[ROM][ICS][ODEXED][PERFORMANCE_CONTROL] iCE_MoD_ULTRA_MK V 15.01.2013

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For Xperia mini, mini pro, walkman and active
Works on LOCKED/UNLOCKED bootloader!

NOTE: Thread looks best with this theme: http://userstyles.org/styles/81480/dark-xda



About ROM:

Unlike the recent trend in Sony and xda development, this ROM AOSP/dark themed.
It's focused primarily on battery life, lightness, features and performance.
I tried to keep the ROM as light as possible, minimum apps, with as much free RAM and space as possible. This way we get a fast responding snappy ROM with useful but light features with minimal lag.
Actual ROM size is around 150MB while AROMA options take up the other half, 150MB.



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BUGZ&SOLUTIONS:
Nothing serious ;)

- Some kernels have a bug with sony JB lock screen. You can't switch it to AOSP or vice versa. Solution is to type this into terminal mount -o remount rw /system
- I experienced if I have some scripts in init.d, I get bootloop with MESA (applies to versions below 4.7). I really don't know why this is, if it's ROM or kernel related. It also doesn't apply to all scripts.
- LUPUS kernel DOES NOT seem to work with this ROM as far as I've tested it. Lockscreen and SU access do not work among other things....
- When AROMA starts it'll display an empty white dialog with a green button. Just tap it to dismiss.
- XthemeEngine will say it hasn't been activated. Just hit the back button and it'll work.
- I noticed that sometimes the SysUI data toggle doesn't work.





iCE_MoD screenshots:

For screenshots go to the third post (http://forum.xda-developers.com/editpost.php?do=updatepost&p=35954098)




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iCE_MoD download links:


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If you're running MK IV you can simply flash this zip to fix some bugs if you don't feel like downloading the whole ROM:http://d-h.st/2Gc


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Changelog in second post (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35954073&postcount=2)

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For people with many apps, you can free up some additional space on /data partition by moving dalvik cache to /cache partition which has enough unused free space we can use.
All you need is to flash this zip containing an init.d script: http://d-h.st/LnJ
If you need to clear dalvik you have to clear cache and dalvik together.
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Optional post install steps:
At first start you'll see stripes at the right/left edge of the screen. Go to Pie Control in settings to configure or disable it.
Go to settings> sms popup and run it to accept agreement so it can function normally if you wanna use it.
Noise suppression might not be enabled so go to settings> call settings and enable it for better call quality.
Open Xposed installer app and install the framework manually. After that check all modules and reboot.

Highly recommended kernels for most stable and battery efficient functioning of this ROM are:
.587 Stock kernel, Extended Stock kernel and latest MESA kernel
But any stock based kernel applies :)
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ThanX to/Credits list:

Please let me know if anyone's feeling neglected ;)

Respective credits to all app devs which apps I used but forgot or didn't list. Thank you!
All apps included in this ROM are FREE apps.



Some png resources have been taken from Viper ROM framework.
Permission acquired.

Special thanX to:
saqib nazm




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CHANGELOG

Previous changelogs:

ULTRA changelog:

- Much less AROMA options --> I think there was too much redundant stuff which you can also download free from the market if you feel like it
- Revamped settings a bit --> Some may like it some not :p
- Added navbar for those who like it :)
- Integrated xperia Z small apps --> credit to saqib.nazm
- The ROM is now entirely themable! with added Icon themer and Xtheme Engine accessible from settings
- GPS and DATA are turned off by default at first boot
- Changed app icons --> Again, some may like it some not, it's the ROMs unique look. That's why there's an Icon Themer anyway ;)
- Changed some PNGs in framework like switches, buttons and stuff.....
- Added 2 new bootanimations --> Solar Flare and Reactore Core. Very cool!
- sysUI updated to version 10.1 by serajr
- All apps and small apps are up to date OFC
- JB animations
- Various small bugs fixed
- Fixed FC when choosing lock screen settings --> Now you can change lock screen background with in-built wallpaper choices or trough gallery
- Replaced Google Talk with Xabber chat app --> More customisable, multiple accounts
- Added optional super secure hosts file for ad and malware blocking for the pArAn0iD amongst us (keep in mind it's almost 10MB big and the ROM already comes with an AD blocking hosts file)
- Some small changes in build.prop
- ExDialer is the default dialer and phonebook --> Here's the Honami alternative if you don't like it: Black themed hereand white themed here
- Locked bootloader users now have smartassv2 cpu governor and sio scheduler
- Integrated X-Reality engine for enhanced picture and video quality review
- Integrated Cybershot Camera mod for enhanced recording of pictures and videos
- Replaced SEMC setup wizard with AOSP one
- When installing apps you're now given the option of installing them directly to sdcard
- Added Xposed Framework apk --> I'ts not the current version and there's no need to update really. But you can if you will.
- Added Sms Popup in settings --> You get a popup window on an incoming message which allows you to quickly reply, delete or close the message! The app is turned on by default, but you need to enter the app once only to accept the EULA agreement so the app can start working. I felt bad removing the EULA popup, so I left it.
If you use some third party sms apps, you can ofc disable the app anytime.
- Added firewall (droidwall) in settings to control which apps have permission to connect to data/wifi.
- Switch between three different lockscreens --> AOSP, JB NXT swipe up/down and regular slide lockscreen (themed)
Turn off NXT lockscreen, go to security and tick AOSP or untick for slide lockscreen


