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[DISCONTINUED] GTG's stock w/ root, bloat removed, HSUPA, unknown sources...

Update (2/26): Discontinued
Note: If you flashed this without first flashing the stock RUU, you may not be able to get into CWM. If you want CWM back, either flash the stock RUU and then this modified RUU or check out page 13 of this thread
Credit goes to angelchen1111 and nyckid58 for providing me with the information needed to put this together.
Features:
-Based on stock RUU and not de-odexed
-Rooted
-HSUPA enabled
-Unknown sources option added to settings for sideloading
-Browser home page set to Google
-Removed the following bloatware apps:
AT&T Code Scanner
AT&T FamilyMap
AT&T Hot Spots
AT&T Navigator
Blockbuster
Live TV
myAT&T
YPmobile
Installation
1) Use the HTC Inspire Hack Kit here to get S-OFF so that you can flash custom roms.
2) Download the zip file here [removed] and put it on your SD card. Don't rename it and don't put it in any folders.
3) On your phone, go to Settings > Applications, turn off fast boot, and then shut down your phone.
3) Boot into HBOOT by pressing volume down and power. Once you're in HBOOT, the installation will begin. A factory reset will be performed so have your data backed up.

Funny that you mentioned it's not de-odexed, I'm actually working on that right now using Android Kitchen. I'll let you know if it works with the HBOOT loader if you'd like.

nyckid58 said:
Funny that you mentioned it's not de-odexed, I'm actually working on that right now using Android Kitchen. I'll let you know if it works with the HBOOT loader if you'd like.
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Sure, let me know. I'll post up your de-odexed version as well if it works.

What difference does de-odexed give us?

Great work gtg and whomever had a hand in helping with this.
I'm assuming we can expect the same sound quality as the stock Rom?
Sent from my illmatic Inspire 4G / Desire HD

yzlvr said:
What difference does de-odexed give us?
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In layman's terms, de-odexing modifies the system apps so that they can be manipulated (themed, etc.) more easily. It's sometimes a pain in the ass though and can lead to little bugs if the apps aren't de-odexed just right, so I just left everything how it was from HTC (odexed) for now.
If nyckid58 de-odexes it I'll post that in the first post as well, but both will be kept up until we verify that no bugs were introduced in the de-odexed version.

legend221 said:
Great work gtg and whomever had a hand in helping with this.
I'm assuming we can expect the same sound quality as the stock Rom?
Sent from my illmatic Inspire 4G / Desire HD
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Yup, this thing is mostly untouched stock so everything should work as it did from the factory

gtg465x said:
In layman's terms, de-odexing modifies the system apps so that they can be manipulated (themed, etc.) more easily. It's sometimes a pain in the ass though and can lead to little bugs if the apps aren't de-odexed just right, so I just left everything how it was from HTC (odexed) for now.
If nyckid58 de-odexes it I'll post that in the first post as well, but both will be kept up until we verify that no bugs were introduced in the de-odexed version.
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Ok, thanks for explaining it.

I'm still here, I've extracted and de-odexed all the files, the problem I'm running into is reintroducing it to the system.img. The de-odexed framework files add fine but the apps files is freezing up my computer. I'll update if anything else comes down.

Thank you for this. I wanted a minimally invasive option, so this is perfect for me. I just wanna be able to get rid of unwanted apps and bypass ATT's app blocking.

Do you need to do a wipe first and if so how do you do that sorry for the noob question
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App

mmr8cmh said:
Do you need to do a wipe first and if so how do you do that sorry for the noob question
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
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No. This is a little different than other ROMs. Do not flash this with ClockworkMod. Follow the instructions in the OP.

I'm all ready s-offd so Ill give this a whirl. I just ruu back to stock so ill post results and what i think in a few min great work always good to see forward progress

@GTG: I got the image compiled with the de-odexed files unfortunately though it throws off the size of PD98IMG.zip by about 120 meg. I tried to apply regardless but it wouldn't take. I'm thinking there is a size constraint, any ideas?

gtg465x said:
No. This is a little different than other ROMs. Do not flash this with ClockworkMod. Follow the instructions in the OP.
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Thanks for the info
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App

nyckid58 said:
@GTG: I got the image compiled with the de-odexed files unfortunately though it throws off the size of PD98IMG.zip by about 120 meg. I tried to apply regardless but it wouldn't take. I'm thinking there is a size constraint, any ideas?
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I would imagine the system.img needs to be the exact same size. Did you create a new image or mount and modify the original image?

