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Linux kernel on i780.

I was able to partialy boot Linux kernel on Samsung i780. It wouldn't be possible without help from tmzt. You can find him, and other helpful people on #htc-linux IRC channel on freenode network.
Here are files (kernel, kernel config, default.txt) http://netbsd.pl/~lama/i780/
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How have i to use these files (.config,linux+default ecc)?
And what means "partially boot"?The i780 doesn t start?

Partially boot means the video is corrupt and the kernel panics because it can't find the root filesystem, the sd card is not implemented yet and ll4m4 did not use an initramfs.
This kernel is not specific to i780, it's just the first step in linux/android on i780.

Nice!
Now that's cool!! I'll be watching...

isn't the i780 hardware similar to the omnia?

It s a start point, but now we only know the i780 can run haret, we don t have a specific zImage or a specific default.txt...

I think we can modify the "omnia's linux" to get it working on i780.I tried to run those files without any modification but the phone vibrates a lot during boot and there is also a screen issue.

ilMessia said:
I think we can modify the "omnia's linux" to get it working on i780.I tried to run those files without any modification but the phone vibrates a lot during boot and there is also a screen issue.
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Looking forward to test this !!!
Keep the good work

I've manage to make some "progress"...
rev 1
Build kernel based on linux-2.6.29-rc4 sources with arm-2008q3 cross-compiler (config attached )
+fixed res problems, keys reacting (not mapped right), kernel is chill-out
-no connection with device
Cross-compiled busybox-1.13.2 and made initfs (I'm not sure is it working)
It's not big step but step at all
UPDATE 14.02
rev 2
+fixed key mapping, most letters are correct
+kernel is more stable, compressed and it don't spill errors,
+you can actually do something besides writing, there is busybox but don't have all symlinks. all commands are available by "busybox command" // usage example "busybox touch new_file"
- initrd still sucks a lot, it was created in 5min for sake of kernel. but this is just first day of develop...
Besides this I'm planning to move news and files to MelPlace2 website...
UPDATE 24.02
rev 3
+further key fixes
Vol up/down = up/down arrows
Green/red keys = page up/down (usefull to scroll console SHIFT+PGUP)
Rest of keys = explore
+framebuffer corrected - no cut letters near margins
+initrd with little kick, it show that working on this device can be enjoyable
+many devices appear in dmesg...
but
-initrd is still not enough - working on MMC and Ethernet
-randomly kernel boots with white area on right part of screen - reset your device as fast as possible or it will leave strange mark on screen for few minutes, even in WM (!!)
Please test latest revision and send some constructive feedback
I've created kernel git repository on GitHub HERE.
So if you want to help check it out (do not trash this thread with messages about git- it's separately thing).
I've just started (1 patch) so everybody should know what is going on.
Updated download link: i780Linux.zip (2,4 MB)

melgurth said:
I've manage to make some "progress"...
Build kernel based on linux-2.6.29-rc4 sources with arm-2008q3 cross-compiler (config attached )
+fixed res problems, keys reacting (not mapped right), kernel is chill-out
-no connection with device
Cross-compiled busybox-1.13.2 and made initfs (I'm not sure is it working)
It's not big step but step at all
Download link: i780Linux.zip (2,3 MB)
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Great work man!!!

I just baught my i780 couple of weeks ago. My original plan was, to buy an Android phone. But there was just the HTC Dream available and its price was doubled - compared to the i780.
Now I am glad to hear, that you are working on getting Linux running. I am a Linuxer since 1997. I will try the kernel.
If I can help somehow, let me know.
Cheers
Holger

linuxholgi said:
....
If I can help somehow, let me know.
Cheers
Holger
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...help is always needed.
Right now I'm in need of good initrd. If You willing to help You can try to make something.
I'll brake work on this weekend due to my birthday (social life) but I'm gonna resume kernel dev in monday. Could be useful to have good initrd with busybox and rootfs.

