A cautionary note about the Theme Chooser app (as seen in CM7) - Droid Incredible Themes and Apps

I've really been loving CM7. One of the features that caught my eye right away is the Theme Chooser: while it is still being ironed out, it has some great functionality.
That said, I've come to realize that it causes some very strange interactions on my phone and have stopped using it. I just wanted to give the heads up to other users.
Some specific examples:
I use Autoruns to control what apps are allowed to automatically run on my phone. After flashing CM7 and experimenting with the themes, Autoruns stopped working. Specifically, when started, it would no longer show all of the apps that have autostart privileges on the phone. Instead, it just showed a few entries for Android itself.
It didn't occur to me that the issue was because of the Theme Chooser. I thought it was just a Gingerbread and/or CM7 issue with Autostarts. But after speaking with the developer, he related to me that this was a known bug with applying a theme with the chooser. I switched back to "system" in the Theme Chooser and he was right: Autostarts returned to full functionality.
As a workaround, you can apply changes with Autostarts, then apply a theme afterwards. Your changes from Autostarts will stick, but if you need to make future changes you will need to revert back to the system theme temporarily.
The other major issue I was having was with WidgetLocker. WL would remember all my settings and sliders, but if I placed any 3rd party widgets onto my lockscreen, they would disappear on reboot. I tried all sorts of wipes / uninstalls / reinstalls, but the problem persisted. Frustrated, I again believed that this was because of Gingerbread and/or CM7. But as soon as I reverted my theme back to system in the Theme Chooser, this problem also went away completely.
I never contacted the WL devs, so I don't know if this second one is a recognized issue with interaction, but I can reliably induce the problem.
So I just wanted to pass this along. If you are using the Theme Chooser, consider reverting back to system if you are trying to investigate any weird problems. If two of the major apps that I use were affected, I'm sure some others are as well.
I'm not saying that the Theme Chooser has to be avoided: just that it should be considered as a variable when investigating buggy behavior.
(I am posting this outside the Nightlies thread as I'm not sure what other roms might be trying to user this theme chooser.)

Well that may be a valid point. However I am more inclined to believe the majority of people having app issues is because a good deal of developers have not yet updated their respective apps for GB compatibility. Seeing how there's only... what the Nexus S running official firmware? Not discrediting your statement of course. Just another idea relating to improper function or nonfunction of apps.
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sunder74 said:
I am more inclined to believe the majority of people having app issues is because a good deal of developers have not yet updated their respective apps for GB compatibility.
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I am not saying that Theme Chooser should be considered the primary culprit for all problems. Rather,
byrong said:
...that it should be considered as a variable when investigating buggy behavior.
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That is all.
Your point about GB compatibility is of course valid, but I gave two specific examples of repeatable bugs that I was able to directly link to the Theme Chooser.
I also must not be the first person to have experienced the issue with Autostarts, because the developer responded to my initial query within minutes. I thought it was a GB issue and asked when GB would be supported. Right away he asked if I was using the Theme Chooser in one of the CM7 nightly builds, which I was.

I understand. I wonder what's happening with it specifically, have you ran a logcat while duplicating it?
byrong said:
I am not saying that Theme Chooser should be considered the primary culprit for all problems. Rather,
That is all.
Your point about GB compatibility is of course valid, but I gave two specific examples of repeatable bugs that I was able to directly link to the Theme Chooser.
I also must not be the first person to have experienced the issue with Autostarts, because the developer responded to my initial query within minutes. I thought it was a GB issue and asked when GB would be supported. Right away he asked if I was using the Theme Chooser in one of the CM7 nightly builds, which I was.
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sunder74 said:
I understand. I wonder what's happening with it specifically, have you ran a logcat while duplicating it?
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Here you go...
With theme set to "system" (I.E. Theme Chooser isn't active), starting Autostarts logs the following:
Code:
I/ActivityManager( 170): Start proc com.elsdoerfer.android.autostarts for activity com.elsdoerfer.android.autostarts/.ListActivity: pid=2431 uid=10112 gids={}
I/ActivityManager( 170): Displayed com.elsdoerfer.android.autostarts/.ListActivity: +486ms
With a custom theme applied, starting Autostarts now shows:
Code:
I/ActivityManager( 170): Start proc com.elsdoerfer.android.autostarts for activity com.elsdoerfer.android.autostarts/.ListActivity: pid=2646 uid=10112 gids={}
I/ActivityManager( 170): Displayed com.elsdoerfer.android.autostarts/.ListActivity: +380ms
W/AssetRedirectionManager( 170): No such resource found for com.android.music:drawable/progress_horizontal
W/AssetRedirectionManager( 170): Unable to attach target package assets for com.android.carhome
W/AssetRedirectionManager( 170): No such resource found for com.upwardspiral.theme.Red_Remix:@drawable/wallpaper
Since the Theme Chooser is redirecting the system to utilize separate resources, I guess some apps just don't appreciate having a "middle man."
I'm not knowledgeable enough to say whether:
1. Apps can be modified to deal with this issue
2. Some Theme Chooser themes themselves may be built in a such a way that causes this
3. Theme Chooser itself is the only thing that can be changed

Hmm... could it be that the theme developer didn't account for extra options that are now available? Seems to me like it could be a theme issue, not a theme-chooser issue.

