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[Q] Circle Battery Theme... Noob ALERT!

Hello Everyone,
I have in the last 3 or 4 days joined in the rooted party of phones. With the Stock 2.2 rooted ROM on my Incredible i have tried a number of Circle Battery mods without success.
Thanks to the people that did a walk through on nandroid backups and restores i have not completely broke my phone.
With the above being known i apologize to anyone that reads this and says to them self "IDIOT!!" but i have a few questions I'm hoping i can get some answers on from other people with Incredibles.
1. If I install a different ROM like Cyanogen or Uncommon Sense to get the Circle Battery mod working will i be able to get back to my stock 2.2 rooted ROM using the restore like i did before?
1a. Is doing the ROM update done just like installing a mod "recovery-->install from .zip-->choose .zip"?
2. Is the Stock 2.2 rooted ROM worth staying with?
2a. If not and Verizon comes out with 3.0 or whatever the next number is can i go back to the stock ROM?
3. Does anyone have any known working Circle Battery mods for the Incredible running stock 2.2 rooted? ((I'm looking for something like "Ultimate Online Theme Kitchen") (SCB with %, Version Z, Custom type, colors--> A.))
Thanks for anyone replying.

I'm no expert, but I believe the reason the battery mod doesn't work with your stock ROM is because in order for those types of customizations to work, your ROM must be de-odexed. This is pretty standard in most custom ROMs but is not the case with stock.
As for your questions:
kevinlferguson said:
1. If I install a different ROM like Cyanogen or Uncommon Sense to get the Circle Battery mod working will i be able to get back to my stock 2.2 rooted ROM using the restore like i did before?
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Yes, but when you do the restore everything will go back to the way it was before you flashed the new ROM. You won't be able to restore and keep the battery icon. When you create a nandroid backup, it's essentially a complete snapshot inside and out of everything on your phone.
kevinlferguson said:
1a. Is doing the ROM update done just like installing a mod "recovery-->install from .zip-->choose .zip"?
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Yes. Be sure to wipe data/cache when flashing a new ROM though, otherwise you will run into problems. Always have a nandroid backup before flashing anything new just in case!
kevinlferguson said:
2. Is the Stock 2.2 rooted ROM worth staying with?
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It depends on what you are looking for. Many ROMs include additional features, performance tweaks and customization options not available with stock. I'd suggest trying a few out to see what fits your tastes. If you're looking for something similar to stock with all the junk removed and ability to add things like custom battery modifications, I would give Virtuous a try.
kevinlferguson said:
2a. If not and Verizon comes out with 3.0 or whatever the next number is can i go back to the stock ROM?
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For the most part, I would just stay rooted, as you'll most likely be able to get an official 3.0 ROM leak before Verizon gets an OTA out anyway. However, there are ways to revert to stock and unroot your device if you really want to. A little searching of these forums can provide you with a guide on how to do this.[/QUOTE]
Sent from my Droid Incredible

Wow... thanks for the information XideXL i think i will try a few other ROMs like your suggest and just keep my nandroid backup on hand should anything go bad.

[Q] Kernel questions

Hi,
I had a few questions about kernels...hope someone can help me in answering these...
I am thinking of trying out the Netarchy kernel on my Nexus S, but i was just wondering is there anywhere I can download the stock kernel (so that if anything does go wrong i dont have to do a full nandroid restore?)
Also, when installing a new kernel does that wipe data (of course I will make a backup etc before installing it, but should all my settings and apps etc remain intact normally?)
what impact does an OTA update have if i am running a non stock kernel? so say i am using Netarchy's kernel, and google releases a new OTA update...will i still be able to install the update? If i do, will it revert to stock kernel?
Thanks in advance,

