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[ROM] [MH5] [4.3] [17 Dec] | BlackBox™ Google Edition 1.0 |

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STOP. POST ALL NON DEVELOPMENT RELATED ITEMS IN THE Q&A THREAD
HERE







UEUBMH5 BlackBox G.E 1.0 Changelog (17 Dec)

Model: GT-I9505 (4.3)
MODEM: Removed
PHONE: UEUBMH5 Google Edition
CSC: Removed
Kernel: KT – SGS4 | Hacked Stock
Custom ROM Version: 1.0​





Blacked Theme throughout
Custom Bootanimation
Themed AOSP Keyboard​





Rooted (SuperSU 1.86)
Deodexed
Zipaligned
Full statusbar toggles with control
Disabled signature check
BlackBox Bootanimation
Rom Control
4.4 Clock
Bash etc
Build.prop tweaks
OTA
Auto EFS folder backup
Framework tweaks
init.d support
Sysctl Tweaks
Sqlite3
More free ram
CM File Manager
Camera shortcut on lockscreen
AOSP Browser
Apollo music player
Install 3rd party apps enabled as default
Unplug from usb doesnt wake phone up
4 way rotation
Lockscreen rotation
More i cant remember

Inverted Apps

Contacts
Dialer
Calculator
Calendar
Clock
Email
Gmail
Music Player
Play Store





Removed Bloat
Un-Needed Lib Files
Kies
Low Battery etc notifications
Other stuff i cant remember





Rom Control;

System/Kernel Mods:

K-Tweaker or Performance Control depending on Kernel choice

Xposed Framework

Per App DPI;
Ability to set different DPI’s for individual apps
Tablet Mode etc

Secret Codes

SuperSU

CPU Tool Stats​

UI Mods:
Completely customizable statusbar:

Any Colour (With Color Preview Box);
StatusBar
Clock
Dropdown Date
Dropdown Clock
Battery Bar
Signal
Wifi
Battery


Alarm Icon Toggle


Center the clock in statusbar
Move the clock to stock location
Remove clock completely
Remove AM/PM
Change AM/PM to small size
Change AM/PM to large size
Add abbreviated day of week to status bar – small size
Add abbreviated day of week to status bar – large size
Remove abbreviated day of week from the status bar

AOKP Battery control has been ported, full control over battery icons;
Icon Only
Text Only
Icon With Text
Icon With Centered Text
Circle with %
Circle dotted with %
Speed
Type1
Dial
CM
Double Bar
Dont Show


Battery Bar;
Enable/Disable
Style
Thickness
Animation

Customize StatusBar Toggles;
Full control of StatusBar Toggles-
Add
Remove
Re-Order
Etc

Lockscreen Settings:

AOSP Lockscreen Vibration Toggle

cLock Settings​

Extra Mods:
Wifi Settings
Faster Fix (GPS)
Download All​

OTA Settings


Option to restart Phone​




- Option to wipe Rom within Aroma


Mods:
Ext4 Tweaks

Kernels:
Option Not To Flash
Stock (Latest)
KT-SGS4(Latest)

Recovery:
Philz Touch Recovery
Option to not flash a recovery​





This is a CWM flashable ROM, not to be used through Odin
Backup apps etc via Titanium Backup
Move my .zip file to your SD Card (Internal Storage)
Reboot into CWM via volume up and power - no need for home button press
YOU MUST PERFORM A WIPE IF FLASHING FOR FIRST TIME’
YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO FLASH A RELEVANT MODEM
Choose Install .zip from SD Card / Choose .zip from SD Card /xxxxxxxxxxxx.zip
Select yes from the options
Choose your options in AROMA Installer, wait until install finishes and reboot
***IF AROMA FREEZES, PRESS AND HOLD POWER, VOLUME UP UNTIL RECOVERY LOADS AGAIN***,​


READ THIS BEFORE DOWNLOADING/FLASHING OR POSTING IN THE THREAD:


  • If you refuse to read the thread and you ask a question that has been covered, i will ignore your post
  • If you find a bug, i want more than 'Hlap, mai fone broked' - Logcat or it didn't happen
  • You are flashing this at your own risk - I will not be held responsible for anything that goes wrong
  • ETA requests will be ignored
  • Requests for new mods will be read, not necessarily actioned
  • Rom Control only works in English, other languages will fc (Translations are being looked at)
  • Do not ask for ETA's or early changelogs...its rude
  • There will never be a non inverted option for this ROM
  • This is a base ROM, there will be no bloat upload package provided

FAQ

Why cant i wake the phone with the home button? - Disabled by default, change it in Rom Control

Can I use:
3Minit?
JKay?
Wanam Xposed?
Nottach Xposed?


