I recently got into flashing custom ROMS onto my Droid X. I have had it since launch and was rooted from the day the first root was released, rooted after the 2.2 OTA and recently, have gotten kinda bored of the same old launcher pro and got into looking at custom ROMs. Last night I successfully went through the process of flashing ZapX semi-blurless rom. I loved the speed and not having all the moto junk but have noticed that you can't necessarily use themes on blurless ROMs. I was wondering if someone could point me in the direction of a good ROM or themed rom that I could manually remove bloatware or at the least a themed ZapX rom? Thanks for the help in advance!
rubix focused 0.5, period
Haven't tried zapX yet. I've run Rubix for a few days and it's been great. Just loaded Apex this morning, but haven't had time to 'run it through its' paces'.
As for themeing, if you are comfortable with editing the zip file for the theme, just remove the blur related APK's that have been removed from your system
May take a little investigative work to make sure you remove the right ones, but it's doable.
FYI, Fabolous (Apex) also released a version of his NexTheme for the Apex ROM and it looks pretty nice.
Thanks for the help! Im probably gonna use the RubiX ROM and mess around with the .zip
I have fabolous nextheme with teenfaces + bigdx (swype + multitouch) + removed blur related themed apks + win7font (probably from env theme) + vanilla lock screen mod
And I am loving it
rohitece06 said:
I have fabolous nextheme with teenfaces + bigdx (swype + multitouch) + removed blur related themed apks + win7font (probably from env theme) + vanilla lock screen mod
And I am loving it
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One of these days you'll work up enough nerve to branch out and truly customize your device.
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so if i have a rom installed (the deodexed 2.2 OTA that someone released), and then I install another rom on top of it, is it completely replaced?
whereas if i install 1 theme on top of another, they coexist?
also, themes can only go on top of roms that are deodexed, correct?
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so if i have a rom installed (the deodexed 2.2 OTA that someone released), and then I install another rom on top of it, is it completely replaced?
whereas if i install 1 theme on top of another, they coexist?
also, themes can only go on top of roms that are deodexed, correct?
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The way I understand is that the theme only replaces portions of the ROM that realate to the visuals. It leaves the meat of the ROM applying to it operating intact. Correct me if im wrong.
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so if i have a rom installed (the deodexed 2.2 OTA that someone released), and then I install another rom on top of it, is it completely replaced?
whereas if i install 1 theme on top of another, they coexist?
also, themes can only go on top of roms that are deodexed, correct?
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somethingwired7 said:
The way I understand is that the theme only replaces portions of the ROM that realate to the visuals. It leaves the meat of the ROM applying to it operating intact. Correct me if im wrong.
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Yes & no. Themes generally only replace certain files, but many times those files are certain application APK's. And the theme may ADD apk's that you didn't have (ie, you have a blur-less ROM, and put on a theme that includes blur stuff).
If two themes don't change/replace the same file, then yes portions may co-exist.
Not all ROM installations are completely wiping /system. Some of them only replace the portions of /system that have been modified. Thus, you could theoretically get some intermixing of two ROMS as well.
zaphod
if im getting ready to go from an OTA 2.2 rooted w/ build.prop mods and bloatware frozen; what would you suggest doing to retain a list or backup of my current aps to know what i want when i get back up and running after flashing to rubix blurry? appbrain sync be sufficient?
also, syncing contacts/etc possible via backup assistant; or is that removed as well (or down-loadable in the market)?
im looking to get back to where i am now widget, app, contacts, etc wise after getting back up with the least problems due to no syncing or having to write everything down.
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if im getting ready to go from an OTA 2.2 rooted w/ build.prop mods and bloatware frozen; what would you suggest doing to retain a list or backup of my current aps to know what i want when i get back up and running after flashing to rubix blurry? appbrain sync be sufficient?
also, syncing contacts/etc possible via backup assistant; or is that removed as well (or down-loadable in the market)?
im looking to get back to where i am now widget, app, contacts, etc wise after getting back up with the least problems due to no syncing or having to write everything down.
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Appbrain will certainly work for creating/maintaining a list of your current apps.
The Froyo Market app, however, also does this if you have your google account set to backup. When I re-flash (way more than I would like to admit ), first time I sign into my google account, and go into market, it starts downloading (a very long list!) of apps that I had.
Note that this will just get your apps/widgets installed. Any data/settings/screen layouts will need to be re-created. I've not found a good way to restore this yet. While there are some programs (titanium) that will do this, it's been known to create problems.
As for contacts, I have both an exchange and g-mail accounts. My contacts are automatically synced there. If you put all of your contacts on your google account, they should sync as soon as you sign in.
