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KitKANG version 3.1 incl. Android Security Updates from 1st Nov 2015 (e.g. Stagefright 2.0)
Android 4.4.4 KTU84Q / UNOFFICIAL CyanogenMod 11.0 (synced with CM/AOSP codebase 28th Nov 2015) for HTC Desire (GSM)
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This is my personal rom -- source build from CyanogenMod 11.0 codebase by using portions from Evervolv (device tree, kernel, etc.). I have used few necessary modifications which I have learnt from other xda/github members (see in credits section).
Disclaimer
I am not the orginal author this ROM, I have just built it for my private pleasure. This ROM has been tested and verified to be stable for daily use, and even if I have spent a lot of my spare time into keeping it up-to-date, there may be some unknown bugs. Therefore be warned: If you rely on your device as it is your only phone be very cautious. If you decide to flash this ROM, you do it at your own risk and I am not responsible for any resulting damages!
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About the rom
- Based on CM-11.0 codebase
- Some CM apps were removed to slim down the ROM (e.g. CMAccount, CMFileManager, CMWallpapers, etc)
- Trackball wake option in buttons menu (enabled per default)
- Tweaks for longer battery life and faster scrolling performance
- ART
- SELinux (disabled by intention)
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Kernel 3 related credits
- Kernel 3.0.16 evervolv-turba-kitkat (source: https://github.com/spezi77/android_kernel_htc_qsd8k_3.0/tree/kitkat-ev)
Big thanks to:
- Thomas Lehner aka [email protected] for stabilizing Kernel 3.0.16 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- LaidbackNikez for being the mastermind behind the development of kernel 3.0.16!
- marc1706 for being a force behind the development of kernel 3.0.16!
- macs18max for providing great tips on kernel developments!
- noonamer for being a force behind the development of kernel 3.0.16!
- walter79 for providing great tips on kernel developments!
- franciscofranco for a few of his magic kernel tweaks which I have used to enhance kernel 3.0.16!
- everyone else who was involved but does not appear in this list
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Bugs in this ROM
- All bugs which are present in CM and Evervolv roms, e.g. Video Recording and MMS not working: You can try Videocam Illusion (audio at 44.1KHz!) and Textra SMS instead
- Sometimes the cLock widget does not display weather icons (Just remove the widget and add it again)
- According to user feedback, Exposed framework in combination with Gravitybox is no longer working on this rom!
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Bugs with K3
- Some SD cards are not working with the latest rom version 2.0; In such case the rom gets stuck at the bootanimation, and you would find a bunch of logcat errors, e.g.:
Code:
I/dalvikvm( 95): Unable to open or create cache for /system/framework/conscrypt.jar (/data/dalvik-cache/[email protected]@[email protected])
D/dalvikvm( 95): Unable to process classpath element '/system/framework/conscrypt.jar'
E/dalvikvm( 95): Could not stat dex cache directory '/data/dalvik-cache': No such file or directory
-> Possible solution #1 if you want to stay with K3: try a different SD card..
-> Possible solution #2: Flash this rom with K2
Please let me know if you find bugs. And please take a logcat if you encounter a FC (force close). Here you can learn to logcat like a pro!
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Enable Developer Settings
--> Open up "Settings > About phone" and tap 7 times on "Build number".
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Credits
- CyanogenMod Team for working hard and providing us with this brilliant rom!
- Evervolv Team and LaidbackNikez for kernel, device trees and vendor blobs
- parkedraccoon for sharing his knowlegde on building CM and helping me with adding the trackball on wake
- csytracy and WoH (from their code I have learnt about quite a few modifications for HTC Desire)
- johnnyslt for sharing knowledge on how to enhance the Torch app (won't shutdown when screen turns off)
- Chromium_ for a crash course in using git and github
- jens_ for his help
- Contributions from anyone else I probably have forgotten to mention or was not aware of
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Note
Please be gentle.. it's my first rom! Keep this thread clean :good:
Source
Kernel:
* 2.6.38: https://github.com/spezi77/android_kernel_htc_qsd8k
* 3.0.16: https://github.com/spezi77/android_kernel_htc_qsd8k_3.0
ROM:
* Base: https://github.com/CyanogenMod
* Mods: https://github.com/spezi77
You may want to compile it yourself:
Code:
repo init -u git://github.com/spezi77/android.git -b cm-11.0
cp .repo/manifests/bravo/roomservice.xml .repo/local_manifests/
repo sync
brunch bravo
Have a nice day!
Downloads, change log and installation instructions:
Newest version:
KitKANG v3.1 with K2.6.38 -- for daily use (147.75 MB)
Slim Gapps for KitKANG v3.x (82.69 MB)
K3.0.16 for being flashed over KitKANG -- ONLY for experimental use / just for kicks / NOT recommended as daily driver (2.6 MB)
What's new in v3.1:
* This build includes the official CM/Android Security Update from 1st Nov 2015
* From now on there is only one build with kernel 2.6.38 (default CPU gov: smartassH3) which offers great speed and battery life (daily driver)
* If you want to have kernel 3.0.16 (experimental) use this flashable zip
* Patched the previously missed out security holes in both kernels (2.6.38 and 3.0.16) as mentioned by walter79
* Compiled the kernel with UBER toolchain 4.9.4 for increased speed and battery life
* Build target reverted to userdebug as there were a few problems with getting root
* Added a new menu item entitled "Performance" in Settings > Personalization (this will give you access to the KernelTweaker app)
* Updated NovaLauncher to 4.1.0
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Todo list:
Check if sio scheduler can be added into k2 and set as default
Upgrade to android security patch level from Jan 2016
Kill bloat with fire (further slim down the rom)
Move ROM downloads to new AFH service (/)
Attention:
* To install KitKANG version 3 you have to
** switch back to the "old" KK version of TWRP (credits @Chromium) or 4EXT (credits @madmaxx82) Recovery. Old versions of CWM may cause issues.
** switch back to the "old" hboot which has a system partition of 250mb. These include stock hboot or Alpha Jelly (250/5/182) hboot.
General requirements:
- Rooted
- An hboot which provides a system partition with 250mb. These include stock hboot or Alpha Jelly (250/5/182) hboot.
- A 512mb - 1.5gb EXT partition (EXT4 recommended) on your sdcard. Use this guide to create the partition. Partitions made using other tools (CWM, Minitool Partition Wizard, etc.) will likely cause issues.
- The latest TWRP (credits @Chromium) or 4EXT (credits @madmaxx82) Recovery. Old versions of CWM may cause issues.
Instructions for installing KitKANG v3.1
1) Backup your current apps incl. their data (use Titanium backup from Appstore)
2) Backup your current ROM from recovery
3) In recovery do a full wipe (format all partitions except for SD)
4) Flash rom
5) Boot and let the rom settle down (3-5 min)
6) Enable developer settings
- Open Settings > About Phone and tap 7 times on the "Build number"
- In Developer settings enable "Advanced boot menu"
7) Enable A2SD
- run Terminal Emulator
- type 'su' and press enter
- allow root access in the popup query
- type 'a2sd install' and press enter
- reply to questions in this order
--> y n n (dalvik to card - yes, data to card - no, reboot - no)
8) From "Advanced boot menu" select reboot into recovery and install the slim gapps package for KitKANG 3.x
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Older versions:
KitKANG v3.0 with K2.6.38 -- for daily use (139.03 MB)
MD5 Sum: 5c305294043493ec76c0221f24ff6bdf
KitKANG v3.0 with K3.0.16 -- for experimental use (139.47 MB)
MD5 Sum: 3321dd0b472c02d2f512ed6af97b0eff
Slim Gapps for KitKANG v3.x (82.69 MB)
MD5 Sum: 724b6f3323810be7045959971b7d8eca
What's new in v3.0:
* Patched Stagefright 2.0 & Android Security Updates from Nov 2015
* After considering usage reports from version 2.0, I decided to return to 250mb hboot and A2SD which will allow our ancient device to get the most out of Android 4.4.4
* Made one build with kernel 2.6.38 (default CPU gov: smartassH3) which offers great speed and battery life (daily driver)
* Made other build with kernel 3.0.16 (default CPU gov: smartassH3) which offers great speed and short battery life (experimental)
* Changed animation/transition scale defaults to 25% which lead to faster animations and smoother UI transitions
* Attention: this build's target is user instead of userdebug. This is for disabling debugging modules and root, in exchange it should result in higher performance. In case you need root, you need to flash SuperSU (see installation instructions).
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Instructions for installing KitKANG v3.0
General requirements:
- Rooted
- An hboot which provides a system partition with 250mb. These include stock hboot or Alpha Jelly (250/5/182) hboot.
- A 512mb - 1.5gb EXT partition (EXT4 recommended) on your sdcard. Use this guide to create the partition. Partitions made using other tools (CWM, Minitool Partition Wizard, etc.) will likely cause issues.
- The latest TWRP (credits @Chromium) or 4EXT (credits @madmaxx82) Recovery. Old versions of CWM may cause issues.
Noob-friendly installation guide:
1) Backup your current apps incl. their data (use Titanium backup from Appstore)
2) Backup your current ROM from recovery
3) In recovery do a full wipe (format all partitions except for SD)
4) Flash rom, optional: flash SuperSU for root permissions
5) Boot and let the rom settle down (3-5 min)
6) Enable developer settings
- Open Settings > About Phone and tap 7 times on the "Build number"
- In Developer settings enable "Advanced boot menu"
7) Enable A2SD
- run Terminal Emulator
- type 'su' and press enter
- allow root access in the popup query
- type 'a2sd install' and press enter
- reply to questions in this order
--> y n n (dalvik to card - yes, data to card - no, reboot - no)
8) From "Advanced boot menu" select reboot into recovery and install the slim gapps package for KitKANG 3.0
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KitKANG v2.0 / CM11 UNOFFICIAL 15/08/15 - 204.33 MB
MD5 Sum: 80fd7c54d83c2e5addb24deedbb80639
Take PICO MODULAR GApps with proper DPI play services ~99MB from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/paranoid-android/general/gapps-pa-google-apps-roms-t3074801
What's new in v2.0:
* Built with kernel 3.0.16-evervolv-turba-kitkat (default CPU gov: smartassH3)
* Applied stagefright security patch from cm-11.0 repo
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Instructions for installing KitKANG v2.0
General requirements:
- Rooted
- An hboot with at least 400mb on system. Get it from here: PB99IMG_LP-looback_420_5_12.zip.
- A 1gb - 4gb EXT4 partition on your sdcard. Use this guide to create the partition. Partitions made using other tools (CWM, Minitool Partition Wizard, etc.) will likely cause issues.
- Use this modified 4EXT Touch Recovery ONLY: PB99IMG_4ext_LP-loopbk.zip. Any other recovery version may cause issues.
Noob-friendly installation guide:
1) Backup your current apps incl. their data (use Titanium backup from Appstore)
2) Backup your current ROM from recovery
3) Install the new hboot via PB99 method (find hints on PB99 method below)
4) Boot into recovery and format all partitions except for SD
5) Install the new recovery via PB99 method
6) Boot into recovery
7) Do a full wipe (Format all partitions except sdcard)
8) Flash ROM
9) Flash a GApps package of your choice -- my recommendation is the PICO MODULAR PACKAGE with proper DPI play services ~99MB: http://forum.xda-developers.com/paranoid-android/general/gapps-pa-google-apps-roms-t3074801
10) Boot ROM and let it settle down (3-5 min)
Flash a recovery or hboot via PB99 method:
1) Ensure the integrity of the downloaded image by checking against the md5
2) Copy the zip file to the root of your SD card and rename it into PB99IMG.zip
3) Reboot into bootloader
4) After a few seconds boot loader will search the file and ask you to apply the update
5) Press vol up for yes and then it will ask you to reboot
6) Again press vol up for yes
7) Now hold vol down to re-enter recovery
8) Format all partitions except SD card
9) Before flashing a rom or sth else reboot the recovery to allow the changes to become effective
Note:
Let the rom settle down after 1st boot (3-5 minutes!)
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KitKANG v1.2 / CM11 UNOFFICIAL 19/04/15 - 203.83 MB
MD5 Sum: 5dce06a0c48e76c5eba43135705ddbbc
Take PICO MODULAR GApps with proper DPI play services ~99MB from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/paranoid-android/general/gapps-pa-google-apps-roms-t3074801
What's new in v1.2:
1) Use Data2ext4 (credits walter79)
* This is meant to permanently solve the biggest remaining pain that bravo kk users have: running out of space on /data
* Makes using A2SD scripts from Evervolv obsolete
* Requires a SD-EXT partition on SD card of size between 1GB and 4GB
* Requires a custom hboot which provides sufficient space on /system (e.g. 420-5-12)
2) Added quite a few tweaks and build.prop mods:
* Increase ui responsiveness (credits CM)
* Enable slow blur (credits CM)
* Media profiles: use m4v to gain performance improvements (credits walter79)
* Improved incoming call response time (if screen is turned off the call appears now after ~3 seconds) (credits walter79 and pixelfreak)
* Per default KSM enabled (gives our device more virtual RAM)
3) Added back an improved version of Torch app which won't shutdown when screen turns off
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KitKANG v1.1 / CM11 UNOFFICIAL 15/04/04 - 144.18 MB
MD5 Sum: b28e64b69f7f87e8432c0ea99cb52000
Caution: Before you click on the Download now button, please make sure that you have unchecked the option "download with download manager" to get the zip directly.
New in v1.1:
- Based on the latest Android 4.4.4 KTU84Q / CM-11.0.0
- Lots of stability and security enhancements:
-- Google patches against POODLE vulnerability in SSLv3
-- read http://www.cyanogenmod.org/blog/cyanogenmod-11-m12
- Utopian Kernel update (based on Nikez' qsd8k-kernel 2.6.38)
- ART has been removed for slimming down
- incl. latest Jackpal Android Terminal Emulator
- Camera preview should feel more snappy now
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Slim Gapps package for KitKANG v1.1 - 63.91 MB
KitKANG v1.0 / CM11 M10 20140921 UNOFFICIAL - 146.31 MB
MD5 Sum: 21f917cec9b6edcfac81a8d1e2818446
Caution: Before you click on the Download now button, please make sure that you have unchecked the option "download with download manager" to get the zip directly.