gtg465x said:
I would imagine the system.img needs to be the exact same size. Did you create a new image or mount and modify the original image?
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Mount and modify. I don't think I'm ready to try to make an image from scratch.

nyckid58 said:
Mount and modify. I don't think I'm ready to try to make an image from scratch.
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So how did it throw off the size of the zip so much? If you mount and modify the system.img should be the same size when you're done no?
edit: Regardless, if you're de-odexing it you might as well just package it as a CWM flashable zip instead of a system image.

gtg465x said:
So how did it throw off the size of the zip so much? If you mount and modify the system.img should be the same size when you're done no?
edit: Regardless, if you're de-odexing it you might as well just package it as a CWM flashable zip instead of a system image.
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System.img is the same size yes but I'm thinking the de-odexed files are throwing the compression off. I think you might be right about the CWM idea. I shall research how to do that. Thanks again GTG.

Does the wi-fi tether app works without a tether plan?
Thanks

[ROM](Working Update.zip) -> Defy Update.zip Cookie Cutter Rom

Defy Froyo 3.4.2 Cookie Cutter Rom​
Q. How Do I use the Update.zip?
A. Go to Market & Download Defy SD-Recovery & Install..
1. Next place the Update.zip on the /sdcard via PC
2. Turn on MoTo Phone Portal ( SD-Recovery is SD Based so you need to Turn Off USB Mass Storage )
3. ADB Debugging does not have to be Turned Off on my version
Once Booted into the Recovery apply the update.zip
wait a few minutes & it should be done...
Please Reads the notes I left in the Update.zip if you build a Custom Update.zip, this will save you trouble down the road.
What's Flashed?
A. Boot.img
B. dev_tree
C. Moto Blur 3.4.2 Rom ( Yes I know it's not the latest, built off what I had )
D. UNO & TMO-TV Removed
E. Rooted ( SU & Superuser )
F. Busybox Installed to xbin
G. Rest of Rom is stock
Once installed, remove eugene.apk from /system/app ( Old boot strap that need adb turned off before rebooting / defy sd-recovery does not have this issue)
Q. I Edited the update.zip & Now it fails verf. in recovery when trying to flash!
A. example of signapk on signing the edited update
java -Xmx1024m -jar signapk.jar -w testkey.x509.pem testkey.pk8 update1.zip update.zip
Download: Original Post

To Update other parts of the Phone: Add this to the update-scripts for what you are flashing.
If we had all these Parts from 2.1 we could go back.
package_extract_file("lbl", "/tmp/lbl");
write_raw_image("/tmp/lbl","lbl");
delete("/tmp/lbl");
package_extract_file("device_tree.bin", "/tmp/device_tree.bin");
write_raw_image("/tmp/device_tree.bin","devtree");
delete("/tmp/device_tree.bin");
package_extract_file("cdrom", "/tmp/cdrom");
write_raw_image("/tmp/cdrom","cdrom");
delete("/tmp/cdrom");
package_extract_file("logo.bin", "/tmp/logo.bin");
write_raw_image("/tmp/logo.bin","logo.bin");
delete("/tmp/logo.bin");
package_extract_file("umts_wrigleyref_build.bin", "/tmp/umts_wrigleyref_build.bin");
write_raw_image("/tmp/umts_wrigleyref_build.bin","bpsw");
delete("/tmp/umts_wrigleyref_build.bin");
package_extract_file("cdt.bin", "/tmp/cdt.bin");
write_raw_image("/tmp/cdt.bin","cdt.bin");
delete("/tmp/cdt.bin");

Hey eugene,
Glad to see you working on Defy too
I think this will be major help for developers and btw that 3.4.2 version did you used? since there are many of them.
Thanks.

um. 107 I think since it has a floating update.zip someplace & sbf.
Ill update to the latest when I start building roms
Sent from my MB525 using XDA App

i don't understand. is the boot.img still the signed cg35.smg?
if so, can't we just use the cmw to do that?
can you post more detailed chages you made over cmw?
other than the signapk and usb debugging described.
many thanks.

