Root [Virgin Mobile] Victory Rom [3.0/ I Am Batman]

[Nick_73]

I, NOR IS ANYONE ELSE, ARE RESPONSIBLE TO ANYTHING THAT HAPPENS TO YOUR PHONE. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: IT LOOKING AT YOU FUNNY, BLOWING UP, WALKING AWAY, DROPPING CALLS, ETC. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED

DEVELOPMENT CEASED

Make sure your device is already updated to the ND4 update! Or else fatal errors WILL occur...
I have removed much bloatware, changed bootanimation. It is Kit Kat flavored.

Features:
*Deodexed
*Has Busybox
*Has S-Voice
*Is rooted
*Has AdBlocking
*Google Experience Launcher or S5 TouchWiz launcher
*Insanely Cool Kernel Option
*Much Improved Battery Life
*Much faster and smoother than stock

USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!

GET THE LATEST STABLE HERE
GET THE LATEST NIGHTLY HERE
**Flash largest file first. The smaller one is an update. THEY ARE CRITICAL!**

Do not forget the Addon-On Pack!

YOUR WARRANTY IS NOW VOID


I STILL NEED BETA TESTERS PLEASE!!


Please DONATE if you like my work. I could really put money towards a new and faster computer.

 

[Nick_73]

**Note: Screenshots may slightly differ from actual rom...**

 

[Nick_73]

[url=http://vmroms.com/~vmstorage/Nick_73/Roms/Victory_Rom/Stables/changelog.txt]Get the changelog here[/url]
Get NIGHTLY changelog here

CLICK HERE FOR FAQ's

PM me for unanswered questions or post them here

Victory Rom file tree here:
http://www.vmroms.com/~vmstorage/Nick_73

Thanks to:
VaeVictus for the MG5 kernel
The_Victorian for initial testing
Topher2632 for ND4 stock base ROM (1.0 -> )
Comps for MG5 stock base ROM (Beta 1.0-2.2)
Moonknightus for base theme
Insanely Cool for the OC Kernel
BSDgeek_Jake for his Ad Blocking Mod
Also, I'd like to thank my official beta testers:
@the_Victorian

The old versions are outdated, have many major bugs, and it is recommended you do not use them unless otherwise instructed.

 

[geekhandstrong]

getting ready to take the plunge... no worries to massive brick status as I'm desperately needing a new phone anyway.

should hopefully have some feedback in a day or so.

edit:
was not able to get it working properly. could be because i'm on the ND4 baseband, but had to revert back to my Conquest 11.3 backup.

it could not launch the android initial setup.
buttons were non-responsive
touchscreen also not functional.

that was also after installing it after 2 full wipes as well as choosing different options in the aroma installer.

 

[Madbat]

Bro, good to see this. You are going to have some downloads my friend. There are tons of people looking for a stable ROM for this tough little phone.

 

[Nick_73]

getting ready to take the plunge... no worries to massive brick status as I'm desperately needing a new phone anyway.

should hopefully have some feedback in a day or so.

edit:
was not able to get it working properly. could be because i'm on the ND4 baseband, but had to revert back to my Conquest 11.3 backup.

it could not launch the android initial setup.
buttons were non-responsive
touchscreen also not functional.

that was also after installing it after 2 full wipes as well as choosing different options in the aroma installer.

There's still a few bugs... What baseband u on?

 

[Madbat]

getting ready to take the plunge... no worries to massive brick status as I'm desperately needing a new phone anyway.

should hopefully have some feedback in a day or so.

edit:
was not able to get it working properly. could be because i'm on the ND4 baseband, but had to revert back to my Conquest 11.3 backup.

it could not launch the android initial setup.
buttons were non-responsive
touchscreen also not functional.

that was also after installing it after 2 full wipes as well as choosing different options in the aroma installer.

If you're running conquest on nd4, you have essentially downgraded and are no longer fully nd4.

 

[geekhandstrong]

that's correct, madbat. it was either that or sacrifice it to the fire gods.
so I'm running a mutant, bastardized baseband. got it.

 

[Nick_73]

that's correct, madbat. it was either that or sacrifice it to the fire gods.
so I'm running a mutant, bastardized baseband. got it.

Actually I may have a cure to ur mutant... It involves going stock tho...

 

[Madbat]

that's correct, madbat. it was either that or sacrifice it to the fire gods.
so I'm running a mutant, bastardized baseband. got it.

I was just saying you may have to restore a stock mg5 backup and try running the nd4 update again to get this ROM to work for you. You may need to be fully nd4.

