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Just throwing an idea out there, and since it's for developers (specifically people who make their own recovery images) I assume this is the right section.
Since we have 'control' over the recovery image on our phones, would it not be possible to add a little script to an update.zip that a suitably modified recovery image could extract and run to interactively prompt the user for various Rom options? I'm thinking specifically of kernel choices, but it could be extended to almost anything that needs to be done prior to booting the installed image.
Imagine installing a rom, and during the install you got a little menu like this:
1: RamHack, BFS Kernel
2: RamHack, CFS Kernel
3: No-RamHack, BFS....
etc...
inefficient, it adds extra baggage to rom, and more things can go wrong. what would you rather downlaod a 90mb file or a 110 mb file.
Which would you rather download, one 110MB ROM or 2 90MB ROMS?
I'm pretty sure there's more than a few people who'll download different variations of the same ROM so they can see which is faster, how much easier would it be to just download one thing and then choose which options you want in there without downloading anything else.
I believe it is entirely possible. As a matter of fact, I was working on a ROM project that would have an interactive installer from the update.zip that would selectively install different features, apps, customization, themes, etc., based on the recovery menu application. It would use a lot of the /cache for temp space, though, as the installer application and its resources and configuration file, and later, the necessary parts of the ROM itself, would need to be unzipped before the install can run, if I recall correctly.
Does anyone have a good link to a reference for the command syntax for the /META-INF/com/google/android/update-script file? I'll go search for it in a few moments myself. I could probably make a simple ROM installer that chooses between ROM X and ROM Y based on a key input, as a proof of concept. I'll test it myself, I don't really mind half-bricking my device for science. (As long as I don't need to touch the SPL/Radio, that is.)
Update: Some creative searching finds me this:
JesusFreke said:
Assuming you mean update-script in an update.zip update, you will need to either look at existing update-script files for an example of the syntax, or look at the source of the recovery program in the android source
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There's also a "make-update-script.c" file I'm seeing here and there, I'm trying to find the file in the Android source.
Update 2: From install.c at donut from cyanogen's android_bootable_recovery:
Code:
#define ASSUMED_UPDATE_SCRIPT_NAME "META-INF/com/google/android/update-script"
#define ASSUMED_UPDATE_BINARY_NAME "META-INF/com/google/android/update-binary"
and in commands.c, toward the bottom at register_update_commands is all the commands defined, and above that are all the functions they carry out.
sorry about that deicist i was sleepy when i wrote that so i must have been cranky yea i guess that is a fine idea, with just 30 more mb you have like 300mb worth of stuff. and you can pick which 90 mb you want.
markolo25 said:
sorry about that deicist i was sleepy when i wrote that so i must have been cranky yea i guess that is a fine idea, with just 30 more mb you have like 300mb worth of stuff. and you can pick which 90 mb you want.
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Well, on the 32B platform with the Death SPL (my phone) we have the following partitions of the internal NAND memory (mtdblock*) from the df and mount command:
NAND 3: /system 92160kb - OS partition, static and read-only
NAND 5: /data 91904kb - User, system config, app config, and apps (without a2sd)
NAND 4: /cache 30720kb - OTA cache, Recovery/update config and temp
And I'd assume NAND 1 and 2 are the kernel, ramdisk, and bootloader config.
So the ROM wouldn't exceed 92MB installed (most leave some room in /system for hacks and updates). And the update process doesn't ever really "flash", per se; it just formats, copies files, and sets permissions and initialization configs, like Windows or Mac.
So the files that are common to the different ROMs being packaged don't need to be duplicated, only the ones that are changed (like a boot.img, or 32A/B compatibility, or different apps). The update script and chooser menu will decide which files to copy. Meaning the ROM package in and of itself shouldn't really need to exceed 128MB, even if choosing from a wide variety of platforms. And upon installation, the system might take less than 32 MB.
yeah, what he said ^
The scenario I was thinking about specifically was SuperD. If you look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=613809
There's 8 different downloads there. How many files are actually different between those 8? I guess the themes mean a lot of application files are different (due to having different resources in them) but the underlying framework files will be pretty much the same I think.
Deicist said:
yeah, what he said ^
The scenario I was thinking about specifically was SuperD. If you look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=613809
There's 8 different downloads there. How many files are actually different between those 8? I guess the themes mean a lot of application files are different (due to having different resources in them) but the underlying framework files will be pretty much the same I think.
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I could download them all, and find the differences of each. It would be cool if a ROM like this were available in a single download, from which you would choose the content from the device before flashing.
Also, inspired by talking about this, I wrote up a guide on the update-script in the package file. It's still not finished, but it'll be the only guide available for that syntax yet (trust me, I couldn't find one myself ). Link's in my sig.
I'm surprised that nobody's mentioned the Droid... the sholes.info rom (now called droidmod) have used a .tgz archive instead of a .zip, the .tgz installs have always allowed this customization, droidmod makes one of the most common recovery's AND rom's. (SPRecovery/Droidmod).
It give you the option to choose what launcher to install, what theme, what apps to remove.
page here: http://droidmod.org/news/droidmod-v1-0-is-out/
how big of a ROM are you thinking about?
There are roms (WG etc...) that offer more than one kernel as update.zip you can flash over an existing installation of your rom instead of adding all the stuff to one big file. also you can download themes for several roms/for metamorph.
so why would you want some big install script instead of just downloading the files you like and flash it?
jmhalder said:
I'm surprised that nobody's mentioned the Droid... the sholes.info rom (now called droidmod) have used a .tgz archive instead of a .zip, the .tgz installs have always allowed this customization, droidmod makes one of the most common recovery's AND rom's. (SPRecovery/Droidmod).
It give you the option to choose what launcher to install, what theme, what apps to remove.
page here: http://droidmod.org/news/droidmod-v1-0-is-out/
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Is the Droid's recovery image capable of running on the G1, and/or is it open-source enough to be cross-built to the G1? If so, we could port it here. Only problem there though, is that all the roms are in update.zip format for the G1 already, we'd need to make it dual-compatible if we don't want to split the community and annoy generally everyone ("My rom only supports TGZ recovery!" "ROMs are in ZIP format, and I will not make a TGZ one for those unfortunate enough to use the other Recovery!")
domenukk said:
There are roms (WG etc...) that offer more than one kernel as update.zip you can flash over an existing installation of your rom instead of adding all the stuff to one big file. also you can download themes for several roms/for metamorph.
so why would you want some big install script instead of just downloading the files you like and flash it?
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Well, for one, devs need to host one file only, and users need to download one file only. The file won't be much bigger or more complex at all, really. And the way things look on the recovery side, we could probably put a selection of themes in with the updater and patch them in post-install with a Metamorph script straight from recovery. That way, the rom is as you want it out-of-the-box, no multiple reboots, etc.
Also, those scripts that usually run on first-boot, like zipalign, dexopt, apps2sd etc. should run from the recovery environment, instead of before the Android bootanimation (I do get tired of hearing "This ROM will take a LONG time on the first boot. If it's stuck at the G1 screen, just wait 10-30 minutes.")
