Hello all,
I've been messing around with the camera's driver library and parameter files and I finally managed to correct the parameter issue that was preventing the modded skype from using the front camera on video calls while using Gingerbread.
Now Skype is fully functional again. Bluetooth headsets also works (A2DP) even Bluetooth microphone works! (Using the official Skype app.)
Confirmed its working by 4 people now :-D.
The modification works in both theos00's V12 version and the official Skype app from the market.
Please don't use droidrx's version since it doesn't work properly and it's outdated.
Just flash it through CWM, uninstall and reinstall skype and you are set.
NOTE:
The patch is really simple and can be done manually. If you have a modified build.prop file and you are an experienced user please edit the file manually by making the changes below(If you have it already, you need to reinstall skype after these modifications):
Code:
ro.product.model=LG-P920
ro.product.brand=lge
ro.product.name=lge_Cosmopolitan
ro.product.device=p920
ro.product.board=omap4sdp
ro.build.product=p920
If for some reason you flashed the build.prop file already and got issues with other programs, then use the recovery file and do the changes manually instead.
Well dont use skype but if it works good job. Glad to see so many people contributing.
...fighting ninjas at night, talkin' about this and that.
Instead of skype, I'm using Tango.
m33ts4k0z said:
Hello all,
I've been messing around with the camera's driver library and parameter files and I finally managed to correct the parameter issue that was preventing the modded skype from using the front camera on video calls while using Gingerbread.
Now Skype is fully functional again.
The modification works in both theos00's V12 version and droidrx's version.
I recommend theos00 V12 since it has much more features and it's more up to date.
Don't forget to check the preview surface option if you use droidrx's version. theos00 V12 doesn't need that.
Just flash it through CWM, uninstall and reinstall skype and report back to this thread if it works for you.
EDIT: I updated the zip. Those who downloaded it yesterday and have problems can flash the new zip.
EDIT2: It's confirmed now that also the official Skype app from the market works after this modification
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Now the camera don't work properly with Fring. I see my image inverted. Can you do something?: (
Are the files you changed loaded on boot or loaded every time the camera is being used?
I think that a simple app could solve this by letting the user change the files when they use skype and change them back when they are using other apps that wont run correctly with the modified files.
EDIT:
Saw now that it's the build.prop file and the TICameraCameraProperties.xml file which is loaded on boot.
So creating an app that requires root that basically changes back the files is easy, but it would required a reboot of the phone.
EDIT2:
I cant find any changes made in build.prop? Sure you changed anything there? Just found changes in the .xml file. Better leave the build.prop file out else this update will only work for v21a.
Anyway, great work!
tooglife said:
Now the camera don't work properly with Fring. I see my image inverted. Can you do something?: (
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Inverted how? Upside-down or mirrored? Mirrored meaning your right side is on the left. If that is the case then it's not a big deal if at least skype works!
Inverted how? Upside-down or mirrored? Mirrored meaning your right side is on the left. If that is the case then it's not a big deal if at least skype works![/QUOTE]
upside down...so is unusable
tooglife said:
Now the camera don't work properly with Fring. I see my image inverted. Can you do something?: (
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Yup sorry forgot to upload the restore script. Just flash the restore script from the first post and it will be fixed.
KurdX said:
Are the files you changed loaded on boot or loaded every time the camera is being used?
I think that a simple app could solve this by letting the user change the files when they use skype and change them back when they are using other apps that wont run correctly with the modified files.
EDIT:
Saw now that it's the build.prop file and the TICameraCameraProperties.xml file which is loaded on boot.
So creating an app that requires root that basically changes back the files is easy, but it would required a reboot of the phone.
EDIT2:
I cant find any changes made in build.prop? Sure you changed anything there? Just found changes in the .xml file. Better leave the build.prop file out else this update will only work for v21a.
Anyway, great work!
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The changes both in the xml file and the prop file are minor. In the xml file, the only thing I changed was the default resolution values.
In the prop file I changed some entries like the product and such. This is vital for the recognition of the device by the apps.
I think it might work with just the prop file. The xml file is needed by the modded droidrx and theos00 apps since they need 320x240 in order to work otherwise it's black screen. In the GB firmware the default resolution is 640x480 for the front camera so neither of these apps work.
I will try now with just the prop file changed and I will post back the results.
EDIT: Only droidrx version seems to have problem with the resolution. There is really no need to use his app since it's way outdated. First post updated with more info.
I tried this patch but is not working, all I can see is a simple black screen from both sides
alankstiyo said:
I tried this patch but is not working, all I can see is a simple black screen from both sides
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Please give me some more info about which rom version you are using and which skype version also did you uninstall and reinstalled skype after you applied the patch? Rebooting the phone is not enough.
alankstiyo said:
I tried this patch but is not working, all I can see is a simple black screen from both sides
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I've the same problem. With fring and skype. I use the king's Rom
Although I tried this with the official 21A and also with acura v5 and echts baxter roms, I see no reason not to work with other roms too. Did you try to uninstall skype and install it again? About fring I don't know. I will give it a try later.
