[ROM] Feather v1.7 UPDATED WITH PATCHES 10/20/10[SENSE/Speed&Light Rom!]FIXED SYNC <3
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Feather
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1. Introduction
2. What's Included
3. Changelog
4. Buglist
5. Who is this ROM for?
6. Download Links
7. What is RIPPED from this rom?
8. Credit
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Suggested Settings for Optimal Performance |
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Rom: Feather v1.7 (Download)
Kernel: KingxKernel BFS number 5 (Download)
Launcher: LauncherPro (Download from Market or [Download Here]. If you're on a computer, please save the link instead of clicking it, it's a direct link to the APK file, and some browsers open it instead of downloading it)
Add-on Patches (install via zip in recovery):
Remove Bluetooth (Download)
Remove Sense [MUST install another launcher first, they're available in the market] (Download)
Baseband Version: 2.15.00.07.28
Extra Applications:
Advanced Task Killer
AdFree Android
SetCPU (Located on the Android Market, or here for members of XDA, which is free. [Download Here])
SetCPU Settings (must install additional kernel):
Min: 245Mhz
Max: 1.152Ghz
Scaling: ondemand
Set on boot
SetCPU Profile Settings
Enable
Screen Off - 245 max / 245 min, priority 50, on demand
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After all the roms being made and such, I felt that I should take it upon myself to create a rom to sort of give back to the community. Thus creating what will now be known as Feather.
Feather is a rom unlike any other, and you better hold onto your phone because of it. What Feather is, is, a rom that is built for speed and battery life. This is my first build, and I'm currently working on a v2.0 release. I was going to wait for then, but I just couldn't wait, sorry x]
Ever download a rom, then look at how many apps there are, and realize that, while some of them are "cool", that you'll probably never use them? The solution to that problem is found within Feather. I've ripped out everything but the bare essentials to keep your rom going, and, so far, it's been helping the hell out of my phone. Boot time is much faster than I've got off of any rom, and, best thing is, everything works out of the box. No need to ***** and complain about how your rom doesn't have camera, or that the wifi doesnt work. It's a (fast) rom, everything works because it's stock. So, tell me what you guys think. Obviously it's not perfect since this is (1) my first rom and (2) my first release.
This rom is:
1 - De-odexed
2 - Rooted
3 - ZipAligned
4 - Light
5 - Fast
6 - Using this as a stock rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=808173
Changelog
v1.7 FULL WIPE NEEDED
- Added in 3-in-1 reboot mod by default
- Fixed Syncing loop issue
- Better speed ups by removing un-needed defaults
- Various speed up tweaks
v1.5 FULL WIPE NEEDED
- Facebook Sync working!
- Added Calendar / Calendar Sync (you can remove the sync from the applications menu to prevent the Calendar sync process)
- Added Wireless Tether (seems standard now?)
- Removed setup.apk files (starts with clean slate. If you want to setup Syncing, go to settings->Accounts&Sync->Add Account)
- Has a boot animation ;D
- Cleaned up system files for better support of re-adding desired widgets and applications.
v1.0
- Initial Release
Code:
Buglist
v1.7
Still working on receiving picture messages
v1.5
MMS
[I]Syncing works, but is on never ending loop - Fixed in v1.7[/I]
v1.0
[I]Sync problems with facebook, google, and calendar [/I]- Fixed in v1.5
This Rom is made for those who do not use every single application on their own, but would rather install the ones they need to have a stronger / longer battery life, while maintaining speed and performance.
**For the v2.0 release, I'll have all of the removed apps uploaded so you are able to download and install the ones you need, so that you're able to keep the speed and performance up.
Feather ROM's and PatchesFeather v1.7 Link
It takes a lot of time to build roms, especially with everything I've got going on. If you appreciate it, please donate. I'm moving and have to look for work elsewhere, and still have rent to pay. Not expecting my rent to be payed haha, but having an extra dollar to take the girlfriend out is always nice. I know there's people out there worse than me, so I'm content and making due. Just saying, it would be much appreciated.
>> CLICK THIS TO DOWNLOAD FEATHER 1.7 <<
Remove Sense**
Removes sense functions, you MUST have another launcher installed BEFORE running this remove script. I suggest downloading LauncherPro from the market, or from this thread in the Suggested Settings section
>> Remove Sense Download Link
Remove Bluetooth**
Bluetooth has continuous running processes that go, despite whether or not bluetooth is turned ON or OFF. Download and install this to remove the services and application if you do not use bluetooth.
>>Remove Bluetooth Download Link
Add Bluetooth**
Feature to add back the bluetooth functionality after running the remove bluetooth script above. Suggest to keep this and the remove script on your SD card to easily switch back and forth for times when you do and don't need it.
>>Add Bluetooth Download Link
Add Text To Speech (for use with GPS, ect)**
As said above, this is used with the GPS services to provide turn by turn navigation directions. This is not needed, but if you'd like the application to read you the directions as you drive, download this app.
>>Add TTS Download Link
Add Voice Search Options**
Should give back the search key -> Google Search function. I was planning on doing something with this at a later date, but for those who prefer to have it as a Google Search key, here's the patch.
>>Restore Voice Search
Add Weather and Weather Syncing**
Sort of obvious, allows Weather to connect to the internet to pinpoint your location / give you exact weather details for your area.
**Run these through Recovery as usual
Stand-Alone Download Apps
Google Talk
YouTube
Download Packs
HTC Specials Download Package
Code:
[Included Apps[/b]
Flashlight.apk
Friendstream.apk (not needed, it's already installed. I put it in the pack on accident)
HtcFMRadio.apk
HTCFootprints.apk
HTCSetupWizard.apk (not really needed, but in there fi you want it lol)
HTCLocationPicker.apk*
HTCLocationService.apk*
HTCSyncWidget.apk
HTCTwitter.apk
HTCSoundRecorder.apk
HTCStreamPlayer.apk
HTCCopyright.apk (have no idea what that is, but its here)
HTCRingtoneTrimmer.apk
HTCCarPanel.apk
*obviously they go together, since its the service and picker
>>HTC Special Apps download
Verizon Download Pack (install via app manager from market)
Code:
[b]Included Apps[/b]
VCast
Visual Voicemail
VzNavigator
VZW_MyVerizon
VZW_Skype
Verizon Backup Client*
Verizon Backup Service*
VZW Installer
Vzw LBS Permission
*Need both to be able to use the app corrently
>> Verizon App Package Download <<
Widget Download Pack (install via App Manager)
Code:
[b]Included Widgets*[/b]
[U]com.htc.FMRadioWidget[/u] [b]Requires FM Radio App[/b]
[U]com.htc.FriendStreamWidget[/U] [b]Requires Friend Stream App[/b]
com.htc.MusicWidget
[U]com.htc.NewsReaderWidget[/U] [b]Requires NewsReader App[/b]
[U]com.htc.StockWidget[/U] [b]Requires Stock App[/b]
[U]com.htc.TwitterWidget[/U] [B]Requires Twitter App[/B]
[U]com.htc.WeatherWidget[/U] [I][B]Requires multiple / all Weather Applications in order to run (Weather, WeatherAgentService, Weather Provider, and WeatherSyncProvider)[/B][/I]
GenieWidget
htcbookmarkwidget
[U]htcCalculatorWidget[/U] [B]Requires Calculator App[/B]
htcCalendarWidget
HtcClockWidget
htcContactWidgets
[U]HtcFootprintsWidget[/U] [B]Requires htcFootprints App[/B]
htcmailwidgets
htcMSGwidgets
HtcPhotoWidget
htcProfilesWidget
htcRingtoneWidget
htcSettingsWidgets
htcSyncWidget
*You MUST have the app installed in order to use the specified widget (obviously). The apps that are not in the stock version of this rom / that you must download are underlined.
>> Widgets Pack <<
What is ripped?
