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No Sense UI, Stock Gingerbread ?

Hey guys long time since I've been here since moved on to an iPhone 4 however played on a Desire S and am seriously tempted.
I was just wondering because my only quibble is Sense UI, I hate it!
I just prefer stock android.
Is there a way to get rid of Sense UI or possibly a ROM that is just Gingerbread on it's own no custom UI on the top that I could flash the phone with ?
Thanks in advance for any responses.

you can try ADW launcher or there is a CM7 port which has everything other than bluetooth working you can flash that

Wingzer said:
Hey guys long time since I've been here since moved on to an iPhone 4 however played on a Desire S and am seriously tempted.
I was just wondering because my only quibble is Sense UI, I hate it!
I just prefer stock android.
Is there a way to get rid of Sense UI or possibly a ROM that is just Gingerbread on it's own no custom UI on the top that I could flash the phone with ?
Thanks in advance for any responses.
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Check out the threads in the development forum
The CM7 or MIUI roms are probably what your after.
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Literally just want stock android 2.3 like you get on the Nexus S.
Not sure if it is possible though.

Wingzer said:
Literally just want stock android 2.3 like you get on the Nexus S.
Not sure if it is possible though.
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I'm tempted to say why buy a htc
Device if you dislike sense so much, as you can probably tell already I personally love it
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ben_pyett said:
I'm tempted to say why buy a htc
Device if you dislike sense so much, as you can probably tell already I personally love it
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The construction of the phone and the screen, the size and just the device.
I just like it.
All Samsung phones are just plastic slabs, HTC seam to be the only quality phone maker at the moment.
Desire S with stock Gingerbread like the Nexus One or S would be perfect for me.

Just flash cm7 from the development section, that's essentially stock.

hookguy said:
Just flash cm7 from the development section, that's essentially stock.
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Used it before was painfully slow and ate battery like nothing on my Nexus S.

Wingzer said:
Used it before was painfully slow and ate battery like nothing on my Nexus S.
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i thought cm7 was faster than stock & had better battery consumption
i have never used official cm7 before (have used some ports) so i maybe misguided

kartkk said:
i thought cm7 was faster than stock & had better battery consumption
i have never used official cm7 before (have used some ports) so i maybe misguided
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I've tried the current CM7 port and its certainly faster than stock and even faster than LBC.....I believe that they're still looking into improving the battery issues....but great progress is being made with the rom in a very short amount of time....so watch it ....

To think that Sense is the best overlay UI on any Android device not to mention Sense 3.0 that I have right now with Virtuous rom. Why hate it?
Or you could just flash TouchWiz UI on DesireS, though I haven't tried it.

I just want to know if it's possible to have a Desire S without Sense UI ?

Its possible, and someone will make it eventually, its my plan after finishing the cyanogen port

superkid said:
Its possible, and someone will make it eventually, its my plan after finishing the cyanogen port
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Good to hear man!
I'm still on the fence on the Desire S, time will tell.

why don't you consider the incredible s? It seems to have a lot more support. Not that i wouldn't want you to get the desire s

Well, the incredible s is a great phone.. but cost more money and is bigger

superkid said:
Well, the incredible s is a great phone.. but cost more money and is bigger
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& the desire S has unibody aluminium & feels nicer to hold

Yeah pretty much I'm not too fussed for a 4" screen it's ok as long as the resolution is high enough.
But yeah the construction and feel of the phone is a real strong point for me.

(Q) when will we have rom(s) for our mt4gs

Why can't we get any rom for the mt4gs? I have been waiting and nothing is coming but the sensation has a lot of roms....
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We're all waiting and hoping as well, and some of us have even pledged money to whoever can help us out, but for now we just continue to wait. The Sensation has been out for a bit longer now, and I'm sure in due time we'll get ROMs, but not soon enough... It's not that we CAN'T get ROMs, it's just that no one has developed one yet...

i wish theres a way to learn how to develop roms, cuz our phone is similar to the sensation, so there would be a slight changes to the ROMs they have no?

