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Working on the Wiki

Hey everybody,
I'm currently working/writing for the Wiki.
If you wish to see certain topics in it please let me know, or add it yourself
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Update 28-01-2008
I've updated the wiki again. The following items have been done:
Added the ROM dump article from the forums written by pof
Added the link to the forum thread on the Niki Kitchen 0.3
Added some hacks & tweaks for the Niki
Please, I want to expand the wiki so it is a good starting point and knowledge base for new users and people unknow to flashing and updating.

FatalZero said:
I'm currently working/writing for the Wiki.
Thanks
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Good news !!! Thx

Is there really no one who cares about the Wiki

You do a great job! I just miss a link to the cube customization thread. beside of that i have no idea to improve it.

how about a decent explanation of the different types of spl and what they would be used for, also a list of any settings you would net to take a note of before flashing a new rom, eg server settings for mms,

Request: X2 Threads From X1 Forum Moved Here?

I'm sorry if this has been discussed already, or currently being looked into, but would it be possible to move some of the helpful and important Xperia X2 threads from the X1 section over to the newly implemented X2 forum? (Thanks for it, awesome! )
I think the following are very helpful, informative, important and/or awesome topics that should be moved here. There also were/are good discussions in them.
P.S I'm sorry for the links below, my account has not been verified yet so I can't use the link function.
1. [Solution] MUST-HAVE For X2 Users! Speed Tweaks & How to Disable "Slideview" & Panels
Link: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=663093
Number 1 should be stickied. Again, great work there
2. XPERIA X2 ROM RAW dump + more contents added
Link: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=585722
3. X2 beware it CORRUPUTS memory card content!
Link: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=669157
4. [Official News] X2 MR1 upgrade available!
Link: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=655508
5. Xperia X2: How to change language (re-flash an Stock Spanish ROM)
Link: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=665564
6. Swype keyboard for x2
Link: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=675656
7. Action regarding X2
Link: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=662255
8. Xperia X2 - Bluetooth rSAP profile
Link: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=675759
9. My X2 just arrived! Details inside, good and bad.
Link: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=615784
10. XPERIA X2 - New firmware R3AA0xx
Link: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=677440
I'm sorry if I left anything out or if this has been discussed/is currently being done, but, if nothing else, there are 10 links above to very helpful threads
Thanks, you guys are awesome!

Tody_ZA said:
I'm sorry if this has been discussed already, or currently being looked into, but would it be possible to move some of the helpful and important Xperia X2 threads from the X1 section over to the newly implemented X2 forum? (Thanks for it, awesome! )
I think the following are very helpful, informative, important and/or awesome topics that should be moved here. There also were/are good discussions in them.
P.S I'm sorry for the links below, my account has not been verified yet so I can't use the link function.
1. [Solution] MUST-HAVE For X2 Users! Speed Tweaks & How to Disable "Slideview" & Panels
Link: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=663093
Number 1 should be stickied. Again, great work there
2. XPERIA X2 ROM RAW dump + more contents added
Link: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=585722
3. X2 beware it CORRUPUTS memory card content!
Link: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=669157
4. [Official News] X2 MR1 upgrade available!
Link: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=655508
5. Xperia X2: How to change language (re-flash an Stock Spanish ROM)
Link: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=665564
6. Swype keyboard for x2
Link: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=675656
7. Action regarding X2
Link: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=662255
8. Xperia X2 - Bluetooth rSAP profile
Link: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=675759
9. My X2 just arrived! Details inside, good and bad.
Link: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=615784
10. XPERIA X2 - New firmware R3AA0xx
Link: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=677440
I'm sorry if I left anything out or if this has been discussed/is currently being done, but, if nothing else, there are 10 links above to very helpful threads
Thanks, you guys are awesome!
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hi everybody
rest assured I will move them all
just allow me the time to do it
best

Sure, that's great Thanks a lot!

so I'm off to bed
I checked the 1st 20 pages on x1 general, 15 pages on x1 rom dev and managed a sorry 3 on x1 themes and apps
feel free to point out threads that I missed, it's not always easy detecting them, especially when the title doesn't give them away and not all threads having X2 in their title really belong here
until tomorrow
best

Draken Korin said:
so I'm off to bed
I checked the 1st 20 pages on x1 general, 15 pages on x1 rom dev and managed a sorry 3 on x1 themes and apps
feel free to point out threads that I missed, it's not always easy detecting them, especially when the title doesn't give them away and not all threads having X2 in their title really belong here
until tomorrow
best
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Thanks for your time and effort, Draken Korin! We really do appreciate it!

