[UPDATE] PureKAT ROM 1.5

The Android 4.4 replica rom — PureKAT has just been updated to version 1.5 bringing some fixes and improvements. The update mostly consists of app revamps such as the phone, messaging, clock framework, and some other system files.

The dreadful and ugly WiFi icon has also been fixed.
Below you can find a complete changelog of what has been updated.

Changelog:

• Fixed wifi icon
• Added owner profile mod
• Changed few icons
• Added EDT Tweaks
• Revamped framework
• Revamped Phone
• Revamped Messaging
• Revamped Clock
• Revamped Recent apps bg
• Revamped Calculator
• Added Screenshot option in EPM
• Added Task Manager
• Minor bugs fixed

Download 1.5 update - Click here.

Installation:

1. Download the zip file to your sdcard
2. Power off your phone and boot into CWM Recovery
3. Flash the zip file, without the need to wipe data or cache
4. Reboot your phone

Source: xda 

[ROM] [AOSP] PureKAT for Samsung Galaxy Y GT-S5360

Here is yet another custom rom by san122 from the xda forums that's purpose is to bring the Kit Kat experience to the users. This one is based off the AOSP 2.3.7 rom by SpaceCaker from xda-developers forums so you should know what you're dealing with.

The AOSP rom by SpaceCaker is actually considered to be quite stable, and this custom rom called PureKat is basically a themed version of the AOSP rom that tries to give the Kit Kat look. Along with that some other addons included.

Features:

• KitKat 4.4 like themed
• Lidroid toggles in statusbar
• Extended Power Menu
• Holo Launcher as default
• No tweak included
• AdAway included
• Link2sd included
• Google Play Store and Google Play Services
• KitKat easter egg added
• Viper4android included for better music sound
• Not even a single bloatware
• KitKat 4.4 sounds included

Screenshots:

Download PureKAT ROM - Click here.
Download Percy G2's Kernel - Click here.

Installation:

1. Download rom and kernel zip files to your sdcard
2. Boot into CWM Recovery
3. Flash the kernel
4. Flash the rom
5. Reboot and enjoy

Source: xda-developers thread

Note 3 Launcher for Galaxy Y GT-S5360

Samsung does indeed do a great job with designing their skins. The icons and the overall color & design make a perfect user interface. Now here is a Note 3 look-a-like launcher for you to enjoy on your Galaxy Y.

I don't know about you, but ever since I found out that the Galaxy Y will be stuck with Gingerbread and it's old TouchWiz UI, I've always thrived to get the latest look of TouchWiz. Stealing icons off of Galaxy S Advance, Galaxy S2, etc. Just look at GYA rom.

This launcher is based off a Chinese launcher and made to replicate the Galaxy Note 3's by invinsible_asp from xda-developers forums.

It doesn't offer much customization settings like other launchers do but you do not really need them as the main goal of this launcher is to replicate the Note 3. So having an option to put a custom icon pack or to change some other things around would be useless.

Features:

• Completely themed like Note 3 launcher
• Quick start-up
• Smooth as butter
• HD icons
• Hide apps feature for drawer

Screenshots: 

Download launcher - Click here.

Installation:

1. Download the apk file to your sdcard
2. Install it just like you install any other app
3. Enjoy

Video installation & Quick look:

Source: xda-developers thread

S4 Lockscreen for Samsung Galaxy Y GT-S5360

Here is a Galaxy S4 lockscreen look-a-like shared as a new years gift by Rhievaldo from xda-developers forums.

This is basically an app that would replace your default lockscreen with itself, which has the Galaxy S4 style. It was originally made for Galaxy Ace but it should be working on the Galaxy Y aswell. Should also have no problems running on other gingerbread devices and above so yes, Galaxy Pocket, Galaxy Mini and others are included.

Also according to a screenshot, notifications for missed calls and received messages also seem supported.

Download - Click here.

Instructions:

1. Download the apk file to your sdcard
2. Install it like any normal app
3. Run the app and enable it from it's settings
4. Lock your screen, then unlock for results

Source: xda-developers forums

Android 4.4 Kit Kat Theme for Samsung Galaxy Y GT-S5360

So we're all aware of the fact that we won't be seeing official Android 4.4 Kit Kat on the Galaxy Y but there will always be workarounds to enjoy the Kit Kat taste.

Unfortunately, this is just a theme and will definitely not bring the full Kit Kat experience such as RAM optimization, ART, and everything else new, but you will still have the design. This theme was made by recognized themer san122 from xda-developers forums.

Files modified:

• Framework-res.apk
• SystemUi.apk
• Phone.apk
• DialerTabActivity.apk
• Twframework-res.apk
• Settings.apk
• Android.policy.jar

Screenshots:

Download:

Kit Kat Theme for Galaxy Y

Installation:

Note: It is advisable that you make a nandroid backup of your current rom just incase.

1. Download the zip file to your sdcard
2. Power off your phone
3. Boot into CWM Recovery
4. Flash the zip file
5. Reboot

Source: xda-developers forums