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08/Jun r4 WIP pre-release - MoDaCo Custom ROM for GSM Hero 2.1

All credit goes to Paul over at Modaco "not me lol i just copy and paste it all lol"
I'm pleased to present a WIP (work in progress) pre-release of my next Android 2.1 based MoDaCo Custom ROM for the GSM HTC Hero! READ THIS WHOLE POST BEFORE YOU START! No, really, it contains everything you need to know.
This is a sneak preview of the base that i'll be using for the full MCR release... to give you all a chance to play, tweak, test, comment etc. etc.
About MoDaCo Custom ROMs
MoDaCo Custom ROMs are based on official ROMs - either shipping or leaked. A MCR release is designed to feel as far as possible like a stock ROM, with optimisations, tweaks and complimentary additions that enhance the user experience. The aim of a MCR is to be ultra reliable for use on an everyday device.
Requirements
In order to use this ROM on your device, you must have a custom recovery image installed. You can read more about how to install a CRI on your device in this topic.
Features Included
•Based on the Chungwa 2.1 release
•Rooted with Superuser 2.1 by ChainsDD
•Built with the latest version of MCR build process which reduces the size and boosts the speed of the ROM
•STOCK KERNEL
•Rooted boot image with 'adb remount' permission and superuser APK
•busybox with Droid Explorer support
•terminfo and settings in boot.img to allow nano etc. use
•System dalvik-cache moved to /cache partition (cachedalvikcache)
•MCR version displayed in 'About' screen
•Added HTC_IME from Legend
•Added APN database to enable auto-configuration of Euro APNs
•Added Click-Drag rearrange to Rosie / Sense
•Added Voice Dialer
•Added Voice Search with optional standard android keyboard
•Updated Google Maps
•Optional dropbear (SSH server, username 'root, port 2222, password displayed in 'About' screen)
•Optional A2SD and A2SD+ (old style) via the online kitchen
•Optional baked in Wavesecure via the online kitchen (installed to system partition for maximum security)
•Optional WiFi Status indicator
•Removed Chinese content (will be available as an optional kitchen component)
•Completely de-odexed for optimal customisability
To install this ROM:
•Ensure you have a custom recovery image installed (see 'requirements' above)
•Download the zip file of your choice from the links below (or the online kitchen) and copy to your SD card
•Restart your device in recovery mode (power on with the home button pressed)
•PERFORM A NANDROID BACKUP FROM THE MENU
•Select the option to apply an update zip, and select the zip file you copied to your memory card
Note: As this is a non-odexed build, the first boot will take a while. After you have completed your initial setup, I recommend rebooting to allow the cachedalvikcache script to free up space on /data.
Upgrading
No wipe is explicitly required in order to use this ROM, however if you do encounter issues of any kind, it is recommended that you wipe your device and reproduce the issue before raising it here.
Downloads
r4 base (no additions, no A2SD) -
•r4 base with A2SD (no additions)
CLICK ME TO VIEW/ DOWNLOAD

Hi
Is it multilanguage? Can i switch to Spanish?
Thx for the work

Shiverson said:
Hi
Is it multilanguage? Can i switch to Spanish?
Thx for the work
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Click the link all info is their buddy !!!

I have to add that this rom is fast very very fast indeed, smooth no lag what so ever no fc what so ever all working wow thanks paul nice work buddy

This Rom is very fast and stable, good job Paul !
[*Edit ] -> After the first reboot, the "com.google.process.gapps" stop unexpectedly... and the phone is unusable...

Will we be able to to replace the kernel with an OC one in the final version, like we can on other roms?

I'm having issues such as my device hangs/freezes during use. Then after awaile it reboots. Does anyone have a similar problem?

after using it for while i have actualy had the freeze reboot 9 x and the .com process 6 x lol but its in beta so it will be fixed

Yeah he's taken it back down again,.... But Ive had ZERO force closes so far!

ddotpatel said:
Yeah he's taken it back down again,.... But Ive had ZERO force closes so far!
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Had a couple of force closes after installing my apps like swype ,so would advise against installing this until paul releases the new version

Yep I spoke too soon,... done a reboot, then everything went crazy!

