Hello everyone,
I was reading all the posts about Custom Roms and I wanted to make something like an "XDA-Rom"... Maybe it would be better if I explain what I mean
Beginning from the system, I'd say it should be a very lightweight Rom (like the Gilgamesh one), so, without almost all the LG crapware. But I'd keep only few things of this softwares:
- contact manager (so far it's the best one I've found, but maybe because I lack of experience)
- keyboard (on some videos they say it's the fastest one, but I may be in error)
- LG home and Home switcher, so that we can keep the mirroring app working when needed.
Then, I'd add the last MoDaCo kernel (the ROM should be working in EXT4, if I understtod correctly, this shall make the phone faster), maybe we could make a proper boot animation, and just few app that are (in my opinion) the only really needed, like the gmail app, the calendar one and only the basic things. We could even update the baseband and root the phone directly from the rom, so that after a fresh install it's already running. I'd replace even the LG lockscreen, that is really nice, but it's too slow (when I switch on the screen, I see the home and then the locked screen, this shouldn't happen with the default lockscreen).
Ofc, any suggestion is welcome
Thanks for reading, and I hope my idea is not that bad
I agree on the bootanimation.
Only on that? d'oh, I wrote for half an hour btw, I'd add Root Explorer as default as well... but I don't know how to do, I mean, would be enough to create the ROM with the kitchen (really a nice tool!) and then edit the *img files adding the software I want in the /system/app directory? Maybe this is a noobish question, but it's the first time I even get closer to creating a custom rom
Oh, integrate BLN to have notifications would be a great idea ! (if you touch the kernel)
tiwiz said:
Only on that? d'oh, I wrote for half an hour btw, I'd add Root Explorer as default as well... but I don't know how to do, I mean, would be enough to create the ROM with the kitchen (really a nice tool!) and then edit the *img files adding the software I want in the /system/app directory? Maybe this is a noobish question, but it's the first time I even get closer to creating a custom rom
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the root explorer is not for free.. so forget about this
Why? Install modaco and use filexplorer and delete all thing u dont want instead
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For the experience, I'd like to test
Just use the online kitchen...
I was actually 30 mins from posting a pretty close ROM to what you mention here yesterday, but built the one I'd like online instead (except for some tweaks I put in laster on).
If people is more open for a ROM like this for direct download, I'm happy to compile/maintain it Just thought that it wasn't needed...
Liberation
"Free yourself from your carrier"
Features:
[ROM Base] HTC Droid Incredible 4.08.605.2
Android 2.3.4
De-bloated
Deodexed
Battery percentage
4-in-1 advanced power menu
Removed E911 location icon
Red scrollbar and overscroll glow to complement the Incredible's looks
Zip-aligned for optimal memory management
CDROM.ISO removed (prevents that annoying Verizon install prompt when connected via USB)
Uses edify script, will flash in Clockwork Recovery 2.x and 3.x.
Removed Apps:
Adobe Flash Player (install from Android Market if you want it)
Adobe Reader (install from Android Market if you want it)
Amazon MP3 (install from Android Market if you want it)
CityID (annoying 3rd party bloatware)
Facebook (install from Android Market if you want it)
Slacker Radio (install from Android Market if you want it)
QuickOffice (for those who want a free Office reader, try Documents to Go from the Android Market)
Verizon Bloatware (My Verizon, VCAST App Store, Verizon Navigator, Verizon Skype, Verizon Backup; most can be installed via Android Market)
Youtube (install from Android Market if you want it)
Downloads:
Liberation v3.0 - 143.08MB
MIRROR (provided by BrettApple)
Changelog:
v3.0 (January 6, 2012)
Based on the latest official RUU - 4.08.605.2 (Android 2.3.4)
Red scrollbar and overscroll glow to complement the Incredible's looks
v2.0 (September 20, 2011)
Based on the latest official RUU - 4.06.605.3 (Android 2.3.4)
System hardware information corrected in about phone (bug with official OTA)
Removed Sprint section/tile from Market, replaced with Verizon (bug with official OTA)
Only 688MB available to user (see explanation in FAQ)
No longer patched to block Android Market malware (Android 2.2.2 and above are immune by default)
v1.1 (June 25, 2011)
Added battery percentage meter.
More efficient compression (smaller file size)
v1.0 (May 19, 2011)
Initial Release based on November OTA (3.21.605.1)
FAQ:Q: What was the difference between the standard and enhanced versions of Liberation?
A: In simple terms, Liberation Enhanced was deodexed, while the standard version was not. However, since the Gingerbread update, HTC has deodexed the /system/app folder, but has left framework odexed. I've decided to just deodex everything instead of having two separate versions with minimal differences in available storage, but vast differences in customization.
Q: Why is the Android Market outdated!?