Could be. That was one of the theories I posted above.

Thanks for this thread, will pass the info along to the MT4G guys.

Thanks for this note; I have been having the issue with Widgetlocker losing all the widgets after a reboot, and switching to the system theme resolved that issue.

Now that CM7 has a labeled stable release, I'm bumping this thread. A lot of people will be trying CM7 for the first time and may wonder why they are seeing weird behavior.
I've noticed a lot of people asking in the CM7 threads when the CM team will fix this issue. Please understand that the Theme Engine is T-Mobile's app: it was not written by the CM team. Any fixes that come down the pipeline for it will presumably be from T-Mobile, not from the CM team.
Also, just to add some more detail to the issue, here's a quote from the author of WidgetLocker:
[email protected] said:
WidgetLocker attempts to bind to a widget according to the SDK docs and how Google's launcher2 is implemented. CM7 w/ Theme Chooser denies WL from doing so. If WidgetLocker doesn't have access to the widget, there is nothing to display.
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Some users have even reported this problem on their home screen with certain launchers, while other launchers are problem-free. This would seem to suggest that there are two different methods that developers are using to bind to widgets, but that is just speculation on my part.

How do I disable or remove themechoose as it comes with CM7 builds? And I'm not able to remove system apps.

mit90 said:
How do I disable or remove themechoose as it comes with CM7 builds? And I'm not able to remove system apps.
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There are lots of ways to remove system apps. Titanium Backup is probably the easiest, and the newest versions of it also allow you to back-up system apps themselves (rather than just their data, like in the past)
You can also just delete apks from system/app using something like Root Explorer
You can also use ADB
...you get the picture: lots of options
The theme chooser apk is "ThemeChooser.apk" under system/app
You could also just remove ThemeChooser.apk from the CM7 flashable zip before you flash the next build.
All that said, removing it is not necessary to avoid interaction issues, but it's your call.

how do i remove or disable theme chooser? cm7 release htc desire

Seriously?
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I have been using Theme Chooser for a while now and have had no problems with autostarts, it seems to run normally for me. But the problem with widgetlocker is there, good to know the cause.

Its also in OMFGB. Just thought id put my experience in.
Id like to thank everyone that helped me root, rom, & nand.
OMFGB, Slayher#27, CWM 3.0.0.8

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Apps that lose their settings after reboot

I have the Sprint Hero, and this is my ROM history throughout the month I've used it...
Stock --> Fresh 1.0 --> Fresh 1.1 --> Full Wipe --> RUU Stock 1.56 --> Gumbo 1.5b --> +Gumbo Kernel beta
I have partitioned the SD card with each ROM to FAT32+swap+ext3. Apps2SD appears to be functioning fine.
I've noticed that I have a couple apps that lose their settings after every single reboot. This hasn't changed across any of the configurations I've been through, except for on stock. It behaved the same on both Fresh ROMS and still does this on Gumbo.
The 2 apps in particular that annoy me the most with this issue are Weather Widget 3.5 (I paid for the official app), and GTalk Quick Status (I paid for the official app). I'm more interested in these since I keep them both on my home screen. They function perfectly after they are setup, and are very useful apps.
But sure enough, every time I reboot the phone, they have to be re-configured (or widget removed/replaced) and enter the settings again for them to work.
The apps creators and other customers have provided no other feedback of anyone else seeing this issue, and I'm believing that it is something on my end.
Would anyone have any idea why some apps do not retain their settings after reboot? And any advice on what I could do to fix this issue?
Weather Widget is an incompatibility with Sense. If you stop using Sense and use the vanilla home screen, it remembers its settings. Very annoying, but it's the developer's fault.
holidayidol said:
The apps creators and other customers have provided no other feedback of anyone else seeing this issue, and I'm believing that it is something on my end.
Would anyone have any idea why some apps do not retain their settings after reboot? And any advice on what I could do to fix this issue?
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Weather Forecast v2 and MoreIcons are two widgets I know of that have started to add an extra configuration to their setup screens to workaround the Sprint Hero widget bug.
With the fix in place though, you can only have one instance of the widget running at any given time. Makes the MoreIcons widget somewhat useless, but at least some devs are acknowledging that the bug exists and are doing what they can to make it easier for the end user.
The problem does seem to be with the Sense UI only though because I'm using the SweeterHome UI now and don't have any issues.

