[KK 4.4.4][ROM]Mackay ROM 4.9.13 (11-Oct-2014)

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Samurai05

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If you use LAUNCHER 3 from this rom or OMNI ROM - press left menu button and press settings, and uncheck SHOW SEARCH BAR

Google Launcher from Gapps doesn't have this option IMO

Brilliant ! Launcher 3 is the answer. It works. No more messed up graphics in my home screen. Thank you so much !

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Possible tot overclock? I want it on 1100 MHz. Old Mackay ROM was oc a option. On 4.4 ROM i see not a menu for overclocking.

Enable Developer's option by going to Settings>About Phone. Tap Build number 7 times then after Developer's option is enabled, look for Settings>Performance.
 
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stirredo

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Hello,

I had a question about future of this ROM. Will you stop updating it based on CM11 and shift to OMNI?
 

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I have actually compiled a fresh one last week, but I got some odd FC. So I will look into creating a CM11 every now-and-then, but no promises.

Hi Kasper, I find this ROM very good but I am thinking of trying your omni. Please tell me if it is stable enough now, if 3g is solved and if it is better for daily use. Of course I could try and report but I prefer to have your opinion first;)

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kasper_h

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Hi Kasper, I find this ROM very good but I am thinking of trying your omni. Please tell me if it is stable enough now, if 3g is solved and if it is better for daily use. Of course I could try and report but I prefer to have your opinion first;)

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I prefer omni myself: data works now, it is stable & smooth.
 

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I have just finished setting previous version! I post to say that your omni is really good and on first hours indeed is better than cm. Few things missing, for now I report only that swiping keyboard is not working properly(I see the swipe line but no word is typed). And a request, do you think to implement themes?
Thank you for this great offer to us.
Edit. My apology, this post should be in omni thread not here.:banghead:
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Alexandre_Silva

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Good night kasper_h
Firstly, I want to give you kudos for all the work you have been developing. For some time now I use the Mackay's Rom's, and I am truly impressed.
In a way, my SGS always gained new life with your ROMs.

Regarding the Kit Kat 4.4, the already tested the Cyanogenmod, and thy are far ahead. Masi is configurable, and has something that makes me sorely lacking, which is not in CM11. The volume controls on bond.

Now some questions for you:

In your opinion, what is the best? The CM based Rom Mackay, Mackay Rom or Omni?
Honestly I like the Mackay based CM.

Another question. Is there some application to download your updates?
In Cyanogenmod wore Cyandelta and simplify many updates.

Again, congratulations on the excellent work.
You're the best!:good:
 
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kasper_h

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I will keep trying Omni based Mackay, but if I'm honest, at the moment I prefer CM based..

Thanks kasper :)

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For the time being, I will keep on compiling both CM and Omni based ROMs. The advantage of not using my SGS as daily driver is that is easy to test lots of different things on it :)
 

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Regarding my report for keyboard swipe not function I found a solution.
It has been discussed in PA gapps thread and problem seems to come from latinime or latinimegoogle lib that do not have swipe, more details:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=48562761
Solution for me was to flash pa keyboard modular (from same thread/op) and libs are OK and swipe works fine now.
Edit, again sorry this is also for omni:(
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Rootax

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For the record, I still encounter the "stuck at samsung logo" bug. I've to flash the rom AND the kernel, then it works...
 

ST3MC

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Just downloaded the newest release (21 dec) and im currently on cm 4.3 do i need to do a full wipe or can i just install,and does titanium bu works on the this rom?

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    I have been sharing my CM7/CM9/CM10/CM10.1/CM10.2-based builds for some time in several thread, which culminated in the MackayROM. I continue now with KK4.4 from where I was for JB4.3. MackayROM is based on CyanogenMod sources, with several performance enhancements.

    About Cyanogen: CyanogenMod is a free, community built, aftermarket firmware distribution of Android 4.4 (KitKat), which is designed to increase performance and reliability over stock Android for your device.
    Disclaimer: 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.

    If you run into errors, I may not be able to solve it!

    If you know a solution to a problem, either upload it yourself to Gerrit Code Review or contact me through pm.

