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[ROM] Dirty Unicorns 4.4.4 [UNOFFICIAL][BUILT-1](29-8-2014)

geralD_carl

Senior Member
Nov 4, 2013
162
424
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vasai

Dirty Unicorns (DU) is a custom ROM originally based off AOKP, but now based from OmniROM. DU brings you a great mix of stability and customization. The idea to start a ROM like this was purely out of boredom, but later turned into a form of an addiction, a good one. We began to have fun while still doing things the right way. By doing so, we received high praise from not only our users but by fellow developers of other ROMs that also enjoy seeing things done the right way. This ROM will always be free of charge without any strings attached or any of it's developers luring you into donating, or any form of "pay to flash".​

-- Built-in ad blocker (able to update hosts on the fly)
-- Ability to disable FC notifications
-- Enable pointer/user microphone options (screen record)
-- Download Center (Gapps, Xposed, etc)
-- Ability to force Expanded Notifications
-- Over 100 cloud based wallpapers
-- Facebook Sync Hack
-- Immersive mode
-- Hot Reboot In Power Menu
-- Appbar (app sidebar)
-- Customizable Quick Settings
-- Customizable power menu
-- Customizable lockscreen shortcuts
-- App Ops access in Settings
-- TRDS (built in theme in settings)
-- Statusbar Clock options
-- NavBar Options
-- Halo (multi-tasking tool)
-- Halo size/color changer
-- Hardware key remap mod (only for HW button devices)
-- Battery Bar / Circle batteries
-- Network speed indicators in statusbar
-- SuperSU (chainfire)
-- Build.prop mods
-- Init.d Tweaks
-- Active Display (Moto X notifications)
-- ListView Animations
-- Custom System Animations
-- Toast Animations
-- Custom BusyDialog
-- Advanced Low Battery Indicator options
-- ScreenShot QuickTrash
-- Color Changing PhaseBeam
-- Gesture Anywhere
-- Button Light Notification
-- Statusbar Color options
-- OmniSwitch (multi-tasking tool)
-- Driving Mode
-- Lockscreen theme options
-- Lockscreen notifications / options
-- System App Remover
-- Identicons
-- Suspend Actions
-- Wakelock Actions
-- SlimROM based recents
-- Contextual notification panel headers
-- SlimROMs privacy guard
-- Blacklist calls/sms

-- And much much more, just take a peek in Dirty Tweaks for yourself and ENJOY!!!​


Kernel Source

Code:
#include <std_disclaimer.h>
/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* We are not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at us for messing up your device, we will laugh at you.
*/


  • Fastboot kernel(boot.img) from the rom zip
  • Press power button when Device vibrates at boot splash/logo to enter TWRP recovery
  • Format data and cache
  • Flash the Zip
  • Reboot


  1. No Audio in A2DP music/media [calls work fine]
  2. Wifi Direct
  3. FM radio


Code:
29-8-2014  [LIST=1]
[*]initial release
[/LIST]

DOWNLOAD FROM MY WEBSITE



PLEASE DO NOT MIRROR ANY VERSION OF THIS ROM!
IF THERE'S AN ISSUE WITH THE LINKS, JUST LET ME KNOW!
PS: DU DOES NOT SUPPORT ART

Thanks to @digiscales For testing it

XDA:DevDB Information
[ROM] Dirty Unicorns 4.4.4 [UNOFFICIAL] For Xperia Go, ROM for the Sony Xperia Go

Contributors
geralD_carl, Xperia STE team
ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.0.x
Based On: AOSP

Version Information
Status: Testing

Created 2014-08-29
Last Updated 2014-08-29
 

louism182

Senior Member
Nov 1, 2013
77
12
0
London
Downloading right now, will report back soon with any problems. Hopefully I won't have to ;)

Edit:

Okay, after a few solid hours using this ROM, I can say it is a very good first build. Very fast, lots of features to customise to my liking, however, there are a couple of minor issues.
The first issue is that on the lockscreen I have no way to add widgets, I enabled the camera widget in the settings but it doesn't show up on the lockscreen. Is there another setting i've missed or is this a bug?
The second issue I've encountered is that upon restarting the phone, it will take a long time to connect to mobile data whereas on other roms, it will connect within the first few seconds of booting up, I hope this can be fixed
Now the third issue, I use an app called Notific to display any notifications I have on my lockscreen. When I install it on this ROM, I make sure it has the correct permissions but still when I test it, it doesn't show up on the lockscreen. Could that be related to the lockscreen widgets? Any help would be great
Edit: Forgot to mention, on the lockscreen, the clock widget gets cut off slightly when you have the pattern unlock enabled.

Overall, aside from the few bugs i've encountered, this is a fantastic first build and I look forward to seeing future updates.
 
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hengky_axel

Member
Apr 19, 2014
37
6
0
Great ROM , Running Smooth , No Bug Found Until 48 Hours , Only Small Bug On Lock Screen , If we see the lock screen , Time(display) doesnt on correct position :D
 

digiscales

Senior Member
Oct 16, 2013
167
31
28
GPS

Great ROM. However any one else had problem with GPS? device only wont lock or work. Please fix it has already been solved in past (AOSX) unlike A2DP e,t,c, which remain outstanding on all roms. Please add commits
 

h325190

Member
Oct 25, 2013
30
1
0
currently i'm using PowerJB ROM with CWM recovery mode. This rom need TWRP recovery isn't it? so when flashing boot.img will CWM be removed and replaced by TWRP?

thanks
 

shay8642

Senior Member
Jun 18, 2012
59
5
0
LADYSMITH
Nice ROM its very quick and smooth. I had a problem with apps restored from titanium, they would not open. Also the phone app didn't work properly so I had to go back to cm11. Also the overlapping of the setup guide and Sim pin keypad is a problem. Great work I hope this gets updated and becomes a stable daily runner as I really like thee tweaks :)

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WolfpackEra

Member
Sep 17, 2012
48
4
0
Perfect rom! Works great! Just switched from another 4.4 rom which had sooo many problems yet had to much more attention on its thread. Loving this rom at the moment, will edit this post in a day or two on my experience with the battery. Cheers! So far everything that didn't work on other roms is working splendid and fast here, plus i love the awesome modifications you can do.