Develop Bugs

[ROM][CDMA][VZW]KhasMek's KhasMod AOSP v2 BETA RELEASE (System update 0418)

As normal, it's not my fault if you fubar your tab by flashing this or if zombies come and speedhump your cat. You've been warned.
Note: I'm getting this post together before I jump on a plane, so if it's not 100% complete, I appologize in advance and I'll fix it tomorrow. I just want to share this with you sooner rather than later.
Preamble
I am not going to teach you how to use, or set up the applications that you need to use/flash this. I have included links to everything you need to know, just click and read for a second. If you are not willing to put out a little bit of effort to better your experience with your Tab, I am not going to waste even more of my time that could be dedicated towards making my ROM better. Also, if you aren't willing to give yourself the fundamental knowledge required for flashing this and something goes wrong, you will then have the required skill to fix it, instead of blaming me for bricking your Tab. I don't need that. I am willing to support my ROM and help with some confusion, but if you want me to do everything for you- lo siento.
About This ROM
This is AOSP, actual AOSP, not a zip ROM with TW pulled out like my Ultraclean. Some people want TW, some don't. Variety is the spice of life. I ported jt's build of it which you can find HERE
Features
ACTUAL AOSP
ultralight, fast and better than TW
VTL Launcher (tablet optimized launcher)
NO TOUCHWIZ!
Honeycomb theme by Benbowden (huge thanks!)
More! (Really, there is more, but I can't think of it right now, I'll edit this post as I remember)
Changelog
0418 - System update - Highly recommended update
Removed ADWLauncher2 and added VTL Launcher
Fixed Headphone jack- It now works.
Reverted Screen density to 240
New feature- swipe from left to right on a notification to dismiss it (From CyanogenMod)
New feature- long press back button to kill active process (From CyanogenMod)
Removed Sype from build. I'm against their stupid device locking even though their shipped on just about ever device these days. Not dealing with them anymore.
Changed 'phone' to 'Tab' whereever it appears in the system (shutdown options, etc.). I am pretty sure I missed some spots, but I'll get them all eventually.
Changed the default wallpaper
I think that's it. I'll update if there's more. Also, I'll try to get a kernel out today, but last day of vactation and all. All and all this is a good speed and stability improvement from the initial release. Enjoy!
(Next up is brightness and some good GUI changes)
0409 Kernel update - Highly recommended update
Based on EC02 kernel source
Added Powersave, Userspace and Ondemand CPU Governors
All patches and modifications from before have been added to the EC02 kernel source
Fixed a conflict with TinyRCU (a goof up I didn't notice I made with the DJ11 source, this helps an immense amount with stability)
Tweaked the touchscreen voltage to help with battery life
Added ext4 patches from the 2.6.32.11 kernel (found here http://kan.gd/8hp), thanks to imnuts for pointing them out.
Overall this kernel is much smother and stable from the last 12 hours of my testing. Take it for a spin and let me know what you think.
v1 - Initial Release
I am keeping the name of JT"s ROM and version number for this build as I have only done a bit of customizing on it so far. I've got lots of plans for big changes to it this week, but for now, I pay my tribute to jt. Just porting it over took ages, so I want to share with everyone so they can get an idea of how this device can function without TW. It's fast!
Known Issues
Most things that work on JT's ROM, work on this build, a few things don't (eg. compass)
Everything that doesn't work on JT's ROM, doesn't work on this ROM (eg. bluetooth)
I'll get more specific when I update this post tomorrow
Overlay needs some work, but it'll make you lol in the meantime (just look at the notification dropdown and rotary lock and you'll see what I mean)
Plans
I have tons of plans, of course, getting full functionality back is a main priority. My final Goal with this ROM however is to show how the 7" platform is truly the best for tablets, and to make a ROM that is fully optimized for the perfect platform.
Installation
YOU MUST HAVE CWM INSTALLED TO FLASH THIS
You will need to factory reset, so back everything up
Download the ROM and kernel and put them on your sdcard (links below)
Boot into recovery (volume up + power button)
Flash ROM
Flash kernel
Flash GAPPS
Factory Reset
Reboot
Restore your user apps and system data, optional. Note: DO NOT RESTORE BACKED UP SYSTEM APPS
Thanks
jt1134, Adrynalyne, rotohammer, TCMAN, benbowden, punk.kaos, supercurio, boombuler and everyone in IRC as usual is great help. Also, a huge thanks to poitee for giving me access to his build box, without that this would have easily taken me an extra week to finish and my computer is on it's way out, so it may have just died without his help. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
Downloads
ROM
Kernel
GAPPS
Lastly, if you like my work, donate to me so I can donate money to devs that make my world easier (and therefore yours).