You really need to uninstall skype and install it again. Otherwise it wont work.
Sent from my LG-P920 using XDA App
Yep I've reinstall skype and fring. with the first patch I heven't a cam with sype, but a inverted upside down cam with fring. Whith the second patch the videocall programs don't see my frontal camera,also Fring work with the principal camera only.
tooglife said:
Yep I've reinstall skype and fring. with the first patch I heven't a cam with sype, but a inverted upside down cam with fring. Whith the second patch the videocall programs don't see my frontal camera,also Fring work with the principal camera only.
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I don't know about Fring, the thread is about Skype actually. And that is reported that works fine with any GB roms I've tried so far. I don't know if you use froyo but I haven't tried it yet.
So try that: Flash the restore file I have on my first post, then download again the patch file from my first post and flash it again.
Restart the phone and uninstall then install the official skype from the market.
Tell me if both Fring and Skype work normally
I'm sorry but Fring don't work. Skype is ok but I use so much Fring too. Is the only one app that work nice on nokia too for the videocall.
Hi!
Can you explain better how to install the patch please?
By example
Install skype from market
flash the zip
uninstall the skype
install the skype again from market..
I dont know if that is the right way to do it.
Thank
cheloman said:
Hi!
Can you explain better how to install the patch please?
By example
Install skype from market
flash the zip
uninstall the skype
install the skype again from market..
I dont know if that is the right way to do it.
Thank
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Actually just flash the zip, uninstall skype and then install skype from market.
This is enough
m33ts4k0z said:
Please give me some more info about which rom version you are using and which skype version also did you uninstall and reinstalled skype after you applied the patch? Rebooting the phone is not enough.
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using stock euro 2.3.5 fw with skype version 2.5.0.160
I did it once more time and now it's working I can see my cams working but they can't seems like busy not sure why though
the update patch are Skype_GB_Patch - Restore.zip or Skype_GB_Patch.zip??
Hi m33ts4k0z
Thanks for your help. Yours is a fantastic work fixing skype video. It is shame on LG that they could not fix these kind of issues before releasing firmware updates.
Once again thanks.
alankstiyo said:
using stock euro 2.3.5 fw with skype version 2.5.0.160
I did it once more time and now it's working I can see my cams working but they can't seems like busy not sure why though
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I noticed that sometimes when you start a call, skype will just not show you your own video. It will send your video to others but it won't show it to you as you will just get a black screen. Just drop the call and call again and it should get fixed. This is a skype bug and not Androids/LGs one.
boostermbkking said:
the update patch are Skype_GB_Patch - Restore.zip or Skype_GB_Patch.zip??
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Skype_GB_Patch.zip That's the one
smohanv said:
Hi m33ts4k0z
Thanks for your help. Yours is a fantastic work fixing skype video. It is shame on LG that they could not fix these kind of issues before releasing firmware updates.
Once again thanks.
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It's not so much of an issue. It's just that LG changed some values on the build.prop file by making the phone not recognisable by skype. But the thing that's great is that for first time in history for the Android system, Skype does actually use the BT mic on a call! That has never happened before
Thanks anyway
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if you want a certain script added, chances are some1 else does too. if you have an idea, or find a script you want added, please either post or PM me. i take a look at this thread alot throughout the day, so i will be able to see your ideas quickly. YOUR IDEAS ARE IMPORTANT
first of all, i did not write this script, i took it from the thread HTC Hero Speedup v2.0 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=521421), which was put together by tehseano, who i must thank, however, it seems to only work for Haykuro's Hero ROM
THIS SCRIPT is made to speedup the HTC HERO rom on the g1's. my speedup script is made to work under JACman's. if tried on someone elses, you could brick your phone (although i doubt it), and i will not take responcibility for bricks
trying to use it under JACman 1.72, i couldn't get tehseano's script to work, so im going through a bunch of tweaking and editing for it to work under JACman roms (im guessing twistedumbrella's too).
currently, i'm about to release version 0.2. - released
i have fixed most of the directories and codes except for Battery fix, i have gotten the HTC camera to work, read the readme file
out of curiosity, does any1 have any preference on where i upload the files? want someplace easy and fast, so no rapidshare or anything like that. first working suggestion gets it
please do not use option #8 once it is up, it is not done yet
everything else should be good. this is made STRICTLY for JACman roms, not haykuro's, but twistedumbrella's should work, since it is based off of JACmans
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version 0.2 - http://www.4shared.com/file/113524687/c98398cd/AJZ_HeroSpeed_02.html
very minor changes
fixed the scripts
working on a battery fix
version 1.0 will be more compatible with JAChero 1.8, i expect to release that in the next few day, but this might not be possible because i'm going on vacation
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I ACCIDENTLY UPLOADED THE BAT AS A TXT FILE. im not gunna change it, so until the next release, just rename the file as a bat
0.1.5: http://www.4shared.com/file/113343120/6c89dd65/AJZ_HeroSpeed_015.html
i must thank dpgc213 for creating the original lockscreen change bat file
Changes:
deleted option to delete pc sync, causes bootloops and doesnt exist
added possibility to change the screen lock image (although doesnt have to do with speed)
added quick directions for changing the lock screen image
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version 0.1 - http://rapidshare.com/files/247165073/hero_speedup_2.0_AJZ_0.1.zip
here's a mirror of 0.1 http://www.4shared.com/file/113320662/7e513586/hero_speedup_20_AJZ_01.html
in version 0.2, expect to see support for the deletion of htc sync, and support for changing your lock screen
can you please include instructions for mac users? thanks good work
did you get it to work with JACman 1.72, you said you would try to tweak it, but did not say if you were successful?
