Thursday, 24 September 2015

Apna Wala Rom

After using some extraordinary Rom created by @Jaspreet_Singh @mjraogr  @renzorampas for Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro, I decided to build my own Rom from Stock firmware. Thanks :good: guys for inspiring noobs like us

Hereby I present you all Apna Wala Rom dedicated to my beloved bro Sunny



Its a funky looking ROM based on stock firmware, with some lollipop mods.
About Phone Display: Lollipop 5.1              PDA: I8552XXAML3 BUILD DATE: Dec 18 2013 
Actually: JB 4.1.2

Key Apps
  • Apex Launcher v3.1.0
  • ES File Explorer v4.0.2.2
  • Anytime Visualizer v2.7.1
  • Lollipop Calculator
  • Stock Camera
  • Google Calendar
  • Super Su [Pre rooted]
  • Samsung Keyboard [With number rows 4.2.2]
  • Devo Icon pack
  • Dailer [S5]
  • Contacts [S5]

Mod [My hard-work over it] :D 
  • No Sim Icon
  • No Battery Bar [Shows only %]
  • Lollipop style Recent panel
  • Translucent Status bar
  • Batman eyes designed header
  • Transparent Lock Screen
  • Framework redesigned
  • Moded Settings.apk
  • Lollipop style Expanded Notification bar
  • Droid X Boot animation
  • Unicorn Shutdown animation
  • SystemUI moded
  • Many more

Kernel version : Swap enabled
3.4.0-1324596
se.infra@SWDA2302 #1
SMP PREEMPT Wed Feb 12 20:58:36 KST 2014


Tweaks

  • Debloated [Tried to do so :p ]
  • GPS
  • Signal
  • ADB Notification Disabled
  • Battery
  • Voice call quality enhanced
  • init.d
  • Dalvik
  • Internet speed enhanced
  • Pure performance x
  • 3G Network better
  • Wireless speed
  • Better & smooth scrolling


Special Feature for Gamer's
STORAGE SWAP ENABLED
Graphics enhanced for a better & smooth gaming experience
Note: Safe to have a Class 4+ Memory card [For smooth experience]

For Advanced Theming & Extra Features

Download & Install apps manually from Theming.rar [It is not a flashable zip]

Featured apps attached in it
  • Sony Walkman Music player
  • Sony Walkman Visualizer
  • Beautiful Widgets
  • exDialer
  • ExDialer AndroidL theme [6 themes already downloaded]
  • Dark Lollipop Contact
  • Adobe Reader



Note:
Common things that this ROM does not have
  • Internet Browser [Reason- people hardly use default default browser, install of your choice]
  • Google Map [Reason- adding it is creating problem in updater-script]
  • Google Play Games [only 40/100 people needs it]
  • Polaris Viewer [Reason- [COLOR="red"]Adobe Reader [/COLOR]is far beyond better than Polaris & is given in Theming.rar
You can Install all the above apps from Gplay store and it will work with charm, I just didn't added it cause I felt it's not of much use

DOWNLOAD LINKS

Google Drive -----> Apna_Wala_Rom.zip [Available]

Mirror -----> Click Here

For advanced theming

Google Drive -----> Theming.rar [Available]

Mirror -----> Click Here

Auto Swap Disable
Google Drive -----> ApnaWalaRom_SwapDisabler.zip [Available]

Requirement:
CWM-based RECOVERY 6.0.4.5
For Stable CWM-based RECOVERY 6.0.4.7 Click here Thanks to @ankur850


#include <std_disclaimer.h>
/*
* Your warranty is now void.*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* Please do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*/

Installation process 

  1. Download Apna_Wala_Rom.zip & Theming.rar , keep them in extSdCard.
  2. Boot into Recovery [pressing power+Home+VolUp, after it vibrates release Power button but keep the Home+VolUp pressed]
  3. wipe data/factory reset
  4. wipe cache partition
  5. wipe dalvik cache
  6. Select install zip
  7. choose zip from /external_sd or wherever you have kept it.
  8. browse & select Apna_Wala_Rom.zip
  9. Wait till it gets flashed. [It takes around 15minutes to complete flash]
  10. Remove the battery and reboot normally [First boot may take upto 10minutes]

Things to do after complete installation & setup of device

  1. Unzip Theming.rar via Es File Explorer & Install the apps one by one.
  2. Goto Apex settings
  3. Select Theme settings
  4. Select & Apply Ovo
  5. For wallpaper either download it from Devo or select it from Theming.rar attached files


NOTE
This ROM is a fresh built and it is recommended to flash it after wiping data/factory reset. Stock Rom or any other custom Rom is not required to be there on your device before flashing Apna Wala Rom. 3 timepass games are also given just for fun :p Please don't Curse me for it

It is a stable ROM and so far no bug has been found, been using this ROM for past 1 month before finally releasing it. So feel free to give it a try.

LOG

Version: v1.0 Status:Stable
Based on: Stock FirmwareFeatures: Deodexed, Moded UI,Framework, Swap enabled
Every thing is not perfect. In any case you find a bug, Report it or PM me. Feel free to ask questions and don't hesitate in giving suggestions :)

Auto Swap Disable


  1. Download & put ApnaWalaRom_SwapDisabler.zip in your SdCard
  2. Boot into recovery mode
  3. choose install zip
  4. Browse & select ApnaWalaRom_SwapDisabler.zip
  5. Wait till it flashes
  6. After completion remove battery & boot normally

Screenshots



Thanks to

MuSaddiq [Guide to add Custom Banner]
nolinuxnoparty [Guide to add options in about device]

All those who are looking forward to use this ROM and developers who have motivated newbie like me

Inspired by the hard works of :

@Jaspreet_Singh
@mjraogr
@renzorampas

Dedicated to :