Original thread here! >>http://www.neopeek.com/forum/Android-ROMs/5764-Ooops-WE-did-it-again!-Gingerbread-Alpha2-available <<
EDIT: Not for Sony Xperia X1. Works on my HTC Diamond so I can't say what other devices will do...Thanx everyone for testing the Pre-Alpha! I could fix several bugs! Now we are officially Alpha and it's quite usable on my HTC Diamond!
Ooops WE did it again...
My wife's still knocking my brain saying I am an idiot B) (while writing this she stands behind me). I spent some hours yesterday and several hours during the night cause I know everyone wanna try this out. I want especially say thanx to Chann who always is inspiring me with his ideas while I am doing some nice conversations with him on dev-section of this forum. It's really helpful to have such kind of member here.
More details later -> as always: I don't have time to test anything out on my own -> so I didn't! It's up to you to come back and report your experiences.
Alpha-release 26-12-2010
Before continuing be aware of: This is an Alpha release and now it seems usable (on my HTC Diamond it is!)! So before you do anything I suggest you to make a backup of your data / files! So read everything careful now :
What's inside ?? :
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[li]Gingerbread 2.3[/li]
[li]Working: Wifi, Data, Phone, SD-Card, Compcache 25%, automatic lcd-density settings and maybe more[/li]
[li]BT activating produces reboot (needs fix)[/li]
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Important now!!!!!! Read:
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[li]First boot takes quite some time! [/li]
[li]I suggest you to open all apps and sync your account with google. Then reboot your device![/li]
For Download, click above link!
As always: Use this on your own risk!
Thanx go to: Balsat, XDAndroid-Project, Martin DZO and everyone else whom I forgot!
Download is a 1-file-download, again! Including everything you need!
EDIT: I need your experiences / feedback in this thread!
Installation:
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[li]Installation Instructions (Link) thanx to chase21[/li]
[li]Test-Kernels to try out (Link) thanx to hayabusa94[/li]
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Please update your signature! It's always hard to find out which device / smartphone you use and which kernel(s) you are referring to!
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-Neopeek!
Don't thank me! Thank Vatoloco/Neopeek!!
HTC raphael 800 can run but wifi not working (status: error) and battery drain fast.
I still waiting for Neopeek Team.
I am just instaling it... I can not wait for the final fully functioning version.
Cheers
Not stable enough for me at least (Fuze/RAPH110)... Guess I'll just have to deal with FRX03/FRX02 for now... ^_^
Kernel package: htc-msm-linux @ 20101204_005141
I have a Fuze and it works fine for me, but it is just a bit laggy (kernel does not support so well).
Remember he just hacked gingerbread to work with froyo settings but I can promise that future builds will be much better once every one else has started the development of gingebread on our devices
I kind of figured, just wanted to report my experience since it seems most of the newer kernels seems to half work on my Fuze with FRX03. Might just be something I'm looking over About to try again with newest kernel from Glemsom's site and see if the FCs are any less frequent.
Yeah, i'm using the latest glemsom kernel and it is slightly laggy but stability is much better. I have not tried any other kernels yet..
I'm using the old kernel & module 01238 from FRG83 R5 build in this Raph100 & it works just fine except for the known Android issues that we still have.
Some minor glitches in Gmail & root access rights reported by SetCPU, but overall a good build (stable) considering that it's still in Alpha stage. Anyway, we get to test run Gingerbread while most native Android devices are still running Eclair or Froyo!
hello, it runs fine with kernel 1190 from camera thread, for the keyboard use jap input. Reboot you can, do with the dev tools-bad behavior-crash system server. keep going man very good!
UPDATE
Gingerbread is working nicely! I have not tested everything but at least there are less FCs! I am using kernel package from Dec 26, 2010:
zImage & modules
NOTE: Check out F22's note about this specific kernel package from THIS post.
Better performance ?
Gingerbread is supposed to be faster than Froyo. I wonder whether this will translate into a better performance on the Diamond. The Diamond is a slow device (compared to the HD2) and there's not much that can be done about it, except overclocking.
HD2_addict said:
Gingerbread is supposed to be faster than Froyo. I wonder whether this will translate into a better performance on the Diamond.
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Anyway we could interest you into test driving and giving it a once-over with your diamond?
I would love to try it myself on my touch pro cdma (raph800), but i can't afford to mess around with creating the separate partition to try this. Is there yet an alternative way, as i would love to test this out also?
I suppose I could try to make it into a .sqsh file so you can just boot off of it on sd card but no garuantee it will work...
I wouldn't mind trying it if you don't mind doing that. I keep my android2.2 in "setpath=android2.2" directory, and assume i could also do the same with this "setpath=android2.3" to keep them separate.
here it is: http://www.multiupload.com/6QEW8OFBMJ
*may or may not work*
Thank you much sir. I just unzip the sqsh file from that archive file into the main SD stick directory, correct? So far i followed the instructions and (at the time of writing this) was at the "run the install from the subdirectory, after it's done, it will reboot back into WM" part, and continuing.
Yes, that is correct. You don't need to run "install.exe" or need the npkinstall folder. It should be fully compatible with xdandroid and you don't need the files from neopeek.com.
Just boot it as if it were an xdandroid build and hopefully, it should display android logo. Ext2 is much faster.. give it a try when you can.