So what would you rather have, one single ROM (G1_Android_ROM_v1.17.zip) for each version released,
or six different ZIPs to flash (G1_Android_ROM_10MB_CFS.zip, G1_Android_ROM_Greentheme.zip, G1_Android_ROM_Bluetheme.zip, G1_Android_Nowipe_GApps.zip)?
Would you rather select what you want to include at flash (and be able to change things like themes or features after flashing), or have 20 different files to choose from, wiping and flashing on each?
I am aware of the no-wipe upgrades for many ROMs, but they can get confusing (I once flashed a CFS_10MB.zip that was for a Hero ROM, stupidly thinking that it might have been for the Eclair that I just downloaded.) Needless to say, I had to wipe and reflash. Again.
TylTru said:
Is the Droid's recovery image capable of running on the G1, and/or is it open-source enough to be cross-built to the G1? If so, we could port it here. Only problem there though, is that all the roms are in update.zip format for the G1 already, we'd need to make it dual-compatible if we don't want to split the community and annoy generally everyone ("My rom only supports TGZ recovery!" "ROMs are in ZIP format, and I will not make a TGZ one for those unfortunate enough to use the other Recovery!")
Well, for one, devs need to host one file only, and users need to download one file only. The file won't be much bigger or more complex at all, really. And the way things look on the recovery side, we could probably put a selection of themes in with the updater and patch them in post-install with a Metamorph script straight from recovery. That way, the rom is as you want it out-of-the-box, no multiple reboots, etc.
Also, those scripts that usually run on first-boot, like zipalign, dexopt, apps2sd etc. should run from the recovery environment, instead of before the Android bootanimation (I do get tired of hearing "This ROM will take a LONG time on the first boot. If it's stuck at the G1 screen, just wait 10-30 minutes.")
So what would you rather have, one single ROM (G1_Android_ROM_v1.17.zip) for each version released,
or six different ZIPs to flash (G1_Android_ROM_10MB_CFS.zip, G1_Android_ROM_Greentheme.zip, G1_Android_ROM_Bluetheme.zip, G1_Android_Nowipe_GApps.zip)?
Would you rather select what you want to include at flash (and be able to change things like themes or features after flashing), or have 20 different files to choose from, wiping and flashing on each?
I am aware of the no-wipe upgrades for many ROMs, but they can get confusing (I once flashed a CFS_10MB.zip that was for a Hero ROM, stupidly thinking that it might have been for the Eclair that I just downloaded.) Needless to say, I had to wipe and reflash. Again.
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You could just have flashed the original rom without wipe.
Would be a step forward if you could simply put roms and additional files in folders... maybe even whole zip files containing some updates and an xml like file to describe them. This would guarantee compatibility with earlier boot images (just unpack the updates in the zip). Tar might work better than zip as it is not compressed thus faster afaik.
http://droidninja.com/?p=26334
We got ninja'd. Apparently the Droid Does exactly this.
So let's get to work on porting it! Like this comment says, I'm working on finding the source code to a good Droid recovery image (sadly Droid hasn't its own forum here), and if it's closed source, I'll get on reverse-engineering a .tgz rom to see exactly how it works.
TylTru said:
http://droidninja.com/?p=26334
We got ninja'd. Apparently the Droid Does exactly this.
So let's get to work on porting it! Like this comment says, I'm working on finding the source code to a good Droid recovery image (sadly Droid hasn't its own forum here), and if it's closed source, I'll get on reverse-engineering a .tgz rom to see exactly how it works.
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This is pretty awesome. I was going to say, we could easily run bash scripts but this is so much better.
This needs to be merged with both Amon_ra's recovery and the new 2.x based recovery...
Added a script as an attachment to this post that walks user through the removal of applications from /system without the user knowing how to use ADB.
I'm very happy with my purchase of the HTC Desire back in April this year, but have always thought battery life could be better and believe it should be the main aspect to improve with custom software.
I've read and experienced good things in regards to battery life with 2.29.405, so decided to make myself a ROM that's based entirely on it, with only removing applications I don't use, adding undervolt for even more battery saving and adding AP2SD which is essential due to the low internal memory.
I thought I would share it in case others may wish to try it out, I highly recommend the new radio.
With thanks to:
Paul - for rooting the HTC Desire
UnrEVOked - for making the above easier and finding ways around the new bootloaders
IEF and co - for the S-OFF hboot
Cyanogen - His Wiki on compiling all things Android and guides on how Android works
Richardtrip & snq- - helped a lot with questions I've had
Teppic74 - Getting me interested in ROM cooking, his modified AP2SD and scaling scripts
iscaela - Undervolt driver
dsixda - for the Kitchen
What you get:
ROM based on 2.29.405 WWE RUU posted here
Busybox (1.17.3)
Bash
Init.d support
NOT deodexed
AP2SD+ via EXT partition (Supports EXT2 and 3)
Read ahead value changed to 128, improves reading speed from the SDCard
Undervolt driver with -100mV on all freq's (Hex edited to support the Kernel from the RUU)
Moved hosts to /data to allow updating via AdFree Android application without the need to have S-OFF (do not use the symlink in AdFree Android)
Perflock disabled (Hex edited to support the Kernel from the RUU)
Updated applications
- REM GSD
Installation Guide
If you do not have an EXT2 or 3 partition on your SDCard, create one before going onto step 2
Copy the ROM .zip file to your SDCard
Reboot into recovery
If you've come from a different ROM, wipe data, ext, cache and dalvik-cache
Flash the .zip file
If you downloaded the ROM Editor script and wish to use it - do not reboot and proceed to step 7. Otherwise reboot as normal
Extract the contents of the ROM-Editor.zip
Run the ROM-Editor.bat file
Select option 1
Read the warning
Follow the prompts on screen
Once applications have been removed, press 3 to exit and reboot
If you've not already installed the recommended Radio, reboot into recovery and install the radio
Download link:
http://www.multiupload.com/SAEPLNMOG7
Recommended Radio - one that comes with the RUU
32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27
Addons (Attached to this post)
Reduce Undervolt - Reduces undervolt from 100mv to 75mv, flash if you're experiencing stability issues.
ROM Editor - Run ROMEditor.bat as administrator and follow the on screen instructions. Recommended to run after first flash.
Change log:
v5 - 21/12/2010
* Optimised framework
* Updated all applications to current versions in /system
* Updated Market (version was pushed out officially, so added it in)
+ Moved hosts file to /data to allow updating via AdFree without S-OFF
v4 - 12/12/2010
* New base - HTC 2.29.405.5
* Changed how read_ahead_kb is set
v3 - 10/12/2010
* Removed no applications apart from GSD.apk (hidden HTC debug tool)
* Updated all applications to latest found on the Market
* Changed AP2SD+ back to Cyanogen version, modified by Teppic (Due to DT taking up too much space)
+ Adding screen state scaling script by FloHimself, modified by Teppic
v2 - 14/11/2010
* Updated all applications to latest found on the Market
* Changed AP2SD+ to Darktremor version
+ Add read ahead ("SD Card read speed fix")
v1
Initial release
thanks for the update
i'll give it a try
Sorry for my english and for my stupid question but hboot upgrade or not, and is german language supported?
