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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] phnikola:
ART + Disable journaling = whoa!

Hi all, this ROM rocks!

Just wanted to share that switching to ART (using stock GPE variant, additionally debloated GAPPS), led to nice improvement in how snappy phone felt.

However, disabling journaling with the tweak from:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2280496

Made a nice additional boost! This is really subjective, personal experience I wanted to share and not oriented to open debate. There are some risks associated (data loss if power downs)

BTW, using same kernel setup/governor that Danvdh shared in his first post.

Cheers!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
Very small update in the OP

02/08/2014B

-Flash this if you are on my previous release from today (no need to install the full build, this change is very small, the main build is updated for new users to the ROM however :) )

-Fixed date picker in contacts (just a theme issue, we had some hard to read white text that needed a background color change to make it readable)

-Enjoy
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] GoreTan:
If I'm gonna use the white themed one, do I need to flash this? I'm assuming no.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
nope ;) just make sure you delete the googledialer.odex after you flash the white contacts/dialer theme

reason being as the stock google edition dialer isn't odexed by default, we chose to odex the themed version for speed ;) classes.dex remains the same, just optimizes the app
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] GoreTan:
I can't delete the .odex file for some reason, it says it has read only permission and if I try to change the permissions that fails as well. I've tried ES File Explorer and Explorer. Any solutions?

Edit: Root Explorer did the trick. Thanks!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
you need to do some digging in your es file explorer settings ;) I use root explorer myself but perhaps someone else can point you where you need to go who has the app
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] remydlc:
Hello,

Is any one having issues turnning the wifi on and off? I turned it off and since them havent been able to turn it back on, even after a reboot.

Thanks

Edit: seems to be working fine now.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] williambs:
What will we need to update from the 2-6 rom?

Thank you
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
read the changelogs ;)

nope, WIFI is fine
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] clinthess:
So I run this as a.secondary rom so I can't use the updater zips. Is it ok to just replace the framework.res, build.prop and contacts, fix permissions and reboot? Or is there anything else I missed?

I did just that and it is running fine.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] GoreTan:
Happened to me when I was on the stock TW firmware.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] remydlc:
i rebooted a second time to flash the update, and it is working fine now.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hotbread:
WHAT?! I left for a week vacation and come back to THIS many [Final] releases?! >_<
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
bwahahahha

sorry!

dude do me a favor? since you are on an older pre-autobrightness build. go into a dark room and use your phone with autobrightness ;) then do the same on the new build

you will laugh at how great the screen still looks with half the brightness value samsung used as their minimum, same as what CM uses
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] roblxskye:
Hey I happen to like a lot of final releases
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] tenxo:
Last builds since you removed Google search does not search phone i.e., contacts, apps etc. Flashed back to 1/30 build with search cooked in and it works. This is useful for voice dialing, texting, Bluetooth. Any ideas?

1/30/14 search settings

2/8/14 search settings
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] HKSpeed:
My 2/6 build with both 2/8 updates
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] tenxo:
Thanks. You downloaded from playstore or pulled from older build. I tried both ways same results. At least now I know it's something I'm doing.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
He mentioned making it a user app instead of system. Maybe that's why.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Arkain2K:
Does this ROM have support for S-Beam?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Delicate Donut:
Can pictures be saved to ext SD on this rom? Not sure if it's known or not but I can't seem to save them on any kit kat rom. Sorry I haven't flashed anything in a while, thanks!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
You can use exposed module to do that on this ROM.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
Some crook at Google decided external SD cards were sleeping with his wife so they had to be killed and their existence wiped completely from Android, starting with 4.3...

Seriously though, like a103 said, just go into Xposed, in the Download section, scroll down to the bottom of the list, you will see a module called "Pics2SD", install that one.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dR03:
DANVDH the DarkUI zip, is that only used if using ART? My UI seems to be all dark already.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
Darkui replaces the gradient. You need to flash the zip if you are on art. So yes :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dR03:
I guess more to the point I'm not sure which gradient you're referring to. I've used dalvik and ART both and both look the same. I looked at the example in the first post but that's how my UI looks already and I've never flashed the DARKUI. The only difference I see is that my wallpaper defaulted to the live orange bubble wallpaper and not the dark gradient wallpaper that shows in your title post.

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I see the gradient now. I was looking at it in the sun and didn't notice. Is the wallpaper you use in the title post supplied with this ROM? I've never had it.