 

[geekhandstrong]

As long as I can revert to my trusty backup of conquest 11.3 in case of critical failure, I'm in for the long haul. With that said, can one theoretically continue to switch between the 2 basebands/ROMs by simply pushing stock first?

I only ask because this phone will very soon become decommissioned into an extracurricular plaything. I know I'll be cutting and hacking it in a manner I would never try on a phone I needed to use on a daily basis

 

[Nick_73]

As long as I can revert to my trusty backup of conquest 11.3 in case of critical failure, I'm in for the long haul. With that said, can one theoretically continue to switch between the 2 basebands/ROMs by simply pushing stock first?

I only ask because this phone will very soon become decommissioned into an extracurricular plaything. I know I'll be cutting and hacking it in a manner I would never try on a phone I needed to use on a daily basis

If this is going to be ur second phone, go right ahead. The worst thing you'll prolly mess up is the baseband

 

[FireBean]

I put this on my wife's phones last night so far she loves it. I will let you know if any issues should arise.

THANKS!!!!!!

 

[Nick_73]

I put this on my wife's phones last night so far she loves it. I will let you know if any issues should arise.

THANKS!!!!!!

Good a positive comment! Expect phenoninal battery life in the next update:

 

[Nick_73]

Hint of how it works

 

[lEquin0xl]

Just making sure, this needs ND4 right? I'll flash this in a bit. I'm not sure which ROM it was but apparently it was making you be stuck in MG5? I'm not sure.

 

[Nick_73]

Just making sure, this needs ND4 right? I'll flash this in a bit. I'm not sure which ROM it was but apparently it was making you be stuck in MG5? I'm not sure.

Yes it needs nd4

 

[Tituzin]

none of the links is working for me

 

[pcmxa]

Links not working for me either

 

[Nick_73]

none of the links is working for me

Links not working for me either

Sorry, my stuff on the server was deleted. I'm trying to get everything back up. I had about 6 roms that were deleted, 3 of which are gone forever

 

[pcmxa]

Sorry, my stuff on the server was deleted. I'm trying to get everything back up. I had about 6 roms that were deleted, 3 of which are gone forever

That really sucks. Sorry to hear it. And thank you for all your work on this. I was able to get the nightly from 11/9 off vmobi.

 

[pcmxa]

Just seeing if anyone has any suggestions.

I Went from running the VaeVictus Kernel to MG5 stock rooted. Updated to ND4 using the MG5 to ND4 zip. Made sure everything was working, updated SuperSU and Busybox and then attempted to install this ROM. It installs successfully every time but I have only goten it to boot twice, both in the stock ROM.

In the installer I am choosing the Google Launcher, Stock ROM, Stock MMS, and no additional apps. The first time it booted successfully, it showed the initial Samsung screen then went black for several minutes before finally showing it was updating android. On loading the home screen a number of apps reported they crashed, including the phone, but I was able to access the notification center and tried to launch Link2SD to fix the mount points. At this point the phone froze. Screen was black and wouldn't take any inputs, screen or keys. Attempts to reboot failed.

The second time I installed the stock ROM (after recovering my stable stock ND4 and first doing a factory reset) It froze at the lock screen and wouldn't accept any inputs/screen touches

I uninstalled link2SD in case that was causing any issues and reinstalled using the options for the nexus launcher, the stock kernel and the stock MMS app with no other apps selected after doing a factory reset. On boot it showed the galaxy overclocking screen with the spacey picture then wen black, played music for a bit and then nothing. When I picked up the phone to reboot, the top part of the screen would show info, but only if the phone was held horizontal. It appeared to be informing me of crashed apps. I could hit the OK button, and also hold the lock key to bring up the shut down menu. So the phone took inputs, but wasn't displaying to the screen correctly.

I then tried doing the same but with the OC kernel. It did the same thing.

From the brief interaction with it, this ROM seems pretty great. I would love to get it installed. But am not in any rush as I have a stable ROM to restore to. Thanks for any help!

 

[Nick_73]

I am trying to push an update but it won't boot... Working on it tho

 

[pcmxa]

Tried reinstalling the nightly build from 11/9. All default settings except switched to the touchwiz launcher. First bit went to black screen but rebooted and everything is working now. Thanks so much for the work and the rom!

 

[Nick_73]

Okay everyone: I remade the aroma installer. In fact I kinda borrowed and modified a pre made one. That should fix install issues. Right now I am remaking the rom, again. It won't boot on my phone. I think I added too many start up scripts XD and idk which to remove and where they are so I'll start over<br/>