Pretty much everything. This includes:
Code:
[B]Applications[/B]
[LIST=1]
[*]Adobe Reader
[*]Amazonmp3
[*]Applications Provider
[*]AppSharing
[*]Calculator
[*]Calendar
[*]CalendarProvider
[*]CityID
[*]Facebook
[*]Flashlight
[*]Flickr
[*]Friendstream
[*]GoogleFeedback
[*]GooglePartnerSetup
[*]Mail
[*]NewsReader
[*]QuickOffice
[*]RSS
[*]SlackerRadio
[*]Stock
[*]Street
[*]Talk
[*]Teeter
[*]VoiceDialer
[*]VPNServices
[*]Weather
[*]WeatherAgentService
[*]WeatherProvider
[*]WeatherSyncProvider
[/LIST]
[B]Widgets[/B]
[LIST=1]
[*]com.htc.FMRadioWidget
[*]com.htc.FriendStreamWidget
[*]com.htc.MusicWidget
[*]com.htc.NewsReaderWidget
[*]com.htc.StockWidget
[*]com.htc.TwitterWidget
[*]com.htc.weatherwidget
[*]geniewidget
[*]htcCalculatorWidget
[*]htcCalendarwidget
[*]HtcClockWidget
[*]HtcContactWidget
[*]HtcFootprintsWidget
[*]htcMailWidgets
[*]HtcMSGwidgets
[*]HtcPhotoWidget
[*]HtcProfilesWidget
[*]HTCRingtoneWidget
[*]htcSettingsWidget
[/LIST]
[B]Verizon Apps[/B]
[LIST=1]
[*]Vcast
[*]VVM
[*]VzNav
[*]NZW_MyVerizon
[*]VZW_Skype
[/LIST]
[B]All Wallpapers[/B]
Credits - Personally, I don't know everyone (by name / username) who's done something to make this happen, so bare with me. Obviously rmk40 for providing the rom | de-odexing the rom, unrevoked team, and whoever else.
Fantastic...thanks for this. D/L now...
jc
No problem. Tell me what you think
Just a heads up, when you install it, it'll say Incredible, but then you'll get a black screen. Just let it sit for a minute and it'll go through. After that, boot times are a lot faster.
a few weeks ago i ripped every piece out of my Virtuous rom that i do not use and was amazed at how much quicker and smoother the phone is. it boots up and shuts down noticeably quicker and just runs quicker and smoother. i have yet to see a single force close on it either.
i'm sure this rom is even faster and smoother than the one i'm running.
thanks, nickkx...i think this is just what i've been looking for. looking foward to v 2.0, so i can pick and choose what i want to add back. this could rival my Ruby...
jc
Sense-based, yes? May just want to consider updating the post with some details, as there are folks (like myself) who may only be interested in an AOSP / Vanilla ROM.
Despite removing a lot of the crap, which I definitely applaud, Sense is still running on the phone on top of the Android OS, which in itself takes some (if slight) resources away from speed/performance.
Anyway, it's always great to see a new player in the ROM game...I'll be watching where this one goes. Your minimalist approach definitely got my attention!
jasonb1985 said:
a few weeks ago i ripped every piece out of my Virtuous rom that i do not use and was amazed at how much quicker and smoother the phone is. it boots up and shuts down noticeably quicker and just runs quicker and smoother. i have yet to see a single force close on it either.
i'm sure this rom is even faster and smoother than the one i'm running.
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Haha, back yours up and install this one, then you tell me :]
I've got some big plans for v2.0. I'm fixing up some stuff right now with v1.0 (found some extra things I can get rid of, ect), but hopefully it'll be released soon.
@mrchambo
Glad you like it! Like I said, I've got some more tweaks I plan on doing to it, seems like it runs great so far.
I agree re Sense...however, the vanilla email app is a pain as are some other vanilla/aosp apps. My daily and favorite to date is Ruby 1.1.4, smooth, compact and fast. i can remove most of the crap i don't want from it myself. but, anxious to try this alternative...
jc
bcgaynor82 said:
Sense-based, yes? May just want to consider updating the post with some details, as there are folks (like myself) who may only be interested in an AOSP / Vanilla ROM.
Despite removing a lot of the crap, which I definitely applaud, Sense is still running on the phone on top of the Android OS, which in itself takes some (if slight) resources away from speed/performance.
Anyway, it's always great to see a new player in the ROM game...I'll be watching where this one goes. Your minimalist approach definitely got my attention!
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Your right, i'll update the post title.
Also, you're right about sense taking away some resources, but I'm fixing that. Currently I'm getting around 300mb of free ram while idling, which I think is impressive, so I don't see a real need to go vanilla. Plus, people like sense (the few and the proud xD), so I figured I'd keep it. Definitely keep your eye on this one though, have some big things planned for upcoming releases.
is this based on the new OTA leak?
Nick, what kernel would you recommend running? If we wanted to use LauncherPro instead of the stock Sense launcher is there anyway to get rid of the Sense launcher?
Ty07allstar said:
Nick, what kernel would you recommend running? If we wanted to use LauncherPro instead of the stock Sense launcher is there anyway to get rid of the Sense launcher?
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Add launcher pro apk in data/app preferably and delete the stock launcher apk from system/app.
Ah, and make sure the apk you put in doesn't have any spaces!
Odin2347 said:
is this based on the new OTA leak?
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Yes, I listed it as the base rom.
@Ty07allstar
Currently, I'm running the stock kernel. Usually I run King's #5 kernel, but I'm busy editing the rom, so I haven't had time to flash it. I'm flashing it now, though, so I'll report back in a second.
Edit: I was overclocking using king's #5 kernel but I'm getting random closes with the browser.
looks that way, its based off of the leak which was posted 2 days ago
So what the battery life on this?
nick,
tried several times, can't get this to install...any suggestions?
jc
Sounds awesome! Downloading now!
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Would like to see some screen shots
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egobuster1 said:
Would like to see some screen shots
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ummmmmmmmmmmm its stock. lol
egobuster1 said:
Would like to see some screen shots
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App
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It's regular sense..
Also, is the download working alright?
@mrchambo
I think megaupload might have messed up on the upload, same thing happened with me. I just reuploaded it and updated the main post. Sorry for that :/ Usually they're not too bad when uploading stuff. Maybe my connection ****ed up when I was doing it. Who knows, but, it's updated and working, just checked it myself
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Shidell's Android 2.1 Eclair Port for the Vogue
After spending nearly every free hour of the last three weeks (and since 10:00 AM Saturday, it's now 5:40 AM Sunday.. so nearly the last 18 hours straight?) I've finally learned enough about linux and Android to present what I consider an excellent Eclair 2.1 port for the Vogue.
This port is based off of Manup456's work, and includes API level 7 support natively. I hope to be developing with Eclipse shortly, as I have other aspirations on an API-level for Android. (...I'm starting to think I have too many aspirations. )
But, before anything else...
Thanks to:
Plemen. Inspired me with his AOSP builds, and helped me in the very beginning with a few small questions.. just enough to get my feet wet.
Zenulator. Provided literature in the form of guides not only on Android, but on ADB, internals, theming, and more--as well as answered questions. I'd still be researching what a binary file is in linux without Zen, let alone able to present this build now.
Jamezelle. How many questions have you helped me with? lol.
dumbestcrayon. Showed me a fixed GenieWidget.apk from Nexus One, which I've incorporated into v1.1. Do something thoughtful, take a moment right now and send him a message on behalf of the MSM7k users, and thank him.
tatnai. Thanks much for taking the time to assist people with this build, including ext2-related questions, and packaging it/making it available.
Also, thanks to all of you who have encouraged me both publically and privately to continue expanding. It is appreciated.
Displaying the "Starfield" Live Wallpaper downloaded from the Market.
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Android 2.1 Eclair (API: 7)
Android 2.1 sliding unlock screen
Voice/3G connectivity immediately upon first boot (give it a minute or so)--no reboot required
Nexus One boot animation
Updated wallpapers (including "Live Wallpapers"--Not yet functional, but incorporated)
Nexus One ringtones, notifications & alarms
Includes the latest GPS library improvement from Dzo (in testing, but appears to lock fast and be accurate as of 1-19-2010)
Extra software: Gmail & Mail clients, Market, Music, Corporate Calendar, GenieWidget (Nexus One Weather/Sports app. & widget), Gallery, YouTube (Nexus One) & Spare Parts
Limitations:
Bluetooth non-functional
Tethering (wired & wireless) unsupported by current kernel
Camera does not work
Voice Search/Dial isn't working (need an updated audio library for Eclair, but apps are included so once available, you can replace your .so library files and use them.)
Power collapse isn't completely working--this is an existing issue with Eclair builds and the current audio libraries
Notes:
Be sure to use the latest base files before attempting this build. GPS may not work unless using the 1-19-2010 NAND/zImage from Dzo's site. Dzo has made improvements to the kernel to help get more accurate results via GPS
LCD Density = 110 (for now, we're testing.) HaRET users be sure to set this manually; for NAND users, it's automatically incorporated.
