Hello everyone,
Yesterday for the first time I tried OmniROM, coming from CM 10.1, because I wanted to try Android 4.4 on my Note 2.
So I went to OmniROM's homepage to grab the ROM but all I found were nightlies. I then downloaded the latest nightly (11/26) which got me stuck in boot animation first, then crashed and burned horribly during Setup Wizard.
So I searched the net looking for another option and stumbled upon this ROM from DownloadandroidROMS.com, or whatever is was called, which hosts basically every Android ROM under the sun:
4.4-20131112-N7100-HOMEMADE
I loaded it through CWM, then Gapps from PA, then SuperSU, and everything is great. I'm one happy 4.4 root user.
Questions:
1. What is the HOMEMADE thing? Is it safe (in the way of spyware/malware)? Is it like the "Stable" release from CM?
2. How come I could not find it on OmniROM's official homepage?
3. This ROM was apparently released on 11/12/2013, so when can we expect the next release, if this is the stable version?
Homemade is just the default name for a self-built rom. Regarding safety... you have to trust the guy who made the rom...
HOMEMADE is to omni what UNOFFICIAL is to CM
This thread is solely meant for all KIT KAT 4.4 discussions, reviews, FAQ etc, feel free to post your findings , comments, advice about the 4.4 Kit Kat ROM's you had tested and if anything new that I should add to this post.
What you might want to know and should know about Kit Kat 4.4
4.4 Kit Kat: Everything You Need to Know & Here or Developers website
i9000 Current Development
4.4 Kit Kat ROM's developed by XDA members for i9000:-
Omni ROM 4.4 Kit Kat by @kasper_h
[4.4.2]Omni for the Galaxy S I9000 by @SferaDev
Mackay ROM 4.4 by @kasper_h
[KK 4.4.2][ROM]Mackay OMNI ROM @kasper_h
Unofficial CM 11 nightlies by @pawitp
Official CM 11
CyanAOSP KK4.4 v1.0.0 by @ts1506 (For gaming...stable)
C-RoM -4.4-2 by @aways
[4.4.2] SlimKat - I9000 [BETA] by @mnazim
KK 4.4 Dandrio by @Monkey_Grass
[4.4.2]Paranoid Android by @SferaDev
EHNDROIX IV 14.1.1 by @AlessandroXCV
[KK][05.01.2014]CenterClockDate+Color - transparent + S3/S4 Themed [CM Based] by @rodman01
[UNOFFICIAL][AOSP][4.4.2][KOT49H] SuperNexus 4.0 - galaxysmtd - Build 1 [05-01-14] by @ts1506
Mokee Opensource Project RELEASE Ver. MK 44.2 (kitkat 4.4.2) by @segu45
[4.4.2] IllusionRom [Experimental] by @ driodmaster92
[linaro] Lightweight CM11 with Mackay kernel by @djdeeles
[4.4.2][AOSP]Smasher X Mini -5.0.3- by @Cjen1987
[4.4] Avatar ROM for Samsung Galaxy S (galaxysmtd) by @bippi79
[UNOFFICIAL][AOSP][KK][4.4.2][KOT49H] SuperNexus 4.0 BUILD1 - I9000 by @aways
[AOSP][4.4.2][UNOFFICIAL] CarbonRom by @The_Wolf91
[OMNI] [Team D.I.R.T] Dirty Unicorns 4.4.2 - Galaxysmtd v5.0 by @The_Wolf91
[4.4.2] VanirAOSP [Unofficial] by @driodmaster92
[4.4.2][UNOFFICIAL] Resurrection Remix® 4.4.2 KitKat v5.0.0 by @rodman01
[4.4.2][06/02/14]Beanstalk I9000 Unofficial by @sooti
[ROM][MULTI-OS]Project Seaspray - Touchwiz Resurructed [KITKAT] by @muftiazan
[4.4.2 BUILD_3.1_BETA_i9000]NEW Dokdo-Project by @slg1119
[4.4.2]Nameless ROM for the Galaxy S I9000 by @SferaDev
Gapps for 4.4 ROM's
Here | Here | Here | Here | Here
Kit Kat ROM's are still in Alpha/ Beta / RC stage as such will have unresolved problems and bugs.
