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I have stopped supporting this project, although I'm sure most of you have noticed by now . I'm working on bringing thermonuclear war, fried sd cards, and firing people for sleeping in because their alarm didn't go off to the Captivate instead of working on this now!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=942046 is the new thread, thanks for staying with me through the ups and downs, and I'm sorry for all of the phones I've bricked
changelog
Over 1k downloads on the latest version! More than 1.25 TERABYTES served! More than 7k downloads over all time!
v8.1
Using I9088ZNKP1 Modem
Using SpeedMod kernel
Voodoo is DISABLED by default
Replaced Kernel with SpeedMod K12M 500Hz [tested]
Voodoo Sound [improves sound quality dramatically]
Louder Sound Output
Better Battery Life [more improvements]
Finetuned Auto Brightness
// Gets brighter faster than stock - outdoors
// Stays dimmer longer than stock - indoors
// Brightness levels more evenly spread out
// Lower Brightness Level possible
Full BLN Support [ready to use out of the box]
Much faster installation due to script optimizations [at least 2x faster]
Extremely fast boot time with No-Wipe [I had barely 30 seconds on the first boot]
Rewrote the custom scripts from scratch [more security // more features]
Slightly changed build.prop [2.2.1]
Patched Browser [8 windows + fixed graphical glitches]
Preinstalled Voodoo App to control the Amp [tested]
New Gingerbread Keyboard [working haptic feedback / vibration and multi-language dictionaries]
Implemented the Gingerbread Keyboard directly in the system - no need for a manual install [thanks nitr8]
Added new High Quality Wallpapers [960 x 800 - on your SD-Card]
Tweaked the theme [fixed some bugs & improved the look]
New Quick-Icons in the Dropdown-Menu [thanks ock]
Transparent Dropdown-Menu is darker now [smoked glass]
Smoked Glass Themed Phone Dialer [thanks ock]
Fixed Browser Icons // better 'readable' [thanks R64]
Fixed Media Scanning Text - Contrast [thanks R64]
Green Colored Settings [NeonGT Theme]
Added new High Quality Wallpapers [960 x 800 - on your SD-Card]
New default Wallpaper [City Life]
New [Darky] Bootanimation [thanks Goldie]
v8.0.1
Fixed Swype
Fixed the computer mounting issue
v8
Fixed the battery icon [everything is perfect now]
Sharpness Fix [fonts are sharper]
Extra Tweaks [improved performance]
Better Memory Management [less RAM hungry]
Kernel Tweaks for better GPS [improved speed & accuracy]
Full BLN Support [ready to use out of the box]
Reworked the whole theme [fixed a lot of bugs, improved the look] // say thanks to R64!
Much sexier Dropdown-Menu [more transparent]
Modded some Samsung Apps [Gingerbread Look]
Themed Phone Dialer [matches the 2.3 look]
Modded Epic lockscreen [changed colours to match the theme]
Changed music background and controls [Grey background instead of purple and buttons glow orange, not blue anymore]
Modded Tabs in Samsung Apps to fit the Gingerbread Theme [clean]
Changed Contacts image [Fits better with the theme now]
Changed the SMS Notification Icons [now 2.3 Look]
Fixed the progress-bar [now orange]
Fixed the loading-bars [smoother animation]
Fixed the Contact Icon Borders [Aspect Ratio now correct]
Other changes
Changed Android Version to 2.3.1 [just accept it as it is]
Fixed order in SMS / MMS App [modded by darkyy]
Added the latest BLN App [BackLightNotifications]
v7.8 "The Next Level"
Replaced the Gallery for a much better battery life [Setting a Lockscreen Wallpaper won't work with this Gallery, so stop complaining]
Fixed the battery icon [now displaying when charging]
Removed GoSMS [install from Market]
Fixed Icons [GPS etc.]