Hell ya!
.

Sprint Tab
Can I use this one with Sprint?
never mind is up and running 8)

Runs like a champ
Sent from my ADR6400L using XDA Premium App

I'll try this on my Sprint tab and report back.

testing on my sprint tab... hoping for the best =)

AOSP on tab! You sir are my hero. Many thanks

This Rom is great! Boushh you make all the best stuff!
My home key seems to not work though? is there some sort of setting that would let me activate it or somehting. Thanks!!

DL'ing right now, hoping that this set installs, been dying for clean, fast and functional.
Im hoping.
However, good work.

Boushh - thanks for all your good work, by the way I have a sprint tab, will this work on a sprint tab ?.
Metalsteel - Can you please report back your findings, thanks

nishbul said:
Boushh - thanks for all your good work, by the way I have a sprint tab, will this work on a sprint tab ?.
Metalsteel - Can you please report back your findings, thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It runs great on my sprint tab! Before I installed, I returned back to stock via heimdall. Its Super fast running benchmarks right now
-home button doesnt seem to work, pretty sure its just a setting or the adw2 launcher.
-trying to get sprint 3g right now, not sure if i will be able too..

aaaaaaannnnndddd............zombies just speedhumped my cat.............dammit

Just got to work and saw this! Should have stayed home sick.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA Premium App

Honeycomb Theme
Odd, I can't flash the ROM for some reason. Even went back to stock and put cwm back on with no luck. Keep getting an error that the signature is invalid. I tried to turn off signature validation and it still didn't work

Shiftyshadee said:
aaaaaaannnnndddd............zombies just speedhumped my cat.............dammit
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What problems are you having what kind of tab do you have?

Sprint
I got this bad Boy up and running on my Sprint Tab that's right.

Metalsteel said:
What problems are you having what kind of tab do you have?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Aaaaaah......no problems Zombies literally just broke down my door and speedhumped my cat. It was terrifying.
On a serious note though, what's up with the notifications in the pull down being so small? And my rotary lockscreen is missing half the rotary? Anyone else?
VZW tab btw

Shiftyshadee said:
Aaaaaah......no problems Zombies literally just broke down my door and speedhumped my cat. It was terrifying.
On a serious note though, what's up with the notifications in the pull down being so small? And my rotary lockscreen is missing half the rotary? Anyone else?
VZW tab btw
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Same here, minus the zombie/cat action
Home button issue is present on mine as well.
EDIT: My home button started working after a reboot.

beestee said:
Same here, minus the zombie/cat action
Home button issue is present on mine as well.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Both issues? The tiny notifications and chopped off lockscreen? Also, where is the option to reorder the menu?

Both issues.

[Q] Just rooted...

Hello XDA. Haven't been here since I rooted my CDMA Hero (Got rid of it long ago for the Epic).
I just rooted my Epic, and now I'm looking to see what I should do next. I know I should get a rom, but I'm not sure which one, or how to go about installing. Everything seems different than from when I rooted the Hero, but that was on 1.6 too.
Rooted using OneClickRoot CWM3.0.2.5-EC05
Firmware version: 2.2.1
Baseband Version: S: D700.0.5S.EC05 (Added space between the : and D to stop the smilie from appearing.)
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.9
Build Number: FROYO.EC05
Hardware Version: D700.0.5
On light use, I notice the battery drains down something quick, and I make sure I have nothing running via task manager, as well as power saving procedures (dim brightness, no back-lit keyboard, etc) in place.
I read on here somewhere, that the battery may be draining because of Sprints Spyware.
I don't like that they have Spyware on my phone. I want that GONE.
I like the battery icon mod too, made by Impaled (I think), but I noticed in the thread that it's not supported in the EC05 build.
I like the lock screen that came on the Samsung Moment, but I really like the Puzzle lock screen from the Captivate from AT&T.
I love the Nexus Live backgrounds.
So any ROM suggestions?
Also, now that I rooted, is there anything special I should to do boost performance? The physical keyboard doesn't always register button presses, but that was even before rooting. Also here lately (also before rooting) I noticed that the screen is becoming less responsive and sometimes gets a mind of it's own. Any way to fix that without getting a new phone?
I know before I do anything I need to make a NANDROID backup.