It's back up now - just setting up, so far so good!

Just tried the second release of the ROM and loving it!
Really quick and no FC's yet.

Is it multilanguage? Include simple Chinse？

I think no chinese
From the features:
Removed Chinese content (will be available as an optional kitchen component)

Everything seems okay, but music player keeps FCing, and having the widget on the dekstop raises an FC every few mins

r5 is public.

What about these features for a ROM:

Official Sense FroYo 2.2
Full ROOT
Market Fixed
HTC Sence
dalvik-cache2sd
APP2SD
720p/h264 Camera
Desk Clock
HSDPA
ext4 support
Superuser Permissions
busybox
spare parts
Disabled booting sound HTC
Adobe Flash 10.1
deodexed
zipaligned
Super Battery % + Circle MOD
All Apps in market for all regions
Trackpad to wake
Gallery 3D
ALL HTC Widgets
HTC Dailer, IME +++
Rom Manager
Titanium Backup
Mod install location
a better scheduler
Camera Miscolorization Fixed
its one large list, tho i think it has all most of us wants, feel free to add, and if someone could cook up a rom like this i would love you for it!
Cheers
xNixon

this is what my custom rom is all about except the Gallery3D which i don't like at all!!! please be patient 1-2 days and i will post my custom rom

looks like the leedroid

CIFS/SMB support ... very important ... access Terabytes with mounting to sdcard ... make your sdcard a 1000 gb card ... full mith mp3/divx/mkv/pdf/etc. without streaming ... and access trought VPN all over the world !!!!
no wating times ... no converting divx .... miliseconds to access mp3 directly over network .... no copy neccesassary ..
please add to list ...8)

[GT-S5660][ROM] Jonas Hendrickx's ROM v3.1 [2.3.5][XXKS2]

About this ROM
This ROM is all about battery, performance and stability. GioPro, SimpliGio, and Sgg dt have many tweaks which are not working due to syntax errors. While some others may work but are not optimized for our Gio. Don't get me wrong. They are great roms! But I hope I can correct what I feel they did wrong.
Screenshots
Features
- ROM Base: XXKS2 (Android 2.3.5)
- Stock rooted
- Deodexed
- Zipaligned
- Custom themes
- Fixed Gingerbread lag
- Clean ROM
- Improved performance
- Improved battery life
- Improved stability
- Integrated APP2SD by darktremor
- Tweaks from GioPro, SimplyGio, Sgg dt and even tweaked them for better results
Downloads
v3.1 - GT-S5660XXKS2(2.3.5)
v2.3 - GT-S5660XXKQG(2.3.4)
Download List
Froyo KC6 build of my ROM is coming soon for those who do not like Gingerbread
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Donate me if you like my work
Installation procedure
Download mode: Volume down + Home + Power button (do this when talking about flashing with odin)
Recovery mode: Homebutton + power button (do this when talking about wiping data,cache and dalvik cache)
1. Download v3.1 - GT-S5660XXKS2(2.3.5) first.
2. Flash with Odin and OPS file
3. Boot into CWM Recovery: Home + Powerbutton (hold both)
4. Wipe data, wipe cache, and wipe dalvik cache
app2sd 1. Format partitions like this: 1-fat32 & 2-ext2 (Use EASUS Partition Manager for example to do the job)
app2sd 2. Run APPSDGUI and change whatever you want.
app2sd 3. Reboot
Themes
If you are experienced in theming, feel free to do so for my ROM. I will happily add them to this page.
Issues
- KS2 has Wifi detection problems. Try setting the Wifi scan interval lower in the build.prop (15-60)

