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[ROM] [KERNEL] [KitKat 4.4.2] Newman N1 (MT6577) | (Freelander i10 / Digma iDxD4)

Hi everyone,
In this thread you will find my KITKAT custom Rom and Kernel for Newman N1.
KitKat 4.4.2 custom ROM (ported from ZTE V970 KK 4.4.2 by Superdragonpt)
Release of Stable v1.2 2015-02-01 (SDCard update)
Now compiled with the latest Linaro Toolchain 4.9.3 (2105-01)
New Compilation Flags and MOD Flags: Neon; Cortex a9; arm v7; Linaro's 4.7+ / 4.9.x Flags; fgcse-las; etc
Add: CPU Governors: Sakuractive (Optimized HotPlug Governor) (cherry-pick from superdragonpt source)
Add: I/O Schedulers: ROW and SIO (cherry-pick from superdragonpt source)
Add: Completely Fair Scheduler (CFS): Responsiveness Tweeks (cherry-pick from superdragonpt source)
Add: Dynamic management of dirty page writebacks (Fully controlled via Settings > Performance Control) (cherry-pick from superdragonpt source)
Change: Increase Swappiness to 70 (60 > 70) (cherry-pick from superdragonpt source)
Change: Disable Gentle Fair Sleepers (Better UI responsiveness) (cherry-pick from superdragonpt source)
Change: Minimum Readahead increased to 32Kb (16 > 32) (cherry-pick from superdragonpt source)
Change: Maximum Readahead increased to 1024Kb (128 > 1024) (cherry-pick from superdragonpt source)
Removed: Motorola's FLEX Info
User Customizable AROMA Installer
Single/Dual SIM Selection
Root Selection (Choose to apply Root (last version), or stay un-rooted)
Wipes are optional​
Release of Stable v1.1 2015-01-16 (SDCard update)
Add: SmartAssV2 and PegasusQ governors
Fix: Battery green led when charge is over 90%
Fix: Headset button for call/music control
Fix: Small bug on compass permissions
Fix: Small bug on als_ps permissions
Upd: Some Google app to last version
NOTE: After install v1.1 apply one of the following patches available in Download section:
For Dual SIM (active SIM Management): KK_Patch_Dual-SIM_build.prop.zip
For Single SIM: KK_Patch_One-SIM_build.prop.zip
Release of Stable v1 2014-12-19 (SDCard update)
Fix: Bluetooth (thanks qus)
Fix: Camera AF - no more need of KK_Cameras_Fix.zip (new driver for both cameras)
Fix: SIM Management (now working, and available on Settings)
Default build.prop setting: ro.product.dualsim=f (SIM Management disable)
To enable SIM Management: ro.product.dualsim=t
Fix: CPU scaling permissions
Add: MTK Engineering Mode on Settings
Add: CPU Performance Control on Settings
Add: AOSP Browser
Known problems
You tell me
Release of Beta2 2014-12-09 (SDCard update)
Fix: 3G call hearing problem (thanks to superdragonpt)
Fix: Camera AF (now with the correct driver)
Fix: CPU governor and scaling
Default Governor: Hybrid
Default I/0 Scheduler: cfq
Fix: Automatic Time Zone (no more com.android.phone FC)
Mod: Modified KK Permissions to allow apps/data to read/write from External SD Card (Google Removed External SD Card access on KK)
Add: Insecure ADB
Known problems
BT not working
Release of Beta1 2014-12-01 (SDCard update)
Custom kernel 3.4.67 (beta) - Thanks to qus1 and superdragonpt
Camera and AF working
Wifi working
Radio FM working
Notifications LED working
Known problems
Second SIM not tested
GPS not tested
BT not working
About the Rom
Rom based on the Official Release by Motorola XT919 / XT920 (Combo-Chip MT6628)
Ported from ZTE V970
Many fixes were needed to make it work on our Combo-Chip (MT6620 - Responsible for the Radio / GPS / WiFi / etc)
Includes New Custom KitKat Kernel 3.4.67
GPL Compliance (kernel sources)
Kernel 3.4.67 source code​
Credits
Me for finding the Motorola XT919 / XT920 kernel source code
Special Thanks to superdragonpt for the KK 4.4.2 ROM and many kernel fixes
Special Thanks to qus1 for the initial Help / RAW Original Motorola Rom
Thanks to dsixda for the ROM kitchen
Thanks to brut.all and iBotPeaches for the apktool
Thanks to bgcngm for the Unpack/repack MT65xx Scripts
Thanks to Chainfire for the Supersu​
DISCLAIMER
I will NOT be responsible for any damages, bricks or any type of problems that you cause to your phone.
Flash at your own risk and always make a backup first.
DO NOT LEECH MY DOWNLOADS, PLEASE LINK YOUR PAGE TO THIS THREAD.​
If you like my work, you can easily show your appreciation by pressing "Thanks" button or maybe Donate and buy me a beer.
XDA:DevDB Information
[ROM] [KERNEL] [KitKat 4.4.2] Newman N1 (MT6577) | (Freelander i10 / Digma iDxD4), ROM for the Android General
Contributors
lingfude
ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1.2
Stable Release Date: 2015-02-01
Current Beta Version: 2
Beta Release Date: 2014-12-01
Created 2014-12-01
Last Updated 2015-03-14

How to Install / Requirements
Just in case, before flash make an full backup of your current Rom and Kernel.
Requirements
New CWM or TWRP Recovery ( In The Downloads Section)
I Recommend TWRP
Extended Internal UserData Partition (due to the new KK fstab, the internal Memory can't be mounted)
(Users with stock Partition Layout, can still flash this rom, however you'll have only 500MB of userdata)
Installation / Flashing Procedure
Put the rom on the EXTERNAL SD Card
BOTH SIM's must be taken out of the Phone (Not doing so will throw some nasty errors 8/10 times ...) Not need with Beta2
FULL Wipes are mandatory (Cache/dalvik/Data)
Flash the ROM (Remember, you must not have your SIM(s) card(s) on the Phone ...) Not need with Beta2
When the Rom, finishes Booting, you need to go to Settings > Date & Time > and UNtick the checkbox for "Automatic Time Zone" (Disabled this Option, as it messes with the Network Signal) Not need with Beta2
Power OFF the Phone, and insert your SIM(s) Card(s) Not need with Beta2
[*] If you wish, reboot to the recovery first, and flash the SuperSU.zip in order to ROOT the Device (ROM isn't rooted as default), After flashing the supersu.zip, reboot the Phone, Say "NO" to the Recovery Promp about Root not instaled/damaged
--> You can find the latest SuperSU Root v2.40 HERE Not need with v1.2 or above
[*] Install the Rom
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Internal memory re-partition (extended userdata partition)
Read with very carefully and do it at your own risk
Make a full backup via MKTDROIDTOOLS including NVRAM and IMEI
The Internal SD will be formatted so you will lose all the data that you have there
Download NewmanN1_2.5G_ExtendUserdata.zip (modified MBR and EBR1)
Extract the ZIP into a folder in your computer
Shutdown the phone
Open SP Flash Tool v3.1222.00 (or higher) and load the scatter file (extracted from NewmanN1_2.5G_ExtendUserdata.zip)
Flash MBR and EBR1 as shown on the next image (more details in this flashing tutorial)
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After flashing is complete, boot into Recovery and wipe/format /data
Reboot into Recovery again
It's recommended that you install the full Rom again
Reboot and enjoy

Patches / MODs
[PATCH] Fix for both cameras (Rear/Front)
Improvements on the main camera driver (better AF and better luminosity)
New front camera driver
Download Camera_patch_for_KK-v1.2.zip from Downloads section and install from Recovery.
[PATCH] Default Sound Volumes like Stock ICS
This patch sets the default sound volumes like Stock ICS Rom.
After apply the patch you can check the new values in the Engineering Mode.
Download Volume_Sound_Patch.zip from Downloads section and install from Recovery.
[PATCH] Bluetooth Sniffer Logs
This patch enables you to enable/disable the bluetooth sniffer logs.
(logs are created in /data/@btmtk/hci_sniffer_logxxxxxxxxxxxx.log)
After apply the patch you need to add the following code in the build.prop:
To Disable logs
Code:
persist.service.bt.virtualsniff=[COLOR="Red"]0[/COLOR]
To Enable logs
Code:
persist.service.bt.virtualsniff=[COLOR="Red"]1[/COLOR]
Download Bluetooth_Logs_Patch.zip from Downloads section and install from Recovery.
[MOD] Battery Percentage - Thanks to homeslice976
This MOD shows the text of battery percentage over the battery icon.
Download KK_Battery_Percentage.zip from Downloads section and install from Recovery.

