Android 4.4.3 - STOCK OS - DEBLOATED - 64bit

[denny.hell]

Android 4.4.3 - STOCK OS - DEBLOATED - 64bit
Hello everyone. Lets jump straight to the point. This here is a backup made with TWRP from the STOCK OS for the HTC Desire 510 64bit. The few plus sides are that is DEBLOATED and that it uses a kernel that has write protection removed. Just a side note: I am trying to make a flashable ZIP for this but I'm having issues. I always get boot loops. So for now this is your only option.
If you are familiar with TWRP and backups and all that stuff you can skip the next parts and download the ROM, If not, I advise you to read carefully the whole thread if you don't want to brick your device.

DOWNLOADs
Version 0.0.1 (STABLE) - https://mega.nz/#!nBJUDL7D!bmkQzsbywpbyJ7tzPybSRtYUG1LzsPNnv_M7wZr4PoA
Version 0.2.0 - DEODEXED - (BETA) - https://mega.nz/#!jApGjZDJ!zQoSmyaCSRBV6iBtQwEOR_mTYhzqYeFxhm5p1P-fk68

DISCLAIMER

I'm not responsible if you damage your device in any way!

What is changed?

Not much is changed.
Bellow are the app replacments I made:
1. Sense Home ---> NOVA Launcher
2. Sense Messages ---> Google Messages (Material Design)
3. Sense Calculator ---> Xlythe Calculator (Material Design)
4. Sense Calendar ---> Google Calendar (Material Design)
5. Sense Clock ---> Google Clock (Material Design)
6. Sense File Manager ---> ES File Explorer
7. Sense Weather ---> AccuWeather
4. Sense Keyboard ---> Google Keyboard

I removed a lot of HTCs and Google’s useless apps and other things, that are taking up space and resources.
From Google apps you have left:
1. Google Play Store
2. Google Chrome
3. Google Play Games
4. Google Drive
4. YouTube
5. All other background apps and services that are required for the Google apps to function properly.

From HTC apps you have left:
1. Camera app
2. FM Radio
3. Gallery (I couldn't find a decent replacement)
4. Music
5. Photo Editor
6. LockScreen

I have removed the HTC Browser, Zoe, E-mail and other useless stuff from HTC.

I have included:
1. Clean Master Lite - It's much faster than the full blown app and gets the job done. Lots of people hate it but it works like a charm on this device.
2. DiskInfo - With this little app you can see all of the partitions on your device. Regardless if you are S-ON or S-OFF.
3. Glim Lite - A set of beautiful Material design icons for NOVA launcher.

I didn't include an E-mail app because the Play Store is full of them and I couldn't choose. This choice is up to you.

How to install it?

First of all you need an unlocked bootloader with a TWRP - custom recovery installed on your device.

To unlock your bootloader go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-510/development/bootloader-unlock-htc-desire-510-t2910233. Follow that tutorial to get your bootloader unlocked. After a successful unlocking you'll need a custom recovery.
Download this file: https://dl.twrp.me/a11ul/twrp-3.0.2-0-a11ul.img. This is the latest TWRP recovery for our device. Now we need to flash this file on the device:
Before starting put the contents of the ZIP file on to your SD card. And make sure that it has this folder structure:

--SD CARD
   --TWRP
     --BACKUPS
       --Your device serial number (The name of this folder should be the serial number of your device otherwise TWRP won't see the backups in this folder)
           --2016-04-17--13-49-21_KTU84L_release-keys (Don't change this, I don't know what will happen if you do)

1. Power off your device by pulling the battery out and putting it in again.
2. Press the Volume Down and Power Buttons until you see the HBOOT screen.
3. Press the Power button again to enter Fastboot mode.
4. Connect your phone with your PC using an USB cable.
5. Now open your terminal (I'm using Ubuntu but it's same in Windows as well) and type:

fastboot devices

This will show you an output like this:

--your devices serial number--              fastboot

If it doesn't show you an output like that then you probably didn't install the drivers correctly or you have a faulty USB cable.
If your output is the same as above than we can move on.
This command will flash the TWRP recovery on your device:

fastboot flash recovery /full/path/to/the/recovery.img

Example:

fastboot flash recovery /home/denny/Downloads/twrp-3.0.2-0-a11ul.img

Now you have TWRP on your device.
To boot TWRP press the Power button to go back to the HBOOT screen and navigate to the RECOVERY option with the volume keys and again press the Power button. After a few seconds you'll see your new recovery.

Restoring the backup

First we need to wipe any potential data that will cause conflicts with the new system.
1. Tap on "Wipe"
2. Tap on "Advanced Wipe"
3. Select all but leave the Micro SDCard option unchecked.
4. Swipe the slider to wipe the data.

After that is complete press on the house button on the lower end of the screen.
Now we are going to restore the backup:

1. Tap on the "Restore" button.
2. At the lower left corner tap on "Select Storage" button.
3. Choose "Micro SDCard" option and press OK.
4. Now you should see the backup folder. Open it.
5. Select "Boot" and "System" and swipe to start the restoring process.
6. Press "Reboot System" after the restoring has finished.

After you setup you system apply the Glim Lite icon pack to NOVA launcher.
Bellow are some screenshots of the new look.

Big thanks to:

@wolfaas12345 - for providing a tutorial on how to unlock your bootloader.
@rbheromax - for making a kernel with write protection removed.
@patrik.KT - for developing the TWRP recovery for our device.

If you are having any trouble ask a question on this thread or send me a private message.