Changelog
-v3.1 06/10/2011
- Forgot to deodex and zipalign in previous version. This ROM is now deodexed and zipaligned
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-v3.0 06/10/2011
- Updated base to XXKS2(2.3.5)
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-v2.3 02/10/2011
- Dalvik heapsize increased to 80m for testing.
- init.d auto detect scripts
- APP2SDGUI integrated
- And some more tweaks.
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-v2.2 22/09/2011
-v2.1 19/09/2011

ROM released

Version 1.1 uploaded at http://code.google.com/p/gt-s5660-jonashendrickx-rom
Added app2sd support
Let me know what you think of it

Hi,
Can you give me the link for app2sd? There was link before. Please beacause i cant, do it in my gio.

woda85 said:
Hi,
Can you give me the link for app2sd? There was link before. Please beacause i cant, do it in my gio.
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I had integrated app2sd. But it was not working on reboot. So I had to reapply it again.
I am currently asking people for help on how I can keep a2sd on start.
However a2sd can be found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1209425
If you happen to know a solution on how to auto start scripts let me know

i dont know. for link2sd i use script manager to run "install-recovery.sh"

I will look for script manager.I will work as fast as possible

good work !! screenshot plz

djjonastybe said:
I will be making custom ROMS for Android in the near future.
Features
- The latest ROM base available
- CWM Recovery
- Stock rooted
- Deodexing: means that this ROM is themeable
- Zipaligned: all *.apk and *.jar files are optimized for faster access and smaller file size
- This ROM is themeable
- Tweaks for RAM, ...
- Replaced default messaging app with Go SMS Pro
- Replaced touchwiz launcher with GO Launcher Ex
To do:
- LCD Density
- integrated CWM recovery
- 5 lockscreen mod
- extended power menu
- app2sd (need help on how to auto start the scripts???)
Downloads
Installation procedure
For best results, flash this ROM first:
http://hotfile.com/dl/128609834/5d1ee8e/S5660XXKQB_S5660XXKQ5_S5660PRTKQ4.rar.html
Pass: samfirmware.com
1. Open up odin
2. Connect phone to computer (make sure it is in debugging mode)
2. Select 'One package'
3. Now select the package where you have downloaded or extracted my ROM
4. Press 'Start' - WARNING DO NOT DISCONNECT!
5. Reboot to recovery and do a data wipe/reset. Else in the phone dialer type *2767*3855# for a reset.
Donation
Donation is always welcome. Donation can be done to [email protected] @ Paypal
I also have a international bank account...
Donation money will only be spent for buying a second Gio or will only be spent for use in my project.
Helping
Help is greatly appreciated. If you are interested to share information let me know...
Credits
dharamg3
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Please, no default ROM manager. There are users who brick their phones using ROM manager, apparently without doing stupid things. Please see here: http://s5660.pl/temat-martwy-gio
forum is in polish, but google translate will do a good job
And if I'm allowed, please let me tell what I would like to see on a "generic" custom rom:
- rooted;
- root explorer integrated;
- deodexed;
- phone should not be unlock by menu (power) button + left touch button (as with gio versions);
- safe tweaks to memory;
- a2sd installed but not activated (I don't like logs full of errors from a2sd);
- GUI: icons from GIOpro_v3, CRT animation, unlock buttons from simplygio (the round blue-red ones, with a sharp corner) - or a separate theme (maybe editable by userd) that can be applied;
- default: launcher (can be changed by user, no big deal), music player, no app that can be installed simply from market or internet.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and (the most important!) your work with us!

Screenshot Please.
I also would like to not to have unlock by menu option.

