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[ROM][GPL][3/15/2011] xtrSENSE5.0.1 [cache2cache,apps2sd,oc,jit]-HTC Sense

xtrSENSE has been built as an everyday HTC Sense ROM that is configured for performance and reliability. Version 5.x uses the March 2011 HTC/Verizon code base which is Android 2.1 made specifically for our Eris. This ROM has features such as a simple yet elegant theme to full support of cache2cache, apps2sd, built in overclocking, and built in memory management. For those that frequent the forum I keep a copy of this build in addition to xtrROM (Vanilla feel using the HTC framework) on my phone (plus a few others from other devs ) because sometimes I just feel like the splendor of the HTC launch screen and integrated widgets. If you would like a "pure" Vanilla 2.1 AOSP experience then be sure to try VanillaASOP.
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xtrSENSE Features:
Built from the March 2011 Verizon 2.41.605.6 Eris code base - Android 2.1
Stock HTC Sense with reliable performance improvements and root access superuser permissions
Overclock support – see overclock section on how to set internally!
Full Cache2cache support (see details below) - better use of the /data/ and /cache/ file blocks which opens up unused internal storage allowing you to install double the market apps over a stock Eris without using Apps2sd!!
Apps2sd support - see instructions below
Many reliable "hacked" tweaks such as: power management like Collin_ph battery tweak, some Flash support, new Android Market, wired tether, etc...
Smart design for a tailored user experience by including the opensource GScript app which allows you to easily turn on/off core ROM settings (CPU overclock speed, Apps2sd, Cache2sd, JIT, etc...) with one-click
Customized simple theme including wallpapers, extra keyboard, and other small touches.
Designed to be a stable everyday ROM
Access to custom themes via Metamorph
Check out the change log below to see details
Credits and General Public License (GPL):
HTC kernel source: http://member.america.htc.com/download/RomCode/Source_and_Binaries/desirec_2.6.29_8a03cb9a.tar.bz2
Zanfur OC kernel support – source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=679102
GScripts source: http://code.google.com/p/gscript-android/source/checkout
Wired tether source: http://code.google.com/p/android-wired-tether/source/checkout
Wireless tether source: http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/source/checkout
bertoch for hosting and helping me understand Linux
dsixda for his time saving kitchen – source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246
bftb0 for the HTC/Verizon March 2011 2.41.605.6 code base - source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=984274
lotus22 for the 50% time without signal bug fix - source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11992494
gr0gmint on how to make jit (mostly) work with HTC ROMs – source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=684535
ChainsDD for Superuser – source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=682828
jonasl for the HTC_IME mod keyboard – source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=624416
vash8806 for Flash 10 – source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7316925&postcount=46
synaptyc for custom boot animation - source:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=768513
rogro82 for starting GScript - source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=486486
nfinitefx45 from the Hero CDMA forum on his companion work with cache2cache
thenestor on help with the DroidXIME keyboard
firestrife23 for helping me understand permission issues with the init.d process
Damageless and TrevE for a model on how to do apps2sd (originally based on tkirton's Darktremor A2SD work) and other boot settings
Collin_ph for the battery tweak code – source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=737352
xda member beta testers (you ROCK)
other xda members for tips and tricks
Download xtrSENSE 5.0: http://zach.xtr.i6ix.com/xtrSENSE5.0.1.zip
MD5 checksum: 67abd6c555b726017586ad154e456041
Thanks to Canop you can flash other Kernel options from the links below:
BFS - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=772053
CFS - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=774211
Themes
Sensibility by jonathanphx1 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857907
OPTIONS AND CONTROLS:
Default ROM Configuration:
You do not need to run any scripts unless you would like to change the following default configuration:
dalvik.vm.heapsize: 24m
min free memory values: "balanced" (1536,2048,4096,10240,12800,38400)
CPU Overclocked: Min-245760 Max-710400
CPU Governor: Ondemand
Just In Time Compiler (JIT): Off
Cache Location: Cache2cache On
Apps2sd: Off
Userservice and battery tweak: Off
GScript
I have compiled and incorporated the opensource GScript app to load and one-click run user settings.
To setup your GScripts complete the following steps:
1. After opening GScript press the menu button and select "Add script"
2. A new window will open.
3. Press the Load file button
4. Select a script from the list (each is obviously named as to its function)
5. Ensure Needs SU? is checked
6. Now select "Save" and you have added your script
7. To run just select it from the list in the main GScript screen
8. You may be prompted to reboot the phone for the change to take effect.
This new release has a lot of new scripts but remember your phone has been setup great by default with this ROM and if you do not understand the function or purpose of a GScript then best to not save and run it . One can always search this forum and ask others about all the the fun things you can now do with your phone! I will look to add a list of each GScript and its function as time allows...
Wired Tether
For wired tether to work you must make sure that your computer has the appropriate RNDIS drivers. Learn how to do this at the android-wired-tether Wiki.
Per roirraW "edor" ehT:
The wiki incorrectly states, or implies, that Windows 7 includes the RNDIS support. Or at least, they imply that Windows 7 includes the RNDIS driver necessary. I can confirm that neither Windows 7 x86 or x64 works with tethering out of the box. The instructions for XP users are correct and also work for Windows 7. Just download HTCSync for your device (Eris) and install it, and it'll install the correct driver.
Flash Support
A hacked version of Flash 10.1.123 is baked into this ROM however it has proven to be hit and miss and preforms more like a flash "lite"... Full flash sites such as Halo do not work however many others do; they may just take a while as the Eris is not a powerful phone
Performance Improvements:
Free Internal Memory and Dalvik-cache heapsize - I have update default user settings to allow a larger dalvik heapsize of 24mb (think more space for apps to play) AND optimized how memory is freed up using Androids internal task killer.
Default min memory free:”balanced” (1536, 2048, 4096, 10240, 12800, 38400)
Default dalvik vm heapsize: 24m (48m with JIT on)
To change dalvik vm heapsize or min memory free settings you can just run the appropriate GScript.
If you would like to further modify the default min memory free settings then download Autokiller or MinFreeManager, these apps will allow you to set and monitor the min memory free values. For more information on Androids “internal task killer” and min memory free values go here.
Default Overclock Settings - the ROMs kernel supports overclocking and as part of the custom sysinit process I have added scripts that automatically set the below CPU clock settings when the phone boots:
Min: 19200
Max: 710400
I have included a few GScripts to change cpu max and min settings without using a market app . You can also run the report_cpu_freq script from GScript to get a printout of which frequencies and time in each you phone has been operating.
To change CPU overclock settings just run the appropriate GScript.
If you would like to further modify OC settings then download CPUBoost, SetCPU or Overclock Widget, these apps will allow you to set and monitor the CPU speed. Remember YOU CAN DAMAGE YOUR CPU IF RUN TO HOT FOR TO LONG with higher settings.
JIT - JIT (Just In Time compiler) is a built in option for the ROM but is off by default. For a detailed overview of JIT go here. PLEASE NOTE for Android 2.1 JIT is not stable with all applications and can cause odd things on your phone.
To enable/disable JIT just run the appropriate GScript and reboot your phone.
User Services Power Management (Collin_ph Battery Tweak) - I have built in a user services that runs at a polled interval and can set the performance settings of your phone in realtime. The first script that is available is a 2.1 HTC framework version of the Collin_ph Batter Tweak. For a detailed overview of you can view the original thread at here.
The power management battery tweak is disabled by default but there is a gscript to enable plus you can run "battconf" from terminal on the phone or adb shell to configure... The battery tweak runs a script every 60 (or less if you are on power) to poll the capacity of the battery, and as the battery goes down the cpu max freq is progressively lowered. It also changes the CPU write characteristics. You can see all the details in the /system/bin/batter_tweak file.
I take no real credit on this and just ported the concept to the HTC framework and HTC kernel (with the zanfur OC patch). This took a lot of work and I fixed a few bugs but the concept is not mine and all Collin_ph.
When you first run terminal remember to type "su" (or equivilent for your app) to run as root and select "1" then enter when first prompted after starting "battconf".
So how do I know it is working? just run the report_log.sh GScript and you will see when it logs a change to the system settings. Also you can run the report_system_settings.sh GScript and for a display of current settings. This process will be faster if you plug into a power source and wait about 60 seconds
To enable/disable the battery tweak just run the appropriate GScript (user_service_batterytweak_enable.sh or user_service_batterytweak_disable.sh).
Cache Location (Cache2cache):
By default, the dalvik-cache has been relocated from the internal /data/dalvik-cache/ directory to the internal /cache/dalvik-cache directory. The Eris comes with an internal /cache/ file block of 130mb that is not used! After reviewing a number of xda member file system usage reports (thanks xtrROM and xtrSENSE users!) the MOST reported use of this space was 5%... So by moving the dalvik-cache to this free area you now have over 150mb on internal /data/ for apps and over 75mb in internal /cache/ for dalvik-cache. This means that you can probably install close to 75 apps WITHOUT having to partition and move anything to the SD Card ext!
You can also move the dalvik-cache to your sd card ext or back to the stock internal /data/ file block.
So why does my Settings>SD card & phone storage>Internal phone storage only show 150mb or less? This is because this number ONLY reflects the /data/ file block on your phone and does not "see" the /cache/ block that is now being used for dalvik-cache storage. You can run the GScript report_system_settings script to see amount available in /cache/.
Apps2sd and Cache2sd:
I have revamped my implementation of apps2sd to use simpler and better organized scripts. For apps2sd to work you must first complete the listed prerequisites and it is a good idea to read through the "things you may want to know about apps2sd" section. Although it can provide gobs of space for apps, Apps2sd is not for everyone as it ties the stability of your phone to your SD card... If you do not need the space I would recommend that you keep the default of DISABLED; if you want to try you can always disable it again however there is always the chance of issues.
To enable/disable apps2sd and cache2sd just run the appropriate GScript and reboot your phone.
Prerequisites
If you have not setup your SD card (for those new to Apps2sd) as per tkirton:
BACKUP YOUR SD CARD TO YOUR COMPUTER. Can't stress this enough, as partitioning will wipe the entire card.
Reboot into recovery
In Android System Recovery, select Partition sdcard
In the Partition sdcard menu, select Partition SD
Follow the instructions on the phone to partition your SD card. Most folks seem to recommend using the default values however you can go larger or smaller use values 256, 512,768,1024. You will also be asked to set a swap size; I stayed at 32mb (anticipate future ROM options to allow moving swap to sd)
Once the partition is initially created you must then convert to ext3 - In the Partition sdcard menu, select SD:ext2 to ext3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Press the back button on the phone to go back to the main menu.
Your SD card is now ready to work with an Apps2sd supported ROM.
Things you may want to know about apps2sd
Bootloop protection is built in if your SD card is corrupted or is removed from the phone with Apps2sd enabled. Your apps will go away but your phone will boot .
There are 3 subsets of data associated to an app when it is installed and run on your phone.
1) /data/app/ (and /data/app-private) - actual .apk files we think of as the applications that are not system apps (i.e. installed on /system/app)
2) /data/data/ - the files produced by ALL apps (system apps and market apps) during installation that are used by the Android system to run the app
3)/data/dalvik-cache/ - app cache file and work space for ALL apps (system apps and market apps).
From root explorer (or similar) you can browse to the /data/app OR the /system/sd/app folders and you will see the same thing, both will tell you how much space you have used and have left. The way apps2sd works is by "linking" the /system/sd/app to the /data/app folder so that the Android system thinks it is accessing the /data/app it is really at /system/sd/app.
I have seen using Apps2sd cause issues with some.zip flash updates as they try to write directly to the /data/app folder which no longer "physically" exists
If you get into a bootloop issue using apps2sd boot into amon_ra recovery and try one of the follow:
1) from the Other menu option select the Fix apk uid mismatches
2) from the Wipe menu option complete a)Wipe data/factory reset b)Wipe Dalvik-cache c)Wipe SD:ext partition
Apps2sd and Cache2sd Basics
When you run the apps2sd or cache2sd script, upon reboot, it will move ALL your existing apps or cache to the sd card ext partition and ALL future apps and cache will be installed and stored on the sd card ext partition.
Running the apps2internal or cache2internal script, upon reboot, it will move ALL your existing apps or cache to the /data block of internal storage and ALL futures apps and cache will be stored in internal storage.
With HTC based ROMs it is all or nothing and you cannot move individual apps like in the CyanogenMod ROMs.
So how do I know Apps2sd is on? - You can run the GScript report_system_stats which will give you a printout of what fileblocks are used as well as a “true/false” value for Apps2sd On. You can also go to menu>Settings>Sd card and phone storage - when on space available under Available storage will go down at a VERY slow rate when new apps are installed.
TO INSTALL
YOU MUST HAVE A ROOTED PHONE
download the base xtrSENSE .zip file
complete NANDROID backup
copy the .zip file to the root of your sd card
For best results wipe data/factory reset, wipe Dalvik-cache, and wipe SD:ext partition (folks coming from previous versions may try no wipe updates but a full wipe is always "cleanest")
flash the xtrSENSE file from sd card
reboot - first boot will take a while (i.e. over 10 mins)
complete short setup and let your accounts sync
you can save and run one-click GScripts to personalize core ROM settings at any time
Tips:
Random FC - Lower your overclock settings or turn off JIT. Our little Eris's can only do so much and not all hardware is equal... Also remember this ROM is quite fast in stock form and higher Linpack scores DO NOT make for a better user experience
Slow facebook sync? per erishasnobattery: log into your facebook account on your computer - Click Account>Application Settings>under Authorized - remove listing for HTC Sense.
Google contact sync issus? check out the following fix http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6796805&postcount=102. I think this is not uncommon coming from 2.2 Froyo ROMs as they seem to sync with Google a little differently and I do not think the folks at HTC or Google built their systems with the thought that users would be jumping back and forth between versions as much as we all do...
To turn on the DroidX or HTC_IME mod keyboard long press in any input feild - select Input Methoud option - and select the desired keyboard
To turn on vibration with keypress for the DroidX Multi-touch keyboard long hold the ?123 button in the bottom left and select Android keyboard settings>Vibrate on keypress
If you are syncing facebook then you may want to remember to check the "View contacts" for facebook from the People app Menu>View setting
Turn off notifications for Superuser from the Settings tab of the app
If you have not already done so, check out the notes and tasks widgets now available from Add HTC widget>Get more HTC widgets. Personally I find these most useful.
Known Issues:
Flash does not always "enable" as reported by users, once "enabled" works okay and you are good to go, once we have a known method to make sure it is triggered on I will post here...
verizon nfl does not work on JIT
xda dev app may have intermittent issues logging in for first time with JIT

