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S2 rom coming soon with s4 features

ROM COMING SOON (BUILDING AT THE MOMENT) - ALSO MORE FEATURES FROM S4 MIGHT BE ADDED THAT ARE NOT IN THE LIST
ABOUT ROM
S4 Accuweather widget
s4 icons
added stranslator from s4
s4 clock digital widget
s4 voice recorder added
s4 ui sounds added
added s4 wallpapers
MediaScannerFIX no more battery drain !
No lockscreen freeze (thanks to Goldieking)
Touchwiz 5 with scrolling wallpaper + removed suggestion strings on empty workspace into launcher
Popup browser work corectly
Stock bootanimation + Media
Ripple lockscreen with toogle for enable/disabale
Multi window work corectly+toggle for enable/disable in status bar
Smart rotate + with toggle for enable/disbale
Smart Stay + toggle for enable/disable in status bar
Notification Panel (edit your toggles!)
Perfect Ink effect for lockscreen + with toggle for enable/disable + circle lockscreen + Toggle to choose AOSP lockscreen (not working)
4 icons shortcut on lockscreen (might add 5 shorcuts)
Added shutter sound menu on camera
Call recording , no incremental ringtone, no delay after ending call, no black after ending call
Better layouts for tab updates and non in contacts
No homebutton lag (thou double tap feature is untouched)
Extended power menu (thanks to khavitahra)
Bypassed kill all dialog in jobmanager
Mtp connection by default
SCREENSHOTS COMING SOON
might take a little while making the rom so be patient

You know the place holders roms aren't allowed. I suggest you to release quickly the rom until someone will report this thread.
PS: interesting features have this rom
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Interesting....