Screenshots coming!
Do you guys mind I replaced the default messaging mms.apk with Go SMS Pro? Since there happens to be a bug in mms.apk on every Gio that makes the keyboard appear relatively slower.
v1.4 will feature Touchwiz launcher again, removed CWM

djjonastybe said:
Screenshots coming!
Do you guys mind I replaced the default messaging mms.apk with Go SMS Pro? Since there happens to be a bug in mms.apk on every Gio that makes the keyboard appear relatively slower.
v1.4 will feature Touchwiz launcher again, removed CWM
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Go SMS Pro is free on the market, and removing mms.apk is easy with root explorer, isn't? I don't think you should bother replacing the default one.
In place, I propose to do something like Slax:simple updates that can be applied over the ROM, to add (or change) functionality.
so, for example, there should be one update to replace the default messaging application with Go SMS Pro.
is-it reasonable? it should help you to release a clean bug-free ROM, and users will not flash the whole system over and over again. IMHO this will be great.

esilviu said:
- root explorer integrated;QUOTE]
That would voilate xda warez policy.
As for gui easy use uot kitchen
Sent from my ST15i using xda premium
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r33p said:
esilviu said:
- root explorer integrated;QUOTE]
That would voilate xda warez policy.
As for gui easy use uot kitchen
Sent from my ST15i using xda premium
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-then don't include root explorer (but prepare all the background for it to work properly)
-uot kitchen is online for the moment... who will know how it will be a week from now... but yes, it's a good idea to have a few themes as zip file to be updated on the phone.
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Root Explorer suckes in my opinion...
Try looking for Advanced Tools (free)
It has a built in task manager which is able to see everything. Not just running programs, even the acore etc...
The file explorer is far superior to those I have seen. You also have like 4 tabs.
A build.prop editor is also in it.
If you guys want I will release a quick fix with just the Mms.apk and touchwiz30launcher.apk back in action. But I am actually working on ext2 conversion and support for /cache /data and /system for our phone... So far it works, I have Quadrant score of 1600

djjonastybe said:
Try looking for Advanced Tools (free)
If you guys want I will release a quick fix with just the Mms.apk and touchwiz30launcher.apk back in action. But I am actually working on ext2 conversion and support for /cache /data and /system for our phone... So far it works, I have Quadrant score of 1600
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Advanced Tools is looking good, but I did not test-it enough (yet).
1600 on Quadrant is quite a good score, it just tell us that you are on the right way!
I understand that at this moment moving/extending some folders on the sdcard is the hardest part. What happens with the system when card is connected as storage on the PC? Only fat32 partition is unmounted? More...I'm almost sure that the speed of sdcard is inferior to the speed of internal storage, so moving everything on the card will slow-down the phone. Installing conventional linux on sdcard/usbstick is not recommended: usual read-write cycles of the OS wear the sdcard/usbstick very fast.
So, imho, only the storage folder of android OS should be moved.
I still vote for a minimum modified ROM, that will allow any other modification with only "updates" and simple file replace/edit on the OS.

and another thought: "free RAM is useless RAM",
in other words: internal memory of the phone should not be as empty as possibly... (it's like you have a fast car in the garage but you use a slow and hungry cart to drive)

GT-S5660M ?
Will this work on the Samsung GT-S5660M
This is apparently slightly different version that is sold in Canada by Bell and Virgin Mobile. This thread explains more about the differences

If I5660XXKQB works for your phone then this one will work as well.
My personal opinion is every model has its own firmware. For the best experience of your phone and the least bugs, you should use your own phone's firmware for your safety.
But I remember I5800 and I5801 being fully compatible with eachother. But this wasnt the case for I5000 and I5000L for example. Honestly I don't know it is you having that phone !