Follow Developers Flashing Instructions as given in their thread & Report Bugs in their threads too.
Kitkat 4.4 Kernels developed by XDA members for i9000
Semaphore by @stratosk
Mackay kernel by @kasper_h & Here
Cyancore Kernel by @ts1506
Stock CM11 kernel + Linaro 4.8 and Mackay TWRP by @didhiy
[KERNEL][4.4.2] NeatKernel v1.03 [cma][swap] by @mohammad.afaneh
[KK 4.4][JB 4.3/4.2/4.1][ICS][MIUI][CWM/ODIN][I9000/B] GearKernel by @Alberto96
CWM
CWM 6.0.4.7 Advanced Edition / PhilZ Touch 6.12.8 + exFAT + NTFS + MTK by @Phil3759
Apps that can be used for settings/system
Trickster MOD - kernel manager
SELinux Mode Changer
NS Tools
ZRAM Status
Power Toggles
Switchit - band selection
Performance control
Storage Analyzer
Andromizer
LMK Whitelist v2.0
OMNI Switch
Semaphore Manager version 4.0.0
Zips Downloads
bigmem libs KK 4.4 JB 4.3
DSP Manager
FAQ ( Frequently Asked Questions)
How can I flash Kit Kat on my i9000?
[Tutorial] How to Unbrick, Flash, Downgrade, Root, Update i9000 from Froyo to Kit Kat
You can Jump from Gingerbread 2.3.6 to JellyBean 4.3 to Kit Kat 4.4 ( meaning you need 4.3 recovery to flash Kit Kat 4.4 as well as a gingerbread 2.3.6 bootloader)My Device not booting into Kit Kat, why?
Did you follow the given installation procedure by the developer of the ROM you chose? you can download the Zip again, or enter recovery and flash that zip again, (if you are sure the download was not corrupted). or flash a Kit Kat kernel
Basic
When using CWM recovery perform wipe data/factory reset and in mounts and storage section format system.
When using TWRP choose advanced in wipe section and wipe dalvik cache, cache, system and data.
to flash the ROM zip, let it boot first after that enter recovery and Flash the Gapps zip
How to solve Device working perfectly except it reboots into CWM randomly
Deactivate Deepidle in Semaphore manager appWhat is ART?
Read This & [Explained] ART Runtime in Android 4.4(kitkat)
[DISCUSSION] ART v DALVIK VM & Art Compatibility List of AppsWhat is CMA?
CMA means Contiguous Memory Allocator Read this for more details. It allows memory usually reserved for hardware to be freed for use by applications when such hardware are not in-use.Why "Development " option is missing ? How can I tick "USB Debugging"?
Click System Information in Settings and tap Build Version 7 times and Development Option will be unlocked Why my Play store, google apps missing?
Flash the correct gapps , as suggested by the developer How to get over crashes like "Unfortunately, the process android.process.......stopped"
Do a factory reset, if did not resolve format system too.
How to get over apps force closing?
Clear its data, cache and reboot, & you can uninstall and re-install that app, if that fails or do a full wipe of deviceWhy my External SD card not accessible in USB Storage Mode?
unresolved issue, workaround try mounting it in recovery How to get Root Access?
a) Update SU Binaries, reboot
b) Check Development Option for Root Access or performance settings for Superuser Settings
c) Flash Super Su Zip in .Recovery
Problems that may arise in the future : Read How To SU
How can I return to a 4.3 ROM from 4.4 ROM?
Flash a 4.2 Kernel (or lower for lower versions) and use the CWM Recovery to do the Full wipes, flash the 4.3 ROM you want and reboot. How to stop my notification light from staying on endlessly ?
Use Settings > Sounds > Quiet hours > tick Disable notification light Getting metadata error when flashing?
Change your recovery to CWM 6.0.4.5 or latest TWRPMy "This" or "That" App is not working on Kit Kat, why?
Not All Apps may have been updated for Kit Kat, so try updating them at Play Store or wait for updates to be rolled out.
Having Delay during incoming calls
Do this ( Push these apps to /system/priv-app/ and reboot.) How can I update CM?
Use CM Updater via Settings > CMUpdater > Config for Nightly searching or cyan delta app from play store to update Getting unknown installation error "-24" when trying to install an app
Clear or delete previous data for that app in /data/data/Why my sms converts to mms when message is long?
