[JUN 30] SkyDragon | Google Play Edition v3.0.1 | 4.4.4 | 2.12.1700.1 | OTA SUPPORT | SD Kernel 2.0.1
XDA:DevDB Information
[JUN 30] SkyDragon | Google Play Edition v3.0.1 | 4.4.4 | 2.12.1700.1 | OTA SUPPORT | SD Kernel 2.0.1, ROM for the AT&T HTC One (M8)
Contributors
HolyAngel
ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
ROM Firmware Required: Unlocked Bootloader
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1.0+
Stable Release Date: 2014-04-04
Created 2014-04-07
Last Updated 2014-07-10
♦SkyDragon Google Play Edition Version 3.0.1♦
♦Best Performance & Battery Life♦
(Any Bootloader-Unlocked *GSM-ONLY* M8)
♦Android Version: 4.4.4♦
♦Firmware base: 2.12.1700.1♦
♦Rom Version: SD GPE v3.0.1♦
♦Built from %100 stock and clean base♦
♦Init.d Built-in♦
♦Busybox Built-in♦
♦Rooted with SuperSU♦
♦Zip-aligned on boot♦
♦SQLite optimization on boot♦
♦Build.prop tweaks♦
♦System R/W♦
♦Stock Kernel Rooted♦
♦Aroma Installer♦
- Optional GPS Location Selection
- Launcher selection(GEL,Launcher2,Apex,Nova,Xperia)
- Optional Apps
- Optional Keyboards (AOSP/Xperia)
- Optional MMS (w/quick reply)
- Optional Xposed and Mods
- Optional Sound Mods
- GAPP Removal
- Font Selection
- Kernel Selection
- - SkyDragon Custom Kernel
- - ElementalX Kernel
♦DEODEX with ART♦
♦ScreenShots♦
~*Made from scratch by HolyAngel*~
V3.0.1
*Replaced google keyboard with Android L keyboard
*Replaced boot animation with Android L bootanimation
*Replaced default background with Android L background
*Added Clear-all Recents key for recent apps screen
*Disabled Signature Verification
*Updated SkyDragon kernel to 2.0.1
- Sweep2wake/sleep, doubletap2wake, tons of enhancements
*Tweaked Build.prop
V3.0.0
*Rebased to Android 4.4.4
*Init.d Support
*Rooted with SuperSU
*SkyDragon Kernel 1.0.5 or Elemental x 1.0.0
*System Read/Write
*Disabled SDCard write protection
*Ported Aroma
*Added Advanced Reboot Menu
*5 column quick settings
*Tweaked framework/settings/systemui
*Applied camera and audio tweaks for best quality
*Added Torch App for flashlight
*Removed aroma audio selection for compatibility
V2.0.4
*Fully Disabled Signature Verification for System and User apps
*Added Clear-All Recents button in recent apps screen
*Added App-Ops to settings/security menu
*Maxed Audio/Camera settings for best quality
*Added Torch app for flashlight
*Added kernel tweaker option in aroma
*Removed Xposed App Ops as no longer needed
V2.0.3
*Fixed build.prop from 2.0.2 ota
*Added Advanced Reboot menu (ART Compatible)
*Added Volume wake (ART Compatible)
*Added Sweep2sleep module
*Updated Kernel selection in Aroma - Skydragon/Elementalx/Stock
*Added Theme option to go back to stock GPE look.
V2.0.1
*Fixed 'Ok, Google'
*Fixed Boot animation
V2.0.0
*Rebased rom to Android 4.4.3
*Removed extra kernels for now until we get updated ones
*Removed APM Menu until I can get some time to remake it
V1.5.3
*Fixed hacked email and Ad-blocking not installing
*Added APM by default that works in ART mode!