Ok, is there a ready-to-use toolchain I can use?
Holger

linuxholgi said:
Ok, is there a ready-to-use toolchain I can use?
Holger
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yes it is. it's magical and working like charm
http://www.codesourcery.com/sgpp/lite/arm/portal/release644
Advanced Packages:
IA32 GNU/Linux TAR
unpack to (location) and make changes in makefile of compiling source
Code:
ARCH ?= arm
CROSS_COMPILE ?= /(location)/arm-2008q3/bin/arm-none-linux-gnueabi-

OK I am prepared now, but take some time to get a good working initr.d. Quite busy these days but do my best!
Holger

Anyone has anynews?

check out this link guys:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=484228
which links to video on http://exabyte.es/omnia/2009/02/video-con-linux-corriendo-en-omnia/
which contains video of the omnia AND the i780! (starting from around 2min30s)
They even seem to have enabled all of the functions like camera as well, so why not try contacting those people instead of reinventing the wheel?
Greetz

bazzix said:
check out this link guys:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=484228
which links to video on http://exabyte.es/omnia/2009/02/video-con-linux-corriendo-en-omnia/
which contains video of the omnia AND the i780! (starting from around 2min30s)
They even seem to have enabled all of the functions like camera as well, so why not try contacting those people instead of reinventing the wheel?
Greetz
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It would be great, but i don't think samsung will tell you how to run LiMo

Awesome work!
Is there some news?
anyway, keep it on!!! *Thumps Up*

Linux seems to be running fine on the phone. Anyone trying android?
SD card isn't working is the only blocker for me.

[ROM][Finished 4/28/10]NagROM Touch[WM6.5.5 Build 23551][V0.19 Bare & V3.19 Manila]

[ROM][Finished 4/28/10]NagROM Touch[WM6.5.5 Build 23551][V0.19 Bare & V3.19 Manila]
[size=+4]NagROM[/size]
[size=+2]I HAVE DISCONTINUED DEVELOPMENT ON THIS ROM, AS I HAVE SWITCHED TO ANDROID[/size]
[size=+2]These are THE latest WM 6.5 builds for the Touch.
THE WRITING IN RED IS CRITICAL! READ IT![/size]
Remember these ROMs are built from the latest, most cutting edge, leaks from MS. There will be bugs and issues. If you want a 100% stable ROM, this isn't for you!
[size=+2]Carrier Generic![/size]
V0.x series are stripped clean WM 6.5 only ROMs (Nothing but the base WM 6.5 files, stripped of unnecessary stuff.)
Vx.x series are Custom ROMs (Added apps and modifications)
​
Changes in 23551:
* Minor bug fixes and improvements.
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ROM LOG
Changes in V0.19 and V3.19:
* Updated to build 23551
* Fixed expiration issues
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What's in V0.19 ROMs?
Code:
* The base WM 6.5 Build 23551 files stripped of everything except what
is needed to boot.
(Does include NetCF3.5 and SqlCE3.5)
What's in V3.19 ROM?
Code:
* Everything from V0.19 plus:
WM6.5 Stuff
* Added files from 23551:
- WM6.5 Widgets
Apps
* Advanced Config
* Default Vogue Comm Manager
* HTC Camera
* M2DC
* Latest Total Commander
* Latest Java
* Office 2010
[size=+2]Manila 2D 1919[/size]
FUTURE PLANS
Code:
V0.x Series ROMs
* NA
Vx.x Series ROMs
* NA
KNOWN BUGS
* NA
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[size=+2]COMMON BUG FIXES[/size]
Not everyone has these problems. They seem to be random. Here are the fixes:
* If you are having trouble with your SD Card disappearing or not working right, disable power management for your SD Card. Use Advanced Config, go to Power Management>SD Memory Power Management>Disable. ~CDODGE
* If you are having trouble installing programs, make sure you use Advanced Config to disable the security certificates warning. ~Nagrom
* If Google Maps isn't working for you, you need to do this simple regedit. Go to HKLM / Software / Google / GoogleMaps / supports_extended_wifi. Change the Data Value from 1 to 0. ~jscurek
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Make sure you have already flashed the latest stock ROM & Radio for your device.
Make sure you have unlocked your device.
Do not backup anything from previous ROM versions other than contacts, appointments, emails and text messages.
If you are using Vx.x you will need to download the Weather Fixes file below (Thanks to jdume and Cyberde). Install the files in it and you will be able to edit your city and get your weather on the homescreen.
Please read Codybear's FAQ here (It is for NFSFAN's ROM but a lot applies to ANY ROM).
[size=+2]Make sure you download and install the appropriate carrier CAB here, after you flash the ROM.[/size]
[size=+2]
23551
NagROM V0.19 Touch.zip
NagROM V3.19 Touch.zip
Extras
Programs Touch.zip
Weather Fixes Touch.rar
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THANKS TO:
*Da_G (Files)
*Dibbson (Tips and advice (and spoiling surprises))
*joojoobee666 (Files and many other things)
*Cyberde & jdume (Weather Fixes)
*Redmond Pie (Change Log)
*Pocket Now (Change Log)
*PPCK and Contributors (Kitchen)
*All the people who have made the apps and tweaks to cook into ROMs, the HSPLs, and the kitchens.

