[ROM][ZVA] MellowMallow | Debloated, 60fps Camera Mod, Adblock| v1.24 | 4.19.16

[tabp0le]

MellowMallow stock based ROM​

Global Version:

Warning: You MUST Be On ZVA Firmware To Flash This ROM!
I WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THOSE WHO SOFTBRICK THEIR DEVICES! USERS USE AT YOUR OWN RISK
ALWAYS Keep A STOCK ROM IMAGE On Your INTERNAL MEMORY!

Features:

• Debloated
• 60 FPS and 100% JPEG quality camera mod
• ZV9 Boot Animation
• Minor build.prop tweaks
  [*]Signal Secure Messenger (for SMS/MMS) (not working)
• Global (GSM) Version - Separate download
• Sound mods/Audio boost
• Adblock/Hosts file
• Multi-window support for all apps
• Android N Emojis
• Ability to edit APNs for hotspot

Todo:

• Remove default SMS/MMS app & replace with Signal (Previously TextSecure)
• Install hosts/adblock file
  [*]Add global (gsm) apns
• Add iOS varying emojis? In favor of Android N
• Let me know...

Changelog:
v1.0

• Initial release

v1.1

• Removed default SMS/MMS app & replaced with Signal*
• Installed AdAway hosts/adblock file

v1.2

• Added a GSM/Global version
• Added support for all apps to use multi-window
• Updated hosts/adblock file
• Added audio mods/sound boost

v1.22

• Updated hosts/adblock file to use https://github.com/StevenBlack/hosts
• Removed Signal as SMS/MMS app (causing FCs)-Now use Hangouts or install your own. (you can manually install Signal from PlayStore)
• Fixed video recorder force closing
• Added back stock music app

v1.23

• Updated hosts/adblock file to NOT block Google and Yahoo analytics. Unless you need Google or Yahoo analytics, there is no need to update from 1.22.

v1.24

• Updated hosts/adblock
• Added Android N Emoji
• Added OLD (ZV6) Hidden settings menu so you can edit apn settings for hotspot

Flashing Instructions:
THE FOLLOWING METHOD OF ENABLING SEND_COMMAND IS VERY DANGEROUS. ONE SECOND TOO LATE IN PULLING THE CORD AND YOU WILL HARD BRICK YOUR DEVICE. ( @Agimax and I have personally bricked one each already using this method)

1. Copy ROM image to the root directory of your INTERNAL storage.
2. Carefully open Send_Command port:
   • Download & Install the LG Drivers & LG Up
   • Download LG_Root.zip.
   • Download ZV9 TOT
   • Run LG UP with the ZV9 TOT file
   • Once it gets to 9% (and you see a green COM# on your phone screen) -[Takes 20-30 seconds at most], disconnect the phone and close LG UP. **If you f-up this step YOU WILL have a HARD BRICK**
   • Download and extract LG_root.zip
   • Connect your phone again and run ports.bat
   • Now check which COM# for LGDIAG port
3. Send_Command.exe \\.\COMxx
4. Command to flash is listed next to the download near the end of this post.
5. Type LEAVE then pull battery when complete.

Thanks to:
@Agimax - For the post template & discovering the use of ZV6 hidden menu apk for hotspot.
@Pfeffernuss - For the original camera mod
@Awesomeslayerg - For translating the guide to access Send_Command @hsrose - For finding and writing the original guide to opening the Send_Command port

Release Status: Stable

ROM Download Links
MellowMallow_LS991ZVA_v1.24 04/19/16 - Download (Dallas, TX)
MD5 (zipped):

e8be3c70b91cd5ca3c6c9087bc0c6fa3

Command to flash:

dd if=/data/media/0/MellowMallow_LS991ZVA_v1.24.img bs=8192 seek=65536 count=557312 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0

Global ROM Download Links

Regarding the GLOBAL version: If you are a GSM/Global user, please flash that version. For now, they are not a unified build. The Global version works as far as I know for GSM. (still need testers) It does not work properly for Sprint/CDMA users. If you have Sprint & want to try it, go ahead, but it will probably be really buggy.

MellowMallow_LS991ZVA_v1.24_Global 04/19/16 - Download (Dallas, TX)
MD5 (zipped):

bf39cb028349d0db5edce7c38ef05802

Command to flash:

dd if=/data/media/0/MellowMallow_LS991ZVA_v1.24_Global.img bs=8192 seek=65536 count=557312 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0

STOCK Download Link
STOCK LS991ZVA - Download
MD5 (zipped):

144db9467fab41e99db155b1d45b6bf7

Command to flash:

dd if=/data/media/0/system.img bs=8192 seek=65536 count=557312 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0

MellowMallow Full Repo

 

[tabp0le]

*RESERVED*

 

[KingFatty]

Oooh nice. Hmm it's so scary to try this though, any chance you could have a youtube video showing the advanced technique to pull out the cable just in time?