Yeah it seems like for the most part all we have is a newer H-Boot and probably not much else... I put a thread in the Sensation forums asking for a dev to try out the MT4GS but no luck so far...

on of the more daunting hurdles to jump the the difference in screen size between the 2 devices

im tryin to get androidspin or androidcentral to tweet saying that we need a new rom for the mytouch 4g slide

Although I'm used to the wait for the first ROMs, I am surprised that we haven't had a CM dev (new or existing) popping in to say they've picked it up and are working on it.
Also not sure if this thread belongs in the dev forum...

yea sorry for posting it in the dev forum but its not like we have any dev yet... and BTW androidspin Retweeted my tweet, lets see if we get anything.
my twitter: motown9987

*holds breath and crosses fingers*

I sent a PM to Cjward23 and Evil D: who are part of the Virtuous team, I would LOVE to have any one of their ROMs for this device! I told them there would be money offered, as I'm sure many of us are willing to do! He said he'd pass it on to the team - hopefully things will start to happen for us!

yea i tweeted virtuousteam team telling them to make a rom for us, so lets see if they respond, *crossing fingers*

MT4GS are similar to the G2 yeah? Same res, etc. I dont think it would be that hard. Im a dev for the DZ, and could probs port some over, but it would be pretty hard without MT4GS. Too bad they aint available in the uk D:
Sent from my Desire Z

We'll be the testers =)
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Hehe, ill probs try my hand at it =) im using the doubleshot rom on my DZ, its sikkkk
Seen as iv never been in this forum, heres a little about me:
Im 15. In the UK. Last year of secondary/highschool.
Sent from my Desire Z

i think we will see a lot of woek now that every one has s-off
soon

is there any resource where we can read if you want to get started as a newbie developer?

chrispaw said:
is there any resource where we can read if you want to get started as a newbie developer?
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http://developer.android.com/index.html
This is the best place to start, it has just about all the resources you'll need. It's overwhelming at first, but just take it one step at a time and you can make some progress. I say all of that, of course, and I haven't actually done any dev work myself...

I already have a mt4gs stock ROM deodexed, debloated, optimized, busybox, and some other enhancements all ready in the works. I will also add a data app folder so the bloat can be easily removed. Just give me a week or so to get settled in. I'm coming over from the mt4g so patience will be needed. I think this mytouch slide I have is defective so I wanna test this ROM before i release it.
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xT4Z1N4TRx said:
MT4GS are similar to the G2 yeah? Same res, etc. I dont think it would be that hard. Im a dev for the DZ, and could probs port some over, but it would be pretty hard without MT4GS. Too bad they aint available in the uk D:
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they are, try eBay .
Are there any sources yet?
I would like to try a port as well, I have a MT4G slide, but it is my daily phone .
i love the default rom, running evil D: 's port on my G2
I would like to try MIUI on the MT4G slide, but with a rotating launcher.
CM7 + go launcher is pretty good as well, using Theme installer

Man what is this crap?? The G2 already has a rom ported from the Mytouch 4g slide..this is bull. Has anyone heard an update on how much longer it might be till we see some roms??..im having Custom ROM withdrawl..lol
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I.C.S status discussion

Please keep all comments relevant to development status, beta testing, and resolving issues compiling I.C.S to avoid closure of thread.
This way if you are not developing you can read to keep up-to-date.
P.s: thank you to all our wonderdul devs working night and day to get us a stable build!
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there is no current active ICS port on XDA mate

yes, unfortunately there is noc ICS Port on XDA...
So lets hope for CM9 soon

Stegerius said:
yes, unfortunately there is noc ICS Port on XDA...
So lets hope for CM9 soon
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this probably shows how much of a loved device the Sensation is among XDA devs...
just had a look over on Samsung Galaxy S and they have already 2 working ICS ports...with camera, face unlock and stuff...
didn't bother checking GS2...

the mods keep closing all the threads for ics development
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you can download sensation ICS here MOD EDIT: NO EXTERNAL LINKS!!!!

