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[TUT] Ubuntu on Evo 4g

First you have to flash this zimage
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=357141&d=1278649181
Do this by rebooting your phone into fastboot
adb reboot-bootloader
then,
fastboot flash zimage zImage
then reboot and follow the instructions on this tutorial and it will work like a charm
http://htcevohacks.com/htc-evo-hacks/how-to-install-ubuntu-on-htc-evo-4g/
Thank vinny75 for compiling the zimage that makes this work for the evo
and thank the guy who wrote the tutorial for everything else..
thank me for nothing because i didnt do anything lol
EDIT: EVERYBODY JUST FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THIS LINK
http://htcevohacks.com/htc-evo-hacks/how-to-install-ubuntu-on-htc-evo-4g/

Please, wrong section... I am begging you. The Q&A section is two clicks away.
Ubuntu hasn't been ported to the Evo. It is a highly involved process. You can't expect a ROM for the Nexus One to work on the Evo right? There are drivers to port, kernel modifications to be made. Lots of stuff have to happen first.
The website you pointed to mentions that he is working on a port anyhow. Wait for that to come out.
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I'm going to leave this here, because mistakes shouldn't be hidden under a rug, but acknowledged and learned from. I am following this thread, and I may give it a try when I am done with my Physics studies this weekend.

Jykinturah said:
Please, wrong section... I am begging you. The Q&A section is two clicks away.
Ubuntu hasn't been ported to the Evo. It is a highly involved process. You can't expect a ROM for the Nexus One to work on the Evo right? There are drivers to port, kernel modifications to be made. Lots of stuff have to happen first.
The website you pointed to mentions that he is working on a port anyhow. Wait for that to come out.
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i messaged toast and he told me to put it in the development section

Seems like a development thread to me
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There is the Linux for android app in the market but it will only work with a loop file system which our kernels don't have or a specially partitioned SD card.

EtherealRemnant said:
There is the Linux for android app in the market but it will only work with a loop file system which our kernels don't have or a specially partitioned SD card.
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if loop file system is required and loop support isnt compiled into the stock kernel, i haven't checked this, but with the HTC source coded release last week, shouldn't be an issue to compile your own kernel adding in loop support or having a ROM/kernel dev add in loop support.
edit: if i remember right, its a simple option to check under file system in the make kernel config.

Jykinturah said:
Please, wrong section... I am begging you. The Q&A section is two clicks away.
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Why is it you repeatedly insist on trolling this "wrong section" bull**** on almost all the threads? It's not your job.
Toast will take care of it. bobdude5 isn't a new member and yet you treat him as such? His question obviously belongs in this section and even when you call him out on it... a Mod has already authorized him to post in section? I bet you feel dumb.
It seems to me, you have no idea where most questions belong, it's probably best you keep your mouth shut and let Toast worry about those who are posting in the wrong section -- it's not even that hard for a Mod to move certain questions to a different section.
Add your input, just don't be a troll.

pseudoremora said:
Why is it you repeatedly insist on trolling this "wrong section" bull**** on almost all the threads? It's not your job.
Toast will take care of it. bobdude5 isn't a new member and yet you treat him as such? His question obviously belongs in this section and even when you call him out on it... a Mod has already authorized him to post in section? I bet you feel dumb.
It seems to me, you have no idea where most questions belong, it's probably best you keep your mouth shut and let Toast worry about those who are posting in the wrong section -- it's not even that hard for a Mod to move certain questions to a different section.
Add your input, just don't be a troll.
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Yes, I feel dumb. And I am also very sorry. I will stop.

Jykinturah said:
Yes, I feel dumb. And I am also very sorry. I will stop.
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It's appreciated.
I'd be interested in getting Ubuntu working on the EVO 4G. This is definitely a kick-start kind of thread to get that done, too, and could definitely be a start to a larger project that didn't have much visibility before.

Jykinturah said:
Yes, I feel dumb. And I am also very sorry. I will stop.
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I too apologize for my overbearing tone, it's just there are a tun of new people here and then there are veterans -- most of which know the rules by now and understand the ramifications for there actions; don't take it upon yourself to worry about them; that's what the mods are for. Again, sorry.... and thank you.
|Jason8| said:
It's appreciated.
I'd be interested in getting Ubuntu working on the EVO 4G. This is definitely a kick-start kind of thread to get that done, too, and could definitely be a start to a larger project that didn't have much visibility before.
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You might want to check the Nexus One thread, someone has gotten Ubuntu to work on it... the setup might be able to work with the EVO.

