[ROM] [Omni-ROM] [UNOFFICIAL] Crespo [4.4.4], final build (22.08.2014)

[lagloose]

Unofficial crespo build of Omni-ROM using CM11 kernel. Flash at your own risk. Use latest CWM to flash. Don't know if it works with TWRP.

For additional information see post 2

Changelog 22.08.2014

- latest Omni sources (as of 21.08.2014)
- This is a 'blind' build. I couldn't test it out. So DO A BACKUP before flashing this build.

Changelog 23.07.2014

- latest Omni sources (as of 22.07.2014)
- adapted and added 'OmniTorch' to work on crespo

Changelog 25.06.2014

- latest Omni sources (as of 24.06.2014)
- Android 4.4.4
- ZRAM defaults to 96 MB

Changelog 13.06.2014

- latest Omni sources (as of 13.06.2014)
- Android 4.4.3
- removed all custom properties (original Omni code)

Notes on this release:
Due to the fact that Android has iterated to Version 4.4.3, i recommend to do a fresh installation. Use Gapps from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2397942 I personally used 'MICRO MODULAR PACKAGE' 4.4.3.

Changelog 30.04.2014

- latest Omni sources (as of 30.04.2014)

Changelog 31.03.2014

- latest Omni sources (as of 31.03.2014)

Changelog 17.03.2014

- latest Omni sources (as of 17.03.2014)

Changelog 28.02.2014

- latest Omni sources (as of 28.02.2014)
- new Bootanimation should work now
- This is a 'blind' build. I couldn't test it out. So DO A BACKUP before flashing this build.

Changelog 21.02.2014

- latest Omni sources (as of 21.02.2014)
- temporarily changed to old bootanimation
- once again back to self compiled kernel
- removed property 'ro.config.max_cached_apps'

Changelog 05.02.2014

- latest Omni sources (as of 05.02.2014)
- fixed camera
- fixed zram handling

Changelog 03.02.2014

- latest Omni sources (as of 03.02.2014)
- system and kernel seperated again
- fixed ART runtime

Changelog 24.01.2014

- latest Omni sources (as of 24.01.2014)
- system and kernel build from sources again.

Changelog 10.01.2014

- latest Omni sources
- seperated system and kernel building. Using latest CM11 kernel as 'default' now
- cache is back again on /cache
- internal apps2sd fixed
- fixed graphical glitches and 'sudden reboots'
- removed property 'ro.config.force_highgfx' (see 'High Mem settings' in post 2)
- added properties 'ro.config.max_recent_tasks' and 'ro.config.max_starting_bg' (see 'High Mem settings' in post 2)
- changed default wallpaper

Changelog 27.12.2013

- fixed kernel flashing error
- latest Omni sources
- fixed SIM-pin and security keypad layout
- enabled KSM like described here: http://source.android.com/devices/low-ram.html#ksm
- enabled memory cgroups in kernel for zram like described here: http://source.android.com/devices/low-ram.html#zram
- added possibility to enable zram (see post 2 for instructions)
- temporary linked /cache to /data/cache (due to kernel problems not mounting cache partition)
- reset build.prop props so that phone behaves as a 'low memory' device

Known issues:

- Performance/VM-Settings are reset to default values after reboot.

Standard Installation:
- Download ROM and GAPPS
- Boot into recovery
- Do a backup
- if not already done, do a backup..
- Wipe Data/Factory Reset
- Mounts and Storage -> format /system
- Flash ROM
- Flash GAPPS
- Reboot

ART runtime Installation:
- Download ROM and GAPPS
- Boot into recovery
- Do a backup
- if not already done, do a backup..
- Wipe Data/Factory Reset
- Mounts and Storage -> format /system
- Flash ROM
- Reboot and 'Setup'
- Enable developer settings in the usual way by quickly tapping on 'Build Number' several times in 'About Phone'.
- Enable ART in developer settings and let it reboot.
- Wait... It will take some time. After round about 5 minutes Omni logo should dissappear and you should see 'Optimizing ...'
- After ROM has booted, reboot to recovery
- Flash GAPPS
- Reboot

For root, flash SuperSu, which can be found here at XDA.

build 7 DOWNLOAD: HERE
build 8 DOWNLOAD: HERE
build 9 DOWNLOAD: HERE
build 10 DOWNLOAD: HERE
build 11 DOWNLOAD: HERE
build 12 DOWNLOAD: HERE
build 13 DOWNLOAD: HERE
build 14 DOWNLOAD: HERE
build 15 (final) DOWNLOAD: HERE

For GAPPS package for 4.4.2 builds search XDA or use this minimal GAPPS (from Mokee ROM): http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407566631
For 4.4.3 builds use a package from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2397942
For 4.4.4 builds use Gapps from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2397942 I personally used 'MICRO MODULAR PACKAGE' 4.4.3.

And now for some rules:

- I won't implement special wishes. So don't ask for it. I will simply ignore such requests.
- I'll try to update every 2 weeks, except there are significant changes or fixes from Omni team. But read again: 'i'll TRY..'.
- And please don't flood my PM box. If you have problems installing/running, search XDA first...

A big and warm 'Thank you' and Credits go to 'DerTeufel1980' for creating his kernel and allowing me to use it.

Enjoy, lagloose

 

[lagloose]

Additional installation instructions

Naturally a clean install is always the best thing to do, but a 'dirty' flash shoud be ok, as long as you didn't install scripts or anything else which reside on /system partition. However, flashing a new release overwrites Gapps. So what you can try is:

!!! In every case make sure you are on 'dalvik' runtime before trying a dirty flash !!!