Not supported, don't report issues here

GRAVITY BOX IS NOT COMPATIBLE - WILL CAUSE SYSTEMUI FC

Known Issues
None










STOP. POST ALL NON DEVELOPMENT RELATED ITEMS IN THE Q&A THREAD
HERE







Kevdliu (Toggles code/App)
Anbech (Bootanimation mod)
KToonsez (Kernel)
Amarullz (Aroma)
Phil3759 (Recovery)

Additional apps credits:
Rovo89 (Xposed)
Tunstwenty (App Settings - DPI)
TeamBlackout (Some blacked Apps)
MyLifeRocks10 (Inverted Play Store)
Chainfire (SuperSU)
Special thanks goes to Ficeto/Goldieking/RobbieHood for the control app

If i forgot anyone, please let me know and i will add you in


Keep In Contact



XDA:DevDB Information
BlackBox™ Google Edition Roms, a ROM for the Samsung Galaxy S 4

Contributors
DSA
ROM OS Version: 4.3.x Jellybean
Based On: Google Edition, AOSP

Version Information
Status: Beta
Beta Release Date: 2013-12-17

Created 2013-12-18
Last Updated 2013-12-17
 

DSA

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Full Changelogs:

Code:
[B][U]BlackBox™ Google Edition 1.0[/U][/B]

<b><u>Changes:</u></b>
<*> Rom is 356mb</*>
<*> Initial Release</*>
<*> Rooted (SuperSU 1.86)</*>
<*> Deodexed</*>
<*> Zipaligned</*>
<*> Full Google Edition ROM</*>
<*> Stripped of certain un-needed files</*>
<*> Bash</*>
<*> Nano</*>
<*> Rom Control with usual mods</*>
<*> Extended power menu</*>
<*> Fully inverted everywhere apart from Mms.apk (stock at present)</*>
<*> Full statusbar toggles with control</*>
<*> Rom Control with usual mods</*>
<*> CRT</*>
<*> Custom Bootanimation</*>
<*> Aroma installer with usual options</*>
<*> CM file manager</*>
<*> KitKat clock</*>
<*> Camera shortcut on lockscreen</*>
<*> AOSP browser</*>
<*> Apollo music player</*>
<*> AOSP sounds etc</*>
<*> CM 10.2 background system files</*>
<*> Xposed Frameowrk (Rom Control)</*>
<*> Per App Dpi (Rom Control)</*>
<*> Install 3rd party apps enabled as default</*>
<*> Auto EFS folder backup</*>

<*> Framework mods inc;</*>
<*> Unplug from usb doesnt wake phone up</*>
<*> 4 way rotation</*>
<*> Lockscreen rotation</*>

<*> And many other things...</*>

<b><u>Credits:</u></b>
<*> CyanogenMod</*>
<*> Kevdliu</*>
<*> Chainfire</*>
<*> Goldie/Ficeto etc</*>
<*> Rovo89/Tungstwenty</*>
<*> TeamBlackout</*>
<*> Myliferocks10</*>
 
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Screenshots

Screenshots to be uploaded 18 Dec

User Banners:

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alvin551

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Nice work will download and try tomorrow. Thanks again DSA.. Still enjoying your touchwiz version

Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
 

wcoast

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All solid here, Android 4.4 system update pops up, running great with KT Kernel. Awesome work DSA

Update: Disabling GoogleServicesFramework took care of Android 4.4 system update pops up

---------- Post added at 05:35 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:13 AM ----------

Overall awesome, ZERO issue, the only thing I have noticed is that status bar stays at 3G icon even with my signal strength at LTE, my speed is at LTE speed and ROM is FAST!

Five Star! mate
 
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TaoNinja

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Oooo DSA On the 4.4,
Im going to give this a go!

Always loved your ROM in the past, Sadly the S4 Samsung version didnt get much love was one of my favs,

Thanks so much for developing this one!

Will Post Feedback Once Installed And Downloaded, On The Case Now :D
 
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symondo12

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Wow this rom is fast! Loving the black theme, brightness slider and battery options.

Thanks for the great work.:good:

---------- Post added at 11:40 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:23 AM ----------

Just to add, if you're on wifi the system update will download automatically. The update can be deleted using a root browser from the Cache folder.
 

gzax

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Hello i installed the rom but i stuck in unlocking sim. Any solution? Thank you.

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DSA

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can someone try this fix for the 4g icon please (im not on 4g so i cant test)

move to /system/app with a root browser, give permissions and reboot
 

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can someone try this fix for the 4g icon please (im not on 4g so i cant test)

move to /system/app with a root browser, give permissions and reboot
I don't see any problem on 4G (without any fixes). When I'm on LTE it clearly shows "4G".
 

DSA

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I don't see any problem on 4G (without any fixes). When I'm on LTE it clearly shows "4G".
i did think the comments about this were strange - all the relevant stuff is there already in the systemui

as i said, im not on 4g so i wouldn't know if its working or not

But, thanks for the feedback - it may just be those people aren't actually getting 4g
 

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4.4 OTA update

I reboot and appears 4.4 update. Do I have to do something?

Well, I'm testing... and I say yes, the phone restart in recovery mode, I say apply, reboots but nothing happens...

One question, I'ts possible to install some samsung apps like s-voice. I use it in my car.
 

wcoast

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can someone try this fix for the 4g icon please (im not on 4g so i cant test)

move to /system/app with a root browser, give permissions and reboot
Before


After


Yes, the new apk fixed icon issue, thanks DSA

---------- Post added at 02:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:50 PM ----------

Do you guys have sim unlocking issues?

Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk
I don't have SIM unlocking issue

---------- Post added at 02:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:04 PM ----------

Nothing major but LockClock widget stays on No Data, wouldn't refresh and/or update

 
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DSA

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I need to update the clock app...thanks for reminding me

I'm surprised you haven't changed the statusbar to kitkat white :)
 
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