Start in Development and read the descriptions and posts of ROMs with NO CIQ in the title. Then pick a ROM from there. Follow the instructions the developer recommends. Then go into themes and look for the add-ons you like and read if they are compatible with your ROM or if there are workarounds.
Do you BONSAI?

On a lighter note, the CIQ "spyware" of which you speak has been off by default. So despite the battery draw, Sprint and Samsung are not yet actively spying on you.
-Sent from my custom Epic.

Well I'm glad it's off by default, but I still don't like it. I don't like it from a cyber security standpoint, and from a, "Hey why do you need my personal information, and what I do, that's none of your business." standpoint.
I'm thinking Syndicate Frozen, as it works EC05. Any videos on how to install it, I see something about Twilight, and what not.
Also does it come with the battery mod in place? I want the needle and gauge icon.

Edge-1337 said:
Well I'm glad it's off by default, but I still don't like it. I don't like it from a cyber security standpoint, and from a, "Hey why do you need my personal information, and what I do, that's none of your business." standpoint.
I'm thinking Syndicate Frozen, as it works EC05. Any videos on how to install it, I see something about Twilight, and what not.
Also does it come with the battery mod in place? I want the needle and gauge icon.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You asked for a video on how to do it! That deserves a thank you.
This guy right here is your man qbking77, with fantastic video tutorials. As far as the needle and gauge, I do believe you'll have to add the battery mod apk in separately afterwards.
From here on out, Google can be your best friend, just add "XDA" to your search. Best of luck!

Thank you.
I'm not technologically inclined, it's just that Android phones are different from Playstations. lol I can unbrick a PSP. My phone...well I'd rather not brick it in the first place.
Long as I have a video guide I can do it on my own. The threads are nice, I know a lot of time and effort is placed into them, but they can be often confusing to someone who doesn't know an entirely too lot about modding Android phones. So better to be the noob and ask for help, rather than running the risk of bricking my phone, which is why I'm here at XDA in the first place. xD
So I do appreciated the video, thank you.
I have the battery icon mod.apk already installed on my phone, does that matter, or do I need to remove it, flash the rom, then re-install the .apk?

[REQ] JB Nav Bar to Soft Key Area [Toro]

I have been looking for a couple of weeks, but I can't find anything that is just this. I don't know much about development, so I wouldn't know how to take what someone else has done and modify it to how I want.
Basically, I am wanting a Paranoid Android soft key area. I want to get rid of the nav bar up top and move my clock, battery, signal, wifi, etc. to the bottom with the soft keys. That is the only change I really want to make.
I know that this is one of the premier features of Paranoid Android, but it is my understanding that PA for JB is based on CM10 and still has a lot of bugs to flesh out, especially on the CDMA/Toro version. Also, I do not know enough to figure out the tablet mode, hybrid mode, and regular mode stuff, especially since some of it is done in ADB (again, my understanding of it, I could be wrong).
Is it possible to do only what I described without flashing to PA for JB? I feel like some of the modifications I have seen posted in this forum come close to this, but the ones I remember off the top of my head move only the clock to the bottom.
Thanks to anyone who can help.

May I ask, why you dont want to flash PA? what bugs are keeping you from flashing?
I am currently running it and there are no real bugs, that irritate me (I dont use bluetooth^^)
And since a new build will be coming very soon even the toro devices should be fine aswell.

Nordpolcamper said:
May I ask, why you dont want to flash PA? what bugs are keeping you from flashing?
I am currently running it and there are no real bugs, that irritate me (I dont use bluetooth^^)
And since a new build will be coming very soon even the toro devices should be fine aswell.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I will definitely flash PA in the future, I would just prefer to wait until all the bugs are kicked.
First, I need to be able to be reached on my phone all day and by email (which I check 95% of on my phone) at all times. Apparently there is a problem with gmail on PA right now, as well as other smaller bugs. While I can't name any specifically that I remember, I do know the developer himself is calling it very alpha. While I love the developer-made ROMs, I also need stability, at least until the summer is over and I'm back in school.
Second, it is my understanding (I love that saying, obviously) that you have to do a full wipe each time you flash a new version of any CM-based ROM. Because I hate having to re-download and re-log into all of my apps (especially ones that need credit card numbers), I usually stay on stable ROMs that allow me to dirty flash when newer versions are released. I know there are ways around this, but I don't know enough to get around it at the moment nor do I have time to learn how to do it until school starts back up.

