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[ROM](Updated 10-28-10) SouthPaw! Version 2.1 - Final

SouthPaw Version 2.1 - Final Deodex​
***Two Versions - Odex(to come soon) and Deodex***
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Odex for pure speed, and Deodex for themes
Latest A2SD built right in. NO config needed -- Bloat removed for speed
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No Longer a specific Cellular South based rom! Any carrier using a Hero can run this Rom!
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Removed Apps:​- AmazonMp3 - DiscoverCenter - Flickr - GoogleSkyMap - HTCFootprintsLayar - LearnMore - Movies - Stocks - Teeter - Textcs - Twitter - Various HTC Widgets (will have download links tonight)​
Themes:
To use these you will need Metamorph.
Metamorph - Link to Market (go from phone browser) Metamorph
QRCode for Metamorph(use barcode scanner)
The Blue Echo
Made by Pappa Smurf, ported to our rom from Leadfoot
http://www.mediafire.com/?buacudiq2if9kti
Must install metamorph from market before using these themes.
NOT COMPATIBLE WITH ODEX VERSION!
"to apply. simply download then put on SD card in folder called AndroidThemes. then go to metamorph click "start checks" then "unzip new theme" click on "TheBlueEcho" zip file. then just do it like the other theme. it can go right over it no need to wipe or recover anything. thats the great thing bout metamorph just as always make sure you nand backup just in case." -leadfoot9281
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Red Dawn Theme:
By Pappa Smurf, converted to our rom by Leadfoot:
http://www.mediafire.com/?tuc8xlwb61e98wm
after you metamorph this call sombody without a picture, if the little android guy is blue and you want him red metamorph this.
http://www.mediafire.com/?71tw4etfslasd96
for the market- NOT A METAMORPH FILE MUST BE PUSHED WITH ADB
**EDIT ... took market down til I can fix.
i would recommend doin a nand backup before pushing this. i pushed it 4 times to my phone. 3 of those times it worked fine. the one time it didnt work i have no idea why as i didnt do anything different.
to push this go to adb shell and type :
mount -o rm,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
now back put of shell and put the Vending.apk into the push folder. now you will type :
cd push
adb push HtcDialer.apk /system/app
....................now your done.
A majority of this theme is from papasmurfs RedDawn with a few tweaks of my own and some random icons i have ran across place to place. i cant take the credit for this other than i test each thing and make sure it functions and get it to work for a stock rom (like this one) and simply put it together.
BTW: no FC's for contacts or contact widgets on this one. thats what took so long lol.... only issue i know of is setting up speed dial. other than that, all of it works. been using it a few days now. If you run into anything let me know and i will see what i can come up with. - Leadfoot
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Flipping Animations (Metamorph)
***If it messes up, you WILL bootloop. This MAY work with odex but not sure yet. BEST DO A NANDROID PRIOR TO USING THIS METAMORPH FILE!!!***
Download:
http://www.mediafire.com/?mn883l6v0i6nhaa
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Alternative Weather Clock (Metamorph)
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?3hajyxj1g9dpahe
***NOT A FLASHABLE ZIP!/NOT COMPATIBLE WITH ODEX ROM!!!***
Extract zip file to the AndroidThemes folder on your sdcard after installing metamorph, and use metamorph to apply it. It says to restart after applying, but no need to do so.
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Black Haptic Dialer (Flashable Zip NOT a metamorph!)
http://www.mediafire.com/?2d1jewavnhytd9f
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Where to download:
SouthPawV-2.1-Final
Deodex: http://www.mediafire.com/?n55a39vc4loetcl
MD5: 4892e91d8af0db765d74741be2db02cd
Bloat download: http://www.mediafire.com/?uo9oja1q7x6zb59
**Bloat download NOT flashable. Push via adb**
(SP-2.0 Final Links)
***Odex is FASTER than de-odex, but is NOT THEMABLE!***
http://www.mediafire.com/?jcl2i8mzlfw1glu
MD5 Sum:d2569d8b937266b2873251bfa556c6e2 SouthPawV2-Final-Odex.zip
***DeOdex is not quite as fast but still mighty fast, lightweight and best of all.. THEMEABLE!!!***
http://www.mediafire.com/?004a3qv0xw0jjat
MD5 Sum:6abe77ca31494cb314c8076117925e81 SouthPawV2-Deodex.zip
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For Colin_ph users!
The bf/adnan kernels can't be used with the regular version of collin_ph battery mod. You have to use the edited version below and change your governer to the settings shown below.
http://github.com/Decad3nce/battery-...5d1156014134c2
"Recommended Settings for Tweak:
For BFS Kernel:
CPU Governor: Ondemand
I/O Scheduler: deadline/cfq
For CFS Kernel:
CPU Governor: Interactive
I/O Scheduler: deadline/noop"
To change the governor, look into the 2nd post for instructions.
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For the future: For later updates you can find it all here in the SouthPaw folder:
http://www.mediafire.com/?ye6pbkdgps4b5
This is where the flashable add ons will be soon as well.
***Updaters***
Do not update over previous rom! Backup/Nandroid, and then wipe and flash!
***Thanks N Applause***
leadfoot - thank you for porting that theme!
dsixda - Without your kitchen this wouldn't be possible. F*ing clean software man.
Darchstar - For the Kernel. Awesome man awesome!
Collin_ph - Any extra battery life is great!
JsChiSurf - Love your dialer. Sry I didn't ask before adding it to this rom but didn't figure it would be a big deal.
MrDanger - Your rom is lookin' good. And thanks for helping my users out here and there too.
KyleIsTheBeast - For my first rom ever flashed. Bittersweet was good while it lasted and hope to see you dev'ing in the future.[/SIZE]

