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[DISCONTINUED][ROM][5.1.1] SlimLP - Skyrocket [UNOFFICIAL]

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SlimRoms is a custom android operating system. The main goal is to offer users a slimmed down but still feature rich alternative to other android operating systems.
The entire SlimTeam work together to bring you this tailor-made beauty straight from Android Open Source Project (AOSP) source code.
All of the sources can be publicly viewed through GitHub and you can stop by the public Gerrit to submit patches of any type.

SlimLP is the project name for SlimRoms based on Android 5.x Lollipop and offers the following original features:
  • Slim Dialer
    • A full replacement of the official Google closed source dialer with added features. - We've got you covered.
  • Privacy guard
    • Disable unnecessary permissions set by app developers. - Privacy is part of the experience.
  • Slim Center [WIP]
    • Downloads, contact information, system app removal. - More fun than you can shake a stick at.
  • System-Wide Keyboard Controls
    • Rotation, cursor control, optional emoticons..etc. - You'll be tapping away to your heart's content.
  • Custom Shortcuts [WIP]
    • Hardware keys, Navigation Ring, Navigation Bar, Lockscreen, Tiles, Notifications etc. - Customize it the way you like it.

Important links:

slimroms.eu - The official webpage where you find everything you need to know about SlimRoms.

Downloads - Download the rom for the Samsung SGH-i727 Skyrocket from here.

Kernel Source - The source of your device's kernel.


Get in touch! - Contact SlimRoms at these places if you have questions, requests or feedback.

Google+

Twitter

Facebook

Disclaimer: SlimRoms are not responsible for any damages to your device.

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Changelog for my custom builds is in Post #2.

Download links and Installation instructions for my custom builds are in Post #3.

1080p video recording is not working right now. If you need 1080p recording, you can use A Better Camera. ;)

Special thanks to (in no particular order):
gimmeitorilltell
RobbieL811
prbassplayer
SultanXDA
Steveromingagain

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[DISCONTINUED][ROM][5.1.1] SlimLP - Skyrocket [UNOFFICIAL], ROM for the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727

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NoSpamDan, gimmeitorilltell
ROM OS Version: 5.1.x Lollipop
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.0.x

Version Information
Status: No Longer Updated

Created 2015-01-26
Last Updated 2016-11-15
 

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Changelog:

NOTE: I don't have time to maintain this list, but will try to post notable fixes and/or updates in the announcement posts for new builds.

Some of these features are added by myself and may or may not continue to show up in the builds. Slim has started the weekly builds, but don't expect those builds to have features that aren't merged yet, like some of the below ones!


Slim-skyrocket-5.1.1.alpha.0.1-UNOFFICIAL-20150510-0221.zip
MD5: ba0df799af5c2b1bec60b97929f1a82f
  • Fix mobile data issue(s)
  • Possible lag/wake from sleep improvements
  • Quick Settings tile customizations
  • Latest Slim commits...

Slim-skyrocket-5.1.1.alpha.0.1-UNOFFICIAL-20150426-2142.zip
MD5: 70f4884c4ed92879391e417de3f6b81e
  • Fixed Phone app FC
  • Display overlay CAF fixes
  • Mobile data may still have issues. WIP

Slim-skyrocket-5.1.1.alpha.0.1-UNOFFICIAL-20150423-1933.zip
MD5: 1526faeadc3b6545b292b8c936ff805e
  • Removed default DPI
  • Added low memory adjustment
  • v5.1.1 updates across the board

Slim-skyrocket-5.0.2.alpha.1.0.3-UNOFFICIAL-20150331-1044.zip
MD5: a585a75fab0458211c738d67213646b2
  • Torch/Flashlight tile is working
  • Low memory optimizations
  • Latest Slim WIP commits from RobbieL811

Slim-skyrocket-5.0.2.alpha.1.0.3-UNOFFICIAL-20150322-0521.zip
MD5: b2f1b55c3b6ba2bec3f1473d90d06c68
  • New features like Blacklist, expandable volume panel, and SlimCenter (not fully functional to inform of updates yet).
  • Basic BLN support in the kernel. Enable/disable it in Settings > Sound & notification > Notification > Notification light
  • Should be a noticeable improvement in the occasional lag, but there seems to be a general bug related to this that affects many devices. With our device, it's more noticeable due to lower resources in general than newer devices have.
  • Default DPI is now set to the native device default of 240, but you can change this to several preset values in Settings > Display > LCD density.

Slim-skyrocket-5.0.2.alpha.1.0-UNOFFICIAL-20150312-1448.zip
MD5: 2131cca37fb25c74d05653dce053318c
  • Updated WiFi, camera and display vendor blobs.
  • Wifi: removed sockets implementation.
  • Lagginess should be improved, if not gone...

Slim-skyrocket-5.0.2.alpha.1.0-UNOFFICIAL-20150305-0204.zip
MD5: cf7bba521709785eca9354829e784b72
  • Power-off charging is fixed, along with animated images and even % display during power-off charge. So if your phone dies, you can charge it back up without issue!
  • BLN (Button Light Notificaiton) support, and it can be disabled if you want in the Settings menu! (Sorry no per-app control right now.) Thanks to @gimmeitorilltell!

