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[ROM][12/03] ZenEXP-Eris Espresso ~Rev7~ [+] ~Rev8-RC1~

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I am now without an Eris, but am looking to acquire one. If you have one you would like to donate, perhaps an extra or one with a bad ESN, or would like to contribute to my Eris fund, please consider donating so I can resume/rebuild this project and make it great once again!
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Before you move on with your installation:
Please read everything in this first post to familiarize yourself with this build.
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until you agree to, and follow through with reading every one of my posts below. 99% of the comments/bugs/issues posted in the thread thus far were already covered in my FAQ section.
This will save you time from waiting for my reply to guide you, and it'll save me from taking time away from bettering ZenEXP-Eris.
Thank you!
Update - 06/06/10 said:
It has come to my attention that the developer of SetCPU would like SetCPU removed from all ROMs by default, and instead have a link placed from the first post of the ROM thread to his thread here on XDA - where SetCPU can be downloaded either free of charge, or for $1.99 (donation). Until Rev8, I won't be revising this, but I am highly recommending that you consider donating to the developer of the application. You can do so by clicking here.
You can also check out the SetCPU thread by clicking here. It contains the newest version of SetCPU.
I'm terribly sorry for this mishap and will no longer include SetCPU by default.
I would also like to point out that the reason SetCPU is in /system/app in ZenEXP-Eris isn't to stop users from donating to the developer, but because I had issues with it being pushed from /data/app to /system/sd/app - when A2SD is activated - during beta testing where it would FC randomly. Moving it solved the issue for now. Installing SetCPU from your memory card or the market will result in it being properly placed and cached in your phone and the issue shouldn't present itself.
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This is the new thread for ZenEXP-Eris. Please disregard the old thread, all information has been moved here.
This disclaimer is taken from Cyanogenmod: It applies to all rooted roms.
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* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
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* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
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Special Thanks:
zenulator ZenEXP on the heroc, kernel help and guidance!
zanfur Overclocked Kernel Base
Zippy MMS-Fix, Kernel work and loads of guidance & help!
rvparts Beta/RC testing
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What's Working in ZenEXP Rev7
Landscape Rosie, HTC Music & HTC Weather (Thanks to zenulator)
BusyBox
A2SD 2.7 Update 1
OTA is disabled
Overclocking (Theoretically: up to 864Mhz Realistically: around 768Mhz - Use AUTODETECT in SetCPU - NOTE: SetCPU Active Widget may cause lag, use the standard widget instead to avoid this)
Notifications
Power Off
Softkeys have been fixed (Home, Menu, Back and Search)
Sensors
Full Market (Including Verizon & private apps)
Wifi
Data/3G
Calls
SMS
MMS (Thanks to Zippy-man)
Bluetooth
Accelerometer
Audio
GPS
Keypad leds
All Expresso/Sense widgets/apps
All Google Apps
Camera
Video recording
Market (Thanks to firerat)
Video/Audio Playback
Youtube
Browser with Flash
Themes (Thanks to Chpoubs/nprussel/villainslide)
HTC Weather Wallpaper
New Expresso launcher
New Dialer/Contacts
Expresso Themes/Modes (way better than scenes)
News/RSS widget/app
Recent apps in notification dropdown
Enhanced Browser with quicklookup and text selector bars(Like the Legend)
Set number of home screens in rosie (5 or 7)
..and loads of other things that didn't make the list
What's Broken in ZenEXP Rev7:
Trackball LED. LED notifications work, they're mapped to the charging/battery LED for now.
"Mobile Network Options" FC's. It's not built to work on a CDMA device, thus the FC.
Gmail doesn't always sync automatically. Manually syncing works just fine.
After taking a picture in the stock Camera app, if you select the button to send it to someone, you will get an
instant FC. This camera app is from another ROM, Zippy is working on getting the stock app to work with this and,
hopefully, it will be included in the future.
Added:
Astro File Explorer (com.metago.astro.apk)
Spare Parts removable through Astro
Google Maps v4.2 (upgraded from v4.0) removable through Astro
XDA-Developers by TapaTalk v1.0 (xdadevelopers.apk) removable through Astro
Wireless Tethering removable through Astro
SetCPU
Any of the apps above can be removed with Astro, except Astro itself and SetCPU. You'll need another file explorer or adb to remove Astro, since it can't remove itself, and SetCPU is install as a System App
Warnings:
Code:
During your first boot-up of this ROM you will be presented with the option to choose
what you like to do with your phone, including:
[LIST]
[*]Always checking my social networks
[*]Viewing recent photos
[*]Keeping up with my schedule
[*]Checking my mail
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[U]Do not[/U] select any of these four buttons as
they seem to cause issues, specifically with Gmail. [I]Selecting them doesn't place
widgets on the home screen as they would on the MyTouch 3G Slide[/I]
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Some applications may FC --ONE TIME-- after applying a new myModes theme.
This should only happen to applications that myModes applies it's theme to, but it will
only happen the first time after installing/applying a new myModes theme.
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Very Important Info Regarding Overclocking & SetCPU
zanfur said:
SetCPU doesn't actually set parameters until you make a change, and it will default to min/max at 19.2/864, which is clearly going to crash on every Eris we've tried. When you flash this, be sure to do the following, or it's your own darn fault if you get stuck in a reboot loop!
Select "Autodetect" on the device selection screen
Make sure that SetCPU is not set to start at boot, until you know you've found settings that won't freeze your phone on boot.
Make sure that the first thing you set is to move the max down to a value you know is stable. If it's your first time, set it to 528 and increment up from there.
The "performance" governor is like "always use the highest frequency of the range". It's useful for testing.
A number of people have asked what my SetCPU profiles look like. They look like this:
Default: 480/768 (I have it clock down to 480 instead of 528 because 480 actually uses a lower voltage.)
Standby: 160/245 (I like battery life. It takes a while to show me who's calling, though, when it rings while in standby.)
Failsafe: 40C/245/245 (40 degrees is probably too hot. I want to stop it before it melts, which would be around 50 degrees.)
If you don't want to overclock your Eris but still want to use this ROM, simply uninstall SetCPU with Astro or, if you haven't run it yet, don't run SetCPU.
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zenulator's ZenEXP Hero Thread can be found here

