This ROM is based on CODEAURORA KK 4.4.4 Android Multi Language (5.2.28) [link] what is fully stable and working KitKat ROM for Mi2A so almost all credits go to the Chinese author of this truly amazing ROM.
KEY FEATURES
CHANGES
FAQ
COMMON ISSUES
NOTES
Download
RECOVERY
Important: before you start flashing this ROM, you will need CWM recovery.
Grab the latest and greatest CWM Recovery R11 UPDATE 1 for Mi2a by Furniel and install from MiRecovery to "System 1":
URGENT: all alternative non-MIUI ROMs always install to "System 1" and don't forget to wipe user data (your SD card data will stay there)!!! If you enable TDB (True Dual Boot) in CWM Recovery - which means separate data partition for System 1 and System 2 - your SD card will be WIPED.
KEY FEATURES
- Everything is working
- No Random reboots
- Smooth & Fast
- Huge amount of free RAM
- Long battery life
CHANGES
- the default language was changed from Chinese to English (/system/build.prop file edited)
- fine-tuned CPU Governor (/system/etc/init.qcom.post_boot.sh file edited)
- fine-tuned WiFi (instant notifications with/without power saving) (/system/etc/firmware/wlan/prima/WCNSS_qcom_cfg.ini file edited)
- fine-tuned GPS NTP servers (/system/etc/gps.conf file edited)
- added AOSP Browser (/system/app/Browser.apk file copied)
- added AOSP Email (/system/app/Email.apk file copied)
- added AOSP Exchange (/system/app/Exchange.apk file copied)
- replaced Hola Launcher with AOSP Launcher (/system/app/Launcher3.apk file replaced)
- replaced Chinese keyboard with AOSP Keyboard (/system/app/LatinIME.apk file replaced)
- removed MiMarket (/system/third-app/MiMarket.apk file deleted)
- removed 360 AntiVirus (/system/app/360AntiVirus.apk file deleted)
- removed all kernel modules in /system/lib/modules/ directory related to removed Chinese apps
FAQ
- Is it really stable?
Yes. This ROM is perfectly stable and is intended as your daily driver. - Is everything working?
Yes. - Are there any restarts or random reboots?
No.
COMMON ISSUES
- "Unfortunately, sound search for Google Play has stopped": Delete /system/app/GoogleEars.apk (optionally install latest Sound Search for Google). This also resolves synchronization errors (this problem actually applies to gapps if you install them).
NOTES
- While MIUI alarm clocks works when phone is turned off it does not apply to AOSP Android (in general). Always leave your phone turned on if you do not want to miss your alarm.
Download
- ROM [Codeaurora-mi2a_qcom-5.2.28-HHlJ67jp3M-4.4.4-NOBLOATWARE-signed.zip]
- Google Apps [gapps-kk-20140105-signed.zip]
RECOVERY
Important: before you start flashing this ROM, you will need CWM recovery.
Grab the latest and greatest CWM Recovery R11 UPDATE 1 for Mi2a by Furniel and install from MiRecovery to "System 1":
URGENT: all alternative non-MIUI ROMs always install to "System 1" and don't forget to wipe user data (your SD card data will stay there)!!! If you enable TDB (True Dual Boot) in CWM Recovery - which means separate data partition for System 1 and System 2 - your SD card will be WIPED.
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