Use messaging app settings menu and untick group messaging or use 8sms or other SMS app to solve itGetting "insufficient storage available" error message in the play store when trying to install an app?
Wipe dalvik cache, dalvik run-time cache and try again
Why Insufficient Storage? , getting "No space left on device"
Use Storage Analyzer app from Play Store to identify what is taking up space in /data and /datadata and delete junk files in it How to run games without lags?
Try adjusting the DPI, follow this guide but do be carefulHow to remove navigation bar? Here
How to remove search bar? Here
How to get transparent status bar? Edit "ro.config.low_ram=true" to false in "build.prop"
FAQ from Slimroms
FAQ from CyanAOSP
Check this out!Links to useful Guides and " Banned " Documentaries
i9001 Current Development
4.4 Kit Kat ROM's developed by XDA members for i9001:-
[9001][ROM][ION][KK][4.4.2][KOT49H] CyanogenMod 11.0 by ADC-Team - Beta 1 (ION) - Kernel 3.4.x
Kernel 3.4 ION+PMEM ADSP: K^Kernel 3.4.x for KK 4.4 - K^Kernel 3.4.x for JB 4.3 - K^Kernel 3.4.x for JB 4.2.2i9001 FAQ
by @DevConnection_Team
Here M110S Current Development
[Tutorial] How to flash Kit Kat on Korean Galaxy S / M110S using Kit Kat Patch Samsung SHW-M110S [Galaxy S] KitKat PatchTool, 3.0 Kernel by @sktjdgns1189
Guys tell us why you liked or disliked a ROM and and it will be linked here for reference, but understand its only your opinion and it may differ from others point of view, still its welcomed here
REVIEWS
C-RoM -4.4 !!!!
work very fast , easy to use , very beuatiful rom , save a lot battery. very reccomend!!
I have cm 11 nightly version 20140101 on my i9000 and it's by far the best rom I've found. It's sleek, light, fast, user friendly and consists of very few bugs.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda app-developers app
incoming call transparant
I don't know whether this is the right thread to post in but I do have an annoyance to report.
Is it intended for the incoming call screen to be transparent as below.
AFAIK its a solid black since ICS??
I was given my Galaxy S by my brother and have only used it to play with so far, my prime use, apart from as a phone, was to have been as a replacement for my stand alone TomTom satnav.
I have tried many many roms but the satellite lock on time has been far far to long so the phone was always kept in the drawer. I have now resurrected the Galaxy S and played with both KitKat roms released by ts1506 as well as EHNDROIX IV 14.1.1. I have to say that with EHNDROIX IV 14.1.1 installed, with TomTom maps, satellite lock on is now virtually the same as with my TomTom 950 and I am now at last using my Galaxy S daily. I am now a very happy chappie indeed.
Both Roms by ts1506, regarding satellite fix times, are also very very good it's just that I installed EHNDROIX IV 14.1.1 last.
May I also add that by visiting this great forum I have certainly learned a lot and it has certainly brought me many happy hours in my retirement. :good:
Can I install a kitkat rom in a Galaxy S with an internal corrupt memory?
i9000 CM11 M2 ( milestone 2) released
CM 11 M2
Download from here
rulinho said:
Can I install a kitkat rom in a Galaxy S with an internal corrupt memory?
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yes, should be possible , as procedure same as Custom ROM's
Check this out! Links to useful Guides and " Banned " Documentaries
Thanks, i'll try
I use CyanogenMod 11.0 by ADC-Team - Alpha 3 (EOL) - Kernel 3.4.x since yesterday. So far the fastest ROM I used.
Only issues are that some Apps like eg. MixZing don't work, hope that there will be a cure to this soon.
Christian_DE said:
I use CyanogenMod 11.0 by ADC-Team - Alpha 3 (EOL) - Kernel 3.4.x since yesterday. So far the fastest ROM I used.
Only issues are that some Apps like eg. MixZing don't work, hope that there will be a cure to this soon.
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try to update the app, as some apps may have not (yet) been updated for kit kat.
Btw. I might have misread the topic but I am using it on an I9001.
Christian_DE said:
Btw. I might have misread the topic but I am using it on an I9001.
