[rom]【5.1】【jflte-gpe】 - 09 -14 -2015

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Tsukasa Buddha

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I'd like to thank you for not updating all the time. Having a solid GPE ROM really extends the life of this device for me :good: ! I thought for sure I was going to buy a different phone because I couldn't deal with the constant flashing to avoid TW.
 

JaysonDroid

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I have a problem using the Google Camera (Factory from ROM install and even with update from Play Store). When I try manually focusing using HDR mode it shows the circle for a split second and doesn't focus. I've tried clearing the app's data and cache and to no avail.
 

whozamazinka

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+1 on this. Thank you for this awesome ROM, Dan! The S4 is fast and stable with it!

This ROM is the sole reason I haven't bothered to upgrade to another phone :)


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Can you verify if HDR is working with the Google Camera on the CM version? This was the one reason I've stayed with a GPE ROM....whenever I use HDR on any CM ROM (including Dan's) I just get a grey photo. (Basically it doesn't take a photo.) I stopped crack flashing and have been on this GPE ROM - which I love - for quite some time, but I'd consider a CM ROM again if HDR worked.

Thanks for your thoughts!


I went from this to Dans CM version. I get much better battery life.
 

muymanwell

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I'm really liking this rom, but the inability to send touchtones during calls is really a deal breaker..i haven't seen a good fix for this. I've tried flashing the stock dialer, but that didn't correct it, either.
 

IMMORTALKING69

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I have a problem using the Google Camera (Factory from ROM install and even with update from Play Store). When I try manually focusing using HDR mode it shows the circle for a split second and doesn't focus. I've tried clearing the app's data and cache and to no avail.

I too have noticed this since first installing. Switch off the HDR, then it will focus, then switch back on 8(. Hopefully it will get resolved soon.

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+1 on this. Thank you for this awesome ROM, Dan! The S4 is fast and stable with it!



---------- Post added at 05:03 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:55 AM ----------

Can you verify if HDR is working with the Google Camera on the CM version? This was the one reason I've stayed with a GPE ROM....whenever I use HDR on any CM ROM (including Dan's) I just get a grey photo. (Basically it doesn't take a photo.) I stopped crack flashing and have been on this GPE ROM - which I love - for quite some time, but I'd consider a CM ROM again if HDR worked.

Thanks for your thoughts!

No it doesn't. Works on factory but I don't like how they turn out compared to Google cam HDR.

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I know I'm probably the only one but, I just installed your (Dan) cm ROM latest, all works great except I had no GPS for whatever reason, on your factory kernel, so I came back here. Still getting random dims on GPE. Just wanted to say that I noticed your cm ROM does give better reception BC I had LTE where my desk is and now back on this I don't. So whatever that's worth. I'm on Dev nc5. Anyways, love the work man looking forward to installing your updates!
 

swieder711

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Just wanted to say that I noticed your cm ROM does give better reception BC I had LTE where my desk is and now back on this I don't. So whatever that's worth. I'm on Dev nc5. Anyways, love the work man looking forward to installing your updates!

I would LOVE, LOVE to see an improvement with the Cellular service on this ROM. It's my only issue which seems to occur in areas with weak coverage.

I used APN Backup/Recovery to move the APN list from a TW ROM to this one which seems to have helped a bit. I replaced the list versus merging it. With the new APN list the APN settings seems to be locked to the APN "Verizon Internet" versus bouncing around to other settings which I saw with the built-in APN list. In areas with weak coverage I get a 3G signal. I have not been in an area where 1x is the only signal. I am using the NC5 modem. YMMV.
 
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I'm really liking this rom, but the inability to send touchtones during calls is really a deal breaker..i haven't seen a good fix for this. I've tried flashing the stock dialer, but that didn't correct it, either.
You mean you can't make selection on automated phone systems, or is it something else? You are the only one in this thread with that problem, if that is, in fact, what you are talking about.

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https://copy.com?r=cScoov
 

Danvdh

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I would LOVE, LOVE to see an improvement with the Cellular service on this ROM. It's my only issue which seems to occur in areas with weak coverage.

I used APN Backup/Recovery to move the APN list from a TW ROM to this one which seems to have helped a bit. I replaced the list versus merging it. With the new APN list the APN settings seems to be locked to the APN "Verizon Internet" versus bouncing around to other settings which I saw with the built-in APN list. In areas with weak coverage I get a 3G signal. I have not been in an area where 1x is the only signal. I am using the NC5 modem. YMMV.

send me you're current apns-conf.xml from system/etc
 

Cowbell_Guy

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Odd that you say that the CM version does not have the problem with weak signal areas. I tried the CM version and had the same issue.

I also asked Danvdh if there were any differences between his GPE and CM ROM in how cellular signals get handled. He said that there weren't any differences.

This issue is the ONLY problem that I am having with this ROM. I would love to get a fix for it!

