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JASJAM, Kyphur, LVSW, TripleDes, WPbear and all the others who have combined efforts to produce an amazing set of files which make our devices what they should be to begin with; Thank you so much for all of your hard work.
I have long surfed these forums and can honestly say I would probably not like my Cingular 8525 nearly as much without all of the useful information and upgrades that all of you have provided.
Like many of you there have been a lot of sleepless nights this last week. I have flashed nearly a 2 dozen times and have finally settled on, Jasjam's WMVI Black Edition, with Radio 1.34. I can't believe how smooth and solid and fast my 8525 is now (Not to mention beautiful). I for one, and I think the community at large, owe you guys all big props and respect.
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05 APRIL 2007:
Well, I have been sitting here most of the morning reading all of the chaos and hubbub over Black 2.0 and it's decommissioning, and I realize how torn I am.
I was very lucky that after a few days away from the boards that I happened to come back on Tuesday and was actually able to download Black 2.0 before things got crazy. Of course I immediately installed it. It is quite literally PERFECT in my estimation. It installed quickly and Flawlessly and has been Lightning-Fast and Rock-Solid since then. I didn't think it could get any better than it did when I got Black 1.2. I was so ecstatic! I immediately ran to paypal and pumped $15 into your wife's shoe fund, JasJamming. (Us shoe loving women gotta stick together! Yes there are indeed a few of us women hanging around the techie boys.) I have spent the past 2 days literally bouncing off the walls with joy over my now, nearly, Perfect Cingular 8525.
To my shock when I popped in this morning, just to see how everything was going, I saw the horrible news. Though I honestly don't see why there are so many redundant questions on the board, it's not my place to question it either. I simply enjoy looking and learning from all of the other great minds across the world. True Globalization at its finest. How sad it is that in an age when everyone can literally find out anything if they choose, most prefer to simply sit back and let other people do it for them.
Here is where I am torn. On the one hand I understand the frustration you and the other Chefs must feel, Jasjamming. It must be absolutely infuriating to spend so much hard work and a ton of time doing something you really enjoy doing and offering your work up for FREE public consumption, only to then be treated as though you just unleashed the plague. So I can see why you choose to not continue the public advancement of your Black VI build for the Hermes.
On the other side of the coin however, I have found your work to be truly addicting and amazing and am thoroughly annoyed and frustrated that I will no longer be able to have your input and foundations upon which to build my perfect Phone. Truly heartbreaking indeed.
I do hope that one day things settle back down enough that people can once again use theses forums in the spirit they were intended and fun can continue to reign supreme for those who enjoy modding their phones.
In the end, after venting all of this on my keyboard, I realize that it is of course your right and your decision to pull support for Black VI. But I am sad, and your contributions will be sorely missed. I am not sure of the exchange rate between the US and Australia but I hope my little drop in the bucket does get your wife a cute new pair of shoes and that you can still sneak in a cold one with my thanks.
Thank you.
Melanie
Tampa, FL
Thanks for your comments melanie,
its comments like this that make it all worth while; people enjoy the contributions.
Welcome to the community...
Glad to hear I'm not the only one who isn't sleeping lately .
Congrats on your having the patience to read and study before simply diving into the deep end.
I want to say thank you to all our Rom Chefs as well. I just want to run through the streets skipping and singing.
You guys are so awesome. One day we're wondering if we'll have roms at all, the next day we have WM6, the day after that 5 versions....
How sweet it is......
Agree!
Yes, I have been a long time XDA user, started with a Blue Angel, then went to a Wizard and how I have the Hermes. On all of them, without exception, these forums and the Dev's that make them worthwhile have been essential to me in order to get the most from these devices. My latest device, the Hermes, had HORRIBLE battery life out of the box from Cingular, I'm talking less than a day on normal to light use. After upgrading to first Kyphur's WM6 and now LVSW's WM6 and going to 1.34 radio; my battery lasts about as long as my Wizard's did. Thanks fellas, nice work, you all make our devices what they should be.
@kyphur,
Congrats on your soon purchase and I hope all goes well (watchout for last minute changes or details). My heart was hanging until I got the keys, walked out of the lawyer's office, and got in my car. Moving was crazy but not stressfull. Good luck with everything and looking forward to .30.
am on xda live 2.0 now, wanted to try the others but the new xdalive start up screen's so beautiful... haha
Thank you to everyone who has made running Windows Mobile 6 possible. I have been a lurker on here for a while, but just recently signed up.
