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[Q] got new vibrant update worked fine, should i?

Ok, after the last tmo/samsung update bricked my vibrant i got my replacement left it stock and let it update. it worked fine. Question is, should I root, incase they send another update i cannot refuse and it bricks my phone again. It's just that the lag fix makes it twice as fast. But i don't like bricked phones.

Root
Clockwork
Backup
Flash Fusion
Enjoy
# no lag fix #

s15274n said:
Root
Clockwork
Backup
Flash Fusion
Enjoy
# no lag fix #
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Sent from my Samsung Vibrant on Bionix 1.9.1

well, i'm a noob with this. any tuts on all that? I figured out how to use odin to flash diff roms on my phone and had no issues. but all that Idk. yes I know I can prolly search for all of it, but that took me hours last time. any help would be awesome. thanks.

Click the link in my signature. That thread took a LOT of work, but it should have eveything you need to know. If it does not, let me know what I can do to make it better.

i will try tonite, thanks. I search alot for this stuff and the ppl here seem to be the best. you guys are awzum.

s15274n said:
Click the link in my signature. That thread took a LOT of work, but it should have eveything you need to know. If it does not, let me know what I can do to make it better.
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s15274n said everything I had to say... the both times he posted.
It's easy once you read and understand. And i'm almost certain you could've fixed your last 'bricked' phone if you searched.

I searched. the first was a soft brick sticking at vibrant logo. I fixed it, but I didn't have a stock backup i flashed, it was a "stock rom" i found on here somewhere. But when it bricked the second time it wouldn't power up, no battery on screen when charging, nothing. But, I will give it a go this way and see what happens, I have 2 now, so eh. It's fun, but I am jsut getting into it. like I flashed it with one of the froyo roms, but the sound wouldn't work for nothing, i searched and no one else using that rom had that problem that i could find. So i know there was something i didn't do. I just wanna makesure i can get it back to stock if i need to.

don't forget to check if your phone is hardware locked.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App

iynfynity said:
don't forget to check if your phone is hardware locked.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
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Wish I had got bricked good. Got the replacement and its not hardware locked so flash away

Ok, so I did all that you mentioned seemed to work fine, but this fusion rom doesn't seem like much. now don't flame yet, i am just talkin. but it doesn't look like it changed much other than add launcher pro and as for lag. it's not as slow as stock but with ryans lag fix my quadrant score was 2550 and i'm getting 950 on this. although i have to say the gps snapped to lock. that was great.i really like the froyo rom i flashed before if i could have figured our how come my sound wasn't working and everyone else did not have that issue.

gt_byrd said:
Ok, so I did all that you mentioned seemed to work fine, but this fusion rom doesn't seem like much. now don't flame yet, i am just talkin. but it doesn't look like it changed much other than add launcher pro and as for lag. it's not as slow as stock but with ryans lag fix my quadrant score was 2550 and i'm getting 950 on this. although i have to say the gps snapped to lock. that was great.i really like the froyo rom i flashed before if i could have figured our how come my sound wasn't working and everyone else did not have that issue.
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There are a few options available on TeamWhiskey website:
1. Fusion with stock kernel
2. Fusion with JAC kernel
3. Fusion with KK kernel
All of the above do not include any lagfixes, except a manual invocation via ADB for RyanZA's equivalent, a.k.a mount /data on a virtual EXT2 partition.
Optionally you can load Voodoo EXT4 based lagfix on non stock kernel options.
Another project is underway with TW own overclocked kernel and z4mod.
And as far as not much, compare the system resource utilization on stock Vibrant and on Vibrant with Fusion (with stock kernel option) - the guys over at TW have squeezed as much as possible out of TouchWiz to make the phone snappier, and as an added bonus they have removed most of the bloatware for you as well leaving the Media Hub for those who might wanna use it.

Run i9000 rom on Vibrant!!! This is real :)

Thanks to Eugene, it is now possible for us to run i9000 roms on our phone. I don't think it needs to be said but... This is FREAKING AMAZING!!! Check out Eugene's latest Dead Horse kernal for further details. I can't believe I'm saying this but... I think I'll be making my first donation.
Thanks Eugene

I know it's pretty cool, as soon as I saw it posted I went and flashed darky's rom, and its probably the fastest I've used so far (i haven't even enabled a lag fix yet)
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Not intending to flame,
But what i9000 rom is worthwhile? Or highly recommendable?
It seems like Bionix 1.3 covers most of what makes Darky's so special.
339mb Ram used to be the 'selling point' for me, but that's also covered now
(Unless I'm missing something...their OP is so damn long =p )
Axura and EDT seems to cover all the other bases for look & feel etc.