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If you experience issues with the installation and/or functionality of this build,
please read the FAQ before requesting help.
Changelog for Rev7OD said:
All apk's have been Odexed (minus 2)
All apk's have been PNG Optimized to their limits (which results in a faster ROM)
Zipalign on-boot available (read the FAQ for how to activate it)
Dalvik Cache on internal memory by default (read the FAQ for how to change this)
New default wallpapers (lock & home screens)
Changed MMS default size limits from 100k, 200k and 300k to 300k, 500k and 1.6M, default is 300k. Images larger than this may not go through, MMS will compress them accordingly if needed.
Theme Manager no longer FC's
HTC_IME no longer FC's on boot
New AOSP Messaging and Messaging Widget icons (I like them better, so I made it happen)
New BootAnimation (I was bored with the old one)
Accelerometer (was hit-and-miss in Rev6 for some people, it's stable in Rev7)
Proximity Sensor - screen now turns off in-call, when the phone is up against your cheek, and back on when you pull it away from your cheek.
A2SD v2.7 Update1 (Dalvik is stored on the device by default, to move it to SD see my post above)
New:
Facebook Official (Has a nice widget, works great)
Titanium Backup
YouTubeHD (High Quality by default)
Spare Parts
Removed:
Launcher (not needed, we have Rosie)
YouTube
Clicker (Not required for Sense builds)
FriendStream (never synced Facebook properly, thus it was useless)
Gallery3D (camera button was broken, fixed version had rotation but. Removed for now)
Gmail Unread Count (nobody seemed to be using it, grab it from the Market if you still want it)
Wired Tether (Neither version works in this build, sorry)
HTC Contacts Widget (Never worked)
MMS Fix is built-in (Thanks, Zippy-man!)
Applied some of zenulator's 0.9.6 updates
Rebuilt HTC Setup Wizard
Full Market (Premium & Verizon apps now show up.)
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Older Builds Below
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Maps v4.2 (from 4.1.1) [05/17/10]
New battery icon (blue) [05/17/10]
Pink icons replaced [05/17/10]
Landscape [05/17/10]
HTC Music
HTC Weather
Rosie
BusyBox Fixed [05/17/10]
A2SD Fixed and Integrated (partition your sdcard BEFORE flashing the ROM, it will do the rest) [05/17/10]
Removed MyVerizon (reportedly didn't work unless downloaded from the Market) [05/17/10]
Reduced Footprint (88.6MB, down from 95MB) [05/17/10]
New Hybrid Kernel [05/17/10]
Removed some unnecessary herco files [05/11/10]
Faster boot-up [05/11/10]
Power Down fixed [05/11/10]
New WiFi Module (seems to improve reception, could be placebo effect) [05/11/10]
New Kernel (More efficient overclocking than the previous kernel)[05/11/10]
Accelerometer is working [05/10/10]
Bluetooth is working [05/10/10]
Wifi is working [05/10/10]
New kernel [05/10/10]
Added: SetCPU (use Autodetect Frequencies!) and Wired Tethering [05/09/10]
New kernel! Overclocking is now supported, all the way up to 710Mhz [05/09/10]
MMS Fixed (Download the MMS Fix and install via Recovery)[05/09/10]
Zipaligned all apk's (From this point on, ALL builds will be Zipaligned) [5/08/10]
Market Fix applied - Full market now available[05/08/10]
Swapped Gmail for another version - No more FC's[05/08/10]
Added XDA-Developers App[05/08/10]
Reverted Gmail Unread Count Widget to an earlier version - No more "err" error[05/08/10]
Applied zenulator's "Update1 for ZenEXP-0.9.4.2"[05/08/10]
Fixes accounts & sync settings
Removed some unnecessary heroc code[05/08/10]
Email/SMS/etc notifications now work, less the trackball LED[05/08/10]
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Downloads & Installation said:
How to install ZenEXP-Eris
Reboot into Recovery
Perform a Nandroid Backup
Wipe Data/Factory Reset/Dalvik Cache
Flash ROM
Please be patient, it takes a few minutes to boot for the first time
Allow the phone to boot up for 2-3 minutes before having at it, it's
much faster this way
MMS Fix is built-in, do not flash any MMS fixes!
NOTE: If you plan to use A2SD, you need to create the appropriate partition on your SD card. I recommend: Swap: 0MB, EXT2: 512 or 1024MB. Once you've partitioned, it is highly recommended that you convert your EXT2 partition to EXT3 in Recovery. EXT4 is not supported in ZenEXP-Eris. Also note that creating a partition will wipe your entire card, so please back it up to your computer in advance.
Download ZenEXP-Eris Rev7OD
Wiping data/dalvik/ext is required
Download ZenEXP-Eris Rev7
12/02/2010: Download Link Updated!
NOTE: If you experience the Browser randomly closing with no FC, please install the BrowserFix_signed.zip (MD5: C9B1027A2AB1276D6DDDA91B116A4F03) through Recovery. I will incorporate this fix in the next release.
Extras & Add-ons
Black Keyboard Theme by Zippy-Man - Guide
Remove iPhone-ish Icon Background Boxes - Link coming soon for Rev7!
HTC Sync, Eris Driver and Guide to get it working with ZenEXP - GUIDE
Developer Tools, AmazonMP3, App Pack 2.0, Barcode Scanner and MyTouch Music Player are available, download "Extras.zip" and install with Astro, or similar - Download
If you would like to try some additional themes, you can download slide-themes.zip. Extract them on your desktop, push them to your sdcard and install with Astro or similar - Download
If you appear to be experiencing poor battery life, please read and apply the fix in this thread (It helped me!) - Guide
ZenEXP-Eris LinkList
(12/02/2010) - No longer available, sorry. This is entirely due to switching to direct downloads, hopefully you can appreciate the switch.
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Download Rev8-Beta1
NOTE: I don't have an Eris, so I make no guarantees with this build! Make sure you nandroid backup prior to flashing, just in case!
The Rev8 Beta is up in the Beta Testers Lounge!
Feel free to join, but expect issues and be prepared to use ADB to logcat EVERYTHING so I can fix it.
Changes from Rev7 (so far);
First-boot-setup isn't customized yet
Based on ZenEXP 0.9.7
Deodexed
Gmail Push Fixed
Added True Sprint 6 Signal Bars
SuperUser 2.3.3 by chainsdd
Flash 10.1 for Sense
New Kernel running @ 710 mhz with custom ramdisk (fixes touchscreen lag and wifi tether issues)(default set to ondemand)
Removed More T-Mobile Branding
New DarkTremor a2sd method (Ours is a custom version)
Jit within Sense Optional
Fixed Camera App
Fixed myMode Theme FC’s
Zipalign of system/app on first boot
Zipalign of data/app on boot
Landscape Rosie Removed
Known Issues:
SMS Messages are limited to 160 char. (You can use Handcent and choose the option to split 160 for a temp fix)
Mobile Network settings will Force Close (This is a GSM rom from T-Mobile it does not have the CDMA Settings for Sprint)
There is no PRI or PRL Updates (Again a GSM Rom does not support this)
Contacts Widget will force close (This Rom had faves not a people widget)(This widget must remain for friendstream to work)
Get More Widgets Not Working
Landscape Rosie has been removed for the time being (Might be back in later)
myMode Themes will reboot the phone once applied (this is normal for our devices)
This is a VERY preliminary release. I haven't applied any visual customizations to this build yet, I've simply ported it over and patched a few background processes to work for the Verizon network. Once I know what works and what's broken, I will move forward with customizations. This is an ALPHA/BETA build! expect issues and please report them back asap!
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If HTC Sync isn't working properly for you, and it probably isn't, please use the guide and files included below to complete the installation and sync.
For the record, I haven't always had to do this. I was able to install and sync as-normal when using Vista on my old laptop (with the exception of having to disable Avast! during sync's) and even when I first got my laptop and had a stock Eris w/ 1.5. That all changed when I started using this ROM.
Although it'd be pretty damned hard to mess this up, please remember that you, and only you, are responsible for your actions and the end result(s) when using my guide and the files below.
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NOTE: You should always check your Windows Task Manager -> Processes panel and make sure adb.exe isn't running. If it is, select it and click "End Process" and you'll be good to go.
UPDATE: I've also noticed that, sometimes, I'm unable to sync by selecting "sync now" from the phone. I can, however, sync by clicking Sync in the HTC Sync application on the computer.
HTC_Sync_2.0.33.exe (installs the below files)
My HTC Driver (Compatible with Eris)
HTC Sync v2.0.33
README.txt (Also shown below)
Please read the entire README.txt twice before installing anything. If you still need further help with this, feel free to PM me but only after you've exhausted all efforts to accomplish this yourself
Download Eris_Sync.zip [38MB] and extract it to your desktop. You'll find two files in it;
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1. Save anything you have open and close it
2. Uninstall HTC Sync
3. Start > Run > type: msconfig
4. Go to the services tab, tick the "hide all Microsoft programs" box (at the bottom of the msconfig window)
(This is very important to click on hide all Microsoft services first or computer issues can occur - be sure to tick this box)
5. Now once that is ticked, click on disable all (Microsoft services are hidden as you ticked the box so they will not be disabled now, it's important that microsoft services don't get disabled, so make SURE you ticked the box as described above)
6. Go to the startup Tab, click on disable all
7. Click Apply, then click Restart Now when prompted
8. The PC will restart with only essential Microsoft programs running
9. Click on do not show this again, if prompted
10. Install HTC Sync (use the file I've included here, it includes the correct driver and HTC Sync version!)
11. Plug in your Eris
12. Your Eris should notify you that you're in Disk Mode (assuming you haven't changed the default, otherwise it could be set to Sync mode or Charge Only mode by default)
13. Slide your notifications drawer down on your Eris and select Disk Mode (again, assuming you haven't changed it, otherwise it will say Sync or Charge Only mode)
14. Once prompted, select Sync and click Done
15. Wait a moment and wait for your computer to find your Eris, setup your Eris in the wizard and enjoy!
Once you've completed the above and sync'd your Eris for the first time, you need to do the following:
1. Start > Run> Type: msconfig
2. Go to the services tab, tick that "hide Microsoft services" box again, then click on "enable all"
3. Go to the startup tab, click on "enable all" (You may choose to leave any unchecked that are slowing your computer down, please check google to see what you can and can't disable here)
4. Click Apply, then click Restart Now when prompted
5. Once your PC reboots, plug your Eris back in and try to Sync, does it work? If not, disable your firewall(s)/AntiVirus and try again. I have Avast! and I have to "disable all shields for 10 minutes" before syncing in order for it to work, most likely you will have to as well.