With all of the great information on here I managed to update my Radio and my OS with no trouble at all.
Thanks again guys.
-Kai
although it may seem boring for other readers, I MUST say, as well, thank you from all my heart, not only for allowing us to uncover the inner beauty of these devices, but as well for the opportunity to spend time with you gyus, by reading the forum and trying all the different combinations, softwares, aso.
Its becoming addictive, and for that, Thank You!
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I want to thank you guys also. Your sleepless nights, genuine brilliance and talent are really appreciated by me and I'm sure many many others.
I've got to add my thanks to everyone for the hard work, great forum etc...
And to EVERYONE, if you're getting as much out of this forum as I am how about a small donation - either to the gurus direct or to the xda-dev site. Someone out there is paying for our privelege of a 'free' forum.
Appreciation
Well, I have been sitting here most of the morning reading all of the chaos and hubbub over Black 2.0 and it's decommissioning, and I realize how torn I am.
I was very lucky that after a few days away from the boards that I happened to come back on Tuesday and was actually able to download Black 2.0 before things got crazy. Of course I immediately installed it. It is quite literally PERFECT in my estimation. It installed quickly and Flawlessly and has been Lightning-Fast and Rock-Solid since then. I didn't think it could get any better than it did when I got Black 1.2. I was so ecstatic! I immediately ran to paypal and pumped $15 into your wife's shoe fund, JasJamming. (Us shoe loving women gotta stick together! Yes there are indeed a few of us women hanging around the techie boys.) I have spent the past 2 days literally bouncing off the walls with joy over my now, nearly, Perfect Cingular 8525.
To my shock when I popped in this morning, just to see how everything was going, I saw the horrible news. Though I honestly don't see why there are so many redundant questions on the board, it's not my place to question it either. I simply enjoy looking and learning from all of the other great minds across the world. True Globalization at its finest. How sad it is that in an age when everyone can literally find out anything if they choose, most prefer to simply sit back and let other people do it for them.
Here is where I am torn. On the one hand I understand the frustration you and the other Chefs must feel, Jasjamming. It must be absolutely infuriating to spend so much hard work and a ton of time doing something you really enjoy doing and offering your work up for FREE public consumption, only to then be treated as though you just unleashed the plague. So I can see why you choose to not continue the public advancement of your Black VI build for the Hermes.
On the other side of the coin however, I have found your work to be truly addicting and amazing and am thoroughly annoyed and frustrated that I will no longer be able to have your input and foundations upon which to build my perfect Phone. Truly heartbreaking indeed.
I do hope that one day things settle back down enough that people can once again use theses forums in the spirit they were intended and fun can continue to reign supreme for those who enjoy modding their phones.
In the end, after venting all of this on my keyboard, I realize that it is of course your right and your decision to pull support for Black VI. But I am sad, and your contributions will be sorely missed. I am not sure of the exchange rate between the US and Australia but I hope my little drop in the bucket does get your wife a cute new pair of shoes and that you can still sneak in a cold one with my thanks.
Namaste,
Melanie Boucher
Tampa, FL
I to thank all the rom cooks. I have tried all the wm6 releases currently on black 2.0. It's a same that such talent has to deal with all the drama. Looking forward to the next flash.
@excessdivide
Jas will be back... things have gotten better, and you havent noticed the redundant posts due to some heavy house cleaning that i have been doing.. things are looking better than just a few days ago.. so just sit tight and enjoy the ride!
I'm also new to the forum, found it days after getting my 8525 and it saved me from having to return it. I've been completely fasinated every day with the tweaks and enhancements that continue to roll out. That and the occasional f**kwit floggings delt out keep me comming back for more.
People will plunk down $100 for a Nav prog, $20-50 for any number of simple commercial apps. So dig deep folks into your hearts, if you like this forum and take more from it than you can give (like me, I'm a hardware guy, no programmer), please pop some "buckage" to the Chefs and the Forum. I shot some $$ to JJ for Black2 simply out of respect, this weekend I'll flash to it and if it's as good as I've been reading, I'll be sending what I feel an op system is worth.
