ROM | OFFICIAL | AlpineRom 4.4.4-stable.03 | LINARO 4.8 | Hercules T989 | 07-14-2014

Almite · Feb 11, 2014

I'm proud to present...

This ROM is based off AOSP & CyanogenMod with a few cherry-picks from SlimRoms, OmniROM and ChaOS.
ROM is built with latest Linaro 4.8, Alpine Kernel is basically CM with the Sweep to Wake feature. Source Code found here.
What's different from CM?, I've removed CM's Stats, Account and Updater.

More Screenshots

Features
- Alpine Kernel - Sweep to Wake, slide across or tap hardware buttons from left to right to wake.
- Active Display - Moved to Settings > Lock screen
- Dark Alpine - Slims TRDS 3.0
- Multi-Window - use the recent apps and long-pressing an icon, then select "Add to Split View".
- OmniSwitch
- QS Power Menu tile
- QS Flipable Tiles
- QS Tile row options
- QS Quick Record tile
- Power Menu Screen Recorder
- Restructured Settings Menu
- Status Bar Clock Customization
- Status Bar Network Usage Stats
- Lockscreen Notifications
- CM Theme Engine
- Lockscreen Wallpaper options
- More to come!

Code:

#include <std_disclaimer.h>
/*
 * 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.
 *
 */

You must use a Jellybean Radio: T-Mobile or Telus
You must use TWRP 2.6.1.0 or TWRP 2.7.0.0 or CWM 6.0.3.7+ recovery or you will boot loop!

Installation instructions
- 1. Download ROM and MD5 file to verify during flash!. Please no mirrors.
- 2. Reboot into recovery.
- 3. Please back up your ROM before you begin!.
- 4. If coming from previous build of AlpineRom, skip to step 6 and dirty flash.
- 5. Wipe System, Data, Cache, Dalvik, and (Preload if coming from stock rom).
- 6. Flash the ROM.
- 7. Flash the 4.4.4-compatible GAPPS (updated 07-14-2014) and MD5 - these are also ART-compatible.
- 8. Wipe Cache, Dalvik
- 9. Reboot (expect a long 3-5 minute first boot).
-10. Let it sit for 10mins then setup.

Known Issues
- Vibration: there is a random bug with it (CM issue), if you notice your vibration is not working - rebooting phone will fix it.
- Screen Recorder: if audio recording is enabled, Google Now's Hotword detection must be disabled.
- Zoom does not work for 1080p mode video recording.
- DO NOT flash another kernel until it's been updated to the latest CM code - if you do, expect problems like 5 sec delay with video recording and possibly other issues.

Changelog

Special Thanks To
CyanogenMod
Team Chopsticks
SlimRoms
OmniROM
ChameleonOS
mikeyman77
topprospect
car vs driver
dferg
Cl3Kener
Google
Samsung
XDA
and everyone involved that I forgot!

XDA:DevDB Information
AlpineRom, ROM for the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II

Contributors
Almite
ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.0.x
ROM Firmware Required: TWRP 2.6.1.0 or 2.7.0.0 or CWM 6.0.3.7+ Recovery
Based On: AOSP, CyanogenMod

Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: stable.03
Stable Release Date: 2014-07-14

Created 2014-02-11
Last Updated 2014-08-19

Almite · Feb 11, 2014

Reserved

norman68 · Feb 11, 2014

awesome

downloading now sounds great keep you informed

iamdofus · Feb 11, 2014

You are nearly to stable, thanks dev.

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ricthot · Feb 11, 2014

Flashing this at lunch time, can hardly wait, soooo glad to see a new ROM for our trusty Hercules, and as per your post in the other thread, you're dedicated to this device and not planning on upgrading anytime soon!!! This is an awesome news for all of us Hercules owners!!!

Suggestions for future release: Chameleon OS App sidebar!!!

ghajj · Feb 11, 2014

Viber crashing when answering call

The Viber app crashes when answering call. This happens in all kitkat flavors of the Hercules. It does not happen on other devices running kitkat. I am not sure if you have the time to look into it. I will be happy to provide more information if needed.
Thanks anyway for giving our Hercules another extention.

monkeybuttons · Feb 11, 2014

ghajj said:
The Viber app crashes when answering call. This happens in all kitkat flavors of the Hercules. It does not happen on other devices running kitkat. I am not sure if you have the time to look into it. I will be happy to provide more information if needed.
Thanks anyway for giving our Hercules another extention.