    The ROM is based on Cyanogen sources with the following changes:
    -Mackay Kernel:
    -Set of cherries picked from gerrit (differing by the day)
    -Some additional patches I did myself to the source code

    Feature request are OK, but remember:
    1. I try to stay close to stock
    2. I will not include additional apps, unless they can be build from source
    3. The time I spend on features depends on how much I like them myself

    Although it is possible to enable ART, this is not advisable:
    -Takes long to convert from Dalvik to ART on first boot
    -Needs more RAM
    -Can cause soft reboots
    But off course, YMMV -> light users may have better luck

    Changelog of 4.9.14 - 5-Nov-2014
    -CM11.0 codebase of 3-Nov-2014
    -TWRP updated to 2.8.1.0

    Full changelog of 4.9.14 compared to stock CM11.0:
    CM11.0 sources of 3-Nov-2014

    Mackay kernel:
    Separate kernel thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2532813

    TWRP (2.8.1.0):
    -Themed orange
    -Run recovery-apps (zip files should be present in /system/mackay, launch them through advanced->run app)

    Removed apps:
    -VideoEditor & demo VideoFiles

    vendor/cm:
    -Adapt for custom MackayROM building (bootanimation, ROM&file name)
    -Custom bootanimation (Thanks to Malcho)

    vendor/samsung:
    -Added scripts for Mackay Settings

    hardware/samsung:
    -F4k 720p patch for bigmem kernels

    AriesParts (“Mackay Settings” in Settings menu):
    Add mackay kernel settings options:
    >WiFi PM mode selection
    >BLX settings
    >BLN activation
    >Navbar selection
    >Low RAM mode selection

    For other projects (frameworks/base & Settings, check my github for the latest patches)

    Coming from stock Samsung ROM/CM7:
    -The safest way is to flash CM9 first and then flash Mackay ROM. Going directly from Samsung ROM/CM7 to Mackay ROM may lead to loosing IMEI.

    Fresh install:
    Can be flashed on top of any CyanogenMod build:
    -Do a factory reset
    -Flash ROM
    -Flash gapps
    -Reboot your phone

    Update:
    -Flash ROM
    -Reboot your phone
    (no wipes or other things needed, just flash & reboot)

    -Custom kernels can be used only if specific for KK4.4

    Credits:
    -teamhacksung/pawitp for making CyanogenMod work on our ancient phone
    -stratosk/DerTeufel/Mialwe for the inspiration I got from their kernels
    -rootax for providing a high-speed server for high quality downloads
    -Malcho for his kernel splash & bootanimation

    Downloads:
    Basketbuild

    Google Apps
    Nano Gapps

    For those who want to theme it even further, Bejda made a Mackay splash screen!
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2214468

    To download the same kernel, but then with voodoo colour, or with CWM:
    Basketbuild

    XDA:DevDB Information
    [KK 4.4.4][ROM]Mackay ROM, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy S I9000

    Contributors
    kasper_h
    ROM Kernel: Linux 3.0.x
    Based On: CyanogenMod

    Version Information
    Status: Beta

    Created 2013-11-16
    Last Updated 2014-09-21
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    Yeah we all have that. Although i have read somewhere that there is a fix for it..
    I'm hoping that Kasper will include it in a new build soon.. :)

    Yes, see below:

    Changelog of 4.2.1 - 23-Jan-2014
    -CM11.0 codebase of 23-Jan
    -0.609 kernel, which is essentially the CMA kernel also part of the previous release
    -Call delay fixes merged
    -Option to enable high-end graphic with lowram-setting activated
    -Option to allow lockscreen widget with lowram-setting activated

    Downloads:
    Rootaxbox
    40
    Changelog of 4.1.1 - 3-Dec-2013
    -CM11.0 codebase of 3-Dec
    -Improved and added a lot of code. Most relevant may be the circular battery indicator & option to change Launcher (row/columns/search bar):
    https://github.com/kasperhettinga/android_frameworks_base/commits/mackay-cm11
    https://github.com/kasperhettinga/android_packages_apps_Settings/commits/mackay-cm11

    Downloads:
    XDAfileserver
    Rootaxbox
    40
    Last update of 2013 :)

    Changelog of 4.1.7 - 31-Dec-2013
    -CM11.0 codebase of 31-Dec

    Downloads:
    XDAfileserver
    Rootaxbox
    36
    Changelog of 4.1.2 - 9-Dec-2013
    -CM11.0 codebase of 9-Dec => update to 4.4.1 (many fixes)
    -Fixed the issues reported in the past week (no more CMUpdate in Settings, translation fixes)
    -Improved and added a lot of code:
    https://github.com/kasperhettinga/android_frameworks_base/commits/mackay-cm11
    https://github.com/kasperhettinga/android_packages_apps_Settings/commits/mackay-cm11

    Downloads:
    XDAfileserver
    Rootaxbox