I haven't tested this via HaRET, only via NAND--thus, I can't provide much support for ext2/HaRET users. if you do use HaRET, please report back on how this works for you, and try to assist others
This build basically fills the capacity of NAND's limits (about 88 mb. of data)--be patient when it's starting with the boot animation
This build contains both the standard English and Chinese input keyboards--long press on an input box (I.E. Text Message) and select "Android Keyboard" to set it to English
Please be sure to leave comments in the thread if you try this build. Thanks!
Download -- v1.0, 1-17-2010 (.ext2 and .sqsh links fixed):
System.ext2.zip
System.sqsh.zip
Download -- v1.1, 1-19-2010 (.ext2 and .sqsh links fixed):
Removed: Voice Search, Voice Dial (without audio library support, they're just taking up precious space), Maps (easily available from the market, this chews up almost 5 mb. and I only have 88 to work with, so please download it post-setup), "Cube" Live Wallpaper (OK tech demo, but not very flashy. Pulled to save space.)
Added: Corporate Calendar )), Gallery3D instead of the original Gallery (a bit slower, please comment on your thoughts/preferences), GenieWidget App/Widget for weather/news from Nexus One, and YouTube from Nexus One. Additionally, I've packaged all of the Live Wallpapers from Nexus One. They aren't working yet, but once we've got the hold up cleared, I'll enable them.
Live Wallpaper: This is working, other than the Nexus One wallpapers. Search for "Live Wallpaper" on the Market, there's a few to pick from. I personally enjoy "Starfield".
GPS: The current GPS library incorporated with this build has debugging enabled, so it will write data to a file on your SD card. This shouldn't take up much space. You can remove this at will. This is simply a disclaimer and a notification of what to expect.
System_v1.1_1-19-2010.ext2.zip
System_v1.1_1-19-2010.sqsh.zip
Download -- v1.2, 1-24-2010:
Removed: Gallery3D (Slow, doesn't run correctly)
Added: Original (2D) Gallery
GPS: Updated to use v1.5 of the GPS library, which is another monumental step forward. jnadke is making great strides in improving our GPS library, and Google Navigation should work nicely in this build.
System: Modified lcd density from 120 to 110; this allows for the Dialer and the Music application to fit the screen correctly, as well as provides for a bit more room in certain apps (like Messaging) which were previously crowded. This does cause some other apps to display things a bit awkwardly, such as Menus, which can cut off a bit of top text.
Give it a shot, and post your opinions. Thanks to tatnai for the recommendation.
system_v1.2_1-24-2010.ext2.zip
system_v1.2_1-24-2010.sqsh.zip
Thanks for your hard work man.
Lookin forward to run this build.
Looking forward to using it. The download links look to point to the same file. Is this right? I'm looking for the SQSH.
going to give this a go with haret and post back, downloading now. will system.ext work with haret without ext2 partitions - i know, it's embarrassing, I have yet to partition my sd card; maybe I should do that today lol? also, is libgps.so actually included in the system file - I assume I have to load it in the rootfs using adb or terminal, right?
yeah, I think you were a bit tired, shidell, looks like your two links point to the same file, lol. strong work, thanks shidell, look forward to testing!
oh one last thing - tethering should work using PDAnet, I think it uses adb to do it, so as long as adb works it should.
EDIT: system.ext2 works fine with haret without partitions . . . that nexus boot animation sure is cool
Awesome work Shidell
Can you fix the dowload link for the sqsh file. It points to the ext2.
Thank you
I'd like to ask if the camera is working or not on this build.
Maybe someone can refresh my memory - is using the EXT file different from using the SQSH? Or can I just swap one of the other?
Are you saying that tethering via tetherbot doesn't work in this build?
Note from Tatnai
tatnai said:
sshark said:
Hey Tatnai, for Shidell's 2.1 port, what rootfs/initrd/zImage did you use?
I have NAND running on one phone so don't want to disturb that set up but as I am trying this using Haret for wife's phone, I need to know that...
Thanks,
sshark
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using the 1/6/10a rootfs, using the 1/14/10 zimage, and the initrd.gz and haret from the latest basefiles 11/16/09 (first link).
ext2 extension is fine for use with haret and no partitions.
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Any special conf needed?
And just use a standard vogue default text, set at what resolution? Thanks for any help.
Great work! It's so good to see someone else packing up systems for the community!
Contact me any time if I can help you with anything
a couple apps courtesy of zenulator, can't recall the link to his google code page, but included are calibration app, development app (use both to calibrate the screen), and modem app.
Shidell,
Two words.
Freakin awesome.
krwilson said:
Any special conf needed?
And just use a standard vogue default text, set at what resolution? Thanks for any help.
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I keep getting cannot read default text from Haret??? Probably something stupid on my part. I have an Eclair build running so I do understand some of this. But if one of you great members could share what files you are using it would be most appreciated. Thanks.
Do you need rename the system.ext2 extension?
I am using the following:
rootfs-2010-01-06a
system.ext2
zImage-14-01-10
initrd.gz 16-11-09
Last message I see is "failed to allocate the storage". What am I doing wrong?
I run Eclair 2.01 now via Haret. I downloaded the latest linked zImage and rootfs.img. I have system.ext2 - previously I have always used SQSH.
Thoughts?
szman22 said:
Last message I see is "failed to allocate the storage". What am I doing wrong?
I run Eclair 2.01 now via Haret. I downloaded the latest linked zImage and rootfs.img. I have system.ext2 - previously I have always used SQSH.
Thoughts?
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you are using rootfs from 1/7/10. this version does not seem to work with haret. use 1/6/10a.
Excellent work.
Can you please fix the link to the sqsh file in the first post?
It appears both go to the ext2 link.
Thanks
I have a running package of Shidell's eclair, if someone wants it, I can upload whole deal (zImage, default.txt, rootfs...etc.) somewhere. I don't have any filesharing account.
quick notes, running from sd card without partitions:
1. audio: was hopeful, but looks like we have to wait on lib.audio changes for voice search/dialer and speakerphone. question for those using sd card with partitions or nand and rootfs 1/7/10 - does speakerphone, voice dialer/search work for you? (and does rootfs 1/7/10 work for sd card w/ partitions?). may have to flash to nand if rootfs 1/7/10 fixes the lib.audio for eclair . . .
2. love the lock screen!
3. Market: just like donut, must first boot 320x480 to see all free apps in market. can then switch to 240x320. ideal lcd.density appears to be 110 at 240x320, this allows you to see what you are typing in Messaging, and allows the notification bar not to be screwed up (120 is fine for the notification bar, but you can't see anything you are typing in Messaging).
4. other: small enhancements here and there with 2.1 (dialer, contacts, haptic feedback, messaging, etc). i see accuracy noted now in maps without doing anything special, seems like the 1.3 libgps.so is in the system? haven't tried driving with it.
5. my orange sleep LED is not blinking. i don't think my phone is sleeping... I think this is why we don't have the wake-up problem (multiple presses to wake the phone up). have not tried the hacked zimage.
Great work Shidell! Love this build.
sshark said:
I have a running package of Shidell's eclair, if someone wants it, I can upload whole deal (zImage, default.txt, rootfs...etc.) somewhere. I don't have any filesharing account.
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Please do upload if it's not too much trouble..........http://www.mediafire.com/ possible?
I have got this running finally! BUT, I have the keyboard with English letters but the text in the keyboard such as DONE or NEXT is coming up in some Asian language??? Just me, or anyone else find this?
So, if yours works correctly then please upload, thanks.
Great work Shidell, excellent. The only downside for me is no tethering, tried with PdaNet just to see, but fails.
Here is the newest Donut build and it works for non-rootfs NAND only. Tested at 320x240.
Changelog:
Feb 25
- modified internal task management
- +
Feb 8
- reverted changes in sysinit and build.prop to fix some FC's
- testing Polaris wifi support
Features:
- Solid base (from AOSP Eclair and Heroblend Donut - based of Enomther's build)
- All packages zipaligned for speed - fast!
- Bluetooth and GPS
- Wysie's Contacts, Eclair Calculator
- Full market
- 4 themes with more to come
- blah blah - lots of the latest and greatest
Base File with Eclair theme:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/ddzy2otmkjy/base_253d_androidinstall.zip
Sqsh file:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/vnyyyju3nzm/253d_system.sqsh
Wi-Fi Update for Kaiser/Polaris:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5683048&postcount=1197
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HeroBlend Theme (custom blend)
http://www.mediafire.com/file/nnj1lmtnhmu/heroblend_v253_androidupdate.zip
Plastic Theme (by nebrada)
http://www.mediafire.com/file/evkmwikwekj/plastic_v253_androidupdate.zip
Darkstar (by freakfrogy)
http://www.mediafire.com/file/mtjdyzntkud/darkstar_v253_androidupdate.zip
Thanks to zen, vilord, dzo, enatefox, enomther, djengizz, canadiancow, srwalter, jamezelle, jnandke, shidell, mrkite32 and everybody else who's contributed and encouraged.