I might have to do that. All i get is the following (last 2 lines of the screen at boot)
"mmc1: error -22 whilst initialising SDIO card"
"Waiting for root device /dev/mmcblk0p2..."
and then just sits there for ever.
Are you using an xdandroid startup.txt or neopeek?
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So guys, I didn't want you to wait more days so I am just releasing current state. So far this build seems to be the one I will work on as it runs fast.
My wife's sitting in my neck last days cause I was sitting too much in front off my netbook. Anyone wanna help me?
As I said it runs very smooth. Just try it for your own and give me feedback
Important:
- This release runs fast but keep in mind: When first booting it. Don't touch your device the first 10mins after it has booted into Android cause it will execute a script and do optimizations and therefore be slow. Next boots will be fast and also device will be fast.
If anyone would provide me with Linpack Benchmarks I would be grateful
You are responsible for everything what you do with your device. Don't blame me for not reading instructions carefully. It works when you know what you are doing. read thread posts
Installation:
Like the last EXT2-builds: Use my Haret-Paket. You may download latest on my Homepage.
Installation Instructions
Download latest Release here
Report Bugs here
Wishlist for next release
Video which shows how I run LinPack and get a result of 3.6MFLOPS. When overclocking I get 4.04MFLOPS:
Video
What has changed in the latest Build:
- Removed uneccessary apps
- Replaced Launcher with ADW Launcher (screenshots will follow)
- GPS works now
- Updated apns-conf.xml
- some other smallies
- you will have to use an app called "Quick Boot" for correct powerdown / reboot (go into Market and download it for free -> will be included in next release)
Known bugs:
Setting ringer volume only works with up/down buttons when changing ringer
Camera does not work
Battery draining
Google Mail ?
Reboot procedure (see Hint above)
some smallies (please let me know in Bug + Wishlist)
This should work on your device. Diamond Users get it running. Anyone get it working here? It's based on XDAndroid rootfs + kernel. So it should work. Maybe an experienced user wanna try it?
You may follow main-thread in Diamond-section of XDA-Developers
Wow...
Do you have some screenshots?
i apologize but i'm a bit confused.
whats the difference between your build and any other 1.6 build?
i see you made it an ext2 instead of a sqsh but whats different in yours than the original 1.6?
as far as i know the development on the 1.6 is at the same place as the 2.1. same features minus those found in 2.1 and not in 1.6.
I'd be curious as to what differentiates this build as well... perhaps I'll just have to wait and see for when you post it & I can run it and see for myself...
I am rather curious, but you should have perhaps waited till you had more time to introduce a better post rather than confusing some people ;P.. (such as me!) Did you create a proper bootloader for the Touch Pro devices or what? Haha.. Sorry, I'm rather curious!
Well using partition means you don't have to edit the System.sqsh to add apps and do modifications, Looking forward to it!
Re: [UPCOMING][Neopeek's ANDROID DONUT 1.6] ext2-filesystem - NoSquash
The ext2 can be made very easily from our sqsh systems. There is a program called staysafe that will do it for you in android. There is a thread for it somewhere on xda with all the needed files. It says that it is for cupcake and donut but I've used it in eclair without problems. Using rootexplorer, I needed to change to an ext2 system to get root accesss writeable. Worked very nicely. Only downside is the ext2 system is huge compared to sqsh. I want to say the ext2 was aroung 500mb.
Sent from my AOSP on XDANDROID MSM using Tapatalk
vatoloco said:
Hi all,
just wanted to let you know that i succeeded in putting Android on EXT2 of internal memory. SO THIS WILL WORK FOR YOU AND YOUR SD_CARD, TOO! IT WILL ALSO WORK ON THE OTHER DEVICES LIKE TOPAZ RAPHAEL ETC.
I will later explain how to get it running and offer the complete package for download. I will need some hours, though cause I am at work now. So you will have to be patient. Tomorrow is my birthday, so don't expect too much support. Only thing I can say: This build's gonna rock your phone and ist extremely fast!!!
First build is based upon Android Donut 1.6
I will contribute a Froyo build some days later, though this will be just for testing and is instable / not productive
I don't know if this is going to be on top or anyone is going to make this sticky. But the original thread is created at DIAMOND-Forum. So beware of cross posts and please post your comments to original thread here. On the other hand: If no one posts then this thread won't be up any more. Regardless: I will only post updates and comments to original thread.
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I you using the same method as this
i really dont see anything new here, other than just providing something that balsat has been provding for the past 3-4 months, with a step by step guide that anyone can follow
amazing extremely fast on my diamond thanks vatoloco
1.6 work very fast but froyo is slow.
Just to bring this up again. Perhaps someone wanna try ports from HTC Vogue (need feedback)
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Just to bring this up again. Perhaps someone wanna try ports from HTC Vogue (need feedback)
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I could give it a try.
TheDeadCpu said:
I could give it a try.
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Ok. So please let me know what you are thinking about this.
The main-thread can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695215
Ok new build is coming up, soon! Just to let you know:
I got 4.04MFLOPS in Linpack with my build. You may check main-thread for screenshots and video.
First post updated with screenshots
vogue port htc pro 2
I need help cannot get donut 1.6 to work keeps coming up at the android boot suspend and alot numbers come up it want boot into android
First post updated.
Just wanted to let you know that CyanogenMod SuperE-Port is available for download (follow signature). The build from the first post of this thread is also confirmed by users to work on Touch Pro & Diamond2. Have fun!