TexPP said:
I will definitely flash PA in the future, I would just prefer to wait until all the bugs are kicked.
First, I need to be able to be reached on my phone all day and by email (which I check 95% of on my phone) at all times. Apparently there is a problem with gmail on PA right now, as well as other smaller bugs. While I can't name any specifically that I remember, I do know the developer himself is calling it very alpha. While I love the developer-made ROMs, I also need stability, at least until the summer is over and I'm back in school.
Second, it is my understanding (I love that saying, obviously) that you have to do a full wipe each time you flash a new version of any CM-based ROM. Because I hate having to re-download and re-log into all of my apps (especially ones that need credit card numbers), I usually stay on stable ROMs that allow me to dirty flash when newer versions are released. I know there are ways around this, but I don't know enough to get around it at the moment nor do I have time to learn how to do it until school starts back up.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
well that gmail issue is a myth^^ you can simply change the dpi to phone and everything works flawless
Furthermore moles said, that form 1.7 onwards you wont need a factory reset anymore^^

Nordpolcamper said:
well that gmail issue is a myth^^ you can simply change the dpi to phone and everything works flawless
Furthermore moles said, that form 1.7 onwards you wont need a factory reset anymore^^
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the info. I just sent you a PM regarding some of what I said, but I sent it before seeing this reply. I may try to jump on PA tonight if it is working better.

HELP! Need advice! 4.1.2 vs 4.2.1

I recently upgraded from 4.1.2 (12/2/12 release) to 4.2.1 (1/26/13 release). My phone is buggy as hell and I am getting a lot of error messages because I did not do a full wipe. I am going to do a full wipe but cannot see any reason to stick with 4.2.1... Fast charging is gone, I dont really like the way the toggles are laid out, less lockscreen target icons, etc... there is nothing on this update that really makes me want to keep it.
Can anyone give their opinion on 4.2.1 vs 4.1.2? I enjoyed the 4.1.2 build and found it to be very stable (thats why I kept it so long) but if 4.2.1 is faster, more stable, better battery life etc I would prolly consider trying it after the wipe.
So what are your experiences between these two? why should I go with one over the other? Does anyone have tasks latest build of 4.1.2 (+gapps) or have a suggestion for another rom (I wouldn't be apposed to trying something new!)
Important:
battery life
stability
performance
Functionality
lockscreen targets (lol)
Fast charge option was definitely nice to have as well!
Not important:
Unicorn bootscreen animation
Thanks in advance for everyone's input! :highfive:

stability and functionality are key things.
for instance, bluetooth streaming is finnicky unless you mess with it on CM10.1, seemingly fine on CM10.
bleeding edge generally means that you're leveraging stability and functionality for new features.
i'm still on 4.1.2 (ParanoidKangDroid) and enjoying the experience here. if you're not experiencing any issues, i would say stick it out until you're ready to move forward and the bugs have been identified and ironed out by early adopters.

Anybody else? I would really appreciate some input
My phone is buggy as hell and I need to flash something whether it be 2.1 or 1.2.
Does anyone have the last 4.1.2 build by task? Will I get flamed for asking on the development thread?
Sorry for all of the questions I just need some answers/direction

the green man said:
Anybody else? I would really appreciate some input
My phone is buggy as hell and I need to flash something whether it be 2.1 or 1.2.
Does anyone have the last 4.1.2 build by task? Will I get flamed for asking on the development thread?
Sorry for all of the questions I just need some answers/direction
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Don't bother asking in his development thread. If you need it, check on goo.
Here, I found it for you.
http://goo.im/devs/task650/d2att_AOKP

the green man said:
Anybody else? I would really appreciate some input
My phone is buggy as hell and I need to flash something whether it be 2.1 or 1.2.
Does anyone have the last 4.1.2 build by task? Will I get flamed for asking on the development thread?
Sorry for all of the questions I just need some answers/direction
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you want my 4.1.2 release then all you need to do is follow the rules and search for it. Its been answered over a hundred times and wouldn't be hard to find. Also. Your device is buggy only because you caused that. If you refuse to follow the installation instructions then you should expect a lot of issues. Those instructions are there for good reason. Also. There is a fast charge option. You just didn't search on what you need to get it. You will come across a ton of useful information by doing so. Promise.