Without wiping anything:

- flash new release
- flash Gapps
- flash 'SuperSu'
- reboot

ROM should boot now and show you the usual 'updating' and 'optimizing' app's (blah.. blah...) dialog. Afterwards try if everything is like 'before'. Of course i'll can't guarantee

ZRAM

To enable zram i've integrated an 'init.d' script which looks for special properties in build.prop and enables or disables zram depending on the values of this properties. These properties are 'sys.zram.size' (in Mb) and 'sys.zram.swappiness'. If 'sys.zram.size' ist set to '0', zram will be disabled. For those who want to enable it, i'd recommend to reserve 64Mb of memory for zram. So set 'sys.zram.size=64' in build.prop. I'd recommend ro leave swappiness at 20 because this seems to be a good 'balanced' value, but if you want to try around with swappiness, feel free.

People who are not familiar with 'adb' and setting properties can download 'build.prop editor' here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.apps.build.prop.editor from playstore. BUT DON'T CHANGE ANY OTHER VALUE THAN MENTIONED ABOVE, UNLESS YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING !!! To check if and 'how' zram works you can use this one from playstore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=id.co.ptskp.android.zs (Note: there seems to be a bug in that app which fc's and gives you back a large negative number. Just wait some time and start the app again. It should work than.)

High Mem settings

Due to too much problems with using 'ro.config.force_highgfx=true' in conjunction with low_mem device setting i decided to remove this property. Instead i've added and used three other properties to get our Nexus S running in 'high mem' mode without loosing too much performance. To change to high mem mode i recommend to set/change the follwing properties in system/build.prop:

ro.config.low_ram=false
ro.config.max_recent_tasks=10
ro.config.max_starting_bg=2

This can be done by using 'adb' or 'build.prop editor' from Playstore. See notes on 'build.prop editor' in ZRAM section of this post. Additionally you should consider downloading and flashing 'Devil Kernel' from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2314244&d=1381362960
For people who know about OOM settings, I suggest to set OOM values to 2048,3584,14080,17920,21760,25600. I won't do bigger explanations here on what all this does. Those of you, who are able to read source code are free to inspect Android source to find out...
Anyway, I'd be glad if someone does a post in this thread what OOM settings are and how they can be set.

Battery life

to increase battery life, you don't have to turn off Location services completely. However, i strongly recommend to turn off Location reporting and Location history in 'Google location settings'. Also turn off 'Scanning always available' in Advanced Wi-Fi settings.

 

[CataHd]

Nice to see new kitkat rom's on our old crespo

 

[Setting.Out]

Mmmm.. That new ROM smell..

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[Zahih]

This is the Rom that I'm waiting for try ...
Thx

 

[kkkhattak]

There is problem with root

 

[shivasrage]

There is problem with root

Maybe you haven´t flashed supersu after installing the ROM...??
Root works very fine here...:good:
greet´s

 

[Setting.Out]

For root, flash SuperSu, which can be found here at XDA.

There is problem with root

Maybe flash SuperSu??...

 

[kkkhattak]

Which gapps did you guys use ?

 

[k-kuchen]

Sooo Setting.Out, how is Omni petrforming compared to CM11?

 

[Setting.Out]

Sooo Setting.Out, how is Omni petrforming compared to CM11?

I'll have an update soon... Check my thread..

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[tricampeao23]

This is possible the best kitkat ROM unofficial?

Enviado do meu Nexus S using Tapatalk 4 @ JellyShot

 

[Setting.Out]

Okay, I need to know what I am doing wrong.. I have downloaded this rom 4 times with both my computer and phone.. I have tried CWM 6.0.4.3, Philz 6.01.0 (cwm6.0.4.5), TWRP 2.6.3... I did full wipes each time, no error messages on flashing with CWM's, failed message on TWRP.. and when I try to boot, I am knocked to boot loader every time.. I just reflashed EuroSkank CM11 with no issues.. So, what didn't I do?..

( for anyone new, I have flashed a few thousand times and know how to do it..)

 

[chaoslimits]

Okay, I need to know what I am doing wrong.. I have downloaded this rom 4 times with both my computer and phone.. I have tried CWM 6.0.4.3, Philz 6.01.0 (cwm6.0.4.5), TWRP 2.6.3... I did full wipes each time, no error messages on flashing with CWM's, failed message on TWRP.. and when I try to boot, I am knocked to boot loader every time.. I just reflashed EuroSkank CM11 with no issues.. So, what didn't I do?..

( for anyone new, I have flashed a few thousand times and know how to do it..)

http://download2.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.4.3-crespo.img
Flash the latest touch recovery in fastboot prior to flashing. It should flash after that.

Edit: Whether or not it boots is a another story. Mine's been sitting on the boot screen for 10 minutes.

 

[Setting.Out]

Could I get a mirror please from someone who got it to boot??

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[Zahih]

Okay, I need to know what I am doing wrong.. I have downloaded this rom 4 times with both my computer and phone.. I have tried CWM 6.0.4.3, Philz 6.01.0 (cwm6.0.4.5), TWRP 2.6.3... I did full wipes each time, no error messages on flashing with CWM's, failed message on TWRP.. and when I try to boot, I am knocked to boot loader every time.. I just reflashed EuroSkank CM11 with no issues.. So, what didn't I do?..

( for anyone new, I have flashed a few thousand times and know how to do it..)

Same with me,
Always back to bootloader

 

[treesurf]

Has anyone got this to boot yet?

 

[chaoslimits]

Has anyone got this to boot yet?

Nope. It stayed at boot logo for over 30 mins before I turned it off.

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[kkkhattak]

I have booted it and its an awesome rom

 

[Setting.Out]

I have booted it and its an awesome rom

So how did you install it? dirty/clean? what recovery?.. and can you make a mirror for your zip file?.. I can't download a ?good? copy...