help, instructions to follow. As with any ROM we are not responsible for any permanent damage to your phone or life, we do this as a hobby and have real life jobs(some of us are students
). Screenshots:
S5 themed Android L Keyboard by @kevin_1351: (fixed in 17.1.2)
So, what's all this about?:
After more than 3 weeks of hard work we're finally ready to present you the brand new v17 version. Now with an amazing Aroma installer that, based on your device model, installs the right fixes to make it fully working with your particular Note 3. You can also, if you're using the international Note 3, select from many of the leading kernels out there and much much more. We've also managed to get it even a little bit ram friendlier and have removed many UI errors and annoyances.
But no, we aren't finished yet my friends. We have also included a fully integrated OTA update system that will notify you in case there are some updates (to be found in Settings). Also in Settings there is now - assuming you've installed Xposed Framework- an Xposed button integrated into settings. And right now you're about to ask: "Well, what about Appops?". Well that's there too!
We've tested it for a long time now but if you manage to find some bugs don't even bother to post them here before you have:
A.Used the provided logcat app to gather the log.
B. Searched if someone else already has mentioned it.
ALSO:Please state if you have performed a full-wipe aswell every time you report a problem. And for ota flashing issues use TWRP.
What variants does this rom work on?
N9005, N900T and N900W8
What's missing/Not working?
- Bluetooth tethering (?)
- Video calling (probably will get fixed, can't promise it)
- Display mirroring (update: Well it seems that our provided fix didn't fix it... We'll work on it)
- Direct pen input/Writingbuddy (needs major smali editing, would be easier once a new note device comes out)
- Wifi-timer(coming soon with ota)
- Multilanguage (will also be available as a separate post-installer really soon)
- Fully functional S5 themed google keyboard (coming soon)
- Download booster/Wificalling toggle (coming soon)
- Private mode (won't work because it's deodexed)
- ART (same)
- S5 camera. It works but it it will forceclose when trying to launch it with a sview cover. Some other functions are missing to, but most of it is trivial. Waiting for @fahadali to fix it.
- MHL/HDMI (maybe tyre will be able to fix it)
Possible future additions:
- Optional battery themes
- Autocallrecording
- Aroma installer that remembers your last choices
- More air-command themes
- Rebase on the newest International firmware
- Optional multidpi setting app integrated in settings with respective modded TW apps to fully support true multiDPI
- Torch settings
- RC-ELITE app with all customisation settings in one place
So with that being said, here we proudly present:
READ THE IMPORTANT NOTES FIRST(below), before downloading!
DOWNLOAD LINK HERE!
MD5: 470d0a60e0a3f5131292462f8a60a3bb
Please take an extra note: Although this IS STATED in the aroma installer. Some users simply do not want to follow it. You have so perform a fullwipe (included in aroma) to make this ROM fully work. Please do not, as some users already have, waste our time with errors that could have been avoided by following our instructions. A fullwipe is only needed once, and won't be needed with the coming OTA updates.
And one more thing: It is strictly forbidden to post any reuploads or direct-links of our rom or ota updates. Anyone doing so will be reported. Please respect this. We have our reasons.
We also strongly recommend to download and install the latest GAPPS (Full modular package) after installing the ROM
RC-ELITE TEAM S5 ROM - V17.0
- A brand new way of installing, giving you many options to choose from.
- Universal for all snapdragon phones. Includes custom fixes for each model.
- OTA-UPDATES. Yeah that's right, you'll get updates on the fly now.
- All apps - besides settings - are updated to the newest NG3 UPDATE.