I dont know how to apply the script cuz its made for windows, If some1 put instructions plz?
Franklees said:
did you get it to work with JACman 1.72, you said you would try to tweak it, but did not say if you were successful?
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i got all the commands and everything working in 1.72 except for #2 to work. #2 will cause a boot loop.
#2 just deletes your htc sync, which idk what it does anyways.
in 0.2, i will try to fix this, as well as add support to change your lock screen
i got the change lockscreen part in, now just gatta see the problem with htc sync
juangil said:
I dont know how to apply the script cuz its made for windows, If some1 put instructions plz?
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u could try renaming it to something that will work in leopard (er tiger). idk if that would work, im not a mac user. ubuntu and windows
alexjzim said:
u could try renaming it to something that will work in leopard (er tiger). idk if that would work, im not a mac user. ubuntu and windows
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so if put the optimize.sh file in my sd how do I run it? or is the .bat file the ones that needs to be run? thx
juangil said:
I dont know how to apply the script cuz its made for windows, If some1 put instructions plz?
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it cant be used for mac users, but basically a bat file just has a bunch of adb commands in it. i can post them for you if you like.
wwwhershcom said:
it cant be used for mac users, but basically a bat file just has a bunch of adb commands in it. i can post them for you if you like.
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great! that will do it, I appreciate your help
anyone know if HTC pc sync is included in 1.72? if it is, anyone know where it is? once i find this out i can release 0.2.
Wow, this script really made a difference
Henchman said:
Wow, this script really made a difference
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was aiming for that
juangil said:
can you please include instructions for mac users? thanks good work
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...Buy a PC lol.
alexjzim said:
was aiming for that
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When I ran option 3, 6 and 5 in that order without a reboot and then reboot after I did all those I got a bootloop, when I did #5 it was saying success on each one. If I installed dextop-wrapper awhile back like weeks ago do I have to install it again because I didn't install it. I figured I still had it.
jigdagod said:
When I ran option 3, 6 and 5 in that order without a reboot and then reboot after I did all those I got a bootloop, when I did #5 it was saying success on each one. If I installed dextop-wrapper awhile back like weeks ago do I have to install it again because I didn't install it. I figured I still had it.
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my only suggestion is to wipe and reinstall your ROM, then do everything in order. i cant tell you exactly, because i cant actually see your phone
Okay, thanks I'll try that tomorrow when I get home.
Does this support 1.72 yet?
71CH said:
Does this support 1.72 yet?
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first of all, i did not write this script, i took it from the thread HTC Hero Speedup v2.0 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=521421), which was put together by tehseano, who i must thank, however, it seems to only work for Haykuro's Hero ROM
THIS SCRIPT is made to speedup the HTC HERO rom on the g1's. my speedup script is made to work under JACman's. if tried on someone elses, you could brick your phone (although i doubt it), and i will not take responcibility for bricks
trying to use it under JACman 1.72, i couldn't get tehseano's script to work, so im going through a bunch of tweaking and editing for it to work under JACman roms (im guessing twistedumbrella's too).
currently, i'm about to release version 0.1. - released
i have fixed most of the directories and codes except for uninstalling HTC sync, and replacing the sapphire camera with the official HTC camera. i have gotten the HTC camera to work before, and just need to add in the right codes
out of curiosity, does any1 have any preference on where i upload the files? want someplace easy and fast, so no rapidshare or anything like that. first working suggestion gets it
please do not use option #2 once it is up, it will cause your phone to boot loop - option #2 is now used to change the lockscreen and is completely usable now
everything else should be good. this is made STRICTLY for JACman roms, not haykuro's, but twistedumbrella's should work, since it is based off of JACmans
PC sync is out of all JAChero builds... i spent hours trying to fix something not there . because of this, the next release will be 0.1.5 instead of 0.2
I ACCIDENTLY UPLOADED THE BAT AS A TXT FILE. im not gunna change it, so until the next release, just rename the file as a bat
0.1.5: http://www.4shared.com/file/11334312...Speed_015.html
i must thank dpgc213 for creating the original lockscreen change bat file
Changes:
deleted option to delete pc sync, causes bootloops and doesnt exist
added possibility to change the screen lock image (although doesnt have to do with speed)
added quick directions for changing the lock screen image
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71CH said:
Does this support 1.72 yet?
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Yes.
