Development [15.04.24] OneUI 6.1 I Full ROM System-RW (F2FS) for S918B & S911B I Dr.Ketan ROM

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GoJo ^^

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Just got my S23 ultra, download this.. I read in FRANCE, root doesn't void warranty. Please confirm? Also, FP states
"Detailed installation guide separately available in download area along with ROM files" but well, i don't see them anywhere..? Haven't been on Galaxys for a while, i don't recall too well rom install process.. :)
 

GoJo ^^

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Technically in EU, tripping knox doesn't void warranty, but you go and confirm that yourself with Samsung before doing anything. No one is responsible here for your own actions.
Ok i'll add one more, that samsung won't reply : once rooted, you get a warning on boot screen (and you're ask to press a button before boot) : how do you remove this so that it boots as before?
 

fz798

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Ok i'll add one more, that samsung won't reply : once rooted, you get a warning on boot screen (and you're ask to press a button before boot) : how do you remove this so that it boots as before?
This has been asked and answered many times (including in this thread). Not possible at this time (or likely ever) on Snapdragon.
 

Brava27

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Just got my S23 ultra, download this.. I read in FRANCE, root doesn't void warranty. Please confirm? Also, FP states
"Detailed installation guide separately available in download area along with ROM files" but well, i don't see them anywhere..? Haven't been on Galaxys for a while, i don't recall too well rom install process.. :)
Warranty or not. I have rooted 15+ samsung devices. Only one had a defective screen. Don't worry about Samsung quality concerns. Personal opinion.
 

abhijeet715

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@dr.ketan have a question. I was planning to flash this ROM. Currently I am on Samsung official room, rooted with magisk. Just a info i wanted, is that if i plan to dirty flash this rom using the tool that you have provided for the same, would it be okay? (i know it might face issues, but going through the formatting process is a little tough for me due to my work schedule)

Can you please advise?

Edit:
I read the thread where others have also said its possible, but done remember seeing anyone stating they followed the process from official rom to custom rom. Have only seen it for the update part.
 

dr.ketan

Recognized Developer / Recognized Contributor
@dr.ketan have a question. I was planning to flash this ROM. Currently I am on Samsung official room, rooted with magisk. Just a info i wanted, is that if i plan to dirty flash this rom using the tool that you have provided for the same, would it be okay? (i know it might face issues, but going through the formatting process is a little tough for me due to my work schedule)

Can you please advise?

Edit:
I read the thread where others have also said its possible, but done remember seeing anyone stating they followed the process from official rom to custom rom. Have only seen it for the update part.
  • Tool isn't available separately, that means you can use only if you are on Dr.Ketan ROM and wanted to update to Dr.Ketan ROM.
  • Dirty flash will never work while you moving ROM from encrypted to decrypted data or vise a versa
PS : More detail Installation guide available in ROM download area, refer it before flashing ROM.
 
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beto778

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Hello guys,

I installed the room on one of the devices I have available but I'm having issues with connectivity.

Can I access the Service Menu on main screen?
If I can how can I do that?

ANY HELP WILL BE MUCH APPRECIATED 👍.
 

catelusii

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If I unroot & Relock bootloader and I will flash stock firmware,

1.
Can I use any banking app and Gpay without any issue? ( I will never use samsung pass and samsung pay)
2. What app or services will have issue?
3. The warning ...yellow triangle will go off?
4. OTA will work?

I ask becouse I am thinking to root my phone, and I have concerns.

Thank You!
 
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If I unroot & Relock bootloader and I will flash stock firmware,

1.
Can I use any banking app and Gpay without any issue? ( I will never use samsung pass and samsung pay)
2. The warning ...yellow triangle will go off?
3. OTA will work?

I ask becouse I am thinking to root my phone

Thank You!
I only know about question nº 2
Answer: No, it will not go off.
 

dr.ketan

Recognized Developer / Recognized Contributor
If I unroot & Relock bootloader and I will flash stock firmware,

1.
Can I use any banking app and Gpay without any issue? ( I will never use samsung pass and samsung pay)
2. What app or services will have issue?
3. The warning ...yellow triangle will go off?
4. OTA will work?