I recently tried copying an APN back-up from a TW ROM to this one. Still doing testing to see if that makes any difference. The APN list now looks like what is shown in the attached file.

Anyone updates? The poor signal and performance in weak signal areas is the only thing keeping me from using as my daily driver!

Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 2
 

ktraub

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Reverted back to Retail MDK modem to address weak signal

Anyone updates? The poor signal and performance in weak signal areas is the only thing keeping me from using as my daily driver!

I had similar weak signal issues on this ROM with the Retail and Dev NC5 modems so I reverted back to the retail MDK modem and now things are better. I live in an area just outside LTE range so I only have 3G in my house, sometimes only 1x. Retail MDK is best here. Not quite as fast as Dev NC5 when you have a strong LTE signal, but at least I stay connected all the time.
Just sayin', weak signal is better than none. Come on, WiFi calling!
 
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swieder711

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interesting, this is the same as what I include in the ROM

can you send me whatever backup file your apn app makes?

After I restore the APN that was saved from the TW ROM my APN list looks like the attached image which is a much shorter list than I got with your APN list

EDIT: The APN backup file which came from the Eclipse ROM is also attached. I replaced your APN list with the one attached. I did not merge the 2 lists.

Let me know if you need anything else.
 

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Danvdh

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After I restore the APN that was saved from the TW ROM my APN list looks like the attached image which is a much shorter list than I got with your APN list

EDIT: The APN backup file which came from the Eclipse ROM is also attached. I replaced your APN list with the one attached. I did not merge the 2 lists.

Let me know if you need anything else.

Kk I'll take a good look at this on the weekend. I wanty final release to be the best yet

Sent from my SGH-I337M using Tapatalk
 

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    JFLTE-GPE 5.1
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    This project started off as a simple 4.3 Google play edition ROM and grew into so much more, since 4.3 we have been on top of every major update thrown our way from Google, although its not always pretty, below is a list of improvements/fixes we made to Stock 5.0 GPE and why we feel this GPE is the right choice to be your daily driver.


    Installation instructions

    Make sure you are using the latest modem and recovery for your variant, TWRP preferred
    1) Full wipe
    2) Flash ROM
    3) Reboot

    Important Warning
    Xposed is not supported by the developers. Please uninstall it FULLY before making any bug reports. Any logcat that includes an xposed module will be ignored. Please do not make support posts regarding any module in this thread. The correct place to do that is here: http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4/help


    Download

    Android Lollipop 5.1

    Download the build here


    Github: here


    Changelog

    post #2


    Developers: Do not use this ROM or it's files without asking us first please
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    09/14/2015
    -Initial 5.1 release

    Code:
    [B]06/01/2015[/B]
    Still waiting for 5.1…
    Updated Google Photos to the newest version, the stand alone
    Updated OTA Updates to 2.4.2
    Updated Google Camera, Search, Services and Clock (DeskClockGoogle) to the Android M Preview versions
    Updated Chrome, Play Store and Keyboard
    New, better, AROMA theme
    *Remember addons are in the OTA app*
    
    [B]03/15/2014[/B]
    Added AOSP Email. Removed Gmail as a result of this
    CM Calculator update
    Added CM Calendar (LP themed AOSP Calendar)
    Added Viper4Android
    Updated Play Store
    Updated AudioFX
    Updated Eleven
    Updated cLock
    Updated Chrome
    Updated Messaging (Google)
    Updated Google Play Services
    Updated Google Talkback
    Updated Google WebView
    Updated OTAUpdates app to 2.3.1
    Changed around the Google Dialer and Contacts theme a little. More true to Material Dark, now.
    Also changed the Dark Settings in the same way
    Updated the AROMA theming as well.
    
    [B]03/03/2014[/B]
    * Fixed the orientation bug. Both menu to recents and normal functions are working properly
    * Updated Cyanogen Messaging source code to 20150301
    * Updated Trebuchet source code to 20150301
    * Updated AudioFX source code to 20150301 (includes new icon)
    * Updated Eleven (Music) source code to 20150301 (includes new icon)
    * Updated Cyanogen Browser source code to 20150301
    * Updated Google Launcher
    * Updated Google Play Services
    * Updated Google App
    * Updated Apex Launcher
    * Updated Googy Max3 to 1.3.0 Final. Thanks Googy_Anas for all the hard work!
    * Updated OTA Updates app. Better Lollipop theming (checked the official guides). Added some developer stuff (BitCoin donations now accepted)
    * Added Alucard Kernel option in the installer
    * Added option to not install a DSP (MusicFX, AudioFX, DSP Manager) in case you want to use Viper4Android instead (not included)
    
