[ROM][17/6/13] [DISCONTINUED] Viper Xperia V6.0 - XPERIAnce The Next Big Thing

[jerrytan93]

WHY NEED A STOCK OR AOSP FEEL WHEN THERE IS A BETTER ONE?

- For Xperia Arc, Arc S, Neo, Neo V, Pro & Ray ONLY
- Based on latest Sony Official 4.1.B.1.13, Android 4.0.4 ICS
- AROMA Installer v2.0 with my own Aroma theme
- No boot-loop after performing factory reset / data wipe
- Xperia Z replica theme combines with my own UNIQUE theme
- Xperia Z ringtones, alarm sound and Sound Picker app
- Skip tracks via volume key
- Ported Magnifying Glass
- 30 steps volume mod
- More theming / mods support in future
- SuperSU pre-installed - credits Chainfire
- init.d support
- Memory optimizations
- sqlLite 3 enhancements
- Deodexed & Zipaligned with latest SDK tools
- APN list from Cyanogenmod supporting almost all carriers
- Updated host file for ad-blocking
- Extended Power Menu: Power Off, Reboot, Recovery, Screenshot, Airplane, Sound
- Xperia T style quick panel toggle, now with brightness slider control !
- Xperia Z Small apps
- Xperia V Walkman with Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Clear Stereo, Clear Phase
- Working Walkman download info for both bootloader
- Mobile Bravia Engine 2
- Sony xLoud™
- 2013 Xperia Settings Mod, icons change color according to SemcGenericUxpRes installed
- Settings background change according to theme selected
- Location based WiFi
- FULLY WORKING Sony Facebook integration
- JB replica Xperia Chinese keyboard fully working
- All market apps updated to latest
- Emoji font display support


Viper Xperia Advanced Settings

- Over-The-Air Updater
- CPU Control
- Viper4Android
- Lockscreen Style toggle
- On-Screen-Button toggle
- Power Saver
- Quick Panel


Available Mods in AROMA

- Cybershot Camera Mods 2.B.12 - credits Rizal Lovins Sundanesse
- Xperia TimeScape
- Facebook Inside Xperia
- Transparent / Non-transparent Xperia dialer
- Xperia Z Jelly Bean lockscreen with fast capture camera
- Xperia T ICS lockscreen with app shortcuts
- Xperia Z Jelly Bean Home with 4x4 drawer
- Xperia Z Jelly Bean Home with 4x5 drawer
- Xperia Z Home with powerful advanced control - credits to ra3al
- Xperia Jelly Bean Conversation with dual pane mode
- Xperia ICS Conversation
- Xperia Jelly Bean Replica Phonebook & Dialer
- Xperia ICS Phonebook & Dialer
- Xperia Jelly Bean Small apps
- Xperia ICS Small apps
- Xperia Z widgets
- Xperia T widgets
- Xperia V Walkman with Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Clear Stereo, Clear Phase
- Xperia Z Walkman mod with new surround sound lib
- ViperXperia White statusbar
- EXCLUSIVE ViperXperia White statusbar with brightness slider control!
- ViperXperia Glowing Blue statusbar
- EXCLUSIVE ViperXperia Glowing Blue statusbar with brightness slider control!
- ANT+ radio service
- Latest Gmail 4.5 with tab control
- Modded YouTube to enable 720p HD playback
- System fonts selection
- Country region selection for better and faster GPS
- Included kernel WiFi modules: RUSH, KTG Anzu, Vengeance, STOCK

First of all, I NEVER claims that I am a developer, I am just an advanced user and also a XDA Recognized Themer. If you wonder who I am, have a look on what I had done in past..

Xperia Arc is my second (spare) phone, my works are mainly focused on HTC Sensation. As a themer, I love to mod my phone to becomes unique and different with those generic phone. So here I present to you all my own themed ROM for Xperia Arc / Arc S. This is not just a THEMED STOCK ROM, thanks to all modders here I am able to combine all the goodness of their respective mods and hence produce this ROM.

This is a daily ROM for my own Xperia Arc and I can say that it is stable enough for me to share with you guys, if you found any bugs feel free to inform me but PLEASE be appropriate and do not flame other members here, XDA is a peace community..