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Minus theme (by David1171)
http://www.mediafire.com/file/o0we1tyyhwt/minus_androidupdate.zip
GChrome Theme (by Moonspoon)
http://www.mediafire.com/file/ttjmzzugltb/gchrome_androidupdate.zip
Bluest Day Theme (by CaNaRi0N)
http://www.mediafire.com/file/zzmmmuynnyj/bluest_day_androidupdate.zip
Another Reserve.
damn it, I always get post #2 on all great builds.
Full market?? Nice..
sshark said:
damn it, I always get post #2 on all great builds.
Full market?? Nice..
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I got tired of running market enabler after every boot This build sets phone to US T-Mobile - you'll see all apps (including pay) for this resolution.
Nice work buddy.
PS. Are you from Canada? Maybe even Toronto?
The reason I ask is I see "The Hip" playing and I know they are big there. Having lived there for 21 years .
The base file is corrupted
Base file corrupt. Dang mediafire.
Alfatv said:
The base file is corrupted
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Dang - reuploading...
myn said:
Nice work buddy.
PS. Are you from Canada? Maybe even Toronto?
The reason I ask is I see "The Hip" playing and I know they are big there. Having lived there for 21 years .
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Thanks. I'm from the other side of the country - Vancouver - old Hip is fantastic!
Vancouver! nice. I'm in Victoria. Love The Hip.
Reuploaded and tested base.
i'm not sure I believe that market enabler actually does anything to the missing market apps for donut and above anymore. why?
1. after booting 320x480, getting full market, then going to 240x320 and using market enabler religiously, after 4-5 days my market still reverts back to having missing apps.
2. after booting a data.img at 240x320, I ran market enabler before entering my google account stuff. missing market apps still missing (paid apps yes, but no pandora, no google listen, no pdanet, no weather channel etc etc).
but i'm willing to be a believer. i'm going to fire this up in 240x320 with a brand spanking new data file and see what rolls. I think we need to find a way to fake resolution to google to avoid missing apps, as the market enabler/t-mobile footprint thing seems to only work for paid apps. waiting to stand corrected though . . . will post back.
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i'm not sure I believe that market enabler actually does anything to the missing market apps for donut and above anymore. why?
1. after booting 320x480, getting full market, then going to 240x320 and using market enabler religiously, after 4-5 days my market still reverts back to having missing apps.
2. after booting a data.img at 240x320, I ran market enabler before entering my google account stuff. missing market apps still missing (paid apps yes, but no pandora, no google listen, no pdanet, no weather channel etc etc).
but i'm willing to be a believer. i'm going to fire this up in 240x320 with a brand spanking new data file and see what rolls. I think we need to find a way to fake resolution to google to avoid missing apps, as the market enabler/t-mobile footprint thing seems to only work for paid apps. waiting to stand corrected though . . . will post back.
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This build won't show you the apps for different resolutions - just gives you the full market (as market enabler would) for 320 x 240; I'll have to correct the wording to avoid confusion.
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This build won't show you the apps for different resolutions - just gives you the full market (as market enabler would) for 320 x 240; I'll have to correct the wording to avoid confusion.
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love the build, fast as usual. I see you are feeling lcd.density of 113, I like it. love the animations as well. yeah, to me "full market" means everything - only way to get that, it seems, is booting a fresh data file at 320x480. I should work on a fix for that . . .
absolutely love it! same stable build as last time, updated. With bluetooth and fully functional gps, there is really not much more that I could ask for! For my phone and my use, this build is far and away the fastest out there, very smooth. Everything just fits right on the screen too. Nothing fancy but 100% usable.
Love that you have paid apps enabled by default too.
Tatnai, you figure out how to fix the market / resolution issue and I don't think there is a single thing left we can complain about...as small of an annoyance as it is.
Thanks Plemen! great work as usual
i´ve installed this version to my polaris and it runs very nice and fast. thanks!
just a few things i noticed:
- data connection works
- camera works
- wifi doesn´t work
- market doesn´t work (always getting a server error message)
- coundn´t test bluetooth yet
wifi not working is a big issue for me since i don´t have a data-plan. hope this gets fixed in the future
timmey said:
i´ve installed this version to my polaris and it runs very nice and fast. thanks!
just a few things i noticed:
- data connection works
- camera works
- wifi doesn´t work
- market doesn´t work (always getting a server error message)
- coundn´t test bluetooth yet
wifi not working is a big issue for me since i don´t have a data-plan. hope this gets fixed in the future
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I'm not sure what enabling wifi for the polaris entails - I only have a vogue but if somebody sends me the info I'll add an update and add it to the first post.
Any body got google voice to work on this build?
Mine installed fine, but then keep force closing.
berardi said:
Tatnai, you figure out how to fix the market / resolution issue and I don't think there is a single thing left we can complain about...as small of an annoyance as it is.
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would love to, but don't hold your breath . . .
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Any body got google voice to work on this build?
Mine installed fine, but then keep force closing.
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getting that too. going to try clearing my dalvik cache again and re-installing, I wonder if the new footprint has anything to do with it? if what I'm doing now doesn't work, I may try replacing the build.prop with another footprint, will post back.
EDIT 1: ok, i pulled myns build.prop and dumped it in, google voice works again. I don't know if it is the carrier settings (could be) or maybe the lcd.density (don't think so, unlikely but I guess possible; I know I've used 113 before and I don't recall it causing a problem). I've got to go to bed (my wife's about to kill me) so I can't test anymore. Someone should try google voice with myns build.prop changed to 113, and with plemen's changed to 110. I'll assume that plemen's is going to still force close at 110 cause I think it may be the carrier settings. then we'll need to figure out which setting in particular.
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I'm not sure what enabling wifi for the polaris entails - I only have a vogue but if somebody sends me the info I'll add an update and add it to the first post.
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what info do you need?
I know nothing about it but I can spend time searching and asking
thanks for your interest in incorporating wifi for polaris
My findings and fixes on the Desire HD ROM by IncredibleDoes with fixes maintained as they're collected from the community to help those with issues as well as provide those with information whom might be interested and are "on the fence".
After having run v0.2.1 but unable to get MMS working I decided to wait. While v0.3.0 or v0.3.1 does not fix MMS, there is a procedure that does fix the issue (listed below). I did not have my sdcard formated with an A2SD sd-ext partition and was awaiting IncredibleDroid's completion of v0.3.1 which does not require an sd-ext partition. However, after it was completed, many reported that they had no signal and a few other major issues. I had already backed up my sdcard and created an sd-ext partition but was hoping I could use the non-sd-ext v0.3.1 but with the issues posted regarding the v0.3.1 build, I decided to stick with the original v0.3.1 build that required the sd-ext partitioned sdcard and suggest you do too at this point.
First let me start with a big thanks to IncredibleDoes and a link to his main thread for you to get the latest updates and other information: IncDoes Sense "Desire HD"
Remember, a FULL wipe of data & cache is required.
So if you've skipped this process...start over rather than post any issues you may have.
Device Setup
My device info:
HBOOT v0.92
Radio 2.15.00.07.28
First, some have asked if having their sdcard formatted FAT32 was sd-ext - the answer is no.
Second, if you get the following error message:
Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk1p2 (file exists) 3 times, then
Can't mount SDEXT:
Failure at line 12:
copy_dir PACKAGE:ext SDEXT:
Installation aborted
Then you need to create an sd-ext partition.
Creating a sd-ext partition:
I tried to use the SD Partition option in ROM Manager but it did not work. It was suggested by ID to use Amon_RA's recovery image which was actually a very simple process.
NOTE: Unlike many downloads, you will actually need to read & follow the instructions properly. This is an actual .zip archive that you will need to extract the PB31IMG.ZIP image and place on the root of your sdcard, not simply rename it.
Once you boot into the Amon_RA recovery you should create a 512MB sd-ext partition and a 32MB swap file. You will need to select the SD:ext2 to ext3 option, then SD:ext3 to ext4 option to create the properly formatted sd-ext partition.