First ftw!!!

I hope to have a Verizon and/or generic ROM up by the end of the week.
I also plan on having a ROM with features (one that is customized how I like it, and hopefully others) in addition to having the base ROM (one that is stripped bare for people make things the way they want.)

nice release

23041 is here

How stable is this ROM? How stable are the 23034+ builds in general on the Vogues? Leaks, bugs ect?

I extensively tested 23037 and it runs flawlessly. The only issues are with a couple programs that don't work well with these new builds. Namely, PocketRAR and TotalCommander. So, other than the builds being rough and not graphically super pleasing, they work awesome. Fast, light, and the latest and greatest.
I'll have 23041 up tonight. I was going to have it up right now, but a major bug was found in the base files and I will have to rebuild the ROM to fix it. I should have a Verizon and Sprint one both out tonight.

am gonna test this
everything works?
also manila2d cusotmizer works? does it have manila2d? XD

No, it is a base Windows only ROM. It has nothing but Windows Phone Build 23037 (Soon to be 23041).

so do i wait for the other build or i get this one?

I'm working on 23041 right now. Prolly won't have it out before midnight PST though. The 23037 build is nice and runs great though. But, you know you are gonna reflash to 23041 when I release it so...

aaa i dont care i just wanna check out the new interface and stuff.. thanks for the release haha

haha works perfectly for me!
thanks love it =D

Links not working
magicalan said:
thanks love it =D
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when did you download it magiclan??? links aren't working for me

juggalomadness said:
when did you download it magiclan??? links aren't working for me
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lol magiclan D:
the first link
NagROM V0.1 Sprint DOWNLOAD HERE
that one...

magicalan said:
lol magiclan D:
the first link
NagROM V0.1 Sprint DOWNLOAD HERE
that one...
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link goes straight to the filesavr.com homepage for me. oh well, guess i'll try tomorrow.
hope it's nice and bug free for ya

OK. They're up guys.
Apparently I'm a noob and don't know how to make a generic ROM with PPCK so I've individually made and uploaded Sprint, Verizon, and Alltel ROMs. Obviously, since I couldn't make a generic one, the Verizon and Alltel ROMs are untested. However, I didn't do anything different with them than I did with my Sprint one, other than change the carrier files, so they should work fine. Please let me know how they work.
Enjoy the new 23041 build (it may be the last since MS apparently issued a C&D takedown order on all of the latest files leaked).

magicalan said:
thanks love it =D
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Nice theme! Mind sharing the link?

Nagrom Nniuq said:
Nice theme! Mind sharing the link?
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haha maybe!! o.o its not my theme i got it from development and hacking like 4 months ago i cant rembmer really so its not my work ^_^
this file its to change the icon and fonts... thats the whole thing..

i had just 1 issue NO CAMERA.... OMGAD
its not really a big issue cuz i dont use the camera really.. but still.. is there a cab or something i can use to install htc's... cam lol

[PROJECT] Android Flan 2.1 Hero build with Sense UI - Added conf for swap partition

So I will start from polyrhythmic's thread about porting Eclair Hero 2.1 to Kaiser.
A package with all files is available now. Thanks herpez
So Let's have Android 2.1 on Blackstone (HTC HD) Now.
I "Guess" this build is generic, Not sure which devices can it be run on.
babijoee, if it's generic, then "One For All, All For One".
I could successfully installed Android Flan 2.1 with SENSE UI on my Blackstone, and here are my results:
Working:
-Radio Fully Works.
-SMS Fully Works.
-Vibration.
-USB Charging and Debugging.
-Touch screen.
-Keyboard.
-Microphone.
-Front Speaker.
Not Working
-Wifi
-GPRS
-GPS
-Bluetooth
-External Speaker
-HTC Widgets. (Thinking of getting rid of them)
-Other things (Will be determined during the process of testing)
Issues:
-Very slow when booting first time. (Reason is Rosie UI Launcher, I removed it locally and increased Boot speed as well as the whole device itself clearly)
-If you feel that the device is freezed, no make sure cuz it's not. It's just doing SO MANY processes.
-This build needs patience, so if you are not patient please save your device from your anger and don't test it.
Download: (So all credits goes to polyrhythmic now, and we will use his files to make Android 2.1 work perfectly on Blackstone).
http://www.4shared.com/file/185118411/18defbb0/filessense.html
Thanks herpez for upload. herpez Tested it and it's working.
Installation:
1- Download the Package and exctract it to your computer.
2- IMPORTANT - Download the zip file that is attached with this post, extract it and copy ALL the files in it to conf folder in the build.
3- Copy the files to your SD-Card. (MUST use clean one)
4- So your SD card will look like this:
SD Card Root
/conf/*ALL CONF FILES IN THE ATTACHED ZIP
Haret.exe
initrd.gz
zImage
rootfs.img
system.sqsh
startup.txt
5- Run Haret.
6- Post your feedback !Important!
IF you're using a swap partition on your SD card DOWNLOAD THIS and rename it to eclairhero.user.conf
Note: This build is useless without creating a swap file, the .conf file will create a swap file, otherwise use a swap partition to store data in.
Screenshots and FAQ are to come.
Cheers,