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Finnaly
Your Welcome :fingers-crossed:
Regards

Thanks. Great news for our smartphone!
After one day of use I can say:
- very laggy especially typing and taking camera pictures
- can't ear the people in a call: it's mute
- Bluetooth issues
No idea about second sim and gps
Everything else works for me

- can't ear the people in a call: it's mute
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Try patch "Patch2_3G_Calls_BETA1.zip " from here.
- Bluetooth issues
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is a known issue for now.

Thanks again.
Now I can ear... I will do some more test today

Hi once again, lingfude. It is a pity for a situation on 4pda.
I as promised made the test Kit-Kat with one sim card in the 2nd slot. Results:
At installation of an insertion I didn't pull out a sim card from phone. The Automatic Time Zone point is included. Calls work, 2G the Internet works.

I have still a problem that Play Market long loads appendices. You have no such problem? The Internet well works.

Distress52 said:
Hi once again, lingfude. It is a pity for a situation on 4pda.
I as promised made the test Kit-Kat with one sim card in the 2nd slot. Results:
At installation of an insertion I didn't pull out a sim card from phone. The Automatic Time Zone point is included. Calls work, 2G the Internet works.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well I was about to post in there also, but since we can't post in English...
About the 3G calls patch, its working "ok" . People that complain about not having network signal, should check this 2 things:
- Follow the instructions ( I spent time writing that, to avoid unnecessary questions)
- country networks.
The modem isn't compatible for worldwide, if you don't have 2g or 3g network:
- Indicate what's your country and GSM networks , so, that we can make an additional patch.
Regards , have funn .
Edit: Lingfude, you need to check your kernel imgsensor driver, I changed that with FM50AF ( my zte driver)
In fact the driver in the source labeled OV8825/35 is the FM50AF modified.
--> You can get the original driver from qus source
Regards

superdragonpt said:
...Edit: Lingfude, you need to check your kernel imgsensor driver, I changed that with FM50AF ( my zte driver)
In fact the driver in the source labeled OV8825/35 is the FM50AF modified.
--> You can get the original driver from qus source
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the warning I will check it later. :good:

Distress52 said:
I have still a problem that Play Market long loads appendices. You have no such problem? The Internet well works.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Google Play works fine here.

superdragonpt said:
...Edit: Lingfude, you need to check your kernel imgsensor driver, I changed that with FM50AF ( my zte driver)
In fact the driver in the source labeled OV8825/35 is the FM50AF modified.
--> You can get the original driver from qus source
Regards
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I just fix the Camera AF with the correct driver.

lingfude said:
I just fix the Camera AF with the correct driver.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Told ya
I'm glad for you

Automatic Time Zone error --> Solved
Hia All.
I just solve the com.android.phone error caused when "Automatic Time Zone" is enabled.

Very good.
Just to summarize 'till now what is not working (need to be fixed in some way):
1- Bluetooth
2- Camera autofocus (solved? waiting for the patch)
3- Auto Timezone (solved? waiting for the patch)
I just have some issue with:
1- finding roaming options (how can I disable roaming messages to be displayed? I'm all the time in roaming with my operator so no need to be warned about each time I'm doing a call )..
2- setting governor? Can't find any!
3- Top up menu (can't add or remove switches)
Thanks for your time.

New KK release: Beta2
Hi All.
I just released a new KK version: Beta2
Just see the first post.
Your feedback is important.

In test!

[GearCM][i9500][5.0.x] Optimized CyanogenMod 12 for Samsung Galaxy S4 [Fin. 20150731]

