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[ROM] PacROM Desire 816 Release

LiquidPlacidity

Senior Member
Feb 11, 2011
140
121
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Philadelphia
Presenting PacROM for the HTC DESIRE 816

UNOFFICIAL VERSION
Notes:I have the Virgin Mobile model. It should work on other variants as well.



Official PacROM site

If you like my work, feel free to buy me some Doritos! Donation link is on my profile on the left or below!
Donation Link

Code:
[CENTER][SIZE="7"]Important[/SIZE]

I don't work on the rom itself, so I can't/won't fix any rom related bugs (e. g. wrong translations).
I use my own kernel/ Graraks kernel and device trees and I modify only the device trees and other needed trees for now.
If you have any questions about rom related things (features or something) search for it first.
I don't mind if people ask if they can't find something immediately, but often a quick search on google or in the forum is much faster, than posts or new threads.

Thank you![/CENTER]
Code:
[CENTER][SIZE="7"]Credits[/SIZE]

Liquidplacidity(me) - For compiling the source and releasing the ROM for our device
PacROM team - For source
Grarak,v_superuser - for their work on device and kernel trees
https://github.com/desire816-dev for the proprietary and device trees. 
Shantur and Sajito -  For using the design of this thread
XDA, androidfilehost, and github for file uploads,threads, source
TWRP team for recovery

If I forgot anyone pm me, I'll correct that mistake![/CENTER]
Code:
[CENTER][SIZE="7"]Disclaimer[/SIZE]
[CODE][CENTER]/*
 * Your warranty is now void.
 *
 * I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards or you 
 * getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please do some research 
 * if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM before flashing it! 
 * YOU are choosing to make these modifications.[/CENTER]
I take credit for porting the ROM over to our device, but I do not take credit in any other way. I'm not part of PacROM Team,
just made it work on DESIRE 816.​
[/CODE]

Code:
[CENTER][SIZE="7"]Instructions[/SIZE]


1. Download and install custom recovery(links are in these forums for desire 816) Here's one that works [URL="http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/a5/openrecovery-twrp-2.8.4.0-a5.img"]recovery[/URL]
2. Download Latest Release from link below or here - [URL="https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95897840722644854"]ROM[/URL]
Download Graraks kernel from link below or here - [URL="http://grarak.github.io/a5/grakernel/gk_0.3.1.zip"]Graraks Kernel[/URL]
2. Download Latest GApps from here and link below -  [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2397942"]GAPPS[/URL] Choose the one that you want to use or use mine below.
3. Boot into recovery
4. Perform a full wipe like usual. Wipe data, cache, system if coming from other rom
5. Flash Rom
6. Flash Gapps
7. Flash Grakaks kernel
8. Reboot
Hit thanks button!

If you have any problems, please try with full wipe first.[/CENTER]
Code:
[CENTER][SIZE="5"]Downloads[/SIZE]

[URL="http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/a5/openrecovery-twrp-2.8.4.0-a5.img"]recovery[/URL]
[URL="https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95897840722644854"]ROM[/URL]
[URL="http://grarak.github.io/a5/grakernel/gk_0.3.1.zip"]Graraks Kernel[/URL]
[URL="https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95897840722644351"]GAPPS[/URL]
----
Stock kernel only if needed - [URL="http://www.mediafire.com/download/awwgsj791k4n3en/stock_kernel.zip"]Stock Kernel[/URL]

Mirrors - 
[URL="http://www.mediafire.com/download/kdy5d7tukmgwfuc/twrp.img"]Recovery[/URL]
[URL="http://www.mediafire.com/download/ickl3xj9ih91rji/PacROM11-20150117-UNOFFICIAL-a5.zip"]ROM[/URL]

[URL="https://github.com/PAC-man"]Source[/URL][/CENTER]
Code:
[CENTER][SIZE="7"]Known bugs[/SIZE]

- Let me know, I haven't found any so far.
- I literally just flashed it, saw that it worked so I'm uploading it to you guys. I have no idea if there are bugs or not.
[/CENTER]
[/CENTER]

ROM OS Version: 4.4.4 KitKat
ROM Kernel: Grakak Kernel
Based On: PacRom

Version Information
Status: Stable

Created Jan 16 2014
Last Updated Jan 16 2014[/QUOTE]