I'm currently testing that version and i find it very stable but a lot of apps still doesnt work. Still good job for this alpha version

vladnosferatu said:
you can download sensation ICS here
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Seriously people ... how many times should the mods say that external links to Trip's work is not allowed?
No wonder all the ICS' threads are being locked

this is a video of how far we have gone porting ICS on our device
youtu.be/yItyVGxlVgE

I guess it doesn't matter much.. This thread will be close or die out since there's nothing to discuss here about ics..

F4M0U569 said:
this is a video of how far we have gone porting ICS on our device
youtu.be/yItyVGxlVgE
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that's the ICS port's name that cannot be spoken about here
it's like Sauron's ROM or something

I wont post a link to the page, but looking at Kmobs Google+, he posted a few pictures comparing his Sensation and Galaxy Nexus.
-In one picture he shows the 'about phone' screen on both phones. On Sensation, it looks like there is a color gradient, however its hard to tell. So MAYBE they have hardware acceleration working.
-Also if you read the 'mod version' it says CyanogenMod-9.0.0-RC0-Sensation-KANG. I'm a noob and Im not sure if the mod version will tell anything, but it says RC0 so maybe its Release Candidate status?
-One last thing I noticed is he has the same widget running when he compares homescreen, so he is kind or mirroring the two, but the Galaxy Nexus has the camera shortcut on the homescreen and Sensation does not. Not sure if that means its not working on Sensation, or if he just didnt put it there
Mods: if I posted anything I shouldnt have, please feel free to delete the post and contact me. Im familiar to the rules for the most part.

zerozoneice said:
that's the ICS port's name that cannot be spoken about here
it's like Sauron's ROM or something
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Aaaaaand its working quite well I just had to test it...and stay on it

vladnosferatu said:
you can download sensation ICS hereQUOTE]
Have downloaded and am runnung/setting up as we speak, btw why aren't the xda devs working on a ICS port, seems bonkers to mw
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zerozoneice said:
this probably shows how much of a loved device the Sensation is among XDA devs...
just had a look over on Samsung Galaxy S and they have already 2 working ICS ports...with camera, face unlock and stuff...
didn't bother checking GS2...
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lol. should compare date released and prices for devices. the longer the date the device was released and the cheaper price it is, it should have many devs and support for it. as our devices is quite new (not that new lol) but its like a decisive thing for devs really, if they want to get the sensation and create ports there or just go to the newest device there is on the market. but needless to say, we have plenty of devs here. its just a matter of enjoying whats there and being patient. so, stay on and relax

nickclarke said:
Have downloaded and am runnung/setting up as we speak, btw why aren't the xda devs working on a ICS port, seems bonkers to mw
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It seems like developement for the Sensation is slowly dying.Looks like all the good devs have jumped ship to newer phones It's kinda depressing since the phone is only 6 months old.I wish i could afford to buy a new phone every 6 months.

NYCguy2020 said:
It seems like developement for the Sensation is slowly dying.Looks like all the good devs have jumped ship to newer phones It's kinda depressing since the phone is only 6 months old.I wish i could afford to buy a new phone every 6 months.
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Sadly, but true....

We have a good collection of roms though, and we will be getting ICS regardless from HTC. I don't mind if devs jump ship.

Yeah, TripNiCE ROM is now Alpha 7.5, quite perfect and very stable.
It seems that we could have a stable release (or two if CM9/Kang release something too) till Christmas !