I don't know much about 'offline' methods of contact syncing.
For starters I would go with 928 Black Glass
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I've not found a good way to restore this yet. While there are some programs (titanium) that will do this, it's been known to create problems.
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As long as you don't use Titanium to restore anything for /system it works fine. that is where the problems all come from as people restore /system things from an old build that does not work on there new build.
IMO the best way to restore apps if you want all your data settings back is to use My Backup Pro.
I took the ED2 ROM, deodexed and zip aligned it, then debloated it and added in a few useful things. This has most of the stuff removed that came with the Stock ROM, including TWLauncher, which has been replaced with AOSP Launcher. The ROM is rooted and also includes busybox for some useful linux tools. I've also included the Gingerbread keyboard from here as another keyboard alternative. This is not fully tested yet, so there may be a few issues. As people use it, I can add things people would like (such as mods as they become available), or remove stuff people don't want/use.
Changelog
0610
Added some APKs back in
Fixed read-only USB mounting read-only on custom kernels (thanks kejar31)
0609
Moved to EE4 files
ROM is rooted and Deodexed
Browser is still with stock bookmarks (working to remove)
AOSP Lockscreen needs readded
Battery full notification will be back as well
Updated busybox
0606
Added SpareParts
Replaced TW Clock with AOSP Clock
Removed bookmarks from Browser.apk (may need to wipe browser data to remove them)
Disabled full charge notification (I think)
Removed some more apks that probably aren't needed
0527
AOSP Lockscreen from nitsuj17
Added stock Email back
Removed unneeded apks from v3
0523
Initial Release - Based on ED2 OTA
Deodexed
Zip-aligned
Debloated (removed to much to list, >70MB)
Rooted - fixed in 0523v2
Busybox
Gingerbread Keyboard
Text Messaging fixed in 0523v3
Download - 0610 v4.2.1
Extras
MediaHub
Visual Voicemail
Old versions
Download - 0609v4.2
Download - 0606 v4.1
Download - 0527v4
Download - 0523v3
Download - 0523v2
Download - Initial Release
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So, I've already got the voodoo lagfix from jt1134 on my Charge, would using this mess that up?
Oh and thanks for the work you've done!
beautiful... will try in a few.
thank you!!!
No, you will need to flash this via the CWM that he posted.
I'm also trying to get "Go Back" into CWM, as well as releasing a kernel posted soon.
Fixed the Root issue with v2
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Fixed the Root issue with v2
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thank you sir!
Could we flash jt's v4 kernel over this rom Since root is working on it?
imnuts said:
Fixed the Root issue with v2
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Neeevermind... thanks nuts.
Nuts your awesome. Thank you
On another note does anybody know how to boot straight into recovery?
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My man, thank you sir, donation on the way as promised...
Manjews said:
Nuts your awesome. Thank you
On another note does anybody know how to boot straight into recovery?
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You can use the three button method "VolUp-VolDown + Power" Release power when the Samsung logo appears.
Or
Use Quick Boot from the Market, works for me.
Quick questions, can this be flashed over voodoo?
Do I have to do a wipe first?
Thanks bud.
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Use Quick Boot from the Market, works for me.
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I'd actually use "Reboot Button" since it also manages the Voodoo lagfix file...
Ill be all over this later on tonight, Thanks IMNUTS
Let the fun begin
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Quick questions, can this be flashed over voodoo?
Do I have to do a wipe first?
Thanks bud.
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Same question as above, I just installed voodoo's kernel. Do I just boot into CWM and then install as a .zip?
This can be flashed regardless of what kernel you're on, as long as you have CWM available. You can choose to wipe cache/dalvik if you want, but it isn't necessary from my experience.
If you were on stock and had an update for My Verizon, you may need to use Titanium Backup to finish removing it as I found out. The same likely goes for any other apps that were in stock but were updated from the Market.
I'll start removing more things then as I figure out what it is they do and if they are necessary for normal use of the phone. There are some apks left that I'm not sure what they do yet, so I'm leaving them in for now.
If you keep the media hub, you should probably revert it to ED1 so the can't play on 3G "feature" is gone.
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This can be flashed regardless of what kernel you're on, as long as you have CWM available. You can choose to wipe cache/dalvik if you want, but it isn't necessary from my experience.
If you were on stock and had an update for My Verizon, you may need to use Titanium Backup to finish removing it as I found out. The same likely goes for any other apps that were in stock but were updated from the Market.
I'll start removing more things then as I figure out what it is they do and if they are necessary for normal use of the phone. There are some apks left that I'm not sure what they do yet, so I'm leaving them in for now.