This is the ZenEXP-Eris FAQ section.
Please read through them all before posting for help as your issue is probably covered below.
UPDATE: If you haven't read this FAQ and/or you're asking for help with something that's already been covered here, your plea will be ignored.
I'm sorry to have to do this, but I need to spend more time perfecting the build for Rev8 and less time explaining the same things over and over again.
This FAQ was last updated for ZenEXP-Eris Rev7
Q: Isn't there already a ZenEXP thread?
A: No, not anymore. Hector has moved on and I started an entirely new port.
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Q: Why aren't my softkeys and hardkeys lighting up?
A: The softkeys and hardkeys only light up in dark areas. Try covering the light sensor (top left portion of the Eris, to the left of the ear speaker) to see them light up in a well-lit area.
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Q: My MMS isn't working, can you fix it?
A: There is an MMS patch for all builds up to Rev6. Rev7 and later builds all include the MMS patch built-in and pre-installed.
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Q: A2SD isn't working, what's going on?
A: Did you partition your SD card in Recovery (Volume Up + Power on, while the phone is off, will bring you into Recovery. From there, you'll see the option to partition). I recommend the following for Eris users; Swap:0MB, EXT2:512MB or 1024MB, once you've created your partition head to the main menu of Recovery -> Other -> EXT2 to EXT3. I don't recommend EXT4, but you're welcome to try it.
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Q: My phone seems slow now that I installed your ROM, what gives?
A: Is this your first boot, or did you just boot up your phone? The fact is that your first boot will always take longer than any subsequent boot, and each time you boot up your phone it will take a moment for things to load.
I also recommend giving the phone 2-3 minutes to fully load each time you boot it up, unless you absolutely need to use it right away. When doing this, my phone running ZenEXP-Eris flies, and that's without overclocking.
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Q: I installed a LWP (Live Wallpapers Patch) but it's not working, help?
A: I can't, sorry! HTC Sense isn't compatible with Live Wallpapers for Espresso at this time. There is an HTC Sense LWP patch, but it doesn't function with Espresso yet.
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Q: Gmail isn't autosyncing, can you fix it?
A: I wish, but it's been an ongoing issue with ZenEXP and ZenEXP-Eris. The way around this is to a.) Use the Mail App and set it to poll every 15 minutes, or manually sync Gmail. This will be fixed in the future.
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Q: My trackball/jogball LED isn't lighting up, what's wrong with it?
A: The trackball LED isn't functioning in this build, but I've mapped it to the charging LED so you still get notifications. Make sure you turn Notifictions on in Settings->Sounds & Display->Notification flash or they won't work at all.
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Q: My screen won't change to landscape automatically, can you fix it?
A: Did you change any settings? Check to be sure it's enabled in Settings->Sounds & Display-> Orientation.
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Q: Mobile Network Options doesn't work in Settings->Wireless & Networks->Mobile Networks, is it broken?
A: Yes, it's broken. It will FC everytime you try to open it because it's built to offer up Mobile Network Functions for a GSM device, not a CDMA device. The Eris is CDMA. This will be fixed in the future.
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Q: Your post says the ROM has 7 screens but it only has 5!
A: You have to change it from 5 to 7 in Settings->Personalize->Home screen pages. NOTE that once you change this, if you want to go back to 5 screens only, you'll have to do a Factory Reset.
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Q: The People Widget doesn't work, what gives?
A: It's been removed in Rev7 because of this. It was never meant to work with this build. Zen and Zippy tried to get it working but, since it isn't yet, I've removed it.
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Q: Do I have to wipe anything to upgrade or can I just flash <newest build> over <older build>?
A: I recommend wiping everything (Data/Cache/Dalvik/EXT) before flashing every time you move to a newer build, to avoid issues and conflictions. The only time I don't recommend this is what I specifically state otherwise for a specific build/upgrade.
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Q: I didn't read your entire thread and am now having issues, can you fix them for me?
A: Not until you read my entire thread twice and try to resolve them on your own. It takes a lot of time to debug, fix and release these builds and we all do it for free. The very least you can do is make sure the bug(s) you've found aren't already known before asking for help.
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Q: If you removed FriendStream, how will I sync my Facebook Contacts?
A: I didn't remove HTCFacebook, which is what syncs Facebook Contacts.
In addition to HTCFacebook, Peep, a Twitter client, is also included, as well as the Official Facebook App.
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Q: My battery life sucks now, please fix it!
A: By default, the "Automatic Backlight Control" is turned off. Settings->Sound & Display->Brightness->check the box next to: Automatic Brightness.
You can also try recalibrating your battery:
Charge the phone to full battery; power off and let it keep charging until the light is green.
Boot to recovery mode and wipe battery stats
Use phone until the battery is so low it shuts itself down - DO NOT charge it until this happens
You should also check out this thread on how to obtain bettery battery life.
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Q: I have a Class 4, 6 or 10 card, and would like to move Dalvik Cache to it, how do I do this?
A: Plug your phone in via USB, open up a command prompt or terminal and issue the following;
Code:
adb remount
adb shell a2sd cache
Once completed, I suggest rebooting your phone.
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Q: I would like to enable ZipAlign at-boot, how can I do this?
A: Plug your phone in via USB, open up a command prompt or terminal and issue the following;
Code:
adb remount
adb shell a2sd zipalign
Once completed, I suggest rebooting your phone.
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Q: I don't care for some of the apps you've included, can I remove them?
A: Certainly! Open up Astro, click Menu->Tools->Application Manager/Backup->Select each application you'd like
to uninstall, one at a time, by tapping it and clicking the Uninstall button.
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Q: After flashing your ROM, I only see "E" in my status bar, what happened to "3G" in other builds?
A: This build uses custom icons to indicate whether or not you're in a 3G zone. The "E" means "EvDO". When not in a E (or, 3G) zone, you will see "1x".
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Q: Is it normal for the "crosshair" in the status bar to have a line through it? Also, my GPS isn't working or Maps can't find me..
A: I've disabled GPS Location by default - even if you check it during setup - for privacy purposes. You can easily enable it in Settings->Location->Use GPS Satellites (It will bounce to a new screen where you should keep "Location ON" checked). This should also solve other GPS-related issues.
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Reserved
(Last one, Honest)

Does this mean Rev. 7 Is almost ready

orcsbane13 said:
Does this mean Rev. 7 Is almost ready
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Why yes, yes it does

Gah I can't stand it! *whistles while waiting for Rev 7*

sawah said:
Gah I can't stand it! *whistles while waiting for Rev 7*
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Trying to iron out what went wrong with Friendstream in Rev6 first, sorry
I'm passing the RC3 along to my beta tester this evening and should be releasing Rev7 tomorrow afternoon sometime.
-mak

And that's why we love you, you're snappy! <3

.mak said:
Trying to iron out what went wrong with Friendstream in Rev6 first, sorry
I'm passing the RC3 along to my beta tester this evening and should be releasing Rev7 tomorrow afternoon sometime.
-mak
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Good to know. I can give my refresh key a break for the night lol.