    [B]02/23/2014[/B]
    * Boot animation memory leak fixed thanks to arter97
    * Fixed System FC when expanding a content sensitive notification
    * Network meter settings will now be properly themed white if stock settings is chosen in AROMA
    * Landscape navigation bar will now properly hide if set to 0 dpi
    * Updated SuperSU 2.46
    * Updated OTAUpdater to 2.2
    * Updated Googy kernel to 1.2.9
    * Updated CM APNs
    * Modded framework and apks now compiled with latest apktool
    * Removed SNote preload data
    [B]02/10/2014[/B]
    * Updated Busybox to 1.23.0-Stericson
    * Updated Google Apps
    * Updated NetworkTraffic mod style to match the clock (font weight and style)
    * Updated AROMA installer - now dark themed
    * Added mDNIe Controls to Interface
    * Added stock kernel option into AROMA
    * Added a better autohide method into the Network Meter, including a threshold slider
    * Added new method for disabling hardware buttons, also added ability to use Menu button as Recents, as has been requested a lot
    * Added new method of turning off the hardware keys backlight (no more rebooting to change this)
    * Added markdown parsing of the changelog in Settings (check Settings->About->ROM Changelog)
    * Added Battery light (LED) controls
    * Added quick pull down of the quick tiles
    * Added alarm icon switching without having to toggle an alarm
    * Added IME notification icon switching
    * Added navigation bar height option (can be used to force soft menu key in apps if off)
    * Added Ambient Display (on by default - this is default Android behaviour)
    * Fixed OTAUpdates "cancel" button not updating to "install" when download finishes
    * Fixed battery views and readded the text and landscape icons. Now shows on lockscreen properly
    * Fixed clock mod to allow left clock using new CyanogenMod method
    * Fixed NetworkTraffic mod not showing a single line correctly
    * Fixed default Trebuchet layout
    * Removed hidden battery init.d hack - new battery methods work properly now
    
    [B]01/28/2014[/B]
    * Patched colorfade memory leak in services.jar
    * Network improvements for Verizon Wireless
    * Removed debug code from OTA app
    * Fixed spacing for U/D on network meter
    * Fixed Calculator delete string for English UK
    * Updates to our themed dialers
    * Sound recorder updates, Can now record in mp4 and wav
    * Compiled updated CM apps from source
    * Update OTA info in build.prop
    
    [B]01/23/2014[/B]
    * Fixed tethering and enabled bluetooth tethering for all carriers
    * Updated Chrome
    * Updated Google Search
    * Updated Google Play Services
    * Updated AOSP Gallery
    * Updated Live walpapers
    * Updated the Inverted Teal phone/contacts app
    * Updated Interface app
    * Updated kernel to latest Googy 1.2.7
    * Updated SuperSU
    * Added full wipe option to aroma
    * Added volume panel timeout options
    * Added heads up timeout options
    * Added long press to skip tracks
    * Added hold back to kill current app
    * Added clock mods
    * Added CyanogenMOD browser option to AROMA
    * Added hardware swap file options in AROMA
    * Added CM Calculator
    * Added a choice in AROMA for Eleven and Apollo music players
    * Added AudioFX from CM12 to AROMA
    * Removed Gear Manager as it's not working
    * Removed WAV option from SoundRecorder, since it's not working
    * Live walpapers are now optional in AROMA
    * Updated build.prop
    
    [B]01/12/2015[/B]
    * Rebuilt from scratch to log our changes in GIT, results in cleaner work
    * Enabled national roaming on most European virtual networks
    * Dirty flashers should no longer need to clear interface app and data
    * Fixed roaming for Videotron users in Quebec, Canada
    * App ops added to security settings
    * Device walpapers included in tiny .apk from source
    * Updated Interface app
    * Toggle for enable all rotations added to Interface
    * Toggle for wake on unplug added to Interface
    * Disabling battery icon in Interface will now stick after reboot
    * Improved show 4g for LTE toggle
    * AROMA improvements
    * Motorola Gallery now optional in aroma, it goes amazing with Moto camera
    * Oneplus Camera optional in AROMA, HDR and saving to SD card supported
    * Inverted teal theme for dialer in contacts added to AROMA
    * Custom DPI options in AROMA
    * Improvements to the tethering script for some carriers
    * Hide alarm clock toggle code simplified 
    * Disabled safe media nag
    * Removed a duplicate ringtone
    * Updated OTA app
    * Updated build.prop
    
    
    [B]01/05/2015[/B]
    -Even with 5.0.1 LRX22C - Unofficial 5.0.1
    -Deodexed framework
    -Updated kernel
    -Fixed SMS for vodafone NL
    -Increased the falsing threshold for when keyguard affordances
    -Voicemail now can be accessed by holding 1 for most carriers
    -Some ADB fail safe fixes that were merged into 5.0.1
    -Fixed SystemUI heads up notification spacing
    -Ported CM Battery icons to the ROM
    -Clear all in recents
    -Extended power menu
    -Toggle advanced power menu option in interface
    -Updated OTA app - fixed open recovery script installation. Using markdown for changelog rendering
    -Updated AdAway (fixes for 5.0)
    
