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 with SlimPie Controls.
- 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.
- SlimPie - Easily access frequently used command at anytime.
- 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.
Video Preview of the Rom -
Important SlimRom links:
slimroms.net - The official webpage where you find everything you need to know about SlimRoms.
Please Note, All the Variants of Samsung Galaxy S3 for North America are now combined under one umbrella Device called D2LTE.
Stable Release Downloads - Download the Most recent Stable Release of the Rom. Also provides a Change Log.
Weekly Release Downloads - Latest and most up to date Code. Given its weekly nature, there might Possibly be a bug or two.
Google Apps Download Stable Release or Beta Release.- This features 3 different Packages Minimal, Full and All in One (AIO). You may also want to visit [GAPPS][4.4.x] Official Slim GApps TRDS (Slimkat)
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.
SlimRoms ForumIf you are interested in helping the project,
If you are interested in Theming -
To those who are interested in Themes, the following two theme engines have been found to be working satisfactorily by XDA user @jorv976
You may wish to use either
Xtheme Engine - XTheme Engine beta5 It will want Xposed Framework. You will be interested in #10 of the XTheme Thread. It has a mini Guide on applying themes.
OR
HK Theme Manager - Thread and its themes.
Here are a few Sample Screens after theming.
Disclaimer: SlimRoms are not responsible for any damages to your device.
XDA:DevDB Information
[ROM] [4.4.4] SlimKat (d2spr), ROM for the Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III
Contributors
nicklovell23, SlimRoms, Perseus, Tylog
ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat
Version Information
Status: Testing
Current Stable Version: 9.0
Stable Release Date: 2014-12-08
Current Beta Version: 8.20
Beta Release Date: 2014-07-14
Created 2014-05-21
Last Updated 2015-02-10
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