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WooW
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Brilliant! But so poor that the essential HTC widget of Sense cannot run and it was unable to connect to the internet =(

So this is real duh, btw Android 2.1 is called Flan not Eclair.
i'd like to remind that this test builds are unstable, test at your risk and make a backup, i lost all data on my SD card after testing the first Eclair build (android 2.0.1).

509 Bandwidth Limit Exceeded on link "http://www.doublerebel.com/xda/eclairhero.user.conf"
I know that It is not your link, but just letting you know. Judging by the message I think it will clear up after the new year.
Good luck on the Blackstone port, your Topaz brothers are watching.

Does anyone knows if its possible to use files from both 2.1 and 2.0? That way it would be easier to port!

We could try to extract all the files and then compare it with the 2.0 release to see what were the changes

Really appreciate your efforts, people behind this project are true dreamers, the day is not very far when we all see a fully developed OS is ready to use.
Best of Luck for all the efforts.

this is the real deal if it work. i will test and report back.

shadowline said:
509 Bandwidth Limit Exceeded on link "http://www.doublerebel.com/xda/eclairhero.user.conf"
I know that It is not your link, but just letting you know. Judging by the message I think it will clear up after the new year.
Good luck on the Blackstone port, your Topaz brothers are watching.
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Please can anybody give a mirror for this file?

Please reupload

[email protected] said:
So this is real duh, btw Android 2.1 is called Flan not Eclair.
i'd like to remind that this test builds are unstable, test at your risk and make a backup, i lost all data on my SD card after testing the first Eclair build (android 2.0.1).
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thanks so much bro. I will put all the files in a zip file, upload it and post it with Flan name.
Yes, it's unstable. We will work on this here to make it work.

shadowline said:
509 Bandwidth Limit Exceeded on link "http://www.doublerebel.com/xda/eclairhero.user.conf"
I know that It is not your link, but just letting you know. Judging by the message I think it will clear up after the new year.
Good luck on the Blackstone port, your Topaz brothers are watching.
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Uploading a full package.

herpez said:
Does anyone knows if its possible to use files from both 2.1 and 2.0? That way it would be easier to port!
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Possible to use 2.0 basefiles.

A Package with ALL files is being uploaded NOW.

osamaa said:
A Package with ALL files is being uploaded NOW.
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And where exactly do I download the package?
EDIT:
Nvm... read too fast, thought that you had already uploaded it... xD

Sorry guys uploading takes time.
eclairhero.conf is attached in the first post now.

rom?
Hi, I have seen lots of android projects knocking around now, how far are we from and actual working rom so winmo can be ditched altogether?, clearly the rom would have to be reflashable bk to winmo though.

UPDATED 2/1/2011 [ROM] [Sense 2.2.1 Froyo] ChocolateFroyo v1.0-rel2 - Go Sense

THIS ROM IS NOT SUPPORTED ANYMORE FOR AN UNDETERMINED PERIOD OF TIME.
This is a 2.2 Sense ROM. Unfortunately, it still has two bugs, but even so it is usable, stable and fast.
ATTENTION! For those who already have 1.0-rel1 flashed, make sure you backup your data because flashing the ROM will wipe data even if you don't do it from recovery.
Note: There will be no other update until the Camera is fixed. Also, don't expect any updates in the next 1-2 weeks.
See post #2 for changelog and critical information.
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What does not work:
- Camera
- Bluetooth audio WITH SOME DEVICES
Just so you know, I'm working hard to fix those issues, so don't panic, this will be updated soon. You might help me find other bugs if you test it. I can guarantee that if you don't need the camera, this ROM can work as an everyday ROM just fine.
What works:
- flash 10
- EXT-A2SD
- Calls, SMS, MMS
- Internet 2G/3G
- WiFi
- GPS/AGPS
- OpenGL
- lights
- accelerometer, sensors
- wired/wireless tethering
... everything else
+ Teeter - I've packed it so you can have a bit of fun?
Instructions:
Flash it and make a cup of coffee because the first boot takes AGES. Don't panic, it will eventually start ).
The custom kernel included is compiled from Erasmux's FlyKernel 12a. I've just enabled my dual-governor configuration and made the changes required by that. Nothing much, so credits to him.
Credits also go to the CDMA Hero devs which made this in the first place.
ChocolateFroyo 1.0-rel2(multiupload)
MD5: d08fb202c3bde7fd5bfb4751bd961fed