Easier Widget Management [AppWidgetPicker]
Scripts have been rewritten to prevent problems [safer]
Fixed APN / MMS for Bell Users [port=80, type="*"]
Fixed MMS for Rogers Users [http://mms.gprs.rogers.com]
Removed LauncherPro [install from Market]
Added new Script [automatically cleans the old databases]
Fixed Bluetooth Issues [fixed databases]
Removed the "LauncherPro_Backup" [not needed anymore]
Cleaned up the Installation Process [Update-Script]
Added Chinese Input [HTC CIME, FC Fixed]
Changed Standard Notification Sound ["Vega" from the Nexus S]
Slightly reduced size [repacked ROM]
New Hybrid / Transparent Dropdown-Bar [by R64]
New Gingerbread themed TouchWiz Framework [by R64]
v7.7
Reverted back to the Gingerbread Battery Icon [small numbers]
Added Circular Battery in the Statusbar [shows the exact %]
Provide several Swype packages for every language out there
Black Glass Phone Dialer
Rewrote the Installation Script to prevent heavy battery drain and gallery problems
Wrote a script to delete the defect Helvetica Fonts [prevent FC in Font Selection, even with the [No Wipe] Version]
Modded SMS App to show the correct timestamp [by ykk_five]
Fixed Force Close on Lockscreen Wallpaper [100% working with Samsung Lockscreen]
Fixed CSC to XEU [default now]
Replaced Google Quick Search Box with a Black one
Added Go SMS [nice & sleek]
Added Hacked Gmail [showing all pictures directly]
Rewrote the update-script [preventing more errors // tested]
Wrote an additional script to prevent LauncherPro not saving settings
[No Wipe] Is more secure now [updated installation process]
Full Arabic / Hebrew Support [with keyboards & everything // Download seperated]
Fixed Gingerbread Keyboard Force Close [Script]
Samsung Apps shows all apps now [32 Apps]
Fixed 'Set Wallpaper' [Rectangle Frame now 960 x 800]
Fixed 'Photo Frame Widget' [Rectangle Frame now correct]
v7.6
Fixed GPS issues
Enabled Voodoo by default (by popular demand)
Reverted back to the Original Samsung SMS / MMS App [Black]
Fixed Fonts Force Close
Gingerbread keyboard with working dictionaries [tested and working - no vibrate yet // install from SD-Card]
4 Lockscreens [AOSP / Samsung / Puzzle / Epic -//- Settings >> Display]
Better looking circle battery icon [still good readable // Revolution-N]
Multi-Language Swype [English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Netherlands, Portuguese, Turkish, Polish, Greek, Czech, Slovak, Serbian, Russian, Ukrainian]
Simple Black Phone Dialer
Updated Screenfilter
Updated SGS Tools
Added Installation Script to prevent heavy battery drain and gallery problems
Fixed Lockscreen Wallpaper Force Close [Use the Samsung Lockscreen]
v7.5
Fixed Messaging Force Close [AOSP MMS App]
Much better readable battery icon
Black Transparent Dropdown-Menu
34 new fonts to choose from
Gingerbread keyboard with vibrate mode / dictionary working
Battery Drain Fix [DXJPA WiFi Modules]
Fixed 3rd Party Camera Apps FC [replaced Email App with Stock Samsung Email]
Progressbars back to orange colour
Improved GPS [Fixed for Europe]
CSC Fix [XEU - All Samsung Apps]
Bluetooth Fix [send / receive]
Stock Android Font [DroidSans]
New Default Wallpaper [Black World Map - Hi-Tech]
New Wallpapers [High Quality]
Bugs
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For older changelogs, check here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9959792&postcount=2
Love the idea of a new thread for each version.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
ytt3r, you should consider adding UGJL2 as the default modem.
Check out the feedback here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=876391
Great job btw, i'm going to flash it now
Changelog for 7.5?
Edit: Nevermind, you updated the second post.
a few screenshots please?
Hey gang! Darky, love 7.5 ROM, super fast and just so simple. I have one problem,(not a biggie) But the auto-rotate is off. When I hold the phone vertical the screen is in Landscape, and in Landscape the screen pic is in portrait view. Like I had mentioned its not a biggie. But just wanted to let you know!
Great ROM!!
Tarasque
Testing! Testing!
Hi!
Does voltage app working? I need UV. Tks
Hey ytt3r, would you mind putting up the changelog for all of the versions like you had on your other thread? I just like to see what was there before or to see what it is based on like modem and all that jazz.
If you think it would make it more confusing, no biggie. I can always look at the other thread.
Zanr Zij said:
Hi!
Does voltage app working? I need UV. Tks
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It uses this kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=808286.
Overclocking and undervolting are not a part of this as far as I can tell.
Tarasque174 said:
Hey gang! Darky, love 7.5 ROM, super fast and just so simple. I have one problem,(not a biggie) But the auto-rotate is off. When I hold the phone vertical the screen is in Landscape, and in Landscape the screen pic is in portrait view. Like I had mentioned its not a biggie. But just wanted to let you know!
