EDIT: The answers to this post convinced me to cancel this offer and just work on it myself, so forget the donation offer.
I would love to see someone who knows what they are doing make a truly bare bones Rom from one of the 2.2.2 releases. I don't want any tweaking, I just want it stripped bare of anything that isn't absolutely necessary. The app drawer would ideally have nothing but:
Camera
Contacts
Market (the older version that works cleanly)
Phone
Settings
If it isn't too much trouble, root it and include
Superuser
Busybox
And anything that absolutely has to be installed to make all the rest work, but nothing else.
It should be stable at a screen density of 200, which I need to use maps without my glasses. Yes, I will install Maps at some point, I just don't want it pre-installed.
We'll download the versions of everything else as we need them and choose the apps we want.
I bought the phone on a $50 deal. I'll happily donate that much to the person who makes a stable, stripped Rom. If the thing runs for three days with no bizarre behavior, I'll call it stable, because at this point I'm lucky to get a day. If that sounds cheap, this isn't really developing, it's stripping a stock Rom down to the bare essentials, which should be a snap for some of you.
I know I could buy one of the utilities and remove apps I don't want, but I just don't think it is the same as starting out clean - besides, that would require installing another piece of software, wouldn't it? Kind of defeating the whole purpose, wouldn't you say?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=922217
This is the Streak Android Development FORUM.
Please DO NOT POST in HERE Unless it is to do with DEVELOPMENT.
IE Hacks, Mods, Fixes, Reference, and Tutorials go in the Dev Section
If you have a PROBLEM IT does not count as DEVELOPMENT.
If you have a QUESTION IT does not count as DEVELOPMENT.
We have other Forums for those.
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Honestly:
1: install a rom, either custom, or stock
1a: if stock, root the rom
2:install root explorer
3:rip all the APK's you don't want out of /system/app/*
*as for running stable at a DPI of 200 or greater, if the actual phone is used, it simply won't be stable. If calls aren't made too often, you might consider it stable *enough* to use. You might wait for good builds of Gingerbread to come out, they don't seem to have stability issues at higher DPI's, but aren't as stable in general.
sorry to burst your bubble, topics like this shouldn't be in here.
The phone is just not going to be stable at 200? That bites.
As for the rest, I'm not sure what can be safely "ripped out" so I'm quite willing to pay someone else to do it.
Sorry if this is the wrong location. I'll report it to the mods to be moved.
Eh, im running at 200dpi right now live, if the phone is used, normally you can complete calls, but I've had it FC before accepting a call, which sucks, after the phone.apk fc'd the other day, it did the usual RIL reboot, and said no sim momentarily, after it showed signal, it didn't receive messages till a full reboot. As for what APK's can be removed, anything that you KNOW what it goes to ie. Acuweather / amazon / quickoffice, etc. Can be removed or the extension can be renamed.
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Been running at 240 dpi for a couple weeks now and it's more stable then 200, just as important is that noone designs their apps around 200 but everyone does for 240.
If you want a highly specific customization on a stock rom you're better off just doing it yourself. Just remove apps from /system/app and reboot and it'll be gone.
You should ONLY remove apps that appear in the app drawer though, there are many other apks that arnt visible and they're required for system stability.
If you start removing apks that arnt visible on the app drawer you'll prob end up with a brick or at least breaking many system functions.
Here's a quick list of the apps I yanked from a 351 ROM. Please note that the Stage UI is in this list. BEFORE removing the Stage UI, install a launcher app, like LauncherPro, ADW, or GoLauncher.
Code:
Volume in drive F has no label.
Volume Serial Number is E654-9CCE
Directory of F:\Android\ROM\Dell Streak\Root Apps\backup
07/25/2011 04:27 PM <DIR> .
07/25/2011 04:27 PM <DIR> ..
05/16/2011 02:58 PM 663,794 amazonmp3.apk
05/16/2011 02:33 PM 742,957 BooksStageWidget-release_Stage_C-1992-2011-03-08_12-30.apk
05/16/2011 02:47 PM 1,075,313 ContactsStageWidget-release_Stage_C-1992-2011-03-08_12-30.apk
05/16/2011 02:58 PM 14,176,603 copilot.apk
05/16/2011 02:47 PM 16,187 DellSettingsProvider_2.2.2.apk
05/16/2011 02:38 PM 297,658 EmailStageWidget-release_Stage_C-1992-2011-03-08_12-30.apk
05/16/2011 02:58 PM 3,044,229 evernote.apk
05/16/2011 02:38 PM 10,379,661 HomeStageWidget-release_Stage_C-1992-2011-03-08_12-30.apk
05/16/2011 02:39 PM 352,046 MusicStageWidget-release_Stage_C-1992-2011-03-08_12-30.apk
05/16/2011 02:58 PM 3,252,365 Napster-Tablet.apk
05/16/2011 02:34 PM 876,463 NeroDellSync_1.0.10.9.apk
05/16/2011 02:39 PM 1,170,093 NewsStageWidget-release_Stage_C-1992-2011-03-08_12-30.apk
05/16/2011 02:58 PM 2,865,160 oovoo.apk
05/16/2011 02:58 PM 2,137,150 PageOnce.apk
05/16/2011 02:39 PM 368,139 PicturesStageWidget-release_Stage_C-1992-2011-03-08_12-30.apk
05/16/2011 02:40 PM 267,863 RadioStageWidget-release_Stage_C-1992-2011-03-08_12-30.apk
05/16/2011 02:34 PM 603,995 RoxioNow_1.0.1.apk
05/16/2011 02:40 PM 2,675,236 SocialStageWidget-release_Stage_C-1992-2011-03-08_12-30.apk
05/16/2011 02:34 PM 7,527,456 StageLauncher-release_Stage_C-1992-2011-03-08_12-30.apk
05/16/2011 02:40 PM 213,942 VideoStageWidget-release_Stage_C-1992-2011-03-08_12-30.apk
05/16/2011 02:41 PM 446,069 WebStageWidget-release_Stage_C-1992-2011-03-08_12-30.apk
05/16/2011 02:58 PM 9,423,236 ZinioReader.apk
24 File(s) 63,374,335 bytes
2 Dir(s) 104,305,381,376 bytes free
I kept the following: Amazon Kindle, Arcade by Kongregate, Facebook, TuneIn Radio, Twitter, and YouTube. Of those, I could have realistically deleted Facebook and Twitter. Facebook because I access Facebook through Opera Mobile, and Twitter because I don't use it at all.