There is a link posted to an Android and Me article that shows how to do it via a command line but that's by far taking a more difficult approach.
The Amon_RA recovery is quite nice but if you have neen using the ClockworkMod recovery and want to flash back to the ClockworkMod recovery, the PB31IMG.ZIP ClockworkMod image can be found here "http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/forever" near the very bottom.
My Review
Three second boot:
I find this has been highly over rated. Since the phone is not completely shut down, it is not actually booting up. A restart or battery pull will provide you with the same boot speed that you are used to seeing.
Since the Shutdown option does not actually shut the phone down, people are complaining about having to do battery pulls to get back into HBOOT. While ROM Manager will reboot into Recovery, HBOOT is a different story. The way I have found to do this is to long press on the power button and select Restart. Once the lighted buttons below your screen goes out, press and hold the volume down button to boot into HBOOT.
MMS fix:
Use the provided files by es0tericcha0s but after installing APN Backup & Restore you need to delete the APN settings from the ROM before you restore the provided backup .xml file. This will fix the MMS issue in v0.3.0 (and possibly other build versions if broken).
Credit to es0tericcha0s for the post & files and to pd240 whom pointed out that the APN settings needed to be deleted before you restore the .xml file. Thanks!
Battery life:
In originally writing this yesterday (before the digital gremlins hit XDA), I had made a 1.5hr phone call using BT, downloaded just under 500MB of data over Wi-Fi for the Locations app (more info on that below), sent/received about 30 SMS messages, received about a half dozen e-mails, browsed the Web for awhile, watched a couple YouTube videos, streamed music over Y! Music & Slacker to test (but not for very long) and had GPS on for a bit. While I've seen several people complain of battery use, I did not see poor battery issues and was quite surprised since the 500MB download itself took well over an hour.
Call screen & Phone:
While broken in v0.2.1, as stated in the ROM's OP, these work 100% as expected in v0.3.0. Tone sounds for voicemail etc. work properly...all issues in this area are fixed. I believe that I read there were some issues with v0.3.1 however but I am not sure as I don't recommend that version anyway.
Camera & Camcorder:
Still broken as ID's OP states however it is different in v0.3.0 than it was in v0.2.1. In v0.2.1 the app would launch then quit back to Sense. In v0.3.0 it launches to a black screen and does not quit back to Sense and the back button does nothing. After pressing the Home button I used Astro's Tools to kill the Camera process and have since not futzed with the camera.
Chrome to Phone:
With many ROM's I have had trouble getting this to work and this was no exception. I figured out last nigh that even though I had played the Disconnect, uninstall, reinstall C2P game over & over without any success as well as logging out and back in with the extension in Chrome (Mac version) I had finally found the issue. Once I uninstalled the Chrome C2P extension, restarted Chrome and reinstalled the C2P extension and logged back in via Chrome, my phone was flooded with link notifications! All along I thought it was a device issue.
Date format:
I've seen people asking if the Calendar app states the actual day in the Agenda & Day views rather than just the date. The answer reported was no. This is not entirely correct. The date format set in the System Settings is a global setting. Whatever you choose is used for the lock screen, notification bar, clock widget as well as the Calendar app. Kind of odd but there you go!
Notifications:
With all of the ROM's I've run, none (even the 2.2 OTA) provided proper SMS, FeedR etc. "unread" counts. This new version of Sense does which is nice.
Also, for those not aware, recen apps are now listed along the top of the notifications panel in a sliding ribbon once dropped down. Could be useful if you remember that they're there.
Connected Media:
This is a cool central hub for the media (music, photos & videos) on you device as well as that which is "connected" to your device (e.g., via your Wi-Fi connection). In v0.2.1 this worked very well and was the only media app I used since it launches the required Gallery, Music & Video's apps as needed. Something cool I noticed is that it saw my DirecTV HD receiver. Now, there was nothing it was able to play on it but it makes me wonder if one had Hulu or Netflix setup through an Xbox 360 or Windows box, could it possibly stream that content? I don't have any of that setup to test but kind of looks promising.
UPDATE 9/26
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Just to help clarify:
This is a DLNA addition to the phone, so it can basically communicate with any other DLNA device. I can confirm that it works since I have a Windows Home Server in my house which supports DLNA. My Incredible can find all my music and videos. It will only display files it supports though. For example, it can play all my mp3 songs and mp4 videos, put my mkv videos are unplayable since it is not natively supported.
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Unfortunately, there are some things that work differently in v0.3.0 with the Connected Media app. The photos aren't able to view full screen without first looking at a photo that was in a linked Facebook album. Once a photo was looked at in a Facebook album, photos on my device would display when the thumbnail was tapped. However, quitting the app would force you to go through the same steps again (this applied to videos too).
In addition, if there wasn't an sdcard installed, the app cannot see any media even if it's stored within the device itself. I do not know if this applies to the individual apps themselves (too lazy to bother at this point).
HTC Hub:
This is a cool idea from HTC that with an HTCSense.com account allows you to preview and download many items for your device. Everything from Skins (themes), Widgets, single Sounds and even full Sound Sets that you can listen to before you bother to download them. Pretty nice.
HTC Likes:
Access to apps that other HTCSense.com users can comment as well as "Like" (think of Facebook's "Like" button). There are recommended apps as well and this should rally take off once HTCSense.com launches!
Locations:
While I have no use for it, people were asking about this app so I gave it a shot. As I launched the app it wanted to download maps before it would work. The maps it wanted were just under 500MB (as stated above). After downloading the maps, there were several categories displayed as one would expect (gas stations, restaurants etc.) but selecting these provided a "no locations found" message then prompted to tell me that I needed to download updated maps (WTF?). The maps for the Western U.S. were over 800MB and I did not bother so I cannot go any further with how this app works...sorry.
Market:
I think it was a CM6 ROM I had installed that asked if I wanted Google to keep track of my data & settings that I answered yes to. This new ROM does the same and something nice was that after installing the ROM, all of my apps were automatically downloaded for me. Very nice! Now, since I had installed v0.2.1, I had already setup my System Settings, these too were restored during the v0.3.0 ROM install (but not any app settings).
The Verizon tab is replaced with a "Downloads" tab and many Verizon apps are not available for download (NFL couldn't be found, nor Skype, My Verizon etc.). Kind of a bummer for some.
Quick Lookup:
This is a cool app that will lookup what you've typed in the search box. Sure, sounds boring but, you select from where it searches from the ribbon at the bottom. Your choices are: Wikipedia, Google, YouTube, Translate and Google Dictionary.
Quadrant:
For those interested in Quadrant scores...first run 1108 second run 1168.
Streaming Audio:
As mentioned above, both Y! Music and Slacker streamed just fine through the external speaker. I was told that Slacker sounded tinny using headsets but I did not confirm this.
Web Browser:
Looks a bit more polished. Using Wi-Fi YouTube videos played smoothly (unlike the YouTube app below). There's a new checkbox setting for animated .gif files which is unchecked (off) by default. I did notice in the 2.2 OTA that animated .gif's do play now, I guess this simply lets you choose to turn them on or off for speed. If you pinch the window down, it gets displayed just as though you selected Windows from the Menu button which is handy if you're in the habit of using multiple windows (which I'm not).
YouTube:
The YouTube app is broken in so far as you cannot log into your account. When you try, after selecting your account from the popup, the app just sits there and you're unable to do anything without hitting the back button. I tried this both over 3G and Wi-Fi with the same results. Also, when choosing an HQ video from my YouTube Favorites from the main site it was very choppy & not worth watching (unlike in the browser above but that was at 360 not HD). None the less, the Gymkhana THREE Part 2 video that's at the top of the YouTube app currently plays just fine in HD so other than the inability to login, I'm confused why some HD plays and others do not (but do on the 2.2 OTA).
Well, there you have it. After a second write-up (now over 8 hours of time spent) I hope this is of some use to the community. Since it was suggested I create a thread for this so that the information did not get lost in the main ROM thread I think it will be useful. If there's something other than trying different kernels or over-clocking that you would like me to try & add, please let me know. I will keep this updated as best as possible.
