[ROM][4.4.4] OmniRom Light v2 WITH MULTIWINDOW [FAST AND LIGHTWEIGHT][31/08/14]

nelsontky · Jun 23, 2014

OmniLight v2 (with Multiwindow!!!)

Hi guys today I present to you a lightweight version of OmniROM 4.4.4 for our beloved A500. This version of the rom has lots of bloatware removed and is very snappy and fast. So I hope you guys will try out and give your feedback thank you!

Download link: http://www.mediafire.com/download/89anqelyknyo0yv/OmniLight_v2.zip

GApps: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2397942

Instructions:
1. It is recommended that you use CWM 6.0.4.5 from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2583710 to flash this rom.

2. Download SuperSU from http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu/ and put it on your device.

3. Now flash the rom and SuperSU zip and GApps in recovery. (Seems like there is a problem when using gapps on tegra 2 devices. I personally think that the only important thing in gapps is the play store and play store was automatically installed with omnirom and i did not even flash gapps. Can anyone try not flashing gapps and getting back to me if play store is there???)

4. Now format cache and dalvik cache. If you are coming from another rom or another android version please format data.

5. Reboot and profit!

6. If you are experiencing Sleep of Death issues, take a look at this post: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1663789

7. To use multiwindow, go to recent apps, long press on app/s, and select it from there.

Features:
- Has Multiwindow!!! (To use multiwindow, go to recent apps, long press on app/s, and select it from there.)
- Very fast and snappy
- Replaced default launcher with Smart Launcher 2
- Replaced default Camera app with Open Camera
- A bunch of removed apps, which are:
Apollo.apk
BasicDreams.apk
Calculator.apk
CellBroadcastReceiver.apk
DashClock.apk
Development.apk
DSPManager.apk
Galaxy4.apk
HoloSpiralWallpaper.apk
HTMLViewer.apk
MagicSmokeWallpapers.apk
NoiseField.apk
PhaseBeam.apk
PhotoTable.apk
PrintSpooler.apk
Provision.apk
QuickSearchBox.apk
SoundRecorder.apk
TelephonyProvider.apk
VideoEditor.apk
VisualizationWallpapers.apk
TeleService.apk
Launcher3.apk
OmniSwitch.apk
OpenDelta.apk
VoiceDialer.apk

Changes From v1:
- Calendar, Contacts and Email apps restored.
- Default Camera app switched to Open Camera.
- Default bootanimation restored.
Details of v1: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=55153777&postcount=54

Bugs:
You tell me.

Screenshots

Thanks:
To the IconiaHD team for the device, vendor and kernel sources!
To the OmniROM team for such an awesome rom!

m27frogy · Jun 23, 2014

Nice to see another Omni port to a500! I'll test it later today when I have better internet access.

droidxxxxx · Jun 23, 2014

Crack flasher here.. Reporting for duty!! Lol

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droidxxxxx · Jun 23, 2014

Doesn't seem to be wanting to bring up the Play store or any way to bring up my apps.

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---------- Post added at 02:25 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:22 PM ----------

Home button doesn't seem to work. Can't really do anything it just is a generic launcher.. Too many features on here, can't get into settings to even turn on the wifi. Now I used twrp to flash this so do you think that might be a problem? It seemed to flash okay but would not flash the Su zip..

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---------- Post added at 02:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:25 PM ----------

Ok able to figure out a few things lol getting in there and exploring this thing now.

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---------- Post added at 02:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:39 PM ----------

I did have to put gapps from the other 4.4.2 Omni ROM because it would not show up on the stock rom as is. Said it was not available.

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nelsontky · Jun 23, 2014

droidxxxxx said:
Doesn't seem to be wanting to bring up the Play store or any way to bring up my apps.

Sent from my A100 using Tapatalk

---------- Post added at 02:25 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:22 PM ----------

Home button doesn't seem to work. Can't really do anything it just is a generic launcher.. Too many features on here, can't get into settings to even turn on the wifi. Now I used twrp to flash this so do you think that might be a problem? It seemed to flash okay but would not flash the Su zip..

Sent from my A100 using Tapatalk

---------- Post added at 02:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:25 PM ----------

Ok able to figure out a few things lol getting in there and exploring this thing now.

Sent from my A100 using Tapatalk

---------- Post added at 02:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:39 PM ----------

I did have to put gapps from the other 4.4.2 Omni ROM because it would not show up on the stock rom as is. Said it was not available.

Sent from my A100 using Tapatalk

Thank you for the feedback. I have updated the thread to include GApps. And yeah you have to flash this rom with CWM.

droidxxxxx · Jun 23, 2014

Sorry for all the redundant posts lol but for the record this rom did flash with TWRP version 2.1 .3...

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---------- Post added at 03:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:04 PM ----------

Doesnt seem like Google Calendar wants to sync.