Holeblocker said:
Not intending to flame,
But what i9000 rom is worthwhile? Or highly recommendable?
It seems like Bionix 1.3 covers most of what makes Darky's so special.
339mb Ram used to be the 'selling point' for me, but that's also covered now
(Unless I'm missing something...their OP is so damn long =p )
Axura and EDT seems to cover all the other bases for look & feel etc.
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I think you and I are going to get along here
I too would like to be sold on the idea of using a rom built for a "different" phone to run on the vib. It's pretty cool that Eugene got his kernel to become a universal but all the possible bugs that could come with using an i9000 rom just doesn't seem worth it.

Darkys rom is very fast, no offense to TW or EDT but their roms as of yet are not in the same league as Darky's. Don't get me wrong, I've used the latest bionix and it is quite good and TW and EDT have contributed so much to the vibrant community.
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Any bugs on darkyy s rom?

Wouldn't the softkeys be messed up using a i9000 rom on our phone?

Want to see more comments before trying those

Darky's ROM now works on our Vibrant perfectly. Just flashed.
If DarkyROM app from the market works for you (Doesn't give you an error when it boots into recovery):
-Select No Kernel
-No Modem
If DarkyROM App from market give you an error on flash, use the following instructions.
What you have to do is:
-Install the Darky ROM from Clockwork as you would any other ROM
-Without restarting Clockwork, install Dead Horse Universal 2.2/2.2.1 kernel from Eugene
-Without restarting Clockwork, install any Vibrant-specific 2.2 modem. I used KA7.
-Have the FIX signal reboot fix file copied somwhere on your phone from Eugene (found at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=971709)
-Reboot the phone and boot into Darky's ROM (it will take a WHILE to boot)
-Once its booted, quickly activate flight mode so that it doesn't start restarting. Then use Root Explorer/ADB/other method to apply the signal restart fix from Eugene that you copied to your phone 2 steps above.
-Wait 10 minutes after this is done, then restart the phone.
-At this point, you can apply any themes you want from the I9000 section (they will all work and there are a lot).
-Enjoy.

}{Alienz}{ said:
Darky's ROM now works on our Vibrant perfectly. Just flashed.
What you have to do is:
-Install the Darky ROM from Clockwork as you would any other ROM
-Without restarting Clockwork, install Dead Horse Universal 2.2/2.2.1 kernel from Eugene
-Without restarting Clockwork, install any Vibrant-specific 2.2 kernel. I used KA7.
-Have the FIX signal reboot fix file copied somwhere on your phone from Eugene (found at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=971709)
-Reboot the phone and boot into Darky's ROM (it will take a WHILE to boot)
-Once its booted, quickly activate flight mode so that it doesn't start restarting. Then use Root Explorer/ADB/other method to apply the signal restart fix from Eugene that you copied to your phone 2 steps above.
-Wait 10 minutes after this is done, then restart the phone.
-At this point, you can apply any themes you want from the I9000 section (they will all work and there are a lot).
-Enjoy.
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Hey I flashed thru darkys rom and everything wqa working perfect. I could text, use web. Everything. Just noticed the one thing that doesny work is I can't receive calls. It rings once then force closes. I can make but bot receive and I did push eugenes signal fix and still no luck.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

da_dragon2k3 said:
I think you and I are going to get along here
I too would like to be sold on the idea of using a rom built for a "different" phone to run on the vib. It's pretty cool that Eugene got his kernel to become a universal but all the possible bugs that could come with using an i9000 rom just doesn't seem worth it.
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This is great,
But the real thing now is the Vibrant and other Galaxy phones hove been so researched and hacked so much we have the Luxury of having Awesome roms of our choice. I used to be a big Darky fan, but like others have said, Axura, EDT and TW all have gotten so close to the Mark it really is hard to distinguish which is preferable.
I do think once CM7 is Flashable without bugs, it will be the leader.... by how much??? probably not much but that community does awesome work and does provide long term support.
But Yes this is great to have another option.........

@}{Alienz}{
think you need to change that second kernel flash to a modem flash...
great instructions btw, thanks.

Pretty awesome having 2 dev sections to choose ROMs from. Amazing what source code and a little time brings.

Yeah this is awesome!! And we'll be able to flash the vibrant 4g's roms, so we have tuns of choices
I just commented on the Darkyy's rom thread so ask him about the receiving call issue, my phone doesn't ring at all, but it doesn't go straight to voicemail either, so I wonder what the issue is.
Ps: I flashed Darkyy's rom, and now I'm on Jumes rom, and it's awesome!