ULTRA MKII changelog:

- Added Xperia Z Advanced Launcher --> Much more options to customize but also a bit heavier RAM use
- Added white theme
- Added AOSP messaging option
- Battery percentage is always showing in lock screen
- Modded AOSP lock screen ring to look more like honeycomb, also changed the animation --> Try it! :D
- Fixed SEMC calendar button and textboxes layout when adding a new event.
- Re-styled framework a bit --> Dialogs, menus, popups etc. resemble Viper ROM --> Look at the screenshots
- Changed font to Roboto Condensed

ULTRA_LiTE version is more or less identical to full ROM except it's stripped of AROMA options to make it lighter.
You just need to choose your device, locked/unlocked bootloader and it's done.
Less size (190MB), less hassle. Only minimal apps included.
Hope you like it :)


iCE_MoD_ULTRA_MKIII changelog:

This update brings some crucial performance, RAM management and feature enhacements, so be sure to update!

- Updated latest Cyber-shot™ v.9.1.7 camera mod from Rizal L.
- Added long press skip track feature
- Tweaked services.jar --> Better RAM management and patched with Hard to Kill Launcher mod by zeppellinrox
- Rearranged settings --> Theming options are now in Display submenu, lock screen options are in Security submenu
- Added LED control --> Accessible from settings (right under display)
- Restyled settings app
- Dalvik heap size changed --> Apps load a bit faster, overall a bit faster experience
- No more android.process.acore has stopped when removing an app! :D --> Don't ask me why I haven't fixed this earlier -.-
- Added Performance Control in settings --> CPU settings, set minfree, set VM values, zRAM settings, voltage settings and then some....
- Clean LiTE ROM has 200MB free RAM after flashing, MKIII free RAM depends on which launcher you choose
- Added scroll handle in settings> apps for fast scrolling through all those apps
- Decreased ROM size by compressing apk's and optimizing png images in apk's, main ROM's a little under 300MB now!
Also wallpapers from 13MB down to 5MB and optimized some ogg files for less size :D --> smaller pngs should also load faster ;)


iCE_MoD_ULTRA_MK IV changelog:

- Following new apps included in settings:
Added optional Beats audio
Added a "Soft Reboot" option in settings --> This reboots the android interface (GUI) rather then reloading the whole kernel and system. Useful for example if the system gets laggy after a few days of uptime.
Added "Clever Connect" to settings --> This app automatically disconnects or connects wifi/data depending if screen is off or on.
Added "Pie Control" app
Added Hovering Control --> The app imitates the beheaviour of Air Gesture from Galaxy S4
- Added an xposed module which blocks google ads api
- Updated xposed framework to latest version --> This time you'll have to install it manually. Just open the app and tap install.
XthemeEngine will say it hasn't been activated. Just hit the back button and it'll work normally ;)
- Icon Themer has been removed because it doesn't work with latest xposed framework --> Icon Themer free version has been abandoned and is available as paid app named unicon
- Updated latest CM sounds :)
- Removed back to kill mod option from settings cuz it's broken for now :(
- Added a bunch of new wallpapers --> Over 50 different wallpapers included!
- Added hidden phonebook apk to avoid FC's when trying to add contact from messaging or some other app
- Added prop lines --> Enhance dalvik and call quality, some networking tweaks
- Updated some apps
- resolv.conf changed to opendns nameservers instead of google ones
- No LiTE version this time
- Enabled lock screen landscape rotate. Also enabled full screen rotation --> The screen rotates in all directions now
- ROM is odexed now --> More space on /data, apps open faster, less laggy UI etc.
deodexed version is also available
- Added strace debugging utility --> For usage instructions follow the link in credits. Much more powerful than logcat
- Added sysrw & sysro binaries for quick read/write read only remounting
- Removed old outdated HTC_IME mod keyboard and replaced it with new one! :D



iCE_MoD_ULTRA_MK V changelog:

This is more like a revision of MK4 but I've gone up a level anyways :)

- Small Apps bug fixed --> No resetting after reboot
- Disabled lock screen rotation --> bad idea anyways :p
- Beats audio mod didn't seem to be working so I replaced it with Beats mod from rokodev (no app)
- Added restart systemUI to settings --> sysUI is kinda buggy sometimes. That's just the way it's written by serajr. So when it freezes from time to time you can use this app to restart it.
- Removed optional paranoid host file --> minus 10MB
- Fixed AOSP messaging --> Received sms messages were being deleted upon receiving
- Updated some apps
 
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Screenshots

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Waiting for your Lite version. Excited to try it dude.

Sony Ericsson Live With Walkman
DEVICE: WT19i (Coconut)
VERSION: 4.04 Ice Cream Sandwich
ROM: UNLIMITED ICS + Xplode Firestarter
KERNEL: Rage 3.2 Stock based kernel