[XLD1.3] XLDROM V1.3 Micromax A117 [Gaming+Bizness] From Fastest Series [2 May]

[cmahendra]

XLDROM v1.3
AOSP with Good Looks, yet Powerful GAMING ROM
(HEAVIEST game NOVA3 runs lagless click)

(based on my stock A117 Rom)
Micromax Magnus A117
Now Insanely and Heavily Tweaked
Buttery Smooth, Screaming Loud, Fastest & Stable
***made for people who like minimalistic fast roms & Good Looks***

**NOTE 1**
** HUGE THANKS TO MY TEAMMATE @Johnny199314 for testing rom on A117 **
**NOTE 2**
I actually made this for my personal use, but looking at the best results, thought I should share with all.:angel:
I am still learning and will do more complex things, experiments, tweaks and mods as and how I get time.
**NOTE 3**
BTW SLD was ported from Celkon's rom released in September 2013 and
XLD is ported from same exact model rom released in March 2014, much updated and more features.
Its an obvious upgrade everyone does after long time. Not a rocket science.
.

Features:

1. New Cool BootLogo and BootAnimation Completely Designed by me
2. Good Battery Backup up to 2 Days. Depends on usage pattern. (Install Greenify , Recommended for more best results)
   Read some killer battery reviews (here)
3. New Features
   a) AMAZING HIGH-GRAPHICS REALISTIC KOI Live Wallpaper. Now play in WATER without wetting your hands
   b) Flip Mute on Call
   c) Flip Mute on Alarm
   d) Three Launcher Themes (Style)
   e) Portable Hotspot WiFi
   f) NoteBook
   g) Torch Light
   h) Latest Stock Video Player with all needed features
   i) More Power Options with Reboot.
   j) SuperFast Amazing Launcher UI. You wont believe its stock
4. Sim Toolkit Fixed & Working
5. GPS Tweak, Ha ha ha! Now GPS Satellite Fix without EPO setup in 20 seconds even first time
6. Based on NEW EXTENDED AOSP UPDATED Stock 4.2.1 rom of CELKON A119Q
   
7. Fully Zip-aligned and signed
8. This rom uses A116i Stock Kernel
9. Pre-Rooted with updated SU Binaries.
   
10. 12 MegaPixel CAMERA with 1088p Video Recording
    
11. VERY FAST and STABLE AND LIGHT ROM (325MB ONLY)
    
12. Lightly and carefully HEAVILY & INSANELY Tweaked, Tested OK.
13. Init.d support -- Perfectly verified and working
14. Loopy Smoothness Tweaks (touchscreen optimization)
15. New Ram Optimization Tweaks (good for gaming)
16. New SQLite Optimization Tweaks (for gaming)
17. More Power Tweaks
    -- New Network Tweaks = STRONGER PHONE NETWORK
    -- New WiFi Tweaks = STRONGER WIFI NETWORK , go some more far and see.
    -- Faster Wi-Fi connection initialization
    -- New DHCP Tweaks = HALF SECOND WIFI CONNECT
    -- New TCP-Buffer Tweaks
    -- New Photo and Video Recording Tweaks
    -- New Streaming Media Tweaks
    -- New Photo & Video Recording Quality Tweaks. Beautiful Photos
    -- New Google DNS Tweak
    -- New Better Flash Tweak
    -- New Bravia Engine Tweak
    -- New Seeder Script
    -- LOUDEST SOUND AND CLEAR TOO
    -- Great quality sound in Speakers, Headphone and Bluetooth Headset. All 3 tested ok.
    -- Launcher forced in memory (Reboot once when you change launcher)
    -- Render UI with GPU to reduce CPU usage
    -- Deep Sleep tweaked
    -- Camera Sound forced to silent with double ways.
    -- Super-Responsive and Smooth Touchscreen Sensitivity
18. Xposed Installer + Gravity Box works flawlessly (XPOSED TUTORIAL AND APK HERE)
    
19. MORE THAN 619 MB FREE RAM. Always 550 to 600 MB. With all required apps installed on my phone I have 550+ MB FREE RAM all the time.
20. Fully Rooted ROM with SuperSU
21. Pre-installed Lightweight "File Manager" & "ES File Explorer", so you can directly browse system areas/files. Immediately after flash you can start installing APKs, both from Internal and External SDcards.
22. As per user-report the Proximity Sensor responsiveness is improved and better than stock.
23. Use with any Universal Language with this "tested ok" small app (not included in rom)
24. Rebooter (small app pre-installed) for Reboot / Reboot to Recovery Option
25. No need to swap storage default after flashing.
26. USEFUL UPDATED APPS Added (Most uninstallable)
    -- Stock File Manager , ES File Explorer , Gmail , Greenify ,
    -- Added Updated Google TTS
    -- Updated Google Play Store 4.6.17 and Google Play Services
    -- Added GREENIFY. (how to effectively use GREENIFY?)
    
