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First off, I must start off officially, Hello fellow flashaholics!! I am The SJSharksfan, and i am a flashaholic. I have been affected by this condition for the last 7 years, and this thread might just be the outlet i need to help alleviate the flashaholic tendencies that i (we) suffer from.. So, if you are a member also, feel free to let out some flashaholic stories here too.. Ah, that feels better. So, with that said, I just want to share my personal customizations with the android community. I am not building anything you find on this thread, I am simply making a few minor adjustments.

I have been using smartphones for quite some time now. My first taste of really customizing my device interface was when I was playing with my PalmPre 1 & then Pre2 using webOS. It was very fun. I had to move onto android and had switched over to the Epic Touch 4G. I rooted very fast and was flashing ever since. Now on my S4, the same amount if not more is available to tweak this device as well.

I do like TW based ROMs, but enjoy using AoSP based ROMs more.

The ROM I am currently on is CarbonKK, however since I am a flashaholic 100%, I can't help but test other AoSP based ROMs as often as I can. I started customizing on AiCP, but have always been a CarbonROM fan, so after I test the different builds, I usually land on CarbonROM for my daily. I will add customized builds of AiCP, PA, c-ROM, Vanir & SlimKat along side the Carbon builds though, so if you like those ROMs and my customizations, you can flash which ever you prefer.

Please note: I am not the dev for this rom. I am not building it at all. All I do is extract the directories, make the changes, re-zip, re-sign and create new md5sum.

I test every time I set up a build this way. I am always the first person to test. I then send it to 6 or 7 people that also make sure that it is stable. If it isn't stable, I don't upload to my Mega account. So, even though I am always confident in my customizations, I cannot be responsible if you run into problems. All devices are slightly different due to hardware differences.

Please Note: Any of these builds should be able to get dirty flashed over c-ROM, AiCP or other CarbonROM builds, however you might have to flash clean. ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS nandroid before making any changes. With most of the newest builds, even within aOS 4.4.4, you might find that you need to flash clean with whichever build you are trying to flash. gApps also might need to be switched. I find some work better with certain roms than others.

Since this rom is AoSP based, you'll need to flash gApps as normally done for AoSP.

DPI I use is 115. It is very small, but I wear glasses already so I am able to use that low of resolution.

** Please note: this customized build is using the jflte unified base and I add the Sprint variant of the KT Kernel. So if you are on an S4 variant that is not compatible with the LTE unified builds, this will not work on your device. (If you want to use this ROM, you still can, you will just need to have the kernel for your carrier on your SD card when flashing. Flash after you flash the ROM. URL below to find your KT Kernel. If the link isn't working, click to view tkruzze's profile and started threads, he has threads for every carrier's kernels)

The small adjustments I make are as follows:
  • adding the KT Kernel - SPRINT version baked in!!!!
  • Custom boot animation (see 2nd post for screenshot)
  • superSU v2.14
  • Nova Launcher v3.2 (& Prime)
  • Apex Launcher (& Pro)
  • adding the sprint VVM app
  • working sVoice (you might have to remove and reinstall from the system/priv-app folder)
  • Xposed Installer for add-on mods, tweaks & more!!
  • quite a few sound options for ringtones and notifications. A few examples would be COD-BO2 theme music (MP & DubStep Menus), "Droid" alert, ViperAI, Robot28 (iPhone) & FamilyGuy Bag-O-Weed song clip to name just a few
    *** NEW!! Microbes LWP included in CarbonROM!! - The only CarbonROM build with it included!! *** (Starting at the 6/30 build)
  • as of 7/21, I will be changing the included tool apps due to the fact that they are installed as system apps and not user. This is not the best way and I don't want to keep causing issues with the extras I add.
*** PLEASE do not post questions for these versions in the official carbonROM thread. They do not want to support issues using this ROM. They gave me their blessing for starting my own thread, but said please no support questions. If you test this build on your device and see glitches, my thoughts are hardware differences between variants might be the cause. Please flash the official carbon to see if the same issues are there. Please also refrain from posting questions for these builds in the official threads for these builds. The devs for the official builds are not supporting any unofficial builds.

Some folks report some screen flickering at times. Parkourkid let us know that if you are having flicker issues with Hover (which is common with most ROMs including it now), increase their GPU mHz to 200+, he suggests to use 375.. If you look at the change log for the KT Kernel, the 7/12 update added the ktconservativeq gov that seems to address that issue specifically. If you are running the KT kernel and are on a previous version, just update the kernel with your KT Monitor app.