Reserved for the Red Corner!
***Issues found!***
none yet.
***How to check the MD5 Hash***
Windows (and mac) users:
1. download Hashtag, a free md5 file hash check utility from here: http://beeblebrox.org/hashtab/
2. After downloading and installing, just right click on any file. On Windows, select properties and you will see a new "File Hashes" tab. On Mac select "File Hashes" (on 10.5 the "File Hashes" menu item will be found under the "More" submenu). This is will start HashTab providing more or less the same view that you see on Windows. This File Hashes window displays all the hashes for the file.
3. Check the hash to make sure it's the same big jumble of numbers and letters as the hash above. If it is not the same, the download is bad and you should redownload the file.
Linux users:
1. go into your linux terminal or shell (not the adb shell)
2. navigate to the folder that contains the rom (mine is in downloads, so you would type 'cd Downloads')
3. for my rom, type 'md5sum SouthPawV1.5Final.zip
4. the output should look as shown:
Code:
OUTPUT_ZIP$ md5sum SouthPawV1.5Final.zip
F0D9E1F279FA7B0FA8636616499CD0C8 SouthPawV2.0-Beta.zip
[email protected]:~/Desktop/kitchen/OUTPUT_ZIP$
Installation:
***for newbies, see the second post under "How to root/maximizing my rom experience"***
1. Nandroid
2. Wipe
3. Flash
4. After install see configuring a2sd for more memory on the phone and JIT/Swap configuration in 2nd post! (and possibly a faster phone if you have a class 4 or higher memory card)
Bloated apps can be re-downloaded here: http://www.mediafire.com/?7ektxbiq0h65ftr
***Radio***
Also removed the Radio.img file. If you want the file you can download it here:http://www.mediafire.com/file/u2z11ar9ga6qn3a/CSouth_Radio_Signed.zip
MD5 Hash: 9157b63be585abef5812f71691cc4899
*You do not need to be flashing this file if it's already updated because that is the one file that CAN brick your phone if it's corrupted. ALSO if you ARE downloading this file, CHECK THE MD5 hash! Instructions above. It could mean the difference between a happy updated phone and a BRICKED phone.*
***How to root and Maximizing your rom experiance***
I hold no responsibility for any actions resulting from these links and/or this post.
How to root your CS Hero. Read first post, it describes everything
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=581869
***How to flash any rom***
After rooting your phone to install any rom (not just mine)
1. backup everything if you have not already done so, you will lose EVERYTHING on the phone itself, (except for everything on the memory card)
1a. download my rom or another rom (as long as it's for your phone and radio)
1b. place the rom in the root directory (or the main directory rather) of your sdcard.
2. Turn the phone off
3. While holding the home button, press the power button until you see the recovery mode menu. (I am using clockwork mod 2.5.0.1 so depending on your recovery YMMV. You should use the instructions for your specific recovery system. They are using Darch's version of AmonRA's recovery, This is covered in the first post on that link as well.)
If you are using Clockwork Mod, you can use these instructions:
4. go to wipe data/factory reset and go to yes to start the wipe.
5. scroll down to wipe cache partition, and confirm
6. scroll down to advanced and wipe dalvik cache.
7. After that, scroll down to "install zip from sdcard"
8. select choose zip from sdcard
9. select the rom file from the memory card (mine will be SouthPAW!1.5-Final) and confirm to flash it.
10. Once the flash is done, reboot the phone. It's going to take between 5 and 10 minutes to boot the first time so be patient, and don't mess with it. After you get in you are golden, and nothing else is to be done. You have made it..
***how to maximize your battery performance***
This rom comes with an overclocked kernel that automatically sets itself to maximize battery life. But there are things you can set to make the kernel do what you want
***Kernel parameters***
You don't have to use any overclocking software to set the speed of the processor with this kernel Here is the parameters:
Syntax: echo "(speed in hz)" > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq
Example:
echo "768000" > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq
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Sets the cpu to max out at 768mhz
echo "710000" > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq
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Sets the cpu to max out at 710mhz
Also...
If your gps quit working for some reason do this:
mount -t debugfs none /sys/kernel/debug
echo "NORMALIZED_SLEEPER" > /sys/kernel/debug/sched_features
echo "NEW_FAIR_SLEEPERS" > /sys/kernel/debug/sched_features
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To change the cpu governors for this kernel (the built in ones) here is how:
Type this to find the available governors:
cat /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_available_governors
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The ones available are:
conservative
ondemand
userspace
powersave
performance
interactive
And then to change the governor, you type this:
echo "nameofgovernor" > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_governor
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I haven't found full explanation on ALL the governors, but I guess it's a no brainer, however here is the info I pulled off of the kernel thread:
(For Interactive governor)
This governor is designed for latency sensitive workloads, UI interaction for
example.
Advantages:
+ significantly more responsive to ramp cpu up when required (UI interaction)
+ more consistent ramping, existing governors do their cpu load sampling in a
workqueue context, the 'interactive' governor does this in a timer context, which
gives more consistent cpu load sampling.
+ higher priority for cpu frequency increase, rt_workqueue is used for scaling
up, giving the remaining tasks the cpu performance benefit, unlike existing
governors which schedule rampup work to occur after your performance starved
tasks have completed.
Existing governors sample cpu load at a particular rate, typically
every X ms. Which can lead to under powering UI threads when the user has
interacted with an idle system until the next sample period happns.
The 'interactive' governor has a different approach. Instead of sampling the cpu
at a specified rate, the governor will scale the cpu frequency up when coming
out of idle. When the cpu comes out of idle, a timer is configured to fire
within 1-2 ticks. If the cpu is 100% busy from exiting idle to when the timer
fires then we assume the cpu is underpowered and ramp to MAX speed.
If the cpu was not 100% busy, then the governor evaluates the cpu load over the
last 'min_sample_rate' (default 50000 uS) to determine the cpu speed to ramp down
to.
There is only one tuneable for this governor:
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpufreq/interactive/min_sample_rate:
The minimum ammount of time to spend at the current frequency before
ramping down. This is to ensure that the governor has seen enough
historic cpu load data to determine the appropriate workload.
Default is 5000 uS.
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One last thing is that this kernel keeps logs. Even though they are hard to read if you want to see them, type this:
adb remount
adb pull /proc/last_kmsg last_kmesg.txt
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***how to partition for apps2sd for Amon Ra's Recovery and Cyanogen's Clockwork Mod Recovery***
Instruction Source: http://www.villainrom.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Apps2SD#Normal_Installation
How to Setup SD card partitions from AmonRa's Recovery:
1. backup your stuff on your memory card. It is very possible that this will erase everything on your memory card.
2. Shut down the phone
3. Press and hold the home button while pressing the power button. Keep holding the home button until you get to the recovery menu.
4. Select Partition sdcard
5. Select Partition SD
6. Set the following partition sizes using the trackball or volume buttons:
-ext: 512MB - recommended. You will feel like you can install everything from the market.
-swap: none -not a prerequisite but recommended. use at least 30mb.
-fat: remaining
7. Reboot the phone. It may take a little while for boot to finish on this boot only.
How to Setup SD card partitions from Clockworkmod Recovery:
***Do not partition with Clockwork mod. There are some issues that I have read that will mess up your install***
There are alternative methods for this, but it's just easier to use Amon_Ra's image for this.
***How to setup a2sd/Swap/JIT***
A2SD is already enabled by default on this rom. However Swap and dalvik to sd is not!
To get swap working (if you made a swap partition on your sd card)
1. get to adb
2. adb remount
3. adb shell
4. a2sd reswap
To move Dalvik cache to sd -
5. a2sd cachesd
VOILA! 149MB free on the phone! *w00t*
Also there is more config you could do here. You can enable JIT *dunno if it works, so add at your own risk*
***More info for a2sd configuration***
Code:
Standard Apps2SD Commands:
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reinstall
Moves free and paid apps to the ext2/ext3/ext4 partition on your secure digital card. Removes the No A2SD flag file.
This is used if you have already executed an a2sd remove command. Otherwise, this part is automatically performed when Apps2SD is started.
File removed: /data/.noa2sd
remove
Moves free and paid apps to the internal phone storage. Creates the No A2SD flag file.
File created: /data/.noa2sd
Swap Partition Commands:
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reswap
Removes the No Swap flag. Allows A2SD to activate the swap partition.
This is used if you have already executed an a2sd noswap command. Otherwise, this part is automatically performed when Apps2SD is started. Note: This command has no effect on roms where the swap space is not built into the kernel.
File removed: /data/.noswap
noswap
Creates the No Swap flag. Prevents A2SD from activating the swap partition. Note: This command has no effect on roms where the swap space is not built into the kernel.
File created: /data/.noswap
swappyxx
Sets the swappiness setting for the swap file. xx sets the swappiness percentage used. (i.e. to set swappiness to 30%, type a2sd swappy30.
Dalvik Cache Commands:
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cachesd
Moves Dalvik cache files to the ext2/ext3/ext4 partition on your secure digital card. Creates Dalvik Cache to SD flag.
Caution: If your phone fails to mount the ext2/ext3/ext4 partition and your dalvik-cache is pointed to the SD card, you will likely end up in a boot loop. Execute a2sd nocache from adb shell to rectify the issue.
File created: /data/.dalvikcacahe
File removed: /data/.dcpartition
cachesdreset
Same as cachesd above, but erases the contents of the dalvik-cache after move. This performs both the a2sd cachesd and a2sd resetcache all in one command.
File removed: /data/.dcpartition
cachepart
Moves Dalvik cache files to the /cache partition in your phone. Creates Dalvik Cache to Cache Partition flag.
Caution: Some phones do not have enough space to put the dalvik-cache on the cache partition. Also, some roms that have SenseUI installed may not work well with the dalvik-cache on the cache partition (although this issue appears to be fixed starting with Darktremor 2.7.5.1). If you experience issues such as force closes, try moving the dalvik-cache to the SD card (a2sd cachesd) or internal storage (a2sd nocache) instead.
File created: /data/.dcpartition
File removed: /data/.dalvikcache
cachepartreset
Same as cachepart above, but erases the contents of the dalvik-cache after move. This performs both the a2sd cachepart and a2sd resetcache all in one command.
File removed: /data/.dalvikcache
nocache
Moves Dalvik cache files to the internal phone storage. Removes all Dalvik Cache flags.
File removed: /data/.dcpartition, /data/.dalvikcache
nocachereset
Same as nocache above, but erases the contents of the dalvik-cache after move. This performs both the a2sd nocache and a2sd resetcache all in one command.
File removed: /data/.dcpartition. /data/.dalvikcache
resetcache
Clears the dalvik cache and restarts phone.
Apps2SD Diagnostic Commands:
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check
Performs a symlink and flag file check on your setup. Outputs a report that shows you if
there are issues with your Apps2SD setup.
repair
Performs a repair of all symlinks based on flag file activation.
diskspace
Shows disk space statistics for the ext partition.
sysinfo
Displays information about your phone, partitions, swap, and more.
Also writes a dump file that has an entire profile of your phone. This is for troubleshooting only.
File Created: /data/dtsysdump.txt
swapspace
Shows swap space statistics for all swap space active on the phone. Note: This command has no effect on roms where the swap space is not built into the kernel.
ZipAlign Commands:
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align
Performs a one-time zipalign on all APK files in /data/app and /data/app-private.
zipalign
Allows ZipAlign to execute during the boot process. Creates the ZipAlign flag file.
File Created: /data/.zipalign
nozipalign
Prevents ZipAlign from executing during the boot process. Removes the ZipAlign flag file.
File Removed: /data/.zipalign
Dalvik Setting Commands:
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jit
Installs DalvikVM JIT.
WARNING: Do not run this command if your phone has NAND protection active.
nojit
Removes DalvikVM JIT.
WARNING: Do not run this command if your phone has NAND protection active.
defaultheap
Resets the Dalvik heap size to the default heap size.
File Removed: /data/.smallheap, /data/.largeheap, /data/.jumboheap
heapsizexx
Sets the dalvik heap size to xx. For example, to set the dalvik cache to 24mb, type a2sd heapsize24. To reset back to default, type a2sd heapsize0 (that's a zero, not the letter "o")
Low Memory Killer Commands:
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lowmem-moderate
Sets the internal memory killer to the following settings:
Code:
Foreground Apps: 1536 pages / 6 MB
Visible Apps: 3072 pages / 12 MB
Secondary Server: 4096 pages / 16 MB
Hidden Apps: 7680 pages / 30 MB
Content Provider: 8960 pages / 35 MB
Empty App: 10240 pages / 40 MB
Create File: /data/.lmmoderate
Remove File: /data/.lmoptimum, /data/.lmstrict, /data/.lmaggressive, /data/.lmultimate, /data/.lmextreme
lowmem-optimum
Sets the internal memory killer to the following settings:
Code:
Foreground Apps: 1536 pages / 6 MB
Visible Apps: 2048 pages / 8 MB
Secondary Server: 4096 pages / 16 MB
Hidden Apps: 10240 pages / 40 MB
Content Provider: 12800 pages / 50 MB
Empty App: 15360 pages / 60 MB
Create File: /data/.lmoptimum
Remove File: /data/.lmmoderate, /data/.lmstrict, /data/.lmaggressive, /data/.lmultimate, /data/.lmextreme
lowmem-strict
Sets the internal memory killer to the following settings:
Code:
Foreground Apps: 1536 pages / 6 MB
Visible Apps: 2048 pages / 8 MB
Secondary Server: 4096 pages / 16 MB
Hidden Apps: 15360 pages / 60 MB
Content Provider: 17920 pages / 70 MB
Empty App: 20480 pages / 80 MB
Create File: /data/.lmstrict
Remove File: /data/.lmmoderate, /data/.lmoptimum, /data/.lmaggressive, /data/.lmultimate, /data/.lmextreme
lowmem-aggressive
Sets the internal memory killer to the following settings:
Code:
Foreground Apps: 1536 pages / 6 MB
Visible Apps: 3072 pages / 12 MB
Secondary Server: 4096 pages / 16 MB
Hidden Apps: 21000 pages / 82 MB
Content Provider: 23000 pages / 90 MB
Empty App: 25000 pages / 98 MB
Create File: /data/.lmaggressive
Remove File: /data/.lmmoderate, /data/.lmoptimum, /data/.lmstrict, /data/.lmextreme, /data/.lmultimate
lowmem-extreme
Sets the internal memory killer to the following settings:
Code:
Foreground Apps: 1536 pages / 6 MB
Visible Apps: 3072 pages / 12 MB
Secondary Server: 4096 pages / 16 MB
Hidden Apps: 38400 pages / 150 MB
Content Provider: 40960 pages / 160 MB
Empty App: 43520 pages / 170 MB
Create File: /data/.lmextreme
Remove File: /data/.lmmoderate, /data/.lmoptimum, /data/.lmstrict, /data/.lmaggressive, /data/.lmultimate
lowmem-ultimate
Sets the internal memory killer to the following settings:
Code:
Foreground Apps: 1536 pages / 6 MB
Visible Apps: 3072 pages / 12 MB
Secondary Server: 4096 pages / 16 MB
Hidden Apps: 51200 pages / 200 MB
Content Provider: 57600 pages / 225 MB
Empty App: 64000 pages / 250 MB
Create File: /data/.lmultimate
Remove File: /data/.lmmoderate, /data/.lmoptimum, /data/.lmstrict, /data/.lmaggressive, /data/.lmextreme
lowmem-default
Sets the internal memory killer back to phone default settings.
Remove File: /data/.lmmoderate, /data/.lmoptimum, /data/.lmstrict, /data/.lmaggressive, /data/.lmextreme, /data/.lmultimate
***How to push an apk file using adb***
*Of course you have to have a rooted phone to do this, if not check the ***how to root*** section first before getting this far.*
This tutorial is going to use the linked deleted files zip from the link in the first post.
1. Download the Android SDK for your appropriate Operating System from here: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
2. Once downloaded, be sure to download the deleted files zip from the link in the first post.
3. Extract the Android SDK file to an easily findable folder
4. Extract the deleted files from the zip file, and copy the apk file you choose to the AndroidSdk\tools folder. For reference I will be using the Dialer.apk file in this tutorial (not included in the zip).
5. connect phone to computer and select "charge only" from the menu.
(*for windows Vista/7/XP*)
*prerequisite* - you must have the adb drivers installed to do this in windows.
6. Click Start, go to > All Programs > Accessories, and from there, right click 'command' (something like that), and click 'open as administrator' (XP users do not have to do this, just go to Start > Run, type cmd, and press enter)
7 .navigate to the android tools folder you put the apk file in (the command to change directories is 'cd' and then a space, and the name of the next folder, so to navigate to the 'android' folder, you would type 'cd android', and then you can use 'dir' to see the next directories till you get to the right folder.
8. type 'adb remount'. This is going to start the adb system, and then remount the phone in root mode.
9. to check to see if your phone is mounted and everything is kosher, type 'adb devices' and it should show something on the bottom that should be your device or serial of the device. If it says ??????????? then it's not working.
10. type 'adb push HtcDialer.apk /system/app'
11. DRINK A BEER! You have pushed an apk to your phone! To check if it is installed, simply click the call button (or press phone on the rosie), go to settings and select speed dial. Then see if you can change/add a number to speed dial #2. This could possibly require a reboot to actually start the new version of the installed software but you should just be able to go ahead and use it
(*for Linux*)
6. Once you extract the android-sdk-linux_x86 folder, go to the terminal, and navigate to the android folder pretty much the same way as windows, except instead of using dir (ubuntu users can use it), use 'ls'
7. type 'sudo ./adb remount' and when asked, type the administrator password for the linux system. This is going to start the adb system, and then remount the phone in root mode.
8. To check to see if your phone is mounted, type 'sudo ./adb devices' this should show your device.
9. To do that actual push, type 'sudo ./adb push HtcDialer.apk /system/app'
10.
DRINK A BEER! You have pushed an apk to your phone! To check if it is installed, simply click the call button (or press phone on the rosie), go to settings and select speed dial. Then see if you can change/add a number to speed dial #2. This could possibly require a reboot to actually start the new version of the installed software but you should just be able to go ahead and use it
***History***
(July 21st)v.0.1 - Dirteh_South-Krome_Knuggz #First Cellular South+Root 2.1 hero rom to hit XDA! Featured Full Stock 2.1 + root, tethering, and apps2SD. --issues-- had to remove various apps because of signing issues.
Download Link:http://www.mediafire.com/?15k8u28gy9f3vka
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(July 25)v.0.5 - Dirteh_South-Kleen_Thugz #Removed useless apps, added Live Wallpapers. --issues-- facebook update issue
Download Link:http://www.mediafire.com/?xx0d54pnj99tuyn
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(July 27)v.0.6 - Dirteh_South-Fast_Dubz! #Added vUV'd 710mhz overclocked kernel, added Home Switcher, Helix Launcher, and a few small programs.
Download Link:http://www.mediafire.com/?9ithfl65laxpf0y
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(August 6)v.1-Beta - South Paw!V1-Beta #Went back to scratch RUU file, Name changed to hide the guilty, completely overhauled, removed useless apps, facebook was fixed, updated A2SD, overclocked/undervolted kernel, google maps, signing issues fixed, added google parts, Old skool 1.5 hero bootscreen, added custom lockcreen *by me* and background, Dconfig, Collin_ph Battery Tweak, Fixed the black dialer w/o haptic feedback.
Download Link:http://www.mediafire.com/?ipf0oonwn9zq2y1
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(August 12)v.1.5-Final - SouthPaw!V1.5-Final #Downgraded to previous version of Apps2SD, and previous version of Root Permissions app, modified vUV2 - boot.img file to work properly with a2sd, removed android terminal because there was no way to fix it from fc'ing if you installed from rom flash, removed Dconfig because it was not compatible with this a2sd setup, added xda-developers app, updated facebook to newest version, updated collin_ph battery tweak to newest version.
Download Link:http://www.mediafire.com/?7ro6qczcoqcxtip
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(October 1 - October 28th)v.2.0-Betas
beta1 - had slowdown issues due to an unstable kernel added/various things missing
beta2 - still bad slowdown- other various things missing/not working
beta3 - Once more bad slowdown/added internal tweaks for speed but didnt work
beta4 - Fixed slowdown, has internal tweaks for stable brainfuct kernel #6, added misc. backgrounds
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(October 27)V.2.0-Final
Removed a bunch of stuff. First ever odex version added alongside the deodex version. No added extras at all besides root, busybox, a2sd, and wireless tethering. No longer a carrier specific rom.
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(October 28th)V2.1-Final(ish)
Based on newest update from cellular south. Vanilla with no extras just like 2.0 Final. Removed bloat. No kitchen signed apps AT ALL for smooth working with upgrading apps
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Hell yeah! Although the neighbors didn't appreciate me running around in the front yard naked! Hmmm.... Maybe I will try the backyard next time.