CM6 ADVICE,TRICKS,APPS(added market and kernels)

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Cyanogenmod 6 Tip,Tricks,Advice,Apps
(app requests also)
and MODS THREAD
I have been contemplating a few days whether or not we needed this thread. well now its gotten kinda crazy over there, and im not lazy but 200 pages to find one apk ,addon or file is not fun Im trying to keep this thread as clean as possible to avoid someone else having to start a 3rd thread here, so lets keep this topic limited to:
BATTERY LIFE TIPS
WIRELESS CONNECTION TIPS
UPGRADE PROCESSES
WORKING AND NOT
APK REQUESTS
(i will be handling most of these myself)
MOD REQUESTS
(anyone wants to help me with this feel free)
POSTING THE MOST CURRENT VERSION
CURRENT MODS/CUSTOMS
SYSTEM SETUPS
CyanogenNEws
(for those of us that dont have alot of time)
OVERCLOCKING TIPS
(specify app please)
heres what i have so far:
MODS/KERNELS
HERES SNAP KERNEL IN update.zip form for anyone who cant sign or doesnt feel like doing so...
DOWNLOAD cm6-snap
DOWNLOAD cm6stock
MIRRORS
[URL="http://www.4shared.com/file/eb6Er5Cp/cm6-snap.html"]SNAP
STOCK
HERES the market apk for those that dont have it yet. one is the apk and the second is the update.zip.
instructions:
REMOVE existing vending apk(market)
clear vending dalvic and cache
install the new vending apk
reboot
DOWNLOAD VENDING.APK
DOWNLOAD VENDING.zip(update.zip)
[/URL]​APPS
SPRINT VVM UPDATE.ZIP
SPRINT_TV.apk
SPRINT_APP_UPDATER.apk
SPRINT_VVM.apk
HTC_IME_hi-res.ZIP
(remove contents and install via root access file exp or adb)
CyanThemedSwipingKB
EVOSWITCH.apk
HANDCENT.apk
Wi-Fi TETHER 2.0.2
ADOBE FLASH 10.1.72.7
SKYPE
PURE MESSANGER
LAUNCHERPRO.6.7.3
CYAN_powerup.v2.zip
(tested on v4+)
CYAN_powerup.v1.zip
(pre v4)
Please feel free to add useful links and ill add them to op as soon as i get a chance.
Thanks everyone. i really like cm6 so i hope this helps many others
I am testing constantly so i will be able to help if anyone needs it or requests for mods/themes are also welcome.
Please help me keep this thread clean so that it proves useful and is not removed by mods for becoming another redundant mess. It has taken me a little while to do what i have already done and it that would suck
i forgot, no warez please. well get in trouble
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ADW Launcher - smoother, and more usable
Some one posted this over in Cyanogens site and on here.. (I don't take credit)
ADW Launcher - smoother, and more usable
1) Screen Preferences - Desktop scrolling speed - set to something low-ish like 150-200, default settings are just plain moronic here. Desktop overshoot should be fine at 30 or 40.
2) Drawer Settings - Horizontal Drawer definite on (this is far superior to the scrolling drawer if you have more than a few apps, and feels much smoother).
3) Drawer Settings - Zoom effect speed - 400 is a decent setting, default was way too high.
4) Drawer Settings - Columns/Rows - 4x4 is a nice setting for portrait, if you don't like a crammed screen.
5) System Preferences - Wallpaper Hack - check this. If you have issues, change wallpapers to something of a sane size.
6) System Preferences - Use Screen Cache - check this.
7) System Preferences - Scrollable Widget support - you should start with this unchecked. Only check it if you have issues with some widgets. In my experience it didn't make a huge difference in performance or smoothness.
There you go, 2 minutes invested in making ADW.Launcher faster and smoother than LauncherPro. If you use these settings and still find ADW.Launcher to be slow and chunky on a Nexus One, then there is something going on with your phone. I suggest doing a Wipe Cache and Wipe Dalvik Cache, or freeing up some memory.
Post the link for sprint tele nav
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Thanks for this post. I'm wondering what a cyan powerup is
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CyanThemedSwipingKB will not install for me, redownloaded multiple times.
i may be a bit slow but what are these exactly?
SPRINT_APP_UPDATER.apk
HTC_IME_hi-res.ZIP
EVOSWITCH.apk
CYAN_powerup.v2.zip
CYAN_powerup.v1.zip
thanks
Lostx said:
Thanks for this post. I'm wondering what a cyan powerup is
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Look HEREfor details
itmustbejj said:
CyanThemedSwipingKB will not install for me, redownloaded multiple times.
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i have this problem frequently thats why i make mods and roms. i can get it but not everyone can, and even i sometimes have to wipe, and/or a bunch of other crap. its basically at your own risk but you can look and the pics HERE; it does work, and im using it currently as is anyone else using my cyan mod. i havent had time because i been busy but my intentions were to add update zip form but havent got back to it yet. when i make a rom or mod i install everything before i sign it and thats why it all works in them. it does work, its just very picky. i have many pics. it works just fine other wise i wouldnt even know what it looked like after i themed it
tyrnight said:
Some one posted this over in Cyanogens site and on here.. (I don't take credit)
ADW Launcher - smoother, and more usable
1) Screen Preferences - Desktop scrolling speed - set to something low-ish like 150-200, default settings are just plain moronic here. Desktop overshoot should be fine at 30 or 40.
2) Drawer Settings - Horizontal Drawer definite on (this is far superior to the scrolling drawer if you have more than a few apps, and feels much smoother).
3) Drawer Settings - Zoom effect speed - 400 is a decent setting, default was way too high.
4) Drawer Settings - Columns/Rows - 4x4 is a nice setting for portrait, if you don't like a crammed screen.
5) System Preferences - Wallpaper Hack - check this. If you have issues, change wallpapers to something of a sane size.
6) System Preferences - Use Screen Cache - check this.
7) System Preferences - Scrollable Widget support - you should start with this unchecked. Only check it if you have issues with some widgets. In my experience it didn't make a huge difference in performance or smoothness.
There you go, 2 minutes invested in making ADW.Launcher faster and smoother than LauncherPro. If you use these settings and still find ADW.Launcher to be slow and chunky on a Nexus One, then there is something going on with your phone. I suggest doing a Wipe Cache and Wipe Dalvik Cache, or freeing up some memory.
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thanks for posting. i use adw myself. although i love the shortcut scroller for launcherpro
Anyway you could post a link with the explanantion on these hacks? Example: what is the Cyan powerup?
kthejoker20 said:
Post the link for sprint tele nav
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get it HERE
corybucher said:
Anyway you could post a link with the explanantion on these hacks? Example: what is the Cyan powerup?
