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[ZKK007]

(Exploration CM Current Version: 20140512)

Hi all,

 

From the Developer that brought you the "Aviator" ROM series for XT912, comes Exploration! A new series of ROMs (eventually) based on the most popular Android builds. Exploration CM is based off CM11 and includes all the things you love about the most popular AOSP build plus some Aviator inspired tweaks and mods that will make this ROM fly!

 

Other Exploration Versions:
To Come.
                          

I am not responsible for anything that may happen to your device. (... nothing should happen)

 

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• Deodexed.
• Zipaligned.
• 4.4 System.
• GPS Tweaks.
• Baked in Ad Blocker (system/etc/hosts)
• Reduced DPI.
• Init.d tweaks:
  • CPU Sleeper script
  • Performance enhancing scripts.
  • Battery enhancing scripts.

• Build.prop tweaks:
  • Slowed WiFi scan rate (battery saver).
  • Audio tweaks.
  • Camera tweaks.
  • Memory tweaks.
  • And many more.
• ROM Control featuring:
  • Performance CPU control.
  • OTA Updater.
  • Xposed Framework, Tweak Box, Advanced Reboot Menu, Halo, and Per-App DPI Settings.
  • Viper4Android Audio.
• Custom Theming:
  • Wallpaper.
  • Boot Animation.
  • Soft Keys.
  • Modified Framework.

livinginkaos - A very generous man.

razrqcom-dev-team - For all that they do.

CyanogenMod - Source.

timpohladthomas - General XT907 help.

Xposed  -

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ViPER4Android  - ViPER520 and zhuhang.

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1. Transfer ROM and gapps zip files to SD card.
2. Reboot into Recovery (Tested with TWRP 2.6.3.0). See Post 3 if you want to switch TWRP version.
3. Mount>System.
4. Wipe>Advanced Wipe> and select Dalvik Cache, System, Cache, and Data.
5. Install>Select download ROM file.
6. Add More Zips>Select gapps file.
7. Swipe to flash.
8. Reboot and set up phone.
9. Let the phone settle for 5 minutes.
10. Enjoy!

Don't forget to read the "Bugs" list for bug fixes.
 

EXPLORATION CM:

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(If you want stock screen resolution (DPI), see post 3)

 

4.4 GAPPS DOWNLOADS:

You can use PA gapps, or CM gapps.

Debloated PA gapps:

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PA:

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CM:

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WALLPAPER:

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SEE POST 3 FOR EXTRAS!

 

Updates:
Aviator has it's own OTA updates via OTA Updater:
When an Aviator CM update is available, you will get a notification. You will then download the update using the app. Once downloaded, you will have to manually reboot into safe strap. The download location is sdcard/OTA-updater/Download/[filename].zip

 

Bugs:

Let me know!

 

Want to show your Aviator Support with a custom Aviator signature image?

 

Instructions:
Edit your droidrzr.com profile and go to the signature option.
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Save and enjoy!

 

Kanging Policy:
Please feel free to use anything here for your personal, or public use. If you do use something from this thread, all I ask to to be given credit where it is due. You do not need to ask for written permission unless it is otherwise stated as part of a forum's kanging policy.

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[ZKK007]

 

For CM11 change log, please see this:

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Exploration_CM_20131226:

Initial release.

 

Exploration_CM_20131228:

Built off CM source 20131228.

Reduced DPI.

Removed Icon Changer from ROM control.

 

Exploration_CM_20131231:

Built off CM source 20131231.

Changed Call Recorder apps in ROM control. This should fix in call volume issues.

Small theming changes.

Edited gps.conf

 

Exploration_CM_20140103:

Built off CM source 20140103. (A lot of CM changes.)

Removed Call Recorder.

Added Xposed Advanced Reboot Menu.

Added Xposed Halo.

 

Exploration_CM_20140118:

Built off CM Source 20140118.

 

Exploration_CM_20140121:

Built off CM Source 20140121.

 

Exploration_CM_20140130:

Built off CM Source 20140130.

Updated Apps.

Removed Battery Calibration app.

 

Exploration_CM_20140210:

Built off CM Source 20140210.