Good job. I'm glad somebody finally got a CSouth Rom on here.
If you need any assistance let me know.

Ok I go to filedropper site but all I get to download is an empty folder, 66.7kb????. Has the file name but no data, or am I completely missing the right link? Do I need to join to download? Thanks, would really like to try this ROM out.

I got the download, followed all steps, it says that the zip is bad. I deleted the old one, transferred a fresh one to card, same story. I'm downloading the zip again just to make sure it didn't corrupt while downloading.
Anyone else run into this problem?

zip flashed fine for me. Just booting up

Can this be used in other non-sprint heros?
Also, I was wondering if it is possible to have like a stripped / universal version for non-sprint heros and then install CS’s or other carrier’s stuff apart like DarchDroid did with his naked rom with Google ****s apart.
Thanks for sharing it!

I downloaded it from the link with no problem. I did the following:
1.downloaded the zip
2.transferred it to the SD Card
3.HBoot
4.Created Nandroid
5. Wiped everything
6. flashed in zip file
It works pretty good. I can't get my yahoo account to work. I also can't get the new widgets to download to the phone and work. They download and then I don't get them. Hmmmm....

Anybody know how to change pri version? Mine is 1. Something but my non rooted phone is 2.51_013

Even though I am on AT&T with a Magic and Captivate it is good to see some Cell South love around here. I will be using your rom to flash to as many friend's Heroes I know.
Bring on the Incredible, Milestone, and Galaxy S now C South!

Kaisum said:
I got the download, followed all steps, it says that the zip is bad. I deleted the old one, transferred a fresh one to card, same story. I'm downloading the zip again just to make sure it didn't corrupt while downloading.
Anyone else run into this problem?
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yeah i got the same problem

Redfox85 said:
Anybody know how to change pri version? Mine is 1. Something but my non rooted phone is 2.51_013
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That is odd. I have no idea tbh, but I'll try to check it out.
From here on out, any questions asked will be answered in the 2nd post on this thread.
***link is fixed!! Any issues please report!***
And yes this rom should work for non-cs users, but always take caution and do like you do with sprint roms, and it should be ok (and for those who didn't get voicemail notifications, this should support it)

hexskrew said:
That is odd. I have no idea tbh, but I'll try to check it out.
From here on out, any questions asked will be answered in the 2nd post on this thread.
***link is fixed!! Any issues please report!***
And yes this rom should work for non-cs users, but always take caution and do like you do with sprint roms, and it should be ok (and for those who didn't get voicemail notifications, this should support it)
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somethings up with the link again i got an error saying the the files is no longer there

Just want to say thanks, working well here!
Sent from my HERO200 using XDA App

Agpilot! said:
Just want to say thanks, working well here!
Sent from my HERO200 using XDA App
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could you send me the file there appears to be a problem with the link

To Mr. Danger, yes I will need some help soon. I want to branch this rom out to a couple of different versions. 1. With no apps (well junk apps anyways) with helix launcher and no sense, 2. With no junk apps with sense, and 3. Just the full montey (like now but with no issues)
@pound24. I just tried the link. It's working fine (from mediafire, not the old link, I removed that one)

hexskrew said:
To Mr. Danger, yes I will need some help soon. I want to branch this rom out to a couple of different versions. 1. With no apps (well junk apps anyways) with helix launcher and no sense, 2. With no junk apps with sense, and 3. Just the full montey (like now but with no issues)
@pound24. I just tried the link. It's working fine (from mediafire, not the old link, I removed that one)
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i used a different computer and it worked about to flash in a sec

This may be a dumb question, but you do need to root before applying this ROM, right?

Yes, the phone has to be rooted before loading anything except for the stock updates from the carriers.

