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[ROM] Kushan Rom v.9.0 [I9505] [UPSM] [Touchwiz 5.0.1]

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Kushan Rom [I9505]​
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A note to all devs that you are not allowed to use my works or anything of my Rom without my permission​

Video Review of Rom:

Thanks @ISF
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ROM Features:
  • Official OL4 as Base
  • Made a Special Ultra Lite Version (650 Mb Only)
  • Fixed StageFright Vulnerebility
  • Pre-rooted with latest SU & Added Xposed Support
  • Completely Deodexed & Zipaligned & Deknoxed
  • Added int.d & busybox support
  • Added UPSM (Ultra PowerSaving Mode)
  • Added Sqlite3 & zipalign Script (Performed once at boot every 7 days)
  • Enabled Grey Scale Mode
  • Bundled by default with Kushan Kernel
  • Ported S7 Marshmallow SystemUI Look
  • Added S6 Weather Widget
  • Added many CSC & build.prop tweaks and features
  • Fixed the Memory Leak and almost fixed the lag by Default
  • Enabled Ambient Display
  • Added new Side key and toolbox
  • Enabled Torch Light
  • Added One hand mode
  • Added Theme Support by Default with many new themes including Note5 MM, globui, miui etc
  • Fixed External Sdcard Write Block Error
  • Enabled 5 Way Reboot Menu
  • Changed the UI of Settings of better navigation through settings
  • Updated Lockscreen to S7 Loook & added more Lockscreen Effects in settings
  • Made Recents more beatiful
  • Fixed Video Lag by default
  • Best settings enabled by default in stweaks
  • Updated all Samsung apps and Gaaps to latest version
  • Added Latest S7 & N5 wallpapers in wallpaper picker
  • S7 Sounds
  • Added Enhanced and new Smart Manager
  • Completly disabled Loging by Samsung
  • Added FasterGps
  • Fixed Splanner Widget Crash
  • Added Priority Sender in Messages
  • Added 3Minit Battery Mod as a flashable mod
  • Enabled InCall Recording & Status Popup
  • Added S6 Keyboard and fonts
  • Added Note 5 Calculator
  • Enabled to Display Battery % from 1st Boot
  • Added Exit prompt when quiting browser
  • Lite Version now boots under 6 Minutes and full version under 12 mins (First boot)
  • Made the Rom overall Snappier and more Responsive

Installation Instructions v.9.0 (Latest & current version)

To install the rom:

  1. Reboot into recovery. (custom recovery like Touchphilz, CWM or TWRP or any other)
  2. Clean install is compulsory as the base is changed to HOH2, dont report bugs w/o clean install
  3. Wipe System (Must)
  4. Wipe preload
  5. Wipe Cache (Must)
  6. Wipe Data (Must)
  7. Wipe Dalvik Cache (Must)
  8. Wipe internal storage i.e Wipe user media (Highly recommended if coming from another rom)
  9. Factory Reset (Must)
  10. Now install the v.9.0 zip file... :)
The first boot may take upto 10-15 mins as it boots in ART for Full version and 6-7 mins for Lite Version)

Bugs/Not Working

  • After using UPSM the email credentials in stock email app are reset
  • You tell me :p

Download Links:

Current Version:

v.9.0 Full Version - AndroidFileHost Link

v.9.0 Ultra Lite Version (Recommended) - AndroidFileHost Link


Downloads for Older Versions:



v.8.0 Full Version - AndroidFileHost Link

v.8.0 Ultra Lite Version (Recommended) - AndroidFileHost Link




Special Thanks to :

Credits:


XDA:DevDB Information
Kushan Rom, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy S 4G

Contributors
Kushan02
ROM OS Version: 5.0.x Lollipop
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x
Based On: TouchWiz Samsung

Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: v.9.0
Stable Release Date: 2016-05-22
Current Beta Version: v.1.1
Beta Release Date: 2015-02-20

Created 2015-02-10
Last Updated 2016-05-22
 
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Mods

Flashable Mods for Kushan Rom v.9.0:

3Minit Battery Mod - Link

Marshmallow Launcher (Unstable) - Link

SMusic Marshmallow (White) Themed Statusbar - Link

Stock S4 SystemUI - Link

Internet Speed Meter Mod - Link

Screenshots:


Center Clock in statusbar - Link

Disable Safe Volume Warning - Link

Get Best Battery Life and Performance with Ultra Lite Version -> Rocket Fast :D


Butter Smooth Experience combined with best battery life

Hey guys,
Check out my new thread on best settings according to your need for Stweaks...
These will help you get the best of my Rom and our beloved device :)