I ask becouse I am thinking to root my phone, and I have concerns.

Thank You!
1.Should work but again it depends on how your app if it detects device status. Most non samsung services should work but S Health,SPay, secure folder may not.
2.As said above
3.Yes (It will go with relocking bootloader, NOT with just unrooting)
4.Yes
 
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catelusii

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1.Should work but again it depends on how your app if it detects device status. Most non samsung services should work but S Health,SPay, secure folder may not.
2.As said above
3.Yes (It will go with unlocking bootloader, NOT with just unrooting)
4.Yes
Defoult os from factory has bootloader locked. Do you say: yellow triangle will go off with UNlocking bootloader?!
 

GoJo ^^

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"only condition it doesn’t work is if you are already on newer base than one you are flashing. (Samsung doesn’t allow downgrading firmware in some scenario)"

I read this in instructions. I have S918BXXS1AWD1. Am i ok for this rom? Also it says you must download your CSC if not using OXM. But AFAIK, changing CSC is fine, so would do we must have the same as current? Well, i can just use SamFWTool & change CSC to OXM before install DR.Ketan & then after install back to whichever CSC i want using SamFWTool.. Isn't it?
 

dr.ketan

Recognized Developer / Recognized Contributor
"only condition it doesn’t work is if you are already on newer base than one you are flashing. (Samsung doesn’t allow downgrading firmware in some scenario)"

I read this in instructions. I have S918BXXS1AWD1. Am i ok for this rom? Also it says you must download your CSC if not using OXM. But AFAIK, changing CSC is fine, so would do we must have the same as current? Well, i can just use SamFWTool & change CSC to OXM before install DR.Ketan & then after install back to whichever CSC i want using SamFWTool.. Isn't it?
S918BXXS1AWD1 is fine
OXM isn't a single csc but group of 80+ csc
ROM zip have csc txt. Read it to understand what exactly you needed
 

GoJo ^^

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"If you have non OXM group of CSC then must download stock firmware for your CSC" I did read it! That's why i'm here asking. My S23u is french. But i changed CSC to INS using SamFWTool.

So i need to download S918BXXS1AWD1 now.. With INS CSC? Please correct me if wrong. And what happen if i would flash OXM? Would that prevent phone to boot? I thought we could change CSC to whatever whenever..
 

dr.ketan

Recognized Developer / Recognized Contributor
"If you have non OXM group of CSC then must download stock firmware for your CSC" I did read it! That's why i'm here asking. My S23u is french. But i changed CSC to INS using SamFWTool.

So i need to download S918BXXS1AWD1 now.. With INS CSC? Please correct me if wrong. And what happen if i would flash OXM? Would that prevent phone to boot? I thought we could change CSC to whatever whenever..
Why reading half?
Have you read how to check if your current csc is part of OXM or not? If it is OXM you don't need to download stick firmware
 

dr.ketan

Recognized Developer / Recognized Contributor
Apologize i missed that. It appears to be part of OXM! So i guess i'm good.
Also if you are changing csc just for auto call record then don't do it, rom itself have option for this. When you changing csc your all network settings applies according India and that's bad idea even you don't have visual bug. Best way is to use csc according your operator/region for best optimized network settings.
 

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    ChangeLog U07 for S918B & S911B (System-RW) (OneUI 6.1)

    • Based on S918BXXU3CXCF/S911BXXU3CXCF Official OneUI 6.1. March 2024 security patch.
    • Magisk Updated to Magisk Alpha 27002 Magisk Hide experiment MUST READ below
    • Updated Youtube Revanced
    • ROM Tool on essential fix will auto setup zygisk including SafetyNet & GPay fix (no needs to change any option manually)
    • KernelSU : KernelSU not supported by ROM Tool or TweaksPro. If you want to use KernelSU, don't use any of these tool. Or first use all the required mod from these tool and then swithch to KernelSU
    Important : Play Integrity fix included in ROM and get installed with Essential Fix, but google blocking fingerprints on every couple of days, In case it is broken (GPay contactless payment not working), kindly update FP from ROM Tool/Misc Fix & Mods or update Google play integrity fix or look into XDA thread for same here Any further question related to it will be ignored.