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[B][U]BlackBox 3.2.3[/U][/B]
[U]Changes[/U]:
Added full screen caller pic
Forced gpu rendering from flash as default
[B][U]BlackBox 3.2.2[/U][/B]
[U]Changes[/U]:
Added screen mirror fix
Added system tweaks init.d script
Updated flashing script
Updated busybox
sqlite update again
Improved remount
Updated apn list
Removed lockscreen carrier
Removed safe volume warning
Removed location consent popup
Removed bluetooth scan dialog
Removed airplane quicksetting popup
Enabled developer options as default (no clicking build no 7 times)
Disabled asec (Forward locked packages)
Swapped cLock for latest chronus
Removed roaming notification
Updated contacts app
Improvements in overall speed and smoothness
Added multiple new wallpapers
Added lockscreen rotation toggle to rom control
Fixed gallery-edit picture fc
Added power menu flashlight toggle to rom control
Added screenshot power menu toggle to rom control
Added talkback power menu toggle to rom control
Added mobile data disconnection warning toggle to rom control
Added toast animations to rom control
Added lockscreen power menu toggle to rom control (Disable power menu completely)
Added s5 particle effect lockscreen (No unlock sound atm)
Added watercolour effect lockscreen
Updated quicksearch
Removed most holo blue from rom, replaced with white
Swapped camera & gallery back to stock
-Fixes lockscreen wallpaper
-fixes saving images to ext sd
Swapped KT Kernel for Alucard
Updated google play services
Updated philz recovery
Fixed outofbounds exception for dialer
Other dialer fixes/Updates
Swapped apollo for omich player
[U]Thanks[/U]:
Slimroms
tdunham
rompnit
EMSpilot
DvTonder
Netuser
AOKP
majdinj
TeamBlackout
Goldie
Daveyannilihation
[B][U]BlackBox 3.2.1[/U][/B]
[U]Changes[/U]:
Added cpu usage toggle to rom control
Added any color/transparency cpu usage to rom control
Updated network traffic options to include ‘Only display when connection active’
Fixed sound/freeze error with dsp manager
Fixed version numbers for kernel and recovery in aroma
Some build.prop tweaks
Some other mods enabled (eg hd voice over 3g)
Removed some more bloat – Reduced rom size overall again
Removed facelock
Fixed torch fc
Updated apn list
Added manual call recording
Fixed some permissions
[U]Thanks[/U]:
Slimroms
[B][U]BlackBox 3.0[/U][/B]
Changes:
Initial release
Deodexed
Rooted
Zipaligned
Brightness fix
Massive amounts of framework tweaks
Themed
Removed blocking mode icon
Official device status
Reworked settings app
CRT enabled (No dodgy code)
Quad resizable multiwindow
New animations
Hacked launcher (With rotation)
Improved ripple effect on ripple lockscreen
Improved shutdown/reboot speed
Enabled native App Ops (Settings-Security)
Build.prop tweaks
Added Note 3 incoming call pop up (Activate in settings)
Added call recording
Deboloated
Inverted apps
AOSP Mms.apk with working MMS messages
AOSP contacts and dialer
AOSP Browser
AOSP Calculator
AOSP Calendar
G.E 4.4 AOSP Gallery & Camera
AOSP Clock
AOSP Email
AOSP File Manager
AOSP sounds etc
Bash etc
Disabled signature check
BlackBox Bootanimation
Auto EFS folder backup
init.d support
Sysro/Sysrw
Sysctl Tweaks
Sqlite3
Extended Power Menu
Powermenu Toggles
Knox removed
Rom Control with:
-K Tweaker control
-Power Menu Toggles
-Full Battery Notification Toggle
-Home Button Wake Toggle
-SuperSU
-CPU Tool Stats
-Statusbar Clock Mods
-Statusbar Battery Mods
-Statusbar Internet Traffic Mods
-Statusbar Icon Toggles
-Statusbar Color Mods
-PIE Control
AOSP Lockscreen Toggle
-cLock Settings
Loads of other stuff i cant remember
[U]Thanks[/U]:
Alliance Team (Control App etc)
hello00 (Mms.apk)
bxv1993 (Framework animations)
Team Blackout (Inverted apps)
[B][U]BlackBox 2.2.1[/U][/B]
[U]Changes[/U]:
Reworked settings app;
Fixed settings-volume-volume levels fc
Fixed settings-display-brightness fc
Fixed settings-display-wallpaper-lockscreen fc
Fixed settings-bluetooth-bluetooth pairing dialog pop up fc
Improved ripple effect on ripple lockscreen
Fixed bluetooth share fc
Disabled scrolling cache (Dramatically improves responsiveness)
Added GearManagerStub.apk in
Added AllShare apk/libs in
Added Pie in (Rom Control)
Improved shutdown/reboot speed
Added traffic counter to statusbar
Added traffic counter toggle to rom control
Added any color/transparency traffic counter to rom control
Updated email app
Possible fix for MMS messages
Updated KT kernel
Updated Philz recovery
Added IME icon switcher in statusbar toggle (Rom control)
Added menu long press kills apps toggle (Rom control)
Added notification panel settings back into settings-display
Some re-working of rom control app
Removed Xposed recents apps/Ram bar module
Updated supersu (1.93)
Reverted systemui back to samsung version (Themed), fixes;
Condensed statusbar in flip cover view
Auto screen unlock/wake up (Flip cover)
Notifications fc with motion turned on
Fc for non international users
Any other little niggles that were present
[U]Thanks[/U]:
Dzol Cp (Traffic meter)
Goldie (Color mods/Ripple effect)
noname81 (Pie)
