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(script) (3/24) Omegasun's Bloat and Sense Removal with CM 7 Version

*****Omegasuns App and Sense Removal Script*****
Version 2 now compliant with new Recoveries​
This script was created to make removing bloatware, sense, HTC widgets and many of the safe apps from your EVO easy. I personally run pretty bare bone version of the roms I use. I remove Sense and most of the excess apps that i replace or dont use.Because this was so time consuming to do manually with how much i flash i started working on a script that allowed me to do this quickly.
I have followed many different threads listing what people have found is ok and what people have found is not ok to remove.
Please remember that this script removes the apps that I personally dont use or need. While some of the apps may not be considered bloatware y some I typically run a pretty bare system. Please see post 2 for instructions on how to modify this version of the script so that you can adjust it for your needs.
To Use:
1. Flash your new rom (you can use with your existing skip to step 3)
2. Boot up the phone fully
3. Install your launcher replacement and set it as default.
4. go into Friend stream and turn off auto-sync for Facebook(leaving contacts is ok)
5. reboot into recovery
6. Nand back up
7. flash the attached .zip
8. reboot
This will completly remove sense and the HTC apps/lockscreen as well as all peer networking and sprint apps except navigation, VVM, and promotion. It will also remove various other apps that have been found that when removed do not cause stability or other outstanding issues.
This script has been tested on Evio, Fresh, Damage Control, Koni's Elite, Myns, MikFroyo,and Virus Roms on several EVOs with out problems. I am not responsibility for boot loops, data loss, or damage done to your phone. PLEASE REMEMBER TO NAND BACKUP
Regaw_Leinad Has graciously created an app to allow you to edit this script and resign it easily. If you want to change anything in the script i highly suggest downloading it and using it to do so
you can get it
HERE
All you do is drag and drop the zip of choice (1 or the other of the 2 zips attached to the OP) on top of this program's icon, it will open the script for editing. Can be run from anywhere on the computer.
Steps for using RegawMOD Script Editor v1.0 Omegasun:
1. Drag and Drop zip on top of this programs icon
2. Edit Script when it pops up
3. Save Script, then close Notepad
4. Go back to program window, select YES to go on
5. The original zip is now updated with all of your changes and still signed!
NOTE: This will currently NOT work for the old attachment O_A_S_R_W_mail&browser_1.0.zip, because the zip can NOT contain the "&" symbol in the zips name.
If you downloaded the version with & in the name either change the name or redownload the corrected file.
A huge thanks to him for making this!
thank you to zergburger for maintaining a great thread with ok to remove apps, Calkulin for his sense removal zip It helped me verify the apks i have being removed. Another huge thanks to Regaw_Leinad for his app to edit the script as well as his easy signing app and Karadorde For creating a CM 7 version of the script (see 2nd post)

Karadorde's CM 6.1 Version! - attached to bottom of post.
Karadorde said:
Here is my CM 6.1 version of the App Removal Tool. It only deletes apps from the system because there isn't really anything to delete from the data folder. Below is a list of apps included in the tool.
Development.apk
DSPManager.apk
Browser.apk
CarHomeGoogle.apk
CareHomeLauncher.apk
CMWallpapers.apk
GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk
GenieWidget.apk
LatinIME.apk
LiveWallpapers.apk
LiveWallpapersPicker.apk
MagicSmokeWallpapers.apk
PicoTts.apk
Protips.apk
TtsService.apk
Email.apk
FM.apk
FileManager.apk
SoundRecorder.apk
Torch.apk
VoiceDialer.apk
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Regaw's app will NOT work with v2 of this script. you can still get V1 at the bottom of this post
Regaw_Leinad Has graciously created an app to allow you to edit this script and resign it easily. If you want to change anything in the script i highly suggest downloading it and using it to do so
you can get it
HERE
All you do is drag and drop the zip of choice (1 or the other of the 2 zips attached to the OP) on top of this program's icon, it will open the script for editing. Can be run from anywhere on the computer.
Steps for using RegawMOD Script Editor v1.0 Omegasun:
1. Drag and Drop zip on top of this programs icon
2. Edit Script when it pops up
3. Save Script, then close Notepad
4. Go back to program window, select YES to go on
5. The original zip is now updated with all of your changes and still signed!
NOTE: This will currently NOT work for the old attachment O_A_S_R_W_mail&browser_1.0.zip, because the zip can NOT contain the "&" symbol in the zips name.
If you downloaded the version with & in the name either change the name or redownload the corrected file.
A huge thanks to him for making this!
Known Issues:
MAY CAUSE LED INDICATION OF A MESSAGE WHILE CHARGING TO STOP - ie when you are charging and you get a text message you may not see the blinking green led it will remain Amber. i am currently investigating this and will update once i find a solution.
Change Log:
V2
Rewrote script to EDIFY standard allowing it to be flashed with newer Recoveries
Script no longer removes the following apps:
Spint wifi router
Quick Search
Browser
Mail
Maps
V 1.0
Removed HTC widgets - (all rosie apps)
Removed Sense
Removed HTC lock screen
Removed Quick search (this disables search button)
Removed Sprint Apps -Nascar, Qik, NFL, TV, wifi router
Removed Peer Networking apps - Twitter, facebook ,friend stream, flickr
Removed stock Browser, mail and messaging apps
Removed Various apps i dont use - car dock, foot prints, maps(can reinstall from market), News apps, FM radio apps, flashlight apps, Google search box, log collector, bug reporter, teeter, voice dial, amazonmp3, appsharing, teeter, RSS
Removed Misc Wallpapers
Removed Latin IME keyboard
Removed World Clock, desktop clock
Removed various other MISC apks that have been found to be ok to remove - DCSStock, widget download manager

thanks for replying back to my in my Q and A thread. I modified your script a bit but I have a question. Why is there a delete for SYSTEM and DATA? Also, is it safe to remove livewallpaper picker? and what about weather?

