DSA's Masterpiece is now available for everyone else. Enjoy. Thank or donate to DSA or myself.
Download:
Verizon MK2 ++ (should work for all but hasn't been tested.)
Flash on TWRP or SAFESTRAP and then modules or MARC pack or similar like kernel,modem and apns if on a carrier other than Verizon!
When Installing Choose NO RECOVERY & NO KERNEL!!!
MARCs:
MDK MARC test version 1
Sprint Test 2
TMobile Test 2
AT&T Test 3 SS MK2
AT&T Test 3 Non SS
OUR Version is nearly identical to international some slight variations or changes in order to make it flawless. But I've had it sitting around for too long decided to push it out. DSA must be busy working on 4.4 keep verizon issues in this thread please! I'll be back Wed to fix any issues with posts / Update this OP til then Enjoy!
-gogolie
International Post: (WARNING DONT DOWNLOAD AND FLASH FROM THERE IF NOT FOR YOUR PHONE!)
POST HERE IF YOU ARE CONTRIBUTING CODE OR PROVIDING LOGCATS FOR BUGS
POST HERE IF YOU WANT TO DISCUSS THE ROM/ASK QUESTIONS/ANYTHING ELSE
Code:[B][U]BlackBox 2.3[/U][/B] New Base ROM: Model: GT-I9505 Country: Baltic Version: Android 4.3 Changelist: 2082040 Samsung Build date: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 10:08:57 +0000 Product Code: SEB PDA: I9505XXUENAA CSC: Removed MODEM: Removed [U]Changes[/U]: Update to NAA base Fixed live wallpaper picker fc Fixed lux brightness adjustment Fixed adding am/pm to statusbar clock (Rom control) Fixed adding contacts in messaging Added 'Restart SystemUI' option to rom control Added 4 way/floating multiwindow Added quick unlock on pin/password lockscreen (Rom Control) Added option to use widgets on secure lock screen (Rom control) Updated Philz recovery Improved a couple of background mods Added zipalign at boot Added AOSP Mms.apk with working MMS messages, fully customizable Added brightness fix back in Mini Aroma revamp; -New transitions -Reduced overall size of everything (text, layout, icons etc) -Tidied up flashing script text/appearance Mini rom control revamp; -Reduced rom control footprint -Removed OTA (for now) -New toggle sliders for all options -Better layout -Removed Xposed -Removed per app dpi [U]Thanks[/U]: Sorg/Xperiacle (Multiwindow) jase33 (Mms.apk) [B][U]BlackBox 2.2.1[/U][/B] [U]Changes[/U]: Reworked settings app; Fixed settings-volume-volume levels fc Fixed settings-display-brightness fc Fixed settings-display-wallpaper-lockscreen fc Fixed settings-bluetooth-bluetooth pairing dialog pop up fc Improved ripple effect on ripple lockscreen Fixed bluetooth share fc Disabled scrolling cache (Dramatically improves responsiveness) Added GearManagerStub.apk in Added AllShare apk/libs in Added Pie in (Rom Control) Improved shutdown/reboot speed Added traffic counter to statusbar Added traffic counter toggle to rom control Added any color/transparency traffic counter to rom control Updated email app Possible fix for MMS messages Updated KT kernel Updated Philz recovery Added IME icon switcher in statusbar toggle (Rom control) Added menu long press kills apps toggle (Rom control) Added notification panel settings back into settings-display Some re-working of rom control app Removed Xposed recents apps/Ram bar module Updated supersu (1.93) Reverted systemui back to samsung version (Themed), fixes; Condensed statusbar in flip cover view Auto screen unlock/wake up (Flip cover) Notifications fc with motion turned on Fc for non international users Any other little niggles that were present [U]Thanks[/U]: Dzol Cp (Traffic meter) Goldie (Color mods/Ripple effect) noname81 (Pie) [B][U]BlackBox 2.2[/U][/B] [U]Changes[/U]: BETA ROM Rom is 664mb Updated Contacts.apk - Fixes daler not showing in launcher app drawer - Working call logs - Working adding events to contacts Updated Rom