 

[tabp0le]

Oooh nice. Hmm it's so scary to try this though, any chance you could have a youtube video showing the advanced technique to pull out the cable just in time?

I'll try to make one later. (at work now) I have an old Photon Q laying around I could video with. You just have to pull the cable the second you see the green COM# show up on the phone's screen. This is actually better to pay attention to than the %. It happens about 2-3 seconds after the 9% shows up.

 

[hodgestl]

I'll try to make one later. (at work now) I have an old Photon Q laying around I could video with. You just have to pull the cable the second you see the green COM# show up on the phone's screen. This is actually better to pay attention to than the %. It happens about 2-3 seconds after the 9% shows up.

Once we begin step 4 (running LGUP), approximately how long should we expect till it gets to the 9%/COM # shows up. For example, is it within the first 30 seconds, or does it take maybe closer to 2 minutes? If pulling the cable at the right time is so critical, it would sure help to have some guesses as to approximately how long we are talking about.

And thank you VERY much for all the work and effort. Just when I thought my G4 might be locked up into pure stock forever, you guys find small window to get through. I appreciate everyone's work. You guys are amazing!

 

[tabp0le]

Once we begin step 4 (running LGUP), approximately how long should we expect till it gets to the 9%/COM # shows up. For example, is it within the first 30 seconds, or does it take maybe closer to 2 minutes? If pulling the cable at the right time is so critical, it would sure help to have some guesses as to approximately how long we are talking about.

And thank you VERY much for all the work and effort. Just when I thought my G4 might be locked up into pure stock forever, you guys find small window to get through. I appreciate everyone's work. You guys are amazing!

It takes maybe 20-30 seconds at most to get to the point at which you will pull the cable.

 

[Awesomeslayerg]

Wait how did you get the system.IMG out?? I kept getting unspecified error whenever I tried moving it to the desktop

 

[tabp0le]

Wait how did you get the system.IMG out?? I kept getting unspecified error whenever I tried moving it to the desktop

I got that too. After backing it up you have to: (in send_command.exe window)

#chown media_rw:media_rw /data/media/0/system.img

 

[Awesomeslayerg]

I got that too. After backing it up you have to: (in send_command.exe window)

#chown media_rw:media_rw /data/media/0/system.img

Oh coolio.. To bad I nuked my LAF partition and I don't think I'll be able to try this out ( Gonna upgrade to the Moto X Pure i can donate this phone once I get it.. Or I may keep it I'm not sure

 

[tabp0le]

Oh coolio.. To bad I nuked my LAF partition and I don't think I'll be able to try this out ( Gonna upgrade to the Moto X Pure i can donate this phone once I get it.. Or I may keep it I'm not sure

How'd you nuke it? Intentionally or accident? Is it bricked?

 

[Awesomeslayerg]

How'd you nuke it? Intentionally or accident? Is it bricked?

It was intentionally but I forgot that marshmallow didn't have root and stuff by that time it was too late. It's not bricked it's just download mode is gone my phone is working fine.

 

[tabp0le]

It was intentionally but I forgot that marshmallow didn't have root and stuff by that time it was too late. It's not bricked it's just download mode is gone my phone is working fine.

Can't you use fastboot to flash the laf partition?

 

[Awesomeslayerg]

Can't you use fastboot to flash the laf partition?

Tried but remember the bootloader is locked can't flash anything

 

[ngohuuluan]

can we add apn and use 3G gsm services ?

 

[tabp0le]

can we add apn and use 3G gsm services ?

Adding to the todo!

 

[2348z]

Is there root on this? If not can we add the 9.3 iOS Emojis?

 

[tabp0le]

Is there root on this? If not can we add the 9.3 iOS Emojis?

It's not rooted. Ill look into adding the emojis.

 

[2348z]

It's not rooted. Ill look into adding the emojis.

I figured that out after I couldn't get SuperUser to work.. lol

I found the 9.1 TTF file but I'm at work and can't download it, if that helps! http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...8-3-diverse-color-emoji-t3136169/post61370793

Thanks!!

 

[hsrose09]

I'm The Vietnamese guys that figured out the Send_Command trick (open send command on lg marshmallow) - GPA rom ls991 zv6
I see signal network on Your rom, I think it not unlock gsm yet

 

[tabp0le]

I'm The Vietnamese guys that figured out the Send_Command trick (open send command on lg marshmallow) - GPA rom ls991 zv6
I see signal network on Your rom, I think it not unlock gsm yet

Thank you! Ill update my credits! No, I have not implemented GSM unlock yet. That is a work in progress.