I've been doing this manually on many of the roms that I use so this is great. It would be even greater if the script was modified, if possible, to place everything that has been removed in a folder on your sd card. This way if you do want something back on your system, you can easily reinstall it.

Ima try it out on mah Fresh 3.2 later

just a quick suggestion.
you are removing KEY apps so Please post alternative applications that people should download PRIOR to running your script.
such as.... dolphin hd to replace the browser.... handcent to replace messaging.. etcetc
you know as well as i do these kids around here are going flash this without reading a damn word and completely fvck their phones up.
offer your personally used replacement apps please.
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App

God, I feel like such a later bc I use 80% of those apps.
Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk

I modified my script to leave the stock browser intact and flashlight, but I removed weather. I also added handcent and google voice.
sent via HTC EVO

kakashi_s1 said:
I modified my script to leave the stock browser intact and flashlight, but I removed weather. I also added handcent and google voice.
sent via HTC EVO
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why google voice? it doesnt work, in fact its some of the worse voice detection i have ever seen.
just curious, not bashing.

it works for me. I have multiple numbers using only one phone. I separate my personal contacts and business contacts with different numbers and google voice does exactly that.
sent via HTC EVO

Looks awesome. I'm using CM6 atm, but next Sense-based ROM I used, I'm going to give this a shot.

kakashi_s1 said:
thanks for replying back to my in my Q and A thread. I modified your script a bit but I have a question. Why is there a delete for SYSTEM and DATA? Also, is it safe to remove livewallpaper picker? and what about weather?
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Weather should be safe to remove and live wallpaper picker as well (if you do not want to use live wallpapers)
Some of the apps i have removed are not in the system folder usually because a rom moves it to make it manually uninstallable. Since that happens i placed the ones i have run into in data in as well so i dont have to go back and uninstall them manually if they are moved. thats why there is a data and a system delete.
just a quick suggestion.
you are removing KEY apps so Please post alternative applications that people should download PRIOR to running your script.
such as.... dolphin hd to replace the browser.... handcent to replace messaging.. etcetc
you know as well as i do these kids around here are going flash this without reading a damn word and completely fvck their phones up.
offer your personally used replacement apps please.
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I will update to add some suggestions. I kind of see it as if people choose not to read the directions (which i do say to install replacements) and they mess up their phones its there own faults. Also the worst case scenario is they figure out that it removed there mail app or what not and can later download a mail replacement (or nand restore) so it wont mess anything up too the point they cant fix it if they forget a step (the exception is if you don't install a home replacement you will get a boot loop). I am also going to work on a couple other versions of the script so that people who would like to keep the stock browser/mail or sense etc can still have a version that isnt quiet as drastic as the first one. thank you for the suggestions.
I've been doing this manually on many of the roms that I use so this is great. It would be even greater if the script was modified, if possible, to place everything that has been removed in a folder on your sd card. This way if you do want something back on your system, you can easily reinstall it.
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I originally was going to take this approach but since i never reinstalled any of them myself (and most of the ones i might are available on market or have a suitable replacement for me on market) so i Haven't reworked the script for it yet. If people prefer having them all stored on the SD card for reinstall i will work on this.
If there are things in the script you know that you want to keep. you can modify the script (again i take no responsibility if you mess up your phone or the script by modifying it.)by deleting the lines for the apps you would like to keep then replacing it in the .zip. if you do modify it you will just need to make sure you flash it with Clockwork as it wont be signed.
During this week i will try to get out a version that keep sense a version that keeps stock browser/mail and peer networking for those that you want them.
thanks again for all the feedback.

xenokira said:
Looks awesome. I'm using CM6 atm, but next Sense-based ROM I used, I'm going to give this a shot.
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Hell yeah! Been running CM6 Final for 2 or 3 days now and already getting an itch. I'm thinking I might go back to Fresh 3.2 then use this script - then another 3 days will pass and I'll probably go back to the nightlies
*I still think Android phones are worse than drugs.*

how did you modify your script? i would like to do the same thing flash it but leave stock browser and my email app, as well as sprint zone

is there any way to install the stock android browser. Does someone have a apk. Thanks

which ivan is this? i could help you update the script to your needs. let me know which apps you would like to keep.
omega sun, I'm looking for where user apps are stored. do you know where they could be?
I heard you find find them at sdcard/data/app but my directory is empty.
sent via HTC EVO

dkotoric said:
is there any way to install the stock android browser. Does someone have a apk. Thanks
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Worked as promised, my Evo is now clean as a whistle. Thank you.

kakashi_s1 said:
omega sun, I'm looking for where user apps are stored. do you know where they could be?
I heard you find find them at sdcard/data/app but my directory is empty.
sent via HTC EVO
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Normally they are just under data/app. unless you move them from the phone to the SD card they are stored in phone memory.
how did you modify your script? i would like to do the same thing flash it but leave stock browser and my email app, as well as sprint zone
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I uploaded a version keeping the browser and mail apps. (if you have already removed them this will not restore them. To modify this script i suggest you unzip it then navigate to META-INF>com>google>android>update-script.
open the file in wordpad or notepad and remove the lines of the applications you do not want removed and make sure to save it with out an extension (default saves it as .txt this will not work). once you have done that open the original .zip in your zip program(i use winrar) navigate to the same place and drag and drop the modified script on top of the old (do not change its name). this should now be modified with the lines removed. Sine this wont be signed flash via clockwork.

