[ROM][4.4.x] [OFFICIAL] SlimKat - V500 - LGPAD8.3

mishko

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Final build is posted on OP
all other builds removed so people don’t get confused.
Changelog
Removed GSG 4 I9505 blobs as Ricardo updated the blobs probably from the new 4.4.2 rom.
Switched back to mainline kernel.
Should be now buggless ;)
You have almost a full week for testing this.
Any issues report.
Regards
Downloading from OP link always fails. Something wrong on my end?

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Thanks a million! Reading this a day after I ordered v500 (finally!) is like having Xmas on Ester :D

I'm only nexus user so I must get familiar with this Loki thing and root it when I get it.
Congratulations! when you do get it, don't update to 4.4.2 if offered, root it when it is still 4.2.2 otherwise the new 4.4.2 bootloader will cause
you screen dimming isuues under AOSP, I had to revert back to 4.2.2 which was a pain, just want to save you the trouble :)
 
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Congratulations! when you do get it, don't update to 4.4.2 if offered, root it when it is still 4.2.2 otherwise the new 4.4.2 bootrom will cause
you screen dimming isuues under AOSP, I had to revert back to 4.2.2 which was a pain, just want to save you the trouble :)
Thanks for warning, because I was actually thinking about letting it update to LG 4.4.2 and see how it goes and what features are there. On the other hand I was reading confused posts on KitKat rooting so I thought to root it when it's still on Jelly Bean, but then (not sure how it's with this device) when rooted it will either not update to KitKat or if it updates it will lose root. Please correct me here.

What's cool on stock LG which isn't available on SlimKat? What will I lose / miss going straight to SlimKat?
 
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Thanks for warning, because I was actually thinking about letting it update to LG 4.4.2 and see how it goes and what features are there. On the other hand I was reading confused posts on KitKat rooting so I thought to root it when it's still on Jelly Bean, but then (not sure how it's with this device) when rooted it will either not update to KitKat or if it updates it will lose root. Please correct me here.

What's cool on stock LG which isn't available on SlimKat? What will I lose / miss going straight to SlimKat?
Everything will work perfectly, better and faster than LG official rom with Slim except for the IR blaster. I would have not bought the tablet if I could not flash custom roms on it as LG UI is horrible :)
 
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Everything will work perfectly, better and faster than LG official rom with Slim except for the IR blaster. I would have not bought the tablet if I could not flash custom roms on it as LG UI is horrible :)
Good news then. I don't care about IR blaster as I don't have TV :D
I'm curious about how LG ROM looks like because I've never had non nexus device (Grouper, Maguro, Mako, Hammerhead), but I know I'll flash SlimKat quickly. Somehow all my devices are getting Slimed sooner or later, I've just updated my signature :)
Thanks for your advises, much appreciated!
 
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Device source is pushed to slimrom github. Waiting for first official build ;)

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Does that mean new build? Or just official version of what we already have?

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Why unofficial??

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I'm just an user like you. I saw it on goo and shared it as soon as I saw it. I have tested it now and it works fine. I really don't get what's the difference between official and unofficial. Does it give you warm fuzzy feeling!? I can rename the file and send you a link that says "official".
Sorry if I came across rude, but your reply was disrespectful at best. I won't bother sharing next time.

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I'm just an user like you. I saw it on goo and shared it as soon as I saw it. I have tested it now and it works fine. I really don't get what's the difference between official and unofficial. Does it give you warm fuzzy feeling!? I can rename the file and send you a link that says "official".
Sorry if I came across rude, but your reply was disrespectful at best. I won't bother sharing next time.

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I am driving at the moment.. So could not type a long post.. There is nothing that differentiates between official and in official..

As you have already downloaded it, can you please tell me if I add menu button Nav, is it working? I was not working on previous build.. I may take an hour before I can download and flash...

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I am driving at the moment.. So could not type a long post.. There is nothing that differentiates between official and in official..

As you have already downloaded it, can you please tell me if I add menu button Nav, is it working? I was not working on previous build.. I may take an hour before I can download and flash...

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It works for me with GEL bit it work on the 3/30 version too. Maybe its specific to your set up. Idk if it works in every app but it works on my home screen and sportcenter

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It works for me with GEL bit it work on the 3/30 version too. Maybe its specific to your set up. Idk if it works in every app but it works on my home screen and sportcenter

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Hmm.. Let me flash the new build and check...

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