MIRROR (mediafire)
New in v1.0:
- Welcome to Android 4.4.4 KTU84Q / CM-11.0.0 M10
- Lots of stability improvements and enhancements:
-- http://www.cyanogenmod.org/blog/cyanogenmod-11-0-m9-released
-- http://www.cyanogenmod.org/blog/cyanogenmod-11-0-m10-arrives
- Fixed battery drain caused by google play services
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Slim Gapps package for KitKANG v1.0 - 43.00 MB
KitKANG v0.11 (mediafire)
KitKANG v0.11 (dev host)
md5 95b4f938e6d420a949aaddf20c84fd89
Size: 147mb
New in v0.11:
- Welcome to Android 4.4.4 KTU84P
- Lots of small fixes and improvements through CM repo sync (14/07/03)
- Switch gcc toolchain to Linaro 4.9
- ART included
- USB tethering fixed
- "Got stuck at boot screen" issue solved (!)
-- by making a rollback to default Evervolv Kernel (without extended frequency table and CPU governors)
-- incl. only minimal kernel updates (security fixes and increased SD read ahead buffer)
-- removed unnecessary stuff as suggested here (thanks Nbsss)
- Newly designed CM Torch
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KitKANG v0.10
md5 8a009e3a77cdaba441d51f8f18dea6f5
Size: 149mb
New in v0.10:
- CM repo sync (14/05/25)
- Lots of small fixes and improvements, e.g. new CM theme engine
- Better performance increase by
-- including all suggestions from here (thanks JustArchi)
-- compiling the kernel with a custom toolchain GCC v4.10 (thanks Sabermod)
-- including bionic optimizations (thanks AndroidRul3z)
-- including Carbonized Kernel v0.6 (thanks Evervolv and Croniccorey)
- Had to slim down the rom due to the increased code size (O3 optimizations have their price)
-- removed unnecessary stuff as suggested here (thanks Nbsss)
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KitKANG v0.9
md5 c6d7ccfd1b68fe69ba87f8e325cb05fb
Size: 148mb
New in v0.9:
- CM changed codebase to KVT49L (4.4.2_r1 -> 4.4.2_r2)
- Tons of improvements (you may have a look into my repo; furthermore they say "Voice Wakeup" has been added; however, I did not find it anywhere )
- Added latest Adreno libs 2013/04/11 compiled for mako (N4)
- Increased responsiveness by compiling with a more recent toolchain 4.8 (thanks @paolo-red1)
- Fixed issue in USB mass storage (hangs forever upon disabling)
- Replaced GoogleKeyboard with a slim&dark version of AOSPKeyboard (thanks SlimRoms)
- Optimized rom size by removing tts language files (probably nobody needs them)
- This time LockClock app kept its original size (this should prevent "missing weather icon set"; please let me know)
- LiveWallpapers working now
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KitKANG v0.8
md5 428ec48e92870106c7f5be34e5bd5c56
Size: 148mb
New in v0.8:
- CM sync brings a few visual changes (Black CM setup wizard) and quite a few fixes (e.g. "Add new SIM card" is finally gone!)
- Send encrypted SMS with other CM users (CM account required)
- Kernel audit config enabled to prevent error flooding in logcat (Thanks Chromium_)
- Flash GApps via separate package
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Bonus upgrade package for KitKANG v0.8 (replaces CM look&feel with the one from Nexus 5)
md5 d81abd67a397be1675dcd9883cf753c7
Size: 30mb
- incl. most recent updates for google now launcher, quick search bar and jackpal terminal emulator
KitKANG v0.7
md5 5a4c30aad599022d74212142c541b2f3
Size: 147mb
New in v0.7:
- CM sync brings lots of improvements (New: Expanded Desktop; also see here and there)
-- Enable Settings>Interface>Expanded Desktop to have it within the Power Menu.
- Performance enhancements through compiling Nikez kernel with new toolchain/gcc (v4.7)
- OpenVPN support (added tun.ko module) *fingers-crossed*
- Fix for wifi tethering by downgrading hotspot libs (thanks to @kakofonija)
- Replaced AOSP Keyboard with Google Keyboard and fixed gesture typing
- Torch added to quick access ribbon
- Translucent decor/status bar enabled (per default)
- Invited a few companions of Trebuchet: Nova Launcher, Holo Launcher HD
- Lots of slimming
- GApps no longer built in, now available as a separate package
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Bonus upgrade package for KitKANG v0.7 (replaces CM look&feel with the one from Nexus 5)
md5 fb50d430ce1ab8d39c18aea4a6cdbdcc
Size: 16mb
KitKANG v0.6 incl. slim Gapps (hotfix)
md5 a5f0f354cf0456919959365a1b7164cd
Size: 160mb
- Slim Gapps package: CalendarGoogle, GalleryGoogle, PlayStore
New in v0.6 hotfix:
-> Phone fixed (!)
- Crash solved
- RIL fix: improved connectivity for GSM
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- Rom size drastically optimized
- Sync with CM repo brings back Trebuchet (replacement of Launcher3)
- Removed Livewallpapers due to observed graphics glitches
- Text-To-Speech (TTS) support (en-us, en-gb, de)
- Complete font and media files
- Added LowSoundFixer_v1.0.8.apk
- Updated google play service (PrebuiltGmsCore.apk)
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Bonus upgrade package for KitKANG v0.6 (replaces CM look&feel with the one from Nexus 5)
md5 44be26a49b83383d7d9b76a39d0f37cf
Size: 16mb
KitKANG v0.5 (Pure CM incl. slim Gapps)
md5 4654f51682520e819d0ac636f2e229dc
Size: 160mb
- Slim Gapps package: CalendarGoogle, GalleryGoogle, PlayStore
New in v0.5:
-> Trackball wake option
-> Torch while screen off works
-> Optimized rom size to add asian language support (fonts added: Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Emoj)
-> From now on only with a2sd and slim gapps package
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Bonus upgrade package for KitKANG v0.5 (replaces CM look&feel with the one from Nexus 5)
md5 b6da7c694c9439a4f2d71bd4fad9954c
Size: 16mb
KitKANG v0.4 (Pure CM incl. slim Gapps)
md5 0c0b14f51398b2fb8cbacdd451f343d2
Size: 155mb
- Slim Gapps package: CalendarGoogle, GalleryGoogle, PlayStore
KitKANG v0.4 (Pure CM incl. full Gapps)
md5 868d74f5c0453471d2ae592474cc85af
Size: 180mb
- Full Gapps package: CalendarGoogle, GalleryGoogle, Gmail2, Keep, Music2, Maps, PlayStore, QuickOffice, Street
-> Fully working ROM & new codebase: 4.4.2!
-> CM Launcher3
-> incl. Gapps
-> requires custom stock hboot: 250/182/5; get it from here
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Bonus upgrade package for KitKANG v0.4 (replaces CM look&feel with the one from Nexus 5)
md5 4082f3a752a2c1e120fb056da1015c59
Size: 16mb
Screenshots:
Pay attention!
Launcher3:
VS. GoogleExperienceLauncher:
where's the dl link? hurry up!
Joking, just wanna be the first to post! :laugh:
EDIT:
- Installation was successful, took very long (~ 10min at setting permissions), 5min for 1st boot
- Is there already a wifi fix that i dont know, because i can not authenticate with my wifi network?
Please make pics smaller. It's hard to read now.
I'll give it a try
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Is it more stable than evervolve kitkat
Emmes said:
where's the dl link? hurry up!
Joking, just wanna be the first to post! :laugh:
EDIT:
- Installation was successful, took very long (~ 10min at setting permissions), 5min for 1st boot
- Is there already a wifi fix that i dont know, because i can not authenticate with my wifi network?
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I am glad to hear that it boots! :good:
I also could not connect to wifi sometimes -- I have solved it by inserting a SIM card.
Is this working a liitle bit? So can i use this? Or is this just such an alpha test rom, which does not really work?
I have experienced only a few soft reboots (when adding/tapping on a widget). And it has sometimes graphic glitches (black regions in stock browser like in Nikez KK).
Apart from that following things are working:
- Telephony
- USB mass storage
- Bluetooth
- Wifi (with inserted SIM only)
- 3G
- Camera
Not working:
- Videorecording
spezi77 said:
I have experienced only a few soft reboots (when adding/tapping on a widget). And it has sometimes graphic glitches (black regions in stock browser like in Nikez KK).
Apart from that following things are working:
- Telephony
- USB mass storage
- Bluetooth
- Wifi (with inserted SIM only)
- 3G
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- Wifi (network with wpa2 security) is still not working although i inserted a sim card. Maybe the sim card has to be inserted during flashing the rom or the first boot?
- 3G works without probs
- Gravity Box App has FC when i try to open it
- it seems that xposed framework 2.4 is not active (the app opens and is telling exactly what i wrote before). Even a new download and installation within the app doesn't solve that. Not even a reboot.
- Google Search has random FC's
Despite the Wifi-Problem, it's nealry possible to use this rom as a daily driver! Thanks for your effort Spezi for this development! :good:
spezi77 said:
I have experienced only a few soft reboots (when adding/tapping on a widget). And it has sometimes graphic glitches (black regions in stock browser like in Nikez KK).
Apart from that following things are working:
- Telephony
- USB mass storage
- Bluetooth
- Wifi (with inserted SIM only)
- 3G
- Camera
Not working:
- Videorecording
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That's pretty good for a pre-alpha rom, I shall try it as well. thanks.
Nice job. Any plans to release your source?
good rom, thanks !!!!
Download link didn't work
Sent from my HTC Desire using xda premium
Very stable for an alpha build, and everything works! Great rom, I'm going to use this rom as my daily driver.
Nice job
Is there any on screen button for it??????
What is the best hboot for this rom?
polac said:
What is the best hboot for this rom?
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did you even read first post? at last half of it..?
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk
Qizami said:
did you even read first post? at last half of it..?
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk
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I'm asking betwen stock and Alpha Jelly.
polac said:
I'm asking betwen stock and Alpha Jelly.
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You weren't exactly clear with your first question.
So if you understand what the hboots are, and the clear differences between stock and Alpha Jelly hboots, the answer which one is 'best' is pretty obvious...
Stock: 250MB /system, 40MB /cache, 147MB /data
Alpha Jelly: 250MB /system, 5MB /cache, 182MB /data
Would you like more data :good:. or would you like more cache ?
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..!
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk
Code:
Code:
/*
* Your probably long expired 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
* and point my finger right back at you.
*/
Installation Instructions
Make sure you have a second partition on your SD card formatted to ext4 before flashing!!!! This can be created with either CWM recovery or with TWRP. gparted on Linux should also work. If you "SD card not supported" try repartitionning. If you get "Encryption unsuccesful" then you need to format the second partition as ext4 (or f2fs, your choice).
If on a BML rom (stock-based GB)...
1. Reboot to recovery
2. Make sure your version of CWM is at least 5.x
3. Install zip. It will reboot a couple of times, don't be worried.
4. If you want gapps, reboot to recovery, wipe data+cache and install gapps.
5. If you want root, flash SuperSU whenever
If on an MTD rom (CM7 and all ICS+)
1. Reboot to recovery
2. Wipe data, dalvik/art cache, system, and cache partitions
3. Install zip
4. If you want root or Gapps, install them now.
The first boot can take several minutes. Be patient. If it takes 10+ minutes, pull the battery and reboot to recovery.
Things to Take Note Of
I actually have a T959P, not a T959V... It was released by Telus in Canada. It is a very similar device (I can run ROMs for the T959V with limited problems - ie sometimes I get wakelocks and the gps never works), it has a different GPS chipset and also uses different cell bands (but I can still use your guys modems but I lose access to the 850Mhz band). I have created a build specifically for the T959V as best as I can guess.
Bluetooth only enables from the notification pulldown, not when you go directly to settings. It does work just fine afterwards though
If you're coming from either the last Lollipop build or the initial pre-release Marshmallow build, there is a bug in TWRP that will prevent flashing anything but the ROM. To get around this, please flash the Marshmallow zip, then reboot to recovery, and then follow the typical instructions.
If you decide to install gapps at a later date (ie after you've installed the ROM), you must do a factory reset first - otherwise you will get force-closes upon bootup
If you come across a bug, feel free to let me know by posting in this thread. I will not be working non-stop on this project, but will try to fix bugs that affect me as this is still my main phone (out of choice, not necessity).
This build is very close to the official omni source code. This means that the recovery is TWRP and there aren't any added "features"
In order to get it rooted, you need to install SuperSu.
Gapps eat up about an extra 30MB of RAM so they slow down the device - tread carefully.
Backup Backup Backup! I'm not responsible for you losing any data.
Working
Taking pictures
RIL
SMS
Data
Recovery
Bluetooth
Wifi
Vibration
Video Recording
Automatic Brightness
Encryption
Compass
GPS
Headset Buttons
Semi-Working
Powered-off charging animation - works at first, but then stops working. Seems to be an Omni problem, but it still charges...
What doesn't
SElinux is currently in permissive mode. Will not be going to enforcing, this would require a data wipe as well
What's been removed
TV-Out - It was removed upstream plus I think binary blobs would need a ton of shimming in Lollipop+
Everything else is not tested!!!
XDA:DevDB Information
Unofficial Omnirom 6.0 for Galaxy S 4G, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy S 4G
Contributors
xc-racer99
Source Code: https://github.com/omnirom
ROM OS Version: 6.0.x Marshmallow
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.0.x
Based On: OmniRom
Version Information
Status: Beta
Created 2016-01-11
Last Updated 2016-05-12
Thanks Time!
Thanks Time!
This would not have been possible without the following people:
Thanks to humberos for bringing Lollipop to the first-gen Galaxy S series. This would not have been possible without his work.
Thanks to FB and Dao for their work on the CM-11 device tree. I used several of their fixes.
Thanks to noiphonehere for his device trees and kernel, most of my work was based off of his.
Thanks to the OMAP4 AOSP team for their work on porting CMA to a 3.0 kernel.
Thanks to bhundven and the other members of teamacid for their work on the aries kernel.
Thanks to all others that have helped get this phone to where it is today!
Thanks to vcmerritt. A name you're probably not familiar with, but he was the only one to create something for the T959P and without him I'd still be on stock...
Build your own!
Follow the instructions at http://docs.omnirom.org/Setting_Up_A_Compile_Environment using the android-6.0 branch
Before doing a repo sync, put the galaxy_s_series.xml file from the Downloads folder in .repo/local_manifests folder of the source tree (create the local_manifests folder if necessary).