I thank all of you for simply taking the time to document what you do, so others like me can share in your world.
shogunmark,
Thank you. I feel I should tell you, it was actually your name that first came up on Google many months ago when I started looking for help with my Cingular 8525. I don't honestly remember the problem which sent me searching but I do remember the advice you posted was dead on and very helpful and had me back up and running in an instant. In essence, you were the one who got me addicted to the crack which is XDA-Developers! LOL!
But again, I do want you and all of the other advanced users to know how much your advice and input is appreciated. If I could, I would donate to all of you guys and fund your efforts completely. Alas, it is not my lot in life to be independently wealthy, so my adoration must suffice.
Many Thanks,
Melanie
Tampa, FL
excessdivide said:
....(Us shoe loving women gotta stick together! Yes there are indeed a few of us women hanging around the techie boys.)
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Wow, I thought I was the only one! It's good to know other women are interested in modding their phones as well. I have been coming into these forums daily and have really enjoyed reading about all the new updates and tricks and tips. I feel the same way as you about appreciating the rom chefs and other contributors and feel the frustration also of everything else that has been going on here. I can see the housecleaning has been going very well too and that some tempers have settled down and things may be getting back to a more normal environment.
Thanks to all the rom cookers and those that made upgrading much safer and easier.
YAY PhonePhun! I'm not alone! Hahaha! I'm glad to see you around!
I am often teased 'cause I would just as easliy splurge on a pair of Louboutin's as I would an $800 phone!
Anyway, glad to meet ya'!
Cheers!
Melanie
Tampa, FL
excessdivide said:
shogunmark,
Thank you. I feel I should tell you, it was actually your name that first came up on Google many months ago when I started looking for help with my Cingular 8525. I don't honestly remember the problem which sent me searching but I do remember the advice you posted was dead on and very helpful and had me back up and running in an instant. In essence, you were the one who got me addicted to the crack which is XDA-Developers! LOL!
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sweet, not only am i mod but i am a pusher also, enjoy your crack
and its nice to see some females add to all the Testosterone floating around in here... glad to see you ladies around!
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shogunmark,
Thank you. I feel I should tell you, it was actually your name that first came up on Google many months ago when I started looking for help with my Cingular 8525. I don't honestly remember the problem which sent me searching but I do remember the advice you posted was dead on and very helpful and had me back up and running in an instant. In essence, you were the one who got me addicted to the crack which is XDA-Developers!
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Funny you should say that since he was also the one who got me to come in here with more interest than I had before that point. For me he had said some really decent stuff on another forum and I wanted to see what more really decent things he had to say here LOL, nice meeting you too! Oh, and I know what you mean by the people around me not understanding why this stuff interests me too.
Ask How to get theme
*requested
please note that while i have HEARD of Jimmy Buffet... I knew nothing of the man... I dont know if i have ever heard any of his songs... but i probably have at sometime.
I made this after going to his website and looking at the design there.
Hopefully I have done a good job? So far I only know one fan and he requested it... how did I do? lol
Randum Access,
You are truly unstoppable with all these themes you're making.
This one looks great and captures the spirit of Jimmy Buffett.
I'm not a fan really but you did some great work.
I really didn't think anyone would do this when I read the request.
Now if someone would consider making a theme for my favourite band WEEN,
liberally using their Boognish symbol,
then I know a whole bunch of fans who would be queuing up to get G1s and root them.
That would be truly awesome!
Although I think I'm more keen on the idea of an old school LEGO theme
^ this is boognish
I'll second the Ween theme definitely
I'm not a buffet fan myself but this theme does make me want to put on a hawaiin shirt, good job
Freaking awesome Randum. I really do appreciate it.
I will cherish this theme. I know I am slightly weird. But if you like blues,jazz, creol and rock you should give him a go. He is just from the state I am in Alabama. Grew up listening to him.
Dude, this theme rocks! Thanks!
thumbs up on the people helping people and i'm def a fan of ur themes dude... this one just made me wanna go on a long vacation. keep doing it!
peace
Hey Random, I just wanted to say that you must be VERY good with photoshop cuz it takes us little people a while to develope a perfect icon yet you make these awsome themes like over night. Job well done!
jimmy buffet's theme
hey dude, how can i download this theme?, looks great!
sliverhawk said:
hey dude, how can i download this theme?, looks great!