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No problem, i9001 added
xsenman said:
try to update the app, as some apps may have not (yet) been updated for kit kat.
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Thanks for the quick reply. I uninstalled and reinstalled the App already. Unfortunately no change.
I have switched from CM10 (which was very laggy on my i9000) to CM11, and everything is great so far!
More battery life, faster experience overall, stable, no serious bugs.
Christian_DE said:
I use CyanogenMod 11.0 by ADC-Team - Alpha 3 (EOL) - Kernel 3.4.x since yesterday. So far the fastest ROM I used.
Only issues are that some Apps like eg. MixZing don't work, hope that there will be a cure to this soon.
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you've should update to the latest release with ION. it works even better and some apps like Chrome, Google Maps and several other apps wil be better.
Speaking about the Galaxy S plus wich i own, the (as we speak right now) latest CM11 by ADC team is working already really good together with K^Kernel, Its amazing that these 3/4 year old devices can get the latest and greatest versions of android and work well
i need to tests all to recommend one
bigpapanl said:
Speaking about the Galaxy S plus wich i own, the (as we speak right now) latest CM11 by ADC team is working already really good together with K^Kernel
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Am on CM11 Beta 3 now and works quite good. Do you recommend a custom kernel or does it make more sense to stick to the standard they deliver with the package?
My vote
I love clean rom's that's why i vote Supernexus and Cyanaosp, no trash.
I don't know where to post/report this exactly... So I'm posting it here for now.
I've discovered that all the AOSP based ROM's for our OPO are missing some files, that causes an bug:
Some media/video streams on internet are not working, and causes an black frozen screen, after 1/2 minute(s) that you did try to start the video-stream... (You have to force reboot your device with the hardware buttons when you're experiencing this bug)
The Stock CM11S ROM doesn't have this bug, only ALL the AOSP ROM's.
So I've compared all the files differences between those 2 ROM's (latest 30O Stock ROM & latest CM11 nightly), and I discovered that the CM11 nightly (and all the other OPO AOSP based ROM's) are missing some files in the /system/vendor folder that are causing this bug...
I see that those files are included with CM11 niglties for other devices, but not with the CM11 nightlies for our OnePlus
And no, those files are also not included in ANY GAPPS package!!
Thus I've tried adding those files to the latest CM11 nightly that I have installed on my OPO... and guess what it did fix this problem, and video streams are now working properly (and not getting the black screen of dead anymore!)
The missing files that I'm talking about are the following ones:
/system/vendor/lib/mediadrm/libwvdrmengine.so
/system/vendor/lib/libwvdrm_L3.so
/system/vendor/lib/libwvm.so
/system/vendor/lib/libWVStreamControlAPI_L3.so
So I've made an flashable fix for this if you're also experiencing this bug.
You can use it on any AOSP based ROM.
The source of those files are the latest 30O CM11S Stock ROM.
Download for the AOSP Streaming FIX:
(NOT needed when you're on CM11S Stock based ROM's!!)
DOWNLOAD
If anyone knows where I can report this bug to Cyanogenmod then let me know pls.
You can report bugs to cm here: https://jira.cyanogenmod.org/secure/Dashboard.jspa
Can you be more specific on how this problem is triggered? I've always ran CM nightlies and never had any trouble with streaming.
They have integrated the files/fix in nightly 20-8
See those links:
https://jira.cyanogenmod.org/browse/CYAN-5071
http://review.cyanogenmod.org/#/c/70794/
I can confirm the widevine files are present now. DRM media should work now.
This ROM is updated When there are bugs and new features.
Yet another custom rom with the latest Android Operating System Lollipop 5.1.1 It
is unnoffcial but it comprises the latest updates of Lollipop and CM 12.1. The custom rom is still under beta phase testing and there might be lots of bugs and instability. We would advice you to flash this custom rom if you’re not using as the primary device. You
can test the features of CM12.1 on your iRULU V3 but there might be errors or performance issues. The iRULU V3 CM 12.1 ROM is only 431 MB and it needs to be installed on a Lollipop based rom already with the TWRP custom recovery.
DISCLAIMER : Rooting or flashing custom roms results breaking the warranty of the device. Techolaty and its authors are not responsible for any damage which is incurred in the process of flashing custom roms or rooting the device. We highly advice to take a backup of your device prior to performing the process.