[APPS] Flashable 4.4 KitKat Apps - AROMA

I didn't want to install all these apps manually on all of my devices, so I made a recovery flashable zip with aroma options to pick which apps to install. Figured I would share with everyone.
Apps are the same as the ones posted all over the web, I just packaged them up.
Calendar
Clock
Email
Gallery
Gmail
Camera
Google Home
Hangouts
Keep
Keyboard
Play Services
Search
I suggest making a backup before installing, since they ill replace system apps and might not work correctly on all devices (clock works on my tablet but not phone for instance).
Some apps work, some don't depending on device and rom type. I'm not supporting this, just sharing.
Download: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23203820527944885
Thanks to Google and Amarullz

[APPS/LIBS/FONTS/WALLPAPERS][FAQ]4.4 KitKat Apps (Google Nexus 5)

I have seen several threads related to this subject, however most of them just have files and no explanation about issues and how to solve them in a single OP. This is the only reason why I'm posting this. Anyway, on to the good stuff.
All necessary files with all the most likely questions answered can be downloaded
HERE - MD5: 0A0FB2CF5CB7487BFF40E1EC52D58335
All wallpapers can be found
HERE
List of included files:
Apps:
Books.apk - Google Play Books
CalendarGoogle.apk - Google Calendar
DeskClockGoogle.apk - Google Clock
DevelopmentSettings.apk - Google Development Shortcut
EmailGoogle.apk - Google Email (NOT GMAIL)
Exchange2Google.apk - Exchange Services (Adds Exchange support to Email app)
GalleryGoogle.apk - Google Galery
Gmail2.apk - Gmail
GoogleCamera.apk - Google Camera
GoogleHome.apk - Google Home (New KitKat Launcher)
GoogleTTS.apk - Google Text to Speech
Hangouts.apk - Google Hangouts (New Hangouts with SMS support)
Keep.apk - Google Keep
LatinImeGoogle.apk - Google Keyboard (New Keyboard with space bar recognition)
Maps.apk - Google Maps
PlayGames.apk - Google Play Games
PrebuiltGmsCore.apk - Google Services 4 (Required for several apps to work)
QuickOffice.apk - Google Quick Office
Street.apk - Google Street View for Maps
Velvet.apk - Google Search/Google Now​
Libs:
libgoogle_recognizer_jni_l.so - Required for Google Now / Google Search
libjni_filtershow_filters.so - Required for Google Camera
libjni_mosaic.so - Required for Google Camera
liblightcycle.so - Required for Google Camera
libvideochat_jni.so - Required for Hangouts
libchromeview.so - Required for Chrome​
F.A.Q.​
0.1 Before replacing/modifying/deleting/uninstalling anything, I strongly advise that you make a backup of the original should anything go wrong. You have been warned!
0.2 This is not a Recovery Zip, it's meant for you to get only what you need. All you need is ROOT.
1. Something is not working / It keeps telling me that I have to update Google Play Services:
This means that you haven't installed PrebuiltGmsCore.apk that's included in this package. It's a newer version of Google Play Services that's required for several of the apps to work. I highly recommend installing it before installing anything else.​
2. Google Search / Google Now keeps crashing:
You must copy the following file from the included /system/lib folder to /system/lib in your device:
Code:
libgoogle_recognizer_jni_l.so
.
Make sure that permissions are set to 644.
You'll need a file explorer app with root features. I personally use File Explorer with the Root Addon as it makes it extra easy to move things around since it has a dual panel feature and also allows you to change permissions.
Also, for the launcher to work properly, you need at least the following installed, in this order:
Code:
Google Play Services - PrebuiltGmsCore.apk
Google Search - Velvet.apk
Google Home - GoogleHome.apk
3. Ok Google Feature doesn't seem to work:
First, make sure you've done all the above steps to ensure that everything else for the Launcher/Google now is working.
Then, from the homescreen:
Menu > Settings > Voice > Offline Speech Recognition > Update if possible or Uninstall and Re-install the English (US) file.​
4. Photosphere is not working in the camera app:
You must copy the following files from the included /system/lib folder to /system/lib in your device:
Code:
libjni_filtershow_filters.so
libjni_mosaic.so
liblightcycle.so
Make sure that permissions are set to 644 on all those files.
You'll need a file explorer app with root features. I personally use File Explorer with the Root Addon as it makes it extra easy to move things around since it has a dual panel feature and also allows you to change permissions.​
5.Google Hangouts force closes when video calling:
You must copy the following file from the included /system/lib folder to /system/lib in your device:
Code:
libvideochat_jni.so
Make sure that permissions are set to 644 on all that file.
You'll need a file explorer app with root features. I personally use File Explorer with the Root Addon as it makes it extra easy to move things around since it has a dual panel feature and also allows you to change permissions.​
6. I cannot install Maps.apk:
You'll have to uninstall your current Maps in order to be able to install the new one. I'm not sure why it is that this is the only app that cannot be updated, but that seems to be the case. I suggest backing up the original APK first with an app such as Titanium Backup and then uninstall Maps, also using Titanium Backup. Once uninstalled, proceed to uninstall the new APK and all should be fine. You may have to restart the device after uninstalling the old Maps, though I personally didn't have to.​
7. How do I make the launcher icons smaller?
In order to make them smaller you have to use Xposed Framework + Xposed App Settings to lower the DPI on the launcher.
You can get the latest Xposed Framework HERE. If you don't know what Xposed Framework is, please take a look at this post HERE.
Follow the instructions in the link above to get Xposed Framework installed. Once everything is done, open Xposed Framework go to Downloads and install App Settings.
After done installing, go back to Xposed Framework > Modules, and enable App Settings.
Reboot your Device.
Once Done rebooting, open App Settings and select Google Seach (the blue icon) Thanks to bakercj for clarifying this one.
Turn it on and change the DPI
400 DPI = 6 icons in the dock and App Drawer Grid 5x6
320 DPI = 7 icons in the dock and App Drawer Grid 6x7
Make sure to tell it to save, and then go back to the home screen. If it didn't take effect, reboot your device.​
8. How do I add more home screens?
Home screens are added automatically when you try to add a widget/shortcut and slide your finger to the right of the screen while holding the new content.​
9. Google Now does not show up when I swipe left on the launcher:
Press menu in the launcher's homescreen > Go to Settings > Enable Google Now.
Look at the screenshots for more guidance.​
10. Google Chrome doesn't work properly:
You must copy the following file from the included /system/lib folder to /system/lib in your device:
Code:
libchromeview.so
Make sure that permissions are set to 644 on all that file.
You'll need a file explorer app with root features. I personally use File Explorer with the Root Addon as it makes it extra easy to move things around since it has a dual panel feature and also allows you to change permissions.​
Fully Working:[/CENTER]
Google Home
Google Now
Google Camera
Gmail
Google Email(Including Exchange Support)
Google Keep
Google Maps
Google QuickOffice
Google Play Games
Google Chrome
Sort of Working:​
Google Keyboard - The Emoji doesn't show the same way as it does in 4.4 roms. Tried replacing AndroidEmoji.ttf but it did not solve it.
Google Gallery - Force Close when trying to edit a photo, Trying to find a solution.
Google Hangouts - Problems sending MMS