    
    [B]01/02/2015[/B]
    -TeleService FC with certain languages is fixed
    -Cleaned up Updater-Script in regards to setting default network for Sprint
    -Googla Wallet is now optional in AROMA
    -Google Sound Search is now optional in AROMA
    -Apex will now install as intended via AROMA
    -DSP or stock processing in AROMA
    -Spanish translation for interface app thanks to marcuzzi
    -Fixed Voice recorder
    -OTA app updates
    -AROMA improvements
    -Enabled HD-Voice for all, by default
    
    [B]01/01/2015[/B]
    -Happy new year, FULL WIPE REQUIRED! =P
    -Implemented AROMA installer to customize your installation
    -Updated to latest googy_max kernel 1.2.5
    -Kernel will auto loki for AT&T/VZW
    -Verizon and Sprint will boot with proper framework and CDMA settings right out of the box
    -Added a fix for tethering on first boot. No need to reboot or issue a command in the shell
    -Turn off experimental NuPlayer by default - Should help fix some audio stuttering issues once and for all
    -Fixed FC's in Trebuchet Launcher
    -SQlite3 will now work as intended
    -Ported CM's Changelog feature into the GPE Settings.apk. Settings->About
    -Added option for dark material Settings
    -Added a choice for AOSP Messaging with quick reply
    -AOSP Sound recorder
    -Removed Adblocking by default, made AdAway an option in AROMA
    -Added missing Emoji fonts from the Nexus 5
    -Updated latest APN entires from CyanogenMod
    -Added in Material Gallery from CM (Deleting from SD card now works)
    -Added Moto Camera option. Moto Camera cannot shoot in HDR, but supports saving to SD
    -Updated OTA Updater. Now correctly checks update on first boot and background services does run to check in time
    -Updated Interface with some new icons and added ability to choose whether to disable hardware buttons when using onscreen navigation
    -S-tweaks themed material and enhanced
    -Updated Google Play Store and Google Camera
    -Removed some unnecessary files from the zip
    -Material UI themed cLock
    
    
    [B]12/24/2014[/B]
    -Updated kernel to googy 1.2.4
    -Fixed all audio stuttering
    -Modded stock launcher (much faster, more features)
    -Performance added into Settings (opens s-tweaks)
    -Unlocked Teleservice, enabled all network modes (world phone)
    -Teleservice LTE toggling fixed
    -DSP Audio manager
    -Added file manager
    -Ported AOSP gallery (100% working on 5.x) 
    -Gmail + stock exchange
    -Removed AOSP email (atm it's not ready)
    -H+ icon will now show when connected to HSPA+
    -Hide alarm clock (interface)
    -Enable on-screen navigation bar (Interface)
    -Show 4g for LTE (Interface)
    -Access to CM cLock settings (Interface)
    -Signal cluster fixed when not connected to data
    -OEM Brightness settings
    -Cleaned up code in OTA app
    -Added some binaries needed for Interface settings
    -Removed un-needed libs (Dalvik ones) from TTS, Search, Camera, Chrome
    -Updated build.prop (Ota info)
    
    [B]12/17/2014[/B]
    Updated to Googy kernel (fixes bluetooth)
    Google now launcher now default
    Added Chrome
    Working 5.x email and exchange (Material)
    Updated Search
    Updated TTS
    Updated System sounds with Nexus 5/6 sounds
    Fixed carrier label on lock screen
    Added Interface option to settings
    Custom boot animation
    Enable battery percent
    Disable/enable touchkey lights
    Change host name
    Enable network traffic
    Reboot options (Settings > Interface) (we cannot add to power menu yet as I have no way to access the .dex I need, this will work perfectly for now)
    Added OTA app
    SuperSU updated and now will not ask for a binary update on first boot
    Updated APNs (should boot LTE on AT&T now)
    Removed Samsung carrier codes
    Other minor things I might be forgetting
    
    [B]12/14/2014[/B]
    -Phone should now always boot properly on first boot
    -Rooted
    -Added busybox and init.d via archi kitchen
    -Integrated Superuser into settings
    -Added touchkey light binary script to turn lights off (type SU to get root then touchkeys in terminal)
    -ROM ships with stock launcher now
    -Added Google MMS
    -Updated Google Camera 
    -Updated GoogleTTS
    -Removed Android Debugging notification
    -Made HSPA visable in the status bar
    -Menu no longer unlocks the lock screen
    -Updated build.prop
    
    Note: Chainfire wants you to update the binary via supersu app, just do it the normal way as you still
    have root even without updating the binary
    
    [B]12/13/2014[/B]
    -Android 5.0
    -Debloated 
    -Home button lag fixed
    -Security FC fixed
    -Worldwide apns added
    -Fixed platform permissions for ext sd
    -Nova launcher
    -more that I'm just too tired to type right now
    
    READ THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS!!!
    