A: If I insert the latest market, it won't update on its own, meaning more work for you. The version of the market I'm using is outdated, but auto updates. It will update in the background the first time that you run it, and should be updated within 2-5 minutes depending on your connection. You'll need to exit and re-launch the Market for the update to take effect.
Q: Some of my Google Apps (such as Gmail) are an old version, but don't show up on the Market as installed or needing an update. How do I fix this?
A: This is a bug or "feature" of the stock ROM, I'm not sure which. However, it as a very easy fix. Simply open Gmail from the Android Market. From there, scroll down to "Developer Info" and select "View Applications." This will display all of Google's apps in the market. Scroll down and update every app that shows as needing an update (they'll all display correctly from here). You may also want to disable automatic updates from here.
Q: Why isn't <insert app here> removed, I consider it to be bloat!
A: HTC did their best to put together an experience utilizing their Sense software. I left that intact as every user will get something out of it. Some use Friend Stream. Some use only Facebook/Twitter/Flickr. There is no perfect combination as every user wants something different. My goal was to present a stock experience without the carrier bloat. There are ways for you to remove unwanted apps yourself if you'd like.
Q: Why aren't there any screen shots?
A: It's a stock ROM. I've done nothing to differentiate this ROM in appearance from what your carrier/OEM ships.
How to customize Liberation BEFORE you flash:
Materials
Windows - 7-ZIP
Linux - nothing
Mac OS X - nothing (note, I have not done this on Mac OS X, so I cannot support this OS)
Steps
Download the above mentioned file(s) for Windows. You can use a different archive manager if you'd like, but my guide is based on using 7-ZIP.
On your desktop, create a folder named "Test." You can name it whatever you want, but I'll be referring to it as "Test" in this guide. If you are new at this, you need to follow the guide to the letter.
Find your downloaded ROM and extract it to the Test folder. The easiest way to do this on Windows is to open the ROM, highlight all of the folders/files (CTRL-A), copy (CTRL-C), then open the Test folder and paste (CTRL-V). Give it a minute to extract the contents.
Once you complete step three, modify the ROM to your hearts content (see details below). Once complete, proceed to step five.
Open the Test folder and highlight everything (CTRL-A). Right click and select "Add to Archive." This will open 7-ZIP's archive manager. On Linux or Mac OS X, just right-click (or equivalent) and select "Compress."
In the options menu that comes up, leave everything at default except the following. The filename should be Test.zip (change Test to whatever you want). Archive format should be zip. Compression level should be ultra. That's it.
Once done, you can copy this zip to your SD card and flash as normal. Keep in mind that I am not responsible for any changes that you made in this ROM, so make sure you Nandroid BEFORE you flash.
Specific Modifications (using the above instructions):
Ringtones - While the ROM is unzipped, open the test folder and look for /system/media/audio. Within this folder you'll see several more folders (Ringtones, Alarms, Notifications). Any should files you put here will show up in the system when you go to change your ringtone (or whatever corresponds to the folder). The benefits to this modification include; no storage space used up in internal, phone, or SD storage; ringtone works even if SD is USB mounted, no errors when the SD card corrupts or is in use. The ringtones (alarms/notifications) are stored in a partition that does NOT count towards your file storage
Replacement "stock" applications - If you use a differnent web browser (like Dolphin HD or Firefox), or a different SMS/MMS program (like Handcent or Chomp), then it is recommended that you remove the stock applications before flashing. This prevents conflicts, slowdown, memory usage, and the annoying popup where you have to constantly re-choose your default application. In these examples, you are looking for /system/app/browser.apk and mms.apk.
Add/Remove apps you don't want - Navigate to /system/app, and remove any APK files that you don't want. If you don't know what app it is, do NOT remove it
Modify Bootup Animation/Sound - Navigate to the /system/customize/resource/ folder. In there, you will see two files; VZW_bootanimation.zip an VZW_Droid.mp3. These files are the bootup animation and "Droid" noise. Simply delete the MP3 if you want a silent bootup. It really is that easy. Replace the ZIP File with another zipped animation (must give it the same name) to replace the animation with one of your own. NOTE: Make sure you verify compatibility. If unsure, don't do it.
Files needed for UOT Kitchen:
Download - framework-res.apk
Download - com.htc.resource.apk
Download - SystemUI.apk
The above files are needed for the UOT Kitchen. Ask questions in this thread if don't know how to use them. UOT Kitchen allows you to change visual elements of your phone's stock interface in a way that no launcher app ever could.
jaykresge, you gonna get anything going with this gingersense leak?
Why is this based off the November OTA? Use the new gingerbread leak!!
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josh0426 said:
jaykresge, you gonna get anything going with this gingersense leak?
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I'll mess with it.
tjrocks91 said:
Why is this based off the November OTA? Use the new gingerbread leak!!
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Need to have the stable release out before the test/beta releases
This seems like a cool idea. Looking forward to the download links.
