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[ROM] [Unofficial][Single Sim][TEST BUILD][4.4.2] Slimkat version 4 [01/04/2014]

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Check out the full feature list here


WHAT IS WORKING?

WiFi
Bluetooth
RIL (Calls, Mobile Data, SMS)
Sensors
GPS
Camera
Everything else not listed under "Known Issues" section

KNOWN ISSUES
Graphical glitches like checkboxes not visible
Hard keys not working
GAPPS issue
u tell me


(Bugs reported by users will be updated here after they are confirmed. I may ask for a logcat to fix the bugs.)


NOTES​

- If you are not able to connect to your network service provider and can't make calls etc, try flashing the modem through ODIN. Search the threads in Galaxy Grand forums and you'll find instructions there.


Patches[ DEVELOPERS ONLY]
The following issues were fixed on Grand thanx to @pawitp and his following patches.

Patch to system/core for RIL to work: https://gist.github.com/xenon92/8002658 derived from: https://gist.github.com/pawitp/5372673.
Patch to hardware/broadcom/libbt for bluetooth to work: https://gist.github.com/pawitp/7891380.
Patch to frameworks/native to workaround hwc issues: https://gist.github.com/pawitp/7891444.
Patch to frameworks/av to fix audio/video issues: https://gist.github.com/pawitp/7945188
Patch to packages/apps/Camera2 to fix panorama: http://review.cyanogenmod.org/#/c/55785/. (will be applied in next build)
Patch to external/chromium_org to workaround hwc issues: https://gist.github.com/pawitp/7910708
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Patch to framwork/native to fix screenshots and app previews: http://review.cyanogenmod.org/53162/.



Installation Instructions

Please keep in mind if a special instruction is needed it will be noted in the Changelog

Make sure you are either on any KitKat ROM (CM11, SlimKat, etc) or on 4.2.2 TW based ROM and NOT on 4.1.2 TW based ROM
Download the latest build
Download Slim Gapps
Addons (if you don't have it already) from [here]
Recommended - Full wipe and factory reset
Flash ROM using latest ClockworkMod recovery
Flash addons (optional)
Flash Gapps
Reboot.
Enjoy!



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DISCLAIMER
By flashing this, you automatically void your warranty!
If your phone breaks, blows up or runs away from you, do not cry to me! Flash at your own risk. It is your responsibility to take a nandroid backup of your old ROM.

SOURCES
SlimKat source can be found on SlimROMs Github.
Kernel source can be found on pawitp's Github.
Device tree for SlimKat can be found on my Github.

Credits
The SlimRoms Team
CyanogenMod Team
pawitp
xenon92
A BIG THANX TO K2WL FR HELPING ME ALWAYS
THE GRAND DEVELOPMENT HANGOUTS GROUP




XDA:DevDB Information
Slimkat 4.4, a ROM for the Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos i9082

Contributors
rutvikrvr, K2WL
ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.0.x
ROM Firmware Required: Any tw 4.2.2 or kk 4.4 rom
Based On: Slimroms

Version Information
Status: Testing
Current Stable Version: 4.0
Stable Release Date: 2014-04-01

Created 2014-04-02
Last Updated 2014-04-06
 

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What are the changes since xenon left the project due to graphic glitches in this ROM??

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Apr 3, 2014 at 9:05 AM
androidbaba said:
What are the changes since xenon left the project due to graphic glitches in this ROM??

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1st -its based on the stable build of slimkat i.e. 4
2nd panorama is fixed ...
the rest im not sure ..as i didnt get time to test it fully
but im trying to solve the graphical glitches
 
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Apr 6, 2014 at 8:43 AM
installed the rom today...the hardware button not working....Intially thought the ROM is not working and reflashed the ROM twice,then only realised buttons not working and went to settings from the notification drawer and enabled navigation bar to use the phone...:silly:

Unfortunately,the google account manager FCs all the time when i tried to connect to google account...Clean install with slimgapps installed from the link in OP...:crying:
 
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Apr 6, 2014 at 12:40 PM
Alldroidrider said:
installed the rom today...the hardware button not working....Intially thought the ROM is not working and reflashed the ROM twice,then only realised buttons not working and went to settings from the notification drawer and enabled navigation bar to use the phone...:silly:

Unfortunately,the google account manager FCs all the time when i tried to connect to google account...Clean install with slimgapps installed from the link in OP...:crying:
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Thanx fr the bug report ... il fix it in the next build
 
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