Currently I keep switching between Task's 4.2 and 4.1. I like a lot of things about 4.2 like chronos, the toggles, notification layout etc.. but I also switch to 4.1 a lot because I need a working BT. To be honest, Task's latest 4.1 is so freakibg smooth and stable that unless you really need 4.2, I don't see a reason to upgrade asap.
With that said, other than the BT issues, 4.2 is also perfect so it is only a matter of days/weeks before I am switching full time to 4.2.

Rattles said:
Currently I keep switching between Task's 4.2 and 4.1. I like a lot of things about 4.2 like chronos, the toggles, notification layout etc.. but I also switch to 4.1 a lot because I need a working BT. To be honest, Task's latest 4.1 is so freakibg smooth and stable that unless you really need 4.2, I don't see a reason to upgrade asap.
With that said, other than the BT issues, 4.2 is also perfect so it is only a matter of days/weeks before I am switching full time to 4.2.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yea it ultimately comes down to performance and functionality, I have to use the phone for work so I think reverting to 4.1.2 is the best option. Thanks for the input!
EDIT: Two other questions... Is 10/12/12 the most up to date gaps for the build? Is the latest kt kernel optimized for this rom?

the green man said:
Yea it ultimately comes down to performance and functionality, I have to use the phone for work so I think reverting to 4.1.2 is the best option. Thanks for the input!
EDIT: Two other questions... Is 10/12/12 the most up to date gaps for the build? Is the latest kt kernel optimized for this rom?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
12/19 are the latest Gapps I believe. Also, there's a stock kernel for a reason. Ktoon's kernel may or may not work better on your phone, it depends on both your phone and your settings/way you use your phone.

BWolf56 said:
12/19 are the latest Gapps I believe. Also, there's a stock kernel for a reason. Ktoon's kernel may or may not work better on your phone, it depends on both your phone and your settings/way you use your phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah I am going to test the stock kernel for now and may switch to Ktoon's later down the road. I seem to get better battery life and performance from it. Could you tell me where to find this Gapps version for tasks 4.1.2 aokp? I looked on the link provided a couple posts above and also searched the forum but have had no luck (also tried google).

the green man said:
Yeah I am going to test the stock kernel for now and may switch to Ktoon's later down the road. I seem to get better battery life and performance from it. Could you tell me where to find this Gapps version for tasks aokp? I looked on the link provided a couple posts above and also searched the forum but have had no luck (also tried google).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
In his OP.
You can also get them from goomanager (in the market).

Thank you guys, I find this thread informative to me. Thanks to OP as well!! :highfive:

Well I am back to 4.1, the only thing I miss from 4.2 is the chronus clock. Otherwise I am happy with my decision after seeing some of the bugs that are out there! I will end up switching eventually but I need something rock solid with little to no countability issues. Thanks everyone for all of the replies!

the green man said:
Yeah I am going to test the stock kernel for now and may switch to Ktoon's later down the road. I seem to get better battery life and performance from it. Could you tell me where to find this Gapps version for tasks 4.1.2 aokp? I looked on the link provided a couple posts above and also searched the forum but have had no luck (also tried google).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
4.1.2 gapps: http://downloadandroidrom.com/file/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip

Turn the S4 into an Oppo Find 7

I wanted to let everyone know for the past day or so ive been testing out the Color OS 2.0 for the I9505, here are some of those results, screenshots, and how to install for yourself.
So, the reason im bringing this up to get started is that for the past year or so i was unable to install this rom on my S4 i assume from not having the correct version of TWRP required for the install (AND the install will fail a few times for random reasons if SU is not installed (rom or not)...I found this out after a full wipe and it not letting me install the rom until i rebooted back into TWRP and told it to root my phone because it found no root access.
So the initial install went like this
Wipe...
Install...
fail halfway...
wipe...
install...
fail haflway...
reboot to recovery from recovery...
tell twrp to root....​back in recovery....
wipe...
install...
success...
Now the rom does include its own gapps package so there isnt a need for that, It also includes its own kernel that because of how heavily modified Color OS is from stock cannot be changed (unless you can find one that will work, the AOSP Ktoonz kernel didnt work and that was the only test i really attempted as i had to re-install the rom (wouldn't boot)
So, once the rom is installed it asks you to pick a language and looks a lot like regular AOSP (dark) but as soon as you do it prompts for wifi and settings FC's, then you move on to accounts and accounts FC's
So to get through this just skip ALL setup processes and type in your name with the built in keyboard (it has to be changed back to full qwerty or your gonna come up wth some weird things)
Then you can go into settings and apply your accounts and things like that to get your contacts and everything back per the usual.
Now onto my impressions of the rom so far...
This is the fastest rom i have ever put on my phone and yes it does come at a cost but from what i could see it is the most overall fluid rom especially when it comes to animations.
It has a lot of cool features i am still learning to use (gesture panel pull up from bottom, lets you draw a shape to preform action and set your own custom...looks cool as hell) and none of them even when enabled slow the device down.
The cost however is battery life...you WANT to have an extra battery or a fast charger on hand because this thing loves to suck power. Im alright with it currently with how fast the thing moves i am going to use it as my daily driver but i went from 50 to 2 in about an hour and a half with screen on. Screen on time isnt that awesome on this phone but standby seems to be pretty good.
Its a nice break from AOSP and Touchwiz, thats all that needs to be said really. Its much faster than either AOSP or Touchwiz even with custom kernels you can take that from me being a crack flasher, ive gone through every kernel made for the device, learnt about them, customized them, and then moved on to test another kernel.
This rom has ceased development but will currently be remaining my daily driver until i can find something else unique, i would say give it a shot guys and see how much you like it
For my install i needed TWRP 2.7.1.0
It will fail, do some troubleshooting to find out why (such as change to RM -rf formatting in settings in twrp) and after you wipe reboot to recovery and let TWRP do the root thing even though there is no rom (i dont know why this mattered at all -_-;;;; but it did) do another wipe when you get it and you should be able to install the rom and it will boot. (THERE ARE NO SIGNAL BARS TO INDICATE SIGNAL STRENGTH when you get in) and once you are finally in make sure you run to your APN settings under Mobile network and then go down to the T-mobile LTE APN and modify it, remove the password and the server info thats in there (for some reason) and change the APN protocol to IPv4/IPV6 and the roaming protocol and then save it so you have good data speeds and such (just to make it set up the same as a standard T-mobile rom)
in this rom ive noticed you CANNOT have wifi on and send MMS so to send pictures ensure you are off of wifi.
There is also a problem being noted in the comments on the rom page with Whatsapp...i dont use it >.> i know what it is but whatever it doesnt bug me at all.
Alright SO TO CLEARLY LIST THE STEPS
1. Wipe phone
2. Attempt to install rom
3. (IF FAILS on install) wipe phone
4. (IF FAILS on install) reboot from recovery to recovery
5. (IF FAILS on install) tell it to root
6. repeat steps 1 and 2.
7. when successful, boot into rom
8. select english and FC your way to the end of setup
9. enter your name or a random name into phone owner
10. setup your account in settings (or just open play store and it will prompt you)
11. Match your APN to T-mobiles standard (Settings>mobilenetworks>APn> T-mobile Us LTe)
--------Remove Password, Server, Change APN protocol to IPv4/IPv6, same with roaming, save and use that apn-------------------
You will not be able to send MMS with WIFI on. (you can if its off)
You WILL have to change keyboards (the one that comes with the rom is absolute ****, use enter to keep what you type english...)
There is a FIX for Whatsapp inside of the roms official forums ( i dont use it though )
ALSO unsure if USB file transfer is working right >.> sure there is a fix for that but it doesnt but me either. (i use wifi file transfer anyways >.>)
YOU CANNOT INSTALL A CUSTOM KERNEL (unless your willing to find one that works)
So far i havnt found any problems for my use, this is one of, if not the, fastest and smoothest roms ive ever used so i am attempting to show others the awesome
link to rom forum below (MAKE SURE YOU DOWNLOAD THE NEWEST ONE, old one borked and buggy)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2748022
NEWEST VERSION (Taken from OP) http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23487008491964142
Just for those of you who didnt know this was out there, or were like me and gave up trying to install it at first.
SCREENSHOTS (CLICK FOR FULL RESOLUTION) (TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM PHONE) (VIA OPPO 3 FINGER SWIPE UP (customizable to change to anything i believe))
Now to get dual tap to wake download an app called Knokr <- from the playstore (its part of the Oppo screen so this is the only way to emulate)

igotlostintampa said:
I wanted to let everyone know for the past day or so ive been testing out the Color OS 2.0 for the I9505, here are some of those results, screenshots, and how to install for yourself.
So, the reason im bringing this up to get started is that for the past year or so i was unable to install this rom on my S4 i assume from not having the correct version of TWRP required for the install (AND the install will fail a few times for random reasons if SU is not installed (rom or not)...I found this out after a full wipe and it not letting me install the rom until i rebooted back into TWRP and told it to root my phone because it found no root access.
or were like me and gave up trying to install it at first.
SCREENSHOTS (CLICK FOR FULL RESOLUTION) (TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM PHONE) (VIA OPPO 3 FINGER SWIPE UP (customizable to change to anything i believe))
Now to get dual tap to wake download an app called Knokr <- from the playstore (its part of the Oppo screen so this is the only way to emulate)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
o.o was i the only one excited feels bad being the only crack flasher here.

