[ROM][STOCK JB]"THE DARK ROM V3.0"[Aroma]

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Moriarty82

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THE DARK ROM is a Fast Smooth Stable and Lite ROM which gives the users complete liberty of choosing which apps shall be installed during the flashing process...!!!

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Features :

  • Based on Sony's Latest JB 6.2.A.1.100
  • Works on Locked and Unlocked Bootloader.
  • AROMA installer.
  • Pre-Rooted and Busyboxed
  • Darky Apps
  • Dark Home Launcher
  • Cyber-shot™ MOD
  • ACID Audio Engine
  • Heavily Debloated
  • Bravia Engine 2 from Xperia Z
  • Latest Small Apps
  • My Xperia - Loacte your lost phone.
  • Init.d support.
  • Build.prop tweaks for enhanced performance and good battery life.
  • Ad-Free by default
  • High Performance and Great Battery Life


Screenshots :


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Download :

Dark_v3.0.zip - 371.40 MB
MD5: 4998F3A187042AA614C4B8A89E46E4B3

Dark 3.0 Themes Addon.zip - 11.82 MB




Instructions :

1.Download the Dark_v3.0 and transfer it to sd card.
2.Flash Stock JB FTF 6.2.A.1.100 from Flashtool.
3(i).Locked Bootloader
Obtain Root access using this guide: Easy Rooting Toolkit
Install CWM Recovery from here: CWM Recovery 6.0.1.2
3(ii).Unlocked Bootloader-Flash a custom Kernel
4.Reboot and enter the CWM Recovery.
5.Wipe data/factory reset, cache and dalvik cache.
6.Flash the Dark_v3.0 and select the apps and mods which you want to install.
7.Now Reboot the device after the installation completes.
8.Boot into system,complete the Startup Guide and Reboot one more time to get amazed...!!! :p

Note:You cannot flash a custom kernel on a locked bootloader.

Suggestions and Tips :

Set the Window Animation Scale to .5x
Set the Transition Animation Scale to .5x
Set the Animator Duration Scale to .5x
(From Developer Options)

Also disable the "Tilt Scrolling" function of Google Chrome from the Settings>Developer Tools to save more battery.

A Treasure Chest for all BLACK loving freaks like me: Team Blacked Out

An interesting thread I came across: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1882467


Credits :


@Rizal Lovins for Cyber-shot™ MOD
Team ACID for ACID Audio Engine
@ska67 for Dark Themes
@vikramam for Dark SemcCalender
@niaboc79 for Honami Phonebook,Honami Conversations and Latest Walkman
@rakz992 for Honami Framework,Honami Settings and Small Apps Launcher
@Andrewasth for Small Apps
@entrysky for Google Edition Camera 4.3
@[Fenix] for his BootAnimation
@avrojyoti for his Charging Animation
@Jeeko for PurePerformances™X
@zhuhang for ViPER4Android Audio Effects
@stef67000 for Xperia ZU Black Keyboard and Dark SemcEmail
@Ben Ling for Latest Album
@nicolassp for X-Reality Engine and Latest Movies
@pornogeroc and @ChikeD, for testing the rom


Special Thanks to @nicolassp, @percy_g2 @jatinrungta and @DaniPhii

Remind me if I forgot anybody....

Thank these guys instead. Without them THE DARK ROM could'nt have seen the "light of the day".... :p
 
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Change Log :


THE DARK ROM V1.0
-Initial Release

THE DARK ROM V1.5
-Cyber-shot™ 5.1.1
-ACID Audio Engine V7.0
-Added Xperia Z 4.2.2 Media Apps
-Dark Home Launcher from Xperia Z 4.2.2
-Dark Taskswitcher
-Latest Darky Apps
-Minimized the Home Launcher Redraw
-Few Small Optimizations