- 5-digit code fix,
- Removed that annoying TOAST after boot, the one stating image-with-text
- I also themed the new Android L keyboard to look more inline with the S5's color palette
- Tweaked csc files
- Removed some toggles
- Optional beta mirroring fix
- Apk cleanup, more free ram
- New launcher grid options
- Added Themechooser, App opps and Xposed-Framework to Settings
- Advanced powermenu with screenshot and flashlight
- Optional Viper4android sound engine
- Optional Build.prop tweaks
RC-ELITE TEAM S5 ROM - V17.1
- Changes the position of the Xposed icon under Settings
- Removes the annoying battery cover popup
- Updates the Settings version number to v17.1 (lol)
RC-ELITE TEAM S5 ROM - V17.1.1
- Fixes the signal bar issue - sets them to 4
- Fixes Sms delivery issue in CSC
- Removes the iOS7 signal bar, still selectable in this OTA
- Makes the background for native android selection windows darker
- Fixes the Mail syncing
- Optional Memo app
RC-ELITE TEAM S5 ROM - V17.1.2 - COMING SOON -
- Android L apps LPV81C (on hold for now)
- Android L sounds/ringtones
- Optional sexy Android L bootanimation, grrr
- 3-minit battery mod implemented by @tyre777 with 2-3 themes custom made by @kevin_1351
- Fixed google apps (no more FCs that has been an issue for some people)
- Fixed 4g/lte and download booster icons for some people
- Updated official Android L keyboard
- Optional S5 themed Android L keyboard with optional number row (NOW FULLY WORKING) by @kevin_1351 (adding number row too)
- N9005 Kernels updated to the newest versions
- Wifi fix for some N9005 devices (with different chips?)
- Google Everywhere fix
- Limits the max volume to prevent crappy sound quality during alarms etc
- Adds download booster toggle back, and if you're on a g900t dwnbooster toggle AND wificalling toggle
- Modded the bigger launchers to have the Folder text aligned with the Icon's.
- Dev Options on by Default in Settings
- Optional dark Music app
- Torch in Settings (still not implemented)
- New Android L roboto font
- Optional infinite tw launcher Scrolling
- Note 3 Settings and camera (S5 themed) - useful for missing Options like dock Settings etc
- A lot of csc fixes/additions
- Added all past Galaxy lockscreen effects
PLEASE READ the personal note below. 2nd post.
UPCOMING OTA Update:
- New settings base app with Wifitimer in advanced wifi settings.
- Multilang - which will be offered as a separate optional installation.
17.x.x updates will all be small OTA updates!
Important notes:
IMPORTANT:
Although this should be obvious, you need to be on a 4.4.x firmware first. So update to a new samsung note 3 firmware based on 4.4.x before flashing our ROM. Don't even try to experiment with this. You'll just waste your/our time.
Regarding ROM reflashing:
If you want flash any other kernels or apps since your first install. Just flash the main v17.0 again without performing a full-wipe. You will have to reflash the latest OTA update aswell.
Regarding gps problems when returning to normal rom:
Regarding the THEMED Google Keyboard:
Fixed in 17.1.2.
About Xposed Framework:
Please DO NOT recover Xposed from a backup OR install it in any other way! It's already included in Aroma. IF you install it you will end up with two apks! This is because the provided Xposed apk is modded to not show it's icon. The icon as stated above, is now integrated in Settings.
Regarding the time sync delay:
This isn't our fault. To fix it, go to Settings>Lockscreen and set Dual-clock to OFF. That will "fix" it. For any further complaints about this. Go to Samsung.com
Regarding "wifi is not working" issues:
Update your bootloader to NF4 via ODIN. Google it if you don't know how to perform this task. (Of course I'm talking about the one for note 3, NOT the S5)
Regarding the themes app forceclosing:
If you HAVE NOT selected any themes at all in aroma. It will forceclose. In the new aroma I will make sure that "themes" doesn't even get installed if don't select any.
Regarding random reboots:
This isn't really our fault either. It's a kernel issue. Flash the stock kernel. Most people like @kevin_1351 don't have this issue at all with any kernel whatsoever. But some may have them. Now you know.
Regarding lockscreen related problems like pinlock issues:
We've encountered more than 3 users with this problem. In all cases the solution was to use a pit file to completely repartition the Note 3 (internal SD will also be wiped). Don't be mad if it doesn't work, but we have more and more evidence that it works.
