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Vogue-HTC build, based on Cupcake, pulled..

I've pulled this build. I stand behind google's request to not distribute builds including closed source applications.

what is advanced launcher?

it allows you to hide apps you don't use from your launcher drawer by dragging them to the trash.

Hey mssmison,
Your post says 320x240 res, but the decription on Vogue android says 320x480
Booted up using usual 320x480 fine, data and market works, able to place a call.
nice theme and pretty damn fast so far also.

theelite said:
Hey mssmison,
Your post says 320x240 res, but the decription on Vogue android says 320x480
Booted up using usual 320x480 fine, data and market works, able to place a call.
nice theme and pretty damn fast so far also.
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actually, try 320x427 with lcd.density=160 for a correct aspect ratio while allowing the usage of all the apps.

very, very nice release indeed.
- using 320x427 with lcd.density=160 for correct aspect ratio while not breaking any apps (such as keyboard).
- very fast call notification (within 1st ringtone)
- wifi working
- data working
- market working
- very fast
- left some extra stuff, such as the rogers stuff (my account, ringback, ringtones), teeter, :-/

I set to 320x427 with lcd 160 but some apps like the music app is still getting cut off.
Also on the market I am only seein a few apps and games, not the full market.
I had this same issue with the 1.6 donut also.

theelite said:
I set to 320x427 with lcd 160 but some apps like the music app is still getting cut off.
Also on the market I am only seein a few apps and games, not the full market.
I had this same issue with the 1.6 donut also.
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its because the google changed the way it allows locked apps.

mssmison said:
its because the google changed the way it allows locked apps.
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Can you elaborate or link to something talking about this?

Is it Roger's build? V4?

i cant get this thing to boot on my vogue. it just goes to a blank screen and does nothing. what other files or bundles am i suppose to use with this?
also is this thing themed at all?

fixxxer2008 said:
i cant get this thing to boot on my vogue. it just goes to a blank screen and does nothing. what other files or bundles am i suppose to use with this?
also is this thing themed at all?
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it works with basefiles-20090919-v2
delete/rename any current data.img
1st boot takes a little longer (5 minutes?) displaying only a black screen in the process. just wait...

pmos69 said:
it works with basefiles-20090919-v2
delete/rename any current data.img
1st boot takes a little longer (5 minutes?) displaying only a black screen in the process. just wait...
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Hmmm...can't find the basefiles you are referring to. Care to share the link?

mcfarlan said:
Hmmm...can't find the basefiles you are referring to. Care to share the link?
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http://code.google.com/p/vogue-hero...files-20090919-v2.zip&can=2&q=&sort=-uploaded

pmos69 said:
http://code.google.com/p/vogue-hero...files-20090919-v2.zip&can=2&q=&sort=-uploaded
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Thanks. Looked on Android and Kaiser. Didn't think of Hero...

Tested on Kaiser
mssmison said:
On the google Code page you will find a new bundle for the newly updated HTC cupcake build.
Includes advanced launcher, latest messaging app as well as many others.
You must make sure your res is 320x240 to boot. again the old rootfs won't work, this one is updated. I'll update the bundle later.
HTC Cupcake
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Hi
What a wonderfull build.. Thanks a lot to all who have developed this. Andriod definetly is far better than WM (for me atleast)
Was able to install the rogers build. It took sometime. I used the rootfs.img that came with the zip but didnt work on my tilt. So i used the one from the basefiles-v2 and that did the trick. It took sometime to load initially but did work.
Things that worked
1. Wifi and Market. Was able to download applications
2. Browser working
3. Calling and SMS worked (though with slight issues)
4. GPS working (recoginzed in google maps and Sportyhal)
5. Import contacts worked
6. Music with good clear sound
7. Great speed
Things that didnt work or had issues
1. You tube connect and i can listen to music but can only see the first image that it download and not the whole video
2. For some reason I cannot confirm at this time the calling was going thru but wasnt able to hear the call answer
3. All new icons for shopping, Home, My account give errors
4. Standard things not working - Camera, bluetooth, speakerphone on call, the calibaration application always force closes.
Not tried data connection as I dont use it
Can anyone help me out with anyof the above issue or is this something everyone is facing.....
I will continue to use this version instead of WM ...
Thanks
Girish