THE DARK ROM V2.0
-Cyber-shot™ 7.9.1
-Google Edition Camera 4.3
-ViPER4Android Audio Effects
-Added Xperia ZU Media Apps
-Home Launcher from Xperia ZU
-Dark ZU Keyboard and Email App
-Xperia ZU Framework and SystemUI
-Latest Darky Apps
-PurePerformances™X Script
-Extremly fast net access and lagfree scrolling
-Lots of performance improvements

THE DARK ROM V2.5
-Fixed the loss of root & CWM
-Fixed CrossBreeder not working properly
-Unlocked the full potential of the rom :p
-Added Latest ZU Framework by @jatinrungta
-Added New Icons by @entrysky
-Optimized init.d scripts and ram management
-Touchscreen will be even more responsive

THE DARK ROM V3.0

-Honami Style AROMA Installer
-Dark Honami Conversations
-Dark Honami Phonebook
-Dark Honami Settings
-Honami Framework
-Added 4.2.2 Small Apps Launcher
-Latest Home from Xperia L 4.2.2
-Latest Media Apps
-Added Advanced Power Menu
-Added Advanced Volume Controls
-Added XReality Engine
-Added Latest Cybershot MOD
-Optimized init.d scrips
-Added Latest SuperSU
-Removed Unwanted Scripts
-New Themes

F.A.Q. :

1.Does this ROM work for Locked Bootloaders?
A.The Rom Works for Locked as well as Unlocked Bootloaders.

2.Can I Flash this over 6.2.A.0.400/"Other ROM"?
A.NO,the latest FW 6.2.A.1.100 has many bug fixes and performance enhancements; in order to take them into effect you need to flash the latest FW.

3.XLound and ClearPhase settings aren't working in sound settings.
A.Dont worry it is because of the Acid audio engine.

4.My Cybershot MOD force closed or gave an error "Camera not found".
A.Clear data of Cyber-shot from Settings>Apps

5.Which Driver shall I choose when Viper Audio promts at the first launch?
A.Select "CortexA9/15 with NEON" when asked for the Driver and reboot.

6.Some Icons in the App drawer went missing after a reboot.
A.Select "Alphabetical" order, the launcher will FC. Now again select "Own Order" and everything will be fine.

7."XYZ" App FCs when I try to increase the volume.
A.Its a known bug and it will happen only once after a reboot.


Known Bugs :

I hope all bugs have been fixed....

Please share your Feed-backs/Suggestions for making this rom DARKER...!!! :p:silly:
 
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thangkls

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3(ii).Unlocked Bootloader-Flash a custom Kernel
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Do i have to flash a custom kernel ?

I'm new with Androi ( Sony P ) , my device bootloader is unlock and install CWM , I flash the custom kernel then it's boot loop, now the phone is still on default JB rom .
 
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I have a suggestion. can you add an option with white apps, I mean its also modded like the dark apps that you have. then call it LIGHT and DARK ROM. that would be nice. :D
 
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Moriarty82

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thangkls said:
Do i have to flash a custom kernel ?

I'm new with Androi ( Sony P ) , my device bootloader is unlock and install CWM , I flash the custom kernel then it's boot loop, now the phone is still on default JB rom .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

You dont have to, its ok if you have installed CWM....

Can you be more specific about your bootloop issue.

jioleight said:
I have a suggestion. can you add an option with white apps. then call it LIGHT and DARK ROM. that would be nice. :D
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Sure man I'll consider that.
I can make a addon package to flash over this rom which will have all light apps...:good:
 
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Rajeev

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Latest Small apps included.. Right? Can u post a screenshot of it..? Is it also black themed ? If yes means i will surely download it... I like black. Its the battery saver i think... Looking cool ...

Regards

Rajeev
 
Moriarty82

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Rajeev said:
Latest Small apps included.. Right? Can u post a screenshot of it..? Is it also black themed ? If yes means i will surely download it... I like black. Its the battery saver i think... Looking cool ...

Regards

Rajeev
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The Black small apps would really look cool..!!!
They are still in process....