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No hacks involved. just me doing a little work improving to my specifications, trying to help others reap the same benefits if they so choose. LOOK HERE for details
If you're going to post tons of files it might be useful to have a little bit of a description of what each one does next to it e.g.:
SPRINT VVM UPDATE.ZIP - this is the OEM Sprint Visual Voicemail App
Very helpful thread, Thank you.
One question I have is how to change the home screen. I prefer LauncherPro to ADW but when I try to switch Home screens with "Home Switcher" LauncherPro does not stick as the default home screen. Any help would be appreciated.
Sorry if this is the wrong thread.
I have been searching for a way to access or change my PRL using CM6?
I have installed EPST.apk from another rom, and I don't know if there are more files I must include, or if it's simply not supported yet.
So far, the only way I have been able to change my PRL is flashing an eclair rom and then flashing cyanogen nightly.
Thanks
phobos512 said:
If you're going to post tons of files it might be useful to have a little bit of a description of what each one does next to it e.g.:
SPRINT VVM UPDATE.ZIP - this is the OEM Sprint Visual Voicemail App
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i took the time to post the links and do this. i would think anyone that needs an app would know the name of it. if you think it will help you can list the descriptions and if you dont ill get them later. its a help thread and everyone is welcome to help out thanks....
Packk01 said:
Very helpful thread, Thank you.
One question I have is how to change the home screen. I prefer LauncherPro to ADW but when I try to switch Home screens with "Home Switcher" LauncherPro does not stick as the default home screen. Any help would be appreciated.
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Anyone else having this issue? mine sticks fine. try the launcherpro apk i posted i just got it from the website and its the newest. if you have the checkboxes checked for default then it should work fine.
Nuggz-HTC said:
Sorry if this is the wrong thread.
I have been searching for a way to access or change my PRL using CM6?
I have installed EPST.apk from another rom, and I don't know if there are more files I must include, or if it's simply not supported yet.
So far, the only way I have been able to change my PRL is flashing an eclair rom and then flashing cyanogen nightly.
Thanks
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i switched my prl before i went to cyan and since ive been here i flashed the radio suggested in the first dev thread and everything works for me great. personally i have never noticed a difference in prl other than one time my market apps wouldnt update right and after i accepted the new prl it worked. that was way back on hero though. I dont really trust the ota stuff, but you are cyanogen now dont even have to worry anymore with the htc or sprint bs.
also check out your cyangenmod settings in settings. manymany options. if you have any questions just let me know or post...
Upon further reading of this post and some of the links, (please excuse my stupidity) I take it these files are meant for cyanogenmod roms. If you install or flash them on other roms, it might break something.
I was curious about the two voice mail files. Both are different file sizes than the one that is in my rom, so obviously they aren't the same thing. I was tempted to try them out, but my common sense told me that these are probably meant for cyan's rom. I take it that it would be a better idea to wait until the rom is released to the masses before playing with stuff like this.
Am I understanding you correctly with these assumptions or not? With me still being kinda newbish, maybe these questions could help other people that are newbs too.
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Thanks for this.
Also, I'm in the camp that typically finds your mods a bit too loud for my taste, but as a few people said in the thread, I really dig power up. Nicely done. Not that your other stuff is bad at all, just different strokes for different folks.
I'll probably try this one out if I'm not crazy busy sometime soon.
I started an FAQ/known bugs thread, but they moved it to Q&A, which has rendered it almost useless. I'll link to this, but if the mods let this one stay maybe we should merge my content into here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=729802
It really seems like since CM is getting so much attention there should be a sticky that gets regular updates with known issues and features so people don't post the same stuff over and over quite as much. The OP on the main CM thread isn't keeping it very updated, but he did state that it should be a temp thread, he didn't offer to keep it updated.
As far as my app drawer to get it running smoother I downloaded the free adw one theme, switched theme to adw one theme then back to default theme worked perfect... Also get the transparent app drawer instead of black background with default which is pretty cool
EVO CM6 NIGHTLY using swype
herbthehammer said:
Upon further reading of this post and some of the links, (please excuse my stupidity) I take it these files are meant for cyanogenmod roms. If you install or flash them on other roms, it might break something.
I was curious about the two voice mail files. Both are different file sizes than the one that is in my rom, so obviously they aren't the same thing. I was tempted to try them out, but my common sense told me that these are probably meant for cyan's rom. I take it that it would be a better idea to wait until the rom is released to the masses before playing with stuff like this.
Am I understanding you correctly with these assumptions or not? With me still being kinda newbish, maybe these questions could help other people that are newbs too.
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hey good thinking. i dont wanna break my evo either. give me some details and ill give you some answers. the vm apks are different because one is in update.zip form(flashed thru recovery like a rom) and the other is the apk alone. as far as the apps being for cyan only; most of them can be used on any rom. this is just a cyan geared assistance thread. but let me know the ones you want to be sure and ill let you know from my own experience, since ive used most every version of every rom weve had so far what works and what wont. most should work fine. if you are new, i do not recommend messing with cyankeyboard until i put it in a zip.
is there any way to get only the kernel of this rom becouse im unable to flash the rom i got error flashing it
-and yes i try to use a newer recovery but when i apply update.zip it goes back to the old clockworkmode
or can someone give me a link of a newer update.zip or any idea

