[ROM] (Unofficial) [4.4.2] SlimKat Weekly 3.1 [Jewel] W/ New partitions

niteNarmor · Jul 12, 2014

Indianvixen9 said:
I think I missed something.. I grabbed the newest build from ocarinaz64's signature.

I updated my firmware to 4.13.651.4 and Hboot 2.10 and the latest twrp from captain throwback's signature,
radio is 1.13.11.1105.
and followed the directions carefully, but i keep getting error executing updater binary message in twrp when i try to flash this.

any advice? suggestions?

edit: I fixed it, using @ocarinaz64's post #258 (i think) installing goblinz's zip then wiping then installing his ROM.

If getting "Error: Executing updater binary" in TWRP, then most likely your TWRP version needs to updated. In case you didn't know, the latest is 2.7.1.0.

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RobAndroid said:
I gave it a shot and I like the look of this ROM and it feels fast, but I couldn't get Bluetooth to turn on.

If you can't get Bluetooth to turn on (got the idea from another device I had) try turning off all signals. Not airplane mode, use the switch to turn off. Then reboot device. Turn everything back on. Worked on another device I use to have and build. May or may not work here.

pepe.tan · Jul 16, 2014

maybe for the recent app issue. . you can ask to tronit at liquidsmooth thread, because in the past the liquidsmooth had the issue too n he fixed it. .

ocarinaz64 · Jul 23, 2014

New build posted in case you didn't notice. I had been on vacation.

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niteNarmor said:
If getting "Error: Executing updater binary" in TWRP, then most likely your TWRP version needs to updated. In case you didn't know, the latest is 2.7.1.0.

I know that isn't the problem. I have the latest myself, and there is something in there that just isn't working like it should. It takes a better mind than mine to sort it out properly. That's why I posted the workaround.

ocarinaz64 · Jul 27, 2014

I just did a full re-compile of SlimKat 6.6 with Linaro toolchain. It's smooth, sleek, and fast. It had been a while since I did a clean flash on my phone, and I can certainly tell a difference. But I'm not sure if it's due to the clean wipe or the new toolchain. I also noticed that the initial startup assistant is working properly again. I hadn't seen it in a while, but that might have been due to something on my end. If you like, you may wait until tomorrow for a newer update. Usually SlimKat does their weekly updates on Mondays, and I'll push out another ROM with the same optimizations.

EDIT - I did post the new update, SlimKat Weekly 6.8, give it a look.

ocarinaz64 · Aug 8, 2014

Another weekly posted. Sorry I fell behind, but my internet was giving me fits.

NaterTots · Aug 13, 2014

The First Post has been updated with Kernel Source for this and also with a link for the builds that @ocarinaz64 has been doing.

A huge Thanks to him for keeping this alive.

Captain_Throwback · Aug 14, 2014

NaterTots said:
The First Post has been updated with Kernel Source for this and also with a link for the builds that @ocarinaz64 has been doing.

A huge Thanks to him for keeping this alive.

Stop being lazy, @NaterTots

ocarinaz64 · Aug 14, 2014

Captain_Throwback said:
Stop being lazy, @NaterTots

Cut him some slack, he doesn't even own a Jewel anymore.

pepe.tan · Aug 24, 2014

ocarinaz64 said:
Cut him some slack, he doesn't even own a Jewel anymore.

good weekly michael. . but in the latest build(aug19) i'm getting error of gps. . it was turn on but cannot give me location. . ca n u test it?

ocarinaz64 · Aug 24, 2014

pepe.tan said:
good weekly michael. . but in the latest build(aug19) i'm getting error of gps. . it was turn on but cannot give me location. . ca n u test it?

That's the build I'm using. I haven't had problems. So I'm not even sure where to start on figuring it out for you. Maybe just try your luck again on Monday or Tuesday when the next weekly comes.

NaterTots · Aug 28, 2014

pepe.tan said:
good weekly michael. . but in the latest build(aug19) i'm getting error of gps. . it was turn on but cannot give me location. . ca n u test it?

Sometimes in between flashing it is good to install the stock sense build and verify the gps there. Then go right back to the nandroid of what you were using. Many times that fixes it.

ocarinaz64 · Aug 29, 2014

NaterTots said:
Sometimes in between flashing it is good to install the stock sense build and verify the gps there. Then go right back to the nandroid of what you were using. Many times that fixes it.

pepe.tan said:
good weekly michael. . but in the latest build(aug19) i'm getting error of gps. . it was turn on but cannot give me location. . ca n u test it?