XDA:DevDB Information
DeSense, ROM for the HTC Desire 510

Contributors
denny.hell
ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x
ROM Firmware Required: None
Based On: Stock Sense 6.0 / 1.51.401.7

Version Information
Status: Stable

Created 2016-08-13
Last Updated 2018-03-23

 

[denny.hell]

BETA testers for OTA updates

I have managed to enable a function for our ROM to receive OTA updates directly from me. This will make updates more easy to be deployed and cuts down the time for me to upload the whole ROM and for you to download it and flash it. Be advised that this is for testing purposes only (for now). I don't know how much stable the ROM will be after receiving an update.

By flashing the ZIP file below you acknowledge that you are wiling to become a BETA tester and that you do this at your own risk.

Step 1.
You need to download the ZIP file below this post and flash it like any normal flashable ZIP.
The ZIP file contains a new app for OTA Updates, a new lib file for proper functioning of the app and an edited build.prop file. The build.prop file contains information to tell the app where to check if new updates are available, so please do not edit it yourself.

The app will say that there are no updates. That is not a bug, error or a glitch. Currently there are no updates. When an update is deployed the app will send you a notification.

Step 2.
Send an email to [email protected] to confirm that you have downloaded and flashed the ZIP file and that you are willing to be a BETA tester. Please use a valid email because I will be contacting you to share feedback about the new updates and discuss any issues you might have.

 

[denny.hell]

Reserved

 

[Benik3]

Thanks a lot for the sharing!
I will definitely test it

 

[Benik3]

BTW you say that you have problem - bootloop with the .zip, did you tried to flash boot.img manually after flashing of the .zip?
Also instead of gallery I use simply photos by google
Or there is also lightweight Gallery app by google (com.android.gallery3d). You will probably find it in GAPPS

 

[denny.hell]

BTW you say that you have problem - bootloop with the .zip, did you tried to flash boot.img manually after flashing of the .zip?
Also instead of gallery I use simply photos by google
Or there is also lightweight Gallery app by google (com.android.gallery3d). You will probably find it in GAPPS

Thanks for those tips. I will definitely take a look at the lightweight gallery.
I tried flashing the boot.img manually but nothing. I've got it to boot up just once but there was no wi-fi. That leads me to belive that the permissions in the updater-script are not set up properly but also could be something else. If you have experience with updater-script do you think that you could help me out?

 

[Benik3]

Unfortunately I don't have any bigger experiences with updater-script
Few times I edited it, but never so big one like installing ROM...
Anyway can you sand me the zip? I will try to look, but I don't promise anything

 

[pashangi]

hi,
thanks so much for this Debloate.:good:

 

[Knxed_]

Well done developer! Phone itself is 10x faster without the bloatware apps on! Thank you so much developer!

 

[margosre]

Thanks a lot for your sharing. I finally have a nice going device. Its the best solution currently for this phone.

 

[myke_angell]

Hello mates i have an question
This version has fix that permision for sd card ?

Sent from my HTC Desire 510 using XDA-Developers mobile app

 

[Moki1]

4. Now you should see the backup folder. Open it.
I do not see anywhere
what to do with the zip file that I downloaded from the above link

My bad, I did not read everything you've written

 

[denny.hell]

Hello mates i have an question
This version has fix that permision for sd card ?

Yes...I don't have any trouble with my SD card

 

[denny.hell]

4. Now you should see the backup folder. Open it.
I do not see anywhere
what to do with the zip file that I downloaded from the above link

My bad, I did not read everything you've written

No problem, if you have any further problems don't hesitate to ask

 

[X-77]

would be nice to have HTC Sense UI and email app left and htc foto editor and gallery removed and replaced by Google Photos, I don't understand why stick to ES File Explorer which does have in app ads rather have native file explorer, also I don't understand why I need that clean tool when android is managing ram just fine in this version.

Sorry if that sound rude, language barrier

Keep up with good work.

 

[denny.hell]

would be nice to have HTC Sense UI left and email app and htc foto editor and gallery removed and replaced by Google Photos, I don't understand why stick to ES File Explorer which does have in app ads rather have native file explorer, also I don't understand why I need that clean tool when android is managing ram just fine in this version.

Sorry if that sound rude, language barrier

Keep up with good work.

No problem, any feedback is more than welcome. The Sense UI will remain, the theming I'm gonna make will only be on the icons and maybe the QuickSettings layout of the buttons, nothing too big to ruin the Sense feel. I might get back the e-mail app if I can't find a descent replacement for it. In the next update the HTC Gallery, alongside the Photo Editor will be replaced by Google Photos. Also the ES File Explorer, I'm gonna replace it with something that is adds free, simple to use but versatile. The Clean tool is not much for RAM as it is for Junk removal. Here is an example: Yesterday I was listening to some music on YouTube for about two hours. After that, I run the Junk Removal tool....It removed somewhere around 900Mb of useless data. You see how you can free up some space with it. I plan to keep it, but If I get negative feedback about it I will remove it.
Again thank you for your feedback.

 

[Benik3]

E.g. Total Commander is simple and nice explorer without adds
BTW now when you have root, you can install "adblocker" app

 

[lucyr03]

deodex is not good for this device beacuse have small memory and charge it useless, odex files have sufficient space in system.
my oppinion

 

[denny.hell]

deodex is not good for this device beacuse have small memory and charge it useless, odex files have sufficient space in system.
my oppinion

Thank you for your opinion. The main reason that I deodexed the ROM is to save up on the size of the actual download. I'm currently running the deodexed version on my phone and it works just fine. But still it will remain in BETA version unless I get positiv feedback about it.

 

[X-77]

Guys, I recall what I said, don't listen to me I'm a noob