[ROM][MK2] 4.3 Stock(ish)v06 - Performance Rooted Deknoxed Deodexed HotSpot 2/16/14

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Flash this at your own risk. This has been tested THOROUGHLY on my own SGS4. It works. Follow my instructions and you'll flash it just fine.I am NOT responsible for what you choose to flash on your phone. If your phone turns into a Gremlin and tries to eat you, you have been WARNED!!!!

NOTE: Please don't PM me for support. (1) It's rude. (2) Posting an issue or problem in this thread allows many users to look at it and offer advice on a possible solution. (3) Sending a PM does not allow other members of XDA to search for whatever problem and/or solution that is derived from the post in the thread.

If you PM me for support I will automatically ignore you. Thank you and I hope you understand.

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With that little bit out of the way:

Hi folks,

This is for all who want a Deodexed version of the stock 4.3 MK2 ROM with some performance boost and battery savings. The best of both worlds.

You MUST be on the MK2 or NAE modem when running this ROM. If not WiFi will be broken. Visit unknownforce's thread here to flash it.

Donations:

These people deserve their own section in the OP and I thank them very much: :highfive:

@leaderbuilder
@itzbob701
@Parnes_J
@sndrdg
@Danster840
@Jim M
@Longball
@cmos8088
@doby-nut
@loader2142
@VaderSS




Screenshots:




User Quotes:

• "Love this rom! Definitely my daily stock(ish) is the way to go. Thanks for all the hard work and giving us a good base to do our own thing with. Never liked rabbits before but I do now"
• "This rom has been the best when it comes to battery life in my personal experience coming from an all stock MJA w/ root to Mk2. No settings changed. I started to greenify some system apps as well."
• "Thanks tons, very good Stock(ish) experience. Love the debloat and the added features."
• "Awesome! Love this ROM, I was using a few others and kept debating going back to stock with root. THIS is exactly what I had in mind, stock experience so everything runs smooth plus a tweak here or there to improve battery life and allow personal customization. Keep up the great work!"
• "This ROM is super fast and battery efficient out of the box. Thanks raw!"

ROM Features

v06

• AROMA installer for Philz 6.12+ compatibility.
• Tweaked file system (/cache /data /system) on install with tune2fs.
• intergrated Adobe Air and Adobe Flash into this ROM. No need to install them manually
• Pie control. Get an AOSP feel on a TW ROM.
• XHalo (paranoid android style) popup windows for notifications.
• 6 choices of TW Launcher sizes in AROMA (made by yours truly)
• Added the following xposed modules:
  • Network speed indicator
  • Youtube adaway
  • Pie control (see above)
  • X-volume (add more steps to your volume slider)
  • X-halo floating windows
• Added the following widgets
  • Android weather widget
  • Dolphin Bookmark widget
• WIFiHotspot Toggle.
• Rooted.
• De-odexed.
• De-knoxed.
• Hotspot mod.
• 4-in-1 reboot menu.
• KT-SGS4 custom kernel.
• Wanam Xposed 2.5.1 and Xposed installer.
• Sony Bravia imaging engine and Bravia image engine movie patch. The same awesome images you get with pictures will now be applied to movies!
• X-Reality imaging engine
• Forced GPU rendering.
• Disabled Increasing Ringtone.
• Disabled Input Notification.
• More power saver tweaks.
• Improved UI responsiveness.
• Disabled USB debugging notification.
• Removed app checks (JNI).
• Improved Network (WiFi/Mobile) performance.
• Improved maximum JPEG quality.
• Improved earpiece audio.
• Full WiFi channels tweak.
• Disabled screen on when unplugged.
• Disabled loud volume warning.
• Enabled 4-way screen rotation.
• Flashlight quicksetting button.
• Edited /system/lib/egl and removed libGLES_android.so for better 2d performance.
• Two premade KTweaker settings (1) Turbo for performance and (2) Low Gear for battery life. (see installation notes for download links)
• Enabled lockscreen rotation.
• Added Greenify by request
• Enabled 4-way lockscreen rotation.
• Disabled wake when charged notification.
• Remounted ext4 partition (if you have one) and ALL OTHER partitions to noatime (more speed).
• Turbo Z-RAM!!! pre-configured to run with 512 x 4 = 2048 100% swappiness. Can be changed through the app.
• Native ad-blocking. You can NOT use Adaway or AdFree or any other ad-blocker with this ROM. See installation notes below for details on updating the native host file.
• There are NO firmware updates in this. This includes the removal of Knox Bootloader. This is simply the ROM and the stock kernel.
• Fixed an odd problem with Story Album force closing.
• Fixed an issue with WiFi not saving passwords between boots.
• init.d support for any kernel even the default kernel.
• Unlocked custom boot animation. You can now place whatever bootanimation.zip you like in /system/media.
• Viper4Android 2.3.1.5 Sound mod.
• Fixed Google Wallet NFC insecure issue for MK2 De-odexed ROMs.
• PurePerformances™X and Fly-on Engine (which includes crossbreeder) both of these provide amazing performance boosts on even the stock kernel..
• Additional battery tweaks, network TCP tweaks, and zip-align on boot.
• ES File explorer.
• Dolphin browser and Dolphin jetpack which supports flash and is the fastest browser out there. Give it a try. Adobe Flash Player 11.1.115.81 available here.
• Removed Sprint ID, Sprint Zone, Sprint Worldwide apps. (I think we can all agree those had to go).
• Removed My Files file explorer.
• Removed Samsung Hub, Samsung Link, Trip Advisor.
• Removed Google Play Books, Google Play Games, Google Play Newsstand, Google Play Movies and TV, and Google Play Music.
• Removed Yahoo News, Yahoo Stock.
• KT-SGS4 for MJA release 12.12.13 has been confirmed working with this ROM. It's safe to flash it. You can find Ktoonsez's kernel here.
• If you want more space on your homescreen please visit my thread here: [MOD] 4x5 TouchWiz Launcher (continued for MJA/MK2)

