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bshiznit

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Stock 4.4.4 ROM (KTU849) for WiFi Nexus 7 (2012) Grouper

Hi! This was created using @dsixda's kitchen (which I had to tweak for our device to get working). This was created by unpacking the latest KitKat OTA (KTU84P) and adding SuperSU/busybox...

Featuring:
  • Stock Android 4.4.4 KTU84P for Nexus 7 (2012)
  • 4-way power menu! Thanks @cargobr151 - Need to get an update or figure out how to do this for now hopefully we can use GravityBox...
  • Google Experience Launcher (GEL) or Launcher2 (NOGEL) - you will be asked which to use on first boot. Don't be afraid to pick "always use" you can change the default launcher at any time in Settings --> Home - What happened to GEL? Just grab the Google Now Launcher from play store (no room on /system partition)... If coming from a prior version with GEL and not wiping data you should be fine.
  • Busybox v1.22.1 (needed for Trickster MOD)
  • SuperSU 2.00 with latest SU binary
  • Odexed & Deodexed
  • FOTAKill.apk in /system/app to prevent future OTA notifications (thanks for the suggestion)

DEODEX (DEODEX is here for themers and by request)
v1.6 - MEGA https://mega.nz/#!mZ1UUYjR!7tJG3tS7i6qDswEAEZ37J1fWjdOEenrKBs_XFwXKAxk
v1.6 - AFH https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862728316
NOTE DEODEX takes longer to boot than ODEX on FIRST boot after wiping dalvik!
md5 - 92013590d4bb58d628cf7242a2893e57

ODEX (Stock is Odexed from Google)
v1.6 - MEGA https://mega.nz/#!mJ0h2RjQ!HRTlGdxOu-FOtDn7dOS9QnTkDvxQAdo9fDp6eiyd_ec
v1.6 - AFH https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298956370
md5 - 9517b7ae70113792bfe8bf5d4d77eaf0

KTU84P Factory Image (for reverting to stock - NOTE running flashall.bat will WIPE internal storage - make backups!!!!)
MEGA https://mega.co.nz/#!eJtRwaTL!RlT3aAFeKnz1mV55NmC5t_caP5RL2UaUA7PyFLk62AU
md5 - 176a1561f322e86216b7edaaa4b2c6bf

CAN flash with no wipe over any of my 1.0/1.1/1.2/1.2.2/1.3/1.5/1.6 builds and stock JWR66Y/KRT16O/KRT16S/KOT49H/KTU84L/KTU84P

Coming soon:
  • ART? (Sorry still no ART in 4.4.4 for our device! No overhead on /system partition...)
  • Advanced Power Menu
  • GEL baked in (again)?

NOTES:
  • BACKUP using TWRP and Titanium - save those files off the device to a USB stick external HDD or whatnot! Not responsible for lost data!
  • Be sure you are at bootloader 4.23 or you could have slow charge issue http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2150251
  • ONLY TESTED USING TWRP 2.7.1.1/2.8.0.0 - NOTE there was a buggy release of 2.7.1.1 that doesn't play nice with the update-binary in my zip. If any issue flashing/booting first verify MD5 and then flash latest TWRP linked towards the bottom of this page http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/grouper. Should also flash fine under CWM but I personally prefer TWRP. A future update may move to the newer update-binary and updater-script files used in ROMs compiled from source like CM.
  • May need to unplug and replug USB cable to see Nexus 7 storage under My Computer! (or toggle MTP in Settings --> Storage --> Menu button in upper right)
  • If coming from STOCK 4.4/4.3 I can't think of a need to wipe - otherwise if issue or coming from another ROM (PA, CM, etc.) please do a data wipe and cache/dalvik-cache wipe
  • GApps are the stock ones that come with this tablet - no need to flash GApps.
  • You will see a BUNCH of updates when you sign into Google if you've wiped Data - results in an initial slowdown.
  • Before you ask, no ART doesn't appear to be working. I will make a new AOSP-based ROM for 4.4.4 for those wanting ART.
Thanks:
@dsixda for the Kitchen! (Consider donating to him work is paused on the kitchen he said due to health)
@Chainfire for SuperSU and keeping it updated for KitKat!
@azoller1 for v4.23 bootloader thread and flashable zip
@robgee789 for all the assistance in this thread!
@Metallice for M-Kernel
@RobZarzecki and @robgee789 for cool GravityBox tips!
@cargobr151 for 4 way power menu!
@treIII for being one of the first to flash and requesting stuff like Deodex and GEL
Phandroid for GEL article gave me idea to integrate into ROM http://phandroid.com/2013/11/14/how-to-install-google-experience-launcher-with-ok-google-command/
Google for Android
 