Thanks a bunch for getting everything sorted Great work, very much appreciated!

thx for the feedback, also appreciated
cleaned out 1st 20 pages of themes & apps now as well, hope that sums it up, otherwise drop me a note

[Q] Rom Needed....... plsssssss

Hi all...
I'm very new for this forum, & this is my first psost for this forum, & also I apologize for my bad English.....
So, let me continue,,,,,
I have HTC p3450,
* I need a ROM which should includes SMS & MMS in separate folders, But i searched for many Roms, but all those ROMS are "SMS/MMS", So I want it separate..
* & the next thing is Solitire Game Should be looks like in WM5.0 solitire, Bt in WM6., it shows different ways...
So please can some one give a download link for this kind of ROMS for my HTC P3450...
I tried many many roms, bt still i didnt get what i need....
So plxxxxxxxxx plxxxxxxxxx
Thanks in advance,,,,

Plsss make it fast..,

[TUT]Make Your Own Vanilla IceCream Rom [Custom Rom][Lightweight,Smooth&cool]

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Keep In The Topic Of Vanilla Smooth Rom
Another Guide From Me For Fellows Member Of XDA-Developers.
Purpose of this guide is letting you to enjoy the custom rom you build for you ownself.
Yes this is just a part of ROM zipping and editing.This isn't a count as development
Therefore keep it to yourself & doesn't really need to create a thread to share it.
Everyone can do with this simple tutorial.
Make your own rom with your own taste of idea's (Lightweight CM/Xperia S Style/iOS/Sense)
I am not pretty sure but i think you can do it better
Code:
#include
* Your warranty is now void.
* 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.
* Submitting bug reports on nightly builds is the leading cause of male impotence.
*/
Requirement :
Window/Linux OS
7zip (ROM ZIPPER)
adb skill
calm and positive minded person
Make proper nandroid backup before starting this
>>Notice<<
-|Any prior release or using any stuff you used over xda shall require permission & credit or else
you are on a deep of trouble,therefore once again keep it to yourself only|-
-|This Not Source Build or Porting A Rom Tutorial|-
-|For less hassle you can get any rom to install & stop reading
Get A Rom You Desire For Your Device (CM Based/Aosp Based) Recommended.
Based ROM/Kernel​
For this tutorial i am using my Huawei Ideos U8150 and i used the based from CM7.2 via get.cm
*F.Y.I : If you're based rom using the XXXX Kernel therefore it recommended running on XXXX Kernel not YYYY or other's*
Basic Rom Layout​
A proper roms should have META-INF & system inside the zip
Not all rom will have an boot.img/nand folder/some will not have (Stock)
Editing Updater-script​
It's not recommend to edit those symlink if you are not really know what your are doing
Some pretty useful guide such as this & this may help you (or you may script this)
System Folder​
Pic above show a rom/system folder should look like
some may have csc/cameradata/wifi/vendor folder
Follow you based rom
APP Folder​
Inside the app folder there are massive lot apk files whereby some can be removed and some can't be removed
it also a folder you can add modded apk such as launcher/widget/theme add-on
Here list of CM " Barebones" that you may remove and those that you are not suppose to!
Example you are not using the dspmanager therefore you may remove it.Save up ram & space for system
Example you are installing Cool Music.apk then move it here
Should Not Touch This Part​
You may add any file into this folder but removing them may risk your device into a bootloops
Make sure that the tweak/files that you about to add is on same based CM7>CM7 & CM9>CM9
Bootanimation and Creative Sound​
This is a folder you can give some touch to add cool list of bootanimation & sound.
Just replace or add any bootanimation that make it cooler then other's
Make sure the bootanimation it is for the screen resolution or else ending up wrong scaling of res
Bootanimation collection such as this & use the search for more
Build.prop​
You can edit all you need including changing to your own personal named *Gangam Style Rom*
You may also include list of build.prop tweak that can speed up your device *minor*
Make sure you have a backup copy or else you may end up bootlooping due to wrong line
Some list of collection of tweak for you "here & here"
Notes
This tutorial can be used on any other android devices with different brand's it's general usage for everyone
Once Again Do Make A Nandroid backup before you starting
Know what you are doing because no person will provide gurantee on your own action
Use or port any desire app to your rom but don't expect you will be a developer (it just customizing,almost everyone can do it)
If you uses this thread & encounter any problem.There won't be a Q&A session going on.
This is own experimental action that you should keep in mind may brick your device therefore do some reading and searching
No PM's or Forcing me to tell you what you should do next.You may help other but PM-ing will end up you get reported.
Special thanks to major xda member whom contribute to the device forum & happy developing
Nevertheless if you are happy with this guide press the thanks or donate to me ,If you're not then i can't help so