After syncing the source, open a terminal and in the directory where you downloaded the source code type "./device/samsung/aries-common/patches/apply_patches.sh" to apply the patches necessary to have a working build. Then run "source ./build/envsetup.sh" and then "brunch galaxys4gmtd". For future builds, only the envsetup and the brunch parts are necessary. Please note that you will have to re-run the apply_patches.sh script after each time that you run repo sync. (Note: the patch script no longer runs automatically)
You should be able to use my trees for other first-gen galaxy S devices. You will need to apply a patch similar to https://github.com/xc-racer99/andro...mmit/fe6bc6b82881a12fc4a5647812f3cf0f52f79c6a to your device tree (if coming from Omni 5.1). I haven't done anything to P1 trees and may have broken the kernel for it...
Changelog
2015-12-20
Initial pre-release - many bugs
2015-12-26
Second pre-release - fewer bugs, but still plenty
2016-01-07
Initial actual release. Quite stable with minimal bugs
2016-01-23
Updated Omni Source code
Fixed Google Play (and other apps) download error (I think...)
New bootanimation - Its the new Omni one - it doesn't fit on our screen the best but it doesn't have one section lit up all the time so the screen doesn't burn in like the old one
Freed a bit more RAM
Improved zRAM performance by using LZ4 instead of LZO
Added T959P build
Changelog for 2016-02-04
Updated Omni source code - includes Feb security patches thanks to the Omni Team
Brought kernel defconfigs inline with upstream kernel/common (well, as close as possible without breaking things
More work on selinux - but its still in permissive mode
Added download mirror thanks to @FBis251
md5sum for the T959V - 975730824b335d9521d1201d4dac82b7
md5sum for the T959P - b209b78d3bc5dd4c5f5a7224a9d780c4
Changelog for 2016-02-29
Updated Omni source - plenty of new features
Low-resource spinner from LegacyXperia (means that the loading spinner isn't the only thing using the CPU)
Miscellaneous performance tweaks (see github if interested)
md5sum for T959V: a7aa8cca3259208eafba7c2cccecdbfd
md5sum for T959P: 879256c93a0e58de0fb9c9e1be91e0e9
Changelog for 2016-04-02
Security fixes in the kernel
Freed roughly ~4MB of RAM in kernel
Updated android drivers resulting in better multitasking
OpenDelta updating system removed as we weren't using it (it used ~3MB of RAM)
Recents menu now has less lag when opened
Selinux contexts have changed. It could likely be put to enforcing now but this would require a complete data wipe so its still permissive
Live Wallpapers removed - we're low-ram
Bootanimation now fits the screen better
PowerHAL removed - it was broken and has been for a while...
Misc other changes - if you didn't notice problems, you won't notice the solutions
Known bug - Camera on T959V is broken...
md5sum for T959V: 247a721f4c27c5191a2a460e4c72ba3b
md5sum for T959P: d15339d8aa10f765155bdd8d1bb0c5f5
Changelog for 2016-04-08
Fixed camera on T959V
Security patch level of April 2, 2016 (latest to date)
Headset buttons fixed
T959V md5sum: 2b1560b99402c73275d1f69b3ceb9a22
T959P md5sum: e102cce0d624383fb85a32321c98c645
Changelog for 2016-05-09
Uses CMA kernel by default
Performance Control can now modify voltages
Systemless SuperSU is now supported
WebM playback is now working
EFS backup in TWRP now works
Data on boot should now work - no need to toggle airplane mode anymore
md5sum for T959P - 118789dd68760d9fd18cc961398bf346
md5sum for T959V - f9375a8d9792c3a0d222c113213c014d
Changelog for 2016-06-07
Security patch level of June 1, 2016
Microphone mute now works when in call
Battery now charges to 100% and should read properly after a system crash
Standby times should be improved
Slightly less RAM - but should result in better graphics performance
CMA crashes fixed (at least, I haven't crashed once since I started testing the patch a week or so ago)
PowerHAL is back - CPU is boosted when turning screen on to avoid delay
md5sum for the T959P: eeed77fb84189e84f2264e32d18ce454
md5sum for the T959V: b6457319d248029429183c342514b072
Changelog for 2016-08-02
First unified build (ie it works on both the T959P and T959V)
Screen recording now works in portrait mode
MMS should be able to be sent when data is disabled (will still use data though)
Default Camera app portrait photos are no longer square
SuperSU systemless updated to 2.76
Slightly less audio latency with UI sounds (and some sounds have changed)
Data should also be working on boot
Slight changes to battery and graphics config
Security patch level of August 5, 2016 (I'm a time traveller...)
md5sum: df587e0bd69552e0ece4b4ba3e214f45
Source, Downloads, Misc Notes
Main Source
http://github.com/omnirom
Device Specific Source Code
http://github.com/xc-racer99/android_device_samsung_telusgalaxys4gmtd for the device tree (see android-6.0-t959v branch)
http://github.com/xc-racer99/android_device_samsung_aries-common for the common device tree (see android-6.0 branch). The patches folder holds all the necessary patches along with a script to apply the patches.
http://github.com/xc-racer99/android_kernel_samsung_aries for the kernel (see android-6.0 branch)
http://github.com/xc-racer99/proprietary_vendor_samsung for the prop blobs (see android-6.0 branch)
Downloads!
All builds are found at https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B7vXjzo0Hj-iOGJ4dmdCd09OZmM&usp=sharing. As well, recent builds are mirrored on https://files.fernandob.com/#xc-racer99/Omni6.0
Gapps
Gapps cause the first boot to be very, very laggy. Things do improve after that. The best way to get through the Setup Wizard (IMO) is to skip everything possible (ie connecting to Wifi, settings up a Google Account, etc) and then reboot. You can manually add a Google Account later in Settings. While any (small) Marshmallow gapps should work, I have had success with OpenGapps pico package from www.opengapps.org (untested on recent builds).
SuperSu
SuperSu can be found at http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu. If on May 2016+ builds, systemless 2.71 works (other systemless versions may work, untested). If you're on an older build, you need to either force system mode (create a file in /system or /data called .supersu with the contents "SYSTEMLESS=false") or use an older version (ie version 2.52 or earlier). August 2016 build updates the systemless to 2.76.
Woooow thanks
As you suggested, Gapps caused lots of problems...made the ROM very slow and laggy, lots of FC's, lots of random reboots, etc. I re-flashed without Gapps. Was able to restore apps with TB and root with SuperSu. The basics...calling, browsing, messaging, camera...are working fine. Haven't taken it for a ride yet, but GPS test picked up 5 satellites and I haven't even taken it outside yet. If I desperately need another app, I guess I can find the .apk somewhere. Since I did a TWRP backup, maybe next week I'll try the pico gapps again and see what happens. At any rate, wonderful work.
Update: Took it out for a spin this afternoon....GPS works fine.
Been running the 1/7 for a few days. loving it so far
New Build Uploaded!
Alright, I've uploaded a new build
Changelog for 2016-01-23
Updated Omni Source code
Fixed Google Play (and other apps) download error (I think...)
New bootanimation - Its the new Omni one - it doesn't fit on our screen the best but it doesn't have one section lit up all the time so the screen doesn't burn in like the old one
Freed a bit more RAM
Improved zRAM performance by using LZ4 instead of LZO
I've also uploaded a T959P build as I had a request for one. Let me know if you guys find any more bugs.
New build flashed fine although I had to re-flash the SuperSU zip...no problem since I already had it on my SD card. I'll let it rest up for a day or two and then I'll try to flash the pico-gapps and see if it
will run smoothly....good job.
DickyG said:
New build flashed fine although I had to re-flash the SuperSU zip...no problem since I already had it on my SD card. I'll let it rest up for a day or two and then I'll try to flash the pico-gapps and see if it
will run smoothly....good job.
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Sounds good. Do note that when/if you flash gapps, you will need to do a complete data wipe first, otherwise you will get force-closes like crazy.
I've always just reflashed SuperSU manually and never relied on the script to restore it so I can't help you there.
Tried to install over MTD SlimSaber with TWRP 2.7.0.0, kept getting Status: 7 error with updater.sh script.
Any way to fix this?
Thanks in advance.
SuccubusInc said:
Tried to install over MTD SlimSaber with TWRP 2.7.0.0, kept getting Status: 7 error with updater.sh script.
Any way to fix this?
Thanks in advance.
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Hmm, going back to to stock with a OneClick/Heimdall/Odin will work for sure.
Alternatively, check if there is an omni.cfg file on your SD card. If there is, delete it and try again. Also, if you can get me the exact wording of the error output that would be great, along with the omni_mtd.log file from the SDcard.
xc-racer99 said:
Hmm, going back to to stock with a OneClick/Heimdall/Odin will work for sure.
Alternatively, check if there is an omni.cfg file on your SD card. If there is, delete it and try again. Also, if you can get me the exact wording of the error output that would be great, along with the omni_mtd.log file from the SDcard.
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I will Heimdall One-Click back to KJ6 and reflash the ROM after checking for the omni.cfg, and will quote the output and the log if I get another error.
I'll be back by 5:00pm PST. I have school to take care of.
UPDATE:
Tried again after a full wipe [not a restore to stock] and got this:
Installing '/sdcard/omni-6.0.1-20160123_galaxys4gmtd-HOMEMADE.zip'...
Checking for MD5 file...
Skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found.
assert failed: run_program("/tmp/updater.sh") = = 0
E:Error executing updater binary in zip '/sdcard/omni-6.0.1-20160123_galaxys4gmtd-HOMEMADE.zip'
Error flashing zip '/sdcard/omni-6.0.1-20160123_galaxys4gmtd-HOMEMADE.zip'
Updating partition details...
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Is there any kernel/recovery you recommend for flashing after restoring to stock?
I've tried before on AntonX Voodoo Lagfix recovery and got a similar error.
SuccubusInc said:
I will Heimdall One-Click back to KJ6 and reflash the ROM after checking for the omni.cfg, and will quote the output and the log if I get another error.
I'll be back by 5:00pm PST. I have school to take care of.
UPDATE:
Tried again after a full wipe [not a restore to stock] and got this:
Is there any kernel/recovery you recommend for flashing after restoring to stock?
I've tried before on AntonX Voodoo Lagfix recovery and got a similar error.
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I typically used the Blastoff kernel, but I have my own one-click as I have a Canadian variant.
Also, the omni_mtd.log will tell which part of the updater.sh failed. Another thing to check is if you have a second partition on your SD card. This ROM requires one as /data is put there.
xc-racer99 said:
I typically used the Blastoff kernel, but I have my own one-click as I have a Canadian variant.
Also, the omni_mtd.log will tell which part of the updater.sh failed. Another thing to check is if you have a second partition on your SD card. This ROM requires one as /data is put there.
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I'll try out Blastoff if I can find it. But it probably failed because I did not partition my sdcard. I'll see if that helps later.
Thanks a lot.
xc-racer99 said:
I typically used the Blastoff kernel, but I have my own one-click as I have a Canadian variant.
Also, the omni_mtd.log will tell which part of the updater.sh failed. Another thing to check is if you have a second partition on your SD card. This ROM requires one as /data is put there.
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Hey, xc-racer99, after about four assorted blind attempts at installing your work, I flashed back to stock/AntonX kernel with Heimdall and full wiped, then used CWM to create a 4GB partition on my sdcard. The ROM installed through CWM, then TWRP without an error and booted up after fifteen minutes or so of OMNI animation, and is running on my SGS4G without any issues. The only noticeable lag was for the first five minutes after the initial boot. Now my device is gliding smoothly after a few tweaks in the performance settings and turning off background processes. Thank you so very much.
Next time, I'll read the entire post before blundering through the install process with the assumption that I know what I'm doing [as usual].
Sorry for the trouble, if indeed I was any.
xc-racer99 said:
Alright, I've uploaded a new build
Changelog for 2016-01-23
...
Fixed Google Play (and other apps) download error (I think...)
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I tried Pico gapps and the store works perfectly for me now. Thanks!
New Build Uploaded!
Changelog for 2016-02-04
Updated Omni source code - includes Feb security patches thanks to the Omni Team
Brought kernel defconfigs inline with upstream kernel/common (well, as close as possible without breaking things
More work on selinux - but its still in permissive mode
md5sum for the T959V - 975730824b335d9521d1201d4dac82b7
md5sum for the T959P - b209b78d3bc5dd4c5f5a7224a9d780c4
Still the same bugs present - headset buttons broken (have been on all 3.0 kernel-based ROMs for the Galaxy S 4G), laggy 720p recording, broken webM playback, microphone mute in calls, and bluetooth tethering.
Download link is the same as it always is. Also, thanks to @FBis251, we now have a mirror. It is located at https://files.fernandob.com/#xc-racer99//Omni6.0
Wooow...thanks
xc-racer99 said:
Changelog for 2016-02-04
Updated Omni source code - includes Feb security patches thanks to the Omni Team
Brought kernel defconfigs inline with upstream kernel/common (well, as close as possible without breaking things
More work on selinux - but its still in permissive mode
md5sum for the T959V - 975730824b335d9521d1201d4dac82b7
md5sum for the T959P - b209b78d3bc5dd4c5f5a7224a9d780c4
Still the same bugs present - headset buttons broken (have been on all 3.0 kernel-based ROMs for the Galaxy S 4G), laggy 720p recording, broken webM playback, microphone mute in calls, and bluetooth tethering.
Download link is the same as it always is. Also, thanks to @FBis251, we now have a mirror. It is located at https://files.fernandob.com/#xc-racer99//Omni6.0
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Finally got pico gapps to run...the initial setup took quite a while but now that it's settled in, no problems. It's also interesting to note that Link2SD is running fine while it seems to be a major problem for other Lollipop & Marshmallow ROM's on other devices.
Wakelock+Alarm _Blocker & DozeEditor patch: Official2017 CM14(Lineage), CM13/12/11
Wakelock Blocker for Official 2016, Nightly CM11
All thanks to
@faust93 : BASE.diff http://review.cyanogenmod.org/#/c/109898/ SETTINGS.diff http://review.cyanogenmod.org/#/c/109897/ (official rejections for CM12)
@scott.hart.bti (Beanstalk_base) @Cristiano Matos (crDroid_settings) for Github sources.
If you fell donate then it should be to @maxwen, which seems to be the real ghost creator of wakelockblocker (Nov 2013) https://github.com/scotthartbti/and...mmit/2022015c1d7890873c54e7290ec0ca1391c6dc50
While mixing all this (cherry-picked from github) together, I finally succeed a 2x patch diff
to implement a working Wakelock Blocker in cm-11-2016xxx-NIGHTLY under Parameter/Performance/System.