*** STARTING AT THE 6/18 BUILD, AoSP BASED BUILDS NOW SUPPORT APP2SD FUNCTIONALITY!! ***
*** ALL BUILDS WITH THE 6/19 KERNEL SHOULD BE UPDATED MANUALLY TO THE LATEST KT KERNEL (7/12) ***

Stable Builds
Customized CarbonROM
4.4.4

Updates 10/25/14:
~ updated superSU to v2.16 (& Pro)
~ updated Nova Launcher to v3.2 (& Prime)
~ Added ADW Launcher (EX)
~ Apex Launcher (& Pro)

4.4.3
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  • MD5: 8d7b83de9822e940ad80570ecfedb678
    SHA-1: eb85dc25f550786942dd71924cc571fe72c9b4ca
    **Please Note: The KT kernel used in this build was the 6/19 build, please update your kernel with the KTweaker app to the latest KT kernel - 7/12
4.4.2
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  • MD5: d7bdaa29a997eb4eb7844ce66ad9655c
    SHA-1: a05386080f4c1ef73dd3a71781f862bd8d2fd042
    **Please Note: The KT kernel used in this build was the 5/28 build, please update your kernel with the KTweaker app to the latest KT kernel - 7/12
4.4.4 - Customized Vanir
4.4.4 - Customized c-ROM
4.4.4 - Customized SlimKat
Please Note: These builds require a clean flash. Updating on top of any other rom besides other slim builds will result in bootloops. Root access is obtained after flashing rom, activating developer options in settings and turning on root access. Either apps only or apps & ABD will work.

  • <Mod Edit - Link Removed>- Latest (uploaded 1/26/15)
    MD5: 33a02426f0e57b74beee55561fba1fdf
    SHA-1: 289bacb3e0d797d95cd9dd628303b718edf568be
    Update: for me, I've run for 36 hours so far, very stable. I removed many of the extra apps, but the few that I left in MAY need to be switched back to user apps, but for the most part, this build is very stable and has few if any bugs. No bugs from my changes it seems so feel free to test and let me know how its running for you.

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    MD5: 9e294c8be6369338a419b598174eb882
    SHA-1: e7def9bd78a75e3d47f331f16e9e832c3904cbb4

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    MD5: e4a5795bbc82517cd7c54ecab709a7fa
    SHA-1: 4dc6d6e539ca6fda26e85ed443c63479866fa36a
4.4.4 - Customized AoSPA

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    MD5: 293c3d69384f9c0bb8e8072bc417984f
    SHA-1: 86aa02f593b7af58814e6f5dfaa86e0f057971a6
    ** A HUGE thanks to ParkourKid93 for testing this build for us! **
    **Please Note: The KT kernel used in this build was the 6/19 build, please update your kernel with the KTweaker app to the latest KT kernel - 7/12
4.4.4 - Customized AiCP - SOLID BUILD!!
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    MD5: 15424d9a76888564899cda85f2db1d25
    SHA-1: 4daf7e7594beea29b9bee04f0dbe3e3a9853be72
    **Please Note: The KT kernel used in this build was the 6/19 build, please update your kernel with the KTweaker app to the latest KT kernel - 7/12
gApps Options
KT Kernel Options
*** aGPS patch if you're having GPS issues

** I like to use very low DPI settings, so the small boot annination is how I prefer it. But, if you would like a larger version of the boot anni I use, feel free to download it from my DropBox here

Testing Builds (Found In Post #3)

Old Builds - Customized (Found In Post #4)

I use philZ custom recovery but CWR will work as well, use latest version if at all possible.