AVAILABLE MODS IN AROMA

- Sony for everything inside Xperia
- OTA Update Center for free OTA service
- jader13254 for Sony official .13 base
- jader13254 & EAGLEBOOY for Xperia Ultimate HD™ and Xperia Ultimate HD Mod

- Zeppelinrox for Supercharger build.prop tweaks
- amarullz for Aroma Installer
- Rizal Lovins for Cyber-shot™ Camera Mod
- gagan.u20 for Lock-screen style app
- Till-Kruspe for Xperia Z inspired phone
- Pranav110089, Till-Kruspe & ThilinaC for Xperia V Walkman
- AeonWorld for Small Apps Port & XS Lockscreen
- erorcun for Xperia JB Lockscreen
- BBangSik for Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
- georgeiulian89 for Xperia Z Small Apps
- soumya_digi for non-transparent dialer fix & modded JB lockscreen layout
- mchj for Quick Panel toggle button
- AeonWorld for porting Magnifying Glass to 2011 Xperia devices
- soumya_digi for porting Magnifying Glass to this ROM
- niaboc79 for Xperia Z Calculator
- savel-76 for GSM/WCDMA network bug fix
- zohaib0001 for Xperia T ICS Rom idea
- ra3al for Xperia Z Advanced Launcher
- theosOo for YouTube HD mod
- Alex_rac for 2013 NXT Settings as reference
- Forgot you? INFORM ME..

Donate, if you want to give me something in return for my hard work here.

- Nickcer x4
- Le Luong
- Lemocin
- honeycakehorse
- [email protected]
- PsFreedom

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[jerrytan93]

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If you writing about bugs, please attach logcat if possible, let me know which device you are using, describe what you done before, what mods and kernel you had installed!
You must give me information as much as you can or else me and other members can't help you!
I can't read your mind, so please do not post messages like "I got FC blablabla" or "+1" without any additional information.
Thanks for your cooperation​

Viper Xperia V6.0

- NOTE: FULL WIPE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
- Fully rebased on official .13 firmware
- Deodexed + debloated + debranded + optimized for performance
- Zipaligned using latest SDK tools 22.0.1
- Removed useless init.d script + build.prop tweaks
- Cyber-shot 2.B.12 mod by Rizal Lovins Sundanesse included in Aroma
- Fixed missing camera app for Cyber-shot 2.B.12 mod
- Modded YouTube to enable 720p HD playback added in Aroma
- Removed annoying "Data traffic disabled" notification when phone startup
- ANT+ radio included in Aroma
- Latest Gmail 4.5 with tab control
- Latest Google Play 4.1.10
- Latest Xperia T Email app
- Latest Xperia Z Album with "My albums" categories
- EXCLUSIVE ViperXperia White statusbar with brightness slider control!
- EXCLUSIVE ViperXperia Glowing Blue statusbar with brightness slider control!
- Modded + fixed JB replica Dialer to have white backgound on call + larger end call button
- FULLY fixed JB replica Phonebook white font + white background issue
- FULLY FIXED JB Messaging app, no more FC
- Integrated 2013 NXT Settings mod, icons change color according to SemcGenericUxpRes installed
- New sound picker app from Xperia Z
- New modded JB lockscreen: Music and camera shortcut located below the screen
- New Viper4Android sound engine, providing more powerful bass and audio clarity
- Fixed Xperia JB launcher black screen issue on previous version
- Fixed Xperia Movies app does not displaying all the preview for video files
- Fixed Sony Facebook integration, you can show your Facebook photo in Album app now
- Fixed user dictionary for Xperia keyboard
- Fixed face-unlock option
- "Receive WAP" issue FIXED
- Updated Vengeance kernel module v1.38
- Updated RUSH kernel module v13
- Updated market apps

NOTE TO DEV & MODDER: You are allow to use my brightness slider control statusbar mod ONLY IF you got my permission, thanks