Is it stable? If yes, will like to give it a try

dunhillpanda said:
Is it stable? If yes, will like to give it a try
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah I really like it once its got a new keyboard. Havnt had a force close or random reboot. The thing is so much smoother than any other rom ive tried its crazy. And after about a day the battery drain has gone away. I honestly am thunkibg about keepimg the thing if it keeps going this well as a perm backup.
The onky issues ive seen i listed in the OP but they arent problems for me really

Looks interesting. Props on the info, I'll look into this soon
Sent from my SGH-M919 using XDA Free mobile app

All Functional
IT seems everything i use the phone for is functional on this rom. I have seen no issues at all with everything that i regularly do and with some added functionality from the android general section (acid audio (i prefer it >.>)) I dont see any reason to change off the rom o.o it has some of the best touch response i have seen on a rom (less lag on inital jerk from finger than touchwiz/aosp) the only thing its missing is the over the top customizations some roms have that will be kinda stock in android L o.o so i think im going to wait for either an L rom or color os 2.5 > 3
>.> <.<
unless another rom peaks my interest before then but im so tired of AOSP and Touchwiz xD and that seems to be the majority of this forum o.o like ive googled a lot of other roms... >.> MIUI and XUI both exist for this phone as does Color OS and many hybrid Touchwiz/AOSP roms exist over in international, as well as many roms that just never make it to our forum because they are being undercut by the popular roms for our device and immediately jump to the end of the forum..some of which are more stable than some of our most popular roms >.<
Sorry i ranted, just overal kind of curious what the Samsung user Obsession is with Touchwiz and AOSP when better than both exist for the devices we use >.> i mean i get liking the style of a rom but im not used to entering a forum here where other roms dont exist o.o i wonder what roms the nexus devices get.

Ooh! This looks fascinating! Im pretty new here but ive lurked forever and I have been looking for a new rom to try. It looks like we value the same things in a rom and the bugs wont be a problem for me either (almost never ever turn on wifi for instance) so im excited to try a rom that youve decided will be your DD.
Ill let ya know how it worked.

Oh man. This ROM is cool...
My phone played nice with it upon install for whatever reason. On my first wipe it took. Most of the setup crashed like you said, for some reason the google log in part didn't crash. After changing the APN settings everything seems to be working great. It really is fast and responsive ( there is a scroll slide effect kinda like iOS that makes lists feel slick)
My small qualm is that it shows that you have no service at all times. Even the weather app says "no service" in it so having that on the home screen and in the status bar is bothersome.
My large qualm is battery. This ROM is freaking gorgeous, I seriously want a phone beefy enough to run like this for a long time, I can't stress how pretty this is for anyone who hasn't tried Oppo's stuff. But I'm getting roughly what OP did on battery though, it feels like only a bit over 1/3 the longetivity of most other Roms I've tried... Reminds me of my old iPhone 4 after 3 years of use. So that really bites. But hell if it isn't pretty.
Another user said the battery problems go away after the ROM settles so imma give that a bit and if it does... I couldn't possibly change it. The weather effects on the home screen are addicting and I love how the rain/snow will fall on icons and splash or accumulate. It feels like a ROM in step with the future.
---------- Post added at 11:56 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:44 AM ----------
Scrawlerism said:
Oh man. This ROM is cool...
My phone played nice with it upon install for whatever reason. On my first wipe it took. Most of the setup crashed like you said, for some reason the google log in part didn't crash. After changing the APN settings everything seems to be working great. It really is fast and responsive ( there is a scroll slide effect kinda like iOS that makes lists feel slick)
My small qualm is that it shows that you have no service at all times. Even the weather app says "no service" in it so having that on the home screen and in the status bar is bothersome.
My large qualm is battery. This ROM is freaking gorgeous, I seriously want a phone beefy enough to run like this for a long time, I can't stress how pretty this is for anyone who hasn't tried Oppo's stuff. But I'm getting roughly what OP did on battery though, it feels like only a bit over 1/3 the longetivity of most other Roms I've tried... Reminds me of my old iPhone 4 after 3 years of use. So that really bites. But hell if it isn't pretty.
Another user said the battery problems go away after the ROM settles so imma give that a bit and if it does... I couldn't possibly change it. The weather effects on the home screen are addicting and I love how the rain/snow will fall on icons and splash or accumulate. It feels like a ROM in step with the future.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh shoot I forgot to mention, sorry to spam this thread! Some apps return "package file invalid" and you flat out can't install those apps. This was fixed for me by wiping the caches in recovery but I've read this doesn't always work. In the end I personally got every app I wanted installed so idk if that will be a problem but yeah.