[B][U]BlackBox 2.2[/U][/B]
[U]Changes[/U]:
BETA ROM
Rom is 664mb
Updated Contacts.apk - Fixes daler not showing in launcher app drawer
- Working call logs
- Working adding events to contacts
Updated Rom Control icons
Added Multiple new mods into Rom Control;
- Any color/transparency statusbar
- Any color/transparency notification icons
- Bluetooth icon toggle
- Sound/Vibrate icon toggle
- AOSP Lockscreen toggle
- Torch Power menu toggle
- Screenshot Power menu toggle
- Statusbar Toggle Control
- Music Control (Volume keys skip music track)
- Temp removed sound/vibrate Power Menu toggle
Complete Mms.apk overhaul - multiple mods added;
- Enabled group messaging
- Enabled save/restore
- Enabled scheduled messaging
- Enabled umlimited sms recipients
- Disabled auto sms to mms conversion
- Modded time stamp to show original time
- Increased sms limit per hour
- Enabled split view mode on/off toggle
- Increased Mms max size & Mms image size
- Disabled all crappy/un-needed logs
- Enabled screen on/off toggle
- Disabled msm to mms auto conversion for emojis
- Enabled folder view mode
NOTE: Add contact button is causing fc (Even before i did mods) - just add another contact underneath the previous one for now
Ported G.E 4.3 AOSP Gallery & Camera (BETA)
- Working Photosphere
- Working video recording
There may be bugs, need feedback
Flashing script overhaul
Fixed quick search fc
Ported S4 G.E SystemUI - Full AOSP layout with Toggle Control (BETA)
Swapped keyboard for 4.4 CM (Working Swipe)
Updated Kernel and Recovery in Aroma
Enabled native App Ops (Settings-Security)
Removed ext4 tweaks option in Aroma
Updated Browser
Swapped Myfiles for CM File Manager (Working root access)
Updated DropBox
Updated Calendar
Updated Gmail
Updated Play Store
Added Inverted YouTube
Updated Google Play Services
Updated SuperSU (1.91)
Removed Notification Panel settings from Settings-Display
Added full screen caller and call recording with settings (Rom Control)
Added Note 3 incoming call pop up (Activate in settings)
Hacked Multiwindow - All apps available
Build.prop tweaks
Improvement on speed/smoothness
Added unlimited pages/widgets on lockscreens
Removed stock Kernel choice from Aroma (Now just KTSGS4 & dont flash)
Updated About Phone section (Rom information)
Improved some code
Removed Torch toggle from Settings (Interferes with music mod)
Added Recents/Clear all and Ram bar Xposed module
Tidied up lib folder
Added some missing binary files in
Fixed some background errors in log
Added Flash player
Removed some redundant scripts/mods
Bootanimation included in rom as default, removed flashing procedure
Streamlined ROM package
Removed blocking mode icon
More i cant remember
[COLOR="Red"]NOTE[/COLOR]: Settings - Motions/Gestures - Motion - Turn Over (Mute/Pause) - Leaving this enabled will cause an fc when you get a message or missed call notification (has no other negative effect), disable it to fix (Being investigated)
This is because of the aosp systemui, i will improve it over time and add in as much as i can
[COLOR="red"]PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS IS A BETA ROM WHILE I TRY AND FINISH OFF THE SYSTEMUI PORTING ETC
THERE WILL BE BUGS/MISSING CODE, THEY WILL BE FIXED IN TIME - NONE OF THE EXISTING PROBLEMS STOP YOU FROM USING THE ROM AS A DAILY DRIVER[/COLOR]
[U]Thanks[/U]:
Pikachu01 (sqlite script)
Slaid480(sqlite script)
Carotix (Full screen caller)
Mythtrander (Note 3 Popup)
jovy23 (Mms.apk mods)
loserskater (Updated code)
blchinezu (Xposed module)
TeamBlackout (Inverted apps)
[B][U]BlackBox 2.1[/U][/B]
Changes:
Rom is 725mb
Fixed changing keyboards
Fixed Settings-Accessibility-Screen Timeout fc
Settings-Security-Sim Change Alert is still fc'ing, even with a fully stock settings app and framework so i need to look further into that
Tidied up framework theming
Removed Flashlight shortcut from power menu as its available via the volume up key when the screen is locked
Added Accessibility power menu shortcut back into Settings-Accessibility
Tidied up CRT mod cod
Fixed some incorrect showing text</*>
Themed some more stuff AOSP
Running faster smoother than initial release
[B][U]BlackBox 2.0[/U][/B]
Initial 4.3 Release
[B][U]BlackBox 1.0.2[/U][/B]
[U]Changes[/U]:
Rom is 632mb
Fixed overlapping 4g statusbar icons
Fixed 3g icon disappearing after connecting/disconnecting Wifi
Fixed Lux adjustment for auto brightness
Fixed incorrect text in statusbar ime switcher
Fixed Personal Text on Lockscreen
Fixed lockscreen wallpapers
Fixed Battery transparency FC
Added some system .apks back in for stability
Reverted Camera/Gallery back to Samsung versions
Updated Mms.apk – some new options in settings
Sending mms messages – possible fix in place – need verification
Updated Xposed Framework – 2.2 – Can now browse modules through app
Updated App Settings (Per App DPI) – 1.5
Swapped Trebuchet for Apex Launcher
Tidied up framework
Removed shutdown animation
Removed Density Changer from Rom Control
Fixed some icons in Rom Control
Notification panel is now semi transparent
Enabled Lockscreen rotation
