Root [Virgin Mobile] [ROM] 8/1 Slim & Stock-ish Rooted ROM

[punkmaxx]

Punkmaxx's Stock-ish & Slimmed VM SGS3 Rooted ROM (odexed)​

8/1 (sorry its not much):
A Few small Speed Tweaks
1% BATTERY mod W/ CHARGING ANIMATION
SUPER FAST STATUS BAR!
Ultimate AD Blocking

Messaging App (SecMms.apk) MODs:
Added Screen on option
Added Signature option
Added Vibration Option
Added Split-View on Landscape option

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07/12
Added Tranparent Status bar
Added 4-way reboot
more responsive status bar
07/05
Fuly De-odexed!
07/02 Uploaded a Slimmer Version...
Also Added AOSP DeskClock.apk (I missed shake to snooze)
Removed More Bloat

Okay so I finally got a working version of my stock-ish rooted ROM to have full use of the radios by replacing some of the libs and firmware files....​

I've tested it...
It boots
3g works
4g works!!!
Wi-fi works
mms works
sms works
Everything should be essentially good to go.... I took a few bloatware apps out but nothing you cant download again from the play store...​

I don't think screenshots are needed cause you all know what it looks like....

Instructions:
Boot to recovery
Format /system, /data, /cache
Flash ZIP in CWM Recovery
Reboot
ENJOY!

Slimmer Version DOWNLOAD​

628MB - De-Odexed​

Original (outdated) DOWNLOAD​

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765MB - Odexed​

 

[peter counias]

You go man . I liked your odin file the modem an the stock all file good work!!!

 

[punkmaxx]

You go man . I liked your odin file the modem an the stock all file good work!!!

Thanks for all your support, I don't know a huge amount about androids... That's why its nice to get in in the ground floor of a phone thread, cause I can actually be kinda helpful.... As soon as CM 10 & 10.1 Dev picks up it'll be a bit over my head.... I appreciate the feedback a lot, and I'm glad i can help

 

[funkylogik]

Its the people like you that make android what it is bro. Well done :beer::beer:

 

[punkmaxx]

Just finished testing on my way to work in DC... EVERYTHING WORKS!! even 4g!

 

[lordmage]

Just finished testing on my way to work in DC... EVERYTHING WORKS!! even 4g!

camera,bluethooth... what about msl code reading?

Edit: while i am at it all those annoying things like the volume auto turning down when headphone port is in use and music is played. allshare always turning on settings>more settings>allshare cast menu either is is auto oning itself or it never stays off.

 

[punkmaxx]

camera,bluethooth... what about msl code reading?

Edit: while i am at it all those annoying things like the volume auto turning down when headphone port is in use and music is played. allshare always turning on settings>more settings>allshare cast menu either is is auto oning itself or it never stays off.

EVERYTHING that works on stock works on this ROM... (Its almost identical) This is just a base for which to start customizing.... I have not fixed any annoying touchwiz problems...

This is a STOCK ROM... Nothing more....

 

[peter counias]

What recovery 5.5.0.4 ?

 

[punkmaxx]

What recovery 5.5.0.4 ?

i used g60madman's recovery

 

[peter counias]

Ok cool thanks that's what I'm using!

 

[peter counias]

Is your odexed rom a little faster then stock ?

 

[punkmaxx]

Is your odexed rom a little faster then stock ?

its slimmed down a bit, but i wouldn't its claim faster by any means....

 

[TheBritton]

Thanks! Nice work!

 

[other gus]

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but does this ROM come with a bootloader?

I forget whether the bootloader and the ROM are always packaged together on the GS3, but if I had to guess, I'd guess that's not the case...

The reason I'm asking is CM10.1 needs a JB bootloader, which I'm pretty sure our stock version doesn't have. I was wondering if maybe you changed the bootloader (if that's even possible) so that we could install CM10.1 after installing this version of stock.

 

[punkmaxx]

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but does this ROM come with a bootloader?

I forget whether the bootloader and the ROM are always packaged together on the GS3, but if I had to guess, I'd guess that's not the case...

The reason I'm asking is CM10.1 needs a JB bootloader, which I'm pretty sure our stock version doesn't have. I was wondering if maybe you changed the bootloader (if that's even possible) so that we could install CM10.1 after installing this version of stock.

Nope, (and there is no such thing as a dumb question), this ROM only includes our VM Stock kernel and the /system partition.
Usually the bootloader is only packed with manufacturer device updates.

 

[funkylogik]

Just wondering, is anyone working on custom kernels for VM or would samsung/virgin have to release the code first? :beer:

 

[punkmaxx]

Working on tweaks for this ROM so i can add a few fun things, shave down the size some more and try to get some better battery life; among other things.....

 

[punkmaxx]

Just wondering, is anyone working on custom kernels for VM or would samsung/virgin have to release the code first? :beer:

i think we gotta wait for samsung to release source.... but not sure, haven't done much kernel testing from XDA's sprint sph-l710 thread....

 

[funkylogik]

Think youre right man. I remember when the international 4.2.2 firmware leaked, there were no kernels for it (tbh theres probably still none) for TW based 4.2 roms :beer:

 

[Rxpert83]

You can't change a whole lot without source

 

[other gus]

Nope, (and there is no such thing as a dumb question), this ROM only includes our VM Stock kernel and the /system partition.
Usually the bootloader is only packed with manufacturer device updates.

thanks punk...though that is upsetting. seems like the Evo V was way easier with regards to bootloaders. what a pain....but what can you do.

 

[funkylogik]

So since theres custom kernels for 4.2 AOSP roms, does that mean theres no problem with connecting the kernel to the hardware, the problem is connecting a kernel to the (TW) rom?
(Really sorry if im taking the thread too far off topic peeps.. i should really google this stuff but im a lazy LAZY man) :beer:

 

[punkmaxx]

Uploading a slimmer version of the ROM (~125MB less) with AOSP desk clock added....

Updated OP

 

[peter counias]

Does anyone know where to find build prop tweaks that will work on our phone?

 

[lordmage]

i just use build prop editor has for the ones that work not to sure