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[OTA] romBUZZ v3.1 April 08,2015

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romBUZZ
The ROM is named after BUZZ, my angelic dog who passed away recently.
THE MOST CUSTOMISABLE ROM!
If you are unable to get some thing to work eg. kk/android L statusbar in lockscreen, then post here and get the solution!
ETA: v3.0 added

Many android communities have highlighted the vulnerability of android system.
This ROM is focused on maintaining highest levels of privacy and security.

PS There is no compromise on performance!

NO IMEI ISSUES.

FEATURES:
-1 DAY 16 HOURS BATTERY BACKUP HAS ALSO BEEN REPORTED! :good::good::good:
-based on latest ROM by WIKO (Stairway)
-highly secure
-antivirus, anti-malware, anti-thief (with photo and location)
-Proper ViPER4Android integration (means awesome sound control)
-Dolby Digital+ to ViPER and vis-versa switch available.
-privacy manager (keep control over which app accesses what info)
-traffic manager (control which apps connect to wifi or mobile data)
-call and sms blocker
-video wallpaper
-faster GPS fix
-QuickPic as gallery
-faster WiFi speed, connect and disconnect
-zero call delay
-multiple scroll and system animations
-Kitkat and Lollipop like statusbar
-every bit of crapware removed
-Apex launcher
-Android L hints (keyboard, etc)
-dashclock widget for lockscreen
-apps are downloaded from google playstore or their authentic sources, so no issue of harmful apps
-best gallery lock
-best app lock
-init.d support
-busyboxed
-pre rooted
-no ads

Ask me about anything! I mean every feature added or deleted has a well thought out reason behind it so that it is works best!

BUGS:
None yet.

SCREENSHOTS - CLICK HERE

SETTING UP THE ROM
  • 1. Setup Comodo antivirus. It will show Gallery lock as malware. Worry not, simply update the virus database. It is not a malware.
  • 2. Turn on privacy manager and anti-theft within Comodo and set it accordingly.
  • 3. Open Xposed install framework, but do not reboot. Check all modules in the modules section and then reboot.
  • 4. In the lockscreen, slide to the right side and add Dashclock widget and configure accordingly.
  • 7. Phone settings > Location access > GPS satellites > GPS EPO assistance (check)
  • 8. Phone settings > Location access > GPS satellites > EPO settings > Auto download (check)
  • 10. Look for Tinted status bar setting down in this post.

MANDATORY SOUND/ViPER4Android SETTINGS:
  • 1. Phone settings > user profile > audio enhancer (uncheck)
  • 2. Download my ViPER Presets and extract the folder ViPER4Android and place the folder in internal sd card.
  • 3. Open Viper4android app and install the super audio quality driver and reboot.
  • 4. Viper4android > menu > UI setting > Expert
  • 5. Scroll to headset > menu > Viper settings > Load effect profile > (choose)
  • 6. if you want more bass, then in Expert UI, increase the percentage in "Select Dynamic Bass"

PowerAMP SPECIFIC SETTINGS:
  • 1. PowerAMP settings > audio > advanced tweaks > direct volume control (uncheck)
  • 2. PowerAMP settings > audio > advanced tweaks > BT direct volume control (uncheck)
  • 3. PowerAMP settings > audio > advanced tweaks > music fx (check)
  • 4. PowerAMP equaliser > tone/vol > turn off Equ, Tone and Limit
  • 5. PowerAMP equaliser > tone/vol > turn on Music fx
  • 6. Ask me how to continuously use PowerAMP after it expires.

HOW TO USE TINTED STATUS BAR APP
  • 1. Show a gradient over tint (check)
  • 2. If some apps are unable to get colored statusbar, then turn on "Notification color picker" an open the misbehaving app eg. fb.
  • 4. In your notification, click "add app" and select "general"
  • 5. After the app is configured, uncheck "Notification color picker"

MATERIAL THEME IN KEYBOARD
  • 1. settings > language & input > Google Keyboard setting > Advanced options > Colour scheme > Material

<<SWITCH>> ViPER4Android-DOLBY DIGITAL+ (untested on v3.0)<<SWITCH>>
Shifting from ViPER4Android to Dolby
1. Open ViPER4Android and uninstall driver.
2. Install Add_Dolby_Remove_ViPER4Android via CWM

Shifting from Dolby to ViPER4Android
1. Install Add_ViPER4Android_Remove_Dolby via CWM
2. Follow ViPER4Android settings mentioned above.

DOWNLOAD v3.0 (SP Tool version)
DISCLAIMER: It is not my responsibility if anything happens to you, anyone else, your phone or anything else! Do it at your own risk!
INSTALLING PROCEDURE
CAN BE FLASHED DIRECTLY OVER ANY ROM!
SP Tool Method:
  • 1. Backup your device data. (Even your internal SD card data.
  • 2. Download romBUZZ v3.0 and extract the contents.
  • 3. Run SP Tools as administrator and click on "Scatter-Loading" and navigate to the extracted folder and select "MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc.txt"
  • Click "Firmware -> Upgrade". Turn off your phone and connect it via usb cable and wait for the green circle after the downloading completes. (search youtube if you're uncomfortable).
  • 5. Disconnect the phone and turn it on. Enjoy. Hit thanks here.