Use > this other thread < to ask questions or to discuss about something​
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CyanogenMod is a free, community built, aftermarket firmware distribution of Android 5.0.x (Lollipop), which is designed to increase performance and reliability over stock Android for your device.
Code:
#include
/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*/
CyanogenMod is based on the Android Open Source Project with extra contributions from many people within the Android community. It can be used without any need to have any Google application installed. Linked below is a package that has come from another Android project that restore the Google parts. CyanogenMod does still include various hardware-specific code, which is also slowly being open-sourced anyway.
All the source code for CyanogenMod is available in the CyanogenMod Github repo. And if you would like to contribute to CyanogenMod, please visit out Gerrit Code Review. You can also view the Changelog for a full list of changes & features.
ROM Downloads
<< Stable >>
20150731 Final Build: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347784711
<< Misc. (Modem & Recovery) >>
GearRecovery (based on TWRP Recovery) 20150324: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934545673 <= Recommended
I9500XXUHOD7 LL Modem: https://basketbuild.com/filedl/devs...s And Bootloaders/I9500-XXUHOD4-MODEM_CWM.zip <= Russian Modem, Recommended
I9500DDUHOA1 LL Modem: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3165311&d=1423927137 <= Indian Modem, use it if you're experiencing problems with Russian variant
Previous Releases:
<< Stable >>
20150506 Build: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952598514
20150424 Build: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=96042739161893123
20150403 Build: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934550380
20150324 Build: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934545672
20150228 Build: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934535412
GearRecovery (based on TWRP Recovery) 20150228: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934535416
20150214 Build: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934529038
GearRecovery (based on CM Recovery) 20150207: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934524927
20150207 Build: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934524891
GearRecovery (based on CM Recovery) 20150119: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95897840722646145
20150120 Build: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95897840722646839
20150117 Build: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95897840722644860
20150105 Build: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95887005526786982
<< Beta >>
20141227 Build: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95864024717070984
20141224 Build: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95864024717069340
20141223 Build: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95864024717068584
20141216 Build: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95857557620393081
Google Apps (add-on)
http://opengapps.org/ <== Recommended <> Platform: arm | Android: 5.0 | Variant: nano
Installation
3-button-combo = "Volume Up/+" + "Home/Center" + "Power/Lock"
- First time flashing GearCM 12 to your Galaxy S4 (or coming from TouchWiz/Stock Based ROMs)?
Root your device and install latest GearCM Recovery.
Reboot into Recovery using 3-button-combo
Do a Nandroid Backup!
WIPE (wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition + format /system partition)
Install the ROM from internal/external sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
Optionally install Google Addon
Done! You can now reboot the phone to enjoy the rom
- Upgrading from Official CM10.2/CM11/CM12 or GearCM 11?
Reboot into Recovery using 3-button-combo
Do a Nandroid Backup!
Install latest latest GearCM Recovery.
Reboot into new Recovery using 3-button-combo (if needed)
WIPE (wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition + format /system partition)
Install the ROM from internal/external sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
Optionally install the Google Addon
Done! You can now reboot the phone to enjoy the rom
- Upgrading from another build of GearCM 12?
Reboot into Recovery using 3-button-combo
Do a Nandroid Backup!
Install latest latest GearCM Recovery.
Reboot into new Recovery using 3-button-combo (if needed)
Install the ROM from internal/external sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
WIPE Dalvik/ART Cache (wipe cache partition + wipe dalvik cache)
Done! You can now reboot the phone to enjoy the rom
Known Issues (regarding latest available Stable build)
Please do not report bugs if it is already listen in the list of known issues
Rarely, when you wake-up the device, touchscreen will have a noticeable input lag, easily fixable by turning off and on the display. (H/W or S/W bug?)
Wireless Display with some TVs could cause issues (AOSP bug related to HDCP, and Google doesn't provide a solution)
Video Stream through Screencast & Wireless Display will have inverted Red and Blue color channels due to BGR Pixel Format (actual Exynos sources don't allow to fix it)
Any Chinese (CHN, I9500XCUxxx codename) Baseband/Modem reduces Call Quality (due to forced AMR_WB, unsupported by CHN modems)
5GHz Wi-Fi Networks using Band B (52-140) and Band C (149-161) channels won't be listed (H/W or S/W bug?)
Reporting Bugs
You are allowed to report bugs only in this thread. Before reporting a bug, please make sure you are running as stock as possible. This means no custom kernel, no custom framework modification, etc. If you are using any of the above modifications, please flash the rom again to get rid of the modifications before reporting.
REPORT BUGS IN THIS THREAD ONLY
Grab a logcat right after the problem has occurred. (Please include at least a few pages of the log, not just the last few lines, unless you know what you're doing.)
If it is a random reboot, grab /proc/last_kmsg. (Do not bother getting a logcat unless you can get it just before the reboot. A logcat after a reboot is useless)
If the problem disappears after running "setenforce 0" from a root shell, grab /data/misc/audit/audit.log
Remember to provide as much info as possible. The more info you provide, the more likely that the bug will be solved. The following is a useful format to follow. Note: If you can provide the latest night/build that the bug didn't exist, it would greatly help in tracking down what caused it.
Code:
What is your--
Phone model:
Radio (baseband) version:
GearCM version:
GearCM download url:
Google Apps version:
Did you--
wipe data/factory reset:
restore with titanium backup:
reboot after having the issue:
Are you using--
a task killer:
a non-stock kernel:
CMSettings/Performance Settings (other than stock):
other modifications:
Provide any additional information (observations/frequency of problem/last version it worked on/etc) as needed:
Changelog
20150731:
Updated CM Sources
Follow CM12.1 Changelog, until 20150731 Build.
Previous Releases:
20150506:
Updated CM Sources
KERNEL: Optimized Memory Operations
KERNEL: Optimized big.LITTLE CPU utilization
KERNEL: Optimized TCP Congestion Method
KERNEL: Some net. & ARM fixes
20150424:
Updated CM Sources
Updated Audio Driver and Configuration
Removed Hardware MPEG2 Codec
Properly Fixed and Updated XMM Modem RIL
Fixed Manual Network Operator Search
Reduced EGL Cache Size to reduce RAM usage
Fixed in-call echo problem (definitely)
Reduced Speaker Volume (to reduce distortion)
Using latest LL Hardware OMX Codecs
Optimized Wi-Fi by using Stock Configurations
Fixed Video Recording (no more pixelated videos)
KERNEL: Optimized Vibrator Driver
20150403:
Updated CM Sources
Highly Optimized
Updated Audio Driver
Updated RIL Stuff
Stabler and better audio mixer values
Optimized RAM Management
RECOVERY: Updated TWRP sources
20150324:
Updated CM Sources
Restored USB Mass Storage support
Fixed LEDs while in offline charging mode
KSM Configured and Enabled by default
Restored battery percentage while in offline charging mode
Using latest LL proprietaries
RECOVERY: Updated TWRP sources
KERNEL: Switched to LL kernel sources
KERNEL: Reduced debug
KERNEL: Merged some updates from Android 5.1
20150228:
Updated CM Sources
Improved Battery Life
Optimized Bluetooth Audio (A2DP & SCO)
Increased Speaker Volume
Decreased Headset Mic. Volume
Fixed VOIP Apps (Skype and such...)
Fixed MTP without ADB Debugging
Added F2FS Support for Cache & Data partitions (use latest GearCM Recovery to change filesystem type)
Fixed slow Flashlight toggle
Enabled Noise Suppression
Enabled Call Recording
Re-Introduced non-PIE support
Fixed touch-on-notifications (Ambient Display)
Fixed lags on some games
Disabled Equalizer Visualizer on Music app by default (laggy)
Optimized Auto-Brightness values
Reduced battery safe temperature (before 60 degrees, now 55)
Using Nexus 5 MMS User Profile
Fixed USB OTG on Lollipop
Increased External Storage speed access
Disabled Wi-Fi background scan (no one uses it and if enabled it causes battery to drain on idle)
Added Advanced Display settings
KERNEL: Optimized performance
KERNEL: Increased compression to fit new TWRP recovery
KERNEL: Enable some required flags by LL
KERNEL: Added F2FS Driver
20150214:
Updated CM Sources
DRM tested and properly working
Stabler Bluetooth Audio Quality
Added TouchScreen hovering support (untested)
Updated fingerprint to latest LL Stock Release
Increased main mic volume everywhere
Updated proprietary blobs to latest LL ones (except sensors stuff)
20150207:
Updated CM Sources
Updated Audio Driver (with new mixer_paths, now working much better than before)
Optimized Input/Output Audio Levels (no more echo effect and much more...)
Fixed Bluetooth Audio bad quality
Optimized ART Runtime for Cortex-A15
Optimized Network Speed (Mobile & WiFi)
Added Blinking Led Support (charging light uses low-power now, low light level is normal)
Re-Enabled 3D TV Support through MHL HDMI
Re-Worked CM Performance Profiles (now Balanced as default)
Some Updates from I9500XXUHOA7 (usable ones without LL kernel sources)
KERNEL: Updated Audio Driver to latest available from Wolfson
KERNEL: VPN should work properly now for ALL users
20150120:
Updated CM Sources
Fixed all DRM-Dependent apps (tested and ultra-tested)
Added some updates from I9500ZCUJOA3 leak (GPS, Radio and other minor changes)
20150117:
Updated CM Sources
Disabled S3D (3D TV through HDMI) support, useless on a mobile device
Fixed all SystemUI (Recents Apps/Apps Switcher) lags
Fixed all RIL Wakelocks (again) related to unsupported Samsung's requests
Fixed SOS Calls (i know that someone will be happy for this )
Fixed USB Charging Only mode
DRM-Dependent apps should work correctly now
Reorganized phone initialization process (now cleaner than ever, even faster)
Optimized Auto-Brightness values
Optimized Mobile Data/Wi-Fi Internet speed
Speaker and Earpiece volume is now higher (as users request)
Disabled Block-Based OTA (this should fix all problems with ROM Flashing process, e.g. Status 1 Errors; Chinese PIT is now compatible)
Switched to new CM LL Boot Animation
AC & USB Charging Values are now the same (this means that you can charge your phone with USB or with AC at the same speed)
Some other optimizations and clean-up here and there
20150105:
Updated CM Sources
Enhanced Stability and Performance
Now switched from Beta to Stable
Disabled Audio Offload (unsupported)
Fixed Google Now Voice Input on Home Screen
Switched from old AwesomePlayer (KK) to NuPlayer (LL)
Enabled Ambient Display as user request
Clean-up Wi-Fi stuff
Enabled GPS LTO Support (http://www.broadcom.com/products/GPS/Location-Based-Services/LTO-AGPS)
Clean-up Framework overlays
Enabled CM Performance Profiles like on CM11
Correctly Configured Audio/Video Decoders
Fixed Flashlight/Torch (using a temp. workaround)
Properly fixed Root and USB at first boot
A2DP Calls should work fine for everyone now
You'll probably find many other fixes that i don't remember
EXTRA: Happy new Year
20141227:
Updated CM Sources
Properly fixed & enabled Bluetooth features
A2DP Calls should work fine now
Reduced Surface Buffers for smoother UI experience
Increased EGL Cache size to reduce lags
Fixed Audience ES325 audio effect name (now it should work fine everywhere)
Fixed Wi-Fi instabilities & Tethering
Added Screencast app
Properly enabled USB Ethernet support
Added CM Performance Profiles (for future usage)
Fixed & Optimized Offline Charging mode (now using less power than before) <= On Android L 4.2 bootloaders aren't supported anymore so offline charging may work only on 4.3 and newer ones. Let me know if works or not for you.
We are probably ready for a Stable release... ( or not? )
KERNEL: reduce surface buffers
KERNEL: clean-up PVR GPU driver
KERNEL: some optimizations here and there
20141224:
Updated CM Sources
Fixed GPS
Updated NFC config
Using PIE binaries for RIL
Probably fixed all ART instabilities (app not installed and blah blah blah)
KERNEL: reverted change that was causing chrome and other app to crash
KERNEL: re-enable Android LMK
KERNEL: removed all Samsung USB rubbish
KERNEL: added some FS optimizations
EXTRA: Happy Christmas
20141223:
Updated CM Sources
Fixed all buttons features
Do not start GPS Binary (will be fixed when Samsung releases official Lollipop for our device)
Clean-up here and there
Smoother then ever, probably smoother than GearCM 11
Fixed WiFi instabilities
Fixed all Widevine (DRM) stuff
Application not installed bug should be fixed
You'll probably find many other fixes that i don't remember
20141216:
First Release
The CyanogenMod team would like to thank everyone involved in helping with testing, coding, debugging & documenting! Enjoy!
XDA:DevDB Information
[GearCM][i9500][5.0.x] Optimized CyanogenMod 12 for Samsung Galaxy S4 [Final], ROM for the Samsung Galaxy S 4
Contributors
Alberto96, intervigil, codeworkx
Source Code: https://github.com/GearCM
ROM OS Version: 5.0.x Lollipop
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
Based On: CyanogenMod
Version Information
Status: No Longer Updated
Current Stable Version: 20150731
Stable Release Date: 2015-07-31
Current Beta Version: 20141227
Beta Release Date: 2014-12-27
Created 2014-12-16
Last Updated 2015-09-26