Hi, I installed it 3 hours ago and I'm trying it. It's very fast at now (I put LauncherPro Plus)! So, some question for you:
1) Can I put SetCPU? It will work?
2) If i'd like to uninstall some features like facebook, footprints ecc can I do it?
Thanks in advance.
i waited this really thnx good work
just a question if i am not a fan of a2sd+ and i didnt make an sd ext
if i install this rom it will take more memory than the base rom or what ??
i mean in some roms if it's a2sd+ and u dont have ext after flashing the rom u find that the memory is very low and that's what i'm asking about now..
19chaosnik said:
Sorry for my english and for my stupid question but hboot upgrade or not, and is german language supported?
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It's not a stupid question. According to the language menu it supports:
English
English Irish
French
Italian
Spanish
It doesn't contain a hboot upgrade.
You can use German via More Locale2 from the Market, failing that I can try and add German support. I'm surprised a WWE ROM doesn't list German.
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salvatore82 said:
Hi, I installed it 3 hours ago and I'm trying it. It's very fast at now (I put LauncherPro Plus)! So, some question for you:
1) Can I put SetCPU? It will work?
2) If i'd like to uninstall some features like facebook, footprints ecc can I do it?
Thanks in advance.
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1) SetCPU should work yes, this ROM doesn't support overclocking but will allow underclocking.
2) You can remove any applications you want by booting into recovery and removing the .apk and .odex file via adb shell.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
nehro said:
i waited this really thnx good work
just a question if i am not a fan of a2sd+ and i didnt make an sd ext
if i install this rom it will take more memory than the base rom or what ??
i mean in some roms if it's a2sd+ and u dont have ext after flashing the rom u find that the memory is very low and that's what i'm asking about now..
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It won't take any more memory than the base ROM. Nothing gets installed to the /data partition until you setup phone preferences via the setup wizard, install system application updates via the market or restore backups. Also due to the removal of peep etc, the ROM takes up less space on the /system partition.
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thnx 4 ur reply
so now when i flash it even if i dont have an ext it wont take more memory ok
then i install like i always do modinstall location and choose to sd it will work normal like my last rom any thing i install will be in rom and phone remains like it is..
another thing plz
do u know that till now i am trying to download from rapideshare and i have to wait and to use firefox download so i asking if it's not hard and urnt busy to upload the rom on a better site than rapideshare like megaupload or mediafire cuz i want it i like ur work updated to the last ruu=)
Thanks for reply. Overclocking not interest me, I want to set only governor "ondemand" to increase battery life. Many, Many thanks!
nehro said:
thnx 4 ur reply
so now when i flash it even if i dont have an ext it wont take more memory ok
then i install like i always do modinstall location and choose to sd it will work normal like my last rom any thing i install will be in rom and phone remains like it is..
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I've never used mod install location so I can't say how well it works, I do know that:
1. Not everything can be forced to the SD Card
2. Some applications like flash, third party keyboards and applications with widgets you use, don't like being installed to the SD Card
In regards to the Mirror, does the multi upload link not provide you with more choices that RapidShare? Unfortunately I'm away until the weekend so there's not much I can do until I'm back.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
Hi, I'm here again! Can I deodex your ROM with autodeodex from AmonRA? If I deodex it, then I can remove Application like facebook ecc simply from phone...but shall I remove HTC sense too?
Thank you for posting this
Mekrel said:
I've never used mod install location so I can't say how well it works, I do know that:
1. Not everything can be forced to the SD Card
2. Some applications like flash, third party keyboards and applications with widgets you use, don't like being installed to the SD Card
In regards to the Mirror, does the multi upload link not provide you with more choices that RapidShare? Unfortunately I'm away until the weekend so there's not much I can do until I'm back.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
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ok thnx for ur reply i apreciate it
ana yes aha i found another sites at bottom of the site i didnt notice them there some ads taking a big space of the site=) thnx..
Hi again!
I've removed with adb the application as you said, everything went fine. Deodex ROM give me more pain, so I abandoned this idea. But now I've another question...can I change the BootScreen? How?
salvatore82 said:
Hi again!
I've removed with adb the application as you said, everything went fine. Deodex ROM give me more pain, so I abandoned this idea. But now I've another question...can I change the BootScreen? How?
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Push the bootanimation.zip of your choice to /system/customize/resource, via adb. As its in /system you'll need to do via recovery, unless you're S-OFF and you know how to mount the system as R/W whilst phone is running.
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I've rootexplorer, If I put the bootanimation.zip in SD and then with rootexplorer copy it in /system/customize/resource does it work? The phone is S-OFF.
salvatore82 said:
I've rootexplorer, If I put the bootanimation.zip in SD and then with rootexplorer copy it in /system/customize/resource does it work? The phone is S-OFF.
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Yes, that will work.
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After I have tried a lot of ROMs for the HTC Desire, and each one of them was perfect in another way, there was one kind of ROM I couldn't find: a ROM which is as small as possible, with Sense, and Gingerbread, and as clean as possible.
First of all: I am not an experienced developer, such as LeeDroid, or Coolexe (by the way, thanks a lot guys, loved your ROMs, and used each one of them without any issues, so kudos for your hard work!).
I'm just a 15-year old boy, who wanted to create a ROM which is as small as possible, but keeping Sense. If you have things to say like 'Loser, why would I flash this ROM, there are dozens of other ROMs', don't say anything at all.
However, if you have tips, questions, or think you can help me with this ROM, don't hesitate, and feel free to post!
About this ROM:
-Based on Gingerbread RUU from HTC for HTC Desire (Bravo)
-Bananacakes awesome new kernel (0.4), build by Sibere (0.4a), running on 1GHz, OC'able to 1.2.
-Su + Superuser + Busybox included
-Optional A2SD
-Removed a lot of stuff, resulting this ROM to be less than 120MB in size!
-Kept Sense, but some apps are removed (such as Stocks, Footprints, and Facebook, which you can download from the market anyway)
-Works on Stock HBOOT, and it should also work on Data++ or Bravo Sense (please post your experience with these 2 HBOOTs)
So, if you are looking for a lightweight version of Sense and Gingerbread, this is the ROM you're looking for. It may contain bugs, and I can not be held responsible for any damage. If you tell me about the bugs, I could try to fix them, but don't think I'm an expert with Android development, but I'll see what I can do.
To do:
-TrackballWake
-Perhaps create a special update.zip for some popular apps (filemanager, terminal, DSPManager)
-Fix the bootanimation (just a black screen at the moment, trying to find out how to fix it), the ROM boots just fine though
Removed:
-Apps you can install from the market (Facebook, Gmail, Flash, Flickr)
-Apps which have better alternatives (HTC Twitter)
-Apps which bugs a lot of users, even when they're not being used (HTC Stocks)
-Apps I simply don't like or use (Friendstream, Footprints)
-Apps of which I can't even come up with a reason why they would be installed by default (Polaris Office, if I'm right about the name)
-Live wallpapers which are pretty useless in my opinion (Smoke Wallpaper, Music Visualizations)
-HTC Sense Live Wallpaper, and the normal wallpaper is replaced
-Almost all ringtone/notification sounds, except for one in each category (the default ones)
Without further ado, here are the downloads:
Click here for the Non-A2SD build (version 1.5)
HBOOTs with 5MB cache won't work! Stock HBOOT or Bravo Sense HBOOTs will work fine, since they have a bigger cache (thanks Ronijs19!) For cMTD users: /system is 163MB in this build.