Re: [ROM][05/17] ZenEXP-Eris Espresso ~Rev6~ A2SD/Overclocking/FriendStream/Gallery3D
where can i download this rom also can i get circle battery and no time on the toolbar
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orcsbane13 said:
Good to know. I can give my refresh key a break for the night lol.
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Just for one night, though
-mak

mrmidnight said:
where can i download this rom also can i get circle battery and no time on the toolbar
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Rev6 is in the second post, please read everything more carefully next time.
Rev7 will be up tomorrow, it may not be worth installing Rev6 at this time, but you're welcomed to.
The mods you've requested can be done but I can't do them at this time as I have prepaid projects I'm working on right now as well as perfecting Rev7.
-mak

Rev7 is feeling nice and smooooth, even before OC'ing

.mak said:
Rev7 is feeling nice and smooooth, even before OC'ing
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Ignore me for being dumb

.mak said:
Rev7 is feeling nice and smooooth, even before OC'ing
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Don't tease you jerk
Is rotation working in Rev7? It was busted in Rev6, for me at least.

notsed said:
Don't tease you jerk
Is rotation working in Rev7? It was busted in Rev6, for me at least.
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lol yeah, it's good in Rev7 It's much faster now that the entire build is png optimized, too.

LOL it's not nice to tease like that.

.mak, thanks for all the work you've done!
i installed the r6 tonight and it's beautiful. however, titanium backup 3.1.7 hangs when i batch reinstall apps.

[Patch] DroidDream rageagainstthecage malware exploit [CWM zip]

Roms that I know are already protected:
Serendipity - 6+
Firefly - 2.6+
Apex - 5+
Ultimate - 8+
Phoenix Ultimate
Supernova 3+
Cognition 4.4.7 ONLY dg is to cool for this apparently and blames script problems on other people.
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Roms that i know are not protected:
Andromeda - All
Cognition - 4.4.6 and under
Darky's - 9.4 and under 9.5 may or may not be protected.
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If your rom was created/last updated prior to march 2011 its safe to assume you are not protected.
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This is a cwm zip containing one blank file. Attached at the end of the post. Should work on any sgs rom as far as im aware.
/system/bin/profile
Protects against an exploit that all pre-gingerbread phones are vulnerable to.
http://www.androidpolice.com
We should point out that this vulnerability was patched with Gingerbread, meaning any device running Android 2.3+ should be fine. In other words, if you’re looking to play the blame game (which I’m not, but having read all the comments on the original post, many people are), then there’s plenty to go around. The hole was fixed by Google, but it’s relatively useless since many phones aren’t yet running a version of Android that is protected. It’s noteworthy that some manufacturers released updates that patched the exploit for devices without updating to Gingerbread; unfortunately, it appears that minority is quite a small one.
Perhaps most important is the question of what infected users can do about their situation, but it seems the answer is "not much of anything." Because the virus opens up a backdoor and can bring in new code at any time, the only way to really rid an infected device of any damage is to completely wipe it – not exactly the optimal solution, but it looks like the only one available, at least for now.
EDIT: After some dexing and jaxing, the apps seem to be at least posting the IMEI and IMSI codes to http://184.105.245.17:8080/GMServer/GMServlet, which seems to be located in Fremont, CA.
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Check with your rom devs, they may have this patch implemented already. If you are there will already be a blank "profile" file in /system/bin/ (blank as in 0kb) set to rw-r-r. The presence of this file is not a definitive answer, find out for sure. You need to know if your dev put it there or if it's from being infected.
Known infected apps.
Code:
The offending apps from publisher Myournet:
* Falling Down
* Super Guitar Solo
* Super History Eraser
* Photo Editor
* Super Ringtone Maker
* Super Sex Positions
* Hot Sexy Videos
* Chess
* 下坠滚球_Falldown
* Hilton Sex Sound
* Screaming Sexy Japanese Girls
* Falling Ball Dodge
* Scientific Calculator
* Dice Roller
* 躲避弹球
* Advanced Currency Converter
* App Uninstaller
* 几何战机_PewPew
* Funny Paint
* Spider Man
* 蜘蛛侠
Over 30 more have been found by Lookout:
* owling Time
* Advanced Barcode Scanner
* Supre Bluetooth Transfer
* Task Killer Pro
* Music Box
* Sexy Girls: Japanese
* Sexy Legs
* Advanced File Manager
* Magic Strobe Light
* 致命绝色美腿
* 墨水坦克Panzer Panic
* 裸奔先生Mr. Runner
* 软件强力卸载
* Advanced App to SD
* Super Stopwatch & Timer
* Advanced Compass Leveler
* Best password safe
* 掷骰子
* 多彩绘画
* Finger Race
* Piano
* Bubble Shoot
* Advanced Sound Manager
* Magic Hypnotic Spiral
* Funny Face
* Color Blindness Test
* Tie a Tie
* Quick Notes
* Basketball Shot Now
* Quick Delete Contacts
* Omok Five in a Row
* Super Sexy Ringtones
* 大家来找茬
* 桌上曲棍球
* 投篮高手

Now I begin to understand why Apple rules with such a big iron fist...
It's too bad that there are people out there with such malicious intentions..

Just to clarify,
I have a couple of these apps installed.
If I flash the .zip does it fix the vulnerability?
Do I need to uninstall the apps as well?

According to what I've read the only fix if your already infected is to flash stock and start from scratch. The exploit can download new code. I'm no expert, I just made the zip to share it on our forum.
P.s. It was sexy legs wasnt it? Tell us the truth!

LMAO, no, I play guitar.......

Bruce Inman said:
LMAO, no, I play guitar.......
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If you have a file explorer with root access you can browse to /system/bin, if there is already a file there named "profile"(prior to installing this zip) you might already infected.
Edit: Possible that your rom dev may have already included this patch. Check with them first.

Yup, its there.....
Back to stock I go...
Thanks for the heads up!

Just make sure you either create this file there on your own with the right permisions rw-r-r or install this zip before you start reloading apps.

So I have the profile thing in /system/bin, so this means I have an infection?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA Premium App

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought the Dev's were including this fix in their roms?
So if your running a non-stock rom, you may already be protected and have that file.

Very possible that some devs have this included. Check with them. I run andromeda most of the time and it did not have it. Actually a good thing you brought that up, best to ask them before deciding you are actually infected. Might save some flashes.
That or look inside the zip for your rom in the /system/bin folder, if its there odds are they added it.

Yeah, also mine shows 0.0kb size so it would be empty already correct?

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Yeah, also mine shows 0.0kb size so it would be empty already correct?
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That is correct.
The fix places a dummy file in that directory. So you may be protected..........
Check with the Dev that made the rom you are using.

Actually, mine is showing as 0 bytes as well, and I remember mikeymike saying he added it
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I updated the first post. Im sure there would have been a decent hunk of people thinking they were infected when they were not. Still a very good idea to make sure your 100% sure you are protected. This isnt some little worthless virus, it has the potential to be very bad.