Dex manager&Kernel flasher

This is a program my friend and me created to improve our programming skill
and to make decompiling dex files a breeze.
How to use?
1) Start DexManager.exe
2) Place classes.dex in same folder as program and hit decompile
3) Edit files in the new folder "out"
4) Hit recompile, after recompile is complete it will be in the root directory, named "classes.dex".
Done!
Download and screenshot in attachments
Change log
Beta5
Added:
-Higher heap values to support larger files (512MB heap)
-optimised code a little
-Progress bar does not mis-lead values
Release 1
Added:
Added kernel flasher (fastboot)
Now has clear temp (Clears all temp files program created)
Requirements:
-5mb of System memory (FREE MEMORY)
-Internet connection for the updates.
To come:
Customizable config
You will now be able to receive the update via the program.
you will receive a notifacation when an update is avliable.

Thank you very much, plus easy to use, well

I shall update this later. Updater and more configurable for those that dont have PATH for Java installed.
-Scriptr

Thanks bro. I will give it a try.

Please report any bugs you encounter to me or Slethen,
thanks.

Update 407 (beta 5.1)
-Reads a config, customizable.
-Easier GUI
I'm open for features that could be added

[Android on Omnia II-GTI8000] - [ROM] - [PORTING] - [FROYO 2.2.2] TWISTER v.2 ROM

Twister Team (Frenkie99999999&Spiderman1961) is glad to present:
​TWISTER 2​
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Credits to:
almar (Marc)
bsbsbs (Sándor)
Egon
phj (János)
Voyteckst
Frenkie99999999999
kukafei
Linuxsigh
Argentinos
ROM is based on Android 2.2.2 Froyo. I applied code tweaks and improvements to make it more performant and smooth​ROM is free from malfunctions: the system is smooth; any lag will be due only with apps installation not fully compatible or incorrect installation procedure​Android on OMNIAII is a safe bet won thanks to the efforts of many who have worked tirelessly and pure passion: to complain about minor inconveniences is misplaced. You can not expect perfection from our terminal that even natives Android devices have​​
Changelog:
General improvements:
-New Bootanimation by Twister Team​-Trasparent Status Bar​-JelMiBean Theme: new icons, new wallpaper, new buttons, new battery iconsa and so on...​-Locked Launcher in memory by script (disable option in Spicagenmod settings and in launcher settings​-New themed System Apps​-Playstore updated v 4.1.10​-Quick Pick update v. 2.9.4​-AdAway: no ads​-Camcorder shorthcut​-FlashPlayer​-Miui Music Player​-MxPlayer​-Toggle2G to save battery drain​-GApps for CM6 (CarHome, Facebook, Gmail, Latitude, Luoghi, Maps, Navigatore, Genie Widget, GoogleSearch, VoiceSearch, Talk, Twitter)​-Bravia Engine: increased video sharpness​-Xloud Engine: increase loud sound and virtual effects​-New progress bar colour​-Jelly Bean font​-New Kernel: 2.6.32.9 [email protected]​-New Sound system​-New Dialer​-New and hacked MMS.apk: no automatic mms conversion after 4 sms; recipients up 200​
Code improvements and Tweaks:
-Supercharged with adapted zeppellinrox script​-Improved real Mutitasking with "Low Memory killer balanced script": DON'T USE TASK MANAGER TO KILL APP (ONLY IF REALLY NECESSARY)​-Improved automatic detailing databases on boot: better speed and smoothness​-Improved Zipalignin and fixpermission apps on boot: no FC, better battery drain and ram​-Build.prop modified​-Tweak battery for better drain​-Improved VM Tweaks​-Improved read ahead cache up 2048 kb: better speed access data​-Cache flushing on boot​-Better scrolling and touchscreen responsiveness​-Disabled Zram compression: not friendly for our device​-Tweaks for better smoothness​-Network data tweaks for fastest 3G​-Best Dialer responsiveness: fix delays and black screen issue​-Improved photo and video recording​-Kernel tweaks: better I/O and governor settings without random reboot​-Ext4 smart mounting (noatime, disable barrier etc): better speed disk access​-Sysctl tweaks: minor lags​-Automatic screen state scaling​-Better Network Throughput​-GPS issue (only for any users): no thirdy part apps for fix! First fix on my moving car: 3 min. Other fix few seconds​-Video Recording A/V Sync for CM6 removed: crashing video recording​-Both Cameras and VideoCameras working: added VideoCamera shortcut. Use it for videocamera and your apps don't crash​
Credits to:
Moonguy75
Costinuz32
knzo
ImbaWind
zeppellinrox
What's working:​-Audio​-Receiving and making calls​-GPS​-Compass​-Proximity sensor​-Wifi​-Bluetooth​-USB mass storage​-Cameras​Partially working:​-Reset data​​Not working​-Update Binary Superuser​-Theter wifi​
SCREENSHOT PREVIEW​
​DOWNLOAD LINK​
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​Part 1​Part 2​
After download unzip with 7zip: you will have a folder with all necessary for installation: rom, kernel, haret.exe, startup.txt...​
ROM IS SET ON ITALIAN LANGUAGE: TO CHANGE IT GO TO "IMPOSTAZIONI/LINGUA E TASTIERA" AND CHOOSE YOUR LANGUAGE​
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Installation instructions
First some considerations:
A. Porting Android on Omnia (born for WinMobile 6.5) is a pure gamble: to complain of minor malfunctions, claiming a perfection that there is not even on the native device is totally out of place.
It's part of game: in almost all cases, these small hitches, which does not at all preclude the daily use of the terminal, are solved with a simple reboot.
B. Please follow the installation procedure to the letter, without neglecting any detail, otherwise block the installation or malfunction with lag and other troubles of the terminal.
C. The installation must be done with telephone SIM and microSD inserted!!!!!
D. It is recommended to install remaining disconnected from the Internet and with the antivirus disabled
INSTALLATION STEPS FOR OMNIAII WITH2GB OF INTERNAL MEMORY​​
LINK TO ILLUSTRATED INSTALLATION GUIDE​​
1. Connect device to PC through USB under WinMobile ("Settings Samsung / Usb Connection / "My Storage")
2. Open MiniToolPartition wizard
3. Delete all partitions in "My Storage".
4. Create three new partitions:
5. FIRST PARTITION: FAT32, LOGICAL, 500mb, label "DISK"
6. SECOND PARTITION: EXT4, LOGICAL, 1250mb, label "disk"
7. THIRD PARTITION: LINUX SWAP, LOGICAL, 200MB, no label
PARTITIONS FOR USERS WITH OMNIA 8GB (Credits to Lagunostrum)​​FIRST PARTITION: 6390 Gb, FAT32, LOGICAL, label "DISK"
SECOND PARTITION: 1250 Mb, EXT4, LOGICAL, label "disk"
THIRD PARTITION: 196 Mb, LINUX SWAP, LOGICAL, no label​
IMPORTANT: For users with Omnia 8Gb, you must change the startup.txt​At line [Set CMDLINE "rootdelay = 2 root = / dev/mmcblk1p2 init = / init"] change as follows:
Set CMDLINE "rootdelay = 2 root = / dev/mmcblk1p6 init = / init"​
DO NOT create Linux partitions SWAP MORE 'BIG 200 Mb,
ACCORDING TO MANY DEVELOPERS, SUCH DIMENSIONS SLOW THE DEVICE​​
8. Close MiniTool Partition Wizard
9. Start Ubuntu in Virtual Machine (those who have not can disconnect the phone from Windows and, after running Ubuntu, can connect with the procedure described below)
10. Click on the menu "Virtual Machine", select "Removable devices", select GTI8000, select "Connect" to connect Omnia to Ubuntu
11. Open "Gparted" or other utility Ubuntu to partition the disk
12. Right-click on "ext4" and "remove" the partition, right-click again to "ext4" and choose "Format as ext4" (with tests carried out, it is more snappy rom installed on a formatted partition from Ubuntu in "ext4 "with respect to a partition" ext4 "formatted by MiniTool)
13. Right-click on "linux-swap" and format as "linux-swap" (for the same reason as above)
14. Close "Gparted"
15. Click on the menu "Virtual machine / Removable devices / Disconnect" to disconnect and reconnect the phone automatically from Ubuntu to Windows (do not disconnect the USB cable!!!!)
16. Close Ubuntu
17. Set the date on the PC on September 2011 (if it does not work in September 2010)
18. Open Image For Windows and choose "Restore (Normal)"
19. Navigate to the folder where you saved the ROM and select it
20. Click "Next" and flag the ROM to be installed
21. Click again on "Next" and choose where to install the ROM: Of course it will be the EXT4 partition (Linux native)("disk"), 1250 Mb created with MiniTool and reformatted under Ubuntu
22. Click "Next" and continue until screen will warn you that all data on the target partition will be deleted and be replaced by those of the ROM: click OK and continue
23. On next screen, leave options settings as you find them
24. On next screen click "Start" and start the procedure.
25. After installation, close Image For Windows and set time PC correctly.
Copy the files "haret.exe", "startup.txt" and "zImage" in DISK. (ie the root of the "My storage" WinMobile).
These files must remain in DISK (ie the root of the "My storage" WinMobile).
26. From WinMobile, with a File Manager, navigate to "haret.exe" and click it to start Android.
27. After first boot of Android, DO NOT USE THE TELEPHONE, wait for SO fully started and RESTART the phone
At the end of the second boot you can enjoy Android on OMNIAII
28. Set Playstore on "do not automatically update applications"!!!!!!!
Choose carefully what to update because recent apps are the most greedy of ram (block the phone) and they bring very little improvement.
ESPECIALLY DO NOT UPDATE GAPPS (CarHome, Facebook, Gmail, Latitude, Places, Maps, Navigation, Genie Widget, GoogleSearch, VoiceSearch, Talk, Twitter), otherwise they will not be opened.WHILE I WRITE I HAVE JUST TESTED FACEBOOK: slow on GALAXY ADVANCE OF MY WIFE, but splinter on my old Omnia