Change Log and Such
CHANGE LOG:
5.0.1[3/15/2011]
Download xtrSENSE5.0: http://zach.xtr.i6ix.com/xtrSENSE5.0.1.zip
MD5 checksum: 67abd6c555b726017586ad154e456041
Can be a no wipe update from older xtrSENSE versions...
added back old phone ringtone I accidentally removed
fixed the screen "flicker" issue when weather animation starts - seems to have been caused by the OpenGLS 1.1 hack which I removed...
5.0[3/10/2011]
Download xtrSENSE5.0: http://zach.xtr.i6ix.com/xtrSENSE5.0zip
MD5 checksum: 990579fad26c4078ca612f77066438b7
new 2.41.605.6 march 2011 code base - thanks goes to bftb0
50% time without signal bug fix - thanks goes to lotus22
Added a backup script to the ROM install that will backup your user settings values and restore them during install if you are coming from a previous version of xtrSENSE; Basically this saves the vaues you have set using Gscripts so that you do not have to reset them after you flash...
added the new OpenGLES 1.1 library
new boot animation
cleaned up debug icon
current maps and street view
current market
removed Quickbood - just get it from the market
Maybe a few other items I forgot
4.6.5[11/5/2010]
Download xtrSENSE4.6.5: http://zach.xtr.i6ix.com/xtrSENSE4.6.5.zip
MD5 checksum: bfab4d92f60cae8fa5abb6aab2181e42
Minor updates and fixers:
fixed user battery tweak scrip to set on boot
combined userservice enable/disable GScripts to one for simpler operation
stock keyboard by default and both the jonasl HTC_IME mod and the droidX keyboards as options (seems to be the popular user's choice)
removed amazon mp3 since it can be installed from the market
updated web browser icon
Added GScripts to add the News and Weather widget, CyanogenMod music, and live wallpapers (ONLY WORKS IF YOU ARE NOT USING THE HTC SENSE LAUNCHER)
4.6[10/4/2010]
Download xtrSENSE4.6: http://zach.xtr.i6ix.com/xtrSENSE4.6.zip
MD5 checksum: 753078b91b4a24f311c084bd2c7b8a52
Fixed Issues with Wired Tether on 4.2 and 4.5 that some where having
Changed the /system/sd as the mount point for SD Card ext so NAND backup/restors work without issues or tweaking
offer with zanfur kernel with links to the BFS and CFS options
built in performance/battery management similar to collin_ph http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=737352
added additional notifications and ringtones (the space in /system/ is not used so why not?)
tried to use new wired tether 1.4 but received FC and have not had time to understand why so probably not this release
added zanfurs facebook contact photo hack as a GScript http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=765840
added sqlite3 to /system/xbin/
New bootanimation GScript so you can show off synaptyc's work
New GScript to remove peep (HTC Twitter)
found some cool ways to notify the user when scripts are run and incorporated into the battery tweak (you can turn off with the user_service_notify_disabled.sh)
updated to new 4.5.1 Google maps
4.2.1 & 4.5.1-CFS-beta[9/13/2010]
Download xtrSENSE4.2.1: http://zach.xtr.i6ix.com/xtrSENSE4.2.1.zip
MD5 checksum: e7b09f99137dcad546d077c2efd29c3a
Download xtrSENSE4.5.1-CFS-beta: pulled
Bug fix on sysint framework to allow set_cpu... GScripts to work
4.5-CFS-beta[9/12/2010]
Download xtrSENSE4.5-CFS-beta: see version 4.5.1
CFS kernel
removed low CPU GScript of 19200 as it does not work will with under volted kernel
updated the init.desirec.rc file to default the kernel CPU govenor to Ondemand (hopefully will improve lag issues)
updated sysinit framework and added GScript to toggle Ondemand and Interactive CPU govenor
4.2 [9/12/2010]
Download xtrSENSE4.2: see version 4.2.1
Uses the zanfur kernel
Fixed logging in a few GScripts
put back YouTube HQ
updated wallpapers and put back stock HTC per user request
OC to 710 by default (sense just feels better here)
google maps 4.5.0
updated the default dalvik.vm.heapsize to 48mb when JIT is on; yes this is HUGE but it seems to allow Pandor to play with JIT enabled if that is your cup of tea
4.1 [9/7/2010]
Use 4.2 download...
fixed rotation bug - this was caused by an issue with the stock HIT_IME keyboard
updated default keyboard to the jonasl HTC_IME mod (v27 low resolution) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=624416
added back the HTC footprints and stocks applications and widgets (you can remove with new remove GScripts)
new cache location support with dalvik-cache stored in the /cache/ fileblock! With about 150mb free in /data/ for apps and data and about 80mb free in /cache/ for dalvik cache you may be able to install 100 apps WITHOUT apps2sd or cache2sd...
updated apps2sd to use, in my opinion, a better mount point of /sd-ext/ instead of /system/sd
new boot animation thanks to synaptyc
changed to NOT overclock by default - a few phones cannot handle 710400 (still easy to turn on with GSripts)
new superuser 2.3.6.1 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=682828
updated GScripts app (I don't like white on blue)
added GScript support to set min memory free (default of balanced)
added GScript to print boot log
added Gscript support to set min CPU freq value of 19200 (for you battery save folks) and max value of 748800
renamed available GScripts with consistent naming convention (i.e. report..., set..., remove...)
updated ROM install script to remove ALL old GScript files to user user has current
updated custom sysinit process to produce cleaner logs
updated YouTube to the lates 2.1 Gapps build (thanks to CyanogenMod). To watch in HQ select menu more...
4.0.6.1 [8/20/2010]
Download Base xtrSENSE4.0.6.1: http://zach.xtr.i6ix.com/xtrSENSE4.0.6.1.zip
MD5 checksum: 36b2ee0e8e8295ef4e53fb18c188c574
updated init.rc to use stock min free memory values and rely on new sysinit framework to change to custom settings
added teeter back upon request (use root explorer or adb to remove)
used the Launcher.apk from xtrROM for backup home launcher (has xtrROM wallpapers and thems if switch to it )
add varialbe capture of new cpu values to log
updated the sysint framework for usersettings to move conf values to conf_off if not used or "toggled" off. Alows for clearned on/off
updated GScript set_cpu_stock.sh to use new sysint framework for usersetting values
changed ROM update-script to remove old GScript db so that old scripts are removed
small changes to the update-script to move progress bar approprately through install process
4.0.6 Change Log
developed a new default cpu clock setting process to overclock the kernel at boot and allow the user to change the values. Only need separate app (and added overhead) if you want to go higher with cpu clock settings
added default overclock to 710400
added a set_cpu_stock.sh script to GScript for if you want to have stock cpu speed or use Market apps
added cpu_freq_report
4.0.5 [8/16/2010]
This was a complete rebuild of the ROM and includes a lot of new backend features with the new init.d user settings system process; summary of changes:
COMPLETELY rebuilt base ROM - Fixed long setup issues YEAH!
Built from Verizons 2.37.605.4 July release
Uses the Zanfur kernel
Most folks seem to prefer the stock keyboard and dialer so they are back
ALSO have the DroidX Multi-touch keyboard (new theme) for those that prefer it (long press an input field and select Input Mode)
developed a new sysinit process and /system/ent/init.d structure as modeled after Linux servers and CyanogenMod.
- ADVANCED USERS can add parameters to configure the system at startup
- use of the /system/etc/sysctl.conf file
- I have included ones that you can un-comment out (remove the # at the beginning of each line) to experiment with...
- Research and learn BEFORE you try these!
- A good place to start learning is http://http://www.redhat.com/docs/wp/performancetuning/rhel4_vm.pdf.
- You can always clear out all changes by commenting out the values or just deleting all content of the file…
developed a new User Settings process that is executed by init.d and runs all set values located in /system/etc/usersettings/conf/
totally revamped apps2sd implementation to simplify and streamline, still cannot move on the fly like CyanogenMod builds but getting close
improved logging at /data/boot_log.txt (you can move a copy to your sd card for viewing via the new GScript app)
developed shell scripts to manage user settings for apps2sd, cache2sd, and JIT toggles
Incorporated GScript app (see http://code.google.com/p/gscript-android/) to load and one-click run user setting toggles (custom app next!)
added quick boot to make reboots faster
New super user 2.3.1 - seems to solve the lag with granting permissions at times (very sweet! will FC if you look select the new log tab before logs are available) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=682828
themed the Analog clock widget
new wallpapers - Titanium edition and Great Oak
added new wired tether app that "should" work for Eris
- http://code.google.com/p/android-wired-tether/issues/detail?id=21
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7002154
General SWEETNESS
3.1 [7/24/2010]
Focus on the Verizon July patch
Built from July Verizon 2.1 patch 2.37.605.4 code. The best I could find on a fix list is below and I do notice an improvement in the performance of the phone in smoothness. http://androinica.com/2010/07/13/htc-droid-eris-rumored-to-get-ota-update-beginning-on-july-16th/
Included a xtrFlash10.zip to the sd card if you want working Flash - thanks to t2noob, vash8806 and Zenulator.
per request added xtrStockKeys.zip to the sd Card if you want the stock dialer and keyboard.
Added wireless tether and xda apps by default
ARCHIVE LINK:
Download Base xtrSENSE3.1: http://zach.xtr.i6ix.com/xtrSENSE3.1-SDclean.zip
MD5 checksum: e3f2e0e51cba8d117648e3d793467e03
3.0.3 [7/15/2010]
Initial release
Verizion2.1 HTC Eris code base
Removed a few of the lesser used system apps and unused testing tools loaded by HTC
Fully deodex - makes it easier to "hack" and modify HTC code, takes up more internal phone space however with apps2sd this is no longer important
Zanfur's kernel with full OC support
Internal memory management (you no longer need autokiller as it is built into the ROM)
xtr sysinit process and scripts that include
- Apps2sd support based on the work of Damageless and TrevE @ xda
- jit that works with HTC Sense
- dalvik heapsize management
- first boot script support for /data/firstboot.sh file
- Updatable init.dalvik.conf and init.apps2sd.conf files that can be found in /system/etc/ that can be changed to reconfigure the phone on next reboot (future release will hopefully have an app to do this)
Themed phone dialer
New DroidX keyboard customized and themed for Eris
Custom wallpapers
YouTube high res
many other little improvements that I have probably forgotten
For thoes that prefer tkirton Apps2sd it "should" be compatible with the Darktremor Apps2SD 2.7.5 implemtation (I have not tested). You can always reflash xtrROM3.0.3 to get back to the built in version. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715933
ARCHIVE LINK:
Download Base xtrSENSE3.0.3: http://zach.xtr.i6ix.com/xtrSENSE3.0.3-fixed.zip

Thank you for the work! Will try this as soon as I get home tonight.

no live wallpapers in the sense ROM?

linpack/quadrant scores anybody?

jhart15063 said:
no live wallpapers in the sense ROM?
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In EvilEris's first page of the thread there is a LiveWallpapers patch, that puts in a rosie that does LWP.
It works great, except that the Rosie graphics are all jacked up.
He stated that he will fix it very soon, based on demand, and that will be flashable on this (or probably any de-odex'd senseui rom).