​
INSTALLING CWM RECOVERY (already included in v3.0)
Head over to the following link
MasterAwesome's CWM Recovery


XDA:DevDB Information
romBUZZ, ROM for the Micromax Canvas 4 A210

Contributors
pranjal18
ROM OS Version: 4.2.x Jelly Bean
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
ROM Firmware Required: CWM recovery
Based On: stock rom by wiko (wiko stairway)

Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 3.0
Stable Release Date: 2015-03-01

Created 2014-08-05
Last Updated 2015-04-07
 

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UPGRADES

FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW TO FIX NETWORK ISSUES
Link => http://forum.xda-developers.com/canvas-4/help/help-network-wcdma-mode-t2937023
-Long term updates:
-updated SuperSU
-updated PowerAMP
*with lib

VERSION 3.1> DOWNLOAD v3.1
Pre-requisite > backup all your data
-updated modem.img
-heavily lollipoped
-added RAM booster
-added XInternalSD (fixes default storage)(use only if you need to)
-removed battery tweaks
-added google keep
-added a surprise module! ;)
-added new sound files
-added CM Browser*
-added sound recorder (ASR)*
-removed Video favourites
-removed 3D weather widget and associated files
-removed Street.apk
-removed stock browser
-removed Download Provider UI

VERSION 3.0 (This version is not provided over OTA to v2.1. Fresh install is needed)> DOWNLOAD v3.0
Pre-requisite > backup all your data
-sooooooo many bugs fixed!!!!!! Install to find out! Few of them are:
--Base changed to Wiko Stairway
--WiFi Direct
--Daydreaming works
--no black screen problem during call
--Backup and Restore added
--many games now work (not tested)
--fb videos work (not tested)
--faster browser, though I recommend UC mini
--latest google keyboard (more themes)
--better messaging app sim for dual sim users
--more proximity gestures
--working FM loudspeaker
--use axiom theme to make the calendar app show the current date as the app icon
--added video wallpaper!

VERSION 2.1> DOWNLOAD
Pre-requisite > romBUZZ v2.0
-replaced the camera with latest MMX camera for Canvas 4

VERSION 2.0> DOWNLOAD
Pre-requisite > romBUZZ v1.6
-go launcher will be replaced by apex launcher because go launcher ex has been updated to go launcher z, which is pretty bad. Apex launcher is better as of now and also has a few lollipop animations.
-better ram management via an app ...250 to 300 MB free under normal usage with apps installed.
-removed quicksearchbox
-updated ASR
-updated ComodoAV
-updated gallery lock lite
-updated gravity box
-updated OTA
-updated PowerAMP
-updated QuickPic
-updated Smart app protector
-updated super su

VERSION 1.6> DOWNLOAD (available via OTA too)
Pre-requisite > romBUZZ v1.5
-fixed truecaller issue
-added latest google camera*
-added QuickPic* as gallery (stock gallery removed)
-updated color note
-removed apollo
-removed Popup Browser
-removed Borqs Video Player
-removed Mtk Weather Provider
-removed Floating Apps

VERSION 1.5> DOWNLOAD (available via OTA too)
Pre-requisite > romBUZZ v1.4
-Android L fonts
-Calendar replaced with Google calendar
-added battery charged, charger plugged and charger unplugged sounds for Gravity Box

VERSION 1.4> DOWNLOAD (available via OTA too)
Pre-requisite > romBUZZ v1.3
-added Wallpaper filter support for Go Launcher
-added zipalign at every boot
-updated smart app protector

VERSION 1.3> DOWNLOAD (available via OTA too)
Pre-requisite > romBUZZ v1.1
[Install MasterAwesome's CWM recovery. It is more stable. Link in romBUZZ thread.]
-Includes v1.2 updates
-Fix Hangouts 'Unknown issue with google play services'
-Fix for YouTube error (now you can update the app)
-Many small issue fixed
-Removed 93OnDemandGovernerTweaks (more battery and cooler device)

VERSION 1.2> DOWNLOAD (available via OTA too)
Pre-requisite > romBUZZ v1.1
-Fixed screen not turning on immediately after call
-added BetterWeather extension for dashclock (more options and accuracy)
-updated PowerAMP

VERSION 1.1> DOWNLOAD
-updated Gravity Box, PowerAMP
-removed GPS Status and added gps.conf in /system/etc/ (GPS not tested) EDIT: GPS has been tested and the first fix is under 10 seconds. Then onwards it's even less!
-added OTA service
-very small build.prop performance tweak
-added battery tweak in build.prop and init.d
-Raise JPG Quality To 100%
-Black Screen After Call fix
-Decrease Dialing Out Delay
-Increase Overall Touch Responsiveness
-Raise Photo And Video Recording Quality
-Signal 3G Tweaks
-Net Speed Tweaks
-Disable Normalize Sleeper
-Auto Change Governer And I/O Scheduler
-On Demand Governer Tweaks
-MicroSD Card Speed Tweak
-EXT4 Tweaks I/O
-Miscellaneous Kernel Tweaks
-Virtual Memory Management Tweaks
-Internet Speed Tweaks
 
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Reserved

CREDITS
-Wink Stairway and ashutoshtaikar for the ROMhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/canvas-4/general/wiko-stairway-stock-rom-relieved-pain-t2952914
-Micromax for the device
-moulinsky for latest stock ROM (v3)
-neroD for providing support and fixing the camera flash
-rutwikkiller for finding out and testing a few performance tweaks
-rahilj007 for making Dolby Digital+ available for stock ROM
-ViPER520 and others for ViPER4Android
-ajaypotty for fixing network issues http://forum.xda-developers.com/canvas-4/help/help-network-wcdma-mode-t2937023
 
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