Frequently Asked Question
During installation of our Rom you can present difficulties. Often they are the same and identical are solutions.
For this reason I group here most common issues with most appropriate solutions: all tested and working.
PLEASE READ THESE LINES CAREFULLY BEFORE POST QUESTIONS THAT HAVE ALREADY HERE 'FOUND REPLY
Installation Tweaks​
1. Why 'install in "My Storage"?
'Cause it's 5 times more' fast!
Here's how: Copy files haret.exe, startup.txt and zImage in the Root of My Storage, the 2-Gb or 8 Gb.
2. Can I install in external MicroSD?
Recently many users have done: must comply with these conditions:
-Microsd must be at least class 10
File startup.txt-line [Set CMDLINE "rootdelay = 2 root = / dev/mmcblk1p6 init = / init"] should be changed as follows: Set CMDLINE "rootdelay = 2 root = / dev/mmcblk0p2 init = / init"
-File haret.exe, startup.txt and zImage must be copied on the external MicroSD
3. WinMobile is cleared or noised by Android installation?
Android does not cause, any "noise" to the Windows Mobile operating system installed natively on the phone. It will continue to work regularly: in fact we will have a phone with two operating systems fully functional.
4. What should I do just installed Android?
As soon as the phone has started completely must restart your phone to avoid any problems
5. Why on first boot phone remains locked on Android on Omnia II loading?
Possible answers:
a) Can 'have damaged some files in decompression: REINSTALL ALWAYS REPLACE ON ANY FAILURE
b) There may be some corrupt files in download: trying to re-download rom.
c) There may be a problem on disk address. The kernel has booted, the phone can not find the operating system and crashes.
In this case, proceed as follows:
-write disk address ext4 under Ubuntu ("disk") and change startup.txt (ONLY WITH NOTEPAD + +!!):
for example, if ext4 partition under Ubuntu is dev/sdb6 change the value: root = / dev/mmcblk1p6 init = / init "boot
6. If Ubuntu identifies the ext4 partition (disk) as / dev/sdc6 "(and not / dev/sdb6)" What should I do?
Open the file startup.txt and edit it as the "code" that appears in the format window under ubuntu:
change the last line of the file Startup set CMDLINE "rootdelay = 2 root = / dev/mmcblk1p6 init = / init" boot ----> mmcblk2p6.
7. What is the file startup.txt?
The file contains the parameters address of Android system.
The line we are interested in is the following: "Set CMDLINE" rootdelay = 2 root = / dev/mmcblk1p6 init = / init "
"1" is number disc (if you have inserted a microSD the value must be "1" if it is not inserted must be "0").
"6" is number partition "disk" (in most cases, by partitioning "disk" with MiniTool, is assigned the number 6 to the Linux partition).
If after installation, the phone hangs on Android on Omnia II Loading, 99% one or both of the values mentioned above are incorrect.
In most cases, if you install with microSD inserted, values to be inserted are "mmcblk1p6."
If problems occur the reason is constituted by 'physical address that has been assigned to the partition "disk", in which case we need to understand which the partition number your computer has assigned to "disk". To do this, just to see, when you format under ubuntu, on the top bar of the window formatting: here a code appears "sdbX" where X is the partition number: record it and edit it in the line of reported
8. For other installations have to repartition and format all over again?
No: once done partitioning procedure, next time that you install a future release of the rom, just install the image. TBI, with "ImageForWindows", without touching the partitions.
9. How can I replace the kernel?
Just copy the zImage in "My Storage" and "Storage", and start Android.
10. Why Image for Windows does not work?
You must set date pc on September 2011 (or 2010)
11. To install any update of Rom need to do the whole process all over again or just replace some files?
It should make the whole process all over again.
The kernel can be replaced individually, but the modded if copied at a later time inhibit the free wi-fi. You should clean the cache, delete a file .conf and anyway rom would be unstable.
12. My Omnia 8GB is: how should be large partitions?
Configuration tested and running on Omnia 8Gb (Credits to Lagunostrum):
1) 1st Partition FAT32, 6390 mb, Logical
2) 2nd partition 1250 mb EXT4, Logical
3) 3rd Linux swap partition 196 Logical
13. Can I increase size of Linux swap partition?
Many developers recommend not to exceed a size of 250 MB for partition in question: that instead of increasing the performance to slow down greatly.
14. Why I do not read anymore the external microSD?
For those who have problems with the microSD: Make sure that the SD is working and that is formatted Fat32 Primary and Active. use SDFormatter
15. How can I access the phone as a USB memory?
You have to go in Settings \ Applications \ Development and remove the flag on Debug USB.
16. Why, despite having removed flag on usb debugging phone is not recognized as USB storage?
-First of all, try restarting your computer and phone.
- If this is not enough the solution is the following:
under Windows, you can go to the "Computer Management", then "Disk Management" and there if Android appears without a letter assigned, assign one with the right button, "Change Drive Letter and Paths" and you're done
-Check if you are corrupt drivers of the phone and possibly reinstall
17. Why phone does not wake up after the screen is turned off?
Often it is sufficient to press the awakening and even if the screen does not light up, wait a few more seconds and everything will fall into place.
18. How does hardware buttons work?
HARDWARE KEYS WORKS LIKE ON WINDOWS MOBILE
19. Satellites Fix needs thirdy part application?
No, works perfectly by itself: the first fix is slow (takes several minutes), the following are faster (a few seconds)
20. Why the time is not exact and is always back an hour?
This problem can be solved permanently under WinMobile setting time zone of London / Dublin (with Italian correct time) and under Android time will be ok
21. If one day I do not want more android how do I delete it and only have windows?
Just delete the ext4 partition and expand the fat32 partition to the whole disk.
21. How should I set the Bluetooth?
1) make visible the device
2) under the heading "discoverable duration" set "infinite"
3) under "discoverable timeout" set "2 minute"
4) searches for available devices and match omnia

System tweaks
System tweaks​
1. How can I "paint" notifications pull-down menu in the top bar?
Go to SpicagenMod settingS \ Interface \ Notification colors and choose a color for each entry in the "Statusbar notifications" and "Items notification"; "Notification bar" lets you make additional changes to the bar and colors.
2. How can I save battery power?
-from "System Settings" control which apps consume more battery and block them or set them so they suck less
-Then check with the app CPUSpy if the phone goes into DeepSleep: if there is there any app that runs in the background and consumes. Locate and disable
-use GPS, WiFi and Bluetooth only when needed, otherwise disable
-use 2G instead, switch to 3G only for data connections: it is preinstalled in the ROM Toggle2G that automatically manages the switch (but remember to disable it because otherwise you will not have data connection)
3. How do I see what's running in the background?
Go to Settings, Applications, Manage applications and check what apps are running, for safety always under applications, go to the Services running and check which services are run in the background
4. How can I speed up the execution of the app?
With the pro version of Titanium Pro go to / batch operations / manipulates data / activating "convert DB mode Wal" click it: system is much more responsive.
5. How can I save on the consumption of Ram?
-Not too heavy with both the home, with too many widgets, and the device with too many apps. The phone will have greater reactivity '.
6. How can I make a Nandroid Backup, because here we can not get into Recovery Mode?
With ImageForWindows, you can create a backup image of the Rom, crystallize it with all the settings and installed app. Simply make the backup procedure (full)
7. How to replace bootanimation?
With a file explorer with root access like Root Explorer go to / system / media and replace the bootanimation.zip file.
Or just remove the file, and we'll start the classic writing android that lights up.
9. How do I disable the apps that start up automatically?
Download app from the Play Store that makes access to the list of apps that start automatically on boot.
CAREFUL DO NOT DISABLE APPS SYSTEM, (ie text messages, phone, market, 'Android system, ... otherwise the system becomes unstable!)

System maintenance
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE​
The following commands are all to be understood as to perform on a window Terminal Emulator pre-installed in ROM
To get more in-depth ram in case of remarkable system slowdowns type:
su (enter)
flush (enter)
-To compact database for faster access to the data type:
su (enter)
vac (enter)
-To realign app (especially if you installed new ones) in order to save on battery drain and ram type:
su (enter)
zepalign (enter)
-To Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache (often used to prevent various malfunctions of the system) type:
su (enter)
sclean (enter)
-To make a Fix permission (needed to resolve issues of app Force Close) enter:
su (enter)
fixfc (enter)
System reboot, after typing these commands, in many cases it will be very, very, very long: do not worry if the bootanimation runs for a long time and the system does not seem to restart.
And 'quite normal. Android is performing the routines start from scratch without reading the previous (now deleted because it caused errors) and eventually will boot more agile than before.

Ubuntu installation method
UBUNTU METHOD​INSTALLATION STEPS FOR OMNIAII WITH 2GB OF INTERNAL MEMORY​LINK TO ILLUSTRATED INSTALLATION GUIDE​
1. 1. Connect device to the PC via USB under WinMobile ("Settings Samsung / Usb Connection / "My Storage")
2. Open MiniToolPartition wizard
3. Delete all partitions in "My Storage" of phone.
4. Create three new partitions
5. FIRST PARTITION: FAT32, LOGICAL, 500mb, label “DISK”
6. SECOND PARTITION: EXT4, LOGICAL, 1250mb, label “disk”
7. THIRD PARTITION: LINUX SWAP, LOGICAL, 200MB, no label
PARTITIONS FOR USERS WITH OMNIA 8GB (Credits to Lagunostrum)​FIRST PARTITION: 6390 Gb, FAT32, LOGICAL, label "DISK"
SECOND PARTITION: 1250 Mb, EXT4, LOGICAL, label "disk"
THIRD PARTITION: 196 Mb, LINUX SWAP, LOGICAL, no label
IMPORTANT: For users with Omnia 8Gb, you must change the startup.txt​At line [Set CMDLINE "rootdelay = 2 root = / dev/mmcblk1p2 init = / init"] change as follows:
Set CMDLINE "rootdelay = 2 root = / dev/mmcblk1p6 init = / init"​DO NOT CREATE LINUX PARTITIONS SWAP MORE 'BIG 200 Mb, ACCORDING TO MANY DEVELOPERS, SUCH DIMENSIONS GREATLY SLOW THE DEVICE​8. Close MiniTool Partition Wizard
9. Open Ubuntu
10. Click on "Virtual Machine", select "Removable devices", select "GTI8000", select "Connect" to connect 1Omnia to Ubuntu: note "DISK" and "disk" that you have created with MiniTool
11. Open “Gparted” or other Ubuntu utility to partition disks
12. Right-click on "ext4" and "remove" partition, right-tap again to "ext4" and choose "Format as ext4" (with tests carried out, it is more snappy rom installed on a formatted partition from Ubuntu in "ext4 "with respect to a partition" ext4 "formatted by MiniTool)
13. Right-click on "linux-swap" and format as "linux-swap" (for same reason as above)
14. Close “Gparted”
15. Open Terminal window:
16. Write following command line: sudo cp /media/DISK/ext4.tar.gz /media/disk/
17. Press enter and wait for operation completion (blinking cursor)
18. Write following command line: cd /media/disk/
19. Press enter
20. Write following command line: sudo tar xzvf ext4.tar.gz -C /media/disk
21. Press enter. Start files decompressing on partition ext4. Wait for operation completion (blinking cursor)
22. Write following command line: sudo rm ext4.tar.gz
23. Press enter.
24. Write following command line: sudo chmod 777 /media/disk/
25. Click on "Virtual machine / Removable devices / Disconnect" to disconnect and reconnect phone automatically from Ubuntu to Windows (do not disconnect USB cable!!!!)
26. Copy files "haret.exe", "startup.txt" and "zImage" in DISK. (ie the root of "Memory personal" WinMobile).
These files MUST remain in DISK (ie the root of the "My Storage" WinMobile). Disconnect device from Pc
27. From WinMobile, with a File Manager, navigate to "haret.exe" and click on it to start Android.
28. After the first launch of Android, DO NOT USE TELEPHONE, wait for the S.O. it is fully started and RESTART phone
At the end of the second boot you can enjoy Android on OMNIAII
Link for download ROM -----------------------------------------------------------------> POST 7​