[ROM] Forgiv's Custom Stock ROM

This is for virgin mobile cdma marvelc phones only. I'm not responsible for you bricking your phone.
I understand Simon already has a ROM like this of his own. This is mostly just so I can gain the experience.
This is the stock ROM for HTC Wildfire S on virgin mobile usa with some custom changes applied. This is the first ROM I've ever built so I hope you enjoy it.
Changes include:
V3
fixed issue with sound sets (hopefully)
V2
fixed missing dialer
removed facebook, weather and twitter for extra space you can add them back if you want from market
fixed an issue with camera
fixed music issue
more junk apps removed
V1
rooted
busybox installed
removed Sense
removed all HTC junk apps
added ADW Launcher
added links2sd
Available internal memory with this is 88MB on my phone compared to the 30MB I got from the stock ROM.
To install, simply copy to sd card and install from recovery menu. Don't forget to wipe caches.
To take advantage of links2sd make sure you have an extra partition on your sd card. I suggest it be about 1GB in size formatted to fat32. Of course you can have whatever size you see fit.
Please report any bugs. I really appreciate all the help guys.
Downloads:
V3 - Newest
V2
V1

Great to read that more and more people start developing CMDA ROM's
Waiting for something incredible.

Oc ? Since there's no sense screenshots please.
Sent from my HTC_A510c using XDA

[ROM][03/07/12] Gen.Y Vision R1.3 (GB 2.3.3 | Sense 2.1 | 2.42.405.4)

The purpose of this ROM is to get as close to the stock experience as possible, while adding some much needed features from custom roms.
This ROM is based on tun4f1sh's rooted 2.42.405.4 ota
I tried to stay as close to stock as possible, so here are the changes:
- TP wake added
- Added battery % to statusbar (sense style)
- Added Roboto font
- Updated market sourced apps
- Added 2 apps: OI File Manager and the LinkedIn for HTC Sense plugin
- Removed bloat apps
- Removed USB ADB Debugging notification
- Disabled boot animation audio
- Increased WiFi scan interval to save battery (15 > 90)
- Added Advanced Power Menu (reboot to recovery, etc.)
- Removed recents apps from notication area (for extended settings: select in AROMA installer)
all credits go to tun4f1sh as he did the real work, I just made some small modifications
+ credits to Virtuous team for the Virtuous sense kernel and ext4 optimizations
Download
Gen.Y Vision R1.3 EXT4 (Virtuous kernel @ 998 Mhz, EXT4 System)
Flash via recovery (CWM/4EXT)
Old versions
Gen.Y Vision R1.2 (stock kernel @ 806 MHz, EXT3 System)
Gen.Y Vision R1.2 EXT4 (Virtuous kernel @ 998 Mhz, EXT4 System)
Changelog R1.3
-Added AROMA Installer
-Added launcher choice: HTC Sense or Xperia Home
-Merged in extended settings mods
-Updated superuser app and binary
-Updated Google Maps and Google Street View
Addons (integrated into AROMA installer in R1.3)
Flash the following zip to get extended settings in your notification bar. This mod will also add the HTC TaskManager.
geny-extendedsettings-norecentapps.zip
Revert to original:
geny-originalsettings-norecentsapps.zip
Screenshots (in attachment)

Reserved for future use

Is this really based on stock kernel? No OC then?
Good we can flash Unity or RCMix over it
Btw does this ROM use ext4 or ext3?

This sound like something I was looking for.
how to overclock on roms like that ?

mesaj said:
Is this really based on stock kernel? No OC then?
Good we can flash Unity or RCMix over it
Btw does this ROM use ext4 or ext3?
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yep, it's really as close to stock as it gets
OC will not work with the stock kernel, however you can flash a custom kernel on top of it (i've tested Unity V9 and it works)
This ROM uses ext3 as the rest is not supported by the stock HTC kernel. However, I'm looking into making another version that uses the Unity V9 custom kernel and an ext4 filesystem. Stay tuned

hey, if you know how to, can you pull the oc kernel from virtious sense 2.0 ? recent unity and rcmix kernels have camera flash lag (because of the VDD).
thanks fot the rom btw.

Gen.Y ROM is the no frills ROM for a perfect, battery friendly, super fast (not benchmarking), battery smooth daily driver i'm waiting for the ext4 version. What's about gpu rendering for UI like Android Revolution HD? I appreciate your work
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA

btrst said:
hey, if you know how to, can you pull the oc kernel from virtious sense 2.0 ? recent unity and rcmix kernels have camera flash lag (because of the VDD).
thanks fot the rom btw.
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nvm i just decided to use unity v6.