[ROM] Frost ROM v4.0 [1/19/11] "A gingersense experience"

BrieflyGeek is proud to release Frost ROM 4.0! Frost ROM is a HTC sense ROM built off of the newest 3.70 OTA. This is a sense rom custom themed with aosp elements and apps. This means HDMI, 4G and FM radio will be fully functional. No, this ROM does not include the sense launcher, or widgets, and never will. The goal of this project is to get us as close to stock android as possible while still being functional and staying on a sense framework. This ROM improves the functionality of your phone, while removing bloat and increasing speed. I have started a new thread to reduce clutter as well as starting over with a new approach in terms of Frosts looks. Enjoy!
Code:
#include <std_disclaimer.h>
/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
*I am not responsible for anything that may happen as result
* of using any of my ROMs. By flashing them, you take full
* responsibility. That said, I extensively test everything before
* releasing it. Thank you.
*/
Check post 2 for a changelog and 3 for add-ons and a Q&A to see if your questions have been answered. Screenshots are available below download link.
What 4.0 includes:
-Updated to 3.70 base
-Stock kernel HTC #15 with apps2sd support / rev 004 compatible
-Includes Swype keyboard and Gingerbread keyboard alongside the stock HTC one
-Lockscreen controls! Rotary lock, music controls, gesture controls. (thanks to jschisurf)
-Coconut system font
-Full gingerbread theme (thanks to myn for a few images)
-ADW gingerbread theme done by me. You'll have to grab the images attached if you want the true authentic look.
-Menu unlock disabled (thanks to Jschisurf)
-Wireless tether added
-Removed HTC mobile guide, Peep, and Friendstream
-Zipalinged
-Moved aosp dialer and contacts to system/app. This should fix those force closes
-And much much more.. (read the changelog for a full list of features)
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For news on Frost ROM, follow me on twitter @barnacles_
[READ]
Known (these issues have been acknowledged)
-Mms will not send while wifi is enabled. Quickly disabling it through the power menu will send the mms.
-personalize in settings force closes. This is because you don't have rosie guys.
-using update script still. had trouble with updater script so until I fix it im sticking with the update. This means this will work on all amon recoveries and all clockwork recoveries except for 3.0 which uses only updater scripts.
-make sure to update your radios
-having constant sync issues? Visit post 2 for a fix
This is NOT gingerbread, this is htc sense, themed to gingerbread. It does NOT include the screen on off animations you see in aosp.
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Download v4.0 here: http://www.brieflygeek.com/roms/frost-rom
Submit bugs: http://frostrom.uservoice.com/forums/77355-general
CREDITS: DannyDi, Toast, caulkin, myn, Jschisurf, vealtek, manup454, spicytuna, echo, htc, sprint, and google for making this all possible
Please check out the changelog for specific credit to these individuals (post #2)
Missing something from the OTA or a prior release? Request it in the thread.
Cumulative ChangeLog
Fixes:
Constant sync fix
Some users have been reporting constant sync issues. This is because of removing friendstream and peep which HTC framework syncs to. To fix the issue, flash this, which will restore the apps. I've updated to a properly signed package, so it should flash fine for you.
To those of you with voicemail notification issues. There is also an app in the market (SPC - Super Private Conversation) which you can block numbers with. All you need to do is download the app, add 9016 to your block list, and bye bye voicemail notifications. This should not effect you receiving voicemails at all, since its simply blocking the number through which the sms notification comes. If you're bothered by this notification try it out.
Changelog:
Changelog has now moved off XDA. Cleaning up a bit. You can find previous changelogs here.
FROST F.A.Q
This is a spot for frequently asked questions about Frost ROM. Please read the FAQ before asking your questions, as they might be answered. This will be updated with new FAQ once they come up.
Q: Does 4G, HDMI out and FM radio work on this rom?
A: Yes, all should be working.
Q: Apps are missing!!?
A: I have removed a lot of apps from the stock build. All can be found in the downloadable file called "removed apps"
Q: I still have the HTC in call screen, slide to answer
A: Correct, this rom is still a htc sense rom. These things are tricky to change as they are cooked into the actual base of the rom. For now, this is how its going to be.
Q: Will a alternate theme work on this rom?
A: Certainly, just remember I have made many edits to the framework which the theme has the potential to replace. Always nandroid. I have included some themes specifically compatible with the rom and will continue to support more.