garynsa said:
Hi
What a wonderfull build.. Thanks a lot to all who have developed this. Andriod definetly is far better than WM (for me atleast)
Was able to install the rogers build. It took sometime. I used the rootfs.img that came with the zip but didnt work on my tilt. So i used the one from the basefiles-v2 and that did the trick. It took sometime to load initially but did work.
Things that worked
1. Wifi and Market. Was able to download applications
2. Browser working
3. Calling and SMS worked (though with slight issues)
4. GPS working (recoginzed in google maps and Sportyhal)
5. Import contacts worked
6. Music with good clear sound
7. Great speed
Things that didnt work or had issues
1. You tube connect and i can listen to music but can only see the first image that it download and not the whole video
2. For some reason I cannot confirm at this time the calling was going thru but wasnt able to hear the call answer
3. All new icons for shopping, Home, My account give errors
4. Standard things not working - Camera, bluetooth, speakerphone on call, the calibaration application always force closes.
Not tried data connection as I dont use it
Can anyone help me out with anyof the above issue or is this something everyone is facing.....
I will continue to use this version instead of WM ...
Thanks
Girish
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May be tilt related with the calling. I use this as my daily build and haven't experieinced these issue. The rogers apps that are there are only for rogers network users. I had a request to leave them so I did. You can always hide them with the advanced launcher, just drag them to the trash.

mssmison said:
May be tilt related with the calling. I use this as my daily build and haven't experieinced these issue. The rogers apps that are there are only for rogers network users. I had a request to leave them so I did. You can always hide them with the advanced launcher, just drag them to the trash.
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Thanks a lot for the inputs. Will use this for the next few days and see
Girish

uploaded the basefiles to vogue-android

garynsa said:
Hi
What a wonderfull build.. Thanks a lot to all who have developed this. Andriod definetly is far better than WM (for me atleast)
Was able to install the rogers build. It took sometime. I used the rootfs.img that came with the zip but didnt work on my tilt. So i used the one from the basefiles-v2 and that did the trick. It took sometime to load initially but did work.
Things that worked
1. Wifi and Market. Was able to download applications
2. Browser working
3. Calling and SMS worked (though with slight issues)
4. GPS working (recoginzed in google maps and Sportyhal)
5. Import contacts worked
6. Music with good clear sound
7. Great speed
Things that didnt work or had issues
1. You tube connect and i can listen to music but can only see the first image that it download and not the whole video
2. For some reason I cannot confirm at this time the calling was going thru but wasnt able to hear the call answer
3. All new icons for shopping, Home, My account give errors
4. Standard things not working - Camera, bluetooth, speakerphone on call, the calibaration application always force closes.
Not tried data connection as I dont use it
Can anyone help me out with anyof the above issue or is this something everyone is facing.....
I will continue to use this version instead of WM ...
Thanks
Girish
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About YouTube: when the video starts, go to options and select normal quality

[GB 2.3.4 HKTW Bug Thread]

I for one would like a thread where I can go to see what bugs people are encountering with this build. So far since yesterday things got kinda crazy here and I know it's gonna be a while before it calms down but please post all bug encounters here.
I think it would tidy up a bit of off topic posts
Current CONFIRMED bugs:
Fingerprint scanner not working
Front facing camera always sideways
*If there is another thread for this please remove

my gps would not lock.

Entertainment center not working

Fingerprint scanner force closes as well as "Battery & data manager" for some reason.

LayzeeEyez said:
Fingerprint scanner force closes as well as "Battery & data manager" for some reason.
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Did you restore system apps with TiBu? That caused alot of FC for me, including Battery & Data manager...

jiggytom said:
Did you restore system apps with TiBu? That caused alot of FC for me, including Battery & Data manager...
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I did with some system apps but those weren't included, TiBu shows I have the 2.3.4 versions of both Battery/data manger and Fingerprint sensor.

does gps work for anyone else?

GPS works perfect, even faster lock-on with 2.3.4 versus 2.2.2.

Anyone try searching a contact and selecting one to make a call? I get a force close

mms doesnt work.

rdubyah said:
GPS works perfect, even faster lock-on with 2.3.4 versus 2.2.2.
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you do anything special to get it to work? mine would just search for a location the whole time and not come up with one.

stratax said:
mms doesnt work.
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Did you set up your APN's? mms works for me but every time I receive one I get a force close. Handcentstays open and I receive the mms but aforce close window comes up for Text Messaging

geishroy said:
you do anything special to get it to work? mine would just search for a location the whole time and not come up with one.
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Is web working? I had the same problem on 3g until I realized I didn't have my apn set up.