That's weird.. I receive calls just fine on Darky.
Also... I must say I never trusted everyone saying that 2.2.1 is noticeably faster even without a lagfix but I stand corrected. In the short time I've been running Darky the speed increase is quite obvious.
EDIT: boooo I just noticed GPS doesnt work.. Seems to be working for the i9000 people. Wonder what the deal is. -_-

Hopefully someone figures out why we can't receive calls ob darkys rom
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App

C-4Nati said:
Hey I flashed thru darkys rom and everything wqa working perfect. I could text, use web. Everything. Just noticed the one thing that doesny work is I can't receive calls. It rings once then force closes. I can make but bot receive and I did push eugenes signal fix and still no luck.
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Same thing happened to me. I flashed Simply Galaxy SweetHoney (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=950354) and everything is working fine so far.

I am also getting the bug when an incoming call is present. I'll see if I find a fix. If not, what ROM would you recommend that's just as good? Saw the sweethoney. Any other options that may work?

I just flashed Juwe's Smart Edition v1.1. Restoring data right now... If GPS works it'll prolly be a winner.
EDIT: Nope.. no GPS on this ROM either. Is anyone experiencing functional GPS on any of these ROMs?

regP said:
I just flashed Juwe's Smart Edition v1.1. Restoring data right now... If GPS works it'll prolly be a winner.
EDIT: Nope.. no GPS on this ROM either. Is anyone experiencing functional GPS on any of these ROMs?
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Did you try the fix?

Best Rom for EPIC 4G is RandomRom 2.3.4 | Alpha "Hawk" w/EG22 compiled by RamdomKing

Best Rom for EPIC 4G is RandomRom 2.3.4 | Alpha "Hawk" w/EG22 compiled by RamdomKing
UPDATE*********9/11/2011
Sad to say but do too issues with FC'S, ramdon rom hawk 2.3.4 can't no longer hold this title for me. I have tried different fixes none have worked. So for over 2 weeks now I've been testing [ERA][ROM][EH06] Copy & Paste ROM Stock Cyan v1.1 (Updated 9/2) and have not had any FC'S, overall it has been very stable. Occasional reboots do occur but that's a common thing with all gb releases. I hope random can find a way to stabilize the rom. I tried removing gtalk as mentioned but had no success, FC'S were still occurring. O well only 5 days left and the galaxy s2 will be out can't wait. The only down is the fact that it has no keyboard.
Newbie in the posting forum+++
I would like to say that after careful testing Ive come to the conclusion that RandomRom 2.3.4 combined with EG22, is by far the best gingerbread rom for my Epic 4G. I was really excited to see gingerbread roms for the epic 4G, so I tried scrambled eggs but unfortunately it was way to buggy ( Constant Freezes, Hangs etc) and battery life was not up to part. I then cleared the phone and gave RamdomRom a shot and it has proven to be a solid rom. Battery life has been amazing and radios too. GPS is also working really good and quite reliable. I have installed all gmail applications, other stock applications and a few others like the weather toggle, amazon, ebay, plume, pulse, shazam, Facebook and a few games all running great. One of my major concerns was the fact that Im a heavy phone user and allot of other roms would freeze while calls where coming in or at the time of placing a call ( Very frustrating) and that issue so far is non existent.
I must say to anyone interested in this rom to follow the instructions to the T. Watch out from installing unnecessary programs that might take away resources from the system to work at optimum level.
I would like to thank Ramdomking for compiling the best ideas from other great developers into this wonderfull rom. I'm leaving a link to the rom below. Please make sure to follow all instructions carefully and it should all work very smooth, if it doesn't then you may have done it incorrectly or installed a conflicting app. Cheers!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1190337
UPDATE*********9/11/2011
Sad to say but do too issues with FC'S, ramdon rom hawk 2.3.4 can't no longer hold this title for me. I have tried different fixes none have worked. So for over 2 weeks now I've been testing [ERA][ROM][EH06] Copy & Paste ROM Stock Cyan v1.1 (Updated 9/2) and have not had any FC'S, overall it has been very stable. Occasional reboots do occur but that's a common thing with all gb releases. I hope random can find a way to stabilize the rom. I tried removing gtalk as mentioned but had no success, FC'S were still occurring. O well only 5 days left and the galaxy s2 will be out can't wait. The only down is the fact that it has no keyboard.

before you make that statement check out [ERA] eh06 unnamed v1.1 (updated 8/17). and make sure ur running the eh06 modem, not eg22. it's better and u can run it on either rom

besides acs syndicate i cant think of one that is actually stable... seems like everything else has bugs in a bunch or more

FrankyFiggz27 said:
before you make that statement check out [ERA] eh06 unnamed v1.1 (updated 8/17). and make sure ur running the eh06 modem, not eg22. it's better and u can run it on either rom
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You beat me to it. ERA is the best GB rom to date.. for me at least. Maybe if random switched to EH06 I would try it out again No other gb rom worked properly.on my phone.. I would get random reboots and random fcs. All of the eh06 roms worked well for me and eras works excellent
Tapatalkin' it from my Epic 3g

it doesnt support Exchange ? no mail app...