READ!!!
1.0-rel2
- fixed lights
- cleaned system - boots faster, runs smoother
- adjusted dalvik heapsize
- added custom kernel with dual-governor configuration(read below for more info)
1.0-rel1
Initial release
About the Dual-Governor configuration:
The default settings are: 352/691 ondemand screenon, 176/352 conservative screen off. This way the battery is conserved while the performance is at its best when you need it. If your phone can't run @691MHz, all you have to do is download the attached file, unzip it, and edit it as following:
echo 691200 > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq
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This line tells the kernel what's the max frequency when the screen is on. Here you can edit with one of the following values:
518400
576000
614400
633600
652800
672000
691200
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After you edit it accordingly, save it and push the file to /system/etc/init.d:
adb remount
adb push 90governor /system/etc/init.d
adb reboot
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Now you're good to go!

F**k yeah!

Please man, try to fix the camera

That's what I'm doing, don't panic.

No problem m8 , I won't
Could you guys post linpack and neocore results?

Does the old style Apps2SD work in this (the one with an EXT partition)?

No, it does not, even though I've included it.

What a pity Is there a way to fix it?

Go for it RaduG!
Running CE 2.0 for ages!
Thanks.

you're a good guy Radu, I'm so happy to see you back to work on the hero
This will be a lot of fun!

RaduG said:
What does not work:
- Camera
- Bluetooth audio
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BT audio works on Sengle, if that helps you somehow.
About the camera I really have no ideas, to solve it on ASOP/CM they needed to backport the camera interface from eclair - something you can't do on Sense cause you don't have sources. This is what made me give up.
I really hope you can get this working, because I think no one else is working on these issues.
Good luck.

Thanks for the A2DP tip
As for the camera, I've got to the point where the image is clear, but it does not refresh(although it doesn't behave like that with the uploaded version). So I'm pretty confident that with a bit of work I will fix it eventually.
I hope you don't mind that I'm using your kernel.

RaduG said:
Thanks for the A2DP tip
As for the camera, I've got to the point where the image is clear, but it does not refresh(although it doesn't behave like that with the uploaded version). So I'm pretty confident that with a bit of work I will fix it eventually.
I hope you don't mind that I'm using your kernel.
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np. Whatever works best for you

Is there a difference between this rom and these: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838730
I guess yes , but what makes this rom different?

Is this ROM Legend port?

Aw, crap. I just posted how stable and good (perfect) Floyo 1.2.0 was and now you went and released yours, lol.
Back-up and here I come.
I'm going to backup to my sd card and save it and start fresh with a new card. Hopefully that way I can restore quicker and without any hicups.
Thanks RaduG

@GZFan
I don't know how that ROM works, but from the description I can tell you that the GPS is not working there. Otherwise I have no idea, as I haven't tried it.
@tomekk_nt
It's an Aria/Legend/Hero hybrid.

Anyone can port sense hd from desire hd or it is impossible?

GZFan said:
Is there a difference between this rom and these: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838730
I guess yes , but what makes this rom different?
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RaduG is building it, the man behind vanillaEclair 4 (still imho the most flawless and responsive rom for the hero, old though it may be), vanillaEclair 5 (newer sourcecode than ve4, better than the other roms based on those same sources, not quite as good as ve4 though on my particular phone), and chocolateEclair 2 (a wonderful 2.1 sense rom that many feel is best of breed on the hero). He knows how to assemble and mess with the code in hero android roms exceptionally well and has a longer success rate with single-handed rom creation on the gsm hero than anyone else that I'm aware of.
This is all just my personal opinion and experience; I don't actually know the guy (hey Radu ;-)
Aside from that, literal differences are that he's building it himself based on some cdma stuff so will be undoubtedly bringing in different sources, and probably difference bits of sense executable stuff, to try and get things like camera working. Oh yea, and as noted he's actually working on this rom actively where the rom you linked to was great but is now abandoned due to a feature implementation stalemate and work on other time-consuming exciting projects by the same developer.