27. Restored 4.2 Stock Camera 1088p Video Recording (4.3 Flashable addon zip available below)
28. Very Lite ROM. Only 283mb. Most other custom stock roms are 400 to 450+ version 1.0 = 279 MB v1.5-2 = 339 MB
29. Sim Toolkit Fixed & Working

Tested OK Things

1. Both SIMS working perfect
2. Enable 3G in any sim (first or second) your wish
3. Battery backup is same or better than stock (I get 2 full days, results may vary)
4. OTG Cable works perfect both for PenDrive (shown as "usbotg") and Mouse. (screenshots)
5. Wi-Fi working. Wifi Lan also works perfect via ES File Explorer (Screenshot)
6. GPS tested ok, Satellite Fix within a minute from home window. (Read FAQ for One time setup for GPS FIX)
   Results may vary on different locations.
7. Internal and External Both SD working. (Shown as sdcard1 = Internal and sdcard0 = External)
8. 12 MP Rare Camera with FAST AUTO FOCUS and brighter FLASH too) working perfect, Saves photos in external sdcard by default.
9. FM Radio perfect.
10. Bluetooth tested ok
11. Proximity Sensor Issue like Stock, does not exist
12. Clear sound no fluctuation

What else you people want me to test?

Request to all friends

1. Please read FAQ in third post.
2. Please do not send PM. Please do not send PM.Please do not send PM.Please do not send PM.Please do not send PM.Please do not send PM.Please do not send PM.Please do not send PM.Please do not send PM.Please do not send PM.
   Ask queries/problems in thread only. I hope this request is very much visible and easily readable. If you post your query in thread, and when I am not around, someone more experienced will sure help/reply/hint you.
3. Please do not sent request to add any application / app / themes, which are easily available to install/update in Google Play Store.
4. This is minimalistic ROM and is planned to remain like that only.

*** Please checkout whole thread to find many many fully satisfied users.

Warning:
Please use at your own Risk. I am not responsible for any type of brick or dead device.
You lose manufacturer warranty after flashing this or any custom ROM.
This ROM formats data and system partition. You must take backup of all your data.

Installation Procedure: ​

BE READY WITH THIS:

• BATTERY: Keeping at 100% charged is recommended before flashing.
• BACKUP: Take BACKUP from recovery, useful in case you mess up. Or try Titanium to backup all data and apps.

ACTUAL FLASHING STEPS:

1. Download ROM and store on Internal or External SD
2. Start TWRP/CWM Recovery Mode
3. Take full backup in recovery mode.
4. First time flashers do Factory Reset FULL WIPE [Warning: Data will be deleted]
   (If anyone flashing on 1.0 or 1.1, then NO NEED TO FACTORY RESET)
   
5. Install ROM
6. Clear Dalvik Cache & Reboot Phone.
7. *** DONT FLASH ANY KERNEL AT LEAST FOR A WEEK TO EXPERIENCE POWERFUL PERFORMANCE OF INCLUDED KERNEL WITH POWERFUL TWEAKS ***

DONE! Enjoy...

Addons/Patches/Mods:

1. UPDATED KITKAT4 LAUNCHER COMBINATION by CMahendra for SLD Rom (Download and Install from here) (NEW)
   *Optional App. *Only launcher, no additional apps included.

Bugs:
-- Minor 1) Kernel Number not showing. Who cares? Its same stock used in SLD.

If you find any other bugs, please report me with LOGCAT. I will try my best, but please dont expect immediate fix. It all matters how much time we get for this social work.

Download Links: In Second post below.
(*PLEASE DO NOT MIRROR without permission, coz changes are happening very often)

Please read FAQ: Coming in 3rd Post below.