Changelog:
Google KitKat Apps - 20131101143113
Added Missing Gallery App
Google KitKat Apps - 20131101143710
Added Missing Calendar App
Google KitKat Apps - 20131101145001
Added Fonts
Added:
Google TTS
Development Settings
Calculator
Downloads
Music
Phone
Google KitKat Apps - 20131101213549
Added Exchange2Google.apk - Exchange Services (adds Exchange support to the email app)
Google KitKat Apps - 20111102081334
Removed because I believe it's just compiled for 4.4, not ripped from Nexus 5 (Really belongs elsewhere):
Calculator
Downloads
Music
Phone
Google KitKat Apps - 20111102183429
Re-Added Velvet.apk (Sorry for taking it out at some point)
Added Chrome (as well as needed lib for chrome)
Google KitKat Apps - 20131102211608
After wiping my device and starting from scratch I have finally confirmed that copying updated libvideochat_jni.so to /system/lib fixes video chat in hangout, therefore I added it to the zip. Make sure not to use any Xposed Module that affects hangouts as I believe that's what caused mine to stop working.

Thanks, man
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Any screeny of the calendar widget? Thats the only thing I always found ugly, if they changed the look that is.

Thanks!! Was reading through, I saw that you needed Google search for the launcher, however I didn't see that as one of the apk's, does that mean the current version will suffice?
Sent from my SM-N900T using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2

Is there any way to just shrink the icons in the drawer grid? I don't want 6 or 7 icons in my dock.

Hey,
Nice post.
But where can i find the new kitkat phone apk?
Or the rest of the updated files?
Thanks

I'm not sure what it is, but after trying this, my Google Play Services keeps force closing and doesn't appear to keep it's updated status after I reboot the phone.

Warrior1975 said:
Thanks!! Was reading through, I saw that you needed Google search for the launcher, however I didn't see that as one of the apk's, does that mean the current version will suffice?
Sent from my SM-N900T using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
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I accidentally deleted the file from the latest upload, correcting it now and reuploading.
dipole said:
Is there any way to just shrink the icons in the drawer grid? I don't want 6 or 7 icons in my dock.
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Not as far as I know, once you change the DPI for the Google Search it will change for everything in the entire launcher, and since the launcher itself doesn't have an option for changing it I don't think it's possible without hacking the app, which is beyond my knowledge.
dtsjunk.wb said:
Hey,
Nice post.
But where can i find the new kitkat phone apk?
Or the rest of the updated files?
Thanks
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The only phone app I found anywhere, didn't do much so I got rid of it.
gakio12 said:
I'm not sure what it is, but after trying this, my Google Play Services keeps force closing and doesn't appear to keep it's updated status after I reboot the phone.
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You must've done something wrong. It's the first time I heard of anything like this happening.

I fixed it by reinstalling my ROM, then installing the Google Framework, then search, then Google Home. After copying the files to system/lib, I changed the permissions to 644.

I changed DPI to 420 and now its perfect, 5 icons in dock,5 icons in drawer
Sent from my SM-N900T using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Where's the Google music player?
Where have the Google music player had gone? Can someone share the apk for it? Thanks.

Map and some other APK Installation problem
Thanks so much,Great job followed all instruction as advised.Little problem though!
after reinstalling the new maps apk and couple other apk like phone and music I get the "Older SDK" error !!!!also clock app crashing after installation.
Thanks Again

For some reason Google Play Services 4 downgrades itself back to 3.....
Anylne else noticing Google play services downgrading on it own?
Check in application settings.
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why the photosphere pictures don't got preview in the gallery ?

Leonidas87 said:
For some reason Google Play Services 4 downgrades itself back to 3.....
Anylne else noticing Google play services downgrading on it own?
Check in application settings.
Sent from my SM-N900W8 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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I have this problem too. Every time I flash the updated apk, the phone freezes. After a reboot it reset to version 3. I even tried deleting it all together to no avail.