Viper Xperia V5.0

- Updated Disable Service 1.5.4
- Updated Gmail 4.3.1
- Updated File_Manager 4.3.473
- Updated Adobe Flash Player 11.1.115.48
- Updated Rush kernel V11 Wifi modules
- Fixed wrong device showing when connected to PC Companion for other 2011 Xperia devices than Arc/S
- Replaced Advanced launcher from Xperia T to Xperia Z in AROMA, credits to ra3al
- Latest Cybershot mod implemented into system now
- Implemented download music info fix for unlocked bootloader
- Introducing enhanced unique Viper Xperia theme!
- Previous Adreno driver test 2 was implemented into system
- New Anivers font in AROMA
- Weather widget selection in AROMA
- New Xperia Z Walkman mod with new surround sound lib in AROMA
- Fixed sound reduce when using xLoud
- JB replica Xperia Chinese Keyboard
- Changed notification color for unread conversation
- APN list from Cyanogenmod supporting almost all carriers
- 4 style of statusbar mods in AROMA!
>> ViperXperia Glowing Blue statusbar mod with transparent statusbar
>> ViperXperia Glowing Blue statusbar mod with black statusbar
>> ViperXperia White statusbar mod with semi-transparent statusbar
>> ViperXperia White statusbar mod with black statusbar
NOTE TO DEV: Do not include my centered clock mod into your ROM without asking for permission

Viper Xperia V4.5

- Added new Xperia Z Calculator, credits to niaboc79
- Added new transparent weather widget
- Added Xperia Z lockscreen: Hints will disappear after three times unlock
- Removed "Themes" menu option in Xperia Z with 4x4 drawer
- Fixed missing clock widget for Xperia Launcher with advanced settings
- Fixed Note FC when open it from Smallapp
- Fixed Alarm FC when pressing Snooze
- Fixed video playback stuttering
- Fixed MP4 videos no thumbnails in Album
- Fixed GSM/WCDMA network bug, credtis to savel-76
- New Adreno drivers, boost up ROM performance to the MAX
- Added Emoji support
- Added ViperXperia Glowing Blue statusbar mod with center clock
NOTE TO DEV: Do not include my centered clock mod into your ROM without asking for permission

Viper Xperia V4.0

- Bootloop FIX
- Implemented Project Butter tweaks
- Boost My Xperia app included and implemented into Viper Xperia Advanced Settings
- MyXperia by Sony included in Settings > Xperia
- More advanced Viper Xperia Advanced Settings
- System layout fix, now all tabs show in one screen when open Settings > Apps
- Updated Vengeance 1.32 kernel modules
- Updated SuperSU 1.20
- Titanium Backup free version included in AROMA
- Fixed Xperia Z lockscreen without hint text
- Round button toggle for switch
- Re-optimized all framework and system apps

NOTE: Do not untick "Force GPU rendering" in settings, this is to let Project Butter Tweaks to works

Viper Xperia V3.5

- New Jelly Bean Conversation with dual pane mode
- Added Xperia Z ringtones and alarm sound
- New toogle button style with Neon effect made by me
- Ported Magnifying Glass! Credits to AeonWorld & soumya_digi
- Updated Cybershot Camera mod v7.1.2
- Updated SuperSU 1.10
- Updated Google Play 3.10.14
- Updated Facebook 2.2.1
- JB/ICS Small apps selection in AROMA
- Xperia Z / Xperia T widgets selection in AROMA
- Choose your country region for GPS in AROMA!
- Choose whether to install Walkman or not in AROMA

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Viper Xperia V3.0

- New Jelly Bean Adreno driver
- Ported WiFi driver and lib files from .13 firmware
- Updated host file for ad-blocking
- Updated power manager lib files
- Updated Adobe Flash Player
- Updated Xperia T launcher with advanced settings
- Install live wallpapers as an option in AROMA
- Install Talk-To-Speech engine as an option in AROMA
- Install Xperia Chinese Keyboard as an option in AROMA
- Install Xperia Small Apps as an option in AROMA
- Install Talkback as an option in AROMA
- Install Sim Toolkit as an option in AROMA
- Included Vengeance kernel modules in AROMA
- Xperia Z lockscreen with no hint text as an option in AROMA
- ICS Conversation and Jelly Bean Conversation as an option in AROMA
- ICS or Jelly Bean Replica Phonebook & Dialer as an option in AROMA
- Added font selection option in AROMA, choose the font you want NOW
- Fixed backlight and notification light issue for other 2011 device than Arc/Arc S
- Fixed power off charging problem
- Fixed non-transparent dialer in AROMA
- Fixed Smallapp market apps FC problem
- Sound enhancement now able to use in every music app