    Magisk Hide Experiment :
    Magisk Stable restoredsince UB5 with Magisk Hide experiments
    • Open Magisk app and complete setup if asked for
    • Open ROM Tool - Apply essential Fix and reboot device
    • Now root detection apps should work on your device, simply you have to add your app to "Configure deny list" from Magisk Settings, DON'T change any settings other than this else it may not work correctly.
    • If you have any app that detectes root, Rename Magisk App (Hide app in Magisk settings) First add app to configure deny list if not already and also clear data of that app. Then apply Essential Fix from ROM and reboot device. Straightway check if app works. If still issue, head to Magisk Hide standalone thread to find if any workaround there.

    Installation : Notes included in ROM download area

    Setting up device first time after Clean ROM installation


    • Check for Magisk/Alpha app, if not available/only stub available, Install Magisk/Alpha apk (get proper version from download area) → Open & allow run additional setup if asked for → Reboot
    • Open ROM Tool from app drawer and Apply essential fix and Reboot,
    • After reboot you can check SafetyNet and should be passed. You can use this app from playstore or This from Github to check SafetyNet (ROM Tool will offer to install this during Essential fix too)
    • Now you can further setup ROM a per your liking.
    • Since A12 new Magisk (Zygisk) doesn't have buil-in Module repo, You can get standalone module manager from here (ROM Tool will offer to install this during Essential fix too) For more details and queries about new magisk ref this
    Setting up device first time after Dirty ROM installation

    IMPORTANT : For dirty flashing ROM (No data wiping)
    • In case your existing ROM have different version of Magisk from one you are going to Install (Check Changelog for Magisk version info) then first restore magisk if you have hidden (rename) it and then uninstall magisk app from app drawer. After ROM installation, you may have stub (Magisk sortcut) for Magisk, you can click there and update. If no stub available, download Magisk apk from download and Install apk manually. If you are using same version of magisk then nothing requires to do for magisk.
    • Select "Prepare device for dirty Flashing" from ROM Tool and straightway flash this verison of ROM with Odin. In case you are on older version of ROM and said option is not available in ROM Tool, manually delete *DrKetan* module(s) before flashing ROM. Also it is better to remove all magisk module.


    PS : Plz don't install any other mods for SafetyNet, All queries related to Magisk/SafetyNet will be ignored if already explained above


    TweaksPro version requires 6.1.01 or up


    ROM Features (XDA Version)

    - Ad Free QS Panel Toggle
    - Secure Folder
    - Reboot to recovery QS Panel Toggle
    - Native call recorder (Manual) (call record option during in-call)
    - Auto Call recorder without CSC restriction (ROM Tool - Mods & Fix)
    - High Volume warning disabled
    - Pre fixed Titanium freezing while restoring apps
    - Probable fix for Titanium Backup schedule
    - Internet browser Secret mode
    - S Health patch for using with rooted device.
    - Option to remove carrier bloatwares
    - Fixed BT pairing for loosing pairing after reboot
    - ROM Tool with following Options
    • AdFree mode Enable/Disable
    • Long Press Home button customization
    • System UI Mods (custom) : Needs to Install custom SystemUI
      1. Show/Hide stock battery
      2. Show/Hide 3minit battery
      3. show/hide stock clock
      4. show/hide 3minit clock
      5. Statusbr mods & color : see ROM Control below
    • SystemUI Mods (Stock Mods - QuickStar Module functions) : Currently not working on A14*
    • Single click install/uninstall custom fonts (on the fly)
    • Single click YouTube Vanced Installer (No xposed requires)
    • Mods & Fix
      1. Auto Call Record
      2. Titanium backup FC fix
      3. SafetyNet Fix & Google Pay alternate Fix
      4. Added camera fix (Certain users reported camera failed issue. This is reported on stock too, here is someworkaroung meanwhile samsung fix it)
      5. SafetyNet Fix (Old) (Use only if Fix with Applying Essential fix doesn't work)
      6. Samsung Health & Private share fix
      7. NetFlix / Amazon Prime Fix : Needs If TWRP + Decrypted data
      8. Access denied PopUp fix
      9. Wavelet sound mode dump permission
      10. App Cache Cleaner : Removes app cache in one
      11. Unlimited Google Photo backup
      12. Install LSPosed Manager in app drawer.
    • Update & Fix
    • Bootloader / Busybox checker
    • ROM Info
    • Prepare for Dirty Flashing ROM, It will prepare device for flashing new ROM without wiping data, though dirty install may or may not work as expected, We recommend clean installonly.
    - ROM Control (systemUI preferences)
    • Battery Bar with thickness and color option + Charging Animations
    • Virtual key on statusbar (Lt/Cinter/Rt)
    • Network meter with Toggle (Lt/Rt/Quick Panel/None) with color option
    PS : There may be few more options in ROM control but won't work if those are not mentioned here.