eugene373 - great work!
racca said:
i don't understand. is the boot.img still the signed cg35.smg?
if so, can't we just use the cmw to do that?
can you post more detailed chages you made over cmw?
other than the signapk and usb debugging described.
many thanks.
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Same here, i'm pretty interested in more details, thank you

this Zip File is for what ?
Thanks
Greetings

you can not use cwm due encryption. If you dont know what an update.zip is stick to nandroid...
This is for rom builders.
Heading out, when I get home ill make it clearer.
Though, now that I think about it cwm might be fine due to the nature of how it works.
Ill test later and let everyone know
Sent from my MB525 using XDA App

So we are able to install updates via the "normal" Motorola Recovery mode? So we are able to get a "unbrickable" Defy?
Edit: got it myself. The ZIP File won't be recognized by the motorola recovery... anyway thanks for your job

Now, what can SD-recovery do? Can it write other partitions, like cdt.bin?

Simplestas said:
Now, what can SD-recovery do? Can it write other partitions, like cdt.bin?
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Yes. I can add the string if you would like
eugene373 said:
To Update other parts of the Phone: Add this to the update-scripts for what you are flashing.
package_extract_file("lbl", "/tmp/lbl");
write_raw_image("/tmp/lbl","lbl");
delete("/tmp/lbl");
package_extract_file("device_tree.bin", "/tmp/device_tree.bin");
write_raw_image("/tmp/device_tree.bin","devtree");
delete("/tmp/device_tree.bin");
package_extract_file("cdrom", "/tmp/cdrom");
write_raw_image("/tmp/cdrom","cdrom");
delete("/tmp/cdrom");
package_extract_file("logo.bin", "/tmp/logo.bin");
write_raw_image("/tmp/logo.bin","logo.bin");
delete("/tmp/logo.bin");
package_extract_file("umts_wrigleyref_build.bin", "/tmp/umts_wrigleyref_build.bin");
write_raw_image("/tmp/umts_wrigleyref_build.bin","bpsw");
delete("/tmp/umts_wrigleyref_build.bin");
package_extract_file("cdt.bin", "/tmp/cdt.bin");
write_raw_image("/tmp/cdt.bin","cdt.bin");
delete("/tmp/cdt.bin");
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eugene373 said:
Yes. I can add the string if you would like
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CwM can do exactly the same afaik, i've already made quite a few update.zip with it.
after reading all your notes, do you actually mean that we can't use format on those patitions?
if you do, well, i learned it the hard way, and delete_recursive also works for me.
thanks for putting up an excellent example if not for anything else, it's much needed.

racca said:
CwM can do exactly the same afaik, i've already made quite a few update.zip with it.
after reading all your notes, do you actually mean that we can't use format on those patitions?
if you do, well, i learned it the hard way, and delete_recursive also works for me.
thanks for putting up an excellent example if not for anything else, it's much needed.
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Correct, you can only format with the stock recovery ( Hence the reason why I used the Stock Recovery ) any Partition with cwm recovery will cause a non-booting system..
regarding cwm I've not tested it, so Likely it will work.. Steven is still working on the cwm recovery & there is no point in me adding another cwm bootstrap recovery... Mine is just pure stock & works perfect.
I'm still weeding through the /bin /etc file's to find exactly what needs left...
but main goal was to provide an example of what is needed to make an update.zip with out breaking the system.

what exactly is the benefit of this new method?

drsouly said:
what exactly is the benefit of this new method?
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um? Your joking right!
Update versus a nandroid, I would have thought it was a no brainier....
Build & edit roms on the fly + being able to flash boot.img & downgrading is fine without sbf unless you screw up completely..

eugene373 said:
um? Your joking right!
Update versus a nandroid, I would have thought it was a no brainier....
Build & edit roms on the fly + being able to flash boot.img & downgrading is fine without sbf unless you screw up completely..
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ok now i got it thx

drsouly said:
ok now i got it thx
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no problem, wasn't sure if you was being a smart-ass or honestly didn't know...
either way, sorry If I offended you.
~Eugene

I didn't understand yet . I can or not apply the update file using stock recovery?
EDIT: forget I understood now.
Sent from my MB525 using XDA App

psicodelico said:
I didn't understand yet . I can or not apply the update file using stock recovery?
Sent from my MB525 using XDA App
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Read OP.... Download Defy SD-Recovery from Market

Yeah, I read again slowly and understood.
Sent from my MB525 using XDA App

Need help in testing

hey
I recently created an application called Android Recovery Manager
The version on the other thread is V1.0.
My sensation has been stolen, so for the moment I can't test future updates for the application, and I don't wanna give up on developing it...
I had plans for the next releases, and it really took me lots of efforts to finish it, so I'd like to know if anybody is interested in testing?
The update is ready for testing anyway
Tell me what you think
Thanks!