Read carefully.
Differences between GearCM (Optimized CyanogenMod) and Official CyanogenMod (NIGHTLY):​
Degrated Shadow said:
Enough of those dumb questions..
The official CM rom is maintained by @Alberto96 and @intervigil
He makes the very recent changes here relating to performance.. which are then in time pushed to CM official rom. The kernel is different because it has selinux disabled and few minor tweaks you might not even notice.. this gearcm rom will have more performance. But CM rom will have their updated base changes which are included here with each update.
What I mean is you probably wont even notice what's different in terms of user interface.. gearcm will have more performance. Official cm will have updated sources. But it will include gearcm's changes in time as @Alberto96 pushes them to CM
You can decide by a simple choice. more performance and not-nightly updated sources or similar performance (improving with nightly updates) with updated sources. I would choose gearcm because of the reasons I mentioned above. Do what you will.. and let this be a note to everybody who ask this again and again and again. Don't spam the thread with same question in every alternate page.. Because there are other people who might have different problems they need to ask. Read atleast 15 previous pages and the first post changelog before asking the question. Reading most of the times will give you a solution and if not most of the info you will read will help you anyway.
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FAQ (Frequently asked questions)​
Where are "Performance" and "Developer Options" categories?
To activate 'Performance' and 'Developer Options' categories in Settings you need to tap 7 times on 'Build number' located into Settings -> About Phone.
How can i solve problems with Hebrew language?
Go to "Developer Options" in Settings and check "Force RTL layout direction".
What can i do to reduce the "echo effect" while in-call?
Try to reduce in-call earpiece volume (if possible).
I'm having problems with battery life, what can i do?
1) Use "Greenify" to hibernate all apps with a "little cloud + 'Gcm' word inside" on the right of each app's name. Donation version is recommended because it allows deeper hibernation of apps
2) Disable "Location" or set it to mode "Battery Saving" (Settings -> Location)
3) Make sure that your 2G/3G mobile network signal level isn't always low or unstable
4) Deny "Wake Up" and "Keep Awake" permissions to Google and third-party apps. (Settings -> Privacy -> Privacy Guard -> Press menu button and check "Show built-in apps" -> Press menu button again and go to Advanced -> Horizontal Scroll to Device)
5) Disable "Sync" or sync only useful stuff like Contacts
6) Disable "Auto-rotate screen" (Settings -> Display & lights -> Rotation)
7) Use one of the latest Modem/Baseband listed on first post.
8) Disable Ambient Display
9) Install Xposed Framework and configure Amplify
If this isn't enough then replace your battery and/or reduce your phone usage. :silly:
Is GearCM OTA supported?
Yes (Since 20150707 Build)
Why is my phone over-heating while playing heavy-games or running heavy-apps?
Use a bit your brain to explain why. High CPU and GPU usage = high heat production. Your phone will automatically throttle CPU when needed so don't worry, it is safe and normal.
Can I use another kernel instead of the one included in the zip?
No. Only use the included kernel for 100% compatibility, bug reports with non-standard kernel will be ignored.
Can i disable S-View cover features (lock/unlock)?
Not yet.
*** IR Remote app isn't working anymore/was working on previous builds/causes my phone to crash, what can i do?
Contact *** IR Remote app developer.
Any question about "Can't connect to camera" issue
Do not "stress" camera on CM because we don't use yet a proper implementation. Open/Close Camera apps carefully without force-closing them.

fix stock camera try flash this zip https://www.dropbox.com/s/z2a7hegwzu9ft2c/Fix_Camera_Cmmct_5.0.zip?dl=0

Been using lollipop as a daily driver with awesome results. But still there's something that bugs me. Although GPS works fine I find that its accuracy is pretty low.
For instance I run in order to keep fit. I use adidas miCoach which calculates your speed and distance covered giving as result km speed (from Argentina). GPS has a hard time keeping up with this and every time I train I revert to TW and then back to Lollipop.
Will test this GPS and see if its better than team Cajinica

does this rom have working bluetooth calls over car stereo?

mhboooool said:
fix stock camera try flash this zip https://www.dropbox.com/s/z2a7hegwzu9ft2c/Fix_Camera_Cmmct_5.0.zip?dl=0
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Not required here.
RoCorral said:
Been using lollipop as a daily driver with awesome results. But still there's something that bugs me. Although GPS works fine I find that its accuracy is pretty low.
For instance I run in order to keep fit. I use adidas miCoach which calculates your speed and distance covered giving as result km speed (from Argentina). GPS has a hard time keeping up with this and every time I train I revert to TW and then back to Lollipop.
Will test this GPS and see if its better than team Cajinica
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Does it happens also on CM11?
AndresSanzH said:
does this rom have working bluetooth calls over car stereo?
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It should.
.hackman. said:
Patiently waiting for the upload..
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Gboss01 said:
Great work Alberto
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk
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Nalmaus said:
Great to see u working on this, i followed u when kitkat comes up and u made an amazing work, good luck with this!
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Build finally uploaded.
Enjoy

Alberto96 said:
Not required here.
Does it happens also on CM11?
It should.
Build finally uploaded.
Enjoy
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Great. Downloading now[emoji1]

"App not installed" if manually install an apk.
Is there any workaround?

@Alberto96 haven't test it on GearCM 11. I'll try and report back asap

Can't install apks.
Although pushing apks to system works. Titanium backup in not able to restore as well.
Edit: I guess Titanium Backup does work. Not with the default superuser though. I flashed supersu to get it working in frapeti's rom, strange.

RoCorral said:
@Alberto96 haven't test it on GearCM 11. I'll try and report back asap
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With GearCM 11 latest build GPS is pretty accurate. Used Waze while driving and miCoach while walking and had good results.
Further testing done with the build posted (20141216) I can't access SD card to install apks that are not from playstore for example BBS, and getting the low memory message even if full wiped and fresh installed.

Can't install APK in this Build ...

Storage Issues
@Alberto96 Hey man there seems to be an issue with your Kernel please take a look at the changes u made as they seem to be the cause of peope not being able to install any APKS and Install from playstore as its complaining about the storage being low so what i did is compile with CM kernel and tested it and the GearCm works fine without any storage issues but if I compile it using ur GearCm Kernel thats where theres storage issues. Please take a look at it

Thanks for your time and dedication of this Alberto. Unfortunately I'm having a hard time with your CM12 Releases
With CM12-20141212v2 (I did a clear wipe) and no RIL Service. So I was not able to use it basically...
Today I gave it a second try CM12-20141216 . I was happy to see my 3G Connection. But when I started to download the app from Play Store. It was impossible. All APKS giving an error.
I will test Canjica Version. It's a pity but I will have to wait till we get to a stable version of Android 5.0.1 with GearCM12.
Despite of that, Thanks for your work on this! We wouldn't have this if it wasn't because of you

Heads Up
Brilliant to have 5.0 on our phones, look and feel is really cool.
Confirmed Working:
Calls, SMS, Internet (WIFI & 3G), Camera, Gallery
FC's:
Music, File manager, Play store (all google apps) & anything else which is on the SD card
Keep it up guys:good:

Application not installed?

thanks for update 12\21 @Alberto96 ...but issue with installing apk is here.

New build is coming with some fixed, especially performance related.