I found a thread on the Jewel GPS, but it's really just confirming what NaterTots said... I did post a newer build, too.

pepe.tan · Aug 30, 2014

@NaterTots : well. . my gps worked perfectly in slimkat 4.9(by goblinz). . n now i'm in vipers rom n i can confirm that my gps is running fine too
@ocarinaz 64 : i have tested aug 26 's build n my gps was same as like what i said before. .

i will try to clean flash n makes sure about that. . thx

ocarinaz64 · Sep 24, 2014

I just posted a brand new 8.0 stable build earlier today. I haven't had the chance to test it yet, but it should be golden. I've been using AOKP for a while now.

ocarinaz64 · Oct 2, 2014

I posted a new build. I had tried to get -O3 flags working, but failed. So I rebuilt the entire tree again. This time I did test it, and everything works except for that same old snag on the install process. It's not a big deal, but annoying. This build is SlimKat 8.2 Weekly.

taller238 · Oct 12, 2014

Hi,

I flashed the lastest version, but found the bluetooth keyboard cannot work.

The syptoms are, either the phone cannot detect the bluetooth keyboard,
or cannot respond to keyboard event even if it had been paired after entering some codes.

The latter senario is really strange. Sure I tested the bluetooth keyboard on other devices, and ensured it's working.

I'll appreciate if anyone can help.

Thanks.

numel007 · Oct 13, 2014

taller238 said:
Hi,

I flashed the lastest version, but found the bluetooth keyboard cannot work.

The syptoms are, either the phone cannot detect the bluetooth keyboard,
or cannot respond to keyboard event even if it had been paired after entering some codes.

The latter senario is really strange. Sure I tested the bluetooth keyboard on other devices, and ensured it's working.

I'll appreciate if anyone can help.

Thanks.

Flash a different rom, preferably Sense to test your phone and make sure there wasn't some obscure hardware failure. If everything checks out there, it's the rom's fault. New build may have broken BT keyboard.

taller238 · Oct 13, 2014

update: I found similar complaining of the BT keyboard issue.
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2735290
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2530245&page=2
In fact I changed to other roms like liquidsmooth 3.2 (4.4.4), which has the same problem.
So I shall say it's more related to the underlying 4.4.X, instead of a specific rom on top of it.
But I'm still interested to learn any solution to this, if anyone can confirm the same problem.

Thanks.

I knew my phone was working well with BT keyboard before.
So I'm pretty sure it's due to the ROM.
I must add that
A. This rom is only not working on BT KEYBOARD, but working well with BT HEADPHONE;
B. This rom can pair to the BT KEYBOARD, but cannot response to any key strokes, like the BT KEYBOARD not existing.

I look forward anyone here can correct me by a simple repeating.
I tried two of PS3 mediaboard BT keyboards, and one ipad BT keyboard, both with the same strange symtom. And sure on unlocked Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE with this ROM in OP.

I wish it's my problem, at least no need to bother the gurus here

Thanks in advance to any possible helps. But first, just bother urself by trying one muinute to connect your BT keyboard, b/c I've been doubting myself for such a simple fact for a while.

numel007 said:
Flash a different rom, preferably Sense to test your phone and make sure there wasn't some obscure hardware failure. If everything checks out there, it's the rom's fault. New build may have broken BT keyboard.

ocarinaz64 · Oct 22, 2014

I got another build posted. I did notice that in the repo sync a lot of sources had changed to the "Android L Preview". It's worth trying, and seeing how it works for you. I haven't even loaded it up yet myself.

EDIT - I did load it myself. For those of you who are feeling brave, I would encourage you at least to be cautious if you want to encrypt your phone. Make sure you have a backup if you try it. I did it and it broke WIFI, then I fiddled some more, but it wouldn't connect with Google, even though WIFI did work. For now, my phone is encrypted and working fine, but I had to revert to my previous version of SlimKat. So I'm losing out on the recent updates.

srinia · Nov 5, 2014

'Error executing updater binary in zip' error

I get the 'Error executing updater binary in zip' message when i try to flash any of the latest zips on top of my 2/27/14 version of slimkat from the first post.

I got the error when flashing ocarinaz64's latest. I got this before when i tried to flash his earlier versions too. I followed the instructions in the readme file and tried Goblinz 5/2014 version - but got the same error.

Same error when i tried Liquid-smooth and PAC-MAN roms.

I replaced the update-binary and updater-script files with the ones in 2/27. i still got the same error with slimkat.

But when i replaced these files in PAC-MAN rom i was able to flash it. But wifi and phone calls did not work. I tried this with liquid-smooth with same results.

Here are some more details

hboot - 2.10.0000
radio - 1.13.11.1105
twrp - 2.7.1.0

Any suggestions ?

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