Very fast
But i have one problem:
I can't install apps. There is a error message which says there is no free disk space.
I have a 8gb microsd. 3,6GB fat and 4gb ext. Booth partitions have more than 2GB free diskspace ...
Can someone help me?
(Sorry for my bad english )
So.. MAGLDR is finally out. I'd like to give away the stuff i've put my love in in the last few months while testing MAGLDR. Without neat release pictures (I'm bad at marketing, i'm the software guy, sorry..)
This is the latest version of Desire HD Sense FRG83D (very close to stock). Basically everything is working and I have been using it for a while now.
It's a little slower than most Desire ROMs (though you get neat benchmark scores; NOTE: Benchmark scores are usually lower than the ones from SD builds,
because NAND writes are slower), but that pays off feature wise in my opinion. See for yourself.
I have squashfsed the app and framework directory, which saves a lot of space. (Desire HD ROMs are very space hungry). Finally got it down to use only 230 MB + (6MB free in /system, because mkyaffs2image does strange stuff), which means you will have 184MB of storage space available for your user files (if you use the partitioning layout I supplied with the DFT flasher and depending on if you chose to use the EXTROM area/last 24 MB of NAND space in MAGLDR - if you have a TMOUS LEO you will of course have more).
Things i have removed (i can remember..):
Maps (it's an outdated version anyway - download a new version from Market)
eReader stuff + eBooks (takes 50 MB or so - WTF, not worth it)
Not sure if all languages are working, because I removed some of the language dependend stuff, except for German and English.. Has to be tested. <- should be working according to users.
Notes:
This ROM comes as ODEX-ROM, because that again saves a lot of space, which would otherwise be taken twice (once in davlik cache and once in /system/app / system/framework)
If you want SuperUser, install the superuser app from market. I'm not sure if i am allowed to just include it in my ROM. (0.2 has superuser app pre-installed)
My own kernel is included, based on the latest linux_on_wince_htc git. It has the SMARTASS and INTERACTIVE governor as well as an undervolt (925 mV) (no UV in 0.2 anymore).
Of course this ROM comes with RMNET enabled. My version of the libhtc_ril_wrapper allows you to choose between PPP and RMNET by file. If /system/ppp exists (create it with touch /system/ppp) then PPP will be used, otherwise RMNET. RMNET is working quite well, so i would suggest you use that.
If you want notifications working, install Led me know from market. I had battery drainage issues with it, so i removed it.
If you still experience problems with the Browser just closing, or crashing, install Flash player from Market
Due to the squashfsed app and framework directory you will NOT be able to write into /system/framework and /system/app. If you want to change sth there you need to extract my ROM and unpack squashed.sqsh, make your changes and put everything back. I won't explain it in detail here. Use google if you want to know more, or search the forum.
The MAC address of the WIFI interface can't be read correctly, nor changed at the moment. We need to wait for Cotulla to implement it in MAGLDR. <- MAC address can be changed temporarily. See here. Thanks to clio94 for posting this.
Known issues:
There is some issue with dexopt running for the apk's in /data/app on every boot atm, which i was not able to solve yet.. (You see a lot of Pruning dalvik file.... in logcat, making bootup slow, if you have a lot of apps installed)
Maybe someone else can help out on this?
On some languages you can't add cities to the weather widget/app. Switch to English if you want to do that as a workaround, you can switch back afterwards again.
htcsense.com features are not working currently - dunno what causes this; Maybe it's HTCs fault
If you think the ROM is slow.. Wait at least one hour after you installed and configured all your stuff before judging! ROM is syncing and configuring a lot of stuff after initial setup!
Download:
Version 0.3 -> Multiupload; BACK UP YOUR STUFF BEFORE FLASHING if you use a previous version to be sure!
Code:
Changelog in v 0.3:
- Squashfsed more directories - gives us a LOT of space.. System footprint now is 209 MB; you should have more userdata space available!
- Fixed issues with browser closing while loading flash vids - test it please
- Added HTC Location widget
- Added News reader widget
- Standard kernel included; optional overclock kernel (1113 Mhz) in the release package; if you want to use it, replace the zImage in /system with the zImage in release package
Version 0.2 -> Multiupload
Mirrors (thanks to fakker/noobhands):
http://box.noobhands.com/magldr/gauner1986hd-finand0.2.7z
http://box2.noobhands.com/magldr/gauner1986hd-finand0.2.7z
http://box3.noobhands.com/magldr/gauner1986hd-finand0.2.7z
http://box4.noobhands.com/magldr/gauner1986hd-finand0.2.7z
http://box5.noobhands.com/magldr/gauner1986hd-finand0.2.7z
http://box6.noobhands.com/magldr/gauner1986hd-finand0.2.7z
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Code:
Changelog in v 0.2:
- Removed undervolting
- Superuser app now pre-installed; Any crashes or other problems with this should be fixed now!
- RMNET module now is no longer loaded if you chose to use PPP (to use PPP instead of RMNET create an empty file ppp in /system)
Version 0.1 -> Multiupload
Important:
To all those having trouble flashing the ROM with Cotulla's flasher
Please go to Cotulla's thread and ask for help there, this is not the place for this.