brownmonkey said:
Hi,
I had a few questions about kernels...hope someone can help me in answering these...
I am thinking of trying out the Netarchy kernel on my Nexus S, but i was just wondering is there anywhere I can download the stock kernel (so that if anything does go wrong i dont have to do a full nandroid restore?)
Also, when installing a new kernel does that wipe data (of course I will make a backup etc before installing it, but should all my settings and apps etc remain intact normally?)
what impact does an OTA update have if i am running a non stock kernel? so say i am using Netarchy's kernel, and google releases a new OTA update...will i still be able to install the update? If i do, will it revert to stock kernel?
Thanks in advance,
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I'm not aware of anywhere that the stock kernel is available for download so doing a NANDroid backup is really your best option. If you have anything that deviates from stock (kernel, rom, theme, even just deleted stock apps) it will prevent you from being able to successfully update from an OTA.
You can find a lot of information about all the available kernels here just scroll down to the third post and you'll find the info.
Finally, just as a note of personal opinion, getting OTA updates is a little overrated. If you run a custom ROM, the OTAs will be included in those ROMs eventually so you won't have to worry about restoring a stock ROM just to get the updates.

kenvan19 said:
I'm not aware of anywhere that the stock kernel is available for download so doing a NANDroid backup is really your best option. If you have anything that deviates from stock (kernel, rom, theme, even just deleted stock apps) it will prevent you from being able to successfully update from an OTA.
You can find a lot of information about all the available kernels here just scroll down to the third post and you'll find the info.
Finally, just as a note of personal opinion, getting OTA updates is a little overrated. If you run a custom ROM, the OTAs will be included in those ROMs eventually so you won't have to worry about restoring a stock ROM just to get the updates.
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Thanks for the quick answer. I had read that post before (it was actually how i came to discover kernels ). The reason why I was asking about the OTA is because I actually use the stock ROM but was just thinking about trying out the Netarchy kernel just to see what its all about. Hence if there is an OTA update, and i am running a different kernel to the stock, is the only way for me to incorporate the update by flashing the new stock rom and then reinstall the netarchy kernel?
Also, if i install it, do you know if it wipes data/apps?
Thanks

brownmonkey said:
Thanks for the quick answer. I had read that post before (it was actually how i came to discover kernels ). The reason why I was asking about the OTA is because I actually use the stock ROM but was just thinking about trying out the Netarchy kernel just to see what its all about. Hence if there is an OTA update, and i am running a different kernel to the stock, is the only way for me to incorporate the update by flashing the new stock rom and then reinstall the netarchy kernel?
Also, if i install it, do you know if it wipes data/apps?
Thanks
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I apologize as I forgot to mention that part of your question, I'm sick with the flu and a little out of it on some cold medications lol. You only lose data and apps when flashing if you wipe the /data partition in mounts and storage and this is not required nor is it recommended when flashing a kernel. Sorry for answering out of order, but I thought I should clear that up first. As to the other question, you have it correct; you would need to flash the new update ROM and then flashing a new kernel.
I should also note that whenever you install a new ROM, you will need to reflash a custom kernel. This is because the vast majority of ROMs released include a kernel and when you flash them it will overwrite whatever kernel you currently have.
Finally, if you have any other questions you can always feel free to post them on that thread. I'm the one who wrote it and I check it often to try and answer questions as best and as quickly as I can. Happy flashing!

Are you using a custom ROM? Flashing CM7 has the stock kernel. There are probably other ones out there that includes stock kernel with them such as OTA.

[Q] Failed to update to 2.3.3 OTA

I've searched around and couldn't find anything.
I'm on 2.3.3 on 78C, and the update continually fails. Can anyone give me and hints as to why?
I tried it while using the 2.3.2 netarchy 1.2.5 kernel, as well as 100% stock android 2.3.2 with no luck.
I realize that 2.3.3 has screen issues but i'd still like to get a hold of it for the 1.2.7 netarchy kernel.
Any and all help is appreciated.