Slim-skyrocket-5.0.2.alpha.1.0-UNOFFICIAL-20150228-2118.zip
MD5: 23b09052ec18783266037088a47f7bd2
  • Kernel fix for keypad null pointer.
  • Fix for first install WiFi HAL soft reboots.

Slim-skyrocket-5.0.2.alpha.1.0-UNOFFICIAL-20150226-1520.zip
MD5: 7dc4acb4e25c5daff59f0b4b31f318fd
  • Added power menu customization
  • Added SlimCenter
  • More Quick Settings updates, including a Reboot tile
  • Many other updates

Slim-skyrocket-5.0.2.alpha.1.0-UNOFFICIAL-20150222-0036.zip
MD5: 6896fb4aed5d9c3d56093e118fc932e8
  • Added Slim's new hardware key rebinding
  • MMS updates and fixes
  • USB Charging
  • Updated Quick Settings tile customization
  • Show each app name being optimized during boot

Slim-skyrocket-5.0.2.alpha.1.0-UNOFFICIAL-20150221-0122.zip
MD5: f74766fd46b6bd7f3e53b349eeebeede
  • Soft reboots fixed!
  • Fix for possible NFC bug.
  • Quick Settings tiles customization (Settings > Interface > Quick settings). Note: there still may be bugs...
  • Battery icon customization (Settings > Interface > Status bar > Battery icon options)
  • DPI changer (Settings > Display > LCD density)
  • Cursory RRO Theme suport. Slim is currently not implementing CM's theme engine. RRO is better in many ways... If you don't know what RRO Themes are or how to use them, you need an app and theme apks. Check it out here: RRO Themes App Official Thread and here: some RRO themes hosted on RobbieL811's server. Thanks, @RobbieL811!
  • Audio policy tweaked some more - Please test various audio/video scenarios.
  • Ringtones may not appear until after the Media Scanner picks them up, the phone sleeps, or a reboot. Not sure which at this point, but they are there!
  • Various other updates and code clean-up

Slim-skyrocket-5.0.2.alpha.0.91-UNOFFICIAL-20150214-2343.zip
MD5: 5f231fbf4e38f1dc8dc1f660b18463eb
  • Mobile data and MMS are working now! Thanks to @Sultanxda for pointing me in the right direction!
  • Camera API updates and bug fixes (no 1080p yet though)
  • Torch
  • Audio policy cleaned up
  • Media codecs cleaned up
  • MTP transfer mode is selected by default
  • Removed unused libaudioamp config
  • Re-enabled qcom aac encoder
  • Removed call volume steps prop overrides
  • Removed PowerHAL
  • Various other updates and code clean-up

Slim-skyrocket-5.0.2.alpha.0.91-UNOFFICIAL-20150205-2203.zip
MD5: fcac1bdad6b3f1fae35fde4fe10c711e
  • Moved almost all code to Slim source.
  • Using modified CM kernel, compiled inline with the ROM using gcc 4.8 armeabi kernel toolchain
  • Using new msm8660 CAF branches
  • Device code updates and clean-up

Slim-skyrocket-5.0.2.alpha.0.91-UNOFFICIAL-20150203-1411.zip
  • Audio now works
  • Kernel booting and compiled with gcc 4.8 armeabi toolchain
  • New modified kernel based on CM 12.0 msm8660-common kernel
  • Media/codec updates
  • My underwear - when I first heard SlimLP audio on the Skyrocket!
 
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Download and Installation Instructions:

Download links:

ROM:
Slim-skyrocket-5.1.1.beta.0.10-UNOFFICIAL-20151027-0853.zip

Special thanks to @RobbieL811 for temporarily hosting some of these builds! If you see him around, be sure to thank him!

GApps:
Use TK PIco GApps from AndroidFileHost | BasketBuild
(Main TK GApps thread on XDA)

TWRP Recovery:
TWRP 2.8.7.0 with F2FS support in IMG, TAR and ZIP formats. Thanks to @javelinanddart for compiling these.

Instructions:
  • Reboot to recovery.
  • Make a nandroid backup.
  • Boot into recovery. You need a newer version for lollipop. Tested with TWRP 2.8.7.0 recovery linked above.
  • Make a nandroid backup.
  • Make sure you're on one of these radios or newer for now: I727:UCMC1|I727R:UXUMA7
  • FULL WIPE/Format: /system, /data, /cache and /dalvik.
  • Flash the ROM.
  • Flash GApps(use Slim Mini or Zero GApps).
  • If you want ROOT, you have to unlock Developer Options by going to Settings > About phone and clicking on the Build number field 7 times. Then you can enable Root in Settings > Developer Options > Root access.
  • Reboot when finished
  • Boot animation is delayed 10-20 seconds, and takes about 10 minutes to boot up on a clean flash, so be patient and give it time.
  • Enjoy!