CREDITS:

Some good friends for suggesting various tweaks in various threads in last few years.
bgos10 for collection of assorted tweaks from various devs.
RemZej for some tweaks.
Myself for Tweaked A17 Stock rom for Base ROM.
---for Professional Boot Animation
---for Professional Boot Logo
---for Brighter and optimized Wallpapers
---and many secretive things
Johnny199314 for thoroughly and testing and working on rom for A117

OTHER REFERENCES:

1. Facebook Discussion Here
   
2. Gaming Report in FB: Here
3. XLD vs SLD for Gaming. ha ha ha ! discussion
4. Nova 3 working on SLD discussion
5. Links to all my roms here.
6. Links to various Stock Kernels and Baseband etc here

 

[cmahendra]

ChangeLog & Download Links: (Latest on top)


(9-May-14): Network Patch
-- Download Links: D-H Link or XDA Link
== Google Location Missing File Patch
== Small 483kb file.

(2-May-14): Ver 1.3 <<< LATEST VERSION FULL ROM - 306mb
-- Download Links: D-H Link or XDA Link
-- Always check MD5 Checksum before flashing: XDA Server code>>> 374bf2477f4a5a60673f98e4790ee3bc
-- DIRTY FLASH VERSION (Data will not be deleted) (But you must take Nandroid Backup)
== Now faster GPS
== Minor changes in tweaks, Some tweaks optimized.


(22-Apr-14): Ver 1.1 : >>> Good Looks with More Power More Gaming.
== 12MP Camera Perfected
== Launcher UI speed increased with no lags BUTTERY SMOOTH
== GPS Issue fixed, now Google Maps working perfect.
== SOUND LOUNDNESS increased No sound fix required.
== Some more things I forgot
== All Apps Updated till date

 

[cmahendra]

Frequently Asked Questions

1) My GPS is not connecting in India/out of India. What to do?

Answer: Users of Version 1.3 and one previous version, must FLASH THIS OR THIS PATCH for one missing network file in full rom.

Answer: GPS works perfect in Bhaarat (India) without any workaround, Tested ok. The basic GPS+EPO setup is explained in this post...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52296580&postcount=32

For more information about downloading EPO Satellites Assistance Data can be found in this post...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48689541&postcount=89

 

[cmahendra]

reserved

 

[uchihaobito]

OK here is my Review Of XLD

Good Rom. Awesome performance with n0 lag...getting around 650mb of ram free ....Games running smooth..sound is loud and clear.. got around 2.5 days battery backup with normal usage

Played Spider man 2 with a little lag in high settings..

Verdict- Best ROM..Good sound with Awesome battery backup

 

[AnilLonely]

First look. New bootlogo as said in intro was awesome.
Smooth as butter. The best one out of all the roms designed by u mahendar bro.
With all the necessary apps that are installed free RAM is almost 590mb.(Addded Screen Shot)
Camera is 12Megapixel.
There is no audio disturbance.
GPS working fine even if i am inside house which was a problem for me with other roms.
Audio output i loud and clear.

I had the following screen while using greenify.
Mahendar sir,
Could you please help me in this.

Finally Thanks a lot for this wonderful rom and sorry i will not keep that RESERVED reply next time.Thanks for ur suggestion:good:

 

[cmahendra]

RESERVED

Reserved...

@uchihaobito @AnilLonely
What is going on? :silly:
This is serious rom thread. If you have anything to say about rom, you are welcomed.
BTW We reserve starting posts for addons or further future information.

 

[anjanbhowmik]

Awesome Rom............

Really a awesome rom sir.... :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::good::good::good::good::good::good::good:

 

[cmahendra]

Really a awesome rom sir.... :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::good::good::good::good::good::good::good:

Thank you. @anjanbhowmik
Can you please post some feedback about features you liked?
Some detailed feedback will help more people to know about rom. Thank you

 

[alesterrods]

Just another amazing rom from a very dedicated member of xda
superb ROM
loved the interface esp iron man
signal strength is definitely awesome
sound is loud
good scores on benchmarks but not like SLD
maybe you should have included some aosp libs (long pressing toggles do not guide me to their main settings anymore - becomes inconvenient)
overall amazed with the rom
KEEP UP THE WORK ur an AWESOME DEV.