*Removed AOSP keyboard option for the time being
*Updated Ad-blocking to latest 5/20
*Updated all Xposed apps
*Updated all gapps
*Updated project era to v16.3 (Thanks to ZeroInfinity)
*Updated Elementalx to v16 (Thanks to Flar2)
*Replaced stock kernel with my own SkyDragon kernel
- Based on stock GPE Kernel source
- Built with Linaro 4.9.1 toolchain
- Full -Ofast optimization throughout the kernel
- Extra schedulers (Fiops/Fifo/Sio/Tripndroid/VR/Zen)
- Extra governors (DanceDance/Wheatley/Adaptive)
- All TCP profiles enabled (Westwood/veno/reno/bic/highspeed/hybla/htcp/vegas/scalable/lp/yeah/illinois)
- Undervolting capable (Thanks to Flar2)
- General memory and performance enhancements
- HD Audio enhancements (Thanks to Flar2)
*This feels waaay better/smoother/faster/responsive than stock kernel but you can still expect same or better battery life and stability*
Version 1.5.2
*Fixed OTA Script so future OTA's will be easier to manage for me
*Updated OTA Center
*Added OTA Center to settings app
*Removed stock 'System Update' from settings app
*Fixed Remount RW script to properly remount system partitions for M8
*Fixed the missing power menu issue from 1.5.1 full rom
Version 1.5.1
*OTA support included from here on out!*
*Updated all Xposed Apps
*Updated all Google Apps
*Added multi-user support (3 users)
*Tweaked Framework
*Tweaked Settings
*Tweaked SystemUI
*APN list redone based on CM11 for better carrier support
*Tweaked system icons
Version 1.5.0
*Deodex Rom - ART Still Works!
*Added Project Era V15.2 Option in Aroma
*Disabled Signature Verification
*Added APM Option in Aroma - Breaks ART
*Updated ElementalX to 0.10 (Thanks Flar2)
*Tweaked init.d scripts
*Tweaked build.prop
*Changed settings and framework icons to z2 icons for a better look
*Enhanced performance and battery life
*Updated Xposed
*Updated Gravity Box
*Plus more I know I'm forgetting..
Version 1.4.0
*Updated ElementalX kernel to 0.9
*Updated stock MMS app to have quick-reply
*Updated Inverted MMS app to fix MMS issues
*Added LMT
*Added Apollo
*Added SD Tetherhack
*Added a ton of APN'S
*Tweaked data speed in build.prop
Version 1.3.0
*Updated ElementalX kernel to 0.8
*Tweaked Aroma wipe options
*Temporarily Removed Xperia Keyboard due to compatibity issues
*Added Google Gallery
Version 1.2.0
*Fixed System Read/Write Support!
*Added Flar2's Elemental X Kernel in Aroma (Thanks flar2!)
Version 1.1.0
*Fixed Root!
*Updated Apex launcher
*Updated Nova Launcher
*Updated Xperia Launcher to Z2 version with widgets
*GPS Selection in Aroma
*Sound Explosion mod option in aroma
*Removed minminguard from xposed selection as its discontinued
*Added Xposed AppOps
*Added 'Mother of all ad-blocking" hosts file optional
*Choice of Hangouts/MMS/Inverted MMS in aroma
*Choice of no-pin-security email/exchange app in aroma
*Better Gapp removal
*Couple apps edited/added/removed in aroma
*Tweaked Framework
*Tweaked Build prop
*Updated Xposed Installer
*Updated GravityBox
*Updated AppOpps
*Updated Youtube Adaway
Version 1.0.0
*Based on Stock NAND released by Graffixnyc
*Init.d Built-in
*Rooted w/ SuperSU 1.94
*BusyBox Built-in
*System Read/Write Support - Not working yet
*External SDCard Write Support
*Build.prop Tweaks
- Speed optimizations
- Battery Optimizations
*Init.d Tweaks
*Unsecured Stock Kernel
*Aroma moved from M7 version
- Gapp removal
- Xposed framework and apps
- Launcher Selection (Google Home, Apex, Nova, Xperia, Launcher2)
- Extra Apps added
*Bionic Libs from KVT49L(4.4.2_R2)
*More I know i'm missing..
Philz Recovery 6.25.x is Recommended! Don't use 6.41.x!