    FULL WIPE
    FLASH ROM
    FLASH SUPER SU (LINK IN OP)
    REBOOT, wait 5 min (if it hangs just reboot again, I think its ART optimizing or something but it takes too long and I have no patience lol)
    
    couple things I want to add
    gallery doesn't exist anymore and "photos" is horrible (tied into  google plus)   use quickpic gallery from now on ;) or something else
    Messenger from google is a optimal txt message app, AOSP mms is no more and GPE wants you to use hangouts as default (no thanks, google)
    
    [B]08/30/2014[/B]
    -gmscore/search bug fixed (reverted)
    -updated Nova Launcher
    -updated build.prop
    -dirty flash is fine (wipe caches, flash, reboot)
    
    
    [B]08/19/2014[/B]
    -Added light weight AOSP browser
    -"Find on page" string fixed and working with all languages
    -Updated Google play services
    -Updated Playstore
    -Updated Google Keyboard
    -Updated Calculator
    -Updated Host file (ad blocking)
    -Updated apns.conf to add more support out of the box for European carriers
    -Updated CM file manager
    -Updated weather widget
    -Updated Googe now launcher (Pure Nexus builds only)
    -Updated Google search (Pure Nexus build only)
    -Added Pure Nexus build to North American threads
    -Updated build.prop
    -ALL builds including INTL are shipping with stock kernel,  flash your own GE kernel as the ones I provide go out of date rather quickly and flashing custom 
    over stock is always the cleanest way to go about it,  I don't have the time to be uploading 6 builds everytime I release an update.
    
    [B][COLOR="Red"]INTL I9505 DEVICES SHOULD USE A CUSTOM GE KERNEL TO PREVENT RANDOM REBOOTS[/COLOR][/B] 
    Googy kernel (closer to stock can be found [URL="http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=52414749&postcount=3"]here[/URL])
    Ktoonsez kernel (tons of original development) can be downloaded [URL="http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2297379"]here[/URL]
    
    thanks for the support to all who donated, you are helping me through tough times and if I couldn't email you personally to thank you please accept this as my personal thanks :D
    
    [B]07/17/2014[/B]
    -Updated Kernels (latest)
    -Updated Superuser
    -Updated Novalauncher (Customized build only)
    -Updated Google search (Pure Nexus build only)
    -Updated Google Play Services
    -Updated Google Keyboard
    -Fixed Boot animation lag
    -Updated to latest Nexus boot animation 
    -Updated cLock widget
    -Updated Google Camera
    -Genie Widget (Weather and news app) removed
    -Google Street removed (get it from the Play Store)
    -Added new optional flash for Interface Settings (Gravity box embedded into Settings)
    -Updated build.prop
    -Everything is up to date, if you enjoy this ROM please consider a donation to help out with real life stuff!
    
    [B]06/27/2014[/B]
    -Lockscreen unlock ring in now centered (Great one Samsung/Google!) This is now fixed for you guys, the problem was in keyguard.apk and I fixed the derp they shipped.
    -Updated google play services
    -Enabled touchkey light control for ART users, simply type SU in terminal and then type touchkeys  
    -Updated google search (Pure Nexus build only)
    -Reverted themed email in favor of stock email (Pure Nexus build only)
    -Uploaded 2 extra builds compiled with another kernel for you guys with "battery issues" to try out,  not all hardware is made equal and some might have a better experience, all I know is on stock kernel from google the ROM is running perfectly.  Special thanks to [user=1897326]@googy_anas[/user] for allowing me to do this
    -Updated build.prop
    [COLOR="Red"]*Do not turn my thread into a kernel thread, this is a ROM development thread and I'm 100% certain I've done all I can on the ROM side of things,  it's very stable and most battery issues are your issue or your phone not agreeing with a certain kernel setup, it's all about finding the balance that works for you[/COLOR]
    
    [B]06/26/2014
    *use the updated flashable addons*[/B]
    -Rebased everything I had going on in 4.4.3 into 4.4.4, this was a royal pain but it had to be done, I've smashed this project yet again with 4 straight hours of development, helps when you're organized and ready for surprises like this, No features are missing from 4.4.3 and the addons received an update too, I need a beer now. phew
    
    [B]06/24/2014[/B]
    [B]*Use the updated DarkUI flash zip if you use this feature*[/B]
    -Autobrightness adjusted, I upped the values a bit so mostly everyone should be happy, the screen is no longer too dark but does a good job saving power too, I'll be submitting this array to CM.
    -Home button long press vibration and touchkey button vibration smoothed out, should give the perfect amount of haptic feedback when this option is enabled
    -Kernel updated
    -Updated build.prop
    -Last 4.4.3 release, stay tuned 4.4.4 whenever they decide to give us that
    