I am assuming from the name of the app you must be rooted and more than likely have Clockwork Mod Recovery on your device as well correct?

T-Macgnolia said:
I am assuming from the name of the app you must be rooted and more than likely have Clockwork Mod Recovery on your device as well correct?
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Not at all, you only need S-Off
The application manages your recoveries, it can flash any recovery you want.
You can either install a recovery image from your computer locally, or let the program download a recovery for you from the always up-to-date list of recoveries.
You can check the other post for screenshots and more info

Anybody?
10 char.

I don't mind testing it out for you.

x Taz x said:
I don't mind testing it out for you.
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Thank You
So here is the download link.
Please extract the "RecoveryManager.exe" before using it as there will be files generated next to it.
So, I'll need you to install any recovery (Stock or Custom) and send me the log file when it has finished (You'll find an XML file in the Log folder in the same place as the application)
I hope I'm not asking a lot
Thanks

The application has been downloaded 2 times, can anybody tell me the results please?

test version
Downloaded two recovery files for the XE and flashed the CWM 5020 again on my device.
Rebooted into OS, no problems sofar.
The programm is selfexplaining and you can stop before flashing and think things over.
When I restart the programm and want to search for an recovery file on my HDD its going to the last folder I was using before,
thats OK

sparkienl said:
Downloaded two recovery files for the XE and flashed the CWM 5020 again on my device.
Rebooted into OS, no problems sofar.
The programm is selfexplaining and you can stop before flashing and think things over.
When I restart the programm and want to search for an recovery file on my HDD its going to the last folder I was using before,
thats OK
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Thank you
What version do you like more? This one or the other one?
and btw, can you send me the files in the "Logs" folder please?

xml file
Here is the file as attachment, I removed my nr
I can't tell you in the moment which one is nicer/better, maybe you can tell us what the speed increase/decrease is

[Q] Can i backup nandroid on to harddisk??

hi,
im new here and i just rooted my htc desire s using revolutionary(THANKS TO EVERYONE ). i also tried a few roms like cyanogenmod, oxygen and some sense related roms.
now, the problem is i gt around 4-5 rom's nandroid backup made(each varying from around 500mb to 1gb) on my sd-card using clockworkmod and i kinda ran out of space on my sd-card. So, is it possible to backup the nandroid backups on to my computer's harddisk so that i can make more space for other stuffs on my sd-card??
sorry if this is a stupid question. as i said im new to this and i really dont want to screw up my phone....

I'd say either buy a larger sd card or simply plug the phone into a PC and simply move the files onto it
You should find files relating to each backup within its on directory on the sd card in sub directory clockworkmod backup
Swyped from my Desire S using XDA Premium

ben_pyett said:
I'd say either buy a larger sd card or simply plug the phone into a PC and simply move the files onto it
You should find files relating to each backup within its on directory on the sd card in sub directory clockworkmod backup
Swyped from my Desire S using XDA Premium
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Thanks...so, u mean to say there is no problem in me just moving those backup files onto my harddisk n if i copy it back to my phone later, it will recognize it...??

aji4032 said:
Thanks...so, u mean to say there is no problem in me just moving those backup files onto my harddisk n if i copy it back to my phone later, it will recognize it...??
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Yup. Done that several times myself.

mikeyd85 said:
Yup. Done that several times myself.
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oh...thanks a lot...now, i can try all the other roms out there...
(CANT WAIT FOR ICS.... )

btw, any good rom suggestions...??? i have tried cyanogenmod, oxygen, proxuser's sense 3.0 rom, beatmod bliss sense hybrid and zulugen till now... thinking of which one to go for next....

aji4032 said:
oh...thanks a lot...now, i can try all the other roms out there...
(CANT WAIT FOR ICS.... )
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Important to mention that you should never rename the folder you copy over. Even a folder name change will mean if you try to copy it back then restore, it'll fail the md5 checksum and installation will abort.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda premium

aji4032 said:
btw, any good rom suggestions...??? i have tried cyanogenmod, oxygen, proxuser's sense 3.0 rom, beatmod bliss sense hybrid and zulugen till now... thinking of which one to go for next....
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Have you tried Endymion ROM yet? Its the best Sense 3.5 port for the Desire S out there currently, IMO.
Try it out for yourself and see...

wnp_79 said:
Important to mention that you should never rename the folder you copy over. Even a folder name change will mean if you try to copy it back then restore, it'll fail the md5 checksum and installation will abort.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda premium
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oh...thanks for the warning... i was afraid of something like that... that's why i put up this thread...

enigmaamit said:
Have you tried Endymion ROM yet? Its the best Sense 3.5 port for the Desire S out there currently, IMO.
Try it out for yourself and see...
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nope...just finished downloading... flashing it tonight...