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Also, didn't you say in a previous post that performance wise, Dalvik was better than ART? Just wondering why anyone would opt to use ART if that was the case. I appreciate all your time, effort, and patience.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] nemofbaby2010:
People like art because you get better battery life. And its the new thing everyone loves to have the new thing
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dR03:
I guess that's understandable. So now I'm noticing that when I go to developer options and choose ART, after reboot it defaults back to Dalvik. Any suggestions?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
Do you have Xposed enable? You have to give up Xposed if you are on ART.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dR03:
Yeah, that was it. Still doesn't seem worth it to use ART. The Pandora module alone is enough to stick with Dalvik.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Chino9656:
There are cracked Pandora apks that allow all those same things as the xposed module. Team black out has the current 5.1 version, blacked and cleared out. Works like a charm for me.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dR03:
Where can I find the black gradient wallpaper from the title post?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] C_M@#u77:
Quick access ribbon missing.

Hi guys!

Any one have idea how to turn on "Quick Access Ribbon" from Notification Drawer? :confused:

Or it has been removed? If yes why? I would like to turn it back on!:(

Or is there an alternative for that?:confused: I was looking everywhere in the settings and could not find it, any help please !:crying:

I am using the ribbon a lot and it more easy to turn functions on/off.:good:

In gravitybox same could not find it.:rolleyes: Maybe there is a module in Xposed to make it back?:confused:

Please help.

In rest the ROM is very good and smooth. :good::good::good::good::laugh::laugh::laugh::victory::victory::victory:

Thanks for the rom and the good job to developer.:good::good::good::highfive::highfive: :highfive::highfive: :highfive:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] crawler9:
I use Power Toggles: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.painless.pc
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] C_M@#u77:
Thanks for help crawler9.:good:

There is a widget in the apps with same function and the problem is the widget stays just on one screen, the ribbon is always on demand, draw notification panel and is there, no need to scroll the screens till I get to the power togles.:rolleyes: I will have a look at the app which you show me to see how it works.:good:

Just was wondering if developer can bring back the quick access ribbon.

Thanks again man. :highfive::highfive:;);)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] crawler9:
It is more than a widget. You can put it in your notifications just like the method you're asking about. Permanent notification toggle from any screen.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] William30:
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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] roborob1969:
This is a dumb question, but I imagine I don't need to flash 02/08/2014B if I have the "Stock dialer and contacts theme (white)"?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
user issue

1) make sure your on a clean flash

2) use greenify on your problem apps

I'm getting the best battery life I've ever had on any phone on this ROM
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] D-Tronic:
I'm having an issue with the Google Experience Launcher, the Google Search just randomly force closes causing the launcher to lock up momentarily. This usually happens after using the voice search function or sometimes when opening the launcher's menu pane (where you can access launcher settings etc.) any idea what's causing this? I'd really hate to have to use another launcher.

I'm on the latest build, everything was working fine on a prior build.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] williambs:
Check out the posts on the first page of the op.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
LATEST GEL LAUNCHER (It's now called google now launcher)

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407570391

there you go mate, that should fix you up ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] D-Tronic:
Hey thanks for the reply. I did find and install what I thought was the latest version of the launcher. But I will try this any way and see if it helps.

EDIT: Issue is still occurring after installation.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] renntecher:
Is it possible for someone to link the MK6 modem binary for me? I thought I downloaded the right modem.bin but upon updating via Odin mobile it the baseband doesn't to be updated to the MK6
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] homeislove:
4.3 OTA

OK i just spent several hrs searching the form and i did not see the answer i need (its 12:06 am my time so my eyes are tired) . if i were to take the 4.3 OTA update for T-Mobile can i still flash this ROM? i don't really care about the warranty.

PS this if really for my bros phone which he already took the 4.3 update. he dose not care about the warranty.

i myself run this ROM and he wants to try it.

thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] crawler9:
There shouldn't be a problem. This is a 4.4.2 ROM, so I assume its more likely to work better with the new bootloader and modem. I am using the MK2/MDL hybrid without issue, but don't have the bootloader, so I can't say for sure, but it can't hurt to try it. If he really cares NOTHING about the warranty (or has already voided it), your bro has nothing to lose by trying this ROM and I'm fairly confident it should work. My understanding is that the new bootloader is completely compatible with the full new modem (with which it was released) and has a KNOX security flag that will be tripped upon rooting or attempting to Odin packages not signed by Samsung, or attempting a downgrade. Otherwise, it should behave like normal.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
k this launcher just sucks then

lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] D-Tronic:
Lol perhaps. But I think the problem is actually more related to Google Search than it is the launcher. I know you recently changed it. Do you think that change could be having an adverse effect on the Google Now Launcher?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mralexander006:
4.4.2 GPE ROMs have worked fine with the new bootloader (full 4.3 update) for me.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
I was watching a video on Youtube and it FC. Same thing happened with Tumblr about an hour ago. This is the log I got right after it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] C_M@#u77:
An excellent ROM from Danvdh!!! :good::good::good::cool::cool::cool:

Another good rom from Danvdh.:good::good::good:

Thanks for this brilliant ROM Danvdh. Everything is working very well, smooth and no errors:good:.