 

[aravindanxda]

Awesome rom wooow

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9505 using XDA Free mobile app

 

[anjanbhowmik]

Beautiful Looks @ Awesome Performance>>>Madly in love with this rom<<<

Really Love this rom.....
->Awesome Boot Animation.....
->Awesome Looks
->mmx a117 is working like charm now.
->The rom is smooth as silk
->battery backup is great.. solved my previous battery issue (stuck on 99% with sld) I m getting 100% without any issue...
->GPS locking is very fast(10-15s) & accurate
->no heating issue while contentiously playing heavy games..
->I think SD card read write speed is improved.
->Camera is good....
->Signal Strength is much better now..
->Audio is clear & crisp much louder
-> every-time getting around 400-450 mb free ram while 155 app is installed including system app
->no delay in making call..
->xposed modules r working prefect

 

[cmahendra]

Just another amazing rom from a very dedicated member of xda
superb ROM
loved the interface esp iron man
signal strength is definitely awesome
sound is loud
good scores on benchmarks but not like SLD
maybe you should have included some aosp libs (long pressing toggles do not guide me to their main settings anymore - becomes inconvenient)
overall amazed with the rom
KEEP UP THE WORK ur an AWESOME DEV.

Thanks. I understand some features are not same like SLD but the new version came with more features. This is not loaded rom, otherwise I would have worked more on this. The less modifications are done on AOSP, the more reliable and long-lasting it will be. Hope you understand the importance of Minimalistic ROM, the only maker here, that me. ha ha. Rest all are running on heavily loaded but less reliable roms.
I dont give importance to foolish antutu benchmarks, just ignore it. People are playing NOVA3 the heaviest game without any lag on this rom. Check some reference links at bottom of opening post.

Awesome rom wooow
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9505 using XDA Free mobile app

Thanks a lot boss.

 

[nareshrgh007]

Finally.. I compete 10 post..first time I make 54 fps and then I got 48..I don't understand what is problem.

 

[sridharkettavan]

Using this ROM for past 4 hrs,its silky silky smooth love it,got around 500 to 600 mb of ram after installing all the apps...still haven't noticed any single lag its buttery smooth than latest version of SLD ROM in all the aspect...signal strength is extremely awesome.... Thank u dev for putting all ur efforts to bring out these kind of rom...its absolutely fabulous and fantastic.... Once again thank u very much....one thing keeps me wierd,how to change the top slide down bar to black that colour is not pretty clear...help me.image uploaded

Sent from my Micromax A117 using XDA Free mobile app

 

[AbhiGold117]

Super Fast Rom till date

Finally i am on XDA
XLD rom works great for every game till now
I played MC4, Asphalt 8, Amazing spider man too :good:
Battery back up is also good
Not getting any heating problem even playing heavy games.
Only Problem i am facing is "Getting Notifications little delayed' i mean whatsapp notifications and all
Until i open the application not getting refreshed !!! Is that my network problem or a bug !
I didnt greenified the apps also :crying:
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Thanks for your ROMS...
:victory: for your hardwork
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[cmahendra]

Finally i am on XDA
XLD rom works great for every game till now
I played MC4, Asphalt 8, Amazing spider man too :good:
Battery back up is also good
Not getting any heating problem even playing heavy games.
Only Problem i am facing is "Getting Notifications little delayed' i mean whatsapp notifications and all
Until i open the application not getting refreshed !!! Is that my network problem or a bug !
I didnt greenified the apps also :crying:
----
Thanks for your ROMS...
:victory: for your hardwork
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@AbhiGold117 Thanks a lot friend, for detailed feedback.
AFAIK, even I get notification little delayed on phone. Its normal. If its too late then,,,

1) Open Greenify >
2) Menu Key > Experimental Features ... >
3) Select Check mark on "Keep Notifications On"

and see if it works better than before or not.

 

[nareshrgh007]

Mahendra sir how to remove pureperfomance ..i think it is cause of odd behavior of my sbi freedom..apps..

 

[vikash118]

Mahendra sir how to remove pureperfomance ..i think it is cause of odd behavior of my sbi freedom..apps..

Download pure performance Uninstaller and flash it through cwm

Sent from my Micromax A117 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

 

[vikash118]

Awesome battery backup thank you so much sir

Sent from my Micromax A117 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app