Jykinturah said:
Yes, I feel dumb. And I am also very sorry. I will stop.
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Off topic ... but very big man/woman of you to admit your wrongdoings and not act like a kid about it. Greatly appreciated

Ok back on topic please.
Also I wanna add its most likely the kernel also. I can compile one for testing tonight if someone doesn't wanna help out and do it first. I think we also need to setup the evo on decordes Linux for HTC devices wiki. I'm at work so searching and linking isn't possible atm. I know he has a section for us there already. We can also gain from the wikis for similar devices there. Anyhow yeah let's not clutter thus thread with trash and let the development begin.

For anyone wanting to see Ubuntu running on the Nexus One and tutorial on how to do it... here's the video.
http://nexusonehacks.net/nexus-one-hacks/how-to-install-ubuntu-on-your-nexus-oneandroid/
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Now, obviously the directions are for the NEXUS ONE... and most likely won't work for the EVO, however this is good starting point to see what steps can be taken from the video and tweaked to make it work with our EVO's.
Good luck.

I am actually working on this
The problem with it is that the Evo 4G kernel needs to be compiled with support for loop devices. All Nexus One ROMs actually support this but Evo 4G doesn't.
The best way would be to ask those guys making the ROMs to compile the support for loop devices for future versions such as OMJ Roms.
Then could just use the same Nexus One script and would work.
In the meanwhile, I am learning to compile the kernel myself but perhaps you guys can ask the others to include support for loop devices on other ROMs.

Just need to enable CONFIG_DEV_BLK_LOOP=y in the kernel config and rebuild.
Seems to be working now, installing LXDE as I type this.
extract the attached zImage then boot into fastboot and "fastboot boot zImage" to test.
EDIT: VNC works.

Why not something more lightweight than ubuntu?

Ubuntu netbook remix might be nice.....

Vinny75 said:
Just need to enable CONFIG_DEV_BLK_LOOP=y in the kernel config and rebuild.
Seems to be working now, installing LXDE as I type this.
extract the attached zImage then boot into fastboot and "fastboot boot zImage" to test.
EDIT: VNC works.
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yup it works! awsome man great job do you mind if i quote your post onto the first post?

bobdude5 said:
yup it works! awsome man great job do you mind if i quote your post onto the first post?
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Could you post the kernel that gets this to work with some instructions on how to install it etc? I am running BBv3 and I would love to have this ubuntu install working!!

WHOOHOO!
Vinny75 said:
Just need to enable CONFIG_DEV_BLK_LOOP=y in the kernel config and rebuild.
Seems to be working now, installing LXDE as I type this.
extract the attached zImage then boot into fastboot and "fastboot boot zImage" to test.
EDIT: VNC works.
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WHOOHOO! Working fine now!

[DISCUSSION/INFO]CM7 on Captivate - The real information thread.

Now, you may have seen the other CM7 thread, and those who saw it know it was a cluster*MOD EDIT*. I'm just going to clear up some of the misinformation about the port.
1. I am currently running CM7 on my phone.
2. It is not a dual boot, unlike supercurio's NSONSGS work, it is an actual rom.
3. It is only being developed for the i9000, but with a few reorientations, it's usable as captivate rom.
4. There are no official releases for either phone, you must build from source. Instructions are on the CM forums.
Any other questions, I'm happy to answer. I just don't like when misinformation is wrongly spread.

Sorry about that. Heh heh. I apologize for that thread.

So couple questions.
1 If it's a full ROM did you have to convert NAND to EXT4 as well? My understanding was the WHOLE file system on NS was EXT4.
2 If you did have to convert it, have you tried going back to any other "regular" ROM's?
Thanks for the information/clarification. Honestly though, I think it's unfair to single out DG, he's helped alot of people here. If he is wrong he's wrong but no need to hate.

Rikusaki said:
Sorry about that. Heh heh. I apologize for that thread.
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It's okay, I understand the interest and excitement. Just have to check your facts before posting.

I would just like to add, do want

Thanks for starting a new thread, as you said, clusterf*ck. Out of curiosity, as I'm still syncing repo, did you reorient the kernel yourself or did it come with the repo?

TheEscapist said:
Any other questions, I'm happy to answer. I just don't like when misinformation is wrongly spread. *cough*DesignGears*cough*
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misinformation? They are using supercurios kernel work to boot it. (i said KERNEL not initram, where the dual boot comes from)
If there is any further work being done by codeworkx and others, its in private., but I can tell you there is NO chatter in the dev channel, hasn't been in some time.