That's what I'm using ti with. And it's made Rosie completely usable for the first time for me.
Has anyone had the experience where Rosie was really fast when first optimizing using whatever procedure but then lags down over time? That was what I experienced when using a different optimizer. Hopefully this one is consistent.
!!THIS NAVIGATION IS !!ONLY!! FOR THE USA!!
!!Paid apps work!!
Facebook has now been removed!!
Release Name:update_navigation.zip
Release Version:FINAL
MD5 Sum:N/A (verified working)
Credits:See below
Base Firmware:1.6
Radio Required:N/A
SPL Required:N/A
Partition Layout:N/A
Wipe Required:N
Special instructions:See below
Download:See attachment or, 4shared link
Hey guys,
After a longs day of work, I got it.
Put together a recovery flash-able zip file to add the new Google navigation.
REQS:
1. Dream or Sapphire/Magic/Mt3G
2. 1.6 Rom as a minimum
3. Custom recovery either Amon's or Cyanogen's
4. A brain
5. The download at the end of the post
STEPS:
1. Download this for most Donut builds (Cyanogen based). (also attached now )
2. Place in the root of your sdcard
3. Reboot in recovery
3. Select chose update.zip (or rename the downloaded file to update.zip)
4. Select update_navigation.zip
5. Reboot
Extended steps:
If "Navigate" doesn't show up the first time:
1. Go to settings
2. Click on applications
3. Click on Manage applications
4. scroll to apps
5. click on Maps
6. Clear data
OR
1. Install Google Voice
2. Uninstall Google Voice
3. Reinstall Google Voice
****MOST IMPORTANT PART****
Thanks:
Cyanogen and Amon for their recovery images.
followinginsanity for his updates to build props
community for helping test and get it goooinnggggg!!
clyde8 for the better build string
Brut.al for the (possible) navigation out of USA!
Donation shout-outs:
Suma Software Inc
If you actually feel like donating to my trip fund go ahead and click here!!
!THANKS!
AND ENJOY
Q&A
Q: Navigation is not showing up!
A: you must first "get directions" for the option to show up, it is in that pane
A: MAKE SURE YOU ENABLE GPS!!!
Q: Why was facebook removed??
A: it caused to many issues, and the market one works fine.
Q: What is the latest changes??
A: I removed the build.prop file completely in hopes that it will work without it, did for me... you tell me
Q: What took so long?!?!
A: I had H1N1, b|0W me.
Q: Does this work with AOSP?
A: doesn't look like it, at least not so far, I did adjust some build props right from them but never got any feedback to let it out to the masses.
Q: Does this break CM-Updater?
A: No, it shouldn't.
Q: Do i need to reflash this every time?
A: if you want navigation, yes. Every update reverts the build props back to the old ones.
Q: Does this work outside of the USA?
A: Yes. BUT BUT BUT BUT BUT BUT BUT BUT BUT YOU MUST FOLLOW THESE DIRECTIONS EXACTLY!
1. First navigate between 2 USA addresses (just enter them in to get the navigate option to show up)
2. Make a shortcut on your home screen with the address you want to navigate to.
3. Make sure turn by turn is checked.
4 click it nub.
5. drive to the location
6. brag "o mai android is wai b3tt3r thian UR ip0ne."
7. hope to god it brings you back home, otherwise buy a map.
If your paid apps are not working, either wait until midnight, for caches to clear, or flash from scratch...
IE: recovery - rooted cyano - Cyano update - navi update
(p.s not responsible if you drive over a bridge following the GPS, that's stupidity)
(p.p.s don't brick your shaz and blame me or anyone else for that matter, you blew it)
Im trying it now will get back to you
nick8197 said:
Im trying it now will get back to you
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just for s&g are you a dream, and what Cyanogen are you running...
just want to get as much info as possible
Im on a dream/g1
Im using dwang with theme
do you think it will work I havent done it yet
will test as soon as my slow internet loads
how exactly does this one work? meaning what exactly does it change? does it still affect the build.prop and build.trout.prop, or will it work on its on?
nick8197 said:
Im on a dream/g1
Im using dwang with theme
do you think it will work I havent done it yet
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i do believe so...
the only way it won't is if i mis-edited the build.trout.prop
but we'll know in a bit!!
alexjzim said:
will test as soon as my slow internet loads
how exactly does this one work? meaning what exactly does it change? does it still affect the build.prop and build.trout.prop, or will it work on its on?
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unfortunatley yes, it still edits the buildprops and what not....
it should work on anything 1.6+ by anyone.....
i think
theomajigga said:
unfortunatley yes, it still edits the buildprops and what not....
it should work on anything 1.6+ by anyone.....
i think
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i tried one...not this one.. but what happen is that handcent dosent locate contacts.. due to those builds being moved..and handcent is a popular sms app so im waiting for someone to flash this then run handcent!
mrnv45 said:
i tried one...not this one.. but what happen is that handcent dosent locate contacts.. due to those builds being moved..and handcent is a popular sms app so im waiting for someone to flash this then run handcent!