Other small mods i cant remember
[U]Aroma[/U]:
Updated Aroma Installer – 2.70RC2
- Fixed ICS Theme
- Much more responsive
Updated Philz Recovery – 5.14.5
Updated KT Kernel
Stock Kernel/Dont Flash – Updated Performance Control
[U]Thanks[/U]:
CPA Poke
GoldieKing
MBQ
[B][U]BlackBox 1.0.1[/U][/B]
Changes:
Rom is 632mb
Can now set lockscreen wallpaper
Updated Device Status code to show full official
Removed Recents shortcut from Statusbar dropdown header
Fixed dropdown header layout
Any color/transparency dropdown date
Any color/transparency signal
Any color/transparency wifi
New Bootanimation
New Feature:
Full Statusbar battery mod;
11 variants to choose from
Any colour/transparency
Thanks:
Lost the name of the creator for the bootanimation - will update when found
Aou
[B][U]BlackBox 1.0[/U][/B]
Model: GT-I9505 (4.2.2)
MODEM: Removed
PHONE: XXUBMGA
CSC: Removed
Kernel: KT – SGS4
Samsung Build Date: 11.07.2013
Changelist: 1081224
Changes:
Rom is 594mb
Option to wipe in Aroma
Cache/Dalvik Cache/preload cleaned during flash
Rooted
Deodexed
Ziplaligned
Call Recording
1% Battery mod (AOKP Square style)
Disabled signature check
Fixed NFC
Photosphere Camera/Gallery
Ext4 Tweaks
BusyBox
Enabled 4G
AOSP Email is hacked (Ignore pop up if you get it)
4 Way Rotation
Disabled ‘Unplug from USB wakes screen’
Removed Carrier info from lockscreens
Removed Carrier info from StatusBar dropdown handle
Nexus 7 animations
And more..
Graphic:
Vertumus’ JB Domination AOSP Theme (Blacked, with full AOSP StatusBar layout)
Shutdown animation from SII
Google SE Bootanimation
Themed AOSP Keyboard
Added:
init.d support
Sysro/Sysrw
Sysctl Tweaks
Zip Align On Boot
GPU Rendering
Sqlite3
SuperSU 1.55
Modded Hosts File
Better GPS Find/Fix
Updated APN List
Google Music
Customized BlackBox Settings
OTA for Rom updates
More free ram
Device Status Shows As Normal
Extended Power Menu
Powermenu Toggles (All can be toggled on/off apart from volume tab)
Multiple framework tweaks
More i cant remember
AOSP:
Contacts
Dialer
Lockscreen
Theme
Calculator
Calendar
Email
Gmail
Mms.apk
Browser
Rom Control
Clock Control
Bash
Battery Bar
Most Audio Sounds (UI/Ringtones Etc)
Many background system files
Inverted Apps:
Contacts
Dialer
Calculator
Calendar
Clock
Email
Gmail
Mms.apk
YouTube (Modded – *720p HD -over WiFi & 3G, Screen Off Playback)
Music Player
Play Store
DropBox
ES File Explorer
Removed:
Removed Bloat
Removed Touchwiz
Samsung TTS
Un-Needed Lib Files
Kies
Lots of Samsung system apps
Low Battery etc notifications
Blocking Mode Icon
Call settings from settings (available via phone app settings)
Torch shortcut from Settings (Interferes with Music Control)
Other stuff i cant remember
Rom Control:
System/Kernel Mods:
K-Tweaker or Performance Control depending on Kernel choice
Xposed Framework
Per App DPI;
Ability to set different DPI’s for individual apps
Tablet Mode etc
Density Changer;
In addition to Per App DPI:
Ability to change density of whole UI (NOT 240dpi COMPATIBLE)
PowerMenu Toggles
Toggle for Menu Button – Long Press Kills Apps
Secret Codes
SuperSU
CPU Tool Stats
UI Mods:
Customizable statusbar:
Any Colour (With Color Preview Box);
StatusBar
Clock
Dropdown Date
Battery Bar
Keyboard Icon Toggle
Alarm Icon Toggle
Center the clock in statusbar
Move the clock to stock location
Remove clock completely
Remove AM/PM
Change AM/PM to small size
Change AM/PM to large size
Add abbreviated day of week to status bar – small size
Add abbreviated day of week to status bar – large size
Remove abbreviated day of week from the status bar
Battery Bar;
Enable/Disable
Style
Thickness
Animation
Customize 2nd Row StatusBar Toggles
Lockscreen Settings:
Music Control (For when screen is locked);
Toggle On/Off
Timeout
Volume Up Action
Volume Down Action
AOSP/TW Lockscreen Toggle
AOSP Lockscreen Vibration Toggle
CRT/Fade Toggles
cLock Settings
Extra Mods:
Wifi Settings
Faster Fix (GPS)
Download All
OTA Settings
Option to restart Phone
Thanks:
GoldieKing
Didact74
CyanogenMod
Rovo89
ktoonsez
Vertumus
Team Blackout
MyLifeRocks10
j4velin
theos0o
DvTonder
Wanam
Chainfire
KNOWN ISSUES:
Call Logs – Same as S3 – unknown numners arent stored correctly (Being investigated)
Things To Note:
The ability to wake the phone using the home button is disabled by default, change it in Rom Control
PowerMenu toggles are disabled by default, change it in Rom Control
Torch shortcut Settings interferes with Music Control, so option currently removed (do not repeatedly ask about it)
FAQ
Why cant i wake the phone with the home button? - Disabled by default, change it in Rom Control
Why dont i have any PowerMenu toggles? - Disabled by default, change it in Rom Control
Why cant i change lockscreen wallpaper? -you can, only to the pre-defined options though, limitation of aosp
Can I use:
3Minit?
JKay?
GravityBox?
Wanam Xposed?
Nottach Xposed?
Not supported, don't report issues here
Known Issues
Please read latest changelog entry​
Website: www.darksideagent.com
Forum: www.darksideagent.com/forums
Twitter: www.twitter.com/darksideAgency
Email: [email protected]

