[Galaxy S 5 Android Development (Snapdragon)] ::indie:::
Omega v8.1 Opening Post and Download Center

Please read this post carefully.

Here you will find all information you need for the latest Omega Rom.

Do not download and flash before reading all the info provided here!

Download Center can be found at the end of this post​

Changelog:

Based on firmware XXU1ANG9 Android 4.4.2 (Date: 25/07/2014)

Kernels included in aroma installer:

Omega Kernel v1.3 updated to work the new XXU1ANG2 bootloader

Stock Kernel G900F XXU1ANG9

Mods:

3minit Battery mod updated

Updates:

Chrome

Dolphin Browser

Dropbox

ES File Explorer

Google Maps

HP Print Plugin Service

Polaris Viewer

Rom is Deodexed + Rooted + Zipaligned

Rom is No Full Wipe​

Omega Files:

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Omega Files Pro:

Direct Download Links for v8.1 added to Omega Files Pro (with resume option)

OTA Update Notifications

Update repo to Omega Files Pro to get the updates for v8.1​

Please read the following before flashing v8.1:

knox:

Omega Rom can be flashed only with a custom recovery.

This mean the knox will be triggered and your warranty will be void, more info:

All you wanted to know about KNOX Void Warranty 0×1

Wipe:

This Omega version is a No Full wipe rom, but Full wipe is strongly recommended if you have issues!

If you are coming from another custom rom or from stock firmware or from an Omega rom with previous android version, Full wipe is needed

Backup:

Make sure to make and keep in a safe place an efs backup - nadroid backup - titanium backup - etc, in case you ever need to restore!

Installation:

1. Backup your device (nadroid backup, titanium backup, efs backup ... etc) and save the backup to a safe place.

2. Flash a custom recovery

3. Boot to Recovery and flash Omega

NOTICE

:

The new XXU1ANG2 firmware has a new bootloader

New bootloader XXU1ANG2 - old bootloader XXU1ANE2

The new Omega v8.1 will not boot with the stock kernel if you do not update the bootloader.

Omega Kernel is modified at the new v8.1 to work with both bootloaders.

You can download the new bootloader here and flash it with odin

FLASH THE NEW BOOTLOADER ONLY IF YOUR DEVICE IS G900F

NOTICE only for G900I users

:

XXU1ANG2 firmware has changes and the nfc fix for G900I users will not work.

If you do not use NFC then you can flash Omega v8.1

and then you also need to flash G900I kernel from Omega files the one for the new bootloader.

credits to Terry.666 for the testing.

Omega Files Repo:

Omega Files repo is ready and included in Omega Files Free and Pro

SuperSu:

Opens SuperSu and update SU binary, then choose normal and reboot device.

Dialer contacts::

If you flashed with No Full Wipe and your contacts do not appear to phone and you are having only numbers remove your google account reboot and then add it again to fix it.

Remove bloatware:

You can remove

all

bloatware during Omegas installation - Screenshot with Omega de-bloated

csc:

Multi csc included in Omega

You can change csc with this application - THIS WILL WIPE ALL YOUR DATA AND INTERNAL SDCARD

Tips:

* You can change Governors and I/O schedulers to Omega kernel and to any kernel with Omegas Team app CPU Adjuster -> Screenshot

*To change Battery icons use 3minit batteries app, more than a thousand battery icons included.

*For Accuwheather widget transparent go to Accuwheather widget Settings and select the Widget transparency you like

*Hide It Pro app (included in Omega) can be used instead of Private Mode​

Download Center:

Download Center

Please do not make mirror links​

Donation:

If you like Omega v8.1 + Omega Files app and you use them please consider a donation.

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Enjoy the new Omega :cool:​

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