I'm getting:
linpack scores of 3.3 @768 MHZ, but I don't believe that this rom is seeing my A2sd partition.
Quadrant score of 259

So when will this be back up for download?

loki154 said:
I'm getting:
linpack scores of 3.3 @768 MHZ, but I don't believe that this rom is seeing my A2sd partition.
Quadrant score of 259
Click to expand...
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fixing now... Somehow removed a few libs needed for the apps2sd before building final zip.
Should be up in the next 60 mins

zach.xtr said:
fixing now... Somehow removed a few libs needed for the apps2sd before building final zip.
Should be up in the next 60 mins
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Great to hear, I'll rerun the test once i get the fix. It seemed to be light on its feet @768 and stable. Though I prefer XtrRom 3.03 . What can I say, I like stock over Sense.

In instructions below "TO INSTALL", I might suggest you add the step to wipe data and/or dalvik cache.

xtrSENSE3.0.3-fixed.zip is up
xtrSENSE3.0.3-fixed.zip is up.
Enjoy!

Anyone have the MD5?
EDIT: This is what I have...
57D3352BBEFEBDED5E784A6D19B9D70D

That was a REALLY thorough write-up on this rom. I learned most of the stuff you wrote about through hours of online research and bootloops (when I did something wrong). I wish I would have flashed this as my first custom rom! I wish all developers would explain their roms this thoroughly....screw it, I'm bookmarking this page for future reference.

A2SD is still not working. Nothing is being saved to my ext3 partition.

loki154 said:
A2SD is still not working. Nothing is being saved to my ext3 partition.
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Hum... did you flash the apps2sd toggle on zip?
I am runnig it now without issue.
Sent from my Eris using XDA App

zach.xtr said:
Hum... did you flash the apps2sd toggle on zip?
I am runnig it now without issue.
Sent from my Eris using XDA App
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where is the downloaded for this file ? also jit ?
sorry .... i am reading and i am somewhat lost and far from a noob ...., on your other rom i see all the flashable modules

Which toggle the one from XtrRom 3.0.3? I didn't see the toggles on this page. I assumed they were set to on.

Sjflowerhorn said:
linpack/quadrant scores anybody?
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I can hit over 5.1+ with jit and oc @ 748. Do seem to lose a little stability on my phone that high.
Sent from my Eris using XDA App

loki154 said:
Which toggle the one from XtrRom 3.0.3? I didn't see the toggles on this page. I assumed they were set to on.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The reqired files are added to your sd card when you flash the base rom just reboot to recovery and you will see them.
Lol i may have made it too streamlined for those use to xtrROM. Suggestions for better instructions are welcome
Sent from my Eris using XDA App

[ROM] [GPL] [10-11-10] Vanilla 2.0.4 [Pure AOSP 2.1, OC, A2SD, CFS, Cache2Cache] FAST

Pure Vanilla 2.1 AOSP - well as much as reasonable .
zach.xtr and I are pleased to offer Vanilla2.X! (BIG credits to zach.xtr for tweaking and help with getting all bugs worked out. zach.xtr truly made this blazing quick... and freed up TONS of internal phone storage!)
checkout the change log for a full feature list and details.
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Remember to donate to the developers that make this possible!
Credits:
bertoch for hosting and Linux help
dsixda for his time saving kitchen - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246
Conap and Decadenc3 for their CFS kernel with OC and for MMS fix - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=774211
Conap for his support and general help and a few libs from CELB - http://http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=679194
punk.kaos for his Trackball notification/softkey fixes - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=685594
Gnarlyc for his Android Builder for quick access to 2.1 AOSP source - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=707414
Framework43 for his pioneering work with AOSP 2.1 builds and a few "Senseless" parts - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=686870
nfinitefx45 from the Hero CDMA forum on his work for cache2cache - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=790889
other xda members for tips, tricks and beta testing (you ROCK)
SERIOUSLY... DONATE TO ONE OF THE DEVS ABOVE. IF IT WASN'T FOR THEM, YOUR ERIS WOULD BE THE PHONE THAT "COULDN'T"
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Base Vanilla2.X Features:
All the goodness of Android AOSP 2.1 with root access superuser permissions
Built from AOSP 2.1 source including all your favorite AOSP 2.1 apps!
Custom sysint process to optimize ROM system settings
Smart design for a tailored user experience (only turn on the features what you want!)
Overclock support - default setting overclock to 710400
Apps2sd and Cache2cache support (see instructions below)
designed to be a stable everyday ROM
Check out the change log below to see details
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Download Vanilla2.0.4: http://zach.xtr.i6ix.com/Vanilla2.0.4.zip
MD5 checksum: ae9eb1cf3c67dd08ea31c8cd5ec11dfb
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Vanilla2.X Options:
GScript
For Vanilla2.X we have compiled and incorporated the opensource GScript app (see http://code.google.com/p/gscript-android/) to load and one-click run user settings.
To setup your GScripts complete the following steps:
1. After opening GScript press the menu button and select "Add script"
2. A new window will open.
3. Press the Load file button
4. Select a script from the list (each is obviously named as to its function)
5. Ensure Needs SU? is checked
6. Now select "Save" and you have added your script
7. To run just select it from the list in the main GScript screen
8. You must reboot the phone for the change to take effect.
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User Services Power Management (Collin_ph Battery Tweak) - I have built in a user services that runs at a polled interval and can set the performance settings of your phone in realtime. The first script that is available is a 2.1 HTC framework version of the Collin_ph Batter Tweak. For a detailed overview of you can view the original thread at here.
The power management battery tweak is disabled by default but there is a gscript to enable plus you can run "battconf" from terminal on the phone or adb shell to configure... The battery tweak runs a script every 60 (or less if you are on power) to poll the capacity of the battery, and as the battery goes down the cpu max freq is progressively lowered. It also changes the CPU write characteristics (all of which I do not yet fully understand). You can see all the details in the /system/bin/batter_tweak file.
I take no real credit on this and just ported the concept to the HTC framework and HTC kernel (with the zanfur OC patch). This took a lot of work and I fixed a few bugs but the concept is not mine and all Collin_ph.
When you first run terminal remember to type "su" (or equivilent for your app) to run as root and select "1" then enter when first prompted after starting "battconf".
So how do I know it is working? just run the report_log.sh GScript and you will see when it logs a change to the system settings. Also you can run the report_system_settings.sh GScript and for a display of current settings. This process will be faster if you plug into a power source and wait about 60 seconds
To enable/disable the battery tweak just run the appropriate GScript (user_service_batterytweak_enable.sh or user_service_batterytweak_disable.sh) and reboot your phone (Quick Boot makes this easy!).
** If you run into issues using the default Term Emulator (in Dev Tools), please download "Android Terminal Emulator" from the Market.
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Wired Tether
For wired tether to work you must make sure that your computer has the appropriate RNDIS drivers. Learn how to do this at the android-wired-tether Wiki.
Per roirraW "edor" ehT:
The wiki incorrectly states, or implies, that Windows 7 includes the RNDIS support. Or at least, they imply that Windows 7 includes the RNDIS driver necessary. I can confirm that neither Windows 7 x86 or x64 works with tethering out of the box. The instructions for XP users are correct and also work for Windows 7. Just download HTCSync for your device (Eris) and install it, and it'll install the correct driver.
Performance Improvements:
I HIGHLY recommend setting your Animations (Spareparts) to either OFF or FAST for a much smoother, faster experience.
Free Internal Memory and Dalvik-cache heapsize - We have update default user settings to allow a larger dalvik heapsize of 24mb (think more space for apps to play) AND optimized how memory is freed up using Androids internal task killer.
Default min memory free: “balanced”
Default dalvik vm heapsize: 24m (38m with JIT on)
To change dalvik vm heapsize or min memory free settings you can just run the appropriate GScript.
If you would like to further modify the default min memory free settings then download Autokiller or MinFreeManager, these apps will allow you to set and monitor the min memory free values. For more information on Androids “internal task killer” and min memory free values go here
Overclock Settings - the included kernel supports overclocking and as part of the custom sysinit process we have added scripts that you can run to overclock the CPU without using a market app. You can also run the report _cpu_freq script from GScript to get a printout of which frequencies and time in each you phone has been operating.
To enable/disable overclock just run the appropriate GScript.
If you would like to further modify OC settings then download SetCPU or Overclock Widget, these apps will allow you to set and monitor the CPU speed. Remember YOU CAN DAMAGE YOUR CPU IF RUN TO HOT FOR TO LONG with higher settings. MAKE SURE TO RUN THE set_cpu_stock GSCRIPT IF YOU INSTALL A MARKET APP. The internal overclock support may overwrite the market app settings...
JIT - JIT (Just In Time compiler) is a built in option for the ROM but is off by default. For a detailed overview of JIT go here. PLEASE NOTE for Android 2.1 JIT is not stable with all applications and can cause odd things on your phone.
To enable/disable JIT just run the appropriate GScript and reboot your phone (Quick Boot makes this easy!).
Cache2cache & Cache2sd:
By default, the dalvik-cache for Vanilla2.0 has been relocated from the internal /data/dalvik-cache/ directory to the internal /cache/dalvik-cache directory. The Eris comes with an internal /cache/ file block of 130mb that is not used! After reviewing a number of xda member file system usage reports (thanks xtrROM and xtrSENSE users!) the MOST reported use of this space was 5%... So by moving the dalvik-cache to this free area you now have over 151mb on internal /data/ for apps and over 97mb in internal /cache/ for dalvik-cache. This means that you can probably install close to 100 apps WITHOUT moving anything to the SD Card ext!
You can also move the dalvik-cache to your sd card ext or back to the stock internal /data/ file block.
To change the location of dalvik-cache you can just run the appropriate GScript and reboot your phone (Quick Boot makes this easy!).
Apps2sd:
Apps2sd for Vanilla2.0 is incorporated in the custom sysinit process. For apps2sd to work you must first complete the listed prerequisites and it is a good idea to read through the "things you may want to know about apps2sd" section. Although it can provide gobs of space for apps, Apps2sd is not for everyone as it ties the stability of your phone to your SD Card... If you do not need the space we recommend that you keep the default of DISABLED; if you want to try you can always disable it again however there is always the chance of issues.
To enable/disable apps2sd just run the appropriate GScript and reboot your phone (Quick Boot makes this easy!).
Apps2sd Basics
When you run the apps2sd , upon reboot, it will move ALL your existing apps to the sd card ext partition and ALL future apps will be installed and stored on the sd card ext partition.
Running the apps2internal script, upon reboot, it will move ALL your existing apps to the /data/ block of internal storage and ALL futures apps will be stored in internal storage.
For NON CyanogenMod based ROMs it is all or nothing and you cannot move individual apps.
Apps2sd Prerequisites
If you have not setup your SD card (for those new to Apps2sd) as per tkirton:
BACKUP YOUR SD CARD TO YOUR COMPUTER. Can't stress this enough, as partitioning will wipe the entire card.
Reboot into recovery
In Android System Recovery, select Partition sdcard
In the Partition sdcard menu, select Partition SD
Follow the instructions on the phone to partition your SD card. Most folks seem to recommend using the default values however you can go larger or smaller use values 256, 512,768,1024. You will also be asked to set a swap size; I stayed at 32mb (anticipate future ROM options to allow moving swap to sd)
Once the partition is initially created you must then convert to ext3 - In the Partition sdcard menu, select SD:ext2 to ext3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Press the back button on the phone to go back to the main menu.
Your SD card is now ready to work with an Apps2sd supported ROM.
Things you may want to know about Apps2sd
Vanilla2.X has bootloop protection built in if your SD card is corrupted or is removed from the phone with Apps2sd enabled. Your apps will go away but your phone will boot .
There are 3 subsets of data associated to an app when it is installed and run on your phone.
1) /data/app/ (and /data/app-private) - actual .apk files we think of as the applications that are not system apps (i.e. installed on /system/app)
2) /data/data/ - the files produced by ALL apps (system apps and market apps) during installation that are used by the Android system to run the app
3)/data/dalvik-cache/ - app cache file and work space for ALL apps (system apps and market apps).
From root explorer (or similar) you can browse to the /data/app OR the /sd-ext/app folders and you will see the same thing, both will tell you how much space you have used and have left. The way apps2sd works is by "linking" the /system/sd/app to the /data/app folder so that the Android system thinks it is accessing the /data/app it is really at /system/sd/app.
I have seen using Apps2sd cause issues with some.zip flash updates as they try to write directly to the /data/app folder which no longer "physically" exists
If you get into a bootloop issue using apps2sd boot into amon_ra recovery and try one of the follow:
1) from the Other menu option select the Fix apk uid mismatches
2) from the Wipe menu option complete a)Wipe data/factory reset b)Wipe Dalvik-cache c)Wipe SD:ext partition
So how do I know Apps2sd is on? You can run the GScript report_system_stats which will give you a printout of what fileblocks are used. You can also go to menu>Settings>Sd card and phone storage - when on space available under Available storage will be over 150mb will go down at a VERY slow rate when new apps are installed.
To Install
YOU MUST HAVE A ROOTED PHONE WITH THE AMON_RA RECOVERY PARTITION
download the base Vanilla 2.X.zip file
complete NANDROID backup
copy the .zip file to the root of your sd card
From amon_ra recovery Wipe data/factory reset, Wipe Dalvik-cache, and Wipe SD:ext partition
flash the Vanilla2.X.zip file from sd card
reboot - first boot will take a while (i.e. over 10 mins - deodexed ROMs take longer on first boot)
complete short setup and let your accounts sync
Setup GScripts
you can now one-click toggle settings at any time
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Tips:
Random FC - Lower your overclock settings or turn off JIT. Our little Eris's can only do so much and not all hardware is equal... Also remember this ROM is quite fast in stock form and higher Linpack scores DO NOT make for a better user experience
If you have 50% time without signal under Settings>About Phone>Battery>Cell Standby complete the "airplane trick" by turning Airplane mode on wait just a few seconds and then Airplane mode off (search the forum for "time without a signal")
Turn off notifications for Superuser 2.3.5 from the Settings tab of the app
Pure AOSP 2.1 does NOT play wma/wmv files. I have attempted to fix, but still a work in progress. Please download "yxplayer Pro" from the market if you need wma/wmv capabilities.
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KNOWN ISSUES:
autobrightness not working
camera zoom not working
trackball notify only once with message... ** (see below)
NFL Mobile from Verizon app does not work with JIT
xda dev app may have intermittent issues logging in for first time with JIT
MMS video recived issue (true for ALL known AOSP ROMs)
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** If you prefer that Notifications are mapped to the LED light instead (it will continually flash to notify you, as opposed to the default trackball light, which will only flash once), you can download the following and flash in recovery:
http://zach.xtr.i6ix.com/LED-Notifications.zip
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Change Log and Such
Change Log
Vanilla 2.0.4 Change log
More minor updates...
Download: http://zach.xtr.i6ix.com/Vanilla2.0.4.zip
MD5 checksum: ae9eb1cf3c67dd08ea31c8cd5ec11dfb
fixed Contacts category bug and updated contacts
fixed NAND ext backup issue by changing the mount point for sd ext to /system/sd instead of /sd-ext/ (ALL apps2sd/cache2sd related scripts and the init.rc file)
updated a number of gscripts
New userservice framework and battery tweak service now built into the custom sysinit process
added Multi-Touch browser
updated kernel (modified CFS kernel)
updated superuser (chainsdd)
updated maps
updated street
updated voice
updated market
Vanilla 2.0.3 Change log
Minor updates...
Download: http://zach.xtr.i6ix.com/Vanilla2.0.3.zip
MD5 checksum: 8a15ca3c277ceb2b6b0e4cfeff808a96
updated to newest BFS kernel
updated build.prop to enable wma (recognized, still not playing)
install Live wallpager support via GScript (Although fun ... MOST LWP DO NOT WORK WELL ON ERIS HARDWARE )
fixed set min memory GScripts
removed default overclock (run the set cpu overclok gscript to turn on)
added Gscript support to set min CPU freq value of 19200 (for you battery save folks) and max value of 748800
updated to older version of street.apk (the street view on nav) as the current sometimes displayed a half transpartent white/black overlay
updated the icon of the settings to match the new stock 2.1 icon set...
Vanilla2.0-beta
Initial release of pure Vanilla AOSP 2.1 sweetness... A BIG thanks to tenzomonk for getting this nice little ROM going!
Download Vanilla2.0: http://zach.xtr.i6ix.com/Vanilla2.0-beta.zip
MD5 checksum: d122323a996c1d0a067578c64f0b23dd
new 2.6.29.6 BFS Kernel
"Purest" 2.1 ASOP Eris ROM to date (A LOT of work went into getting everything STOCK and running smooth and reliably for the ERIS)
Rooted with current Superuser 2.3.5
Full overclock support with built in default settings of 710400
Full Apps2sd support (easy toggle with Gscripts)
Full Cache2cache and Cache2sd support - default to /cache/ which opens up close to 250mb of INTERNAL phone storage! (easy toggle with Gscripts)
Just In Time (JIT) Compiler support (easy toggle with Gscripts)
Custom sysinit process to allow user control and optimize ROM performance settings
Current stock 2.1 Vanilla apps:
Clock (with working weather)
Browser
News and Weather
Music
Gallery 3d (smooth and fast!)
Contacts (with market facebook sync)
Email
Messaging (with working MMS)
Camera
Calendar
Calculator
Added
Wireless Tether
Wired Tether
Corporate Calendar
Dev Tools
Spare Parts
Current 1.3.2 Facebook (can be uninstalled)
Quick Boot
Custom build of GScripts
Much more that we have forgotten