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I'm going to look into that becuase i use handcent also...
this is just for the community, and me once i get that build stuf figured out...
just downloaded and am about to try it now. Nav was running great till i updated to 4.2.4. figure it reinstalled the build.prop. give me a sec and will let you know
theomajigga said:
unfortunatley yes, it still edits the buildprops and what not....
it should work on anything 1.6+ by anyone.....
i think
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alright. i just wanted to see if we could have gotten that nice looking facebook app working alongside this. got a couple ideas.., give it a try when im done with my honors stuff. pretty behind. staying on XDA all night
mrnv45 said:
i tried one...not this one.. but what happen is that handcent dosent locate contacts.. due to those builds being moved..and handcent is a popular sms app so im waiting for someone to flash this then run handcent!
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I had the exact same problem, I just pushed the old build.prop and build.trout.prop back to my phone and reboot and now handcent shows the right info and navigate is still there. Here's to hoping it stays!
waygeekierthanu said:
I had the exact same problem, I just pushed the old build.prop and build.trout.prop back to my phone and reboot and now handcent shows the right info and navigate is still there. Here's to hoping it stays!
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rumor has it that nav will disappear though with the old buildprops back on...
P.S @ 50 download i'm cutting it off, want to make sure its working properly,
after some feedback i'll put it back up!
theomajigga
any lucc on the handcent?
Soo by putting this on my phone, will it mess up my handcent?
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theomajigga
any lucc on the handcent?
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working on it now
alright i see the prob i think. as far as build props anyway. the only thing that needs to be changed is this line
ro.build.fingerprint=verizon/voles/sholes/sholes:2.0/ESD20/17572:user/ota-rel-keys,release-keys
the rest can stay the same.
this should play nice with other apps, and allow the new facebook as well.
edit: in this line would need to be modded in build.trout.prop for the dream and build.sapphire.prop for the sapphire
also note that you can mod the line in both and leave them in the update. cyan's roms use all 3 build props. but reads from the trout or sapphire depending on which phone it is installed on, since his roms can work on both.
working great on my wifes G1
followinginsanity said:
alright i see the prob i think. as far as build props anyway. the only thing that needs to be changed is this line
ro.build.fingerprint=verizon/voles/sholes/sholes:2.0/ESD20/17572:user/ota-rel-keys,release-keys
the rest can stay the same.
this should play nice with other apps, and allow the new facebook as well.
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Made the change to the file. waiting for my test...
theomajigga said:
Made the change to the file. waiting for my test...
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as soon as i get a confirmation that running this keeps handcent up lol you will become god lol..
Android 2.0.1-r5v0.6
Dead:
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After spending some time and looking over this rom and ways to make it work with out any legal issues. The most viable option was to build something like what cynanogen has built. His process takes the proprietary bits (all google apps including sync) and copies them off onto the SD card before doing a update. After the update it copies them back to the newly installed rom. This method basically does a automated backup/restore of your licensed applications. I can't do this for several reasons including that we are supposed to be coming from a 1.5 OS to a 2.0.1, which isn't compatible with the older application set.
Temporarily Offline:
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I am sorry to have to do this but we are now having more then just a small handful goofing with this ROM and I need to take this offline while I inspect each of the parts and make sure all licensing is in order since its a bit more then the google Opensource framework. I know that several other ROM creators have not paid much attention to it as I am going to now but I really don't want to upset any IP holders like what happened to Cynanogen a couple months back.
I will put it back up but I want to make sure that I am totally covered and don't have any issues.
version 0.6: download (offline)
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-fixed wifi thanks to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=593620
-Now starts up with Android stock keyboard. (No longer needs HTC_IME.apk for second keyboard)
A few have asked for this ROM so I thought I would put it up here for anyone that wants to contribute to or take from it.
This ROM is only compatible with the Sprint CDMA HTC Hero. It is not finished and still requires some work but its good enough for my day to day use and I am sure others may find the same potential.
This ROM is vanilla android and what it takes to actually get it running on a CDMA phone. It is built off of this GSM variant. I am going to try and work to remove the google bits so that you can use Cynanogens method of extracting your own and then doing a follow up update to install them. My efforts for this is not to build a better rom but to build a cleaner base that has limited to no proprietary IP.
Credits to all on this forum how have helped or contributed in any way to building the roms that are here. I would point out names but there are to many to name. I am positive that anyone that pays attention to this forum will know who you are. I used many parts of these ROM's and many others on XDA to build this one.
This is my first ROM and was primarily made for myself to help me learn how to create a custom ROM.
Here is the link to my blog where I originally posted about this and a video of it booting.
Here is the Youtube video of it booting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRTh-rXKe-E
*Warning*: Don't attempt to flash this ROM onto anything else unless you know what you are doing! I am not responsible for any device malfunctions or "Bricks".
Notes on Installing:
- Run a Nandroid backup before you do anything.
- Make sure you do a full wipe first. (Sorry )
- Run the update zip found * Version 0.6 *(offline) from the recovery console.