Ubuntu installation method
DOWNLOAD​​
File ext4.tar.gz​

reserved

Congratulations !!!
Yes, you finally made it. version2 is much better that version 1. almost no bugs. And it is much faster than frenkiedroid. especially your memory performance is excellent. i will install it and try to make it even more faster !!!!
one question. how to activate front camera ? i haven't managed to do it.

spkraul said:
Yes, you finally made it. version2 is much better that version 1. almost no bugs. And it is much faster than frenkiedroid. especially your memory performance is excellent. i will install it and try to make it even more faster !!!!
one question. how to activate front camera ? i haven't managed to do it.
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Thanks!
It will be appreciated your suggestions about how make it even more faster...
About front camera no news for now: it will be necessary kernel modification...

spiderman1961 said:
Thanks!
It will be appreciated your suggestions about how make it even more faster...
About front camera no news for now: it will be necessary kernel modification...
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You wrote
"Both Cameras and VideoCameras working"
so i thought you meant back and front camera....
ok my suggestions are
check my ROM's build.prop for code optimizations
also experiment with dalvik cache settings. it can make the ROM a lot faster
remove some services always running (ex is voice dialer that very few people use and makes system slower
remove unnecessary apps (example livewallpapers, geniewidget etc)
you can also set cpu performance settings as default without big loss on battery time, but with big affect on phone's responsiveness
remove some files on the system that make it heavier to load and handle (ex fewer ringtones to choose from ....)
uninstall downloaded apps from manage applications manu, clean /data/dalvik cache using root explorer, reboot system and install downloaded apps again
my recommendation is not to install optional apps on system as many users ignore how to erase them when they do not need them (ex if somebody does not use twitter or facebook doesn't need them
for faster gps i have discovered this solution try it and tell me the results
the biggest improvement you can see is by replacing the phone's framework with miui's one. you can find miui based on CM6. i know it looks a little chindish but very fast. you just port it to our ROM, and since working just keep it's engine (heart) and replace it's apps with the ones we prefer. MIUI gives us the fastest bases on android
to measure if your ROM improvements are working or not use antutu benchmark 2.5 (bugless working on my android 2.2.2), antutu cpu master 2.5.2 and benchmark and tuning from android market
bytheway. with my ROM installed on sd class 10 i got 1035 points on antutu. can you check yours to see if we have a new record and post the result ?
if you think i can help in anything specific just send me a pm or post here. we are all working on the same side to improve our phone

spkraul said:
You wrote "Both Cameras and VideoCameras working"so i thought you meant back and front camera....
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No both apps cameras: many users denoted issues about one of them
spkraul said:
check my ROM's build.prop for code optimizations
also experiment with dalvik cache settings. it can make the ROM a lot faster
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These suggestion and other are already inserted
spkraul said:
[*]remove some services always running (ex is voice dialer that very few people use and makes system slower
[*]remove unnecessary apps (example livewallpapers, geniewidget etc)
[*]you can also set cpu performance settings as default without big loss on battery time, but with big affect on phone's responsiveness
[*]remove some files on the system that make it heavier to load and handle (ex fewer ringtones to choose from ....)
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Many, many users in my country want them and want better battery drain; so if other user want different configuration he can change himself.
They can use Titanium Backup or Link2SD.
However scripts in rom block automatic boot of these apps so they don't affect phone's responsiveness
spkraul said:
[*]uninstall downloaded apps from manage applications manu, clean /data/dalvik cache using root explorer, reboot system and install downloaded apps again
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With terminal command "su" and "sclean" it's all automatic
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[*]my recommendation is not to install optional apps on system as many users ignore how to erase them when they do not need them (ex if somebody does not use twitter or facebook doesn't need them
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We can do it
spkraul said:
[*]for faster gps i have discovered this solution try it and tell me the results
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I read your efforts in many posts: in Twister it is not necessary (at least in my country) any modification for GPS: first fix with moving car about 4-5 minutes, second and other fixes 10 sec maximum
spkraul said:
[*]the biggest improvement you can see is by replacing the phone's framework with miui's one. you can find miui based on CM6. i know it looks a little chindish but very fast. you just port it to our ROM, and since working just keep it's engine (heart) and replace it's apps with the ones we prefer. MIUI gives us the fastest bases on android
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Ok, can you link me something also in pm?
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[*]to measure if your ROM improvements are working or not use antutu benchmark 2.5 (bugless working on my android 2.2.2), antutu cpu master 2.5.2 and benchmark and tuning from android market
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bytheway. with my ROM installed on sd class 10 i got 1035 points on antutu. can you check yours to see if we have a new record and post the result ?
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I agree with many developers that antutu it is not reliable: however score with antutu is 1033
Little curiosity: are you "argentinos" on modaco?

yes i am modaco's argentinos. i just had chosen different nickname here, but nothing to hide
about antutu maybe it is not the most accurate in the world, but it is one of the very few running on android 2.2. Vellamo, quadrant, geekbench etc demand android 2.3 or better or better gpu. But benchmarks are one of the best tools to measure ROMS speed, compare them and improve them. after all i haven't used cheats to achieve my 1035 score and you also the same for 1033 score. so since we are not cheating antutu it can show us quite reliable results.
About gps. standalone settings are nice for people using GPS very often. for people using it rarely maybe they need to wait 4-5 minutes every time. i had experienced this many times with both wm system and android system and this is why i decided to try and find ms-based settings.
but even with your standalone settings try to change accuracy from 50 to 19 and disable dynamic accuracy (samsung's recommended for i8000 chipset) and i believe you will see improvement on the locking times.
About MIUI based on CM6 download from here
http://www.mediafire.com/download/0q9ljaqmw0lyati/Miui_1.3.18v4_Formel-Cobrato.zip
consult here (but some info on CM7 based MIUI)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1041524
http://forum.samdroid.net/f63/rom-miui-gb-6342/
http://forum.samdroid.net/f62/rom-miui-gb-6349/
p.s. if you have free time please check this thread
http://www.modaco.com/topic/363230-android-rom-needed-for-base/
after cm6 for i8000 will be considered complete and not beta and we are very close to name a version "complete" this can be our next step - project CM7 for i8000. if one person made incomplete CM7 to run on i8000 we can improve it and run better

spkraul said:
yes i am modaco's argentinos. i just had chosen different nickname here, but nothing to hide
about antutu maybe it is not the most accurate in the world, but it is one of the very few running on android 2.2. Vellamo, quadrant, geekbench etc demand android 2.3 or better or better gpu. But benchmarks are one of the best tools to measure ROMS speed, compare them and improve them. after all i haven't used cheats to achieve my 1035 score and you also the same for 1033 score. so since we are not cheating antutu it can show us quite reliable results.
About gps. standalone settings are nice for people using GPS very often. for people using it rarely maybe they need to wait 4-5 minutes every time. i had experienced this many times with both wm system and android system and this is why i decided to try and find ms-based settings.
but even with your standalone settings try to change accuracy from 50 to 19 and disable dynamic accuracy (samsung's recommended for i8000 chipset) and i believe you will see improvement on the locking times.
About MIUI based on CM6 download from here
http://www.mediafire.com/download/0q9ljaqmw0lyati/Miui_1.3.18v4_Formel-Cobrato.zip
consult here (but some info on CM7 based MIUI)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1041524
http://forum.samdroid.net/f63/rom-miui-gb-6342/
http://forum.samdroid.net/f62/rom-miui-gb-6349/
p.s. if you have free time please check this thread
http://www.modaco.com/topic/363230-android-rom-needed-for-base/
after cm6 for i8000 will be considered complete and not beta and we are very close to name a version "complete" this can be our next step - project CM7 for i8000. if one person made incomplete CM7 to run on i8000 we can improve it and run better
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Thank so much!!!
Very interesting: after my little holidays i will work on these informations and i will answer you. See you soon

Hi, I'm going to try installing this ROM for the Omnia 2. It will be used by my girlfriend so I hope she won't have a hard time using it (I mean bugs or some things not working)
First of all I want to thank you gusy for developing for this phone, it is a good phone but with a wrong OS.
Now I have a couple of questions:
1. There is no other way than to install Ubuntu and using it for the specified steps?
2. Could you please post the exact size of the files inside the 7zip files? I don't want to have any errors during the installation. I have attached a screenshot of the files that I got after I unzipped the 2 7zip files, please check it out and tell me if that's ok.
Thank you again!