I check the efficiency OK, on LGp880 & ASUStf700t with @chamonix' BetterBatteryStats.
The base diff includes inverted broken xposed & SELinuxModeChanger from zygote d8130142.diff http://review.cyanogenmod.org/#/c/118800/
There were 19 devices + 27 samsung on official 2016 KK nightly run, I hope some will patch theses 2 diff WITH 100% compatible:
- mar-V-in fake signature for nogapp microG https://github.com/microg/android_p...r/patches/android_frameworks_base-KK-LP.patch
That edition will keep same CVE as the official one and will stay untouched apart +3 above.
If you are baking a KK cm11-based rom , it should also be compatible. You tell me.
Lineage14.1 CM13 & CM12 patches 2017
CM12.1 2016 WakelockBlocker and microG : post12 / attached .diff
*(Omni's double patch microG option-able on/off re-hunked for CM12.1.1 : post14 / attached .diff)
CM13 2017 Wakelock+Alarm _Blocker and microG : post19 / 1&2) attached .diff
CM14 DozeSettingsEditor : post19 / 3) attached .diff
Caution & Warnings*
Caution: blocking critical wakelocks can lead to bootloop; so always proceed full backup from recovery before unknown tries.
Also, be aware that if you over-flash original cm (without WakelockBlockers), your rom will work as new ota (without bootloops); but if you flash again modified cm with WakelockBlockers, you will find back your precedent settings on ticked wakelocks.
Warnings: before sharing logs with other, ensure that your log does not include some personal data under blocked wakelocks' description; ex: xxx @ gmail.com ...
Code:
packages/apps/Settings/src/com/android/settings/applications/WakeLockBlocker.java
...Log.d("maxwen", pm.getSeenWakeLocks());
(nota: there are no analytics or any network exchanges on your blocked wakelock list; conversely WakelockBlocker can definitively help to stop such intrusive behaviours.)
wip
How does it work
How to 2x your battery
The equation is simple 2xbattery=50%=20%a+20%b+10%c:
a) 20% thank to @MaR-V-iN for microG project ie nogapps
Not only the multiple google packages are pinging together, but the worse is the auto-updating ghost process (which sometimes leads in automatic battery drain due to obligatory “linux-reboot-post-validation-like").
Also, the use of your personal data stay unclear.
Thanks to @Bonoboo there are >100 gapp_pkg in MM
With original KK (3years ago) it was >60 gapp_pkg.
Of course microG won’t bring you all the fancy and amazing usages, but it should cover all your basic exigencies with privacy.
b) 20% thank to CyanogenMod’superuser (root)
DATA/LOCAL/userinit.sh (persistent to ota):
rm /dev/log/*;
rm /data/tombstones/*;
sysctl -w vm.dirty_writeback_centisecs=2000;
sysctl -w vm.dirty_expire_centisecs=1000;
Then using Greenify + f-droid : Adaway Autostarts FasterGPS will finalize an equivalent snappy ‘interactive’ on a ‘conservative’ frugal mode (cpu scaling_governor).
c)10% miscellaneous tips
SETTINGS/WIFI/MENU/ADVANCED: switch always to never
LAUNCHER : Smart Launcher (for phones) or craziest TinyLaunch from @arpruss (for tablet)
PRIVATE BROWSING : internal cm-made
FAST BROWSING 3G : Uc browser mini
GENERAL BROWSING wifi : Dolphin + Jetpack + Companion (Jetpack will supply missing Lollipop’s live webview on KK & Companion will bring WOT and trigger to reduce freeze) with option ‘open in new Tab’ to avoid excessive back-reload pages.
Try to avoid DLNA activity in background and track, with BetterBatteryStats, unnecessary wakelocks (once done you can greenify or disable it).
For more security, cm11 is fully compatible with these xposed modules: AppSettings, DirectApkInstall, Greenify, LightningWall, XposedMediaScanner and XposedRecentTasksRAM.
What's next
Once upgraded with these 2 transparency in-core modifications: microG & WakelockBlocker, privacy setup, on cm11, is OK.
Thanks to @noname81 no one is missing pie to use a phone/tablet easily: LMT Launcher (it’s funny to see many OEM copying Huawei for the mini-screen and they will discover pie...).
But a fundamental functionality is still missing for all ROMs: a basic sound mix table per apk. I can’t believe that Google Inc. did not make that already, (they must wait for a world marketing hit).
In simple words: play music or phone with relatives while watching TV or youtube… (for real!). I guess, once again, it’s question to DRM’s duty (you watch => you listen). Maybe, one day VLC will catch this in an all-in-one solution.
Does java, using stream.hasvideo Boolean attribute, in the right place, can dress a list to duck or mute /apk ?
This is the thread’s poll, since AppSettings is too far from the android core ?
If you want to get first similar rom, without unofficial build, you can follow these instructions (custom recovery is strongly recommended!):
Check whole thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/xposed-android-4-4-4-t3249895/page12 to reverse zygote(2015 Nov 8);
download Xposed version >=2.6.1. via the in-app updater or from http://dl.xposed.info/latest.apk and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/xposed-installer-versions-changelog-t2714053
Once you install/reboot the framework you should get a green 58/54 for xposed/framework.
For wakelock control, use @t2k269
http://repo.xposed.info/module/org.t2k269.perapphacking
If you block to many things and face bootloop just proceed (with caution!) :
reboot in recovery go to twrp menu/advanced/file manager /data/app and select org.t2k269.perapphacking__.apk for delete then once reboot successful finishes, re-install perapphacking and uncheck your last moves.
For @MaR-V-iN microG, use
https://github.com/thermatk/FakeGApps/releases
and enjoy FLOSS atmosphere:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-microg-gmscore-floss-play-services-t3217616
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1715375
If you find this useful, then flash :
MapsApi https://github.com/mar-v-in/MapsAPI/releases/download/v0.5/mapsapi.flashable.zip
Freecygn http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2550769
Be sure to respect modular CyanogenMod’ “alternativity”, and to understand http://www.xda-developers.com/remove-the-google-from-cyanogenmod-with-freecygn/
My patches for CM11:
1) Add fake sign functionality (from OmniROM)
2) Add Wakelock Blocker (from this thread)
Dalvik still alive: cm-11-20160612-NIGHTLY
remittor said:
My patches for CM11:
1) Add fake sign functionality (from OmniROM)
2) Add Wakelock Blocker (from this thread)
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Cool...
For end users, I will be glad, if some can report a checked OK with BetterBatteryStats_2.1.0.0 (/partial wakelock) or Wakekock Detector(/cpu wakelock) with their device_name, in this thread.
Thanks in advance, and re-joy your battery & privacy.
oF2pks said:
There are >550 gapp_pkg in MM
With original KK (3years ago) it was >60 gapp_pkg.
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Just a note: it's not correct to count lines in my script for deleting gapps.
It contain a lot duplicates that cover different names / locations of APK's. Plus .odex and .lib files.
In nature there are ~100 real apps from Google, checked by parsing script.
Correction updated
Bonoboo said:
In nature there are ~100 real apps from Google, checked by parsing script.
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Post' quote updated to 100 for MM; many thanks for that evaluation. Your work help many people moving to microG.
btw: it would be amazing to automate adDetector on Google packages; actually system webview is exception to the rule: no noisy addons or permissions.
2015-3636 Pingpong root
If VTS return:
2015-3636 Pingpong root
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/a134f083e79fb4c3d0a925691e732c56911b4326
grab this
Code:
diff --git a/net/ipv4/ping.c b/net/ipv4/ping.c
index 39b403f..46f8f3f 100644
--- a/net/ipv4/ping.c
+++ b/net/ipv4/ping.c
@@ -138,6 +138,7 @@ static void ping_v4_unhash(struct sock *sk)
if (sk_hashed(sk)) {
write_lock_bh(&ping_table.lock);
hlist_nulls_del(&sk->sk_nulls_node);
+ sk_nulls_node_init(&sk->sk_nulls_node);
sock_put(sk);
isk->inet_num = isk->inet_sport = 0;
sock_prot_inuse_add(sock_net(sk), sk->sk_prot, -1);
Source github
Tested-by: Linus Torvalds <[email protected]>
Reported-by: Wen Xu <[email protected]>
Signed-off-by: David S. Miller <[email protected]>
Nota: for 2014-3153 Futex looks to be hand-made/device; for 2013-6282 Aurora PM me for it(T<->TUSER).
Common Vulnerability and Exposures (CVE) June 2016 CM11
Except the misses related to old kernels (<3.4), like 3.1.10; ALL Nexus Security Bulletins are included in latest nightly 2016-06-12.
For cve-2015-6616, since KK doesn't have decoder/ih264d_parse_headers.c, vts returns red for ANDROID-24157524 Critical 6.0 only Sep 08, 2015:
https://github.com/AndroidVTS/android-vts/issues/129
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/libavc/+/2ee0c1bced131ffb06d1b430b08a202cd3a52005
All other CVE-2015-6616 related bugs are patched
ANDROID-24630158 Critical 6.0 and below Google Internal
ANDROID-23882800 Critical 6.0 and below Google Internal
ANDROID-17769851 Critical 5.1 and below Google Internal
ANDROID-24441553 Critical 6.0 and below Sep 22, 2015
Many thanks to CM11' team: security with 'alternativity'....
Caution & Warnings
Caution: blocking critical wakelocks can lead to bootloop; so always proceed full backup from recovery before unknown tries.
Also, be aware that if you over-flash original cm (without WakelockBlockers), your rom will work as new ota (without bootloops); but if you flash again modified cm with WakelockBlockers, you will find back your precedent settings on ticked wakelocks.
Warnings: before sharing logs with other, ensure that your log does not include some personal data under blocked wakelocks' description; ex: xxx @ gmail.com ...
(nota: there are no analytics or any network exchanges on your blocked wakelock list; conversely WakelockBlocker can definitively help to stop such intrusive behaviours.)
CM12.1 20160710 bandwagon WakelockBlocker and microG
Attached are base.diff & settings.diff re-hunked lifted WakelockBlocker' patches for latest cm12; source:
http://review.cyanogenmod.org/#/c/109898/
http://review.cyanogenmod.org/#/c/109897/
When home-building cm12-20160710 you will probably need:
-- media/libstagefright/data/media_codecs_ffmpeg.xml
-m kernel/timeconst.pl
-- /prebuilts/gcc/linux-x86/arm/arm-eabi-4.7 symlink to arm-eabi-4.8.
I check OK mar-V-in fake signature for nogapp microG: single patch https://github.com/microg/android_p...r/patches/android_frameworks_base-KK-LP.patch
Once patched, run make update-api (following the CM's quail first build) and re-build: check attached re-hunked gitdiffHEAD_frameworks_baseCURRENTXmicroG.txt.
Hope @MaR-V-iN and @faust93 won't see offence.
WakelockBlocker's option is located in Developer Options before Process Stats.
Nota: will upload soon Omni's double patch microG option-able re-hunked for CM12.
WakelockBlocker and FakeSing patches for CM12.1
Link: https://github.com/jsr-d10/android_device_jsr_d10f/commits/cm-12.1/patches (see commits for 2016-06-12)
Omni's double patch microG option-able on/off re-hunked for CM12.1.1
CM12.1 is moving to CM12.1.1 : https://www.cmxlog.com/12.1/grouper/ (with changes to PackageManagerService.java : https://review.cyanogenmod.org/#/c/155579)
Attached are microG option-able re-hunked for CM12.1.1 (from Omnirom)
Option on/off is under Developer_options
Single original patch : https://github.com/microg/android_p...r/patches/android_frameworks_base-KK-LP.patch
Hope @MaR-V-iN won't see offence.
Nota: check post 13 for included Russian strings.
CM13 WakelockBlocker and microG 2016/2017
Attached are base.diff & settings.diff re-hunked lifted WakelockBlocker' patches for latest cm13; source:
base/bs6 : https://github.com/scotthartbti/and...mmit/5fb687ae0940a12c8f7c9e457b6d5f12f028736b
settings/cm12 : http://review.cyanogenmod.org/#/c/109897/
MaR-V-iN' fake signature for nogapp microG: single patch https://github.com/microg/android_p...aster/patches/android_frameworks_base-M.patch
Any love planned for nougat?
HaoZeke said:
Any love planned for nougat?
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Remember that on KK, all the app were triggering wakelocks , so it was very useful to "break" intrusive or non-frugal ones with WakelockBlocker.
On LP, only very aggressive app are intrusive (like UCbrowser or GoogleNews&Weather)
On MM&N with doze (& Greenify), WakelockBlocker is almost useless but can still prevent intrusions or infections.
So actually on Nougat(, even if this add-on gives informative true list of all wakelocks triggered once), this didn't show up yet, but Beanstalk has always been favourite for mods...
CM13 2017 cve patches
Thx to @Sultanxda you can grab cm13 cve patches : https://github.com/sultanxda/patcher/tree/stable/cm-13.0-oneplus3/ZNH5Y/security
HaoZeke said:
Any love planned for nougat?
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I don't have nougat on my devices, but the "hardest" seems already done:
https://github.com/crdroidandroid/a...android/server/power/PowerManagerService.java
https://github.com/ResurrectionRemi...android/server/power/PowerManagerService.java
CM13 Wakelock+Alarm _Blocker and microG 2017 / CM14 DozeSettingsEditor
For latest cm13, attached are base.diff & settings.diff re-hunked lifted Wakelock+Alarm _Blocker' patches, with MicroG, from
BASE :
Wakelock : https://github.com/scotthartbti/and...mmit/5fb687ae0940a12c8f7c9e457b6d5f12f028736b
Alarm https://github.com/ResurrectionRemi...mmit/0ed31d619a0ed418ba129039f65de6487e45bfc5
SETTINGS :
Wakelock https://github.com/ResurrectionRemi...mmit/6d4080e7b3477adae21c7181f0801f544cfef7de
Alarm https://github.com/ResurrectionRemi...mmit/7109caa4848f99d5a7daadad66158bd4c83da3e3
MaR-V-iN' fake signature for nogapp microG: single patch https://github.com/microg/android_p...aster/patches/android_frameworks_base-M.patch
For CM14.1 attached is settings.diff re-hunked lifted DozeSettingsEditor, from https://github.com/omnirom/android_...mmit/6206ccdfa4aee098713dd0b999f3e42b327278f2
(base.diff & settings.diff re-hunked lifted Wakelock+Alarm _Blocker' patches, with MicroG, for latest cm14.1 are coming soon with light modification for Nougat new metric logger.)
thank you for support xz1 community
do this rom included the wakelock blocker ? or i have to install zip patch
THIS THREAD IS A REVAMP AND ARCHIVE OF THE All about Lenovo A5000 [Root,Recovery,Roms,....etc] THREAD FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES. THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES OF UPDATES.