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[ROM] IncDoes Sense "Desire HD"
ROM Thread
IncredibleDoes Twitter account
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Tested Kernels
KiNgxKernel [2.6.32.15] [HAVS] [BATTFIX] [BFS] [OC] [UV] #5
Hydra Kernels - Stock Undervolted used by ID but that doesn't meant you can't run an overclocked kernel
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i had a weird issue, one specific to this rom, and it ended up being the deal breaker for me
i have a california phone number, but recently moved to the midwest. on EVERY other rom ive used, across two different phones, this hasnt caused an issue, my messages and clls all read the right time. however on this one, my recieved texts messages were reading as california time. since the messaging app uses conversation style messaging, i would have to scroll up through two hours of my texts to find a text that i just recieved.
it was insanely annoying. that coupled with the camera killed it for me. i dont use the camera much, but the two in conjunction were just too much.
i tried pushing the old htc messaging app and using that, but no cigar.
the verizon tab issue can be fixed easily with some build.prop mods btw. im not familiar enough with the INC yet to give you the changes off the top of my head, but with the eris, the issue was solved by editing the ro.product.name and ro.product.device i believe
Just need camera to work and it will be perfect! Already is the best Rom for me
Sent from my Incredible using Tapatalk
Thank you all for helping!!
ID
es0tericcha0s said:
i had a weird issue, one specific to this rom, and it ended up being the deal breaker for me
i have a california phone number, but recently moved to the midwest. on EVERY other rom ive used, across two different phones, this hasnt caused an issue, my messages and clls all read the right time. however on this one, my recieved texts messages were reading as california time. since the messaging app uses conversation style messaging, i would have to scroll up through two hours of my texts to find a text that i just recieved.
it was insanely annoying. that coupled with the camera killed it for me. i dont use the camera much, but the two in conjunction were just too much.
i tried pushing the old htc messaging app and using that, but no cigar.
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I wonder if doing a *228 option 2 would help by setting the proper local tower info for your phone? Have you tried this? I know ID said this was a GSM ROM which confuses me that it works at all (at least from my BB days) but I guess it's quite an apples & oranges comparison for Android OS to BB OS.
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xwera43 said:
I wonder if doing a *228 option 2 would help by setting the proper local tower info for your phone? Have you tried this? I know ID said this was a GSM ROM which confuses me that it works at all (at least from my BB days) but I guess it's quite an apples & oranges comparison for Android OS to BB OS.
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i didnt even think to try that, it may work. ill have to give it a shot later. thanks
I just wanted to say thank you for writing this review. It is a process to go create a EXT4 partition on an SDCard so I have been hesitant. This is well written and I really hope you take it upon yourself to write more reviews about new roms in the future. I think I might have to check out the next version of this Desire HD rom when he releases it. I can't wait for this to officially show up on our Incredibles in the future and get optimized to our liking by some of these guys.
Locations:
While I have no use for it, people were asking about this app so I gave it a shot. As I launched the app it wanted to download maps before it would work. The maps it wanted were just under 500MB (as stated above). After downloading the maps, there were several categories displayed as one would expect (gas stations, restaurants etc.) but selecting these provided a "no locations found" message then prompted to tell me that I needed to download updated maps (WTF?). The maps for the Western U.S. were over 800MB and I did not bother so I cannot go any further with how this app works...sorry.
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I have a hypothesis...I'm downloading a premium navigation map update right now.
es0tericcha0s said:
i didnt even think to try that, it may work. ill have to give it a shot later. thanks
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It kind of makes sense to me...Sure hope it works!
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tdavis42 said:
I just wanted to say thank you for writing this review. It is a process to go create a EXT4 partition on an SDCard so I have been hesitant. This is well written and I really hope you take it upon yourself to write more reviews about new roms in the future. I think I might have to check out the next version of this Desire HD rom when he releases it. I can't wait for this to officially show up on our Incredibles in the future and get optimized to our liking by some of these guys.
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Thanks!
The partitioning after reading the command line process was a no go for me. While I would have no trouble doing it, it was just too much work. The fact that ROM Manager was failing was a bummer too but the steps I took were very simple. Being that I had 10GB on my 32GB sdcard was the most time consuming portion (about 20 minutes to back it up from an adapter & an hour to re-write the data). Partitioning was/is pretty easy.
Also, now that the ROM is in ROM Manager, that should be helpful too (even though it's a tad under 200MB).
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douger1957 said:
I have a hypothesis...I'm downloading a premium navigation map update right now.
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I wasn't taken to a premium option, just a simple menu selection of map locations (World wide). Being basically homebound, an additional 800MB+ was just kind of silly.
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Great write-up. ID has done a very nice job porting this rom.
Thanks!
Shutting down is fixed now!!
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I know this is a review about the Rom itself, but what about including reviews of optional kernels that work the best. Such as Kings #5 or Hydra etc
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I wasn't taken to a premium option, just a simple menu selection of map locations (World wide). Being basically homebound, an additional 800MB+ was just kind of silly.
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It's not obvious how to do it. I asked about it in the other Desire HD thread.
Cached maps!
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littleguevara said:
I know this is a review about the Rom itself, but what about including reviews of optional kernels that work the best. Such as Kings #5 or Hydra etc
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I'm planning on adding those to the second post. Links based on user input whom have tried kernels. If you have some input on kernels you've used, please post it and I'll update the second post with link info.
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Nice ID!
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Hi Guys,
I thought I'd create this thread as I see so many people coming from Sense and being slightly underwhelmed by the stock app offerings on CM7. The beauty of AOSP ROMs are they 'just work' and are free from all the proprietary nonsense that hogs resources and slows down your device. That said, I fully understand the comfort provided by the Sense interface and the innovative features some of the apps provide. This thread is not a place for discussion or argument about what is best and what is lacking or how to use sense apps on CM7!! It is purely intended to show that if you broaden your horizons and open your eyes, you can create the perfect personalised UX based on your own tastes.
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Section 1 - Launchers
ADW LAUNCHER (EX)
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Ok, so ADW is included as stock in CM7. The main reason for this inclusion, other than the fact it offers huge customisability is that it is open source. This leads to it being constantly improved and updated offering a great experience for the end user. Huge market support in the way of themes and icons. Overall a great choice. EX version is ridiculously good.
LAUNCHER PRO (PLUS)
Another great customisable launcher. Missing those Sense widgets?? Do not fear as the main ones are here and available to use on any AOSP ROM of chocie. Not as much theme support on the market but plenty of mods available on XDA and a great overall choice of launcher. Updates have slowed down recently.
GO LAUNCHER (EX)
Another customisable launcher with great theme support on the market. Seems to be very fast and easily comparable with ADW and LP.
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Section 2 - Dialers
DIALER ONE
A great dialer replacement with extended functionality such as smart t9 dialing. Retains a Sense like look for those missing their HTC dialing experience.
GO CONTACTS (DIALER)
Another offering from the go team. A combined contacts and dialer app on the market with extended functionality such as T9 dialing. Nice blue skin gives this dialer a professional look.
DIALER2
Very sleek almost 'stock' gingerbread interface but again retaining the smart dialing amongst other features.
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Section 3 - Messaging
HANDCENT SMS
Possibly the best SMS app on Android? Not for me to say but I've used this app since the Hero days! Too many features to mention but personally I couldn't recommend this app more highly.
CHOMP SMS
Another stalwart of the Android SMS scene, giving the iPhone style thread interface to the masses. Not as many functions as Handcent but still an improvement over stock.
GO SMS
Are the GO DEV team planning to take over the Android scene? With all these apps hitting the market and being updated almost weekly, it sure looks that way. Soon we'll forget Google and be pledging allegiance to GO. Anyway, the app is solid and offers comparable features to Handcent including many themes.
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Section 4 - Music Players
POWERAMP
Quite possibly the best mobile music player on any device.... quite possibly. Simply put it's like having a portable amp in your pocket, an audiophiles dream. Combined with SRS (yes that's possible on CM7) it makes for some awesome listening.
MUSIC MOD
The stock music player isn't that bad.... it just looks bad. So how about touching it up and re releasing it as Music Mod? Great. Simple and elegant, plays music and looks nice. Lacks the features of PowerAmp.
MIXZING
Nice looking music player with some innovative playlist features. Recommends songs based on what you listen to.
³ CUBED
Nice music player with an interesting 3D Cube cover art interface. This can be switched with coverflow and basic views. All in all a decent player.
WINAMP
That old PC mp3 stalwart WinAmp is back on Android rocking WiFi desktop sync and streaming radio channels as well as mp3 playblack.
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Section 4 - Camera's
CAMERA 360
One of the best camera apps out there. Tons of features and functions to get the very best out of the DHD camera. Much better than the Sense app.
VIGNETTE
Numerous photo filters combines with robust operation. Great App.
CAMERA ZOOM FX
Another fully featured camera app with filters and adjustment properties.