Fully Working:[/CENTER]
Google Home
Google Now
Google Camera
Gmail
Google Email(Including Exchange Support)
Google Keep
Google Maps
Google QuickOffice
Google Play Games
Google Hangouts
Thanks your guide has been very helpful I have every thing working except for Google Keep, it opens and asks "Choose an account" when I choose my google account the app goes blank and after about 30 seconds I get an "unfortunately, keep has stopped." message. Did you have to do anything special to get keep to work?
Resolved Google Keep force close problem, I had Xprivacy installed and it was causing Keep to FC, once I turned Xprivacy off Google Keep works

I really want the new Google Now. Looks really good. I'm at work, lil busy, but going to attempt this anyway.
Sent from my SM-N900T using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2

Older Sdk
Please what is the error "Older SDK' I get with map and google dialer and couple other installation?

how come my icons is still TW like(phone,messages, camera, battery on status bar, etc..) after installing google kitkat launcher

[ROM DISCONTINUED] >> DEEP IMPACT ROM v2.526 << debloated, themed, powerful battery

[ROM DISCONTINUED] >> DEEP IMPACT ROM v2.526 << debloated, themed, powerful battery
DEEP IMPACT ROM
Hi guys, after a long wait, I bring to you an update to the first iteration of the Deep_Impact_Rom series with version 2.526
[base updated to N7100XXUFNI4] :fingers-crossed:​
Rom has been completely debloated of all unwanted stuff which occupies RAM and consumes battery un-necessarily. If you do need any services back first do look up in the bloat folders. If you dont find it, or dont know what to include, post a request on the thread itself. Me or anyone else who have already faced that issue will help you out.
Rom has been themed optimally for maximum battery savings including the all black look which has been proven to have the maximum battery life for all available colors which runs on an AMOLED screen such as our beloved note 2.
And the other main intention of this rom is to reduce after install customization. I've done the debloating part already. So, there are no apps that you would need to freeze from titanium backup. And commonly used apps have already been included. Majority of the missing apps can be installed from play store.
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Instructions for flashing the Rom
Please note, neither me nor my cat are responsible for your device. Be careful in following the steps and you shouldn't have any problems. Oh yeah.. Your warranty is now void.!!
I've observed a lot of threads, and a lot of people have a lot of questions about installing roms.
Make sure you read the entire post as it will save you a lotttt of google searches and time searching for answers.
So, I'm sharing with you what needs to be done in order to install the right way, get the max performance, batt life, how to avoid FCs and some known errors, ways to correct them and what to expect from the device + some mods you would like to have
Step 1
Before install, super wipe. And I dont mean just clearing cache, preload and system folders.
Use of either Philz or TWRP recovery recommended, update to the latest.
Before using this option though, make sure you backup the folders pictures, DCIM and whatsapp if you plan on restoring the conversations that you've had. This is equally important if you play a lot of games. Games have a tendency to leave behind huge clusters of junk.
1> in case of philz-
Use the "clean to install new rom" option under wipe data/factory reset in case of Philz after using the option clean to install a new rom, head over to the mounts and storage area and use the option "format /sdcard".
2> in case of TWRP-
And use the advanced format and format "internal SD, dalvik, cache, data and system" in case of TWRP.
I've made thousands of flashes following simple precautions, and not once my EFS was affected. So make it a point to follow this guide if you dont know how to go about flashing a rom.
Step 2
Install the rom, and dont flash any mod or pack just yet, reboot. Allow the rom to complete all the necessary "after install" procedures. like setting up of account, but not apps.
To install mods or a custom kernel, reboot now after update.
Complete setup and just make sure play store updates itself and camera is working all right.
Step 3
Installing the root fix
1> right after flashing rom, flashing the fix
2> complete rom setup, and then flash the fix
reboot and flash the latest super su from recovery.
I would strongly recommend the second method as the first one may result in a non working or a partial rooted rom.
Step 4- Mods
Now the part comes in where the rom has to be pretty much setup to match your requirements
1> To change DPI- There are 3 ways of doing this
a) build.prop edit
b) installing a mod pack
c) using Texdroider dpi
Although all the 3 methods do the same job, i would not recommend the second method as it installs system files which can be much older than the rom base and can lead to some FCs or errors and there aren't many mod packs that are simply "complete". Now if you find the first method too tedious, use the app called Texdroider dpi from play store to do that job. Its as easy as install, change values and reboot. Its the easiest way to change dpi on any rom, Not only this.
names of applications that need to be set to 320 dpi from app settings in case of any other dpi other than default-
a. keyboard
b. contacts
c. calculator
d. camera
e. com.android.keyguard
f. idea sketch
g. phone
2> Customization
To everyone who hates the stock look, or if looking for something different, use xposed module. I prefer wanam by choice as almost every option in it works. There are other options available such as gravitybox, xblast and others which do the similar job. Here, you will be the best judge on what you want, and how you like the rom to be and function.
3> Custom kernels
There are options of Kernels available, but I personally prefer Agni. Tried almost all kernels possible out there, and Agni is the best giving out the best possible batt performance and enhancing smoothness.
Use these settings in Agni as recommended by @geekynoob
"Profile- normal
CPU governor- yanks zzmove
Max CPU freq- 1600mhz
CPU undervolting to -30mv
Gpu -50mv
Min 200mhz
Touch 2 wake off
Lmk medium
Power saving balancer set to max"