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wondering if you can look into what the application Keytrace 2.2.1 is for i see it in titinam backup
I'm gonna be the guy who ask whats needed to put tw back on here. I already dropped the tw30launcher.apk back in system/app but its not recognizing it.
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Ok so after installing this im no longer able to send sms messages anyone else having this issue?
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README FIRST
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PLEASE READ (READ AGAIN) POST #1, #3 BEFORE YOU POST ANY QUESTIONS. IF YOU ARE NEW TO FLASHING, NOT FAMILIAR WITH TERMS POST IN Q&A SECTION FIRST.
Introduction
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This is the EMBRYO ROM, currently based of the ICS leaks for ATT Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (ATT SGH-I727), thanks to the designgears and the unknown leak source.
HOW I DO THINGS
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I painfully deodex, zipalign ROM, using my stringent process, no kitchen tools or dumping crap in the classpath, every apk will be deodexed with *only* what it needs. Not I apply this rule to any Samsung APKS I port from other roms (such as SGS3). Hence EMBRYO is all about:
high quality
fixing what Samsung should have fixed
enabling restricted features
key unique enhancements
of course being your daily driver.
it will be a "clean-room" implementation, always.
I dont release half cooked stuff, the rom has to go through my daily driver tests before it gets to you .
Themeing will be sparse, if any, if someone wants to volunteer, great, I will include it as an add-on in the OP. If this is not what you are looking for move on, this ROM is not for you. I provide everything kernels, radios and ROMS, do NOT use it from anywhere else, since everything I do is from scratch, I can vouch for what I have provided.
EMBRYO and SAMSUNG RELEASES (OFFICIAL AND UNOFFICIAL) Mapping
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EMBRYO-3.x : based of UCLE2 LEAK. Only UCLE2 kernel will work. You can flash any RADIOS that I have provided in the OP.
EMBRYO-2.x : based of UCLD2 LEAK. Only UCALC4 and UCLD2 Kernels. You can flash any RADIOS that I have provided in the OP.
EMBRYO-1.x : based of UCALC4 LEAK. Only UCALC4 and UCLD2 Kernels. You can flash any RADIOS that I have provided in the OP.
README FIRST BEFORE FLASHING
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1) PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE POST #1 and #3. READ IT AGAIN, BEFORE YOU POST A REPLY. MOST OF YOUR QUESTIONS WILL BE ANSWERED.
2) I will give you my development environment. I ONLY use the recovery that I have posted in the RECOVERY Download Section here. All the CWM flashable zip are tested with that and NO OTHER RECOVERY. If you are doing Fix Permissions, Darkside Wipe (ATT Users Only) or god knows what else, something is wrong with your recovery, I have confirmed this with multiple users.
3) ATT Skyrocket Users: If you have never flashed the ONE CLICK ODIN Leak, please just DO IT. Follow the instructions in POST #3. Rogers Users, you are out of luck unfortunately, as the one click will not work for you.
4) Please DO NOT FLASH KERNELS and RADIOS FROM ANY OTHER PLACE. USE THE ONES I HAVE PROVIDED IN THIS POST. AS I BUILD AND VERIFY THEM TO ENSURE IT WORKS CORRECTLY WITH EMBRYO ROM.
DISCLAIMER
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You take full responsibility for flashing anything from this post or things go bad!. Although, I take great pains and verification before I post anything.
Features and ChangeLog
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Please check the subtitle for date and major release. All features listed here should be available in the latest ROM.
03-JUN-2012 (EMBRYO-3.2)
NOTE: The SGS3 apks were deodexed, zipaligned and the mods built on top of that (yup, can't trust anyone ).
♣ Fully ported SGS3 Launcher, removed Trebuchet. A lot of effort went into this, please don't kang the work. (NOTE: it is identified as Galaxy3 Launcher in EMBRYO).
♣ SGS3 Launcher: all widgets that come with EMBRYO supported out of the box.
♣ SGS3 Launcher: enabled wallpaper scrolling WITHOUT using any third party tools. (NOTE: even the stock TouchWiz launcher in EMBRYO supports it).
♣ SGS3 Launcher: You can set wallpapers by long pressing the workspace, works flawless. Except that Home and lock screen wallpaper will only set lockscreen. (Setting via Settings will still work though).
♣ Fully ported SGS3 S-Voice, hence update will remove the vlingo if it is there. Again, I have fixed most of the issues, but I have not tested all the features let me know so I can fix it next.
♣ Enabled SIP address kind in contacts (can someone test this?)
♣ Enabled In Call Equalizer (all options available now, again someone needs to test this).