    
    [B]06/18/2014[/B]
    [B]*Use the updated DarkUI flash zip if you use this feature*[/B]
    -Updated Superuser to the much awaited 2.0
    -Updated build.prop to reflect today's date without branding the ROM
    -Updated to the new CM autobrightness (will fix random brightness jumps aswell)
    this [url]http://review.cyanogenmod.org/#/c/63424/5/overlay/frameworks/base/core/res/res/values/config.xml[/url] has been tested by me and provides much better autobrightness
    
    this will help battery life a great deal :)  as you can see [URL="http://review.cyanogenmod.org/#/c/63424/"]here[/URL], it's well tested by the guys at CM, they have been working on perfecting autobrightness for well over a month now for this device, I'm very happy with the results of these changes
    special thanks to [user=4272718]@hawkerpaul[/user] for pointing this out to me in the CM repo
    
    [B]06/10/2014[/B]
    -Kernel updated
    1. Linux 3.4.92.
    3. Ramdisk updates for GE.
    4. 4.4.3 miscelanious stuff.
    5. Fix IR for GE ROMs.
    6. Merge in some more 4.4.3 stuff for GE.
    7. Ktweaker update: AUTO HOTPLUG OPTION IS NOW A LIST SELECTION INSTEAD OF CHECK BOX, MAKE SURE YOU GO AND SET IT TO THE PROPER VALUE!!!!!!!!!!!!! So if you used to have the checkbox off, select "Disabled", if you had it checked, select "KT Auto Hotplug"
    -Hangouts and google earth libs deleted
    
    [B]Note: if you are are on 06/08/2014 build you can just flash the latest google edition kernel [URL="http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2297379"]here[/URL]
    [/B]
    [B]06/08/2014[/B]
    -Vibration intensity reduced on back/menu/hold home haptic feedback, was way overkill with stock values
    -H+ icon will now show when H+ is available, H will show otherwise
    -Superuser updated to latest
    -Framework-res translation for the clock app is fixed, Ringtone array is flawless now in all languages (Samsung/Google derp fixed
    -Dialer is now Carbon Holo (Customized build only, doesn't effect pure Nexus)
    -Contacts is now Carbon Holo (Customized build only, doesn't effect pure Nexus)
    -Novalauncher updated (Customized build only)
    -Optional flash for the battery icon got an update
    
    [B][COLOR="Red"]Note: All optional flashes will work with any of my builds, feel free to customize as you wish and keep checking back because I always add more :)[/COLOR][/B]
    
    [B]06/07/2014[/B]
    -Framework-res ringtone translation fixed across all languages
    -App ops enabled in Settings
    -Google dialer has been themed Carbon
    -Uploaded a Pure Nexus ROM with no themes, just a pure vanilla Android experience for those users who just want to keep it as close to stock as possible
    
    [B]06/06/2014[/B]
    -"Carrier Settings" in settings removed, this appeared when I  world unlocked the dialer for you folks,  it's gone now because it FC'd and we are not suppose to have it
    -Samsung missed a string in the ringtone/notification selection array,  Default Ringtone should be "None",  this is now fixed
    
    [B]Note: Samsung watchON and other IR apps are not working in 4.4.3, however the IR functions fine with smart IR remote for me so the IR is not actually broken, you just need updated apps[/B]
    
    [B][COLOR="Red"]Dirty flash is acceptable, small update[/COLOR][/B]
    
    [B]06/05/2014[/B]
    -WiFi DHCP fixed
    -Teleservice unlocked (We can now change to all available network modes)
    -Added CM filemanager by ktoonsez request for quick phone setup
    -CRT disabled in favor of the fade effect, much nicer on the eyes and better on battery life
    -Updated KT kernel, Nothing much here, just 4.4.3 ramdisk stuff
    -Don't expect a million updates like 4.4.2, I was well prepared for 4.4.3 and all my features/fixes from 4.4.2 are in this build
    
    [B]06/04/2014[/B]
    -Rebased everything below on 4.4.3,  I was prepared for this one so it's all here in the first build ;) (Except dialer mods/theme)
    -7 hours straight on this tonight, RAWR!!!
    -ermm insert random stuff here because the changelog is to small
    -more stuff
    -even more stuff
    -enjoy!
    