* Make a nandroid backup
* Make sure your device is ♦UNLOCKED♦
* Download ROM and put it on internal sdcard
* Put device in bootloader mode
- - (Power+Volume Down if device off. If on, Power+Volume Up and soon as screen goes black switch from Volume Up to Volume Down)
* Enter Recovery and do Clean To Install A New Rom(wipe system/data/cache/dalvik)
* Find in Recovery "Choose zip from sdcard" choose Rom zip file
* Proceed steps that Aroma installer gives
* Reboot device after finishing installation
* Select "No" to install recovery prompt if given
* Follow setup wizard and enjoy!
Downloads in Second post!
Dragonesdenano
Holyangel
Jeryx
2wildfire
09ram
GraveDigger176
W00dstock
Joni2012
Exocetdj
Stempox
S.Supervisor
V1rk
Jolobz
Blively2
Kelvin216
Beanbean50
Joefrank
Rhong
Alvarofrc
Donators
Dragonesdenano
2WildFire
V1rk
Jeryx
09Ram
Ideas4ya
CyclingVinnie
DougDuLa
asolo157
leongwengheng
BrandonPrice31
gr4z
Calvo1
Wnp_79
Dragonesdenano for all the help and letting me be part of the team <3
SkyDragon TEAM and Family, love you guys ^^
XDA Community
Google and HTC for the firmware
Graffixnyc for the NAND backup!
rovo89 for Xposed Framwork
Chainfire for SuperSu
Special Thanks to all Testers
Lesscro For Banners!!!
Stempox For Banners!!!
Flar2 For his Kernel and modules!
AshishDubey for Xperia Launcher and widgets
Doc3000 for his Sound Explosion mod
ZeroInfinity for his Project ERA Sound mod
~~
If you like my work and dedication don't forget to press Thanks!!!!
Any Donations are not expected but always Welcome!!! ^^
My Kernel Source for 4.4.4:https://github.com/holyangel/HTC_M8_GPE-4.4.4
My Kernel Source for 4.4.3:https://github.com/holyangel/HTC_M8_GPE-4.4.3
My Kernel Source for 4.4.2: https://github.com/holyangel/HTC_M8_GPE
HTC Stock GPE Source: http://www.htcdev.com/devcenter/downloads[/U][/B]
♦Best Performance & Battery Life♦
(Any Bootloader-Unlocked *GSM-ONLY* M8)
♦Android Version: 4.4.4♦
♦Firmware base: 2.12.1700.1♦
♦Rom Version: SD GPE v3.0.1♦
♦Built from %100 stock and clean base♦
♦Init.d Built-in♦
♦Busybox Built-in♦
♦Rooted with SuperSU♦
♦Zip-aligned on boot♦
♦SQLite optimization on boot♦
♦Build.prop tweaks♦
♦System R/W♦
♦Stock Kernel Rooted♦
♦Aroma Installer♦
- Optional GPS Location Selection
- Launcher selection(GEL,Launcher2,Apex,Nova,Xperia)
- Optional Apps
- Optional Keyboards (AOSP/Xperia)
- Optional MMS (w/quick reply)
- Optional Xposed and Mods
- Optional Sound Mods
- GAPP Removal
- Font Selection
- Kernel Selection
- - SkyDragon Custom Kernel
- - ElementalX Kernel
♦DEODEX with ART♦
♦ScreenShots♦
~*Made from scratch by HolyAngel*~
V3.0.1
*Replaced google keyboard with Android L keyboard
*Replaced boot animation with Android L bootanimation
*Replaced default background with Android L background
*Added Clear-all Recents key for recent apps screen
*Disabled Signature Verification
*Updated SkyDragon kernel to 2.0.1
- Sweep2wake/sleep, doubletap2wake, tons of enhancements
*Tweaked Build.prop
V3.0.0
*Rebased to Android 4.4.4
*Init.d Support
*Rooted with SuperSU
*SkyDragon Kernel 1.0.5 or Elemental x 1.0.0
*System Read/Write
*Disabled SDCard write protection
*Ported Aroma
*Added Advanced Reboot Menu
*5 column quick settings
*Tweaked framework/settings/systemui
*Applied camera and audio tweaks for best quality
*Added Torch App for flashlight
*Removed aroma audio selection for compatibility
V2.0.4
*Fully Disabled Signature Verification for System and User apps
*Added Clear-All Recents button in recent apps screen
*Added App-Ops to settings/security menu
*Maxed Audio/Camera settings for best quality
*Added Torch app for flashlight
*Added kernel tweaker option in aroma
*Removed Xposed App Ops as no longer needed
V2.0.3
*Fixed build.prop from 2.0.2 ota
*Added Advanced Reboot menu (ART Compatible)
*Added Volume wake (ART Compatible)
*Added Sweep2sleep module
*Updated Kernel selection in Aroma - Skydragon/Elementalx/Stock
*Added Theme option to go back to stock GPE look.