Oops and sorry

Maybe this isn't the thread for this but before I start releasing a few roms I want to apologize for the whole kanging thing. I was having a bad day and saw no one give me credit for my work even though as someone pointed out we all kang one another, we kang HTC we kang. Just have to be sure to give credit. Please don't thank this post, this isn't me trying to get extra thanks, just more of trying to get the community to accept me before anything I release gets flamed. Thanks

JKILO said:
Maybe this isn't the thread for this but before I start releasing a few roms I want to apologize for the whole kanging thing. I was having a bad day and saw no one give me credit for my work even though as someone pointed out we all kang one another, we kang HTC we kang. Just have to be sure to give credit. Please don't thank this post, this isn't me trying to get extra thanks, just more of trying to get the community to accept me before anything I release gets flamed. Thanks
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All good chief, I just act like nothing ever happened, all 4 of us was in the wrong! So I don't think there is need to apologize to the whole community. They didn't and won't
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Sometimes people become too emotionally involved in something for the wrong reasons.
You flipped out here, but this wasn't what was bugging you - no, don't expand on what it was because it's not for any of us to know.
That you came back and apologized for your outburst shows a lot about your character, because you do want to be a part of this and realize that arrogance is the wrong path, so, while I didn't involve myself in any of it and didn't really focus on it, I am glad to see you coming back to play with us.
What you posted before to prompt this apology was a weight dragging the doubleshot community back into the petty mudslinging and hatred this place in particular has worked so hard to bury and grow out of - this isn't some offhand I'm sorry but a recognition of just how counter to the spirit of XDA your actions were.
I accept your apology and hope to see some cool stuff from you when you get the chance, though I am only one person and wouldn't presume to speak for the community .
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@ strapped - I resent that you paint the whole community as complicit of the actions or attitudes of a few, I can't think of a way I've wronged either of you, in fact worked on trying to help the both of you out - when you say community you mean all of us.
Don't take that as a personal shot, just put your emotions aside and consider what you're saying. Give JKilo a chance here and don't provoke a negatived response - some won't point it out but fire back and then this thread and it's intentions are poisoned.
Let's all make the effort to rise above the vile hatred this small corner of the internet tried to force on everyone in it back in october-ish, we've come a long way to rising above it with some very deliberate efforf from a lot of people.
Sent from a digital distance.

Blue...are you a super computer whos's only mission is to be the Yoda of the Doubleshot community?
::HTC Doubleshot:: Virt. Inq v2.

Me an jkilo have been working together for let's see....over a year...what I meant was he don't have to apologize to everyone, because not everyone was involved! But whatever fills the DS boat!
Sent from my soon to be sold DS.......

Do you need a hug, friend?
Jkilo, you got a doubleshot?
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AgentCherryColla said:
Blue...are you a super computer whos's only mission is to be the Yoda of the Doubleshot community?
::HTC Doubleshot:: Virt. Inq v2.
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Some say he’s wanted by the CIA, and that he sleeps upside down like a bat... All we know is, he's called Blue

strapped365 said:
Me an jkilo have been working together for let's see....over a year...what I meant was he don't have to apologize to everyone, because not everyone was involved! But whatever fills the DS boat!
Sent from my soon to be sold DS.......
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You too?
Jeez the doubleshot is like aids , dont nobody want it :/ I think its an awesome device ...... just a shame

Some_dude36 said:
You too?
Jeez the doubleshot is like aids , dont nobody want it :/ I think its an awesome device ...... just a shame
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The only thing keeping me is the camera! LOL I'm a sucker for its camera
Sent from my soon to be sold DoubleShot

strapped365 said:
The only thing keeping me is the camera! LOL I'm a sucker for its camera
Sent from my soon to be sold DoubleShot
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Why is the Doubleshot dying? It needs an offical ICS. What would be nice is Virt. Inq. But based off the a stock DS ICS rom. So we could have TV-Out, and our *****en camera.
I Wish it was a Galaxy Note >:T

AgentCherryColla said:
Why is the Doubleshot dying? It needs an offical ICS. What would be nice is Virt. Inq. But based off the a stock DS ICS rom. So we could have TV-Out, and our *****en camera.
I Wish it was a Galaxy Note >:T
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Who said it was dying? I think development is really starting to pick up. Have you seen how many devs have come forth in the past few months? Including you as well