how can we make build prop changes?

How can we change lock screen wallpaper to something in our gallery? Currently only give this one option...
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NICE!!
Wow so nice DSA is bringing his rom to Galaxy S4 now, is there a chance of an adaptation for the S4 I9500 to be released?

Question:
Is there a possibility to flash the removed apps to this Rom ?

störte said:
Question:
Is there a possibility to flash the removed apps to this Rom ?
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Of-course U can add apps...I also add lib files + s voice to have voice control...all working like a charm...but U have to push it manually to system...But U already knew that

Sorry, missed all these
djmouse said:
how can we make build prop changes?
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using a build prop editor/root explorer
Moose0704 said:
How can we change lock screen wallpaper to something in our gallery? Currently only give this one option...
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Click to collapse
fixed in new version
r0malo said:
Wow so nice DSA is bringing his rom to Galaxy S4 now, is there a chance of an adaptation for the S4 I9500 to be released?
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Click to collapse
doubt it
störte said:
Question:
Is there a possibility to flash the removed apps to this Rom ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yes
pajaSRB said:
Of-course U can add apps...I also add lib files + s voice to have voice control...all working like a charm...but U have to push it manually to system...But U already knew that
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks

Just wanted to say I love this ROM.. flashed on my i337m with zero problem, i did flash my version of the faux kennel though.
Literally, the only thing i did was extract the Samsung camera and gallery ( with all the bells and whistles, 83mb worth) and push it to the system file, fix permissions...love it!!
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Thank you so much for opening these threads back up!! So sorry and happy at the same time that we pissed you off.
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Thedonk13 said:
Just wanted to say I love this ROM.. flashed on my i337m with zero problem, i did flash my version of the faux kennel though.
Literally, the only thing i did was extract the Samsung camera and gallery ( with all the bells and whistles, 83mb worth) and push it to the system file, fix permissions...love it!!
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It booted on an i337m? with no modifications to anything?
Moose0704 said:
Thank you so much for opening these threads back up!! So sorry and happy at the same time that we pissed you off.
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Click to collapse
no worries, glad you like the rom

Moose0704 said:
How can we change lock screen wallpaper to something in our gallery? Currently only give this one option...
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Click to collapse
to add to this - someone just reported an fc doing this, but it works for me when selecting the image in the gallery and choosing 'set as'
so im gonna need more people to test in in whatever way they usually set the lockscreen wallpaper and i will look into it if needed

DSA said:
to add to this - someone just reported an fc doing this, but it works for me when selecting the image in the gallery and choosing 'set as'
so im gonna need more people to test in in whatever way they usually set the lockscreen wallpaper and i will look into it if needed
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Click to collapse
OK great I'll test with a clean wipe/install and get back to you
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---------- Post added at 01:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:59 PM ----------
Will have to try later goo is having issues so can't DL :'(
But thanks for my birthday surprise! Just turned 31 yesterday. So happy to see this ROM back!! Just gave 5 stars!
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I was reading through the dev thread and I'm not sure if this rom has the original Samsung camera (I've found a zip for implement it)
Thanks
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So need a mirror! Goo sucks! :'(
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TheMorpheus said:
I was reading through the dev thread and I'm not sure if this rom has the original Samsung camera (I've found a zip for implement it)
Thanks
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no

Hello,
the future you could add the ability to put the photos in the Notification drawer
5 Stars for me

hello I would like to put your rom but as you know the home button to unlock the phone and disabled by default when you think you solve? thanks for the reply
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DSA said:
to add to this - someone just reported an fc doing this, but it works for me when selecting the image in the gallery and choosing 'set as'
so im gonna need more people to test in in whatever way they usually set the lockscreen wallpaper and i will look into it if needed
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
OK clean wipe and install and yes I get fc when trying to set wallpaper with gallery
And got fc when trying to upload the screenshot
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Moose0704 said:
OK clean wipe and install and yes I get fc when trying to set wallpaper with gallery
And got fc when trying to upload the screenshot
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Hmm, that's strange...quick fix: extract a secgallery2013.apk from a stock ROM and move it to system/app
Will be fixed in next version, cheers for the report

DSA said:
It booted on an i337m? with no modifications to anything?
no worries, glad you like the rom
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All I had to do was choose "no kernel" in aroma, wipe cache and delvik, flash faux mga Canada/att version, wipe again and reboot. No problems. You even had my apns in the ROM.
I have found an issue, minor graphical, if I turn on WiFi and than turn it off, it looks as if I do not have data (full bars but no 4g or anything)
I've been surfing the innertubes for awhile now with no signal above.
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[Q&A][KK]Review of 2 roms, with tips and bugs and future suggestions