Instructions taken from Cotulla:
1. download MAGLDR 1.10
2. download NAND Android ROM
3. Install MAGLDR to your LEO (ROMUpdateUtility.exe)
4. Boot LEO and select in the menu "4. USB Flasher"
5. Run DAF.exe on your computer. Do all steps.
6. Wait while it's flashing.
7. After flashing device will make auto-reset.
8. It should boot directly to Android.
9. If any errors happens, please report in Cotulla's thread, which is here.
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So finally i want to thank some people.. Without you that all would not have been possible.
* Cotulla: for his great MAGLDR and trusting me while testing it.
* mdeejay: for supplying me with userspace stuff.
* Markinus, LeTama, Rajko and all the other great devs from #htc-linux who contributed
* Everyone else I forgot
If you want to buy me a beer you can do so by clicking the link in my signature. I put a lot of time in all this.
And of course buy Cotulla a beer, without him we wouldn't have come so far in that little time!
You know I want a working Desire HD ROM, don't you, you little tease
Keep up the good work my man. I shall follow this thread with mighty salivation.
jesus...
i cant choose which to d/l first!!! =P
great work guys!!!
Can't wait! Thanks so much guys for your hard work.
Thanks, looking forward to this one
I just sent some beer your way, do you happen to know donation details for Cotulla/DFT?
Happy new years
So much thank you all for giving this gift to us!
I'll test it in minutes
gauner1986, HI-FI man how's unlock time on your build usually on desire hd builds it is 3 seconds... to much
drooling already.... more and more familiar names here...
could anyone explain this for me ??
"(if you use the partitioning layout I supplied with the DFT flasher and depending on if you chose to use the EXTROM area/last 24 MB of NAND space in MAGLDR)."
i found an option "UseLast24NAND" but what does that mean ?! ..ooouuuh Im so confused with all these unknown words
Whooohooo I'm excited for this!
can you upload before newyear
As an user of MDJ's Desire HD builds I can't wait for this
it' working great! thx gauner1986
six-one said:
it' working great! thx gauner1986
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you already got this rom ?? I thought, download-link is not released yet.
six-one said:
it' working great! thx gauner1986
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wow it's not upped and you know how it works
lol. No it's not out yet. ETA is 40 mins, i'm uploading. Had to fix a problem
gauner1986 said:
lol. No it's not out yet. ETA is 40 mins, i'm uploading. Had to fix a problem
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Gauner,i am not sure if you did read my pm,but is the 'problem' also busybox problem ?
I cannot get root acces with titanium backup in cotulla's nand build because of missing busybox,which i cannot install.
Hope you maybey can help
Great build, everything looks awesome. Haven't tried busybox yet.
Thanks gauner
pkchips said:
Great build, everything looks awesome. Haven't tried busybox yet.
Thanks gauner
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What the hell its not even out yet... its not even a build!! *walks away shaking head*
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lol. No it's not out yet. ETA is 40 mins, i'm uploading. Had to fix a problem
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*lol* back
ich weiß was das heißt, wenn ein Programmierer sagt: Es dauert nur noch gahaaanz kurz... max. 40 min...
Hi guys, i'm back from exams with a fresh and funky release
This is the latest version of Desire Z Sense FRG83D - 1.72 (very close to stock). Basically everything is working and I have been using it for a couple of days now.
Speed should be WAY better than on Desire HD ROMs, but still not as fast as stock Desire, comes close though. Costs are some additional trash menu options, like the one for the hardware keyboard and no arrow keys on the on-screen keyboard.
Focus in this ROM is on battery life, free space in NAND and to be close to stock.
I have squashfsed some directories, which saves a lot of space. (Desire Z ROMs are a bit lighter than HD ones, because of the less capable hardware, but still space hungry). Finally got it down to use only 200 MB + (6MB free in /system, because mkyaffs2image does strange stuff), which means you will have ~230MB of storage space available for your user files (if you use the partitioning layout I supplied with the DFT flasher and depending on if you chose to use the EXTROM area/last 24 MB of NAND space in MAGLDR - if you have a TMOUS LEO you will of course have more). This is more than enough in my opinion, no need for apps2sd so far, but i may add it in the future.
You will be able to "overwrite" the squashfsed stuff in lib, framework and app, because i just used deep symlinking there.
Things i have removed (i can remember..):
Maps (it's an outdated version anyway - download a new version from Market)
eReader stuff + eBooks (takes 50 MB or so - WTF, not worth it)
Some commercial stuff
Most of the included wallpapers
All skins except Slate
Notes:
This ROM comes as ODEX-ROM, because that again saves a lot of space, which would otherwise be taken twice (once in davlik cache and once in /system/app / system/framework)
My own kernel is included, based on the latest linux_on_wince_htc git. It has the SMARTASS and INTERACTIVE governor, as well as support for CIFS and EXT4 (for those who need it)
Of course this ROM comes with RMNET enabled. My version of the libhtc_ril_wrapper allows you to choose between PPP and RMNET by file. If /system/ppp exists (create it with touch /system/ppp) then PPP will be used, otherwise RMNET. RMNET is working quite well, so i would suggest you use that.
If you want notifications working, install Led me know from market. I had battery drainage issues with it, so i removed it.
Known issues:
Currently none
Version 0.1 -> Multiupload
Important:
To all those having trouble flashing the ROM with Cotulla's flasher
Please go to Cotulla's thread and ask for help there, this is not the place for this.
