[ROM] [VECTUS] GN2 [V0.6] 4.4.2 (02-09-2014)

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VECTUS

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Ok I don't have a fancy Name folks... So GoogleNote2 (GN2) will suffice... This is just a little hobby rom I use. It's based on CM and designed to mimick the Nexus 5. So KISS is the word (keep it simple stupid). This rom is not fancy at all... It's vanilla actually. But thats for a reason... So YOU the user can add what you like and take away... Make it YOUR kitkat if you will... There's no fancy pics, no fancy graphics... It's just a rom...

What's in this (v0.6)....
Yes I know it's v0.6, It should actually be v1.4, is that even more confusing?... Yep
Based on CM, it has all CM parts. IE all issues CM has
MANY tweaks. Foe example (naming a few and not all):
Screen density 280
Wifi Scan Interval 325
Window Max Events 175
Lots of init.d Tweaks (some not all):
SD Card speed 7168
Zipalign on Boot
Battery Calibration
Ziplaign Data
This rom uses XTweaks found HERE (Plus my own and some of XTweaks adjusted for the N2)
NO SMS/MMS app (download what you want or use Hangouts or may I suggest 8sms?)
Moffice
Sprint Voicemail
Playstore
Google Launcher
SolCalendar
Has N5 Alarms, Notifications, Ringtones, and Bootanimation

NOTE: I don't have an agreement with Google therefore I don't need to use Gapps (the playstore is included)

How to flash:
First time installing to your Galaxy Note 2 (SPRn2) L900, or coming from another ROM:
- If you use a recovery OTHER than CWM based. I can't help you.
- Copy the rom ZIP to your SDCard
- Boot into Recovery
- DO A DATA WIPE / FACTORY RESET
- DO A CACHE WIPE
- Flash the rom zip from SDCard
- Reboot
- Don't restore system data using Titanium Backup!
- Restoring Apps + Data might cause problems and is not recommended, avoid it if possible!
- Once you boot allow it to call Sprint
- Hit 1
- Hit end
- Hit skip
- Hit skip
- set up your phone....

Thanks:
CyanogenMod for CM
Samsung for the N2
Google for android
LG FOR THE N5
DorianX for XTweaks
gyrene2083

My own wallpapers HERE (just DL and unzip to your sdcard)

Source HERE

ROM:
v0.6
size: 287 MB
md5: 5fe576f4d85c3a35bf00f2c81d8f5b8b

DOWNLOAD 1

DOWNLOAD 2

Tester 02-09-2014 HERE



XDA:DevDB Information
GN2 for the Sprint Note 2, a ROM for the Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II

Contributors
VECTUS, gyrene2083
ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.0.x
ROM Firmware Required: Be on a Sprint Note 2 TW rom
Based On: CyanogenMod, and Nexus 5 Aosp

Version Information
Status: Testing
Current Stable Version: Note Yet

Created 2014-01-25
Last Updated 2014-02-09
 
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Arjohns

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That's, as far as I know, a no for note 2 AOSP ROMs general.

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bonebeatz1234

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If you get that working I'm done with tw. I use it alot if you can get that going that Would be awesome

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---------- Post added at 05:19 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:56 AM ----------

Think I found a hdmi fix will try it out in a bit

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jlmancuso

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Well I tried this out and figured I would share my thoughts. First the Op needs a bit of fixing.
1. kernel is stated as 3.4 when it is a 3.0.xx kernel.
2. Sms/mms is stated as not installed but you have hangouts installed

Everything looks good and seems to run OK. Although there is little difference between this and the cm11 source it is made from. Now don't take any of this as negative feedback. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to seeing how this evolves.

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VECTUS

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Well I tried this out and figured I would share my thoughts. First the Op needs a bit of fixing.
1. kernel is stated as 3.4 when it is a 3.0.xx kernel.
2. Sms/mms is stated as not installed but you have hangouts installed

Everything looks good and seems to run OK. Although there is little difference between this and the cm11 source it is made from. Now don't take any of this as negative feedback. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to seeing how this evolves.

Sent from my SPH-L900 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

1. Yes I've corrected that typo. My apologies and thank you for bringing it to my attention.

2. I'm not sure what you are stating except what I have already stated. As I stated in op it doesn't have an Sms/MMS app but does include hangouts. Other SMS apps (downloadable from the playstore) will work if you need one and I suggested 8sms.

