[ROM] [4.4.4] SlimKat (d2usc) [6.0]

[nicklovell23]

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 Forum

If 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 (d2usc), ROM for the Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III

Contributors
nicklovell23, SlimRoms, Perseus71, Tylog
ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat

Version Information
Status: Testing
Current Stable Version: 6.0
Current Beta Version: 6.2
Beta Release Date: 2014-07-08

Created 2014-05-21
Last Updated 2014-08-20

 

[deskjet390]

How do I download this?!

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How do I download this?!

Found it.....OP change ROM link to this Here

 

[dunlap92]

Is this not an u.s. cellular ROM? I believe correct ROM would be @ http://slimroms.net/index.php/downl...vzw-4-3-build-beta-1-unofficial-20130810-1027

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[nicklovell23]

Is this not an u.s. cellular ROM? I believe correct ROM would be @ http://slimroms.net/index.php/downl...vzw-4-3-build-beta-1-unofficial-20130810-1027

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http://slimroms.net/index.php/downloads/dlsearch/viewcategory/767-d2usc

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[nicklovell23]

New test build should fix camera issues please let me know of any issues. http://upload.teamuscellular.com/2Vq

 

[nicklovell23]

OP Updated to beta 3.

 

[nicklovell23]

OP Updated....

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[nicklovell23]

Ok guys 4.4 is uploading now sorry took longer than expected to compile will be here "http://goo.im/devs/nicklovell23/Slim4.4-beta" when its done uploading make sure to grab the correct build since all 3 d2 variants will be in this folder. Known bugs camera freezes and bt has issues "remember it is a beta build". Things are being worked on feverishly so stay tuned to http://slimroms.net/ for future updates" As always make sure to make a nandroid and follow installation instructions. Let me know of what other issues/bugs you guys find... Thanks for all the support my self as well as the Slim Team appreciates it. Also make sure to grab the beta1 gapps from http://slimroms.net/. Enjoy...

 

[nicklovell23]

Ok guys Another build is up if you guys want to go at it. Camera should work please test and report back on BT and anything else you find. Root needs enabled in developer options just like in 4.3. To enable developer options go to about phone and tap build# 8million times. Other than that enjoy. "Rom http://d-h.st/jIN Gapps-http://slimroms.net/index.php/downloads/dlsearch/viewcategory/978-addons4-4/downloads

 

[rossbeck]

Ok guys Another build is up if you guys want to go at it. Camera should work please test and report back on BT and anything else you find. Root needs enabled in developer options just like in 4.3. To enable developer options go to about phone and tap build# 8million times. Other than that enjoy. "Rom http://d-h.st/jIN Gapps-http://slimroms.net/index.php/downloads/dlsearch/viewcategory/978-addons4-4/downloads

Just wanted to chime in with a couple things... I finally got around to trying out slimkat 4.4 beta 2.4 (latest) and ran into a couple issues.

I flashed the rom and latest beta 2.x gapps but upon first boot the phone was roaming and stuck at the activation screen. I got around that by wiping and flashing the rom again without gapps and manually changed the data mode from NV to RUIM/SIM. Can you make it default to this since it's what USCC uses? It would allow us to flash gapps at the same time as the rom.

Anyways, that's kind of moot because Now it seems to be stuck in a boot loop. It'll fully boot and about a minute later it will reboot itself. I suppose I'll try to flash the rom one more time, but looks like I'm headed back to 4.3.1.

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Yep.... same result after a clean flash. After the first manual reboot it just bootloops about 15 seconds after the launcher shows up.

 

[nicklovell23]

Roaming issue is fixed for next weekly. For reboot that's odd what recovery are you using. I've been running as well as others without issue. I also take it you did a clean install formatting system manually?

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[rossbeck]

Roaming issue is fixed for next weekly. For reboot that's odd what recovery are you using. I've been running as well as others without issue. I also take it you did a clean install formatting system manually?

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Using the latest CWM recovery (6.0.4.5)... and yeah, clean install, wiped data, cache, dalvik, formatted system.

Does TWRP play happy with kitkat yet? I switched a while back because I heard it had issues.

No errors on the flash though... and it restored my 4.3.1 backup correctly *shrug*

 

[nicklovell23]

Using the latest CWM recovery (6.0.4.5)... and yeah, clean install, wiped data, cache, dalvik, formatted system.

Does TWRP play happy with kitkat yet? I switched a while back because I heard it had issues.

No errors on the flash though... and it restored my 4.3.1 backup correctly *shrug*

Yeah your on the right recovery. Did you restore apps and data? If so how? Also did you enable root access in developer settings?

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[rossbeck]

Yeah your on the right recovery. Did you restore apps and data? If so how? Also did you enable root access in developer settings?

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Pretty sure the only thing I did was unlock dev settings...and maybe turn on root. Can't remember. I did a manual reboot just for the heck of it and that's when the reboots started. The initial bootup after flash seemed fine until I did the manual reboot. Maybe I could try flashing a custom kernel?

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Let me know if there's anything else I can help with... Looking to take the jump to 4.4.2 but Carbon and LiquidSmooth (my daily drivers in 4.3.x) are kinda dragging their feet vs Slim

 

[IIDr0iDJuNkiEII]

Can i dirty flash 4.1 from 4.0? thanks..

 

[S52Stu]

What is the difference between this and the other slimkat you have posted?

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[SlimSnoopOS]

What is the difference between this and the other slimkat you have posted?

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This thread is for US Cellular.

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[michaelearth]

I just updated the latest build 4.1 and noticed the new recent app animation where it shows all your recent apps on the right hand of the screen instead of taking up the whole screen like it does in stock Android. My question is how can I revert back to stock recent app animation?

Thanks guys

 

[phatreno]

root issue

Flashed 4.1 and lost root, super su binaries wouldn't install , CWM was useless but I could boot into recovery ended up restoring my nandroid with no issues ,any suggestions tried various ways to get root back with no luck ,iv never lost root before so I'm sure I missed something flashed liquid ,carbon and few other 4.4 roms without problems,Once i flashed nandroid back to MOAR did obtain root only on slimkat did i lose root

 

[Snypercell]

Flashed 4.1 and lost root, super su binaries wouldn't install , CWM was useless but I could boot into recovery ended up restoring my nandroid with no issues ,any suggestions tried various ways to get root back with no luck ,iv never lost root before so I'm sure I missed something flashed liquid ,carbon and few other 4.4 roms without problems,Once i flashed nandroid back to MOAR did obtain root only on slimkat did i lose root

I just lost root, as well. I've never lost root before. I've been running my own self-compiled version of this for months, and I just flashed the stable release from work to check it out, and bam.... root = gone. I'm about to try and fix it now.