[ROM][4.2.2][LINARO/SABERMOD] RootBox 4.2 [i9100] - Galaxy S II Android Development

i9100 RootBox 4.2 Linaro/SaberMod Build
​Build 4.2 Stable is ONLINE
Build/Sync Date: Aug 05 2013 17h:54m GMT+01h:00 Lisbon (Summer Time)​
DOWNLOAD:​
i9100 RootBox 4.2 Linaro/SaberMod Build​
(md5sum included with all builds)​
(CROSS-COMPILED with linaro-android-toolchain-eabi-4.8 20130721 toolchain, and sabermod-arm-eabi-4.7.4 20130720 toolchain)
(Linux Mint 15 x64 3.9.11)​
Stable Build 4.2 Changelog:
When flashing from Stable<=4.1 or Nightly<=0628, full wipe flash is recommended.
In case of dirty flash, clearing of Contacts, Contacts storage, ROM Control is required.
RootBox OTA
RootBox App
CM Privacy Guard
New framework animations
RC: Ribbons fix custom selection for long press/swipe
Added power button to Pie
Recents improved
Hybrid Toggle: show DPI, layout, colors settings & app name
Quiet hours logic changed
Date format from Slim ROM
Gesture based lockscreen security
Added tile colors
Added 2G/3G option to profile connections
HALO: Completely hide Halo))) icons while tasking
HALO: Size adjustable
HALO: Long-press toggle action
HALO: Button on PIE
HALO: Can save last position now
HALO: Toggle
HALO: Lot of other improvements and features
Added support for Samsung extended AGPS
GPS updated (Samsung magic field added)
MALI driver for Exynos updated
RIL changed for Exynos 4 devices
...Full Changelog
EXTRAS:
Added latest Apollo Music Player and CM File Manager.
(Build Time taken: Not measured; Linaro optimization -O3 cflag used; CCACHE used; "make clean" used, clean build)
These builds are hosted in my private account at MediaFire (purchased account - 120GB | no ads and really fast downloads!)​
(buildbot: intel core i7 [email protected], asus p8z77-v, 8gb corsair vengeance pro 2133mhz, sapphire hd7970 dual-x,
2x samsung 128gb ssd 840 pro raid 0 array, 2x western wigital wd3200aaks raid 0 array, samsung f1 1tb, silverstone olympia 1000w psu, antec 1200 high-tower)
(wc setup: swifttech apogee xt cpu-block, black-ice gtx-lite 240 radiator, 2x noiseblocker eloop b12-3 1900rpm fans, swifttech mcp355 water-pump, danger den 5.25" reservoir bay)​
Disclaimer:
These builds are freshly compiled/synced from RootBox open-source code:
https://github.com/Root-Box
A great thanks to @bajee11 and team for they great work and letting me use is sources.
When its necessary, it can be cherry-picked a commit and integrate it on the build
linaro-android-toolchain-eabi-4.8 20130721 toolchain, and sabermod-arm-eabi-4.7.4 20130720toolchains used to cross-compile.
If you have any doubt or question, post it in the main thread, so we can help out.
You can check Official RootBox i9100 thread for support also, since the source code is the same.
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Recommended Installation Procedure
Coming from another Custom ROM:
Wipe Data/Factory Reset (This does not affect your Internal/External storage)
Format /System (This does not affect your Internal/External storage)
Flash ROM
Flash Gapps
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik Cache
Reboot
Coming from Stock Samsung ROM:
Root Phone - Get CWM Recovery
Wipe Data/Factory Reset (This does not affect your Internal/External storage)
Format /System (This does not affect your Internal/External storage)
Flash ROM
Flash Gapps
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik Cache
Reboot
Updating from previous version:
Flash ROM
Flash Gapps
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik Cache
Reboot
Official RootBox Help-Index
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=37170965&postcount=2
Builds Downloads:
RootBox MediaFire Builds Folder
Download Gapps:
http://goo.im/gapps