rule of thumb: if it's listed on the android market, it's safe to remove
Just to point out, Manii's advice is the sensible way to go. I'm not a big fan of sensible.
I absolutely loathe the Stage UI, which is why I ripped everything Stage UI related out along with the apps included in the ROM.
Launcher's a launcher, as long as you have at least 1 it doesnt really matter which as long as it works
All right, I'm convinced. I just loaded a fresh install of 354 and started renaming apk files. So far so good.
So to make it official, I rescind my foolish offer.
TheManii said:
Been running at 240 dpi for a couple weeks now and it's more stable then 200, just as important is that noone designs their apps around 200 but everyone does for 240.
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What dialer do you use with 240? The stock dialer is readable and functional but looks strange at 240.
Still the stock one
If i ever get around to it i might try getting the stock nexus one 2.2.2 one on it. But it's rather low priority right now
I'm using GingerDx.v022 and all going smooth n nice...
I've install many other .akp app from xda .. but i want the whole list of .apk file for my cell...!!
Also can any 1 say me which app can help my x8 for long battery life...
i'm using Advance task killer also reboot my cell twice a day.. n also have freeze unwanted apps ...n normally my battery supports my cell till 1day....but still want to extent my battery life.. so if there is any possible way then share it here...
N others who read this thread n thinks that there x8/w8 looks smart n sexy then share your Screenshots here ....
About the apk list
luckily, you're able to manage an app list to install and/or uninstall with sd card storage optimizer. this app is cool, it lets you maintain a backup of all your aps and choose install or uninstall them. It's perfect when you're changing of rom. Its disadvantage is that you have to go one by one. This is annoying but be pacient. download it from android market
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to save battery just avoid too many widgets, set automatic or low contrast, turn off wifi and bt when unecessary, and obviously kill the running apps (I usually set the back button to do this, more practical). As simple as that, better than and sofisticated app.
This is just a general question but can anyone tell me why android runs so many apps in the background. It takes up a lot of memory and slows the phone down considerably.
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It's not unusual to see all those apps marked as Running. This doesn't mean they are actually running, Android just keeps them "pre-loaded" in a dormant state until they are needed again. If you don't use them for a long period of time the OS will eventually kill them. So, no worries http://forum.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/smile.gif
This is the way Android memory works, in order that recently used apps etc load quicker, so don't concern yourself too much, but try and keep widgets to a minimum
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That's normal.
As said, this is normal. You can use Apps like Task-killer to stop the unwanted ones from starting up. I don't use Task-Killer because I think that's just another app added to the system. I have a shortcut of running apps (settings>apps) in my home screen and periodically stopping unwanted apps.
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And if you're really annoyed by a useless app restarting frequently, you can either uninstall it if possible or freeze it with Titanium Backup.
Thanks,
Normally the phone runs great but every now and then it gets really slow.
Just going to have to live with it until I get enough money for the S3
Got this phone and I'm pretty satisfied but of course battery OVERdraining issue is something i would like to avoid..
I have one question for all for you - is there an app which would turn on and off Wifi/Mobile data every hour...or every 30 minutes keeping them on for 2 minutes for example - which is, in my case, enough for syncing.
Additional feature like putting it into sleep mode/turning off that option of scheduled syncing during the night is more than welcomed.
I have previously found some schedulers but you need to schedule each event separately which is non sense in my opinion...One event for ON, one for OFF for each 30 minutes is too much..
Check out .....
LEAN DROID ......
It will work pretty well if u get to know how to use this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teqtic.leandata
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If u want something like scheduling settings and stuff ... then u Shud try this
Tasker
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm
Thanks man....i have tried to use tasker but i cannot set anything...i dont know if a problem is in my understanding of the tool but it is too complicated...
Watch a video in YouTube on how to use Tasker ! U will understand
Everytime I send a picture through SMS. A new folder called .fallback gets created in my gallery. I do know that the folder is hidden under file manager and under LG_apps/advanced/ I posted a pic. But everytime I delete this, it reappears when I send a pic SMS. It's quite annoying and I don't wanna have to see duplicates of pics.
https://www.reddit.com/r/lgv20/comments/5akfx8/fallback_gallery/
looks like its a standard issue for some.
probably a att thing, as i dont see this issue happening on the sprint variant.
but we didnt get a gallery app by default, everything was google, google photos etc.
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http://www.howtogeek.com/93507/prevent-a-media-directory-from-appearing-in-android-gallery/
this may help at least visually, so your not seeing the extra files being added.
but the only thing i could think of is pull the stock gallery apk from my rom or a diffrent variant and try it.
probably tied to the variants version.