[Trailblazer101][ROM][6/7][OE2] LightlyCleaned/Rooted ROM

[trailblazer101]

LightlyCleaned/Rooted ROM - OE2
How's it going guys! Since no one else has released a ROM yet for OE2 I'd release what I made for myself This is lightly cleaned, removing what I found to be unnecessary.

PLEASE READ!
You're going to have to be on OC3 right now to flash this, since OE2 itself doesn't have root yet! You can be deodexed/odexed, running a custom ROM, whatever, it'll work. HOWEVER, you will need to flash an additional package with ODIN or whatever tool you use, since the modem/recovery/boot(/kernel)/cm/sboot was updated. You can't use FlashFire for this right now, since it does not detect the cm/sboot files within the package, and they need to be updated for the phone to boot. I tried updating them with a zip package, however it didn't stick. So alas, ODIN it is, for now... So, flash this before booting into the ROM for the first time, by holding down Power + Home + Volume Down until you see the Download Screen. Let go, then press Volume Up. Flash accordingly, making sure to put the *.tar package in the AP section..

This allows you to be on OE2, and maintain root

I'm not responsible if anything bad happens.

Quick Step-By-Step: 1. Flash the ROM using FlashFire. Then immediately after it is done... 2. Flash the TAR package using ODIN 3. Party
HINT (thanks @coton!): You can change the Reboot Settings within FlashFire so that once it's done doing its thing, it can automatically reboot into download mode Just select my package in "Flash ZIP or OTA", then once configured at the bottom click "Reboot". Select "Download" and you are good to go!

Downloads

ODIN PACKAGE (MUST FLASH IMMEDIATELY AFTER FLASHFIRE FINISHES) : MEGA Download Link

ODEX:
OE2 - MEGA Download Link
VisualVoiceMail - View attachment Trailblazer101_925V_OE2_VisualVoiceMail_Odexed.zip

DEODEX:
OE2 - MEGA Download Link
ThemeStore FIX - MEGA Download Link
VisualVoiceMail - View attachment Trailblazer101_925V_OE2_VisualVoiceMail_Deodexed.zip

XDA:DevDB Information
LightlyCleaned/Rooted ROM - OE2, ROM for the Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

Contributors
trailblazer101
ROM OS Version: 5.0.x Lollipop

Version Information
Status: Beta
Beta Release Date: 2015-06-06

Created 2015-06-06
Last Updated 2015-06-06

 

[Powell730]

So does this still make us lose root? But prior to flashing you've cleaned it a bit?

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[JediMindTrixx]

Looks great. Can't wait to try!!!

 

[trailblazer101]

So does this still make us lose root? But prior to flashing you've cleaned it a bit?

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Nope, it's rooted

 

[Powell730]

Nope, it's rooted

Nice! How'd you manage that without an updated version of pingpong? So this essentially gives us the OTA update with root?

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[TechBSwift]

Nope, it's rooted

You sir are the man!!! Thank you donation coming. So I'm assuming once we use this update method we can flash any future rooted oe2 roms with flashfire?
Which odin version do you use on the s6?

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[trailblazer101]

Nice! How'd you manage that without an updated version of pingpong? So this essentially gives us the OTA update with root?

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Here's a long answer, for ya I started on a OC3 rooted ROM. I modified the OE3 update package to allow flashing this on a rooted build. Flashed it, then extracted the new system files (as they were now patched/updated). I manually patched the boot.img and modem.bin files by placing the originals from the OC3 ODIN package, and running "applypatch" on them with the patch provided from the update package. Patching the recovery was more tricky, because of the way the update package was set up. So I had to use the included sh script to patch and install the latest recovery, and then extract it using adb shell and "cat ....". I had to open that pulled recovery then in a hex editor because it included a lot of empty space at the end. After that, I confirmed the sha1 matched what it was supposed to be as mentioned in the updater-script from the official package, and it did!

You sir are the man!!! Thank you donation coming. So I'm assuming once we use this update method we can flash any future rooted oe2 roms with flashfire?
Which odin version do you use on the s6?

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Thank you and yup!

 

[Powell730]

Here's a long answer, for ya I started on a OC3 rooted ROM. I modified the OE3 update package to allow flashing this on a rooted build. Flashed it, then extracted the new system files (as they were now patched/updated). I manually patched the boot.img and modem.bin files by placing the originals from the OC3 ODIN package, and running "applypatch" on them with the patch provided from the update package. Patching the recovery was more tricky, because of the way the update package was set up. So I had to use the included sh script to patch and install the latest recovery, and then extract it using adb shell and "cat ....". I had to open that pulled recovery then in a hex editor because it included a lot of empty space at the end. After that, I confirmed the sha1 matched what it was supposed to be as mentioned in the updater-script from the official package, and it did!



Thank you and yup!