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I agree.
I would love to see a ROM of yours based off of the Gingerbread Leak.
Nothing Special is the fastest and most stable ROM out. Hands Down.
I use it as my Daily Driver in a business setting and its perfect.
rosser725 said:
This seems like a cool idea. Looking forward to the download links.
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Liberation is uploading right now, should be available in a few minutes. Enhanced is still cooking, might be another 30 minutes or so. As for the "cool idea," this is actually just a renamed update to an existing ROM. See below.
tincbtrar said:
I agree.
I would love to see a ROM of yours based off of the Gingerbread Leak.
Nothing Special is the fastest and most stable ROM out. Hands Down.
I use it as my Daily Driver in a business setting and its perfect.
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I'm cooking Liberation Enhanced right now, then I'll immediately start playing with the leak. We've seen a few developers upload flashable versions already. I can't commit that I'll release anything on this leak at this point. Let me play with it some and then I'll comment on it.
Both 1.0 ROMs are up based on the November OTA. Currently toying with the leak, will update.
Re-cooking then uploading the beta for 2.00 based on today's Gingerbread leak. Use at your own risk.
I agree with tincbtrar.
Liberation Enhanced v2.00 BETA, based on today's Gingerbread leak, is now up. Use at your own risk.
jaykresge said:
Liberation Enhanced v2.00 BETA, based on today's Gingerbread leak, is now up. Use at your own risk.
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Downloading now, Thanks.
I'm liking some of the changes. Reboot time (after initial flash) is insanely fast. HTC Car Panel now works in both portrait/landscape, however, most other apps still don't. Feels smoother than 2.2 (and I just did clean flashes of all of my ROMs, it's definitely smoother).
Let me know what you think, but so far, feels good for a beta. I'll make it my daily driver for the next few days and see what happens.
Downloading the beta now. Already a few out there, but I know you put out good work, and it's the slimmest so far. Fingers crossed, already put the new radio on. This is great! Long live the Incredible!
Will definatly give this a try when I get home.
Only thing that stinks is the cool mods (Pulldown Toggles, EVO Camera, ETC) wont work with the beta correct? Those pulldown toggles are amazing for me (Flashlight, Bluetooth and Sounds - especially)
Once that gets sorted out Ill be using your beta. Until then maybe ill flash Liberation for fun.
Great work sir.
Is 2.0 deodexed?
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BrettApple said:
Downloading the beta now. Already a few out there, but I know you put out good work, and it's the slimmest so far. Fingers crossed, already put the new radio on. This is great! Long live the Incredible!
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Just an FYI, it works fine with the existing radio. I won't be pushing users to update radio/hboot/etc. until the official release comes out.
tincbtrar said:
Will definatly give this a try when I get home.
Only thing that stinks is the cool mods (Pulldown Toggles, EVO Camera, ETC) wont work with the beta correct? Those pulldown toggles are amazing for me (Flashlight, Bluetooth and Sounds - especially)
Once that gets sorted out Ill be using your beta. Until then maybe ill flash Liberation for fun.
Great work sir.
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I'm going to work on getting an Evo camera working for it. As for flashing Liberation, it's just Nothing Special under a new name (and the minor change of Car Home switched for Car Panel). All of the mods you used on NS will work here
cabjmb said:
Is 2.0 deodexed?
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Yes.
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Hi everyone! Today my Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G) has been updated to Honeycomb 3.2 via Samsung Kies.
During the update, i saved the Kies download folder containing the firmware.
I've uploaded to 4shared on this link:
http://www.4shared.com/file/IvMsjSLY/P7500ZVVKL1_P7500UBKL1_P7500VI.html
- Its about 727MB.
- You need Odim to flash (I cant help you with that).
- Is a Brazilian VIVO 3G version, and "i think" will work on any 3G Galaxy TAB 10.1.
- I've updated this morning so, not tested enough.
- Is more fast than the original 3.1 but, not fast enough We really need ICS.
Great job tonywalker!
Samsung released updates from gt-p7500 but vivo doesn't offer support.
Many people uses task650's roms, and look very awesome, but most of task650 updates and others works only in "gt wifi only". Is there any way to use these roms and apply 3g support on gt-p7500 from vivo?
Probably not. Developers would have to create a ROM specifically for gt-7500.
After a few days of use I can say that I really liked this update to 3.2. The most annoying problem was resolved, and now just the slowness of the tablet bothers me.
I think you should try.
Thanks a lot.
Searching an restock way for a looooong time, thank you.
which problems and apps?
tonywalker said:
After a few days of use I can say that I really liked this update to 3.2. The most annoying problem was resolved, and now just the slowness of the tablet bothers me.
I think you should try.
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I´d like to know what kind of problem did you find on 3.2 stock? Is it slowest than 3.1? Yesterday i rooted the tablet (3.1 os) and also overclocked, after these mods i realized that honeycomb are more fast and flow now. Honestly i dont want to create new problems that now.