Introduction:
Everyone uses there android device differently, and as a result not everyone will be looking for the same features from a ROM, and as a result developers simply do not know what to do to satisfy the many needs of the andoid users.
what I aim to do with this thread is to provide a review of 2 of the best ROMs out there for our device (based on my opinion), and include some tips, bugs and suggestions for the future.
What I have here is a review of 2 android 4.4.2 ROMs for the xperia arc/s. the ROMs are VANIR AOSP and C-rom.
let's start with a introduction to VANIR AOSP:
Vanir aosp is a ROM built with the user who likes a degree of customization to there phone in mind. the devs behind it have decided to build a ROM completely based on what is important and necessary for the users. they added only those features that passed certain criteria and only those features were allowed to be put into the ROM build. any unnecessary features were not added.
The result is a light, super stable and lagless ROM that would be more than enough to please the android user.
THE GOOD:
-lots of customization options in settings
-very very stable
-very fast and all the time around 200mb free ram
-nice 'on the go mode' feature
-nice option for choosing boot animations
-dual panel mode for settings
THE BAD:
-only features the devs have picked are added to the rom, so if you have a feature you want but the dev thinks its not important it won't be added
-floating windows for apps cannot be moved
THE BUGS:
-sound manager forces close message every time I try to open it
-adding a new user causes a force close message to appear whenever trienf to open gallery
-swiping on the keyboard causes the aosp keyboard to force close
-screen recorder doesn't work (should just be removed from our devices completely, the arc will never be fat enough to screen record)
-camera video doesnt work (although ion kernel would be the problem)
C-ROM:
c-rom is a ROM that is simply mind blowing, the ROM just has every feature I can simply think off, and in some instances it had features I have never even heard off.
the dev behind it added every feature from android I can think off, all into one amazing rom, for those people who like to change every single thing on there phone.
THE GOOD:
-tons of customizations
-lots of free ram, around 200mb all the time
-super smooth
-good turn on and off speeds (experienced this with v5.9 not v5.6)
-movable floating windows
-on the go mode
THE BAD:
-opening apps in floating mode is a little tedious
-slightly high battery consumption
THR BUGS:
there are bugs in both versions of c-rom so here goes:
v5.6:
-multi user support doesn't work, causes tons of force close messages when switching to the new user
-no option for enabling widget support on the lockscreen (only way to get the option is by editing build.prop file, but that causes the high end graphics option to dissapear from the performance menu)
-sound recorder doesn't have a ui, so users can't launch it from drawer (vanir aosp has this)
-no dowbloads app from drawer, and hence I can't make shortcuts to the download manager because there sinply isn't icon for it.
-no option to opt out of c-rom stats, it came up once then disappeared, but I know the menu for it exists
-can't put apps into floating window mode with halo switched off (in vanir aosp you can do this)
v5.9 bugs:
-no camera (video) although could be due to ion kernel?
-kernel logo sometimes comes up while I am using the phone
-the button in the status bar that switches between the tiles and the notification view move out of alignment when pressed
-no save page option in the browser but the option is there?
-swiping on aosp keyboard causes it to force close
-no force high end graphics option in settings
-no sound recorder icon in drawer
-opening the advanced settings option in the performance control app causes a force close
-exposed module causes a bootloop (stuck on kernel logo)
-no option to opt out of c-rom stats
-multi user support works fine, but causes a force lose on all media apps, I.e. try opening gallery and it force closes
so as you can see both ROMs are each unique but they are considered (by me) the best ROMs for xperia arc.
some tips for everyone:
-downloads in kitkat are found under an app called 'documents'
-to enable widget support on lockscreen in c-rom v5.6 you need to modify build.prop file changing the low ram config option to false
-there is no sound recorder icon in the drawer, although the app is installed, if you want to record using it, create a new message and add an attachment, when picking the attachment pick sound recorder and that's it.
some suggestions for c-rom in the future:
-would be great if you could add a dual panel mode like in vanir
-a better way if opening apps in floating window
my final verdict though on both ROMs, is that they are both amazing ROMs, but I think the award has to go to c-rom, due to its vast number of customizations while being a stable and smooth ROM. Good job 3andala
I would like to also point out that, I am not disrespecting others developers who have made a kk ROM for xperia arc, I am simply giving my opinion on 2 ROMs that I really like and consider to be the best for my xperia arc.
my ultimate goal really from a thread like this is to maybe one day see all developers working on only one ROM, that would be the smoothest ROM, with the most features etc..... that everyone would use, and just simply have a ROM that takes the device to it's limits, a ROM that we can all say that its the most complete ROM ever made for the xperia arc, and there will never be a better rom for this device than this. anyone with me?
anyway that's it from me, I hope you liked what if provided and if I helped you let me know as it makes me happy.
P.S. is there any way of increasing the brightness of the notification LED? there are patches for this on ICS and jb but no patches for this on kitkat, so could anyone advise me how its done?