This build looks very nice. I am not a big fan of the dialer though. I used that dialer in the Froyo builds and don't like how it does not have smart dialing. I rely on smart dialing very extensively. May I ask what AOSP means? How does that compare to the kernel that is used in the xtrSense rom?
Thanks for all of the hard work you devs do to give us these great roms to increase the life of the Eris. I think, and have always thought the Eris is the best phone I have ever owned.
Jeff

thanks jeff! for the dialer... we didn't change anything in regards to the "Vanilla" feel. we were both just looking to get a "real" 2.1 AOSP release out
AOSP = Android Open Source Project
as for the kernel, check this post here for full details:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=772053

Downloading right now... SO excited! ......... giggity

This ROM needs live wallpapers Other than that..... I can tell this is going to be my daily ROM already, just from playing with it for like 3 minutes. Can't wait for updates!

Thanks for the rom. Everything good so far. Just one thing could you guys keep the original eris camera format. I like the old camera that takes up the entire screen when taking pictures.

sowhat808 said:
Thanks for the rom. Everything good so far. Just one thing could you guys keep the original eris camera format. I like the old camera that takes up the entire screen when taking pictures.
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i believe you are referring to the HTC Camera. (Un)fortunately, this ROM has no HTC framework built-in...
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as for LWP's... that's certainly a possibility moving forward

mmm Gotta Try this !! thanks !!!

Its about time Tenzo and Zac!
Question,
I've been running the 1.9 beta. Should I do a full wipe and flash?
GPS has been working perfectly for me on that version by the way.
Glad to see two great devs on one project! Thanks for all the hard work!

So we have found one bug in the set minmemory gscripts where the vales do not set after reboot... a missplaced quotation mark : (
[EDIT] fixed and will be in next relase...
Sent from my Eris using XDA App

Seanydizzley said:
Its about time Tenzo and Zac!
Question,
I've been running the 1.9 beta. Should I do a full wipe and flash?
GPS has been working perfectly for me on that version by the way.
Glad to see two great devs on one project! Thanks for all the hard work!
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yes... you will have to wipe. we have incorporated a lot of changes, new kernel, etc. thanks for the testing! it's much appreciated! you should have no GPS issues with this release either

Awesome! Flashing now! Great work guys! Glad to see it go public.
The best of luck to you both!

Zach and Tenzo, got a question before I flash this. Since you have freed up so much internal app space, A2Sd does not seem to be really needed. Can the ROM be booted without a partitioned card (and then of course never run the script to turn A2SD on)?
Thanks

caleris said:
Zach and Tenzo, got a question before I flash this. Since you have freed up so much internal app space, A2Sd does not seem to be really needed. Can the ROM be booted without a partitioned card (and then of course never run the script to turn A2SD on)?
Thanks
Click to expand...
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yup... that's how i'm running it now

tenzomonk said:
yup... that's how i'm running it now
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Super, that is how I will try it as well.
Thanks

Great job! Thanks. I just flashed it, and so far so good. I've never had to make so few pre-flash changes before.

It seems as if the contacts are being sorted incorrectly on my phone, headings are not being displayed based on first letter. The only headings displayed are "S" and "e". Not sure if this is a setting on my end or an issue with the dialer/contacts.
Great job on the ROM, I'm always looking for good AOSP ROM.

wshuman3 said:
It seems as if the contacts are being sorted incorrectly on my phone, headings are not being displayed based on first letter. The only headings displayed are "S" and "e". Not sure if this is a setting on my end or an issue with the dialer/contacts.
Great job on the ROM, I'm always looking for good AOSP ROM.
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Click to collapse
ahhh, you are right! good find!
they actually do sort correctly for me... but the S and E are the only "headings" shown.
will get that fixed up

you credit nfinitefx45 for his work on cache2cache but I can't seem to pull up anything with forum search within CDMA forum.

[ROM][GPL]Tenzo's xtrRCMix- Sense2.1, OC, A2SD, Cache2Cache, LWP [11-18-10]