Viper Xperia V2.1

- New Xperia Z Small Apps, credits to georgeiulian89
- Fix for non-transparent dialer, credits to soumya_digi
- Small framework change for volume bar
- Fix for sound enhancement layout by me (80% fix)
NOTE TO DEV: Do not include my layout fix into your ROM without asking for permission

Viper Xperia V2.0

- Now supporting Xperia Neo, Neo V, Pro & Ray!
- FULLY fixed all boot-loop issue, missing home screen, system app force close
- Xperia T transparent and non-transparent dialer as an option in AROMA
- Added Jelly Bean Gmail with pinch to zoom as an option in AROMA
- Added Google Talk as an option in AROMA
- Added Xperia Z Home with 4x5 drawer as an option in AROMA
- Fixed Xperia T Home Advance not installed problem
- Fixed kernel modules not applied when installation
- Fixed missing SU binary problem
- Xperia Z wallpaper set as default wallpaper
- Rearranged Viper Xperia Advanced Settings, now looks more tidy
- Included Pdroid Privacy Control in Viper Xperia Advanced Settings
- Updated SuperSU
- Updated new lib from Xperia T JB
- Optimized and zipaligned all system apk using latest 21.0.1 SDK tools

[OTA] Viper Xperia V1.1

- Fix for Xperia Z launcher app drawer misalignment, remember to clear Xperia Home data in Settings > Applications after update
- Added new Walkman widget with particle effects
- Viper Xperia Advanced Settings with Dolby Audio & Power Saver
- 30 steps volume for Walkman, 15 steps volume for system sound
- Minor framework change

Viper Xperia V1.0

- Initial release

 

[jerrytan93]

ViperXperia_V6.0 - Dev-host link | 4shared

ViperXperia_V5.0 - Dev-host link | 4shared

ViperXperia_V4.5 - Dev-host link

ViperXperia_V4.0 - Dev-host link

ViperXperia_V3.5 - Dev-host link

If you got stuck at boot-loop in this version, try to flash this >>ViperXperia V3.5 Bootloop Fix

ViperXperia_V3.0 - Dev-host link

ViperXperia_V2.1 - Available in OTA - Dev-host link

ViperXperia_V2.0 - Dev-host link

ViperXperia_V1.1 - Available in OTA - Dev-host link

ViperXperia_V1.0 - Dev-host link

Xperia Arc / Arc S FTF

Xperia Neo / Neo V FTF

Xperia Pro FTF

Xperia Ray FTF

Banner made by member SKARZz, kindly give him some motivation by clicking his "Thanks" button..

Banner made by member blakstar, kindly give him some motivation by clicking his "Thanks" button HERE..

Banner made by member Omessy7

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[jerrytan93]

Removed all old mods, red framework addon will be here soon
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[jerrytan93]

HOW TO INSTALL VIPER XPERIA

BEFORE YOU PROCEED TO INSTALL THIS ROM

- Make sure you had installed Official 4.0.4 ftf pack
- If you don't have it, have a look on Post 3, download from the link provided
- When flashing official ftf pack remember to exclude / tick these things:
1. simlock.ta (Exclude TA)
2. Kernel.sin (Exclude kernel)
3. FOTA (Exclude FOTA)

- After flash successful, power on your phone and let it start completely
- Now you can start to install this ROM

Unlocked Bootloader:

1. Flash the Recommended Kernel: Vengeance , KTG Anzu , RUSH
2. Place ROM on SD card
3. Power off the phone and boot into CWM
3. Backup and restore > choose Backup
4. Wipe Data/Factory Reset
5. Mounts and storage > Format /system
6. Advanced > Wipe battery stats
7. Install zip from SD card > Choose Viper Xperia
8. Follow on screen instructions on AROMA, remember to choose "Unlocked bootloader" and also the correct kernel modules
9. After complete installation tick "Reboot" and let the phone restart
10. Give the phone a good full charge, and enjoy the ROM!