XDA:DevDB Information
PacROM, ROM for the HTC Desire 816

XDA:DevDB Information
PacROM, ROM for the HTC Desire 816

Contributors
LiquidPlacidity, Grarak, v_superuser
Source Code: https://github.com/PAC-man

ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat
ROM Firmware Required: Custom Recovery
Based On: PacROM

Version Information
Status: Beta
Current Beta Version: 1
Beta Release Date: 2015-01-17

Created 2015-01-17
Last Updated 2015-01-17
 
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the_Victorian

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Apr 12, 2014
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Holy crap Man! 2 ports in 2 days? that's Incredible!!! What did you port it off of? Did you do it manually or With a program like Rom-porter? Thanks soo much for your work. I would appreciate if you would answer my questions but if you don't want to junk up the thread no need:laugh: THANK YOU SIR
 
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LiquidPlacidity

Senior Member
Feb 11, 2011
140
121
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Philadelphia
Holy crap Man! 2 ports in 2 days? that's Incredible!!! What did you port it off of? Did you do it manually or With a program like Rom-porter? Thanks soo much for your work. I would appreciate if you would answer my questions but if you don't want to junk up the thread no need:laugh: THANK YOU SIR
I used the source of PacRom. I did it all manually from editing the source, syncing and compiling it. I don't use any programs to make/port ROM's over. In fact, I've never even heard of Rom-porter!

I'd rather do it manually in linux instead of using a program anyway so I know exactly what changes are being made. Also, there is more coming for you guys! =p

@LiquidPlacidity

When did TWRP start working on the a5chl??
Yup, he's right. On Jan 13th
 
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Munna816

New member
Nov 6, 2014
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Awesome ROM

Presenting PacROM for the HTC DESIRE 816

UNOFFICIAL VERSION
Notes:I have the Virgin Mobile model. It should work on other variants as well.



Official PacROM site

If you like my work, feel free to buy me some Doritos! Donation link is on my profile on the left or below!
Donation Link

Code:
[CENTER][SIZE="7"]Important[/SIZE]

I don't work on the rom itself, so I can't/won't fix any rom related bugs (e. g. wrong translations).
I use my own kernel/ Graraks kernel and device trees and I modify only the device trees and other needed trees for now.
If you have any questions about rom related things (features or something) search for it first.
I don't mind if people ask if they can't find something immediately, but often a quick search on google or in the forum is much faster, than posts or new threads.

Thank you![/CENTER]
Code:
[CENTER][SIZE="7"]Credits[/SIZE]

Liquidplacidity(me) - For compiling the source and releasing the ROM for our device
PacROM team - For source
Grarak,v_superuser - for their work on device and kernel trees
https://github.com/desire816-dev for the proprietary and device trees. 
Shantur and Sajito -  For using the design of this thread
XDA, androidfilehost, and github for file uploads,threads, source
TWRP team for recovery

If I forgot anyone pm me, I'll correct that mistake![/CENTER]
Code:
[CENTER][SIZE="7"]Disclaimer[/SIZE]
[CODE][CENTER]/*
 * Your warranty is now void.
 *
 * I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards or you 
 * getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please do some research 
 * if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM before flashing it! 
 * YOU are choosing to make these modifications.[/CENTER]
I take credit for porting the ROM over to our device, but I do not take credit in any other way. I'm not part of PacROM Team,
just made it work on DESIRE 816.​
[/CODE]

Code:
[CENTER][SIZE="7"]Instructions[/SIZE]


1. Download and install custom recovery(links are in these forums for desire 816) Here's one that works [URL="http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/a5/openrecovery-twrp-2.8.4.0-a5.img"]recovery[/URL]
2. Download Latest Release from link below or here - [URL="https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95897840722644854"]ROM[/URL]
Download Graraks kernel from link below or here - [URL="http://grarak.github.io/a5/grakernel/gk_0.3.1.zip"]Graraks Kernel[/URL]
2. Download Latest GApps from here and link below -  [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2397942"]GAPPS[/URL] Choose the one that you want to use or use mine below.
3. Boot into recovery
4. Perform a full wipe like usual. Wipe data, cache, system if coming from other rom
5. Flash Rom
6. Flash Gapps
7. Flash Grakaks kernel
8. Reboot
Hit thanks button!