Can't we just get over everything and stop with the petty insults... This thread is going downhill already, lets try and keep it clean.

rob989_69 said:
So couple questions.
1 If it's a full ROM did you have to convert NAND to EXT4 as well? My understanding was the WHOLE file system on NS was EXT4.
2 If you did have to convert it, have you tried going back to any other "regular" ROM's?
Thanks for the information/clarification. Honestly though, I think it's unfair to single out DG, he's helped alot of people here. If he is wrong he's wrong but no need to hate.
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1. Nope, everything is mounted as yaffs2. When you flash the "initial" zip, it creates all the partitions.
2. You can, but you must either use "repartition" in Odin, or use the one click to stock.
And I know, I was just joking about. I can certainly edit that out if it offends him.
ytt3r said:
Thanks for starting a new thread, as you said, clusterf*ck. Out of curiosity, as I'm still syncing repo, did you reorient the kernel yourself or did it come with the repo?
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All I've done is add the headset logic fix, buttons are correctly mapped.
designgears said:
misinformation? They are using supercurios kernel work to boot it.
Do you wonder why SC stopped deving it and is never in the dev channel for HIS kernel anymore?
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They may be using it, but they've done a ton of work on it. Are you looking at sc's repo, or coolya's? Cause coolya's is the one with CM7.
EDIT: DG, it's not a dual boot. They may be using his kernel as a base, but a lot of the work is from there.

ytt3r said:
Can't we just get over everything and stop with the petty insults... This thread is going downhill already, lets try and keep it clean.
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+1
10 chars

https://github.com/coolya/android/commits/master/
There have been no major changes from what sc and coolya did in dec...
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please move to general, this doesn't need to be in dev.

TheEscapist said:
1. Nope, everything is mounted as yaffs2. When you flash the "initial" zip, it creates all the partitions.
2. You can, but you must either use "repartition" in Odin, or use the one click to stock.
And I know, I was just joking about. I can certainly edit that out if it offends him.
All I've done is add the headset logic fix, buttons are correctly mapped.
They may be using it, but they've done a ton of work on it. Are you looking at sc's repo, or coolya's? Cause coolya's is the one with CM7.
EDIT: DG, it's not a dual boot. They may be using his kernel as a base, but a lot of the work is from there.
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Thanks again for the info. I may take a crack at this this weekend.

I've a question..
If the CM/SGSTeam's Source is Open Source.. Why the team will piss off if we compile from it source, and post it?
BTW, it's just a question..

rob989_69 said:
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10 chars
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Okay, I apologize for the DG jab in the OP. It's removed now.

just got owned, keep reading...

SnakeHaveYou said:
I've a question..
If the CM/SGSTeam's Source is Open Source.. Why the team will piss off if we compile from it source, and post it?
BTW, it's just a question..
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Because when stuff doesn't work, people ***** at them and they have to fix it, taking time away from deving. That, on top of the captivate not even being an officially supported device.
rob989_69 said:
Thanks again for the info. I may take a crack at this this weekend.
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Good luck.
designgears said:
https://github.com/coolya/android/commits/master/
There have been no major changes from what sc and coolya did in dec...
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please move to general, this doesn't need to be in dev.
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You're looking at the wrong repo. most of the work went into the kernel repo, here --> https://github.com/coolya/android_kernel_samsung
EDIT: Do you honestly think there has been no progress?

SnakeHaveYou said:
I've a question..
If the CM/SGSTeam's Source is Open Source.. Why the team will piss off if we compile from it source, and post it?
BTW, it's just a question..
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They probably will get mad. Honestly, even though its open, there are still moral issues. Its basically taking someones hard work and passing it off as your own, because you know that people will credit the one who built it and made it freely available.

TheEscapist said:
You're looking at the wrong repo. most of the work went into the kernel repo, here --> https://github.com/coolya/android_kernel_samsung
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UGH, why do they keep changing repos...
aright, previous comments about progress retracted...
apologies TheEscapist

SnakeHaveYou said:
I've a question..
If the CM/SGSTeam's Source is Open Source.. Why the team will piss off if we compile from it source, and post it?
BTW, it's just a question..
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They wont get mad, cant get made, you are more then welcome to compile and post it.
Would be nice to wait for them to complete it and post themselves...

designgears said:
UGH, why do they keep changing repos...
aright, previous comments about progress retracted...
apologies TheEscapist
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Thank you for removing them, but no worries.
The android repo really just points to all the other repos, so CM base stuff, their kernel stuff, etc.