Q: Help! I can't download apps from the market!?
A: This sometimes happens for one reason or another. If you have issues downloading from the market, open settings>applications>market and clear your market data. Then reboot. Should solve any market problems/slowness.
Q: Does this rom support a2sd?
A: Yes, since 2.1. It requires an ext partition on your sd card.
Q: Options in the "personalize" category in settings force close when trying to select them. (home wallpaper, scenes)
A: This is not a bug. This feature is alongside htcs launcher. These options WILL NOT work.
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FROST Add-ons
Take me there
nice job man! any thoughts to including net's latest 4.2's into this?
xlGmanlx said:
nice job man! any thoughts to including net's latest 4.2's into this?
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Yeah I just saw his update today. Id like to test it out and keep an eye on others feedback.
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dl now looks good!
Just finished download. About to do backups then will give this a look.
Ur the man...
Once I'm able to get netarchys new kernel downloaded I'll try it out and let you guys know. The kernels are universal tho, so if you flash one, make sure to flash the no havs and it will keep frosts ramdisk intact.
Edit: 4.2 added to add-ons, post 3. If anyone else tests it, let me know your results. Thanks!
I just want to confirm. I only need to do a full wipe when changing major (2-3, 3-4) versions and not the minor 3.0-3.1 versions, correct?
The email app isn't working with my yahoo. Is there anyway to use the HTC email app
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No sir, as long as you wiped from 2+ to 3+ you should be good, as that is when the new build was released.
Oh, and I removed htc news from this one.. but if you flash over you will still have it. Not a big deal tho, if you like it, keep it. If not, titanium it.
mgriffin13 said:
I just want to confirm. I only need to do a full wipe when changing major (2-3, 3-4) versions and not the minor 3.0-3.1 versions, correct?
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Are you setting it up manually?
edisepic said:
The email app isn't working with my yahoo. Is there anyway to use the HTC email app
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Perfect rom thank you
Barn I just downloaded and installed and let me tell u this rom is by far the best rom I have ever flashed and right of the bat I can see the performance and bettery life I am a heavy internet user and usually within 15 min of surfing the net I see the battery drain and with this rom is hasn't even dropped a percent. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK IT IS MUCH APPRECIATED and the multitouch keyboard is very a nice add.....
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Voicemail?
Barn - great work on this, sorry if this is a noob question: is the Sprint VM app flashable on this rom? I'd prefer that to texts when getting a VM. Otherwise, this + launcher pro = awesome.
mlmob said:
Barn - great work on this, sorry if this is a noob question: is the Sprint VM app flashable on this rom? I'd prefer that to texts when getting a VM. Otherwise, this + launcher pro = awesome.
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I've added a link to the removed apks. Download those and you will find Sprint_VVM in there.
Post 3- add-ons
08tundra said:
Barn I just downloaded and installed and let me tell u this rom is by far the best rom I have ever flashed and right of the bat I can see the performance and bettery life I am a heavy internet user and usually within 15 min of surfing the net I see the battery drain and with this rom is hasn't even dropped a percent. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK IT IS MUCH APPRECIATED and the multitouch keyboard is very a nice add.....
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Thanks! Glad to hear it.
Second question. Is the MattedBlue theme available yet for 3.1? The description still says 2.0+, but I didn't think it worked for 3.0 builds, since you changed quite a bit of the underlying framework.
mgriffin13 said:
Second question. Is the MattedBlue theme available yet for 3.1? The description still says 2.0+, but I didn't think it worked for 3.0 builds, since you changed quite a bit of the underlying framework.
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No, it probably won't. I was hoping the creator would port it by now but no dice. I'll try n get to that soon as I know some of you guys liked the themes.
Next release in line is AOSP, then matted. I just gotta study for a bit.. haha
Basically this is as close to CM6 as we're gonna get while still having full functionality, right?
aosp keyboard
hey guys how can i change the keyboard, i tried downloading the remove apk but link is working. thanks in advance!!