sergio_sos said:
Hi, I'm going to try installing this ROM for the Omnia 2. It will be used by my girlfriend so I hope she won't have a hard time using it (I mean bugs or some things not working)
First of all I want to thank you gusy for developing for this phone, it is a good phone but with a wrong OS.
Now I have a couple of questions:
1. There is no other way than to install Ubuntu and using it for the specified steps?
2. Could you please post the exact size of the files inside the 7zip files? I don't want to have any errors during the installation. I have attached a screenshot of the files that I got after I unzipped the 2 7zip files, please check it out and tell me if that's ok.
Thank you again!
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Hi,
you may not use Ubuntu, but the system would be slower and could create some problems (the ext4 file system created by MiniTool is not exactly the same as the one created by native Linux with Ubuntu).
I suggest, with respect to the guide to make a linux swap partition of 250mb (not 200): it should prevent incidents of freeze.
The size of the downloaded files are correct: good installation.
Enjoy
Hola,
no puede usar Ubuntu, pero el sistema sería más lento y puede crear algunos problemas (el sistema de archivos ext4 creado por MiniTool no es exactamente el mismo que el creado por Linux nativa con Ubuntu).
Sugiero, con respecto a la guía para hacer una partición de intercambio de Linux de 250 MB (no 200): debe evitar incidentes de congelación.
El tamaño de los archivos descargados son correctos: buena instalación.
:good:

spiderman1961 said:
Hi,
you may not use Ubuntu, but the system would be slower and could create some problems (the ext4 file system created by MiniTool is not exactly the same as the one created by native Linux with Ubuntu).
I suggest, with respect to the guide to make a linux swap partition of 250mb (not 200): it should prevent incidents of freeze.
The size of the downloaded files are correct: good installation.
Enjoy
Hola,
no puede usar Ubuntu, pero el sistema sería más lento y puede crear algunos problemas (el sistema de archivos ext4 creado por MiniTool no es exactamente el mismo que el creado por Linux nativa con Ubuntu).
Sugiero, con respecto a la guía para hacer una partición de intercambio de Linux de 250 MB (no 200): debe evitar incidentes de congelación.
El tamaño de los archivos descargados son correctos: buena instalación.
:good:
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Thank you very much for your response. I will try to install the ROM today (hopefully)
And thank you for the spanish translation. I thought you were from Italy
I am from Argentina.
Saluti!

My phone hangs in "Jumping to Kernel..." what should i do?

eisdrachen said:
My phone hangs in "Jumping to Kernel..." what should i do?
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Hi,
you posted on 2 thread same question: wich version are you installing?

spiderman1961 said:
Hi,
you posted on 2 thread same question: wich version are you installing?
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Last time I tried the last Twister on my SGH-i900. Jumping to kernel... On every ROM

4/20/2017 [] 7.1.1 UPDATE [] LG G5 (msm 8996) [] CPU, VM, RAM, IO "Tune"

ORIGINAL THREAD HERE: https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/2-15-2017-axon-7-msm-8996-cpu-vm-ram-t3557392
This mod was originally created for the Axon 7, but due to several requests, I've modified a version for the G5, please see below, and post questions or comments in the original thread above. Please state you are a G5 user if you have feedback in that thread, to consolidate user feedback and speed up response time.
Custom tuning for a device is always a necessity. "Canned" settings will get you by, but they are certainly never optimized for a specific device. In fact, Linux typically takes a general approach to find harmonic balance in default settings that will, for the most part, work in an acceptable manner for just about any device. There are a lot of resources available on this device, so we should utilize it in a manner appropriate to squeeze out as much battery life and performance as possible without sacrificing much of those outputs, don't you think? This is going to fix that for you.
Here is what is required of you before you begin:
1. Must be rooted
2. Must have the G5 OR a device running the Snapdragon 820, as this modification is not so much device specific, but hardware specific. The important aspect being the snapdragon 820 and the RAM disk size.
3. Must have write protection disabled. If the G5 requires write protection to be disabled, see the code and instruction below:
Using adb shell:
Code:
adb reboot disemmcwp
Using Linux terminal (from your phone, for example):
Code:
reboot disemmcwp
Let's begin.
Getting right to it, here's what I've done:
- modified parameters of the interactive governor, and quite extensively at that (search some of my threads if you want a little bit of a breakdown of the general approach I take)
- reconfigured input_boost parameters
- reconfigured vm parameters (again, the device has a lot of RAM resource, this will utilize it and give you a far better user experience. Basically, I've adjusted dirty_ratio, dirty_background_ratio, swappiness, and other parameters of the virtual machine.)
- disabled zRAM for 6 GB variants (RAM compression, again, not needed on this device really, this mod will save you CPU cycles and power) this will not apply to G5 users, you will still have zRAM enabled.
- remapped minfree parameters for LMK (low memory killer) again only for 6 GB variants
- Tuned CFQ scheduler for flash storage devices
- Tuned "core_ctl" module (needs kernel support, I recommend freeza's latest version of BeastMode. For those wondering, yes, you can still use this mod with the stock kernel. It won't break anything.) again this will only apply to devices that support core_ctl at the kernel.
In a nutshell, that's what we're looking at here. I can guarantee you this will have a significantly positive impact on your device. Turbo time, homies.
How to install????
Easy. First, the file we are replacing is found in /system/etc... it is the "init.qcom.post_boot.sh" file - this file is basically shell scripts, which are applied at boot via this particular shell file.
All you have to do is download the file to your device, open up a file explorer (must have root capability), navigate to the /system/etc folder with said file explorer, mount your /system as RW (read write), delete your stock "init.qcom.post_boot.sh" file, and replace it with mine.
After you've successfully done this, change the new file's permissions to rw-r--r-- (0644), and then reboot!
Or, if you are brave, you can do it manually via a terminal app and get your fingers wet... if you choose to do that, see below:
Make sure the file is located on the root of your internal sdcard in /sdcard, open your terminal app (again, must have root) and type the following commands, hitting enter after each one (be careful to pay attention to the spacing).
Code:
su
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cd /
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mount -o remount,rw /system
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cd /system/etc
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rm init.qcom.post_boot.sh
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cd /sdcard
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mv init.qcom.post_boot.sh /system/etc
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chmod 0644 /system/etc/init.qcom.post_boot.sh
I don't want credit, don't need you to give or offer donations, this is purely for the community in the spirit of Linux ideology. All I ask is for you to hit the thanks button :good:
That's pretty much it, guys. Enjoy!
DOWNLOAD:

Is this a new kernel?
Regards
Nathan
Sent from my LG-H850 using XDA Premium HD app

@warBeard_actual
Here :good: :fingers-crossed:

onestyle007 said:
@warBeard_actual
Here :good: :fingers-crossed:
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Got it man, working on it now. I should have it up soon.

OP updated... Enjoy guys!
Instructions on how to install are in the OP, post your results here

warBeard_actual said:
OP updated... Enjoy guys!
Instructions on how to install are in the OP, post your results here
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Question,does that matter for your results if I'm using an other governor,cause I'm currently on alucard?? Stock rom but a custom kernel (Asgard for g5 to be exact)

onestyle007 said:
Questions,does that matter for your results if I'm using an other governor,cause I'm currently on alucard?? Stock rom but a custom kernel (Asgard for g5 to be exact)
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You will notice minimal to no difference if you are using another governor.

Any pro can do a flashable zip?

Any n00b can copy and paste

Will it work on Android 6?

I don't know it's placebo or not but after replacing the file I have now a better GPS fix and accuracy I am on the H850 so thanks on the OP

yes accurancy gps, not lag boot, very smooth. thanks!!!!!!!!!!!

warBeard_actual said:
OP updated... Enjoy guys!
Instructions on how to install are in the OP, post your results here
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Okay,last night after I've replaced the file, changed to interactive gov,0.2% lost during the night with wifi and mobile data off here is my current stats. Was a bit surprised though and I'm not sure if it's a bug in reading . But hey that's what it shows.

Rhadamanthis said:
yes accurancy gps, not lag boot, very smooth. thanks!!!!!!!!!!!
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Same for me, let see if the battery will be better too...

Does this only work on LG Stock?

Hi,thanks for mod,great mod running in Nougat Fulmix rom?

OTOGY2002 said:
Hi,thanks for mod,great mod running in Nougat Fulmix rom?
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Ues

How to mount System as R/W? When I set permission I get error evice is busy

Worked like a charm using Fulmics Rom 2.0.
Hint for some who have issues with mounting RW: Use FX file explorer for this. Works just fine.
Will monitor and report how it works.

My Problem. I go to /system/etc and I can´t find this file. I´m on Root with FX file Manager. What am I doing wrong?