Pre-Requisites
Lollipop pre-installed
TWRP Custom Recovery – (http://bit.do/twrplatest4irulu)copy and paste
iRULU Victory V3 ROM – Download it from here
http://bit.do/cm12-1romforiruluv3beta copy and paste
GApps 5.1.x – Download it from here
http://opengapps.org :copy and paste
Android Verion : 5.1.1
ROM Version : .7 Beta
Bugs{fixed in version 2 with more stock apps added}
Type : Cyanogenmod 12.1
Author/Credits : Ackeem aka andios
Features
Google Now on Tap
Battery optimisation
Most used apps
performance tweaker
theme engine
Enjoy and like my youtube videos
XDA:DevDB Information
[ROM][5.1.1][UNOFFICIAL] CyanogenMod 12.1=v2-for iRULU Victory V3 (64bit 5.1.1 Rom), ROM for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
andios help
Source Code: http://bit.do/cm12-1romforiruluv3beta
ROM OS Version: 5.1.x Lollipop
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x
ROM Firmware Required: twrp recovery and backup of data
Based On: CM12.1
Version Information
Status: Beta
Current Stable Version: curently this one
Stable Release Date: 2016-07-07
Current Beta Version: 07
Beta Release Date: 2016-07-07
Created 2016-07-07
Last Updated 2016-09-15
Moved to CM I could not resist trying it.
I wasn't able to use your recovery however I used TWRP 2.8.6.0.
My Windows machine wich I haven't used for two months wouldn't let my ADB work correctly.
My main PC is a Chromebox now .
still setting my phone up and I'll let you know my results tomorrow.
Thanks.
kdkinc said:
Moved to CM I could not resist trying it.
I wasn't able to use your recovery however I used TWRP 2.8.6.0.
My Windows machine wich I haven't used for two months wouldn't let my ADB work correctly.
My main PC is a Chromebox now .
still setting my phone up and I'll let you know my results tomorrow.
Thanks.
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if you are on miui 7 use a app called Flashify
andios help said:
if you are on miui 7 use a app called Flashify
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Works great on CM12 now my TWRP is updated.
Thanks.
cm12 still running fine.
kdkinc said:
cm12 still running fine.
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cm12.1 stable will be here as soon as i test gaming and see if it usable but so far it running better than miui7 stable but i also fix miui7 stable bugs but for now i will give you the cm12.1 so the camera bug will be gone and able to use fully .and better performance but sadly there is not custom kernal so the freedom is still not here yet miui 7 and cm12 is the only 64bit stable rom available now but maybe more is i get a mashmellow update or the source code.
th e stable version will be here as soon as i buy or get a 64bit pc
new-rom-more-stable-bugs-fixed-and-maybe-added
Hi, I only found one bug so far.....when listening to Google play music using Bluetooth headset the music is playing a little faster than it should it with a slightly higher pitch......love this ROM a lot.......
Hi, as a work around for music playing at higher speed thru bluetooth you can setup and use a app from the google play store called btmono premium, it works.....use widget.....
Hello folks,
Since most roms come with Gapps separately, I have a problem trying to use the Dual Boot Patcher, because when use it, can´t install roms on tradictional way, no boots, so have to decide between a rom with included Gapps (have just found two 9 pie that works), or without Gapps.
I´m trying to get a Rom 8.1 android version or earlier because I feel the Pie feels more heavy to run app I need, while 8.1 seems smooth. But I should like to get it with gapps to avoid being restarting the phone all the time. So,
Anyone know a rom for I9505 android 8.1 version or earlier with included Gapps? or
does anyone have experience with the dual boot patcher app installed a Rom+gapps? If I do (even patching all ok) if install Gaps doesnt boot, so I guess may there is a folder name difference or something I´m missing..
thank you in advance.
Why do you need the dual boot patcher thingy?
Much simpler and safer to TWRP and single ROM install.
No problem installing GAPPS, no stability issues with phone restarts. Too easy.
One solution is to go down to the kitchen section of the forum and learn how to slipstream the gaps into the rom.
Hi, have you tried LOS 17.1 by JDC team ? It is awesome and Dark mode brings so much battery life.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...y-s4-i9505-t3517706/post70049958#post70049958