SolidHelix said:
Anyone try searching a contact and selecting one to make a call? I get a force close
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Worked fine for me, was able to call and everything.

Car Dock Force Close
Webtop broken (use web top fix in development section)
HTTP Music Streaming still broken (Stream HTTP from like Plex)

SolidHelix said:
Did you set up your APN's? mms works for me but every time I receive one I get a force close. Handcentstays open and I receive the mms but aforce close window comes up for Text Messaging
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I would do further research into it but i dont really feel like it atm. my phone isnt rooted for some reason even though after i installed gb i re rooted it so right now im too lazy to redo that then titanium backup lol. text work fine though. yeah my APN seems to be fine, its same as it was on greyblur.

Everything works perfect!!!!
Sent from my MB860 using Tapatalk

Exchange account cant be saved, loss everytime reboot

Car dock does FC (using car dock ultra for now) - Have not tested home dock yet.
MMS works out , have not tried in yet.
Facebook can't sync contacts since I cant have it add in accounts.
Had a time when it vibrated for a few minutes for no reason.
Autolock when in pocket did not work from the looks of it.
Notifcation quick launch not showing anything
no ringtones included in the img

I restored back to 1.8.3 due to issues:
- fingerprint scanner not working
- no 3G data connection
- can't signin motorblur

What would you want in a custom ROM?

So, now we have the possibility to have custom ROMs, flasheable with CWM. THere are already two guys who have put effort out there, and maybe they'd want some ideas on what you people would like. What do you consider that should be in your custom ROM of choice?
Myself, I would love a Reboot and Screenshot option in the power off menu.

Maybe a minimalist version of 2.3?

I want the touchpads to be able to contol the system/launcher, like the D-Pad cans.

Great question.
I already have reboot options in the power menu of my ROM. Taking a serious look at the Screenshot option. Not many ROMs appear to have it though, but I'm going to give it a shot.

Landscape mode for the launcher would be awesome. I know you can use a custom launcher, but I really like the one that comes with the phone

Naatan said:
Landscape mode for the launcher would be awesome. I know you can use a custom launcher, but I really like the one that comes with the phone
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there was a guy who edited the HomeAPK and made it 3 screens landscape
you can edit the Home through comp. to make it more

The stock launcher, at least in the last build, does have landscape support
Enviado desde mi R800i usando Tapatalk

USB OTG would be nice, though that would take some work to do since the stock SE kernel for our play do not support it
Regards Dousan...

sdlaurin said:
Maybe a minimalist version of 2.3?
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This, with the auto brightness fixed, and overclocking. 'tis all I want in a ROM.
Sent from my R800

Naatan said:
Landscape mode for the launcher would be awesome. I know you can use a custom launcher, but I really like the one that comes with the phone
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The one that comes with the phone does have landscape mode.........
1) Auto Brigtness disable
2) Overclock
3) Use the touchpad as a touchscreen emulator (eg swiping on the touchpad is the same as swiping on the screen, great for browsing without touching the screen)
4) Enable the FM radio

sdlaurin said:
Maybe a minimalist version of 2.3?
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+1 for this. The only thing I liked about the Verizon Play is that it's basically running stock gingerbread. Currently, I'm using my custom "hybrid" of r800i rom mixed with r800x launcher/apps. The upside is that I removed all the sony junk and replaced it with stock android apps (dialer, calendar, contacts, etc) while keeping stuff like working touchpad (which failed me in cyanogenmod) and playstation pocket. The downside is that I can't replace the sony lockscreen and statusbar with the stock one. For now, I'm just using widgetlock to emulate it.
If someone can get a working stock gingerbread rom with NOTHING extra (not even hidden SE apps and services), but still have working playstation pocket and touchpads/xperia optimized apps. I will use it.

AndroHero's ROM is certainly in that path.
But really... the stock GB Launcher too? It couldn't be more spartan if it tried...