Nice, will test this out!

I've uploaded the EXT4 version with the Virtuous Sense 2.0.0 kernel. This kernel has OC support and some other extras (like VPN tun.ko module).
The rest of the rom remains the same. Addons will work on both versions.
Also, you can update from the stock ext3 version to the new ext4 version without wiping (though wipe is always recommended).
If you want to flash the kernel seperately, it's here:
http://minus.com/lbu0C4QlTP10ea

yozgatg said:
I've uploaded the EXT4 version with the Virtuous Sense 2.0.0 kernel. This kernel has OC support and some other extras (like VPN tun.ko module).
The rest of the rom remains the same. Addons will work on both versions.
Also, you can update from the stock ext3 version to the new ext4 version without wiping (though wipe is always recommended).
If you want to flash the kernel seperately, it's here:
http://minus.com/lbu0C4QlTP10ea
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link for ext4 version is not working

Ever since i flashed this ROM, my phone has not been charging right????

Can you elaborate on this? I've never had charging problems with both the ext3 and the ext4 version

Nice ROM
I flashed this ROM yesterday and I must say that so far I like it. It really is a nice smooth running ROM that does seem to be as close to a stock ROM that you can get without all of the extra bloatware.
My question now is what the advantages would be in installing the EXT4 version with the Virtuous Sense 2.0.0 kernel?

mainly oc support and ext4 results in a little faster system

Hi, I'm trying this nice rom, which is something I was looking for: a rooted-debloated-stock rom for daily use.
I'm on the 2nd day, and my DZ keeps restarting every now and then, occasionally, even when it isn't used, on standby with screen off!
I may accept HTC Sense restarting, which is also a little pain in the a**, but it isn't nice to take the phone and staring at the white HTC loading screen for a while
Anyone having the same issue??

Im loving this rom. and also i fixed the problem. i needed a new charger..... but i do have another. in the messages app my contacts pictures do not show up on the main listt

Rixan said:
Hi, I'm trying this nice rom, which is something I was looking for: a rooted-debloated-stock rom for daily use.
I'm on the 2nd day, and my DZ keeps restarting every now and then, occasionally, even when it isn't used, on standby with screen off!
I may accept HTC Sense restarting, which is also a little pain in the a**, but it isn't nice to take the phone and staring at the white HTC loading screen for a while
Anyone having the same issue??
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reduce clock speeds in daemon controller app

I haven't edited clock speeds.. at least in this rom. In any case, which values do you suggest for a balanced use? Thanks for answering

Rixan said:
Hi, I'm trying this nice rom, which is something I was looking for: a rooted-debloated-stock rom for daily use.
I'm on the 2nd day, and my DZ keeps restarting every now and then, occasionally, even when it isn't used, on standby with screen off!
I may accept HTC Sense restarting, which is also a little pain in the a**, but it isn't nice to take the phone and staring at the white HTC loading screen for a while
Anyone having the same issue??
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i've been using the R1.2 EXT4 release for about 2 weeks now and haven't had a single restart yet
I would be carefull if you are returning from ICS roms. Be sure to do a superwipe and be careful when restoring apps from ICS with titanium backup (be sure to only restore the app but without the data). The reboot might be caused by a third-party app.
kusiman77 said:
Im loving this rom. and also i fixed the problem. i needed a new charger..... but i do have another. in the messages app my contacts pictures do not show up on the main listt
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I had this problem in the beginning as well. It somehow has to do with the Friendstream plugins (Facebook/Twitter/LinkedIn for HTC Sense) and the HTC Messaging app + the way HTC merges contacts. The way I solved is was to wipe again, don't restore SMS messages from backups and add other accounts like Facebook and Whatsapp one at a time (the first time I added all of them at once, meaning it had to merge all contacts with all the info at the same time)