SpartusTana said:
I've searched around and couldn't find anything.
I'm on 2.3.3 on 78C, and the update continually fails. Can anyone give me and hints as to why?
I tried it while using the 2.3.2 netarchy 1.2.5 kernel, as well as 100% stock android 2.3.2 with no luck.
I realize that 2.3.3 has screen issues but i'd still like to get a hold of it for the 1.2.7 netarchy kernel.
Any and all help is appreciated.
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Are you sure your Android was really 100% stock when you tried the update that way? If you had installed netarchy kernel prior to that, be advised that netarchy replaces the file bcm4329.ko in the /system/modules folder, and that this will cause the update to fail since it doesn't match the crc check of the file.
The netarchy kernel just by itself will cause a failure because it makes the boot.img partition not match the crc in the update scripts.
You need to make sure that EVERY file that the updater-script file in the OTA looks at is actually a 2.3.2 version. That means if you've flashed a custom kernel that replaces modules, or replaced /system/apps like Gmail with something themed, you have to undo all those changes.
In your case, assuming you were really 100% stock, then flashed netarchy, then went back to stock by just flashing a nandroid of the boot.img, I'd say if you just replace the bcm4329.ko file with one I posted in another thread this morning that you'll probaby be able to update.
If not, the script usually shows some text on the screen about what failed.
Your other option is to apply the full 94mb update that OVERWRITES your /system instead of patching it. I don't think that will cause any data loss, but don't hold me to that. I'd be sure to have a current nandroid and titanium backup in case something goes wrong.
The other option is to get the 2.3.3 pre-rooted nandroid from the development section and just flash it with clockwork.
Good luck.

ah, very good. thank you for the reply. I'll probably just grab that nandroid backup with 2.3.3 and root. i appreciate the help and thank you again.

[ROM][STOCK] --- Version 4.22.651.2 --- Odexed & De-Odexed ---

In order to cut down on the confusion I created a new thread for the latest update. Version 4.24.651.1 can be found here.
Stock 4.22.651.2 ROM, rooted and ready for your flashing pleasures. This is a completely stock ROM that has had nothing done to it outside of rooting, zip aligning and de-odexing. As always, create a nandroid before flashing.
Notes:
-The Firmware (Radio, WiMAX and PRI) can be flashed by renaming the file to PC36IMG, placing it in the base folder of your sd card and then turning the phone on while holding volume down.
-Odexed means faster first boot and smaller memory footprint but is not themable, de-odexed means a long first boot and slightly larger memory footprint but can be themed.
Stock Update
Stock ROM with SU Fix - No Wipe Needed If Coming From A Stock Sense ROM:
4.22.651.2 Rooted & Odexed - updated 06/05/11
4.22.651.2 Rooted & De-Odexed - updated 06/05/11
Firmware:
Must be flashed through hBoot/Fastboot! Not Recovery.
PC36IMG - Radio, WiMAX and PRI Updates (MD5: 2E5C63EA59891A69F6D55C257CF165D5)
Extras
Standalone Kernel Zips:
Kernel - HTC#1 and18-2 (may04) w/ Wireless N Enabled - Thanks Chuckhriczko for the post on fixing wireless N
Kernel - HTC#1 and18-2 (may04) - Thanks Aamikam
Mods & Fixes:
Flashable Super User Fix - Thanks to DrMacinyasha and ChainsDD
4.22.651.2 Wipe - Can be used when flashing between some ROMs so data does not need wiped
Unlocked WiFI Hotspot - Thanks to noimjosh
1% Battery Icons and Clear Notification Background - Thanks Martijua
Remove USB Debugging Notification - Thanks Martijua
Thanks To:
zone23 for uploading the OTA update
Mirrors are thanks to bjaxon
Aamikam for the kernel zip
Chuckhriczko for info about Wireless N
Noimjosh for wireless hotspot fix
Martijua for the Battery % and USB Debugging mods