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Just a cwm zip containing one blank file. Attached at the end of the post. Should work on any sgs rom as far as im aware.
/system/bin/profile
Protects against an exploit that all pre-gingerbread phones are vulnerable to.
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Yes, but how can we be sure that your "one blank file" doesn't contain any exploits ?
But seriously, just to understand, as long as we add a file named /system/bin/profile then the exploit can't work ?

I'm running the latest version of Cog and I don't see this file in there. I would suggest all Cog users run this patch because I don't think DG has it patched.

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Yes, but how can we be sure that your "one blank file" doesn't contain any exploits ?
But seriously, just to understand, as long as we add a file named /system/bin/profile then the exploit can't work ?
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well because it's blank lol. But yes to the best of my knowledge, for any app that you already have. Since the fix they could have already created a different method. Only real way to avoid a virus is to use your better judgment when installing apps. There is currently no patch for lack of better judgment.

So you said Gingerbread roms SHOULD BE okay? I am on CM7 and decided to check and didn't have a system/bin/profile in there. Should I add it anyways? Or is that roms with the fix may ha e it fixed differently or somewhere else in the rom? Now to check my other cappy's for the file also.
So if I am understanding this correctly, if it IS there but has 0.0bytes then most likely already patched, if it IS there and NOT BLANK (like has some data inside) then probably infected?
Sent from My KickAss Captivated CM7 OC'd 1.3Ghz

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There is currently no patch for lack of better judgment.
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Thank you. I needed a good laugh this morning.

CM7 & CM9 Unofficial builds with cherries

I have been sharing my CM7 builds for some time in the kangaroo thread. But I decided to start my own thread in which I will share the KANG/UNOFFICIAL builds I make. In principle, I will always have the most recent sources with a range of cherry-picks. These cherry-picks are the ones I like.
About Cyanogen: CyanogenMod is a free, community built, aftermarket firmware distribution of Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), which is designed to increase performance and reliability over stock Android for your device.
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
If you run into errors, I will probably not be able to solve it!
If you know a solution, either upload it yourself to Gerrit Code Review or contact me through pm.
Post 2 will contain CM7 downloadlink & overview of picked cherries
Post 3 will contain CM9 downloadlink & overview of picked cherries

CM7 download
Date 21 June 2012
Download link: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/69000552/cm-7-20120621-UNOFFICIAL-galaxysmtd.zip
MD5: ed2a4e24c175b4d87e7e66c4c86284e8
Cherry-picks:
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/17755 - CMStats: Dutch translations
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/17754 - CMUpdateNotify: Dutch translations
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/17753 - CMWallpapers: Dutch translations
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/17727 - CMScreenshot: Dutch translations
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/17608 - Don't consider input restricted if keyguard is still disabled
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/17342 - Don't let apps disable the SIM PIN entry screen
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/17229 - Added possibility to change the style of lock pattern screen
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/16877 - Make some aspects of VCard generation subclassable
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/16762 - Let music player fade smoothly when playing/pausing/seeking
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/16520 - Apply haptic feedback to all buttons, not just the sound button
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/16519 - Close notification view when swiping away the last notification
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/16096 - Avoid double initialization in energy widget buttons
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/16023 - Allow editing event status from GUI and mark new events as confirmed
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/15419 - This patch solves an incorrect behaviour of the phone when someone switches to Airplane Mode
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/15177 - Allow custom calendar reminder snooze times
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/14603 - Fix typo in queue_property_triggers ident
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/14638 - Allow using PLMN and SPN text as part of Custom Carrier text
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/14402 - Modify Running ProcessView as ics (claimed to be better)
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/13798 - Added option to hide alarm icon in status bar
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/13783 - free memory allocated by strdup
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/13782 - fix memory leaking
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/13781 - Fix file descriptor leak in read_num
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/13780 - Fix memory leaking in the VM
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/13779 - Fix possible file descriptor leaking
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/13756 - libm: fix invalid result of function remquo/remquof
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/11630 - Always follow the user's preferred contact display name format (BT)
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/11512 - Add individual contact call history and show groups yes/no setting on call log. - fix
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/8636 - add option to disable volume key beep sounds
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/8051 - Implement full wrap-around for TimePicker

CM9 download
Date: 29 June
Download: https://www.dropbox.com/s/o55lz39ypvqgofc/cm-9-20120629-UNOFFICIAL-galaxysmtd.zip
MD5: 09835e975339e5d1ce0a452096399ebc
Removed:
-Calculator (don't like the default calculator)
-Music (now that we have Apollo)
-VideoEditor (including sample videos)
By flashing this zip after flashing the cm9-file, it's all added again: https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7dy9s0pnejhodu/flash_missing_stuff.zip
ICS cherries:
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/#/c/18370/ - Camera: Handle error callback
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/#/c/18369/ - Camera: Restart preview when the snapshot aspect ratio changes
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/#/c/18319/ - Fix sluggish to launch an app
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/#/c/18311/ - Settings: Dutch translations
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/#/c/18295/ - fix README.mkdn, which still says gingerbread
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/#/c/18255/ - Revert "strict-aliasing fixes from linaro"
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/#/c/18226/ - DSPManager: Dutch translations (WIP)
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/#/c/18219/ - Wifi: Allow to define the idle timeout (5 mn to 3 hours)
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/#/c/18030/ - Allow configure touch to focus timeout
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/#/c/17941/ - Usb: Updated Dutch translations
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/#/c/17771/ - Give consistent names to properties controlling camera shutter sound
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/#/c/17757/ - Add option to remove sound on focus camera
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/#/c/17606/ - Port power widget improvements from CM7 to CM9
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/#/c/17605/ - Don't consider input restricted if keyguard is still disabled
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/#/c/17604/ - Don't let apps disable the SIM PIN entry screen
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/#/c/17555/ - Bottom statusbar
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/#/c/17545/ - Brightness toast panel - dialog displayed showing brightness when using statusbar brightness control
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/#/c/17448/ - samsung_aries-common: Dutch translations
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/#/c/17350/ - Increasing ringtone volume option
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/#/c/17139/ - Weather : Autosync upon network connection
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/#/c/16483/ - new effect sounds contributed by "Dennis Cleiren"
Custom patches:
Kernel: Several patches (including adding SmartassV2, setting SIO as default & improving USB speed, thanks to DerTeufel!):
https://github.com/kasperhettinga/samsung-kernel-aries/commits/new_kernel
Local change in Exchange Calendar Adapter (get complete calendar in stead of first 2 weeks):
https://github.com/kasperhettinga/CM9-exchange-aosp/commit/77a29c864743a9f97d0fac6ea23c13518c505a89
Customizable kill app via back key timeout - set to 1 second

hoping for cm9 to merge this! I like weather on my lockscreen
good thread!

Finally you made your own topic kasper . Thank you very much man. CM7 forever .

weather got merged!

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weather got merged!
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I really like the weather lockscreen as well

By the way kasper, are you using CM 7 or 9?

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By the way kasper, are you using CM 7 or 9?
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I'm currently trying cm9, still undecided on keeping vs returning to cm7. Cm7 feels smoother/faster to me, but I like the improved ui of cm9.
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kasper_h said:
I'm currently trying cm9, still undecided on keeping vs returning to cm7. Cm7 feels smoother/faster to me, but I like the improved ui of cm9.
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You read my mind (currently CM9)

I have always used Cyanogenmod 7 both on my old HD2 and now with my Galaxy S which is awesome...
Thnx for taking this project up and keeping with the nightlies. I seldom use the nightlies instead use an old kanga version and works great. I think it is 7.2.0RC0 which I think was the latest and greatest...