♣ System settings has the SGS3 UI icons. (as much as I could)
♣ To make room for S-Voice, I have moved all additional ringtones/alarms/notifications to the sdcard. (delete it from there if you don't want it).
♣ YEAH!! Moved space heavy apps to /data (out device has 2GB), so S-Voice is ported to /data now. This will eat 100MB of your data..sorry folks if you cannot give me that much room..
♣ SGS3 Shutdown animation.
♣ Disabled ATT hotspot auto-connect and notifications, by default.
23-MAY-2012 (EMBRYO-3.1)
♣ V6 Supercharger *support*, the services jar is modified as per the instructions. Please follow the link here you if you wish to experiment.
♣ UCLE2 BUGFIX: Power + Vol. down screenshot fixed.
♣ Extended power menu enhancements: All confirm guards disabled, except for Power Off (my fast fingers need the guard ).
♣ *ALL* exchange server policies are bypassed (thanks to dnorthington for testing it thoroughly).
♣ Transparent lockscreen wallpaper is the default now. Since you can always add your own or change it.
♣ Bluetooth tethering enabled.
♣ Native Hotspot *ALL* functionality works, no hacks. (since EMBRYO-1.0)
♣ Nokia Pure is the default system font. Stock Fonts are in the add-on as a CWM zip.
♣ Lockscreen Wallpaper can be set, opened up all pickers! (be careful)
♣ TouchWiz 5x5 app drwaer, 5 icon dock!! (icons changed)
♣ TouchWiz 5x5 , 5 icon dock!!
♣ CRT-OFF (EMBRYO-3.X only)
♣ Trebuchet Launcher included..(please choose one when booted up, or remove it from included TiBu)
♣ Fix for scrollable wallpaper, even TW launcher!!
♣ Email, removed Stock and it's AOSP one.
♣ CM9 DSPManager is the default equalizer. removed stock one.
♣ AOSP Lockscreen is the default now.
♣ Messaging unlimited recipients (please dont spam)
♣ disabled keyboard switcher notification
♣ CHAINFIRE SuperSU is included (You will be prompted for updating binary say yes).
♣ Enabled Network Mode for RAT Unlocked Radios (will have no effect on RAT Locked radios, such as ATT). Please see downloads for RADIOS.
♣ Bumped up all Messaging limits (still ceiled)
♣ EXT4 filesystem are tweaked.
♣ Day of the week in the notification pull down.
♣ Contacts (ATT callout and yellow pages gone).
♣ Included additional fonts as per request.
♣ Carrier label gone, since I was touching the files.
♣ Extended power menu added (NOTE: EMBRYO-2.x download mode will not work, with UCLD2 kernel)
♣ Call Recording. (this will remove the Add Call button).
♣ Permanently Disabled annoying ascending ringtone.
♣ 15 toggle Mod ported (thanks wanam and lidroid)
♣ Titanium Backup included.
♣ All ATT and Samsung Bloat carefully tested and removed.
♣ Circle battery mod.
♣ zipaligned.
♣ ChainFire SU (Super SU) and busybox preinstalled.
♣ adblocking hosts file added
♣ Stock Kernel with my initramfs mods (init.d support, adb bash, adb root, bootanimation and init.d support).
♣ bunch of useful terminal tools (scp, ssh) compiled from sources.
♣ A lot of network tweaks
INSTALLATION
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Please read the FAQ also, in case you run into any issues. Also, please follow the appropriate instructions for FULL ROM and UPDATES, below.
Installing FULL ROM (Data Wipe required)
IMPORTANT: These instructions are for full ROM. Requires Cache, Data wipe, in addition it is recommended to do a Format /system. You can pick and choose the RADIO that works best for you from the RADIOS section below, the ROM DOES NOT flash a RADIO.
♣ 1. Backup, Backup (both nandroid and tibu).
♣ 2. copy the update zip to your sdcard (doesn't matter internal or external as long as the recovery supports reading from it).
♣ 3. Boot into recovery.
♣ 4. Perform "Wipe Data/Cache Partition".
♣ 5. Go to "mounts and storage" -> Select "Format /system", complete the action.
♣ 6. Flash the ROM.
♣ 7. Reboot...and PLEASE WAIT at least 5 minutes.
♣ 8. Enjoy, hit the thanks button if you like it.
♣ 9. If you are restoring data from TiBU NEVER EVER RESTORE SYSTEM DATA, UNLESS YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING.
Installing UPDATES (NON Wipe)
IMPORTANT: Make sure when updating you are on the correct version of the base rom.