Description of Masik ™ Premium

Description of Masik ™ Premium
The firmware is assembled on the basis of China Stable 9.5.5.0, the current stable Firmware, Aroma Installer with an easy firmware setup system during its installation, the language of Aroma Installer: RU / EN
Integrated audio door Harman | Beats (hybrid) to replace the standard set Dirac, sound processing from Harman - global SW audio preprocessor (common system for all applications), sound processing from Beats - local SW preprocessor (when Mi-amp presets are enabled in settings)
Modification of the run-in kernel with the add-ons of Masik Izotop, the mode of the Impulse processor (based on Interactive profiles), the Maple I / O scheduler (based on the CFQ algorithm), the NVidia energy-saving profile
System optimization was performed, system parameters were adjusted for better system performance and responsiveness of the interface, the scenarios were modified and cleared of intermediate values
The application interface has been modified: Settings, Status bar, Lock screen, Security, Themes, Browser, Phone, Contacts, Messages, Downloads, Desktop, Music, Calendar
Ads sources and recommended pages for applications have been removed: Security, Themes, Browser, Messages, Downloads, Desktop, Videos, Music, MI account, Mi Cloud, Calculator
Expanded the functionality of the drain camera, MIUI camera port from Oreo (JPEG compression is disabled, new shooting modes are added, shooting with the screen off, a new noise reduction algorithm, object tracking mode)
Removed Chinese applications, anonymous statistics collection and sending services, analytics and logging services, system update agents, Analitics Core and their dependencies
Added the ability to install firmware with Root access, integration of Magisk 16.0 Stable + BusyBox (optional option in Aroma Installer during firmware installation)
Built-in minimal set of Google services with the ability to completely remove from the system (optional option in Aroma Installer during the installation of the firmware)
Added the ability to set the ad blocking file (optional option in Aroma Installer during firmware installation)
Added the ability to adjust the volume keys by default (Ring, Multimedia, Notifications)
Added the ability to enable / disable the switching of tracks by volume buttons when the device is locked
There are 3 styles of registration of the statusbar and the notification panel in the "Themes" application (the preview of the styles is present)
Original media content is replaced by author's (sounds of notifications, ringtones, wallpaper, butanimation, bootlovo)
Updated APN, SPN and operator settings to the latest versions at the time of firmware release
Built-in background blur (blur) in the notification panel, reboot menu and in the panel of running tasks
Added the ability to enable / disable alerts on connecting / disconnecting the charger
Added ability to enable / disable network speed display (update rate 1 sec)
Preinstalled regional applications, components and regional system add-ins were removed
Added the ability to turn on / off the screen when connecting / disconnecting the charger
Built-in 3 styles of design lock screen in the application "Themes" (preview of the styles present)
Added the ability to enable / disable vibration when the screen is unlocked with a fingerprint
Added the ability to use Face ID (unlock the device using face data)
Built-in 3 styles of desktop design in the "Themes" application (the preview of the styles is present)
Embedded in 3 styles of icon mask design in the "Themes" application (the preview of the styles is present)
Increased the maximum threshold of the volume of the speaker and the volume of audio in the headphones
Added automatic closing of desktop folders (without an option in the settings)
Embedded 9 styles of system font in the "Themes" application (the preview of the styles is present)
Added the ability to activate the maximum screen backlight in a phone call
Added setting of the display time of the extended and single sound panels
Added the ability to enable / disable the "Smart Assistant" on the desktop
Added the ability to set one of the five styles of battery charge indicator
Built-in 3 styles of positioning the statusbar elements, styles: MIUI, iOS, AOSP
Added separate ring volume and notifications in a pop-up window
Design of the system with the adjustment of graphic layers in the style of Super AMOLED
Added the ability to disable notifications from running applications
Rounded corners in preview of running applications in Task Manager
Added the ability to disable (freeze) system applications
Built-in extended geolocation of phone numbers
A pop-up message is disabled when selecting the "3G only"
Added the ability to assign an action upon termination of a call
Fixed notification counter on desktop icons
Improved quality of telephone conversations from the line
The ability to rotate the screen 360 degrees is added
Built-in patch for Google Photos unlimited storage
Added ability to use all Wi-Fi channels
Signature and application integrity checking disabled
Added advanced settings for network type selection
Rounded corners of buttons and pop-up menus
Added option to configure A-GPS in the settings menu
Setting up a grid of desktop icons has been added
Added icons to the advanced settings menu
Reduced the threshold for issuing a message about the battery discharge
Enhanced Ipack (support for 5500+ applications)
Fixed blocking of international numbers
Reduced the minimum screen brightness threshold
Built-in IOS Emoji to replace the standard
Removed the "My profile" item in contacts
The algorithm of energy saving is improved
Added support for Camera2API
Patched the theme manager
And much more ...
https://yadi.sk/d/LnJ2Bh4M3JvJuG/Xiaomi Redmi 5+ (Vince)
https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1207A0Qw9F8Gpdxjhl6WZIJDbc1VvrUwr&export=download

new update

Is this a MIUI based ROM? Am I wrong? Not sure is this for TWRP Flashing or any special directions?

thanks , i saw on first boot page miui 10? what was that ?

ErnestoSV said:
Is this a MIUI based ROM? Am I wrong? Not sure is this for TWRP Flashing or any special directions?
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Miui rom, for twrp

its excellent rom with many future tweaks

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asad_asad said:
its excellent rom with many future tweaks
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Brother can you please share screen shots of the rom and tell me about its battery life and performance. Rom description is really really awsom, is it AR core support added in this rom? Hope you will not mind on many questions dear Asad

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Brother can you please share screen shots of the rom and tell me about its battery life and performance. Rom description is really really awsom, is it AR core support added in this rom? Hope you will not mind on many questions dear Asad
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battery excellent ar support

Does it support full gestures miui? What based its on? China dev or global?

full details please. incomplete sharing and information. how you convince us?
but downloading..

Manage to install it, but greets with russian in the welcome screen. Seems like asking for password for something? Anyway to change to english during this step?
PS: nevermind, it's asking for Mi account password

ksigit said:
Manage to install it, but greets with russian in the welcome screen. Seems like asking for password for something? Anyway to change to english during this step?
PS: nevermind, it's asking for Mi account password
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How is the performance of rom? And is it worth trying?
Description seems pretty awsom
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asad_asad said:
battery excellent ar support
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Looks great brother Masha-Allah

I Will test it because i like the rom name hehe

It's originated from 4pda.
If you didn't contribute to the actual development of this rom, you have to state the developer.
Additionally all the rest on information regarding this rom and it's development.
Nevertheless an interesting project; besides the aroma installer at the beginning

Hi friends, I was trying this ROM, looks fast, but it hasn't quick reply, and that's important for me, so the test finished at this point. There is something that I need your help, do you know how to remove the boot logo for this ROM? it's says INNOVATION before the boot animation? I made a clean flash to another ROM but the INNOVATION logo is still appearing before the new ROM logo. Any help will be appreciated.