Tenzo's xtrRCMix 2.1
Port of robocik's RCMix2.2 (HTC Hero: G2 Touch) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=702398 - Original Thread
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HIGHLIGHTS:
Multiple Home/Launchers (with landscape - landscape not available in default Sense home)
G-Sensor w/ Shake to Preview!!!! (i.e., shake your phone... you'll get all 7 home screen preview)
Clear GenieWidget
Enhanced Browser w/ Text Selection, Multi-Touch, and Flash (See Attached Screenshot at bottom of post)
Multi-Touch Maps, Multi-Touch 3D Gallery, Multi-Touch Browser (all pinch-to-zoom)
NO 50% TWS BUG
LiveWallPapers
Home Selector (3 built-in homescreens/"themes")
Built-in "Internet Sharing" (for tethering)
Built-in "Quick Boot"
Support for multiple languages/locales
NEW - zachXTR's speed tweaks/scripts
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CREDITS/GPL:
dsixda - Android Kitchen - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246
robocik's - Original RCMix2.2 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=702398
GODZSON - AMAZING Themes! - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=588351
vash8806 - Flash Integration - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7396588&postcount=54
tkirton - Apps2SD - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715116
zanfur - OC kernel - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=679102
GrdLock - ROM hosting - http://android.grdlock.net/
zach.xtr - Speed and Pimpness - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=694472
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FEATURES:
Highly modified theme
Added Espresso rosie
Added completely clear (smoked) lockscreen
Added better Flash Integration
Added cache2cache
Removed Verizon carrier info on lockscreen
Updated to newest A2SD v 2.7.5.2 (DarkTremor)
Updated SuperUser (ChainsDD)
Fixed date time (defaults to US)
Fixed language (default to US English)
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From Original RCMix Thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=702398
WWE based on 3.35.118.1 T-Mobile PL, (deodexed)
Added cool semi transparent lockscreen(*New) Thanks to Capychimp for it.
Added mail widgets from HTC Legend (3 widgets) (*New) Thanks to idanfima, for finding this Villain apk which works here
Added Flipclock as default (*New) Thanks to klothius for that.
Added Dropbox, share files with your friends or your home computer and your phone cool (*New)
Power menu, reboot normal/bootloader/recovery in the rom by default Thanks to snq- for that
Rooted (su+superuser+busybox)
Apps2SD (Darktremor)
dalvik-cache moved to cache
no bootsound, custom home and lockscreen wallpaper
custom hosts file from 18 Aug, no more adds in browser and applications (well almost anyway)
transparent notification area
HTC Friendstream + widget
HTC Newsreader + widget
Rosie with extra config (toggle LW and shake to overview etc.)
Transparent Geniewidget (news and weather)
Browser with enhanced text selection
Gallery 3d
Voice call and Voice search
MyTouch Music (some free streaming music)
Orange Homeselector
Orange Launcher
Orange search widget, nothing fancy but new
Opened Orange Mail setup (need some testers from FR Orange network)
Samsung Galaxy Launcher (no samsung widgets tho)
Facebook
Wireless tether
Live wallpapers, turn them on in Rosie extra config.
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KNOWN ISSUES:
POWER OFF ISSUE
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INSTALLATION NOTES:
YOUR PHONE MUST BE ROOTED! (BTW, that means your warranty is officially VOID)
BEFORE INSTALLING, BE SURE YOU HAVE A FULL BACKUP OF YOUR SDCARD DATA AS WELL AS A GOOD NAND BACKUP
I HOLD NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR WHAT YOU DO TO YOUR PHONE, IF YOUR PHONE BREAKS, OR IF ANY GENERAL ILL-WILL COMES YOUR WAY ONCE FLASHING THIS ROM.
PLEASE NOTE: If your SDCard is not partitioned, it will need to be partitioned properly in order to use apps2sd. I recommend an ext3 partition with at least 512MB of space, with 0 swap/cache. As always, if you have questions, ask first! Also, if you already have programs installed to an ext3 partition, your programs will load up after you flash the ROM (i.e., DO NOT wipe your ext partition if you want your "old" programs to automatically restore).
TO INSTALL:
1) Load TenzoRC*.zip to the root of your SDCard.
2) With phone off, hold Power + Volume Up to boot into recovery
3) Choose "wipe" and press "Wipe data/factory reset" (I also recommend wiping Dalvik-cache as well), press down-key to go back to main menu
4) Choose "Flash zip from SDCard"
5) Choose TenzoRC*.zip
6) Confirm install by pressing trackball
7) After installation, choose to "Reboot system now"
First Boot can take up to 5-10 minutes.
After boot, HTC logo will appear for about 1 min, then setup screen appears
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xtrTenzoRCMix Options:
GScript
For xtrTenzoRCMix we have compiled and incorporated the opensource GScript app (see http://code.google.com/p/gscript-android/) to load and one-click run user settings.
To setup your GScripts complete the following steps:
1. After opening GScript press the menu button and select "Add script"
2. A new window will open.
3. Press the Load file button
4. Select a script from the list (each is obviously named as to its function)
5. Ensure Needs SU? is checked
6. Now select "Save" and you have added your script
7. To run just select it from the list in the main GScript screen
8. You must reboot the phone for the change to take effect.
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User Services Power Management (Collin_ph Battery Tweak) - I have built in a user services that runs at a polled interval and can set the performance settings of your phone in realtime. The first script that is available is a 2.1 HTC framework version of the Collin_ph Batter Tweak. For a detailed overview of you can view the original thread at here.
The power management battery tweak is disabled by default but there is a gscript to enable plus you can run "battconf" from terminal on the phone or adb shell to configure... The battery tweak runs a script every 60 (or less if you are on power) to poll the capacity of the battery, and as the battery goes down the cpu max freq is progressively lowered. It also changes the CPU write characteristics (all of which I do not yet fully understand). You can see all the details in the /system/bin/batter_tweak file.
I take no real credit on this and just ported the concept to the HTC framework and HTC kernel (with the zanfur OC patch). This took a lot of work and I fixed a few bugs but the concept is not mine and all Collin_ph.
When you first run terminal remember to type "su" (or equivilent for your app) to run as root and select "1" then enter when first prompted after starting "battconf".
So how do I know it is working? just run the report_log.sh GScript and you will see when it logs a change to the system settings. Also you can run the report_system_settings.sh GScript and for a display of current settings. This process will be faster if you plug into a power source and wait about 60 seconds
To enable/disable the battery tweak just run the appropriate GScript (user_service_batterytweak_enable.sh or user_service_batterytweak_disable.sh) and reboot your phone (Quick Boot makes this easy!).
** If you run into issues using the default Term Emulator (in Dev Tools), please download "Android Terminal Emulator" from the Market.
Performance Improvements:
I HIGHLY recommend setting your Animations (Spareparts) to either OFF or FAST for a much smoother, faster experience.
Free Internal Memory and Dalvik-cache heapsize - We have update default user settings to allow a larger dalvik heapsize of 24mb (think more space for apps to play) AND optimized how memory is freed up using Androids internal task killer.
Default min memory free: “balanced”
Default dalvik vm heapsize: 24m (38m with JIT on)
To change dalvik vm heapsize or min memory free settings you can just run the appropriate GScript.
If you would like to further modify the default min memory free settings then download Autokiller or MinFreeManager, these apps will allow you to set and monitor the min memory free values. For more information on Androids “internal task killer” and min memory free values go here
Overclock Settings - the included kernel supports overclocking and as part of the custom sysinit process we have added scripts that you can run to overclock the CPU without using a market app. You can also run the report _cpu_freq script from GScript to get a printout of which frequencies and time in each you phone has been operating.
To enable/disable overclock just run the appropriate GScript.
If you would like to further modify OC settings then download SetCPU or Overclock Widget, these apps will allow you to set and monitor the CPU speed. Remember YOU CAN DAMAGE YOUR CPU IF RUN TO HOT FOR TO LONG with higher settings. MAKE SURE TO RUN THE set_cpu_stock GSCRIPT IF YOU INSTALL A MARKET APP. The internal overclock support may overwrite the market app settings...
JIT - JIT (Just In Time compiler) is a built in option for the ROM but is off by default. For a detailed overview of JIT go here. PLEASE NOTE for Android 2.1 JIT is not stable with all applications and can cause odd things on your phone.
To enable/disable JIT just run the appropriate GScript and reboot your phone (Quick Boot makes this easy!).
Cache2cache & Cache2sd:
By default, the dalvik-cache for xtrTenzoRCMix has been relocated from the internal /data/dalvik-cache/ directory to the internal /cache/dalvik-cache directory. The Eris comes with an internal /cache/ file block of 130mb that is not used! After reviewing a number of xda member file system usage reports (thanks xtrROM and xtrSENSE users!) the MOST reported use of this space was 5%... So by moving the dalvik-cache to this free area you now have over 150mb on internal /data/ for apps and over 97mb in internal /cache/ for dalvik-cache. This means that you can probably install close to 100 apps WITHOUT moving anything to the SD Card ext!
You can also move the dalvik-cache to your sd card ext or back to the stock internal /data/ file block.
To change the location of dalvik-cache you can just run the appropriate GScript and reboot your phone (Quick Boot makes this easy!).
Apps2sd:
Apps2sd for xtrTenzoRCMix is incorporated in the custom sysinit process. For apps2sd to work you must first complete the listed prerequisites and it is a good idea to read through the "things you may want to know about apps2sd" section. Although it can provide gobs of space for apps, Apps2sd is not for everyone as it ties the stability of your phone to your SD Card... If you do not need the space we recommend that you keep the default of DISABLED; if you want to try you can always disable it again however there is always the chance of issues.
To enable/disable apps2sd just run the appropriate GScript and reboot your phone (Quick Boot makes this easy!).
Apps2sd Basics
When you run the apps2sd , upon reboot, it will move ALL your existing apps to the sd card ext partition and ALL future apps will be installed and stored on the sd card ext partition.
Running the apps2internal script, upon reboot, it will move ALL your existing apps to the /data/ block of internal storage and ALL futures apps will be stored in internal storage.
For NON CyanogenMod based ROMs it is all or nothing and you cannot move individual apps.
Apps2sd Prerequisites
If you have not setup your SD card (for those new to Apps2sd) as per tkirton:
BACKUP YOUR SD CARD TO YOUR COMPUTER. Can't stress this enough, as partitioning will wipe the entire card.
Reboot into recovery
In Android System Recovery, select Partition sdcard
In the Partition sdcard menu, select Partition SD
Follow the instructions on the phone to partition your SD card. Most folks seem to recommend using the default values however you can go larger or smaller use values 256, 512,768,1024. You will also be asked to set a swap size; I stayed at 32mb (anticipate future ROM options to allow moving swap to sd)
Once the partition is initially created you must then convert to ext3 - In the Partition sdcard menu, select SD:ext2 to ext3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Press the back button on the phone to go back to the main menu.
Your SD card is now ready to work with an Apps2sd supported ROM.
Things you may want to know about Apps2sd
xtrTenzoRCMix has bootloop protection built in if your SD card is corrupted or is removed from the phone with Apps2sd enabled. Your apps will go away but your phone will boot .
There are 3 subsets of data associated to an app when it is installed and run on your phone.
1) /data/app/ (and /data/app-private) - actual .apk files we think of as the applications that are not system apps (i.e. installed on /system/app)
2) /data/data/ - the files produced by ALL apps (system apps and market apps) during installation that are used by the Android system to run the app
3)/data/dalvik-cache/ - app cache file and work space for ALL apps (system apps and market apps).
From root explorer (or similar) you can browse to the /data/app OR the /sd-ext/app folders and you will see the same thing, both will tell you how much space you have used and have left. The way apps2sd works is by "linking" the /system/sd/app to the /data/app folder so that the Android system thinks it is accessing the /data/app it is really at /system/sd/app.
I have seen using Apps2sd cause issues with some.zip flash updates as they try to write directly to the /data/app folder which no longer "physically" exists
If you get into a bootloop issue using apps2sd boot into amon_ra recovery and try one of the follow:
1) from the Other menu option select the Fix apk uid mismatches
2) from the Wipe menu option complete a)Wipe data/factory reset b)Wipe Dalvik-cache c)Wipe SD:ext partition
So how do I know Apps2sd is on? You can run the GScript report_system_stats which will give you a printout of what fileblocks are used. You can also go to menu>Settings>Sd card and phone storage - when on space available under Available storage will be over 150mb will go down at a VERY slow rate when new apps are installed.
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If you use SetCPU, and prefer it over the Battery Tweak, I recommend setting up SetCPU 2.03 next (download from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=505419 or BUY it from the market). I often get asked about SetCPU settings, so I've included mine (these will make your battery life GREAT and also ensure your phone doesn't get hot enough to cook on):
My SetCPU settings (screen shots below):
748 max (OC over 710 at your own risk!)
245 min
*(set on boot)
Profiles * (Adjust to your liking... this is how mine is setup):
Temp > 43.0 (priority 100) - 480/245
Charging/Full (priority 75) - 748/245
Battery < 20% (priority 50) - 480/245
Screen Off (priority 25) - 480/245
Advanced:
Sampling rate - 2000000
Up Threshold - 60
Ignore Nice Load - 0
Powersave Bias - 200
*(set on boot)
*** SetCPU NOTES ***
IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A PARTITIONED SDCARD W/SETCPU INSTALLED ON IT, YOU MAY HAVE A FC/CLOSE WHEN LAUNCHING. TO FIX UNINSTALL/REINSTALL SETCPU.
DO NOT USE SETCPU IF YOU PLAN TO IMPLEMENT THE BATTERY TWEAK! THEY ARE NOT COMPATIBLE (IT'S EITHER ONE OR THE OTHER)
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If you like this ROM, I recommend that you donate to:
robocik (Original RCMix) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=702398
jcase (jit) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=679329
punk.kaos (pioneering Froyo work for your Eris) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=685594
tkirton (a2sd) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715116
coolbho3000 (setcpu) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=505419
zanfur (kernel) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=679102
GrdLock - ROM hosting - http://android.grdlock.net/
zach.xtr - Speed and Pimpness - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=694472
Seriously... if it wasn't for these guys, your phone would suck
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Current Version: v2.1
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http://www.multiupload.com/AV7VPDRQNN - xtrTenzoRCMix2.1.zip (133.79 MB)
md5 - 953EDE171828CBDAAED47C041841E17D
sha1 - 9971053ABBFCE53A8BBF91034BA353D8C78EBB73
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Screens from Original RCMIX thread:
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TIPS:
- For some reason, Google Goggles seems to "error" out with an IPv6 issue when using any version above 1.0. I have attached Google Goggles 1.0 (below) for anyone who needs it (I use it... and it still works perfectly). I've included this in the ROM as of 11.18.10
- To activate "Shake to Preview" - Menu > Configure > Thumbnails Settings > G-Sensor > G-Sensor Settings
- To activate "Live Wallpapers" - Menu > Configure > Live Wallpaper (Rosie will prompt you to restart)
- Random FC? Lower your overclock settings or turn off JIT. Our little Eris's can only do so much and not all hardware is equal... Also remember this ROM is quite fast in stock form and higher Linpack scores DO NOT make for a better user experience
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CHANGELOG:
v 2.1
Fixed FC in Gallery
More stability updates (lib\bin)
Changes to Bluetooth
Changes to Media (streaming)
Added Google Goggles v1.0 (do not update... will not work w/newer versions... IPv6 issue)
Updated Facebook v1.4.1
Updated Google Maps v4.7.0
v 2.0
Multiple lib updates and system stability improvements
Multiple bin updates and system stability improvements
Added "Remove MyTouch Music" gscript
RC2 v 1.7
Multiple lib updates and system stability improvements
Updated build.prop (to show xtrRCMix1.7)
Updated default wallpaper
Updated Facebook (1.4.0)
Added Astro File Explorer
Added Starwars LWP
Added Matrix LWP
(Google Goggles 1.0 Attached below)
RC1 v 1.6
Reverted to "Blue" battery
Updated Google Maps v 4.6.0
Fixed Adobe Acrobat
Added Terminal Emulator
Fix DroidX Keyboard
RC1 v 1.3
Fixed DroidX Keyboard FC
Removed GSD.apk
RC1 v 1.2
Updated Google Voice v 0.4.2.8
Added DroidX keyboard w/mic
Added HTC_IME Mod keyboard w/mic
Added GScript
Removed live wallpapers that did not work well
zach.xtr speed tweaks/scripts
Some other "small" stuff (will update later)
Beta3
Added Adobe PDF
Added Car Home
Added 2.2 Market
removed libpdfreader.so (only needed for HTC PDF Reader)
Alpha6
updated to .101 kitchen
replaced geniewidget (now uses clear News/Weather to match theme. Vanilla News/Weather only)
added zipalign on boot
removed some un-needed files
patched "init.rc" for proper "collin battery tweak"
added "eris battery tweak" files
added EPST.apk
FIXED MMS!
Alpha3-5
Internal Testing
Alpha2
Fixed market/app install
Alpha1
Initial Release