I used these small apps
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2222368

Check this thread for inverted apps
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2283828
 
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    THE DARK ROM is a Fast Smooth Stable and Lite ROM which gives the users complete liberty of choosing which apps shall be installed during the flashing process...!!!

    picture.php




    Features :

    • Based on Sony's Latest JB 6.2.A.1.100
    • Works on Locked and Unlocked Bootloader.
    • AROMA installer.
    • Pre-Rooted and Busyboxed
    • Darky Apps
    • Dark Home Launcher
    • Cyber-shot™ MOD
    • ACID Audio Engine
    • Heavily Debloated
    • Bravia Engine 2 from Xperia Z
    • Latest Small Apps
    • My Xperia - Loacte your lost phone.
    • Init.d support.
    • Build.prop tweaks for enhanced performance and good battery life.
    • Ad-Free by default
    • High Performance and Great Battery Life


    Screenshots :


    picture.php
    picture.php
    picture.php


    picture.php
    picture.php
    picture.php


    picture.php
    picture.php
    picture.php


    picture.php
    picture.php
    picture.php

    ​

    Download :

    Dark_v3.0.zip - 371.40 MB
    MD5: 4998F3A187042AA614C4B8A89E46E4B3

    Dark 3.0 Themes Addon.zip - 11.82 MB




    Instructions :

    1.Download the Dark_v3.0 and transfer it to sd card.
    2.Flash Stock JB FTF 6.2.A.1.100 from Flashtool.
    3(i).Locked Bootloader
    Obtain Root access using this guide: Easy Rooting Toolkit
    Install CWM Recovery from here: CWM Recovery 6.0.1.2
    3(ii).Unlocked Bootloader-Flash a custom Kernel
    4.Reboot and enter the CWM Recovery.
    5.Wipe data/factory reset, cache and dalvik cache.
    6.Flash the Dark_v3.0 and select the apps and mods which you want to install.
    7.Now Reboot the device after the installation completes.
    8.Boot into system,complete the Startup Guide and Reboot one more time to get amazed...!!! :p

    Note:You cannot flash a custom kernel on a locked bootloader.

    Suggestions and Tips :

    Set the Window Animation Scale to .5x
    Set the Transition Animation Scale to .5x
    Set the Animator Duration Scale to .5x
    (From Developer Options)

    Also disable the "Tilt Scrolling" function of Google Chrome from the Settings>Developer Tools to save more battery.

    A Treasure Chest for all BLACK loving freaks like me: Team Blacked Out

    An interesting thread I came across: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1882467


    Credits :


    @Rizal Lovins for Cyber-shot™ MOD
    Team ACID for ACID Audio Engine
    @ska67 for Dark Themes
    @vikramam for Dark SemcCalender
    @niaboc79 for Honami Phonebook,Honami Conversations and Latest Walkman
    @rakz992 for Honami Framework,Honami Settings and Small Apps Launcher
    @Andrewasth for Small Apps
    @entrysky for Google Edition Camera 4.3
    @[Fenix] for his BootAnimation
    @avrojyoti for his Charging Animation
    @Jeeko for PurePerformances™X
    @zhuhang for ViPER4Android Audio Effects
    @stef67000 for Xperia ZU Black Keyboard and Dark SemcEmail
    @Ben Ling for Latest Album
    @nicolassp for X-Reality Engine and Latest Movies
    @pornogeroc and @ChikeD, for testing the rom


    Special Thanks to @nicolassp, @percy_g2 @jatinrungta and @DaniPhii

    Remind me if I forgot anybody....