AgentCherryColla said:
Why is the Doubleshot dying? It needs an offical ICS. What would be nice is Virt. Inq. But based off the a stock DS ICS rom. So we could have TV-Out, and our *****en camera.
I Wish it was a Galaxy Note >:T
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Honestly I'm not looking forward to ICS or cm9, neither have impressed me one bit. The AOSP camera is worse than stock IMHO, also the newer Sense ROMS removed carousel which is a joke. So I guess I'm not really happy where HTC is taking things.
Sent from my soon to be sold DoubleShot

gtmaster303 said:
Jkilo, you got a doubleshot?
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yup..been had one for a bit then it broke and i was stuck on a wp7 but i got another one now..i have a mikrom to post but been busy working on another rom lol sorry..mikrom is optimized stock and im working on one v port which is like 75-80%

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yup..been had one for a bit then it broke and i was stuck on a wp7 but i got another one now..i have a mikrom to post but been busy working on another rom lol sorry..mikrom is optimized stock and im working on one v port which is like 75-80%
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Lookin forward to you being back!

JKILO said:
yup..been had one for a bit then it broke and i was stuck on a wp7 but i got another one now..i have a mikrom to post but been busy working on another rom lol sorry..mikrom is optimized stock and im working on one v port which is like 75-80%
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Yeah I'm gonna export that from db to my SD card man....I have just had a very rough week
Sent from my soon to be sold DoubleShot

strapped365 said:
Honestly I'm not looking forward to ICS or cm9, neither have impressed me one bit. The AOSP camera is worse than stock IMHO, also the newer Sense ROMS removed carousel which is a joke. So I guess I'm not really happy where HTC is taking things.
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I hated that sense carousel! I got rid of that as quick as I could with a launcher.

yellowjacket1981 said:
I hated that sense carousel! I got rid of that as quick as I could with a launcher.
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Well the Sense carousel I'm talking is the full Sense 3.0 from like the Sensation or EVO 3D, not the generic mySense the DoubleShot got tortured with. Even still I love Sense to much to let go of my widgets. I have a PhotoGrid dedicated to my little girl. So no matter where it goes I'm sure to follow in a way
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[Q] *** iKream ICS port ***

Just wondering if its possible for anyone to port this rom over to HOX ? The second droid link is an updated version & has a nice urban theme which is pretty sweet. Would appreciate it, if anyone is capable of doing so. Thanks in advance...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1727710
http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/2770-ics-motoblur-ikreamics616211romfinal-r3ds/

So let me get this straight. You are the only person in the world that prefers and does not try to viciously remove MotoBlur from their device? Shudders

So do you want the bugatti or the ford focus with exterior customization to look like one?
Unless... This must be a troll thread ;]

Didn't know it was so wrong on asking if its possible to port a Rom. Roms are ported all the time. I guess haterade was on tap today.
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It's not wrong. But here's the problem. That phone and ours have NOTHING in common. Not to mention without kernel source there's not much we can do to port other platform's roms. Also Moto Blur *yech*

gunnyman said:
It's not wrong. But here's the problem. That phone and ours have NOTHING in common. Not to mention without kernel source there's not much we can do to port other platform's roms. Also Moto Blur *yech*
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Gotcha thnx
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Lol no hateraide, xD Haven't heard that one in a long time. Just... Going from what we have to what you want, Seems like such a downgrade [such as Windows 7 -> Windows 2000] between the two It wouldnt really be worth the time. If you are just looking for a theme as such, then you might want to try a launcher such as Nova and checkout the themes available for it. I'm sure you'll find one you like :]. As for me, I prefer sense. Nova has gotten laggy before. And call me judgemental or a prick [or whatever else], but On a phone with "1 Gig" ram and a 1.5 [1.8 in my case] Ghz Processor, I want and expect zero lag. Ever. :W

If the ROM had a source, then I would have tried. The thing is though that it is based off of their stock (file modded) and not built from source, so we can't build for our device by only using the binaries since our devices are nothing alike.

Yea hear ya guys. Just more so interested in this theme. We really only have two themes for hox at this time. And this one is pretty sweet.
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