Reserved for Apps & addon
Style Like Xperia S
If you want Xperia S Theme on CM7/GB
No more futher for this theme : By Chris95X8 @ Here
If you want Xperia S Theme Messaging on CM7/GB
No more futher for this theme : @ Here
If you want Xperia S Launcher For Gingerbread
No more futher for this theme : By ra3al @ Here
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If you want Sense 4 Theme
No more futher for this theme : By Xmaster8 @ Here
Window 7 mod by Chris95X8
checkout here

Cool tutorial man

Vınce said:
Cool tutorial man
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Welcome.
This may reduce soft-modder & for that less unnecessary problem from Rom that caused brick because it's developed by someone....

build.prop editing
COROLLARY
A build.prop file can sometimes also be found in system/bin/ under the name build.prop or simply build. If such a file exists, it needs to be modified too.
This file actually takes precedence over the build.prop file found in system/. This means that the settings will be called from this file and will overwritte the settings found in system/build.prop. It also means that you can modify only this file.

nice tutorial mate! \m/ very helpful for newcomers developers

Fortun said:
build.prop editing
COROLLARY
A build.prop file can sometimes also be found in system/bin/ under the name build.prop or simply build. If such a file exists, it needs to be modified too.
This file actually takes precedence over the build.prop file found in system/. This means that the settings will be called from this file and will overwritte the settings found in system/build.prop. It also means that you can modify only this file.
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Yup usually for the stock kerne rom whereby recovery & RAM disk are there as well
petrukgrinder said:
nice tutorial mate! \m/ very helpful for newcomers developers
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Hopefully it does
More app/tweaks & customization will be update shortly when I have some free time

ooooooo good! i was always curious about customizing a rom, so i never tried that.. now, i will! thanx

thanks for this usefull tutorial

nice tutorial

hey nice tut!!

thanks for Tutorial master...
it is so helpful for New Dev..
:fingers-crossed:

nice tutorial!!!!!!!!!

Really Good Job Bro ... And Thank you Very Much For This Tutorial .
but i have question , is this tutorial only for several roms or i cant edit any rom i wan ?
for example : i am using JJ hybrid Rom ... So Can I adjust apps for this rom ?