Control icons Added Multiple new mods into Rom Control; - Any color/transparency statusbar - Any color/transparency notification icons - Bluetooth icon toggle - Sound/Vibrate icon toggle - AOSP Lockscreen toggle - Torch Power menu toggle - Screenshot Power menu toggle - Statusbar Toggle Control - Music Control (Volume keys skip music track) - Temp removed sound/vibrate Power Menu toggle Complete Mms.apk overhaul - multiple mods added; - Enabled group messaging - Enabled save/restore - Enabled scheduled messaging - Enabled umlimited sms recipients - Disabled auto sms to mms conversion - Modded time stamp to show original time - Increased sms limit per hour - Enabled split view mode on/off toggle - Increased Mms max size & Mms image size - Disabled all crappy/un-needed logs - Enabled screen on/off toggle - Disabled msm to mms auto conversion for emojis - Enabled folder view mode NOTE: Add contact button is causing fc (Even before i did mods) - just add another contact underneath the previous one for now Ported G.E 4.3 AOSP Gallery & Camera (BETA) - Working Photosphere - Working video recording There may be bugs, need feedback Flashing script overhaul Fixed quick search fc Ported S4 G.E SystemUI - Full AOSP layout with Toggle Control (BETA) Swapped keyboard for 4.4 CM (Working Swipe) Updated Kernel and Recovery in Aroma Enabled native App Ops (Settings-Security) Removed ext4 tweaks option in Aroma Updated Browser Swapped Myfiles for CM File Manager (Working root access) Updated DropBox Updated Calendar Updated Gmail Updated Play Store Added Inverted YouTube Updated Google Play Services Updated SuperSU (1.91) Removed Notification Panel settings from Settings-Display Added full screen caller and call recording with settings (Rom Control) Added Note 3 incoming call pop up (Activate in settings) Hacked Multiwindow - All apps available Build.prop tweaks Improvement on speed/smoothness Added unlimited pages/widgets on lockscreens Removed stock Kernel choice from Aroma (Now just KTSGS4 & dont flash) Updated About Phone section (Rom information) Improved some code Removed Torch toggle from Settings (Interferes with music mod) Added Recents/Clear all and Ram bar Xposed module Tidied up lib folder Added some missing binary files in Fixed some background errors in log Added Flash player Removed some redundant scripts/mods Bootanimation included in rom as default, removed flashing procedure Streamlined ROM package Removed blocking mode icon More i cant remember [COLOR="Red"]NOTE[/COLOR]: Settings - Motions/Gestures - Motion - Turn Over (Mute/Pause) - Leaving this enabled will cause an fc when you get a message or missed call notification (has no other negative effect), disable it to fix (Being investigated) This is because of the aosp systemui, i will improve it over time and add in as much as i can [COLOR="red"]PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS IS A BETA ROM WHILE I TRY AND FINISH OFF THE SYSTEMUI PORTING ETC THERE WILL BE BUGS/MISSING CODE, THEY WILL BE FIXED IN TIME - NONE OF THE EXISTING PROBLEMS STOP YOU FROM USING THE ROM AS A DAILY DRIVER[/COLOR] [U]Thanks[/U]: Pikachu01 (sqlite script) Slaid480(sqlite script) Carotix (Full screen caller) Mythtrander (Note 3 Popup) jovy23 (Mms.apk mods) loserskater (Updated code) blchinezu (Xposed module) TeamBlackout (Inverted apps) [B][U]BlackBox 2.1[/U][/B] Changes: Rom is 725mb Fixed changing keyboards Fixed Settings-Accessibility-Screen Timeout fc Settings-Security-Sim Change Alert is still fc'ing, even with a fully stock settings app and framework so i need to look further into that Tidied up framework theming Removed Flashlight shortcut from power menu as its available via the volume up key when the screen is locked Added Accessibility