Thank you for your feedback and I didn't take anything negative from it at all. I actually appreciate you taking the time to post:good:
 
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This account's public links are generating too much traffic and have been temporarily disabled!:crying::crying::crying::mad::mad:
 
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zachdees

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yes it seems dropbox has a traffic issue or they limit the bandwith to downloads or how many users can access that one file. which is over 1million atleast

I recommend using Goo im
 
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VECTUS

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Thank you for keeping this device alive. Love the ROM

Error (509)
This account's public links are generating too much traffic and have been temporarily disabled!:crying::crying::crying::mad::mad:

I don't use Goo but uploading to androidfilehost for a 2nd DL. I didn't think this would need a second DL for traffic lol... But uploading now...

Edit: Uploaded. Its download 1

Great ROM nice and smooth. One problem is camera doesn't work I flashed it twice and can't get it to work.

Yes as the op stated camera may or may not have an issue... I used Camera360 from the playstore and it worked... I'm still working the issue:good:
 
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    Ok I don't have a fancy Name folks... So GoogleNote2 (GN2) will suffice... This is just a little hobby rom I use. It's based on CM and designed to mimick the Nexus 5. So KISS is the word (keep it simple stupid). This rom is not fancy at all... It's vanilla actually. But thats for a reason... So YOU the user can add what you like and take away... Make it YOUR kitkat if you will... There's no fancy pics, no fancy graphics... It's just a rom...

    What's in this (v0.6)....
    Yes I know it's v0.6, It should actually be v1.4, is that even more confusing?... Yep
    Based on CM, it has all CM parts. IE all issues CM has
    MANY tweaks. Foe example (naming a few and not all):
    Screen density 280
    Wifi Scan Interval 325
    Window Max Events 175
    Lots of init.d Tweaks (some not all):
    SD Card speed 7168
    Zipalign on Boot
    Battery Calibration
    Ziplaign Data
    This rom uses XTweaks found HERE (Plus my own and some of XTweaks adjusted for the N2)
    NO SMS/MMS app (download what you want or use Hangouts or may I suggest 8sms?)
    Moffice
    Sprint Voicemail
    Playstore
    Google Launcher
    SolCalendar
    Has N5 Alarms, Notifications, Ringtones, and Bootanimation

    NOTE: I don't have an agreement with Google therefore I don't need to use Gapps (the playstore is included)

    How to flash:
    First time installing to your Galaxy Note 2 (SPRn2) L900, or coming from another ROM:
    - If you use a recovery OTHER than CWM based. I can't help you.
    - Copy the rom ZIP to your SDCard
    - Boot into Recovery
    - DO A DATA WIPE / FACTORY RESET
    - DO A CACHE WIPE
    - Flash the rom zip from SDCard
    - Reboot
    - Don't restore system data using Titanium Backup!
    - Restoring Apps + Data might cause problems and is not recommended, avoid it if possible!
    - Once you boot allow it to call Sprint
    - Hit 1
    - Hit end
    - Hit skip
    - Hit skip
    - set up your phone....

    Thanks:
    CyanogenMod for CM
    Samsung for the N2
    Google for android
    LG FOR THE N5
    DorianX for XTweaks
    gyrene2083

    My own wallpapers HERE (just DL and unzip to your sdcard)

    Source HERE

    ROM:
    v0.6
    size: 287 MB
    md5: 5fe576f4d85c3a35bf00f2c81d8f5b8b

    DOWNLOAD 1

    DOWNLOAD 2

    Tester 02-09-2014 HERE



    XDA:DevDB Information
    GN2 for the Sprint Note 2, a ROM for the Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II

    Contributors
    VECTUS, gyrene2083
    ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat
    ROM Kernel: Linux 3.0.x
    ROM Firmware Required: Be on a Sprint Note 2 TW rom
    Based On: CyanogenMod, and Nexus 5 Aosp

    Version Information
    Status: Testing
    Current Stable Version: Note Yet

    Created 2014-01-25
    Last Updated 2014-02-09
    4
    I would assume this rom is awesome! :eek:
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    So here is a new tester: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407570343

    size

    142.2MB
    md5

    b7cb3b885f03cc4a792272e60feda271

    New Launcher which is Epic Launcher. Big thanks to Nikao.
    Left the cm boot up so it will provision correctly.
    Yahoo weather. Delete it if it F/C's. Then redownload.
    Includes Plasma Kernel for 4.4.2. VERSION. Thanks to ffolkes! (download stweaks from the store).
    Xtweaks removed. My own updtated/added
    No need for gapps play store included
    Full wipe

    Let me know how the new launcher and tweaks go...

    3
    Thanks everyine for the kind reviews! I haven't forgotten the rom, just been testing a few more things (to include a different launcher and lockscreen). Hopefully I will have an update out within the week.:good:
    2
    Nice !

    Thanks for making a plain Nexus like rom I may just have to try this out !