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Section 5 - Keyboards
SWIFTKEY
Ok, so the idea behind Swiftkey is that rather than learn the correct spelling of the word you are attempting, it learns the way you write sentences. For example, you start by typing "I LIKE" and after you hit space the keyboard suggests "XDA" because you're always talking about how much you like XDA. Another example would be typing "I WILL", and the next words Swiftkey will recommend are "DO THE WASHING LATER AS I'M READING XDA". Obviously it doesn't suggest the whole sentence at once, but the word suggestions follow on from each other and you can start typing different words if the suggestion is wrong. After a months use however, it is rarely ever wrong.
iTAP
I know a lot of people on XDA, HATE iPhones and I can't say I am the biggest fan. Anyway, grievances aside, the iPhone keyboard just works well and has always been easy to use. So rejoice in the openness of Android and embrace the fact you can use the iPhone keyboard if you wish. Good keyboard with usual features, not much else to say.
KEYPURR
Keypurr is a keyboard for those fat fingered users who struggle with accuracy on the 4.3inch monster that is the DHD. Offers a variety of key layouts to ensure even the wildest typists can get their message down with ease.
BETTER KEYBOARD
This one has been around for a LOOONNNG time and is always a good choice. Loads of styles and skins so there is something for everyone out there.
THREAD TO BE CONTINUED..............
Regards.
Reserved............
Can't find camera 360 in the market, do you have a market link?
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Can't find camera 360 in the market, do you have a market link?
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Camera 360
I really like this thread
Please add Winamp to the music players.
Nice thread
Check ADWNotifier
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.adw.launcher.notifications
This is an small service to retrieve K9Mail, Gmail, SMS and Missed Calls notifications into ADW.Launcher.
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You can also set the app that will receive the notification (Dialer One, Handcent etc)
Also i would like to recommend some themes to make CM7 more beatiful
Cyanogen MOD 7 Themes he_stheone64
[THEME][29/03/2011] Blue Mix theme for CM 7.0 RC3/Nightly #29 v1.7
please do add widgets
Thanks for the suggestions guys, feel free to add anything you think worthwhile and I'll update the OP with suitable requests.
Hopefully it will make finding that perfect app easier for new users.
Regards.
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please do add widgets
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Here are some for a start
1. Beautiful Widgets - Flatwhite themed
2. Simi Clock
3. Default power widgets
4. Current Widget, Temp+CPU Pro, Extended Controls
lnyxboy,
any take on the all-in-one messenger client? (san facebook, I don't use fb anyway).
nimbuzz vs palringo vs ebuddy, etc.
of course the most stable and most batt friendly one(s), please.
Guys, I always have force close everytime after reboot when I'm using Launcher Pro Plus..
Is there any way to prevent this ?
It only happen after a reboot.
Great Thread!!! Really informative since coming from sense roms, I felt lost without all those sense widgets. Trying to find good apps as replacements and I stumbled upon this.
1 recommendation for a messenger client which I found on Lifehacker: Imo.im
http://lifehacker.com/#!5785665/imo...ier-to-use-interface-to-the-android-im-client
I have not used this app yet personally but would just like to share what I found.
Great thread! Good going guys.
One of the first things I change in a CM7 ROM before flashing is the camera. I use the MIUI camera app. Works beautifully and much faster than the stock which is horrible looking and lacks basic functionality. You even have the sense like focus by touching the required part of the screen (and autofocus is much faster as well). Don't have it at the moment. Will attach later.
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Attached MIUI Camera. Hope that this isn't breaking any rules!
damac said:
Great thread! Good going guys.
One of the first things I change in a CM7 ROM before flashing is the camera. I use the MIUI camera app. Works beautifully and much faster than the stock which is horrible looking and lacks basic functionality. You even have the sense like focus by touching the required part of the screen (and autofocus is much faster as well). Don't have it at the moment. Will attach later.
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post the tutorial as well
TIA!
chardd23 said:
post the tutorial as well
TIA!
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Tutorial for changing camera? Ok, here goes.
When you download the zip file to flash via CWM, open it in either 7-zip or winrar, navigate to /system/app and either delete camera.apk and insert MiuiCamera.apk or just insert MiuiCamera.apk (in case you want to have both just to see the difference). Close and flash. That's it.
If you've already flashed, get hold of root explorer or ES File explorer (in root mode), then place MiuiCamera.apk in /system/app and make sure the permissions are the same as Camera.apk (I think you can modify permissions only using root explorer and not ES, but you could take the long route of executing fix_permissions). Restart and you're done.
The new camera shows up in your programs list as MIUI Camera and not Camera. Hope this helps.
How do you get SRS on CM7, i can't find any option on neither poweramp nor the stock music player.
007K said:
How do you get SRS on CM7, i can't find any option on neither poweramp nor the stock music player.
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Go into the cm7 nightly thread and search 'dspmode' or read back through my posts and you'll find the instructions. If you're struggling then pm me.
Sorry for the delay updating the OP, not home till later on, if I have time I will do it when I'm back.
Regards.
EDIT: ghost thread this is...
Bump. -10char-
BumAround said:
lnyxboy,
any take on the all-in-one messenger client? (san facebook, I don't use fb anyway).
nimbuzz vs palringo vs ebuddy, etc.
of course the most stable and most batt friendly one(s), please.
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Definitely consider some custom keyboards. There are a number of truly **** ones, I quite like swift key, the predictions are awesome, and it tells you how many gestures you save through them.
007K said:
How do you get SRS on CM7, i can't find any option on neither poweramp nor the stock music player.
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For SRS, in terminal type;
Su
snd3254 -dspmode xx
Then you have to choose a profile from the list that it shows.
Is there anyway to get make the phone set it on boot?
K Dotty said:
For SRS, in terminal type;
Su
snd3254 -dspmode xx
Then you have to choose a profile from the list that it shows.
Is there anyway to get make the phone set it on boot?
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i don't think so, just install gscript from the market and create some profiles... =oP
i just thanked you trying to quote! =oP
I'll summarize the standard disclaimer: By downloading, you accept any and all outcomes no matter how strange.
Big thank you to forum member epinter for getting early builds to work. The CM has already integrated a patch like his.
DO NOT USE OLDER A1 KERNELS: They don't have SELinux support. The included kernel is really just V1.9 with SELinux turned on. It has all the same features that the A1 kernel normally provides.
Support Disclaimer
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I am no pershoot or other highly talented developer. It is very unlikely I can make any major bug fix if major bugs are found. For example: I have no hdmi (or HD) TV at my house so if that doesn't work, you're SOL. I test features that I use and that I find important. If there is an issue that deals with hardware I don't have (various bluetooth accessories for example) there is no way I can fix it since I won't be able to get a logcat and I'm not that great at intepreting logcats. Getting CM10.2 working on this tablet was very much a trial and error process involving mostly error.
ROM Name Trivia
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Since my kernel is named A1, after a childhood fantasy character my brother made up, I figured it would be fitting to name the ROM after A1's home world. A1 was head of the Diamond Cave world and the leader of the Diamond Force so I named the ROM after his world. That is his original 2001 hand drawn logo in my signature that I touched up in gimp.
Installation Instructions
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-Accept the standard disclaimer and support disclaimer
-Read Post 2 FAQ and at least be vaguely familiar with it so you can look it up later if needed.
-(if coming from stock recovery) Look up my A1 kernel thread and download the appropriate TWRP recovery for your model, and look up the dd method of flashing. Hint: the A1 kernel thread is linked in my signature. TMobile variant use pershoot cwm.
-Download gapps and the cm10.2 zip.
-Put on some (good) music.
-Boot into recovery.
-Do a data wipe/factory reset. (Only for the first cm10.2 install. Not required for subsequent CM10.2 builds)
-Flash Cm10.2 and then gapps (Only flash gapps the first time)
-Reboot
-Hit the bathroom
Downloads
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ROMS
October 28 Wifi
October 28 3G
October 28 TMobile
Older Builds
October 20 Wifi
October 20 3G
October 20 TMobile
October 5 Wifi
October 5 3G
October 5 TMobile
September 27 Wifi
September 27 3G
September 27 TMobile
September 18 Wifi
September 18 3G
September 18 TMobile
August 17 Wifi --> Only build with phablet android 4.3 ui
August 17 3G --> Only build with phablet android 4.3 ui
August 17 TMobile --> Only build with phablet android 4.3 ui
Others:
Source October 20
Gapps: I removed GMail because I hate the threaded email view, Google+ because I have no social networking accounts, and google partner setup.apk just because that name gives me the creeps.