WELCOME!
IMPORTANT: DISCLAIMER: Some actions will void your warranty so read fully before beginning the tutorials. The author take no responsibility for the outcome of your computer nor phone for following any instructions in this post.
Feel free to ask a question IF you can't find your answer in this post.
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BACKUP
FIRST, you're going to need to BACKUP your device FULLY - no ifs, no buts, because it saves everyone the headache.
Tutorials here, there, and everywhere for that. https://pinoyscreencast.net/others/get-stock-rom-romdump-mediatek-mt6582-via-mtk-droid-root-tools/
Or just Google or YouTube "backup rom mt6582". Try not to go the method that asks you to remove your battery because: 1) that's usually not for phones like A5000, 2) there are other methods available. Get familiar with the process and comfortable with it. Note all the common things across the tutorials.
You have to flash a recovery (e.g. TWRP), then root, then you can do whatever you want.
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RECOVERY
Instructions For Installing Recovery via SP Flash Tool
This tutorial assumes you are on KitKat (KK) 4.4.2. If you are on Lollipop (LP) then follow the tutorial How To Rollback To KitKat.
Download SP Flash Tool (video tutorial on that page on how to install the driver too, which is a must).
Download TWRP v3.0.0.0 (A5000_TWRP_3.0.0.0.zip) from the link below and extract it (to A5000_TWRP_3.0.0.0). Now you can start.
IMPORTANT: You might lose your IMEI (both of them), your BT (Bluetooth) Address, your WLAN (Wi-Fi) Address, and your Serial No. (SN), so please note all of them down. You can find them through MTK Droid Tools or looking them up in [Settings] > [About phone] section, though this way doesn't show you everything.
Do not connect your phone to the computer until you are told to do so and please don't start this tutorial with low battery
Download SP Flash Tool for Windows or Linux (I have not tried the Linux version yet so I don't know how much different the Linux version will be)
Extract SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1628_Win.zip (to SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1628_Win)
In that folder open SP Flash Tool (flash_tool.exe - preferably right-click [Run as administrator])
On the Download tab, click [Scatter-loading] to load the scatter file (MT6582_Android_scatter.txt) which is located in A5000_TWRP_3.0.0.0
"Wait" for checksum to complete (about half a second...)
Under that make sure [Download Only] is selected from the drop-down menu and not [Format All + Download] nor [Firmware Upgrade]
Make sure your phone is turned off
Make sure Recovery is the ONLY THING TICKED
Click the [Download] button (big green arrow button at the top)
FROM HERE ON FORTH YOUR WARRANTY IS VOID (that is if you don't ever roll back to your stock backup that you made)
Without turning your phone on, connect it to the computer
It will start flashing the Recovery tool to your phone and when it is done a check mark will appear, click OK
Disconnect the phone from the computer. Done.
Downloads For Recovery
TWRP Recovery
TWRP v3.0.0.0
TWRP v3.0.0.0 (flashable via recovery IF you know what you are doing) (credits: romario_ne)
TWRP v2.8.7.0
TWRP Special features:
Full support for the SELinux
Mounting internal and external SDcard to the PC in MTP mode
Will work with flash file systems, FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS
Choice FS (ext2, ext3, ext4, f2fs, exFAT, FAT32) to formatted partition
Removal of screenshots by clamping power + volume down (stored in: /sdcard/Pictures/screenshots)
Support OTA
Full functionality adb
Charge battery
Applied Materialised theme from z31s1g
Added the ability to set the .img files (go to the [Install], at the top panel, switch from [Install Zip] to [Install Image])
PhilZ Touch Recovery
MEGA.nz
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ROOT
Instructions For Installing Root
For a simple method, you can use KingRoot, however this may not work for everyone and flashing SuperSU is recommended instead.
On the TWRP menu, tap [Install] and then select your root tool (e.g. recovery flashable SuperSU linked below) file that you transferred to your memory card (recommended), internal storage, or USB OTG, and install it
When it's done, Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache, NOTHING ELSE
Tap Reboot System and you're done.
NOTE: Your phone will stay on the Lenovo logo for 10-15 minutes on your FIRST boot up, so don't panic.
Downloads For Root
KingRoot
OR
SuperSU from Google Play
Recovery flashable SuperSU
Mirror: recovery flashable SuperSU
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OFFICIAL FIRMWARE
KitKat
Downloads
Link 1: A5000_S030_150713_ROW [Cloud Mail.Ru] [Latest 4.4.2]
OR
Link 2: A5000_S030_150713_ROW [Cloud Mail.Ru] [Latest 4.4.2]
OR
Link 3: A5000_S030_150713_ROW [Google Drive] [Latest 4.4.2]
Password: https://firmware247.com
(Thanks to Matejch)
Lollipop
Downloads
Link 1: A5000_S124_151118_ROW [Google Drive] [5.0.1]
OR
Link 2: A5000_S124_151118_ROW [Cloud Mail.Ru] [5.0.1]
OR
Link 3: A5000_S124_151118_8G_ROW_WC08 [Google Drive] [5.0.1 (OTA format) (flashable via Recovery)]
S125 - released February 2017: Available, no link yet.
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UNOFFICIAL FIRMWARE
KitKat
MiUI 7
[/HIDE]
Features
ROM Version: 7.2.1.0
ROM State: Stable
Root: Not rooted (flash SuperSU)
G-Apps: Built-in
Screenshots: https://cloud.mail.ru/public/L1pj/rtUm4UM1V
Review
Download:
MiUI Stable v7.2.1.0 [Yadi.sk]
MiUI Stable v7.2.1.0 [Cloud.Mail.ru]
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MiUI 8
Features
v6.6.16:
No Double-Tap-To-Wake (DTTW). By romalover. Shared by northwindtrades (thank them here).
v6.12.25:
Presenting to you the new and latest build of MiUI v8. With almost all bugs fixed. Really smooth and fast. Can be used as a daily driver with no issues.
This ROM can be ported to all MT6582 devices running Android 4.4.2, so do not keep asking me if it will work on your device or not.
Thanks to MIX TEAM for porting. - kemo12533
Screenshots (v6.12.25)
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MiUIsu v8 (6.6.16)
MiUIsu v8 (6.12.25)
Lollipop
CyanogenMod 12.1 (LP 5.1.1)
Features
- All CyanogenMod 12.1 features
- Super smooth
- App2SD working perfectly
- Run HD games without crashes
- Extended life - lasts for very a long period
- Video recording working in stock camera, 3rd party apps need testing
- USSD working
- GPS working
- VPN Working
- FM Radio working (only with earphones)
- 1080p playback fixed
- Stability improvements
- No longer need to reboot for apps to appear in the App Drawer
- No network drops
- And so much more, everything which you expect to get working in your stock ROM is working in this build of CM 12.1 for Lenovo A5000
Download:
CM 12.1 Bugless v3
CM 12.1 StableEdition
CM 12.1 Dev-ROM - most suitable & can support OTG & DTTW (Double-Tap-To-Wake)
Patches:
A5000 Baseband/IMEI Fix - for those who have baseband bug/SIM not working, you need to flash the correct baseband version too (credits: FurqanHanif)
OTG & Double-Tap-To-Wake - this patch is only suitable for CM 12.1 Dev-ROM
G-Apps: G-Apps 5.1.1
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Vibe UI 2.0
Download: Vibe UI 2.0
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Resurrection Remix 5.5.9 V2
Features
Some friends here asked about this ROM and here we are.
This ROM has been tested and you will find it smooth and easy to use. They found every bug in the ROM and fixed it so it's very stable and more than other CM ROMs. The stable test was good for the ROM.
Screenshots
Download:
Resurrection Remix 5.5.9 V2 by Opiz Zipo
Resurrection Remix 5.5.9 V2 by DRT
Patches:
Settings/About fix
OR
Settings fix (embedded)
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OctOS 5.1.1
Features
- All OctOs features
Visit https://www.teamoctos.com/ for full feature list
- Based on latest sources (r35)
- Super smooth
- More stable and smoother than CM 12.1 Bugless v3
- App2SD is working perfectly
- Run HD games without crashes
- Video Recording working in stock camera (default CM camera)
- USSD working
- GPS working
- 1080p playback fixed
- 1080p recording
- Stability improvements
- Super fast boot up
- Super fast app optimization
- Themes working
- SMS working
- No longer need to reboot for apps to appear in App Drawer
- No network drops
- And so much more, everything which you expect to get working in your stock ROM is working in this ROM
Screenshots
Download: OctOS 5.1.1
G-Apps: G-Apps
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L-Prime 5.0.2
Features
It's the first Lollipop based ROM from a friend � Sennid Atecnal
- Smooth and 99.9% bugless
- 3mint battery setting added
- Buzz launcher added
- Tweaks like miley added
- G-Apps included in this ROM
- Better battery backup
- No lags, especially for gamers
- Exposed installer not included (for some user option)
- Explore the rest for yourself
- Enjoy and hit thanks for the porter
Download: L-Prime 5.0.2
Patches: Offline charge fix
Marshmallow
CyanogenMod 13 (MM 6.0.1)
Features
Hello guys.
As promised, I ported and tested it and it was very good for the phone. The Bluetooth and GPS will not work for now, everything else is stable. It will take some time to upload it and get the permission from the maker to share.
Edit: I am uploading it right now so please wait, it will take some hours, upload speed is [23.3Kb/s]
Screenshots
ng
Download: CM 13
G-Apps: G-Apps 6.0.1
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Resurrection Remix v5.6.7 - 5.7.3
Features
v5.6.7: Hello guys,
I know you missed me, I missed you too guys; let's get back to work.
Android Version: 6.0.1
ROM State: Smooth/Stable
Not Working: Camera, GPS
Everything else is working fine
v5.6.8: Hey guys, how are you?
Porter: Scout919/Juspher Pedrozo <----- same person
Fixer: Wac Pereng
Changelog: Bottom of post #811
v5.7.0 & v5.7.3: Hey again,
Sorry for late addition, I will try to update the page with the lastest and tested ROMs as I can - kemo12533
5.7.0 porter: babigabi (thank them here)
5.7.3 porter: northwindtrades (thank them here)
Fixer: Wac Pereng
Changelog v5.7.3: ResurrectionRemix - v5.7.3 - Android 6.0.1_r61 - 2016/08/07
Download:
v5.6.7
v5.6.8
v5.7.0 MEGA.nz
v5.7.0 Google Drive
v5.7.3
Patches:
RR 5.6.7 Camera & OTG fix by byseby & Wac Pereng:
R-Remix 5.6.7 camera fix by byseby
Camera & OTG fix by Wac Pereng
RR 5.6.8 + 5.7.0 + 5.7.3 Camera & OTG fix by Wac Pereng:
MEGA.nz
MEGA.nz - re-upload
Google Drive - re-upload
RR 5.7.3 GPS Patch:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B1Ee0JPRAllUM0lEdTJ6Rml2bFk
G-Apps:
G-Apps 6.0.1 (RR v5.6.7)
G-Apps (RR v5.6.8+)
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AICP 11
Features
Hey guys, I know, again.
Ported by Juspher Pedrozo, thanks for your hard work.
Camera
Video recording in stock/Google camera is working with 1080p!
Audio in calls
Bluetooth
USSD
Audio
Mic
RIL
SMS (Receive and Send both working)
Wi-Fi
Data
RIL is now more stable
Dual SIM
G-Apps
Hotspot
Screen Recording
Both storages (SD and Internal) mounting in both Phone and PC
720p working in YouTube
Bugs:
GPS - partially working
Few bugs here and there (might or might not be noticeable)
Screenshots
Download: AICP 11
G-Apps: G-Apps
SEE POST #3 FOR MORE ROMs...
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TUTORIALS
How To Rollback To KitKat From Lollipop
IMPORTANT: You might lose your IMEI (both of them), your BT (Bluetooth) Address, your WLAN (Wi-Fi) Address, and your Serial No. (SN), so please note all of them down. You can find them through MTK Droid Tools or looking them up in [Settings] > [About phone] section, though this way doesn't show you everything.
On the Download tab, click [Scatter-loading] to load the scatter file (MT6582_Android_scatter.txt) which it located in the folder of wherever you extracted your custom ROM to
"Wait" for checksum to complete (about half a second...)
Under that make sure [Firmware Upgrade] is selected from the drop-down menu and NOT [Download Only] nor [Format All + Download]
Make sure your phone is turned off
Make sure EVERYTHING IS TICKED
Click the [Download] button (big green arrow button at the top)
FROM HERE ON FORTH YOUR WARRANTY IS VOID (that is if you rolled back to someone else's dump of KK 4.4.2 and not your original backup of KK 4.4.2 that you made, IF you made one)
Without turning your phone on, connect it to the computer
It will start flashing the firmware to your phone and when it is done a check mark will appear, click OK
Disconnect the phone from the computer and boot up to check if it worked
How To Flash A Zip Or Img File via Recovery (e.g. ROM, G-Apps, Patch, Kernel, etc.)
IMPORTANT: You must be on kernel 3.4.67 to flash 3.4.67 kernel based ROMs, or on kernel 3.10.54 to flash 3.10.54 kernel based ROMs.
IMPORTANT: You might lose your IMEIs, your BT (Bluetooth) Address, your WLAN (Wi-Fi) Address, and your Serial No. (SN), so please note all of them down. You can find them through MTK Droid Tools or looking them up in [Settings] > [About phone] section, though this way doesn't show you everything.
Backup your entire ROM
If flashing a ROM, wipe the standard (Data, Cache, and Dalvik Cache in the [Wipe] menu (you WILL lose your Data (apps & stuff) so you BETTER have backed that up too)
On the TWRP menu, tap [Install] and then select your .zip or .img file that you transferred to your memory card (recommended), internal storage, or USB drive via OTG, and install it
When it's done, Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache ONLY, then tap Reboot
Order of flashing queue: ROM > G-Apps > Patches
NOTE: Your phone will stay on the Lenovo logo for 5, 10, or even 15 minutes on your FIRST boot up, so don't panic.