MOD - Customize your boot animation!
I've been working on a custom boot animation for DreamXtreme and I thought I'd share it. I tested it already and it works great. There is a slight hiccup in the middle of the animation, but not major. I haven't created a flashable zip yet, but you can set it manually on any rom and it will work. If you need to know how to change boot animations manually, the process is as follows:

  • DownLoad the animation from my DropBox here
  • Rename the current file in system/media folder to bootanimation.zip.bak
  • Copy the downloaded zip to your system/media folder using a file explorer with root priviledges (I use ES)
  • Change the priviledges forbthe new file to match the previous files settings (should be rw-r--r--)
  • Reboot
  • Profit
This process will work with any boot animation you may already have. As long as the file name and permissions are correct, the process will be the same. If you want, I have a bunch in a DropBox folder, feel free to grab any and test or use.. these are some of the ones I think are pretty cool

ROM Installation Process
For first time installation:
  • WIPE (wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition)
  • Select Rom Zip & Flash
  • Select gApps Zip & Flash
  • Reboot & Enjoy
  • Reflash superSU if you use that superuser app (recommended)
For updating build installation:
  • WIPE (wipe cache & dalvik cache partitions)
  • Select Rom Zip & Flash
  • Select gApps Zip & Flash only if coming from a lower os version, no need to if only updating within the same os versions
  • Reboot & Enjoy
  • update superSU bianaries
Official CarbonROM thread
Please feel free to look at the official CarbonDev GitHub. and on their Gerrit CarbonDev Gerrit

** My customized builds will reflect the same changes as the official nightlies but always with my same customizations each time.

I will update with info I might have missed in this op and I will answer any questions anyone might have about the customizations I made.

All I am doing on this thread is sharing a custom build that I use for my daily driver. Anyone is welcome to use it. Please remember that I am not the developer for the base rom, so if for any reason you find issues or glitches, more than likely you shouldn't use this build. For some reason, I am able to run it without 1 single issue, hence why I posted it. (I am also playing with Mahdi and trying to put my customizations on it as well. If I get it perfect, I will share it as well)

Future Build Ideas - POSSIBLY!!

So, I'm not even sure if anyone is even flashing my builds.. But I will continue to upload my customizations as long as I am running carbon.

Enjoy!

sj

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Testing Builds
*¥*Please Note that this section is exactly what the title says. TEST builds. There is a strong possibility that these builds will not work. I always recommend staying on the builds listed above in the "Stable" list. I have already removed quite a few of the older builds as well as many of the builds that are known to not work for anyone.. ** I also am thinking about reorganizing this list. Currently, it is not listed by ROM version, but it is listed for the most part from newest version at the top, to the older versions towards the bottom.

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AoSPA - Customized 4.X
Coming Soon!!

  • CarbonROM "L" SJSharksfan Custom (once it is posted)
  • send me a request!
 
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Old Builds - Customized

LATEST CUSTOM BUILD!!
CarbonROM - Customized - 4.4.X
SlimKat - Customized 4.4.X
AoSPA - Customized 4.4.X
AiCP - Customized 4.4.X
 
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Any features list or screen shots plz!

I am getting the links ready right now. I will post screenshots if you want, but there is nothing different visually from the official carbon builds. So it will look like the same shots that are on the carbon thread.

I'll work on some screenies for the boot animation though, if I think of any others that are different, I'll post them too

Update: links and screenshot posted

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Looking forward to this :), you got all your testers already?, because I can test for the Sprint GS4 if you want
×Rebel Nation×
Sure, feel free to test, but it should be very stable.
I can test it on intl. I9505
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It should run for all S4 variants since I'm using the unified builds. (That sprint VVM app can be removed if it isn't working for you, I did not set it as a system app)


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I like to share my test results sometimes with folks if I think it might help someone at some point. I just ran a decent test with my ROM and a 4.4.3 ROM. Since I am a full fledged flashaholic, I can't help flashing something on the bleeding edge. So I flashed mahdi v2.6, I just flashed on top of carbon. I will need to flash clean on that test so I wanted to make sure I could restore my other backup, so I restored the nandroid that I made before the test. It restored fine, but was acting a little wonky, so I decided to flash my customized build on top of my nandroid, and everything is back to perfectly stable. I honestly think that the 6/3 CarbonROM from the official site is the most stable 4.4.2 ROM out there.

:) that's all I wanted to share for now.. see ya


sj

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I like to share my test results sometimes with folks if I think it might help someone at some point. I just ran a decent test with my ROM and a 4.4.3 ROM. Since I am a full fledged flashaholic, I can't help flashing something on the bleeding edge. So I flashed mahdi v2.6, I just flashed on top of carbon. I will need to flash clean on that test so I wanted to make sure I could restore my other backup, so I restored the nandroid that I made before the test. It restored fine, but was acting a little wonky, so I decided to flash my customized build on top of my nandroid, and everything is back to perfectly stable. I honestly think that the 6/3 CarbonROM from the official site is the most stable 4.4.2 ROM out there.