V2.0.1
*Fixed 'Ok, Google'
*Fixed Boot animation
V2.0.0
*Rebased rom to Android 4.4.3
*Removed extra kernels for now until we get updated ones
*Removed APM Menu until I can get some time to remake it
V1.5.3
*Fixed hacked email and Ad-blocking not installing
*Added APM by default that works in ART mode!
*Removed AOSP keyboard option for the time being
*Updated Ad-blocking to latest 5/20
*Updated all Xposed apps
*Updated all gapps
*Updated project era to v16.3 (Thanks to ZeroInfinity)
*Updated Elementalx to v16 (Thanks to Flar2)
*Replaced stock kernel with my own SkyDragon kernel
- Based on stock GPE Kernel source
- Built with Linaro 4.9.1 toolchain
- Full -Ofast optimization throughout the kernel
- Extra schedulers (Fiops/Fifo/Sio/Tripndroid/VR/Zen)
- Extra governors (DanceDance/Wheatley/Adaptive)
- All TCP profiles enabled (Westwood/veno/reno/bic/highspeed/hybla/htcp/vegas/scalable/lp/yeah/illinois)
- Undervolting capable (Thanks to Flar2)
- General memory and performance enhancements
- HD Audio enhancements (Thanks to Flar2)
*This feels waaay better/smoother/faster/responsive than stock kernel but you can still expect same or better battery life and stability*
Version 1.5.2
*Fixed OTA Script so future OTA's will be easier to manage for me
*Updated OTA Center
*Added OTA Center to settings app
*Removed stock 'System Update' from settings app
*Fixed Remount RW script to properly remount system partitions for M8
*Fixed the missing power menu issue from 1.5.1 full rom
Version 1.5.1
*OTA support included from here on out!*
*Updated all Xposed Apps
*Updated all Google Apps
*Added multi-user support (3 users)
*Tweaked Framework
*Tweaked Settings
*Tweaked SystemUI
*APN list redone based on CM11 for better carrier support
*Tweaked system icons
Version 1.5.0
*Deodex Rom - ART Still Works!
*Added Project Era V15.2 Option in Aroma
*Disabled Signature Verification
*Added APM Option in Aroma - Breaks ART
*Updated ElementalX to 0.10 (Thanks Flar2)
*Tweaked init.d scripts
*Tweaked build.prop
*Changed settings and framework icons to z2 icons for a better look
*Enhanced performance and battery life
*Updated Xposed
*Updated Gravity Box
*Plus more I know I'm forgetting..
Version 1.4.0
*Updated ElementalX kernel to 0.9
*Updated stock MMS app to have quick-reply
*Updated Inverted MMS app to fix MMS issues
*Added LMT
*Added Apollo
*Added SD Tetherhack
*Added a ton of APN'S
*Tweaked data speed in build.prop
Version 1.3.0
*Updated ElementalX kernel to 0.8
*Tweaked Aroma wipe options
*Temporarily Removed Xperia Keyboard due to compatibity issues
*Added Google Gallery
Version 1.2.0
*Fixed System Read/Write Support!
*Added Flar2's Elemental X Kernel in Aroma (Thanks flar2!)
Version 1.1.0
*Fixed Root!
