[ROM][I8160] Stock Lite by aeM v1.3 (2012-12-22)

[WiCiO_MeDi]

Lite version of stock firmware: UK I8160XXLK7 (built 30.11.2012, changelist #1214896).

Rooted with SuperSU v0.99

The ROM is for ODIN flashing and it won't increase your flash counter.
There's also a ZIP version for CWM/TWRP.
You can always add CWM and custom kernel by ADB and dd command also without increasing the counter so.. make your own decisions from now on

Apps added:

• AppWidgetPicker v1.2.3: groups widgets in selection screen
• HoloLauncher v1.2.8: fast and light ICS style launcher, alternative to TW Launcher

Apps removed:

AnalogClock, AnalogClockProvider, BluetoothTestMode, BuddiesNow, ChatON
ChocoEUKor, Days, Divx, Dlna, DSMForwarding, DSMLawmo, DualClock
DualClockProvider, EdmVpnServices, Email, EmailWidget, FactoryTest15
fotaclient2, FTM, FTS, GameHub, Gmail, HelvNeueLT, HTMLViewer, Kies
kieswifi, lcdtest, Maps, Memo, MiniDiary, MinimalHome, MobilePrint
MobileTrackerEngineTwo, MusicHub_15, PanningTryActually, PhotoRetouching
PlusOne, PolarisOffice, PostIt, Protips, PRUI, SamsungApps, SamsungAppsUNA3
Samsungservice, SamsungWidget_News, SamsungWidget_ProgramMonitor
SamsungWidget_StockClock, SamsungWidget_WeatherClock, SecretWallpaper1
SecretWallpaper2, SelfTestMode, shutdown, SnsAccountFb, SnsAccountLi
SnsAccountTw, SnsDisclaimer, SnsImageCache, SnsProvider, SocialHub
SocialHubWidget, SPPPushClient, Street, Tasks, VoiceToGo, WlanTest
wssyncmlnps, YouTube

and some files:

etc/1_Power_on.ogg
etc/PowerOn.wav
etc/kies
lib/libpolarisoffice.so
lib/libKiesDataRouter.so

build.prop addons:

#
# MODIFIED BY aeM
#

# Disable boot animation for faster boot
debug.sf.nobootanimation=1 

# Disable debugging notify icon on statusbar
persist.adb.notify=0 

# Force launcher into memory
ro.HOME_APP_ADJ=1 

# Improves audio and video recording quality
ro.media.enc.jpeg.quality=100
ro.media.enc.hprof.vid.bps=8000000
ro.media.enc.hprof.vid.fps=25

# Video acceleration and HW debugging
video.accelerate.hw=1
debug.egl.profiler=1
debug.egl.hw=1

# Disables error reports
profiler.force_disable_err_rpt=1
profiler.force_disable_ulog=1

# Saves power
ro.ril.power_collapse=1
pm.sleep_mode=1
wifi.supplicant_scan_interval=120

# Disables logcat
logcat.live=disable

# Phone rings immediately
ro.telephony.call_ring.delay=500
ring.delay=500

# Better signal
persist.cust.tel.eons=1
ro.config.hw_fast_dormancy=1

# Better call voice quality
ro.ril.enable.amr.wideband=1

# Disables sending of usage data
ro.config.nocheckin=1

# More volume steps in call
ro.config.vc_call_steps=10

# Uses Google's DNS for better internet speed
net.rmnet0.dns1=8.8.8.8
net.rmnet0.dns2=8.8.4.4
net.ppp0.dns1=8.8.8.8
net.ppp0.dns2=8.8.4.4
net.dns1=8.8.8.8
net.dns2=8.8.4.4

# Signal (3G) tweaks
ro.ril.hsxpa=2
ro.ril.gprsclass=10
ro.ril.hep=1
ro.ril.enable.dtm=1
ro.ril.hsdpa.category=10
ro.ril.enable.a53=1
ro.ril.enable.3g.prefix=1
ro.ril.htcmaskw1.bitmask=4294967295
ro.ril.htcmaskw1=14449
ro.ril.hsupa.category=5

# Net speed tweaks
net.tcp.buffersize.default=4096,87380,256960,4096, 16384,256960
net.tcp.buffersize.wifi=4096,87380,256960,4096,163 84,256960
net.tcp.buffersize.umts=4096,87380,256960,4096,163 84,256960
net.tcp.buffersize.gprs=4096,87380,256960,4096,163 84,256960
net.tcp.buffersize.edge=4096,87380,256960,4096,163 84,256960

Installation:
1. Download and flash stock LK7 ROM:
United Kingdom (sammobile hotfile)
2. Download and flash lited LK7 availible in two versions:

• aeM_ROM_v1.3 for CWM/TWRP - 206.13 MB (dev-host)
• aeM_ROM_v1.3 for ODIN - 175.14 MB (dev-host)

3. Check if I bricked your phone.. (just kidding )

Side notes:

• Use 7zip to unpack downloaded files (http://7-zip.org/)
• Use Odin v1.85 to flash (https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B9GFVatYEi9jbWYtalVMVFdBbWc)
• USB Debugging in Settings->Application->Development must be ticked on for proper rooting
• Flashing stock LK7 and lited LK7 wont remove your apps and files. It just reflash the system partition.
• I've removed google apps (gmail, youtube, maps) so if you use them just download them from the market.
• Try using Holo Launcher which in my opinion is superior to TW Launcher.