    Known Bug/Tips/Fix

    • My Bank app (or XYZ app) detects the root : ROM have some implementation for magisk hide but TBH there is nothing like 100% will work. Here below are steps to fix
    1. Add your App in Enforce Hide list in Magisk settings + Rename (Hide) Magisk app from Magisk settings + Clear data of root detecting app & Apply essential fix and reboot device. Still issue, try below said steps one by one.
    2. Use HMA Lsposed module
    3. Enable secure Folder and try using app inside it
    4. Enable Island app and try adding bank app to it
    5. Look Magisk section if any workaround there
    • Tips on TWRP and App Backup/Restore Read Here
    • Currently on snapdragon devices no workaround for Bootloader warning appears after unlocking Bootloader.
    • Issue updating Google play system update - We are looking into it to fix.
    • Smart Lock option disappeared. Read this (Reported it's fixed on latest version)

    Download : DrKetanROM.com

    STATUS : Online

    PS : This is a fully customized ROM and for end users only, ROM or any part of ROM not allowed to redistribute,modify or to use as base to prepare new ROM.
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    U07 (OneUI 6.1) under testing.


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    9
    U08 for S911B & S918B is Online now.

    U08 build with April security patch with some features added, Read changelog here for more details.
    7
    Testing U08 (April security patch).

    Screenshot_20240412_001425_Settings.jpg
    7
    S918B U07 (OneUI 6.1) is Online now.



    Must read changelog here
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    Dr.Ketan ROM for S23 Ultra for S918B & S911B

    Full ROM
    : Installation like a breeze, Full ROM includes full components of ROM and you can one step install ROM on any previous version of ROM without updating firmware. More info below.

    Supported device : S918B & S911B - System-RW, Full ROM with ROM Tool (Custom features)

    Support to S911B will be remain based on user base and may discontinue if time doesn't permits.


    We do support ROM usually 2-3 years (may be sometimes 4-5 years) since device launched, but yet no guarantee, We may drop support for any device / any variant/s anytime without any prior notice.







    ROM Features


    ROM Features varies with version of ROM. For more details, read changelog post. Link available in post #3 for changelog of all versions.
    Must read changelog for a version you are going to install, it will have latest information about features, changes, known bug list/fix of respective version.

    Installation and Download in Post #2

    ChangeLog : Post #3




    @Chainfire - Respected elite developer for supersu and his unbelievable contribution to XDA/Android community. @wanam - Respected elite developer for his awesome contribution and references to his works.
    @topjohnwu for Magisk
    @xperiacle the amazing developer for reference to his work and tools. @gharrington for 3minit battery and QuickLaunch.
    ROM Control source and all credit and thanks goes to @daxgirl and @Wuby986 for their open source project for RomControl.
    @AbrahamGC for some ideas samsungvn
    AbrahamGC and Anan1211 for Secure folder and s-health A12
    @afaneh92 for TWRP, system/vendor rw scripts and modules.
    @Arteush for bluetooth fix (losing BT pair on reboot)
    aka_vkl for Dolby digital
    kdrag0n for SafetyNet fix
    @Winb33 for custom font pack.
    HuskyDG for Bootloop Protector magisk module.
    cuynu for Google Photo unlimited module
    @LeeGarChat for System-RW inspiration & Big Thanks for his RO2RW Tool to work for S23
    MrWeahere for CRB Kitchen