Everything below is from the previously leaked test ROM, not the update that just came out.
These are flashable copies of the rooted stock 4.12.651.1 ROM for the Evo. The only things that have been changed from the leak is the boot.img has been unlocked and SU & busybox have been added. You can find the partition folders these were made from in the original thread here.
Screen filter from the market can be used to adjust brightness for those with novatek panels. (Thank you to whoever posted about that first, sorry but I didn't catch who that was)
If you are already using a Sense ROM you should be ok wiping the dalvik-cache and flashing over top of it. Otherwise you will need to wipe your Data partition.
ROM only without the Radio
Stock 4.12.651.1 odexed (MD5 19752F454802D44EAAF22C0276E95F67)
Stock 4.12.651.1 de-odexed (MD5 EB1301A4E34EC48C7526C3ED1D221867)
Standalone Radio PC36IMG (must be flashed through the hBoot/fastboot)
Evo Radio Version 2.15.00.04.08 (MD5 1ECE6F6BC355AFB721BA7264F82DD1E7)
As always, flash with caution and remember that you are the only one responsible for what you do to your phone.
Camera Fix for 720p Video FC
GBCameraFix.zip, mirrors
Thanks go to
HTC for the ROM
Sniper911 for posting the ROM
wdfowty for the original thread

SIMPLE
NICE & SIMPLE... Dloading ..will Flash in the morning.

Sorry to nag because I always appreciate having multiple ROMs but Im just curious if there are any differences between this and Tmartins build?

They are still uploading so the links aren't up yet. These are completely stock and haven't been modified in any way other than what is mentioned in the OP.

mazdarider23 said:
Will download and keep just in case I ever want to rock the stock for a day or two!
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Either I'm having a brain fart or the download links are not working!
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It's not you, the links are dead.

Thanks for this, would you please post the radio seperately also?
Tapatalk'd on the Evo

OK so flashing these zips isn't going to update my radio or anything like that RIGHT? It'll be just like flashing any other rom on here, correct?

mazdarider23 said:
OK so flashing these zips isn't going to update my radio or anything like that RIGHT? It'll be just like flashing any other rom on here, correct?
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yup, this is just the ROM without the radio update

Thanks! I'll flash in the morning.
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA Premium App

xHausx said:
yup, this is just the ROM without the radio update
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Cool, thanks for clearing that up! I guess I'll just download later on!

links still uploading i presume?????

Brightness fix
The kernel in this leaked version is unfinished, there's no code for the brightness change for Notatek LCD screens. Brightness Is Only working for people with Epson LCD screens.
For those of us with Notatek screens, just replace the stock kernel with the stock HTC #15 from the latest stable update:
HTC kernel #15
Problem solved. Brightness now works.
Please add to OP!
Update: Make sure you wipe cache and dalvik cache after you flash that kernel, otherwise you will likely get a bootloop or black screen.

zeuzinn said:
The kernel in this leaked version is unfinished, there's no code for the brightness change for Notatek LCD screens. Brightness Is Only working for people with Epson LCD screens.
For those of us with Notatek screens, just replace the stock kernel with the stock HTC #15 from the latest stable update:
HTC kernel #15
Problem solved. Brightness now works.
Please add to OP!
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Does everything else work normally? I've been hesitant to use it because it is a froyo kernel and the rom is GB
ohh yeah, links are up too

YAY!!...Downloading....FINALLY!!..hahahahahha

xHausx said:
Does everything else work normally? I've been hesitant to use it because it is a froyo kernel and the rom is GB
ohh yeah, links are up too
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Yes. Everything works 100%.

xHausx said:
Does everything else work normally? I've been hesitant to use it because it is a froyo kernel and the rom is GB
ohh yeah, links are up too
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That #15 kernel doesn't work for me, it just boots to a black screen. The same result has been posted by several other nova evos, in other threads. Also Netarchy's kernel's are reported to work, but I get the same results (black screen, battery pull)

LMMT said:
That #15 kernel doesn't work for me, it just boots to a black screen. The same result has been posted by several other nova evos, in other threads. Also Netarchy's kernel's are reported to work, but I get the same results (black screen, battery pull)
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Same here....

ok, op updated with all links and I added the radio

plmiller0905 said:
Same here....
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You need to wipe cache and dalvik cache AFTER you flash the kernel. Try it and it will work.