Credits:

• Samsung and Google
• Szaby59 for the procedure to root without changing the counter (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1881964)
• dark_knight35 for the collection of tweaks for build.prop
• Chainfire for the SuperSU
• boombuler for AppWidgetPicker
• dsixda for dsixda's Android Kitchen
• probably some more people but can't seem to remember now.. sorry

 

[WiCiO_MeDi]

If you have some ideas about changes feel free to share

Removed apps (deodexed):
LK7 apps - 91.49 MB (dev-host)
Just copy apk file to /system/app folder and set permissions to 644 (rw- r-- r--)

Changelog:
2012-12-22 aeM ROM v1.3

• updated source firmware to UK I8160XXLK7 (built 30.11.2012, changelist #1214896)
• restored some system apps to maintain functionality (ie.: Stock TWLauncher, Swype, LiveWallpapers, SimToolkit)
• bumped the version number

2012-12-10 aeM ROM v1.2
aeM_ROM_v1.2 for CWM/TWRP - 178.15 MB (dev-host)
aeM_ROM_v1.2 for ODIN - 147.52 MB (dev-host)

• updated source firmware to multiCSC I8160XXLK6 (built 15.11.2012, changelist #1211243)
• restored some system apps to maintain functionality (ie.: MTP, TWLauncher, Voice Search)
• made ZIP package for custom recovery
• added more build.prop tweaks
• restored TWLauncher (but modded) to maintain STOCK look
• bumped the version number

2012-12-02 aeM ROM v1.1
aeM_ROM_v1.1 odexed - 127.84 MB (dev-host)
aeM_ROM_v1.1 deodexed - 131.05 MB (dev-host)

• updated source firmware to UK I8160XXLK5 (built 15.11.2012, changelist #1211379)
• removed more apps
• removed TWLauncher and replaced it with Holo Launcher
• added AppWidgetPicker
• made deodexed and zipaligned package
• bumped the version number

2012-10-24 aeM ROM v1.0
aeM_ROM_v1.0 - 155.56 MB (dev-host)

• initial release

ToDo:
0. Ideas?

FAQ:
1. Will this ROM void my warranty?
YES! But you can revert to stock and the phone will look as a brand new and will revert the warranty.

2. Will this ROM increase my flash counter?
NO!

3. I've got a LK7 firmware and a custom kernel right now. Will I have to reflash the kernel after flashing this ROM?
No. The kernel remains intact as you only flash the csc and system.

4. I've got many apps installed right now and I don't want to loose them.
Upgrading the firmware with ODIN doesn't format the system partition, it only 'repopulate' it with the 'new' files so all your settings, sms/mms, apps and other stuff will remain intact.

5. I see some bloatware like 'Google books', you said it was lite..!?
This app is only in specific CSCs and I can't remove it without voiding the samsung signature thus breaking the CSC procedure during the first reboot after flashing. You can remove this app yourself (i.e. TitaniumBackup).

TIPS:
If you want a REALLY clean system then you could make this VERY complicated procedure:
[Req: rooted rom, adb and odin 'installed' on pc, phone connected to pc by usb]
1. enter recovery (turn on the phone with VolUp+Home)
2. on pc:
adb shell
su
wipe all (disregard the warning about /etc not being empty)
exit (exits su)
exit (exits shell)
adb kill-server
3. select 'reboot the system' in the recovery and enter download mode (during turning on VolDown+Home)
4. on pc: flash my rom with odin
5. wait for reboot and live happily with CLEAN system

or for CWM/TWRP just format data/cache/system partitions

 

[sdke]

reserved

If you have some ideas about changes feel free to share

Looking for answers:
1. How to decrease the img filesize?
I've removed more then 100mb and the size is still the same even after compressing, weird...

2. That's all for now

Great to see that we have an other 'custom' rom. It's a great base to add a theme, other tweaks,..

 

[arroyo]

@WiCiO_MeDi

You can always deodex those apps that has been left. Also you can make this ROM flashable thru CWM or TWRP. Please do not add any apps/themes/transitions. This ROM is a GREAT base for anyone who want to play on his own rules with modding. Anyway... dobra robota!

 

[powermetza]

@WiCiO_MeDi
You can add Init.d support support to your ROM.
I tested this script on my phone and it works.
Here you can find information to manual enable support for Init.d.

 

[WiCiO_MeDi]

Will try with init.d, why not.
As of themes/apps/transitions i'm adamant about not including any so don't worry

Regarding CWM:
My idea was to create light rom, easy to flash (odin) and without any fuss with commands in adb/recovery/terminal. Also the "NO" status of the flash counter is a big issue for me since we haven't got any way to reset it as of now and the warranty is a must with todays electronics.. unfortunately

Oh, and deodexing... forgot about it since I don't use themes

 

[Bocko92]

Can u explain what is DBT and the contents of your dropbox folder, since it's a lot faster to download from?