    XDA devDB Information

    S918 I Dr.Ketan ROM , ROM for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

    Contributors

    Dr.Ketan
    ROM OS Version: Android 13
    ROM Kernel: Stock (pre-rooted). Source code (samsung) here
    ROM Firmware Required: Stock Samsung specified version

    Version Information
    Status:
    Stable

    Created 2023-02-09
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    Installation, Important Infos & Download


    Installation
    : State of the art Installation procedure.

    • Only needed is supported device + Unlocked bootloader.
    • No needs to have device rooted/Installed TWRP/update device to specific base
    Detailed installation guide separately available in download area along with ROM files.

    WARNING

    Before you root your device you must be aware that

    • This will void warranty.
    • As of now you will lose Samsung Pay and Samsung Pass forever if you root once, even unrooting won't help.
    • There are many features stop working when you unlock bootloader other than S pay/Pass like Samsung Health, Secure Folder, Galaxy Watch pairing issue, Issue connecting old gear watch (S3 or earlier), Google Pay etc but ROM is patched for all these mentioned features. Still you may trouble using some bank apps and these may fixed by adding these apps to Magisk Hide
    • There may be some knox features there which you may not able to use but I can't list those as I never used. Just Google It
    • Patched featurs are working today when writing this, No idea if it may stop working next moment/tomorrow or later
    • Also to note, once you root, you can't go back to "pre-rooted" state completely. It is one way!
    • OTA won't work on rooted device.
    • ROOT with caution.
    • On unlocking bootloader you will have warning screen while device boot and as of now no workaround to hide. Though it can be removed with re flashing stock rom + re locking bootloader
    • You can unroot & Relock bootloader after flashing stock firmware, but still your warranty flag remain 0x1 and most of countries it still voids warranty. Also after unrooting & relocking bootloader, some knox features never work again.
    ROM Tool permission : Files & media - To save and read files, Calendar - Tool needs some time monitoring to avoid using RT immediately after reboot. Special access for accessibility service - Since Android 12 it requires for QS panel custom Toggl e.g. Reboot to recovery






    Download : https://drketanrom.com/

    15
    OneUI 6.0 Beta1 Rooted and so first step towards developments started swiftly.
    Let's see how it goes further!


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    13
    ChangeLog T10 for S918B (System-RW)

    This is a full ROM with Mods included forS918B. For all other variants
    check this

    • Based on S918BXXU3AWGJ Android13 Aug 2023 security patch OneUI 5.1
    • KernelSu Install option removed from ROM Tool
    • Magisk Version updated (26105) with new Magisk Hide experiment MUST READ below
    • ROM Tool on essential fix auto setup zygisk including SafetyNet & GPay fix (no needs to change any option manually)
    • Pre patched with Magsik Alpha 26105

    IMPORTANT : For dirty flashing ROM (No data wiping)
    • In case your existing ROM have different version of Magisk from one you are going to Install (Check Changelog for Magisk version info) then first restore magisk if you have hidden (rename) it and then uninstall magisk app from app drawer. After ROM installation, you may have stub (Magisk sortcut) for Magisk, you can click there and update. If no stub available, download Magisk apk from download and Install apk manually. If you are using same version of magisk then nothing requires to do for magisk.
    • Select "Prepare device for dirty Flashing" from ROM Tool and straightway flash this verison of ROM with Odin. In case you are on older version of ROM and said option is not available in ROM Tool, manually delete *DrKetan* module(s) before flashing ROM
    Magisk Hide Experiment :
    • Since T10 there will be no more stable version of Magisk included. Instead it comes with Magisk Alpha. So before installing ROM, just remove Magisk apk from app drawer. After installation of ROM, there may be a app called "Alpha" stub will be there. You can install full version by clicking on icon OR download Magisk_Alpha.apk from download area and install manually
    • Open Alpha app and complete setup if asked for
    • Open ROM Tool - Apply essential Fix and reboot device
    • Now root detection apps should work on your device, simply you have to add your app to "Configure deny list" from Magisk Settings, DON'T change any settings other than this else it may not work correctly.