Instructions taken from Cotulla:
1. download MAGLDR
2. download NAND Android ROM
3. Install MAGLDR to your LEO (ROMUpdateUtility.exe)
4. Boot LEO and select in the menu "4. USB Flasher"
5. Run DAF.exe on your computer. Do all steps.
6. Wait while it's flashing.
7. After flashing device will make auto-reset.
8. It should boot directly to Android.
9. If any errors happens, please report in Cotulla's thread, which is here.
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Kernel sourcecode diff to linux_on_wince_htc: http://pastebin.com/FUsLfypk
So finally i want to thank some people.. Without you that all would not have been possible.
* Cotulla: for his great MAGLDR and trusting me while testing it.
* mdeejay: for supplying me with userspace stuff.
* Markinus, LeTama, Rajko and all the other great devs from #htc-linux who contributed
* Everyone else I forgot
Tell me your suggestions for improvements on this ROM in this thread please, not in PMs
If you want to buy me a beer you can do so by clicking the link in my signature. I put a lot of time in all this.
And of course buy Cotulla a beer, without him we wouldn't have come so far in that little time!
Great I will download and test it for you.........
third...... downloading. great work will test sounds good!
Testers please let me know how the call volume is on this ROM.
Thanks!
welcome back! your DHD was a big hit to me. will flash soon
Hey gauner1986, any chance of a non-squashfs'd, non-stripped build for those of us with T-Mobile US devices? Or is it possible to de-squash it ourselves?
The only thing I don't like about the Z series is the rotating homescreens. When they rotate back to port, it's like reloading all the homescreens from fresh and it takes a while. There's always a lag for the screen elements to appear. That's one reason I don't use the imilka Vision ROM and have been waiting for an updated HD.
thanks gauner.. i will download it now ..but please i need u to think to build one on glacier it is more looking and stable
Great TNX,
I will download and try it....
EDIT: would like this rom to support DATA2EXT
good work gauner. Fan of your work!
Keep it up bud.
What's about
bluetooth mac, wake up lag and streaming video (SPB TV)????
I'm currently running gauners hd rom... what would be better with this build?
Any improvement?
juergenn said:
What's about
bluetooth mac, wake up lag and streaming video (SPB TV)????
I'm currently running gauners hd rom... what would be better with this build?
Any improvement?
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Speeds seems way better.
And I have 194Mb free Internal after first boot.
first contact : anoyng startup sound. very fast startup
I like sense but i don't like HD, it too big, so this is my best choice.
criszz said:
first contact : anoyng startup sound. very fast startup
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Yes Gauner, get the HTC sound out please
NIce to see u back and ur great build! No support of A2sd+
Its led notification work?
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App
Does this version have FM Radio? I didn't use it much in WinMobile, but I realize now that I miss it. Other than this, I will monitor the evolution of this ROM closely.
Hi Gauner, any chance of making your kernel work with an extended battery?
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NIce to see u back and ur great build! No support of A2sd+
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I know, it's 2bad, cant restore my apps with TitaniumBackup, I'm out of space....
Can't use this rom
Please read this entire post!
<<<This is a link to the... FAQ Click it!!>>>
I have created a complete bundle of GingerBread with the newest kernel from GIT (Feb 28 / 1276), and the newest rootfs from GIT (Feb 24).
Please, feel free to DONATE to the XDAndroid project!
Every little bit helps!
Directions:
1. Download the full bundle (zip). (Updated Mar. 11 2011)
If instead you just want the system.ext2 (zip) file (updated Mar. 25 2011) by itself... Don't download this unless you know you want to update!!
2. Extract it. You’ll see a folder, GBX0A, copy its contents to the root (base) of your SD card. If you want to run Android from a folder instead of all the files on the root of the card, follow the steps below.
3. Go into the STARTUPS folder. Grab the appropriate startup.txt for your device (if you don't know what device you have, you should read the FAQ), and move it to the root of the card (or where you run haret.exe from. If you want to change the location of the build, put a rel_path= statement in the cmdline section of the startup.txt. Mine is located two folders deep on the SD, so my rel_path=Androids/TP2Ref)
4. Download the ts-calibration file from this post (should work for RAPH/DIAM) and extract the .zip to where you run haret.exe from - typically the root or 'base' folder of the SD card. Not within any folders, unless you run haret.exe from a folder!
**If you have issues with the above file, you must calibrate manually. To start manual calibration, just delete any ts-calibration files and boot. Sometimes this doesn't work, and you have to use an older kernel from GIT (I found 1225 works well) and generate the ts-calibration file by booting and pressing the 5 zones. Once you have a good calibration file hold on to it (make 15 copies if it's a really good one ), reboot & go back to the newest kernel from the autobuild service! Thanks**
6. Run haret.exe... Profit!
Let it settle out on the first boot. Many have reported they had to reboot basically because it was so slow - if you let it sit for about 10 mins or so the media scanner can go thru everything, etc. If you want adb in and watch the processes via top, you'll see why the phone seems so slow - there's lots of background processes cranking because this is the first boot .
Troubleshooting:
Please read the... FAQ
If you have any issues with the kernel, feel free to change it:
There are some devices that are having issues with the newest kernels. Please see the kernel autobuild service to get newer or archived kernels. Once you download a replacement kernel, go to where you run haret.exe from - remove your old zImage/modules-xxxxx.tar.gz. Take the new zImage/modules-xxxxx.tar.gz and replace the old ones, same folder - where you run haret.exe from. Make sure the ‘zImage’ is named just that. Do not rename the modules file, do not extract it - should be in .tar.gz format.