    Thank these guys instead. Without them THE DARK ROM could'nt have seen the "light of the day".... :p
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    Moriarty82
    Moriarty82

    Change Log :


    THE DARK ROM V1.0
    -Initial Release

    THE DARK ROM V1.5
    -Cyber-shot™ 5.1.1
    -ACID Audio Engine V7.0
    -Added Xperia Z 4.2.2 Media Apps
    -Dark Home Launcher from Xperia Z 4.2.2
    -Dark Taskswitcher
    -Latest Darky Apps
    -Minimized the Home Launcher Redraw
    -Few Small Optimizations

    THE DARK ROM V2.0
    -Cyber-shot™ 7.9.1
    -Google Edition Camera 4.3
    -ViPER4Android Audio Effects
    -Added Xperia ZU Media Apps
    -Home Launcher from Xperia ZU
    -Dark ZU Keyboard and Email App
    -Xperia ZU Framework and SystemUI
    -Latest Darky Apps
    -PurePerformances™X Script
    -Extremly fast net access and lagfree scrolling
    -Lots of performance improvements

    THE DARK ROM V2.5
    -Fixed the loss of root & CWM
    -Fixed CrossBreeder not working properly
    -Unlocked the full potential of the rom :p
    -Added Latest ZU Framework by @jatinrungta
    -Added New Icons by @entrysky
    -Optimized init.d scripts and ram management
    -Touchscreen will be even more responsive

    THE DARK ROM V3.0

    -Honami Style AROMA Installer
    -Dark Honami Conversations
    -Dark Honami Phonebook
    -Dark Honami Settings
    -Honami Framework
    -Added 4.2.2 Small Apps Launcher
    -Latest Home from Xperia L 4.2.2
    -Latest Media Apps
    -Added Advanced Power Menu
    -Added Advanced Volume Controls
    -Added XReality Engine
    -Added Latest Cybershot MOD
    -Optimized init.d scrips
    -Added Latest SuperSU
    -Removed Unwanted Scripts
    -New Themes

    F.A.Q. :

    1.Does this ROM work for Locked Bootloaders?
    A.The Rom Works for Locked as well as Unlocked Bootloaders.

    2.Can I Flash this over 6.2.A.0.400/"Other ROM"?
    A.NO,the latest FW 6.2.A.1.100 has many bug fixes and performance enhancements; in order to take them into effect you need to flash the latest FW.

    3.XLound and ClearPhase settings aren't working in sound settings.
    A.Dont worry it is because of the Acid audio engine.

    4.My Cybershot MOD force closed or gave an error "Camera not found".
    A.Clear data of Cyber-shot from Settings>Apps

    5.Which Driver shall I choose when Viper Audio promts at the first launch?
    A.Select "CortexA9/15 with NEON" when asked for the Driver and reboot.

    6.Some Icons in the App drawer went missing after a reboot.
    A.Select "Alphabetical" order, the launcher will FC. Now again select "Own Order" and everything will be fine.

    7."XYZ" App FCs when I try to increase the volume.
    A.Its a known bug and it will happen only once after a reboot.


    Known Bugs :

    I hope all bugs have been fixed....

    Please share your Feed-backs/Suggestions for making this rom DARKER...!!! :p:silly:
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    Moriarty82
    Moriarty82

    Miscellaneous :

    Just sharing the performance and battery life of the rom


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    Banner for users
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    Image Link
    Code: 
    http://xdaforums.com/picture.php?albumid=9628&pictureid=37016
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    Moriarty82
    Moriarty82
    After 9 Beta versions and flashing countless times, I present to you

    THE DARK ROM V2.0
    -Cyber-shot™ 7.9.1
    -Google Edition Camera 4.3
    -ViPER4Android Audio Effects
    -Added Xperia ZU Media Apps
    -Home Launcher from Xperia ZU
    -Dark ZU Keyboard and Email App
    -Xperia ZU Framework and SystemUI
    -Latest Darky Apps
    -PurePerformances™X Script
    -Lots of performance improvements

    Dark_v2.0.zip - 344.32 MB

    Hope you like it. :)

    OP UPDATED
    Happy Flashing. :good:
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    Moriarty82
    Moriarty82
    To all,

    THE DARK ROM v2.0 is under development. I will try to fix all the current issues and will be further optimized for better performance and battery friendliness....

    Thanks for your awesome support for a first timer like me. It means a lot to me. :eek:

    Suggestions are welcome.

    Regards.
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