Nice job Tenzo! You always do nice, clean work. Kudos.

hmmm i really wanna try this one now !! ,, nice job !!

This looks sweet..... is this sense then?

drtchocky said:
This looks sweet..... is this sense then?
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indeed... Sense

Hey, Great job man! Quick question before I install, what do you mean by a bug with power off? I.E. does not work? or something worse?

alphawolf36 said:
Hey, Great job man! Quick question before I install, what do you mean by a bug with power off? I.E. does not work? or something worse?
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If you choose to "Power Down" phone... it will just hang and spin won't break anything, you'll just have to pull battery.
However, the built-in "Reboot" menu works wonders... just like QuickBoot... but built-in from Power Down menu (can reboot into recovery, bootloader, or normal reboot).

Hey sry for another dumb question, but this is a Froyo 2.2 ROM right?

This is exactly what I've been waiting for on my Eris - can't wait for more updates!

alphawolf36 said:
Hey sry for another dumb question, but this is a Froyo 2.2 ROM right?
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No... it's a 2.1 ROM... sorry
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EDIT: updated title so it would a bit clearer to all!

i have nothing to say but.....YOU THE MAAANNNNNN TENZO

The download isn't available....?

Nice Tenzo. I ported this myself but never released, its a great rom.

I cant download market apps

Nikolai2.1 said:
I cant download market apps
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Same. Gives the message that not enough space is available, but settings says I have 137mb free on phone.
Tried re-wiping and installing to no avail.

If dl market apps gets a fix, will download!
Nikolai2.1 said:
I cant download market apps
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if this gets fixed I will definitely throw this rom on as soon as possible
looks very fresh and sleek

NPH- said:
if this gets fixed I will definitely throw this rom on as soon as possible
looks very fresh and sleek
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Yeah, did a nandroid and going back to xtrsense until its fixed

anyone try using jcases market fix ...see if that fixed it ?

Wow this is looking clean. If the market is fixed, and MMS is working I may move to this.
BTW, anyway you can color the battery icons blue(both circular and standard), and add anything from 2.2 that can work on 2.1(really only looking for the newer gmail app)?

ahhh, silly me... permissions issue...
i'll have it fixed and update tonight

[Guide] A complete MiniCM9-3.0.4 how-to

Hi guys
This post is essentially going to be an aggregation of info regarding MiniCM9, bringing together in one place all the random bits and pieces I found to get things working at their best. I originally started writing this for myself (to keep track of things when updating/reinstalling) but as I've responded to questions here and there I thought it might be good to have one place to link to, rather than trying to find my previous posts.
MiniCM9 basic setup
SD card:
Create an ext4 swap partition from CWM; (at least 128M, I recommend 256M+)
How to get a swap partition of any size OR configure swap separately from an sd-ext partition:
Follow this basic tutorial
If you just want to adjust the size of your swap partition and/or sd-ext partition, it's not necessary to completely erase your SD card/remove all partitions and start from scratch
You can work with the Resize/Move options and still get what you want.
System setup:
Flash minicm9 and gapps as normal (in the installer, choose only apps you use; would not recommend Apollo)
Boot up your system, grab your favourite root browser from Google Play, and remove remaining unwanted applications and services (e.g. for me, Google Talk, FM radio, etc.) by deleting them from system/app.
Do not 'install a2sd' via console
System configuration:
Set up your autobrightness settings like this
Test your pulse notification light. If it stops flashing after a couple of seconds, go to system/lib/hw via your root file manager and delete/rename lights.shakira.so. Once you reboot, your notification light should work normally.
Disable Google's location service unless you need it as it may drain battery (GPS is okay)
Min CPU: 320MHz (important!); Max CPU: whatever you feel like (provided your phone can handle it)
Governor: SMARTASSV2
No Undervolt
Disable zRam
Do not enable 'Allow purging of assets'
Do not enable Kernel samepage merging
Surface dithering: Yes
16bit transparency: No
Disable boot animation: No
NB: minicm9 settings will not pick up on your swap partition (claiming swap is disabled). Open terminal emulator and type in 'free' to see your available memory, it should correctly show the size of your swap partition.
Further performance tweaks:
Do NOT use Supercharger.
Move large apps that are not usually running to SD (e.g. Opera) via Settings»Apps»Move to SD. If this option is greyed out, follow this guide to move them anyway (NB: the command for the ICS platform is set-install-location rather than setInstallLocation). You do not need App2SD.
Optimise your SD card's read ahead cache (significantly increases read/write speeds on higher end SD cards). There are two ways to do this; by manually creating a script (recommended) or by installing a third party application.
To do it via application, install SD-Booster and a SD card speed test of your choice. Adjust the cache until you get an optimal read/write speed (for me, this is at 4096KB) – more is not always better. You can uninstall the speed tester once you're done
To manually set your SD read ahead cache on boot, go to this thread and follow the instructions for Version 1. Replace 128 with the optimal value for your SD card (determined as above).
Set swappiness:
You can customise your swappiness by creating/adding the following to userinit.sh in data/local/
Code:
#!/system/bin/sh
#Swap
swapon dev/block/mmcblk0p3
echo [COLOR="Red"]50[/COLOR] > /proc/sys/vm/swappiness
Red value ranges from 0 (don't swap unless you run out of memory) to 100 (swap from the get go). Feel free to experiment; in my experience performance is most stable around 50. Don't forget to set permissions (to rwxr-xr-x).
You should now have a beautifully smooth, stable miniCM9 on Trebuchet (battery life should be good). Stock browser should run fine thanks to swap, apps will stay in memory and load quickly. Make sure to free up apps via home button » swipe if you no longer need them, especially if running on less swap memory. ​
How do I get ... working? / Extras
Set custom lock screen icons:
After selecting your application, tap on the icon to get a menu allowing you to choose from your gallery or system (white lock screen-styled icons)
Enable lock screen rotation:
Follow this guide to patch your framework-res.apk to allow lock screen rotation, or replace yours with the one attached (but first, make sure you are using the same version of miniCM9! the apk is for 3.0.4). In either case, backing up is a good idea, folks
framework-res.apk for miniCM9-3.0.4
Fix Japanese font rendering on ICS:
Probably not something that concerns most people; but if you are using Japanese on your android, you will have noticed that by default, Chinese versions of unicode unified ideograms are rendered (which can be less than optimal at times). To get proper Japanese text output across applications, you will have to install the Japanese Droid font (DroidSansJapanese) and insert a reference to it in your font fallback .xml.
To make your life easier, I have included the files in a zip for your perusal:
Extract the files
Copy DroidSansJapanese.ttf to system/fonts
Replace your fallback_fonts.xml in system/etc with the one provided
Japanese font files for ICS
Dark Holo themed apps:
If you like the dark Holo ICS theme, and want your applications to suit the rest of your system, you can find various inverted google apps for ICS-based roms around the web. I've included the ones I use and work well on miniCM9 on our X8 here for convenience.
Extract the files
Replace your apps in system/app with the ones included
Reboot & enjoy a true ICS UI
Dark Holo ICS themed apps for miniCM9
Get voice input working on miniCM9:
If you've ever used voice input features, you will have noticed these (while present) fail to work after installing the rom. So will any type of android-based voice recognition. To get basic voice functionality working (sadly not ICS flavoured) do the following:
in system/app delete your voice search apk
reboot your system
now find Google Voice Search 2.1.4 (for Android 2.2+) on Google Play and install it.
voice search and recognition should now work as it did on older roms.
To get voice typing working you will have to replace your input method (or install it as an additional IME to switch to when you want to use voice typing).
install IceCream Sandwich-ICS Keyboard by VLLWP from Google Play (for Android 1.6+). DO NOT UPDATE this, as its Jelly Bean version or other ICS keyboards will not work with voice typing.
enable and select it as an input type and hit the microphone key. Confirm the prompt, and you should be able to use basic android speech recognition in any text form you like.
Lightweight Jelly Bean keyboard:
More of a recommendation, but what it says on the tin;
get this app from Google Play (keep in mind like stock keyboard it won't work with voice input, so you might want to run it in addition to the aforementioned) and install it -- once you're all set you can now safely remove LatinIME.apk from your system/app
you save memory (both in usage footprint and SD card space) and get a fully featured Jelly Bean keyboard with functional word prediction in exchange, which is a fair trade, no?
​
... and that is all I can think of right now. May update this thread as things change

Nice! I want to ask you something. Is the way to check if swap work? I am not sure
1. Create partizion (256 mb)
2. Create file userinit.sh and added it into sdcard
3. Copy and paste it into data/local/
4. Set permission
5. Reboot
Correct?

Does it improve battery saving or performances ???

Thank u for ur efforts...
It really helps.
To the modslease make this thread sticky.

Xerdox said:
Nice! I want to ask you something. Is the way to check if swap work? I am not sure
1. Create partizion (256 mb)
2. Create file userinit.sh and added it into sdcard
3. Copy and paste it into data/local/
4. Set permission
5. Reboot
Correct?
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Swap should work as soon as you have a partition on current versions. The userinit is just if you want to set swappiness/specifics.
The way to check is going to terminal emulator and typing in 'free'. You should see your swap space listed.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
(note swap size in the 'total' column)
LEDelete said:
Does it improve battery saving or performances ???
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Does what improve battery life/performance? Both are more than decent with the settings provided, if that's what you mean. I'll see about adding screenshots.

Can i change the size of the swap partition¿ i have 128 and want 256... thanks
Sent from my E15i using xda premium

IAmNice said:
Why would you disable KSM? Ksm improves performance. It only drains a bit of battery and doesnt harm anything.
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Have not extensively tested it with the latest build so it may have been fixed since, but last I tried it caused performance/stability issues for me aside from the battery drain.
zlqtt said:
Can i change the size of the swap partition¿ i have 128 and want 256... thanks
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Yes, using gparted (see linked tutorial) you can resize your existing partition.

did any1 faced with lag on calls? ei: when i'm reciving call, the screen is black for 2-5secs, and after lights on. i dont have any idea whats the problem, maybe can it be the low cpu freq?