The startup rebooting is very fast :laugh: youtube same is good no probs at all:laugh:. I deed a clean full flash.

Added my self some small addons apps, like: power toggles from app store, snap camera hdr from appstore, etc. and made it perfect for me. I just would like to know if you can add the Quick Access Ribon, (that's why i have installed power toggles), in next release please. :rolleyes::confused::rolleyes::fingers-crossed:

And will you implement OTA updates checking, like in other custom ROM's?

Thanks again. :highfive::highfive::highfive::good::good::good:;););)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] spikedzombies:
whats the latest updated radio we should be using? im using M919UVUEMK2 and getting dropped signal/wifi
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] GoreTan:
Hybrid modem.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] whitemonster:
I'm using the stock MK2 modem and everything is 100% good on wifi and data signals.

either way, what's up with notifications? I seem to be getting some but not all. For example, game: Clash of Clans, i'm supposed to get notifications when my troops are ready, when my city has been raided, etc but it's not happening. Also Facebook notifications won't work either. All notification settings for the apps are turned on... Twitter notifications work perfectly... am I missing something?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] konigswagger:
I'm a clash of clan player myself and I've noticed similar missing notifs.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] PanchoPlanet:
Holy Smokes, cities are been destroyed and raided and laid to waste because of these irresponsible devs and MK2 modems, heavens to Betsy!!!

good thing I only worry about receiving and making calls, and some messaging also.

Pp. :o
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] salamandar:
Having trouble with Google Now Launcher, simply wont install, anyone else? (Flashing is recovery FYI).
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] D-Tronic:
Haven't had any issues with installing it, but as I mentioned earlier, using it causes Google Search to crash and lockup the device momentarily. Try downloading the straight APK (extract it from the zip you're trying to flash in recovery) and install it within Android itself like any other side-loaded app. That should work, if it does let me know if you have the same issues I did.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] niccuany:
Is there anyway to be able to answer calls with the sview case? The clock shows up but that's it. Is there anyway to edit it?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] salamandar:
No luck here with the Google Now Launcher, flashing or installing, went back to previous build (a backup) due to time constraints.

Most likely an error on my part, let me say your ROMS rock Danvdh, and I will be back!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
Going to rename it

Google Crap Launcher
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] aybesea69:
Wow, I guess that I am seriously late to the party. I installed last night and this ROM is and absolutely fantastic! Smooth as silk.

Oh well, better late than never. Two questions...

1) does hdmi work?

2) I never saw a final answer on whether the built in hot spot is subject to the T-Mobile limit.

outstanding rom... Just brilliant. Thank you so much!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] imanoobfml:
About the hybrid modem, it says for MDL bootloader only. That means If you did the 4.3 OTA you wouldn't be able to use it, correct?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] style154:
You shouldn't need to use it... If you took the ota it should flash a new modem
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] imanoobfml:
I was just wondering because after the OTA I started getting terrible service while using LTE. I was given a suggestion to use 3g instead and it is a better alternative. I just thought the hybrid would be a fix for the lte issues.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
It's official!!!!!

Google now launcher is now called

....

Google crap launcher

see look!

here
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] kadett-k2:
I have a big problem.I installed nevest version after full wipe.Everything worked fine till I got phone into and turned it off. Then I always get "Unfortunately,the process com.android.phone has stopped." and lost network.I did full wipe and flashed rom again but Im still getting "Unfortunately,the process com.android.phone has stopped." . Whats wrong?

I flashed FNA5 modem with FNA5 bootloader but Im still geting "Unfortunately,the process com.android.phone has stopped." again and again every second
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sakete:
Wait, FNA5 modem with FNA5 bootloader? This ROM is built for T-Mobile Galaxy S4, the SGH-M919. What phone are you using?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] tidhar:
I have the same problem on a T-Mobile Galaxy S4 with the MK2 modem after flashing the 02-06-2014 version.

It happens after every reboot (which I don't do very often so it's not that big a deal).

I don't have any network problems though.

I might try another clean install with the latest version (02-08-2014) and see it the problem goes away.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] style154:
Hmm that's odd I have no lte issues it could be that it's just being rolled out in your area so might take time to get good signals?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] kadett-k2:
I had this problem https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iCq7fSqIqk

I solved it ! I had to reflash stock FNA5 rom,do full wipe,root the device again,flash philzs touch recovery and then flash this rom.Now it seems to work again
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Funkertosh:
1. I never bought the additional adapter needed to make my old MHL adapter work so I never tried it.

2. My understanding is that T-Mobile tracks tethering usage by either looking at the TTL hop count of the packets, or by looking at the user agent. The unlimited plan now comes with 2.5gb of mobile hotspot so that could be a factor in how much effort you want to put into it.