I took a good run at adding a Screenshot menu item to the power menu but haven't been successful yet. Ends up crashing on boot, unfortunately, so I'm doing something wrong. Not giving up yet though. Decompiling JARs and trying to understand it all is a huge pain in the ass.
I've got reboot options already though along with the ability to overclock and undervolt.
I was looking towards pretty much going as stock Android as possible, but I wasn't sure anyone would want it.

need a 3g and wifi transfer rate in status bar, to make sure all the things running at the background and another app like fpse or psx4droid just for play ,bcz this is xperia play
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Vanilla GB Rom, with PSPocket and Touchpads working (which if CM7 did, would be AWESOME)

zerojay said:
I took a good run at adding a Screenshot menu item to the power menu but haven't been successful yet. Ends up crashing on boot, unfortunately, so I'm doing something wrong. Not giving up yet though. Decompiling JARs and trying to understand it all is a huge pain in the ass.
I've got reboot options already though along with the ability to overclock and undervolt.
I was looking towards pretty much going as stock Android as possible, but I wasn't sure anyone would want it.
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Actually AndroHero is working in that direction too.

zerojay said:
I took a good run at adding a Screenshot menu item to the power menu but haven't been successful yet. Ends up crashing on boot, unfortunately, so I'm doing something wrong. Not giving up yet though. Decompiling JARs and trying to understand it all is a huge pain in the ass.
I've got reboot options already though along with the ability to overclock and undervolt.
I was looking towards pretty much going as stock Android as possible, but I wasn't sure anyone would want it.
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I can't get reboot in power menu working. Well i can get it to work, but then the power off option reboots the device too

There's also the issue with Recovery just rebooting and not directly starting recovery yet. I'll take a look at what Power off is doing on mine as well.
Power Off seems to work fine for me. Are you maybe running it with the USB cable plugged in?

ROM i want?
Something useful,like a better signal for WIFI,5MPHD (if allowed by its hardware limitations) , however,what i REEALLY want is the 10Finger Touchscreen imporvement blagus is working on on SEtweak

Cat_On_Droid said:
ROM i want?
Something useful,like a better signal for WIFI,5MPHD (if allowed by its hardware limitations) , however,what i REEALLY want is the 10Finger Touchscreen imporvement blagus is working on on SEtweak
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About the 10 finger touch screen. what would you use it for? i've always wondered this lol.

just got my nexus... landscape view?

OK just got my nexus 7 from ebuyer....
Where is bloody landscape mode ??? For viewing emails / surfing please tell me I'm not stuck in this thin portrait mode.. tiny keyboard its not good!!!
Hoping there is a setting somewhere I've missed... please help
Steve

Ahhh found it.. if you swipe down the notification bar its an icon on there.. web email now work but the launcher won't rotate.
Panic sort of over lol

CdRsKuLL said:
Ahhh found it.. if you swipe down the notification bar its an icon on there.. web email now work but the launcher won't rotate.
Panic sort of over lol
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Launcher is locked afaik, just get another one.

Get Apex Launcher

man you are another level (hopeless)......=P
im really pleased that the homescreen layout is kept portrait and all the apps rotate, just makes things easier for me

Check the Dev Forum. They've enabled the landscape mode for the launcher by tricking it into thinking it was a 10 inch tablet or by changing the dpi to 170.
I don't know how to change the dpi otherwise I'd tell you but I don't really care about the launcher staying in portrait mode for a 7 inch tablet.
Edit: After an exausting 30 second search there are dpi changing apps on the Play Market. You need *root* though.

locked into portrait
Seihaku said:
Launcher is locked afaik, just get another one.
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WTF!?! Had I known this, I wouldn't have bought it. Now I've ripped apart all packaging, and need to start replacing system software on a new device. I'm amazed none of the testers mentioned this.

Its not a big deal, and if you don't wanna get a new launcher/root then get the Ultimate Rotation App. Its like ~$2 in the Play Store, which is less then the gas money to go return it. It works flawlessly with the stock launcher.

csell said:
WTF!?! Had I known this, I wouldn't have bought it. Now I've ripped apart all packaging, and need to start replacing system software on a new device. I'm amazed none of the testers mentioned this.
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God you are a noob. You wouldn't have bought a device because the stock launcher doesn't rotate. lmfao.

its an easy fix.. just install RotatedHome by doodleapps from the market. Its stock launcher with autorotation enabled.. Works perfect
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

Yes, there's a few options for rotating the launcher, check the dev section. Rooting takes 5min (and you can restore it back if you need to return) of your time. And then all you need to do is edit a system file to allow rotation and your done. That said, very strange google didn't include rotation in the stock device - can't for the life of me see how it's a negative, the landscape launcher works perfectly.
I've noticed that some games in the play store mention the the rotation apps interfere with their games - so maybe that's not the best option. This is the method i used, works better than changing the DPI IMO, unless you're set on getting the tablet sytle layout.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1800042

veeman said:
God you are a noob. You wouldn't have bought a device because the stock launcher doesn't rotate. lmfao.
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Yeah, seriously. This isn't like iOS/WP where you're stuck with one launcher, OP. You don't even need to root or do any magic, just get another (usually free) launcher from the bloody market.
That said, have to disagree with whoever's configuring stock nowadays.