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This was for an older JF rom. I tried porting it to a newer Cyan build but that didn't go so well. Maybe someone can either port it or make a new Jimmy Buffet theme for us. I really liked the theme....mainly because I am a huge fan and was the one who asked Randum to make it.
awesome!
i like it!
how can i download it?
Man I may have to try out JF for the first time in months just to get this theme!
Vekktor
Discontinued until further notice and Do Not Edit or share Without my permission
I'm not a big fan of the pink, but I think the rest of the theme looks great!
stay strong bro
I think u should keep it up
great theme
This is cool, forget about the haters. This is an art. You don't do it for people you do it for you. Then you are you own critic. With that said...lol... I would love to see a star war, or duke university, or oakland raiders, or university of miami or naruto or bleach theme.. lol
Yo bro... you got lost of talent and you do this for the sheer satisfaction of accomplishment. Your unselfishness doesn't ever go unnoticed... you'll get yrs in time bro... Keep it up
RandumAccess said:
Vekktor
ask how to get it
been thinking a lot about quitting doing themes publicly...
burned out by haters and putting in so much time for no pay.
would anyone like to see me continue doing themes???
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Yes I would! Forget those haters.
Hey Randum is this one finished yet, if so how can I get it for RC33 1.42?
DUDE! Don't stop making awesome themes!
BLEACH! MAKE A SICK BLEACH THEME!!!
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Yes I would! Forget those haters.
Hey Randum is this one finished yet, if so how can I get it for RC33 1.42?
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my themes are in a link in my sig
now how are you gonna make 2 hot themes as your last farewell?
you kno u dont really wanna quit, cus u made this lovely vector theme
coming from one theme maker to another... despite the public opinion, i think we need more of us around.. i mean u have 30 some themes on here, you should feel accomplished like xcalibur said..
plus all of us bounce themes ideas off of eachother.... it wud suck to not kno whats ideas could have been....
you should make a F the Haters theme... and hop back in the game
keep it up, you will be missed
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now how are you gonna make 2 hot themes as your last farewell?
you kno u dont really wanna quit, cus u made this lovely vector theme
coming from one theme maker to another... despite the public opinion, i think we need more of us around.. i mean u have 30 some themes on here, you should feel accomplished like xcalibur said..
plus all of us bounce themes ideas off of eachother.... it wud suck to not kno whats ideas could have been....
you should make a F the Haters theme... and hop back in the game
keep it up, you will be missed
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thanks,
i havent made a final decision yet, i love making themes, just been feeling weird lately... it will probly pass though just need some support to keep me going... thanks to all who posted love already
like your themes, pay no attention to my vote. clicked the wrong one. keep it up.
HELL TO THE NO! 2 words repeated "HI HATER, HI HATER" i bet u made more themes then anyone.. and when ur on top the hater will try to make u fall.. F*%$ THEM!
I am baffled that anyone would complain when an artist spends time and effort to make themes for our phones. WTF??? Anyway, Randum, your themes are great! Please keep em coming.
truth be told you are a necessary force on these boards...you do niche themes as well as run of the mill themes, not too many people too interested in niche themes, and while yours may not be the most complete themes (personally, id love if you made this one as complete as possible minus the pink) they are the most readily available.
keep it up.
keep up the good work, I havent been on these boards of late but every time i am.....I always see something new from you. They may not be as complete as others but they definitely satisfy many. I for one like them very much 8).
I would like to add my voice in supporting your efforts.
I only wish I had the time to devote to making themes/developing for the G1 and look to people like you to make my phone so much more wonderful than it could be if you weren't here on this forum contributing!!!!
Who the Fu*! cares if some others don't like your themes. I may not like ALL of your themes. But, you make many that I DO like. But, whether I like them or not I appreciate the time and effort you put into making them.
Some of the themes entered into the competition weren't anything I would use on a daily basis... But, that doesn't mean that they weren't works of art. I appreciated every single one of them.
I really like many of the themes that you have made and look forward to seeing others in the future.
As for this theme... My wife loves it! She is stuck on her Blackberry (she has small hands and the G1 is just not comfortable for her) and wishes she could put it on her BB.
Glad you decided to stay!!!!