Great ROM!!
Tarasque
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you sure you downloaded the right one? sounds like you are on an actual i9000 kernel and not the ported rom (which has the appropriate kernel built in)
Zanr Zij said:
Hi!
Does voltage app working? I need UV. Tks
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If you need this,
you need to flash a kernel with speedmod included after installed this update.
I tried Setiron super reoriented, it works great !
johan8 said:
If you need this,
you need to flash a kernel with speedmod included after installed this update.
I tried Setiron super reoriented, it works great !
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My personal favorite is glitterballs's OC/UV w/o the "sleep of death." Works great for me, I haven't had a problem.
Cool thanks for the direct link to the other changelogs. Much appreciated.
I was wondering why Darky keeping "Thumbs.db" inside ..zip\system\xbin\recovery\res\images\
ytt3r said:
My personal favorite is glitterballs's OC/UV w/o the "sleep of death." Works great for me, I haven't had a problem.
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The most updated Setiron kernel also w/o sleep of death and charge of death.
Great ROM!! This is my first custom ROM flash and everything went well thanks to the clear instructions. Question: How do I mount the SD card? In JH7 it was part of the drop-down menu. I can't seem to find it on this 2.2.1 build. Thanks!!
matt310 said:
Great ROM!! This is my first custom ROM flash and everything went well thanks to the clear instructions. Question: How do I mount the SD card? In JH7 it was part of the drop-down menu. I can't seem to find it on this 2.2.1 build. Thanks!!
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Enable usb debugging via the settings and then it will be there.
my gps doesn't seem to work. The gps icon flashes 2-3 times then disappears...
Introduction:
Everyone uses there android device differently, and as a result not everyone will be looking for the same features from a ROM, and as a result developers simply do not know what to do to satisfy the many needs of the andoid users.
what I aim to do with this thread is to provide a review of 2 of the best ROMs out there for our device (based on my opinion), and include some tips, bugs and suggestions for the future.
What I have here is a review of 2 android 4.4.2 ROMs for the xperia arc/s. the ROMs are VANIR AOSP and C-rom.
let's start with a introduction to VANIR AOSP:
Vanir aosp is a ROM built with the user who likes a degree of customization to there phone in mind. the devs behind it have decided to build a ROM completely based on what is important and necessary for the users. they added only those features that passed certain criteria and only those features were allowed to be put into the ROM build. any unnecessary features were not added.
The result is a light, super stable and lagless ROM that would be more than enough to please the android user.
THE GOOD:
-lots of customization options in settings
-very very stable
-very fast and all the time around 200mb free ram
-nice 'on the go mode' feature
-nice option for choosing boot animations
-dual panel mode for settings
THE BAD:
-only features the devs have picked are added to the rom, so if you have a feature you want but the dev thinks its not important it won't be added
-floating windows for apps cannot be moved
THE BUGS:
-sound manager forces close message every time I try to open it
-adding a new user causes a force close message to appear whenever trienf to open gallery
-swiping on the keyboard causes the aosp keyboard to force close
-screen recorder doesn't work (should just be removed from our devices completely, the arc will never be fat enough to screen record)
-camera video doesnt work (although ion kernel would be the problem)
C-ROM:
c-rom is a ROM that is simply mind blowing, the ROM just has every feature I can simply think off, and in some instances it had features I have never even heard off.
the dev behind it added every feature from android I can think off, all into one amazing rom, for those people who like to change every single thing on there phone.
THE GOOD:
-tons of customizations
-lots of free ram, around 200mb all the time
-super smooth
-good turn on and off speeds (experienced this with v5.9 not v5.6)
-movable floating windows
-on the go mode
THE BAD:
-opening apps in floating mode is a little tedious
-slightly high battery consumption
THR BUGS:
there are bugs in both versions of c-rom so here goes:
v5.6:
-multi user support doesn't work, causes tons of force close messages when switching to the new user
-no option for enabling widget support on the lockscreen (only way to get the option is by editing build.prop file, but that causes the high end graphics option to dissapear from the performance menu)
-sound recorder doesn't have a ui, so users can't launch it from drawer (vanir aosp has this)
-no dowbloads app from drawer, and hence I can't make shortcuts to the download manager because there sinply isn't icon for it.