♣ 1. Backup, Backup (both nandroid and tibu).
♣ 2. copy the update zip to your sdcard (doesn't matter internal or external as long as the recovery supports reading from it).
♣ 3. Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache (typically Advanced -> Wipe Dalvik-Cache). (NO NEED to Wipe Data)
♣ 4. Flash the update.
♣ 5. Reboot. Please be patient, it takes some time to build the Dalvik-Cache, don't be in a hurry. The touchkeys will be lit up, as it is building.
♣ 6. If the update changes some of the system framework files, you will lose your account settings, please enable them back.
Clean INSTALL (FULL WIPE)
You need to do this, if you have messed up. Please see post #3 1st question. Also, this is highly recommended if you are having flashing issues.
DOWNLOADS
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ROM (FULL WIPE)
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PLEASE FOLLOW "Installing Full ROM" instructions.
♣ [24-MAY-2012] EMBRYO-3.1 FULL ROM (DATA WIPE required, follow the "Installing Full ROM" instructions)
ROM (UPDATES ONLY)
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You don't need to wipe data. Please follow "Installing UPDATES" instructions.
♣ [03-JUN-2012]EMBRYO-3.2 UPDATE ONLY. You must be be on EMBRYO-3.1. I would strongly suggest that you wipe data, if you run into issues. Download
KERNELS
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Note, please don't ask for a custom kernel, SAMSUNG needs to release the source, before it can be built. The kernel is basically stock with ramfs tweaks to enable some features. NOTE: the kernels below are packaged as CWM zip file, with EMBRYO ROM as the target, it may work in other ROMS, but I will not guarantee anything.
♣ [UCLE2] EMBRYO-3.X ONLY (ANY 3.X version of EMBRYO). DO NOT FLASH ON EMBRYO-2.X or lower versions. This is the kernel from the first leak. Download
♣ [UCALC4] EMBRYO-2.X ONLY. DO NOT FLASH ON EMBRYO-3.X This is the kernel from the first leak. Download
♣ [UCLD2] EMBRYO-2.X ONLY. DO NOT FLASH ON EMBRYO-3.X. If you want to revert back (the one bundled with full rom). Download
RADIOS
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THE ROM DOES NOT COME WITH A RADIO. ALTHOUGH THE RADIO THAT YOU HAVE WILL WORK WITH EMBRYO, IT MAY NOT PERFORM AS WELL FOR YOU. OR IF YOU WANT TO STICK TO THE RADIO THAT MATCHES THE SAMSUNG BASE OF EMBRYO (RECOMMENDED), FLASH IT FROM BELOW. NOTE: THIS ARE PACKAGED AND VERIFIED TO WORK WITH EMBRYO ROM. SEE THE TOP OF THE POST FOR MAPPING OF EMBRYO VERSION AND SAMSUNG BASE.
Please note, radios/modems depend on lot of factors. I have provided the rogers radio which is RAT unlocked so you can take advantage of the Network Mode enablement in EMBRYO-2.x and above. ALL ATT Radios are RAT LOCKED, which means you cannot change the Network Mode from Settings, ONLY ROGERS Radio allow you to do that.
♣ [23-JUN-2012] ROGERS RADIO UXLF3 (from OFFICIAL ROM). Download.
♣ ATT-SKYROCKET UCLE2 radio (EMBRYO-3.X is based of UCLE2 base). Download.
♣ ATT-SKYROCKET UCLD2 radio (EMBRYO-2.X is based of UCLD2 base). Download.
♣ ATT-SKYROCKET UCALC4 radio. (EMBRYO-1.X is based of UCALC4 base). Download
♣ ATT-SKYROCKET UCLA3 radio. Download
♣ ROGERS-SKYROCKET UXKJ7 radio. Download (RAT UNLOCKED)
♣ ATT-GALAXY-NOTE UCLC5 radio. Download
♣ ATT-GALAXY-NOTE UCLD3 radio. Download
RECOVERY
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There are many recoveries out there, all apparently have some issues or other. Unless I instruct otherwise, please follow the instruction, don't try to be cute . The following is the recovery I use to build and test my ROMS. IF YOUR BACKUP HANGS PLEASE CREATE THE .hidenandroidprogress IN BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SDCARD (IF YOU HAVE ONE) IN THE FOLLOWING FOLDER /sdcard/clockworkmod and /sdcard/external_sd/clockworkmod.
♣ Touch Recovery CWM 5.5.0.4 (I have been on v3.5 for a while and thats the one I am providing here) (note: you need ODIN, this is a ODIN tar) Download (thanks to sk8erwitskil)
ADD-ONS / PATCHES / REVERTS
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If you want bloat, please ask will provide them as a separate cwm zip. Also people please only install it on appropriate version of EMBRYO ROM, do NOT install it on different versions.