Theme Chooser-WidgetLocker workaround

I found a way to be actually able to have themes on CM7 without having widget locker lose all of the widgets on reboot. Its not exactly that nice and tidy but it does work perfectly.
What you do is actually uninstall the theme chooser after applying a theme and then after a reboot everything will be there on WL with nothing missing. If u need to change your theme you can just re-install ThemeChooser, apply your new theme and then take it out again.
As the TC is a system app you have to use an application capable of backing up - recovering system. Probably the best solution is Titanium Backup. It can create backups, uninstall and reinstall system applications.
Just download the theme you like, install it, apply it, uninstall Theme Chooser, and then do whatever you like with WL as your changes are gonna be permanent.
It's unlikely any solution/workaround aside from the actual patch that I have submitted to CyanogenMod and has been accepted and is included in the nightlies will resolve the issue completely and for everyone. There is a race condition that can be influenced by many things. If things happen in a certain order everything is fine, if not the system will deny non-Launcher apps (eg, WidgetLocker) from accessing Widgets.
Patch is here, but again it's included in recent nightlies.
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/#change,6381

CM7 themes on bulletproof! [Screenshots]

so i just checked theme chooser in bulletproof 1.1 and noticed all of my cm7 themes i restored from mybackup root were there as well,
so i applied one as a test, and it worked!! it skinned the statusbar and the icons!!
screenshots coming soon!
sgtmedeiros said:
so i just checked theme chooser in bulletproof 1.1 and noticed all of my cm7 themes i restored from mybackup root were there as well,
so i applied one as a test, and it worked!! it skinned the statusbar and the icons!!
screenshots coming soon!
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I can't thank you - because I ran out for the day, but i'm going to post a link to this in my thread.
You just probably solved the issue of adding additional themes to my ROM that I was unsure of how to do - if you still have all the stock themes from T-Mo/HTC as well.
Do you?
If so - you are the man!
I still do, when I set the new theme the icons you changed take a reboot to take effect, and of course htc bits don't get skinned but its a start!
when you set a theme when you go back to theme chooser it forcecloses a few times. but i was able to set a few different themes =]
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I still do, when I set the new theme the icons you changed take a reboot to take effect, and of course htc bits don't get skinned but its a start!
when you set a theme when you go back to theme chooser it forcecloses a few times. but i was able to set a few different themes =]
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Fantastic - I linked to this post from my ROM thread.
Looks like you cracked the nut open, and now it's time to sort the tasty bits from the shells.
I really appreciate you posting this find - keep us updated on what you come up with.
I'm going to spend a little time cleaning up the GPS thread I got going in dev, then jump back to Bulletproof - you've motivated me to do more work on the graphics/themes now instead of waiting.
Since it seems everyone is pretty stable on 1.1, i'll take this rest period to spend some more time graphically cleaning things up and see what I can do to get more themes added to the ROM.
I am certainly going to make a few more lockrings today - I have made and tested some using different shapes besides the ring and they work out well without problems.
I'll bang out some of those rings, then slide right into working on themes and probably cruise that avenue of development until sunrise.
I actually have to go out in the world and do some stuff tomorrow, but you've got me really excited and motivated.
If you clear cache and dalvik-cache before trying to load themes, you'll suffer less force closes on the theme chooser - let me right now make you a flashable zip i'll attach to this thread to uninstall and re-install the theme chooser and clear caches for you.
If you flash that after the new themes are on the device, it should reset the theme chooser and prevent the force closes - give me ten mins or so and i'll have it up here for you.
Dude - when I get my thanks button back you're getting some!
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Looks like I have the themes mod still up on my host for when I added the stock themes back in to the ROM when people wanted them before 1.1 - just flash this and it should solve your theme chooser problems.
Make a nandroid first - but let me know how this works for you.
Stock Themes update
http://db.tt/myZqd315
http://db.tt/tYVoho61
http://db.tt/CDFI7Har
http://db.tt/ocedCtNg
http://db.tt/FziGa0Bk
http://db.tt/myZqd315
Honeybread theme
next up gingerblur
it says 4g lte with 4g service lol
I can't tell you how freaking excited I am right now - i'm bursting at the seams from happiness and this is all your doing - seeing 6/11 in that pic of theme chooser just made my month.
You just successfully swung my focus fully on this issue as soon as I get the GPS thread straightened out - so within the hour my attentions will be on this.
You rock man!
http://db.tt/wFAu6DV5
http://db.tt/7SMQdHLq
http://db.tt/8oar5bhx
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it even edits the screen transitions woot!
lunar ui works as well, from here ive installed lunar ui as well it works and changes the screen transitions to an awesome fly-in one
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Fantastic - I linked to this post from my ROM thread.
Looks like you cracked the nut open, and now it's time to sort the tasty bits from the shells.
I really appreciate you posting this find - keep us updated on what you come up with.
I'm going to spend a little time cleaning up the GPS thread I got going in dev, then jump back to Bulletproof - you've motivated me to do more work on the graphics/themes now instead of waiting.
Since it seems everyone is pretty stable on 1.1, i'll take this rest period to spend some more time graphically cleaning things up and see what I can do to get more themes added to the ROM.
I am certainly going to make a few more lockrings today - I have made and tested some using different shapes besides the ring and they work out well without problems.
I'll bang out some of those rings, then slide right into working on themes and probably cruise that avenue of development until sunrise.