One important thing though is that securelock time only comes up when you have a pin selected and not just set it on swipe. @kevin_1351 fist believed this was a bug due to other v6 ports having it enabled on swipe aswell. After further research though it became clear that it's actually behaving as is should. Also, it is normal in android for the screen to not lock directly after it shuts off. It's made in order to lessen the frustration when you're reading for instance. If you want instant locking you'll have to use a pin and set the proper settings. It's actually not our business to specify this but we taught it might come in handy to know.
OTA updates:
Yes, this ROM provides you with OTA updates, you'll find it in Settings. We initially had problems with this because we were using DropBox. Now @cdmvirt has provided dedicated servers to fix it once and for all. He has payed for this out of his own pocket's (for the most part) so please show him some appreciation.
Also, you don't need to keep the old OTA updates. Just keep the latest one in case you want to reflash some options.
For all issues regarding flashing OTA updates, be sure that you're using the TWRP recovery (v2.7.2.1 or newer). We will not provide support for the other recoveries (although in the most cases you can manually flash it by navigating to OTA folder).
Here is the N9005 TWRP Recovery page btw: CLICK ME!
For issues regarding the OTA download: please delete the OTA folder first and try again.
BETA channel:
With 17.1.2 you will be asked to select if you want to take part of the BETA program. If you choose that you will get faster OTA updates with the downside of them being unfinished, without aroma and may contain some bugs. This is only for the more advanced user. With other words you will have to know how to handle adb, root explorers, being actually mentally able to READ; that sort of stuff. Nothing major but still more than the average joe knows about.
Taking part of the beta program also comes with responsabilites. You'll have to report whether or not the new features and fixes work and be quite specific about the outcomes. The beta versions will contain a "b" at the end of the version number. If you choose to take part, don't complain about stuff not working but instead try to be productive.
Live-support:
Sadly XDA doesn't provide us with any chat system, which we really would love to see in the future btw. Therefore @cdmvirt has integrated a chat system in order for you to get live support from either us or other users. Follow the download link to get there.
Credits:
@ksr007 - for the 5digit smali, thanks mate
@hsbadr - for his smali teachings, help and guidance!
@klenamenis - for his build.prop editing script
@SkywalkerZ - for the big launchers
@seshmaru - for Vrtheme
@g00h - for his amazing build.prop tweaks and for helping me with AppOps, sorry mate how could I forget...
@gharrington - for his 3minit battery tweak (coming in 17.1.2)
OMEGA team - for the wipe script (for inspiring me how to do it)
OTA UPDATE CENTER- @M3nti0n - for their app, which is NOT ours.
And many more (will update the credits soon).
Donations:
None of us are into this for the money. But we've got server costs (for the OTA dedicated server) to pay for and we really have spent countless hours on this. This simply is a fact. It's not a simple task to do what Samsung should have done at our place. It requires weeks of studying, trial and error and lots of coffee. We do this for fun and for the challenge that comes with it. But it goes without saying that we also would like some appreciation for our work. Either by just a thanks or by a small donation. As for everyone saying that they're too poor and/or are students. Well 1$ is nothing and if you own a Note in the first place you should be able to spend 1$ more dollar on this aswell. Some of us are students too, so we know what we're talking about. But hey, this is XDA. You're free to use it without paying a cent, but at least try to show some appreciation for it.
Old base downloads:
Thanks to the ~24 people who have donated. (04.09.14)
As of now (04.09.14) more than 1617 people are on 17.1.1.(active users from all Note variants)
XDA:DevDB Information
RC ELITE S5 PORT, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Contributors
kevin_1351, cdmvirt, tyre777 , stash9123
ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat
Based On: Stock S5 Frimware
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 17.1.1
Stable Release Date: 2014-08-06
Created 2014-08-07
Last Updated 2014-09-14