Nice.
I like KANG. (CM7)
thank u

I build a fresh CM7 Kang!

naming
hey kasper!
first of all, thx for continueing building your kangs!
now i have a (maybe dumb) question: your kangs til the latest have still RC1 in the name. for official cm a RC3 came out some days ago. but as you build your kangs with updated source (+cherry picks, of course), the RC1 in the name is irrelevant, is that right?
i hope you understand my question, my english is not so good...
greetz and thx again,
sUsH

Doesn't matter indeed, the build files used to give the file name were not yet updated. But the source is just as recent
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Doesn't matter indeed, the build files used to give the file name were not yet updated. But the source is just as recent
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thx for the fast clarification!
greetz,
sUsH

New CM9 build online.
Didn't build a new CM7, as the last few days there was no new source code being merged....

Thanks very much ! I am downloading it ^^

Hi kasper_h,
Thanks for your builds with cherries and taking up where nrg left off!
I saw these changes not too long ago for the Galaxy Tab to add SmartassV2 governor. Is there any way that you can compile a build with SmartassV2 added? Wasn't sure it was possible, but I love that governor, and I think that would make CM9 perfect for me
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/#/c/16247/
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/#/c/16247/1/drivers/cpufreq/cpufreq_smartass2.c
Reading more into the commit notes, it looks like it wasn't merged because the CM team believes that SmartassV2 performs like Interactive. I've read other articles that say that Interactive stays at one frequency where as Smartass uses all frequencies and is actually pretty battery friendly. If it's not possible, no worries, I know I can always use another kernel. Thanks again!

Interesting challenge, never done something like that. Will give it a try to see whether I get it to build with SmartAssV2
But it may take a few days, now preparing a few day leave

[Chinese ROM] - Now Blast 2.3.5 Updated today!

looking for any nice blur rom, modded found this thread about a Chinise Rom, so decided to look for any update of this. All credits goes to the developer Now疾风 vist his page for any news, but as I read is the last update till the release of 4.0.
Is a really stable rom and fast, did amazing job with theme, feel that battery last longer than any other rom out there, can not log into motoblur and an error linking contacts, with calls and sms at least to me. Try it you wont regret it!.
ROM features (translated with google, and sorry cuz of my english by the way):
Font for Fangzheng Ya Yuan, the global background beautification, streamlined out some of the procedures, added the ability to synchronize Google contacts, maps, voice, positioning, host advertising shielded power button Add to Sleep mode, modify the lock screen wallpaper, delete comes Ringtones, some nice ringtones, SD card acceleration for 2048, the latest Sony BRAVIA ENGINE engine, adjust the battery the initial reads the value of the correction battd permissions, build.prog optimization, root, Deodexed, Zipaligned increase the camera sound on off option. dial microseismic. status bar to operators, Sina weather transparent processing, integrated N more advanced settings. AGPS open base, open voice input and output. switched hang up the vibration switch, FTP file sharing .4 point touch. increase support 1080P camera crack Bluetooth transmission APK. increase the installed software is installed to the fuselage and SD card location Select the Four Diamond microseismic micro-light. screenshot press and hold the Power Options to increase the recovery mode, restart the menu long press the Home key to display the most recent task Tap the Search key off-screen press the search key and start the Power Options to optimize the configuration and script. horizontal screen HDMI mapping refinement shows 12 hours of the status bar (show early morning, morning, noon, afternoon, the evening, at night, at midnight, the middle of the night) the RE Manager Meihuaban, boot speed, improve fluency and stability.
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Screens with ICS theme:
Installation:
1-Full wipe, system, cache, etc
2-flash ROM
3-Flash Radio (works only with this one)
4-Flash Ram Fix (look in the forum for it, will boot, I did not flash it mine yet)
5-If you want the ICS theme
6-Reboot and enjoy
PD:
1- Remember to do it at your own risk, I always cross my fingers when flashing my phone
2- You need to flash webtop, but since I don use it, cuz I install ubuntop. I did not download it, that why is not in the folder
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If I did something wrong sharing this, just OP close it, did not want to hurt someone feelings. Just sharing is caring :good:

This roms looks great but will it work on a locked photon on 2.3.5 ota
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This roms looks great but will it work on a locked photon on 2.3.5 ota
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No.

I'm really starting to hate my photon.
Thanks for the quick reply though.
Sent from my MB855 using Tapatalk 2

What languages are supported???

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What languages are supported???
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Chinese and English

why it is in General section, should go to Developer Section.

Good rom
,I had flashed this ROM for a long time.
It works well and the battery life can not be any better!
I can have my phone work for at least 2days without any charges!
Try to edit build.prop by RE,you will get a Jelly Bean!
bb[remember to delete me!]s.gfan.com/android-5251808-1-1.html

There is already a thread about this :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1615689
Please continue there.
Thread closed

[GUIDE] Guide - S3 Battery savings, performance tips, app advice & Boeffla profiles