How To Restore IMEI
Download MTK Droid Tools v2.5.3
When opening, make sure you extract it to a new folder, else you will have clutter everywhere
Connect phone, click ROOT (necessary) in bottom right, click Yes, and on the phone grant the permission
Now you can click "IMEI/NVRAM" button and enter them, click "Replace IMEI", when done click OK, click Reboot, and click Normal
Afterwards, reboot into recovery and backup NVRAM - this contains your IMEI
NOTE: If you could not click the "IMEI/NVRAM" button, root the phone first then retry the tutorial
How To Boot Into Recovery
Whilst the phone is turned off/first time after flashing recovery:
The method is actually a bit temperamental: Simultaneously press & hold both volume buttons and then press & hold the power button also (so you're now holding 3 buttons) and hold them until it vibrates AND the Lenovo logo comes onto the screen, then only let go of the power button; once you see the TWRP logo you can let go of the volume buttons
The first screen will ask you if you to confirm that you want to modify with your phone, swipe to confirm... this will not allow the phone to restore the original Lenovo Recovery
Now you're ready to flash Root tools, custom ROMs, patches, etc. that you downloaded
Whilst the phone is turned on:
Open the power menu
Tap Reboot, then immediately hold Vol+ & Vol- buttons and don't let go till it reboots and takes you to recovery menu
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PATCHES, TWEAKS, AND TIPS
SEE POST #4
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FREQUENTLY ANSWERED QUESTIONS
I flashed ... ROM and now it's not booting past the Lenovo logo, what do I do?
There's a thing called the kernel which talks with the phone's hardware. The Lenovo A5000 has two kernel versions 3.4.67 and 3.10.54. ROMs made for a certain kernel will not work on other kernel version. You either have to upgrade to Lollipop (3.10.54) or downgrade to KitKat (3.4.67).
I'm trying to flash this ... ROM but I'm getting "Error 7", what do I do?
DON'T wipe everything before flashing a custom ROM. Just do a normal factory reset i.e. clear Data, Dalvik Cache, and Cache.
Should the [email protected] kernel be flashed again after flashing a custom ROM?
If you downgraded to stock KitKat (S030) and are experiencing touch lag, then go ahead and flash it.
The kernel is already embedded in the custom ROMs shared here (exept for AICP 11), so why should you flash it again?
Some bugs like the camera bug embed itself into the Cache and a quick reflash of the kernel via recovery can temporarily fix the problem.
Can the modified boot.img of other ROMs be used for porting other ROMs?
The answer is mostly yes. Some AOSP ROMs (e.g. Validus) may have different ramdisk files, so you may get a bootloop. If you're trying to port a Cyanogen based ROM (e.g. Cyanogen..., Resurrection Remix, Temasek, etc.) you won't be getting this problem.
Which ROM and which version of it is the best?
A very subjective question so I can't answer it completely. Most users here use RR 5.7.4 or 5.5.9, CM 13 or 12.1, MiUI 8 or MiUI 7, etc. You'll have to try and choose for yourself.
Anyone working on Android 7?
Eek sounds like work. There's already an Nougat build for our device with kernel v3.10.54.
RIL is unstable and so is video decoding so wait for a stable build.
I flashed this ... ROM and now I'm getting boot animation in loop?
Use TWRP 3.x.x.x. Stay away from other TWRP versions like 2.8.x.x, 2.8.5.x, etc.
Is OTG working?
Our device started getting OTG from the S029 update onwards officially.
OTG is accessible via ES File Explorer in custom ROMS as well.
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CREDITS
Thanks @kemo12533 for starting the original thread and sharing ROMs
@luckasfb & darklord4822 - for custom kernels that kept the device alive. Please consider donating to them for their hard work: [email protected] & darklord4822 :good::good:
@Scout919 - one of the guys who we started porting along with, has shared many ROMs
@7awliet - came out of nowhere and quickly turned this thread from a mess into a clean thread and played key role in revamping OP, fixing bugs, released guides, porting scripts, shared MiUI patches
@Androidowl54 - new member who's releasing ROMs
@northwindtrades - compiled tutorials & guides, FAQs; tested, reported, and fixed bugs; ported and shared ROMs, shared patches :good:
@babigabi - another friend who we started porting along with, has shared many ROMs
@9jabasewap - bundled fixes for easy access and shared a few ROMs
@FurqanHanif - shared Xposed and few MiUI ROMs
@willy90 - shared settings fix for RR LP
@andreidi - kept the work alive in 2017
4PDA Lenovo A5000
SRT Team
And thanks to everyone for using, testing, and reporting bugs
Please tell me if I've missed any contributors and I'll add them
Thanks for visiting
Do not quote this post.
THREAD UPDATES
2021-10-18:
THIS THREAD IS NO LONGER UPDATED/MAINTAINED
Added the updated public link for my Google Drive folder in case the old one broke (Post #416)
2017-05-03:
Fixed link to CyanogenMod 12.1 Bugless v3 (thanks to @frankv723)
2017-03-30:
Expect to be running TWRP version 3.x.x.x (IF using TWRP)
No longer recommending a TWRP version lower than 3.x.x.x
2017-03-29:
Re-uploaded Resurrection Remix 5.5.9 V2 by Opiz Zipo to Google Drive
Added andreidi to the credits
2017-03-28:
Added mirror for 9jabasewap Patches Collection under Patches section
Do not quote this post.
UNOFFICIAL FIRMWARE (CONTINUED)
KitKat
Share some ROMs
Lollipop
Exodus
Features
VPN works fine for me
Sound not too loud either
Kernel version 3.4.67
Use G-Apps and SuperSU for Android 5
Bugs noticed:
Stock front camera may crash when taking photos but third party apps work fine, so I won't look into it
Can't turn off navigation bar (I wouldn't want to because of the instant switch tab option in it)
Credits:
- Fire855 - The legend who made CM for MTK possible
- Fathurrehman Ara - Initial Porter/Dev
- Ajit Guraya - Fixed storage, SuperSU zip and META-INF and patched the boot, porting guide, support, sharing reworked edition of this build
- Obaid muneer
- Unknown Team
- www.mtkroms.com
Ported by northwindtrades (thank them here)
Screenshots
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-CJc5WWY-roeWV6ZHFLd1NvSVU/view
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-CJc5WWY-roUFJCSnRTUm9LQWc/view
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-CJc5WWY-roaE9tbjVHX0RSc00/view
Download: Exodus
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HTC SENSE 7 (AOSP Based)
Features
Full Deodexed
Supports OTG
Dual 3G
Supports themes
Without the need to tweak
Sound enhancement, etc.
Download the G-Apps for Android 5.0
Bugs: Try to find
Credit:
Abie (Lenovo A5000 Indonesia member on FB)
4PDA
9jabasewap for sharing (thank them here)
Translated by: Victor Temenu (Don Vman)
Screenshots
Download: HTC SENSE 7 A5000
G-Apps: Google Apps Android 5.0
Marshmallow
BrokenOS
Features
Flash SuperSU zip linked above (others won't work).
NOTE: Don't update Layers Manager, it will break the support for Layers in this ROM
From A5000 Philippines FB Group. Ported by Scout919 (thank them here).
Download: BrokenOS
SuperSU: SuperSU
G-Apps: (ARM, 6.0, Pico is suggested)
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TipsyOS
Features
I successfully ported TipsyOS today. Seems that all works properly. Camera, Data, and Wi-Fi works. Bluetooth must be flashed separately. The ROM indeed looks like it's better than BrokenOS. See the screenshots I just made.
The ROM is stable, fast, and smooth, and seems to be better than BrokenOS. It has an amazing battery backup and awesome RAM management.
Bugs:
GPS partially working
VPN not working
Flash G-Apps directly after flashing the ROM, reboot, flash SuperSu.
From http://www.mtkroms.com/. Ported by babigabi (thank them here).
Screenshots
Download: TipsyOS
SuperSU: SuperSU
G-Apps: (ARM, 6.0, Pico works)
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Validus 6.0.1
Features
Performance wise the best I've used. Choose Nova Launcher on bootup it supports CyanogenMod Theme Engine (CMTE). This is the only ROM here that supports Cyanogen Theme Engine but has AOSP RAM management. Also has decent amount of customisation including headers.
Drawbacks:
1) Music player isn't sleek but ViPER4Android FX make up for it (you can always go for 3rd party)
2) No stock file explorer, so you have to download one from Google Play to get you started
Use SuperSU and G-Apps for Android 6
Credits:
Ferhung - The man behind CM13 for MT6582
Fire855 - Another legend
Hyperion70
Ajit Guraya - Compiled Screw'D AOSP for MT6582 from source and fixed camera!
Minh Quoc and Karim Gahgah - For video recording fix
Aniruddha Adhikary - For his amazing USSD fix
Team Roger That - Ajit Guraya, Diparth Shah, Pawan Diyal, Ashutosh Dubey, Waseem Maya, Ankit Bhatangar, Rohan Taneja, Vipul Jha, Pranav Reddy
Diparth Shah
Ground Zero ROM Team/Devs
Required blobs (really huge thanks!): nofearnohappy, Varun Chitre, Ariafan, Vlad.masti, Fire855, Alex
Ported by northwindtrades (thank them here)
Screenshots: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-CJc5WWY-rocjRZZ0l2a2RaZDA/view
Download: Validus RC1.9.3
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Temasek (CM 13 Unofficial)
Features
All Temasek features
No sound distortion
ViPER4Android
OTG mode
Customize headers, etc.
GPS fixed (contains 4 GPS patches)
File manager may crash on the first use but after that it'll be fine
ViPER4Android will ask to install addon on the first use, if it says app not responding tap wait (instead of closing) and it will be fine
Use G-Apps for Android 6, SuperSU of your choice
Credits:
Ferhung - The man behind CM13 for MT6582
Fire855 - Another legend
Hyperion70
Diparth Shah
Ajit Guraya - Compiled Temasek's CM13 for MT6582 from source and fixed camera!
Minh Quoc and Karim Gahgah - For video recording fix
Aniruddha Adhikary - For his amazing USSD fix
Team Roger That - Ajit Guraya, Diparth Shah, Pawan Diyal, Ashutosh Dubey, Waseem Maya, Ankit Bhatangar, Rohan Taneja, Vipul Jha, Pranav Reddy
Temasek, Arter97 - For developing Temasek
Required blobs (really huge thanks!): nofearnohappy, Varun Chitre, Ariafan, Vlad.masti, Fire855, Alex
Ported to Lenovo A5000 by [email protected]/northwindtrades (thank them here)
Thanks to 4PDA & @7awliet for the GPS patches
Download: Temasek CM 13
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SlimROM
Ported by Scout919 (thank them here)
Download: SlimROM A5000
G-Apps: G-Apps
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HexagonOS
Features
Kernel version 3.4.67
HexagonOS version 1.2
Use TWRP 3.x.x.x
Use G-Apps for Android 6, preferably Pico
SuperSU for root rights
Standard flashing instructions apply
Fast and stable ROM having a lot of cool features
Boots faster than 3.10.103 kernel ROMs
Dolby is embedded
Bugs:
VPN and direct 2G/3G switch
Credits:
AJIT FOR BASE
FERHUNG, FIRE855
KISNA P PATEL
SURAJ LAD
TIRTH PATEL
TLS
ROYAL PORTING TEAM
AMiTAV(AB)
XDF
DroidVN Team for developing
Thanks to:
@northwindtrades - ported ROM for Lenovo A5000, fixed storage, Google connection error and camera
@luckasfb - their custom kernel 3.4.67 fixed touch lag error
@7awliet - their porting and patching list makes life easy
@andreidi - had their storage fix to guide me, and to think I helped them build it in the first place eek
Screenshots
Download: HERE
And don't forget to thank THEIR post!
Nougat
Share some ROMs
More ROMs
http://x7customroms.blogspot.com/ - this is the work of Hussein or androidowl54 (I think, if its not please tell me and I'll edit it)
http://mtk65roms.blogspot.com/ (formerly http://www.mtkroms.com/) - Ajit Guraya
https://www.facebook.com/mt65roms - MT65xx ROMs Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/groups/mtkroms/ - mtkroms FB Group
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=663798 - 4PDA Lenovo A5000 page
http://www.9jabasewap.com.ng/ - 9jabasewap's blog
Do not quote this post.
PATCHES, TWEAKS, AND TIPS
Instructions For Installing Recovery from ROOTED Lenovo A5000
You must have root.
Download BusyBox from Google Play and install it.
Download Rashr - Flash Tool from Google Play and install it.
OR
Download Flashify from Google Play and install it.
Give all those apps root access.
Backup your stock recovery to check if your phone will work with this app.
If successful flash the custom recovery.
If unsuccessful flash recovery via SP Flash Tools.
How To Restore Serial Number (will make tutorial soon)
http://www.gizbeat.com/6058/how-to-...-for-mtk6582-mtk6572-mtk6592-mtk6589-mtk6595/
Most patches/fixes bundled by 9jabasewap (mostly for MiUI)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...5000-root-recovery-roms-t3316677/post68570736
Re-uploaded (Google Drive mirror - view in List view from top-right): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B1Ee0JPRAllUM0lEdTJ6Rml2bFk?usp=sharing
Lenovo A5000 patches mostly for MiUI from 4PDA shared here by 7awliet
https://drive.google.com/drive/mobi...9sWkVPYkdQeG8?usp=sharing&sort=13&direction=a
NOTE: Some of the ROMs are old, they were shared before the camera and GPS patches were made so you may have to flash camera and GPS patches
Complete camera fix by Wac Pereng
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwJcBxTArUKDT0o0OEdFbHV2aFU/view
Tip to fully fix the camera after flashing camera patch
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69472046&postcount=1581
Screen recorder fix
http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...5000-root-recovery-roms-t3316677/post66983152
Resurrection Remix 5.5.9 V2 Settings fix
Instructions: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68973428&postcount=1533
Fix: http://mtk65roms.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/final-resurrection-remix-bugless-mt6582.html
Thanks for reading, try not to quote this wall of text.
Do not quote this post.
FREQUENTLY ANSWERED QUESTIONS (CONTINUED)
I read the thread and still have problems with my IMEI/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth?
Please check that the IMEI number of your phone matches the one on its original box, if it doesn't then you can fix that by following the tutorial above. Remember: backup first, always. As for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, please include the first 6 characters of, both, your Wi-Fi Address (XX:XX:XX) and Bluetooth Address (XX:XX:XX), you may need to flash a patch/different ROM, or ask someone for help in the original thread (linked in the first line of this thread). Thank You.