[WIKI]HTC Speedy Your One Stop Shop for ROMs and Rooting

Before posting a questions about the different ROMs available and rooting please check the WIKI located here.
If you need a little background to get you started with ADB and the SDK please review my Beginner's Guide to Installing the SDK and Getting Started with ADB.
If you need more detailed instructions on rooting please check this thread.
If your answer isn't available in the WIKI or one of those threads try the search function before posting.
Thanks!
BrandoKC

Thread stuck

Very organized and helpful, thank you.

I updated the ROM section. I included a description of each ROM, put the most recent update date, updated the version numbers, and put them in order of newest to oldest.
I also put a backup section and included a how to on backing up your phone using Clockwork. It may need some further explanation but I provided the basics. I also updated the WiMax portion since it can now be done using Clockwork.

SHMaRiM said:
I updated the ROM section. I included a description of each ROM, put the most recent update date, updated the version numbers, and put them in order of newest to oldest.
I also put a backup section and included a how to on backing up your phone using Clockwork. It may need some further explanation but I provided the basics. I also updated the WiMax portion since it can now be done using Clockwork.
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LOL - put the whole splash screen thread, not just your own work

riggsandroid said:
LOL - put the whole splash screen thread, not just your own work
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I didn't want to have to ask everyone for their permission haha. I figured they would add it if they wanted.
If I don't need their permission then I will... but I didn't want to break any rules.
I asked x99 if I could post his kernel...

SHMaRiM said:
I didn't want to have to ask everyone for their permission haha. I figured they would add it if they wanted.
If I don't need their permission then I will... but I didn't want to break any rules.
I asked x99 if I could post his kernel...
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its a wiki - if its on the forums - it can be posted in the wiki. go for it man.

Sweet deal will do.

Edit: nm, figured it out
Sent from my PG06100 using XDA Premium App

SPEEDY XE SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-0.93.0001
RADIO-1.08.00.0506
Stuck in boot loop after trying to go back to stock. Tried all kinds of roms and stuck in boot loop regardless.
What do?

Nothing... Your phone is running stock gingerbread...
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drob311 said:
Nothing... Your phone is running stock gingerbread...
Sent from my PG06100 using Tapatalk
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I'm in a boot loop. Of course something needs to be done..

Run the 2.3.3 ruu using your pc. You will not have root and be totally stock. No root until exploit is found...
Sent from my PG06100 using Tapatalk

BrandoKC said:
Before posting a questions about the different ROMs available and rooting please check the WIKI located here.
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This is precisely the sort of thing I've been looking for. Thanks (no idea why there isn't a thanks button on your post ).

flu13 said:
This is precisely the sort of thing I've been looking for. Thanks (no idea why there isn't a thanks button on your post ).
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yeah that wiki has def been forgot about and is so out of date, i dont even think anything there still gets support

Hehe...yeah...I realized that once I got in there and didn't see any of the latest ROMs I had been reading about. And people wonder why newcomers prefer to ask questions rather than just read a bunch of stickies.

flu13 said:
Hehe...yeah...I realized that once I got in there and didn't see any of the latest ROMs I had been reading about. And people wonder why newcomers prefer to ask questions rather than just read a bunch of stickies.
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yeah after realizing this i do understand why so many questions are asked, but i dont understand the daily new threads asking the same question or the multiple threads

Good point.

terribly outdated.

jerry43812 said:
terribly outdated.
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yeah but everyone is guilty lol, i think its up to everyone to keep the wiki updated....maybe a few of us can come together and get the wiki updated

Mesmerize Stock EC10 Voodoo lagfix install made Simple

WARNING!!!!!! I am in no way responsible for any damage or problems that may arise from doing this to your phone! You must have root access and that voids your warranty! Well kinda voids it if ya know what I mean.
So I've spent some time trying to figure out how to flash a voodoo kernel to my Mez. Well I figured out a very simple way to do it!
First download the EC10 ulv Voodoo
Second mount your phone as mass storage and move the EC10 ulv.zip to your phones SD card. Best if you put it in the root directory.
Third head over to the android market on your phone and install "SGS kernel flasher". The icon is a penguin in a blues brothers outfit sitting down.
Fourth open SGS Kernel Flasher and click "CHOOSE KERNEL" Find the .zip you placed on the phone and click it!
Last but not least your phone will reboot and do it's thing. Just wait and it will get you back to the goodness. "You should hear a ladies robotic voice telling you that it's setting up the lagfix.
All this in 5 simple steps! I hope this helps anyone who was used to the simple 2.1 root+lagfix and has had trouble installing or understanding the XDA Dev instructions.