Wiko Sunny 3 rooting (attempt) and "un-big-tech"-ing

I try to share my experience about this cheap phone (bought I think for 45€ : was the cheapest of the hypermarket, around 2019).
Here are some specs : https://www.gsmarena.com/wiko_sunny3-9733.php
First of all, this is a SPD (Spreadtrum) based device, not MTK (Mediatek). (Surely, it would have been easier on an MTK Wiko like the Jerry...)
My goal was to get root access and finally try to install a big-tech free system alternative.
I confess, I spent about one month on it. Here are my findings and the final result I could achieve.
Long story short : I could not get root (I'll explain it below). But I could "un-google" it as much as it is possible without breaking anything essential.
Here is the story and it's lessons learned, in a hopefully logical order.
1. Tried all (really all!) available "out of the box" rooting apps without any result.
2. However there is an "allow unlock bootloader" switch in the "developper settings" (once taped a couple of times on the "build" of the system menu...)
there was no way to really "unlock" it using any appliable fastboot command (tried really everything).
3. Magisk (latest or any other) could not patch the boot.img (or recovery.img).
As root access means the ability to get at some point a writable filesystem, and as this is mounted by boot/recovery.img, this is the key process here.
4. So I went to linux to modify them : tried again all dedicated tools to unpack, edit and repack the boot and recovery.img.
mkbootimg/unpacbootimg, abootimg, but it turns out, they don't repack the files in an acceptable way for this system.
Independently from change made or not (in some .rc file inside the ramdisk, initrd), those usual dedicated tools just cannot repack the file correctly, at least for this device.
Lastly, when I tried bootimg.exe (for windows) of "cofface" (https://github.com/cofface/android_bootimg/blob/master/bootimg.exe)
I could find out that it extracted an other file that abootimg and others was not even aware of : dt_image (binary having an SPRD header).
And this (avesome) tool is able to repack it with it.
But now, the new boot.img was 12Mo and not 36Mo as before. Turns out there is a huge empty (00 bytes) overlay, and a vbmeta (AVB) signature, somewhere at a precise place and at the end of the file.
So I completed and patched the file by a hex editor, to make it the same as the original one. (There were also some 2 "minor" diffs at the beginning of the file that I tried every combination with to make the device boot with it. No way.
I believe now, fdl2-sign.bin, one of the two mandatory required files to flash anything on the device (that gets allways flashed first), checks the signature of boot.img (and recovery.img), so a modification of these would need a brand new signature. (Tell me if I'm wrong: I'm not a pro) And I gave up at this point.
5. Before (understanding the above), I tried also by just changing system/vendor to make root tools available :
Mounted on Linux : strangely, when the filesystem was rebuilt by "make_ext4fs" the flashing crashed, but just unmounting it and then "img2simg" to get the android "spars" format, worked fine (despite for ex. the record of the mountpoint inside the file).
I tried to add all the necessary files (su, busybox, etc.) to "system "and "vendor"... retoutching everythig back to original time stamps, etc.etc.
but the loaded system denies access to all "new" files (and also to some others). Then I tried to change some "policies" files in /etc/selinux (like plat_sepolicy.cil), only trying to get how it works (I added some lines about my files taking as example a well authorized binary)... if ever the added binaries could be accessed even on a -ro filesystem. But nothing changed.
All file added or modified, such as a new bootanimation.zip, becomes "access denied" as well, despite adding them to policies files.
Same for some "new" sounds to media folder : they will be listed but not played (so you only get silenced wake-up instead .
6. After that I decided to un "big-tech"(BT) everything and replace as much (BT tracked) functions as possible by "clean" FOSS apps from F-Droid.
And this, at my surprise, I could get it through 100% (I believe).
The idea in short :
1 - make a clean firmware flush (perhaps with already reduced preinstalled apps)
2 - uninstall/deactivate on the device anything you want and can, replace needed default apps (by FOSS equivalent), especially the launcher(wiko app starter).
3 - edit system and vendor (on linux), delete unwanted apps (making according changes on some .xml control files doesn't change anything and only might cause problems: just deleting the packages seems enough here)
4 - then reflash only the modified system and vendor (reboot and see)
Now, for those who (I would like to say "hate" BT enough to accept loosing the shiny comfort they offer, but lets say) want to get rid of preinstalled privacy breaking BT apps, here is the howto : (with explanation for also the novice)
a) First, download the latest firmware update :
Wiko Mobile : Customer Area / Connection.
customer-world.wikomobile.com
b) Launch the app and push the start flushing button (play button). This will unpack the boundled .pac file into a temporary directory (into the app folder's "ImageFiles\_DownloadFilesE10_2C10D_0" : the suffix changes at each startup. Save this folder to somewhere else (because quiting the app will erase it).
c) Now you need to launch a linux OS, (that can of course access the saved rom files) mainly to mount and modify system.img and vendor.img.
I will detail this for the novice.
Basically, open any teminal, then install if its not yet done, the following needed tools :
sudo apt-get install e2fsprogs
sudo apt-get install android-tools-fsutils
to use Midnight Commander which will save you a lot of time, make also a
sudo apt-get install mc
Then "sudo mc".
Once in MC, do Ctrl+o to switch (back and forth) to command line
d) Uncompress the system+vendor image files, mount, modify, then umount and recompress them :
Uncompress by : "simg2img vendor.img vendor-whatever.img" (same with system.img)
Then (create some "sys", "ven" folders) and : "mount system-whateweryoucalledit.img sys -rw" (thats all, same for vendor).
It turns out, you can just easyly erase some apps (but not anything!) and they just won't be installed, or will "disappear" if they were...
You can delete already from system: in "app" and "priv-app" folders any Facebook related app or service, plus Youtube, Chrome, Gmail... Duo, Messages, TTS, Calendar, Maps. From vendor: Photos, Music, Contact (and also Chrome vendor overlays). Normally you could only deactivate them from the device, but that way they won't be present at all.
You can also edit /etc/prop.default, as follows, but honestly, I did not recognized anything really working, except the sys.usb config and mock.location (allowing fake gps position app).
ro.secure=0 ---> these 2 doesn't seem to do anything without a patched boot.img
security.perf_harden=0
ro.adb.secure=1 ---> needed, otherwise you won't get adb access dialog
ro.allow.mock.location=1 ---> allows fake gps app
ro.debuggable=0 ---> if 1: will just crash "developper settings" because of its defaults
persist.sys.usb.config=none ---> you will be free to set it
Do not try to "ro.adb.secure=0" because you just won't get confirmation box for trusted adb connection attempts and they just won't work!
Same, don't be tempted by "ro.debuggable=1" bacause you will not even be able to access "developper options" any more as its defaults will conflict with this setting an it will just crash over and over. I did it, I payed the price to start it over again...
Now, it seems, ro.secure=0 and security.perf_harden=0 does just nothing as well, without being able to modify boot.img first.
Changing eventually "ro.build.type=user" (in system/build.prop or anywhere else) to "eng" or to "userdebug" makes just the flashing operation to crash. (same by patching boot/recovery.img in hex mode (which looked attractive at first sight) but led to flush crash as well, mainly for the vbmeta thing I tried to describe above.
When finished, just "umount sys" and "umount ven"
Then recompress the files by "img2simg vendor-whatever.img vendor.img" (same with system).
(This first amputation and further, could be done perhaps later all at once, but thats how I did. Of course its about to avoid first installations but without breaking the setup process.)
e) Flash the new firmware to the device, replacing system and vendor.img by the modified files :
The modified files shouldn't be bigger than the original ones, at least not bigger than their size stated (in Mb) in the k120.xml (system:1400,vendor:300) but there is no reason anyway as after my experience all added files will become "access denied". (Should they become bigger than that you will have to change these values in k120.xml and re-pac them (using spd research tool, that will update k120.xml) before using them again, otherwise the flashing will fail.)
So now, get ready for the flashing:
Un mount the back cover of your Wiko Sunny 3, remove for a few seconds the battery, then replace it.
Now, here is something I had to figure out myself because there isn't anywhere a clear description of it, and this is foundamental to be able to flash :
First thing to do is to launch your flashing software, choose the pac file if necessary and push the action button to get ready for the device's connection.
You can wait some time, while the app unpacks the included .pac file. (spd factory/research tools lets you choose your pac file, the one downloaded refers to it only through its .ini file).
So pushing the "start flashing" still nothing happens, the flashing app (unpacks the pac file and) just waits for the devive to connect... This can last forever, don't worry.
Now, to be able to connect de device in service/flashing mode, it should NOT go into charging mode when you connect it.
Thats why, you have to connect the (computer) USB slot by pressing continuosly volume up on the device (after havig removed and reinserted the battery) AND wait until the app detects it and starts the transfer. Do not release the volume-up until it gets at least 3-4%. (Many guides speak about 3 sec or so, the only thing accurate is that the app starts effectively the transfer.) If you release it too quick, the phone goes into charging mode and the COM port used to flash closes, and you will need to repeat the operation.
(And of course you need all required drivers loaded previously. The driver for flashing is called SPRD or SPD Driver R4.20.4201: seems the latest)
If successful, the device gets rebooted.
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Here I'd like to ask some pros of XDA : what signal boots the device after flashing? Can it be reproduced without flashing? In other words, can we start/boot an extincted device by USB signal? If yes, how ?
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As the first-time setup launches, just decline/skip ewerything, most of all the final wiko/vendor offer (this keeps you safe from vendor commercial services). Just get to the home screen.
See what you have got.
f) Now, setup your anti big-tech privacy free environment. For example, deactivate google play including its service. (Yes, "big-tech haters" don't rely on this ;-)
To know where are the spies, I installed TrackerControl (version 2022.02.10 from F-droid) which gives enough info on that even without root. You will be surprised. There are "feedbacks" to google, to the vendor, and also to Microsoft, even without launching anything, just the wifi on. Even the caller app has trackers...
The best thing is that this (GPL) app lets you know what package causes the leak. You can just write them down, for later deletion.
It turns out, I could delete all of them (mainly from system.img, monted again on Linux) without that anything breaks.
I replaced the caller/dialer, calender, contact, everything, by new default apps. Replaced the Wiko launcher by the Fairphone launcher (from F-Droid).
I installed ungoogled chromium from https://github.com/wchen342/ungoogled-chromium-android/releases (chrome public). (Strangely could not install other browsers!). I replaced Google TTS by "eSpeak NG" (the final config is a little bit tough : have to download "espeak-ng-data" (voices) and push it to the "sdcard" then, slowly, it finds it and it works. (Well, ok, its not the fine google tts thats far the best actually, but its still a tts...) And yes, there is still the keyboard to tap keywords to look for. ;-)
g) When done, take and mount again the system.img file (you flashed) and take out what (following the list of tracker apps found by "TrackerControl", which are mainly (for me) : (for howto, see d) above)
/system/priv-app/phonesky // playstore : com.android.vending
/system/priv-app/GoogleDialerGo // contains trackers!
/system/priv-app/GmsCore // googleplayservices (yes it works without it)
/system/priv-app/WIKOSetupWizard
/system/priv-app/WIKOLauncher // easyly replaced (by Fairphone's 1/2/3)
/system/priv-app/WIKOInstaller
/system/priv-app/AppCloud // wiko appstarter (77 trackers)
/system/priv-app/SearchSpeachService // (google) tracker by definition
/system/priv-app/AntitheftPlugin
can be removed as well (and still some others, but its more wise to stop here, till it still works ;-)
NB : The 3 "Vital-app", probably commercial boudles, must be really present but they can be uninstalled cleanly (weather, smart-assistance, gaming).
Finally, enjoy your non-rooted, but privacy tuned Wiko Sunny 3, and install clean FOSS apps from F-Droid (or from elswhere).
One more thing: Its not because an app is "free and open source" that it won't track you : choose your apps carefully, observing all permissions they ask for.
For example, there isn't much acceptable explanation for a calculator to claim "full network access" or a game to be "launched at startup" or get "system configuration" rights.
And sadly, as we still do not have root access on this device, there isn't much control available on apps, permissions, network or system. But it is possible now to free it from big-tech trackers, as much as possible.
Of course, as usually in these cases, I cannot guarantie anything. It just worked for me like that (reproduced several times), and I think there is no reason that for anybody else it would produce a differet outcome.
Your comments are allways welcome.