Root KitKat Remix Roms! CM 11, SlimKat, Omni, PAC, AOKP, & Carbon!

[Sands207]

The APN fix's are by MopedRyder. Not picking, but just thought the credit should go to the right person.

Absolutely, Its been awesome watching all the bugs get squashed and fixes get implemented big thanks to all, I'm in the process of replacing the screen on my volt next Mon so I can help again too [emoji2]

 

[SykkNyzz]

The APN fix's are by MopedRyder. Not picking, but just thought the credit should go to the right person.

I'll update the OP before 2mrw.

 

[SykkNyzz]

I have almost always had to use SD fix on every KK ROM I have used with the exception of one of the new ROMs here recently and it made setup way easier. I have seen this issue pop up on lollipop too in a few cases. Thanks for putting work in to make the solution permanent, it is much appreciated!

The solution doesn't seem to be permanent. Example: after flashing I still need a SD fixer to enable UC Browser to write to SD (downloads)

 

[theangelrod]

I tried using sd fix. It still won't let me move apps to my sd card

 

[Curtis1973]

The solution doesn't seem to be permanent. Example: after flashing I still need a SD fixer to enable UC Browser to write to SD (downloads)

grab my platform XML from stock or PAC and it'll let your apps write to SD. just can't move the apps like in stock.

 

[Curtis1973]

I'll update the OP before 2mrw.

think he said me due to uploading them all in one place not that I made them. moped gets the cred ,he made them.

 

[HasH_BrowN]

I've got a 32gb SD card, so there is plenty of room for holding roms and backups of them. I've been trying all the roms out for our device, one by one. I am now running SlimKat, working really sweet!! Going to try the AOKP next. @SykkNyzz are you going remix any others??? (Nice Work!!)


One issue I have is, in ANY of the CM11 based roms I flash, the included AOSP keyboard app force closes every time. I has to be something somewhere in a hidden area of my phone that's causing it. On any of the modded stock roms though, this never was an issue. No skin off my teeth (gave my age away by that statement), I just flash a replacement and problem solved.

The other issue I'm having is on SlimKat, the back & menu keys (buttons) either totally freeze up or there is an extremely long lag (25 sec.), ONLY WHILE it is CHARGING. Once unplugged, keys function normal again. It's not in CM11 (original), nor in curtis's PACman. Didn't notice if it was on CM11 remix. I also haven't looked at the Omni or the Carbon remixes yet.

I like how small this rom (SlimKat) is. Performance is great, especially with a kernel manager. Enough features for power/experienced users, but not overdone. Slim roms have always been one of my favorites. Thanks @SykkNyzz for hard work on the remixes


Also a HEADS UP with a short (true) story: If you use Pri-vacy Guard, make sure NOT to have it block private data for any user or system GPS/location apps. Otherwise you will NOT get a GPS lock, at all.

My Story: Just trying to save others from a very, very simple time consuming error. I turned Pri-vacy Guard on in security settings for ALL apps and forgot about it. I then made a backup. After that I flashed some of the other roms (didn't bother to check GPS), reflashed the backup and had no GPS (it worked when first flashed, before the backup was made). Flashed zv6 by curtis, got GPS lock, flashed backup. No GPS, same result over and over. 3 hrs and 6 rounds of flashing curtis rom and the backup later, I was about to gave up. Then it dawned on me something was restricting access to the GPS. So I started searching through .XML files (that was 2.5 hrs), then eventually in the main settings is where I found my error. Relief (it's fixed) and extreme anger (5.5 hrs of "fixing it") at the same time, all because of a basic checkbox option. And yes, I made a new backup after correcting it. ​

[I had to hyphenate the word Privacy otherwise when added with the word Guard, it only shows asterisks (*). Go figure, lol.]

