[ROM][KitKat][ARC/ARC S] Unofficial HellKat-4.4.2 (Betaa #1)

vishal_android freak · Jan 18, 2014

<< HellKat for Arc/Arc S >>

Android 4.4+ KitKat ROM built from CyanogenMod v11.0 source with lots of custom additions

The credit for the idea behind this project goes to DerTeufel1980, with additions from ThdDude, ad Cl3kener compiled using the Linaro-4.8.2 Toolchain for a super optimized build. Lots of tweaks under the hood for snappy response, great battery life, and the ultimate in customability. Over the next few weeks the ROM will evolve and lots of additions will be made. I plan on updating and maintaining this project so expect good things, as the ones of you who know me, know I'm all about getting you what you want...I hope you will join me on this journey to hell....

Disclaimer

Your warranty is now void. I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you and tell jokes about how smart you are. Collectively, and at the same time while trying not to choke on my sarcasim."

Features

CM-11.0 Base with Linaro Optimizations
Quick Settings Pull down, fully configurable
Lockscreen Widgets
5 Target Lockscreen Shortcuts
Transparent Notifications
HALO
Listview Animations
Screen Recorder
Trebuchet is BACKKKKK!
18 Init.d Scripts from Beanstalk
Expandable Desktop
Customizable Power Widget
LCD Density Changer
Build Prop Mods
Screen-On Notification Light
Tablet Mods/Dual Pan Preferences
Customizable Button Layout
NavBar Options
Customizable Battery Icon
Expandable Desktop
Tap & Pay
Much more to come!!!!

Installation Instructions

1. Download ROM
2. Reboot into recovery
3. Please back up your ROM before you begin!
4. You need a full wipe.
5. Flash the ROM
6. Flash 4.4 Gapps
7. Reboot
8. Let it sit a while.
9. Reboot, setup and enjoy HellKat!

Download

Beta #1

Kernel and Rom Sources:

https://github.com/LegacyXperia/msm7x30-3.4.x-nAa

https://github.com/Hellybean

Credits:

Mikeioannina
DerTeufel1980<
thdDude,
CyanogenMod Team,
Team Chopsticks,
ParanoidAndroid,
Cl3Kener,
Google,
your mama,
XDA,
Myself,
everyone involved,
Anyone I forgot.
Thanks

XDA:DevDB Information
HellKat, a ROM for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc

Contributors
vishal_android freak
ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
ROM Firmware Required: 4.1.B.0.587
Based On: CyanogenMod

Version Information
Status: Alpha

Created 2014-01-18
Last Updated 2014-01-26

vishal_android freak · Jan 18, 2014

Reserved

Beta #1 :
Minor bug fixes.
Upto date with latest Hellkat sources

Old changelogs

vishal_android freak · Jan 18, 2014

Reserved

irefutabil · Jan 18, 2014

first of all, thank you for your great work, Vishal but what brings new this KK Rom. We have now AORP, CARBON, OMNI. why don't make better this rom's and you want start this project! just my 2 cents

Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda app-developers app

vishal_android freak · Jan 18, 2014

irefutabil said:
first of all, thank you for your great work, Vishal but what brings new this KK Rom. We have now AORP, CARBON, OMNI. why don't make better this rom's and you want start this project! just my 2 cents

Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda app-developers app

No rom can be made perfect in a single build.. And hence nightlies concept exist.. When one rom's nightly is out, i work on the other project.. Updates come only when decent and worth updating changes are merged.. So if i work on a single rom, once i build a nightly, i have no work as i cannot keep compiling everyday for single changed merged.. Just trying to give you guys the taste of those roms which are not common and famous in other forums like galaxy notes, nexus, s2,s3 etc..

Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

smokerman · Jan 18, 2014

irefutabil said:
first of all, thank you for your great work, Vishal but what brings new this KK Rom. We have now AORP, CARBON, OMNI. why don't make better this rom's and you want start this project! just my 2 cents

Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda app-developers app

must agree..

vishal_android freak said:
No rom can be made perfect in a single build.. And hence nightlies concept exist.. When one rom's nightly is out, i work on the other project.. Updates come only when decent and worth updating changes are merged.. So if i work on a single rom, once i build a nightly, i have no work as i cannot keep compiling everyday for single changed merged.. Just trying to give you guys the taste of those roms which are not common and famous in other forums like galaxy notes, nexus, s2,s3 etc..

Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

altough i agree with you for new roms,after 4 or 5 kitkat roms maybe users choose 2 or 3 to keep working..no sense on having 10 kitkat roms..i think AORP and CARBON rom are hard to beat..but we never know..

good work my friend.

carper84 · Jan 18, 2014

Why can't we have 10 Kk roms? This alpha build works very well for me! Its so fluid!

Dr.SAM88 · Jan 18, 2014

I actually like the PolygonKK 1.2 quite a lot.... I used to have AORP beta and found PolygonKK to be better.

Is AORP 1.2 really such an improvement?
Never installed Carbon since its still a beta....and decided to go back to ICS since i use HDMI a lot for movies and other things.