ABC, XYZ, 123! Help?!
If you still cannot find the solution to your problem, then please try what you should have at the beginning - in the original thread (linked in the first line of this thread) use the search box that is on the RIGHT side of the screen. You will need minimum 10 posts to use the search box. If you still cannot find a solution then, I am sorry, I cannot help you further than that.
Do not quote this post.
Tks admin , i hope new thread for lenovo a5000, because thread (old) with more link die .....
Hey ! a new path fix sound (volume sometime too big or low) for lenovo a5000 with all rom cm12.1 by me
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B12iaqg1q60AMVZWV3pzMEhleGc/view?usp=sharing
I hope new thread will update a FREQUENTLY !!!!
sorry my english not good
ooo.ntm.ooo said:
Tks admin , i hope new thread for lenovo a5000, because thread (old) with more link die .....
Hey ! a new path fix sound (volume sometime too big or low) for lenovo a5000 with all rom cm12.1 by me
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B12iaqg1q60AMVZWV3pzMEhleGc/view?usp=sharing
I hope new thread will update a FREQUENTLY !!!!
sorry my english not good
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Thank you so much!
I agree, old thread is dead and many people needed help so I made this thread.
Thank you for reviving this thread. It gave me a lot of fixed problems thanks to you guys
But I have one problem that I am facing right now. The RR 5.7.4 that I downloaded with 3.10.103 kernel. Everything is working good so far but It cant read my sim card lol. Some one suggested to edit the update-script file but i dont know what to edit. Some suggestions would be nice. Thank you
Maesanity said:
Thank you for reviving this thread. It gave me a lot of fixed problems thanks to you guys
But I have one problem that I am facing right now. The RR 5.7.4 that I downloaded with 3.10.103 kernel. Everything is working good so far but It cant read my sim card lol. Some one suggested to edit the update-script file but i dont know what to edit. Some suggestions would be nice. Thank you
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Use the baseband and nvram patch
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Batman bootlogo: https://mega.nz/#!b95nFIrJ!CIz0i0BCYBoyN7w31GMuCnfCA9m8EQt73YjnZJvkkoE
Batman side view bootlogo: https://mega.nz/#!XhRwETjT!VF0C6PA4vZlJMpA7vPomx3H2k5dGTMMWrXHKYiK8D5U
Iron Man : https://mega.nz/#!b0xUVBwB!n7tGo-2r7qrJBXXkw1Q1Hq7gxBDOo_ErgV1tXjQVJJ8
Stock logo and animation: https://mega.nz/#!3spQAATL!mJpZzfwQn1pMUTd7CaG2oN4cPGQu6wgq2_-Bw7uZjb4
Here's Some Flashable Bootlogo and Animation
Credits to Lenovo a5000 Philippines for Logobuilder and Stock logo and animation
I made the Bootlogo with Logobuilder ..Bootlogo is from lenovo a536 credits to them?
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TWRP v3.0.3 w/ Material Design Theme? : https://mega.nz/#!6oRX3LiD!GPHJpoI3nRpOFo2BMlvhLwMpmp8sETWG__atQNw2b4E
Features: added compatibility in flashing nougat and marshmallow Roms
Flash with your Current TWRP or with Flashify/Rashr-FT
Credits to Lenovo a5000 philippines for providing Direct Link
And Lenovoa5k.blogspot.com for the File(I don't know where he provides it because he do not give credits)
For the Maker of this Recovery Mode , Thanks!
frankv723 said:
Use the baseband and nvram patch
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Batman bootlogo: https://mega.nz/#!b95nFIrJ!CIz0i0BCYBoyN7w31GMuCnfCA9m8EQt73YjnZJvkkoE
Batman side view bootlogo: https://mega.nz/#!XhRwETjT!VF0C6PA4vZlJMpA7vPomx3H2k5dGTMMWrXHKYiK8D5U
Iron Man : https://mega.nz/#!b0xUVBwB!n7tGo-2r7qrJBXXkw1Q1Hq7gxBDOo_ErgV1tXjQVJJ8
Stock logo and animation: https://mega.nz/#!3spQAATL!mJpZzfwQn1pMUTd7CaG2oN4cPGQu6wgq2_-Bw7uZjb4
Here's Some Flashable Bootlogo and Animation
Credits to Lenovo a5000 Philippines for Logobuilder and Stock logo and animation
I made the Bootlogo with Logobuilder ..Bootlogo is from lenovo a536 credits to them
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TWRP v3.0.3 w/ Material Design Theme : https://mega.nz/#!6oRX3LiD!GPHJpoI3nRpOFo2BMlvhLwMpmp8sETWG__atQNw2b4E
Features: added compatibility in flashing nougat and marshmallow Roms
Flash with your Current TWRP or with Flashify/Rashr-FT
Credits to Lenovo a5000 philippines for providing Direct Link
And Lenovoa5k.blogspot.com for the File(I don't know where he provides it because he do not give credits)
For the Maker of this Recovery Mode , Thanks!
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:good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good: ENJOY!
the link to 9jabasewap's patch collection is dead. are there any other sources? Ty very much
Maesanity said:
the link to 9jabasewap's patch collection is dead. are there any other sources? Ty very much
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I'll re-upload. EDIT: Done.
I noticed some problems trying to connect to the site a few times a couple of months ago, so I decided to download the collection just in case. Good job that I did.
For those having SIM read problems with RR v5.7.4 (kernel 3.10.103) - I don't know where you got this ROM from but if you didn't get it from this thread or even the original thread then you can't really expect a lot of help :\
Temasek (CM 13 Unofficial)
Hey , can i flash Temasek (CM 13 Unofficial) on Lollipop? And btw what kernel is it? Thanks! :fingers-crossed:
7awliet said:
For those having SIM read problems with RR v5.7.4 (kernel 3.10.103) - I don't know where you got this ROM from but if you didn't get it from this thread or even the original thread then you can't really expect a lot of help :\
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Just Reflash It or Install Zip for NVRAM and baseband file
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frankv723 said:
7awliet said:
For those having SIM read problems with RR v5.7.4 (kernel 3.10.103) - I don't know where you got this ROM from but if you didn't get it from this thread or even the original thread then you can't really expect a lot of help :
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Just Reflash It or Install Zip for NVRAM and baseband file
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Not Facing Some Problems with it except the camera
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GeekRaw said:
Hey , can i flash Temasek (CM 13 Unofficial) on Lollipop? And btw what kernel is it? Thanks! :fingers-crossed:
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I guess it is in the 3.4.67 kernel and its safe to flash enjoy!
frankv723 said:
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GeekRaw said:
Hey , can i flash Temasek (CM 13 Unofficial) on Lollipop? And btw what kernel is it? Thanks! :fingers-crossed:
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I guess it is in the 3.4.67 kernel and its safe to flash enjoy!
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The answer to your question is in the first answer of the FAQs section. Please read the post as it states at the very beginning.
Marshmallow ROMs (nearly all) are based on kernel 3.4.67. Flash kernel 3.4.67 ROMs over kernel 3.4.67 ROMs and flash kernel 3.10.54 ROMs over kernel 3.10.54 ROMs.
99% you will have to downgrade to a KItKat ROM first (e.g stock S030) because KitKat ROMs are based on kernel 3.4.67, or you will get a brick (boot loop). If you don't downgrade you have a 1% chance of success, but do as you wish. No one here is liable.
Also, all tutorials to do everything needed are in the first post under the Tutorials section. Please read, thank you.
7awliet said:
The answer to your question is in the first answer of the FAQs section. Please read the post as it states at the very beginning.
Marshmallow ROMs (nearly all) are based on kernel 3.4.67. Flash kernel 3.4.67 ROMs over kernel 3.4.67 ROMs and flash kernel 3.10.54 ROMs over kernel 3.10.54 ROMs.
99% you will have to downgrade to a KItKat ROM first (e.g stock S124) because KitKat ROMs are based on kernel 3.4.67, or you will get a brick (boot loop). If you don't downgrade you have a 1% chance of success, but do as you wish. No one here is liable.
Also, all tutorials to do everything needed are in the first post under the Tutorials section. Please read, thank you.
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Its tested by Me You can Flash it directly even your current ROM is Kitkat/Lollipop/Marshmallow/Nougat .....But The Thing is Format Dalvik,Cache,System,Internal Storage then Restart Your Recovery After Formatting Then Install Your Desired ROM <3
frankv723 said:
Its tested by Me You can Flash it directly even your current ROM is Kitkat/Lollipop/Marshmallow/Nougat .....But The Thing is Format Dalvik,Cache,System,Internal Storage then Restart Your Recovery After Formatting Then Install Your Desired ROM <3
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Understood, but this requires backing up Data everytime and also wiping the System partition is generally not recommended because ROMs are built differently and could cause a boot loop.
Long story short,my class got supended for the week cuz a friend broke another's head because of trolling in Facebook and whatsapp. So new roms ......maybe
frankv723 said:
Its tested by Me You can Flash it directly even your current ROM is Kitkat/Lollipop/Marshmallow/Nougat .....But The Thing is Format Dalvik,Cache,System,Internal Storage then Restart Your Recovery After Formatting Then Install Your Desired ROM <3
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News to me.how did you get the 3.4 kernel to work over 3.10 version? Maybe some misunderstanding? So you were in stock lollipop with 3.10.54 kernel and you flashed roms with 3.4.67 kernel and booted successfully?
P.S I'm aware you can flash over different Android versions and I've done it many times for testing bugs
But never over different kernel version.
@7awliet I forgot to add andreidi in credits.my bad but he came pretty late:angel:
7awliet said:
Understood, but this requires backing up Data everytime and also wiping the System partition is generally not recommended because ROMs are built differently and could cause a boot loop.
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One Time It got me A Bootloop is on Marshmallow/Nougat Roms built in 3.10.103 kernel...but it got fix when I installed the V3.0.3 of TWRP....But I still recommend to install stock firmware before flashing any 3.4.67 built ROM because sometimes it may cause bootloops and swipe lags.
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7awliet said:
THIS THREAD IS A REVAMP AND ARCHIVE OF THE All about Lenovo A5000 [Root,Recovery,Roms,....etc] THREAD FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES. THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES OF UPDATES.
WELCOME!
IMPORTANT: DISCLAIMER: Some actions will void your warranty so read fully before beginning the tutorials. The author take no responsibility for the outcome of your computer nor phone for following any instructions in this post.
Feel free to ask a question IF you can't find your answer in this post.
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BACKUP
FIRST, you're going to need to BACKUP your device FULLY - no ifs, no buts, because it saves everyone the headache.
Tutorials here, there, and everywhere for that. https://pinoyscreencast.net/others/get-stock-rom-romdump-mediatek-mt6582-via-mtk-droid-root-tools/
Or just Google or YouTube "backup rom mt6582". Try not to go the method that asks you to remove your battery because: 1) that's usually not for phones like A5000, 2) there are other methods available. Get familiar with the process and comfortable with it. Note all the common things across the tutorials.
You have to flash a recovery (e.g. TWRP), then root, then you can do whatever you want.
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RECOVERY
Instructions For Installing Recovery via SP Flash Tool
This tutorial assumes you are on KitKat (KK) 4.4.2. If you are on Lollipop (LP) then follow the tutorial How To Rollback To KitKat.
Download SP Flash Tool (video tutorial on that page on how to install the driver too, which is a must).
Download TWRP v3.0.0.0 (A5000_TWRP_3.0.0.0.zip) from the link below and extract it (to A5000_TWRP_3.0.0.0). Now you can start.
IMPORTANT: You might lose your IMEI (both of them), your BT (Bluetooth) Address, your WLAN (Wi-Fi) Address, and your Serial No. (SN), so please note all of them down. You can find them through MTK Droid Tools or looking them up in [Settings] > [About phone] section, though this way doesn't show you everything.
Do not connect your phone to the computer until you are told to do so and please don't start this tutorial with low battery
Download SP Flash Tool for Windows or Linux (I have not tried the Linux version yet so I don't know how much different the Linux version will be)
Extract SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1628_Win.zip (to SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1628_Win)
In that folder open SP Flash Tool (flash_tool.exe - preferably right-click [Run as administrator])
On the Download tab, click [Scatter-loading] to load the scatter file (MT6582_Android_scatter.txt) which is located in A5000_TWRP_3.0.0.0
"Wait" for checksum to complete (about half a second...)
Under that make sure [Download Only] is selected from the drop-down menu and not [Format All + Download] nor [Firmware Upgrade]
Make sure your phone is turned off
Make sure Recovery is the ONLY THING TICKED
Click the [Download] button (big green arrow button at the top)
FROM HERE ON FORTH YOUR WARRANTY IS VOID (that is if you don't ever roll back to your stock backup that you made)
Without turning your phone on, connect it to the computer
It will start flashing the Recovery tool to your phone and when it is done a check mark will appear, click OK
Disconnect the phone from the computer. Done.
Downloads For Recovery
TWRP Recovery
TWRP v3.0.0.0
TWRP v3.0.0.0 (flashable via recovery IF you know what you are doing) (credits: romario_ne)
TWRP v2.8.7.0
TWRP Special features:
Full support for the SELinux
Mounting internal and external SDcard to the PC in MTP mode
Will work with flash file systems, FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS
Choice FS (ext2, ext3, ext4, f2fs, exFAT, FAT32) to formatted partition
Removal of screenshots by clamping power + volume down (stored in: /sdcard/Pictures/screenshots)
Support OTA
Full functionality adb
Charge battery
Applied Materialised theme from z31s1g
Added the ability to set the .img files (go to the [Install], at the top panel, switch from [Install Zip] to [Install Image])PhilZ Touch Recovery
MEGA.nz
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ROOT
Instructions For Installing Root
For a simple method, you can use KingRoot, however this may not work for everyone and flashing SuperSU is recommended instead.
On the TWRP menu, tap [Install] and then select your root tool (e.g. recovery flashable SuperSU linked below) file that you transferred to your memory card (recommended), internal storage, or USB OTG, and install it
When it's done, Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache, NOTHING ELSE
Tap Reboot System and you're done.
NOTE: Your phone will stay on the Lenovo logo for 10-15 minutes on your FIRST boot up, so don't panic.