The app is just the client. It certainly does still support exchange. most people prefer other mail apps, such as touchdown, k9, or enhanced email. Just push the email.apk file back in if you want the stock email app back.

can you post link to the stock/default email APK? its not in the provided APK folder, and the 3rd party solutions (e.g. K9) are not passing my companies authentication

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You beat me to it. ERA is the best GB rom to date.. for me at least. Maybe if random switched to EH06 I would try it out again No other gb rom worked properly.on my phone.. I would get random reboots and random fcs. All of the eh06 roms worked well for me and eras works excellent
Tapatalkin' it from my Epic 3g
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I don't agree. My mms wasn't working, also other system updates. Bonsai is the only ext4 eh06 Rom i believe
Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk

omair2005 said:
I don't agree. My mms wasn't working, also other system updates. Bonsai is the only ext4 eh06 Rom i believe
Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk
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Hmm. Didn't even know bonsai had a eh06 rom. I gotta check their site out.. I've always been a bonsai fan
Tapatalkin' it from my Epic 3g

jok3sta said:
Hmm. Didn't even know bonsai had a eh06 rom. I gotta check their site out.. I've always been a bonsai fan
Tapatalkin' it from my Epic 3g
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running really smooth. i highly suggest you run v6 supercharger 8, 11 after you set it up. but yeah I think they are using the eh06 ext4 kernel.. check out bonsai discussion under general.

OK, i got a head ache of trying to figure this out.....
I put hawk verson 2 on my phone following the instructions that randomking put on his blog here.
This step takes me back to 2.2.1..... is this correct. Is Hawk a froyo or a gb rom?
Pre-Steps:
Option A: Odin the .tar for EC05 deodexed EXT4.
Option B: Use one-click to root nearly any current setup with EXT4.
Option C: Already on an EXT4 setup? You’re good to go, proceed.
Steps:
A clean install is recommended (Wipe 3X).
Ensure that your phone is on CWM 3.1.0.1 (Purple).
Odin a Gingerbread modem such as EE03, EF02, EG22, or EH06.
Flash RandomROM Alpha “Hawk” v.2.
Enjoy
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I followed the steps accordingly and I kept getting forced closed messsages and it wouldnt run the email app without closing it as well. Therefore, I feel like this should be running on gingerbread even though the step told me to put eco5 deodexed ext4 on it and that is where my problem was.
So is Hawk a gingerbread rom. I got a head ache and I apparently need some guidance.
If I did indeed do it right, and I am just suffering problems, can someone please recommend a problem free rom and tell me if it runs on froyo or gingerbread?

Well if the rom installed and is running, you did it right. If you're getting fc's in email, you can try clearing the cache/data.
If you want something totally stable, radomking just updated his ec05 rom (phoenix). Flash that and it should be rock solid and still have all his battery-saving tweaks.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App

2nice79 said:
Therefore, I feel like this should be running on gingerbread even though the step told me to put eco5 deodexed ext4 on it and that is where my problem was.
So is Hawk a gingerbread rom. I got a head ache and I apparently need some guidance.
If I did indeed do it right, and I am just suffering problems, can someone please recommend a problem free rom and tell me if it runs on froyo or gingerbread?
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As mentioned, it sounds like your install just suffered some issues. Try clearing data and cache and installing again. If problems persist, try redownloading.
Also, try 2.2.1 Phoenix EC05 for a solid experience.
But to answer your question:
Yes Hawk is a Gingerbread rom. Yes the directions recommend flashing a Froyo rom. No it doesn't matter. I've selected that particular .tar due to its repeated clean success with all of my rom testing of froyo or gingerbread. Flashing a rom through cwm will replace everything but the file system and modem. In essence, that pre-step is only to ensure you're on deodexed EXT4.
-Sent from my Random Epic.

When I get FC's after an install its usually because of random crap left over from previous ROM. I notice you're new to XDA. Perhaps you don't know what RandomKing meant by wipe 3x.
While in clockworkmod notice that there is an option labeled "wipe data/factory reset" and under that "clear cache partition". Those should be done 3 times each. I usually alternate between them. I don't believe there's anything magical about 3 times. Just want to make sure they're wiped clean so don't be afraid to do it 4 times if you lose count.
I also go to "advanced" and then choose "Wipe Dalvik Cache". May not be necessary but it doesn't hurt.
If you get FC's, go back and wipe 3x again and flash the ROM again. Don't do any of the options A - C if you reflash.
Good Luck!