With Android Tweaker 2 i managed to tweak the kitkat roms quite a bit.....Love that app.

Does anybody know if it will ever be possible that sony will release HDMI sources for kitkat?
Kitkat is a light version ideal fo our ARC S.

If not, would it be possible to create a compatible virtual machine running the stock ICS version of HDMI on 4.4?

smokerman · Jan 19, 2014

carper84 said:
Why can't we have 10 Kk roms? This alpha build works very well for me! Its so fluid!

we can..for me problem is releasing many roms with same bugs,same base rom and almost same performance..kernel more stable and fast for kitkat roms (arcS)is still 11DarkAnzu20140112.:good:

so what im saying is that i prefer 3 or 4 stable and super 4.4 kitkat roms,than 10 unstable roms and buggy..so far the released roms are pretty stable..so we are lucky..but they are similar if you tested..i ve tested:

polygon kk
carbon
AORP
cm11LX
Omni

best so far for me CARBON, AORP and new Polygon kk 1.2 with aroma installer and good options..so 3 top kitkat roms (beta versions still).

gonna give this a try also this days if i have time..a new 3xx kernel or a optimized one it was a good idea too..surely it will improve all kitkat roms.

Dr.SAM88 · Jan 19, 2014

We should get @wedgess to work on a new lupus kernel for KitKat.... but it seems he left development on our devices.

DomusX10 · Jan 19, 2014

I'm on Carbon, and is so good for me: smooth, fluid and customizable like I want.

I don't need tablet UI or expandable desktop...and carbon for me it's the right choice. But this ROM "features" it's very intersting...

I'll wait for screenshots (for view features like UI, and customization/ performances etc..) and changelog of it.

I'll also say THANK YOU VERY MUCH to vishal...vishal spent a lot of his time on these projects, that are all goods in their ways..it's only an user choice which choose.

I'm on Carbon and wait for Carbon next release, with latest cm11 and more...but I'm tempted so much by this ROM... :highfive:

ArnisHoti · Jan 19, 2014

does video recording work ??

popthosegaskets · Jan 19, 2014

ArnisHoti said:
does video recording work ??

Please read the LX CM11 changelog...

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pablopablo · Jan 20, 2014

great rom port vishal. everything works great, very customizable ui and interesting tweaks setup...

screen recorder fc's... i'm not able to make this app work changing video resolution... has anyone tried it?

i'd like to suggest AOSB Project (ProBAM ROM) from s3 forum, as a new rom port... just think about it

smokerman · Jan 20, 2014

i ve tested this rom..and its working great..video review on the way.

it seems better than other kitkat roms...very customizable,many options,many tweaks inside rom (user friendly)..amazing job on this..for a alpha version..WOW.

:good::good::good:

ps:just one note..it would be awsome a light blue version.:silly:

DomusX10 · Jan 20, 2014

smokerman said:
i ve tested this rom..and its working great..video review on the way.

it seems better than other kitkat roms...very customizable,many options,many tweaks inside rom (user friendly)..amazing job on this..for a alpha version..WOW.

:good::good::good:

ps:just one note..it would be awsome a light blue version.:silly:

why? There is a color predominant on the ROM? I don't see screenshots...

pablopablo · Jan 20, 2014

DomusX10 said:
why? There is a color predominant on the ROM? I don't see screenshots...

you can use google to see hellkat screenshots. this rom is not xperia arc exclusive.... the predominant colour is red

if you want to know how it is, about included tweaks, customizing menu, ui, etc... just flash and try the rom :good:

DomusX10 · Jan 20, 2014

pablopablo said:
you can use google to see hellkat screenshots. this rom is not xperia arc exclusive.... the predominant colour is red

if you want to know how it is, about included tweaks, customizing menu, ui, etc... just flash and try the rom :good:

I've searched before, now more accurately I've found some screenshots..it isn't for me...too red . Never mind. Thanks for your attention.

smokerman · Jan 20, 2014

@vishal_android freak feel free to add it on 1 post if you want. amazing work as always my friend..im amazed with this rom.
screenshots:http://blueangelman.blogspot.pt/

---------- Post added at 05:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:08 PM ----------

DomusX10 said:
I've searched before, now more accurately I've found some screenshots..it isn't for me...too red . Never mind. Thanks for your attention.

too red for me also..but trust me..its awsome rom..see video review..its alpha but until now 1 day usage and no major bugs..great battery life,super customizable,user friendly,usb mount working..i didnt see this many options on any kitkat rom for arcS..

i m sure some themer can do a blue version..that would be awsome.

DomusX10 · Jan 20, 2014

smokerman said:
too red for me also..but trust me..its awsome rom..see video review..its alpha but until now 1 day usage and no major bugs..great battery life,super customizable,user friendly..i didnt see this many options on any kitkat rom for arcS.. i m sure some themer can do a blue version..that would be awsome.

Sorry, "I'm limited to 8 thanks per day" now but THANK YOU VERY MUCH for video review..Nice to see ROM UI and colors...as soon as I can, push the thanks button for you. Thanks!!:good:

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