:) that's all I wanted to share for now.. see ya


sj

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6/3/14 CarbonROM - $J$harksfan Customized


Can u look at kernel from slim kat build 5.4 weekly?I got only 1% battery drain in 10 hrs.that is awesome.I want same battery tweaks from ur rom not only me but everyone want a battery friendly rom. 5.4 is the only build with that much battery tweaks I think.and thx for ur work buddy.
one more thing currently m on paranoid sabermod which is not gud in battery life.I have done evrything like wakelocks and some other stuff, then changed kernel to alucard.after alucard I got some juice left at day end but in slimkat 5.4 weekly battery life is awesome.
So the main thing is that I m lost in all roms and flashing and restoring.I want a complete rom with full features and great battery life that is why I m interested in ur work.m sure u can do it.happy developing .
 

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I like to share my test results sometimes with folks if I think it might help someone at some point. I just ran a decent test with my ROM and a 4.4.3 ROM. Since I am a full fledged flashaholic, I can't help flashing something on the bleeding edge. So I flashed mahdi v2.6, I just flashed on top of carbon. I will need to flash clean on that test so I wanted to make sure I could restore my other backup, so I restored the nandroid that I made before the test. It restored fine, but was acting a little wonky, so I decided to flash my customized build on top of my nandroid, and everything is back to perfectly stable. I honestly think that the 6/3 CarbonROM from the official site is the most stable 4.4.2 ROM out there.

:) that's all I wanted to share for now.. see ya


sj

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6/3/14 CarbonROM - $J$harksfan Customized


Can u look at kernel from slim kat build 5.4 weekly?I got only 1% battery drain in 10 hrs.that is awesome.I want same battery tweaks from ur rom not only me but everyone want a battery friendly rom. 5.4 is the only build with that much battery tweaks I think.and thx for ur work buddy.
one more thing currently m on paranoid sabermod which is not gud in battery life.I have done evrything like wakelocks and some other stuff, then changed kernel to alucard.after alucard I got some juice left at day end but in slimkat 5.4 weekly battery life is awesome.
So the main thing is that I m lost in all roms and flashing and restoring.I want a complete rom with full features and great battery life that is why I m interested in ur work.m sure u can do it.happy developing .


Hi debugger. If that kernel has a flashable zip, I can see if I can bake it into a build for you, but if not, I'm not sure if I can. The only reason I can get kt in this one is cause I extract the files and put them where they go before I recompress. But I will see if I can make it work..


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Hi debugger. If that kernel has a flashable zip, I can see if I can bake it into a build for you, but if not, I'm not sure if I can. The only reason I can get kt in this one is cause I extract the files and put them where they go before I recompress. But I will see if I can make it work..


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With kt kernel s4 heats more than any kernel..try to cook with alucard or efficient kernel..both r best at battery and moderate use.but kt is for performance.I think efficient will be gud with their recommended settings.
R u doing any battery tweaks in rom itself other than kernel?

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With kt kernel s4 heats more than any kernel..try to cook with alucard or efficient kernel..both r best at battery and moderate use.but kt is for performance.I think efficient will be gud with their recommended settings.
R u doing any battery tweaks in rom itself other than kernel?

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I will download those kernels and see. I will post in this thread when I have a chance to take a look.

No battery tweaks, only changes are what I specify in op.


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I will download those kernels and see. I will post in this thread when I have a chance to take a look.

No battery tweaks, only changes are what I specify in op.


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Thx developer..m going to flash it now.still downloading. ;)

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Ok i found some problems.. I think its only me.prob is that when i rearrange qs tiles they revert to stock position.and there r some probs with graphics like when playing need for speed half upper part of screen flickers. Any help is appreciated.