I actually have to go out in the world and do some stuff tomorrow, but you've got me really excited and motivated.
If you clear cache and dalvik-cache before trying to load themes, you'll suffer less force closes on the theme chooser - let me right now make you a flashable zip i'll attach to this thread to uninstall and re-install the theme chooser and clear caches for you.
If you flash that after the new themes are on the device, it should reset the theme chooser and prevent the force closes - give me ten mins or so and i'll have it up here for you.
Dude - when I get my thanks button back you're getting some!
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Looks like I have the themes mod still up on my host for when I added the stock themes back in to the ROM when people wanted them before 1.1 - just flash this and it should solve your theme chooser problems.
Make a nandroid first - but let me know how this works for you.
Stock Themes update
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unfortunately i get an error when clicking that link
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unfortunately i get an error when clicking that link
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D'oh! Sorry - had an empty space in the link that made it not work - my apologies, got a little loopy in my excitement!
It's fixed now, but still broken in your quote because it saved it as it was when you quoted it.
Sorry about that!
Blue6IX said:
D'oh! Sorry - had an empty space in the link that made it not work - my apologies, got a little loopy in my excitement!
It's fixed now, but still broken in your quote because it saved it as it was when you quoted it.
Sorry about that!
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I flashed the zip. When i open theme chooser all the previews are blank. I figure this is because since they were not built to preview the themes. After applying a regular mytouch theme all the previews are there. It seems like the gesture of sliding through the previews makes them forceclose oddly enough. Sliding slowly produces no forcecloses. And when using a system theme, fast slides work fine. Im guessing there are effects missing in the cm7 themes present in htc themes
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Okay - good to know and thanks for the information.
We're kinda wandering through uncharted territory as far as my knowledge base goes - while some more veteran devs may be able to handle this off the top of their head to me it's all new.
All the little tidbits of info you are providing is helping a ton - I don't have a copy of CM7 for this device, so to download it now would knock me offline.
I am, however, running CM7 on my Nook Color, which is sitting right here, so now that i've got the GPS thread handled i'm gonna see about pulling some stuff from it and getting a start on this.
I am flashing a fresh copy of 1.1 to my dev phone as I type this.
I will not be including any CM7 themes in my Bulletproof release without direct permission from them. I've asked and received permission to use some of their work in the past - which never came about because it was when I was going to take over CK23's ROM. That obviously didn't go anywhere so neither did the need to use some of their work then.
They are great people and the only request they made was to give them credit for the works of theirs I used. That being something that's important to me - as seen in my ROM thread - I don't see it being a problem to use their themes...
... but not without asking, and if they decide they do not want me to use their themes in my ROM it's not gonna happen... and no hard feelings if they say no - for all they've done for the dev community the least the rest of us can do is respect their wishes.
For the time being, i'll be using their themes to test some stuff out and see how it all works - but again, any public release is dependent upon their permission. With the attention that whole team is putting to ICS I don't expect to get any kind of answer any time soon.
I think It would be a good idea to use the themes to knock the kinks out of using cm7 themes, and build that modified version of theme chooser into bulletproof. I that way we could use the themes with no issues and just go find and download them on our own.
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I like this idea too. Figuring out what's missing from either the two theme-chooser/manager.apk files or the themes themselves so people can find their own themes is definitely important.
My goal for Bulletproof was to distribute it with about 20 themes to start on a fresh install - we gotta do something with all that free internal memory available now.
You've definitely paved the way for that dream to become a reality with this discovery and the supporting information you've been supplying since - I can't thank you enough for this.
I love the open source philosophy, curious people, and the home XDA has made for us to share awesome stuff like this - I just can't contain my level of excitement right now and am bouncing off the walls with enthusiasm.
It really is amazing, I'm just glad to have a mysense rom with awesome themes like honeycomb and gingerblur.
I think the themes themselves are missing the animations compatible with htcs theme engine.
The normal one doesn't bounce around with card like themes. I think that's the real problem, including which makes sense why it doesn't handle swipes well. I it doesn't know how to replicate the bouncing cards.
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Could i get that honeybread theme, on my mine, without having to use another ROM? and if so, can some point me in the right direction? TIA
drboy2692 said:
Could i get that honeybread theme, on my mine, without having to use another ROM? and if so, can some point me in the right direction? TIA
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As far as I can tell it just requires a deodexed rooted mysense ROM.
Use mybackup root to backup your apps including themes and restore it them with data afterward
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Yeah I can't download the themes anymore, and I deleted my titanium backups recently. Ill try it tonight, my brother is running the cm7 rom
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As far as I can tell it just requires a deodexed rooted mysense ROM.
Use mybackup root to backup your apps including themes and restore it them with data afterward
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Sounds good, but where can i acquire the actual honeybread theme lol
http://db.tt/dJAibYtG
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