ErnestoSV said:
Hi friends, I was trying this ROM, looks fast, but it hasn't quick reply, and that's important for me, so the test finished at this point. There is something that I need your help, do you know how to remove the boot logo for this ROM? it's says INNOVATION before the boot animation? I made a clean flash to another ROM but the INNOVATION logo is still appearing before the new ROM logo. Any help will be appreciated.
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Hm..Did you wipe your internal storage, before you flashed the new rom?
When you look in the theme editor there is a section where you can select your bootanimation after choice.
Themes -> My Account
I've uploaded the original miui stock bootanimation, in case you no luck with the theme editor.
Best regards

Acctually this is really good rom. Best custom miui.
The only downside is it doesnt have quick reply from notification

How is this Vs the latest global stable?

LiviiYS said:
How is this Vs the latest global stable?
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I would recommend you to read the opening post.
To all who are writing about potential bugs:
It's utterly useless..
Look it up on 4pda and tell the dev(s) there..
:/

Did u guys find a way to set the default miui theme?

Differences EU/EEA ROM / MIUI 10 Xiaomi.eu ROM

Tomorrow evening I can start to unlock my Mi 9T, then I want to install some other ROM (it currently has the GLOBAL ROM).
Since LineageOS doesn't have a stable ROM yet, I would like to install an EU rom, but I don't exactly know what the differences are between the STOCK EU/EEA ROM and the MIUI 10 Xiaomi.eu ROM.
Could somebody enlighten me about the differences?
Especially based on privacy, because after installing a custom ROM I want to "De-Google" it (if still needed).

• EEA = official rom created by xiaomi for european market
• EU = unofficial rom created by community (xiaomi.eu) / Debloated and some features added
This is what they say:
Our ROMs features (Whats not in Global):
Based on China Stable / Weekly builds (except POCOF1, HMNote6Pro)
Enabled search gesture (swipe up) on the desktop
3way reboot menu (in dev settings)
Dark Mode (Night Mode) for 7.x/8.x/9.x devices (In the dev settings except 9.x)
Removed ads in MIUI system apps
Face Unlock for all 7.x/8.x/9.x devices
Vertical clock widget on lockscreen
Steps counter in Assistant screen
More shortcuts on left lockscreen
Wake up gestures for 7.x/8.x/9.x devices
AI preloading option in MIUI Lab for 8.x/9.x devices
Fullscreen gestures for 8.x/9.x devices
Option to auto-expand first notification
Notifications priority settings
More edit options in Gallery app
Enabled MiDrive in File Explorer
Added landscape mode for SMS app
Sunrise/Sunset in the weather app
Google apps support integrated
Removed 5GHz region restrictions
Confirm dials from call logs
Morning report on alarm at morning
More apps supported for AOD notifications
More styles for AOD screen
Raise to wake gesture
AOD notification received animation
Default volume control stream toggle
Tap fingerprint sensor to wake toggle
More Camera features
Double tap to lock screen
Battery AI scenes
Allowed disabling specific system apps
Importing theme .mtz from zhuti.xiaomi.com via ThemeManager
No useless Chinese bloatware apps
More free RAM due to less background processes
Unified flat style app icons for both system and 3rd party apps
Advanced menu with color icons
No any Chinese character under the full system
Mi Video, Mi Music, Mi Browser: No any useless Chinese content
No possibility to re-lock bootloader accidentally with flash any xiaomi.eu release
Added real 27 languages translation made by Official MIUI Fansites and MIUI Fans
Added EU T9 dialer support
Added charging sound switch
Added Spell Checker switch for 7.x devices
Added Screen-OFF animation
Optimized GPS settings for EU
Optimized Battery consumption
Optimized RAM consumption
Added 3D Touch to MI5S 3GB RAM version
Added GSMalphabet into SMS app options
Added more icons grid layout 4x5, 4x6, 4x7, 5x5, 5x6, 5x7 (depends on device)
SafetyNet passed (Google Pay)
Play Store Certified
Deodexed
Added automated tasks in Security app
Added game speed booster
Added erase module (magic elimination) to Gallery photo edit options
Fixed low volume sound via headphone
Charging screen for all Android 7.x/8.x/9.x devices
And more, and more made by our 8 years MIUI mods experience
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Skiamakhia said:
Tomorrow evening I can start to unlock my Mi 9T, then I want to install some other ROM (it currently has the GLOBAL ROM).
Since LineageOS doesn't have a stable ROM yet, I would like to install an EU rom, but I don't exactly know what the differences are between the STOCK EU/EEA ROM and the MIUI 10 Xiaomi.eu ROM.
Could somebody enlighten me about the differences?
Especially based on privacy, because after installing a custom ROM I want to "De-Google" it (if still needed).
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Xioami.eu and Mi-globe are the Best roms based on miui... They are smooth and have many features.

Hucast_DL said:
Xioami.eu and Mi-globe are the Best roms based on miui... They are smooth and have many features.
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I know that and basically obvious aswell. But that's why I asked about privacy in both roms.