4> Disable motion, NFC, Air Gestures and all possible things that you dont use as it consumes CPU usage and battery as well.
Thats is guys. These are all the suggestions that I can think of at the moment. If you need anything else, let me know, by replying to this post.
Have fun customizing the rom.
Some pointers to get more battery life:
1. Turn off WiFi always allow scanning under advanced WiFi settings
2. If you have xposed installed, then do not believe the default battery stats found under settings. Xposed messes up the battery stats
3. If you are on custom kernel, then change CPU governor, play with the settings and find out which would be the best governor for you (device specific and usage dependent- this no one can teach. you'd have to experiment on own)
4. use a screen filter such as darker, to reduce brightness intensity when indoors
5. Use a wake lock detector to check for battery consuming apps and take necessary action on it
6. Use a black wallpaper if possible with minimal colors (applies to only amoled screens)
7. If applications permit the use of black themes, then its a better way to get more juice
8. Trickle charge the battery. Once the charge is complete, allow the phone to be plugged in for 10 to 15 min more to trickle charge. This will enhance the battery's overall life and should be made a regular practice.
9. Turn off unwanted notifications. E.g. Facebook
10. Turn off Google location reporting and all location based services
11. If you play a lot of games, make sure the games dont cause excessive wake ups
12. Hibernate apps with greenify from play store. Don't hibernate system apps as the rom is already debloated.
Summary
1> Install zip
2> reboot, complete account setup
3> reboot to recovery and flash Super SU included (not needed for ng4 base)
4> if you choose xperia launcher, go to launcher settings and under general, remove the tick from "keep launcher in memory" to avoid the persistent xperia launcher, tap to configure notification in notification menu
5> after complete install and setup, go to settings, click on device, go to sound and at the last, under advanced, you'll be able to see sound effects. Select that and click on soundalive or viper audio (preferable) to avoid negligible fc when walkman is opened. (if faced with that FC, check root permissions and reinstall viper. Otherwise negligible)
6> if you feel anything missing, then either let me know over the post or find the link to bloat folder in 2nd post in case you need any apps back into the operating system. Find them in the respective folders, and push them to the same folder under root/system/*****, set permissions to rw-r-r, reboot to recovery, clear cache and reboot. Things should start working fine.
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>>> Power users, click here <<<​
Changelog V2.526:
1. Reworked base, updated to NI4
2. Fixed high ram consumption issues of NI1
3. Improved battery performance
4. Improved minor system stability issues
5. Changed minor System UI elements for better visibility and feel including custom over scroll effect (an initial approach to material design)
Rest remains same as 2.52
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Old changelog
Changelog V2.52:
1. Reworked same base
2. Fixed touchpad not lighting up
3. Fixed Spen pointer not showing up
4. Custom air command theme and animation
5. Increased security
6. Improved stability
7. Changed minor system theme for overall better looks
8. Installation of non-market apps enabled by default
9. Added one hand mode (for people who need it)
10. Changed toast notifications to actual kitkat style from the samsung default square
11. Fixed UPSM mode
Rest remains same as 2.5
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Changelog V2.5:
1. Base updated to NI1
2. Removed UPSM mode as it permanently clashed with the already black theme
3. All user apps previously used are not part of the OS bundle anymore (major vote taken from suggestions. However if you need apps from the play store, post a request on the thread)
4. Fixed YouTube not working on previous versions
5. Play store and play store services already updated to latest available
6. Minor UI changes to get a better feel
7. Includes aroma installer (thanks to @Shahzeb5444 for help on that)
8. Updated x-reality engine with minor changes
9. Includes note 4 task manager as default
10. Included videos app from S5
11. Minor enhancements to OS
12. Included mega font pack
13. Smaller zip size
Rest remains same as v2.3. Flash superSU.zip from attachments after initial install setup procedure for root access
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Changelog V2.3:
1. Base updated to NG4
2. removed samsung default browser (available as separate zip if interested)
3. removed default calculator
4. added clock package (on popular demand)
5. added FM radio (on popular demand)
6. added chrome (uninstallable)
7. added android assistant (uninstallable)
8. added darker screen filter for night use (uninstallable)
9. added latest WPS office. (uninstallable and the only office that actually supports the spen and can save handwritings in *.docx or *.doc format. Say Bye bye to crappy snote pdf outputs)
10. added galaxy charging current to keep track of charging current (uninstallable)
11. added Texdroider_dpi to change DPI on demand (uninstallable)
12. removed snote (available as separate zip if interested)
13. added calculator ++ (uninstallable and has added functionality including running the calculator in a floating window)
14. rest remains the same as v2 with smaller zip size (thanks to @Shahzeb5444 for some pointers)
15. Root Fix not required. Pre-rooted.
Guys, due to lack of time, I have not fixed the UPSM bug. Please do not use that. That functionality clashes with the default theme.
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Changelog V2:
1> Totally back themed for optimum battery savings.
2> Boot animations from Galaxy S5. Boring to see the same boot logo of 4.1 even on 4.4.
3> All note 3 features with air command included.
4> Completely ported X-reality engine from Sony xperia Z2 for optimum photos and video performance.
5> Multi CSC
6> All sounds and ringtone volumes pumped up to 150%
7> Updated Snote to latest by default
8> Deknoxed- Bye bye knox
9> Latest walkman from sony z2 included (uninstallable)