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bshiznit

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Changelog/Recommended Apps

Changelog:
v1.0 --> v1.1
  • v1.1 introduces Google Experience Launcher as second ROM option (Updated PrebuiltGmsCore.apk and added GoogleHome.apk)
  • Attempt to fix USB Debugging being on by default (hope to help issue with being unable to see Nexus 7 in My Computer as MTP device)
v1.1 --> v1.2
  • SuperSU up to v1.75 and latest su and daemonsu binaries
  • Kernel now BONE STOCK secured (root will still work) - USB Debugging now OFF by default. Hopefully MTP is more reliable now
  • One ROM with both Launchers - on first boot select the blue one for GEL or the other for stock - Settings --> Home to toggle at any time
v1.2 --> v1.2.2
  • Android 4.4.2 KOT49H!
  • SuperSU up to v1.80 and latest su and daemonsu binaries
  • FOTAKill.apk to prevent future OTA notifications
  • Most Play store GApps updates integrated (ran out of room in /system partition!)
v1.2.2 --> v1.3
  • Deodex version added
  • Still Android 4.4.2 KOT49H
  • SuperSU up to v1.91 and latest su and daemonsu binaries
  • Youtube, Google Quick Search Box, Google Play Services, Play Store and Maps updates integrated
  • 4 way power menu (thanks @cargobr151)
v1.3 --> v1.5
  • Updated to KTU84L
  • SuperSU up to v1.94 and latest su and daemonsu binaries
v1.5 --> v1.6
  • Updated to KTU84P
  • SuperSU up to v2.00 and latest su and daemonsu binaries
  • Busybox v1.22.1

Prior Versions:
DEODEX
ODEX

Kernel/Apps:
 
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iifuzz

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can i flash this straight from a 4.3 Rom, or do i need to go to stock first?
 

vothanhtam

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Does auto-rotate works in this ROM? I tried stock + Go launcher and auto-rotate don't work, but only work when manual set to Horizontal or Vertical from Go launcher setting!
 
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Installed using MultiRom. No problems installing. Loads without errors, signed into Google. No problems. Recommended. Thank you. Nice work

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
 
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bshiznit

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Hey guys just Flashed this from a 4.3 stock room and all is good (not sure on the white icons at the top though lol) but Is there a way to get xposed framework working on this

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

Xposed still doesn't support 4.4 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1574401 :( But I will keep an eye on it! This is the first I've heard of it. Google \is moving away from all of the ICS blue theming everywhere, so you will see lots more white in 4.4...
 

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Thanks! My ultimate goal was to get a stock 4.4 where rotation works and the keyboard doesn't pop when going home from other apps (the stock rom PA released was awesome though if you ignore those things and came out WELL in advance of OTA)... To do that I had to wait for the OTA and then it took me 5-6 days learning edify and how to use the kitchen :p

I will try to get the google experience (I believe it is Launcher3.apk?) working if I cut a new release, and look into getting ART available in dev settings.
 
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    Stock 4.4.4 ROM (KTU849) for WiFi Nexus 7 (2012) Grouper

    Hi! This was created using @dsixda's kitchen (which I had to tweak for our device to get working). This was created by unpacking the latest KitKat OTA (KTU84P) and adding SuperSU/busybox...

    Featuring:
    • Stock Android 4.4.4 KTU84P for Nexus 7 (2012)
    • 4-way power menu! Thanks @cargobr151 - Need to get an update or figure out how to do this for now hopefully we can use GravityBox...
    • Google Experience Launcher (GEL) or Launcher2 (NOGEL) - you will be asked which to use on first boot. Don't be afraid to pick "always use" you can change the default launcher at any time in Settings --> Home - What happened to GEL? Just grab the Google Now Launcher from play store (no room on /system partition)... If coming from a prior version with GEL and not wiping data you should be fine.
    • Busybox v1.22.1 (needed for Trickster MOD)
    • SuperSU 2.00 with latest SU binary
    • Odexed & Deodexed
    • FOTAKill.apk in /system/app to prevent future OTA notifications (thanks for the suggestion)

    DEODEX (DEODEX is here for themers and by request)
    v1.6 - MEGA https://mega.nz/#!mZ1UUYjR!7tJG3tS7i6qDswEAEZ37J1fWjdOEenrKBs_XFwXKAxk
    v1.6 - AFH https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862728316
    NOTE DEODEX takes longer to boot than ODEX on FIRST boot after wiping dalvik!
    md5 - 92013590d4bb58d628cf7242a2893e57

    ODEX (Stock is Odexed from Google)
    v1.6 - MEGA https://mega.nz/#!mJ0h2RjQ!HRTlGdxOu-FOtDn7dOS9QnTkDvxQAdo9fDp6eiyd_ec
    v1.6 - AFH https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298956370
    md5 - 9517b7ae70113792bfe8bf5d4d77eaf0

    KTU84P Factory Image (for reverting to stock - NOTE running flashall.bat will WIPE internal storage - make backups!!!!)
    MEGA https://mega.co.nz/#!eJtRwaTL!RlT3aAFeKnz1mV55NmC5t_caP5RL2UaUA7PyFLk62AU
    md5 - 176a1561f322e86216b7edaaa4b2c6bf

    CAN flash with no wipe over any of my 1.0/1.1/1.2/1.2.2/1.3/1.5/1.6 builds and stock JWR66Y/KRT16O/KRT16S/KOT49H/KTU84L/KTU84P

    Coming soon:
    • ART? (Sorry still no ART in 4.4.4 for our device! No overhead on /system partition...)
    • Advanced Power Menu
    • GEL baked in (again)?