Click here for the A2SD build (version 1.5)
After you have installed the A2SD build, download a terminal emulator from the market and execute the following commands:
su
a2sd cachesd
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Your apps and the Dalvik Cache will be stored on EXT from now on.
Changelog:
1.5
-Updated kernel to 0.5 by Bananacakes
-Restored original framework (= original skin)
-Restored fonts (Ubuntu fonts took more space...)
1.4
New build of Bananacakes kernel, by Sibere, running on 1GHz, OC'able to 1,2.
Bootanimation is either ANDROID now, or still a black screen, bit confused about that due to a lot of builds..
New font, Ubuntu.
Also removed alarm and notifications tones except the default ones.
1.3
-Removed LiveWallpapers (every LWP except HTC Sense)
-Removed Mode10Wallpapers (the HTC Sense LWP)
-Replaced dock (used the one from the Slate theme for Sense 2.1)
-Replaced the default Sense wallpaper for a custom one
-ROMs will be uploaded onto our own server from now on, which means: no waiting, and direct links (thanks DonUber!)
1.2
-Removed FriendStream (Twitter and Facebook were removed anyway, so Friendstream was unusable)
-Removed all ringtones except for 1 (saved about 2MB)
-Swapped the ucsh00d_c.ttf font for DroidSans.ttf, saving about 3.5MB
-Swapped the gcsh00d-hkscs.ttf font for DroidSans.ttf, saving about 1MB
-Removed some images in /media/resources, saved about 500KB, since the images are never used in Android anyway, AFAIK
-Modified updater-script with some ui_prints to inform about the progress
-Bananacakes new kernel (0.4) implemented
-Two versions from now on: with A2SD, and without A2SD. In the version without A2SD, you can insert any A2SD script you would like (both versions have init.d support). Recommended HBOOTs are Stock or Data++ or Bravo Sense. I have only tested Stock though, so if you use another HBOOT, please post your results.
1.1
-Init.d Script Support
-A2SD (Darktremor Script) installed by default, should be working
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Thanks to:
-DonUber, a good friend IRL, who always gives me tips and ideas for improving the ROM, thanks a lot mate!
-Koush, for his Anykernel Updater!
-Bananacakes, for his awesome kernel!
-Ronijs19, for tips and testing different HBOOTs.
-You, and every other user who uses this ROM!
Enjoy, and don't hesitate to ask questions or report bugs!
If you like my ROM, and you don't have a DropBox account yet, consider creating one by using my referral link, giving both of us an additional 250MB: Click here!
This is the theme that is being used in Flux 1.3 and higher. If you download Flux 1.2, you won't have this skin!
Thx dude, gonna try it.
Which base did you use? Stock Sense GB Rom?
(what? I'm the first one? Yupiiiii)
Yes, this ROM is based on the RUU, released by HTC on HTCdev.com. It is an official Gingerbread, which was a bit slimmed down by HTC, and I removed even more bloatware.
EDIT: I'm trying another way to get A2SD working, give me half an hour
EDIT2: A2SD working, get 1.1 now from the first post! Wipe recommended.
Chaosz-X said:
Yes, this ROM is based on the RUU, released by HTC on HTCdev.com. It is an official Gingerbread, which was a bit slimmed down by HTC, and I removed even more bloatware.
EDIT: I'm trying another way to get A2SD working, give me half an hour
EDIT2: A2SD working, get 1.1 now from the first post! Wipe recommended.
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Nice, i have removed friend stream widget (hate it).
If more people want to see other widgets/apps removed, I could make a list, and also remove that apps if there are enough people who would like to remove it. Aside from that, I'll also make a script soon which allows you to remove even more apps.
Thanks for your response!
Hello.
Always nice to see both new developers in here, and continued ROM development for the Desire.
May I ask, are there any benefits to this ROM for someone like me who hasn't S-Off'd and just has the stock partition?
Chaosz-X said:
If more people want to see other widgets/apps removed, I could make a list, and also remove that apps if there are enough people who would like to remove it. Aside from that, I'll also make a script soon which allows you to remove even more apps.
Thanks for your response!
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Dude, can you upload some screen-shots of this ROM? how about performance and battery consumption?
williamj1 said:
Hello.
Always nice to see both new developers in here, and continued ROM development for the Desire.
May I ask, are there any benefits to this ROM for someone like me who hasn't S-Off'd and just has the stock partition?
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If you don't have S-OFF, this ROM is perfect for you, if you want your phone to be as clean as possible, and need space for apps. This ROM uses A2SD by default, and in combination with a 512MB/1024MB EXT-partition, you don't have to worry anymore about the space for apps (a Desire without A2SD has only 137MB on NAND for apps).
Aside from that, this ROM is smaller than an original one. The GingerBread RUU by HTC was already slimmed down, and was 150MB. I removed even more bloatware, or unnecessary apps (such as HTC Stocks, which keeps running and bugs a lot of users), resulting in a ROM which is only 120MB. Even CyanogenMod is 90MB, so this ROM is really lightweight, since it has only approx. 30MB difference with an AOSP ROM.
In other words: no tweaks and modifications, just a ROM meant to be as stable and fast as possible, and without the bunch of apps most of the users won't use anyway, or they have alternative apps.
kmaq said:
Dude, can you upload some screen-shots of this ROM? how about performance and battery consumption?
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The skin is the same as a normal Sense ROM for the Desire (so it's just as the stock ROM). The performance is really good, I haven't noticed any lag or anything like that yet, and it is running pretty stable until now.
I'll post tomorrow evening about the battery consumption, as the most recent build I made was about 2 hours ago, so I couldn't really test it yet.
I will make a skin though, and I hope to finish it in about a week.
Ok thanks....
So after boot and A2SD+ initiates, how much memory would I have free?
After you have installed the ROM, and have an EXT-partition, all your apps which you install will be placed on the EXT-partition. This means the available space is the same as the size of the EXT-partition.
My Desire said I had 80MB free after a flash, because the Dalvik Cache is still on the NAND of the phone. I also moved that to the EXT by installing a Terminal Emulator, and executing the commands:
su
a2sd cachesd
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After which your phone will reboot. No matter how much apps you install now, your phone will always say you have 137MB available, because everything is being stored on the EXT-partition on your SD-card.
To use A2SD:
Boot in recovery, and partition your SD-card with an EXT-partition (512MB or 1024MB should be enough). Keep in mind partitioning removes all your data and formats your SD-card. Then copy the ROM ZIP to the root of the SD by using the USB Storage Function in recovery, and install it by using recovery. Then reboot, and A2SD will be enabled and your phone will boot in less than 5 minutes (only the first time, after the first boot it will startup much faster). During boot you'll get a black screen, it is completely normal. To use the EXT-partition for Dalvik Cache also, use the 2 commands I mentioned earlier in this post, and you should be ready
Chaosz-X said:
After you have installed the ROM, and have an EXT-partition, all your apps which you install will be placed on the EXT-partition. This means the available space is the same as the size of the EXT-partition.