10> Music app + gallery + internet browser from Galaxy S5 included
11> ES file explorer included (uninstallable)
12> Multi dpi galaxy launcher included (uninstallable)
13> Debloated to maximum extent. No more after installation debloat or freezing of apps from titanium backup necessary.
14> Installation of 3rd party apps enabled by default in settings.
15> multiple lockscreen animations
16> transparent dialer screen
17> included customizable xperia launcher
18> greenify does not need donation package to freeze google apps. Normal version available in play store can do it for you now.
19> Viper Audio included (uninstallable)
20> Included seeder if in case you feel lag. (enable if you want a faster system, but amount of free ram will be decreased)
Removed hangouts, play games, play music, google search widget, S-voice, Text to speech services, All share services, group play, samsung wallet, All types of print services, all samsung services, chaton, dropbox, email, flipboard, group play, kies, all live wallpapers, inbuilt wallpapers, paper artist, document viewers, s-suggest and many more which I have forgot.
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Changelog V1:
1> Stock Look preserved for further customization by you.
2> Boot animations from Galaxy S5. Boring to see the same boot logo of 4.1 even on 4.4.
3> All CSC optimized for India
4> All sounds and ringtones from Note 3
5> Updated Snote to latest by default
6> Deknoxed- Bye bye knox
7> Ported Myfiles, Calculator, music application from Galaxy S5
8> Debloated to moderate extent. Removed hangouts, play games, play music, google search widget, S-voice, Text to speech services, All share services, group play, samsung wallet, All types of print services and many more which I have forgot.
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Guys, responses might be slow cuz of the large amount of projects and regular classes. Feel free to post suggestions, requests, anything you'd like. But assured, your suggestion and comment will not go unnoticed. Thanks for the co-operation.
Hit thanks if you like my work...
Note on the new update: Guys, the gallery and file system on 2.5 will take some time to generate indexes on first boot and may slow down the OS for some time depending on the amount of files on SD card and internal storage. Do have some patience to wait until 2nd charge cycle to get max performance. This is enabled to reduce overall TW lag.
Credits:
@geekynoob for being an awesome teacher
@XDA whatsapp group for always being there
@dsixda for kitchen
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Testers:
@rathodkaran07
@bhupendra1203 and
@Shahzeb5444 for testing out v2.5
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@devrog17 for testing out v2.3
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Download Links and screenshots
Feedback on the ROM click here
Download Links:
Guys please do not create mirrors without asking permission first
Version 2
Links to 2.526
Mega Link: http://goo.gl/SKMKLJ
Mediafire link: http://goo.gl/MIYRzH
MD5: 2782E19DDE848D50193C4BAE5B8D9609
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Link to Morph:
Mega Link: http://goo.gl/fbzmWA
Media fire link: http://goo.gl/bHvybT
MD5: D14F854EB43BFDA469C80C4280B69311
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Downloads v2.52 links - NI1 base
Mega: http://goo.gl/osvbkg
Google Drive: http://goo.gl/ljTRkL
Mediafire : http://goo.gl/oLVQ1N
MD5: 33D7D672FC8967066CD65A334AB6C7BD
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link to Deep_Impact_v2.52_Morph
Before downloading this rom, read this post before posting about any issues
Mega link: http://goo.gl/TTj3Lt
Media fire: http://goo.gl/LTbUC9
MD5: F920339804B55A5AC31E2D2D8CCCBC87
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Links to older Versions
Downloads v2.5 links - NI1 base
Mega link: http://goo.gl/moEeaJ
Google Drive link: http://goo.gl/yq1Xnl
Mediashare link: http://goo.gl/VF8Yef
MD5: 3880C3C69595ED7DFBE0F5DF43256816
Sbrowser : http://goo.gl/HTEBKK
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Downloads v2.3 link - NG4 base
Mega Link : http://goo.gl/tKcqmr
google drive link: http://goo.gl/8qJKBo
Snote : http://goo.gl/KsjKS1
Sbrowser : http://goo.gl/HTEBKK
MD5: 6875941589F10D9C4D044D88600A5B73
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Downloads v2 link
Media Fire link "http://goo.gl/5FNPN7" thanks to @aukhan
Mega Link http://goo.gl/v4txU0
google drive link http://goo.gl/RX54iu
Link to bloat folder "http://goo.gl/WkRp0T"
MD5 : 0C2AEFD36AAC71736587BDA317C93465
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Some screenshots
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55684441&postcount=258
As always, dont forget to hit that thanks.. :cyclops:
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Download Original Galaxy SNote from
http://goo.gl/YQkC5W
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Download updated viper audio from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191223
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Download updated supersu.zip from
http://download.chainfire.eu/452/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.02.zip
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Some Links to commonly used apps from play store Google plus, google maps, google talkback, facebook, google drive, weather widget used in screenshots, youtube, tune in radio, utorrent, ES file explorer, google calendar, Evernote, google translate, gmail, Box cloud storage, calendar widget for home screen, google play books, google play movies, hangouts, we chat, google text to speech, flipkart, skype, internet speed test, google play games, greenify, galaxy charging current, microsoft one note, snapseed, texdroider_dpi, wanam xposed, swiftkey keyboard, darker screen filter, nova launcher, wakelock detector, heart beat rate sensor, Line messenger, Periodic Table, winrar for android, tapatalk, the classic contra evolution game, photoshop express, Mega, WPS office, titanium backup, IMEI backup and restore (thanks to @mannyvinny), shuttle music player, app ops, calculator plus plus, google chrome beta, google chrome support libraries, Sketchbook Express (supports Spen), Samsung chatON
If you need any app extracted from play store for future installations, place a request on the thread and I'll see what I can do about it.