Do i need to enable swap on performance settings?
Sent from my E15i using xda premium

zlqtt said:
Do i need to enable swap on performance settings?
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Not if you have a partition, no.

nice broo..!! About swap,I must download swaper2 from market ??? or use from system rom only ???

The first post says it all.
You don't need anything except the rom (+ kernel) itself.

The apps on my phone often take 2-5 seconds to start. I thought it is because some of them are on the ext4 partition, but even the settings app does the same, and it is really annoying. When I click on an app, the ICS gradient dark background is shown for some seconds, then it is loaded. Is there a solution for this? Or is MiniCM9 just like that?

The first time you open apps might take a second to load (depending on your settings)
After that they should remain cached in normal use and open more or less instantly, without the empty screen.

[ROM] Sero 7 Pro (US/UK/AU/DE) - AOSP 5.1.1_r14 DoPa5 v1.3

** DoPa6 (AOSP - Marshmallow) ** is now available - see this post for details and downloads
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DoPa5 v1.3 is a Lollipop ROM for Sero 7 Pro owners worldwide. It focuses on core functionality that must be built-in and relies on 3rd-party apps to provide features that can be added-on. This release also offers a version of TWRP Recovery that is compatible with all models of the S7P.
Key Features
International Support - a single ROM for all Sero 7 Pros sold worldwide (US, UK, Australia, Germany, and elsewhere)
Speed Control - speed when you need it and stock performance when you don't
OTG Charging - charge the tablet while an external device is attached to the USB port
Flexible Formatting - full support for both F2FS and EXT4 on your internal storage, and exFAT/FAT32/NTFS/F2FS/EXT4 support for external storage
Installation
First-time Users
If you're upgrading from a stock ROM (any variety), please click the "show content" button and read the instructions very carefully - they're long but your tablet's continued good health may depend on it!
STEP 1: Install TWRP or Philz Touch Recovery
Users outside the US must use the DoPa versions of these recoveries to install the ROM - neither the stock recovery nor other versions of CWM or Philz will work. Users in the US should use them just to avoid problems.
Stock Recovery
If you still have the stock recovery program you'll have to use the 'fastboot' program to install TWRP or Philz. On Windows, this requires installation of the 'ADB' USB drivers while in fastboot mode (see below). A package containing the drivers, fastboot, adb and other files can be found in the 2nd posting on the DoPa Stock ROM thread. Note: there are several batch files (*.bat) in the package - do NOT run them.
put fastboot.exe in a convenient directory, then unzip the recovery zip and put the .img file (twrp.img or philz.img) in the same directory (you won't need the other files)
unplug any USB cable, then press and hold Power+VolumeUp; the word "fastboot" should appear on the screen (nothing further will appear)
plug the USB cable from your PC into the tablet, then install the driver (open Device Manager, right click on "Other Devices->Fastboot", then select "Update Driver Software")
after installing the driver, open a command prompt ("DOS window") and change to the directory containing the files
enter, as appropriate, fastboot flash recovery twrp.img or fastboot flash recovery philz.img
when done, force the tablet off, remove the USB cable, then reboot into recovery: Power+VolumeDown - you should see the word "recovery", then either the TWRP or Philz menu
CWM
If you have CWM installed, copy your choice of recovery zip to an SD card, insert it in the tablet, then:
remove any USB cable, then boot into recovery: Power+VolumeDown
select "Install Zip", then "Choose zip from /storage/sdcard1"
select the file, then OK the selection
when done, back out to the main menu, select "Advanced options", then "Reboot recovery"
after the initial "recovery" screen, you should see the TWRP or Philz menu
Regardless of how you install your chosen recovery, the result should be the same. If it boots OK, compatibility is assured
STEP 2: Backup
I can't emphasize this enough: you must make a backup of your existing ROM. If something goes wrong, there's no way to get your device working again other than to restore it using the backup you've made. There's also another reason to do a backup: before installing the new ROM, you will have to reformat your /data partition. This will wipe out your apps, your settings, and most importantly, all the music/photos/etc stored on your "internal SDcard". These last items can be restored if you follow the instructions below:
You must do your backup onto a real SD card that you can remove because your "internal SDcard" will be erased in the next step. In fact, it wouldn't be a bad idea to do two backups (preferably to different cards) just in case one is faulty.
using Philz, select "Backup and Restore", then "Backup to /storage/sdcard1" -if there's enough space on the card, the backup will start without any further prompt;
using TWRP, select "Backup", then tap "Storage" (halfway down the screen) and ensure that "sdcard" is selected; on the previous screen, swipe the slider to start the backup;
it could take anywhere from 3 to 15+ minutes depending on the amount of data and the speed of your card
if needed, you can enable compression to create a smaller backup: for TWRP, you can check "Enable compression" on its main backup screen; for Philz, select "Misc Nandroid Settings -> Default Backup Format -> tar + gzip", then on the previous menu, tap on "Compression" to set the appropriate level
STEP 3: Install the DoPa5 ROM
Before you begin, you may want to download a Google Apps ("Gapps") package that you can install after the ROM. See the TK Gapps thread for details. I recommend the "Nano Modular" package which gives you the basics - you can always upgrade later. Put your Gapps package along with the ROM zip on an SD card and insert it into the tablet - you can use the same card you're using for your backups.
using TWRP, select "Wipe", then "Format data"; on the next screen type "yes" to confirm you want to proceed;
using Philz, select "Wipe and Format Options", then "Custom Format Options"; next select "format /data and /data/media (/sdcard)" (the 8th item), then OK your choice;
return to the main menu
using TWRP, select "Install"; at the top it should show "Storage: sdcard" - if not, tap there and change the setting
using Philz, select "Install Zip -> Choose zip from /storage/sdcard1"
select sero7pro-aosp511-dopa5-v1.3.zip, then OK your choice - the install process should take about 40-60 seconds
next, install your Gapps package
return to the main menu, select "Reboot" then "System" if using TWRP, or "Reboot System Now" for Philz, then hold your breath for the next 3-4 minutes
the Hisense screen should be up for 30 seconds, followed by the DoPa boot animation for another 3 minutes
If the boot animation is still running after 5+ minutes, force the tablet off, then reboot. If that doesn't fix it, try formatting /data again. If it still doesn't work, restore your tablet from your backup ("Backup and Restore -> Restore from /storage/sdcard1"), then post a message here. If everything works out as hoped for, re-read the first posting in this thread for details on some of the features (and problems) of this ROM.
Upgrades
UK, AU, and DE users must use the DoPa versions of TWRP or Philz Touch to install the ROM because they are the only ones compatible with your tablet. US users can use any SELinux-enabled version of CWM, Philz, or TWRP.
from DoPa5 AOSP Lollipop ROMs - no need to wipe or format anything!
from DoPa AOSP Kitkat ROMs (v1.0-v2.7) - a clean install is recommended but not required
from pre-Kitkat (v4.4.x) or any CM-based ROMs - wipe your /data partition before installing to avoid unnecessary problems.
install sero7pro-aosp511-dopa5-v1.3.zip
- the installer will wipe (but NOT format) /cache and dalvik-cache for you
install your preferred Gapps package
- upgraders: this is required to prevent your downloaded Google apps from crashing
optionally, install the Nexus7 spoof (sero7pro-nexus7spoof-dopa5-v1.3.zip)
reboot (ignore any "fix root" prompt - it's incorrect)
f2fs / ext4 Migration
This DoPa ROM gives you the flexibility to format any of your built-in partitions using either the f2fs or ext4 file systems.
As part of your install - or at any time - you can switch formats without losing any data. Click "show content" for instructions.
If you haven't already installed TWRP or Philz Touch Recovery, please do so first.
TWRP
make a backup to your external SD card
select Wipe then Advanced Wipe
select the partition to reformat, then tap Repair or Change File System
on the next screen, tap Change File System, then F2FS (or EXT4 to restore the default file system)
swipe the slider below to start formatting
when done, use the Restore option on the main screen to restore the contents of the partitions you reformatted
Philz
make a nandroid backup to your external SD card
select Wipe and Format Options, then Custom Format Options
select toggle f2fs <-> ext4 migration
- be sure there's a confirmation message at the bottom of the screen
select each partition you want to convert or wipe, then select the format and OK your choice
Important: to convert your /data partition, you must select format /data and /data/media (/sdcard)!!!
use Custom Restore from /storage/sdcard1 to restore the contents of the partitions you reformatted
Changes since DoPa5 v1.2
Xposed and GravityBox - these staples of the DoPa KitKat ROMs are back and preinstalled to provide all the tweaks you want - and none of the ones you don't
ArchiDroid Optimizations - this version of Android was built using gcc 4.9 and is highly optimized thanks to settings provided by JustArchi. To help ensure stability, the kernel uses standard optimization levels but is better tuned to our Cortex A9 processor due to the use of linaro 4.9 (a version of gcc optimized for ARM processors).
No Odex-ing - odex-ing has been abandoned because Xposed recompiles all apps, making the .odex files redundant. There should now be enough space on the /system partition to install the TK-Gapps Micro package.
Adaptive Brightness - a longstanding bug that could cause the screen to go black has been fixed. Overall brightness levels have been adjusted to provide greater dynamic range in low lighting conditions.
Notes
Xposed - having the Xposed framework installed shouldn't cause any issues, but if you wish to remove it you can do so using the xposed-uninstaller available in the Xposed XDA thread. The Xposed Installer and GravityBox apps will remain but will be inactive - you can use a root-enabled filemanager to remove them if you wish.
Encryption - if you wish to encrypt your /data partition, you must first use Philz Recovery to format it. Using TWRP to format may cause the partition to become un-decrytable, resulting in the complete loss of all your data. This is NOT an issue if you don't plan to use encryption.
WiFi Display - end a WiFi Display session from your television, not the tablet; doing so from the tablet may cause it to lock up. Chromecast is reportedly not subject to this issue.
USB Audio - booting up with a USB audio device attached may result in a bootloop.
Gapps - due to limited space on the /system partition, the TK Gapps's "Mini Modular" and larger packages will not install. I suggest using the "Nano" package, then downloading those apps you really want from PlayStore.
Credits
ziddey
randomblame
davepmer
the CM team
Downloads
sero7pro-aosp511-dopa5-v1.3.zip the full ROM
sero7pro-nexus7spoof-dopa-v1.3.zip identify tablet as a Nexus7 to (possibly) show more apps in PlayStore
sero7pro-twrp287-dopa5-v1.3.zip a customized version of TWRP Recovery v2.8.7 usable on all versions of the Sero 7 Pro
sero7pro-philz6.58.0-dopa-v2.7.zip the final version of Philz Touch CWM-based Recovery v6.58.0 compatible with all models of the Sero 7 Pro
TK Gapps an XDA thread with links to various Gapps packages
sero7pro-format-thirdparty.zip - only needed if you are downgrading from DoPa6 (Marshmallow) to a previous version (i.e. this one)
GPL Notice: the source code for this kernel is available at https://github.com/dolorespark/android_kernel_hisense_m470bsa on the 'master' branch.
XDA:DevDB Information
Sero 7 Pro (US/UK/AU/DE) - DoPa5 AOSP, ROM for the Android General
Contributors
dolorespark
Source Code: https://github.com/dolorespark
ROM OS Version: 5.1.x Lollipop
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.1.x
Based On: AOSP
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: v1.3
Stable Release Date: 2015-09-26
Created 2015-01-28
Last Updated 2016-01-02

Reserved

Thx for all your hard work
on these tablet
Thx

ok, so I have a question or several as I remember them...
I noticed in Beta 4 that we were (or at least I was) suffering from the well documented play movies bug that was afflicting a number of 2013 Nexus 7 models.
Has this been fixed yet?
If not, is there a workaround?
If so, what is it?
I also noticed some performance and stability issues when using the performance tab along with apps like 3c Toolbox and System Tuner. Unfortunately, I did not see a way to use performance tab to overclock the gpu and leave the cpu clock stock so that I could tweak the system through the aforementioned apps.
Also, can the cpu be overclocked beyond 1.5 Ghz?
If so, is this already enabled, or is there some magic involved?
I really liked the beta 4 (beta r3) Rom and the way it looked, felt, and ran.
I found it to be better at managing free memory than kitkat in that I had at least 50% more free ram than Kitkat. I believe this contributed to some of the performance increase. But I had a hard time with the Google Play Movies bug. And some people were saying it was a general problem within the os's video subsystem.