New build is up!
Enjoy

[GearCM][i9500][6.0.x] Optimized CyanogenMod 13.0 for Samsung Galaxy S4 [20161203]

Use this thread =>http://goo.gl/6kTvJu for questions or discussions.
Only Bug Reports & Feedbacks are allowed here. Penalty: Post Removal by Moderators​
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CyanogenMod is a free, community built, aftermarket firmware distribution of Android 6.0.x (Marshmallow), which is designed to increase performance and reliability over stock Android for your device.
Code:
#include
/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*/
CyanogenMod is based on the Android Open Source Project with extra contributions from many people within the Android community. It can be used without any need to have any Google application installed. Linked below is a package that has come from another Android project that restore the Google parts. CyanogenMod does still include various hardware-specific code, which is also slowly being open-sourced anyway.
All the source code for CyanogenMod is available in the CyanogenMod Github repo. And if you would like to contribute to CyanogenMod, please visit out Gerrit Code Review. You can also view the Changelog for a full list of changes & features.
ROM Downloads
All not-working RenderServer hosted files can be found here: https://androidfilehost.com/user/?w=settings-dev-files&flid=50874
<< Stable >>
20161203 Build: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=601300970940399905
<< Misc. (Modem & Recovery) >>
GearRecovery (based on TWRP Recovery) 20160220: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24421527759883765 <= Highly Recommended
I9500XXUHOD4 LL Modem: https://basketbuild.com/filedl/devs...s And Bootloaders/I9500-XXUHOD4-MODEM_CWM.zip <= Russian Modem, Recommended
I9500DDUHOA1 LL Modem: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3165311&d=1423927137 <= Indian Modem, use it if you're experiencing problems with Russian variant
Previous Releases:
20160828 Build: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591000424960632
20160711 Build: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591000424946159
20160710 Build: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591000424945760
GearRecovery (based on TWRP Recovery) 20151003: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347828835 <= Highly Recommended
<< Beta >>
20160502 Build: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24531172553916653
<< Alpha >>
20160101 Build: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24352994023703667
Google Apps (add-on)
http://opengapps.org/ <== Recommended <> Micro/Mini Modular Package. Do not choose Stock
Installation
3-button-combo = "Volume Up/+" + "Home/Center" + "Power/Lock"
- First time flashing GearCM 13.0 to your Galaxy S4 (or coming from TouchWiz/Stock Based ROMs)?
Root your device and install latest GearRecovery
Reboot into Recovery using 3-button-combo
Do a Backup!
WIPE (wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition + format /system partition)
Install the ROM from internal/external sdcard
Optionally install Google Addon
Done! You can now reboot the phone to enjoy the rom
- Upgrading from Official CM10.2/CM11/CM12/CM12.1 or GearCM 11/12/12.1?
Reboot into Recovery using 3-button-combo
Do a Backup!
Install latest GearRecovery
Reboot into new Recovery using 3-button-combo (if needed)
WIPE (wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition + format /system partition)
Install the ROM from internal/external sdcard
Optionally install the Google Addon
Done! You can now reboot the phone to enjoy the rom
- Upgrading from another build of GearCM 13.0?
Reboot into Recovery using 3-button-combo
Do a Backup!
Install latest GearRecovery
Reboot into new Recovery using 3-button-combo (if needed)
Install the ROM from internal/external sdcard
WIPE Dalvik/ART Cache (wipe cache partition + wipe dalvik cache)
Done! You can now reboot the phone to enjoy the rom
Known Issues (regarding latest available build)
Please do not report bugs if it is already listen in the list of known issues
Audio HAL isn't working correctly, causing VOIP issues, HDMI audio instabilities and mixer paths conflicts
STK Toolkit isn't working yet, SMSs aren't properly sent (RIL issue)
SELinux policies are almost complete, with just some minor missing rules
Wireless Display (or Miracast if you like) stream is corrupted, buffer issues
Adoptable Storage isn't stable, crashes while encrypting the external storage (Kernel Panic). Read Here: http://goo.gl/0w6DPt
Device Encryption isn't stable for the same issue that affects Adoptable Storage
Reporting Bugs
First of all, read this: http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/bugs
You are allowed to report bugs only in this thread. Before reporting a bug, please make sure you are running as stock as possible. This means no custom kernel, no custom framework modification, etc. If you are using any of the above modifications, please flash the rom again to get rid of the modifications before reporting.
REPORT BUGS IN THIS THREAD ONLY
Grab a logcat right after the problem has occurred. (Please include at least a few pages of the log, not just the last few lines, unless you know what you're doing.)
If it is a random reboot, grab /proc/last_kmsg. (Do not bother getting a logcat unless you can get it just before the reboot. A logcat after a reboot is useless)
If the problem disappears after running "setenforce 0" from a root shell, grab /data/misc/audit/audit.log
Remember to provide as much info as possible. The more info you provide, the more likely that the bug will be solved. The following is a useful format to follow. Note: If you can provide the latest night/build that the bug didn't exist, it would greatly help in tracking down what caused it.
Code:
What is your--
Phone model:
Radio (baseband) version:
GearCM version:
GearCM download url:
Google Apps version:
Did you--
wipe data/factory reset:
restore with titanium backup:
reboot after having the issue:
Are you using--
a task killer:
a non-stock kernel:
CMSettings/Performance Settings (other than stock):
other modifications:
Provide any additional information (observations/frequency of problem/last version it worked on/etc) as needed:
Changelog
20161203:
Updated CM Sources
All missing features (that i have accidentally removed in the previous build) are back
Some Audio HAL stability improvements
Removed that dangerous Soft Reboot option
KERNEL: some updates here and there
Check my GearCM Github for more information
Previous Releases:
20160828:
Updated CM Sources (nice improvements are here)
Added new features for Screen Power Saving, play with LiveDisplay settings!
Enabled HDMI CEC support
Wireless Display & Screen Recording should work better now, but nothing guaranteed
20160711:
Updated CM Sources
Improved built-in Camera Latency with Flashlight
KERNEL: Fixed Battery Capacity
20160710:
Switched to Stable Release
Updated CM Sources
Fixed Wireless Display (even if not completely)
Fixed random Graphics Glitches
Fixed WiFi issues
Fixed Battery Drain
Fixed Camera Instabilities (no more crashes)
SELinux is now enabled, but on permissive mode.
DRM-dependent apps should be working fine now
Maxed Out ART Runtime Performance
OTA Updates are back, but with download links (AndroidFileHost limit)
Adoptable Storage is now working, but unstable. "Known Issues" explains why
Optimized Network Performance (WiFI & 3G)
Restored Android Marshmallow Doze Mode (power-saving)
Using latest INU OK2 proprietaries
KERNEL: switched to a whole new, and stabler, kernel
KERNEL: using latest INU OK2 kernel sources
KERNEL: enabled all features that might be required by some apps
20160502:
No Changelog provided yet, will be added soon.
20160101:
First Release (Alpha)
The CyanogenMod team would like to thank everyone involved in helping with testing, coding, debugging & documenting! Enjoy!
XDA:DevDB Information
[GearCM][i9500][6.0.x] Optimized CyanogenMod 13.0 for Samsung Galaxy S4, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy S4
Contributors
Alberto96, NBruderman, intervigil, codeworkx
Source Code: https://github.com/GearCM
ROM OS Version: 6.0.x Marshmallow
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
ROM Firmware Required: Latest Modem, TWRP or GearRecovery, and a working brain to manage GearCM features
Based On: CyanogenMod
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 20161203
Stable Release Date: 2016-12-03
Current Beta Version: 20160502
Beta Release Date: 2016-05-02
Created 2016-01-01
Last Updated 2016-12-03