Ultimate Rotation Control.
What about Ultimate Rotation Control?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIm5sLmZhbWVpdC5yb3RhdGUiXQ.
The link above is for the trial version. The paid one costs 2.99.

Car Launcher Pro

Has anyone seen this before or more importantly tried it on these head units?
Looks really good
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.autolauncher.motorcar

pants001 said:
Has anyone seen this before or more importantly tried it on these head units?
Looks really good
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Thanks for removing bad link.

No one?....I might bite the bullet and buy it.
I'm assuming if no good i can just uninstall

pants001 said:
No one?....I might bite the bullet and buy it.
I'm assuming if no good i can just uninstall
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There is a trial version of it. Just look at the devs other apps.

Geekybiker said:
There is a trial version of it. Just look at the devs other apps.
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I installed it yesterday to give it a go. Really nice clean interface, im liking it a lot.
Some benefits.
Simple interface, clean...Shows speed and time and shortcuts to some apps (I only use music, digital radio and spotify so this is perfect for me)
Installs as an App and you can start it from shortcut, once happy you can have it start automatically on boot as your default launcher.
Has in built screen dimming which works (All other auto dimmers have never worked for me)
3 different launcher themes, im using the one in the photo.
Easy to remove if not happy

pants001 said:
I installed it yesterday to give it a go. Really nice clean interface, im liking it a lot.
Some benefits.
Simple interface, clean...Shows speed and time and shortcuts to some apps (I only use music, digital radio and spotify so this is perfect for me)
Installs as an App and you can start it from shortcut, once happy you can have it start automatically on boot as your default launcher.
Has in built screen dimming which works (All other auto dimmers have never worked for me)
3 different launcher themes, im using the one in the photo.
Easy to remove if not happy
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Does it work with your hard buttons?

Geekybiker said:
Does it work with your hard buttons?
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Yes all hard buttons function the same, Back exits apps and Home takes you back to desktop.
Really its just a choice of 3 new launchers in an App rather than playing around with system files

This looks really clean!

I gave it a shot on mine. Looks really nice. I wish the app buttons were a bit larger though. Looks much more like a OEM type interface.

Geekybiker said:
I gave it a shot on mine. Looks really nice. I wish the app buttons were a bit larger though. Looks much more like a OEM type interface.
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Ye thats what i thought, looks similar to WinCE radio launchers
One thing i found to be a pain was that android by default, launches apps you had previously running (Which includes this Launcher)
So its already loaded when your device boots up, but as you open up your music, the Self boot of the app kicks in as well and you go back to desktop.
Im sure easy to get over somehow

So you have it set to autoplay off usb? Mine was playing the music as soon as it booted. If you disable the autoplay it doesn't launch the music app on startup.

I have it and love it! Originally downloaded it because it uses power amp as the default music player, I downloaded pro because with pro I can make it as my default home screen launcher. I've been very pleased with the results so far. And I've been running its for about a month.

Does it help with the ridiculous connectivity issues that I experience with AA? (i.e is it more reliable?)

jonboyuk said:
Does it help with the ridiculous connectivity issues that I experience with AA? (i.e is it more reliable?)
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Yes, a 1 device solution is generally always more reliable than a 2 device.

I'm a bit confused by this app. Can someone help please? I bought a car with AndroidAuto built in and I made the assumption (probably wrongly) that this is a replacement launcher for my car dash. But - I'm not sure how to get it to mirror into my vehicle. Do I need AA installed, or do I use Mirror Link? Confused!

Hard Buttons
How did you connect the head unit to your hard button controls?

How to add activity shortcuts to Car Launcher app?

How to deactivate speed in statusbar?

I used the Trial for about 5 minutes before I purchased the full version. This is exactly what I needed Now, Unfortunately im going to have to purchase poweramp i think

Using it for a few weeks now. Very happy with it.