Some apps are very usefull and cant miss on this tablet like:
- Folder Organize (u can use lite version)
- HD Widgets (improve time and weather with a excelent widget)
- Hide bar (the propose is: hide system bar every time you want, but bottom restore didnt work as the program promess)
- wifi ad hoc enabler (this app are really getting me nervous!!! I´m looking for a app that enable ad-hoc network and share files between pc and tablets (option locked by samsung). This is a new app and most os people are leaving messages saying that its perfect. After follow all the instructions i cant share my files.
** I tried to download 3.2 stock but i think that only 4shared users are allowed to download big files. Please, split the rom in two small files and reupload
Denis Costa
Just to confirm, I flash this by putting my tablet into download mode, then selecting PDA in odin and then search for the .tar.md5 file of the ROM right?
To those of you who don't bother to look up this information or even ask around xda.
THE HTC FIRST IS DISCONTINUED. NO ANDROID SOFTWARE UPDATES WILL EVER BE AVAILABLE FROM ATT OR HTC. WE ARE STUCK ON 4.1 JELLY BEAN FOR LIFE UNLESS WE GET CM. DO NOT COMPLAIN ABOUT HOW SLOW DEVELOPMENT IS GOING BECAUSE IT IS VERY HARD FOR ONE PERSON TO DO IT WHILE LIVING A LIFE. TRUST MY PERSONAL XP
Thank you.
PS: Gosh, please do research on the phone you are buying and how android even works before buying one.
Also.
Apps within the 4.1 - 4.3 range are inter compatible so you can run 4.3 or even 4.4 "aosp apps" like clock camera and keyboard on android 4.1.
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ROM - a file containing software files that you either receive as an update or flash through recovery to replace your your existing os.
Recovery - a system you boot into to, to be able to flash files and manage your phone at a superior root level (aka god mode) be careful with it.
Flash - install through recovery
Root - (to root - to gain superior access and make you overlord over the device's /system and /boot partition) Root - having root access
AOSP - Android Open Source Project (also refers to a STOCK non customized or non modded ROM or Nexus port)
Port - (to port - to port a rom means to copy it from another device because it is easier that way than building it from scratch, aka copying and slightly modifying to make it work on a device) A port - a rom that has been copied from another device
This is about all you might need but if you need any more terms, here is the ultimate android dictionary http://www.androidcentral.com/dictionary
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Guys is it to do with snapdragon?
Has no one managed to port an M8 Rom over?
Kitkat is sooo old.
Basically it looks like stock Rom or something without sesnse.
Do people still visit this site?
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Guys is it to do with snapdragon?
Has no one managed to port an M8 Rom over?
Kitkat is sooo old.
Basically it looks like stock Rom or something without sesnse.
Do people still visit this site?
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One of the reasons of this device not having anything above Kitkat is that HTC never released an update for this device. They initially assured that we would get Lollipop but they didn't got on doing that stating it won't give "a good experience". And since this device isn't that popular, there is some development going on albeit at a slow pace.
We did manage to get a functioning CM13 port.
The CM13 ROM works fine...HTC thinks that Lollipop wouldn't give an optimal experience, optimal my dash..we running Marshmallow...
Great work @nightcore500
With some minor modification you can get the port of the cm13 rom to look just like the stock sense ui as it provides access to the exclusive HTC play store apps
Here is what I did (do at own risk):
0. Install the cm13 rom with gapps
1. Get a sense based HTC cm13 theme
2. Download the HTC apps you want (namely the HTC sense launcher and HTC service pack)
3. If the launcher is unstable, aka crashes when you try dragging apps to your home screen, then you need to follow the following steps, if not then your done
4. Make sure the file browser your using has root access
5. Locate the HTC apps you've downloaded under data/apps, they'll be named something like com.htc.luancher-1, and copy them over to system/priv-app (you can rename the folders to something like HTCSense)
6. Enjoy a near stock HTC experience with next to no lag what so ever
pls delete the post.
THX
hanro50 said:
With some minor modification you can get the port of the cm13 rom to look just like the stock sense ui as it provides access to the exclusive HTC play store apps
Here is what I did (do at own risk):
0. Install the cm13 rom with gapps
1. Get a sense based HTC cm13 theme
2. Download the HTC apps you want (namely the HTC sense launcher and HTC service pack)
3. If the launcher is unstable, aka crashes when you try dragging apps to your home screen, then you need to follow the following steps, if not then your done
4. Make sure the file browser your using has root access
5. Locate the HTC apps you've downloaded under data/apps, they'll be named something like com.htc.luancher-1, and copy them over to system/priv-app (you can rename the folders to something like HTCSense)
6. Enjoy a near stock HTC experience with next to no lag what so ever
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Thanks