Note: You may not see all the ringtones, notification sounds, etc. until the phone goes to sleep, or the Media Scanner finds them. Also, check the Settings > Sound & notification > Interruptions menu to make sure these aren't disabled, as in "No interruptions". This disables the sounds. ;)

Issues? Post a logcat on Pastebin, link to it here, and provide as many details as possible, such as ROM version, GApps used, radio/modem, cell provider, or anything relevant to the problem or how to duplicate the issue.

Enjoy!
 
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Screen shots and stuff:

NOTE: RRO is no longer part of the Slim sources. Basic layer support is included (v1). I am not sure where this is going with Slim but feel we need a theme engine of some kind. I've left these images here for fun. If I find I can pick the RRO commits back into my builds I will try, but if we go weekly, it will have to come from the bosses... :)

Some screen shots using RRO Layer Theme Synergy_v4 by Brian Gill are attached.

Note you need the Bitsyko RRO Themes app, which you can get by signing up for beta testing, and then you can use Google to find other themes. Full instructions are in the link.

Note there is some Teal mixed in with the Blue, but you get the idea... ;)
 

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vincom said:
great stuff
question, did u test w/philz cwm, he has abandoned all work on cwm as of july 2014
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Yes sir, it's what I primarily use. It still works well, even though it's discontinued.

My computer likes to connect to the phone's USB storage with PhilZ, whereas with TWRP it has trouble sometimes.

Both should work (for now)... [emoji14]

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Audio is working!

:DNew build in OP with WORKING AUDIO ! Huge thanks to @gimmeitorilltell for collaborating on this! GPS locks fast... The source needs to be sorted out and pushed to Slim still, so if you're looking to build, you'll have to wait a bit. Still a WIP... :cowboy:

I need some people to test phone calls and SMS/MMS functionality since my Skyrocket has no SIM card. Share a link to your logcat on Pastebin if possible please.

Let's get this thing all prettied up!

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1st test

NoSpamDan said:
:DNew build in OP with WORKING AUDIO ! Huge thanks to @gimmeitorilltell for collaborating on this! GPS locks fast... The source needs to be sorted out and pushed to Slim still, so if you're looking to build, you'll have to wait a bit. Still a WIP... :cowboy:

I need some people to test phone calls and SMS/MMS functionality since my Skyrocket has no SIM card. Share a link to your logcat on Pastebin if possible please.

Let's get this thing all prettied up!

-Dan
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20150203 build
wifi working-phone working,in and out calls
sms over wifi works but not pic mes
showing LTE but no sms or brower data(apn correct)
on 1st boot t lock screen with circle s hit power button to wake and boot from circle s again,did this 3 times then stayed in rom
browser pages sluggish,hardware search key would not bring up keyboard search (cm12 same)
phone rom itself is very fast and smooth-no gapps installed during test
battery doing well
hope this helps
 
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20150203 build
wifi working-phone working,in and out calls
sms over wifi works but not pic mes
showing LTE but no sms or brower data(apn correct)
on 1st boot t lock screen with circle s hit power button to wake and boot from circle s again,did this 3 times then stayed in rom
browser pages sluggish,hardware search key would not bring up keyboard search (cm12 same)
phone rom itself is very fast and smooth-no gapps installed during test
battery doing well
hope this helps
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Thanks for the feedback. Got a logcat of these?
  • sms over wifi works but not pic mes
  • showing LTE but no sms or brower data(apn correct)
  • browser pages sluggish
 
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Says have not been member long enough to summit file ,sorry.
Update- text working over LTE connecting after second clean install_no SMS pics or data
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OK, thanks so MMS pics aren't working? Did you set your default data type and APN correctly? If you can try other ones, it might be useful.

You can share your log using pastebin.com and providing a link here to it. If you can't post links, just spell out the url with words or PM me (if you can).
 
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New build is up in the OP. Not a lot changed, except some source moved around on Slim since msm8660 got it's own CAF branches.

Beware if you try the torch tile, you will have to reboot to use the camera. This is an issue with the Nexus phones too and I hope to see it fixed soon.

Here's a direct link to the ROM (instructions are in the OP):
Slim-skyrocket-5.0.2.alpha.0.91-UNOFFICIAL-20150205-2203.zip
Use the latest Slim normal GApps v467 or Slim mini GApps v467. The full GApps package is very large and might not fit into the system. I had issues with apps disappearing like Play Store and Play Services issues. You don't want that deal... ;)
 
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Just put this on my skyrocket. Wow! Its like a new phone . So fast and smooth. I had to order a new battery though. It will be interesting to see what the battery life is really like as the one I have dies pretty quickly considering it the original. Wish I could access all 16gb of the internal memory for apps though.
 
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eosman said:
Just put this on my skyrocket. Wow! Its like a new phone . So fast and smooth. I had to order a new battery though. It will be interesting to see what the battery life is really like as the one I have dies pretty quickly considering it the original. Wish I could access all 16gb of the internal memory for apps though.
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What is the issue with internal storage?

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