My issues with battery life so far have greatly dimmed, I am unsure if it was just the rom getting used to itself or the kernel setting itself up...but my battery issues have gone down greatly.
THOUGH I will mention that it is still worse than AOSP and Touchwiz, just not by nearly as much as previously thought. (EDIT: THE BATTERY LIFE, I actually don't think ill give this rom up
Also I did also have the problem with "Package File Invalid" and I also wiped the caches to get everything to install properly, but I also found that a full storage wipe of the phone (copy everything important off first) prevents that issue with most roms, I may try it with this one if I decide to ever uninstall it in the first place. The rom is kind of amazing...
Normally I would be experiencing some kind of stability issue with an app or something by now or maybe a keyboard...but not with this rom, not at all. It is still running as amazing as when I first turned it on.
OH I have to mention I guess that I did turn on some power saving settings so that may have been what effected the battery life so dramatically. In honesty I think now it lasts me quite a while...I may actually think I get better battery life in the last 15-20% than AOSP or Touchwiz, touchwiz being the only one with a decent power saver setting (with ROM)
but yeah I love this rom and wish there were more like it for our device....I know miui is available and I might look back into it for more of a full themeing effect, but I love the gesture panel and im gonna try to port it over to the miui rom >.> and see if it will load. Seems to be an app that's built into the phone but im unsure how deep rooted it is.
MIUI+ColorOS = Amazing combo.
Thanks though guys for looking into this! glad to see some other crack flashers around.
This rom does seem to be taking kind of a large leap, but at least its forward.

igotlostintampa said:
My issues with battery life so far have greatly dimmed, I am unsure if it was just the rom getting used to itself or the kernel setting itself up...but my battery issues have gone down greatly.
THOUGH I will mention that it is still worse than AOSP and Touchwiz, just not by nearly as much as previously thought. (EDIT: THE BATTERY LIFE, I actually don't think ill give this rom up
Also I did also have the problem with "Package File Invalid" and I also wiped the caches to get everything to install properly, but I also found that a full storage wipe of the phone (copy everything important off first) prevents that issue with most roms, I may try it with this one if I decide to ever uninstall it in the first place. The rom is kind of amazing...
Normally I would be experiencing some kind of stability issue with an app or something by now or maybe a keyboard...but not with this rom, not at all. It is still running as amazing as when I first turned it on.
OH I have to mention I guess that I did turn on some power saving settings so that may have been what effected the battery life so dramatically. In honesty I think now it lasts me quite a while...I may actually think I get better battery life in the last 15-20% than AOSP or Touchwiz, touchwiz being the only one with a decent power saver setting (with ROM)
but yeah I love this rom and wish there were more like it for our device....I know miui is available and I might look back into it for more of a full themeing effect, but I love the gesture panel and im gonna try to port it over to the miui rom >.> and see if it will load. Seems to be an app that's built into the phone but im unsure how deep rooted it is.
MIUI+ColorOS = Amazing combo.
Thanks though guys for looking into this! glad to see some other crack flashers around.
This rom does seem to be taking kind of a large leap, but at least its forward.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Honestly the battery did get better after a couple days. Aosp has probably spoiled me. I really really liked this ROM.
Edit: and I know what you mean by "forward thinking" this ROM feels like the future.
And yes, definitely a crack flasher here. Even now that I have a ROM that I always fall back on I'm still flashing at least a few times a week, and trying new Roms on weekends. >.<

Will try this soon

this is a really nice rom for the s4 , i didn't have to reflash at all, one wipe flashed the rom, it was succesful and booted right up on the first try. Thanks for this, i tried the newest 9/6 debloated version from the link in the OP but it seemed to be a lil glitchy, the one in OP works fine. Thanks again