-no option to opt out of c-rom stats, it came up once then disappeared, but I know the menu for it exists
-can't put apps into floating window mode with halo switched off (in vanir aosp you can do this)
v5.9 bugs:
-no camera (video) although could be due to ion kernel?
-kernel logo sometimes comes up while I am using the phone
-the button in the status bar that switches between the tiles and the notification view move out of alignment when pressed
-no save page option in the browser but the option is there?
-swiping on aosp keyboard causes it to force close
-no force high end graphics option in settings
-no sound recorder icon in drawer
-opening the advanced settings option in the performance control app causes a force close
-exposed module causes a bootloop (stuck on kernel logo)
-no option to opt out of c-rom stats
-multi user support works fine, but causes a force lose on all media apps, I.e. try opening gallery and it force closes
so as you can see both ROMs are each unique but they are considered (by me) the best ROMs for xperia arc.
some tips for everyone:
-downloads in kitkat are found under an app called 'documents'
-to enable widget support on lockscreen in c-rom v5.6 you need to modify build.prop file changing the low ram config option to false
-there is no sound recorder icon in the drawer, although the app is installed, if you want to record using it, create a new message and add an attachment, when picking the attachment pick sound recorder and that's it.
some suggestions for c-rom in the future:
-would be great if you could add a dual panel mode like in vanir
-a better way if opening apps in floating window
my final verdict though on both ROMs, is that they are both amazing ROMs, but I think the award has to go to c-rom, due to its vast number of customizations while being a stable and smooth ROM. Good job 3andala
I would like to also point out that, I am not disrespecting others developers who have made a kk ROM for xperia arc, I am simply giving my opinion on 2 ROMs that I really like and consider to be the best for my xperia arc.
my ultimate goal really from a thread like this is to maybe one day see all developers working on only one ROM, that would be the smoothest ROM, with the most features etc..... that everyone would use, and just simply have a ROM that takes the device to it's limits, a ROM that we can all say that its the most complete ROM ever made for the xperia arc, and there will never be a better rom for this device than this. anyone with me?
anyway that's it from me, I hope you liked what if provided and if I helped you let me know as it makes me happy.
P.S. is there any way of increasing the brightness of the notification LED? there are patches for this on ICS and jb but no patches for this on kitkat, so could anyone advise me how its done?
1. Close all function
Easily closes all open tabs
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2614356
2. Activate Bass on Loudspeaker
I like it because it sounds like a ****ty old phone. Use it alongside Viper4android
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/themes-apps/mod-activate-bass-loud-speaker-t2817549
or if you want nice stereo sound
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/themes-apps/true-real-stereo-sound-earpiece-t2822691
3. Easy Touch
On google play - One of the better things to come from Apple. I use this to lockscreen mostly.
4. A few things from Xposed Installer
20 MP Superior Auto - Choose your camera resolution
advanced power menu - Adds reboot & recovery to the power button options
ColorClockChanger - The clock will change color when connected to the internet. I use this and remove Wifi/internet data buttons with SB Icon Hider (also on Xposed).
Instagram Downloader - Downloads instagram pics $$
Notifyclean - Remove annoying notifications
Statusbar Volume - Make a pretty Statusbar (although it doesn't work properly with headphones unfortunately - I hope they fix it)
VolumeSteps+ - Choose how many steps your sound can change by
Xclip - Saves everything you previously copied and pasted.. so you can paste or find old text you copied.
5. Screen Recorder
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/themes-apps/xperia-z3-screen-recorder-z1-t2900104
Tell me what's good for you. I'd also like to know the best camera app out there too or maybe the best themes as I don't use any...
From Xposed i would say:
1. Xperia Flip Settings
2. SERAJ Xposed Module
3. SystemUI Patcher
4. Flat Style Colored Bars
5. AppOps
and lots of more !
1- Youtube Adaway (xposed)
2- AdAway (google it)
3- Swiftkey
4- serajr xperia KK (xposed)
5- Xperia themes from play store (summertime, sunset, egypt, blue note, azuro, coffee)
My top 4:
Viper
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191223
Spirit 2 + Xmit - transmit FM signal without a dongle!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1059296&page=845#post55456171
Gravity Box (Z1 is close enough to aosp that it works fine)
Xperia Xposed by Serajr
Camera mod
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2730097
I just wanted to let all the htc 816 desire owners that Xtended Settings works great on this phone. I was using Sense Toolbox before that but there are way more options... I have a animated image on my my notifaction panel that looks pretty cool there... I might have to worry about my battery dying quicker but i can deal with that!!! I would definitley reccomend Xtended Settings n its works great with are phone!!!