Locked Bootloader:

1. Root your phone by following this tutorial, then install CWM using this app
2. Place ROM on SD card
3. Power off the phone and boot into CWM
3. Backup and restore > choose Backup
4. Wipe Data/Factory Reset
5. Mounts and storage > Format /system
6. Advanced > Wipe battery stats
7. Install zip from SD card > Choose Viper Xperia
8. Follow on screen instructions on AROMA, remember to choose "Locked bootloader" and also "Stock kernel" modules
9. After Complete Installation untick "Reboot" and then select reboot in CWM
10. Give the phone a good full charge, and enjoy enjoy the ROM!

Still not working? More details about installation HERE, credits to vashta for the guide

xLoud Fix For Walkman (Workaround)

1. Go to Settings > Developer options > Enable Kill app back button
2. Open Walkman and play any song
3. Press menu > Sound Enhancement > Choose your settings and tick the xLoud
4. Long press back button to kill Sound Enhancement
5. No more sound reduce now.. :good:



Walkman FC when tap on "My Music"

1. Go to Settings > Apps > "ALL" tab > Walkman > Clear Data
2. Go to Settings > Apps > "ALL" tab > Media Storage > Clear Data
3. Wait for 5-10 minutes so that media scanner can scan the whole SD Card, there might be a corrupt entry of any music file which is preventing Walkman from functioning properly



Cybershot 3D Camera FC

- Change another kernel like Vengeance



ROM is very laggy and slow

- Go to Settings > Developer options > Untick "Force GPU rendering"
- "Windows animation scale" & "Transition animation scale" set to .5x
- Install Script Manager > Open the app and navigate to /system/xbin > Run flush script (Remember to click the SU button)



What is the best kernel to use with this ROM?

Every user use their phone differently, some are heavy user who love to push their phone to the limit, and some are just normal user who use their phone for calling and messaging only.
Every different kernel fulfill different conditions for different kind of users, so I will not give you suggestion for the "BEST" kernel, personally I am using Rush Kernel for my Xperia Arc and it works perfectly without any problems, but my suggestion for you would be "TRY and FIND OUT by your own"..



Will this ROM better than XXX ROM?

NEVER compare ROMs, it is a kind of disrespectful to the ROM creator. If you want to know which is better, try it yourself.



How to install OTA update?

1. Settings > Viper Xperia Advanced Settings > System updates
2. Under UPDATES, if there is an update available then you will be notified
3. Download the updates, after "Download Finished" was shown, reboot to Recovery
4. In Recovery, Install Zip from sdcard --> Choose Zip from sdcard ---> sdcard/OTA-Updater/ViperXperia_OTA_Vx.x.zip
5. Reboot and done



WiFi doesn't work after ROM install

Reflash Wifi modules downloaded from the kernel thread



The ROM is not rooted after updates

Download SuperSU binary installer (UPDATE-SuperSU-vx.xx.zip) HERE then flash it in Recovery



xLoud™, Clear Audio™ and Sound Enhancement didn't work

Change another kernel, some kernel has some issue with this, Rush kernel works fine



Google Play Store didn't show purchased apps

Go to Settings > Apps > "ALL" tab > Google Play Store > Clear data



Google Play Store unable to update apps with error

Remove your Google account > reboot > then sign in again to your account



I Installed Xperia Z Home with 4x5 drawer but it's still 4x4

Go to Settings > Apps > "ALL" tab > Xperia Home > Clear data



Installed apps are missing in drawer for Xperia Z Home 4x4

Go to Settings > Apps > "ALL" tab > Xperia Home > Clear data



Can this ROM install on locked bootloader?

Yes



Can this ROM install on XXX device?

This is for Xperia Arc,Arc S, Neo, Neo V, Pro & Ray ONLY



What is the Antutu/ benchmark score of this ROM?

I NEVER use Antutu or any other benchmark tools to determine the performance. Benchmark score can easily get cheated by overclocking, increasing memory read ahead or using different IO scheduler. I use my OWN observation to determine and experience how fast is the ROM.. remember BENCHMARK SCORE IS NOT EVERYTHING!!



How much free RAM in this ROM?

160MB and above, depends on how much background process are running, your Minfree setting and any task killer app installed. If you need more RAM, remove Xperia Home and install other launcher from Play Store, or just change you ROM to those BORING AOSP BASED ROM WITHOUT ANY MODIFICATION & MODS



Can I port this ROM or Advanced Settings to XXX device/ ROM?

Ask me by PM first before you trying to do so..



