[ROM][LAYERS][N4] Krexus 6.0.1 (MOB30Z)

[KreAch3R]

Disclaimer:

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DEVICE DISCLAIMER:
I DON'T OWN THE DEVICE. TESTING ON THE SPECIFIC DEVICE WILL BE LIMITED TO TESTERS

Krexus was born out of a simple necessity. The latest releases of stock Android (namely lollipop and marshmallow) were pretty close to my idea of a perfect android ROM, yet missing some elements, which are meant to be included in stock Android, at least for me. Starting from a clean AOSP environment, only specific features and fixes are included, which are personally tested ON HAMMERHEAD, with one goal in mind. To create a stock like android ROM, "as it should be".

This means, and I mean it, a ROM like how stock nexus image should be, for me.

This isn't going to get bloated. Most UI "features" are already there.
This isn't going to start picking commits relentlessly, I will test them personally and only add things that 1) work like they should 2) would fit in a stock ROM.
This isn't going to be updated very quickly. Only security and bug fixes will be pushed out ASAP.
This is going to follow Google's & AOSP guidelines as closely as I can.

And lastly, this is first and foremost a ROM about Nexus 5 (hammerhead). This is my personal device, this is where I test the ROM. angler, bullhead, flo, MAKO, shamu builds are provided AS-IS. With that in mind, I have to say that the google+ community has been flashing mako builds for a looong time and hasn't come up with anything, so I thought I'd share it here, too.

That said, welcome aboard! 

Google+ Community
Krexus kernel (thanks to @CallMeAldy)
PushBullet Channel

DOWNLOAD LINKS: AndroidFileHost
DOWNLOAD LINKS: BasketBuild
CHANGELOG

XDA:DevDB Information
Krexus, ROM for the Google Nexus 4

Contributors
KreAch3R
Source Code: https://github.com/krexus

ROM OS Version: 6.0.x Marshmallow
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
Based On: AOSP

Version Information
Status: Stable

Created 2016-02-03
Last Updated 2016-08-29

 

[KreAch3R]

I'm linking to the Nexus 5 thread so I only have to manage one thread's updates.

Features List

Video review by @kassu99:

 

[KreAch3R]

I'm linking to the Nexus 5 thread so I only have to manage one thread's updates.

F.A.Q.

 

[KreAch3R]

This will be the post where I am going to write any new updates for my ROM. First of all, welcome!

For mako's forums, this is a new ROM. But for Google+, it isn't. I have been testing it and releasing some builds in this private community, so make sure to ask to join for the latest info! I created this thread to let more people try my ROM, only now that I feel that it is in an almost perfect condition.
As as I said, my idea is to create a better stock ROM, and this is my target goal.

Another one of my target goals is to make the release of a new build almost automated. Right now, the compilation of the 6 devices build list is finishing, and is uploaded to basketbuild, using clever smart scripts. This also updates the changelog in my site, so I don't have to write a new post every time a new build is released. Everything should just work!

Speaking of releases, the ROM comes with an updater, so you don't even have to check the community or this thread for new links. But follow the pushbullet channel if you want!

I've been copy/pasting information for the past half hour, so this new thread is bound to have mistakes and inconsistencies. Let me know and I'll fix it!

Some other important points:

• You have to flash SuperSU and GApps.
• If you have a question, you should check out google+, in case it's there.
• For the Devs: check my vendor folder, I have been developing some automation scripts which, I think, you will like!
• I am an one man team, sorry for any slow responses.
• Yes, this ROM is released for 6 devices, not mako or hammerhead only. You can grab the zips from Basketbuild. I haven't created XDA threads for the others (yet) because I don't own them, but I thought I should give a go at mako, since I owned the device before.
• I hope you like the ROM!!!

 

[MtG92]

Thank you very much for Krexus @KreAch3R , really love the stability, smoothness and simplicity...Krexy indeed! ?

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk

 

[KreAch3R]

Thank you very much for Krexus @KreAch3R , really love the stability, smoothness and simplicity...Krexy indeed!

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk

Hahah thanks! Enjoy! :good::highfive:

 

[mohsinkhan35]

Did a clean flash, stuck on bootloop. It's been on bootloop since last night. I will wait until I hear other people's experience with this ROM.