In addition, I am using the newest rootfs from GIT - Feb. 10. There are other rootfs options, see F22’s thread if you want to use more keys or move around the home button. Of course, there's always the roofs autobuild service if you want "stock" rootfs images - F22 builds his off of these and modifies them .
See Incremental Updates for more information on this topic of updating!!
Random issues can often be solved by forcing the system to create a new data.img. If you're worried about losing data, Titanium Backup works quite well. If you wish, you can rename the data.img to something else, and let the system create a new one - just to see if it resolves your problem.
Similarly, if you wish try formatting your SD card - I prefer to use the HP Tool - do a full format, FAT32.
Obviously this build is Alpha, and there are going to be problems. The next post will address issues particular to this build - PLEASE READ THESE before asking questions! Feel free to post questions in this thread, I will do my best to address them. Big thanks to stinebd for releasing the system image, and of course the other developers for their hard work on making these kernels available.
stinebd's original post HERE
Mar. 11 2011 Changelog
Things broken in this build:
libgps - explains itself, no GPS and probably no netloc (cell-tower based location)
HW3D is either not working, or just not preset - I ran neocore and let's just say a lot of textures are missing. Got a ridiculous score, but again - no textures, not much to render haha.
DIAM users have reported the g-sensor is flipped -
emc02 said:
ok, the solution for DIAM100 is:
change "gsensor_axis=2,-1,3" to "gsensor_axis=-2,1,3"
works perfect!
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This line should be in the startup.txt file if that wasn't obvious .
Thanks to emc02 for that solution!
The keyboard should be fine, but I've had some Blackstone users complain - if you want, switch the keyboard out with another. mr_grisha's original post.
Anything that's broken in Froyo, is probably broken in this build.
Changelog March 25, 2011
Further tuned keyboard sizing to be useful on VGA (also made the key labels bigger)
World-phone settings support (very important for future RIL enhancements especially on CDMA)
Enabled HSPA icon (someone on GSM please let me know if it actually works)
Strange, I never saw the calib. screen. Probably because I just replaced the system.ext2 file and let it run it's course? I do recall there being calib. "issues" with 1253 because the text would continue to scroll even while you were attempting to tap the points.
[R^7Z EDIT]I don't suppose that would work if you were re-working this from the beginning or starting over from scratch (doh!). Lucky me, I save just about every new/update regardless of kernel package or rootfs update[/R^7Z EDIT]
R^7Z said:
Strange, I never saw the calib. screen. Probably because I just replaced the system.ext2 file and let it run it's course? I do recall there being calib. "issues" with 1253 because the text would continue to scroll even while you were attempting to tap the points.
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If you already have a ts-calibration file, there's no need to create a new one .
A note to all troubled users
And additionally, to those who are reporting issues, it would behoove you to help the devs out by not making them guess what you are using (device) to include but not limited to, which rootfs and kernel package (date of release and commit ID might be helpful). That being said, be aware of what you are talking about (app discussion should not fall into this thread) and please keep talks of neopeek variants to a minimum (I know a little bit about these builds and will help out where I can, PM me if you really think I can help and if you really need some assistance)
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HW3D is either not working, or just not preset - I ran neocore and let's just say a lot of textures are missing. Got a ridiculous score, but again - no textures, not much to render haha.
I noticed the (virtual) keyboard is comically tiny. Seems to work fine tho...
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Noticed the same thing in neocore (30fps without textures) but quadrant 3D tests looked good. Probably we need to test more apps.
Virtual keyboard is unusable on Blackstone. All buttons are tiny and kind of stacked together at the bottom of the screen.
BTW. I can't calibrate the screen since .35 FB commit (17 Dec). I think it's because of FB debug spam - this should be easy to fix.
on ralph100 i've been stuck on "busy" loop for about 20mins now.
loops saying "INFO task rpcrouter: 15 blocked out for more than 120 seconds"
thebranded said:
on ralph100 i've been stuck on "busy" loop for about 20mins now.
loops saying "INFO task rpcrouter: 15 blocked out for more than 120 seconds"
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Hrm. I'm going to go with format your SD card using the HP Tool. Full format, FAT32.
Also, might want to try kernel 1258. Let me know if neither of those things improve it. Is it creating a data.img...?
g3rm0 said:
Noticed the same thing in neocore (30fps without textures) but quadrant 3D tests looked good. Probably we need to test more apps.
Virtual keyboard is unusable on Blackstone. All buttons are tiny and kind of stacked together at the bottom of the screen.
BTW. I can't calibrate the screen since .35 FB commit (17 Dec). I think it's because of FB debug spam - this should be easy to fix.
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Sorry forgot to respond to this. Two things, there's an app called "gingberbread keyboard". Find it on the market, see if it works better for you.
Second, I've heard the new 1258 kernel is fixed - not sure how, but it seems the clocks commit from jb's tree did it.
works with 1258, did reformat SD card.
Still had issue with not seeing the touchscreen calibration though, just copied over a old TS file.
thebranded said:
works with 1258, did reformat SD card.
Still had issue with not seeing the touchscreen calibration though, just copied over a old TS file.
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Glad it's working for you. I think we've narrowed down the calib issue, so hopefully we'll get that fixed for all devices soon. Not sure why but RHOD's don't seem to have the issue any longer - no matter, we will get it resolved for all devices. Sometimes just takes longer for the old devices unfortunately...