It's a normal version of XS or modified? If modified - please link.
I have these modules:
-Boot Manager
-Greenify
-Network Speed Indicator
-Sense 6 Toolbox
-Xprivacy
-Xsense
-Xstana
and they're all working fine on my 816 a5dug. just thought to let you all know. if you're using any other modules, please share
xtended settings
Its normal ...
Hello guys,
Since 2 days im a proud owner of a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (N910F). This phone is great, fast and feels really premium compared to my previous Oneplus One. But this touchwiz version annoys the f*** out of me. Icons are huge as hell and too much bloatware. Now ive seen the Note 5 roms and that seems to look way better. Which rom do you guys recommend me to flash on my Note 4. Ive seen 'SIxperience', 'Dr Ketan', Kyubi Rom, but i have no idea which one is the best/stable. If its possible I would like to keep all the S-functions (IR, S-Pen, S-health, fingerprint etc). And a decent batterylife would be pleasant too. Thanks for the help guys,
Kyubi Rom gets my vote, its amazing !
The best port of N5 for N4 (N910F) is Kyubi Rom v3.1 in my opinion...
Enviado desde mi SM-N920C mediante Tapatalk
is there a rom without any ugly branding in the settings?
Try TEKXodus Rom. All the note 5 features from screen off memo, new spen design, double tap camera, gallery...etc.
☆☆☆Sent From My Note 4☆☆☆
DN5 NOTE 4 V.05...get my vote
Android Lollipop 5.1.1
FEATURE
All Note5 Apps and features
Rooted thanks to Chainfire
Deodexed
5way reboot
Call Recorder added
Delay message
Scheduled message
Save/restore message
External sdcard write fix
Shutter camera sound toggle
Standalone flashable zip (no aroma)
Added with v0.2:
Note 5 framework
Multiuser feature added
Sim Pin unlock fixedy
Direct Pen input now works perfectly
Video editor removed (64 libs issue)
Fixed cosmetic issues related to status bar
Updated SNote & fixed FC when adding a page in SNote
Added with v0.3:
Added weather to the lockscreen
Fixed auto-brightness
Smart Manager with Widget
Spo2 added to S Health
Fixed Photonote in S Note
USSD codes fixed
A bit better S View Experience
Knox apps and containers removed
Kernel built without Knox Kap and without TIMA Trustzone*“Camera app based on Project Super Camera on Steroids” (thanks to kevinrocksman from xda) and modded from there*Maybe something else…
Added with v0.4:
Based on Note 5 N920CXXU2AOJ5 firmware
Sound Alive FC fixed
Slow motion fixed
Wrong resolution in N5 camera fixed
SmartLock via Bluetooth FC Fixed
Toolbox added (7 apps max)
Side Key Panel added
Air Message added
N5 Photo Editor
Video Editor added
Heads Up Notification toggle added
Torch Settings
Keylight duration option unhided
Unlimited popup window apps
Lockscreen effects added – 7 Effects counting the None effect
More improvements to the quality of the camera
Live Video Broadcasting to Youtube with Camera app
Launcher mode settings
Outdoor Mode unhided
Air Gesture Added (Not all motions working, Quick Glance fully working)
Fast Charging toggle via DN Rom Control (DN Rom Control is not fully working)
Stagefright bug fully fixed
App Optimisation in Settings / Battery to improve the battery life
New features in Smart Manager app
Application Permissions (control the permissions of every single app using Smart Manager app)
Added with v0.4.1:
Sview Cover issues fixed,
Battery drain fixed,
Popping color png,
Samsung Update removed in info settings
Launcher effect removed from launcher settings
Added with v0.5:
Issue to forward with the finger on music player fixed,
Scroll Capture now works,
Youtube green embedded player on stock browser fixed,
Drawing mode and Smart Select FC in Message app fixed
Game Service and Game Tuner added
Galaxy GearVR support added
http://electron-team.com/galaxy-note/note-4/ditto-note-5/sm-n910c/
For me it's Dr Ketans Note 5 port with a dpi setting of 480 for smaller icons and more screen space and Material theme from the theme store to get rid of most of TouchWiz .. Works like a charm.
But tempted to try the Nameless ROM also.
Coming from a rooted Nexus 6, I'm loving all the features that come with this awesome phone.