 

[KreAch3R]

Did a clean flash, stuck on bootloop. It's been on bootloop since last night. I will wait until I hear other people's experience with this ROM.

Hello! I'm sorry your first experience was bad. Please join the community so you can see other people's experience. Also, you can check the screenshots in DevDB to see that the ROM is booting.
Now, to troubleshoot. Did you try to flash only the ROM? If you did, check if your downloaded file matches this MD5: 8833b5804b786c6dbc4cc14f17b4486d And you don't need to let it one whole night bootlooping, stop it after 10min.

 

[mohsinkhan35]

Hello! I'm sorry your first experience was bad. Please join the community so you can see other people's experience. Also, you can check the screenshots in DevDB to see that the ROM is booting.
Now, to troubleshoot. Did you try to flash only the ROM? If you did, check if your downloaded file matches this MD5: 8833b5804b786c6dbc4cc14f17b4486d And you don't need to let it one whole night bootlooping, stop it after 10min.

Many Thanks @KreAch3R!! I am downloading it again as I type. In the past I used to flash ROM, boot the ROM and then flash gApps. I encountered many FCs that way. Now I flash ROM and gApps(only playstore), opengapps pico to be precise. For previous ROMs it has worked, would you suggest flashing them seperately?

I will update this post in bit after the install. Hopefully it goes smooth!

Update: Perfect! booted up nice! Time to play around with it, Thanks again for this beauty!

 

[KreAch3R]

Many Thanks @KreAch3R!! I am downloading it again as I type. In the past I used to flash ROM, boot the ROM and then flash gApps. I encountered many FCs that way. Now I flash ROM and gApps(only playstore), opengapps pico to be precise. For previous ROMs it has worked, would you suggest flashing them seperately?

I will update this post in bit after the install. Hopefully it goes smooth!

Update: Perfect! booted up nice! Time to play around with it, Thanks again for this beauty!

Great! I hope you like it!

To answer your question: OpenGApps are definitely having SetupWizard FCing if you boot once before flashing them. I solve this by wiping data after the first boot.
I thought though that this happens with every GApps package on marshmallow (never tested it tbh). Isn't this the case? Which gapps have you flashed on Marshmallow roms that didn't do that?

 

[mohsinkhan35]

Great! I hope you like it!

To answer your question: OpenGApps are definitely having SetupWizard FCing if you boot once before flashing them. I solve this by wiping data after the first boot.
I thought though that this happens with every GApps package on marshmallow (never tested it tbh). Isn't this the case? Which gapps have you flashed on Marshmallow roms that didn't do that?

None, I think they all do that. So far I tested Open and bAnks. Both didn't work when installed after booting the ROM.

The first time I was stuck on bootloop was because TWRP asked me to run Super SU script and I went ahead with it, this time I didn't run the script after ROM and GAPPS install. So far, I am liking everything. I still haven't had a chance to charge full battery and judge the battery stats but the performance and fluidity is spot on!

 

[KreAch3R]

None, I think they all do that. So far I tested Open and bAnks. Both didn't work when installed after booting the ROM.

The first time I was stuck on bootloop was because TWRP asked me to run Super SU script and I went ahead with it, this time I didn't run the script after ROM and GAPPS install. So far, I am liking everything. I still haven't had a chance to charge full battery and judge the battery stats but the performance and fluidity is spot on!

Ah, that's why. When you flash the latest SuperSU zips, they go systemless by default, so TWRP isn't detecting any SuperSU on system. TWRP is vey outdated on this front and Chainfire himself suggests never to press that button.

Regarding mako, krexus and a new battery

 

[danielcepa]

Great rom. Very smooth and bloat free.
2 things: i miss hide search from recents , the cm-style settings (redundant wifi / bt/ data switches at the top) are a jb/kk era throwback

Is the kernel based on Aldy's (minimal rom)? He has the best MM kernel for mako, in my testing.

Keep it up, all is well when the thread is quiet

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk

 

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Could someone tell me about this ROM? How is battery life?

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk

 

[mohsinkhan35]

Could someone tell me about this ROM? How is battery life?