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Important! Read this before any other question/doubt.​​​
If someone doesn't like my ROMs, or doesn't like me, or even better, doesn't want to like/appreciate my works, then you can just go ahead and use/follow someone else works. Easy, not against XDA rules, and smart.
I'm not here for "fame" (or "glory" as someone in this forum said) unlike someone else, neither this is my job. I'm working on this device just because TW is far than usable (at least for me) on every Samsung device, not because someone else requested me to do it.
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Differences between GearCM (Optimized CyanogenMod) and Official CyanogenMod (NIGHTLY):​
Degrated Shadow said:
Enough of those dumb questions..
The Official CM rom is maintained by @Alberto96 and @intervigil
He makes the very recent changes here relating to performance...which are then in time pushed (even if partially) to CM Official Sources. The kernel is different because it has seLinux disabled and few minor tweaks you might not even notice...this GearCM ROM will have more performance. But CM will have their updated base changes which are included here with each update.
What I mean is you probably wont even notice what's different in terms of user interface. GearCM will have more performance. Official CM will have updated sources. But it will include GearCM's changes in time as @Alberto96 pushes them to CM
You can decide by a simple choice..more performance and not-nightly updated sources or similar/worse performance (improving with nightly updates) with updated sources. I would choose GearCM because of the reasons i mentioned above. Do what you will...and let this be a note to everybody who ask this again and again and again. Don't spam the thread with same question in every alternate page...because there are other people who might have different problems they need to ask. Read at least 15 previous pages and the first post Changelog before asking the question. Reading most of the times will give you a solution and if not most of the info you will read will help you anyway.
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FAQ (Frequently asked questions)​
If there a procedure that i should follow in order to have a clean base to start from?
Yes, follow this procedure and you shouldn't have any issue.
Flash latest Stock ROM Odin package | http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/55812/I9500XXUHOH7_I9500MBCHOF1_MBC | using latest Odin3 Flasher | http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3446301&d=1440131361 | and Standard (not Chinese) .pit file. | http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2343320&d=1382462885 |
After First Boot, Shutdown your device and Boot into recovery mode using 3 buttons combo (Volume +, Home, Power)
Wipe Data/Factory Reset using Volume Keys and Power Button (on Stock Recovery)
Flash latest TWRP 2.8.7.0 | https://dl.twrp.me/i9500/twrp-2.8.7.0-i9500.img.tar | using Odin3 | previously linked | (Untick Auto Reboot to avoid any issue)
Shutdown your device (pull off your battery)
Boot into recovery mode using 3 buttons combo | Volume +, Home, Power | (TWRP will boot now)
Flash latest GearRecovery (on TWRP)
Reboot into recovery mode using TWRP on-screen buttons | Home => Reboot => Recovery | (GearRecovery will boot now)
Clean completely your device (Format Data and Wipe All Partitions)
Reboot into recovery mode as did before (GearRecovery will boot again now)
Flash latest GearCM ROM
Home => Reboot => System
Where is "Developer Options" category?
To activate 'Developer Options' category in Settings you need to tap 7 times on 'Build number' located into Settings -> About Phone.
What can i do to fix VOIP audio calls?
There's not a real fix yet, so i found this useful workaround that could help you.
If you need to make a VOIP call:
1) Play something using stock music player (also third-party music players SHOULD be fine)
2) Do not pause audio playback
3) Make a call using your preferred VOIP app.
Or you can just use a Wired Headphone/Headset | BT Headphone/Headset.
This workaround should work also for incoming VOIP calls.
How can i solve problems with Hebrew language?
Go to "Developer Options" in Settings and check "Force RTL layout direction".
What can i do to reduce the "echo effect" while in-call?
Try to reduce in-call earpiece volume (if possible). Shouldn't be required on latest builds.
I'm having problems with battery life, what can i do?
1) Use "Greenify" to hibernate all apps with a "little cloud + 'Gcm' word inside" on the right of each app's name. Donation version is recommended because it allows deeper hibernation of apps
2) Disable "Location" or set it to mode "Battery Saving" (Settings -> Location)
3) Make sure that your 2G/3G mobile network signal level isn't always low or unstable
4) Deny "Wake Up" and "Keep Awake" permissions to Google and third-party apps. (Settings -> Privacy -> Privacy Guard -> Press menu button and check "Show built-in apps" -> Press menu button again and go to Advanced -> Horizontal Scroll to Device)
5) Disable "Sync" or sync only useful stuff like Contacts
6) Disable "Auto-rotate screen" (Settings -> Display & lights -> Rotation)
7) Use one of the latest Modem/Baseband listed on first post.
8) Disable Ambient Display
9) Install Xposed Framework and configure Amplify
If this isn't enough then replace your battery and/or reduce your phone usage. :silly:
Is GearCM OTA supported?
Yes (Since 20150707 Build)
Why is my phone over-heating while playing heavy-games or running heavy-apps?
Use a bit your brain to explain why. High CPU and GPU usage = high heat production. Your phone will automatically throttle CPU when needed so don't worry, it is safe and normal.
Can I use another kernel instead of the one included in the zip?
No. Only use the included kernel for 100% compatibility, bug reports with non-standard kernel will be ignored.
Can i disable S-View cover features (lock/unlock)?
Not yet.
*** IR Remote app isn't working anymore/was working on previous builds/causes my phone to crash, what can i do?
Contact *** IR Remote app developer.

woooww .. new topic .. good luck

30 Minutes left to the end of the upload (and don't worry, this isn't a placeholder)
Known Bugs:
- Camera
- Compass (untested)
- Synapse (not supported)
- OTA Updates (support will be added later)

GearCM 13 Alpha Build is up!
Enjoy

Alberto96 said:
GearCM 13 Alpha Build is up!
Enjoy
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Thank you for your effort, downloading now , hope camera is fixed soon

Great job man thank you downloading now

can i dirty flash or must i clean install @Alberto96?

Bilal_503 said:
can i dirty flash or must i clean install @Alberto96?
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You know that i'll always answer with two simple words: "CLEAN FLASH".

Thanks Alberto..
YOU ARE AMAZING!!!

Alberto96 said:
30 Minutes left to the end of the upload (and don't worry, this isn't a placeholder)
Known Bugs:
- Camera
- Compass (untested)
- Synapse (not supported)
- OTA Updates (support will be added later)
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The Synapse 0.44 added support to Android M.
---------- Post added at 10:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:14 PM ----------
Alberto96 said:
GearCM 13 Alpha Build is up!
Enjoy
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Best New Year's gift!

treborbr said:
The Synapse 0.44 added support to Android M.
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CM13 isn't using anymore Busybox so it isn't compatible for real. I need to compare Busybox & Toybox to check the differences.

I download and I've tested. sound problem resolved but could be better. not disturbin
thanks alberto. I hope to be much more beautiful

Downloading and gonna dual boot! Thanks a lot @Alberto96

Wow, that's what I had been looking for in the past months. Thank you for your hard work, and happy new year! :laugh:

Thanks man, I have been waiting for this for so long.

Does it support f2fs ?
Just to make sure there is no compatibility issues..
---------- Post added at 01:03 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:27 AM ----------
After testing for 2 ours.. I can say there are no major bugs in the rom
Everything is working except for camera and it's much smoother than cm12.1

Is this latest build booting?
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk

Mo0s said:
Is this latest build booting?
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk
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Yes, indeed.. That's why this thread..!
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[ROM] [7.1.1] [PORT] [Unofficial] A.O.S.P - UMI London - FINAL