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Hi debugger, I wish I was able to help with that, but I am not the developer for this rom, I am simply making a few changes and recompressing. Are you seeing those same things if you flash the official carbonrom? Did you try flashing another kernel or reflashing KT? Sometimes I do that if I'm having issues. I haven't seen any with carbonrom though, its very stable for me.
I wish I knew what to do in your case, but I don't really build these ROMs at all, I just tweak them. So my point is, the carbonrom devs don't want to see questions for this build in their thread.. If this version is giving you some glitches, then I would try to flash the official version

++ I will test the quick setting tiles and see if they revert for me
Edit: I just added 6 tiles and rearranged them all, rebooted and they stayed in position. It has to be device related in my opinion. I would try to flash totally clean and try reflashing KT 5/28 over the rom

I do appreciate the post and want to help you dial it in. Hopefully its something easy

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    First off, I must start off officially, Hello fellow flashaholics!! I am The SJSharksfan, and i am a flashaholic. I have been affected by this condition for the last 7 years, and this thread might just be the outlet i need to help alleviate the flashaholic tendencies that i (we) suffer from.. So, if you are a member also, feel free to let out some flashaholic stories here too.. Ah, that feels better. So, with that said, I just want to share my personal customizations with the android community. I am not building anything you find on this thread, I am simply making a few minor adjustments.

    I have been using smartphones for quite some time now. My first taste of really customizing my device interface was when I was playing with my PalmPre 1 & then Pre2 using webOS. It was very fun. I had to move onto android and had switched over to the Epic Touch 4G. I rooted very fast and was flashing ever since. Now on my S4, the same amount if not more is available to tweak this device as well.

    I do like TW based ROMs, but enjoy using AoSP based ROMs more.

    The ROM I am currently on is CarbonKK, however since I am a flashaholic 100%, I can't help but test other AoSP based ROMs as often as I can. I started customizing on AiCP, but have always been a CarbonROM fan, so after I test the different builds, I usually land on CarbonROM for my daily. I will add customized builds of AiCP, PA, c-ROM, Vanir & SlimKat along side the Carbon builds though, so if you like those ROMs and my customizations, you can flash which ever you prefer.

    Please note: I am not the dev for this rom. I am not building it at all. All I do is extract the directories, make the changes, re-zip, re-sign and create new md5sum.

    I test every time I set up a build this way. I am always the first person to test. I then send it to 6 or 7 people that also make sure that it is stable. If it isn't stable, I don't upload to my Mega account. So, even though I am always confident in my customizations, I cannot be responsible if you run into problems. All devices are slightly different due to hardware differences.

    Please Note: Any of these builds should be able to get dirty flashed over c-ROM, AiCP or other CarbonROM builds, however you might have to flash clean. ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS nandroid before making any changes. With most of the newest builds, even within aOS 4.4.4, you might find that you need to flash clean with whichever build you are trying to flash. gApps also might need to be switched. I find some work better with certain roms than others.

    Since this rom is AoSP based, you'll need to flash gApps as normally done for AoSP.

    DPI I use is 115. It is very small, but I wear glasses already so I am able to use that low of resolution.

    ** Please note: this customized build is using the jflte unified base and I add the Sprint variant of the KT Kernel. So if you are on an S4 variant that is not compatible with the LTE unified builds, this will not work on your device. (If you want to use this ROM, you still can, you will just need to have the kernel for your carrier on your SD card when flashing. Flash after you flash the ROM. URL below to find your KT Kernel. If the link isn't working, click to view tkruzze's profile and started threads, he has threads for every carrier's kernels)

    The small adjustments I make are as follows:
    • adding the KT Kernel - SPRINT version baked in!!!!
    • Custom boot animation (see 2nd post for screenshot)
    • superSU v2.14
    • Nova Launcher v3.2 (& Prime)
    • Apex Launcher (& Pro)
    • adding the sprint VVM app
    • working sVoice (you might have to remove and reinstall from the system/priv-app folder)
    • Xposed Installer for add-on mods, tweaks & more!!
    • quite a few sound options for ringtones and notifications. A few examples would be COD-BO2 theme music (MP & DubStep Menus), "Droid" alert, ViperAI, Robot28 (iPhone) & FamilyGuy Bag-O-Weed song clip to name just a few
      *** NEW!! Microbes LWP included in CarbonROM!! - The only CarbonROM build with it included!! *** (Starting at the 6/30 build)
    • as of 7/21, I will be changing the included tool apps due to the fact that they are installed as system apps and not user. This is not the best way and I don't want to keep causing issues with the extras I add.
    *** PLEASE do not post questions for these versions in the official carbonROM thread. They do not want to support issues using this ROM. They gave me their blessing for starting my own thread, but said please no support questions. If you test this build on your device and see glitches, my thoughts are hardware differences between variants might be the cause. Please flash the official carbon to see if the same issues are there. Please also refrain from posting questions for these builds in the official threads for these builds. The devs for the official builds are not supporting any unofficial builds.