This was flashed using Philz Recovery 6.18.7. You can get it here.

Download links:

***Latest release***

stock(ish)v06.zip
MD5: 94a982921040e8893c3c7038206e1c63


Older releases:

stock(ish)v05.zip
MD5:5e38e0f81322312fad0c78ec1dc84180

stock(ish)v04.zip
MD5: 548b73c036ff4b3e0c30e6a02fb2648e

stock(ish)v03.zip
MD5: 5be81dd68a531c8b5f8c627774d44260

stock(ish)v02.zip
MD5: 5bd237e61821488ca4ab42ce0027d12b

stock(ish)v01.zip
MD5: bce9f8b9d581c55010cf07947bc17c47

jfltespr_MK2_Stock_Rooted_Deodexed_12_13_13.zip
MD5: be320b2bfa9768ce40a289a237ab0381

jfltespr_MK2_Stock_Rooted_Deodexed.zip
MD5: c3cbbd480289c4a5f5dd9fef2af35975



Flashable zips for fixes:

V05_Performance_Fix.zip - flash this if you feel v05 is a little sluggish. It should behave more like v04.
MD5: 935c8e554330e9058d570771a00915da

Aldiko hw fix for v04.zip - flash this to fix an incompatibility problem with Aldiko e-reader in v04.
MD5: bedd5458eb9a26b83d6bcd094d6969e4

Conflicting init.d fix.zip - Flash this to fix a conflict in init.d scripts in v04 that caused the device to run slower than anticipated.
MD5: 44d08d9832e00e1005a8fe30f7a1653e

Google Wallet Fix_v01.zip - This is for V01 only! If you have a later release it's included.
MD5: 0f2937d80ab4153c9d90f06c2fccac7b

stock(ish)_hotspot_fix_for-v02.zip - Flash this to fix the broken WiFi hotspot in stock(ish)v02
MD5: e9a47884ec3af6d4c756cdace6d9a132


To install this ROM follow these instructions EXACTLY:

1. Boot into Philz recovery
2. Select "Wipe Data/Factory reset"
3. Select "Clean to Install a New Rom"
4. Select "Yes I will install a new ROM".
5. Do the above twice.
6. Select Power Options in Philz
7. Reboot Recovery.
8. Then flash this ROM.
   
   NOTE: Clean wipe twice. Some users have reported force closes when this installs. I have wiped twice every time and have yet to have any force close issues upon installing.
   

Credits:

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12/12/13​

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12/29/13​

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1/25/14​

2/15/14​

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Installation Notes:​

turbo Z-RAM first run **New for v06**

1. Click on the turbo Z-RAM app in the app drawer.
2. Grant it permission in Super-SU
3. Select Baked in Z-RAM *NOT* Module Z-RAM. Press the back button.
4. Close the app by pressing the X in the lower right hand corner.
5. Reopen the app.

Installing this ROM

1. Boot into Philz recovery
2. Select "Wipe Data/Factory reset"
3. Select "Clean to Install a New Rom"
4. Select "Yes I will install a new ROM".
5. Do the above twice.
6. Select Power Options in Philz
7 .Reboot Recovery.
8. Then flash this ROM.

Installing/configuring Dolphin Browser

1. Install Adobe Flash player from here.
2. Click on the Dolphin Jetpack icon in your app drawer. Not the Dolphin Browser. This will automatically install Jetpack in Dolphin and open the browser.
3. Swipe through the setup and click start. You are now at the home screen.
4. Click the dolphin button in the lower left hand corner or select menu. The menu screen comes up.
5. Click settings. Then user agent. Select Desktop. This will allow you to get the REAL versions of websites. Not the mobile ones.
6. Ensure Dolphin Jetpack switch is green and "turned on".
7. (optional) Switch on "Set as Default Browser" I'm sure after you've tried it, it WILL become your default
8 Click "web content". Ensure "Load images" and Flash player are set to "always on"

That's it! Enjoy true flash browser content!