How to make a custom ROM that doesn't change your bootloader?

On this guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1858508 there is a file (PG88IMG.zip) that flashes a rom WITHOUT affecting custom recovery, or s-off etc.
My question is: how can i make an img that doesnt remove my recovery or change my bootloader like Grant2k did?
I recently (2 days ago) got my Desire S from virginial 2.3.3 Orange Stock to S-Off, rooted, 4Ext ICS (via the above linked guide) but am now very interested in making my own rom - just to remove the bloatware and make it faster/better/stronger/harder. Also to get the Orange Email app working on ICS (because i like my free push email ^.^).
I have kitchen up and running, but can't see how i can achieve this. (i keep looking for: rom "without boot.img" which i think is wrong.)
Any ideas? I don't actually know what I'm looking for, so my search-fu and google-fu were very weak.
Pilch <3

Why would you want to make a ROM installable through bootloader, that's the real question. Custom ROMs are installed through custom recovery. The only reason to make a ROM installable through bootloader is when you have to reformat partitions after changing the bootloader, and this is what the PG88IMG in the reference thread was made for.
In any case, if you really really want to do it for whatever strange reason - grab a ready-made PG88IMG, create the IMGs for your ROM (you need to create an IMG of EXT4 with all the ROM files on it, for /system, /system/lib and /boot partitions), and replace the IMGs in PG88IMG by yours.

ThePilch said:
just to remove the bloatware and make it faster/better/stronger/harder. Also to get the Orange Email app working on ICS (because i like my free push email ^.^).
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You can always use Titanium backup (free on Google Play Store) to uninstall system apps (your bloatware) and any file explorer with root rights or adb push to install them.
This will take less time then unpacking/modifying/repacking/flashing system images
Sent from my HTC Desire S

@amidabudda
I could, and i have, but i think i'd improve my 'droid by having a zipaligned ROM without those files in, rather than making holes in a ROM.
@Jack_R1
Ah, thanks that explains a lot. So as far as i can tell, making my own rom also means flashing the bootloader? I don't really want to do that due to the risks involved :S is there any way to make a rom that doesn't flash hboot?
Pilch <3

ThePilch said:
So as far as i can tell, making my own rom also means flashing the bootloader? I don't really want to do that due to the risks involved :S is there any way to make a rom that doesn't flash hboot?
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I'm not a dev but I will say NO. Like Jack said, usually custom roms are flashed in recovery so hboot will remain unchanged. I've never came across a rom who changed my bootloader (no interests for end-users IMO).
Also:
I have kitchen up and running, but can't see how i can achieve this. (i keep looking for: rom "without boot.img" which i think is wrong.)
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hboot and boot.img are two differents things. When the first is the bootloader, the second means "/boot" partition which contains kernel.

ThePilch said:
@amidabudda
I could, and i have, but i think i'd improve my 'droid by having a zipaligned ROM without those files in, rather than making holes in a ROM.
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Easily solved by a zipalign init.d script.
But it is your choice after all. You can make your own ROM with the kitchen and it is not necessary to be in img form. If you make a flashable zip it will preserve all the properties you are looking for. Good luck

chninkel said:
hboot and boot.img are two differents things. When the first is the bootloader, the second means "/boot" partition which contains kernel.
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wow, that explains everything. gosh i feel dumb >.<. So i can make a flashable zip rom and it preserves my S-Off and Custom Recovery.
amidabuddha said:
Easily solved by a zipalign init.d script.
But it is your choice after all. You can make your own ROM with the kitchen and it is not necessary to be in img form. If you make a flashable zip it will preserve all the properties you are looking for. Good luck
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..that's a yes ^.^ awesome, thank you both so much!
Pilch <3 (feels like a newb)