power menu shortcut back into Settings-Accessibility Tidied up CRT mod cod Fixed some incorrect showing text</*> Themed some more stuff AOSP Running faster smoother than initial release [B][U]BlackBox 2.0[/U][/B] Initial 4.3 Release [B][U]BlackBox 1.0.2[/U][/B] [U]Changes[/U]: Rom is 632mb Fixed overlapping 4g statusbar icons Fixed 3g icon disappearing after connecting/disconnecting Wifi Fixed Lux adjustment for auto brightness Fixed incorrect text in statusbar ime switcher Fixed Personal Text on Lockscreen Fixed lockscreen wallpapers Fixed Battery transparency FC Added some system .apks back in for stability Reverted Camera/Gallery back to Samsung versions Updated Mms.apk – some new options in settings Sending mms messages – possible fix in place – need verification Updated Xposed Framework – 2.2 – Can now browse modules through app Updated App Settings (Per App DPI) – 1.5 Swapped Trebuchet for Apex Launcher Tidied up framework Removed shutdown animation Removed Density Changer from Rom Control Fixed some icons in Rom Control Notification panel is now semi transparent Enabled Lockscreen rotation Other small mods i cant remember [U]Aroma[/U]: Updated Aroma Installer – 2.70RC2 - Fixed ICS Theme - Much more responsive Updated Philz Recovery – 5.14.5 Updated KT Kernel Stock Kernel/Dont Flash – Updated Performance Control [U]Thanks[/U]: CPA Poke GoldieKing MBQ [B][U]BlackBox 1.0.1[/U][/B] Changes: Rom is 632mb Can now set lockscreen wallpaper Updated Device Status code to show full official Removed Recents shortcut from Statusbar dropdown header Fixed dropdown header layout Any color/transparency dropdown date Any color/transparency signal Any color/transparency wifi New Bootanimation New Feature: Full Statusbar battery mod; 11 variants to choose from Any colour/transparency Thanks: Lost the name of the creator for the bootanimation - will update when found Aou [B][U]BlackBox 1.0[/U][/B] Model: GT-I9505 (4.2.2) MODEM: Removed PHONE: XXUBMGA CSC: Removed Kernel: KT – SGS4 Samsung Build Date: 11.07.2013 Changelist: 1081224 Changes: Rom is 594mb Option to wipe in Aroma Cache/Dalvik Cache/preload cleaned during flash Rooted Deodexed Ziplaligned Call Recording 1% Battery mod (AOKP Square style) Disabled signature check Fixed NFC Photosphere Camera/Gallery Ext4 Tweaks BusyBox Enabled 4G AOSP Email is hacked (Ignore pop up if you get it) 4 Way Rotation Disabled ‘Unplug from USB wakes screen’ Removed Carrier info from lockscreens Removed Carrier info from StatusBar dropdown handle Nexus 7 animations And more.. Graphic: Vertumus’ JB Domination AOSP Theme (Blacked, with full AOSP StatusBar layout) Shutdown animation from SII Google SE Bootanimation Themed AOSP Keyboard Added: init.d support Sysro/Sysrw Sysctl Tweaks Zip Align On Boot GPU Rendering Sqlite3 SuperSU 1.55 Modded Hosts File Better GPS Find/Fix Updated APN List Google Music Customized BlackBox Settings OTA for Rom updates More free ram Device Status Shows As Normal Extended Power Menu Powermenu Toggles (All can be toggled on/off apart from volume tab) Multiple framework tweaks More i cant remember AOSP: Contacts Dialer Lockscreen Theme Calculator Calendar Email Gmail Mms.apk Browser Rom Control Clock Control Bash Battery Bar Most Audio Sounds (UI/Ringtones Etc) Many background system files Inverted Apps: Contacts Dialer Calculator Calendar Clock Email Gmail Mms.apk YouTube (Modded – *720p HD -over WiFi & 3G, Screen Off Playback) Music Player Play Store DropBox ES File Explorer Removed: Removed Bloat Removed Touchwiz Samsung TTS Un-Needed Lib Files Kies Lots of Samsung system apps Low Battery etc notifications Blocking Mode Icon Call settings from settings (available via phone app settings) Torch shortcut from Settings (Interferes with Music