Yeah i wiped 3x3, so idk. I mean it worked fine for a day or 2. And then i started gettiing fcs. This happened once where it was going beyond email. I was getting fcs to google framework and phone fcs.
Then I wiped it all and tried to start off fresh while being extra careful as to following the steps because I had a better idea what i was doing. Thank you all for the input and an extra thanks to randomking. I think at this point i am going to put phoenix on there and keep my eyes open for more randomroms to get updated/released.

I've been running Hawk v2 since it came out; I have a great experience running this rom. no force closes (usually those come from restoring data, bad idea) I have had a random reboot here or there, but that is on pretty much any leak. I just reboot my phone in once a day and haven't had a reboot since doing that.

I had a similar experiance. I ran it for 2 days and loved it! The Google frameworks issues. Cleared and reflased again had Google frameworks issues. I really wish someone explained what causes that because I loved the way my phone responded with that rom. I would give it another shot if someone suggested a fix.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using xda premium

ccpotato said:
it doesnt support Exchange ? no mail app...
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It supports it, but I tried everything and still couldn't stop the email from "FC"s. Reflashed, uninstalled the apk, reinstalled, etc, etc... The email would FC every time I checked a new message.
Went back to "HAWK" after 2 days of frustration trying to figure it out...

Well I must say that I have also experienced FC issues with google framework. I experienced those issues when replacing batteries and taking the battery out before the phone was completely off. I'm now testing other rooms since a few people said I should of tried a few more rooms before calling hawk the best. So far from all the other roms, The only one I had great success with has been [ERA][ROM][EH06] Copy & Paste ROM Stock Cyan v1.1 (Updated 9/2).
You can find this rom below. What I can say about this one so far no FC's, this rom is also solid with battery, overall it has been fairly good.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1246347
One thing I have noticed is the fact that I can't receive mms, I only get a link to view on sprint website, anyone has any Idea how to get this to work?

Ok I gave Random Rom Hawk a second try. My first attempt worked great for a day and a half then it was Google frameworks error after error...I flashed the rom again and same thing in a day. Went back to a previous rom just depressed because Hawk while it worked was awesome. So I read and read the development strand and decided to give it another shot. This time I flashed the rom also ran the Ram control thread, then flashed the journaling zip, and uninstalled the gtalk/video app that came with the rom. 4 days everything sweet smooth and great! I am using eh06 modem and great signal and GPS locks instantly. No fc at all!!! Great job!
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[Rom] [30/12/2011] Moscow's A501 3.2 Alexandra II Rev4 OC/UV