What Works
Wifi
Bluetooth
Voodoo sound
GPS
Camera (Pictures and Videos): Focal is a bit laggy and refuses to change video recording resolutions
TabletUI
Android 4.3 keyboard Swype
MTP file transfer (at least on Linux)
Issues
Google now search crashes (I've never gotten it to work even in android 4.1) see FAQ someone got a fix
Getting a notification while listening to music or having game music own kills audio or restarts the album Fixed upstream as of September 30.
The built in google maps text to speech crashes. (use pico instead)
Screenshots
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{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Oh yeah, one last thing. In terms of source, I wrote out how I patched the CM10.2 source to make this rom and what those patches do. I thought that would be more informative rather than just throw in a bunch of edited files with their original locations.
So I have a use for reserving the second post
FAQ
1: I have no root even though I changed the superuser settings.
A: Go into about tablet and keep clicking "build number" until developer options appear. Change the settings in there.
2: Titanium backup fails to restore.
A: Set the backup folder location to be /storage/emulated/legacy/... instead of /storage/emulated/0...
3: The UI looks like honeycomb.
A: It's supposed to. I like the old honeycomb UI.
--> 3b: Is it possible to get the phablet ui?
A: No. The UI mode is hardcoded directly into the source. Making a flashable zip every time would be annoying. Also, the old UI produces a much smoother experience.
--> 3c: What would it take to make the phablet ui smooth?
A: The only solution that I know works is disabling the screenshot feature but that seems like quite a huge loss.
4: I get notifications for other users when using multi user.
A: It's a side effect of forcing the honeycomb ui. Multiuser was added in android 4.2 which is when the honeycomb ui was discontinued so it's likely that some bits are missing.
5: Focal won't change resolutions or is laggy
A: It's a focal bug. I'm not good enough to edit focal to fix it.
6: Is a Verizon variant coming?
A: No. It takes 3 hours to make the initial build and then 30-45 minutes each subsequent time. Also, it takes 20 minutes to upload each rom.
7: ADW drawer icons/start menu icons look pixelated
A: Use another launcher like nova. That one seems to work.
8: Some kind of text to speech engine crashes when launching google maps
A: Unfortunately it does. Change the text to speech settings to use pico in Settings.
9: Google Now crashes
A: Please see the workaround by pitpit24
10: 3G Mobile mobile data doesn't work
A: Please see the suggested fix by member John Kester
11: Will this ROM work for the German P75X1 variants?
A: Yes. The only difference between the German and international variants is that some features are missing from Samsung's stock rom. The hardware is the same. Blame this on apple for sue happy.
This is seriously awesome man. Really appreciated, nice job!
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Oooooooooohhhhh Im excited now!
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I'm starting download
Any deep sleep issues with kernel v1.9?
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This is awesome Aaccount! It runs extremely smooth on the tablet, big thanks to you guy!
Edit: let's make some evaluation of this ROM:
I installed the ROM along With A1 kernel and twrp, i had no complications at all, except for the Gapps which gave me an error on first attempt.
complications?
My first start on android 4.3 started with ALOT of crashes of the system, launcher, tekst to speek engine,... After several reboots everything works okay. Exception for the web browser, when i'm surfing arround and when i want to write something on a website (like a status update on facebook) the keyboard crashes, even when i install google keyboard apk.
is this ROM really buttery smooth?
Yes, it runs very smooth with animations turned on, it's a faster experience then 4.2.2.
would i recommed this ROM to other poeple over 4.0 or 4.2 on the galaxy tab 10.1?
YES!
video playback?
No or minor stuttering noticed
bugs?
When i longpress the recent apps button, my touchscreen doesn't react anymore, fix by reboot or lock/unlock screen
root?
Root access lost on 4.3, you need to manually re-root
Awesome!!! It is just installing...let's see
Tapatalked from my Nexus7
No complaints at all. I think I like it more than 4.2.2.
Seems to run quiet well. Thanks!!!
Only thing is the tablet ui that looks a bit ics?-ish and misses qs tiles. It also shows emails arriving on other users mail inbox. Is there an option somewhere to go back for the moment to phabletui? Don't want my wife to get my mail notifications
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DefQoN_BE said:
This is awesome Aaccount! It runs extremely smooth on the tablet, big thanks to you guy!
Edit: let's make some evaluation of this ROM:
I installed the ROM along With A1 kernel and twrp, i had no complications at all, except for the Gapps which gave me an error on first attempt.
complications?
My first start on android 4.3 started with ALOT of crashes of the system, launcher, tekst to speek engine,... After several reboots everything works okay. Exception for the web browser, when i'm surfing arround and when i want to write something on a website (like a status update on facebook) the keyboard crashes, even when i install google keyboard apk.
is this ROM really buttery smooth?
Yes, it runs very smooth with animations turned on, it's a faster experience then 4.2.2.
would i recommed this ROM to other poeple over 4.0 or 4.2 on the galaxy tab 10.1?
YES!
video playback?
No or minor stuttering noticed
bugs?
When i longpress the recent apps button, my touchscreen doesn't react anymore, fix by reboot or lock/unlock screen
root?
Root access lost on 4.3, you need to manually re-root
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Strange, was coming from latest cm10.1 and only wiped caches and system. Then I flashed ROM and gapps flawlessly. Booted up without any issues or error message. Also root is working fine after setting root to apps and adb in dev settings
I also noticed the recent apps thing. But only once so far.
Thanks for this awesome rom!!! It's really smooth and I have found no major issues so far
Please add an option to use the "normal" UI instead of the tablet UI, that would be great! Also I noticed that the recent apps animation is "wrong", maybe becuase of the Tablet UI?
By the way, Aacount how did you learn to build roms, modify kernels and stuff like this? Thats really great!
Thanks,
Regards Fleckdalm
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Thanks for this awesome rom!!! It's really smooth and I have found no major issues so far
Please add an option to use the "normal" UI instead of the tablet UI, that would be great! Also I noticed that the recent apps animation is "wrong", maybe becuase of the Tablet UI?
Thanks,
Regards Fleckdalm
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Agreed! I like the normal UI.
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root?
Root access lost on 4.3, you need to manually re-root
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What do you mean by re-rooting? Isn't it enough to allow root access to apps+adb under developer options?
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No 3g?
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No 3g?
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I believe this rom is for the P7510 which is wifi only.
Very nice of you to make this build AND to make such a useful guide on how to build this yourself. Was finding my way, but the last few issues were easy to solve with your guide
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Very nice of you to make this build AND to make such a useful guide on how to build this yourself. Was finding my way, but the last few issues were easy to solve with your guide
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+1. This will kick start quite a few projects! Thanks again for the legwork and sharing!
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Is the a1 kernel 1.9 not compatible with cm 10.2? When I search all I see is says the cm version is for 10.1 only.
Also I don't see any versions for wifi. When I look through tab 10.1 development I don't see a a1 kernel listing anymore. Or did I not look far enough
Can I use the version I'm on now 1.8.4 on cm10.2?
Sorry if these are dumb questions but I'm kinda confused here .
nvm reread the op and i missed the part where the it said 3g works on wifi. my bad
I think I've caught up on reading the thread.
As for the phablet ui, I can't make a toggle to go back and forth between since those variables are hard coded. If I was any better I would add an option to the system settings which would let you choose. Since I personally don't like the new UI, it was actually one of my goals that the rom be released with the old ICS/honeycomb style UI. It looks like kasper_h and djmatt604 are going to be making their customized versions so I would wait for them to come out with the phablet ui. Since the old honeycomb ui was discontinued in android 4.2 and that's when multi user came out, I can imagine that there would be some shortcomings in using the old ui since the code is likely not updated. AOKP had a way of doing it but that solution was written by a team of talented developers and I am just a single enthusiast.
@shawnwojcik
The new selinux A1 kernel is included with the rom. You don't have to worry about that. In all honesty, I haven't tried flashing an older A1 kernel without selinux support to see what happens. However, there is no point in doing so since the included kernel is exactly the same as the latest V1.9 but just has selinux turned on. There is no loss of features.
@arizal
I can't make any guarantees that it'll work properly since mine is wifi only but...
And just a survey: how many of you guys use the tmobile variant or know somebody who does and actually does flashing?
I really don't like the old tabletui but it's your ROM and your choice. Thanks for this great ROM!!!
Gonna try this this weekend. *excited*