    Some folks report some screen flickering at times. Parkourkid let us know that if you are having flicker issues with Hover (which is common with most ROMs including it now), increase their GPU mHz to 200+, he suggests to use 375.. If you look at the change log for the KT Kernel, the 7/12 update added the ktconservativeq gov that seems to address that issue specifically. If you are running the KT kernel and are on a previous version, just update the kernel with your KT Monitor app.

    *** STARTING AT THE 6/18 BUILD, AoSP BASED BUILDS NOW SUPPORT APP2SD FUNCTIONALITY!! ***
    *** ALL BUILDS WITH THE 6/19 KERNEL SHOULD BE UPDATED MANUALLY TO THE LATEST KT KERNEL (7/12) ***

    Stable Builds
    Customized CarbonROM
    4.4.4

    Updates 10/25/14:
    ~ updated superSU to v2.16 (& Pro)
    ~ updated Nova Launcher to v3.2 (& Prime)
    ~ Added ADW Launcher (EX)
    ~ Apex Launcher (& Pro)

    4.4.3
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    • MD5: 8d7b83de9822e940ad80570ecfedb678
      SHA-1: eb85dc25f550786942dd71924cc571fe72c9b4ca
      **Please Note: The KT kernel used in this build was the 6/19 build, please update your kernel with the KTweaker app to the latest KT kernel - 7/12
    4.4.2
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    • MD5: d7bdaa29a997eb4eb7844ce66ad9655c
      SHA-1: a05386080f4c1ef73dd3a71781f862bd8d2fd042
      **Please Note: The KT kernel used in this build was the 5/28 build, please update your kernel with the KTweaker app to the latest KT kernel - 7/12
    4.4.4 - Customized Vanir
    4.4.4 - Customized c-ROM
    4.4.4 - Customized SlimKat
    Please Note: These builds require a clean flash. Updating on top of any other rom besides other slim builds will result in bootloops. Root access is obtained after flashing rom, activating developer options in settings and turning on root access. Either apps only or apps & ABD will work.

    • <Mod Edit - Link Removed>- Latest (uploaded 1/26/15)
      MD5: 33a02426f0e57b74beee55561fba1fdf
      SHA-1: 289bacb3e0d797d95cd9dd628303b718edf568be
      Update: for me, I've run for 36 hours so far, very stable. I removed many of the extra apps, but the few that I left in MAY need to be switched back to user apps, but for the most part, this build is very stable and has few if any bugs. No bugs from my changes it seems so feel free to test and let me know how its running for you.

    • <Mod Edit - Link Removed>
      MD5: 9e294c8be6369338a419b598174eb882
      SHA-1: e7def9bd78a75e3d47f331f16e9e832c3904cbb4

    • <Mod Edit - Link Removed>
      MD5: e4a5795bbc82517cd7c54ecab709a7fa
      SHA-1: 4dc6d6e539ca6fda26e85ed443c63479866fa36a
    4.4.4 - Customized AoSPA

    • <Mod Edit - Link Removed>
      MD5: 293c3d69384f9c0bb8e8072bc417984f
      SHA-1: 86aa02f593b7af58814e6f5dfaa86e0f057971a6
      ** A HUGE thanks to ParkourKid93 for testing this build for us! **
      **Please Note: The KT kernel used in this build was the 6/19 build, please update your kernel with the KTweaker app to the latest KT kernel - 7/12
    4.4.4 - Customized AiCP - SOLID BUILD!!
    • <Mod Edit - Link Removed>
      MD5: 15424d9a76888564899cda85f2db1d25
      SHA-1: 4daf7e7594beea29b9bee04f0dbe3e3a9853be72
      **Please Note: The KT kernel used in this build was the 6/19 build, please update your kernel with the KTweaker app to the latest KT kernel - 7/12
    gApps Options
    KT Kernel Options
    *** aGPS patch if you're having GPS issues

    ** I like to use very low DPI settings, so the small boot annination is how I prefer it. But, if you would like a larger version of the boot anni I use, feel free to download it from my DropBox here

    Testing Builds (Found In Post #3)

    Old Builds - Customized (Found In Post #4)

    I use philZ custom recovery but CWR will work as well, use latest version if at all possible.