[GUIDE] Guide - S3 Battery savings, performance tips, app advice & Boeffla profiles
***Guide - S3 Battery savings, performance tips, app advice & Boeffla profiles (Jump to post 2!) for Lollipop, KitKat & Jelly Bean!***
CONTENTS
*PROLOGUE AND INTENT
*GET MISSING FEATURES BACK
*BATTERY DRAIN
*CUSTOM KERNELS
*USEFUL APPS
*TROUBLE SHOOTING
*NOTES
*MY BOEFFLA SAMSUNG ONDEMAND PROFILE ON POST 2!!!!
Prologue & Intent
I have used AOSP/CM based roms exclusively since owning Android handsets, there are many benefits to this, especially on handsets that manufacturers simply abandon and leave in a poor state, this is thankfully not the case on our trusty Galaxy S3!
However, one of the bugbears of being in the alpha/beta test world that is CM/AOSP etc, its the many teething bugs that can hamper your usage of the device and to make things more irritating, the S3 has plenty of hardware revisions and proprietary software that makes obtaining a truly perfect experience tricky for the developer and the user to achieve!
For these reasons, like me, you might have decided to return to Samsung stock rom or one of the the excellent refined versions of stock by the likes of @_Sale_ or @qaraqumus (NeatRom 4.3 & QS 4.4.2 N7100 Port).
When you return, you are greeted by missing features, but also greeted with excellent camera, depending on your view more polished stock applications that you can keep or get rid of according to taste. Of course, the main thing you will start to experience is STABILITY and its quite addictive!
So this guide is work in progress, I only returned to stock based roms 3 weeks ago, I really wanted a good stable camera and I was to be fair a bit bored of being a nightlie flashaholic! If you have useful information that can be verified as useful then please contribute and lets help others realise that stock is not a dirty word!
I find that all of the missing features from customs roms can be replicated and there is no reason to think that you will be de-featured by returning to stock, nor are any of these things laborious or complicated!
How to get the missing features back that you loved in custom roms!
So you have gone back to stock!
a) You are enjoying the stability and you probably love having the stock camera back! Oooh, perfect burst mode and video record pause! yum yum!
b) You are sad, you miss quick panels, you miss pie, you hate the annoying battery alerts and camera low functionality on low battery power!
These are the sort of things I felt I could not live without, so with help from my XDA friends, I have found answers to all the stuff I wanted back! If there is is something missing that you want back, ask on this thread and lets see if we can discover more together!
1) How to get back functionality like no low battery alerts, using your camera properly when on low power, browser exit, system tweaks, battery icon location and style, quick settings layout, sound behavior, long back kill, etc etc!
1. Install Xposed Framework, go here and follow instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/xposed-installer-versions-changelog-t2714053
2. Install the most excellent apps you will ever install on your custom rom, Wanam Xposed, now you can configure everything I mention and more! : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ma.wanam.xposed&hl=en_GB
3.. Optional install Gravity Box for Xposed, for enabling a few features not included in the more compatible Wanam! Such as full screen lockscreen widgets and some additional hardware key functionality! Be careful ensure that you mirror any similar settings between Wanam and Gravity Box to ensure you have not cross fighting! [/url]
4. Boot Manager - Highlights what apps boot with your phone and allows you to stop them doing so!
5. Flat Style Bar Indicators - Lets you pick some nice looking wifi/mobile indicators for your status bar
6) Recent App Cleaner - Cleans out my recent apps when I turn my screen off and allows you to select apps that you want to keep open as well
7) Xad - Works like Adaway, stopping adverts where it can, its better than adaway as well
8) Xposed Additions - Allow excellent re-mapping of your hardware buttons!
9) XuiMod - Only use this change the system transitions when opening and closing apps, really nice
10) YouTube Adaway - Removes ads and suggestion pop ups in YouTube
11) Start feeling really happy about returning to stock!
How to stop battery drain!
Ok, this is annoying, but it is easy to sort out! there are some basics to observe and then some extra things you can do as well! Everything can be done safely and be reversable so you may experiment freely! Of course, it's a great idea to do a nandroid backup in case you make a mess of things, but if you follow this guide you will be fine and happy!
i) Get Greenify from the Playstore, run it, follow the instructions and limit the apps from waking your device up! On 4.3 roms I find it very useful, however on 4.4.2 I find it a lot less useful, in fact I don't use it at all on QS and I find that xposed Recent App Cleaner performs a better job. However for 4.3 users, stuff like Facebook etc will wake your phone up until the cows come home, but do not greenify apps that you want to be able to deliver on demand messages, like Whatsapp etc, obvious? UPDATE - If you are Pro user then use the Hibernate and Lock Feature to ensure your phone goes to sleep nicely!!!https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.greenify&hl=en_GB
ii) Instal betterybatterystats, follow the xda thread to understand more about what you are doing and you will soon know which naughty apps that are waking up your device! You can then install apps such as Titanium Backup and freeze those apps, so that they no longer run and no longer drain your battery. If you decide you want an app back, then unfreeze it! It is as safe as that! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup&hl=en_GB
iii) Tryout Recent App Cleaner for ensuring apps a killed when your screen is off, seems to work better on QS/4.4.2 roms than greenify, read my post here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58086117&postcount=112
Alternatively use RootAppDelete, i prefer this app, you simply click on system app, choose junior mode (pro mode will delete the app, which is fine if you know for sure you want an app gone forever! or at least untill you next flash an update rom back to your device, disabling is the safer and easier option!) which will then only freeze the apps (just like titanium) and you then tap the offending app and allow it to disable it. If you want one back, then tap the disabled icon and tap the app you want to bring back to life! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=zsj.android.systemappremover&hl=en_GB
What system apps should I get rid of?
This depends on your usage and which revision of android/rom you are using, but for me all of the below were pointless battery draining ram using wastes of space or apps that have a better alternative that are more system resource friendly! If you are unsure, google search the name of the app and you will find results explaining what they were doing within the first page of results, i did!:
NOTE: Please make sure you research each app/service to ensure that your application will not be affected by freezing of any of the below, you can do this in google search or if you use Root App Delete you can press the info button to get an instant google search result!
Adapt Sound
Allshare Control Service
Allshare file service
Application Installer
Badge providers
Basic Daydreams
Best Face
Bluetooth Test
Bubbles
CapabilityManagerService
com.sec.android.app.minimode.res
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks
com.sec.bcservice
com.sec.android.samsung.drmprovider
com.sec.android.app.wfdbroker
com.sec.bcservice
com.sec.android/app.FlashbarService (the side bar on QS rom, if you don't like it, kill it off here!)
ChocoEUKor
CoolEUKor
CLoudAgent
Deep Sea
DirectShareManager
dropbox
dsmforwarding
dsmlawmo
EasyOneHand
Easy Settings
ELM Agent
EmergencyManagerService
enterprise permissions
enterprise sysscope service
enterprise sim pin service
enterprise vpn
Enterprise Sim Pin Service
faceunlock - YOU MIGHT LIKE THIS FEATURE??
factory test
Factory Mode
fm radio - YOU MIGHT WANT IT?
fwupgrade
gallery - YOU MUST REPLACE THIS WITH SOMETHING HOWEVER - REPLACED WITH QUICK PIC ON MY PHONE - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alensw.PicFolder&hl=en_GB
gmail - UNLESS YOU WANT IT OF COURSE!
Google One Time Init
Google Partner Setup
Google Search
Launcher (Make sure you have another launcher installed first!)
LCDtest
Luminous Dots
mobile tracker
MDMApp
Multimedia UI Service Layer
Music (I prefer other music players!)
musicfx
nfc service - YOU MIGHT WANT IT?
nfc test
OMACP
OmaDrmPopup
pagebuddynotisvc
perso
PickupTutorial
Phase Beam
PhoneUtil
photoscreensavers
Photowall
PopupuiReceiver
remote controls
RilNotifier
RoseEUKor
SamsungSans
samsung account
Samsung Link Platform Connectivity
samsung keyboard - YOU NEED A KEYBOARD - I USE GOOGLE KEYBOARD! - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.inputmethod.latin&hl=en_GB
Samsung SBrowser Syncadapter
samsung setupwizard
samsung test to speach
screen mirroring
SecWallpaperChoose
Self Test Mode
Service Mode
ShareShotService
silent logging
S Planner (Google Calendar rules!)
smartcardmanager
smartcardservice
software update
sysscope
Tags
TCP Dump service
touchwiz - IMPORTANT YOU MUST INSTALL A REPLACEMENT LAUNCHER BEFORE REMOVING! I LIKE Smart Launcher - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ginlemon.flowerfree&hl=en_GB
tmserverapp
TopicWall
trypan
User Manual
UltraCfg
video
videoplayer - YOU WILL WANT A VIDEO PLAYER, MOST USE MX PLAYER! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.ad&hl=en_GB
Weather Widget
Weather Widget Main
WlanTest
wssyncmlnps
AS I SAY, GOOGLE SEARCH NAME AND READ UP ABOUT WHAT THE APPS ABOVE DO BEFORE DISABLING THEM, BUT IF YOU WANT THEM BACK JUST UN-DISABLE! SO VERY SIMPLE!!!
Custom kernel sir?
Your stock kernel is good! Remember that!
The custom kernels are better if only if you have to have some of the features, like a desperate need to under or overclock your device, change led behavior and so fourth!
There are many to choose from and you will find them easily enough, I am sure you know of them! I use Boeffla and I have a stable gently overclocked profile you can get from my signature if you want an easy ride with great OC performance, stability and great battery results!
However, it's always best to stay on stock kernel whilst you make your system stable, once it is, then is the time to play with your kernel! I won't and nor will most other users want to help you if you don't follow that simple rule!
Other useful apps and mods!
Pie Control - Miss Pie? Get it here for free! - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jun.ace.piecontrol&hl=en_GB
Reboot - Handy app to bring up a customisable reboot menu! - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ams.reboot&hl=en_GB
Screen Off & Lock - Does as it says! - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.katecca.screenofflock&hl=en_GB
Adaway - Get rid off those nasty adverts, but maybe limit some genuine useful free apps from making revenue for their authors, let you conscience decide! - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2190753
Nice camera hack for picking replacement gallery viewer, battery options etc - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50652193&postcount=15015
Chronus - Get the good old lockscreen weather and calendar widget that features in most AOSP roms, just make sure you select the Chronus Flex widget when you pick your lockscreen widget, that's the one you'll be after! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dvtonder.chronus&hl=en
Yet another screen brigtness app - Sick of Samsung's lame auto brightness feature locking to full brightness and requiring a phone reboot? Or annoyed it won't let you tailor the service the way you want? Well, install this and be very happy! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=biz.gyrus.yaab&hl=en
Bored of Touchwiz and in general all of the samey samey swipey swipey launchers out there? Try Smart Launcher 2! I have not looked back since, perfect experience for your phone, just be willing to play with it for half an hour and I'm sure many of you will appreciate it's overall simplicity! Of and freeze touchwiz afterwards and save yourself a nice chunk of RAM! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ginlemon.flowerfree&hl=en
Trouble shooting
Correct Wiping procedure:
Forgot the correct procedure for wiping your phone when making a switch between rom variants? Just so you do know, when moving from Android revisions or even within the same android build number (i.e. 4.2.2 / 4.3 / 4.31 / 4.4.4 etc) IT IS IMPERATIVE that you Factory Wipe Data, Cache, Davlik and format System! Failure to do so can lead to odd performance or nasty bootloops! Thanks to @andrewwright for reminding me to remind you!
NOTES
I have not developed any of the apps or mods or guides that are linked to this guide, please pay respect to their respective authors and contributors directly on their forum threads.
I will endeavor to update this guide with new things I discover and learn from peoples contributions on this thread.
You always take responsibility for your device! The easy way to protect yourself is make a nandroid backup, back up your apps using titanium backup, freeze or disable your apps rather than uninstall them, don't do anything suggested on this thread unless you are either competent or willing to learn as you make mistakes!