This rom is a port from dogee x5 device nougat 7.1.1 by SnowCatPDA.
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LISTS OF DEVICES WITH THESE LCD THAT CAN RUN AOSP 7.1.1 WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM
otm1283
nt35521
with possible display problems after flashing the rom
s6d7aa0
Code:
#include
/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*/
Installation Instructions:
Download TWRP 3.1.1 from here. flash using spflash tool
Download ROM from <DOWNLOAD LINK BELOW>
Download OpenGapps nano or pico from OpenGapps
(choose Arm Android 7.1 )
or
Download BeansGapps MINI from BeansGapps
(choose the MINI Package)
*********
Boot to recovery
full wipe: system, data, cache, dalvik/art cache
flash rom
flash gapps
root of your choice
reboot system
making init.d work
follow instructions from here under aio patch v4
there is also a magisk module for init.d you can search for it here in xda.
bugs
front cam - kernel related issue - meaning i cannot fix it!
music fc once
tell me
ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat
Based On: AOSP
Version Information
Status: Stable
Stable Port Release Date: 2017-08-22 (lol)
Ported 2017-08-22
screenshots
AOSP 7.1.1 v2.1​
screen flicker fixed
front cam fixed
camera right pixel
music fc fixed
more ram efficient
ril improved (i guess) - pls test both sim signal and comment below
revised swap script for performance
new kernel
new baseband - from MAY (umi_london) update
faster shutdown & reboot
quick power-on
hibernate support
bugs:
factory reset not working, it makes the rom unbootable after reboot
..tell me
new:
documents
deskclock
recorder
latinime (smaller size)
pixel launcher updated
jelly browser
greenify
installed as user app:
greenify
rom:
fully stable
deknoxed
debloated
deodexed
zipaligned
installation
full wipe
flash simultaneously
. rom
. gapps arm 7.1 (beansgapps/opengapps pico)
. supersu/magisk
reboot system
screenshots
https://file.army/i/6KgIUj
https://file.army/i/6Kgxol
https://file.army/i/6KgZuk
https://file.army/i/6Kgufv
https://file.army/i/6KgvVH
https://file.army/i/6KgERf
https://file.army/i/6KgOAI
https://file.army/i/6KglnV
https://file.army/i/6KgLTp
rom link
screenrcord here
AOSP 7.1.1 v2.3​
whats new:
camera2 as default camera
right pixel 8mp back 2mp front
lawnchair
smoother than the previous version
less lag
permissive on boot
init.d works
added chromium as default browser
removed some apps on previous version
bluetooth audio works
corrected battery capacity into 2050 mah
more..
not tested:
RIL (pls comment below for issues)
not working/bugs:
tell me..
ROM info:
debloated
deknoxed
zipaligned
gapps already in the zip
magisk already in the zip
note: whether you like magisk or not you dont have any choice
as i used it to switch selinux to permissive on boot, also, because
of this init.d works and other tweaks..
kernel-adiutor not responding?
-grant root permission to solve this issue
avoid updating runtime-opt. module
-may cause fc to some apps
documents (downloads) can no longer see sdcard
-go to settings, app, look for documents and clear its data
installation:
OWNERS OF w370 WITH THE LATEST MAY 04th 2017 FIRMWARE
full wipe (system, data, cache, dalvik/ART cache)
flash ROM.zip
reboot
OWNERS OF w370 5002W variant WITH THE LATEST JULY 25th 2017 FIRMWARE- TESTERS ONLY
full wipe (system, data, cache, dalvik/ART cache)
flash ROM.zip
flash firmware_patch.zip
reboot
link:
aosp 7.1.1 v2.3
5002w_patch
screenshots:
https://file.army/i/XnPKQl
https://file.army/i/XnPzN7
https://file.army/i/XnPZPf
https://file.army/i/XnPIlv
https://file.army/i/XnPLbQ
https://file.army/i/XnP6FV
https://file.army/i/XnPMla
AOSP 7.1.1​
what's new:
re-worked
feradroid engine
some of the hidden features unlocked e.g night light, etc..
circle battery icon
added dirac
5 GHz AP Band
some default apps replaced/updated
kernel adiutor removed
beansgapps removed from .zip
removed "x" on signal bar
set minimum brightness value to 3 (works when autobrightness is off)
"screen overlay detected" (of some apps) error fixed
camera2 shutter fixed
transfer files to ext-SDcard without write permission
fmradio fixed
battery saver color mode changed
new documentsui icon
add-ons:
miui camera, accessible in settings/display - backup cam incase you dont like camera2
the app is in beta stage so expect a few bugs..
rounded corner in settings/display
font chooser in settings/display
when applying a font and does not work after tapping set, just reboot manually, apply same font again, then reboot agiain.
wifi pass in settings/display
autorun manager in settings/display
terminal app
2nd option to choose default write disk
TO SET DEFAULT ENTRY
OPEN ROM.ZIP
NAVIGATE TO install/data/
extract SDPath file
open using notepad++ or similar program
choose value according to your needs
default = 0
values:
0 = data will be written on phone memory
1 = data will be written on external sdcard
drag and drop SDPath file back into the rom.zip and flash
if you decided to change to ext-sdcard just navigate into /data/SDPath
edit using esfile explorer or similar app and save
then go to settings/storage and match your setiings
reboot
HERE'S THE TRICK
TURN ON BATTERY SAVER, I BET YOU'LL BE AMAZED!!
Installation Instructions:
UMI LONDON
Full wipe (System, Cache, Data, Dalvik/ART cache)
Flash ROM
reboot
UMI LONDON 5002W
Full wipe (System, Cache, Data, Dalvik/ART cache)
Flash ROM
flash firmware patch (link above)
reboot
AOSP 7.1.1 - <i have lost my files due to corrupted harddisk so i will release different updated version of aosp>
screenhots:
AOSP 7.1.1 FINAL​
link here
gcam as default camera
enabled ambient display by default
added useful magisk modules for rom performance
..more..
how to:
goto recovery
wipe everything except ext-sdcard
flash rom.zip
reboot system
install kernel adiutor and busybox
run k.a
under CPU, change CPU GOVERNOR - ondemand ---for best deepsleep
credits:
xda
4pda
aosp
Ninnix96
SnowCatPDA
@deletescape
@topjohnwu
fordza - for sharing the kernel
vo-1/a-1 - who compiled the kernel 3.18.35 for london
feravolt
@kishorerprem
fxsheep
for the magisk modules​ @veez21 -art optimization
@Jman420 -selinux permissive script
@korom42 -simple init.d enabler​

Link is dead
Can you re-upload?

lamensje said:
can you re-upload?
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link updated. Rom updated.

ian97 said:
link updated. Rom updated.
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Thanks! I will try it out.

Hi! Thanks for the rom. Looks real nice!
However, I'm getting the screen blinking with v2.1, it flashes on and off about every second. I've tried reflashing, disable auto brightness and GPU options in developer menu. Is there any fix?

GiantChicken said:
Hi! Thanks for the rom. Looks real nice!
However, I'm getting the screen blinking with v2.1, it flashes on and off about every second. I've tried reflashing, disable auto brightness and GPU options in developer menu. Is there any fix?
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sorry about that. but do you happen to flash this rom on 5002W london variant?

updated op notes. sorry about not mentioning this rom is for non 5002W variant.

@GiantChicken @lamensje
v2.3 available for download. skipped v2.2 i forgot to upload this before..

ian97 said:
@GiantChicken @lamensje
v2.3 available for download. skipped v2.2 i forgot to upload this before..
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Thanks for the update, but I still have the screen flicker sadly.
I don't know which model Umi London I have (I don't know where I can find it).
I didn't do a clean install from 2.1 to 2.3 (maybe that's why there still screen flicker?).
I tried the '5002w_patch', no change.
Any suggestions?

lamensje said:
Thanks for the update, but I still have the screen flicker sadly.
I don't know which model Umi London I have (I don't know where I can find it).
I didn't do a clean install from 2.1 to 2.3 (maybe that's why there still screen flicker?).
I tried the '5002w_patch', no change.
Any suggestions?
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full wipe is needed to flash this rom. but if the screen still flickers then you are having a kernel issue. meaning 3.18.35 compiled by vo-1 isnt for your device (5002w variant) ..i really am still confused about this phone because one of the member of my site with 5002w london reported that the ROM (aosp 7.1.1) is working fine on him only the camera focus isnt working but working for me.

Hi.
com.android.phone has stopped after clean flash of any version linked in OP. Either with sim inserted during phone setup or after. Tried typical solutions cleaning caches etc, nothing helps. I noticed it dowloaded some messed up apn settings, so I added my provider settings and same story. SIM is working in another phone andprocess is crashing with other sims too.

Is it mt6580?

Eazart said:
Is it mt6580?
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Yeah it is, and stock firmware is : MP_mt6580_w370_5002w_91umi_cc_64gbitp8d3_m_wcdma_mul_20170725-115119_songlixin_PC

hideo86 said:
Yeah it is, and stock firmware is : MP_mt6580_w370_5002w_91umi_cc_64gbitp8d3_m_wcdma_mul_20170725-115119_songlixin_PC
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Is it twrp flashable? I want to port it to my device mt6580 kernel 3.18.35

Eazart said:
Is it twrp flashable? I want to port it to my device mt6580 kernel 3.18.35
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Original firmware flashed/reflashed through sp flash tool , roms from this topic- TWRP, I didn't try original=> twrp.
edit; and yes , same kernel

hideo86 said:
Original firmware flashed/reflashed through sp flash tool , roms from this topic- TWRP, I didn't try original=> twrp.
edit; and yes , same kernel
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Will port to my device soon any known bug?

This is what keep coming up when I port this Rom... How can I fix it?

I am trying to install any of the AOSP roms to Umi London (Umidigi W5002), no success. I was on stock 20170725, then installed TWRP and tried any of the AOSP versons, but is goes to infinite bootloop.
Bootloop is caused with and without the W5002 patch).
Recovery and fastboot are working perfectly. I OEM unlocked the stock rom from dev.options and thru fastbot, just to mention. Any solution or advice wil be helpful. Thanks.

Hello guys!! As i can remember i dont have any issue with the dialer. If you want a clean port with this rom grab the latest aosp 7.1.1 by snowcatpda (google his name and youll see his site where he put his roms for mt6580) then grab my port aosp 7.1.1 final's files -- framework-res, settings.apk systemui.apk..
This rom works fine with enforcing, permissive is likely making the rom unstable but with this init.d works well.
My umi died few months ago- cracked screen, wet hardware. So i can no longer help you guys.

