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New Version November 1 ROM[KK 4.4.4]BlackArgon CM11 based, built from sources

optimumpro

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New version uploaded, compiled on November 1. Latest CM changes, latest hardened kernel, enabled dock settings for OEM dock (see /settings/sound), dynamic system bars., added CMFile Manager. Many minor fixes.

Download link:

http://d-h.st/1xC

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I am new to Z1, but have a lot of experience developing for Xperia ION.

Let me introduce to you my new rom, which is based on Cyanogenmod 11/KitKat 4.4 and DarkCm Projects. The rom was built on October 18 from latest sources.

MAIN AND UNIQUE CHARASTERISTCS:

1. Hardened Kernel with the following features:

a. Selinux disabled (don't trust them) and APPARMOR enabled as main security
b. All crypto core features enabled
c. All authenticated encryption modes enabled - CCM, GCM and SEQIV
d. All blocks enabled - CBC, CTR, CTS, ESB, LRW, PCBC and XTS
e. All hash modes enabled including SHA512 and others
f. All ciphers enabled including CAMELIA, TWOFIS, ANUBIS, SALSA20 and others
g. Compression - DEFLATE, ZLIB and LZO
h. Random number generation all options enabled to result in a better generation without CPU wakeups

2. Newest Sony proprietary blobs (published just several days ago) included

The rom feels fluid and smooth.

By the way, the boot image (kernel + CWM recovery) that is inside the zip file could be used with any CM11 rom, as long as your custom rom does not feature any non standard kernel modules...

CREDIT: Cyanogenmod, AOSP, Slimkat and DarkCM team. Especially big thanks to DarkCM team as most customizations were forked from their repositories

WARNINGS:

I am not responsible for your device becoming a paperweight. I am also not responsible for death and destruction caused by your flashing this rom on your device. You are at your own perill. Complain to Putin - he will surely help. :laugh:

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Unlocked Bootloader
2. If you have CWM, go to mounts and storage and wipe System/Cache/Data
3. If you have TWRP, go to advanced wipe and wipe System/Cache/Data
4. Flash the rom and reboot.
5. I recommend that you delete Cyanogenmod original animation as it slows down the boot significantly: without it your boot should take about 25 seconds. Once you remove bootanimation.zip in /syste/media, you will have a nice vanilla android bootanimation.
6. Enjoy the rom and hit Thank You or perhaps Donate? :D

P.S. Rom is in Download Section above


XDA:DevDB Information
Black Argon, ROM for the Sony Xperia Z1

Contributors
optimumpro
ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
ROM Firmware Required: Unlocked Bootloader
Based On: AOSP, CM, Slimkat

Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1.0
Stable Release Date: 2014-10-18

Created 2014-10-19
Last Updated 2014-11-01
 
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avirale123

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me downloading and test
Donde encontraste el link para descargar

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Where you found the link to download

Please post in the English language and use google translate if you need
Por favor, publique en el idioma Inglés y usar traductor Google si necesita
 
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Push3r

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:good: Great ! No Issues for now....

SoundPacks = Work
Apps to SD = Work
Cam = Work


smooth and fast since first boot.... testing few days, looks realy good
Thanks optimumpro
 

optimumpro

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Source code ?
Just look at download page. I haven't put in kernel changes online yet, because unfortunately the regular linux .config file is hidden in multiple files in android and only generated during the build. So, to save time, I tricked the "brunch honami" script by inserting my .config file during build.
 

luismie30

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Donde encontraste el link para descargar
link arriba donde pone downloads

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link above where it says downloads

Please post in the English language and use google translate if you need
Por favor, publique en el idioma Inglés y usar traductor Google si necesita
 
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davidteri91

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Bro you can release this but you need change anything add or delete a feature because if you will continue release the same changes from DCM you can't fork our work and only change the name's rom .....


Regards
 
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optimumpro

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Bro you can release this but you need change anything add or delete a feature because if you will continue release the same changes from DCM you can't fork our work and only change the name's rom .....


Regards
Hey. The main changes to the rom were in kernel and sony blobs. Those are clearly unique and so far only in this rom. I gave you credit for everything else...

If you insist, I will sync the subsequent releases directly from Cyanogenmod

Regards
 
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optimumpro

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I have problems with CWM
Backup of DarkCM I could not import
I had to flash the boot.img of DarkCM
You mean you could not restore data with CWM? That's not recommended, as it could lead to instability. You should use Titanium to restore apps, as opposed to restoring the whole data partition with CWM.
 

Hen Ry

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starting point: DarkCM v7
backup DarkCM v7 with CWM
then full wipe
Tested Black Argon CM11

wanted DarkCM of backup restore with CWM
SD card not found

DarkCM boot.img flashed
Recognized SD card in CWM

restored DarkCM v7 form Sd card

???
 
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optimumpro

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starting point: DarkCM v7
backup DarkCM v7 with CWM
then full wipe
Tested Black Argon CM11

wanted DarkCM of backup restore with CWM
SD card not found

DarkCM boot.img flashed
Recognized SD card in CWM

restored DarkCM v7 form Sd card

???
I don't have this problem. There were no changes in cwm, as compared with DarkCM. I can see both cards in CWM. I generally don't like CWM. Will try to get TWRP in next release.