Removed Xposed Advanced Power Menu. Similar options available in Settings>Development.

 

Exploration_CM_20140512:

Built off CM Source 20140512.

Changed DPI to stock settings.

Updated built-in ad blocker (hosts).

[ZKK007]

TWRP Switcher:

Here is a quick utility that can easily switch you between TWRP versions.

Versions to choose from: 2.3.2.3, 2.5.0.0, 2.6.0.0, 2.6.3.0.

 

Instructions:

1. Download and unzip.
2. Run TWRP Switcher.bat
3. Follow on screen instructions.
4. Enjoy!

Download:

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Change DPI (screen resolution) to stock.

• Open ES File explorer.
• Press menu, and make sure root is "On".
• Click on the word "Root".
• Click on "Mount RW"
• Ensure all boxes are RW.
• Navigate to /system and open build.prop.
• Press menu, and select edit.
• Search for ro.sf.lcd_density.
• Change the value to 240.
• Press menu and save.
• Reboot.

[aneeshmbabu]

is it possible with safe strap

[ZKK007]

is it possible with safe strap

I haven't tried it, but let is know if it works!

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[nprevette420]

Nice rom, runs good. Only bug i can find is under security settings, when you try to open sms message limit, it force closes settings. Other than that just a little laggy.

[x60centenergyx]

This ROM is great! I love it.

Just downloaded and am trying all the options.

[jtommyj]

Any chance of an xt926 version? Wife loves it on her M!

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[jl90]

Well done man!!

[ZKK007]

Any chance of an xt926 version? Wife loves it on her M!

Sent from my XT926 using Tapatalk

 

I did a 4.1.2 ROM for the XT926 a while ago and found building a ROM without the device quite difficult So no plans right now, but who knows what the future holds!

[ant23]

1. Can we add the menu button to be always visible in the navigation bar?
2. Can we edit notification quick toggles?

3. Does this ROM lag like all the other 4.4 ROMS for the Razr M?

[nprevette420]

1. Can we add the menu button to be always visible in the navigation bar?
2. Can we edit notification quick toggles?

3. Does this ROM lag like all the other 4.4 ROMS for the Razr M?

 

Yes to all three  questions. 

[ZKK007]

An update should be out in a few hours or so. I've changed the screenshots in the OP to show the new build. The main changes are from CM, but I have changed the DPI to give more screen area. (It's a quick change to the build.prop if you want to go back to regular sizing, just message me), modified a few more softkeys, and removed icon changer from ROM control.

 

I'll post here when it is complete!

[ZKK007]

New build is in the OP! Enjoy!

[ZKK007]

New build is in the OP! Built this morning. I have added Call volume booster into ROM control to increase the in call volume. This app will FC on initial boot, but it will work fine straight away. Enjoy!

[netizenmt]

This was a good looking ROM. However, I ran into a couple of issues with the 12/26 build. First, lots of lag when clicking an app to launch. Second and the deal breaker. I received an important call and the caller could not hear me. I'll try again with a later version when I have more time to piddle with the settings.

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[ZKK007]

This was a good looking ROM. However, I ran into a couple of issues with the 12/26 build. First, lots of lag when clicking an app to launch. Second and the deal breaker. I received an important call and the caller could not hear me. I'll try again with a later version when I have more time to piddle with the settings.

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I just noticed that a caller couldn't hear me on speaker phone, but they could hear me when I turned speaker phone off. I'll look into this.

[ZKK007]

I think the Call Recorder app in ROM control was the culprit. I have changed call recorder apps, downloaded new source and built a new build which is uploading now

[ZKK007]

I have uploaded a new build 20131231-1545 to the OP. I will push this one via OTA Updater shortly. Enjoy!

[netizenmt]

I have uploaded a new build 20131231-1545 to the OP. I will push this one via OTA Updater shortly. Enjoy!

 

I'll give it another go later tonight when I get off work. If that part works ok, then I'll keep using it. One thing i have noticed with ALL 4.4.x ROMS that there are certain apps that just will not work, but do with 4.3.x and lower. It will be nice when the app writers update for Android 4.4.x (if they do.)