To get the HTC keyboard installed: (Now Optional as of Version 0.6)
- Follow the instructions here.
Things that don't work:
- Gallery some times has issues.
- Camera
- Wired or Wireless Tethering (Now Testing)
- Orientation
- Trackball light
- Trackball click (Rolling and moving are fine)
- (Let me know if something else needs to go here.)
Possible issues that are not repeatable:
- speaker not working on out bound calls? I made 30 test calls to my home phone and was not able to replicate this issue. Needs to be verified (see here)
Awesome! Thanks! disregard my PM lol.. Great timing.
VoXHTC said:
Awesome! Thanks! disregard my PM lol.. Great timing.
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LOL I was just getting to replying to you!
im trying it now nice work
Let me know if any of you have issues flashing. I still have it all right here in front of me if I need to make a change.
FYI: The first boot takes for ever as it registers all the APKS.
i just get the HTC_IME fource close i installed the one from the site like you said and installed it and i get this
thorracing1 said:
i just get the HTC_IME fource close i installed the one from the site like you said and installed it and i get this
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So you installed both the HTC_IME.apk and the Clicker.apk? Did you do a adb push or a adb install?
Try and go into settings --> Language & Keyboard --> Touch Input --> Text Input?
I think its a force of habit with out really thinking to go there and calibrate but just going there may help.
Try that and let me know.
i just flashed it and pushed the keyboard and calibration app through adb and all is well. its working awesome. Thanks!!!
2.0t03speed said:
i just flashed it and pushed the keyboard and calibration app through adb and all is well. its working awesome. Thanks!!!
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Awesome, keep the feed back coming as you have it!
please take note orientation doesnt work. please put in first post.
otherwise, great work!
should i do adb install or adb push?
blankd3ckskat3r said:
please take note orientation doesnt work. please put in first post.
otherwise, great work!
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Got it listed now, that one bugs me... Must have been to worried about building this to remember it.
BTW thanks for the feed back!
thorracing1 said:
should i do adb install or adb push?
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I would do an install or transfer them to your SD card and grab a app like Astro from the market to install them. Don't worry we will get you worked out.
dchadwick said:
Got it listed now, that one bugs me... Must have been to worried about building this to remember it.
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lol well its a common problem, cant wait for a fix. really like what you did with this build
dchadwick said:
I would do an install or transfer them to your SD card and grab a app like Astro from the market to install them. Don't worry we will get you worked out.
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Not able to get a working Keyboard Now I'm stuck in a boot loop. Tried installing through droid explorer.. no go.. tried installing from astro ..no go.. now it loads lockscreen.. dead... reboot..rinse and repeat
removed SDcard.. boots now trying to push.. but where do I push the apk files to?
blankd3ckskat3r said:
lol well its a common problem, cant wait for a fix. really like what you did with this build
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Thanks, but I really can't take to much credit. Its a "Pick and Pull" from several ROMs. This one actually came from our GSM Brothers and then I used the CDMA tricks in this form to make it work.
I keep watching and playing with the Google Nexus Dumps. I would really like to get one of them up and running.
Based on your posting and replies I assume you are re-using the 2.6.27 kernel like the other roms?
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Not able to get a working Keyboard Now I'm stuck in a boot loop. Tried installing through droid explorer.. no go.. tried installing from astro ..no go.. now it loads lockscreen.. dead... reboot..rinse and repeat
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Wow thats allot in a little space.
What I gather is that it originally booted, then after trying to install via droid explorer and then astro it now just dies after the lockscreen.
I am not sure where to start. I would just say to do a full wipe, then a clean install. Then if you have the sdk try the ADB install method as Cynanogen's post talks about.
I am working on trying to get the stock Android keyboard to work. If we can figure out that then we don't have to mess with the HTC one.
ok i got it i just adb pushed them to system/app works great
obelisk79 said:
Based on your posting and replies I assume you are re-using the 2.6.27 kernel like the other roms?
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Yeah, actually some of your work if I remember correctly, thats why its got the same issues. My first goal when I built this for my self was to get past the blasted google bits sync loop. The more I worked into it the more I moved on to the 2.0.1 build with some of your stuff in it.
Your welcome to anything I have learned, its really not my work.
Hi everyone! I'm here again to give you good news.
I would like to thank Incubus for his generosity and for his support. We would be nowhere if people like him didn't share their knowledge.
I got into some files and updates and I finally stumbled upon a working set of files that will allow you to start Wi-Fi and Bluetooth in our devices. I made it so we can install it without the need of updates. This build I modified is ready to work with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
* For your convenience, I've uploaded the new updated build for you to try it out:
Incubus26Jc's Super Eclair Lite 2.1 Release 5:* http://www.mediafire.com/?jzzygmkjyzm
You've got to use with the latest NBH > http://it029000.massey.ac.nz/vogue/files/?C=M;O=D. Please, make sure you have a NBH file released on 07-05-2010.
Don't forget that I only merged all the stuff and it worked like magic.
I really hope it will work for you too.