Here is the thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/general/best-stweaks-kernel-settings-i9505-t3385281
 
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Changelog:

v.9.0
Code: 
- Changed Base to Latest OL4 (Highest Changelist Number)
- Completly remade from scratch
- Updated Gaaps
- Updated all the binaries
- Added Latest version of SuperSU
- Updated my tweak scripts
- Bundled with Kushan Kernel v.4.0
- Updated Lockscreen to S7 Loook
- New better quality weather widget
- S7 Marshmallow Look of SystemUI (Stock S4 SystemUI available as flashable zip)
- Fixed bugs with some ported Settings
- Fixed Abnormal Transition Animations
- Added Lockscreen Effects in settings
- Made Recents more beatiful (tweaked a bit than last time)
- Many new themes including Note5 MM, globui, miui etc
- Enabled Call recording by default
- Stagefright Vulnerbilities fixed
- Added new Side key
- Enabled Torch Light
- Added One hand mode
- Added Ambient Display
- Updated and fixed bugs with toolbox
- Added UPSM option in Settings > Battery
- Added flashable zip for Network Speed Indicator
- Fixed Video Lag by default
- Added Note 5 Marshmallow calculator
- Fixed some of the memory leaks kernel related
- Best settings enabled by default in stweaks
- Updated all Samsung apps to latest version
- Added latest Samsung app store
- Added Latest S7 & N5 wallpapers in wallpaper picker
- S7 Sounds
- Fixed some bugs in S6 Keyboard
- Replaced OL4 Gallery with HPA1 as it had problems
- Added Enhanced and new Smart Manager
- Completly disabled Loging by Samsung
- New build.prop tweaks
- Added FasterGps
- Reduced Lag in many transitions
- Centered Weather on lockscreen (Natively)
- Fixed Splanner Widget Crash
- Small change in music app
- Fix issues which some users had with SystemUI
- Some Minor yet modern look changes to Phone and contacts
- Made a flashable zip of Note5 Launcher (Due to unstability if using widgets)
- Set default wallpapers to that of S7
- Enabled battery % by default
- Improved Battery life as a result of kernel update
- Updated my auto cleaning scritps
- The Full version now boots under 12 mins and Lite version under 6-7 mins
Older Versions:


v.8.0
Code: 
- Updated Base to HOH2
- Fixed Video Lag present in every HOH2 firmware
- Remade the Rom from Scratch
- Made a Lite Version (600MB)
- Bundled Together with Kushan Kernel v.3.0
- Smart Manager is Present
- Updated Gaaps
- Updated SU
- Updated my Tweak scripts
- Minor Changes in Updater-Script
- Updated Memory Leak fix
- Added a addon AROMA MODS as a separate flashable zip
- Added Emergency Mode option to Power Menu
- Updated 5 Way Reboot Menu
- Added Project Noble Theme
- Added Note 5 Calculator
- Ported Smooth S6 Animations
- Ported Smooth S6 Transitions
- Almost fixed the Recents menu lag
- Ported S6 Recents Menu
- Added S6 SystemUI (Real Port) Thanks @Albe95 for help
- Added S6 icons in status bar (Thanks @Al_IRAQI)
- Center Clock in Lockscreen
- Updated all S6 Apps with their 5.1.1 versions
- Added my Custom Stweaks (Thanks @Slim80 for the UI)
- Fixed Screen Mirroring (Untested)
- Made the Rom even more snapier with my tweaks
- Removed KNOX Completely
- Ported S6 Lockscreen
- Fixed Stagefright vulnerebility
- Ported Smooth gallery transitions
- Fixed Story Album Crash
- Fixed Link Platform Crash
- Made the recents tiles more beatiful (curved edges)
- Updated xbin scripts like sqlite etc.
- Improved App Drawer Responsiveness
- Completely Fix Display Setting Crash for Some Users
- Updated UPSM (Fix for many crashes)
- Some build.prop tweaks
- Many More under the Hood Tweaks to make the Rom butter Smooth
- Some Kushan Kernel Tweaks for best Battery life + Performance
- Lite Version now boots under 6 Minutes (First boot)
- Made the Rom overall Snappier and more Responsive
- Improved snapiness and faster response even more in Lite Rom
v.7.0
Code: 
- Remade Rom from scratch
- Remade on Base OG1 (Higher Changelist than previous release - 5401404)
- Update Gaaps to Latest Version
- Fixed StageFright Vulnerebility (Thanks @cantenna)
- Updated my Super Tweak script for improved performance
- Made a Special Ultra Lite Version (558 Mb Only)
- Updated All the S6 Apps
- Added Native Theme Support
- Added Grey Scale Mode
- Updated Su to latest Stable Release
- Fixed Story Album Crash
- Fixed Link Platform Crash
- Added my Network Performance tweaks
- Fixed the qmg icons and replaced with png icons
- Updated 3Minit Mod (Flashable Zip)
- Completely Remove Knox Stuff inlcuding OTAs
- Fixed Write Block Error
- Added Beatiful Gallery Transition effects
- Made the recents tiles more beatiful (curved edges)
- Updated xbin scripts like sqlite etc.
- Updated Updater-Scripts and Binaries with Improved Coding
- Made a New Mod (Status Bar Lock Mod)
- Improved App Drawer Responsiveness
- Completely Fix Display Setting Crash for Some Users
- Updated SystemUI with S6 Look (Not Layers)
- Fixed Lollipop Memory Leak by Default
- Almost Fixed the Recents Lag
- Added A8 & S6 Themes by Default 
- Changed the Wallpapers to Awsome beatiful wallpapers (Thanks to @Albe95)
- Updated UPSM (Fix for many crashes)
- Rebuilt 5 Way Reboot Menu from scratch (More Stability)
- Ported Some Smooth Animations
- Added Priority Sender in Messages
- Added 3Minit Battery Mod (Flashable zip)
- Centred Lockscreen Clock, Personal message, and Weather widget
- Enabled In-Call Recording
- Added In-Call Status Popup
- Added Note5 Calculator (the only stable app :( )
- Added Weather in Lockscreen (If the weather widget is used)
- Added Padometer in Lockscreen
- Enabled to Display Battery % from 1st Boot
- Many More under the Hood Tweaks to make the Rom butter Smooth
- Some Kushan Kernel Tweaks for best Battery life + Performance
- Lite Version now boots under 6 Minutes (First boot)
- Made the Rom overall Snappier and more Responsive
- Improved snapiness and faster response even more in Lite Rom
v.6.0:
Code: 
- Official OF2 as Base
- Added my Special Super Secret Tweak
- Many Awesome Tweaks and Bug fixes
- Added Fully Working Xposed Support (Flashable Zip)
- Completely Remade the ROM from scratch
- Completely Deodexed, Deknoxed and Prerooted with Latest SU!
- Updated GAAPs to latest version
- Added Sqlite Script (Performed once at boot every 7 days)
- Added Zipalign Script (Performed once at boot every 4 days)
- Added Sqlite3 Script
- Fixed Almost all the bugs with the ported apps
- Fix Video Lag by default
- Enabled Grey Scale Mode
- Updated the Ambient Display Tweak
- Added Theme Support by Default
- Added many CSC tweaks and features
- Fixed the Memory Leak by Default
- Almost fixed the LAG (lollipop issue)
- Updated UPSM (Fix for many crashes)
- Rebuilt 5 Way Reboot Menu from scratch (More Stability)
- Ported Some Smooth Animations
- Added Priority Sender in Messages
- Added 3Minit Battery Mod (Flashable zip)
- Centred Lockscreen Clock, Personal message, and Weather widget
- Enabled In-Call Recording
- Added In-Call Status Popup
- Added Weather in Lockscreen (If the weather widget is used)
- Added Padometer in Lockscreen
- Removed S6 S-Health
- Updated S5 S-Voice (S6 supports only two languages)
- Updated S6 File Manager
- Updated S6 Music
- Updated S6 Smart Remote
- Updated Almost all the Ported Apps
- Added S6 Browser
- Removed S6 Email 
- Added S6 Calculator (Updated)
- Updated and added S6 Wallpaper Picker
- Enabled Toolbox
- Some build.prop tweaks
- Many More under the Hood Tweaks to make the Rom butter Smooth
- Some Kushan Kernel Tweaks for best Battery life + Performance
v.5.0:
Code: 
Changed Base to OD7
Made from scratch with new awesome base OD7
Added UPSM (Ultra PowerSaving Mode)
Fully Zipalligned
Tons of performance and stability improvements
Removed unstable S6 apps
Updated all the stable s6 apps with latest version
Ported S6 SystemUI look (Not Al_Iraqi's layers, my own port)
Ported S6 Status Bar Symbols
Fixed the weather widget shadow
Bundled by default with Kushan Kernel
Enabled Ambient Display
Added 3Minit Battery Mod by Default
Added Sqlite Script (Performed once at boot every 7 days)
Added Zipalign Script (Performed once at boot every 4 days)
Added Sqlite3 Script
Centred Lockscreen
Enabled In-Call Recording
Added In-Call Status Popup
Added Weather in Lockscreen (If the weather widget is used)
Added S6 S-Health
Added S5 S-Voice (S6 supports only two languages)
Added S6 File Manager
Enabled Toolbox
Switched Back to S4 Launcher (Due to bugs with S6)
Some build.prop tweaks
Tons of under the hood improvents
Butter Smooth Experience combined with best battery life
v.4.0:
Code: 
Fixed Video Lag
Also the Youtube Lag is fixed
Added S6 Like Smooth user experience
Added 5 Way Reboot Menu
S6 Sounds
S6 UI like framework
Ported S6 SystemUI
Ported Many apps from S6
New Recents Menu from S6 ported
Set Default Wallpaper of LockScreen and HomeScreen to that of S6
Updated Gapps
Many S6, S5 And Note 4 Apps & Features Added
Enabled Ambient Display
Enabled Toolbox (Needs to be enabled by Sqlite Editor)
Enabled & added Sidekey to notification Panel
Native Mute Mode
Fixed S6 launcher black status bar issue
Added some S6 Widgets
Added S6 Fonts
Added S6 Wallpapers
Added S6 Ringtones & Notification Sounds
Added S6 like lockscreen
Added few S6 transition effects
Added S6 Boot Sound
Fixed & Updated App Drawer Icons
Updated Su binaries
Removed all the unstable ports (Will try to make them stable and will add it then)
Enabled Long Press symbols in S6 keyboard
Arranged Apps Alphabetically (as this option is removed in S6)
Enabled Exit Browser popup when pressing back key in stock browser
Changed Settings UI to enable easy navigation
Added many LockScreen Effects options to select in Settings
Lots of under the hood improvements
Bug Fixes
Performance improvements
v.3.1:
Code: 
There will be two now builds:

v.3.1 :
Wifi working with stock kernel
Dodexed
Based on OB7 (offcial UK for i9505 not black edition)
Updated Gaaps
Rooted
Added Int.d Support
Added Busybox Support
Fixed write block error
5 Way reboot menu added

Highly advised to upgrade

v.3.1.a: (ODEXED)

This version is based on v.3.1 but is a odexed version :

Odexed version
Deodexed useful apps such as SystemUI, Settings etc so that you can install themes
First boot takes less than 5 Mins

To get wifi working in both these version you will have to update modem and BL by flashing the custom ODIN pacakge. Link in the 1st Post :)
v.3.0:
Code: 
Based on latest official OB7 Build.
Completely Deodexed
Completely Deknoxed
Pre Rooted
Added Int.d Support
Added Busybox Support
Write block error fixed
Added 5 Way Reboot Menu
Updated Gaaps
Fixed Gaaps FC
Set ausdim kernel as Default so need to flash anything else for the wifi to work (Thanks [user=395758]@ausdim[/user])
v.2.0:
Code: 
Based on leaked stock tar.md5
Completely rebuilt from scratch
No Random Reboots now
Optimized battery life
Correct permissions set
Write block error fixed (Sdcard write protection fixed)
Fixed Gaaps FCs
Completely Deodexed
Added Root Permissions
Added Busybox support
Added Int.d support
v.1.2:
Code: 
Some enhancements
Fixes for smooth user experience.
Fix for Knox has stopped working error.
Added 5 Way Reboot Menu.
Updated the Gaaps.
Fixes for more stability.
Completely removed knox.
Made the lite version more lighter.
Wifi fixed by default.
Battery Life improvements in Lite version.
Fixed Wifi disconnection issues for some users.

v.1.1
Code: 
Built from leaked official german build's system dump for i9505 
Wifi disconnections and other related problems fixed.
Deodedexed the rom.
Deknoxed the rom.
Smooth  user experience.
Improved battery life.
Has two versions i.e full and lite.
v.1.0
Code: 
Initial Release
 
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Part of my signature :)

My works:

- Kushan Rom [I9505]
- Kushan Optimized CM Marshmallow Rom [I9505]
- Kushan Kernel [I9505]
- Best Stweaks Kernel Settings for I9505
- Aroma Based Debloater for TW Lollipop
- Mods and Theme Kitchen for I9505
- 5x5 TouchWiz Launcher Mod for TouchWiz Lollipop [I9505]
- SMusic White Marshmallow Statusbar Theme for TouchWiz Lollipop
- [Port] Asus ZenUI Launcher For S4 [Launcher]
- [Tutorial] How to Deodex Lollipop System Files - One by One
- Watch Dogs Boot Animation for Samsung Devices (QMG Format)
- Memory Leak Fix [Touchwiz Lollipop] [I9505]
 
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