Moscow Desire's Alexandra II r4 ROM OC/UV Kernel
NO Random Re-boots. 'Nuff said! And no more Display freeze..
OC Speeds to 1600. RTrip's version 3.4+ kernel. Solid Stability with A501 internal 3g.
BATTERY MODS Available. See 3rd post below!
Note: This is for the Acer A501, and not the A500.
500 users can run this, but you will need to modify the build.prop file to reflect Wifi-only. (if you get an occasional Please Insert Sim, remember it's for an A501)
Why do you want to use this Rom?
1. It's stock Android. 3.2. No tweaks to the Apks except for graphics.
2. It's overclocked Kernel is by one of the best.
3. Longer battery Life in comparison with normal and overclocked speeds. Better than Stock.
Second release based on Acer_A501_4.027.15_COM_GEN1. Kernel HoneyVillain-3.4+ kernel based on longer battery life with OC speed with undervoltage. Min, 216, Max 1646. Modded nav buttons with a light blue theme.
First release retired due to restrictions enforced at XDA on using a certain Dev's code.
For Credits, I would like to thank:
KJY2010- for giving me the insight to do this, and actually publish it. A wealth of knowledge as he got me going.
Thor2002ro - You're the man
Civato- I stole some buttons dude! And man, I'm still stealing...
RichardTrip- Use of his kernel (src link on his thread)
JaeKar99- I ripped off your boot animation.
Krid of-k - Base Battery Mod
And for all the Dev's that made all this possible. We cannot thank you enough.
First off, this is my first modded rom. So I would appreciate any feedback. Some things need improved, and will be, in the next couple of weeks. But the core 3.2 is unmodified, except for the System UI and Framework-res, to allow button mods and a couple of other things.
What works.... everything that is included. This includes GPS. Initial start took 1.5 minutes to lock on to most sat's for precise loction in Moscow. If you try it from your basement or toilet, well, good luck.
What doesn't work, nothing that I can see.
What's removed:
Just about everything Acer.
All games.
There's still 1 or 2 annoying things that I will take care of soon.
Apps Installed:
Other than the usual SU and Busybox...
AdFree
Asus Weather
Bluetooth File Transfer
CPU Master Free
File Manager HD
ES File Explorer
Hackers Keyboard
MX Video Player w/codecs
Polaris Office
Open VPN
SDrescan
Language Support:
Cestina, Dansk, Deutsch, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Nederlands, Norsk Bokmal, Polish, Portugese, Suomi, Svenska, Russian, 1 Arabic and 4 Asian (don't ask)
Installation:
Advise you upgrade your CWM recovery to Thor202ro's latest. So much easier.
1. Wipe User Data
2. Wipe Cache
3. Wipe DalviK
4. Wipe Battery Stats
Note: Optional Formatting.
If you really want to remove EVERYTHING in Internal Memory, at this point, go to Backup and Restore. Select "Toggle backup and restore of internal storage (/data/media). Enable this setting by selecting it. By default, it is disabled. Then proceed to the formatting steps. This will format the Entire Internal Memory when you proceed.
If you want to save all the things like downloaded files, apps, pdf's etc, then DO NOT enable this toggle, and just proceed to the Format steps.
Select Go Back, Goto Mounts and Storage
1. Format System
2. Format Cache
3. Format Dalvik
4. Format Flexrom
Select Go Back and select Install from Zip File (for those of you who refuse to update their recovery, select Install zip from SD)
Select Alexandra II r2 A501 .zip
NOTE: you may get an Offset error xxxx. Ignore it. Seems common these days. After installation is complete, Go Back, and Reboot system.
You'll see a small "flash" during the Acer Logo. This is normal, as it is the custom kernel loading. Also, when running for the first time, you will get an "OK" prompt as the "Acer" (cough cough) installer finishes. One of the things I hope to delete in the future.
For Overclocking, use CpuMaster and set your CPU speed. 1504 is what I run the most. Set your governor to "on demand" or "Interactive" for longer battery life. Set to "Apply at Boot". If you don't like CPUMaster, then you are free to uninstall it, and Use SetCpu or PimpMyCpu.
Disclaimer:
You flash this Rom at your own risk. If you follow the instructions exactly, there is no reason why you should have issues installing the Rom. If you feel you are smarter than the instructions, and can save a little time by bypassing some steps, don't come crying. Figure it out.
Titanium Backup users, I don't want to hear it. And this goes for anybody else running 2.3 Gingerbread apps on Honeycomb. It is much better, to download an app fresh. Google loves you.
This is a first release, and of course, all comments are welcome, good or bad.
DOWNLOAD
What's coming next? I will continue working on the theme, and incorporate some of the newer updates. If I can light a fire in the 501, I will.

Change Log
Third Release V4
Changed kernel to Villain 3.4+ due to 3g screen freeze. A501 is not so forgiving to overclocked kernels as the A500. The internal 3g is very sensitive to system board voltages. At this time, the version 3.4+ kernel offers stability, increased speed, and increased battery power. Stability is the most important.
Second Release
Changed kernel to Villain 3.7 due to XDA policy on using Thor kernel

BATTERY MODS
Ok. Here are some Battery Mods.
If you see a battery mod you would like me to add, send me a link and I will check it out and include the images in a new mod. I'm definately not a good Photoshop person, but we'll see.
1. All Blue Circle type. Remains Blue until the very end. Download
2. All Blue Circle type, however changes to warning colors at 20% battery Download
3. All Blue Circle only Dots. Download
4. Multi Colored Circle. Download
5. Return to original Alexandra II Rom type. Download
NAV Button Mod
Return to Stock HC 3.2 Nav Buttons Download
This should not effect Battery Mods.
Wipe;
Cache
Dalvik Cache
You can check the image below to see the Circular Mods. Dotted Circular means just that.... Dotted.
To Install Battery Mod Only:
1. Download and Copy the zip to your SD card.
2. Reboot your Tablet into CWM Recovery (Vol- and PWR)
3. Wipe ONLY the following;
a. Cache
b. Dalvik Cache
c. Battery Stats. (Important to do this)
"go back"
4. Select "Install Zip from SD
5. Choose the battery mod zip you downloaded, and confirm.
When finished, re-boot the tablet. Note that it will take a minute or 2 to finish re-booting.
WARNING: These Battery and Button Mod's are for the A501_4.027.15_COM_GEN1 base Rom ONLY. It is possible they will work on other roms with the same base Rom, but I will not promise this.