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F.A.Q (Frequently Asked Questions)
What is the difference between these builds and the official builds?
These are unofficial builds of RootBox 4.x for the i9100.
ROM is built using the same source code (github) like the official one but with these following additions:
Compiled using SaberMod ARM-EABI 4.7.4 20130720 (kernel code) & Linaro GCC 4.8 2013.07-01 (rom code) toolchain compilers
May contain some custom cherry-picks. Always see changelog for details.
Cross-compiled using those custom toolchains results in a more smoother, faster, and battery friendly ROM
What is Toolchain?
In software, a toolchain is the set of programming tools that are used to create a product (typically another computer program or system of programs). The tools may be used in a chain, so that the output of each tool becomes the input for the next, but the term is used widely to refer to any set of linked development tools.
A simple software development toolchain consists of a compiler and linker to transform the source code into an executable program, libraries to provide interfaces to the operating system, and a debugger. A complex product such as a video game needs tools for preparing sound effects, music, textures, 3-dimensional models, and animations, and further tools for combining these resources into the finished product.
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Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toolchain
What is SaberMod?
The term "SaberMod" is coming from:
SaberMod is a AOSP based ROM with some extra features added in and mostly from CyanogenMod. SaberMod started out pure AOSP when android 4.2.1 launched. Originally it was pure AOSP with a few extra features I ported over from CyanogeMod and linaro optimizations. Then I rebased everything off of rasbeanjelly because I liked many features found in rasbean. Since then I've modified a lot of the code so not much of it is rasbeanjelly based anymore. But you will still find some commonly used features found in rasbeanjelly. SaberMod is not a rasbeanjelly or CM clone, or KANG. Custom kernels are included for certain devices when available. These are personal builds we make for ourselves and originally became very popular in the nexus 7 forums. Features are very rarely added, and are built to SaberMod's team members liking. Currently there are two members of SaberMod working on this project. Myself and @jarjar124 . Please understand our time is limited and we are only two people who have lives, and do not have 25-50 members like CyanogenMod to add things. And our goal is not to add a bunch of features that bloat the system of the ROM.
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Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2158698
What is Linaro?
Linaro is the place where engineers from the world's leading technology companies define the future of Linux on ARM. The company is a not-for-profit engineering organization with over 120 engineers working on consolidating and optimizing open source software for the ARM architecture, including the GCC toolchain, the Linux kernel, ARM power management, graphics and multimedia interfaces.
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Source: http://www.linaro.org/linux-on-arm/

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So if i understand correct this is rootbox with saber mod? Thnx..

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Md5 is incorect.
I download 3 times and check md5(same) is 312610C4520683828BD64A83BAB299CB.
But md5 in text file is
ddec05bf797076d8ca37877ac98560fb
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wassk said:
So if i understand correct this is rootbox with saber mod? Thnx..
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yes, this is compiled from RootBox sources with Linaro and SaberMod toolchains. In this case, latest stable version 4.2, compiled yesterday around 18h, and plus few extras added.
regards.

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sanglxagdm said:
Md5 is incorect.
I download 3 times and check md5(same) is 312610C4520683828BD64A83BAB299CB.
But md5 in text file is
ddec05bf797076d8ca37877ac98560fb
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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Sorry about that. Its fixed. I uploaded the wrong md5 file.
Regards.

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Nice work mate, will download now and report back
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 4

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Running it now, and it's working like a charm, Great work! :good:

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Looks like sabermod toolchain is getting popular
Sent from SGS2 powered by Dorimanx kernel

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wonsky21 said:
Looks like sabermod toolchain is getting popular
Sent from SGS2 powered by Dorimanx kernel
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Seems so.. the cross-compiling of RootBox with custom toolchains, Linaro and SaberMod, results in an outstanding battery life and performance.
OT: don't you have problems with BVLP7? When i was testing the build and using that modem, i had problems switching from 2G to 3G. Flashed another modem, no problem since.

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infected_ said:
Seems so.. the cross-compiling of RootBox with custom toolchains, Linaro and SaberMod, results in an outstanding battery life and performance.
OT: don't you have problems with BVLP7? When i was testing the build and using that modem, i had problems switching from 2G to 3G. Flashed another modem, no problem since.
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Yeah, I noticed it too. But BVLP7 gives me awesome receiption, and I switch 2G to 3G very rarely, so it's not big deal. I can switch it from settings. What modem do you use?

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wonsky21 said:
Yeah, I noticed it too. But BVLP7 gives me awesome receiption, and I switch 2G to 3G very rarely, so it's not big deal. I can switch it from settings. What modem do you use?
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was using XXMS3, but was having signal drops in some areas. Currently using XXMS2, the one that comes with official Sammy 4.1.2 for Portugal.

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I'll give a try. Love Rootbox.
Thanks for your work.

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Can I change the kernel? I mean if there is any specific kernel optimization that could be a reason for not to change it
thanks man excellent job
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So first impressions....
No problems at all that I could find, very fast and battery seems ok...
Not going to make any comparison but this is nice.
Good work @op
Sorry it's short but it's really that good,
Usually I find hybrids(cept p.a) a bit slow for me but I think I could use this.
Again good work
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 4

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yes, you can use another kernel than stock RootBox. I'm currently using the combo Linaro/SaberMod RootBox 4.2 + Gustavo_S CM based kernel 1707 (linaro compiled also).. working great. check screenshots in attachment. 21h battery usage, still 51% left, and >= 2h screen on time...

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Flashed and running very smoothly. Will see how it goes over the next couple of days.
Definitely feels faster, but that's possibly the new ROM effect.
Good work. ^_^
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 4

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Lol i thought where did pacman go, but you made another build
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What is the "mobile broadcast"? Can I disable it?
It is troublesome.
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