Dont Quit Randum you have the most and some of the best themes for the android OS. You also account for about 50% of the themes on Android Evolve!
yeah dont stop making themes . im still on your intense red and my girl is going to this one when i stop being lazy.Anyway keep them coming. F the haters im sure many themers got some ideas from your stuff.
PS Can you add a little more to intense i keep coming back to it even after the com.Also i like how you dont like changing the app icons.Thats my Style too.
A very nice theme indeed, it is my favourite theme for the RC9 ones out there. A very good vibrant theme! Consider it as a competative theme would like to see some more of your work PLEASE!? especially when they convert so well onto the RC9 ver (UK for me).
Regards.
I love Vekktor
Hi I love your themes and specially this one Vekktor I have lots of Vector wallpapers and when I saw this theme I was excited to match the with it. Please please keep it up your excellent work. Its different and very authentic.
Is it just me or has the amount of themes either being updated and/or coming out dwindled down? I know there are just a few theme developers and they have real lives and jobs, but before the comp there seemed to be more movement in this section. Im not complaining or anything... it just seems like the competition kinda had an adverse effect of what I ,and im guessing others, were hoping would boost themes a step forward.
Just started thinking about all this when I was reading more rumors about "cupcake" and thinking what would happen to all the current themes when... or WHENEVER cupcake is released. Im sure if it was like the 1.1 update all our phones will be naked for a few days.
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i reckon its a cupcake thing... why spend all that time creating a theme when cupcake wil be out soon and it will have to be done all over again..... maybe people also need a rest after spending so much time on the comp themes....
MontAlbert said:
i reckon its a cupcake thing... why spend all that time creating a theme when cupcake wil be out soon and it will have to be done all over again..... maybe people also need a rest after spending so much time on the comp themes....
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Yeah I think its a good way to look it. GL to all the devs who are willing or going to update WHEN it happens.
Cupcake is a big part of it, at least for me anyways. The other problem is that im not very good at making themes. I can do it but Im not creative enough to make something amazing or revolutionary but I try to do my best to facilitate those people.
I think too there was an influx once the floodgates were opened and now that its not the new things anymore people are starting to play around else where. Every phone I have worked on has always had this gap from getting the technical stuff into the artists hands.
I look forward to the cupcake but getting sick of waiting. Four months for a perfected product, and that was after it got leaked. I guess I just expected more from the devs of the G1. At least all these themes have kept me entertained.
well as some of my close xda friends know this will be my last theme for a while!
and as many know my life has been a joke for the past 2 yrs... someone has been laughing but its not me...
our apartment was broken into and everything is gone! we do have home owners ins. though and no one was hurt.
my laptop among many other items of my work is all gone!
I am at a friends house posting this and these are the files that were on my phone...
this theme is workable but not finished, sadly
I wanted to give the people a piece of my last work to remember me, i wanted to fix this and do so much more but i cant
so here it is, unfinished though
CM-4.04 ONLY!!!
Download:
http://www.mediafire.com/?twzgznlzzjt
I am not responsible for bricks or anything that may happen!
If you like my work consider donating even though it may be a while before i am back
Sorry to hear that bro.
Everything will turn for the better eventually, before that, just hang in there.
The theme is really really nice. Great work! Hope to see you later.
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Sorry to hear that bro.
Everything will turn for the better eventually, before that, just hang in there.
The theme is really really nice. Great work! Hope to see you later.
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Not a good day on xda... first the cyan thing and now this
But the then is really cool
Very nice man ... hope all goes well with you :\
what the hell is wrong with all of the bad **** happening to people in the android community?
this is a killer theme man, we all appreciate it. hope your back soon, the android community needs all of the help it can get at this point. idk what its gonna be like in 6 months but...i hope for the best.
google did it, sry btw, nice theme,
Why?!?!?!
First cyan, now you... well Good luck in life and plz return
WTF is going on lately, sorry to hear that dude. Between this and the Cyanogen stuff, i think everybody has gone nuts lately. Best of luck on getting back on your feet.
sorry to hear that man, hope u bounce back on feet again
i'm sorry to hear about what happened at home, always loved your theme's and appreciate you posting this last one, especially with all the things going on.
wish the best of luck!
appreciated all of your themes....hope you get back up on your feet soon
smh
dude im sorry 2 hear about your place getting broken in2 so many haters on this earth.. but on a good note i do love this theme
****ing thieves...
Come back soon.