If you have any problems, please try with full wipe first.[/CENTER]
Code:
[CENTER][SIZE="5"]Downloads[/SIZE]

[URL="http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/a5/openrecovery-twrp-2.8.4.0-a5.img"]recovery[/URL]
[URL="https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95897840722644854"]ROM[/URL]
[URL="http://grarak.github.io/a5/grakernel/gk_0.3.1.zip"]Graraks Kernel[/URL]
[URL="https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95897840722644351"]GAPPS[/URL]
----
Stock kernel only if needed - [URL="http://www.mediafire.com/download/awwgsj791k4n3en/stock_kernel.zip"]Stock Kernel[/URL]

Mirrors - 
[URL="http://www.mediafire.com/download/kdy5d7tukmgwfuc/twrp.img"]Recovery[/URL]
[URL="http://www.mediafire.com/download/ickl3xj9ih91rji/PacROM11-20150117-UNOFFICIAL-a5.zip"]ROM[/URL]

[URL="https://github.com/PAC-man"]Source[/URL][/CENTER]
Code:
[CENTER][SIZE="7"]Known bugs[/SIZE]

- Let me know, I haven't found any so far.
- I literally just flashed it, saw that it worked so I'm uploading it to you guys. I have no idea if there are bugs or not.
[/CENTER]
[/CENTER]

ROM OS Version: 4.4.4 KitKat
ROM Kernel: Grakak Kernel
Based On: PacRom

Version Information
Status: Stable

Created Jan 16 2014
Last Updated Jan 16 2014
XDA:DevDB Information
PacROM, ROM for the HTC Desire 816

XDA:DevDB Information
PacROM, ROM for the HTC Desire 816

Contributors
LiquidPlacidity, Grarak, v_superuser
Source Code: https://github.com/PAC-man

ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat
ROM Firmware Required: Custom Recovery
Based On: PacROM

Version Information
Status: Beta
Current Beta Version: 1
Beta Release Date: 2015-01-17

Created 2015-01-17
Last Updated 2015-01-17[/QUOTE]


Thanks :D:D please, make this ROM stable. It crashes while playing videos using MX Player :crying:
 

LiquidPlacidity

Senior Member
Feb 11, 2011
140
121
0
Philadelphia
Thanks :D:D please, make this ROM stable. It crashes while playing videos using MX Player :crying:
It is stable. I've used this for over two weeks now and I have not had one single issue. Did you flash correctly?

I use MX Player every single day and I use it all day too. I have never even had one single crash on anything in this ROM yet.It should work the same for you as well. I flashed the same thing I released to you guys on my phone and I'm using it daily.

Maybe you don't have a codec, or a correctly formatted video? Try other videos and see what happens.
 

Ghost1510

Senior Member
Aug 17, 2013
135
35
0
Mumbai
It works normal on dual sim version here but l use only one sim card slot.No android.phone crashes here[emoji6]

Sent from HTC Desire 816 Dual with CM 12
Do u use A5 DWG htc desire 816
if yes then which sim card slot do u use ??

i flash this before bt my main issue occured during using this ROM is when someone is calling me, my phone rings bt it didnt display caller screen. it just display normal homescreen bt phone is ringing. do u had this type of issue ??

Plese tell me wht procedure do u performed to flash this rom like (Partition wiping and ol)
 

Aimbot91

Senior Member
Aug 7, 2012
523
187
0
Valjevo
Do u use A5 DWG htc desire 816
if yes then which sim card slot do u use ??

i flash this before bt my main issue occured during using this ROM is when someone is calling me, my phone rings bt it didnt display caller screen. it just display normal homescreen bt phone is ringing. do u had this type of issue ??

Plese tell me wht procedure do u performed to flash this rom like (Partition wiping and ol)
I am using A5dug version and using first sim card slot.I dont have that issue with homescreen...Just do full wipe on recovery u maybe miss something:)
 

Ghost1510

Senior Member
Aug 17, 2013
135
35
0
Mumbai
I am using A5dug version and using first sim card slot.I dont have that issue with homescreen...Just do full wipe on recovery u maybe miss something:)
sorry this reply is wrongly posted in tthis thread. actually this problem is occured in official cm12 build do u got this problem using cm12 on 816??
@Aimbot91
can u reply me in cm12 thread because that is going to be in off thread so..
 
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