Can you add/remove XXX mods/themes into this ROM?

Well, I love suggestion but I hate request. The main objectives of my ROM is to give user the best experience with their phone in terms of graphic UI and also performance, there must be reason behind why I include or does not include XXX mods/themes into this ROM.



Changing lock screen wallpaper

Go to Settings > Display > Lockscreen settings > Wallpaper to set lockscreen wallpaper



MyXperia FC when I open it first time

MyXperia will FC 2 times:

- When first time clicking "Accept"
- Second time after the first FC occur
- Starting from third time it will no more FC

To prevent MyXperia FC on every reboot, turn it off in Settings > Xperia > MyXperia



Can't get your answer here?

Head over to Viper xperia Q&A thread and other member will help you to solve your problem

 

[o._.o]

Re: [ROM][ARC/ARC S][1/2/13] Viper Xperia V1.0 - The New XPERIAnce

traditional chinese keyboard working?

 

[jerrytan93]

traditional chinese keyboard working?

Yup..

 

[CarrotAk23]

Re: [ROM][ARC/ARC S][1/2/13] Viper Xperia V1.0 - The New XPERIAnce

Another great dev put his hand on our phone???
Haha, downloading..... feedback comes in a few hours

 

[o._.o]

Re: [ROM][ARC/ARC S][1/2/13] Viper Xperia V1.0 - The New XPERIAnce

Yup..

great!!! any known issues(bugs)?
anyway i will give it a try

thx for ur work

---------- Post added at 01:11 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:11 AM ----------

and wh kernel is recommended?

 

[jerrytan93]

great!!! any known issues(bugs)?
anyway i will give it a try

thx for ur work

---------- Post added at 01:11 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:11 AM ----------

and wh kernel is recommended?

Personally I'm using Rush kernel, but different user may have different experience with those kernels out there, so my suggestion will be TRY AND FIND OUT BY YOUR OWN..

 

[Stanleykyn]

This ROM looks promising. Will try and share feedback.

Also let me know if I can flash EAGLEBOY Ultimate HD MOD 2.3 with this ROM (I kinda like the UI of that MOD .. in LOVE with it)

 

[mesadbal]

Good Job!

How much is the Free RAM

 

[sinkster]

Looks nice. I'll try this on my arc, not really done anything with it since I got my HOX. I'd say feedback soon but just changed my broadband provider so getting about 1mps at the moment, so feedback...later

 

[rod555]

Personally I'm using Rush kernel, but different user may have different experience with those kernels out there, so my suggestion will be TRY AND FIND OUT BY YOUR OWN..

big job! thx!

 

[hoangluongvinh]

Downloading...
Test with KTG kernel.

 

[jerrytan93]

Re: [ROM][ARC/ARC S][1/2/13] Viper Xperia V1.0 - The New XPERIAnce

This ROM looks promising. Will try and share feedback.

Also let me know if I can flash EAGLEBOY Ultimate HD MOD 2.3 with this ROM (I kinda like the UI of that MOD .. in LOVE with it)

I didn't try it by my own.. maybe you can become my tester?

Good Job!

How much is the Free RAM

Why need to compare free RAM when it is already fast enough? alright it's approximately 150MB



Alright I forgot something.. in V1.0 you won't find those Adanced settings like Dolby Mobile and Power Saver.. they will be available when V1.1 comes out, it will be an OTA update for V1.1 to test out my OTA service.. ETA? One or two days..

 

[goce.nakov]

Installing now, will report back, just one question, because I am using Serene Kernel and you didn't included modules for that kernel, I can flash modules for WiFi on top of it right?

 

[kilouhm]

what about gaming ??
like Temple Run 2
any lag

 

[pierremtb]

Download Music Info doesn't work on my officialy unlocked BL. But very good rom ! thx !

 

[jerrytan93]

Re: [ROM][ARC/ARC S][1/2/13] Viper Xperia V1.0 - The New XPERIAnce

Installing now, will report back, just one question, because I am using Serene Kernel and you didn't included modules for that kernel, I can flash modules for WiFi on top of it right?

Just flash it on top after finished installing my ROM..

what about gaming ??
like Temple Run 2
any lag

I am able to score 3 millions points with this ROM, so how do you think?