[ROM][AROMA][A2017X][B12 7.1.1.][stock] SL!M➅ DF!NR

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KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING ! I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE OF BRICKING YOUR DEVICE.....

FOR OUR DEDICATED STOCK USERS

Made an new AROMA ROM based on the A2017G-N-B12 stock version. Like the other slim roms it’s just based on stock with some additions and option to debloat further. You can add the JOJOC Battery Tweak later on (as it gave me some troubles to implement on boot) that focuses on improved battery performance. I

It’s fully functional and tested (not on battery SOT). Smooth, no bugs. Magisk/SuperSU fully running without issues.

Hope you’ll E N J O Y !!!

Based on :


A2017G N-B12 STOCK ROM

INSTALL : ( TWRP )

When you're on another ROM, stock (or even on B05-slim,B06-slim² or B08…) and you want a clean install just follow this procedure :
Other models like A2017 and A2017U can flash this too. Only use Universal BL & your specific MODEM ! : https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=148464


IMPORTANT !!! When coming from a (treble) rom or Oreo rom beware you'll loose your data because you have to revert back to Nougat by wiping/format. When you're on STOCK rom and twrp3210 (or latest) move on to 'FLASH'
For now I'm using the 'old' school method (not yet the Labs Mod).
So follow this to prepare on 'FLASH' :
1. Boot into your twrp (let's say you're on twrp3218treble)
1a. Wipe system/vendor/data/cache/dalvik
2. Flash official twrp3.2.1.0 (or latest) and reboot into recovery AGAIN (not into system !)
3. You will see you have to “cancel” and swype and you’ll have to format again
4. Wipe : /advanced/wipe/choose data/change filesystem to EXT4
5. Then go into wipe : wipe system/data/cache/dalvik to be sure
6. continue with 3a below and so on....


FLASH :

0. In case you want to reflash your own apps, backup your personal apps with f.e. TB, ZipMe... (or whatever)
1. Make a full backup of your current device in TWRP ! (use it to RESTORE if necessary) DON’T FORGET !
2. Wipe cache / dalvik / data / system
3a For G version flash : A2017G-N-B12-bootstack : https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262903993157
3b For U and CN version flash Universal BL+your MODEM : https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=148464 ! Don't forget to flash twrp 3.2.1.0 afterwards !
4. Install : AROMA A2017X SL!M➅ DF!NR : https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262904005937
5. Choose your stuff to add or debloat, let it RUN and reboot, wait…a minute…
6. Done ! No more no less

AFTER INSTALL :

0. Use Jojoc Tweak for best battery result :
A2017X_JojocV2_SuperSU : flash in twrp
A2017X_Jojoc_magiskmodule_v2.1: flash in MagiskManager
A2017X_Jojoc_magiskmodule_v3.2: flash in MagiskManager
1. Go into Adaway/give root permission/download files etc. and update DONE!
2. Go into PlayStore/settings and check “no auto updates” ! Otherwise the Youtube app will update again to that TERRIBLE ANNOYING ADD state!
3. Check with f.e. Kernel Adiutor, when you added JoJoc Tweak, if it’s running ok and see if values are matching like here : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75431784&postcount=2
4. If choosen Magisk leave it as Magisk 16.7 (other ones bootloop as known)

INFO :

Stripped off :

Accuweather
Browser (ume)
Chrome
Email
Maps
Touchpal (+languages)
ZTE clock replaced by Google Clock
ZTE calendar replaced by Google Calendar
ZTE File mananger replaced by ES ( you can replace it in aroma )
….......

Baked into :

AdAway
Google Calender (you can remove this later if you want)
Google Clock (you can remove this later if you want)
Youtube Black themed addfree

Minor Modifications :
Boot :
• Dm-verity disabled

Zip aligned apk’s

Build.prop tweaks : (remove them in system/build.prop if not needed)

• Improved performance
• Faster boot
• Phone rings immediately
• Wifi scan interval 180sec
• Better call voice quality
• Better network signal

Added sounds LOS
Faster UI (scaling 0.25)

AROMA Features to choose from :

• Debloat most remaining apps
• Choose SuperSU or Magisk
• Add Google Dialer
• Add Google Keyboard
• Center Clock
• ......

Hope you'll E N J O Y !!!


Contributors :
me, myself and I

Credits :
@amarullz
@SuperR.
@nfsmw_gr (for our work together on his JoJoc tweak , thnx !)
@kenet (for his centerclock script i recompiled – Thnx !)
@ZaneZam (iYTB Thnx !)
@Chainfire
@topjohnwu
@jcadduono

ROM OS Version : 7.1.1 Nougat MiFavor 4.2
Source : ZTE stock-rom A2017GV1.2.0B12 / original ZTE upload/reuploaded : https://dl1.ztems.com/zxmdmp/downlo...K/ZTE/ZTE A2017G/452783/fota_B15_MR_B17_MR.up
Kernel : stock

Version Information :
Status : Stable
Created : 2018.09.15
Uploaded : 2018.09.15


Android Security Patch Level : 2018.07.01
 

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Thank you!
I am currently on B10 slim, do you think I can dirty flash it over?
Preferable would be a clean flash though.
You can try but the aroma setup and endresult might differ although the initial aroma layout is quite the same.
The Jojoc module/zip has to be fashed afterwards now when you want to apply.
Do take a full twrp backup of your existing rom. You can always revert back ;)
 

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hide bootloader msg zip problem

Since I'm planning on handing this over to my wife, who like things "simple" thought I would try your zip to hide the BL message at boot, flashed the zip , but it show ZTE boot screen twice, then goes right back into recovery. Any easy way to uninstall the zip, or do I need a complete do over?

thank you!
 