Where's your donation link?

Also, once we flash the ODIN package; I assume we just boot into the OC3 rom to flash the OC2 via flashfire?

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[trailblazer101]

Where's your donation link?

Also, once we flash the ODIN package; I assume we just boot into the OC3 rom to flash the OC2 via flashfire?

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If you wanted to donated the 'Donate to Me' button underneath my profile (to the left of this post!) would work Thank you for your thanks!

Here's the steps, that'll break down simply and put on the OP for everyone 1. Flash the ROM using FlashFire. Then immediately after it is done... 2. Flash the TAR package using ODIN 3. Party

 

[Powell730]

If you wanted to donated the 'Donate to Me' button underneath my profile (to the left of this post!) would work Thank you for your thanks!

Here's the steps, that'll break down simply and put on the OP for everyone 1. Flash the ROM using FlashFire. 2. Flash the TAR package using ODIN 3. Party

Sorry, using the XDA app and didn't see it. Thank you!

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[coton]

Fantastic work, Trailblazer!
Donation sent - Confirmation number: 58912434X51069600
Marilyn

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Why are you re-uploading the downloads, is there a problem with the previous ones, as I just flashed the odexed rom, then odined the update tar, and have just booted up, everything seems fine so far.

 

[Powell730]

Fantastic work, Trailblazer!
Donation sent - Confirmation number: 58912434X51069600
Marilyn

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Why are you re-uploading the downloads, is there a problem with the previous ones, as I just flashed the odexed rom, then odined the update tar, and have just booted up, everything seems fine so far.

Think he's just using a different server.

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[TechBSwift]

Think he's just using a different server.

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he is using a different server, he had loaded the file to his dropbox but it looks like that server isn't going to work. I was able to download the package from his dropbox though .... This guy is a beast, make sure you guys donate to him, he has created some really cool edge features already and I'm sure there's more to come. If he ever learns how to incorporate the note edge "edge functionality " I'm going to kiss him lol

 

[trailblazer101]

he is using a different server, he had loaded the file to his dropbox but it looks like that server isn't going to work. I was able to download the package from his dropbox though .... This guy is a beast, make sure you guys donate to him, he has created some really cool edge features already and I'm sure there's more to come. If he ever learns how to incorporate the note edge "edge functionality " I'm going to kiss him lol

You are correct, DropBox shuts off your Public links if they get too much attention. and since you guys went ham, rightfully so (lol), they shut me down. So Mega it is, and we're half way there! Also I'm glad to hear it worked for those of you who were able to download it before!

oh and @2swizzle I'm guessing your referring to being able to have the 'feeds' while the screen is on? I've looked into it, and there was a lot of code removed that enabled that from the Note Edge to our phones-- the framework classes that incorporated it are basically stubs now. Although I could try adding it back in, in my personal opinion it'll be kind of... eh. it's not like the Note Edge where because of the more distinct curves it feels like a separate screen, of sorts, and it kind of just works. But with the S6 Edge since it's not as pronounced, it'd be more intrusive, make the aspect ratio weird, and decrease the amount of available screen size, when some already consider what we have is small, when comparing to the phablets of increasing popularity.

 

[coton]

You are correct, DropBox shuts off your Public links if they get too much attention. and since you guys went ham, rightfully so (lol), they shut me down. So Mega it is, and we're half way there! Also I'm glad to hear it worked for those of you who were able to download it before!

Working great so far, haven't found a single bug.
For those of you who haven't downloaded yet, I noticed that with FlashFire when you set it up to flash the rom, you can set the reboot option to go directly to download mode so you're ready for the odin update.

 

[trailblazer101]

@coton you sir/mam are a terrific human being. I forgot to mention that great little trick on the OP, I'll update it immediately! Thank you!

 

[Powell730]

he is using a different server, he had loaded the file to his dropbox but it looks like that server isn't going to work. I was able to download the package from his dropbox though .... This guy is a beast, make sure you guys donate to him, he has created some really cool edge features already and I'm sure there's more to come. If he ever learns how to incorporate the note edge "edge functionality " I'm going to kiss him lol

Working great so far, haven't found a single bug.
For those of you who haven't downloaded yet, I noticed that with FlashFire when you set it up to flash the rom, you can set the reboot option to go directly to download mode so you're ready for the odin update.

You guys wipe or dirty flash?

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[trp3383]

I'm on CleanRom now, will flashing this wipe everything and have to setup phone from scratch?

 

[coton]

You guys wipe or dirty flash?

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I wiped using the default FlashFire settings.

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I wiped using the default FlashFire settings.

Then used SmartSwitch to restore my previous backup.

 

[Powell730]

I wiped using the default FlashFire settings.

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Then used SmartSwitch to restore my previous backup.

Does smartswitch keep homescreen settings etc? You use the android app or pc app?

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