    Installation : Notes included in ROM download area

    Setting up device first time after ROM installation


    • Check for Magisk app, if not available/only stub available, Install Magisk apk (get proper version from download area) → Open & allow run additional setup if asked for → Reboot
    • Open ROM Tool from app drawer and Apply essential fix and Reboot,
    • After reboot you can check SafetyNet and should be passed. You can use this app from playstore or This from Github to check SafetyNet (ROM Tool will offer to install this during Essential fix too)
    • Now you can further setup ROM a per your liking.
    • Since A12 new Magisk (Zygisk) doesn't have buil-in Module repo, You can get standalone module manager from here (ROM Tool will offer to install this during Essential fix too) For more details and queries about new magisk ref this


    PS : Plz don't install any other mods for SafetyNet, All queries related to Magisk/SafetyNet will be ignored if already explained above


    TweaksPro version requires 5.1.09 or up


    ROM Features (XDA Version)

    - Ad Free QS Panel Toggle
    - Secure Folder
    - Reboot to recovery QS Panel Toggle
    - Native call recorder (Manual) (call record option during in-call)
    - Auto Call recorder without CSC restriction (ROM Tool - Mods & Fix)
    - High Volume warning disabled
    - Pre fixed Titanium freezing while restoring apps
    - Probable fix for Titanium Backup schedule
    - Internet browser Secret mode
    - S Health patch for using with rooted device.
    - Option to remove carrier bloatwares
    - Fixed BT pairing for loosing pairing after reboot
    - ROM Tool with following Options
    • AdFree mode Enable/Disable
    • Long Press Home button customization
    • System UI Mods (custom) : Needs to Install custom SystemUI
      1. Show/Hide stock battery
      2. Show/Hide 3minit battery
      3. show/hide stock clock
      4. show/hide 3minit clock
      5. Statusbr mods & color : see ROM Control below
    • SystemUI Mods (Stock Mods - QuickStar Module functions) : Works without installing custom SystemUI
    • Single click install/uninstall custom fonts (on the fly)
    • Single click YouTube Vanced Installer (No xposed requires)
    • Mods & Fix
      1. Auto Call Record
      2. Titanium backup FC fix
      3. SafetyNet Fix & Google Pay alternate Fix
      4. Added camera fix (Certain users reported camera failed issue. This is reported on stock too, here is someworkaroung meanwhile samsung fix it)
      5. SafetyNet Fix + GPay Fix New (Use only if Fix with Applying Essential fix doesn't work)
      6. Samsung Health & Private share fix
      7. NetFlix / Amazon Prime Fix : Needs If TWRP + Decrypted data
      8. Access denied PopUp fix
      9. Wavelet sound mode dump permission
      10. App Cache Cleaner : Removes app cache in one
    • Update & Fix
    • Bootloader / Busybox checker
    • ROM Info
    • Prepare for Dirty Flashing ROM, It will prepare device for flashing new ROM without wiping data, though dirty install may or may not work as expected, We recommend clean installonly.
    - ROM Control (systemUI preferences)
    • Battery Bar with thickness and color option + Charging Animations
    • Virtual key on statusbar (Lt/Cinter/Rt)
    • Network meter with Toggle (Lt/Rt/Quick Panel/None) with color option
    PS : There may be few more options in ROM control but won't work if those are not mentioned here.



    Known Bug/Tips/Fix

    • Tips on TWRP and App Backup/Restore Read Here
    • Currently on snapdragon devices no workaround for Bootloader warning appears after unlocking Bootloader.
    • Issue updating Google play system update - We are looking into it to fix.
    • Smart Lock option disappeared. Read this

    Download : DrKetanROM.com

    STATUS : Online

    PS : This is a fully customized ROM and for end users only, ROM or any part of ROM not allowed to redistribute,modify or to use as base to prepare new ROM.