I'm now installing things via Wi-Fi and sending files to my Polaris using bluetooth!
Please, tell me if it works.
just installed: my old problems are solved, but i find other 2
_WiFi doesn't search networks
_camera doesn't work (error message processocom.android.camera)
performance
How about the speed of this éclair build working on our Polaris？
Comparing Myn's Warm Donut.
It's a bit slower than Myn's.
loscassapalle said:
just installed: my old problems are solved, but i find other 2
_WiFi doesn't search networks
_camera doesn't work (error message processocom.android.camera)
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any suggest?
loscassapalle said:
any suggest?
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It's strange. Wifi works for me. The camera won't work because it has not been ported to Eclair yet.
By the way, is there anybody that has tried out my modification with success? Please, send feedback.
Bluetooth File Transfer
How program you use for send/receive files via BT?
To receive you just have to turn BT on and pair the two devices. It will notify you when an incoming file is waiting (you've got to accept it).
To send I use an app that is named Bluetooth OPP Put Lite. Install it, go to ASTRO File Explorer and choose Send from the context menu. You will see a new option to send the file. I used it and it really works!
Thanks for advice!
Well, wifi scanning is not working Wifi turns on but it does not scan. BT works fine.
Thanx
maybe we could try with WiFi scanner, but without connection we can't go to the market (free)...
I used the .nhb of dzo's latest version (2010-05-07), then bt and wifi are working well.
But I found that Incubus' Super Eclair was much slower than Myn's
loscassapalle said:
just installed: my old problems are solved, but i find other 2
_WiFi doesn't search networks
_camera doesn't work (error message processocom.android.camera)
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Are you using the latests .NBH? it's dated 07/05/2010
SuperJMN said:
Are you using the latests .NBH? it's dated 07/05/2010
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yes
should i try to do fix and clear cache?
loscassapalle said:
yes
should i try to do fix and clear cache?
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I think it w'onk work, but try it. For me, it worked at the very fist time. ztitan says it works for him, too.
SuperJMN said:
I think it w'onk work, but try it. For me, it worked at the very fist time. ztitan says it works for him, too.
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tryed, but is the same...(but with 2€ less in my sim...it always connect to the network)
No network with wifi ok
Hi SuperJMN,
No way for me : I can't see wifi networks
I tested many times but impossible to use wifi !! I can turn on and off but no network...
I install again and boot twice...
Maybe you do something in install I don't in my phone
Thanks agin for your very good work.
Cheers.
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Hi everyone! I'm here again to give you good news.
I would like to thank Incubus for his generosity and for his support. We would be nowhere if people like him didn't share their knowledge.
I messed up with some files and updates and I finally stumbled upon a working set of files that will allow you to start Wi-Fi and Bluetooth in our devices. I made it so we can install it without the need of updates. This build I modified is ready to work with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
* For your convenience, I've uploaded the new updated build for you to try it out:
Incubus26Jc's Super Eclair Lite 2.1 Release 5:* http://www.mediafire.com/?jzzygmkjyzm
You've got to use with the latest NBH > http://it029000.massey.ac.nz/vogue/files/?C=M;O=D. Please, make sure you have a NBH file released on 07-05-2010.
Don't forget that I only merged all the stuff and it worked like magic.
I really hope it will work for you too.
I'm now installing things via Wi-Fi and sending files to my Polaris using bluetooth!
Please, tell me if it works.
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strange... doesnt finish the boot on my pola100
it ends on a black screen
tried on nand with latest nbh
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It's strange. Wifi works for me.
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Could the radio rom be the issue? Which one do you use and which ones others? Lets compare?
Did you combine Kaiser wifi update for eclair and wlan.ko from dzo? That combination worked for me few days ago, and what was interesting that without dzo's wlan.ko wifi coud be enabled, but no scan.
idreadful said:
Could the radio rom be the issue?
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1.59.46.12. Wifi enables, but does not scan for networks.
Maybe someone point me in the right direction? I am having trouble finding a relevant thread (I have searched). I have the newer T-mobile G2x the ships with Gingerbread 2.3.4 installed and I need to root it so I can install a 2.3.4 based ROM that allows for Skype video capabilities. Neither Gingerbreak nor One Click work. Any ideas?
adrockr said:
Maybe someone point me in the right direction? I am having trouble finding a relevant thread (I have searched). I have the newer T-mobile G2x the ships with Gingerbread 2.3.4 installed and I need to root it so I can install a 2.3.4 based ROM that allows for Skype video capabilities. Neither Gingerbreak nor One Click work. Any ideas?
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Haven't searched hard enough, there is no oneclick, no gingerbreak, simply go to dev section look for "nvflash cwm recovery" after you have recovery flashed you can install any rom.
Don't worry dude this phone is actually really easy to hack.
All you need to do is flash the latest Clockworkmod Recovery, and then flash a rom.
Follow the steps in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1054492
Flash the latest one 4.0.1.5
That will get you CWM, then all you need to do is flash a rom such as Weapon 2.4 or CM7 nightly and voila! You have root.