*Updated Apex launcher
*Updated Nova Launcher
*Updated Xperia Launcher to Z2 version with widgets
*GPS Selection in Aroma
*Sound Explosion mod option in aroma
*Removed minminguard from xposed selection as its discontinued
*Added Xposed AppOps
*Added 'Mother of all ad-blocking" hosts file optional
*Choice of Hangouts/MMS/Inverted MMS in aroma
*Choice of no-pin-security email/exchange app in aroma
*Better Gapp removal
*Couple apps edited/added/removed in aroma
*Tweaked Framework
*Tweaked Build prop
*Updated Xposed Installer
*Updated GravityBox
*Updated AppOpps
*Updated Youtube Adaway
Version 1.0.0
*Based on Stock NAND released by Graffixnyc
*Init.d Built-in
*Rooted w/ SuperSU 1.94
*BusyBox Built-in
*System Read/Write Support - Not working yet
*External SDCard Write Support
*Build.prop Tweaks
- Speed optimizations
- Battery Optimizations
*Init.d Tweaks
*Unsecured Stock Kernel
*Aroma moved from M7 version
- Gapp removal
- Xposed framework and apps
- Launcher Selection (Google Home, Apex, Nova, Xperia, Launcher2)
- Extra Apps added
*Bionic Libs from KVT49L(4.4.2_R2)
*More I know i'm missing..
Philz Recovery 6.25.x is Recommended! Don't use 6.41.x!
* Make a nandroid backup
* Make sure your device is ♦UNLOCKED♦
* Download ROM and put it on internal sdcard
* Put device in bootloader mode
- - (Power+Volume Down if device off. If on, Power+Volume Up and soon as screen goes black switch from Volume Up to Volume Down)
* Enter Recovery and do Clean To Install A New Rom(wipe system/data/cache/dalvik)
* Find in Recovery "Choose zip from sdcard" choose Rom zip file
* Proceed steps that Aroma installer gives
* Reboot device after finishing installation
* Select "No" to install recovery prompt if given
* Follow setup wizard and enjoy!
Downloads in Second post!
Dragonesdenano
Holyangel
Jeryx
2wildfire
09ram
GraveDigger176
W00dstock
Joni2012
Exocetdj
Stempox
S.Supervisor
V1rk
Jolobz
Blively2
Kelvin216
Beanbean50
Joefrank
Rhong
Alvarofrc
Dragonesdenano
2WildFire
V1rk
Jeryx
09Ram
Ideas4ya
CyclingVinnie
DougDuLa
asolo157
leongwengheng
BrandonPrice31
gr4z
Calvo1
Wnp_79
Dragonesdenano for all the help and letting me be part of the team <3
SkyDragon TEAM and Family, love you guys ^^
XDA Community
Google and HTC for the firmware
Graffixnyc for the NAND backup!
rovo89 for Xposed Framwork
Chainfire for SuperSu
Special Thanks to all Testers
Lesscro For Banners!!!
Stempox For Banners!!!
Flar2 For his Kernel and modules!
AshishDubey for Xperia Launcher and widgets
Doc3000 for his Sound Explosion mod
ZeroInfinity for his Project ERA Sound mod
~~
If you like my work and dedication don't forget to press Thanks!!!!
Any Donations are not expected but always Welcome!!! ^^
My Kernel Source for 4.4.4:https://github.com/holyangel/HTC_M8_GPE-4.4.4
My Kernel Source for 4.4.3:https://github.com/holyangel/HTC_M8_GPE-4.4.3
My Kernel Source for 4.4.2: https://github.com/holyangel/HTC_M8_GPE
HTC Stock GPE Source: http://www.htcdev.com/devcenter/downloads[/U][/B]
XDA:DevDB Information
[JUN 30] SkyDragon | Google Play Edition v3.0.1 | 4.4.4 | 2.12.1700.1 | OTA SUPPORT | SD Kernel 2.0.1, ROM for the AT&T HTC One (M8)
Contributors
HolyAngel
ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
ROM Firmware Required: Unlocked Bootloader
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1.0+
Stable Release Date: 2014-04-04
Created 2014-04-07
Last Updated 2014-07-10