 

[SykkNyzz]

@HasH_BrowN
1. Tom (from OP) is the reason I ended up doing this in the first place. He talked about taking /etc folder from the latest build from decaf and adding it to an earlier version of it, that it would fix the issue. So when I did this, I waited until whoshotjr fixed that info for the CAF version. Then I utilized the /etc folder and fixed each one that whoshotjr made. I got so excited that I forgot to explain this properly. I just wanted to help make the volt have more stable-ish flavors. But until I myself know how to compile a ROM and have the true patience for it, I probably won't make more.
2. I don't happen to get a force close with AOSP k/b but I do remember that some of the volts are ?varied? Like when some of us back in may 2015 (when I gave it up and went back to moto g) couldn't use the FF camera or had the LTE issue. (Phone stuck at 3G)
3. I am happening to use SlimKat as we speak (lol) I keep it charging on my netbook because I like not dedicating myself to a wall. And Idunno if these ROMs have the "fast USB charging" but o use kernel aduitor for that solution just in case and I get 100% every morning. But I got off track.... (My bad) I don't have an issue with it. But I have had this issue with the Photon Q & Droid 4. If anyone else is having this issue I'm sorry.
4. Thanks for the advice HB I don't personally use Priv-Guard, but when i did in the past I kinda overhauled it and pretty much couldn't link anything with anything.
BTW I only called them remix because they are original with the /etc being the twist
I offer the chance for anyone to mess with them as they please as whoshotjr was OK with this being done.
I hope I clarified some things

 

[Ghost_Killer_134]

Yes.

I put on airplane mode for a while, and when I turned it off I had no cellular data. I'm on Virgin mobile. Is there a fix for this? LG Volt LS74)

 

[Fangthane]

I'm running SlimKat right now, without any keyboard FCs (never happened on any other custom ROM, either). Also not experiencing any lack of responsiveness with any of the buttons while charging. The only ROM that's given me any responsiveness issues while charging is Saber PAC.

 

[SykkNyzz]

I put on airplane mode for a while, and when I turned it off I had no cellular data. I'm on Virgin mobile. Is there a fix for this? LG Volt LS74)

Curtis would be better suited... I'm on Boost. My apologies.

 

[HasH_BrowN]

I flashed the AOKP remix, works pretty nice. Performance seems about the same between this and SlimKat. Just always seems there something missing from the AOKP roms, settings I think.
Would like to see a Vanir (Commotio) or Liquid Smooth rom for our device. I need to get my PC up and running, so I can help out with development.

 

[Curtis1973]

I put on airplane mode for a while, and when I turned it off I had no cellular data. I'm on Virgin mobile. Is there a fix for this? LG Volt LS74)

i think this is an issue with virgin mobile themselves. happens to me. the device looks for the signal again via call out...they dont respond timely. this happens on stock rom also. usually only occurs once you hit throttling. never while in full lte mode. just re toggle data in settings or reboot.

 

[Ghost_Killer_134]

The volume keys are unresponsive (most of the time) on PAC rom. Any help? It gets annoying

 

[HasH_BrowN]

The volume keys are unresponsive (most of the time) on PAC rom. Any help? It gets annoying

Do a full clean wipe and flash again. That's not an issue with the ROM.

 

[SykkNyzz]

We operate 7 days a week 24hrs a day to give any help necessary.

 

[Carbonatic]

I see it this way. bad mofo and whoshotjr left us with a lot to work with,learn from and build upon. we among others are contributing to the life of our device. I'm in it for the long haul.

I Want To Be part Of The People Who Wants To Keep Bringing Life To This Device It Has Been One Of The Best Devices I Have Had

 

[theangelrod]

Is the cm 11 remix just as fast as the slimkat?

 

[SykkNyzz]

Is the cm 11 remix just as fast as the slimkat?

The 2 with the fastest boot times. IMO are SlimKat and AOKP.

 

[SykkNyzz]

grab my platform XML from stock or PAC and it'll let your apps write to SD. just can't move the apps like in stock.

Just read this a little late... I would've added them if my netbook wasn't broken

 

[Ghost_Killer_134]

Virgin mobile
Pac rom
LG Volt
Data connection just disappears sometimes and has become more frequent. I'm not messing with airplane mode or anything. Thx in advance.!

 

[SykkNyzz]

Virgin mobile
Pac rom
LG Volt
Data connection just disappears sometimes and has become more frequent. I'm not messing with airplane mode or anything. Thx in advance.!

I would suggest to try the Saber PAC ROM that curtis1973 ported. Since he has a VM volt, it seems to work for him. I have this one seeming to work for the Boost Volt I guess.

 

[Ghost_Killer_134]

I would suggest to try the Saber PAC ROM that curtis1973 ported. Since he has a VM volt, it seems to work for him. I have this one seeming to work for the Boost Volt I guess.

Thx. Can u link me to it, it would really make my life easier.

 

[SykkNyzz]

Thx. Can u link me to it, it would really make my life easier.

http://androidforums.com/index.php?posts/7200663

 

[SykkNyzz]

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