♣ [04-JUN-2012] (updated to EMBRYO-3.2) Enable IME Switcher EMBRYO-3.2 ONLY. Download.
♣ [04-JUN-2012] Google EMAIL (AOSP) ANY version of EMBRYO-3.X. I would recommend a Data Wipe, if you run into issues, also if you are doing this and you are on EMBRYO-3.2, please reinstall the EMBRYO-3.2, update, then install this. Download.
♣ (06/01/2012) Revert Adblock. You can flash this on ANY EMBRYO version, this will restore the stock hosts file. Download
♣ (05/26/2012) Stock EMAIL EMBRYO-3.X ONLY. I would recommend a Data Wipe, please do this to avoid any issues. Download.
♣ (05/24/2012) AOSP Lockscreen EMBRYO-3.1 ONLY. Download.
♣ (05/24/2012) AOSP Lockscreen with VOL Buttons Wake EMBRYO-3.1 ONLY. Download.
♣ (05/24/2012) STOCK Lockscreen EMBRYO-3.1 ONLY. Download.
♣ (05/24/2012) STOCK Lockscreen with VOL Buttons Wake EMBRYO-3.1 ONLY. Download.
♣ V6 Supercharger scripts link for those who want to take a shot at it, EMBRYO-3.1 and above only. Please DONT install busybox or su, if you follow the instructions, here V6_Supercharger Link. EMBRYO already includes it. Also, I have NOT tested this..
♣(05/20/2012) Restore Stock Fonts - EMBRYO-3.X ONLY Download.
SAMSUNG ATT BLOAT
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Please remember that the bloat may kill your battery life, please do NOT complain if it does..consider yourself warned.
♣ EMBRYO-3.X ONLY: ATT Visual Voicemail CWM flashable zip. Download (See POST #3 for more info, you may lose outgoing call ring tone).
♣ Samsung and ATT bloat: EMBRYO 2.2 ONLY .(YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED) Download
BUGS/KNOWN ISSUES/TODO
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♣ See POST #3 also.
♣ The Data toggle is buggy, it is in my TODO list.
CREDITS
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♣ DesignGears and the UNKNOWN Source of course.
♣ wanam and lidroid for the 15toggle mod. You can thank wanam here and lidroid here.
♣ Circle Battery Mod, was incorporated by using this link here.
♣ ChainFire for Super SU.
♣ sk8erwitskil for the recovery which I use for ROM development. You can thank him here.
♣ Special thanks to some users of the ROM for providing feedback.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS/ ISSUES ETC.
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♠ How do I get a CLEAN install done? (ONLY for ATT SKYROCKET USERS)
This is what I do if I really really need a clean install. Do the following, I am assuming you have your PC configured and ODIN installed and your device is detected:
1) Back up your Internal SDCARD (if you are using Tibu, backup the Tibu Folder to your PC).
2) Flash the ONE CLICK ODIN ICS leak UCLE2 or (UCLD2) (here is the torrent link, DOWNLOAD). NOTE: your internal SDCARD will BE WIPED.
3) Now, boot up. Copy the EMBRYO Full ROM to your SDCARD.
4) Since, you will not have root, hence no CWM. Flash a CWM recovery via ODIN, here is the ODIN tar that I use (thanks sk8erwitskil). Download
5) Now, you need to get into CWM recovery to flash the ROM you saved in Step 3). Either use "adb reboot recovery" is you are usb tethered or the 3 finger salute.
6) Follow the Flashing Full Wipe ROM instructions..
Galaxy S3 Launcher Questions
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♠ Home and lock Screen Wallpaper only sets the Lockscreen?
Yes, it in my TODO. You can *ALWAYS* use the Settings -> Display and set it there.
♠ Third party widgets, will it work or not?
All the widgets that are included in EMBRYO should work. Any other third party widgets may or may not work, not in this launcher the H/W acceleration is turned on by default. So, you need to be sure your widget supports that otherwise use the included Touchwiz (stock) launcher.
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♠ Deleting an Alarm does not remove the icon from Statusbar?
Yes, this is a bug in S-Voice I believe (or a feature?). I need to look into it, but you can restart the phone and it will go away.
♠ Double tab Home Button does not launch S-Voicce?
This is in my TODO. I need to look into the keybindings.
♠ How did you manage to get the storage to accomodate S-Voice?
I have modded it to be installed in /data partition. This frees-up a lot of space.