 

[msarna]

build.prop addons:

#
# MODIFIED BY aeM
#

# Improves audio and video recording quality
ro.media.enc.jpeg.quality=100
ro.media.enc.hprof.vid.bps=8000000
ro.media.enc.hprof.vid.fps=25

# Video acceleration and HW debugging
video.accelerate.hw=1
debug.egl.profiler=1
debug.egl.hw=1

# Disables error reports
profiler.force_disable_err_rpt=1
profiler.force_disable_ulog=1

# Saves power
ro.ril.power_collapse=1
pm.sleep_mode=1
wifi.supplicant_scan_interval=120

# Disables logcat
logcat.live=disable

# Phone rings immediately
ro.telephony.call_ring.delay=500
ring.delay=500

# Better signal
persist.cust.tel.eons=1
ro.config.hw_fast_dormancy=1

# Better call voice quality
ro.ril.enable.amr.wideband=1

# Disables sending of usage data
ro.config.nocheckin=1

# More volume steps in call
ro.config.vc_call_steps=10

# Uses Google's DNS for better internet speed
net.rmnet0.dns1=8.8.8.8
net.rmnet0.dns2=8.8.4.4
net.ppp0.dns1=8.8.8.8
net.ppp0.dns2=8.8.4.4
net.dns1=8.8.8.8
net.dns2=8.8.4.4

You are a genius. GENIUS.
Sine my counter is @15 most of this is not very important for me, but this tweaks to /system/build.prop are just great.

Phone has speed up twice - at least (I'll check battery life later).

So thank you veeery much
A no i: Dobra Robota

all best

 

[WiCiO_MeDi]

Man, chill, it's just placebo i think 'cause those tweaks are really minor. Maybe you got something screwed with the system before the flash or the bloatware was choking up your phone.
Anyway: your welcome and dzięki

Sent from my GT-I8160 using xda app-developers app

 

[ghostbusted]

Fantastic job mate

Taptaptapatalkerz dari GT-i8160 saya.

 

[Messi10]

this is good rom to use as base
P.S why post this in Q&A

 

[WiCiO_MeDi]

every i8160 topic is in Q&A since there's no section for our pretty ACE2

 

[msarna]

Man, chill, it's just placebo i think 'cause those tweaks are really minor. Maybe you got something screwed with the system before the flash or the bloatware was choking up your phone.
Anyway: your welcome and dzięki

Sent from my GT-I8160 using xda app-developers app

It crossed my mind but ...since i've got root i just remount /system to give it read-write permissions and modified inside stok build.props.
Then rebooted and phone went crazy fast

I'm running stok XXLI2 with 2.6.35.7HDTWRP kernel (TWRP 2.3.1.1) and Your's tweeks

All best and keep up good work

Powodzenia

 

[ghostbusted]

Do this file have a mirror.. The file on dropbox is very slow

Taptaptapatalkerz dari GT-i8160 saya.

 

[arroyo]

@ WiCiO_MeDi
I think you should left 2 apps, that you have removed:
app/GenieWidget.apk ---> Cool News and Weather app
app/MobileTrackerEngineTwo.apk ---> This is the only app that can help is your phone is stolen. It helped my wife when she lost her i9070.

Also san you prepare the TWRP flashable version, for guys like me? I do not want to go thu ODIN and then Kernel change again.

 

[Carpe-Dimi]

@ WiCiO_MeDi
I think you should left 2 apps, that you have removed:
app/GenieWidget.apk ---> Cool News and Weather app
app/MobileTrackerEngineTwo.apk ---> This is the only app that can help is your phone is stolen. It helped my wife when she lost her i9070.

Also san you prepare the TWRP flashable version, for guys like me? I do not want to go thu ODIN and then Kernel change again.

Not sure ofcourse, but since this is a modified/cleaned stock rom, I suspect there's no kernel included. So flashing this via odin won't touch your kernel
I can be certain about this part, because I flashed and reflashed roms via odin for the sole purpose of testing to see if my kernel would change, and it never did.

 

[arroyo]

You are right Carpe-Dimi, as far as you have DBT version of rom. If you don't, then you need to flash DBT before you flash Stock Lite, and this will flash your kernel.

 

[sylar945]

I can't download this rom. It's show me:
"Error (509)
This account's public links are generating too much traffic and have been temporarily disabled!"
whne I open the dropbox link.

 

[WiCiO_MeDi]

Yep, both of you are right
My rom wont touch kernel but you have to have DBT rom before the flash.
As for the apps.. I you really want them then just install them after the flashing.
Copy to /system/app and chmod 644

as for dropbox:
it seems that DB has download limits so i have to move to another mirror
any suggestions? mediafire is not free for files >200mb

 

[sylar945]

Try with
http://www.4shared.com/