BTW, the G2X GB rom is 2.3.3, not 2.3.4.
True. ^
And mind clueing us in on how to use skype video calling?
Mister Hat said:
True. ^
And mind clueing us in on how to use skype video calling?
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I second this request, and will sadly be left disappointed ...
jboxer said:
BTW, the G2X GB rom is 2.3.3, not 2.3.4.
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That's what I meant. I wrote this post very quickly before work. My device (currently) has 2.3.3, it shipped this way.
Lame.
I was under the impression (wish I could link) that Skype video was working on the G2x with Android 2.3.4. Are you saying that you all have 2.3.4 (or some variant of it) and Skype video does NOT work?
What about gTalk video with the front camera?
adrockr said:
I was under the impression (wish I could link) that Skype video was working on the G2x with Android 2.3.4. Are you saying that you all have 2.3.4 (or some variant of it) and Skype video does NOT work?
What about gTalk video with the front camera?
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We don't have 2.3.4. The LG update was 2.3.3 for some reason.
That's why I want to root - to flash 2.3.4. If I can't do Skype video I might not bother.
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA App
Cyanogen is 2.3.5 if that helps.
Sent from my LG-P999 using xda premium
adrockr said:
I was under the impression (wish I could link) that Skype video was working on the G2x with Android 2.3.4. Are you saying that you all have 2.3.4 (or some variant of it) and Skype video does NOT work?
What about gTalk video with the front camera?
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video calling on skype doesnt work.. it doesnt support our phones. as far as gtalk it doesnt work to well with the ffc.. ive gotten it to work.. go to here..> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1184999 but it was really jumpy and i lost video a lot or it would freeze up. right now none of them really work unless u video chat with the back camera with gtalk.
video calling on skype doesnt work.. it doesnt support our phones. as far as gtalk it doesnt work to well with the ffc.. ive gotten it to work.. go to here..> http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1184999 but it was really jumpy and i lost video a lot or it would freeze up. right now none of them really work unless u video chat with the back camera with gtalk.
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I've been to that thread too and got gtalk video running flawlessly over data and wifi.
But the OP really needs to be updated... its not the zip in the OP that got it working for me... its this post in the middle of the thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16388802&postcount=37
Flash that over the latest gapps.
No sd card
is it possible to flash rom with no sd card seeing how the new phone does not come with one.
also is it a good idea to use clockwork to backup current rom and install new one?
side note on all rom description i havent not seen if they have actually imported froyo camera.
jbdaka6445 said:
is it possible to flash rom with no sd card seeing how the new phone does not come with one.
also is it a good idea to use clockwork to backup current rom and install new one?
side note on all rom description i havent not seen if they have actually imported froyo camera.
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no u need an external sd card i believe i may be wrong yes always nandroid and make sure u nandroid ur stock most roms have froyo camera but the pictures are like saved sideways and all that mess i dont understand why everyone is in love with the froyo lg camera whats the dif
Flash that over the latest gapps?
thanasisc4 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16388802&postcount=37
Flash that over the latest gapps.
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Not sure what that means. Could you elaborate on that process or link me to where a can find out how? This download zip folder contains folders:
META-INF
SYSTEM
Sorry to be a bonehead. I have not hacked a phone since my n95 years ago, and I am out of touch.
thanasisc4 said:
Flash that over the latest gapps.
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Do you mean install with CWM? Via SD? If so...Any special procedure?
follow these instructions
adrockr said:
Do you mean install with CWM? Via SD? If so...Any special procedure?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
yes you can install a rom with internal memory only choose internal when you flash the recovery. if you look at the picture on the link i gave you youll see it has external(sdcard) internal(phone memory) where it will let you install a rom from.
good luck
Not sure what that means. Could you elaborate on that process or link me to where a can find out how? This download zip folder contains folders:
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After you install CWM via the link right above this post, you will be able to flash roms and other goodies.
First flash the latest CM7 nightly... but be sure to wipe /data, /cache and /system first:
1) -wipe data/factory reset
2) -mounts and storage
-format /system
Then flash the nightly:
-Install zip from SD card
-choose zip from sd card
(If you don't have an sd card install the "internal" version of CWM and place the nightly on ur internal SD)
Then flash the latest gapps: (same flashing procedure as above)
http://goo-inside.me/gapps/gapps-gb-20110613-signed.zip
Lastly flash the zip in the link I provided earlier.
Let me know if u need this in any further detail.
phburks said:
I second this request, and will sadly be left disappointed ...
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And so you are. Quote from Skype support:
Video calling over Skype is now supported by Android. To make Skype video calls, you will need:
An Android phone running Android 2.2 (Froyo) or above.
1Ghz processing power or more (recommended)
Front facing camera.
Chipset with NEON technology support*.
The latest version of Skype for Android (Skype 2.1 for Android and above).
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As far as I can tell the g2x Tegra 2 chipset is not NEON compliant, as you probably know. Serious bummer.
On a related note - I was able to get gTalk video working...badly.