[ROM] SkyDragon per HTC One M8: guida, novità, download [ GPE | 4.4.4 | OTA SUPPORT ]

♦SkyDragon Google Play Edition Version 3.0.1♦
♦Best Performance & Battery Life♦
(Any Bootloader-Unlocked *GSM-ONLY* M8)





♦Android Version: 4.4.4♦
♦Firmware base: 2.12.1700.1♦
♦Rom Version: SD GPE v3.0.1♦
♦Built from %100 stock and clean base♦
♦Init.d Built-in♦
♦Busybox Built-in♦
♦Rooted with SuperSU♦
♦Zip-aligned on boot♦
♦SQLite optimization on boot♦
♦Build.prop tweaks♦
♦System R/W♦
♦Stock Kernel Rooted♦
♦Aroma Installer♦
- Optional GPS Location Selection
- Launcher selection(GEL,Launcher2,Apex,Nova,Xperia)
- Optional Apps
- Optional Keyboards (AOSP/Xperia)
- Optional MMS (w/quick reply)
- Optional Xposed and Mods
- Optional Sound Mods
- GAPP Removal
- Font Selection
- Kernel Selection
- - SkyDragon Custom Kernel
- - ElementalX Kernel
♦DEODEX with ART♦

♦ScreenShots♦




~*Made from scratch by HolyAngel*~

V3.0.1
*Replaced google keyboard with Android L keyboard
*Replaced boot animation with Android L bootanimation
*Replaced default background with Android L background
*Added Clear-all Recents key for recent apps screen
*Disabled Signature Verification
*Updated SkyDragon kernel to 2.0.1
- Sweep2wake/sleep, doubletap2wake, tons of enhancements
*Tweaked Build.prop

V3.0.0
*Rebased to Android 4.4.4
*Init.d Support
*Rooted with SuperSU
*SkyDragon Kernel 1.0.5 or Elemental x 1.0.0
*System Read/Write
*Disabled SDCard write protection
*Ported Aroma
*Added Advanced Reboot Menu
*5 column quick settings
*Tweaked framework/settings/systemui
*Applied camera and audio tweaks for best quality
*Added Torch App for flashlight
*Removed aroma audio selection for compatibility

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V2.0.4
*Fully Disabled Signature Verification for System and User apps
*Added Clear-All Recents button in recent apps screen
*Added App-Ops to settings/security menu
*Maxed Audio/Camera settings for best quality
*Added Torch app for flashlight
*Added kernel tweaker option in aroma
*Removed Xposed App Ops as no longer needed

V2.0.3
*Fixed build.prop from 2.0.2 ota
*Added Advanced Reboot menu (ART Compatible)
*Added Volume wake (ART Compatible)
*Added Sweep2sleep module
*Updated Kernel selection in Aroma - Skydragon/Elementalx/Stock
*Added Theme option to go back to stock GPE look.

V2.0.1
*Fixed 'Ok, Google'
*Fixed Boot animation

V2.0.0
*Rebased rom to Android 4.4.3
*Removed extra kernels for now until we get updated ones
*Removed APM Menu until I can get some time to remake it

V1.5.3
*Fixed hacked email and Ad-blocking not installing
*Added APM by default that works in ART mode!
*Removed AOSP keyboard option for the time being
*Updated Ad-blocking to latest 5/20
*Updated all Xposed apps
*Updated all gapps
*Updated project era to v16.3 (Thanks to ZeroInfinity)
*Updated Elementalx to v16 (Thanks to Flar2)

*Replaced stock kernel with my own SkyDragon kernel
- Based on stock GPE Kernel source
- Built with Linaro 4.9.1 toolchain
- Full -Ofast optimization throughout the kernel
- Extra schedulers (Fiops/Fifo/Sio/Tripndroid/VR/Zen)
- Extra governors (DanceDance/Wheatley/Adaptive)
- All TCP profiles enabled (Westwood/veno/reno/bic/highspeed/hybla/htcp/vegas/scalable/lp/yeah/illinois)
- Undervolting capable (Thanks to Flar2)
- General memory and performance enhancements
- HD Audio enhancements (Thanks to Flar2)
*This feels waaay better/smoother/faster/responsive than stock kernel but you can still expect same or better battery life and stability*

Version 1.5.2
*Fixed OTA Script so future OTA's will be easier to manage for me
*Updated OTA Center
*Added OTA Center to settings app
*Removed stock 'System Update' from settings app
*Fixed Remount RW script to properly remount system partitions for M8
*Fixed the missing power menu issue from 1.5.1 full rom