AndroidTipster said:
I can't seem to find a solid thread on how to put a lagfix on my phone for stock EC10.
Would be great to have one thread here for us to use with clear instructions so some of us don't get lost. Most of the threads have bad download links and toss me from thread to thread.
Or am I just missing the proper thread completely?
Edit: I got it, and It's made it stupid proof!!! I grabbed the EC10 ulv Voodoo renamed it to update and flashed it with the SGS Kernel Flasher app I got from the market. It worked the first time and was effortless!
Average Quadrant Score: 1547
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Q & A goes in general, for future reference.

bdemartino said:
Q & A goes in general, for future reference.
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You don't seem to understand. Its ok tho...

AndroidTipster said:
You don't seem to understand. Its ok tho...
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He understands perfectly. Questions don't belong here, they belong in the general forum. This forum is for developer releases (Mods, Roms, etc).

I find the OP's username to be very ironic.
AndroidTipster said:
You don't seem to understand. Its ok tho...
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::Slap::

add144 said:
I find the OP's username to be very ironic.
::Slap::
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This is also a simple guide to get voodoo to run on the phone without going to 5 threads to do something rather simple hence the edited main post..
Edit: I'll update the main post again so others can have a simple method to enjoy a lag free device.

Jeez, chill people. No need for this.
Sent from my MIUI SCH-i500

MOD NOTE:
Guys - let's tone it down and refrain from personal attacks. Return to topic.

Take it and move on man. No need to make it worse.

Anyways, I hope this helps others new to the forums and the phone.

akellar said:
Take it and move on man. No need to make it worse.
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I always post my warnings in thread, it isn't my first one hahaha.
Edit:
That's the exact same advice they gave me in jail.

Stop trolling and stay on topic. Or I will close this thread.
Let's move on and have constructive conversation that benefits the community, not tears it down.

Thanks. I appreciate it.

[Q] Inspire root NO sound:(

I have attempted to root my phone using the method described here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11321163&postcount=1
I followed the steps in the effen-manual.html
I must be doing something wrong. I have tried it 3 times now. The phone appears to be rooted, as I can tether via wifi with it, but I have no audio period.
I followed a rooting method that was posted here (I think) a few months ago that worked...I can't seem to find it anymore It involved keying in commands on the phone. It worked for me fine...don't ask why I need to root again
Is there an easy fix to get the audio back?
Thanks,
B2

Flash a ROM, any ROM with the audio fix. Try Inspired Ace, I think it's a good starter.

stonewallmike is correct. All you need to do is install a rom and you'll get sound back. Personally I love [ROM][May 31]RCMix3D KINGDOM v1.2 Evolutionary Sense! THE ORIGINAL SENSE 3.0 DHD. Here's a link to it if you like sense you'll love this rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=984805
Its in the android dev section usually on the first page.

Where do I get the "Inspired ACE ROM"?
B2

b2rtp said:
Where do I get the "Inspired ACE ROM"?
B2
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From the inspired ace thread in the dev section.
Sent from the computer I carry in my pocket.

Ill include a link. But all roms are in the android dev section under the inspire section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1057060
I'd still recommend checking out the one i posted early very nice very stable. But to each his own.
Man stealth your quick lol. And i know I shouldn't be an enabler lol. Just trying to get my post count up.

OP , When you typed the title to this thread it showed you 5+ threads with the same title.....Really you peeps are too nice...

tweaked said:
OP , When you typed the title to this thread it showed you 5+ threads with the same title.....Really you peeps are too nice...
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I know I'm too nice lol. I admitted to being an enabler. I also said that roms were in the dev section on both of my post. So we know he didn't look. Personally I'm trying to get my post count up so that's why I'm being nice. Also in the effen manual it says no sound unless you use the sound patch. And also recommends flashing a new rom.

Carlrobling said:
Ill include a link. But all roms are in the android dev section under the inspire section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1057060
...Man stealth your quick lol...
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I have been know to literally camp on the general page and refresh looking for the arrow (desktop) or the green button (XDA app).

tweaked said:
OP , When you typed the title to this thread it showed you 5+ threads with the same title.....Really you peeps are too nice...
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With visual evidence. That's how you do it.

Scott_S said:
With visual evidence. That's how you do it.
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Yea that was another one of those over sights like cheef lol.