MISC Questions
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♠ Do I need to flash a RADIO?
It depends. EMBRYO should work with any existing SR Radio that you may have. I will definitively recommend to use the RADIO with the SAMSUNG release (or leak) that the version of EMBRYO is based of. The OP has *ALL* the radios that are extracted to work with EMBRYO. Flash the one that you want or works best for you. DON'T START POSTING RADIO FLASHING QUESTIONS IN THE THREAD.
♠ I want the STOCK AOSP EMAIL App back?
Since EMBRYO-3.2 I have restored the STOCK e-mail back. If you want to use the AOSP ones (don't know why) I have them as an add-on, see post #1 add-ons sections.
♠ Tethering?
All tethering is Native Tethering as provided by Stock and ICS. And yes, it works flawlessly.
♠ SuperSU asks for updating the SU binary, what should I do?
You should hit the continue button. First time around, some users have reported that the Phone freezes and reboots, I have not looked into the issue. But after the reboot, it should work fine. As a workaround, try to access an app like TiBu, *before* you click super-su. In general, there is nothing to configure in Supersu, i wish it was a hidden app.
♠ I want the weather widget in the LockScreen?
Since EMBRYO-2.2 and above (including 3.0), I have moved to AOSP lockscreen, which does not support it. Please flash the Stock LockScreen (it is in the download sections, Add-ons). Please make sure you select the appropriate one for the version of EMBRYO you are running.. You must have flashed the AOSP Lockscreen add-on, flash back the Stock Lockscreen from add-on (make sure the version matches the EMBRYO one).
♠ Setting Lockscreen Wallpaper?
ICS has a very rich set of settings. And since I don't know exactly what the behavior is supposed to be, since we don't have the official manual yet, I cannot help you with the settings much. And on top of it your security settings affect it. If you want the normal behavior, go to Settings -> Display -> Lock Screen Wallpaper. Set you wallpaper there. Then make sure in Settings -> Security -> Lock automatically is set to "Immediately". NOTE: the above applies to Stock WallScreen (i have not tried it in AOSP Lockscreen).
See this post #397 for more info.
♠UCLE2 BUG: (affects EMBRYO-3.0) Screenshot Power + Vol low. does not work. Fixed in EMBRYO-3.1
The usual ICS key combination of Power + Vol Low, does not work in UCLE2 (effects EMBRYO-3.x).
♠UCLE2 BUG: (affects EMBRYO-3.0) Backlight Capacitive light bug in UCLE2
Effects EMBRYO-3.x and ALL UCLE2 based ROMS. It currently works on and off.
♠ UCLE2 BUG? Maybe note sure: Installing ATT VVM, might lose outgoing call dialtone.
This is not confirmed yet to be a bug, but some users have *not* experienced this, YMMV.
♠ What about Flash Player?
Since EMBRYO-2.2 it has been removed, please download it from the market/play store.
♠ Do I need to be in the <insert favorite> radio?
Please flash any radio that is in the Post #1 RADIOS section. ALWAYS backup your /efs partition. And I would also back this up in RECOVERY so it is not backed up while running the OS.
♠ Cannot change Network Mode selection when using ATT radios?
Sorry RAT locked..complain to ATT . Only ROGERS radio you can change it.
♠ Rogers RAT Unlocked Radio, two other modes are not working?
I believe the firmware is not allowing to change it to HSPA only or GSM only (need to test it out). So the Network mode feature should be considered experimental for now.
♠ Auto Brightness off and swipe status bar has no effect?
The UCLD2 kernel has this regression, flash the UCALC4 kernel if you need this.
♠ Extended Power Menu Download does not work, it reboots? Samsung has fixed this in UCLE2 kernel, so it should work in EMBRYO-3.X versions of ROM.
The UCLD2 kernel has this regression, flash the UCALC4 kernel if you need this. The UCLE2 and UCALC4 kernels do not have this issue.
♠ What bloat has been removed?
Pretty much all Samsung (except for TouchWiz of course) and all ATT nonsense has been purged.
♠ I need the weather in the lockscreen?
Since EMBRYO-2.1 it is the weather widget is provided.
♠ Will you provide any themes?
Maybe, maybe not, no promises. As bandwidth permits, even if I do it, it will be a port of some high quality one. And it will be an optional thing over the base for sure.
♠ How can I change the Order of the Toggle Buttons in the 15 toggle panel?
Please use the included QuickPanel Settings application in your app drawer.
♠ I need Samsung social apps, Kies aka all the bloat?
See the downloads section (Samsung and ATT bloat) in OP. You have been warned, also make sure you download for appropriate version of Embryo.