Welcome to the party bro.. i will quit since you are here now.. lol..
Best of luck and cheers..
Shot from my Kitkat'ized Note 2 using xda premium app..

@Sammy_052, thank you so much for the detail flashing instructions mate. Just one thing, Agni is not yet released for 4.4.2, so users should not try available Agni and follow the AGNI pure stock thread to taste it. Thanks again.
Regards.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Can use it for n7100 international version
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keep few posts as reserved and great job mate.btw thanks for credits and first official kk based rom

mps42 said:
Can use it for n7100 international version
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda app-developers app
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Yes ofcourse..!!

great job mate☺
Thanks for this wonderful work??

i like how you put it - wait no more.....
keep the kettle boiling :good:

nitol said:
@Sammy_052, thank you so much for the detail flashing instructions mate. Just one thing, Agni is not yet released for 4.4.2, so users should not try available Agni and follow the AGNI pure stock thread to taste it. Thanks again.
Regards.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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I'm very sure Agni's new release is just round the corner. The tutorial is aimed toward being geared for the future with as less edits as possible so that people can learn for the future and not just for my rom nor for the present..
mps42 said:
Can use it for n7100 international version
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda app-developers app
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Yes it is designed for N7100, not for N7105
drsiddique5700 said:
keep few posts as reserved and great job mate.btw thanks for credits and first official kk based rom
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Abdul bhai.. I think the first 3 posts had to be kept reserved, the first 2 already have links and instructions. As I see it, is quite sufficient with all future edits within these 2 posts itself. Saves the hassle for anyone to keep searching the thread. How much will the mouse's scroll button or the page down button be used? We'll give it a break.. What say? :laugh:
rraaka said:
i like how you put it - wait no more.....
keep the kettle boiling :good:
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@rraaka.. Just came out of the blue when writing this post.. Glad you liked it.. :laugh:

geekynoob said:
Welcome to the party bro.. i will quit since you are here now.. lol..
Best of luck and cheers..
Shot from my Kitkat'ized Note 2 using xda premium app..
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Thanks a lott Ankit bhai.. You are my guruji afterall.. :highfive:
Shahzeb5444 said:
Thanks for this wonderful work??
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Thanks dude..

Sammy_052 said:
Thanks a lott Ankit bhai.. You are my guruji afterall.. :highfive:
Thanks dude..
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Sir screen mirroring and wifi direct working well in this rom?

mietens said:
Sir screen mirroring and wifi direct working well in this rom?
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Yes.. everything works the way it is supposed to work mate
Give him a chance..! He is a great guy and m sure will turn out to be a great dev..!

geekynoob said:
Yes.. everything works the way it is supposed to work mate
Give him a chance..! He is a great guy and m sure will turn out to be a great dev..!
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but what exactly is so indian optimized? did he remove languages or anything else an European, American, Asian or somebody else would need?

geekynoob said:
Yes.. everything works the way it is supposed to work mate
Give him a chance..! He is a great guy and m sure will turn out to be a great dev..!
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I don't think that screen mirroring works. Did you even try before answering ?
Root breaks it and there is still no fix for touchwiz kitkat roms.
I'm waiting for it to be fixed as I use a lot this feature to play movies on my TV.
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mietens said:
Sir screen mirroring and wifi direct working well in this rom?
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pouetmimi said:
I don't think that screen mirroring works. Did you even try before answering ?
Root breaks it and there is still no fix for touchwiz kitkat roms.
I'm waiting for it to be fixed as I use a lot this feature to play movies on my TV.
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yes, rooting breaks Screen Mirroring. There isn't a Fix or patch for kitkat roms yet. I'll try to work on it and see what I can come up with. I'm not sure of WiFi direct though cuz I've personally never used it. Do try and let me know.
lolmensch said:
but what exactly is so indian optimized? did he remove languages or anything else an European, American, Asian or somebody else would need?
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By meaning Indian optimized, the carrier settings, language settings, and region specific settings have been set to India so that there is no nodal lock coming into picture on few minor carriers and also for some region specific applications such as google maps and youtube. I have also removed all languages except English (united states), cuz that is the most used language used for a phone interface here.
akg7091 said:
I installed your ROM and it is very stable, except for a few bugs:
1) When phone is switched off and put on charging, it auto starts
2) Everytime the phone starts, I get a message ( four times ) showing my balance. This didn't happen before and doesn't happen in any other android phone in which I put my sim card in.
3) Wanam xposed module is not working. Anything I should keep in mind ? I installed the xposed framework, but it just doesn't work
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Wanam works perfectly fine. Install it through the xposed module or play store as the application has been updated for kitkat. Make sure to have the latest xposed module as well
The autostarts on charging cuz the bootloader you have is a 4.3 bootloader and not 4.4. If you are aware, just like 4.3 update which did not allow going back to 4.1, 4.4 official update does not allow one to go back to 4.3. Since you are on 4.3 bootloader which allows you now to go back to 4.3, that is an issue that i cannot deal with.
About the carrier message popups, I'll look into it on my next iteration. I dont suppose those messages are being charged for you as of this moment.. right??

pouetmimi said:
I don't think that screen mirroring works. Did you even try before answering ?
Root breaks it and there is still no fix for touchwiz kitkat roms.
I'm waiting for it to be fixed as I use a lot this feature to play movies on my TV.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda app-developers app
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I am sorry..! I might have been a bit sleepy while reading your query..!
I have never used it..! So not bothered much about it

Where Are The Screenshots?

nice work :laugh: rom works great

Screenshots
As promised to Vinay ji
Here are the screenshots of this rom
Cheers
:good:

PIXEL 4 Google Assistant with UI in redmi note 5 pro [whyred]

Steps for enabling Assistant 2.0 1. Use pixel props or manually modify build.prop to enable assistant 2.0 first
2. once enabled, copy the XML file from ?[url]https://t.me/googlepixel4xml/4[/URL] and replace the original inn/ data/data/com.google.andr
oid.googlequicksearchbox/
shared prefs/
3. change the permission of the folder "shared_prefs" (the folder, not the files in it) to 551 (dr-xr-x-x)
4. force close google app, start again
5. enjoy the beautiful UI of pixel 4
tips: A lot of users are saying that Google is crashing, so I want to say that it works in Google beta only
[url]https://drive.google.com/file/d/18p5OvPdRCVkqhrH4FswiOtACsbREX9bj/view?usp=drivesdk[/URL]

Your instructions are not clear. I have watched the video and I couldn't hear a thing. If you could louder your voice, we would be able to get it. Good work though.

The new UI appears but 1 major issue; Google app crach everytime I want to make a google search by tappimg the bottom search pill on Pixel Launcher. It also crashes inside Google app too.