Version 1.5.1
*OTA support included from here on out!*
*Updated all Xposed Apps
*Updated all Google Apps
*Added multi-user support (3 users)
*Tweaked Framework
*Tweaked Settings
*Tweaked SystemUI
*APN list redone based on CM11 for better carrier support
*Tweaked system icons

Version 1.5.0
*Deodex Rom - ART Still Works!
*Added Project Era V15.2 Option in Aroma
*Disabled Signature Verification
*Added APM Option in Aroma - Breaks ART
*Updated ElementalX to 0.10 (Thanks Flar2)
*Tweaked init.d scripts
*Tweaked build.prop
*Changed settings and framework icons to z2 icons for a better look
*Enhanced performance and battery life
*Updated Xposed
*Updated Gravity Box
*Plus more I know I'm forgetting..

Version 1.4.0
*Updated ElementalX kernel to 0.9
*Updated stock MMS app to have quick-reply
*Updated Inverted MMS app to fix MMS issues
*Added LMT
*Added Apollo
*Added SD Tetherhack
*Added a ton of APN'S
*Tweaked data speed in build.prop

Version 1.3.0
*Updated ElementalX kernel to 0.8
*Tweaked Aroma wipe options
*Temporarily Removed Xperia Keyboard due to compatibity issues
*Added Google Gallery

Version 1.2.0
*Fixed System Read/Write Support!
*Added Flar2's Elemental X Kernel in Aroma (Thanks flar2!)

Version 1.1.0
*Fixed Root!
*Updated Apex launcher
*Updated Nova Launcher
*Updated Xperia Launcher to Z2 version with widgets
*GPS Selection in Aroma
*Sound Explosion mod option in aroma
*Removed minminguard from xposed selection as its discontinued
*Added Xposed AppOps
*Added 'Mother of all ad-blocking" hosts file optional
*Choice of Hangouts/MMS/Inverted MMS in aroma
*Choice of no-pin-security email/exchange app in aroma
*Better Gapp removal
*Couple apps edited/added/removed in aroma
*Tweaked Framework
*Tweaked Build prop
*Updated Xposed Installer
*Updated GravityBox
*Updated AppOpps
*Updated Youtube Adaway

Version 1.0.0
*Based on Stock NAND released by Graffixnyc
*Init.d Built-in
*Rooted w/ SuperSU 1.94
*BusyBox Built-in
*System Read/Write Support - Not working yet
*External SDCard Write Support
*Build.prop Tweaks
- Speed optimizations
- Battery Optimizations
*Init.d Tweaks
*Unsecured Stock Kernel
*Aroma moved from M7 version
- Gapp removal
- Xposed framework and apps
- Launcher Selection (Google Home, Apex, Nova, Xperia, Launcher2)
- Extra Apps added
*Bionic Libs from KVT49L(4.4.2_R2)
*More I know i'm missing..
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• Philz Recovery 6.25.x is Recommended! Don't use 6.41.x!
• Device unlocked e con s-off(s-off richiesto per versione nuovo firmware)
• Download ROM ed inseritela in sdcard
• Riavviate in bootloader mode (Power + Volume Down)
• Entrate in Recovery e fate prima full wipe
• Trovate in Recovery "Choose zip from sdcard" e scegliete lo zip file della ROM appena scaricata
• Seguire le istruzioni in Aroma installer
• Reboot device a fine installazione

Downloads in Second post!





Dragonesdenano
Holyangel
Jeryx
2wildfire
09ram
GraveDigger176
W00dstock
Joni2012
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Stempox
S.Supervisor
V1rk
Jolobz
Blively2
Kelvin216
Beanbean50
Joefrank
Rhong
Alvarofrc


Donators

Dragonesdenano
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V1rk
Jeryx
09Ram
Ideas4ya
CyclingVinnie
DougDuLa
asolo157
leongwengheng
BrandonPrice31
gr4z
Calvo1
Wnp_79









Dragonesdenano for all the help and letting me be part of the team <3
SkyDragon TEAM and Family, love you guys ^^
XDA Community
Google and HTC for the firmware
Graffixnyc for the NAND backup!
rovo89 for Xposed Framwork
Chainfire for SuperSu
Special Thanks to all Testers
Lesscro For Banners!!!
Stempox For Banners!!!
Flar2 For his Kernel and modules!
AshishDubey for Xperia Launcher and widgets
Doc3000 for his Sound Explosion mod
ZeroInfinity for his Project ERA Sound mod