    NOTES:
    • BACKUP using TWRP and Titanium - save those files off the device to a USB stick external HDD or whatnot! Not responsible for lost data!
    • Be sure you are at bootloader 4.23 or you could have slow charge issue http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2150251
    • ONLY TESTED USING TWRP 2.7.1.1/2.8.0.0 - NOTE there was a buggy release of 2.7.1.1 that doesn't play nice with the update-binary in my zip. If any issue flashing/booting first verify MD5 and then flash latest TWRP linked towards the bottom of this page http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/grouper. Should also flash fine under CWM but I personally prefer TWRP. A future update may move to the newer update-binary and updater-script files used in ROMs compiled from source like CM.
    • May need to unplug and replug USB cable to see Nexus 7 storage under My Computer! (or toggle MTP in Settings --> Storage --> Menu button in upper right)
    • If coming from STOCK 4.4/4.3 I can't think of a need to wipe - otherwise if issue or coming from another ROM (PA, CM, etc.) please do a data wipe and cache/dalvik-cache wipe
    • GApps are the stock ones that come with this tablet - no need to flash GApps.
    • You will see a BUNCH of updates when you sign into Google if you've wiped Data - results in an initial slowdown.
    • Before you ask, no ART doesn't appear to be working. I will make a new AOSP-based ROM for 4.4.4 for those wanting ART.
    Thanks:
    @dsixda for the Kitchen! (Consider donating to him work is paused on the kitchen he said due to health)
    @Chainfire for SuperSU and keeping it updated for KitKat!
    @azoller1 for v4.23 bootloader thread and flashable zip
    @robgee789 for all the assistance in this thread!
    @Metallice for M-Kernel
    @RobZarzecki and @robgee789 for cool GravityBox tips!
    @cargobr151 for 4 way power menu!
    @treIII for being one of the first to flash and requesting stuff like Deodex and GEL
    Phandroid for GEL article gave me idea to integrate into ROM http://phandroid.com/2013/11/14/how-to-install-google-experience-launcher-with-ok-google-command/
    Google for Android
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    Changelog/Recommended Apps

    Changelog:
    v1.0 --> v1.1
    • v1.1 introduces Google Experience Launcher as second ROM option (Updated PrebuiltGmsCore.apk and added GoogleHome.apk)
    • Attempt to fix USB Debugging being on by default (hope to help issue with being unable to see Nexus 7 in My Computer as MTP device)
    v1.1 --> v1.2
    • SuperSU up to v1.75 and latest su and daemonsu binaries
    • Kernel now BONE STOCK secured (root will still work) - USB Debugging now OFF by default. Hopefully MTP is more reliable now
    • One ROM with both Launchers - on first boot select the blue one for GEL or the other for stock - Settings --> Home to toggle at any time
    v1.2 --> v1.2.2
    • Android 4.4.2 KOT49H!
    • SuperSU up to v1.80 and latest su and daemonsu binaries
    • FOTAKill.apk to prevent future OTA notifications
    • Most Play store GApps updates integrated (ran out of room in /system partition!)
    v1.2.2 --> v1.3
    • Deodex version added
    • Still Android 4.4.2 KOT49H
    • SuperSU up to v1.91 and latest su and daemonsu binaries
    • Youtube, Google Quick Search Box, Google Play Services, Play Store and Maps updates integrated
    • 4 way power menu (thanks @cargobr151)
    v1.3 --> v1.5
    • Updated to KTU84L
    • SuperSU up to v1.94 and latest su and daemonsu binaries
    v1.5 --> v1.6
    • Updated to KTU84P
    • SuperSU up to v2.00 and latest su and daemonsu binaries
    • Busybox v1.22.1

    Prior Versions:
    DEODEX
    ODEX

    Kernel/Apps:
    10
    OK folks - well it boots!

    It overwrites with stock recovery at every boot. SELinux prevents root but thanks to some info from @sykopompos I unpacked and modded the kernel - root works!

    Ran some special KitKat gapps that don't check OS version and that worked too. Let me run this through the kitchen and see if I can get you guys something that you can flash with little to no hassle and get root, busybox Play Store and stuff.
    9
    Thanks guys! All over it. This build will feature SuperSU 2.00 - I really need to teach myself advanced power menu and modding android.policy. APM can wait though as long as Xposed works still...

    ODEX is done DEODEXing now then will upload.

    SuperSU 2.00 and BusyBox 1.22.1 now :)
    9
    Is there a deodexed version of the stock ROM? Thanks

    Sent from my Nexus 7 using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
    I will build v1.3 odex/deodex soon (hopefully by the weekend)