Configuring Viper4Android

1. Open Viper4Android FX in your app drawer.
2. It will ask you to install one of 3 types of drivers: Super, Normal, or Powersaving. Chose one. The higher the quality the more battery it uses.
3. Reboot your phone.
4. From your home screen hit menu > settings > My Device > Sounds > Music effects.
5. Ensure that VIPER4Android FX is checked.
6. Open Viper4Android in your app drawer again. Select your settings for Headset, Phone Speaker, and Bluetooth to your tastes.
7. (optional) From within Viper4Android FX select menu > ui setting for more advanced options including sound volume gain tweaks.

Enjoy Great sound!

Updating the native ad-blocking host file

1. Open AdAway app.
2. Select the menu button then preferences...
3. From the menu select "Target hosts file" then "Custom target"
4. From the menu select "Custom target" , type in /system/etc/CrossBreeder/dnrd_root/master then press OK.
5. Select "NO" to Symlink missing!!!
6. Close app, you're done!

If you later wish to update manually, repeat steps 1, 5 and 6. Automatic updates appear not to work when the Symlink is missing.

(Please totally disregard the "Disabled" and "Simlink Missing" banners . We are using AdAway only to update our master file. We are not using AdAway to block ads, hence the message.)

Installing Xposed framework and Wanam Xposed

1. Open Xposed Installer in the app drawer.
2. Select Framework.
3. Select Modules.
4. Check the Wanam Xposed Module
5. Select Install/Update (check that the current version is at least 47)
6. Reboot your phone.
7. Open Wanam Xposed and customize the ROM as you wish.

Installing KTweaker pre-made settings

1. Open KTweaker and select Backup Prefs to sdcard
2. Keep the default name of Settings if you wish or Simply name it Default.
3. Close KTweaker.
4. Unzip the profile(s) of your choice to /sdcard/KTweaker: Turbo.zip | Low Gear.zip | Low Gear v2.zip (use this if your phone won't wake up after screen off).
5. Open KTweaker and restore the settings.
6. Click apply

Installing the transparent notification drawer settings in Wanam Xposed

1. Unzip and copy this file transparent notification drawer.zip to the /sdcard/.WanamXposed folder. (note the period before the foldername)
2. Open Wanam Xposed.
3. Open menu.
4. Select restore a backup
5. Select transparent notification drawer.
6. Reboot to apply changes.

Warboy said:

My MK2 contains Knox? I should fix that. Been busy with the SCH-R970C's MK4

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It does.

The files you want to remove from your ROM are:

In /system/app
KNOXAgent.apk
KNOXAgent.odex
KLMSAgent.apk
KLMSAgent.odex
KnoxAttestationAgent.apk
KnoxAttestationAgent.odex
KNOXStore.apk
KNOXStore.odex
ContainerAgent.apk
KNOXStub.apk
ContainerAgent.odex
ContainerEventsRelayManager.apk
ContainerEventsRelayManager.odex

In /system/lib
libknoxdrawglfunction.so

In /system/etc
secure_storage/com.sec.knox.store

Also delete these folders:
In /system
containers
preloadedsso

Son Rise said:

What about the battery life? And the smoothness and is it fast? When u said easy for themeing. Is there a link where we can download themes for this rom? Btw I can't wait to flash it. Im hungryyy

Sent from my SPH-L720 using xda app-developers app

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The reason it's easy to theme is due to the deodexing. Look up odexed vs deodexed ROMs and all will become clear. The battery life so far is just fine. I have only been running it a few hours on my phone for testing.

To be clear there are no performance mods in this ROM. There are no battery mods to this ROM. IT's 99% stock. The only mods to it were the deodexing and rooting and the removal of knox. And as I noted I did fix an issue with Story Album closing. I don't plan on making too many mods to this (if any). I want this to be used as a base for other Devs to use for their ROMs.

The download link is up. Enjoy folks! Awaiting feedback!

Son Rise said:

In other words. Its a clean Rom. Without too much boatwear?

Sent from my SPH-L720 using xda app-developers app

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It is indeed clean. There are some Samsung apps but not many.

Jonathanlc2005 said:

ok ill be the one to ask...

so i can flash this from mf9 to mk2 using CWM or TWRP?

does this contain everything like kernel and all

what about hotspot or overclock?

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You should flash this with Philz Recovery (stock CWM *might work* as Philz is CWM based). I put a link to it in the OP. I do not recommend flashing this with TWRP for now.

This includes the stock kernel. WiFi is working.

No hotspot mod. No overclock as this is the stock kernel. This is stock rooted.

chris-allen said:

..and ill and ill adk this 1) can i flash a mja kernal with this.
. and 2) what does this update change, or add?

Sent from my SPH-L720 using xda app-developers app

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1) No. You cannot flash a MJA kernel with this. You will bootloop.

2) Release notes are here.

Warboy said:

Noted, Thanks! I'll make a flashable zip script to remove those files for people that have already downloaded it.

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I already have one in my dropbox ready to go. Here you go my friend https://www.dropbox.com/s/2ptxtxx9jgml1a1/4.3 Knox Removal.zip

Sent from the rabbit hole.