Logcats are about the only way anyone could fix the issue. Since he has the device he might be able to reproduce the issue and grab a logcat himself, but it's much easier on him if you just provide one to him.

It's best to provide a logcat with every issue you report. If you don't know how to grab a logcat, Google is your friend.

hatememarkz · Feb 11, 2014

This ROM looks awesome two things tho where halo))) an if possible could u make a linaro flavor

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cdnron · Feb 11, 2014

I just installed this ROM and wow, so far it is buttery smooth! It seems faster than any other KK ROM I have tried for this device.

EDIT: One issue so far, the built in browser force closes. It doesn't really matter because I use Chrome mainly but I thought I would let you know.

gulbir101 · Feb 11, 2014

ill give this a go soon. Do the kitkat roms still have the netflix playback issues or no?

Almite · Feb 12, 2014

cdnron said:
I just installed this ROM and wow, so far it is buttery smooth! It seems faster than any other KK ROM I have tried for this device.

EDIT: One issue so far, the built in browser force closes. It doesn't really matter because I use Chrome mainly but I thought I would let you know.

What page were you trying to access when it FC'd?, I tried a lot of pages and couldn't get browser to FC, try going to Settings > Apps > and on ALL tab click Browser and clear data and cache.

cdnron · Feb 12, 2014

Almite said:
What page were you trying to access when it FC'd?, I tried a lot of pages and couldn't get browser to FC, try going to Settings > Apps > and on ALL tab click Browser and clear data and cache.

I think the problem seemed to happen when browsing sites with Disqus comments. Like I said, not a big deal as I usually use Chrome anyway. It's not happening now, even before clearing cache and data. So far so good with this ROM! I love the sweep to wake feature as well.

norman68 · Feb 13, 2014

everything work's great except video other than that no problems or fc's or rr , smooth as silk

ScumDroid · Feb 13, 2014

Looks great! I just have 2 questions. 1 Does it have navbar, and 2 can i disable the softkey backlight? Cheers. :good:

Almite · Feb 13, 2014

ScumDroid said:
Looks great! I just have 2 questions. 1 Does it have navbar, and 2 can i disable the softkey backlight? Cheers. :good:

No nav bar, although omniswitch is sorta like a nav bar imo, and yes you can disable key backlights - under Buttons in Settings.

ScumDroid · Feb 13, 2014

Almite said:
No nav bar, although omniswitch is sorta like a nav bar imo, and yes you can disable key backlights - under Buttons in Settings.

Awesome, i can use xposed for Navbar. Thanks man. :highfive:

hatememarkz · Feb 13, 2014

ScumDroid said:
Awesome, i can use xposed for Navbar. Thanks man. :highfive:

Y on earth would u want navbar when there's lmt launcher ?

?TEAMHELLDEVS?
?HELLKAT? T989

ScumDroid · Feb 13, 2014

hatememarkz said:
Y on earth would u want navbar when there's lmt launcher ?

?TEAMHELLDEVS?
?HELLKAT? T989

I hate pie, cant stand it tbh. imo its no substitute for navbar. It either wont trigger when you need it to, or it triggers when you dont want it to. Glad to see you back from your recent.... vacation :laugh: :highfive:

hatememarkz · Feb 13, 2014

Well I don't use either personally sometimes I use nav but I like my screen real estate ?

?TEAMHELLDEVS?
?HELLKAT? T989

ScumDroid · Feb 13, 2014

hatememarkz said:
Well I don't use either personally sometimes I use nav but I like my screen real estate ?

?TEAMHELLDEVS?
?HELLKAT? T989

Yeah i usually shrink it down to to like 36. Navbar has gotten alot better with the transparent look and its not that horrible black bar anymore.

ROM | OFFICIAL | AlpineRom 4.4.4-stable.03 | LINARO 4.8 | Hercules T989 | 07-14-2014

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