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m27frogy · Jun 23, 2014

I think it would be wise to note that a KK compatible recovery will flash it properly, others may or may not. After downloading, I'm quite pleased with it. The custom launcher is (in this user's opinion) far better then the default launcher included with KK. This port of Omni doesn't have some of the bugs I've noticed in my other Omni port but this one does seem to have a few minor setup issues.

Issues:
Setup wizard opens to a blank screen and the back arrow must be used to get to the actual setup window.
Name setup in the wizard always leads to a crash unless both fields are empty.

Other then that, I can't see any other bugs off hand. This post was made in this port, BTW. :laugh:

droidxxxxx · Jun 23, 2014

Would using a different gapps (gapps minimal 4.4.2) make the calendar not want to sync?

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nelsontky · Jun 23, 2014

it should be fine

droidxxxxx said:
Would using a different gapps (gapps minimal 4.4.2) make the calendar not want to sync?

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well i don't think so

nelsontky · Jun 23, 2014

droidxxxxx said:
Sorry for all the redundant posts lol but for the record this rom did flash with TWRP version 2.1 .3...

Sent from my A100 using Tapatalk

---------- Post added at 03:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:04 PM ----------

Doesnt seem like Google Calendar wants to sync.

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But it would be better if you used CWM 6.0.4.5 which i posted 6 months earlier. And for calendar problems that is because i excluded it from the rom you can download the calendar (there are two apks) from the link i posted and put them into the system/app folder

droidxxxxx · Jun 24, 2014

That seems to be the only issue I have found so far..

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---------- Post added at 05:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:51 PM ----------

Ok installed calendar apk, and the calendar storage..the calendar storage crashes saying calendar not available.. Calendar won't open. When storage is uninstalled the calendar opens fine but still won't sync. Google doesn't seem to sync all the way, shows sync error.

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---------- Post added at 06:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:48 PM ----------

Had to adjust the minimum speed to 312 for the CPU in the performance of options due to the crackling in the audio sounds great now.

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droidxxxxx · Jun 24, 2014

Also had issues with the SU zip..didn't want to install, said failed. But it might not been because no used TWRP to flash..I installed another one I had saved on my sd and that worked..just the calendar so far is the only issue affecting me so far..awesome work!! Can't believe this thing is still kicking.

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nelsontky · Jun 24, 2014

droidxxxxx said:
Also had issues with the SU zip..didn't want to install, said failed. But it might not been because no used TWRP to flash..I installed another one I had saved on my sd and that worked..just the calendar so far is the only issue affecting me so far..awesome work!! Can't believe this thing is still kicking.

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Thank you for all the feedback really appreciate that i will include the calendar in the next version and set the minimum speed to 312

droidxxxxx · Jun 24, 2014

Sorry no log cats that's one thing sadly I have never really learned to do lol I have never seen a really simple tutorial on it.

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HenrikE · Jun 24, 2014

Really nice to see a new rom alternative, good job! And congratulations on publishing the first 4.4.4 rom for the a500! The IconiaHD 4.4.4 build is completed but we have not managed to test it yet.

nelsontky · Jun 24, 2014

HenrikE said:
Really nice to see a new rom alternative, good job! And congratulations on publishing the first 4.4.4 rom for the a500! The IconiaHD 4.4.4 build is completed but we have not managed to test it yet.

Thank you!!

droidxxxxx · Jun 25, 2014

I gotta say...this ROM kicks butt..

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ctiger · Jun 26, 2014

droidxxxxx said:
Sorry for all the redundant posts lol but for the record this rom did flash with TWRP version 2.1 .3...

Sent from my A100 using Tapatalk

---------- Post added at 03:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:04 PM ----------

Doesnt seem like Google Calendar wants to sync.

Sent from my A100 using Tapatalk

I'm also using the TWRP v2.1.3, is there a new version TWRP for A500? TIA

droidxxxxx · Jun 26, 2014

yes, you can download TWRP manager from playstore..but it never really installed it for me correctly.. i wish it was a flashable zip..same for cwm. seems we have flash them both in a more complex manor, which im not familiar with.

ctiger · Jun 26, 2014

droidxxxxx said:
yes, you can download TWRP manager from playstore..but it never really installed it for me correctly.. i wish it was a flashable zip..same for cwm. seems we have flash them both in a more complex manor, which im not familiar with.

From their post, there's this TWRP v2.6.3.0, then I went to download goomanager on store. I think using the fastboot to flash is simple enough and straight forward for me. I just put the CWM 6.0.5.4 onto my A500 too, but I found the touch interface of TWRP easier to use. I use TWRP on my phone too, so I get used to that. For CWM, you'll have to use the volume to navigate.
I'm still on the stock ROM though, 4.03, and it has freeze problem. In all kind of apps, it'll suddenly stuck and not responding at all. In the TWRP when I select format, there're choices as format cache, I remember someone mentioned some corruption on A500, so I just did clear two cache areas, I'll see how's going.

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