[ROM][UNOFFICIAL][10] LineageOS 17.1 for Amazon Fire HD8 7/6th gen (douglas/giza)

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LineageOS is a free, community built, aftermarket firmware distribution of Android 8.1, which is designed to increase performance and reliability over stock Android for your device.
LineageOS is based on the Android Open Source Project with extra contributions from many people within the Android community. It can be used without any need to have any Google application installed. Linked below is a package that has come from another Android project that restore the Google parts. LineageOS does still include various hardware-specific code, which is also slowly being open-sourced anyway.
All the source code for LineageOS is available in the LineageOS Github repo. And if you would like to contribute to LineageOS, please visit out Gerrit Code Review. You can also view the Changelog for a full list of changes & features.​
Instructions:
Reboot to recovery mode
Wipe data, system (/system_root) and cache
Flash the ROM and the Gapps
Reboot and enjoy!
Downloads:
Builds: douglas - giza
GApps: OpenGapps (arm64/10/pico) (ONLY PICO WILL FIT)
Reporting Bugs:
DO NOT Report bugs if you're running a custom kernel or you installed Xposed
Grab a logcat right after the problem has occurred. (Please include at least a few pages of the log, not just the last few lines, unless you know what you're doing.)
If it is a random reboot, grab /proc/last_kmsg. (Do not bother getting a logcat unless you can get it just before the reboot. A logcat after a reboot is useless)
Known issues:
Hardware decoding (OMX)
Deep sleep isn't working
Front camera and video recording
Can't connect to hidden SSIDs
Sound recording is broken
Encryption is currently broken.
Notes:
SELinux is in Permissive mode
The ROM only supports both douglas (Fire HD8 2017) and giza (Fire HD8 2016)
This ROM is in a very early beta phase, expect a lot of bugs
How do I...
Unlock and install TWRP?
Follow the instructions of the unlock thread (douglas | giza)
Go back to the original/stock ROM?
Download the stock update.bin (douglas | giza) and flash it using TWRP
Remember to provide as much info as possible. The more info you provide, the more likely that the bug will be solved. Please also do not report known issues. Any bug not reported in the bug report format below may be ignored.
Code:
What is your--
LineageOS version:
LineageOS Download url:
Gapps version:
Did you--
wipe:
restore with titanium backup:
reboot after having the issue:
Are you using--
a task killer:
a non-stock kernel:
other modifications:
Provide any additional information (observations/frequency of problem/last version it worked on/etc) as needed:
Contributors
R0rt1z2, FreakyyLike (for the douglas donation)
Source Code: https://github.com/mt8163-dev
Kernel source: https://github.com/mt8163-dev/android_kernel_amazon_mt8163

⏱ Change log/ Release notes​
2023-05-20 [douglas] [giza]​
Restored functionality for early suspend.
Transitioned to a generic variant for the CPU.
Activated GL composition backpressure.
Incorporated support for MicroG (signature spoofing).
Introduced UKSM (Ultra Kernel Samepage Merging).
Fine-tuned MEMCG settings (swappiness) for devices with lower RAM.
Implemented support for dynamic loading of Bluetooth device names.
Made partial fixes to FBE encryption (it's not yet compatible with lockscreen).
Kanged and updated the network stack from Umidigi F2 (aligning it with the most recent HIDLs).
2023-16-02 [douglas] [giza]​
Fixed GAPPs installation.
2023-13-02 [douglas] [giza]​
Fixed Wi-Fi not connecting to certain routers.
Fixed OOM issues when trying to use some playback apps.
Introduced Ultra Kernek Samepage Merging (UKSM).
Introduced a new HIDL-based lights HAL.
Fixed wrong bootanimation resolution.
Switched to LZ4 ZRAM compression.
Added WireGuard support.
2022-08-09 [douglas] [giza]​
Fixed all the sensors (automatic rotation too).
Fixed shutter button in the camera app.
Enabled tablet characteristics/features
2022-08-06 [douglas] [giza]​
Added ADB only config (fixes ADB on boot).
Switched to minimal LineageOS configs.
Switched to LZ4 compression for ZRAM.
Disabled vsync for CPU rendered apps.
Introduced and enabled IORap (prefetching).
Switched back to software gatekeeper hidl.
2022-08-04 [douglas] [giza]​
Enabled DVFS support.
Switched to HIDL PowerHAL.
Added support for Amazon's dynamic boost impl.
Fixed installation errors on giza.

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Installed just fine, thank you. Can confirm that USB and Wifi are working, as well as security.
Installed open_gapps-arm64-10.0-pico-20220215.zip without a problem, again thanks.
I can also confirm that Magisk works just fine.
Great job as expected, @Rortiz2!

I also installed LOS17.1. Yes, everthing is okay for my usage (don`t play games at all). Only issue I noticed is that battery drain seems like LOS15.1 (no deep sleep). Am I right?
Anyway, it is great have A10 with douglas. Nice job @Rortiz2.

Korin67 said:
I also installed LOS17.1. Yes, everthing is okay for my usage (don`t play games at all). Only issue I noticed is that battery drain seems like LOS15.1 (no deep sleep). Am I right?
Anyway, it is great have A10 with douglas. Nice job @Rortiz2.
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Yeah, that's correct. I forgot to add that to the buglist, thanks for the reminder.

@Rortiz2 Thanks for your wonderful work! Works perfectly! Feels faster (could be Placebo effect )
I have 2 questions:
1. Is the Multi-tasking split screen broken?
2. (Asking because Searches yielded no result) There's no 'Extend Display' setting in Android 10? (Where one can hide Status Bar and Navigation Bar) Edit: Hidden using ADB

After wiping data, system, and cache, I can't flash the new LOS 17 image. I get the error "E1001: failed to update system image". I have tried to flash it with both adb sideload and through the local storage, and also tried recreating the /cache/recovery folder with nothing changing. My version of TWRP is 3.3.1-0. Device is a 16gb giza.

BrianSamsungTab said:
After wiping data, system, and cache, I can't flash the new LOS 17 image. I get the error "E1001: failed to update system image". I have tried to flash it with both adb sideload and through the local storage, and also tried recreating the /cache/recovery folder with nothing changing. My version of TWRP is 3.3.1-0. Device is a 16gb giza.
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Can you send me /tmp/recovery.log?

kirik_party said:
@Rortiz2 Thanks for your wonderful work! Works perfectly! Feels faster (could be Placebo effect )
I have 2 questions:
1. Is the Multi-tasking split screen broken?
2. (Asking because Searches yielded no result) There's no 'Extend Display' setting in Android 10? (Where one can hide Status Bar and Navigation Bar) Edit: Hidden using ADB
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It seems to be working for me?

Rortiz2 said:
Can you send me /tmp/recovery.log?
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Here you go:
26 KB file on MEGA
mega.nz
(XDA file upload was broken for some reason)

BrianSamsungTab said:
Here you go:
26 KB file on MEGA
mega.nz
(XDA file upload was broken for some reason)
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Thanks. I messed up the giza partition sizes. I'll upload a new build tomorrow.

Yes, same issue here. Will test as soon as the new build is up. Thanks!

Rortiz2 said:
It seems to be working for me?
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Its working when using default Trebuchet launcher, but not when using any Custom launcher (tried Lawnchair and Nova launchers). Would you please check?

New build available
2022-08-04 [douglas] [giza]
Enabled DVFS support.
Switched to HIDL PowerHAL.
Added support for Amazon's dynamic boost impl.
Fixed installation errors on giza.
NOTE: OTAs are enabled by default, but I haven't tested them. If you're brave enough, try to update through the built-in updater and let me know if it works.

kirik_party said:
Its working when using default Trebuchet launcher, but not when using any Custom launcher (tried Lawnchair and Nova launchers). Would you please check?
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It's late here, so I'll try to debug that problem tomorrow.

Rortiz2 said:
New build available
2022-08-04 [douglas] [giza]
Enabled DVFS support.
Switched to HIDL PowerHAL.
Added support for Amazon's dynamic boost impl.
Fixed installation errors on giza.
NOTE: OTAs are enabled by default, but I haven't tested them. If you're brave enough, try to update through the built-in updater and let me know if it works.
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I tried the OTA, it didn't work through the built in updater. Had to install it manually.

Rortiz2 said:
New build available
2022-08-04 [douglas] [giza]
Enabled DVFS support.
Switched to HIDL PowerHAL.
Added support for Amazon's dynamic boost impl.
Fixed installation errors on giza.
NOTE: OTAs are enabled by default, but I haven't tested them. If you're brave enough, try to update through the built-in updater and let me know if it works.
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Normal installation works, thank you! I notice it being faster overall compared to 15.1, really nice!

Nimrud7 said:
Normal installation works, thank you! I notice it being faster overall compared to 15.1, really nice!
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Is camera (photos) working fine there?