My Boeffla Profiles!
CM12 (Lollipop) Profiles:
Intelliactive CM12 V3: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58681634&postcount=1506
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Android QS 4.4.2 (and variants) / Back-to-Noot 4.4.4 (and vairants) Profiles
Ondemand Sammy 4.4.2/4.4.4 Ports - Best balance of performance and battery with tweaks for 4.4.2 Ports! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58962534&postcount=1553
Android 4.XX Profiles - Note please reset your LMK values after applying!
Ondemand Final v2.1 - Best balance of performance and battery! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57850654&postcount=1422
zzmoove Finalv2 - Good for those who use their phone very little! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56206915&postcount=1299
Intelliactive v4 - All out performance at expense of a little battery http://tinyurl.com/mghintelli
ArchiPort Ondemand v1 - http://tinyurl.com/mgharchiport

When flashing roms:
To stop the likes of bootloop when swapping between aosp and custom tw sammy roms remember to format data and system in recovery FIRST then flash rom/gapps. factory reset isnt enough imo for a clean install. When returning with an odin flash if you have a bootloop go into recovery and "factory reset" and reboot the phone.
I see so many threads started about these bootloop problems when swapping between aosp and tw its a good idea to have this here imo.
Also for the total noobs out there...PIT FILES are a LAST resort! Dont mess with these till you understand what there for. If you still dont understand after reading about pit files....ASK SOMEONE. Dont just flash and hope for the best.
Great idea and a good guide. :thumbup:

andrewwright said:
When flashing roms:
To stop the likes of bootloop when swapping between aosp and custom tw sammy roms remember to format data and system in recovery FIRST then flash rom/gapps. factory reset isnt enough imo for a clean install. When returning with an odin flash if you have a bootloop go into recovery and "factory reset" and reboot the phone.
I see so many threads started about these bootloop problems when swapping between aosp and tw its a good idea to have this here imo.
Also for the total noobs out there...PIT FILES are a LAST resort! Dont mess with these till you understand what there for. If you still dont understand after reading about pit files....ASK SOMEONE. Dont just flash and hope for the best.
Great idea and a good guide. :thumbup:
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I'll add a trouble shooting section and incorporate this, thanks for contributing!
I forgot that some people don't always know the mega basics!
And God, I hope people don't use pit files on this device! I made custom pit files for the s2, but that device needed them! I have threads for that work, but yes no need for people to play with that on our trusty phone!
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I think gravitybox has more features than wanam. Like double tap notification bar to sleep.
probably you should include gravitybox modules. I'm using it. On archidroid.

elitetoniv said:
I think gravitybox has more features than wanam. Like double tap notification bar to sleep.
probably you should include gravitybox modules. I'm using it. On archidroid.
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Indeed, I use Gravity box also, I need a bit of both to get the system functionality I desire.
I will be updating the OP for Gravity box shortly, there are a few things to be cautious of according to some user reports, so I need to put a disclaimer to it. Cheers for contributing :good:

metalgearhathaway said:
Indeed, I use Gravity box also, I need a bit of both to get the system functionality I desire.
I will be updating the OP for Gravity box shortly, there are a few things to be cautious of according to some user reports, so I need to put a disclaimer to it. Cheers for contributing :good:
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yeah. GB is not meant for samsung touchwhiz. wanam is designed for touchwhiz.
so far i dont have any issue.
the reason why i use GB is because
-double tap status bar to lock screen
-status bar icon can be changed to kitkat icons
-ram bar available for recents apps
if only wanam have these features then i would go for wanam.
currently having greenify and gravitybox in my xposed module.
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what launcher are u using?
probably u should include some good launcher as TW is a bit slow.
nova prime :good:

I use smart launcher 2, tw fully removed!
I have both gravity and wannam working together to deliver all the features I need
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metalgearhathaway said:
I use smart launcher 2, tw fully removed!
I have both gravity and wannam working together to deliver all the features I need
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both xposed module?? wow... no crashes or bootloops? im afraid the wrong configuration will result in bootloop...
no issue on gravitybox as i dont mess around with lots of features, just the ones i need.
hows neatrom? good?
archidroid is great... :good:

elitetoniv said:
both xposed module?? wow... no crashes or bootloops? im afraid the wrong configuration will result in bootloop...
no issue on gravitybox as i dont mess around with lots of features, just the ones i need.
hows neatrom? good?
archidroid is great... :good:
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It's very hard to differentiate between archi and neat, both as good as each other!
Mixing both modules no issues, but obviously make sure your settings between the two don't conflict otherwise you could have issues.
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elitetoniv said:
both xposed module?? wow... no crashes or bootloops? im afraid the wrong configuration will result in bootloop...
no issue on gravitybox as i dont mess around with lots of features, just the ones i need.
hows neatrom? good?
archidroid is great... :good:
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update, I should have mentioned that using version 2.7.6 of gravity box combined with Wannam is fine, the later versions do cause ui issues! I will be updating OP soon
EDIT - OP UPDATED WITH DETAILS FOR GRAVITY BOX, NEW APPS TO FREEZE AND INSTALL

How do you use ondemand? Is UI any smooth?

AssassinGEO said:
How do you use ondemand? Is UI any smooth?
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Give the profile a try and find out. I find ondemand the most balanced performing governor, offering both performance and battery saving potential. However, upon my using my v3 profile for s couple of days, I have chose to alter my setting of swappiness from 60 to 40 and have altered the zram down to 160mb. The balancing of the profile is getting close to perfect and I hope to release a final version by next weekend!
Let me know how you get on if you choose to try
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how much ram does SL2 consume?
might give it a try if its better than nova prime...

elitetoniv said:
how much ram does SL2 consume?
might give it a try if its better than nova prime...
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Looks like about 55mb, how much does Touchwiz use or any of the others?

Nova Prime use about 61 MB.
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NexxP963 said:
Nova Prime use about 61 MB.
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really?? im getting around 30+ mb.
touchwhiz is definitely more...
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i find that quick pic consume more ram than default gallery.
also i cannot access recent snapped pictures from the default camera.

elitetoniv said:
really?? im getting around 30+ mb.
touchwhiz is definitely more...
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i find that quick pic consume more ram than default gallery.
also i cannot access recent snapped pictures from the default camera.
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Read my op, there is a mod to get quickpic working in camera app!
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metalgearhathaway said:
Read my op, there is a mod to get quickpic working in camera app!
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can't find it in your op.care to paste the info here.
Is it faster than default gallery app

elitetoniv said:
can't find it in your op.care to paste the info here.
Is it faster than default gallery app
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50652193&postcount=15015