Some use a VPN to hide their traffic. Supposedly using a user agent switcher plugin for your browser will help (this only affects browser traffic and not background OS traffic). There are apps that can hide it as well. I personally use FoxFi and it works for me. The main downside is that you need to use the USB cable to tether.

Wifi hotspots still show up as mobile hotspot usage on my account and the only way I found around that was when I had my own OpenVPN server running, but that was slow and a pain to use so I killed it. The effort was just too much. Now if I need to I just USB tether. Bonus is that it keeps the phone charged.

The T-Mobile My Account app updates practically in real-time and is helpful for testing. Try out a tethering method on a few sites and then check your usage. If it worked your mobile hostpot usage won't increment.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Funkertosh:
Can we use the ...

menu > system settings > backup & reset > Factory data reset

Wanted to the keep the ROM, but wipe all the date so that I could give the phone to my girlfriend. I don't think I've ever tried to factory reset on a custom ROM.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] style154:
You could should work or just wipe from your recovery same thing
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jdcnosse:
This ROM is for the M919 correct? I'm using Philz recovery and it keeps giving me a status 7 error, which apparently means that the ROM is not compatible with my phone...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
Use twrp
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dR03:
I've searched high and low for this answer. [MENTION=4830253]Danvdh[/MENTION] says that this functionality is up to Google/Samsung and implementing it into the GPE Rom.

It's strange because even the alarms you can cancel or snooze from the s-view window. It seemingly has every other s-view function working EXCEPT for the answer function.

I noticed that [MENTION=4830253]Danvdh[/MENTION] was able to give us a .zip file to remove s-view function, I wonder if he found a way to alter the ROM to add the s-view call answer functionality...(Hope so, it would really complete this ROM)

Thanks!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
Shazam got an update and now works with my ROM
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] crawler9:
Philz 6.08.9 works, but the newest version throws that error. If you really want to use Philz, downgrade to 6.08.9. Or take Danvdh's advice and use TWRP. It's a great recovery, but I prefer Philz even if I have to jump through hoops sometimes.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] sdkk67:
Has anyone tried and have been successful in installing plants vs zombies 2 on this rom.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] DevinQuigley:
Will this be an add on mod hopefully? I love stock.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2544612
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] nillyboble:
Woohoo checking out the update now!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
you are fast ;)

Update in the OP

12/01/2013

-xposed official 4.4

-inverted 4.4 mms with quick reply

-stock kernel

-AOSP browser removed (force closes atm, not a rom issue)

-Chrome

-enjoy folks :)

Stock kernel should play nice with everyone's phone, flash what you want if you are not happy with it

enjoy guys
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] nillyboble:
Will ok google work in this update?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] extrem0:
Xposed won't work with art for now. Copied this from xda portal.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hotbread:
If i'm on your previous release with faux123's kernel, is it OK to dirty flash this new one?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] tyoder87:
Yep that got it! I didn't realize there was an update out. Thank you for making it aware.

Another random question. Is there anyway of getting quick toggle settings in the notifications without having to go into that expanded settings? I know an older version of CM11 had it for a bit but they're updated versions and every other 4.4 ROM doesn't have it. Is there a reason they've disappeared? I know there's some apps in the Play Store that puts them in there but I like the stock quick toggles with the Google+ profile in it. Just curious.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] nillyboble:
Here is a link to all my wall papers there is a lot. Hope you dont mind?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2116697

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Yup +1
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] sj808:
Good job on the ROM! everything is running pretty smooth.

I remember reading in the other threads how the stock camera on 4.4 doesn't give the option to let you save the pictures to the sd card. I can't remember what 4.4 ROM I tried before but it had the option available.

Is there a way or a suggested camera app for this? Or a way I can get the 4.3 camera app on here?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
there is an xposed module for this if you search :)

let me know how it goes, remember external SD's are not on Nexus devices so you may find bugs related to anything ext SD card and apps on this ROM, It will be fixed when we get another OTA ;) (hopefully)

I can confirm root explorer allows you to fully manage external SD card, one of the best apps on the market :D

(be thankful we even have expandable storage, all the other "Flagships" don't
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] sj808:
Thanks for the info.

I just tried the Pictures2Sd module and it didn't work for me. When I take a picture, its just blank when I go to view it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] laureanop:
And it works for both pics and vids.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] tenxo:
Just making sure this is correct for the faux kernel because the file from the link says " jgedlte" and I want to revert back to it instead of the latest stock kernel. Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
jgedlte is the one, he also released a custom one today :D his stock was released yesterday, his OP has the details

cheers!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] tenxo:
Hey thanks for being so active. This ROM is dope!

Which kernel are you running/prefer?