    MOD - Customize your boot animation!
    I've been working on a custom boot animation for DreamXtreme and I thought I'd share it. I tested it already and it works great. There is a slight hiccup in the middle of the animation, but not major. I haven't created a flashable zip yet, but you can set it manually on any rom and it will work. If you need to know how to change boot animations manually, the process is as follows:

    • DownLoad the animation from my DropBox here
    • Rename the current file in system/media folder to bootanimation.zip.bak
    • Copy the downloaded zip to your system/media folder using a file explorer with root priviledges (I use ES)
    • Change the priviledges forbthe new file to match the previous files settings (should be rw-r--r--)
    • Reboot
    • Profit
    This process will work with any boot animation you may already have. As long as the file name and permissions are correct, the process will be the same. If you want, I have a bunch in a DropBox folder, feel free to grab any and test or use.. these are some of the ones I think are pretty cool

    ROM Installation Process
    For first time installation:
    • WIPE (wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition)
    • Select Rom Zip & Flash
    • Select gApps Zip & Flash
    • Reboot & Enjoy
    • Reflash superSU if you use that superuser app (recommended)
    For updating build installation:
    • WIPE (wipe cache & dalvik cache partitions)
    • Select Rom Zip & Flash
    • Select gApps Zip & Flash only if coming from a lower os version, no need to if only updating within the same os versions
    • Reboot & Enjoy
    • update superSU bianaries
    Official CarbonROM thread
    Please feel free to look at the official CarbonDev GitHub. and on their Gerrit CarbonDev Gerrit

    ** My customized builds will reflect the same changes as the official nightlies but always with my same customizations each time.

    I will update with info I might have missed in this op and I will answer any questions anyone might have about the customizations I made.

    All I am doing on this thread is sharing a custom build that I use for my daily driver. Anyone is welcome to use it. Please remember that I am not the developer for the base rom, so if for any reason you find issues or glitches, more than likely you shouldn't use this build. For some reason, I am able to run it without 1 single issue, hence why I posted it. (I am also playing with Mahdi and trying to put my customizations on it as well. If I get it perfect, I will share it as well)

    Future Build Ideas - POSSIBLY!!

    So, I'm not even sure if anyone is even flashing my builds.. But I will continue to upload my customizations as long as I am running carbon.

    Enjoy!

    sj

    Sent from my Customized S4 (SPH-L720) on SlimKat v9 12.26.14 aOS 4.4.4 with KTkernel 12.9.14 using XDA Premium HD Pro Mobile App
    5
    Latest build from me - SlimROM v9 Official (UnOfficial) SJSharksfan Custom with 12/9/14 KT Kernel

    SlimROM v9 Official - SJ Sharksfan Custom with KT Kernel
    MD5: 33a02426f0e57b74beee55561fba1fdf
    SHA-1: 289bacb3e0d797d95cd9dd628303b718edf568be

    Enjoy!

    Update: for me, I've run for 36 hours so far, very stable. I removed many of the extra apps, but the few that I left in MAY need to be switched back to user apps, but for the most part, this build is very stable and has few if any bugs. No bugs from my changes it seems so feel free to test and let me know how its running for you.

    sj

    Sent from my Customized S4 on SlimKat v9 aOS 4.4.4 with KTkernel 12/9 using Tap@Talk HD Pro Mobile App
    4
    So, are you a slimkat fan? I have shown some love for that great line of builds as well. The latest 2 builds have been SJSharkafan customized and op updated with links.

    Please Note: These builds require a clean flash. Updating on top of any other rom besides other slim builds will result in bootloops. Root access is obtained after flashing rom, activating developer options in settings and turning on root access. Either apps only or apps & ABD will work.

    4.4.4 - Customized SlimKat
    Enjoy!

    sj

    Sent from my Customized & Carbonized S4 (SPH-L720) - 8/3/14 aOS 4.4.4 with KTkernel 7/12 using Tap@Talk HD Pro Mobile App
    4
    New build, recommended flash out of all my versions

    CarbonROM 8/03/14 - SJSharksfan Customized - AoSP KK 4.4.4 based with KT Kernel 7/12/14
    Recommended flash - My Daily Driver!
    MD5: 9e40e175482cc889ecbfc4d89cfb5400
    SHA-1: 3213b43c7def0aabed5cbccd1d70cd145622bfcd

    Enjoy peeps!

    sj

    Sent from my gTab3 (SM-T210R) on NoleKat v1.4 using Tap@Talk HD Mobile Pro