Woot! First post and first download. Thanks man. Will flash tonight and test in the morning!
Edit: Just flashed runs fine as I can see now. Ill provide more detail tomorrow. Great work thanks again.
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Going to try it out after the download, and thank you for all your hard work on making a good rom.
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have you been able to make it switch networks
I mean if you've been able to add network mode.
is just so when throttled, switching apn's help alot
Can't thank you enough, Mohan. Embryo 1.0 was the best UCALC4 rom I ran. I'm sure 2.0 will be even better!
Where the weather widget?
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WOW
THANK YOU!
Great ROM
Testing his baby out. Liking it a lot so far. Small issue, Fc when trying to set weather on lock screen under display settings.
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sgs2_1.6 said:
Where the weather widget?
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capita said:
Testing his baby out. Liking it a lot so far. Small issue, Fc when trying to set weather on lock screen under display settings.
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Added all the weather widgets I could find as an CWM zip in the OP (see attachments)..This should enable that for you folks.
I will not be able to check back till later tonite..
CWM & Modem
Hey mohan, thank you for your hardwork. Couple of questions, since I haven't tried your rom yet:
1. I'm using CWM 5.0.2.6, will the current version work or do I need to upgrade it? What do you recommend?
2. I'm using "first" ICS leak with UCALC4 modem, will I need to flash your rom plus the radio, or just your rom (since the modem is already incorporated in it)?
Thanks.
artbybart said:
Hey mohan, thank you for your hardwork. Couple of questions, since I haven't tried your rom yet:
1. I'm using CWM 5.0.2.6, will the current version work or do I need to upgrade it? What do you recommend?
2. I'm using "first" ICS leak with UCALC4 modem, will I need to flash your rom plus the radio, or just your rom (since the modem is already incorporated in it)?
Thanks.
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* Not sure about CWM 5.0.2.6. I use the 5.5.0.4 here.
* If you install this ROM. Then you can flash the radio afterwards, the link is there for UCLD2. Next few days, I will create zips for backing out various radios..
Love this rom! Awesome work!
aah you got the toggle mod working thank you!
Kernel (UCLD2) is included.
I will provide a separate zip for UCLD2 modem (later).
Debloated with care. (Let me know if you need specific APKS, I need good battery life, hence had to purge a bunch of things).
zipaligned
The usual busybox, ChainFire SU (superuser), bash.
Tethering Support, both HotSpot and USB.
Call Recording. (replaces Add Call Button)
15 toggle mod (PORTED from Wanam ROM, thanks wanam).
Circle battery.
Titanium Backup
Bunch of other tweaks..will update...
Please NO themeing requests, at least not right now.
Man you beat me to it i almost had it working but I messed up something because my SystemUI kept crashing! LOL... can I use this on my rom if you don't mind? THANKS!
Everything is working well for me except that there is still a problem setting homescreen wallpaper. Obviously not a huge deal as I just use WSS. Just thought I'd mention it. Thanks so much for all of your hard work.
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I'm glad the native tethering app now works as it should, thank-you chef
Looking good!
So far so good, got a bit bumpy on the way but got there eventually! I flashed cwm touch (took couple of attempts before getting it right) then flashed the rom then the modem. During the initial bootup process, it got hung up at the "Android" sign. Went back into cwm and reflashed the rom and modem then it booted up all the way.
1. I restored using tibu and looks good so far.
2. I also installed apex launcher (kinda like it more than tw launcher).
REQUEST: any chance you can add options for "Recovery" and "Download" in the extended menu? That would be awesome!!
One other minor and somewhat insignificant thing I've noticed since installation (and since fixing permissions and all that):
- The phone does not make an unlock sound upon unlocking (even when that feature is chosen in System Settings--> Sound--> Screen lock sound
Just thought I'd mention it.
tonyfiore75 said:
Everything is working well for me except that there is still a problem setting homescreen wallpaper. Obviously not a huge deal as I just use WSS. Just thought I'd mention it. Thanks so much for all of your hard work.
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tonyfiore75 said:
One other minor and somewhat insignificant thing I've noticed since installation (and since fixing permissions and all that):
- The phone does not make an unlock sound upon unlocking (even when that feature is chosen in System Settings--> Sound--> Screen lock sound
Just thought I'd mention it.
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* Wallpaper: yeah I left out that apk..will post the apk later.
* Sounds: You have to crank up the Volume for System Sounds. It is working for me..will have to triage that...if not so. Also, you shouldn't have to do fix permissions, I have carefully recrafted the permissions and also I have no idea what the Fix Permissions in the recovery does, hopefully it didn't mess things up .