My Desire said I had 80MB free after a flash, because the Dalvik Cache is still on the NAND of the phone. I also moved that to the EXT by installing a Terminal Emulator, and executing the commands:
After which your phone will reboot. No matter how much apps you install now, your phone will always say you have 137MB available, because everything is being stored on the EXT-partition on your SD-card.
To use A2SD:
Boot in recovery, and partition your SD-card with an EXT-partition (512MB or 1024MB should be enough). Keep in mind partitioning removes all your data and formats your SD-card. Then copy the ROM ZIP to the root of the SD by using the USB Storage Function in recovery, and install it by using recovery. Then reboot, and A2SD will be enabled and your phone will boot in less than 5 minutes (only the first time, after the first boot it will startup much faster). During boot you'll get a black screen, it is completely normal. To use the EXT-partition for Dalvik Cache also, use the 2 commands I mentioned earlier in this post, and you should be ready
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I appreciate the efforts, but I am actually very experienced in that sense. I know perfectly well the A2SD commands and how it works All I wanted to know was the 137mb figure
PS: It isn't correct to say "No matter how much apps you install now, your phone will always say you have 137MB available". The memory will still go down even with A2SD+ installed and davlik cache to sd. It just doesn't go down as much.
Hi Chaos,
Why not just use a2sd script from Oxygen rom? I'm using it on all roms including CM7, MIUI. Leaving dalvik cache on nand with cm7r2 hboot. Much smaller then dt version.
Is your rom deodexed or odexed?
Some proposals:
-add new kernel from bananacakes (modified original GB Sense kernel, sources also available in post).
-Please add trackpad2wake also.
And kind request, what is removed or what is left inside?
Thanks!
Sent from my HTC Desire
williamj1 said:
I appreciate the efforts, but I am actually very experienced in that sense. I know perfectly well the A2SD commands and how it works All I wanted to know was the 137mb figure
PS: It isn't correct to say "No matter how much apps you install now, your phone will always say you have 137MB available". The memory will still go down even with A2SD+ installed and davlik cache to sd. It just doesn't go down as much.
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You're right, it does go down, but since your apps, the dalvik cache and the cache are being stored on the EXT-partition, the NAND is almost untouched by apps I think. Not sure though, I don't know a lot about the A2SD scripts.
vr5411 said:
Hi Chaos,
Why not just use a2sd script from Oxygen rom? I'm using it on all roms including CM7, MIUI. Leaving dalvik cache on nand with cm7r2 hboot. Much smaller then dt version.
Is your rom deodexed or odexed?
Some proposals:
-add new kernel from bananacakes (modified original GB Sense kernel, sources also available in post).
-Please add trackpad2wake also.
And kind request, what is removed or what is left inside?
Thanks!
Sent from my HTC Desire
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Removed:
-Apps you can install from the market (Facebook, Gmail, Flash)
-Apps which have better alternatives (HTC Twitter)
-Apps which bugs a lot of users, even when they're not being used (HTC Stocks)
-Apps of which I can't even come up with a reason why they would be installed by default (Polaris Office, if I'm right about the name)
-Live wallpapers which are pretty useless in my opinion (Smoke Wallpaper, Music Visualizations)
Trackpad2Wake is a function I also used a lot myself, so I will implement it soon
The new kernel by Bananacakes: if I see positive results by other users, and people like it, I will build it in.
And the ROM is deodexed
About the Oxygen A2SD script: I'll see what I can do, and maybe implement a feature to choose the desired script for A2SD.
Thanks a lot for your interest guys, I really appreciate it!
your rom is a perfect! dsp manger?
I'll see how much space it takes, and I'll either make a flashable ZIP to install it automatically, or if there are lots of people interested in it, I'll implement it in the ROM itself
Chaosz-X said:
You're right, it does go down, but since your apps, the dalvik cache and the cache are being stored on the EXT-partition, the NAND is almost untouched by apps I think. Not sure though, I don't know a lot about the A2SD scripts.
Thanks a lot for your interest guys, I really appreciate it!
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You are very welcome. I will be sure to try this at some point in the next few days, thanks
Just one thing.... if you are really wanting to attract people in and get them downloading, I'm certain having a screenshot would help with that. And maybe update the OP with some of the information like the above ^, about what is removed etc etc.
Good luck Thanks
iltore said:
your rom is a perfect! dsp manger?
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I don't think its implemented in the ROM itself, but now its possible just to install the CM7 mod as an apk file.....
(attached)
I have some work to do for school, which should be finished in about 15 minutes, and then I'll update the OP and add screenshots of the current interface.
In about 1 week I'll release an update with a really nice skin (in my opinion), and I think that will make the ROM a bit more unique
williamj1 said:
you are very welcome. I will be sure to try this at some point in the next few days, thanks
just one thing.... If you are really wanting to attract people in and get them downloading, i'm certain having a screenshot would help with that. And maybe update the op with some of the information like the above ^, about what is removed etc etc.
Good luck thanks
i don't think its implemented in the rom itself, but now its possible just to install the cm7 mod as an apk file.....
(attached)
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everything works thanks thanks thanks to both!
Chaosz-X said:
N/A
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Feel free to stick the APK of the DSP manager I attached in the OP if you wish ?
hi Guyz,
I was trying for Building a Custom Rom and was getting error in update binay. So now here it is Custom Rom for HTC EXPLORER (pico).
What u get:
1. European Version as base
2. apps2sd:
3. Cache 2 sd:
4. etc/init.d folder functionality.i.e. u can run scripts (attached one batch of scripts)
5. Rooted, Busybox Installed
6. data/app functionality
7. Approx. of 120mb space on startup.
What to do:
1. Download the rom from this link http://www.4shared.com/zip/IyFaISq4/Htc_Pico__Master_rom_EDITTED_.html
and copy to root of ur sdcard.
2. Go to recovery by removing battery, pressing volume down button + power button, then selecting recovery from the menu which will popup
2. Now, navigate to flash from sdcard option and flash the rom.
3. after flashing, i recommend clearing cache, dalvik cache, fix permissions, and a factory reset.
4. You must have 2nd partition on ur sdcard.
what to do with scripts Download from here http://www.4shared.com/zip/1jyn2_tT/scripts.html
Extract the scripts to sdcard and copy them to /system/etc/init.d folder and go to recovery and fix permissions.
Theme
Transparent. The zip is attached
Flash it in Custom recovery
Deodexed Version of the Rom
Download from Here: http://www.4shared.com/zip/N6dytdrK/masteredittedDEODXD.html
NOTE: The scripts (that are mentioned above) are already added to this version
For those who want to remove sense completely.
First install any other launcher before uninstalling sense.
To remove sense, remove or move (to sdcard) following apps from /system/app using root explorer(file browser)
HTML:
1. com.htc.FriendStream.apk
2. com.htc.musicWidget.apk
3. FriendStream.apk
4. Htccalender widget.apk
5. HtcClockWidget.apk
6. HtcContactWidget.apk
7. HtcDirect.apk
8. HtcLockScreen.apk (this will remove sense lockscreen, dont delete it if u want to keep the lockscreen
9. htcMailWidget.apk
10. HtcmsgWidgets.apk
11. HtcQuickLaunchWidget.apk
12. htcsettingwidgets.apk
13. MyHtc.apk
14. Rosie.apk
15. WeatherWidget.apk
16. skinscanner.apk
Nice!