Legend, keep up the great work

Excellent work! Looking forward to this!
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alpurl said:
I noticed in Beta 4 that we were (or at least I was) suffering from the well documented play movies bug that was afflicting a number of 2013 Nexus 7 models. Has this been fixed yet?
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I'm sorry I didn't know about this until you mentioned it. I'm too poor/cheap to buy stuff from Google Play Movies, so I'd never have learned about this on my own. Fortunately this was my day off, so I was able to spend the afternoon chasing down this bug. Here's the fix - install it from Recovery:
sero7pro-video-drm-fix-dopa5-v1.0.zip
I'll repackage the main ROM in the near future to include this fix, but first I want to investigate a few possible problems I noticed while getting this fixed.
I also noticed some performance and stability issues when using the performance tab along with apps like 3c Toolbox and System Tuner. Unfortunately, I did not see a way to use performance tab to overclock the gpu and leave the cpu clock stock so that I could tweak the system through the aforementioned apps.
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Every time you display the Performance page, it will restore all parameters to the values you set previously. If 'Speed Control' is enabled, it will reset the CPU & GPU speeds, overriding values set by some other app. Your best bet is to turn it off. If neither of the apps you mention knows how to set the GPU speed, you can do so temporarily from a terminal or permanently from an init.d script like so:
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echo -n 1250 > /sys/kernel/tegra_cap/core_cap_level # "1200" is 448mhz - "1250" is 520mhz
echo -n 1 > /sys/kernel/tegra_cap/core_cap_state
Also, can the cpu be overclocked beyond 1.5 Ghz?
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Nope, not without extending the kernel's DVFS table further, then recompiling. Someone had it running at 1700mhz, but I'd consider that ..umm.. ill-advised for a chip that's intended to run at 1200-1300mhz.

Loving the first build. Very silky smooth speed and pretty stable as well as far as Lollipop is concerned at this point. As far as themes are concerned I haven't had too many issues using them on the current CM12 nightly for the Sero 7 Pro despite the DPI difference. Can't wait to see where this goes from here. Thanks for all the hard work! :highfive:

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Nope, not without extending the kernel's DVFS table further, then recompiling. Someone had it running at 1700mhz, but I'd consider that ..umm.. ill-advised for a chip that's intended to run at 1200-1300mhz.
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Well, on nVidia's page it recommend a maximum of 1.6 GHz, so 1.7 is not too much of an overboard if Hisense had built these units well enough. However, even with 1.5 GHz the chips is already running uncomfortably hot so it would be wise to back off from any higher clock. I do however think that the GPU of this tablet is a lacking a bit of oomph (ironically), is it possible to raise the clocks of the GPU beyond 520MHz? (granted that there would be a possibility of artifacts )

dolorespark said:
I'm sorry I didn't know about this until you mentioned it. I'm too poor/cheap to buy stuff from Google Play Movies, so I'd never have learned about this on my own. Fortunately this was my day off, so I was able to spend the afternoon chasing down this bug.
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Being under that magic number of 10 posts, I couldn't post this in that main thread, and when I tried to post in the q&a thread where "reply" sent me, the forums bot catcher tripped me up.
Thanks, that worked like a charm.
Every time you display the Performance page, it will restore all parameters to the values you set previously. If 'Speed Control' is enabled, it will reset the CPU & GPU speeds, overriding values set by some other app. Your best bet is to turn it off.
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I did, and had stability. Just didn't know about just gpu o/c.
If neither of the apps you mention knows how to set the GPU speed, you can do so temporarily from a terminal or permanently from an init.d script like so:
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echo -n 1250 > /sys/kernel/tegra_cap/core_cap_level # "1200" is 448mhz - "1250" is 520mhz
echo -n 1 > /sys/kernel/tegra_cap/core_cap_state
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To my knowledge, they don't, or at least I haven't figured that part out yet. Haven't figured it out in trickster mod either. I'll try the code. I only remember seeing one init.d file, does it matter where in that file I add the code?

Yeungers said:
on nVidia's page it recommend a maximum of 1.6 GHz
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The Tegra3 is a family of SoCs with models designed for mobile, automotive, and embedded use. Ours is the low-power mobile version. Some variants do have higher maximum clock speeds but they use more power at every frequency step than ours.
I do however think that the GPU of this tablet is a lacking a bit of oomph (ironically), is it possible to raise the clocks of the GPU beyond 520MHz?
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Possibly. The original overclock patch just upped the GPU speed to 520mhz without increasing the voltage any - and that seemed to work. When I rewrote the o/c code, I increased the voltage when running at 520mhz for what I considered solid reasons, Since it now has more power, I suspect I could up the speed somewhat without causing problems. However, even at a higher speed, it's still going to be an also-ran in today's market.
alpurl said:
dolorespark said:
If 'Speed Control' is enabled, it will reset the CPU & GPU speeds, overriding values set by some other app. Your best bet is to turn it off.
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I did, and had stability. Just didn't know about just gpu o/c.
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Having some other app set the CPU or GPU speeds isn't going to make it any more or less stable than having the built-in facility do it.
Be aware that if you're trying to use one of these apps to set the Interactive Governor's parameters, you're wasting your time. Not only does our Interactive Governor NOT work like you'd think - and not work like other implementations - it's totally ineffective. Every time the kernel brings another core online, it kicks all cores to the maximum allowed speed, totally sabotaging the governor's efforts. If you use Trickster to track the time at each speed, you'll see that the bulk of the time is spent either at very low speed or max speed, with all the intermediate speeds hardly used at all.
I only remember seeing one init.d file, does it matter where in that file I add the code?
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Create a new file named, f'rinstance. "02gpuspeed". Put "#!/system/bin/sh" on the first line, then the code I provided on the following lines. The files will be executed in alpha-numeric order: 00banner, 02gpuspeed, 99SuperSUDaemon. Be sure to set its permissions to '755' so it is executable.

I pretty well figured that would be the case, but...
Based on my somewhat limited understanding ,If you have a utility in the Rom trying to manage the cpu speeds, and an app trying to do the same with me "choosing" to use the performance governor, conflicts are bound tio arise. Based on my pc understanding, conflict equals poor performance and instability.
And it was honestly one where I was using performance settings for the gpu, and then one of the other apps for the cpu.
So, I found that if I simply turned off the performance settings and lived with the lower gpu clock, my system ran stable. So I was asking about how to get the higher gpu clock without using the cpu overclock portion of the performance tab.
You pretty well answered that, and I thank you.
Now, do I need to include the bit in the code at the end of the first line where it says 1200 is 448, and 1250 is 520?
Also, I don't understand setting permissions to 755. I understand setting read, write, own, etc, but not 755, if that's the case, then what app do I use for that? I created the file as a blank text document on my tablet directly and input the code there, then rebooted. Or did I screw the pooch on that one?
Sadly, I know nothing about the individual governor settings within each governor configuration. Therefore, I figure that the wisest and safest course of action is to leave it alone. It's easier and safer to work with the stuff I DO know until I can get feedback and advice from someone who DOES know.
I realize that some of this may seem stupid to you, but it's the only way I know to learn.
I will make another post later when I have more time to comment on some other things I keep seeing and would like to know what to do there.

alpurl said:
If you have a utility in the Rom trying to manage the cpu speeds, and an app trying to do the same with me "choosing" to use the performance governor, conflicts are bound tio arise.
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The CPU/GPU settings on the Performance page are set-and-forget values. They simply set the maximum speeds once bootup is done, and again when you display that page. They don't monitor anything - the CPU governor does that, and it is constrained by these settings. The corresponding settings in the other apps you've tried operate the same way.
You should be aware that the "performance" governor is really no governor at all. It simply sets the processor to the maximum permitted speed and never changes it. On the whole, this governor generates more heat than performance.
I found that if I simply turned off the performance settings and lived with the lower gpu clock, my system ran stable.
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This strongly suggests that your device really can't handle the higher speed - at least when the CPU is running full-bore at all times. You may want to search for the postings in some of the early S7P threads where people described attaching copper foil to the SoC to dissipate excess heat.
do I need to include the bit in the code at the end of the first line where it says 1200 is 448, and 1250 is 520? Also, I don't understand setting permissions to 755.
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Anything after a '#' in a shell script is a comment. As to '755', that's "read/write/execute" for the owner, and "read/execute" for the group and other users. Do a search for the 'chmod' command for more details on setting and interpreting Unix permissions.

Ok, that's fair enough.
Occasionally, I'll boot and get an error that the process called system is not responding and then it wants to know if I want to wait, or close it. It will do this every subsequent boot until I wipe cache and Dalvik (because I end up doing both out of habit) from recovery and then all is well again for several boot cycles where we start up again.
What am I missing here?

Are we free to discuss RRO theming for the S7P in this thread for now? I have been following BitSyko Development for a week or so and opted into the Layers beta and so on. I will be spending some time this week to figure this all out.
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kenundrem said:
Are we free to discuss RRO theming for the S7P in this thread for now? I have been following BitSyko Development for a week or so and opted into the Layers beta and so on. I will be spending some time this week to figure this all out.
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Since I'm not familiar with RRO theming how is this different from the themes released for say CM12 and the like?

kenundrem said:
Are we free to discuss RRO theming for the S7P in this thread for now? I have been following BitSyko Development for a week or so and opted into the Layers beta and so on.
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AngryManMLS said:
Since I'm not familiar with RRO theming how is this different from the themes released for say CM12 and the like?
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Of course you're welcome to discuss RRO - especially since it gives me an opening to throw in my 2 cents
Runtime Resource Overlays provides a way to override and/or replace the "resources" (icons, layouts, colors, strings, and fixed values) that are built into an .apk file. Since the resources used by Android itself are packaged into an .apk, you can modify the OS as well as individual applications.
RRO has been around for a long time but no one other than Sony ever used it. BitSyko's greatest contribution has been to make people aware that it's a superior way to do theming which is already built into the OS and is fairly easy to use. Unlike CM's theme engine, no custom code is required.
Beyond that, their contribution is somewhat less revolutionary than their many admirers seem to think. Their efforts are directed primarily at ease of use. The Layers app is essentially a file manager that makes copying themes into place a bit easier. What the app does you can do yourself using ESFileExplorer or ADB (though without some niceties they've added).
Their tweaks to the OS are designed to make life a bit easier for themers by changing hard-coded color values into "symbolic references". In other words, rather than specifying the color for each checkbox, you say each one should be the "checkbox_color", then define what that means somewhere else. That way, rather than having to modify the color of many different checkboxes, you change the definition of "checkbox_color" once and they all become that color.
Now, as to what all this means to the Sero 7 Pro and the DoPa5 v1.0 ROM... I delayed the ROM's release for several days until I could get their patches in place and tested, so this facility is in there and ready for use. The problem is that none of the themes I've seen really support the S7P. Any color changes a theme makes will show up just fine (I'm using someone's orange theme currently). However, all the icons are targeted at higher resolution screens than ours, so the OS ignores them and uses the same ones it has always used. If you can find themes for the Nexus 7, or some of the older Asus or HP tablets that also have a 1280*800 screen (213dpi), they should work just fine.
FYI... if you want to install a theme without using Layers, create an 'overlay' directory in '/system/vendor' (i.e. '/system/vendor/overlay'). Next, get some theme packages from this thread and unzip them. Select the .apk files you want, copy them into the 'overlay' directory, then reboot. If you don't like the result, delete them and reboot again.

Perfect explanation @dolorespark on RRO. I'm hoping eventually some kind of dark holo blue theme is made for RRO as all I really need is the color scheme.

AngryManMLS said:
Perfect explanation @dolorespark on RRO. I'm hoping eventually some kind of dark holo blue theme is made for RRO as all I really need is the color scheme.
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So you want black on holo blue aka 33b5e5? I'm going to make a white/pink themed for my daughter as its her tablet but I will see what I can do for you while I'm at it.
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kenundrem said:
So you want black on holo blue aka 33b5e5? I'm going to make a white/pink themed for my daughter as its her tablet but I will see what I can do for you while I'm at it.
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That would be amazing if you could. Here is an example of what I mean as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/themes/theme-dark-holo-theme-v1-0-01-25-15-t3012227