[xda Link] Gingerbread keyboard
For those of you who need it, check THIS thread out!
n-Joie! (Enjoy)
R^7Z said:
For those of you who need it, check THIS thread out!
n-Joie! (Enjoy)
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I've heard it doesn't work... Per another user, I have added a different recommendation:
arrrghhh said:
I noticed the (virtual) keyboard is comically tiny. Seems to work fine tho... If it does bother you, user "webxplore" said the app "gingerbread keyboard" (on the Market) fixes the issue. Thanks webxplore!
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Gingerbread keyboard (market version)
Will see about getting the market version upped for those who are not able to access a wifi or have the awesome pull-out keyboard the RAPH/TP has
[R^7Z EDIT]Keep in mind, I have a RAPH110/TP/at&t Fuze
Free for all!
n-Joie! (Enjoy)
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Please note, we now have a source fix for the keyboard size and it will be integrated in the next testing image.
Not sure why WiFi works better in GB than FroYo but I just disabled and re-enabled like several times, without fail/error. I'm using the packaged build found in this thread and using Glemsom's kernel package for the 14th. If needed, I can supply screenshots.
R^7Z said:
Not sure why WiFi works better in GB than FroYo but I just disabled and re-enabled like several times, without fail/error. I'm using the packaged build found in this thread and using Glemsom's kernel package for the 14th. If needed, I can supply screenshots.
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No need. I'll let stinebd know, I'm not sure what the difference would be... if he can backport something to Froyo, or if we are just going to be moving forward and focusing on GB. Thanks again for testing!
Thanks alot man this build is great! seems to boot and run faster and smoother then froyo ever did for me...only issues i ran into were not being able to see the calibration which if youtap on the screen it glitches and shows part of it.....but the main thing is i seem to have a problem staying connected to the internet and have to soft reset to get it working again....also airplane mode seems to get stuck once clicked and only a soft reset fixes it
m using this one is there anyway to chnge keyboard cx buttons are to small and my phone doesnot rotate any help
xtremists said:
m using this one is there anyway to chnge keyboard cx buttons are to small and my phone doesnot rotate any help
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Read the second post. Gsensor doesn't work yet, but there's a fix in the pipeline. Keyboard fix as well, in the meantime... read the second post!!!!
Please read this entire post!
<<<This is a link to the... FAQ Click it!!>>>
I have created a complete bundle of GingerBread with the newest kernel from GIT (Feb 28 / 1276), and the newest rootfs from GIT (Feb 24).
Please, feel free to DONATE to the XDAndroid project!
Every little bit helps!
Directions:
1. Download the full bundle (zip). (Updated Mar. 11 2011)
If instead you just want the system.ext2 (zip) file (updated Mar. 25 2011) by itself... Don't download this unless you know you want to update!!
2. Extract it. You’ll see a folder, GBX0A, copy its contents to the root (base) of your SD card. If you want to run Android from a folder instead of all the files on the root of the card, follow the steps below.
3. Go into the STARTUPS folder. Grab the appropriate startup.txt for your device (if you don't know what device you have, you should read the FAQ), and move it to the root of the card (or where you run haret.exe from. If you want to change the location of the build, put a rel_path= statement in the cmdline section of the startup.txt. Mine is located two folders deep on the SD, so my rel_path=Androids/TP2Ref)
4. Download the ts-calibration file from this post (should work for RHOD/TOPA) and extract the .zip to where you run haret.exe from - typically the root or 'base' folder of the SD card. Not within any folders, unless you run haret.exe from a folder!
**If you have issues with the above file, you must calibrate manually. To start manual calibration, just delete any ts-calibration files and boot. Sometimes this doesn't work, and you have to use an older kernel from GIT (I found 1225 works well) and generate the ts-calibration file by booting and pressing the 5 zones. Once you have a good calibration file hold on to it (make 15 copies if it's a really good one ), reboot & go back to the newest kernel from the autobuild service! Thanks**
6. Run haret.exe... Profit!
Let it settle out on the first boot. Many have reported they had to reboot basically because it was so slow - if you let it sit for about 10 mins or so the media scanner can go thru everything, etc. If you want adb in and watch the processes via top, you'll see why the phone seems so slow - there's lots of background processes cranking because this is the first boot .
Troubleshooting:
Please read the... FAQ
If you have any issues with the kernel, feel free to change it:
There are some devices that are having issues with the newest kernels. Please see the kernel autobuild service to get newer or archived kernels. Once you download a replacement kernel, go to where you run haret.exe from - remove your old zImage/modules-xxxxx.tar.gz. Take the new zImage/modules-xxxxx.tar.gz and replace the old ones, same folder - where you run haret.exe from. Make sure the ‘zImage’ is named just that. Do not rename the modules file, do not extract it - should be in .tar.gz format.
In addition, I am using the newest rootfs from GIT - Feb. 10. There are other rootfs options, see F22’s thread if you want to use more keys or move around the home button. Of course, there's always the roofs autobuild service if you want "stock" rootfs images - F22 builds his off of these and modifies them .
See Incremental Updates for more information on this topic of updating!!
Random issues can often be solved by forcing the system to create a new data.img. If you're worried about losing data, Titanium Backup works quite well. If you wish, you can rename the data.img to something else, and let the system create a new one - just to see if it resolves your problem.