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Since I'm planning on handing this over to my wife, who like things "simple" thought I would try your zip to hide the BL message at boot, flashed the zip , but it show ZTE boot screen twice, then goes right back into recovery. Any easy way to uninstall the zip, or do I need a complete do over?

thank you!
Did you flash supersu or Magisk? Do that for starters again.
 
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Did you flash supersu or Magisk? Do that for starters again.
Actually yes, before I flashed the BL zip I uninstalled Magisk using uninstall zip & reinstalled 17.1, then the BL zip.
Ended up starting over, realized during Aroma that I had uninstalled apps I wanted to keep! (lol better learn to read some day):D
Still not sure why BL didn't work , as I'm on a A2017G like you.

Noticed that DTTO isn't working. Is that a setting somewhere or is it actually like that always? Been a while since on stock ROM...
 
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Thanks for the rom. Will flash it the next days. <3

Actually yes, before I flashed the BL zip I uninstalled Magisk using uninstall zip & reinstalled 17.1, then the BL zip.
Ended up starting over, realized during Aroma that I had uninstalled apps I wanted to keep! (lol better learn to read some day):D
Still not sure why BL didn't work , as I'm on a A2017G like you.

Noticed that DTTO isn't working. Is that a setting somewhere or is it actually like that always? Been a while since on stock ROM...
"4. If choosen Magisk leave it as Magisk 16.7 (other ones bootloop as known)"
 
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Hi !

Thx for this ROM. I was using B10 slim for a long time and decided to flash this over. So far I don't see much difference besides the
security level (which is good, B10 was a great ROM).

Thank you!
I am currently on B10 slim, do you think I can dirty flash it over?
I dirty flashed B12 over B10, no issues so far.

regards
 
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Hmm, I'm hitting the same snag on B12 that I did on B10 months ago. Trying to enter/use Personal Dictionary just won't work. Crashes settings. Been a long time so I forgot if a reason for that behavior is known.


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Hit another snag. Wanted to use Button Mapper which requires Accessibility. Any attempt at enabling Accessibility (for any app) causes the ROM to restart.
I'll grab logs later if needed.


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Hmm, I'm hitting the same snag on B12 that I did on B10 months ago. Trying to enter/use Personal Dictionary just won't work. Crashes settings. Been a long time so I forgot if a reason for that behavior is known.


LG G3 D851, PAC-MAN LP ROM, MultiROM, XDA Legacy
Hit another snag. Wanted to use Button Mapper which requires Accessibility. Any attempt at enabling Accessibility (for any app) causes the ROM to restart.
I'll grab logs later if needed.


Moto G5S Plus XT1806, Lluvia OS v1.4-NATURMADE, MultiROM, XDA Legacy
Hi Marc, can you flash this as a test to your PD.
As foor the ButtonMapper someone should test this (as I'm not on this one atm). Did the BM worked on G-B10 ?
What you also could do is flash the EDL G-B12 and see what happens related to the BM.
 

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I take it it's one of the two files in the screenshot? I tried to get them but got 404 on the download page.
i dont mean those 2.Follow the link i have posted (ZTE AXON 7 V1.2.0B12 DEODEX VERSION 2.0
Full firmware 7.1.1)
Updated the firmware V1.2.0B12
1. DEDEKS
2. It's completely cleaned from Google junk (you can install it from PlayMarket - it's the way it's left by the way)
3. Returned the stock El.Post + Weather widget ZTE
4. Implemented the Xperia keyboard
5. Installer was removed from the installer Magisk (put the knobs)
6. Stock DolbyAtmos + mixer
7. Introduced themes from the American version of B35
8. Removed signature verification of applications
9. Stock, net runoff
Addons
-20-band equalizer Dolby Atmos, in the sink 5 strips



i get same error when try to download.U need a account on p4da.I cant register cus of russian security check

Its a nougat dolby atmos with 20band equilizer like in dolby atmos oreo.

He also claims better battery life '' it will be better on autonomy, because there is no Guglokhma ''
What is Guglokhma? cant find anything much about it
 
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Hi Marc, can you flash this as a test to your PD.
As foor the ButtonMapper someone should test this (as I'm not on this one atm). Did the BM worked on G-B10 ?
What you also could do is flash the EDL G-B12 and see what happens related to the BM.
Thanks. That zip worked perfectly. I can now go into and edit the dictionary. ?

Apologies for being unclear. No issue with Button Mapper. I'm unable to activate accessibility service for any app that may require it (BM, Greenify, etc).
First one selects the app and flip the on/off toggle at upper right. Confirmation dialog pops up detailing the services needed. When selecting OK the ROM soft reboots.
Could be a "just me" thing. ?