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If you like my work and dedication don't forget to press Thanks!!!!
Any Donations are not expected but always Welcome!!! ^^


My Kernel Source for 4.4.4:https://github.com/holyangel/HTC_M8_GPE-4.4.4
My Kernel Source for 4.4.3:https://github.com/holyangel/HTC_M8_GPE-4.4.3
My Kernel Source for 4.4.2: https://github.com/holyangel/HTC_M8_GPE
HTC Stock GPE Source: http://www.htcdev.com/devcenter/downloads[/U][/B] ​

[NOPARSE]XDAevDB Information[/NOPARSE]
[JUN 30] SkyDragon | Google Play Edition v3.0.1 | 4.4.4 | 2.12.1700.1 | OTA SUPPORT | SD Kernel 2.0.3.5, ROM for the HTC One (M8)

Contributors
HolyAngel
ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x

Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1.0.0

Created 2014-04-04
Last Updated 2014-07-27

original thread on XDA​

 

Note: Absolutely NO part of this ROM zip may be used without my express permission, This rom is ONLY for GSM M8's!


OTA UPDATE 3.0.1:

Version 3.0.1 OTA Update <-Use this if you are on 3.0.0 and haven't updated or can't update through the rom app.



SkyDragon Version 3.0.1 Full Rom

MD5: e14eec2ba66e7098810724d04a6fd1e6

AFH Mirror


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♦Other Stuff♦

SkyDragon Custom Kernel Based on latest stock GPE 4.4.4 source from HTC - 2.12.1700.1:
Recommended Settings:
Scheduler: FIOPS
Read Ahead: 1024
TCP Congestion Control: Westwood
Governor: On-Demand

SkyDragon Kernel 2.0.3.5 for 4.4.4

* Aroma Installer for easy selection of gesture/wake features
* Kernel Built with latest Linaro 4.9.1 Toolchain
* Ofast Optimization throughout kernel
* Graphite Optimization on GPU
* Added schedulers: FIFO/FIOPS(default)/SIO/TRIPNDROID/VR/ZEN
* Added Governors: DanceDance/Interactive/Wheatley/Adaptive/SmartassV2/Lionheart/Lagfree/IntelliDemand/IntelliActive
* Tweaked arm and cpu topology for better performance and battery life then stock
* Tweaked Deadline Scheduler
* Tweaked On-Demand governor
* Overclocked slimbus for better audio
* All TCP profiles enabled (Westwood/veno/reno/bic/highspeed/hybla/htcp/vegas/scalable/lp/yeah/illinois)
* Undervolting capable (Thanks to Flar2)
* Sweep2Wake/Sweep2Sleep/DoubleTap2Wake (Thanks to Flar2)
* Added 2-way Stereo call recording support
* LZ4 Compression/Decompression - Enabled!
* FastCharge Support
* LCD KCAL Support
* Sound Control Support
* HD Audio enabled
* Full SnapDragon 801 Performance(268MHz - 2.45GHz)
* Intelli-plug(hotplug) Control
* Intelli-Thermal Control
* Tons of background fixes to give better battery and performance

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Old Releases
4.4.2 ONLY!
SkyDragon Custom Kernel Based on latest stock GPE source from HTC:
Recommended Settings:
Scheduler: FIOPS
Read Ahead: 1024
TCP Congestion Control: Westwood
Governor: On-Demand

SkyDragon Kernel 0.3.2

- Built with Linaro 4.9.1 Toolchain
- Ofast optimization throughout kernel
- Added schedulers: FIFO/FIOPS(default)/SIO/TRIPNDROID/VR/ZEN
- Added Governors: DanceDance/Interactive/Wheatley/Adaptive
- Fixed SELinux memory leak
- Tweaked arm and cpu topology for better performance and battery life then stock
- Upgraded Built-in audio to HD quality
- Tweaked Deadline Scheduler for better performance
- Tweaked On-Demand governor for better performance
- Overclocked slimbus to give better audio quality at all frequencies
- All TCP profiles enabled (Westwood/veno/reno/bic/highspeed/hybla/htcp/vegas/scalable/lp/yeah/illinois)
- Undervolting capable (Thanks to Flar2)
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Source posted at bottom of OP.


Flashable Zip Additions

Stock Theme


3-Column(stock) Quick Settings Flashable zip


Android L NavBar Icons Flashable Zip


Battery Percentage Flashable Zip


Note: If you need an older rom/kernel/something other than what I have posted here, You can always find it at my page on AFH
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