Gotta try it!
Flashing a rom deletes all the contacts, messages and apps right?
PeaceMaker_htc said:
Nice!
Gotta try it!
Flashing a rom deletes all the contacts, messages and apps right?
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Yes contact can always retaiibed via googlee accnt. N for messages download backup app from market
Sent from my Dell Streak using XDA App
Thanks!!
Need some clarifications..
Does it come with overclocked kernel?
How to move apps this way? Link2sd will move data now?
This rom has ext2/3/4 support and overclock?
Thanks.
jaggyjags said:
Thanks!!
Need some clarifications..
Does it come with overclocked kernel?
How to move apps this way? Link2sd will move data now?
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First of this is first ever Rom
Now answer to your questions
No it doesnot comes with overclock kernel
For ext partitions u still need the kernel by yunnou as ext partition is function in kernels ..
Apps are automatically. Moving to data/app folder
And reg. Link2sd app i havent tryd till now . may b u can try and report
And it was earlier also moving data with yunnou kernel
Sent from my Dell Streak using XDA App
languages
This rom has the Portuguese language?
samueldf said:
This rom has the Portuguese language?
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Not yet , sorry on that
as this was my first ever rom effort , i will find or any of u guyz can help me on that how to do so , or anything on google , or meanwhile, look for "locale" apps on market
Check this ROM by me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22009878#post22009878
Overcklocked kernel included with modules.. deodexed.. and so on
whats the major diff between asia_india rom and this? any advantage as such? i hav asia indai, overclocked, ext support, links 2 sd, rooted.
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@jitin02
just trying to help people, i have received PM during the last few weeks reporting roms could'nt flash on some peoples devices because they where not deodexed (finally found out the problem) or where having difficulties not knowing how to flash or do several steps in order to keep phones up to date and take the maximum out of their device.I thought it was easier just to make things myself than asking other people to do so.
Also I am preety keen to help others as much as they need, solving doughts as much as my nogledge reaches, making people undertand some difficult concepts or procedures.
I am very sorry if you thought this was a competition, you got reasons to think so. Next time I will let people try to solve there problems by themselves.
By the way, many thanks making this phone rootable for the first time, credits all goes to you for finding a way at last, I am extremely grateful
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jaggyjags said:
@jitin02
just trying to help people, i have received PM during the last few weeks reporting roms could'nt flash on some peoples devices because they where not deodexed (finally found out the problem) or where having difficulties not knowing how to flash or do several steps in order to keep phones up to date and take the maximum out of their device.I thought it was easier just to make things myself than asking other people to do so.
Also I am preety keen to help others as much as they need, solving doughts as much as my nogledge reaches, making people undertand some difficult concepts or procedures.
I am very sorry if you thought this was a competition, you got reasons to think so. Next time I will let people try to solve there problems by themselves.
By the way, many thanks making this phone rootable for the first time, credits all goes to you for finding a way at last, I am extremely grateful
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It's OK brother got totally not trying to point out to you
I an also keen to help people here and it's great and thanks to you that at least someone like you to be there for people when I an there thanks
And for rom. I have a deodxd version. but the problem is in non deodxd version the internal space came to be much but when I deodxd it the space went from 120--90. I will upload my deodxd version to.
Let's combine up both and try to help prompt this phone together and help people.
I have made a theme from Uot kitchen will upload it tomarw
And people there is on harm in posting problems here in thread reason being the about to use this rom. People should also know what's problems are and a request when you post problem and by chance you solve with it PLEASE UPDATE YOUR POST AND MARK IT SOLVED ALONG WITH SOLUTION. And this applies to jaggyjaggs rom too
No offense jaggy.
And grill will try to update op. With my theme. And another which I will try and deodxd version or this rom + another theme TRANSPARENT
JAGGY. I would like to know what problems people are facing n this version of. Rom and you are always welcome to help
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@Jitin & Jaggy
both of you are doing very good helping people and making custom roms for android noobs like me so never let yourself down...I know how it feels as i myself was a modder for nokia s60v5 series....So whatever happens dont let anything come in your way...just do what you feel is right...
if you want help testing roms and your scripts i m ready to help....I can be your BETA tester...
things are being solved gradually,
now no space limitations, people have no problem now to flash deodexed version. yes deodexed roms have to create extra "code" in dalvic cache but its easier to add tweaks and modify (using baksmali), I am working on it to add tweaks and hopefully make it faster, would love if people experiment with it and could implement them in future roms.
I have tried this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1411317
but didn't work as expected, here is my reply in that thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22042958&postcount=105
The only thing people are reporting now is the lack of languajes, just european. I haven't got the knowledge yet to extract Roms from RUU and would be great to get them all to .zip Roms.
we could create a thread up to date with the progresses made and the future proyects and who is working on what, what do you think?
You guys ever noticed how skins dont seem to be enabled in the explorer? under personalize theres no skin option... any way to enable them? theming would be so much easier with them... and Jithin, what major diff/advantage do u find betwen the india and eu versions? :/
deepaktom said:
You guys ever noticed how skins dont seem to be enabled in the explorer? under personalize theres no skin option... any way to enable them? theming would be so much easier with them... and Jithin, what major diff/advantage do u find betwen the india and eu versions? :/
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Reg. Skins: it seems like HTC tried to make a foool of us by putting skins options as it does nothing.
Reg. differ in Indian and EU version:
In indian, some extra apps + another one which noticed was the space. the space in indian came to be more as soon as i deleted 3-4 apps in indian which were not present in eu version.
+ the difference of bands + there is Hindi language keyboard in Indian version.
Root HTC Explorer
Hi.
Just one question.
If I root the phone, this one stay free for any operator?
jitin02 said:
hi Guyz,
I was trying for Building a Custom Rom and was getting error in update binay. So now here it is Custom Rom for HTC EXPLORER (pico).
What u get:
1. European Version as base
2. apps2sd:
3. Cache 2 sd:
4. etc/init.d folder functionality.i.e. u can run scripts (attached one batch of scripts)
5. Rooted, Busybox Installed
6. data/app functionality
7. Approx. of 120mb space on startup.
What to do:
1. Download the rom from this link http://www.4shared.com/zip/IyFaISq4/Htc_Pico__Master_rom_EDITTED_.html
and copy to root of ur sdcard.
2. Go to recovery by removing battery, pressing volume down button + power button, then selecting recovery from the menu which will popup
2. Now, navigate to flash from sdcard option and flash the rom.
3. after flashing, i recommend clearing cache, dalvik cache, fix permissions, and a factory reset.
4. You must have 2nd partition on ur sdcard.
what to do with scripts Download from here http://www.4shared.com/zip/1jyn2_tT/scripts.html
Extract the scripts to sdcard and copy them to /system/etc/init.d folder and go to recovery and fix permissions.