Good job bro! I knew you could get it out by the end of the week. Just had to increase alcohol and coffee intake!
Looks great. More lovin' for the A501!
Where are all the people that were complaining about no roms for this device now?

nice to see new dev here for a501. downloading right now.
happy new year everyone
edit: one more thing, i think you should mention one or two reasons why people want to use this rom

ubutnux said:
nice to see new dev here for a501. downloading right now.
happy new year everyone
edit: one more thing, i think you should mention one or two reasons why people want to use this rom
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Thanks.
Happy new year to you! And I'll be changing things over the holidays.

ubutnux said:
nice to see new dev here for a501. downloading right now.
happy new year everyone
edit: one more thing, i think you should mention one or two reasons why people want to use this rom
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And add 501 in the title per XDA?

Well as long it's the buttons of the rom and not the buttons of my wife here shirt I'm all OK with that.
Need some more stuff just pm me !
ps: sorry Luke but you cannot post the link of the darside , if the rebel forces see that gatway they will close it down.
May the dark force be with you!!!

Awesome .. now maybe we will have less complaining about 501 support..
Loosen up the buttons Baby... Sharing is caring... we would have ics complete roms by now if there were more sharing and co-operation.
but what do i know im just a couch tator..

erica_renee said:
Awesome .. now maybe we will have less complaining about 501 support..
Loosen up the buttons Baby... Sharing is caring... we would have ics complete roms by now if there were more sharing and co-operation.
but what do i know im just a couch tator..
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Not sharing , ask KJY , he had a glimps of my lady , sheeeeeeeeee is mine , mine , mine...

civato said:
Not sharing , ask KJY , he had a glimps of my lady , sheeeeeeeeee is mine , mine , mine...
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And sadly enough her sister is also married, or I'd be in Belgium this very moment getting my own chocolate and s_x lol

erica_renee said:
Awesome .. now maybe we will have less complaining about 501 support..
Loosen up the buttons Baby... Sharing is caring... we would have ics complete roms by now if there were more sharing and co-operation.
but what do i know im just a couch tator..
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More information than most of us need to know........
"Peel" those clothes off baby. Let me see your (tater) core...
Get it? Tater peels....

Alright people, keep your perversions in the closet

Moscow Desire said:
More information than most of us need to know........
"Peel" those clothes off baby. Let me see your (tater) core...
Get it? Tater peels....
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You'd be in for a surprise bro, as ER has the same type of "Tater Core" that you do lol

kjy2010 said:
And add 501 in the title per XDA?
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Hell no. They will all thinks it's for a 500 anyhow!

civato said:
Well as long it's the buttons of the rom and not the buttons of my wife here shirt I'm all OK with that.
Need some more stuff just pm me !
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If it were a shirt, it would be on the floor near the end of my bed. Along with panties, bra, etc. (erica and werecalf, relax)
Bunch of perverts....
No, I will PM you later. About "HC" buttons
now where did I leave that bottle.......

kjy2010 said:
You'd be in for a surprise bro, as ER has the same type of "Tater Core" that you do lol
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I'm not going there.........

Goooood joooob. Good job. Gooooooooooooood joooooooooob - do you hear Hancock here? anyway good job for us A501 users not loved by the devs. Hope to see it more and more improved (but does it really need to be improved) even though the over-hyped ICS is knocking on the Iconia door.
Sent from my Subar...khem...A501

Damn, so what is new and unusual??

Rusikxxx said:
Damn, so what is new and unusual??
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Not much has been done for the 501, this is running a custom kernel, and is themed.
So quite a bit different than your typical stock ROM