    [B][COLOR="Red"]Note: If i9505 devices still reboot on the stock kernel I provide with this ROM, Don't worry ktoonsez already has the fix along with the other kernel developers, their current versions will actually boot this ROM at this time[/COLOR][/B]
    
    [B]05/19/2014[/B]
    -Contacts clear field image is now visible, was black on black
    -Updated the official Google Camera and binary's into the system
    -Menu will no longer unlock the phone from the lock screen if no password is set
    -Small framework edit, cleaned up some code regarding the volume panel, nothing you will notice
    -Updated build.prop
    -Updated kernel (I've heard VERY good feedback on this release)
    -Removed CM weather widget and made it an optional flash (apparently creates wakelocks for ppl who don't use it?)
    -Everything up to date on a clean flash, no market updates required :)
    *No more releases, all necessary changes are documented and I cannot wait until 4.4.3 so I can have you guys a ROM
    asap*
    
    [B]04/08/2014[/B]
    -Deodexed this ROM and kept it fully compatible with ART (Believe it or not this fixes some strange issues for me, I think my odex script might break some things? all has been well for me now and I'm not seeing random SystemUI slowdown)
    -deleted old google search libs and some koreanime lib, oh and libpinyin is gone too because they are useless (since I've removed their native apps they just sat dormant in the lib folder wasting system space)
    -Updated the build.prop
    -Updated GoogleTTS and Keyboard again
    -Updated kernel (battery drain is gone)
    -Use new optional zips in the OP. most of them saw an update so just use new ones and don't flash the old
    
    03/28/2014
    -Cloudprint fixed (MAJOR bug), grab it from the market
    -Updated Google Keyboard in System/app
    -Updated Google TTS in System/app
    -Updated SU
    -Cleaned up some reboot menu code
    -Removed xposed, gravitybox, xuimod, get these yourself.
    -Made apollo a flashable addon
    -Google is now testing 4.4.3, this is a OTA I expect we will get in the next month or two
    -Updated kernel
    *Phone can charge while the device is off now on old bootloaders,  thank you to @fenny for the code*
    
    everything is fully up to date on clean flash
    
    [B]03/24/2014[/B]
    [B]*DarkUI and Battery icon optional zips got a update this build, if you use these features please use the latest optional zip*[/B]
    -Framework-res auto brightness values adjusted, I made the screen a bit brighter without losing much battery power, in fact you won't even notice. I just wanted to bump it up 5 values so we can show off how gorgeous this 1080p AMOLED really is
    -Redid contacts, I spent a great deal of time on this and I really think its a much better design then the last invert, Kryten and I talked about it but never did anything about it, I poured in a few hours the other night and came up with something I think looks gorgeous
    -SystemUI will now display H+ in the status bar and quicksettings as opposed to just H
    -Removed 2 useless build.prop tweaks that remained dormant and do nothing at all on 4.4.2, (they worked on 4.3)
    -Updated Gravitybox to 3.0
    -Updated kernel
    -now for the bad news, I'm having family issues and need to move back home to support my parents, My mom and dad have hit hard times and I can't see them suffer, My activity on these forums will dwindle a bit since I will need to pound the pavement and make as much money as possible to support my folks so I kindly ask that the community helps each other out with any questions and concerns that may arise in the thread
    
    
    [B]03/04/2014[/B]
    -Added native reboot menu to Google editon (Works on ART!!!)
    -Volume buttons can mute the device in the volume panel
    -Removed Samsung CABLservice and digitalpensdk from android system
    -Added custom Apollo music player
    -Re-odexed the entire build to match the new framework
    -Battery icon with % enabled is now an optional zip
    -Added the ability to disable touchkey lights via android terminal by typing touchkeys after granting terminal SU (ART users)
    -Reverted MMS back to inverted due broken widget, ill bring back the multi theme MMS.apk later
    -Added stock themed MMS as an optional flash
    -reverted opensource superuser back to chainfire SuperSU
    -to many people having issues on the CM SuperSU and I don't want anymore headaches, this one
    proved to work for many months
    -I'm taking a vacation, this is about as stable as it gets for the S4
    -Build.prop updated
    [B][COLOR="Red"]*USE THE UPDATED MODS IN THE OP*
    [/COLOR][/B]
    
    [B]02/27/2014[/B]
    -Autobrightness values updated. These are MUCH better indoors, the minimum brightness is now down to 15 from CM's native 20
    and the brightness with a lux value of 150 and lower will now be 40 out of a possible 255 (max brightness), Autobrightness will
    now do what the feature is supposed to do, save battery
    -Added Opensource SU and removed chainfire SU
    -- this fixes the "fix root" nag in recovery
    -- It's faster debug (ALOT faster)
    -- It looks cooler
    -- It's integrated right into settings (settings>superuser)
    -Enabled battery % for ART users and made sure its clear to read at sub 50%
    -Updated MMS from source, it's now white but can be toggled to be inverted via settings 
    -Updated Google Services Framework
    -Build.prop updated
    -updated kernel to kt 02/24/2014
     --WIFI driver update
     --Sound driver updates
    -Google Now Launcher is now available in the market and has been removed from the OP
    [B]*Use the updated DarkUI in the optional section if you use this feature*[/B]
    