Similarly, if you wish try formatting your SD card - I prefer to use the HP Tool - do a full format, FAT32.
Obviously this build is Alpha, and there are going to be problems. The next post will address issues particular to this build - PLEASE READ THESE before asking questions! Feel free to post questions in this thread, I will do my best to address them. Big thanks to stinebd for releasing the system image, and of course the other developers for their hard work on making these kernels available.
stinebd's original post HERE
Mar. 11 2011 Changelog
Things broken in this build:
libgps - explains itself, no GPS and probably no netloc (cell-tower based location). I think this also breaks the stock browser, I recommend using Dolphin Mini!
HW3D is either not working, or just not preset - I ran neocore and let's just say a lot of textures are missing. Got a ridiculous score, but again - no textures, not much to render haha.
Data - very flaky - CDMA users have data break for them after every phone call, and GSM users seem to have better luck but it's not flawless. Even seen reports of wifi having issues with data not going out to the WAN. There is a bug filed on this issue.
Anything that's broken in Froyo, is probably broken in this build. Although what is interesting, I noticed that in this build I don't have the landscape-on-boot issue that I get with Froyo...
Changelog March 25, 2011
Further tuned keyboard sizing to be useful on VGA (also made the key labels bigger)
World-phone settings support (very important for future RIL enhancements especially on CDMA)
Enabled HSPA icon (someone on GSM please let me know if it actually works)
Works good so far
Been using this for about 3 hours so far. Here's a little review. Upgraded through Stinebd's link in the XDAndroid thread (same as this I guess, but the arggggh's complete package includes all files needed). I deleted the data.img and replaced my system2 file. The first boot set itself up and then rebooted to winmo. The second boot worked. I was able to download Titanium backup from the market and restore my apps that I was using in Froyo. Overall it was working well. The default keyboard is tiny on my screen. My data connection is a little finicky as it was working when I restored my apps, but I could not connect after a while (same thing happened in my Froyo build periodically). As far as speed is good and bad, sometimes it's quick, other times it's quite slow. Overall, it's pretty good considering it was just released to us. Looking forward to future builds.
Edit: I reused my calibration file from Froyo. No issues
Rhod400, 2/10 Zimage and Rootfs from GIT
mmm, I may be blind but I can't see any download link! I'd like to test it and let you know!
anyway I already want to thank you for the hard work!
The system file was posted by stinebd in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=627997&page=1226
Thanks, I've included the original link to stinebd's post in my first post.
Still working out kinks, and stine will probably want me to host it on files.xdandroid.com - sorry for the delay... It will be here soon .
so this is the neopeek build only in an image?
husam666 said:
so this is the neopeek build only in an image?
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This has nothing to do whatsoever with neopeek. This is AOSP code, modified to work on our phones. The system image work is done entirely by stinebd, and I have made a bundle - Link up!
arrrghhh any idea what the kernel incompatibility comes from? Thats strange...
edit- nvm I reread it a 5th time and understood heh
randomblame said:
arrrghhh any idea what the kernel incompatibility comes from? Thats strange...
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You mean the calibration issue? Some commit broke it, not sure which one. There's rumors that we can read it from the spl, then we won't need a kernel-based calibration - we'll be able to do it in userland, which is really what we want especially going forward to NAND.
Gonna try this release this weekend
rhod100 does have the same panel problems as on a FRX04 release a guess?
JBS2 said:
Gonna try this release this weekend
rhod100 does have the same panel problems as on a FRX04 release a guess?
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Panel problems are kernel related, not system image related.
What kernel do you run FRX04 on...? Thanks.
arrrghhh said:
Panel problems are kernel related, not system image related.
What kernel do you run FRX04 on...? Thanks.
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Most recent from your testing topic.
Panel wakes up very slow normally or after touching the screen or power button multiple times.
JBS2 said:
Most recent from your testing topic.
Panel wakes up very slow normally or after touching the screen or power button multiple times.
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Ah. Again, that's a testing kernel. Let's keep testing kernel discussion in that thread and build talk about this build in this thread... Thanks...
arrrghhh said:
Ah. Again, that's a testing kernel. Let's keep testing kernel discussion in that thread and build talk about this build in this thread... Thanks...
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I know, you asked which kernel I was using
Just wondering if these release has something to do with the panel issues but I realize this is a kernel related problem.
Keep up the goog work, I'll keep testing the testing kernels to see if the known problem could be fixed
Okay, here's my 2cents:
BTW, i use rhod100.
Hardware3d doesn't work because the line is missing from the startup (as far as i am concerned, maybe you removed it on purpose).
steyn_e said:
Okay, here's my 2cents:
BTW, i use rhod100.
Hardware3d doesn't work because the line is missing from the startup (as far as i am concerned, maybe you removed it on purpose).
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That entry is no longer required. Put it in and see... Thanks!
this is such an exciting build. It runs really fast. keep up the good work guys. Btw, to get a bigger gingerbread keyboard, search for "gingerbread Keyboard" in the market. its a larger sized version of the one that comes with the rom.
kdub94 said:
this is such an exciting build. It runs really fast. keep up the good work guys. Btw, to get a bigger gingerbread keyboard, search for "gingerbread Keyboard" in the market. its a larger sized version of the one that comes with the rom.
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I've already included a fix in the second post, thanks!