Control) Other stuff i cant remember Rom Control: System/Kernel Mods: K-Tweaker or Performance Control depending on Kernel choice Xposed Framework Per App DPI; Ability to set different DPI’s for individual apps Tablet Mode etc Density Changer; In addition to Per App DPI: Ability to change density of whole UI (NOT 240dpi COMPATIBLE) PowerMenu Toggles Toggle for Menu Button – Long Press Kills Apps Secret Codes SuperSU CPU Tool Stats UI Mods: Customizable statusbar: Any Colour (With Color Preview Box); StatusBar Clock Dropdown Date Battery Bar Keyboard Icon Toggle Alarm Icon Toggle Center the clock in statusbar Move the clock to stock location Remove clock completely Remove AM/PM Change AM/PM to small size Change AM/PM to large size Add abbreviated day of week to status bar – small size Add abbreviated day of week to status bar – large size Remove abbreviated day of week from the status bar Battery Bar; Enable/Disable Style Thickness Animation Customize 2nd Row StatusBar Toggles Lockscreen Settings: Music Control (For when screen is locked); Toggle On/Off Timeout Volume Up Action Volume Down Action AOSP/TW Lockscreen Toggle AOSP Lockscreen Vibration Toggle CRT/Fade Toggles cLock Settings Extra Mods: Wifi Settings Faster Fix (GPS) Download All OTA Settings Option to restart Phone Thanks: GoldieKing Didact74 CyanogenMod Rovo89 ktoonsez Vertumus Team Blackout MyLifeRocks10 j4velin theos0o DvTonder Wanam Chainfire KNOWN ISSUES: Call Logs – Same as S3 – unknown numners arent stored correctly (Being investigated) Things To Note: The ability to wake the phone using the home button is disabled by default, change it in Rom Control PowerMenu toggles are disabled by default, change it in Rom Control Torch shortcut Settings interferes with Music Control, so option currently removed (do not repeatedly ask about it)
READ THIS BEFORE DOWNLOADING/FLASHING OR POSTING IN THE THREAD:
If you refuse to read the thread and you ask a question that has been covered, i will ignore your post
If you find a bug, i want more than 'Hlap, mai fone broked' - Logcat or it didn't happen
You are flashing this at your own risk - I will not be held responsible for anything that goes wrong
ETA requests will be ignored
Requests for new mods will be read, not necessarily actioned
Rom Control only works in English, other languages will fc (Translations are being looked at)
To repeat, i will not add in any Touchwiz features that aren't already in the ROM
Do not ask for ETA's or early changelogs...its rude
There will never be a non inverted option for this ROM
This is a base ROM, there will be no bloat upload package provided
FAQ
Why cant i wake the phone with the home button? - Disabled by default, change it in Rom Control
Why dont i have any PowerMenu toggles? - Disabled by default, change it in Rom Control
Can I use:
3Minit?
JKay?
GravityBox?
Wanam Xposed?
Nottach Xposed?
Not supported, don't report issues here
Known Issues
MMS.apk- Adding contact shortcut (will be fixed in next version)
Lux adjustment on auto brightness (related to CRT code, being looked at)
Am/pm for statusbar clock option in rom control doesn't change (related to themed systemui from davey, fixed in next version - only just noticed this one now)
Please read latest changelog entry for anything else
User Video Review (Courtesy of cobra11111):
Screenshots (Hidden to reduce post size):
XDA:DevDB Information
BlackBox™ Hybrid ROMs, a ROM for the Samsung Galaxy S 4
Contributors
DSA, http://xdaforums.com/member.php?u=4097982
ROM OS Version: 4.3.x Jellybean
Based On: Samsung/AOSP/AOKP/CyanogenMod
Version Information
Status: Beta
Current Beta Version: 2.2.1
Beta Release Date: 2013-09-01
Created 2013-09-02
Last Updated 2014-02-28
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