[Q] can you go back to stock froyo after flashing cm7

well right now I'm currently flashing the cm7 rom. I can't send/receive any mms right now. I've tried searching and I've tried a lot of things, but nothing seems to be working. I also miss my stock froyo as well. So I was wondering if I can revert back to the original stock froyo, but still be root.
I used rom manager and I backuped the orginal rom before I flashed the cm7 and the addons, but I don't know where it use or even how to go about it . Can I use that to revert back to the orginial rom and will I still be rooted?
I'm currently on the mytouch4g and if you know where I can download the rom for froyo please post a link.
thank you very much.

mytouch4gnoob said:
well right now I'm currently flashing the cm7 rom. I can't send/receive any mms right now. I've tried searching and I've tried a lot of things, but nothing seems to be working. I also miss my stock froyo as well. So I was wondering if I can revert back to the original stock froyo, but still be root.
I used rom manager and I backuped the orginal rom before I flashed the cm7 and the addons, but I don't know where it use or even how to go about it . Can I use that to revert back to the orginial rom and will I still be rooted?
I'm currently on the mytouch4g and if you know where I can download the rom for froyo please post a link.
thank you very much.
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Hi, the answer to your question is actually in your post...if you backed up your froyo rom with the rom manager, then you just have to restore the backup.
To do that, go to the Rom manager, manage and restore, and then find your backed up rom. It should take a while and you will be back to the state you were before flashing CM7. Just in case make a nandroid backup of your current rom in case things don't go as expected. It should be working neatly. Hope it helps. Let me know if you could restore it. See ya....

mytouch4gnoob said:
well right now I'm currently flashing the cm7 rom. I can't send/receive any mms right now. I've tried searching and I've tried a lot of things, but nothing seems to be working. I also miss my stock froyo as well. So I was wondering if I can revert back to the original stock froyo, but still be root.
I used rom manager and I backuped the orginal rom before I flashed the cm7 and the addons, but I don't know where it use or even how to go about it . Can I use that to revert back to the orginial rom and will I still be rooted?
I'm currently on the mytouch4g and if you know where I can download the rom for froyo please post a link.
thank you very much.
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Hey i also have a Mytouch 4G and i have looked around before but couldn't seem to find a Stock froyo rom that is rooted. I would recommend you use a different ROM other then CM7. There are plenty of roms in the mytouch 4g section. we also have a great dev TheDerekJay does an amazing job with keeping all his roms updated. im using his MIUI rom on my mytouch and im in love with it.

actually I just looked at my rom manager backup file. and it says the date for today... I used mybackup root to just back up my data because I was planning on changing my rom. So I'm seriously am confused now... I back uped the rom (froyo) just yesterday so shouldn't it say that 1/1/2012 instead of 1/2/2012? Should I just flash this backup anyway and hope for the best?

mytouch4gnoob said:
actually I just looked at my rom manager backup file. and it says the date for today... I used mybackup root to just back up my data because I was planning on changing my rom. So I'm seriously am confused now... I back uped the rom (froyo) just yesterday so shouldn't it say that 1/1/2012 instead of 1/2/2012? Should I just flash this backup anyway and hope for the best?
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I should have the date and time when you did the backup...but if It was after midnight or your time zone is not correct that might affect the name. If it is the only backup you did then it must be it. Let me know after you flashed it how things resulted.

thanks glevitan. You were right the time zone is probably not set correctly. I restored the file and I'm back to the original stock froyo and I'm still rooted I'm very happy now. thank you so much.

mytouch4gnoob said:
thanks glevitan. You were right the time zone is probably not set correctly. I restored the file and I'm back to the original stock froyo and I'm still rooted I'm very happy now. thank you so much.
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You're welcome...enjoy your new/old rom. See ya!