Downloads For Root
KingRoot
OR
SuperSU from Google Play
Recovery flashable SuperSU
Mirror: recovery flashable SuperSU
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OFFICIAL FIRMWARE
KitKat
Downloads
Link 1: A5000_S030_150713_ROW [Cloud Mail.Ru] [Latest 4.4.2]
OR
Link 2: A5000_S030_150713_ROW [Cloud Mail.Ru] [Latest 4.4.2]
Lollipop
Downloads
Link 1: A5000_S124_151118_ROW [Google Drive] [5.0.1]
OR
Link 2: A5000_S124_151118_ROW [Cloud Mail.Ru] [5.0.1]
OR
Link 3: A5000_S124_151118_8G_ROW_WC08 [Google Drive] [5.0.1 (OTA format) (flashable via Recovery)]
S125 - released February 2017: Available, link coming soon.
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UNOFFICIAL FIRMWARE
KitKat
MiUI 7
Features
ROM Version: 7.2.1.0
ROM State: Stable
Root: Not rooted (flash SuperSU)
G-Apps: Built-in
Screenshots: https://cloud.mail.ru/public/L1pj/rtUm4UM1V
Review
Download:
MiUI Stable v7.2.1.0 [Yadi.sk]
MiUI Stable v7.2.1.0 [Cloud.Mail.ru]
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MiUI 8
Features
v6.6.16:
No Double-Tap-To-Wake (DTTW). By romalover. Shared by northwindtrades (thank them here).
v6.12.25:
Presenting to you the new and latest build of MiUI v8. With almost all bugs fixed. Really smooth and fast. Can be used as a daily driver with no issues.
This ROM can be ported to all MT6582 devices running Android 4.4.2, so do not keep asking me if it will work on your device or not.
Thanks to MIX TEAM for porting. - kemo12533
Screenshots (v6.12.25)
Download:
MiUIsu v8 (6.6.16)
MiUIsu v8 (6.12.25)
Lollipop
CyanogenMod 12.1 (LP 5.1.1)
Features
- All CyanogenMod 12.1 features
- Super smooth
- App2SD working perfectly
- Run HD games without crashes
- Extended life - lasts for very a long period
- Video recording working in stock camera, 3rd party apps need testing
- USSD working
- GPS working
- VPN Working
- FM Radio working (only with earphones)
- 1080p playback fixed
- Stability improvements
- No longer need to reboot for apps to appear in the App Drawer
- No network drops
- And so much more, everything which you expect to get working in your stock ROM is working in this build of CM 12.1 for Lenovo A5000
Screenshots:
CM 12.1 - broken URLs
CM 12.1 Dev-ROM - broken URL
Download:
CM 12.1 Bugless v3
CM 12.1 StableEdition
CM 12.1 Dev-ROM - most suitable and can support OTG & DTTW (Double-Tap-To-Wake)
Patches:
A5000 Baseband/IMEI Fix - for those who have baseband bug/SIM not working, you need to flash the correct baseband version too (credits: FurqanHanif)
OTG & Double-Tap-To-Wake - this patch is only suitable for CM 12.1 Dev-ROM
G-Apps: G-Apps 5.1.1
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Vibe UI 2.0
Features: Testers needed
Download: Vibe UI 2.0
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Resurrection Remix 5.5.9 V2
Features
Some friends here asked about this ROM and here we are.
This ROM has been tested and you will find it smooth and easy to use. They found every bug in the ROM and fixed it so it's very stable and more than other CM ROMs. The stable test was good for the ROM.
Screenshots
Download:
Resurrection Remix 5.5.9 V2 by Opiz Zipo
Resurrection Remix 5.5.9 V2 by DRT
Patches:
Settings/About fix
OR
Settings fix (embedded)
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OctOS 5.1.1
Features
- All OctOs features
Visit https://www.teamoctos.com/ for full feature list
- Based on latest sources (r35)
- Super smooth
- More stable and smoother than CM 12.1 Bugless v3
- App2SD is working perfectly
- Run HD games without crashes
- Video Recording working in stock camera (default CM camera)
- USSD working
- GPS working
- 1080p playback fixed
- 1080p recording
- Stability improvements
- Super fast boot up
- Super fast app optimization
- Themes working
- SMS working
- No longer need to reboot for apps to appear in App Drawer
- No network drops
- And so much more, everything which you expect to get working in your stock ROM is working in this ROM
Screenshots
Download: OctOS 5.1.1
G-Apps: G-Apps
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L-Prime 5.0.2
Features
It's the first Lollipop based ROM from a friend � Sennid Atecnal.
- Smooth and 99.9% bugless
- 3mint battery setting added
- Buzz launcher added
- Tweaks like miley added
- G-Apps included in this ROM
- Better battery backup
- No lags, especially for gamers
- Exposed installer not included (for some user option)
- Explore the rest for yourself
- Enjoy and hit thanks for the porter
Download: L-Prime 5.0.2
Patches: Offline charge fix
Marshmallow
CyanogenMod 13 (MM 6.0.1)
Features
Hello guys.
As promised, I ported and tested it and it was very good for the phone. The Bluetooth and GPS will not work for now, everything else is stable. It will take some time to upload it and get the permission from the maker to share.
Edit: I am uploading it right now so please wait, it will take some hours, upload speed is [23.3Kb/s]
Screenshots
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Download: CM 13
G-Apps: G-Apps 6.0.1
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Resurrection Remix v5.6.7 - 5.7.3
Features
v5.6.7: Hello guys,
I know you missed me, I missed you too guys; let's get back to work.
Android Version: 6.0.1
ROM State: Smooth/Stable
Not Working: Camera, GPS
Everything else is working fine
v5.6.8: Hey guys, how are you?
Porter: Scout919/Juspher Pedrozo <----- same person
Fixer: Wac Pereng
Changelog: Bottom of post #811
v5.7.0 & v5.7.3: Hey again,
Sorry for late addition, I will try to update the page with the lastest and tested ROMs as I can - kemo12533
5.7.0 porter: babigabi (thank them here)
5.7.3 porter: northwindtrades (thank them here)
Fixer: Wac Pereng
Changelog v5.7.3: ResurrectionRemix - v5.7.3 - Android 6.0.1_r61 - 2016/08/07
Screenshots: Coming soon
Download:
v5.6.7
v5.6.8
v5.7.0 MEGA.nz
v5.7.0 Google Drive
v5.7.3
Patches:
RR 5.6.7 Camera & OTG fix by byseby & Wac Pereng:
R-Remix 5.6.7 camera fix by byseby
Camera & OTG fix by Wac Pereng
RR 5.6.8 + 5.7.0 + 5.7.3 Camera & OTG fix by Wac Pereng:
MEGA.nz
MEGA.nz - re-upload
Google Drive - re-upload
RR 5.7.3 GPS Patch:
#28 or #44
G-Apps:
G-Apps 6.0.1 (RR v5.6.7)
G-Apps (RR v5.6.8+)
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AICP 11
Features
Hey guys, I know, again.
Ported by Juspher Pedrozo, thanks for your hard work.
Camera
Video recording in stock/Google camera is working with 1080p!
Audio in calls
Bluetooth
USSD
Audio
Mic
RIL
SMS (Receive and Send both working)
Wi-Fi
Data
RIL is now more stable
Dual SIM
G-Apps
Hotspot
Screen Recording
Both storages (SD and Internal) mounting in both Phone and PC
720p working in YouTube
Bugs:
GPS - partially working
Few bugs here and there (might or might not be noticeable)
Screenshots
Download: AICP 11
G-Apps: G-Apps
SEE POST #3 FOR MORE ROMs...
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TUTORIALS
How To Rollback To KitKat From Lollipop
IMPORTANT: You might lose your IMEI (both of them), your BT (Bluetooth) Address, your WLAN (Wi-Fi) Address, and your Serial No. (SN), so please note all of them down. You can find them through MTK Droid Tools or looking them up in [Settings] > [About phone] section, though this way doesn't show you everything.
On the Download tab, click [Scatter-loading] to load the scatter file (MT6582_Android_scatter.txt) which it located in the folder of wherever you extracted your custom ROM to
"Wait" for checksum to complete (about half a second...)
Under that make sure [Firmware Upgrade] is selected from the drop-down menu and NOT [Download Only] nor [Format All + Download]
Make sure your phone is turned off
Make sure EVERYTHING IS TICKED
Click the [Download] button (big green arrow button at the top)
FROM HERE ON FORTH YOUR WARRANTY IS VOID (that is if you rolled back to someone else's dump of KK 4.4.2 and not your original backup of KK 4.4.2 that you made, IF you made one)
Without turning your phone on, connect it to the computer
It will start flashing the firmware to your phone and when it is done a check mark will appear, click OK
Disconnect the phone from the computer and boot up to check if it worked
How To Flash A Zip Or Img File via Recovery (e.g. ROM, G-Apps, Patch, Kernel, etc.)
IMPORTANT: You must be on kernel 3.4.67 to flash 3.4.67 kernel based ROMs, or on kernel 3.10.54 to flash 3.10.54 kernel based ROMs.
IMPORTANT: You might lose your IMEIs, your BT (Bluetooth) Address, your WLAN (Wi-Fi) Address, and your Serial No. (SN), so please note all of them down. You can find them through MTK Droid Tools or looking them up in [Settings] > [About phone] section, though this way doesn't show you everything.Backup your entire ROM
If flashing a ROM, wipe the standard (Data, Cache, and Dalvik Cache in the [Wipe] menu (you WILL lose your Data (apps & stuff) so you BETTER have backed that up too)
On the TWRP menu, tap [Install] and then select your .zip or .img file that you transferred to your memory card (recommended), internal storage, or USB drive via OTG, and install it
When it's done, Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache ONLY, then tap Reboot
Order of flashing queue: ROM > G-Apps > Patches
NOTE: Your phone will stay on the Lenovo logo for 5, 10, or even 15 minutes on your FIRST boot up, so don't panic.
How To Restore IMEI
Download MTK Droid Tools v2.5.3
When opening, make sure you extract it to a new folder, else you will have clutter everywhere
Connect phone, click ROOT (necessary) in bottom right, click Yes, and on the phone grant the permission
Now you can click "IMEI/NVRAM" button and enter them, click "Replace IMEI", when done click OK, click Reboot, and click Normal
Afterwards, reboot into recovery and backup NVRAM - this contains your IMEI
NOTE: If you could not click the "IMEI/NVRAM" button, root the phone first then retry the tutorial
How To Boot Into Recovery
Whilst the phone is turned off/first time after flashing recovery:The method is actually a bit temperamental: Simultaneously press & hold both volume buttons and then press & hold the power button also (so you're now holding 3 buttons) and hold them until it vibrates AND the Lenovo logo comes onto the screen, then only let go of the power button; once you see the TWRP logo you can let go of the volume buttons
The first screen will ask you if you to confirm that you want to modify with your phone, swipe to confirm... this will not allow the phone to restore the original Lenovo Recovery
Now you're ready to flash Root tools, custom ROMs, patches, etc. that you downloaded
Whilst the phone is turned on:
Open the power menu
Tap Reboot, then immediately hold Vol+ & Vol- buttons and don't let go till it reboots and takes you to recovery menu
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PATCHES, TWEAKS, AND TIPS
SEE POST #4
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FREQUENTLY ANSWERED QUESTIONS
I flashed ... ROM and now it's not booting past the Lenovo logo, what do I do?
There's a thing called the kernel which talks with the phone's hardware. The Lenovo A5000 has two kernel versions 3.4.67 and 3.10.54. ROMs made for a certain kernel will not work on other kernel version. You either have to upgrade to Lollipop (3.10.54) or downgrade to KitKat (3.4.67).
I'm trying to flash this ... ROM but I'm getting "Error 7", what do I do?
DON'T wipe everything before flashing a custom ROM. Just do a normal factory reset i.e. clear Data, Dalvik Cache, and Cache.
Should the [email protected] kernel be flashed again after flashing a custom ROM?
If you downgraded to stock KitKat (S030) and are experiencing touch lag, then go ahead and flash it.
The kernel is already embedded in the custom ROMs shared here (exept for AICP 11), so why should you flash it again?
Some bugs like the camera bug embed itself into the Cache and a quick reflash of the kernel via recovery can temporarily fix the problem.
Can the modified boot.img of other ROMs be used for porting other ROMs?
The answer is mostly yes. Some AOSP ROMs (e.g. Validus) may have different ramdisk files, so you may get a bootloop. If you're trying to port a Cyanogen based ROM (e.g. Cyanogen..., Resurrection Remix, Temasek, etc.) you won't be getting this problem.
Which ROM and which version of it is the best?
A very subjective question so I can't answer it completely. Most users here use RR 5.7.4 or 5.5.9, CM 13 or 12.1, MiUI 8 or MiUI 7, etc. You'll have to try and choose for yourself.
Anyone working on Android 7?
Eek sounds like work. There's already an Nougat build for our device with kernel v3.10.54.
RIL is unstable and so is video decoding so wait for a stable build.
I flashed this ... ROM and now I'm getting boot animation in loop?
Use TWRP 3.x.x.x or TWRP 2.8.7.0. Stay away from other TWRP versions like 2.8.1.x, 2.8.5.x, etc.
Is OTG working?
Our device started getting OTG from the S029 update onwards officially.
OTG is accessible via ES File Explorer in custom ROMS as well.
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CREDITS
Thanks @kemo12533 for starting the original thread and sharing ROMs
@luckasfb & darklord4822 - for custom kernels that kept the device alive. Please consider donating to them for their hard work: [email protected] & darklord4822 :good::good:
@Scout919 - one of the guys who we started porting along with, has shared many ROMs
@7awliet - came out of nowhere and quickly turned this thread from a mess into a clean thread and played key role in revamping OP, fixing bugs, released guides, porting scripts, shared MiUI patches
@Androidowl54 - new member who's releasing ROMs
@northwindtrades - compiled tutorials & guides, FAQs; tested, reported, and fixed bugs; ported and shared ROMs, shared patches :good:
@babigabi - another friend who we started porting along with, has shared many ROMs
@9jabasewap - bundled fixes for easy access and shared a few ROMs
@FurqanHanif - shared Xposed and few MiUI ROMs
@willy90 - shared settings fix for RR LP
4PDA Lenovo A5000
SRT Team
And thanks to everyone for using, testing, and reporting bugs
Please tell me if I've missed any contributors and I'll add them
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BTW which of the RRemix 5.5.9 V2 Should I download? What's the difference of the two......Is The Other One Stable? Which is the Best?