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk

After going through chroma, minimal, resurrection, fake, orion, back to minimal, chroma, and lastly Krexus.
I think I have finally quenched my flashing thirst with Krexus+Quanta v10. It's only been a day, so far its fluid, and battery is holding up pretty good. Minimal OS is pretty good as well I will admit but I flashed Krexus because the future of Minimal OS looked in doubt. Now that CallmeAldy is back at supporting Minimal OS, it will be a tough choice between Krexus and Minimal. :silly:

 

[KreAch3R]

Great rom. Very smooth and bloat free.
2 things: i miss hide search from recents , the cm-style settings (redundant wifi / bt/ data switches at the top) are a jb/kk era throwback

Is the kernel based on Aldy's (minimal rom)? He has the best MM kernel for mako, in my testing.

Keep it up, all is well when the thread is quiet

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk

Hide searchbar is there, just in a different place. Look under apps--> default apps --> assistant & voice input --> show widget. That's where it is the perfect place for me. As for qs drawer, I don't want to move away from stock right now.

The default mako kernel is Aldy's marshmallow kernel, yes. Not AK, just the stock one he made so that a marshmallow ROM can boot.

I only include one in mako because it is needed. I go with stock Google kernels in all other devices.

& yeah, no news is good news in dev threads. It means no bugs

After going through chroma, minimal, resurrection, fake, orion, back to minimal, chroma, and lastly Krexus.
I think I have finally quenched my flashing thirst with Krexus+Quanta v10. It's only been a day, so far its fluid, and battery is holding up pretty good. Minimal OS is pretty good as well I will admit but I flashed Krexus because the future of Minimal OS looked in doubt. Now that CallmeAldy is back at supporting Minimal OS, it will be a tough choice between Krexus and Minimal. :silly:

That is what I get from all my mako users too, that they have seen a greater fluidity and battery usage. You know how it's all personal etc, but I have heard it from all of them, so that's worth mentioning. I had a mako (now my brother's) and he says the same too.

My personal choice is Quanta as well. Perfect for my/his needs.

As far as choice, Minimal and Krexus are brothers (a lot of common code between us, as Aldy finds the time to update it and merge stuff). In some time, I suppose MininalOS is going to have a lot of krexus stuff and then some more, while I keep going the "better stock" way. So it's just about the ROM philosophy.

 

[Cristiano Lira]

I'm loving this ROM, testing the battery life and enjoying so far. Just one issue that I noticed is tab style on Chrome it's not dettached in recents, it's like pre-Lollipop days.

 

[TheArt.]

I'll try it right now, but I can't find your custom setup for the stock of "Open-GApps" which you mention in the FAQs. I already applied to the Google+ Community, but I've to wait.
Thanks

EDIT: I found it, probably i misunderstood that this gapps package was personalized by you, hence I wasn't able to find it.

EDIT2: I flashed latest supersu 2.67, quantaV10 and nano gapps; So I may have problems with Layers because of supersu, right? that's what I understand from FAQs.

 

[KreAch3R]

I'm loving this ROM, testing the battery life and enjoying so far. Just one issue that I noticed is tab style on Chrome it's not dettached in recents, it's like pre-Lollipop days.

That's not a ROM's fault. Go into Chrome Settings and change it.

I'll try it right now, but I can't find your custom setup for the stock of "Open-GApps" which you mention in the FAQs. I already applied to the Google+ Community, but I've to wait.
Thanks

EDIT: I found it, probably i misunderstood that this gapps package was personalized by you, hence I wasn't able to find it.

EDIT2: I flashed latest supersu 2.67, quantaV10 and nano gapps; So I may have problems with Layers because of supersu, right? that's what I understand from FAQs.

Which FAQs? I guess you mean both mine & Bitsyko's. This advice was given mainly to the newer nexuses (these are the ones over-reporting problems with systemless and layers). I have used systemless in the past and I had no problems. Right now, I have installed it on system (so it survives dirty flashes). You can do it in SuperSU settings.

 

[Akopop]

I am using the ROM till morning and so far really great. I have only one wierd problem. Hangouts app is starting too long (compared to Chroma for example). I mean, on Chroma its like 2 sec, on Krexus its like 4 sec. Any ideas? I am using Quanta kernel.