[CWM] Precise Volume Control, Smooth Scrolling and Battery Drain Fix

Precise Volume Control, Smooth Scrolling and Battery Drain Fix
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This is a modified framework.jar and framework.odex based on the tutorial here --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1411317
This mod is tested working on ICS Final by Jusada. I don't know if this mod is isn't working for others. One thing for sure, this works for CyanogenMod 7.2. I haven't try flash it on other ROMs, so, if this works for you, do tell me. I'll let the others know.
Some of the users feedback
itasoulas said:
testing for almost a day with heavy use...battery life is definately better and I'm not having a "placebo effect"
good job, script recommended!!!!
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Spoonk said:
After 3 days using this mod, i can say it's amazing for my phone. My battery life increased almost twice. I used my phone as usual - always 3G and wi-fi on, few 5-6 mins phone calls and a lot of browsing in market and browser. Few minutes of Angry Birds Rio (I'm not a fan of games, my girlfriend plays) and almost 45 mins of watching online TV. My battery last more than two and a half days!!! This is something unthinkable until now. The volume steps are 30 and smooth scolling is working well for me too.
Thank you for this mod!!!
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Basically, this a patch of :
A more precise volume control (Volume steps mod)
A smoother overall scrolling (Smooth scroll mod)
Fixed a CyanogenMod 7.2 battery drain issue
Volume steps mod
- People who use Android may complain about the big jump of the volume control.
- By using this mod, the volume steps are changed to 30 steps instead of the default 15 so the volume control becomes more precise.
Smooth scroll mod
- Some application developers recommend disable 'scrollingcache' in app's internal config as it can cause problem to the system, but not all applications have disabled scrollingcache.
- You will experience better overall scrolling after flashing this mod.
Battery Drain Issue
- Some people report that CyanogenMod 7.2 has a battery drain issue on SGA, and till now the problem hasn't been resolved yet.
- In my experience, this mod gives ENORMOUS battery saving, even when my SGA is overclocked at 883 MHz. But then, this is only from my own experience. I won't promise you anything.
Installing method:
Download the frameworkmod.zip from the attachment.
Mount /system.
Flash it via ClockWorkMod.
Enjoy.
Just in case of failure, make sure you have a NANDROID backup before flashing. If you have boot problems, use advance restore>restore system to revert it back.
Don't blame me if your SGA won't boot if you're using deodexed roms or stock rom.
CREDITS
Thanks to AndroidON for his great tutorial in making this mod working. Also to everybody who help me as testers and who share ideas with me.
P.S: This mod takes no effect for some people, but it works if added manually though. I think it's a script problem. Try flashing this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436367&page=6 (Thanks kevinlekiller )
Please click the thanks button, if this works.
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Great News for Deodexed ROMs users, I have made the deodexed version of this mod, but yet to be tested due to no deodex roms at my disposal. So, this is a BIG WARNING!! Try, and report. Make sure you make a NANDROID backup first in case of boot failure. Anybody who use deodex roms, and want to contribute something in this modding, please PM me.
NEWThis is the working deodexed frameworkmod based on TheMyth ICS beta 2 framework.jar. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21247921&postcount=104 Try and report.
NEWThere are some people who report InfinityROM works with the deodexed version, the one that you can download below despite the rom itself is a odexed rom. Ask Mr Google why.

Can you explain what you did on the "Battery Drain Issue". Thanks.

Honestly, I totally had no idea why this would fix the battery issue, but to my experience this makes my battery lasts longer than before the modding. So, I just make a premature conclusion that MAYBE the modding itself repairs the issue. I don't know.

The volume control it's great but i'm not sure if fix the battery issue and the scrolling its great
Good work!

Glad it's working for you since this is my first post here.

thx for the mod will test it later!!

I assume it's capable of working with other mods like slaid's, gadgetcheck's and others, cause the files won't be placed in init.d?

invention said:
I assume it's capable of working with other mods like slaid's, gadgetcheck's and others, cause the files won't be placed in init.d?
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Sorry, please read again at the post. This is not a init.d script mod, this is a modified /system/framework/framework.jar and framework.odex files. Of course this mod completely compatible with those scripts, I suppose.

I know this isn't an init.d mod. That's why I mentioned it in my previous post to justify my statement. I asked just to be sure, it's the first question of this kind here so I think it's ok. Thanks for the answer.

stuck on "ANDROID" after flashing [ROM : Infinity 7.2 ]

invention said:
I know this isn't an init.d mod. That's why I mentioned it in my previous post to justify my statement. I asked just to be sure, it's the first question of this kind here so I think it's ok. Thanks for the answer.
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My pleasure to help.

this will work in any other rom or junst in cyanogenmod?

darknight_joao said:
this will work in any other rom or junst in cyanogenmod?
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I believe this mod will work on CyanogenMod based ROMs. I have yet to test it on stock ROMs though. Give feedback, so that everyone will benefit from it. Thanks.

prateek_gemini said:
stuck on "ANDROID" after flashing [ROM : Infinity 7.2 ]
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Does anyone else experience similiar problem?

Does it stuck forever or takes more time to get into boot animation? Please reboot for several times, and wait much longer at the ANDROID title.

prateek_gemini said:
stuck on "ANDROID" after flashing [ROM : Infinity 7.2 ]
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Sorry, I overlooked your earlier post.

no joy on stock rom
thought i would try, tested on stock and stock based custom rom.
installed it over ginger real 2,wiped cache and dalvik then tried with wipe data factory reset.
hung on boot screen for ten mins each try, thought i'd try it anyway for feedback.
keep it up mate.

It works just flashed via CWM, rom CyanogenMod 7.2
Sent from my GT-S5830

I didn't get bootloop. Using ICS by jusada. I'll see what it can do

I never use stock roms, so, there will be no mods for stock roms from me. Quite a disappointing news to stock roms fans.