    [B]02/18/2014[/B]
    -Unlocked the dialer, we now have a world phone (you will still need to sim unlock if your provider locks it, however this helps travelers)
    -Unlocked every network mode available for our modem, (Settings - More - Mobile networks - Preferred network)
    -Enabled in call noise suppression (no idea why they didn't include this)
    -Disabled CSP from the dialer, we now have full control over the phone and what networks we can choose (might not affect your carrier but this is useful for traveling, trust me)
    -Tweaked my indoor auto brightness values, still using too much juice in medium/high indoor light, this is much better
    -Enabled app ops in Settings > Security, Take total control of the permissions apps are granted when you install them from google play, VERY useful if you are concerned about privacy or you just don't want some misc app seeing your SMS's or having network permissions  
    -Added CM file manager to help users setup the ROM faster, This is actually a very nice app with lots of options and it works on ART. it's TINY too!
    -Removed the buggy/useless/unsecure/lame/stupid face lock feature
    -Updated Gravity box
    -Updated build.pop
    [B]*DO NOT FLASH ANY MODS UNTIL I UPDATE THEM*[/B]
    *Stock edition had very low downloads, I have discontinued that build, all you have to do now is uninstall xposed and its modules like any other app
    
    [B]02/08/2014B[/B]
    -Flash [URL="http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407570009"]this[/URL] if you are on my previous release from today (no need to install the full build, this change is very small, the main build is updated for new users to the ROM however :) )
    -Fixed date picker in contacts
    -Enjoy
    
    [B]02/08/2014[/B]
    [B]*users on 02/06/2014 can flash [URL="http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407569942"]this[/URL],  (wipe caches and flash in recovery),  no need to update the full ROM*[/B]
    -Improved CM Autobrightness
    -Updated SuperSU
    -Updated build.prop
    -Use updated DarkUI, disable S-VIEW and Disable S-view + DarkUI zips
    -Enjoy!!!
    
    [B]02/06/2014[/B]
    *Recommend a full wipe, many changes have been implemented
    -Updated Kernel
    -Fixed home button lag
    -Disabled double tap for recents menu
    -recents is now back to S4 standard of long press home
    -Disabled Samsung Autobrightness (horrible)
    -Enabled Stock Autobrightness with CM Autobrightness values (this took some research but I pulled it off without breaking ART) - This will result in massive battery savings
    -Gravity box should now be able to control auto brightness values
    -Removed Google search from system/priv-app for 2 reasons, 1) its out of date and 2) I actually prefer it as a user app, makes it easier to hibernate with greenify for non-premium users
    -Removed Google earth libs, hangouts and chrome libs out of the system/lib folder
    -the ROM is very light now, comes in at less then 300mb 
    -Updated Gravitybox
    -Updated build.prop
    -This is the most polished google edition available. I proudly support all 3 variants of the Galaxy S4 and I hope the international community appreciates this hard work ;)
    [B]*DO NOT FLASH DARK UI ZIP OR THE DISABLE S-VOICE ZIP, USE THE UPDATED ZIPS AS THE OLD ONES ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SOME CHANGES I MADE*[/B]
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    @ everyone

    As many of you know Android 4.4.3 is just around the corner, test builds have been spotted on just about every device and many sources
    say this month will be the release, I just wanted to give my userbase the piece of mind that I will system dump 4.4.3 and have a ROM out
    within a week (assuming testers are available as I've never even connected to a verizon tower in my life) of it's release containing every feature/improvement that I currently have in my current 4.4.2 ROM, I have spreadsheets
    prepared with all my needed changes with notes to make the implementation that much easier, my goal is to ship only 2 releases of 4.4.3
    when it launches, the first one will contain proper autobrightness, reboot menu, home button lag fix, SD write permissions and absolute minimal
    bloat to allow user customization, my 2nd release will go live once I'm done themeing that horrible new dialer I saw pictures of.
    many of you may have noticed I redid 4.3 (GSM only) not to long ago for a couple reasons, 1) 4.3 is preferred to some ppl and 2) practice, I want all the development
    fresh in my mind for the real ROM, which will be 4.4.3

    I would also like to take this time to thank all my donators, you guys are extremely awesome and are helping me through some pretty tough times
    you guys are awesome!!! I can't wait to hear feedback once 4.4.3 ships and I get it out to you guys, there is no doubt in mind that my ROM gets better on screen time then any GPE ROM using
    stock Samsung dyanmic autobrightness, the AOSP values just destroy them in every way shape and form.

    cheers and have a great night everyone, and remember my personal goal is to keep as many of you S4 users from upgrading as I can, I want everyone to not feel the need to update this device for another year, this will ultimately save you some cash too ;) I WILL not ditch this userbase for another device, I have every intention in keeping my S4.

    Dan
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    get ready for a release guys

    start you're nandroids now, get me to 10,000 thanks!!
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    GSM rom is done, will be porting with my good friends over here at Verizon very soon, just let me take a day or two off. My weekend will be spent on you guys, I will get you guys done in 1 shot

    EVERYTHING I did in 4.4.2 made it to 4.4.3 so the time to port is now

    stay tuned

    Jay, download my GSM ROM and get that build.prop done if you may