Theme
Transparent. The zip is attached
Flash it in Custom recovery
Deodexed Version of the Rom
Download from Here: http://www.4shared.com/zip/N6dytdrK/masteredittedDEODXD.html
NOTE: The scripts (that are mentioned above) are already added to this version
For those who want to remove sense completely.
First install any other launcher before uninstalling sense.
To remove sense, remove or move (to sdcard) following apps from /system/app using root explorer(file browser)
HTML:
1. com.htc.FriendStream.apk
2. com.htc.musicWidget.apk
3. FriendStream.apk
4. Htccalender widget.apk
5. HtcClockWidget.apk
6. HtcContactWidget.apk
7. HtcDirect.apk
8. HtcLockScreen.apk (this will remove sense lockscreen, dont delete it if u want to keep the lockscreen
9. htcMailWidget.apk
10. HtcmsgWidgets.apk
11. HtcQuickLaunchWidget.apk
12. htcsettingwidgets.apk
13. MyHtc.apk
14. Rosie.apk
15. WeatherWidget.apk
16. skinscanner.apk
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Why isn't this thread popular? And what finally happened to jitin02?
cm9 htc a310e
Searching the site I found a few rooted stock roms for desire, but they didn't match my criteria. It's not that I'm some developer with high demands (I'm just, lets say, advanced noob ), but they missed some features that I would like them to have. So i decided to make some of them in the way how I would like. So, you will find 2 almost the same roms in the thread and the only difference is the kernel that I used cooking them (choose what you like, they are both stable).
So here is what you get:
stock 2.3 rom made from official desire RUU
rooted
busybox
a2sd (darktremor method, about 125mb (65mb for deodexed) of free space after installation and about 135 after 'move dalvik to sd' in a2sdgui)
zipalligned
odexed or deodexed
ext4 support
kernel:
supernova kbase_powersaver3_190112_151220
or
SNQv6
notifications dropdown menu with quick settings (no recent apps if you like you can flesh mod from recovery)
no boot sound
Plus I added a few apps (or updated existing) you may find useful (if you don't need them just delete them from system\app folder):
a2sdgui (fully functional)
ad free
android assistant
adobe flash player (latest update 02/2012)
daemon controler 3.3 beta3 (all you need is to install andrev OC daemon from app)
dsp manager
es file explorer
gmail updated
google maps updated
old market (still the best)
market enabler
titanium backup
voice search updated
youtube updated
I also removed some of the pre-installed apps with their widgets (useless in my oppinion):
friends stream
stock
flicker
footprints
Roms are made for stock hboot ONLY!
Do a full wipe (data/cache/dalvik) before installation, rom will not do that instead of you!
Thanx to:
SNQ and droidzone - for kernels
dsixda - for the kitchen
MrLuje - for quick settings
darktremor and ownhere- for more space
ali8383 - for Arabic support RTL patch
coolexe (found ownhere's data2ext flashable .zip in his thread)
RSK Team - for making Amaze cam available for use
Download links:
Odexed roms
Rom with Droidzone kernel and my changes
http://www.fileswap.com/dl/VcZaf8DNhu/nlooooo_stock_powersave.zip.html
short
http://bit.ly/wOFESE
And according to demand rom with everything from official RUU (just updated apps)+original HTC kernel (no OC, no ext4 support...)+HTC and Flashlight and ES File Explorer and no a2sd.
http://www.fileswap.com/dl/rzzpsUX22Y/nlooooo_stock.zip.html
short
http://bit.ly/zSbuk8
Deodexed roms
Droidzone kernel
http://www.fileswap.com/dl/f0emvfw49D/nlooooo_powersave_deo_1.0.zip.html
short
http://bit.ly/yoLEZV
SNQ kernel
http://www.fileswap.com/dl/Nnai0Ukp5n/nlooooo_SNQ_deod_1.1.zip.html
short
http://bit.ly/HUpdQm
NOTIFICATION FOR DEODEXED:
After installation, when rom settles down, go to a2sdgui, allow superuser permission, and select 'move dalvik to sd', reboot will last 10-15 min (it's normal) and you will get about 135mb free in internal storage.
RTL and Arabic language support (reading & writing) patch (for deodexed only!):
http://www.mediafire.com/?ahs5t3pat3lypoc
Known mods that work on official 2.3 rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204178
Anyway, after installation you can flash whatever kernel you want, as long as it is Sense compatible!!!
Something new!!!
Since I had no success in fitting cm7 hboot with the rom I tried something else. Here is new made rom, with new kernel (Droidzone full battery calibrated #22), with all previous stuff (+TP to wake), but without immediate a2sd. So, after flashing of rom you will have to flash different data2ext method I found (ownhere's data2ext with some modification found in coolexe rom (Coolsense2.1) thread). After all you will have about 500-1000MB of internal memory (according to the size of your sd-ext).
I also forgot Daemon controller so I'll attach it to the thread.
But the first thing you'll have to do is repartitioning your sd card (I suggest 4ext or you can use clockworkmod recovery) like this:
1st partition fat32 xyMB
2nd partition - sd-ext - ext4 - 768MB (the 1st ext that recovery will ask you)
3rd partition - sd-ext2 - ext4 - 256MB (the 2nd ext that recovery will ask you)
NO SWAP!!!
You can use different values for sd-ext partitions, but ext proportion HAS TO BE 3:1 (like my suggestion 768:256)!!!
After repartition of sd card go to recovery and do A FULL WIPE. After wipe flash the rom, and WITHOUT REBOOTING flash data2ext package.
So, here are the links:
Rom link:
http://www.fileswap.com/dl/RkHu32km7/nlooooo_DZBcal_1.0.zip.html
short
http://bit.ly/JFagSm
data2ext link:
http://www.fileswap.com/dl/KYlApaurIr/Flashable_Data2Ext_New_v9.3.zip.html
short
http://bit.ly/JFaw3D
One more thing, testing the rom using data2ext I experienced a bug, so if you choose this solution for your rom DO NOT, I REPEAT DO NOT restart your phone from power menu (pressing power button) IT WILL CORRUPT THE SISTEM!!! Use alternative rebooot methods, for example I use 4ext recovery updater power menu.
I'll try to find the solution for the bug, but I still think that it is a usable rom
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RSK Team Amaze cam
According to demands I contacted RSK Team and granted permission to use Amaze cam. So here are the links where you can find Amaze cam as a flashable .zip, flash it from recovery and enjoy!!! As soon as I find some time I'll try to cook something with cam inside.
Amaze cam (from RSK Team http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1431908):
http://www.fileswap.com/dl/0HiR2R0j7/Amaze_cam_by_RSK_TEAM.zip.html
short
http://bit.ly/K19OOq
Currently I don't have much time, so please try it and post me the results.
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And for some having neverending sync issue I attached Friendstream.apk, push it to /system/app folder and that should solve it.