Nice tutorial
thanks

7Zip
Zackconsole said:
Keep In The Topic Of Vanilla Smooth Rom
Another Guide From Me For Fellows Member Of XDA-Developers.
Purpose of this guide is letting you to enjoy the custom rom you build for you ownself.
Yes this is just a part of ROM zipping and editing.This isn't a count as development
Therefore keep it to yourself & doesn't really need to create a thread to share it.
Everyone can do with this simple tutorial.
Make your own rom with your own taste of idea's (Lightweight CM/Xperia S Style/iOS/Sense)
I am not pretty sure but i think you can do it better
Code:
#include
* Your warranty is now void.
* 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.
* Submitting bug reports on nightly builds is the leading cause of male impotence.
*/
Requirement :
Window/Linux OS
7zip (ROM ZIPPER)
adb skill
calm and positive minded person
Make proper nandroid backup before starting this
>>Notice<<
-|Any prior release or using any stuff you used over xda shall require permission & credit or else
you are on a deep of trouble,therefore once again keep it to yourself only|-
-|This Not Source Build or Porting A Rom Tutorial|-
-|For less hassle you can get any rom to install & stop reading
Get A Rom You Desire For Your Device (CM Based/Aosp Based) Recommended.
Based ROM/Kernel​
For this tutorial i am using my Huawei Ideos U8150 and i used the based from CM7.2 via get.cm
*F.Y.I : If you're based rom using the XXXX Kernel therefore it recommended running on XXXX Kernel not YYYY or other's*
Basic Rom Layout​
A proper roms should have META-INF & system inside the zip
Not all rom will have an boot.img/nand folder/some will not have (Stock)
Editing Updater-script​
It's not recommend to edit those symlink if you are not really know what your are doing
Some pretty useful guide such as this & this may help you (or you may script this)
System Folder​
Pic above show a rom/system folder should look like
some may have csc/cameradata/wifi/vendor folder
Follow you based rom
APP Folder​
Inside the app folder there are massive lot apk files whereby some can be removed and some can't be removed
it also a folder you can add modded apk such as launcher/widget/theme add-on
Here list of CM " Barebones" that you may remove and those that you are not suppose to!
Example you are not using the dspmanager therefore you may remove it.Save up ram & space for system
Example you are installing Cool Music.apk then move it here
Should Not Touch This Part​
You may add any file into this folder but removing them may risk your device into a bootloops
Make sure that the tweak/files that you about to add is on same based CM7>CM7 & CM9>CM9
Bootanimation and Creative Sound​
This is a folder you can give some touch to add cool list of bootanimation & sound.
Just replace or add any bootanimation that make it cooler then other's
Make sure the bootanimation it is for the screen resolution or else ending up wrong scaling of res
Bootanimation collection such as this & use the search for more
Build.prop​
You can edit all you need including changing to your own personal named *Gangam Style Rom*
You may also include list of build.prop tweak that can speed up your device *minor*
Make sure you have a backup copy or else you may end up bootlooping due to wrong line
Some list of collection of tweak for you "here & here"
Notes
This tutorial can be used on any other android devices with different brand's it's general usage for everyone
Once Again Do Make A Nandroid backup before you starting
Know what you are doing because no person will provide gurantee on your own action
Use or port any desire app to your rom but don't expect you will be a developer (it just customizing,almost everyone can do it)
If you uses this thread & encounter any problem.There won't be a Q&A session going on.
This is own experimental action that you should keep in mind may brick your device therefore do some reading and searching
No PM's or Forcing me to tell you what you should do next.You may help other but PM-ing will end up you get reported.
Special thanks to major xda member whom contribute to the device forum & happy developing
Nevertheless if you are happy with this guide press the thanks or donate to me ,If you're not then i can't help so
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I wanna ask you sth.
I have done everything correctly, but when i flash it in recovery, it fails.
is this because i didnt use 7zip?
i use a mac, so thats hard.

D2m_mhd said:
Really Good Job Bro ... And Thank you Very Much For This Tutorial .
but i have question , is this tutorial only for several roms or i cant edit any rom i wan ?
for example : i am using JJ hybrid Rom ... So Can I adjust apps for this rom ?
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It's universal
InfraBlueAndroid said:
I wanna ask you sth.
I have done everything correctly, but when i flash it in recovery, it fails.
is this because i didnt use 7zip?
i use a mac, so thats hard.
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More Description Please.
Use the proper way to report your problem and here's not Q&A
More thing to be added

my problem
Zackconsole said:
It's universal
More Description Please.
Use the proper way to report your problem and here's not Q&A
More thing to be added
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ok.
i had a base rom of cm9.
i opened it up and only edited one file, the app one.
i added some apps of my choice, and removed system apps, like mail and stuff.
i opened recovery and started to flash the zip.
i had compressed the file normally, not with 7zip.
when i flashed it, i had twrp recovery 2.2.2.1 touch.
when i flashed it, it coudnt open the zip file.
it just said failed.
help?

my phone
white and blue so amazing phone

elsollue wavs
great tutorial. thaks for this thread master

[Q] What rom is right for me?

Hey i'm a new nexus user and there is definitely a lot of choices out there for custom roms and could use some help choosing
My only requirements are the lastapp function and customizable quick settings pannel
Thanks

Check out some from the Development section, if you don't like one, try a different one.