[ROM] [4.4.2] SlimKat i9300 [Stable-Weeklies]

[scuba156]

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.

SlimKat is the project name for SlimRoms based on Android 4.4 and offers the following original features:

• The Real Dark Slim
  • Full system-wide dark interfaces. - If you like it smooth and classy.
• Custom Shortcuts. Everywhere.
  • Hardware keys, Navigation Ring, Navigation Bar, Lockscreen, Tiles, Notifications etc. - We've got you covered.
• System-Wide Keyboard Controls
  • Rotation, cursor control, optional emoticions, etc. - You'll be tapping away to your heart's content.
• SlimCenter
  • Downloads, contact information, system app removal. - More fun than you can shake a stick at.
• Camera Features
  • Trueview, Smart Capture. - Capture life moments with ease.

Important links:

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

Downloads - Download the rom, gapps and other addons.

Installation instructions - Follow these steps to the letter if you're about to install SlimRoms on your device.

Latest Changelog - Read here if you want information on changes in latest build.

FAQ - The most frequent asked questions with answers.

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

Forum


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

XDA:DevDB Information
[ROM] [4.4.2] SlimKat i9300 [Stable-Weeklies] , ROM for the Samsung Galaxy S III I9300

Contributors
scuba156, SlimRoms

Version Information
Status: Testing

Created 2014-05-19
Last Updated 2014-05-19

 

[scuba156]

Some hints:

1. Keep in mind that this are early beta stage builds!!!!!! Means bugs can happen. So please only use this builds if you want to help us and iron out the bugs with proper bugreports etc (see third post about how to submit a bugreport)

2. Be sure you are on latest CWM recovery!!!!!! download it here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2200501

3. Not all gapps packages right now are nice working. You can try others but at least I know that the one linked here is working (it only does not have the new google launcher). If you have other gapps which are working you can link it here of course

4. Full wipe when coming from any 4.3 rom (as well format system manually please)


Download:

ROM:

http://slimroms.net/index.php/downloads/dlsearch/viewcategory/628-i9300

Gapps:

please only use our gapps for now

http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/downloads/dlsearch/viewcategory/978-addons4-4/downloads

 

[scuba156]

Reporting Bugs

When you submit a bug you want to make sure that nothing from your side is causing it. Otherwise your developer might be hunting a bug which doesn't really exist.

The best way to achieve this is by doing the following.

1. Make a nandroid backup.

2. Perform a full wipe (factory reset + wipe /system)
Now we have two different ways depending on what kind of problem you're having.

3a. When you're having a problem with a ROM function, flash just the ROM without GAPPS etc. and boot back into the system. You will boot directly onto the homescreen.

3b. When you're having a problem with a 3rd party app in combination with our ROM then flash the ROM and GAPPS.
Boot now back into the system. You will boot to the setup wizard.
Log in to your Google account but make sure that you untick "Restore from my Google Account to this phone/tablet".
Finish the setup and open the playstore and download only the app you're having problems with.

4. Start a logcat recording and reproduce the bug (if possible more than once) while taking the logcat. If you don't know how to get a logcat read this tutorial or this.

5. Post the logcat in a txt file (this is important because you otherwise clog up the threads with your log) in the correct thread.
Please also write detailed description how we can reproduce the bug.

6. Restore your backup from point 1 and wait for a fix (don't ask for ETAs).

 

[supreethms]

Yay!!
Finally. It's here. After a long wait.
Downloading.

 

[dark'em]

Wait for it! Wait for it! You can jump up and down in front of your PC/laptop now, SlimKat is here!

 

[verano55]

yes!

 

[Assa551N]

Yeeeah new kitkat

 

[jforme]

Here I am come SlimKat.:laugh::good:

 

[rafael_lf]

Very good. Downloading right now!
Is there a not-working list? The CM11 kernels works right? But the r2p3 or the normal ones?

 

[Manguish]

Great rom.

Couple of questions, how go I turn off touch lights for menu and back?

My external SD shows full but isn't? Any ideas, was ok on 4.3.1?

Lastly, I'm guessing quick settings haven't been implemented yes?

Thanks in advance for your awesome work!

Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

 

[AvivEliyahu]

Great job! had the previous version from the site before it was released here superb ROM

 

[adivx]

Yes, great news

I really like the slim roms

Thx dev :thumbup:

 

[Could Be Anyone]

Is it possible to get the old phone app back since I don't like having to go through an extra step just to get to the dialer.

 

[Guihardrock]

beta 1.6 On The Air(OTA) but not in the official page

 

[Manguish]

No it's not, that's 4.4 alpha, not 4.4.1 beta.....

Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

 

[jinosong]

I am getting a metadata recursive error (status 7) during the install. Has anyone found a solution around this yet?

Thanks. Looking forward to the new rom series.

 

[suburbadroid]

I am getting a metadata recursive error (status 7) during the install. Has anyone found a solution around this yet?

Thanks. Looking forward to the new rom series.

Update to latest recovery then retry

 

[rafael_lf]

I am getting a metadata recursive error (status 7) during the install. Has anyone found a solution around this yet?

Thanks. Looking forward to the new rom series.

You should update to the latest cwm/twrp

 

[scuba156]

Is it possible to get the old phone app back since I don't like having to go through an extra step just to get to the dialer.

Install the old apk and see what happens, I really don't know if it will work or not

beta 1.6 On The Air(OTA) but not in the official page

Known bug


Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk

 

[Could Be Anyone]

Install the old apk and see what happens, I really don't know if it will work or not

I tried that and sadly it seems the system itself doesn't allow a downgrade. I think I might've missed something though.

Also just wondering but a lot of features are missing, are they going to return later on in the stable build?