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To explain the power of this software we must keep clear in mind that this is not a simple tool such as apktool, this is a lot more. The GUI looks really professional, as well as the software itself works like a charm, fast, smooth, comfortable, and most of all, 100% working without exception! This tutorial will explain you how to approach the software the very first time, so your experience will be absolutely awesome from the beginning. This software is useful for us dev's as well as themers, but also the average user can absolutely mess up with this baby without any issue. Also this tutorial is realized under the supervision of @Diamondback which is the lead developer of the software itself. Let's start​
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Step 1: Set the machine
Windows XP SP3 or later (no Windows 8 support until .net 4.5 is released)
Microsoft .net framework 4.0 FULL
Lastest Java Runtime (JRE)
>= 1GB RAM recommended
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Step 2: set the software
This is the most important part, because this software works perfectly, but you have to set it properly, otherwise it won't work (obviously)
First
You can install/try every apktool version, VTS works with whatever apktool. Also, we found that for Sense4 is better to install this hacked aapt+apktool.jar in your Windows path (basically, go to your sdk, and replace the aapt and apktool.jar in your folder, my path for example is
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Code:
C:/sdk/tools
yours could be different like
Code:
C:/sdk/platform-tools
Second
replace the aapt+apktool.jar in your apktool path through VTS (see the pictures)
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
you can chose whatever path you want, but it's important that the "external folder" looks like this
Third: tag your resources files is very important!!
You must tag you resources files (resources=files you find in system/framework) in order to makes apktool able to find the resources and compile/decompile properly your apk. This is an example of tag's
To create a tag, just type whatever in the tag space, then click on add framework. As you can see I used Ville_1.53 so the base I'm messing up with. Type the tag WITHOUT any space use "_" if you need it.
Software is now setted
Step 3: enjoy the VTS power
So now let's start with the funny part, manipulate your apk. I used a Sense 4 Rosie.apk as example.
-Start a new project (it means start a new project LOL)​
now you're here, you must set the project (see the pictures)​
-Once your project is setted, just click OK and the software will make the magic for you​
-to mess up with your apk, just right click on the project (on the left side), and open it in "explorer"​
-once you made your changes, another right click on the project and "build" it, once again let the application do its magic
-you'll find your brand new apk in "Binary" folder, to acces it just right click and open the explorer as before!​
That's it guys, as I said this tutorial won't explain you the 1000 features of this program, you'll find them on your own, or Diamondback and the guys from his team will explain you in detail much more better than I can
Hope this help, enjoy​
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DOWNLOAD​

here you can find all the links vts related in virtuous place​
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main link
vts full features​
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license​
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vts will always be free to use. However to recognise the hard work that has gone in this project and to help support future development you might want to consider donating.
For more information please follow this link​
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bugs & issues​
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we have set up a public bugtracker where you can post your issues. Please search if there are already similar issues before creating new tickets.
The bugtracker is located here.
I am also usually available on irc, channel #vts-dev on freenode.​
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tutorials and guides about vts​
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the basics1
the basics2
navigating in smali code!
debugging your phone
editing smali code​
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History
This project first started back in April 2011 with the announcement of the HTC Sensation and Sense 3.0. At this time HTC said that the previous generation of devices would not have the hardware capabilities to run Sense 3.0. Spurred on by this challenge the community came together and worked tirelessly to get it booting on devices such as the Desire HD and Desire Z.
Getting Sense 3.0 booting was not to much of an issue, the bigger problem came once the rom had booted. Due to the sensation having a qHD screen and last generation devices having WVGA almost every Sense app and widget was oversized.
After much poking around the apk’s it came apparent that HTC had started to use a special binary format called m10. These m10 files were new and at the time no one knew what they contained or even how to decode them.
Along came Diamondback and Flemmard, between them they managed to build a decoder/ encoder for the m10 format. Once decoded they were able to resize sense 3 and the now legendary Virtuous Unity was born.
The m10 project soon developed in to a much bigger idea, why have a piece of software that is only able to modify one element of apks.
So work began on implementing existing tools such as apktool, adb and more. A lot of time has been spent making sure that work flow is correct and provides the best possible user experience.
And that's where we are today, presenting you Virtuous Ten Studio. ​

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