Please provide:
-a note regarding differences between these two kernels
-flashable .zip with friend stream and rest of the items you removed
also, a non-OC variant would be nice. But anyway, your work is much appreciated! I thought I'd stick with Nick's ROM but now I think I'll reconsider. At least I'm gonna give it a try
Keep up the good work
p.s.
also the default bootanimation w/o sound would be nice
ToastnButter said:
Please provide:
-a note regarding differences between these two kernels
-flashable .zip with friend stream and rest of the items you removed
also, a non-OC variant would be nice. But anyway, your work is much appreciated! I thought I'd stick with Nick's ROM but now I think I'll reconsider. At least I'm gonna give it a try
Keep up the good work
p.s.
also the default bootanimation w/o sound would be nice
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About kernels:
Main difference is that droidzone gives you some more juice, and the batt should last longer. But with SNQ you can get some more speed, and tweeks. Anyway, rom works fine with both of them. Here are the links so you can see the difference (SNQ shoud be with all mods).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1039004
http://supernova.droidzone.in/?p=1134 (name is Powersaver v3 – Jan 19 3pm IST)
And for non OC I'll find a flashable kernel and post you the link, or you can download kernel from HTC-dev site and flash it from recovery (I think that you will get it as a flashable zip, I'm not sure).
About apps I removed, I'll see what can I do about it, anyway I'll make a new rom with everything.
But I want to point that my main idea was to make pre-rooted stock rom, that has OC, UV and ext4 support, and to remove the apps athat I don't need at all. For example, stock app is always running, and the only way to stop was to use some other app that will kill it, but that means that I have another app that is running and eating ram... And the rest I removed I never used.
P.S. Attached is your stock bootanimation, copy it (with ES file explorer or root explorer) in system/customize/resource folder and replace the exiting, or put it in the same place inside rom before flashing (and, of course rename it to bootanimation).
Thank you!
One more thing. Is there any way to completely remove a2sd from system? I don't need any more internal storage space, and the less clutter the better.
Personally, I'd consider making third, more "stock" version of the rom, without DSP manager, titanium backup and other additional apps, but with all the other default apps (like maps, youtube, flashplayer) up to date, like it is now, and the useful notification power widget kept.
I'd do it myself, but I have absolutely no experience with ROM modding. Maybe you could provide me with a tool that you used?
OK, about the rom, I will try to cook something, but without a2sd you will get less space. Darktremor a2sd works very fast and I had been using it for a long time with stock rom, before I switched to the custom one.
For cooking I used dsixda offline rom kitchen:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246
there you can find downloadable installations and tutorials how to use it. If you need some help just say.
Mod for quick settings I found here, there are also different versions but I like this best.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204178
Some short time ago I also had no experience, but I like to play...
is there deoxide version ?
thus version is difficault to make arabic support
thanks for your hard work
ali8383 said:
is there deoxide version ?
thus version is difficault to make arabic support
thanks for your hard work
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I appreciate your interest!
Already tried to make deodexed version, but I didn't test it enough and it seemed that it used more memory. It's in my future plans definitely, as soon as I learn how to make it more sd-ext supported (already told not developer yet - still advanced noob ).
Also not sure how to make arabic support...
ali8383 said:
is there deoxide version ?
thus version is difficault to make arabic support
thanks for your hard work
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+1 and interested.
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nlooooo said:
I appreciate your interest!
Already tried to make deodexed version, but I didn't test it enough and it seemed that it used more memory. It's in my future plans definitely, as soon as I learn how to make it more sd-ext supported (already told not developer yet - still advanced noob ).
Also not sure how to make arabic support...
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here's the perfect way for making Arabic to work.
http://blog.devasque.com/
abokamel said:
+1 and interested.
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here's the perfect way for making Arabic to work.
http://blog.devasque.com/
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Thanx for the Arabic support, working and trying...
Hi, I did a full wipe and I only get reboots, any suggestions? (I'm on the Droidzone kernel)
thx.
charliebigpot said:
Hi, I did a full wipe and I only get reboots, any suggestions? (I'm on the Droidzone kernel)
thx.
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I didn't have that issue while testing...
Any more info? Dalvik wipe?
Try to download again...
nlooooo said:
I didn't have that issue while testing...
Any more info? Dalvik wipe?
Try to download again...
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yep, I wiped the Dalvik as well. oki, I'll try to download it again.
thx!
c
charliebigpot said:
yep, I wiped the Dalvik as well. oki, I'll try to download it again.
thx!
c
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I'm uploading deodexed ver so you can try with that one when I'm finished.
ali8383 said:
is there deoxide version ?
thus version is difficault to make arabic support
thanks for your hard work
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Tried to make Arabic support implementing files directly to the rom but I didn't have success.
You can try do install patch and see if it will work. Plus I added htc flashlight app that I forgot in odexed version.
thank you ,
i will try deodexed version now and i will make Arabic patch and upload .
Downloading <<<<
Hi i tried the rom its seems stable until now (deoxide)
this is the link for RTL ans Arabic Language Support (Reading & Writing )
http://www.mediafire.com/?ahs5t3pat3lypoc
trackpad wake is not activated .
ali8383 said:
Hi i tried the rom its seems stable until now (deoxide)
this is the link for RTL ans Arabic Language Support (Reading & Writing )
http://www.mediafire.com/?ahs5t3pat3lypoc
trackpad wake is not activated .
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Not sure what you think with stable until now, is it not stable any more?
Member abokamel gave me a link and I found a package from Madmack's blog, downloaded it and installed on PC. I successfully made all files for patching but after importing them to the rom I didn't get no Arabic in languages or keybords etc. I didn't try to apply a patch after installation and maybe it could work.
Does it work with your RTL? Tell me if it works and I'll put the link in the first post!!!
About TP to wake, the kernels have support for it but I didn't implemented mod inside the rom. You can try to download and flash it from here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204178
That's where I found quick settings mod.
nlooooo said:
Not sure what you think with stable until now, is it not stable any more?
Member abokamel gave me a link and I found a package from Madmack's blog, downloaded it and installed on PC. I successfully made all files for patching but after importing them to the rom I didn't get no Arabic in languages or keybords etc. I didn't try to apply a patch after installation and maybe it could work.
Does it work with your RTL? Tell me if it works and I'll put the link in the first post!!!
About TP to wake, the kernels have support for it but I didn't implemented mod inside the rom. You can try to download and flash it from here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204178
That's where I found quick settings mod.
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my friend its stable , i said "until now " becouse i just installed it
For madmac script it just for supporting RTL & Arabic language for READING AND WRITING . NOT whole ROM AND MENU
so after flashing the patch you will can read arabic in browser and email and other application
The original HTC keyboars does not support arabic latter , so you have to install other keyboard that support arabic "THERE IS MANY IN MARKET"
Finally : Arabic menu is not that important for me , what important is reading and writing
THANKS AGAIN AND I HOPE TO IMPROVE YOUR DEVELEPING SKILL TO GIVE A STATE OF ART ROM
SOME PICTURE FROM THIS ROM , SHOWING IT SUPPORT ARABIC
Ali, well done brother, nl00000, another great improvement to include/integrate Arabic language to your amazing rom, but I'm having a really serious problem with ALL 2.2 & 2.3 which is the slide 2 unlock, it's just open the call or cancelled it while I grab my phone of my pocket, so, is there any way to have sense 3.0 or 3.5 answer method?, and battery percentage?
thanks in advance.
Having problems with upload, I tried Mediafire and Fileswap but they kick me out when I have 50% of file uploaded.
Any suggestion?